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Butte record., 1853-12-10

The Steamer Cortes arrived at San Fran
cisco on the ID inst, bringing New York pa
pers of Nov. 9TH and Liverpool dates to Octo-
ber 22d
The Foreign news is particularly interesting
as it announces the fact, that, war seems in
evitable between Russia and Turkey.
The Cortes left San Juan del Sur Nov. lst,
and brings 66l passengers, "a of whom are la
dies and 50 children.
FIRE IN New YoRK.-A fire occurred in
New York on Sunday, Oct 29th, DESTROYING
property to the amount of $3.50 600 Several
iremen were killed by the falling of brick walls
The following persons lost property to the
amounts set against their names, in addition
to what was covered by insurance P. l.. Ro-
gers & Co, clothiers, S130 900; Thos. W,
Strong, stationery, $53 900; Salisbury g. Ar
rowsmith, jewellers, $6S,000; Maj. Crawley
.argus, $4,000.
A destructive fire broke out in Westminster
street, Providence, r. l.. on the night of the
26th October, destroying the Howard block of
ten buildings, the finest in the State, and the
Museum. The fire extended to Exchange
Place, destroying the entire square The total
loss is estimated at from 100000 to $780,
00O
Elliot, the @ronaut, had made an ascent at
Baltimore on the Goth Oct, landed near Chris
uanna, Lancaster county, Pa, going so miles
in an hour and ten minutes. The last thirty
miles was done in the almost incredible time
of twenty minutes. He says he reached an
altitude of miles, and was hurried along by
heavy gale nearly the whole distance.
DIR. " c. Gault. the Oldest physician in
Louisville, died at his residence in that CITY on
Saturday night, Oct. 26th
The steamer Minnesota, of Buffalo, has been
wrecked on the rocks above Walden. She
lies on her starboard beam-ends, with her
main deck under water, and it is not likely she
will be got off this fall
The ship Mary, at Charleston, reports the
wreck of the brig Citizen, of Portland, on
Fryingpan Shoals. The vessel was abandoned
with the boat towing astern The crew, are,
therefore, supposed to be lost.
,,~ extepsiya -fonring mills of DengIas, &
Butte record., 1853-12-10
GLUCKAUF Il NEWCONB.

Ma ould respectfully announce to the citi-
w zcns Of Bidwell Bar, and the surroun-
ding mining community, that they are now
in receipt OF iQrge and treH selected sfock,
composed of the following articles
Clothing Of all kinds, Boots and Shoes,
Blankets, Comforts, Counterpanes, Duck, Drill
ling and Sheeting, Groceries, Provisions, Lii
quors and Cigars. Mining tools and miners
supplies generally, which they offer CHEAP
FOR C.4SH, The tention of the ladies', is
particularly requested, to examine the large
assortment of Calicoes. Delanes, Merinos
Flannel Irish Linen, Gloves, Lace, Ribbon,
and a choice variety of Rouselrs Fancy Per
fumery, IN connection with all the desirable
notions ami trimmings necessary to a ladies
outfit.
They are also agents for Fargo's Express, and
are ever ready, to execute business with
promptness and despatch novl2-tf
Butte record., 1853-12-10

NATIONAL HOTEL AT BIDWELL'S TOWN
YEN HE National Hotel will be carried on bv
IL Mr. c.. A. Bancroft the well known hest.
& John f. Thompson the latest The we'll
known reputation of the house will loose
nothing by the change of partnership Mr..
Bancroft or Thompson will be happy in trying
to make their friends & the travelling commu-
nifty at home and comfortable at National
Hotel
They will keep the best Table the market
affords good clean beds sc. Their Bar will
be furnished with choice Liquors, Their stable
stands second to none. lin fact they are deter
mined to furnish as good quarters for man and
beast as can be found in this section of country
The Domestic and Culinary arrangements OF
the house will be under the immediate super
intendence of Mrs c. \. Bancroft, whose
reputation is sufficient guarantee.
Nov. 10
Butte record., 1853-12-10
BIDwELL BAKERY AND RESTAURANT.

