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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12
AR. STiNTOA'S ADDRESS,.
TO TIE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED
SHipEC
STATES.

Having been recently removed from the
Office of Secretary of Kansas Territory. under
circumstances which imply severe censure on
the part of the President, and having had no
official information of my removal, nor any OPP
pnrtunity for explanation or defence, ! have
deemed it necessary to present TO the People of
rbe United States brief statement Of facts in
vindication of my motives and 10 explanation
"f tie results nf the act for which have been
condemned.
The eaiee in question vas not given at my
solicitation. Ny acceptance of it, under all the
circumstances, was a proof of strong friend
ship for the President. and of upbouuded cou-
fdeDce in the irnaess and flithfulness with
which he would adhere to the line of policy de-
liberately agreed upon between him, ms whole
Cabinet, and Gov. Walker.
On my arrival in the Territory in April last,
in advance of Gov. Walker, ] confess that
had an imperfect knowledge of the real con-
dition Of affairs. / supposed the question Of
Slavery to be the ouly cause Of discussion and
difficulty among the people; and, in my brief
inaugural address of the 18th April, treated
this as the chief subject of difference upon
which submission to the people would be
likely 10 ne OStDauQeQ. SOON IOuHO, however,
that this view was altogether too limited, and
did not reach the true ground of controversy.
The great mass Of the inhabitants OF the Terri
tory were dissatisfied with the local Government
aud earnestly denied the validity of the existing
laws. Asserting that the previous legislatures
had been forced upon them b. the fraud and
violence of neighboring people, they proclaim
ed their determination never to submit to the
euactments of legislative bodies thus believed
to be illegitinate, and not entitled to obedi-
ence.
This was the condition of things when Gov
Walker came TO the Territory in the latter part
Of May. 1t was evident that the just policy
of permitting the people to regulate their own
affairs could not be successfully carried out,
unless they could be inspired with confidence
in the agents of Government through whom
this result was 10 be effected. Ii mere
minority Of the people had been thus dissatis-
fed and contumacioas, they might possibly
have been pronounced faeiious, and treated as
distur bers Of the peace; but when the dissatis-
faction was general, comprising almost ihe
whele people, more respectful consideration
was indispensable. to a peaceful adjustment
1t was evident that the policy OF repression
rigid attempt to enforce submission, without an
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

Shedding at the north, and good wheeling else
where to the best advantage while they last
Cut, split and store under eovsr enough TO last
till April, at least of next year There will
be economy in if, in more, ways than one
ORCHARD AND NURSERY.
Where grounds are frozen or covered with
snow, little can now he ,souh among the trees,
save sclsping off luoss aud rough bark, prun-
ing and clearing tha snow from the branches Of
small trees. ln snme localities the ground is
open and transplantiug my be done, lands
mauured aud ploWed, lursery trees taken Up,
packed and sent away.
The comparative Ee;sure Of this month
will afford a good opportunity to 60 through
beth Orchard and Nursery, and cleanse old and
young trees from moss, rough bark and in
SectS, usiag soap suds freely, as recommend
ed IN the December number Of last volume,
for the bark louise. The moss eau readily be
washed from the branches of large trees mle
diately after a rain, by brnsh broom tied to
pole. IL q little potash or soap be added to
the water, so much the better
EvEBGREENs
Watch closely after damp SHOWS, and shake
of what might otherwise break down the
branches.
FRUIT.
Look over that upon shelves, removing the
decaSed.
Grating the roots of seedlings put Il. the
cellar last FaA may now be done, If you still
pursue tAis questionable method
Imported Trees frequently arrive during the
present month. aud are often badly frozen in
'nloving then. from toe vessel to their destina-
tor.
INSECTS.
Examine for and Destroy scale, borers, moth
cocoons, and the catespillars' eggs which are
now found near the ends of the branches OF
apple trees.
Manufacture and collect as recommended
under the "Farm." Muck, ashes and lime are
valuable for both orchard and nursery.
PRUNING.
We advise not 10 prune during this month,
notwithstanding it is the time formerly chosen
by old farmers. The wounds 90 nor become
sufficiently scared oGer before the sap ascends
in tie Spring The tree suffers from the loss
of sap, which, FROM vital element within, is
changed to poisonous fluid as it runs down
the outside Of the tree. June uad july are
preferable mouths
ScIONS.
Ii a full supply is not already secured, cut
them during the early part of this month. Be
sure of the kinds, aud having labeled them
bury in dry earth or sand in the cellar
Snowbanks often do much damage as they
! settle in the nursery. Shovel out the trees
which would otherwise be stripped of their
branches BY the settling drifts.
STAKES AND LABELS.
Make a good stock for more busy season.
\ large number of labels will Re wanted during
the Spring planting, or sales of nursery trees,
and they SHOULD be made, painted and strung
now
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12
PAE KING OF DELHl'S MODE OF EX.
FgITTI0N


