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'ne operating expenses have been 80 much larger
uuAn previously ""n tied. The Erie Railroad Com
pany now WIS up to 70 and q fraction per cent,
WINE 'he new FORK Central Railroad Company per
'fs !" repo' ing its operating expenses at IS per
cent e" a this company is gradually creeping up,
~ " all its mystery and DISCUSSES, admitted an
n.'' Sc last year Of five per cent in the cost Of ope-
!" Ag the road. If we could get at the fact we should
i nd it not a cent less than seventy+ive per cent.
At the second board the market was without ma
teriai alteration. As a general thing lower prices
ruled. Missouri State 6s declined ! per cent; Bank
of Commerce, 1; Pennsylvania Coal, 1; Pacific
Steamship Company, 1; Chicago and Rock Island,
4; Erie, 1; Reading, .; Michigan Southern old, /.
The sales of Missouri State IS this afternoon
amounted to nearly 500 900, principally on time.
After the board a better feeling prevailed, and prices
slightly recovered. The earnings of the Galena and
Chicago Railroad Company in the month of Deem
Der, 1857, show a falling off of s42, 600 compared
with the corresponding month the previous year.
The falling off in the Chicago and Rock Island re-
ceipts for the first week in January was about 50 900.
The gross earnings for the week this year were
$l5 900, against s24, 900 for the same week last year.
The decrease is nearly 40 per cent. The railroads
throughout the country are not actually paying ex-
penseS. Inc me weather enables tnem 10 run tnelr
trains regularly, but they go and come nearly empty.
The Assistant Treasurer reports to-day as fol-
lows
Total receipts $l55 ,591 Al
Sl75,122 CD
Balance 81 III III
The receipts to-day include S57 900 from customs.
The Republic Fire Insurance Company have de-
clared a dividend of six and a half per cent, paya-
bic on the 25th inst; also a dividend of six per cent
on their outstanding scrip, PAYABLE on the 9th Feb
ruary; also a scrip dividend of ~thirtyone per cent
on the earned premiums of last year, the certificates
to be delivered on 9th February.
The following notes of banks Of the State of New
Jersey will be received on deposit at the Metropoli-
tan Bank at one quarter Of one per cent discount
Bank OF Jersey City, Mechanics, Newark
Bank OF New Jersey, Me IA. Il Trad Jersey CITY,
B%elvidere, Newark Banking Co.
Cataract City, Newark City,
! City, Perth Amboy, Orange,
Clinton, Philipsburg,
Far. and Mechs., Railway, Somerset Co.,
Farmers Vantage, State, Newark,
Far. & Mer., Middlet'n Pt, State, Eizabethtown,
Freehold Banking Co, Sussex,
Hackettstow n, Union, Dover.
Hoboken City,
The annexed statement exhibits the value of
foreign dry goods imported into this port during the
past week and since January l, in each of the past
three years.
MOVEMENTS IN FOREIGN DRY GooDs.
For the week. 1856. 1857. 1853.
Entered at the port. 80. 81, 5s3, 1888 2,s72,727 1913, 900
Thrown on marke;...,... 2,43s,s7o 2,64s,664 1,045, o27
Since Jan. !.
Entered at the port...... 6y3l1 ,455 5,oea,73s ~1,575,4os
Thrown on market...... ~5,46S,l2l 4~,s6s,s54 1,4sl ,s37
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The Robertson Cnse ut Rochester.

