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10 Rev. DR.. Gorley will preach in the Hall
of the Union Engine House, tomorrow evening,
at half past seven.
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+. MATTINGLY,
Lat, Cap, and Misses Flat Manufacturer No.
l. i Washington Place, 7th street, between D and E,
Washington, d. c. Jan 2.
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BUTTER AND BUCKWHEAT.

GOSHEN Butter, selected from Delaware county
VI Diaries. New York and Pennsylvania extra
hulled Buckwheat in barrels half barrels and bags
Tho best Philadelphia butter in prints for table use
Supplies received weekly, and any quantity deliver
ed to order SHEKELL BAILEY,
Successors to j. B. Kibbey 4 Co..
Jan. 2-dlwif No5, opposite Centre Market.
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10 Rev. Albert Barnes, jr., of Philadelphia,
will preach in the Western Presbyterian
Church, corner Of E and Twenty second streets,
tomorrow, at half past three and half past
seven p. NJ
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% The Committee of Examination of the
Public Schools will meet at the City Hall, on
Monday, the 10th instant, at half past four
o'clock, p NJ Persons who have sgnifed a
wish to be examined are requested to be pres
ent. No vacancy exists at present.
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J. +. ASPER,
A TToRNEY AT LAW, Warren, Trumbull Co, o.
N Office No. 81 Market street Jan. Id
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HUGH CAMERON

HUGH CAMERON,
nEALER in Books, Periodicals. and Stationery
IL Wholesale and retail, 3 Columbia Place, corner
7th street and Louisiana avenue, Washington, D. c.
Jan I'D
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Pennsylvania Public Improvements.
HARRIsBURGH, APRIL ga bill passed the
House Of Delegates, to-day, authorizing the
sale of the main line Of public improvements
of the State, for not less than ST. 100000.
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Markets..


Markets.
BALTIMORE, APRIL S--Flour unsettled !;
Howard Street and City Mills held at $7.3711aa,
and buyers offer 81 25--no sales. Grain scarce
Wheat--sales Of 5000 bushels at Isl 80 to
$l86 for white, and ut $l 20 to $l75 for red
C0rn-sales of II 900 bushels at II to ~ cents
for white, and at rs to rs cents for yellow.
Oats-sales Of 5000 bushels at 46 to 40 cents
No change in the price Of other articles.
New York, APRIL 8.--Flour firm-sales Of
5000 barrels of State, ut $7.121a Southern,
at ST "a a SO 064 Wheat--sales of 10000
bushels, at rs cents for Mixed and at 70 cents
for yellow. Cotton dull Stocks depressed
Review Of the Baltimore Market.
BALTIMORE, APRIL 8.--Busincss in all de-
partments during the week has been active
Breadstuffs Of all kinds have slightly advanced
since our review Of last week.
On Saturday last, sales of Howard Street
were effected at 81, and at that price the mar
ket was dull. The price was the same on,
Monday On Tuesday sales were effected at
$712h Wednesday and Thursday, sales at
ST IS. Friday and Saturday, (to-day,) little
sold; buyers offering 1925, and sellers holding
at $7.371a.
The supply Of City Mills has been light;
prices the same as of Howard Street. Wheat
and corn have also slightly advanced.
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Published by JOHN p JEwETT, 4 co Boston J;
PROCTOR, W0RTHINGT0N, Cleve-
land. Ohio April 7-3wif
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Love, jealousy and Murdsrss.

