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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-06-08

W. II. B. Thomas, formerly a
newspaper carrier in Cincinnati. it is
stated by the Commercial of that city,
returned from Washington few days
ago with a commission as Naturalist
to the Kane Arctic Exploring Expe-
dition. Mr.. Thomas is quite young,
and while serving as newspaper
carrier in 184S, his unusual knowledge
Of Botany, Geology and Zoology, was
the subject Of general remark. Sub
sequently he was employed as an as
sistant teacher in a publ, school at
a salary that barely enabled him to
support himself and mother. In 1851
he took prominent part in the pro-
ceedings of the American Association
for The advancement of science, and
by his talents attracted the attention
of Prof Beard and Prof Henry, of
the Smithsonian Institution, and
through the latter gentleman he has
now received his commission as Nat
uralist to the Arctic expedition.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-06-08
UTAH TERRITORY The Deseret

UTAH TERRITORY The Deseret
News gives us some insight into the
progress Of the settlements in the
Mormon region. From this source
we learn that Palmyra contains one
hundred families. the first house hav-
lug been built in September last 1t
is surrounded by fine farming region.
and has good water facilities. SPRING
vile has more than one hundred
aud thirty families, besides grist mill
and saw mill, a brass band, and
school for teaching the French and
German languages. Provo is large
town, and much crowded. Many new
buildings are in progress German and
French schools are taught, and dtam-
attic association is in operation. A
bridge across tie stream At Provo, to
replace one swept away BY spring
food, is in progress, besides the -four
ing mill, and company is turning the
Grown river into its old channel, to
prevent overfows. The town of Cedar
in Iron county, contains seventy men
about half being employed by the Des-
eret Iron GU This place has a dam
and a water course, several furnaces,
and a casting house. The town Of
Harmony, in the same county, has
an Iron foundry in rapid progress.
Parordan, also in Iron county, is ex-
tensively engaged both in the lumber
and iron trades. They have iron
works there. Several other settle
ments in the iron region are made, all
apparently quite fourishing.
Butte record., 1853-11-26
nsyTO THE PUBLTC-Tbere has recep

NgT0 THE PUBLIC.-The has recent
ly been presented for payment, at tn STAGE
Treasury, about So 600 fraudulent Comptroll-
er's Warrants. The blanks and signature of
the Comptroller is undoubtedly genuine, hav-
ing been purloinsd from his Office
The public are hereby cautioned against
purchasing warrants until they have been
carefully examined and compared with those
that are properly and legally filed up and is
sued
Any person familiar with the genuine, could
by even the sloghtest examination, as the fill
ing up, soguature at time of register, Sc,
are unlike any that have been issued from the
flee
1t is believed that few, if any, more are in
circulation, for had many of the blanks been
obtained they must have been missed, having
been, with bonds and school warrants, signed
in blank, as we'll as other evidences OF indebt-
edness issued and awaiting delivery, often
kept for some time before called for and Sc
cured, where they were daily under the notice
of those employed in the office, and as well
protected as they could have been without
necessary safes or vaults, not yet provided by
the state for that Office The redemption of
any of the fraudulent warrants by the state,
would be impossible, as the numbering, date,
filling up. and other proofs, on tehir face, of
their illegal character. would at once be de-
tected. WINSLOW S. PIERCE.
novl2-6t. Comptroller of State
Butte record., 1853-11-26
ALDEN'S BRANCH,

g. ANSOME STREET, IN THE TEHAMA HOUSE.
- San Francisco.-Persons desiroIs Of enjoying the
luxury of elegant table, spread with all the luxuries
of the free from dust, noise and crowds and in
geneel neighborhood, eau be accommodated at the
above establishment The celebrated RAPHAEL,
whose superior i'll culinary science cannot be found in
this city, has been permanently engaged as the chef de
cuisine and the patronage of all he ladies nj the Ie-
hama House. as well hosts q! other eustomsrs. is a
sufficient guarantee for his in catering TO the
palate of the most fasdious. The best of Porter house
Steaks, luton Chops, &c &c- cooked to order at all
hours. md in superior style Ice Creams, Blanc Mango
and other light reire shinents suitable for ladies'
Separate rooms for ladies and private families
au4 I'm W. b. GOULD. Proprietor.
BARRETT Il SuER WOODS
l6 Clay street, San Francisco.
n R.-Quartz mixad with Gold. suitable for cutting
purchased at from ye hundred per cent. above
the god-vau novl2
Butte record., 1853-11-26
ORLEANS HOTEL, SECOND ST., sAcR

