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The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

We have had but little rain during the
week. I he weather generally has been
quite cold, ice having formed several nights
to the thickness Of half an inch. Yestsr.
day was clear, cold and windy. The
prayer of the miner is for rain, rain =
Shasta Cour.
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

The steamer Ranger blew up on tho 9th
between San Francisco and Alameda, kill
ing five or six people. 1t was small and
unsafe boat.
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

B6sr The claim of CoL Fremont to the largo
tract of land in Alariposa county has been re-
jected by a dd cision of the United Suites
District Court.
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

Business has been extremely dull the
past week, and the aspect of things most
discouraging.
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

Mr.. J. S. Foster has opened confec-
tionary establishment on Main street and
sent us specimen Of his manufactures
He understands his art, says Nat, and he's
a Judge.
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

The Grass Valley Telegraph, under the
administration Of Messrs. Oliver s. Moore,
has been enlarged, and presents a beauti-
full appearance.
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

Should the population of the United
States progress for one century more as it
has done for the past sixty years, and the
Union continue, the number of its inhabi-
tants would exceed 800 100000.
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

Squibob has again got possession of the
San Diego Herald, and is making it mu-
sical
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

10 Sentence of death was passed at
Marysville, oh the 9th,upon Kohle, for the
murder of Holsclaw at keystone Ranch
last November. He is to hang on the 18th
a quick dispatch
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

Quite a shock of an earthquake was fal.
by n,any of our citi.ens yesterday evening
The Nevada journal., 1854-01-13

aG~ The election for town .o1;cers takes
place one weeE from next Saturday
Butte record., 1854-02-11

A SHORT SERMoS on DEBr.-Owe no
man anything. Keep cut of debt
Avoid it as much as Jon would war, pes
thence, and famine. Hate it with a per
feet hatred Abhor it with an entire
and absolute abhorrence Dig potatoes,
break stone, peddle in tin ware. do any
thing that is honest aud useful, rather
than run in debt As you value com
fort, quiet, independence, keep out Of
debt As you value good digestion, a
healthy appetite, placid temper,
smooth pillow, plasant dreams, and hap
py wakings, keep out Of debt. Debt IS
the hardest of all task-makers, the most
cruel ofau oppressors. It is millstonc
about the neck. Il is an ineubas on the
heart. It spreads cloud over the whole
armament of mans being. It cclipses
the sun, it blots out the stars, it dims
and delaces the beautiful sky 1t breaks
up the harmony OF nature, and turns to
dissonance all the voices Of its melody
| burrows the forehead with premature
wrinkles, it plucks the eye Of its light, it
drags the n0bleness and kindness out of
the port and bearing of man. 1t takes
the soul out of his laugh, and al statei
ness aud freedom from his walk Come
nos under its aceursed dominion. Pass
it by as you would pass by q lePer, Or
ont smitten by plague Touch it not
Taste not Of its fruit, for it shall turn to
bitterness and ashes on your lips, Fin
ally, say TO each and to all, but ospe-
clally to you, young men, keep out Of
debt.
Butte record., 1854-02-11
TO TIE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

The undersigned would most respect
fnlly subbit to your honorable body, the
following statement, and that some ac-
ton be taken thereon.
As is well known, your petitioner was
unanimously chosen assistant segeant-at-
arms of the house, and the pay was fixed
at Sl4 per day. I served II days, and
| want my money, the whole amount,
including extra pay to the amount Of 500
for putting two fellows down stairs who
were smoking cigars, is S25S 90, (by-
the-bye, one of them was the speaker Of
the third house and ought to be paid
double for him. Your petitioner has al
ready allowed himself 70 become involved
to some extent, peeuniarily, IN his unas-
sisted efforts to remove the capital 10 his
adopted place Of nativity, Sacramento
Butte record., 1854-02-11
HOW TO MAKE Hws DO THEIR DUTY