ROCHESTER,, Jan. 10, 1903.
The prosecution in the case of John 3, Robertson who
was arrested for an attempt 10 poison his wife, rested
their case this noon. Counsel opened the defence with a
speech Of an hour, in which he gave the outline OF the
defence. They will try and show that young Or. Biegler,
backed by his father, was a conspirator against Robert
BOD, and that his motive was to AVOID the payment
OF $500, loaned and expended on his fathers trial last
spring. Several " Witnesses for he defence were ex amined
this afterooon, and among them were Mrs. Robertson, the
wife OF the defendant, her two brothers and several
~neghbors and Relationship of whom testified u the good
character of the defendant, and the happy domestic rela
tons always existing betuee him and his vile. Mrs. Il
swore that her married life had been the happest part OF
her life, in every particular, and contradicted much of
Biegler's evidence At the conclusion of her examna-
ton the Court adjourned till to morrow morning.
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MADISON, WIS, Jan. Is, 1858.
Governor Randall delivered his message to day. Among
other matters he discusses the banking law of the State,
and advises such action as will check the evils growing
out Of it. He an investigation into the
charges Of bribery and corruption in the distribution Of
be public lands under the act Of 1856. He advocates a
Pacific Railroad by the Northern route, and discusses the
slavery question at length, taking strong State rights
grounds. He is opposed to federal encroachment to bene-
NJ the slave power,
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United States Supreme Covrt.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IS, 1858.
No. 1853. Elisha Foote VS.. Horace C. Sissy. A motion
70 dismiss was argued.
No. SO. The Commercial Bank of Manchester VS.. Henry
Duckner. Argument for appellee continued. Argument
Cor appellant concluded.
No. IS. James B. Teller ct al VS.. Jonathan 7. Potter ct
a. Argued for defendants. Submitted on printed argu-
sent for plaintiffs.
No. SO. ] Mattingiy and wife VS.. John II. Boyd. Argued
Dor appellants.
Adjourned till Monday.
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The National Agricultural Society.

ASiINGTON, Jan, 10, 1873.
The National Agricultural Society has adjourned after
the most valuable session ever held. General Tilch-
man, OF Maryland, was elected President, and nearly
al ~ old officers are re elected. The permanent Office
Of the society rs 70 be established in Washington.
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CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

FRIDAY, Jan. lo-b +. N.
,AsHEs.-The sales were confined to small lots pearls at
unchanged prices.
foreign news by the North
American had a depressing influence on the market, and
sales were light, being confined chiefly to the local and
Western trade. The sales embraced about 1000 a 1000
bbls nj about the following ouotatiOns:-
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.ADELPHIA STOCK BOARD

PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan Is, 1858.
Pennsylvania SIS, IS: Penrsylvania Railroad, a0H Read
ne Railroad, ISL Morris Canal, AZ; Long Island Rail
road, 10
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The Sloop OF War Germantown.

The sloop of war Germantown, Commander Paige, at
Me Cape of Good Hope, November 2, would shortly pro-
coed 10 Hong Kong.
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The market seems TO be unusually light, but prices are
well sustained. The mild weather favors the arrival of
poultry in good condition, none OF II being frozen, and the
demand about clears offthe small stock sent in. The express
companies report that from one-third TO one half less poul-
try has been brought 10 market this year than usual. This
IL owing 10 the very natural fear Of far mers at q distance
that their poultry will spoil during the long carriage.
Those who know how TO pack their poultry properly need
have no such fear, as, II care Is taken, II will arrive in
good order. A fine lot arrived from Ohio during the past
week in excellent order and commanded the highest price.
Tame ducks have advanced in price, owing to the practice
among the farmers Of killing them of about the holidays,
a. Of all the ~bafnyard fowl they are the most expensive
to keep during the winter months. Annexed are the
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FRuIT. NUTS, T

FRUIT, NUTS, ETC.
The apple trade is active. Prices are low, and dealers
are anxious TO get rid Of their stock, as Il is feared the
weather will affect the apples. Already greetings begin
TO 'scald, I" that IL, the cuticle is turning brown and giving
lay in a stock at present prices, as II Is likely apples will
be scarce and high before spring. We quote
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FIsH.

The fish market is no, well supplied though the winter
Is 20 open. Fsbermen complain that although there is
no ice there are but few fsh 10 be caught. They have
often done far better when the season was extremely bitter,
There is a good trade done in fresh water nsh-perch,
pickerel, pike, (Which bring good prices. There ~
an active demand for smelts, which are sent US from Bos-
ton In great numbers=
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Communication Of a Death Sentence.

BOSTON, Jan. IS, 1858.
The sentence of Winslow Eddy for the wilful murder of
hs wife was commutcd TO day by Gov. Banks TO imprison-
ment for life.
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NkGETABLES.
Potatoes are at least one dollar q barrel cheaper than
was expected for this time OF the year. This rs 10 cense.
quence OF the mild weather. The market lust al this mo-
ment lie flooded with Nova Scotia potatoes, a good potato
and much IN demand. II b expected that at least go 600
bushels Of these potatoes will be sold in New York this
year. II is known that 2O6 800 bushels have already
arrived since November 1 when they frs began 10 arrive.
These potatoes are a variety Of the Mercer, and may be
known by their dark appearance just under the skin.
They sell at Wholesale at from 90 10 ob cents p~ busbel.
There are two varieties Of them ~known-tbe blue noses
and the calcoes. Good judges estimate that 1000 bushels
Of potatoes are used in this city daily.
Turpips were never known 10 be 20 cheap in the New
York market as they are this season. Celery. beets.
squashes, &C, are all cheap-unususlly 20. We quote
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Gen, WaIker at Richmond.