We received yesterday evening. byis
gentleman from Xenia. the particulars Of
. bloody transaction, which, it is said, has
thrown the nsighborhood in which il took
place into an Unprecedented state Of IL.
ci,enent. The following are the facts ss
they wers given us: A young man named
Joseph Baird, son of asfarmer who residss
near Jamestown, and about twelve miles
from Xenia, was married last Sunday 70
. young lady to whom man named Fred
erick Robinson had for some time pre4i.
ously paid his addresses. and who salso
lived in the neighborhood. The hsppy
pair passed their bridal day and ths f6l-
lowing At Xenia, and on Tuesday aller-
noon started back in q one-horse buggy
for home. When within . milo Of his
fathers farm, Baird was startled by ths
appearance Of his rival, who suddenly
emerged from a olump ofltrees. iitsle
distance ahead Of him. He whipped his
horse. but Robinson, with an oath, *.
claimed, "You don't get away from me
so easily and fired. The sskot Missed
him, aud Baird. springing from the buggy.
advanced toward him, when Robinson
fred again; this time The ball passinR
through his brain and stretching him :
=lifeless corpse upon the ground. The dn-
happy bride, in the meantime, rushed
frantically upon the assassin, whoy psr.
italy parslyzed atthe deed he had per.
petrated, allowed thea pistol to be taken
from him. Mrs. B..thinks she fred athim
twice and missed him. when Jumping into
the buggy, he lashed the horse and pntsinR
him TO his topmost speed was SOON cut q
sight. The corpse Of the murdered man
was conveyed to his fathers residence,
who shortly after passed that way with his
wagon. Our informant adds: Much *.
citement prevails in the neighbcrhood, and
but little doubt is enfertained Of thsssp.
prehension Of the assassin. Gin. Emq.
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NUMBER 26.

slipped over them. Owing 10 this pecu.
liarity, he so often escaped from prison.
1t is said o: him that he never committed.
murder, nor allowed il to be done by his
companions.
On one occasion, after perpetrating rob.
berry, his friend Connolly proposed 70 XII
the victim, alleging that .dead men tell
no tales" Lewis demonstrated. and Con-
nelly persisted. Finally, when the blosdy
deed was about being consummated, Lew
10 seized his rife. commanding Connolly
to ds.ist, or his life should instsntly pay
the forfeit. He did so coweringly, and
the man escaped with thankfuiness, mi
nus only filthy lucre. On another o0ca.
zion hs went to country house for the
purpose Of plunder. Finding tint abited
By an elderly widow lady, he told her his
business. She said she was poor, had no
money. and expected soon to have her
property sold for rent. Looking ont he
saw the officer then coming. Lewis ask
ed the smount Of Indebtedness. Shesin4
formed hisn. and he presented il to her,
= ith On injunction 10 make no disclosures.
He then vent out and waited in 1 re-
! tired spot until the constable returned.
stepping UP n0 Oetu u1uuoU lug uSOioy VE uiw
llife. The former was given, including
the amount received from the old lady for
rent, and fifty dollars additional. 8
Numerous similar incidents are told bf
him. When in prison at one time, =
beautiful young lady, friend Of the jsiiot's
dsuRhtsr, fell in love witlihim. He broke
ljail; they ran off together, and were mar
ried. So distinguished and varied has
betu the character Of this man. thst he
fwss m ads the hero Of romance, written
and published many years ago by aawelf
known gentleman OF your city. Il mis-
eyes chance 10 fall upon this letter. he
gill, no doubt, stir up the musty acliiyes
and bring i. forth. The career Of Lewis
ended 10 HE being shot in the wrist, and
captursd by party who went in p0fsdit.
He wss put in prison. modification en-
sued, and he died from the effects asdort-
night sfier. Connolly and the other oosn-
panions were shot at the same time. mor.
tally wounded, and died in lew hoass.
The spot where they were cspiused In
the mountains il. still marked out q eAo
Of interest. The report that large Gums
Of money had been buried near thsacess
has caused persons to displacs loekss ID
the vicinity and dig for the treasurer bas
without success. fsSA
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One Of the Witnesses.