The following has been communicated to the
Poona Observer: Ii appears from Journal Of
European Traveller, that new and fearful
mode Of execution had been adopted by the
King Of Delhi. The instrument and process
are thus described: A box, each side of
which IS fifteen feet square, is constructed OF
timber eighteen inches thick, doyetailed to-
ge:her, aud braced with iron rods. The out
side of the bottom of the box is covered Is COW
cred with plate of beaten iron, one inch in
thickness. The interior is filed with perfect
cubes of granite, Weighing in the aggregate
several thousand tons. A machine is erected
after the manner of an ordinasg riledriyer,
bat or course on an enormous scale, and of
tremendous strength. The mass il raised By
powerful machinery cast in Birmingham, for
the express purpose, though it is 10 Be presu
med ihat tho rnaohinist by whom it was fur
nished had no idea of the horrid purpose for
which it was intended. The human victim is
placed upon block of granite, of cores
pondng surface, buried in toe earth immedi-
ately beneath the enormous mass, and covered
with plate of iron. At signal given by
the vicramadack, the executioner touches a
spring, rhe mass falls, and the victim, crushed
at once, Is suddenly aunihilated, and spread
out like sheet of pasteboard. The huge
weight being again raised, the fattened body is
Withdrawn, and dried in the sun. When COM
Pleleiy prepared, it IS hung over the wall of q
public building, there TO serve as warning TO
the multitude.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

FIERY.-The Richmond Enquirer says
''Shculd Douglas and those WHO think with him
desert US, we may be assured that there is
political earthquake coming, which in 1860
may leave fssure of fire as the dividing line
between the North and South"
The Democratic organs here regard she de-
fectiou Of Governor Wise, as the most serious
blow their party has yet received, and one Of
them, in so many words, admits that they bad
overcome the effects OF the movements Of Gov.
Walker and Senator Douglas, but that this
new aud unexpected revolt, coming from such
man and such quarter, has thrown their
camp into the utnost consteTnat:on. The cad
is not yet.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

CANDY AND Poison paper on seColored
Confectionery, was recently read before the
British Association at Montreal, from which we
coadense some valuable and novel information.
We learn that for economy's sake, coufecton-
crs, in coloring their candies, &C., hare recourse
for their greens to Brunswick green, carbonate
Of copper, or .arsenite ofeopper; for the yeloBs,
to cbromate Of lead or ga,nboga, for their reds,
to red lead, vormillion or c:naabar. and for
their whitos to white lead. These are only a
few Of the rernicious coloring agents used, and
they are among the deadliest of poisons. The
way in which the poisons are laid on, also de-
serves . word of passing remark, In some in
stances very thin coating Of the coloring mat
ter is used, SO as to spread over very large
surface a small portion Of the material used; but
in other cases the very reverse is the fact, and
in one instance was procuered from piece OF
ornamental table confectionery not the size If
a sugar almond, auanti,y Of arsenite of cop
per sufficient to destroy the life of healthy
adult, GoufectioDers have ro reason to use
these poisons, for their arc harmless vegetable
eolors enough to answer their purpose.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

SUeGEsrIYE.-A New Orleans paper pre-
sents very suggestive paragraph in the fol-
lowing, which it entities, ''Tte March to the
Grave of 1857"
"What a mighty procession has been mo-
wing toward the grave during the past year.
At the usual estimate, since the 1st Of Jan..
1851, there have been more than 81 500, 900
Of the worlds population gone down 10 the
grave. Place them in long array, and they
wiye moving column of more than thirteen
hundred to every mile of the circumference of
the globe. What a spectacle as they muve
on, tramp, tramp, tramp, the Dead March
giving its funeral notes as they go to the silent
shade'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