Banquet 60 Gen. WALKER at R1cnmomo'
RICHMOND, Va Jan. Is, 1858.
General Walker left this morning for Petersburg A
banquet given him las, night was a splendid affair, and,
Ak speech created a strong impression.
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Departure OF the Niagara.

HALIFAX, Jan. Is, 1855.
The royal mail steamship Niagara, from Boston, arrived
here at l O'Clock, and sailed again al 3 this morning for
Liverpool. The weather is clear, with a light northwest
wind.
Weather Reports.
py The Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Tele-
graph Lines.-onhce 81 Wall street,
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THE LATEST NEWS.


RALvAI, Jan lb-llP.A
There are ~ yet no signs Of the cunard ste Al snip
weather now in her fourteenth day from Liverpool me
America, s very thick, wind northeast, with indicst 8
o q rtorm.
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Nh wsPAPERs.


W " ".
". Valentines for young aud old,
Valentines TOR Girls with gold,
Valentines for tiness beauty,
Nabntir 80 all love and duty,
Valentines as sweet as honey,
Valentines grave, gay and funny,
Valentines for maidens rosy,
Valentines for widows cosy,
Valentines for lovers stupid,
Valentines inscribed by Cupid,
Valentines for all professions.
Valentines with sweet confessions.
Valentines TO tedious bores,
Valentines TO bachelors,
Valentines quite transcendental,
Valentines all influential,
Valentines enthusiastic,
Valentines severe and caustic,
Valentines surcharged with kisses.
Valentines for boys aud misses,
Valentines with rare devices,
Valentines mt cheapest prices,
Valentines supersy painted,
Valentines illuminated,
Valentines In every style.
Yelled in covers, versatile.
May be had at sTRoNg's, the shrine
OF Loves saint, ST. Valentine.
Uenrts succumb without resistance
no strong love. with sTRONG's assistance.
BY I. W. STRONG, manufacturer.
eS Nassau street. New Yort.
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MIsCELLANEOUs

