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FRIDAY, Jan. 10th, lSls.
House met at the usual houna1p
Reports from committees received.
On motion Of Mr. Stillman, the vote
by which h. B. No. eo, granting divorce
to Chas. J. Bird was defeated, was recon
sidered, and passed by vote Of 70 In The
Affirmative 10 Q negative.
Mr.. Mssksr introduced
stsiIacoom Library Association Of Wash
ington Territory. sr g ilt
Read Hrst time and
0n motion OF Mr.. Meeker, 'lti
Rules suspended and bill read q second
time, and referred 70 committee on oorPof-
atlons ,,s,
Mr. Miner inIIooueeu ~.
H: b. NO; ov, an ac' 70 amend On aet
relating 70 oeeus: -. =. W.
heaa secono 'llne anu oloeleo 70 = s1e-
ond reading. ~
Mr.. diasgo" inuooncea
H. B. No. 81, an act to amend an act
entitled an act creating the ofhce and do
fining the duties Of Territorial Auditor
Read frst time and ordered TO 0 second
reading. ~ aai
Mr.. Miller introduced ssi
HIM. No. 10, relative 70 John Y Sew
ell. Read FIRST time, and ssa
On motion Of Mr.. Shaw, p io
Rules suspended and bill read q second
time, and referred to committee on MeEo-
rials.
H.B. No. A., referred 70 COMMITTEES on
Judiciary.
H. B. No. 4s, referred to committee on
, 1858-01-29

THURSDAY, jan. l4th, 1858.
House met at the usual hour.
Reports from committees received
, 1858-01-29
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Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

GUIDE BooK.-Mr. w. Wadsworth is the author
of the National Wagon Road Guide" just pub
lished at San Francisco by Whtton, Towne d Co..
Besides bcnga good guide book-we judge it dec-
dedly the best that has yet appearedthe work con-
tains many valuable suggestions concerning the
trip to California, prospects here, &c. The book is
illus rated. Those having friends coming by the
Plains should lose no time in procuring and for
wardng a copy to them. They will prize it high
ly, and it will be of much advantage to them on
their somewhat tedious journey.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
Catholic chourch at Drytown.

We extract the following from the Senate
proceedings of Saturday last:
Mn. KEroHAM presented petition from
citizens of Drytown, praying for an appro-
priation to rebuild Catholic Church, which
had been burned by mob in 1855.
Mr.. KETcHAM-I will say in explanation,
that some time during the summer or fall Of
1855, one of the most atrocious, coId-blood-
ed and wholesale murders that stain the an
nails of crime, was committed in the town OF
Rancheria, in the county of Amador. A
dwelling house was entered, robbed, and its
inmates, consisting of a woman, a child, and
believe, five or six men, were ruthlessly
murdered. 1t was currently reported, and
to certain extent believed, that large por-
ton of the Mexican and Chieno population
were in league with the murderers, and in
consequence the whole county was conyulsed
with terror and excitement. During this ex
ctement, many excesses were committed
A Chileno camp, near the village of Drytown
was set on fire. and some person or persons
under cover of the then existing excitement
set fire to Catholic, church, which was com
pletey destroyed This petition emanate:
from The Protestant inhabitants of Drytown
and prays that the Legislature will grant
the Catholic congregation Of that section the
sum of 81 900, which will remunerate thai
congregation for the loss sustained, and en-
able them to reconstruct their church. The
petition is signed exclusively by Protestants
with, | believe, one exception. l move
that it be referred to the Committee OIL
Claims.
So referred.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
The Pico Claim-Important Letter from
San Francisco.
san FRANcIsco. Feb. 22d. 1855
Eds. Amddor W'cekiy Ledger