The LATEST FAsHIoN.-T The lady promena
ders IN the Avenue we're somewhat horriied at
the appearance Of distinguished foreigner,
who held up her dress so as to display an un-
doubted scarlet flannel under skirt. What en-
idea Yet these same peasant pet:icoats are
now all the rage across the water. Queen
Victoria brought them 10 Loneloa from der Bal
moral palace ia the Highlands OF Scotland.
abont two years ago, aud this year they have
been adopted by the Empress Eugene. OF
course, they are la nao5e. those OF alternate
narrow strips Of red and blaek faunel beirg
more distiagae thau the plain scarlet. Silks
aud satins are to be no longer trailed in ths
mud, and the ladies who wish to be Ia aaal4e
should not ouly provide themselves at once,
but practice gathering up their dresses in grace
fui folds. so ne tc display about a foot Of the
bright colorea under skIrt.-.Nsw York Er-
press.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

Government paper-money is at discount in
New York, the banks positively refusing to re-
ceive it at par. The Secretary will be com
PEELED to increase the rate of interest, in order
TO derive from his treasury notes the adyan-
tage Of Q eurreney.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

The Winnebago Indians in Minnesota raised
last year, over 5000 bushels Of wheat in the
Reservation, being more than half the entire
amount produced in Blue Earth county. They
have nine townships of laud, and of this 1000
acres are under cultivation
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

We are never asionished at any happiness
that drops into our laps, for we always fancy
we arc deserving Of it; but it any piece of i'll
luck fall down upon us, We cannot imagine what
we have done to deserve it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

THB SOUND DUES Convention g--The
President publishes in the Union bis preca.
nation, declaring that the agreement entered
into with Denmark TO discontinue the Sound
dues, has gone into effect. BY this Conven-
tion, the free and uuincpmbered navigation of
American vessels through the Sound and the
Belts is forever secured. The United States
agree to pay TO the Government: of Denmark,
once and for all, the sum Of $4,000 ii in
United States currency, at London, on'the day
when the said Convention shall 60 into full ei-
feet.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

Some brilliant genius has conceived the idea
to press all the lawyers into military service 10
case of war-because their charges are SO great
that no one coald stand them.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

Every man has something to do which he
neglects every mau has faults to conquer
which he delays to combat.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

A Far SALARY.-Parodi, the prima donna,
now in Havana, receives no less than $4,000
per annum-a larger salary than that paid to
the President of the Nnited States.
The above is another proof of the we'll
known paragraph: s.We pay best, first, those
who destroy US generals; second, thoso who
treat us--politiciaus and quaeks, third, those
who amuse us-singers and musicians; aud
least of all, those who instruct us authors,
school masters and eiitors'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

Man may err and be forgiven, but poor wo-
man, With all his temptation, and but half his
strength, is placed beyond the hope of earthly
salvation, if she but once be tempted into
crime.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

i 1t is an old saying thai an open winter makes
poor hay crop, in accordance with which some
of the shrewd ones of New Bedford are buys
up and storing the article.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

A soldier writes from Delhi that probably
every member Of the Guards will be worth
81 900 when he reaches England. An equal
division of the spoils is 10 be made, and they
exceed in richness nything heretofore dreamed
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12
CATTLE

require large amonat Of care during this
mouth, both on their own, ani their owners
account They should not fall away n flest as
Spring approaches; nor should lavish, waste
ful method Of feeding be pursued, tnas ex
haustins tue fodder before grazing ti,pe. Use
the straw cutter daily, and if there is mu,h
coarse iced, a steaming apparatus will be
found very valusble. Gtye extra feed to cows
about ealvug, and allow them plenty oil roo,n
at night
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

Cut and steam muoh OF the coarse as pos
-sible, feeding With Indian meal, bran, and cut
roots. Use racks IL the yard as agnrcd on
page Is, rather than scatter the fodder where
it will be trampled by stock. We trust the
practice of feeding at distant stack yards has
been discarded
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
What of Kansas ?