The following curious colloquyssaysih0
Reveille. took place not q. hundred mites
from Fitchburg the other day. betweeaaths
Commonwealth s counsel and reluctant
witness, in liquor case: u
Counsel. Have you, prior 10 July 10th
last past. purchased any Intoxicating Il.
ouors of the defendent2 s4se 50
Witness. Not that Iremembsr. hlis
Counsel Willyon try 10 recollecf; bear
in mind that you are under oaih- =aa
Witness. am trying. ca panss.)
Counsel. Well, witness, whatsdo yoa
say naw1 .sss0
Witness. havent made any disoev-
cries yet. sNsi
Counsel. Have you not told persoas
within week that you had bought liqoos
of defendant aspsla
Witness. Not that rememhsf. ssisl
Counsel. Did you not tell me lysslsr.
dsy that you had bought spirits of dsfsad.
anti ssds
Witness. Yes sir. asslpiiF~
Counsel. You did. Aha! We'll, Ssir,
when you told me that. did you Of tell
the truth? ssss saef
Witness. told the truth. s
Counsel. Well, sir, then You hsvs
bought spirits Of defendant! sss
Witness. Yes. sir. slsiss
Counsel. What did yeu mean by
swearing that you did not feuasmhsrisg
| Witness. Imeant that couldnts.s
| Counsel. Did you pay deieRdana Tor
the spiritsl
! Witness. Yes SIR, ~
Counsel. How much1 s1so
Witness. Twelve-ansl.a a half ceulsN
Counsel. What kind Of spirits did you
Ebuy? M
! Witness. Spirits Of tsspeatiss.
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ge: view into the thick top Of the tree
and surrounding hedge they discovered
the dead body of Miss Jane Graham.
The body was extricated from the
bushes after much difficulty. 1t was con-
sidsrAbly putrescent. The dress she wore
had been taken off, and lay beside her.
having the appearance OF having been
washed and thrown up with the body
without being wrung. Some sign Of blood
were still detected upon it, and it was
much torn as if by dog. Her shoes
were also taken off and thrown up after the
body,as was also the bonnet before spoken
upon her feet. There were signs of vio.
lence about the neck, as though the body
had bssn dragged by rope. A rope
about eigh, feet long was aftsrward found
near the place of concealment. Some
signs Of her having been worried by .
dog were also upon her person, but the
blood is supposed TO have come from her
nose or mouth.
The family Of Grahams showed no
signs Of favor or affection for the murder
cd, and looked with an eye that BODIED
no good upon the searchers, whom they
deemed meddling with matter that was
"none of their business
An inquest was held upon the body last
Monday, 7ih inst. The evidence then
given in on the part Of the searching party
was in accordance with the above recital
One witness spoke Of being on the ground
early the next morning, and saw q large
negro. who belongs to the family. coming
from the direction where the body was
found with bucket on his arm; mAds
him return to search for tracks Of the in.
cehdiary; saw where some one (suppossd
to be the negro) had scattered fresh ashes
along, but saw nothing OF the body
After hearing al the evidence. the jury
came to tho conclusion that Miss Jane
Graham fired the barn; that in doing &C
she reused the fierce dog belonging te
the family, that the dog followed her, and
that some Of the family pursued in tbs
same direction; that some OF them camt
up with her where the first indications o
scuff1e occurred; that she then escaped
but was overtaken where the indication
Of second scuffle were found, and ther,
murdered. Thejury, we understand. wer.
unanimously Of q conviction that this we,
the manner Of her death, yet will it b,
believed in the land Of chivalry, and in
the nineteenth century? they brought il
a verdic, on paper That she came to h.
death by some unknown means!'' On,
OF the jurymen. whom a friend OF our,
conversed with, said they dared do moth
ing more-the Grahams were such des
perate set that the whole neighborhoot
feared them.
On the morning after the murder on,
OF the Grahams and the negro befor
spoken Of, early began to build a hay
stack near the house, and all the hustle
inquiry and confusion about tho premises
did not a moment delay their work unit
il was done. The circumstances has Civ
en- rise to suspicion that there is some
thing connected Herewith, and deter
mination has been expressed to have tn
| hay removed
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A Yankee Trick,

