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Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20
Wines and Liquors, all Varieties

And other articles too numerous to mention.
JrsS- These goods are ALL FRESH, and have
been selected with the greatest care. Having pur-
chased under the most favorable circumstances,
shall be enabled TO sell goods Lo,cer than erer
before offered ia this Market. Call and examine
for yourselves. W. l.. McKIMM.
jackson, Oct 3. 1857. oct3-50-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20
HORSE RESTAURANT.
Livery stable,

Main St. near the foot of Court ST.,
FRANK HOFFMAN,, PROPRIETOR.
1.-THE above convenient and commodious Stable
u is stocked with
swift, Easy and Safe Saddle Horses
for Ladies and Gentlemen. Give them trial,
and you will notwish to look further.
ALSO, HORSES AND BUGGIES,
that will not suffer ia comparison with the best.
srss- Horses and Mules BOARDED and Groomed
by the Day. Week or Month, on the most reasona
bic terms. Animals entrusted to his care will be
faithfully attended to. A share of public patron
age is solicited.
june 35-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20
UNION HOTEL.

UNION HOTEL.
@,',2sr The Proprietors of this old and well known
III III establishment would respectfully announce
49, to the public that they have renovated aud
materially
E.tL-ARGED THEIR BUILDING,
and added a number of entirely new beds and rooms
for the accommodation of those who may favor them
with acal. Their
TABLE
will be furnished in good style as 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, p
J. WAGSTAFF, iioP rs
Union Stable.
Connected with the Union Hotel is the Union sta
bic, capable of accommodating fifty horses in good
style.
HARTRUM & WAGSTAFF.
dec 20 l0-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20
California Livery stable.

keep on hand to hire. at the above named stable,
good, spirited and easy riding ladies' and gentle
mems Horses; - also, fine Horses and Buggies,
which can be had on short notice and at prices to
the times,
IS- Horses kept and groomed by the week OF
day in the Stable, or put on the ranch good pas
ture and well attended to.
Ranch produce for sale, consisting of Barley
Wheat, Flour, Hay, &c.
Jrs~ Teamsters would do well to give us q call
+. & T. MASTERSON, Pros.
apr % 2I-4m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20
InsOlyent Notice.

In the County Court, Amador County, State of Cal
ifornia.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20
Queenswarc, Glassware, &C.

deco lily 9th St, between a X, Sac. City
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20

nov IS
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
Aaueduct City Saw Mill.

mar IA
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-20
Wines and Liquors of all kinds;

Together with every other article usually found
similar establishments
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

MURDER AT AUBURN.-A man named Muir.
ply was murdered at Auburn on tho 18th
inst, by negro named Bracy, with pick,
which was driven about two inches and a hall
into the back part of Murphy's head. The
negro was in confinement in Jail on the day
following, when large number of people sur
rounded the Jail, broke open the doors, took
the prisoner about half mile from town, and
hung him TO limb Of pine tree, about ter
feet from the ground He was suspended
with the knot in front, and had hung minute
when he exclaimed, "Lord God, gentlemen
can't die this way" He was then low
cred, the knot was placed under his ear, and
again hosted when he died in few minutes
The Sheriff made every effort to prevent
the deed, but could effect nothing.
Father Quinn, of Sacramento, who had
come from that city to visit the wounded
man, made several attempts to stop the moi
from their intent and appealed to them al
his children, friends and citizens, to desist
One of the crowd answered him: "Fathel
Qun, it is very muddy here, and your rever
ence may get so spattered that people woult
not know you from others, and you had bettel
retire. Nothing more was seen of Father
Quin.
The negro was left hanging to the tree til
next morning, when it was cut down, and al
inquest held on the body.
This is the same negro who killed China
man upon very nearly the same ground, some
thing like year and half since, and was &C
quilted upon his own statement.
The crowd consisted of miners and laborinl
men, friends of Murphy, and were incensed t.
degree that made their actions wild, compar
atiyely.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