One day, in our youth, while on the
magnificent farm of Mrs. Nancy Small
eye, we watched her struggling with a
fractious henbiddy, which she had seized
by the legs and was resolutely bearing
from the hen-roost. The screams of the
fowl were awful, and she spread her feath-
ers some, and INDUCED in sundry fierce
pecks at the underpinnings of Mrs.
Smalleye, evidently dissatisfied with the
undignifed mode Of her conveyance.
''What are you going to do with her ~
asked we. "Going to have stew for
dinner -
GA stew No, child" was the an
swer "Fetch me tub from the shed,
and I'll show you'
The tub was speedily brought
"Turn it upside down." said she.
We did as bid, wondering what was
to be done with the biddy.
Immediately Mrs. Smalleye clapped
the enraged hen under the tub, and with
triumphant voice exclaimed: "There,
now stay there you pesky crittur. III
have it out Of you to-day, Or you shan't
have mouthful Of wittles. y
"Have achat out of her ?" inquired
we, in pecfect cloud of innocent anso-
phistlcatic5ty.
''The egg, Of course" said she.
"Why, you can't make a hen lay an
egg, can you ~ said we
esDoo. oL;iJ -, o,o1,.eJ NJ. Gil
eye, with uplifted eyes and compassion
smile upon our ignorance. ''You don't
know how I do it. You see, dear Willie,
hens will get lazy, Ike other folks, and
shirk their duty and not lay-as if we
could afford to feed 'em for nothing =
Some folks will put up with it; but l
won't' [ won't be imposed upon by no
hen, no indeed | know their eggs, and
l can tell, as sure as ever was, who does
lay and who don't Them that lays,
let have their liberty to go around and
pick and scratch, and court the roosters,
and tanalize each other, and just about
what they please. But them that don't,
| alters puts under the tub. The han
dies, you see dear, leave just crack
enough for 'em to see the other hens a.
enjoying of themselves-and it's aggra-
waiting enough, l know. Sometimes
they're mighty stubborn, and won't give
in; but eventoOal7y they come to their
milk, as the saying is, and lay an egg;
and then | let 'em out. This hen is the
contrariest hen | ever seen. [ don't
expect to get an egg out of her before
four O'Clock; but IT'S got to come out =
Yes, indeed ~
Luckily for the hen, it did "come out, ="
in the course Of an hour, and she was
liberated, and went off cackling proudly,
evidently cheered by the pleasing con
sciousness Of having done her duty.
Butte record., 1854-02-11
nov12
WINS FOUNTAIN HEAD !

TIE FOUNTAIN HEADi THa FOUNTAIN
WINS FOUNTAIN is the place, TIIEAp
Where old and young, the grave and gay,
Join IN Life's cheerful race.
They with accord are rushing bv,
And FOR The FOUNTAIN haste;
Their Breakfast, Dinner, Supper too.
Are always to the taste
'Tis there they find the choisest meals,
Our market e'er affords
Served up in latest style that's known.
All smoking on the boards
Steaks and stews and vegetables rare
Ana butter as sweet as cream;
Rolls. doughuuts. cakes, aud fruit pies,
Well fit tor England's Queen.
The Coffee, too, so clear and hot,
Prepared Of Java best,
Served up with cream and sugar white.
Is drank with hearty zest
WINS FOUNTAIN HEAD hath viands choice,
All that is rare and good;
none can surpass its ample store,
Nor rich and varied board
This fact our robust Aldermen.
Dc every day attest,
That at WINN's FoUArA1N HEAD and BRANc,t
They're always suited best.
Thea, old ana young, both grave and CAV.
Let's for the FOUNTAIN aim.
The FOUNTAIN HEAD THE EouNrA1,, HEApl
And choicest meals obtain.
Respectfully dedicated 10 the Eating Pubic of
California in general. and San Francisco in
particular, by NED SslU1.
noy19,
Butte record., 1854-02-11