Eds. Anaador Weekly Leager
have read with some interest the several
communications which have appeared from
time to time in the columns of the Ledger,
respecting the Pico" claim.
This claim is a good and valid one. 1t
was rejected for uncertainty by the Board OF
Land Commissioners, but, under the decision
of the Supreme Court Of the United States
in the Fremont case, was confirmed by the
the u S. to the Supreme Court, and will be
confirmed by that tribunal beyond doubt.
When that decision is received here survey
will be made, or that already made will be
approved by the Surveyor General for Cali
fornia, and upon this the Patent will issue
from the General Land Office in Washington.
The Patent once obtained, will be final and
conclusive against every holder by pre-emp-
ton. This is unquestonable for the Pat
ent to the grantee is evidence that the land
is not public land, and consequently cannot
be settled on as SUCH Pre-emptioners are
not the third parties contemplated by the
law. They cannot contest in the State
Courts the Patent to the grantee. After the
Patent issues to the grantee, there is abso-
lutely no right of redress to those who have
settled upon and improved lands supposed to
be public.
/ have said that the claim is good and val
id. 1t does not follow that the surrey is
equally so. Great wrongs have been perpe.
trated in the surveys of many of these
Mexican grants; and that made in the case
we are now discussing is particularly obnox-
ious. 1t has not yet been determined wheth-
er the approval of a survey by the Surveyor
General for California is final and conclusive
upon the Government or not. 1t is believed
that it is. not; and that the Commissioner Of
the General Land Office has the power to
review the survey SO approved, and to send il
back for correction if found erroneous.
1t thus follows that the only remedy avail
able by the settlers included within this claim
is to contest the issuance Of the Patent upon
the present survey. If the Patent be once
issued, all hope of redress is gone. ! believe
that the survey can be successfully opposed
but to do it successfully requires some effort
and concert Of action on the part Of those
interested. You have my address, and arc
at liberty to give it to those who feel inter
ested in opposing this unjnst survey To any
such who may desire it, more full and explicit
information will oe given by letter. Fol
obvious reasons this cannot be done in pub
lie communication. AMADoR.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
MiI!L LINE IL Y
MRS. SURFACE,
BrOad,eay street, Jackson, California

Broad,cay street, Jackson, California.
Gxa RESPECTFULLY informs the La CT n
$1dles Of jackson and vicinity that she~IfSy
&.h has permanently located hsdself In the =
above place, where she will be pleased TO receive
calls from all
She is now fully prepared to do all kinds OF
work In the above line business, and respectfully
sollcits patronage.
Bonnets, Hats, Laces and every variety Of fancy
articles will be kept constantly on hand and dis
posed of at Sacramento prices.
Ladies can always depend on having the latest
styles of bonnets and dresses, and as low can be
purchased In any similar establishment in Sac city
REGALlA.
Mrs. ). is also prepared to make Regalia for Ma
sons Odd Fellows, Templars, Sons of Temperance
orders respectfully solicits orders
42-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

ANNEXATION BY WHoLEsALE.-Mr. Campbell, in
the u S. House of Representatives, from Ohio, has
given notice of bill TO authorize the President to
open negotiations for the annexation of all the re-
manning portions of North America, and adjacent
Islands, not now belonging to the United States.
Mr. c., that let's you out;' the next man will have
IN include South America and Juan Fernandez.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

GAs.-Dr. Sanders, of Cincinnati, makes the ar
tice at q mere nominal cost-say one-fitieth that
of coal gas-and has taken out patent. He sold
his right in the State of Ohio, before the patent
was issued, for $4,000 Abig thing-or else some
body badly ho-axed
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

OK Monday, the Assembly passed bill 10 change
the county seat Of Ell Dorado from Place'vile back
to Coloma. Now, we suppose, there will be fight
over it in the Senate. That Ell Dorado comfy seat
question costs the people OF this State deal Of
money. Is here no way to adry it upT
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
The Root of all Evil.
AMADOR LEDGER.
T. A. INGER & CO.

THE LATE FINANCIAL CRIsIs.-Drrng the year
1857 the failures in the principal cities of the Uni
ted States were as follows:
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Nor Much AccouNr.-The indictments against
Gen. VIM. Walker and Col Frank Anderson, at New
Orleans, for alledged violation of the neutrality
laws, were not looked upon as amounting to much.
Walker had gone TO visit his parents
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

UrAH-Its extent is very great--equal to all the
New England States, and New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky and
Tennessee Not mrch wonder that Governor
Brigham Young puts on heirs.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

GOVERNORS proclama. ions appear to be about as
numerous as blackbirds in Kansas-and to have
about as much force and influence good big
flock of the back-feathered "varmints."
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
GEO. MUNCKTON,

~ STICE OF TIL II Pc A CE +,
OFFICE,
AT Munckton Il Warmers Drug Store, Main street,
Volcano.
dee 7-lv
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
HORACE SMITH.
JAMES Ii. HARDY.
Smith & Hardy,

ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Sacramento,
WILL practice in the Courts Of Amador and
w Calaveras counties, and in the Supreme Court
Of the State.
je27 36-ly
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
So referred