~ HE subscriber having recently built and
4 fitted up in the most substantial manner
an establishment of the above character, is
now prepared to furnish his customers with all
sorts of delicaces, as also the substantials Of
life, where they can at all times of day or
night, walk in and rest their weary limbs, and
partake Of and refresh the inner individual
with coffee, tea, and chocolate, Baltimore cove
Oysters, Quail, Snipe. and other game. The
bar is supplied with the best of liquors, cigars
&c, served up by Mack, who knows how it
should be done. In the bread and pastry line,
he intends to stand foremost in this market
having had long experience at the business
Balls and parties supplied at short notice with
every description Of cake and other fixins lie
confidently expects to merit, as he respect
fully solicits, Il liberal share of the public pat
ronage South side of the plaza,
G Lamp Now -
Butte record., 1853-12-10

WAR WITH CHINA!-By late reports, we
learn that an attack has been made upon one
of the chinese fortresses, by the American
forces under Com. Jones, in which that gallant
warrior was unsuccessful in achieving the easy
victory he anticipated. The siege was COM
menced, and the troops led by the Commodore
himself in person and the bombardment car
ried on with the vigor and perseverance which
have always characterized the movements of
that brave and distinguished hero. The Chi
nese were however reinforced by an almost
countless horde of infantry who in their vol
lies upon our devoted band in so terrible
manner that the Commodore was obliged to
beat a retreat, quite early in the action. We
are sorry to state that Com. Jones himself
was taken prisoner and rather seriously woun-
ded by a blow on the head, with the butt of
one of his own pistols in the hands Of one of the
enemy. Fears were entertained that the
wound would prove fatal, but after being
carefully examined and the cut bound up by
Surgeon Wilson, the cold chief although weak
from loss of blood was in few days, able to
resume com mand. 1t may be proper, and in
,tssss,ps te sta ta thu the q1ly. rsmedissssv
Butte record., 1853-12-10
PRATTS EXCHANGE.

VENHE subscriber having Just replenished his
IL bar with large supply OF the choicest Ii
quors, cigars, coraials, and in fact all the ap-
purtenances of first class house, that can be
obtained in California solicits a continuance
of the liberal patronage that his old customers
have heretofore extended to HIM, and pledges
himself to do ali in his power to merit the
same. lie would call particular attention to
those splendid articles of cold Pony Brandy"
and "Old Bourbon Whiskey" that he has ON
hand L. s Pratt, nov, II
Butte record., 1853-12-10
HOLIDAY BALL

~ HE proprietors of the National Hotel, Bid
wells Town, will have a Grand Christmas
Ball at the National Hotel, Bidwells, December
Both 1858. Where they expect to have the
pleasure of meeting their friends, on the 1858
Christmas Festival The music will be the best
that can be procured. The management will
be under the superintendent of gentlemen
qualified, and there is no doubt but all will be
satisfied with the entertainment. Labor or
expense will not be spared in making the
entertainment grand Christmas Holiday
Ball. BANCROFT s. THOMPSON.
Dec. 10th
Butte record., 1853-12-10

Non ARRIvAL.-Can any one tell us true
whether there are printed in the fourishing
town of Sacramento City two daily newspa-
pers of very respectable size, and in point Of
editorial talent would compare favorably with
the best in the state. The two first letters of
their names we're the Sacramento Union and
Butte record., 1853-12-10

Z AISS0LUTIoN-The Co-partnership here
~ tofore existing between the undersigned
in the town of Bidwell, Butte county, under
lhe name and style of Stafford & KIRBY, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent All
business of the concern will be settled by VIM.
herby, at the old stand
WILLIAM s. Stafford,
WM. KERRY.
Bilwell, nov26
Butte record., 1853-12-10

LOOK Our FOR THIEVES Some scoundrel,
being short of ne:her garments. deliberately
but hole large enough to admit donkey, in
the clothing store kept by Mr. Harrison. and
took therefrom pantaloons enough for himself
and seven of his friends, all suitable for winter
weather He ought to be kicked to death by
grasshoppers.
Butte record., 1853-12-10
TIN MANUFACTORY.