ORLEANS HOTEL, SECOND ST, SAcRA-
" MESTo Having taken charge of the
long and well established Orleans Hotel, the
undersigned respectfully informs the public
that he has made such arrangements and i'm
provements as will render it the best hotel in
the State
The sleeping apartments are of the first
order-good beds, clean linen, ard well ven
tilated rooms The house being fire proof rem
ders it particularly desirable
The Bar is supplied with the choicest IL
quors, and served by superior tenders
The Restaurant is under charge of one Of
the best caterers in the State Every luxury
of the season is furnished, and placed upon the
table in the best manner. Meals can be had
at all hours.
He hopes by the strictest attention on his
part, and those connected with the house, to
give universal satisfaction.
GEO b BIDLEMAN,
novl2 Manager.
Butte record., 1853-11-26
From San Francisco,

avis sat the Charge of Venezuela, so
complet ly encased in gold embroidery
that he moved his body with difficulty.
The Swiss Charge, turning to Mr.. San
ford, said, Look at that little gentle
man; who is the representative of the in
significant Government of Venezuela, a
power which hardly can stand on its legs;
he is almost sufocated with the weight
Of his golden lace; while you, who repre-
sent one of the creates, if not the great
est, powers in the world, appear here in
the plain dress of an humble citizen,
Sir the contrast does you and your coun
try honorin
Butte record., 1853-11-26
BILLS OF EXCHANGE.

/ DlbLD VI LAM y ANpIS'
On Adams s. Co., in all the principal cities OF
the Atlantic States and Europe, and payable
at the following banks:
E. W Clark and Bros, St.Lsouis; Mechan-
les and Farmerss Bank, Albany; Utica City
Bank, Utica; Bank of Syracuse, Syracuse;
Bank of Auburn, Auburn; Bank of Atica,
Buffalo; Rochester City Bank, Rochester; G..
Smith s Co, Chicago Alex. Mitchell, Fire and
Marine Insurance Co, Milwaukee: Michigan
State Bank, Detroit; Commercial Branch Bank
OF the State of Ohio, Cleaveland: Clinton Bank,
Columbus, Ohio.
Highest price paid for Gold Dust
Sight checks on Marysville, Sacramento,
San Francisco, and all the principal towns of
California. Deposites received, special or 9TH
erwise.
Collections made on all parts of the Atlantic
States and California. And all other branch
es of Express Business promptly attended to.
The latest dates Of Atlantic and California
papers. Subscriptions and advertiseme mts
received for newspapers and periodicals free
Of charge.
A special messenger Is dispatched with ey-
cry treasure express.
SAM W. LANGTON,
0ctl2 Downievlle.
Butte record., 1853-11-26
nov12

INGENUITY MUSEUM RE-oPENEp.-
1V1- The Elephant ahead! and the great sea
serpent having been terminated, has fully re-
covered The great Depot for everything in
the Mercantile line. No. 40 j street, between
second and third, re-opens this day, and offers
for sale at reduced rates, the largest and best
selected stock of Goods to be found in Califor-
mia. In addition to the great variety on hand
there has been received ex Golden Age, Sea
Serpent and other clippers, large additions
purchased expressly for this market, and at
prices which warrants sales at rates below any
other establishment in the city
The Stock on hand consists in part Of
-HARDwARE-
Picks, axes, hoes, long and short hand =.
shovels, chisels, augers, braces and BIZ
planes, screws. sledge and hand hammers. cnt ,
wrought and horse nails, stocks and die -1t-
ent and spring balances, anvils, vices, FL u, )
bellows, mill, round and bastard files trace
chains. carriage bolts, and in fact eyojtg des-
cription of Hardware. Copper, shee i9a and
zinc, stoves of the most approved s E. gro
ceries, provisions, crockery, glass IRE, L.
quors, wines, segars, boots and sho- lest as
sortment in Cal. Agricultural ! dement's,
just received, threshing machiacs tanning
mills, plows, straw cutters, scythts al snaths
hay forks. &c. &C.
Traders are respectfully inv o call and
be convinced that what we ase +, true. viz.
that goods can be had from q 70 per cent.
cheaper than at any other e. tiishment in
the city All goods guarani2a : the best
quality
Orders promptly attended g. 1t
Butte record., 1853-11-26