LEGAL PArHos.-In city court Of an
eastern city, in case Of injury to COW,
somewhat too hastily driven into a pound, the
counsel for the plaintiff made the following
eloquent declaration: A parish pound
should be an asylum not only for the roaring
bull. but for the tender heifer."
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Col. Johnson's troops at or near Salt Lake are
in good quarters, with plenty Of good fat Mormon
beef, and other provisions, TO 1--we upon
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Gov WELLER vetoed the Ell Dorado Wagon Road
acts the fl st because it materially changed law
that had been voted upon by the people, and The
second because the act was unnecessary.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

HoRsE-PowER-The power of horse is
understood to be that which will elevate a
weight of $4,000 pounds the height Of one
foot in minute Of time, equal TO about 90
pounds at the rate of four miles an hour.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

SpIRTrsM-The Bee says Convention of Spir-
itualists will assemble in Sacramento May 18th
Most Conventions that assemble there become slight
ualy "spirituousn before final adjournment. !.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

An Irish gentleman at cards, having, on
inspection, found the pool deficient, exclaimed;
"Heres shilling short, who put it ini"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

"Ain't it berry wicked to rob dis grape
vine, Sim?"
"Dat am great moral question, Gumbo--
we hain't no time to argufy it now--hand us
down another bunch"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

SoLD.--A Justice in Calaveras county recently
travelled several miles TO hold an inquest on the
body OF one VIM. Goat
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

The three shells thrown at the carriage of the
Emperor and Empress of France, killed three per
sons and wounded sixty-royalty escaping with q
few slight scratches and probably a bad fright.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

THE superstition hat 10 break looking glass is
bad luck arises som the fact chat in ancient times
magicans used them in their co1ju' aions.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

DEEr.-The Caro"icie says the debt of Calave-
ras S5545l ll-s2O,5S4 10 less than in September
last. Some hope for our neishboss after all.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

A man whistling at night is safe com
panion to the lonely wayfarer.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

To be angry with weak man is proof
that you are not very strong yourself
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

CARSON Observation-Disclosures letter-wrters say
that the new territory will be established before
the adjournment of Congress
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

DUEL WITH AN INDIAs.-A white man and an In
dian Chief recently fought a duel near st. Paul,
MINNESOTA Three shots--white man badly wound
ed-Indian Chief killed
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

B-A-H.-At q late upperten party in Washington
City, the gentlemen wore small steel hoops in the
bottoms of the legs OF their pantaloons.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

In childhood be modest, in youth temper
ate. in manhood just, in old age prudent.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Alcohol was first invented and used to stain
the cheeks Of the ladies Of Arabia-950 yrs.
ago. 1t still reddens the human face.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

The most secret acts of goodness are seer
and approved by the Almighty.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Jones-the philosopher Jones--has discov-
cred the respective natures of a Distinction
and a Difference. He says that ''little Diff
ference" frequently makes many enemies,
while 'little Distinction" attracts hosts of
friends
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Resist not the laws, for they are the safe
guard Of the people
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

The Trio OF WoNDERs.-Burnett's extraordinary
finale 10 the "Archy' decision, the acquittal of
Henry Bates, and the discharge of E. A. Rowe are
matters not little talked of lately. Our conclu-
sions are, LIST, That the Niger had no business to
be niger; I'd, That if man will steal, he should
never steal less Than slat,O00 at a time; and Sd,
Thst an accomplice, (or perhaps really the boss of
the joo,) should be willins 20 suffer imprisonment
for year anu a day, and not elbow" until after
the time when bis testimony might possibly be Of
some use passes away.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

A good person has tender concern fol
the happiness Of Others.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
Written for the Ledger.]
REMEMBER ME.

REMEMBER ME.
STANzAS TO -.
by EPSILON.
Remember me, my dearest friend,
But not in moments of thy glee;
When glad to mirth thy spirits bend,
Think not of me.
Think not of me in fashions hall.
When joyous, happy friends you see;
When you and they are cheerful all,
Think not of me.
Remember me, my dearest friend,
Wiener you bend the pious knee;
And when to Heaven thy prayers ascend,
Remember me.
And in the calm and silent hour
OF thought, when thou alone shalt be;
When seated in thy lonely bower,
Remember me.
Wiener amidst the joyous throng,
Who give both love and joy to thee,
And listen to thy merry song,
Think not of me.
Think not of me when thou art gay,
And smoothly flows life's summer sea
AS pleasant as the month Of May
Think not of me.
But think Of me when silent night
Has cast gloomy shade round thee;
When stars shine out with hallowed light,
Think then of me.
And in moment calm like this,
When, kneeling on my bended knee,
! pray for friends and future bliss,
I'll think of thee.
CLINTON, Feb 22d, 1858.
The Root of all Evil.
Goldl goldl goldl goldl
Bright and yellow, hard and cold,
Molten, craven, Hammered, roll'd
Heavy to get and light to hold;
Hoarded, barter'd, bought and sold;
Stolen, borrow'd, squander'd, doled;
Spurned by The young, but hugg'd by the old
To the very verge Of the churchyard mold;
Price of many crime untold
Cold gold goldl god
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

nearly $780, 900 to keep up the armies of Eu-
ropean Governments.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