3 NlCKENS0N &STOMBS would respectfully
-kI inform the citizens Of Butte County that
they have opened shop at Bidwell's Town for
the manufacture of all kinds of Tin and Sheet
Iron ware Orders filled at short notice. Job
work done with dispatch Cook and heating
stoves for sale. Nov Il.
Butte record., 1853-12-10

IMPROVEMENTS. - Mr. Leonard. of San
Francisco, has opened and very neatly fitted
up Barber's Shop, next door above the Ma
tional Hotel. He is an artist, in the hair
dressing line, and We can speak from expert
ence that it is perfect luxury to undergo
a shaving process by his skillful hand
Butte record., 1853-12-10

AcKNowLEDGMENrs.-T enterprising Ex-
presses of Wells, Fargo & Co, Adams & Co.,
through their agents at this place. have laid US
under repeated obligations during the past
week. in delivering US files of papers from all
parts of the state
Butte record., 1853-12-10

HEART RENDING.-The perpetrater of the
following gently swooned away and hasent
writ to his friends since.
Why do those charged with crime in Butte
Co., look so grave on the approach of the Dis
trict Attorney because they say here comes
the sexton.
Butte record., 1853-12-10

NQUEsT-An Inquest was held on Saturday
last, on the body of Peter Hoffman German,
while cuyoting at the mouth of the South Fork
Of Feather river, the bank caved down upon
and killed him. The body was discovered
about three quarters of an hour afterwards,
by his comrades, he has no relations in Cali
fornia, it is supposed he has Brother in Phil
adelphia, he has lived in the State Of New
York about five years, he is twenty-six years
old
Butte record., 1853-12-10
DISSOLUTION OF Co-PARTNERsHIp.

DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
YH7HE Co-partnership heretofore existing be
4 tween \. c. Bancroft s. j. Mitchell, as
keepers of the National Hotel. at BidweIls
Town, is this day dissolved. All bills against
the late firm will be settled by either Of the
parties. All persons indebted to the concern
will please call and settle their accounts.
\. c. Bancroft
J. Mitchell
October u, 1888
Butte record., 1853-12-10

SoUTH Fork OF FEATHER RIvEtA-The
miners all along on this stream are waiting
patiently for water, The diggings arc gene
fally very rich, particularly in the vicinity Of
3tringtown, thriving little town six miles
from this place, containing several substantial
hotels, stores, &C., and possessing one of the
host convenient and safe ferries in the coun-
Try. If sufficient quantity of water falls
this winter, there will be an immense amount
of gold taken out. Oregon City, one mile to
the northeast of Stringtown, promises rich
harvest to the miner The fourishing town
of Enterprise, one mile above the latter place,
has just sprung up, and extensive prepara-
tions are being made for working the banks,
which are exceedingly rich. The cry from all
sides is, water water If the season should
continue dry, the effect will be disastrous in
the extreme.
Butte record., 1853-12-10
BLACKSMITH SHOP

- THE undersigned, thankful for past
" ~ iayors, would respectfully inform the
" pubhc that they are on hand to execute
all work in the line of horse and OK shocinr,
making and repairing mill irons, miners tools,
carriage work &c, with promptness and on
reasonable terms. Brown Spear, nov, II
Butte record., 1853-12-10
HESS & LARCONIBE.

RE INERS' STORE Wholesale and Retail
We Dealers in Groceries, Liquors, Proyis-
ions, Clothing, and all kinds Of Miners sup
plies &c. nov T.
Butte record., 1853-12-10
MEssRs. HALL & CRANDAL.

FHN HE facilities now offered by these gem
n tlemen to the travelling community be-
tween Sacramento City and Marysville are
unsurpassed by any in the state. Large and
commodious coaches, fast horses and competent
drivers, to say nothing of the gentlemanly
agents Messrs Graham at Sacramento City,
and Rapale at Marysyille.
This line has already established an envablc
reputation, and will, no doubt, under the pres
ent able management, do away with a large
portion Of the Steamboat travel on the Sac
ramento AMI Feather rivers. nov, L.
Butte record., 1853-12-10

THE CALIFORNIA ExPREss.-This paper
comes to us in a new and improved form and
dress, which reflects great credit on its pro-
prietors. We are really glad to know that our
old friends of the Express have the patronage
of the party and of the public, sufficient thus
to enable them to enlarge and embelish, and
lso that they have public spirit and enter
prise sufficient to expend their surplus profits
N such a manner. The career of the Ex
press has been one of almost uninterrupted
prosperity, and from the ability and energy
with which it has been conducted, its constant
and untiring efforts to promote the public
good, and its unceasing devotion to the party,
fit has well earned all its present deserved
prosperity Butte sends greeting to his old
Friends, with congratulations for the past, and
\hearty good wishes for tie future. Success rs
1ou forever
Butte record., 1853-12-10
Ea~ Messrs Everts & Smell, the entsxtHising
express firm, have kindly -e4fcrrrt e act as our

express frm, have kindly effcrc7tt to act as our
Agents, and are authorized to receive sub
scriptions and transact any business for this
town, Forbestown, through to Onion valley,
Nelson creek sc. They will deliver the paper
promptly.
Butte record., 1853-12-10