The DIPLOMATIC DREss.-A very
interesting P@ris letter has lately ap-
peared in the Cincinnati Gazette, des-
criptive of the effect produced by the
presence Of our Acting Charge there,
Mr.. Sanford, in costume according to the
late Instructions from the State Depart
ment. We quote the writer's description
of portion of the scene at the State
dinner, as follows "The reunion was
a splendid one, and seemed more made
up of gold dazzling crosses, stars and i'm
perial eagles, than of men. They were
49, J., q
Butte record., 1853-11-26

EhIONEER ENGRAVING ESTABLISHMENT -
n The subscriber having made extensive alterations
in their establishment, prepared TO execute
ders in Wood Copper and Steel Plate Engraving, die
sinking, ensl plate cutting door plate engraving,
bossng and copper and steel plate printing, view
buildings and stores, wedding and visiting cards, noa.
rial and county seals engraved the shortest notice and
Stationery. Newspapers and Books by the arri.
only necessary to mention the Of Mr. A. V. s. An
ihony, 80 long and favorably known TO the New York
203 Clay st, next door to the Post Office,
uov12 NJ PELOUZE.
Butte record., 1853-11-26
From Sacramento.
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
Langton & Bros.

Treasure, Package, and Letter Express,
nAILY, to and from Downieville and the
- Northern and Southern mines, IN con-
nection at Marysvlle with
AID \ VI S & CO.,
By every steamer to the Atlantic States and
Europe, South America, Australia, Oregon,
the Sandwich ISonds and China.
Renewed facilities are now offered to the
public for transmitting Gold Dust, Valuable
Packages and Letters, at reduced prices, to
all parts of the world at our principal offices.
From -MdrysriHe TO From Do,oniee5alle to
Dobbin Ranch, Forest City,
Fosters Bar, Smiths Diggings.
Billiards. Bar kanaka Creek,
Stoney Bar, Minnesota,
Camptonville, Wolf Greek,
Railroad Gulch, Snow Point,
Oak Valley, Germs an Bar, NJ. F.,
Slate Range, Concord Bar. do,
Indian Valley, Scott's Flat,
Rantedotler Bar, Moore's Flat,
St. Joseph's Bar, Orleans Flat,
Goodyears Bar, Eureka South,
Cox's Bar, Back Bone House,
Downievile, Illinois Bar, s. F.,
Ousley's Bar, Missouri Bar do,
Parks Bar, Nevada City,
Long Bar, Eureka North,
Industry Bar, Craig's Flat,
Kennebec Bar, Rapid Greek,
Barton's Bar, Missouri Bar,
Empire Ranch, Sweetland's,
Bridgeport, San Juan Cherokee.
French Corral, Sierra City,
Frenchmans Bar, Sierra Valley.
Hess Crossing, Mid Yuba,
and the various other places on the route
Butte record., 1853-11-26

VERANDAH H0fEL.-The proprietors of
this establishment grateful for the lib
eral patronage heretofore extended. and desi-
r0us Of affording every facility for the accom-
mediation Of visitors takes this method Of sta
ting that they have enlarged their accommo-
dations so as to embrace the upper stories of
the brick building on the corner of Second
and X streets, the City Bank. and the build
ing adjoining the bank on K, and also the
property adjoining the latter, giving a front
Of $50 feet Second and X streets with a
private entrance on X, 10 our upper stories
or sleeping apartments, which affords accom-
modations for one hundred persons, in a beau
tiful and we'll ventilated setof rooms neatly
furnished, with constant attendance. Also, a
large hall or entrance leading from street
to our SALOON and RESTAURANT, the lat
ter having also been enlarged and completely
renovated aud placed under the immediate
superintendent Of George Stephens, the well
known and popular caterer, and former pro-
prietor of the Globe Restaurant, in Sacra-
mento Both the hotel and restaurant will be
found open to the reception Of guests at all
hours of the night so that persons arriving
and departing by the steamers stages will
always find either department in readiness to
wait on them-and promise that no effort shall
be wanting on cur part to make our visitors
pleasant home.
novl2 G. L. TUCKER & co.
Butte record., 1853-11-26
A WONDERFUL YANKEE.