MNNG.-Miners in this vicinity continue
their labors, aided by the supply of water from
the ditch of the Bear Creek Company-the
slight showers lately fallen having had the
effect to keep up the supply in the ditch. In
Armstrong Gulch miners are making excellent
wages-some as high as eight dollars to the
man. At Lewisburg several claims are paying
well-one quartz chspa containing 81, was
taken out The companies on McNeil's gulch
continue to do well-one company of three
men took out as high as six ounces in one day.
The famous Red Gulch is paying fine wages to
almost all of the seventeen companies working
upon il and its trbutaries-the least being s.
per day to the hand with an occasional nugget
of from so to $40 in value On Burns Creek,
few companies have small supply of water,
with which they make fair remuneration for
their labor. One of the partners in the Glee
Co." we are Informed, took out about $11, in
pan of dirt last week The Jersey Co. 5
quartz mill continues in operation portion Of
each day, with but small supply of water,
saved in their reservoir.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

PoP PoP PoP l-Agreeably to, and il
says the Placervie Inder-speaking of the
Chinese holidays-the Chinese have, for th'
last two days made the welkn ring, and la
dened the atmosphere with the redolescencc
of pork, saltpetre, shrimps, herring, Goldfish
and other explosive substances, much TO the
delight Of themselves, and wonderment Of the
Root Digger Indians. We are credibly in
formed that the exercises will conclude to-
night by the performance of their favorite ma
tional game of Chong-chow, Bangchang, Wa
shing, which when Anglcised, means, "Si
mon says, wig wag."
Pretty good "git off" Mr.. Index, but the
name of the game you probably allude to is
called Chi-mui, and description of it would
no doubt be interesting The game is some
times played for stakes, though generally fol
an after-dinner amusement. The players-nev.
er more than two at a time-who are seated
opposite each other, raise, simultaneously, one,
two, or more fingers and at the same time
call out number, which, to win, must be the
number corresponding with the number of fin
gers raised by both. One of the parties hav-
ing succeeded in doing this, the loser submits to
the penalty, which is to drink measure con-
tanning about large tablespoonful Of a bever-
age called Yam-chow. The object Of the par
ties is to get each other "tght," which being
accomplished, the game ends A thought
strikes us, that the game would prove very
popular if generally introduced here. The
only objection would probably be, that the
players would all be losers and anxious for
the "penalty."
The game is one Of the most ancient known.
Among the many beautiful specimens of sculp-
ture found in the buried city Of Pompeii, were
several carved slabs, with groups in relief upon
them, playing at it. In Italy, it is called
Mora, and is much played among the peasant
ry. 1t is to them, what cards are to Ameri.
cans-as it is, also, to the poor classes in a
large portion of Europe.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25
GREAT ExcrrEMEsr-THr MYSTERY SOLVED.

GREAT ExcITEMENT-THE MYSTERY SOLVED
For some time past, a gentleman residing here
whose Gallo appellation would be Jacques
Rouge, and whose occupation is that in which
the name of a certain vegetable is suggestive
of perquistes, vide the "shinge" on the door
Main street, has, for some time past, had
his ofactories sorely offended by the constant
presence in his domicil of an effluvia indica
tive of the close proximity Of decaying animal
matter at may be rat" thought Jacques, at
first, destroyed by some pugnacious feline
if SO, twill soon pass away" Days succeeded
each other but the stencil remained. Al
length, when patience was worn out, our
friend determined on search Of the premises.
Every place was searched where it was possi-
bic what he sought might be, but without sue
cess. At length he chanced to look in the
narrow space between his own and the adjoin.
ing house, and there discovered box, which
he drew forth and opened. A number of an
cient garments, in which were well-known
otitOhOs, ihauO VI JOiV, "hSh hi'So WIZ cSeeS', ,
met his ardent gaze A sigh for the good days
passed and gone, and the search was contn-
ued. Beneath the clothes, lay small box
from which rose a stencil unbearable He
opened the box, when, oh, horror human
arm lay before him The hair rose erect on
our friends head, and chill passed through
his frame He called in the authorities and an
examination took place. Considerable excite
ment was created, and numbers of persons
came to see the exhumed arm. The lovers Of
mystery were, however, soon aroused from
their reveries, the facts were made known, and
light thrown on the subject. twas ascertained
that few years ago the owner of the house
was shot in the arm, which made amputation
necessary. He preserved the arm in spirits
up to the time of his departure hence, short
time since. Thinking, probably, no arm would
come to it, he left It where it was found-the
spirits that had hand in preserving it. left it
to elbow its own way through the world an
index to the mysterious effluva which led to
the discovery Of the armed occupation Of the
box
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

