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S/enmboot Ensinccrs.-Thc En-
gineers' Association of st, Louis, at
a recent meeting, decided by almost
unanimous vote that htnceferth none
of its members should hire their serv-
ises at less than $50 for first, andS )
for second engineers. 1t is also in
tended that no apprentice shall be ia
ken for a less term than three years,
and that the two classes of engineers
shall be kept separate and distinct,
thus doing away with the old system Of
one engineer contracting to run for a
stipulated sum, and making his own
bargin with his assistants.
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ABt.EL-KApEH.-This peculiarly
Oriental missive was recently trans
nitted by the ex-Emir to his friend
the Marquis of Londonderry -
Thanks to the only true tfod. His
Excellency, Lord Marquis of London
derry, the Irish Gcneral-Peace be
with you! Know that the Command.
ant, Boissonet. has communicated to
me your letter. Yon are, indeed, a
man Of good heart, and It was you
who kindly visited me as Amboise,
and it is quite one Of the impossibilities
that we should forget your visit and
your bounty. For sheriff tmcaning
noble is he who never forgets the good
done, and does not recollect the evil.
The Emperor Napoleon has set me
free. May God prolong his life in the
Empire, and increase him in victory.
| shall remain obliged to him to the
end of my life, and my children after
me will inherit my gratitude to him.
| cannot visit You in your country, be-
cause my departure is at hand, and
my mother is old and infrm, and l
cannot leave her. May God increase
your good, and be gracious to you
aud peace be with you. This is from
your friend, Abd-el. Kader, NOLAN.
med il Deem. Dated the 9Th, last day
of Safar, 1869" What French SOL
der told Ab-del. Kadar that Lord Lon
donderry was an Irish and not an
English General
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GRAND LoDoEoF OHlo.-The Gnnd
Lodge Of Chic dsthe Independent Or.
der Of Odd Fellows assembled in Dey-
ton "a ull;mo. "A large number Of
representatives were present. and the
utmost good feeling prevailed their de-
alterations.
From the report Of G. Williams,
Grand Master, we learn that the Order
has enjoyed great prosperity during
the past year, and that its future pros
poets are encoutagihg.j
The number Of Lodges in the State,
Is two hundred and two; number Of
members, fourteen thousand three hun.
dred and twenty. This exhibits an
increase of seventeen Lodges, and SIX.
teen hundred and seventy -six members
within the year ending JUNE 30. Du-
ring the same time, there have been
initiated 2233; deceased, 1O5; sus-
pended, 81 expelled, 1868. Total re-
ceipts for the year, $92,O91 SO. Ex-
pended for relief, 1851 %; expcnd-
ed for the relief Of widows and orphans,
$22,6l 80; expended for burying the
the doad, 1928 81. After speaking
of the difficulties, hopes and fears Of
several Subordinate Lodges, the Grand
Master referred specially to the reports
Of the Secretary and Treasurer, and
said that lie cotild not too fully CON-
mend the marty acts Of assistance re-
ceivcd at the hands Of those officers.
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FIo1ycr Gordcns. 1t il an excel
lent plan for the female rrembers of a
family to have little department in
the garden for the cultivation Of flowers.
This will call them out to take the
fresh air, which together with the ex-
ercise required in taking care Of the
buds, is important to health, and the
recreation is valuable to the mind. If
the highest Authority has required us
to consider the lilies Of the field how
they grow, )" VIC know not why the sci
ence of botany or the cultivation Of
flowers should be condemned az useless.
Now is the time to prepare lthe beds
and SOW the seeds.
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HoUSE-The House met Mt ii
O'Clock, Hon. Il. w. Noise in the chair.
The Rev. j. Woodbridge offered =
prayer The minutes Of the day pre-
vious were read and approved.
Mr.. Hifirt offered resolution for
increasing the number of Enrolling
clerks-a~the yeas and nays being called
for, the motion was lostz-445 nays, 36
yeas.
Mr.. 49, offered resolution to dis
charge two Of the present enrolling
clerks and employing two in their stead
conservant with the French language
the subject was deferred until to-mor
row at II o'clock.
Mr.. Herman offered a resolution
granting the use of the Rotunda to the
citizens on tomorrow evening for the
purpose Of giving a Ball.
Leave of absence was granted to
Mr.. Wilder.
Mr.. Hiestand reported from Judici.
airy Committee.
Mr.. Raney reported from the COM
mittee on Public Education.
Mr.. Warner reported from the conf
mittce on Commerce.
Mr.. McMurdo reported from the
committee on Finance.
+ An act was offered for the relief of
James Mandervillc, State Tax Collec.
tor of the Parish of Caldwell-pas-
scd.
Mr.. Sandridge offered an act to take
the Census of the State-refered to the
committee on Finance.
Mr. King of Jackson offered reso-
luton amending the 18th article of the
Constitution-refercd to committee on
amendments.
Mr. Bickham gave notice that he
would introduce Bill to abolish the
Office of State Superintendent Of Pub
lie Education.
Mr.. an act to take the scnce
of the people of Carroll relative to the
expediency of removing the Seat of
Justice of that Parish.
Mr.. Warner offered an act for the
better organization of the militia-rc-
tered to the committee on Militia.
Mr. - an act 10 incorporate the
Longwood Institute in the Parish of
Caddo-rcfered.
Mr.. -- offered an act for the re-
Left of E. Il. Trousdale, sheriff of the
Paaish of Union.
Mr. Bush gave notice that he would
introduce Bill providing for the
election Of Parish Treasurer.
Mr. Humble gave notice that he
would introduce Bill for collecting
the licenses on trades ond professions.
The House then adjourned,
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No. At New York; On thc2 ga, 4
heavy snow storm prevailed'all day. at.
companied with a High wind from the
North. At Philadelphia and Harris
burg, on the same day, there was >
heavy snow storm.
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a farmer, who recently had his but
ter siezcd by the clerk Of the market
for short weight, gave. as the reason,
that the cows from which the butter
was made was subject to the cramp,
and that caused the butter to shrink
in weight.
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u The Kunkels will gito their
farewell entertainment this evening at
the Harvey House.
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M asOnic, Odd Fellows, Sons of Tenn
EV1 perance and Fjremen's Gold Breast
pins, just, received and for sale by
jan 21Ty THEO. GOLDMAN.
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FOR RENT.