We can imagine the disgust and Indlg.
nation Of John Bull, who, having cleared
Cor action an6 shoited his guns to blow up
a Russian ship, suddenly finds himself
alongside Of "ral Yankee ship" when q
saucy, hoaxing. 6nger-gyrating. hawhaw-
ing Brother Jonathan on the quarter deck
shouted out: "W aal, stranger we only kept
dark to see what you could do" Here is
the incident, as related in an English jour
nal:
letter from an officer Of the feet, da-
ted 18th. tells the following rather good
story:
Zone morning, few days since, we
saw large vessel eight or ten miles ahead,
which we fully believed to be Russian
man of war. she made all sail to get away,
and showed no colors. As we rapidly
came up to her, she took in sail until she
was under reefed topsails lighting trim
so we beat to quarters. and the pipe sound
ed loudly. GLANDS, bring the ship into ac-
toni" For some three minutes every
thing was hustle, casting the guns loose,
clearing the decks, sc. Five minutes
more. and every gun Yves shotted and pri-
med, and the men standing with the match
lines in their hands. waiting for the word
to fire. Just as we got within good dis.
tance. the blackguard run up American
colors. and coolly told US he would have
hoisted them sooner. but he wanted to see
how smart we would clear for action. II
our tars did not bless him TO the wrong side
Of Heaven never believe mo-"
This affair reminds us of thrilling
story which the celebrated Captain Scott
Of coon notoriety, who fell at Molino de-
Rey. used to :ell with great effect. Hunt
ing once on the prairie, the keen eye of the
vetrean sportsman discovered young
fawn reposing under small tree. The
idea occurred TO him to attempt to capture
it alive. He accordingly laid aside his
gun and hunting utensils and commenced
10 creep on his hands and feet noiselessly
towards the sleeping fawn. After very
fatiguing and exhausting journey. having
torn his garments and his flesh, and other.
wise suffered grievously, he reached the
spot where the animal lay, and being near
enough to spring upon it, he raised his
head, and there, within four feet of him
lay large female panther, who at the
same time raised her head and fixed her
savage green eyes upon the rather startled
yisage Of the astounded Nmrod. The
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Captain declared that he had no recollec.
ton Of how he got out Of the scrape; bu,
he thinks that the best time he ever made
in his life, was in the re,rograde movemen,
of his psrlous venture.
The feelings Of tho English Captain and
his crew, when. on nearing a ship as a
Russian. they suddenly found themselves
saluted by the stars and stripes, and hail
ed by nasal voice, must have been quite
similar TO those Of Captain Scott when he
was sbou, to leap into the arms of pan
Their for fawn.--N. o. Della.
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The Robbers Cave: Lewis, the No
toriOus Robber.