"Talk of Crockett! why Ezekiel Nash,
genuine Down easter, could send him
to eternal smash right slick off Nash
chaws chain cables for backery, takes
gunpowder for snuff, and blows his nose
with tin observation-disclosures he sleeps
Butte record., 1853-11-26

One OF THE SNAKE SroRIEs.--A
Texas correspondent Of New York pa
per gives the following snake story:
Gone night my wife and myself were
awakened by noise from the she'd which
contained our small store of crockery.
followed by crash which showed that
great portion of our cups and plates had
been flung to the floor Springing up
to discover the author of this attack
upon China, l found large snake in
somewhat unpleasant fix. He had crawled
upon the shelf, attracted by number of
eggs which were scattered about. One
of these he had swallowed, and in order
to get at the next, he had put his head
and portion Of his body through the
handle of the jug which happened to
stand between the coveted delicacies.
The handle was just open enough to let
his body, in its natural state, slip clev-
erly through, but not sufficient to let it
pass when pulled out by the egg. In this
position he had swallowed the second egg.
His snakeship thus found himself un-
able to advance or rotreat, and in houn-
dering about to escape from this novel
stock had caused the accident which
aroused US. 1, of course, proceeded at
once to execute summary justice upon
the interloper, but the eggs which he
had swallowed were dead loss"
Butte record., 1853-11-26

him at last seated on a hornets nest,
playing bopeop with couple of rattle
snakes As an infant Ezekiel was Won
der, guess he had razors and bayonets
for toys. walked in top-boots when he was
three days old, sucked hot Goals, and
used to rub his gums with nutmeg crater;
they weaned him the very day he was
born, and fed him on pap made of flint
stones and lignumvite soaked in prussia
acid. His appetite-for boy-was aw-
full; he orce eat buffalo and three parts
of horse, and then asked if tea was mt
ready. When Nash travels by railroad
he gets out to walk a trife OF forty or
fifty miles, and waits an hour or two till
the train overtakes him. The engine
comes up painting and blowing, and often
says with a forced laugh-"Bust my
biler, Ezekiel, but of all mortal critters,
you're the biggest l reckon your father
was flash of lightning, and your mother
an earthquake. Darn me, eff you aint
an ornament to creation As a speeu-
lator, Nash is cruel lucky; he held some
canal shares once, which went to such
premium he was obliged to send the
broker up in balloon to sell out''
Butte record., 1853-11-26
JOSEPH GRANT.
Notary Public, under the New Law,

N0TAIRE. ESCRIBAN0 PUBLICO.
CO.B.u.UERCL4L NOTARY.
IL Insurance Claims and averages adjusted; Ma
-ine Protests Noted and Extended; Noarial Documents
Prepared and Authenticated. novl2
Butte record., 1853-11-26
STEAM ENGINES, BOILER, ETo.. FoR

- SALE.-One Tubular Boiler. about 80 horse power,
connected Engines, II inch stroke and - inch bore,
Lot of 9l{ inch shanng, Pulleys and Hangers,
One large Blower,
One Blacksmith's Forge,
One Lever Punch,
One small Trip Hammer,
Two Cupalo Shells,
Six hundred Fire Brick,
Two set of Cupalo Castings,
One barrel Black Lead Pots,
Five Flue Brushes,
Eleven barrels Fire Clay,
One barrel ROsin
One Hand Lathe--Iron shears,
Lot of Wrought Iron Pipes.
Three pair Gas pipe Fongs,
One Magnetic Water Guage.
All the above articles of machinery made in n.
to order and have been left with the undersigned to
dispose of for the parties owning them Persons desi-
of seeing the machinery, will please call at tho
eSutter Iron Works - Rincon Point. San Francisco.
novl2 GEORGE X GLUHAS.
Butte record., 1853-11-26