STEAM JoB PRINTING! GO WHERE YOU CAN
~ get your. printing done best and cheapest. Go 70
siEoNus, ~ Ann street. lN,00 wood cuts used grauA
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Southern Mail Failure.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1855.
The Southern mail has failed TO arrive here to-day.
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BUTTER, EoGs, ETC.
There s a large stock OF butter In market, and dealers
complain Of the heavinees Of the trade. The price N settling
down gradually, and farmers must content themselves
with far less money for their butter than when the Califor.
mia trade was at It's height. That market is now cloecd. and
as a consequence, all the butter made must be sold AZ the
home markets. The open winter has also bad It's effect in
reducing prices and accumulatins the stock.
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TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARsi II
IL TO send for once II
sTRoNG's TEN DOLLAR SAMPLE LOTS
OF
VALENTINES,
Containing the following large assortment, viz,
la Comic Valentines, assorted. Is No. 81, Sentimental. M,A.
Ne. I Sentimental p" |. Y 80,
a. 2 : 'cs Fancy Envelopes.
Is |" IL 12 " 10.
ls " Is, -" Valentine Writer'S
. Valentine Cards.
These VIII be sent at once In a neat package, by express %
other Wise, to any city, town or viii age in The United Atates np
Canads, on receipt Of
TEN DOLLARS.
This Ia the most liberal offer ever made " Valentine dealers.
valentine Companies and Wholesale dealers supplied on he
Most liberal terms, for cash.
j. ". STRONG, Manufacturer,
Nassau street, New York.
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A list of vessels wrecked upon the Florida Reef, those ar
irving in distress at the port Of Key West, their expenses, au
ton sales of materials, cargoes and salvages during the yea
1851
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wh4ch Circumstances reodsrsd ma, a. we're, wtaass
md ysu VIII perceive from how very erroneous are the
deals which have been reproduced In the
As to the pretended conversation between Mr. Walker
and member Of Mr.. Buchanans Cabinet siso menti med
in paragraph extracted from the Covy,er Fiat Cn,
have reason 70 believe that has as little foundation
The other statements and be true that Mr. Walker
has uttered q Mobile the words imputed 70 him, can
only asoibe them TO q defect OF memory on his part
HENRY Wik0FF.
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WATCHES. JEwELRT. &C. .-..
CoLD JEwELRy, OF ALI. STYLES.
~ Ladies earTfngs pins aud bracsleA
Diamond rings seal rinRs
Pure gold wedding rings.
ladies' gold cha,elaine chains.
uold vest chains and guard cbsins .
Keys and seals, sleeve buttons ana asuhs'
oold Fpectscles ard eye glsssea
Goid pencils aud pens,
UOlo jhim1les and lockea
FOr sale wholesale a1c retail very low, ~ , A..
"a o ALLEN. No. a. Wal sltecN s'S'~' NV
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ssot&; kr. La Roy Aad lazy; Edxax no siaad, u New
YORK, NJ Corbn asd daughter. kr. Iadsway a PhlA-
cephsA; Dr. Ferdinand Sewar, OF New York. end wife;
Mr.. ed Mrs James Pnaien; Mr.. and Mrs.. Paine: Mr..
Clayton M OMeASnsr Captain Comstock OF the Baltic;
Mr. spencer Y 8. ccrsul; Chevscr wkof. sc. &C The
evec1g WAS delightful one, and al went away
highly grauned with the attentions Of the kind host
and his charming ADDS De camp
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HEn REwARD-I.Dsr, FROM THE H0SoKEs YER
D,DU RI boat on SATURDAY. IN The BsraaT street alp a.
Hoboken boz containing silver jewelry gold watches &C.
Any person recovering the same vii deceive 80 rewsrf
Hoboken
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BOARD WAkTED-IN A RESPECTABLE rAkfkT.
ID for q lsdy; Hoboken Brooklyn preferred. Address
W. Herald office, stating terms location &C. References
exchanged.
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BOARD DOWN TOWN TWO OR THREE GEFrIE
- men be accommodated with board in private
boarding hoare where few boayders taken Apply
Robinson street corner of Green Wich street.
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BOARD wANTED-FOR YOUNG LADY, IN A PR
ID family. where boardexs; Tent
prefer red References given Address Annie Uai
square Post Office, 63l Broadway.
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BOARD WArTED-FOR A YOUNG LADY, IN A PEI
ID vae family. In BROOKLYN Williamsburg or Jersey Oty
Terms moderate. ana pay viii be made ia
stat forms
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SEGA Rs.

vIAyANA SEQ RS lis 60 fONnRFS, FIRST, SECOND
III and third Of the favorie brand "Partagss Co fr
sale In bond duty paid in lots suit purchasers at
crince being out Of our line 81 business.
MONTAG JACKSON, is John srees-
CPFCrAI, ATTENTION rs INVITED TO Wy STOCK o.
- Havana domeslc snd German segsrs An essmips,,n
must convince that have of the largest aud decienr
the cheapest stock In the market Icanpo he undersci
q. CHEEKS. " RrO~d~ss
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03
DIR. Charles HI. TOzer's
Prirafe Medical Card.

| CTR Anglers visiting Sacramento will remember
/ = that Dr. Tozers Infirmary is on Sixth street
between and X, Sacramento.
l The great success and many radical cures made
by Dr. Tozer since his commencement In this city
to which hundreds can testify induces him to in
form those afflicted with any private complaints
RECENT or CHRONIC, and wish to be well nd,
thoroughly cured, it will be to their interest and
welfare to call on him who for the last twenty-fi
years has given his entire attention to PRIVATE
COMPLAINTS, and to all cases of diseases of a
private nature ACUTE and CHRONIC, such as
Cyphilis Secondary and Constitutional affections.
Gonorrhea and Seminal Weakness, elect and STRIFE
lures and all diseases of the generatve and urinary
organs, both in male and femalesuch as Prolapsus
Fluor Albus Histeria, &c, &c, &c.
Patients can be assured that their complaints
will not be tampered with, but treated upon strictly
scientific principles. PRIVATE COMPLAINTS
eradicated In few days; new cases cured in a
short time, without mercury.
He can be consulted at his office at all times OF
the day from in the morning until in the even
ing. All in aflction can find in him one who can
see and sympathze with and befriend them when
in trouble-one in whose services the utmost con-
fdence can be placed. Come all who are afflicted
and in trouble, and be relieved and cured.
Apartments privately arranged so as to preclude
the possibility of exposure.
Letters enclosing $40 will receive prompt atten-
tion, with best advice and Instructions
c. II. TOZER, NJ. d.,
Sixth street, between J and X.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03
RAILROAD LINE!!
For Sacramento, via. Folsom