The New York Tribune will be taken as
good authority by the Black Republicans.
The following is from the 1ribunss Washing
ton letter
Intelligence has just been received from
the highest authority in Kansas, stating that
numerous petitions, signed by the Free State
men are on their way to Washington, in favor
Of the immediate admission of Kansas under
the Lecompton Constitution. The President
has received letters from responsible scources
in Kansas, which state in positive terms, that
most of the prominent Free Soil men in the
Territory desire the immediate passage Of the
Lecompton Constitution 1t is said that even
Lane and Robinson desire its passage, aud
are on their way to Washington. Thirteen
of the fifteen Democrats from Pennsylvania
will vote for the bill there is gain of four
votes from this State. The Senate have
agreed to sit till FIVE every evening during
the week, and later, il necessary, and to take
the vote on the admission of Kansas on Mon
day next. All other business in the Senate
will be deferred until the question is disposed
of definitely"
With Free State majority in the Legis-
lature Of Kansas, they could declare their
own State officers elected by counting out or
protesting to count out fraudulent votes, and
could elect their own u S Senators-facts
sufficient to induce the shriekers at any
time to abandon everything else and look out
for Number One
But what of Kansas Well, the fire.
brand that our enemies have been using for
four years, to defeat the Democratic party
and Democratic principles, is now more near
ly extinguished than ever before There is
every prospect that Dvsionists will ere long
be without anything to "shriek" about. Then,
we suppose, they will get up some other pro-
ject to divide the Democracy but it is
scarcely probable that they will find anything
as valuable to them as Kansas has been.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
Union Hotel for sale!
JACKSON. CAL

~ THE undersigned would respectfully an
iii nounce that the UNION HOTEL has been re-
opened aud is ready for the accommodation Of
travellers aud the public. The building has been
raised and enlarged, and is now the most commo-
dious and best arranged hotel in the county. 1t
has been thoroughly overhauled, renovated and
changed, newly painted inside and out and is clean
and sweet throughout New Bedrooms and new
Beds and Bedding have been provided for the ac-
commodaton of those who favor the house with
their patronage. A new aud commodous dining
room has been provided; also paror, and suitable
family rooms. The improvements upon the house
have been made at an expense of $500 90.
THE HOTEL is now offered for sale II being
impossible for the proprietor to give the house his
personal attention. il will be sold at A BARGAIN,
and the terms made easy. 1t is the best opportuni
ty now offered in California, for any person de-
string TO engage in the hotel business.
The house will be kept open and conducted in
all respects as first class hotel, for and in my
name, by Dr. Nolney Smith, until sale Is effected.
JAMES W. WINTER.
may 2s-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance Will,
IN an order of the Hon. Probate Court of ,bo
county Of Amador, on Monday, May 24tb A n
1885, at the hour Of o'clock, F. NJ. of said d,v
at Arkansas, in township No. 5, of said COUNTY
will sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidder
for cash, all the right, title nteres: and claim Of
John Sampson at the time Of his desease of in and
to the following described property. to.wit: 0na
half mining claims, a shares,) 3-l6 ditch II
sluice boxes, and cabin.
j. B. KING,
Public Administrator
jackson, April 26th, 1858.
may l 2S-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
Calaveras Warrant.

The Treasurer Of Amador issued war
rant to the Treasurer of Calaveras for the
amount of Indebtedness due from the former
to the latter county. Calaveras sold it to
VIM. Beals, for between $4,000 and sl9,-
900 in cash, and the remainder, (about
Sl7, 600 in Calayeras county warrants out
Of the order of registry. Beals applied to
Judge Creanor for writ of mandamus to
compel the Treasurer of Amador to pay
over the cash on hand, (some SIS, 900 or
$l6.O .O00,) applicable to the payment of the
warrant drawn in favor of Calaveras coun-
ty. Counsel for the defense denied the le-
gality of the transfer of the warrant in the
manner alleged in the applicants petition
aud affidavit, and the Court refused to grant
the writ. Thus it would appear that Mr..
Beals is not likely to make a very good spec
ulation out Of that warrant.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
NEW THIS WEEE
Administrators A Sal