A MEMBER OF THE BRITIaH LEGIs-
LATURE.---A well-intentioned member
gets up at nine, reads his papers, letters,
and some parliamentary report, till it is
time to order his brougham and 20 to a
committee or morning sitting; and he
IS positively lost to his wife, and family,
and friends, till two or three hours after
midnight, when he stalls into his own
house with a latch key and gets into bed,
IN the condition Of 8 fax that has been
hunted twenty miles, and Just saves It's
hse by creeping into sewer, with tie
hounds at his heels. TINES.
Butte record., 1854-02-11
BENICIA IRON WORKS

STEAM ENGINE. BOILER AND MACHINE SHOP
fkNHlS establishments is now in successful
operation, and offers to the public faciE-
ties equal to any in the United States, for
manufacturing or repairing Steam Engines Of
the largest size, Boiler Work, Brass Castings.
Mill Gearing, Of the most approved patterns,
Bloom Iron, Cast Iron Columns, Window Cans,
or Entire Fronts
Contractors and others will do well by pa
tronizing this establishment, as their work
will be executed with greater despatch. and
at LOWER PRICES than at any other manu-
factory in the state.
The company have extended their Piers.
and erected large Crane for the accemmo-
dation of their customers.
For further particulars, apply to
EDWARD FLINT, Agent P v. s S.
Company. corner Leidesdorf and Sacramen-
70 sts., san Francisco. or TO-
CHARLES FRENCH.
Resident Engineer BeDieia Works.
nsv-ie-im
Butte record., 1854-02-11
BILLS OF EXCHANGE.

BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
On Adams & Co., in oil the principal cities @
the Atlantic States and Europe, and payable
at the following banks:
L. " Clark and Bros. st l. ouis; Mechan-
les and Farmers's Bank Albany; Utica City
Bank, Utica; Bank Of Syracuse, Syracuse
Bank of Auburn, Auburn; Bank of Atica,
Buffalo; Rochester City Bank. Rochester; G.
Smith & Co, Chicago; Alex. Mitchell, Fire and
Marine Insurance Co., Milwaukee; Michigan
State Bank, Detroit; Commercial Branch Banl
Of the State Of Ohio, Cleayclaud; Clinton Bank
Columbus, Ohio.
Highest price paid for Goli Dust
Sight checks on MaTysyille, Sacrament,
san Francisco, and all the principal towns Of
California. DcPosites received, special OF 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 advertisement
received Tor newspapers and periodicals free
Of charge.
4 special messenger is dispatched with ev-
ery treasure express.
SAM W. LANGTON
octl2 Downieville
Butte record., 1854-02-11
WINS BRANCH.

The FOUNTAIN is the ''place OF calf
For Bachelors, both great and small;
But dare they e'er in love to get.
The 'sBRANcH" the case has nicely met
Ana here with sweet-hearts or with wives,
May feast and happily their lives.
Our city nc such place could boast,
Till VIM became the Ladies host,
Who served such dishes to the Fair.
That bachelors themselves came there.
And wonder'd what the move could mean
The Ladies' rushing all to WlNN.
The wonder having passed away,
TOW irom the 'bAANcH' they cannot STAY
me spirit Of the age they feel,
And TO the Branch VII often stesl
vita those 50 lovely, miling, sweet
70 speId ting hour 2-fefe-a-tefe aov-t9
Butte record., 1854-02-11
Athens.

How great and powerful was Athens,
in those days, when the wisest men
called her home, the bravest martial
band lived within her walls, and amongst
her sons were the greatest poets and
philosophers that ever lived.
But ike all things earthly, her motto
was Change; the star of her fate gradu-
ally darkened, and since those golden
days, sad has been her destiny
''Many vanished year, and age.
And tempests' breath. and battles rage
Have Swept DER herr
Her beautiful places are laid waste,
the green blades wave over the graves
of her armies, and the statesmen and
scholars are no more.
Dreamed they who framed the archi-
lecture Of her glory, and untiringly la
bored through life to make her founda-
tions sure, how soon and irretievably the
beautiful fabric would fall, and the ruins
thereof form an immortal monument of
the instability of all earthly grandeur
Still thou art lovely, Athens;-the
same blue ethereal arch is suspended
over thee, the same bright orb illumines
thee with full efulgence, and flowers
sweet, and delieately painted, perfume
the breezes with as sweet fragrance as
in olden times; and, more especially, the
crumbling ruins of thy former magnif-
cence yet exists, awakening emotions far
more exalted, in the mind of the behold
er, than view of thy primeval splen-
dor. Yet nature sympathizes with thee
at the departure of thy glory. The
moon seems pale and sad, while, during
her nightly vigils, she looks upon thee.
The wind ceases its wild gambols, and
sighs mournfully as it reaches thy crumb-
ling regions. And the willow, trailing
over the verdant mansions of thy dead,
ever continue to chant melancholy re-
QUEEN.
Butte record., 1854-02-11