BRIDcEr's SrRIKE.-"Biddy," said
Mrs. Pennywise, "there is little starch
in the dickeys last week, ami altogether
the clothes do not look very nicely"
can shure, you must reminder, ma
am, git but siven and sixpence for my
labor; if you would have them rael nate,
you must rise my wages"
"And what would nine shillings do
for me, Biddy" inquired her mistress.
can faith, it would stifen them more;
but it takes ten an sanpence to put on the
gloss"
"And how would two dollars, work,
Biddy:"
"Now lit me jist till you 'twould make
them so illigant you never would know
the cotton from the linen"
$50, Biddy, you are disposed to make
"a strike if | would have my work done
to my llking:"
''Och! no mem; it's not me that will
break the peace by striking; it's an i'll
bred woman that would lift her finger to
her mistress, and didn't | tell Patrick
O'Flaherty so, when he bid me strike on
ye? It's not me that would de the thing
for all the money in Amiriky."
''Well, Biddy, then after this day we
will try the nine shilling system"
can by the powers, Mr.. Pennywise
shall be stifened, but l won't promise to
gloss him. y Olire Branch.
Butte record., 1853-11-26
PURE OIL.
MASON'S PATENT REFINED OIL
For Burning and MACHINERY.

WARRANTED TO BURN SUPERIOR TO THE
BEST SPERM OIL, AND TO WOKK ON
ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY
ENTIRELY Y FREE FROM GUM
THIS OIL is used by all the principal STEAM
ERS. RAILROADS, MANUFACTURES, MACHINE
SHOPS. HOTELS, &C. in the Atlantic States and is
generally admitted 10 be superior to the best Sperm Oil
both for
BURNING AND MACHINERY
trial will convince any OF its superiority for du
rabity aud economy,
The California Oil Company
Having purchased the Patent Right for the State of Cali
fornia prepared TO fill all orders at
25 PER CENT. LESS THAN SPERM OIL
can be purchased in this market
supply constantly on hand. For sac by
GOODWIN & co, Agt
nov12 M 81 California ST. :. F.
Butte record., 1853-11-26
N o T ICE.

NOTICE.
NNH0SE of our friends, and others, wishing
Il to become subscribers to the RECORD, and
more particularly those resident in the noun
tain and mining towns of Butte County, will
confer favor by sending us, without delay,
Butte record., 1853-11-26

:.
was flash of lightning, and your mother
an earthquake. Darn me, eff you aint
an ornament to creation As specu-
lator, Nash is cruel lucky; he held some
canal shares once, which went to such
premium he was obliged to send the
broker up in balloon to sell OUT
AN ALABAMA ATTAcHMENr.-The
following wel!-told story relates to an
Alabama Sheriff j ohnson Hooper, edi-
tor of the Chambers Tribune, we think;
is responsible for it:
Court was in session, and amid the
multiplicity of business which crowded
upon him In term time, he stopped at
the store of beautiful widow on the
sunny side Of thirty, who by the way,
had often bestowed melting glances on
the sheriff aforesaid. He was admitted,
and soon the widow appeared; the con-
fusion and delight which the arrival of
her visitor had occasioned, sett off to
greater advantage than usual the capti-
waiting charms Of the widow NJ,
Her cheeks bore the beautiful blended
tints of the apple blossom, her lips re-
sembled rosebuds. upon which the morn
ing dew yet fingered, and her eyes were
like the quivers of Cupid, the glances
of love and tenderness with which they
were filed, resembled arrows, and only
wanting fine beau (pardon the pun,
to do full xeculion.-After few com
mon-place remarks, "Madam," said the
matter-of-fa fact sheriff, 81 have an attach
ment for you.''
A deep blush mantled the check of
the widow With downcast eyes, whose
glances were centered upon her beautl-
full feet, half concealed by her flowing
drapery, gently patting the floor, she
with equal ardor replied:
''Sir, the attachment is reciprocal"
For some time the sheriff maintained
an astonished silence-at last he said;
MADAM, will you proceed to COURT"
proceed to court! replied the lady,
with merry laugh; then, shaking her
beautiful head, she added, ''No' sir,
though this is leap year, will not take
the advantage of the license therein
granted to my sex, and therefore great
ly prefer that you should proceed to
court"
"But, madam, the justice is waiting"
''Let him wait: [ am not disposed to
hurry matters in such an unbecoming
manner; and besides, sir, when the GER
emony is performed, wish you to un-
derstand that l prefer minister to a
justice Of the peace"
MADAM" said he, rising from his
chair with dignity; "there has been a
great mistake here; my language has
been misunderstood; the attachment of
which | speak was issued from the Office
of Esquire c.; it commands me
to bring you before him, to answer to a
contempt of court, in disobeying su-
p@na in the case of Smith Us Jones.
BRIDGET's STRIKE" "Biddy," said
Butte record., 1853-11-26
JOS. GRANT s. ARM GUYoL;