ATLANTIC TELEaRAPH-The steam frigate
Niagara, which was employed last year as one
of the squadron in the unfortunate attempt to
lay the above named telegraph cable is now at
the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, undergoing thor
ough overhauling inside and out. Her ma
chinery is to be refitted, but we suppose no
alterations are to be made in it. 1t is now re-
ported that she is to be again employed in the
second attempt next summer, to lay the cable,
and the changes she is now undergoing are de-
signed to place her in the most effective condi-
ton for that prospective event.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SuicIDE.-A crazy in
dividual from the vicinity of Upper Aqua Frio
attempted to commit suicide on Tuesday last
at Hussey & Brownfed's store, in this place
by stabbing himself The weapon used was {
large size butcher-knife. Some gentlemen
standing by, seeing the attempt, Immediately
interfered, took the knife from him, and pre-
vented him from doing himself any materia
injury; but not until three wounds had beer
made in the left side, two of which were abou
an inch in depth, the other very slight. Hi
wounds were dressed, and he was properly
taken care Of Intemperance is supposed t,
have been the cause.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

Noisy RoNDo.-Charles Noyes was brought
before Justice Tonge, last week, charged with
conducting the game Of rondo " ina noisy and
boisterous manner" The case was tried be
fore jury, who found the accused guilty
Notwithstanding several witnesses living in
the immediate neighborhood testified they
were not disturbed, as though
From noise (Noyes) and hustle far away"
the jury concluded, no doubt, to take steps to-
wards putting a stop to such Noyes.y pro.
ceedings in future. Verify, we fear Rondo
and its concomtant lovelness must pale be.
fore the onward march of intrusive civiliza.
ton. We must tutor our ears to the recep-
ton of other sounds than those which they
have been accustomed to of late, borne on the
balmy evening air, and echoing among the dis
tant hills, sounding the note Of preparation for
the innocent pastime with "R-r-r-o.o-le up
here's your chance to win l-r-r-ro-o-ole up
a little money on the outside makes the game
and like invitations, in dulcet tones, with a
tin-pan accompaniment. Where, thenceforth,
will our youths find evening pastme so
delicious, so rational, so refined Alas for
the degenerate times
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

The TUoLUMNE INDIAN DIFFICULTIES. 1t ap-
pears that the party who started out in pursuit
of the savages, divided, the main body under
Patterson taking the river trail into the noun
tains, while a detachment under Col Wilson,
pushed out across the country towards the Big
Trees, in order to head off the Indians. In
this direction, Wilson struck fresh Indian
trail, and followed it for three days, until the
provisions Of his party gave out, when he was
forced to return and make for Murphy's, in
Calaveras, for supplies, riding day and a half
without food. Perley was the only man killed,
all the others having reached Columbia, where
the wounded have been well cared for. 1t is
proposed to organize new company of volun-
teers, and proceed again into the mountains
after the Indians, on the return Of Patterson's
party, should they have missed the savages.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

MAN SrABBED.-0n Monday morning last
about o'clock, quarrel occurred in this
town, in a dance house, between two Mexi
cans, named Juan Flores and Francisco Rive
ra. Some blows were struck, and the par
ties were separated. Flores left, but returned
in few minutes with a knife in his hand, ant
finding Rivera in the billiard saloon of Mr.
Campodonico, rushed upon him, and inflicted
severe stab in his left side. He is now ly
ing in very precarious condition. Flores
was examined Monday and committed to the
county jail, to await his trial at the Court O.
Sessions
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25
From Oregon.