4 Two story building on North stree
II opposite the residence Of Col. A.
Malta. For terms apply to p A. Walker,
Esq, or to Jan 1Otf JOHN BUHLEE
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1|Scc ". D. peillip. advertisement
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Wanted Immediately.

ONE ortwo good Mill Wrights. Apply to
~ ian.19. HILL X HENDERSON.
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Barclays London Porter.
* BOzen, Pints and Quarts, just re-
/ - ceived and for sale by single bot
tie or dozen. Jan-lsl JOSHUA BEAL.
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To Rent.

One furnished, and two unfinished
" Rooms to rent. The two latter will be
furnished if desired. Apply at the office OF
the Baton Rouge Foundry. jan %.
HILL Il HENDERSON.
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Land for Sale.

\ Tract of Land confirming $40 acres
n lying on the comite Road, five miles
from the town of Baton Rouge, about so
acres are cIared. apply to .,
liam 20 III W. D. PHILLIPS.
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fancy Chewing TObaccO-An-
l. other lot Just received and which for
6neness Of quality cannot be beat,
feb fly JOSHUA BEAI..
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For Fancy Sugar Cured Hams
A T reduced prices, call at
IA feb 4 BEAL'S.
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Tpertsf Candles, 4's-At retail b
~ feb4Iy JOSHUA BEAL.
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Hay at o. a hundred pounds.
TX ton Just recie we'd which am selling
- for cash as above JOSHUA BEAL.
Butte record., 1853-11-12

Co. and which said note was protested by W
X. Sherwood, Notary Public in and for
fuba county, on the sixth day of July 1853;
and was by Joseph S. Garwood and George
Bartlett sold and transferred to said plaintiff,
E. X: Dodge, at the city of San Francisco on
the 10Th day of July 1853 and plaintiff gives
notice that if you fail to apear and answer his
complaint, he viii apply to the Court fc~ the
relief demanded therein, and for such other
and further relief as may appear just and
proper in the premises and his costs Of suit.
~ Given under my hand and seal Of
SIS said Court, at Bidwell, this 10th day
of October, u. 1858
~ F. PAIGE, Dist, Clerk
pr. I. WELLS, Deputy
CHAs. F. Lori, Atty for Pla'ff
novl2-law-6w.
Butte record., 1853-11-12