BROKERS AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
No SO Merchant Street.
Butte record., 1853-11-26
Re Opened.

s,sNEAlIf, ARNOLD, & Co. brick stare. No. 49,
~ street. between 9th and 7h Streets ndorters
wholesale dealers in Groceries, Liquors Cigars, Flour.
Grain, Provisions. &c. SC. nOYl2
Butte record., 1853-11-26

Opera glasses, Microscopes magnets, sc.
T. : Agency for the sale of Government Charts,
Agency for the Ringold' charts of
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND RIVER.
Chronometers arefully rated by transt
Having learned my business in the manuiactory of
the celebrated VIM Young, of Philadelphia. and dri-
ring the three years have been established in San
Francisco being entrusted with the repairs OF all the IN
struments of the T. : survey the variOas steam
ship companies. &c, can fully guarantee all my work
to be equal every respect any done at home. noyl2
Butte record., 1853-11-26
HERMANCH g. BURTON

DEALERS IN GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS,
And Miners Tools have removed 20 No 2i2 street
south side between sth and 9lh nex Pachins brick
building nnvl2
Butte record., 1853-11-26
SIGN or THE WOODE.N SAILOR

THOMAS TENNENT,
Mathematical and Nautical
INsTRuMENT MAKER.
Fire proof Block, corner of Long
Wharf and Front street.
Surveying : instruments of every de
scripiiOn
Charts of the latest survey.
Drawing instruments.
Pocket spy glasses. spectacles, sc.
Butte record., 1853-11-26

HNOARD, J. w. s co. Wholesale Dealers in Gro
IL cerles Liquors and Provisions; No. 146 street,
(whiie front) noy19 If
Butte record., 1853-11-26

ENOLGER. ROBF NJ. Machinery, Hardware and
= Crockery; sign of the big pitcher and paddock 2I6
} street, between 18th and Slh. nnyl2 If
Butte record., 1853-11-26
HENRY .nEREDITH.

he ROWN, f. L.. Importer and Wholesale Dealers
81 IN Groceries, Liquors, SC. &c. Front street. one
door below X. novI2
Butte record., 1853-11-26
From Sacramento.
POLHEMUS' DRUG STORE

n J. L. POLHEMUs, PROPRIETOR WOUIp
SA respectfully inform his friends and the nublir
l8 generally that he has hand an extensive as
[A sortment of Drugs Medicines, Chemicals &C. sc
and further supplies expected Friends and patrons
call and satisfy yourselves that cannot be under
soiu .his hiafhet. novl2
Butte record., 1853-11-26

IL ASKEl.L y Co, Importers Jobbers and Whole
sale Dealers in Groceries Provisions Flour Grain
and Merchandise generally, street, between Sd and
18th sts nov f.-}rn
Butte record., 1853-11-26

b & ANORTH, EELLS Il Co, importers and Whole
a u sale Dealers in Hardware, 1inNare Carriagos
Wagons, Sc &c, corner of 4th and streets. nuvl2
Butte record., 1853-11-26

Hess Crossing, Mid. Yuba.
and the various other places on the route.