By the Panama, which arrived at San Fran
cisco on the Goth, we have the following items
A rumor had reached Portland that party
Of Indians had murdered Mr. VIM McKie, Of
Oregon City, somewhere between the Dalles
and Walla- Wala.
The Governor Of Vancouvers Island pub.
fishes proclamation pr ,hibiting the digging
of gold "wthin the district of Frazer's riveI
and Thompsons river, without license grant
ed by him, after the 1st of February, 1858.
The license is fixed at 81 shillings sterling pei
month.
A bill, before the Oregon Legislature, to
prevent gambling, is occasoning considerable
excitement. The Legislature is granting di.
vorces as fast as petitions come in, and there
seems to be vast amount of matrimonial un.
happiness in Oregon.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

MINING IN THE NoRrH.-The continued dry
weather, says the Yreka Union, is already
operating dsastrously to the mining interests
in this part Of the county. We understand
that the water in the natural sources on both
the upper and lower flats is failing, and INSULT
cient to furnish anything like supply to all
who wish to work. To add to the difficulty,
there is at this time very little water in the
Yreka ditch. If this kind of weather contin-
ues through the winter and spring, the pros
poets for placer mining next summer will be
anything but favorable.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

Miners AFFRAY.-An affray occurred or
Tuesday last, at 0rton's Gulch, about three
miles from this place, between two French
men and an American, on the one side, and
about dozen Mexicans, on the other. The
difficulty was caused by the Mexcans at
tempting to drive the other party from some
rich ground which they had begun to work
and which the Mexicans had been keeping il
reserve for themselves Stones were freely
used and at the end of the affray, in which
the white men were the victors two of then
were wounded-one by blow on the head
the other by sharp rock, which severed q
small artery on the left arm.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

LUCKY IMMERSION Tuesday last, 10th
inst, three Mexicans, working with 6atteas,
in other words, "panning out" near the Cot
ton Creek road, about three miles from this
place, and about quarter of mile from the
Silver Lead, found large piece of quartz rock,
with gold visible in many places on its surface.
On being crushed, it was found to contain sew
enty-two ounces ($1l52) On Friday last, an
Italian found, near the same place, a piece Of
quartz, containing gold to the amount Of about
$50. The ground where these pieces were
found, had not been even prospected until a
few days before the pieces were found. This
is but short distance from the place where a
piece was found about two months ago, valued
at $1,000. If such quantities of gold are found
by miners while digging in the dry ground,
what would the result be if they had water to
sluice with?
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

IMPORTANT FROM MExIco.-The Bulletin ol
last week says it is permitted to make the
following extracts from a private letter. dated
Colima, February 9th, received by a gentleman
in San Francisco:
Comonfort has fed towards Vera Cruz
Zouloaga has been recognized as President in
the City Of Mexico, as well. as Puebla and other
places near the capital
Juarez is at Juanajrato as Constitutional
President" and has convoked Congress.
Parodi is marching against the City of Mexico
with 5000 men. 1t is thought that the liberal
party will succeed In such case Juarez
will renounce in favor Of Arriaga
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

EARTHoUAKE.-The residents of Kanaka
Flat, South Fork, says the Sierra Citizen Of
the 18th inst, were well shaken up on Wednes-
day morning last by severe shock Of an earth
quake, which occurred little after day ybreak.
We have not heard Of It's being noticed at this
place, probably on account of the performance
coming off SO early in the morning, as our
townspeoplc are not generally noted for early
rising
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

been in operation for six months between San
Antonio CTexas) and San Diego; running over
the longest mail route in the United States.
The mails have never failed to make the sched-
ule time of thirty days, except on the first and
second pioneer trips, which were in reality
nothing more than exploring excursions. The
last mail came in twenty-seven days.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25
Hornitos P. 0,-Arrivals and Departures of MALL

Arrives from Stockton at O'Clock A. NJ every Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday alternating weekly with Wednes
day. Friday and Sunday Leaves for place alter
nate days, at O'Clock, p. NJ.
Arrives from Mariposa at O'Clock, ?. NJ, Monday, Wed
nesday, and Friday alternating weekly with Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday Leaves for place alter
nate days, at O'Clock, AN.
Arrives from Mlerton and visaa at O'Clock, P. NJ eve
ry Wednesday, and leaves every Thursday at clock
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

BENEFIT OF OPPosIToN.-The fact that the
Nicaragua Steamship Company will resume in
a few weeks, says the Bulletin, has had the
effect ofreducing prices on the mail line. The
prices to New York have been reduced $25.
The prices now are, first cabin, $3.50; second
cabin, $175, and steerage, 800.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25
A q E n II S