AS you use your father, SO your children
will use you.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

CHNA.-The British and ench troops have had
a fight with the Chinese at Canton. and taken pos
session of part o. The city.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
A g.. RrOWn.
w. HENRY JONES,

ATTORN AT l. W,
viii pay strict attention to making collections and
attend to all Legal Business entrusted to his care.
Office on Union Square, next door to johnson d
Co.'s store, volcano.
je7 33-ly
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

ENoRMous-Funded property belonging to til
Rothschilds, s200,O00,O00.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Our SENATocs.-Eroderick is hard at work for a
line of Military Posts across the Plains, and Gwin
the same for a Pacific Railroad
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

QUEEN Victoria has chosen Ottawa City as the
capital Of Canada
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
rhOs. ID. Grant,
VIM. Mcdowell,

CONSTABLE Township No. One. 0ihce-with
" Bruce Husband, J. r., at the Court House.
May always be found at his office when not ne
cessarily absent on business.
NAV l6 3O-b
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

New MovE.--A Jewish minister in New York pro-
poses to adopt the Christian Sabbath as the Jewish
holy day--we suppose for convenience
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
THE ARTISTS sTRArAGEM.

[The following capital little story is from For
neys Weekly Press. It's better than long,
tedious prosy yarn.l
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

The MORMON WAR-The California delegation
at Washington insist, (and verypropery) that this
State should be made the base of operations against
Utah, pledging five regiments of volunteers at the
tap of the drum. The troops could be raised easy
enough, and Salt Lake is easier of access from this
side than the other but we don't believe there is
much prospect of fight or that much greater
force than that already there will be required to
either awe the Mcrmons into submission or clean
them out and drive them from the territory. BY
the-by, new phase of Mormonism has just been
made public. 1t seems that Brigham Young is only
the temporary head of the Church, commissioned
as the prophet of the Lord until such time as q
son of Joe Smith, The founder of the faith) should
be ready to take the helm. That son has never
been at Salt Lake-has been studying law at Nau-
voo--is twenty-four years of age. He now propo-
ses to visit The City of the Saints, sumethe pow
er which belongs to him, and settle the difficulties
into which his or his fathers people have fallen
Mormonism is a strange ,nstilution.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

LouisIANA.-White population, 303, ,271; free col
ored, 22,707; slave, 264,9S5. Taxable property
S35s, ,299, sos 90.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

FORTUNE left by Rachel, the recently deceased
French actress nearly half e million dollars
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06
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Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

ONE of the most fashionable dressmakers and
filters in New York City turns out 10 be man
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Music AND LAGER-After the manner of The
PennsyIvanians in San francisco, "Melodeon" is
in full blast at Sacramento. =
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

CHICAGO is 26 years old and has 100000 inhabi-
tants That is the way American cities grow.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

ADnRAL.-It is proposed at Washington to ere
ate the Office of Admiral of the Navy
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

No CAUSE is assigned for the suicide of the late
lamented Anson Jones, ExPresident of Texas.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Mr. Tuttle, in the Assembly, has given notice of
bill to establish a State Mining Society.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

AT WoRK.-Most of the manu- factories in tn
Eastern States are again IN operation.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

TBEArRIcAI~--Mr. and Mrs. Waack arrived by
the last steamer, and-we'd like to see them.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

Ex-PREsDENr Fillmore was to marry something
beautiful and accomplished" 4" Feb. l4th.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

RUMoRED, that The Black Republicans of Califor
MIA are gettingup secret organization, la X. N.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

SONORA is the largest State in Mexico, and con
tains III 900 square miles.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

CoPPER.-A mine, said to be extensive, has been
discovered in Alameda county.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

BLooNNG.-At Sacramento peach and almond
trees were in bloom ten days ago.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

TnE Chinese had a ptch& battle at Long Bar,
Yuba CO., lately. Only onSof them killed.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

GEN. Denver desires the President to recall him
from Kansas and restore to him The Indian Bureau.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

SENATOR Douglas occupies the most palatial resi-
dence in Washington City.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-06

JouN TYLER very i'll aths residence in Virginia
at last accounts
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