DouELING GAP, Pa, August ga IA
vorite and highly interesting feature a.
mong the amusements here is to ascend
the mountain and obtain view from Flat
Rock. On Monday last party consist
ing Of several ladies and gentlemen, in
cluding myself, made the ascent. All
equipped and prepared in suitable cos
tune, we set out about eight in the morn
ing. Starting ere the sun had cast his
golden beams across the towering sum-
nit, we soon penetrated thick woods shrub
berry and rocks, following a narrow path
way, excelsior like, upward and onward.
After journeying half mile or more,
following leader who at intervals sound
ed his bugle, which answered back in echo
from nsighboring cliffs, we reached the
celebrated "Robber's Cave" or lurking
place OF Lewis, the notorious robber and
counterfeiter, who, with his companion
Connolly, and another bandit, hid them
selves and prowled in this region. The
cave opens under large rock, which pro-
jec,s several yards from its bed, and over
hangs a yawning precipice. In former
times it was ariiicially embellished and
suited to the purposes Of its inmates with
q rough wall built by them. thirty years
ago; Immediately in front is . beautiful
spring of water gushing forth, pure as
crystal and cold as ice, from its bed ol
rocks. murmuring down the wild ravine
in limpid beauty. How long this stream.
let has made music in solitude 10 the
wildness of nature is not for man to know,
bu, we tasted Of its waters-ihey were
sweet. refreshing and grateful to US weari.
ed pilgrims. The place seems to be just
such one as bandits would select to
hide from justice and plan deeds Of dark
ness. ~
Lewis. the notorious robber. from whom
this cave takes its name, was the master
spirit of his confederates. AZ one time his
name and fame spread far and wide
whilst he was a terror TO the whole Cum.
berland valley and mountain region round
about. Accomplished and suocess!ul in
his profession, yet he possessed traits o.
character which, as they stood out isola
ted, were noble even in depravity. Ht
was rsputed TO be the handsomest ant
most perfectly formed man that had beer
seen-tall, majestic. possessing strength
and agility unequalled. In single com
bat none could Withstand his physica
powers. Having been small boy mysel
4 at the time Of his career, resident, too
of the neighborhood, we'll remember
tha fearful stories at his exploits. and csr
attest to his handsome. manly appear
ance from once accidentally seeing hin
as he passed by the home Of my boy
hood. He measured full 24 inches across
the shoulders. was over six feet in height
and altogether OF full proportions. yet hi
hands and feet SO small and delicate tha
! the securest irons or shackles could b,
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4oetrp,
LET Us GIVE THANKS.
BY ELIZA COOK.

Let US give thanks with grateful soul
To Him who sendeih all.
/. To him who bids the planets roll
And sees sparrow fall
Though grief and tears may dim our joys
Aud care and strife arrest,
Tis man too often that alloys
The lot his Maker blest.
While sunshine lights the boundless sky
And dew drops feed the sod,
While stars and rainbows live on high,
Le.,us give thanks to God.
We till the earth in labor's health.
We plant the acorn cup.
The fields are crowned with golden health,
The green tree springeih up;
The sweet. eternal waters gush
From ionntain and from vale,
The vinyaris blush with purple flush,
The yellow hop leaves trail; ''a
And while the harves, flings its gold,
And cowslips deck the sod.
While limpid streams are clear and cold
Let US give thanks 10 God.
The flower yields its odor breath
As. gensle winds go past,
The erasshePper that Turks beneath
Chirps nerrily and fast;
The ring dove COOS upon the spray,
,,,ts The -lsrksfull anthems pour, s3.s
The bees start with a jocund lay,
The waves sing on the shore;
iIossEpas Gil the wood and wild
Where human steps ne'er frod,
And nature, like an unweaned child,
Smiles on its parent God.
Saw hroihess, shall the bird and bloom
Thus teach. and leach in vain;
Shall all The love.rays that illume
b., host ia clouds Of pain;
Shall hearts be dead and vision blind
Sss To slIihat mercy deals;
Y Shah soul and reason fail to find fi
The shrine where instinct kneels?
All. nol-- while glory, lights the sky
Aud beauty paints The sod.
While stars and rainbows live on high,
S Let ns give thanks 10 God.
Butte record., 1854-12-02
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,-COUN OF
BUTTE-Ninth Judicial District Court, De-
cember Term. A. d. 1874.
Eliza Robinson,
william z. Robinson.
The people of the State of California, to Will
lam Z. Robinson,
rREETING-YOU ARE HEREBY COM
W manded to appear before the Court afore
said, at the December Term thereof. A. d
1854, to witt on the 25,h day of Dember, A
D. 1854, to answer the complaint Of Eliza Rob
son this day filed against you in my Office.
This is an action commenced against you by
said plaintiff to obtain a Divorce from the
Bonds of matrimony now existing between
you and said plaintiff; and for the guardian
ship of two children-the issue OF yqu and
said plaintiff since your marriage. and for
such other and further relief, as to said Court
may appear legal and proper in the premises
Said plaintiff gives notice that If you fail to
appear and answer her complaint, she viii ap-
ply to said Court at the December Term, A.
d. 1854, for the relief in her complaint de-
manded, and for judgment against you for
costs of this suit Hereof fail not at your
peril BY order of the county Judge of Butte
county California
L S Witness my hand and the seal of
said District Court at Bidwell, this Sept. 19th
1854. 3m46+SS4
F. PAIGE, Dist Clerk.
Pr TOM WILLS, Dept'y.
Butte record., 1854-12-02
Exchange
AND
SAVINGS BANK.
Corner Of montgomery aui Sacramento
Streets, san FRANCISCO.