A GALLANT RoBBER--The Dickson Tele-
graph of Saturday gives an account of a gal
liant knave, who week or two ago at Proph-
etsville. in Lee county. broke into a room
in which two ladies were sleeping in one bed
After collecting what valuables he could find,
consisting principally of their watches and
jewelry, he got ready to leave; but before
doing So leaned over and imprinted a warm
kiss on the lips of the lady sleeping at the
back of the bed This reused the lady and
resulted in the capture of tho thief. He was
confnod in the Jail at Dixon, until one night
fast week, when he crept through the stove
pipe hole leading from his cell to an.upper
room, made leap some twenty feet, and left
for parts unknown.
Butte record., 1853-11-12

NEGRO VETERAN.-Few persons, we think.
have travelled in Texas who have not heard
Of Thomas Savoy, alias Black Tom, alias the
special citizen of Bexar county. He was by
trade a barber, but by inclination soldier,
and his history is intimately connerted with
the warlike history of that part of Texas. He
was much fonder, too, of the company of white
men than that of persons of his own color
Tom was a native of Maryland, thena citi-
zen of Washington, D. c., then resident of
Mississippi, whence he emigrated to Texas, at
the beginning of the revolution there, with a
company of Mississippi volunteers, his razor
in his pocket and gun on his shoulder They
joined Gen. Houston short sine after the bat
tie of San Jacinto, but black Toms subse-
quent conduct as a soldier, elected the praise
of his hard fighting comrades and superior
officers
The year 1899 was distinguished in Texan
annals by the expedition under Jordan to Sal
tilo, to assist the treacherous Canales in his
armed Federalist attempt against the Mexi-
can anti Federalsts. He betrayed his little
band of Texan allies, but they and their gal
liant leader gave the united Federalists and
State Rights Mexican army two as thorough
consecutive drubbings as they ever received,
and then returned leisurely home without in
terruption Black Tom was one of Jordan's
Ilell- anu II ne udu iltlle ctC.SlOl VI tlID6 TO
use his razor, he made up for it by a skilful
hand ing of his offensive weapons
In 1912, Gen. Woll invaded Texas with a
Mexican army, and got good beating at the
battle Of the Salado. Tom was in the midst of
it, and was wounded. He participated in sew
eral subsequent conflicts with the Indians,
fighting bravely as usual.
He followed his old Texas comrades under
Taylor's banner, and hurried along with them
into battle at Monterey. He was also in the
memorable struggle at Buena Vista.
Black Tom then returned to Texas with the
Kentucky volunteers, and after that San An
tonic became his head quarters. He was, of
course general favorite. and lived like a lord
but the wandering spirit that ten years adven-
ture in Texas had made second habit with him.
would now and then break out, and black
Tom would be missing. The next thing heard
of him he was at a frontier post, OR far up in
the Indian country, in the midst of danger.
On the 18th ult, the body of man was
found two miles west of San Antonio. A cor
oner's inquest was held, and a verdict return
ed of 6 Came to his death from cause un-
known The body was that of Old Tom
Butte record., 1853-11-12

ANNEX ALTON BY Cow PERRY.-In the news
received by the English overland mail, is pub
Iished an extract from the North China Her
aid of July 9th, which adds an interesting
item to the intelligence received at this port
The Herald says:-[S S. f. Paper.
Information has reached us privately that
while the U ) feet were i'll the neighborhood
of Napican, (Nanakiang) the Susquehanna
and Saratoga went on cruise eastward, and
touched at several beautiful islands, where
they distributed live stock. They also touch
ell at an island named Bonan To their sur
prise they discovered few European resi-
dents, consisting of English Irish, Scotch, and
Spanish, who had left whalers and established
themselves there. Among them were about
eleven women. The Governor of the island is
a Scotchman. He claims the island as his
own, and has been settled there about twenty
years. He has family of several children,
one of whom was drowned few days before
the Susquehanna touched there, in endeavor-
ing to cross the bar.
The Commodore has made purchase of a
piece of land containing about ten acres, for
500. 1t is in good situation, on one of the
best sites in the harbor, and is intended for n
government coal depot. The island is noun
famous, and the harbor excellent, having from
eighteen to twenty fathoms of water at the
anchorage. Shell fish, such as Holsters and
crawfsh, abound On land plenty of wild
goats are to be found. Plums, bananas, plan
tains, and other varieties of fruit are abun-
dant the island.
The Russian frigate Pallas, and Russian
brig of war, Immediately followed the Ameri-
can squadron.
Butte record., 1853-11-12
ruAvxsGIvING PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, it is the duty of a Christian peo-
pie, in an appropriate manner, to acknowl-
edge, with gratitude, the many blessings be-
slowed by an all-wise and experimenting
Providence
AND WHEREAS. the goodness OF Almighty
God has been signally manifested toward the
people of the State of California during the
past year, in blessing them with health, con
tinued prosperity, and unparalleled advance
ment in all the elements of State greatness.
and in their preservation from the political
and social evils which have disturbed the peace
and retarded the prosperity of other portions
Of the earth;
Now, THEREFORE, l, John Bigler, Governor
of the State of California do hereby appoint
and set apart THURSDAY, the Oath day Of No
vember, A. D. 1858, as day of thanksgiving
and prayer to Almighty God and all good
citizens of the state are requested to observe
the same as such.
Witness my hand and the great seal of the
state, at the city of Benicia, this 9th day of
October, A d. 1858.
JOHN BIGLER
oct24 Attest: J. W. DENVER, Sec. State
Butte record., 1853-11-12