JAMEsM VAN DYKE corner Of Main and Fourth streets
Mariposa is authorized agent TO receive subscriptions
Advertisements and Job Work All orders left with hin
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS BOYCE, northeast Washington anC
Montgomery streets San Francisco is duly authorized
sgent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
VIsAIIA AGENCY at Hestons Express Office. Order
for Subscriptions, Advertisements aud Job Work viii
sceive prompt attention.
MIII.ERT0N AGENCY at Hestons Express Office at III,
lore Of L. G. Hughes Co. Orders attended above.
MAI. EIKNs of Lagrange, is authorized agent foi
stanslaus County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

as- " Noisy oszriers' Book and Stationary store,
Long Wharf, San Francisco, have again placed US
under obligations for the most complete assortment Of
Atlantic Magazines-Harper's, and Emerson and Put
nams-and Newspapers from all the principal cities.
c. p Kimball Esq, the President of Noisy Carriers
Book and Stationary Co, has by his energy rendered
their house very popular to the reading masses.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25
John A. Combs, :::: Proprietor
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

TN Pursuance Of order Of the Probate Court Of Tulare
l. County, California, will, on SATURDAY, the goth day
of MARCH 1855 offer for sale to the highest bidder for
Cash in hand, the following property ow Lots Nos. T.
and g. and fractional lots Nos and g. together with
Steam FIGURING Mill thereon, woodshed and all the appur
tenances thereto belonging also Lots Nos 4, and in
Block 81 Nos g. and in Block 25 all in the Of
Yisaa together with few articles of personal proper
ty. Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock the premises.
REUBEN MATHEWS,
Administrator of A. j. LowRANcE, decd
vsAuA, February sth, 1855.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

PEYToNA.-The steamer Peytona returned
to Stockton last week from an experimental
trip up the San Joaquin. The river, says the
Republican, cannot be navigated above this
point except at the highest stage of water.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

Rich Iron ORE.-An extensive bed of iron
ore has been found at Caruthers' Central }
Ferry, on the Stanislaus river, about nine miles
from Sonora. Portions of it are 80 pure as to
be it for immediate use in forge.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

MINERAL DISCOVERIES IN SoNoMA County,
The Petaluma Journal of last week refers to
the reported discovery of rich cinnabar de-
posit near that place, as an established fact,
and adds that lead of copper ore and one
either of platinum or tetunium, have been dis.
covered in the same locality.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

BATES TRrAL.-The trial Of the late State
Treasurer, Bates, for defalcation, commenced
at Auburn, Placer county, on the 18th instant.
At the last accounts, the examination of wit
nesses on the part of the people had been con-
cluded.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

Nicaraguans have published card in the Nor
folk papers, announcing that they consider
themselves "prsoners of war" and are ready
at any moment to return with Gen. Walker to
Nicaragua
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

DEATH OF A GALLANT SoLDIER-The Indi.
ana papers record the death, at Indianapolis
the Goth ult, of Maj. A. F. Morrison, who
commanded the forces of that State in the
Mexican war, and was commended by Gen
Taylor for his conduct at Buena Vista.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

ExHIBmos.-Mr. Kenyon last week gave
one of his interesting and amusing exhibitions
in this town. The new scientific curiosity,
the learned canary bird, and his wonderful
ventrloquism, gave the greatest satisfaction to
well-flled house,
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

The QUARTZ INTEREsT-It is stated that
there are now upwards of two hundred stamp
ing mills at work upon quartz in this State,
and about the same number of arastras run
ning independent Of other machinery for re-
duction.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

THREE MEN DRowNED.-We learn from the
Jacksonville Herald that three men, named 2.
Levens, Edward Craymer and VIM. Hunter,
were drowned in the Umpqua river recently,
while on their way from Scottsburg to Ump-
qua City.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

REDUCTION OF TAxEs.-The Assembly on the
18th, passed the Senate bill to reduce the State
tax from 70 cents on 800 to 60 cents on 500
One half of the sum thus collected is to be
devoted to the payment of the public debt.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-25

TRuE-A well known political economist
says: ave pay best, first those who destroy
second, those who cheat us
politicians and quacks; third those who amuse
and musicians; and least of all,
those who instruct us-aulhors, schoolmasters
and editore ~