Streets, S.f.V' FRANCISCO.
A LII MONEYS Deposited in this Bank, in
IA sums not exceeding One Thousand Dol
over One Thousand Dollars, at one days sight
Deposits made ON and after the first day Of
september, 1854, to the first of september, ls-
80, will draw interest at the rate of one and
half per cent per month.
All special deposits of not less than One
Hundred Dollars, made for six months and
over, will draw interest at the rate of two per
cent. per month.
On the first of september, of each year, de-
positors will be notified of any change in the
rate of interest FOR the ensuing year.
Gold Dust consigned for assay or coinage at
the United States Branch Mint, will receive
immediate attention; and the results from
assays will be returned every forty eight
hours; and the charge in all cases will only
be one and a half per cent, including all
charges for assay or coinage, or one half per
cent, for assay alone, when the amoiint is fifty
ounces and upwards; all amounts under FIFTY
ounces, the price will be five dollars.
Miners and Merchants leaving Gold Dust at
Banking House to be assayed, can have an
immediate advance on their gold without any
charge for advancing ii9e
Bills of Exchange on the Eastern states, at
ninety days from sight, will be drawn at par
Sight Drafts will be drawn at three per cent,
or at the usual rate at the time of drawing
Mint Certificates purchased at a reasonable
discount. Gold dust and bars purchased at
the highest market price @
Rich Quartz specimens valued free of charge
and the highest price paid for them when Of
fered for sale f.ia ~ ss@fU
The usual Banking facilities etended to Mer-
chants and Traders, and, and the Bank will
b9 kept open for the accommodation Of Depos-
itors until 81 2. NJ, and until 10 p. NJ on
saturdays.
n B-Miners can remit their moneys or
Gold Dust, in sealed packages, by Wells, Far
60 Co.'S and Adams & Co.'S Expresses, label
led and directed to me, With such instructions
as they may deem proper, with the full assu-
ranc that every attention win be paid to their
instructions relative to the same. -
A. s. WRIGHT, Banker.
Es-All papers containing any of my ad-
vortisements. will discontinue them from this
date, inserting only the above. g
Butte record., 1854-12-02
F. D. EVERTS, & cos
Feather River Express
Connecting with ADAMS s co

Connecting with ADAMS & co.
We would respectfully inform the public that we are
enabled 10 forward TREASURE. VALrGBLE PAcKA-
Gks LETTERS. ETC ETC. with unriralled despatch
and security, and upon the most reasonable terms. 10
and from the following places, viz;
Americon Valley. thandervilie Gibsonvile.
Hopkins Greek. Morris Rayine, Onion Valley
Port Wine Diggings Spring Valley.
sears Diggiags White Rock, Barker's Ranch,
Canon Creek. Jarntson Creek, Grass Valley,
Satchez or-ron Gulch, Rich Bar, n.
Sfrawb'ry Valley. Spanish Ran9h, Hyandcit-
Bid we'll. Evansville DBnsoDvie-
Longs Bar, Nelson Greek, Poormsn Creek,
Rich Bar, " Z. Sirngtown, Smiths Bar,
CITY Of '76 Butte Creek Forbcstown,
Honcut Creek. Lexington House Opbir. s
Pine Grove, Rush Creek. ST. Louis.
CoIleciioni orders, etc. attended N with promptnes
anH fidelity. EtERTS. SHELL 4 GO.
Stafford & Kerby Agents at Bidweil. novl9