lHE Milling OF MAJOR ARNoLD-We have
a history OF this horrible affair by o private
letter from Fort Gibson, Texas. where it oc-
CURED. 1t seems that Steiner and Lieutenant
Bingham, from drinking, fell to quarrelling
so disturbing the garrison as to compel the
commander, Major Arnold, to 90 to them and
order them to their respective quarters Ste-
ner then told Arnold that if he placed him
under arres. he would kill him. This threat
beng taken as a mere ehullitiou of passion,
Arnold took no notice OF it, and the quarrel
lers went to their respective quarters On
the next day, when they had time to cool
their passion, Arnold sent the Adjutant to the
post with an order to arrest both. They were
found at Lieut. Binghams quarters, apparent
/ ly about to renew the quarrel. Steiner, on
reading the order for his arrost, gave himself
up, and again remarked that he would kill
any man who should arrest him. and desired
/ to see Arnold. The Adjutant advised him not
to 90 over to AS quarters, lest he might com
nit himself by using violeut and insubordi-
nate language. But he persisted in going
there. In a few moments the Adiutant heard
pistol shots there-six-and rushing over,
found Arnold lying weltering in his blood,
IN the passage between his rooms Steiner
had fired four shots, each of which had taken
effect, and Arnold had fired two, neither of
3
minntes after being shot Steiner had escape |
when the Adjutant entered, but he re-arres-
ted him in a few moments afterwards, saying
that he was about to mount his horse to 90
and deliver himself up to the civil authorities
He is now in custody at the post. Mrs Ar
mold was in the Majors quarters, and proba-
bly, saw the whole affray. Steiner's offence is
punishable with death, of course, under mar
tial law, and ws take it for granted that he
will be forthwith court martialed, unless the
civil authorities take him by writ of habeas
corpus, out Of the hands of the military, and
afterwards, if the law courts fail to convict
him.
Some years since Steiner cut Texas citizen,
with whom he quarrelled in billiard room,
almost to pieces with Bowie Knife, his antag-
onist using similar weapon. He afterwards
cured the Texans wounds. In that affair he
was thought to be justified. He is, proverbi-
ally, one of the most skilful surgeons in the
service, and so devoted to his profession, that
during the Mexican war, after he had suffi-
clently attended to the woulded on the Amer
lean side, he was in the habit Of going over
among the Mexicans, and dressing, and oper-
ating upon their wounded, CON Gmore He is
small man, of remarkably polished manners,
but with an eye in his head which tells of the
desperation of his character when aroused by
passion. He is a native of Pennsylvania
Butte record., 1853-11-12
PRATTs EXCHANGE

HNH HE subscriber having just replenished his
d bar with large supply of the choicest IL
quors, cigars, coraials, and in fact all the ap-
purtenances of first-class house, that can be
obtained in California, solcits continuance
OF the liberal patronage that his old customers
have heretofore extended to him, and pledges
himself to do all in his power to merit the
same. He would call particular attention to
these splendid articles of ''Old Pony Brandy, -
and ''Old Bourbon Whiskey'' that he has on
hand. E. S. Pratt. nov. II.
Butte record., 1853-11-12
MEsSRs. HALL & cRANDAL

HE facilities now offered by these Gen
Il tlemen TO the travelling community be-
tween Sac, Marysvillc are unsurpassed by
by any in the state. Large and commodious
coaches-fast horses and competent Drivers
to say nothing of the Gentlemanly agents
Messrs Graham at Sac, and Rapale at Marvs-
Vile in the above named places.
This line has already established an enviable
reputation, and will no doubt under the pres
ent able management do away with large
portion of the Steam Boat travel on the Sac,
ana Feather river. nov, II.
Butte record., 1853-11-12
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Rutte