5ES~ MR. GEORGE BUDDEN will act as
agent for this paper in Marysville He is
authorized to solicit subscriptions and adver-
tisements, and transact any business con
nected with this office Mr. Budden Will be
found at the Office of Wells, Fargo & Co.
Butte record., 1853-12-10

PROMENADE ALL.-The party which came
off at the Miners Ranch, last Friday week,
was one of those happy reunions that re-
mind one of those days of fun and frolic that
we were allowed to indulge in by the old
folks at home, at once ahording innocent
amusement, recreation, and healthful exercize.
We slip the cable that holds us fast to the
drudgery, turmoil, strife, and labors that
every day calls us to take part in, and join
the giddy throng where sweet smiles and lovely
faces invite US to shake off dull care, and mix
in where mirth and merry making reigns tri-
umphant. The beauty and lovelines of the val
ley'were out in large numbers. The beautiful
and accomplished Miss f was the bright par
ticular star of the evening the graceful Misses
W. attracted much attention; the Adams
town delegate, the pretty and modest Miss
l., graced the occasion by her presence, and
delighted her many admirers with her mirth-
full converse. Our Representatives, Messrs
Irwin and Magee, enjoyed it much, and the
Editor made very great impression, particu-
larly when he caved and laid himself on the
shelf, about o'clock. On the whole, all we're
well satisfied; the supper was fine, music good,
Landlord and Lady attentive, and when the
sun peeped over the hills and into our face
we took our mule lin horn for we went on
foot, and rode home nearly tickled to death)
Butte record., 1853-12-10
GOLD 40 STAND"

~ HE Subscribers, having fitted up their es-
tablishment and replcnished their stock Of
goods from San Francisco, iiatter themselves
that they can compete with any in the trade,
and would avail themselves OF the present op-
portunity to thank their friends and the
public generally for the liberal support the
''stand' has always had, and to solicit con
tinuancc of that support, upon the cash pri5
ciPfe, for small profits and quick returns.
Ferguson Co.
BldWells Bar Butte Co. Nov I9'
ESO0K AND VARIETY STORE, East side
Shade Iotcl.-The undersigned respect
fully informs the public that he keeps con
stantly on hand in his establishment Il good
variety Of School Books, Poetical and Musical
Works. Novels, Yankee notions, sc. In ad-
dition to the above, his customers can Mt ali
times be furnished with the best article Of
Cigars and Tobacco.
TERNIS-Cash, and liberal
noy26 c. 4. SMITH.
Butte record., 1853-12-10

\ HoNoRs TO PARrNERs.-You company is
respectfully solicited at grand holjday ball,
10 be given at the National Hotel, at Bidwel,
lon Friday, Dee. 80. Judging from the pre-
parations in progress, by the well-known pro
prietors, Messrs. Bancroft & Thompson, there
is no doubt but this will be the most brilliant
affair that has taken place in this section of
the country. Turn out, you that arc fond of
tripping on the Light, fantastic toc,' and
llct's make merry the day so long appropri-
bted to innocent amusement.
Butte record., 1853-12-10


created, last Sunday, under the following cir
cumstances
1t appears that a man, somewhat inebriated,
entered the den of infamy known as = Little
China where, not being treated with the re-
spect he thought due, he attacked one of the
females with bludgeon, and missing his aim,
struck her infant, inticting a rather serious
wound on its head The alarm was instantly
given by some Of the Celestial occupants, and
the culprit was pursued by several Of our
peace-loving citizens, who, after a chase OF
about eight hundred yards. succeeded in cap
turing him.
But while conducting him back, and when
on the most precipitous portion of the river
bank, he sprang from their grasp, and, Caesar
like, plunged headlong into the foaming tor
rent below. By this time the excitement was
intense, there being some two hundred per-
after making several unsuccessful attempts to
land on the opposite shore, finally went down
over the rapids in style that might shame
some of our best swimmers. He was, how
ever, retaken, farther down the stream, where
the majority, having decided his punishment
sufficient, suffered him to give leg-bail
We are happy to state that the inmates of
this establishment, which has been the scene
Of numerous similar disturbances, have taken
beir departure for other parts
Butte record., 1853-12-10
LATE FROM NEW YORK.