~ On and after the Sd day OF
IszT April, 1857, Hamilton 4 Co
Will run Daily Line Of Stages
from Folsom, via Prairie City, Michigan Bar, Ar
Kansas Diggings, Forest Home, Willow Springs,
Drytown, Amador and Suffer, 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 ocpk
NJ. train, by which passengers will arrive In Sacra-
mento at a quarter past PM
Through tickets for jackson and Fiddletown, or
intermediate places be obtained at the Crescent
City Hotel, street, between 3d and 4th; Orc Ho-
tel street between I'd and Sd, and at the Nation
al Hotel, between LIST and I'd streets, on h-and at
the Railroad Depot
N d. 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 3D. and r
streets at halfpast o'clock, A.
HAMILTON, COUCH & HILL.
ct3o soft
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03
Read and Reflect.
DR.. Chd's II. TOzer's Card TO
the Inflicted of California.

TN approaching any course of systematic in
l. quiry there certain points concerning which
the inquirer should always be careful TO satisfy
himself He should comprehend distinctly what the
subject of inquiry is-llealth and Disease.
And we can form and fix In our minds clear
conception Of the state of Health we shall have no
difficulty in understanding what is meant by Dis
ease. But beyond. not above these objects of In
vestignton Of the human body. we have another
and still nober end 1t is to lay before you in such
plain terms that you cannot be mistaken and will
know where to apply for relief
Iuse the word Of disease generally and be-
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 disease,
which causes a werkness of the back and limbs,
pain in the head, dimness Of sis ht loss of muscu
lar power, palpitation of the heart, irratablity,
nervousness, dyspepsia, arrangement of the diges-
tive functions, general debility symptoms of con
sumption, and many others, which are better ex-
planned than put paper, and requires Medical or
Surgical Attention, il would be well for them to
inquire If thare is physician who iscompetent to
attend them and who understands the application
of medicine, and whose SCIENTIFIC ATTAIN
MENTS in his profession and whose age and ex-
perience entitle him to your confidence. Consider
these things, DIR. C. II. TozEn has concluded to in
form you that are afflicted, advertising his place of
business stating that he has been successful prac-
titioner for over twenty-five years. aud has
ATTENDED AND CURED HUNDREDS.
when they have been considered by other physi-
clans, and have been pronounced by them past re-
covery Therefore you can rely upon him one
n whom SECRECY and the utmost confidence can be
placed.
DIR. c. H. T. would invite ali that are afflicted to
call on him. and IL he does net administer for them,
there will be no charge made. Let no false delica
cy prevent yon, but apply Immediately and save
yourself from the dreadful consequences which
must follow those who neglect to receive atten-
dance.
the Belvidere Hotel, between and X streets. His
rooms are so arranged that the Doctor can be con
srltsd without the fear of molestation
sEss- Office hours, from in the morning until {
in the evening. ssN
c. II. TOZER, ND,
dec6 lily 9th ST., between a X, Sac. City.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03
Aqueduct City saw Mill
Every Variety of Lumber!
United States Hotel.

IDDLETowN, CALIFORNIA.
4siSr THE undersigned begs TO announce to the
HI public that the U. S. HOTEL, Fiddletown.
Ik.i@ has been recently enlarged and improv-
ed by the erection Of a new and fine two story
building on the premises, the old building having
also been thoroughly renovated, and the entire es-
tablishment well furnished
THE LODGING APARTMENTS WILL BE
found clean neat and comfortable
The TABLE will be constantly supplied with the
best TO be had in market.
The BAR, will always be furnished with the BEST
of Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
TnE STABLE will be in good hands, and horses
properly cared for.
BY strict attention to business. the proprietor
hopes to merit and receive the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to the " IT, 81
Fiddletown Nov. 7th, 1857.
JOHN NEVILLE, Proprietor.
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