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Rutte,
~ ss.-Ninth Judicial District Court.-The
people of the State of California. To ohm T.
Simmons, Peter Roer and W. f. Burr, Gree
ting: Yon are hereby required to appear in
an action brought against you as defendants
by E. K. Dodge plaintiff. in the Ninth judicial
District Court, il and for said coanty of Butte,
and answer the complaint therein, (which is
on file with the Clerk of said Court ,lwithn
six weeks after service upon you of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day of service, or judg
ment by default will be taken against you.
This is an action brought against you by
said plaintiff, to recover the sum of one thous
and and three hundred dollars, which said
plaintiff AYERS in his complaint is due to him
from you on a certain promissory note, made
and executed in Marysville, March Sd, 1855,
Butte record., 1853-11-12

CONFESSIONS OF A MURDERER-Reese W.
LVans, aged 10, who was executed at Wilkes
noro, Pa. lately confessed to having at one
ume stood over the person of on engineer
named Hodge, who was asleep on bench, in
the dead of night, with sledge hammer
raised, and whilst rejecting as to the most
'atal spot to strike, noise startled him and
ne He'd He also confessed to visiting the home
ol his brother in law with the intent of shoot
ing him, and of planning an escape by killing
sus Jailor with stone from the fire place, but
;le was frustrated in both designs. He was,
besides, detected in committing large num-
Ger of thefts at various times.
Butte record., 1853-11-12

NATIONAL HUIEL AT BIDW ELI ) TUWN.
~ HE National Hotel will be carried on by
Il Mr. A. C. Bancroft, the well known host,
& 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 s. the travelling commu-
nifty at home and comfortable at National
Hotel
They will keep the best Table the market
affords, good clean beds &c. Their Bar will
be furnished with choice Liquors. Their stab lie
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 secfion of fcnlutry.
Butte record., 1853-11-12

A dog in the yard, chained all the
while, was at times given to hideous how
lings, on which occasions his master would
walk out of his office, and give the poor
animal good drubbing. A gentleman
in hearing, during one of these cha~li~e-
ments, very quietly remarked, that he
thought THAT DOGS BARK wogLD aE THE
TANNING OF HIS HIDE.
Butte record., 1853-11-12

The glowing reports from the recently
discovered gold mines on the Amazon
will undoubtedly attract adventures
thither from the Atlantic States and
South America The mines are upwa ds
of four hundred miles from the coast of
Peru and can only be reached from the
Pacific by toilsome journey across the
Andes and over the most horrible roads
Conveyances have recently been placed
upon the Amazon, which will enable those
in search of the mines to reach them from
the Atlantic coast without difficulty. DIR.
Joseph Whitmore, an enterpri>ing citi
zen Of Massachusetts,, and for some time
resident in California, contracted in
March last with the Peruvian Govern
ment to deliver two steamers at Loreto,
fifteen hundred miles up the Amazon, and
the very spot where the gold mines have
since been discovered. These steamers,
one of sixty tons and the other of ninety,
we're taken out in sections by the bark
Star of the East to Para, at the mouth
of the Amazon. Here they would be
put together and thence make their way
up the Peruvian tributary of the great
river to Loreto. D. Whitmore is entire
iy eon6dant of fulfilling his engagement,
and We may expect to learn in a few
months of its successful issue It is Of
vast Importance that the Amazon should
be opened to our commerce, and its gol-
den treasures will expedite such consul
nation. rs. f. Herald.
Butte record., 1853-11-12
October Is, 1853.
GLUCKAUF & NEUCOMB.

KE7 ould respectfully announce to the citi-
w zens of Bdwell Bar, and the surroun-
ding mining community, that they are now
in receipt of a large and eceH selected stock,
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 ge nerally, which they offer CHEAP
FOR CASH. The attention of the ladies, is
particularly requested, to examine the large
assortment of Calicoes, Delanes, Merinos
Flannel, Irish Linen, Gloves, Lace, Ribbon,
anda choice vari ETY. of Rouselrs Fancy Per
funery, in connection with all the desirable
notions and trimmings necessary to ladies
outfit.
The are also agents for Fargo's Express, and
are ever ready, to execute business with
promptness and despatch. nov12-tf