NoTlCE is hereby given that in acco,d.n
an order OF the Hon. Probate Com, y. WI lth
county of Amador, on Tuesday. Mov Our. 9l, Of the
1858, at the hour Of l O'clock p. NJ -S.n' A. ID
at Fiddletown, will sell at Public Az, sad day.
highest bidder for cash, all the right III 70 the
terest and claim Of Julia Andean at tbo ". and ih
decease, Of, in and to the followjn," "ic s o her
property to-wt: One store Of goods Gescrlbed
great variety of articles '"'S'lng oi
Best article of Teas:
Cream Tartar; Hops:
Stove and Pipe;
Blankets; Carpet Sacks.
Tobacco; Snuff; Pipes; Cigars.
Boots; Shoes; Socks;
Pants; Shirts; Overalls;
Summer Goats; Drawers.
Powder; Shot; Caps;
Sugar; Coffee;
Steel Watch Chains;
Counter Scales; Gold Scales;
Gold Purses; Gold Belts.
Summer Hats; Tarpaulin Hats.
Calico Hats; Leghorn Hats.
Cooking Stove and furniture.
Mining Shovels; Nails;
Bed and Bedding;
One House and Lot
One Town Lot;
One Barn aud Lot
and many other articles too numerous To o,.;.-
all located in the village OF Fidetown "cnoh,
aforesaid. COUNTY
J.B. KING.
Public Admini.trator
Jackson, April 26th, 1858. '''O''
may 2sAr
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
DrytOWn.

A NOTABLE NorE.-The following was
placed, for collection, in the hands OF Esq
s., of Drytown. 1t was given to Ch'-
naman as a promissory note for $50, and the
Chnamau insisted on its being sued upon
The form for this note although not found in
the work called Every Man His Own
Lawyer" evinces a high order of legal intel
ect-no common pettifogging " there-the
statutes of Missouri, the laws of the Dry
town mining district, the " Universal Letter
Writer" and Nursery Rhymes have all been
prospected to get the color in this note 1t
is plain to any one that there is no principle
in such matters whatever may have been the
interest to either party. 1t is evidently not
a due bill although it was intended to "do" a
Chinaman. We commend it to the legal
fraternity:
"Jan. 1st, 1858.
know all men by the presents that the
gyascutes am let loose and the celestial ma
ton am in danger. quite raise in rice. If
this paper is presented, all right, if not, this
is null and void and of no effect. no more
at present but remain your humble servant
until rain comes. now / lay me down to
sleep | pray the Lord my soul to keep.
Sop, See & Co. Jacob klser
KALE.-Some very fine specimens of this
esculent plant can be seen in the gardens OF
a distinguished counselor of Drytown. They
were obtained at great trouble and expense
from cold country Chih, we believe and
are cultivated by skillful gardener. Many
beautiful roses and various rare flowers and
plants are cultivated about the premises of
the counselor. His yard is kept in such ex-
celent condition, neat and clean, that it must
excite the admiration of all persons of
good taste in the town.
CHURCH REPAIRING.-The old meeting
house at Drytown has been moved back
from the street for the purpose of putting an
addition to its front, thus materially enlar-
ging it and rendering it ornamental as well
as useful
MAY BALL-Messrs. Sawyer & Alvarez,
have made ample arrangements for the ball
next Monday That their supper will be
good one, we can confidently predict from a
trial of their feed" on an ordinary occasion.
DEPARTURES gentlemen have re
Gently left Drytown and vicinity for the Fra
ser's River mines. We wish them success
but fear they will be disappointed.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
Meeting of the Democratic County Central
Committee.

At the request of members of the Democratic
County Central Committee for Amador county, a
meeting Of the Committee is called to take place
in jackson, on Monday, May Sd, 1858, at II o'clk,
NJ and full attendance is requested
P. C. JOHNSON, Chm.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
WIFE WHIPpING-PUGNAolrY One day

WIFE WHIPPING-PUGNAolrY One day
last week, Constable Love, of Lancha Plana,
brought to Jail, in jackson, a man convicted
of the gallant offense of whipping his wife.
While he was being put in prison, pugna-
cions fellow stepped inside the Jail and com
menced making some very improper remarks
Under Sheriff Andrews ordered him out, but
the pugnacious individual declined, and struck
the Under Sheriff twice, bringing blood and
causing black eye. Mr. Pugnacious was
provided with quarters, but the next day, be.
ing sober, anu Mr. Andrews absent on busi-
ness, he was allowed to depart. Let it be a
lesson to him, at least.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-01
RAWLE'S RESTAURANT,
Main Street,
VOLCANO.

7 TAKE this method Of informing the citizens Of
L Volcano and the public generally, that | have
opened Restaurant in the house adjoining Klau-
bers store, on the east side of Main street |
will always have my table furnished with the best
that this market affords, and the viands will be
served up in the most palatable style
Meals furnished at all hours.
Pleasure parties accommodated on the shortes;
notice to order.
The BAR is supplied with the best of drinks
aud every effort will be made TO please those who
may favor me with call.
MATTHEW RAWLE.
may 2s-3m