The Steamer Cortes arrived at San Fran
cisco on the ID inst, bringing New York pa
pers of Nov. 9TH and Liverpool dates to Octo-
her ODD
Butte record., 1853-12-10

J. E. N. LEWIS. g. P. H. HARRIS.
EWlS & HARRIS, Attorueys aud Coun-
IL sellors at Law. Office i.,l door above
''Our House, nov u
Butte record., 1853-12-10

The Virginia papers speak of severe frosts
along James River. All the outstanding to-
bacco is bitten black, and the crop will be
shortened one half
Butte record., 1853-12-10

M T. SEXTON, District Attorney Of
w Butte county. Office third door above
National Hotel. nov. 12-.s
Butte record., 1853-12-10

In New York, Frederick Offer, who kept a
grocery store in Lewis street, gradually poi
soned his wife by putting small quantities of
arsenic in her food, and when he had accom-
plished the act, put an end to his own exis-
tencc by taking poison. The parties had been
married but about twelve months.
Thomas W. Ligon, Democrat, has been cleo
ted Governor of Maryland. In the Legisla-
ture the Wings have majority oftwo on joint
ballot.
Butte record., 1853-12-10

The Bank of the State of New York was
robbed on the night of the lst November of
237 900.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-24

w ANTED TO HIRE, for the coming
W year, i've OF six good HANDS, accustomed
70 WORK IN Il Hour mill; also, good COOPER Ap-
ply to a
de I2-12t A. C. LAYNE L CO. Richmond
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-24

TTF AMFRICs's NEWS.

Thaiesdine feature of the Americas news Ia the
-,n,sure ofthe Four Powers, to hold ajoint confe-
,s IN ,te basis Of the present territorial arrange
,,cut The proposition it ia said ia eagerly graeped
.,hx the Russian partisaus but Il uniavorshly
looked ,non by the liberal press aud party. who
mink that Turkey hasa right 10 claim something
more than the mere s:a,u gao aRte beliaa. They
that the present opportunity should be seized
to obtain the free navigation of the Danube and
plsck Sea. and the abandonment of all Russian
claims against Turkey.
Ip;he absence Of any symptom that the Gear viii
sba,e bis prctensious or the Sultan recede, there
sppears but Little presen; prospect ola settlement
The Cabinet messenger with the proposal of the
-Four Powers 10 the Pete did not leave until the
7.h ius: Consequently correct statement can
be made with regard to its reception.
The London Morning Post says ii is believed that
Austria ana Prussia have lar committed them
selves 10 Tic views of the Western powers that in
the even, Of a collision with Russia, the German
powers will at least remain 60 npletely neutral.
The Porte has expressed, with regret, its opln.
ions that war between the Western powers and
Russia. confined in al probability to the Black Sea
and the Turkish territories, seems inevitable.
Oae fact in connection with the desertion OF two
companies q WsHachian militia to Omer Pasha
was net announced IN our telegraphic despatch-
They gave important information to the Turkish
communicative. the Russian army was very in
Efficient from sickness and disatecton.
The sul.aas reply to the British Ambassador at
the entertainment ON board the flag ship is reported
to have been that he desired peace if Turkish
honor ami lis sovereign rights were respected but
not otherwise.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-12-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ARRIVAL or THE HERMANN.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 23--Thc steamer Hermann has
arrived. She sailed from Southampton on the 7th.
Louis Napoleon had charged the King OF Bclai-
um with promoting the fusion of the Bourbnns, up.
on the first political movement of the united family
The Cabinet Of Brussels we're very much frighten-
ed In consequence of this charge plainly fore
shadows political trouble
The Ottoman Government has plainly declared
that it will not sanction privateerism, nor grant
letters of marque.
Baron Bruck had informed the Porte that Austria
would support the neutrality of Servia. The Sui.
tan replied, giving assurances of his neutrality in
the matter aud that he had given orders to that ell
feet. Austria was making open preparat 1ns to in
teriere in the affairs OF Servia
The Orinoco had arrived at Southampton from
the West Indies, with two millions in specie
The steamer Marshall, while on her voyage from
Hamburg to Hull, (Eng) was wrecked, with loss
OF one hundred and seventy lives.
The packet ship Ese, which left Liverpool No.
vember 10 for New York, put back. having encoun-
tered severe gale on the Goth. by which eighteen
persons were washed overheard