AECNULTY'S MUSEUM RE-oPENEp-
IYA 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. 80 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 cx Golden Age, Sea
Serpent and other clippers, large additions,
purchased expressly for this market, and Mt
prices which warrants gales at rates below any
other establishment in the city
The Stock on hand consists in part Of
-HARDwARE--
Picks, axes, hoes. long and short handled
shovels, chisels. augers, braces and bits,
planes, screws, s!edge and hand hammers, cut
wrought and horse nails, stocks and dies, pat
ent and spring balances, anvils, vices, smiths s
bellows, mill. round and bastard files, trace
chains, carriage bolts, and in fact every des-
cription Of Hardware. Copper, sheet iron and
zinc, stoves Of the most approved styles. gro
ceries, provisions, crockery, glassware, IL
quors, wines, segars, boots and shoes best as
sortment in Cal. Agricultural implements
just received threshng machines, tanning
mills, plows, straw cutters. scythes and snaths
hay forks. sc. SC.
Traders are respectfully invited to call and
be convinced that what we assert is true, viz:
that goods can be had from 20 to 30 per cent,
cheaper than at any other establishment il
the city. All goods guaranteed of the best
quality
Orders promptly attended to, at
n0Vl2 tt McNULTY's MERcANTILE MUSEUM.
Butte record., 1854-02-11

CALIFORNIA WlNE.-There is 10 rea-
son why California should not be as Gel
ebrated for its wine as for its gold, and
the day viii come when such viii be the
case. in the lower country considera-
BE quantities are already made; and in
Napa Valley, last year, The proPrietors
Of vineyards made successful expert
ments.
CURIosITIEs OF THE PATENT OFFICE.
Doors and shutters have been paten-
ted that cannot be broken through with
either pick or sledge hammer.
A harpoon is described which makes
the whale kill himself The more he
pulls the line the deeper goes the har-
poon.
An ice-making machine has been pat
ented which goes by steam engine In
an experimental tria it froze several bot
ties Of ice of the size of a cupid foot,
when the thermometer was standing at
so deg. 1t is calculated that for every
ton Of coal put into the furnace, it vii
make ton Of ice
Butte record., 1854-02-11

CNE OF THE JUDGEs.-''Our Danielo
remarked the other day that the next
time he put up at a hotel, he would en-
ter his name as "Daniel Sharp, Judse."
We asked him, (says an exchange) if
he had tried it, and he replied:
eyes, | tried it once, and it worked
like charm I had the best accommo-
dation in the house for about week,
without any expense, till the landlord
one day touched me on the arm, says
he
"You are the Judge of probate, arc
you not -
NO." I replied.
'Not Of the supreme court certainly"
'No,' replied I, "not of any court. "
"Of what are you Judge, then :" con-
tinued he, thinking of the many fxens
he had sent up to my room.
II am judge l pompously replied,
"of good lipiag-'' y
Butte record., 1854-02-11
UPWARD AND ONWARD.
WILSON'S EXCHANGE
Opposite tie american Theatre and Custom
House, san Francisco, SaRsome st.

Opposite the american Theatre and Custom
Hoase, San Francisco, SaRsoHlc st.
YEgHE above Excelsior Establishment which
y is fire proof, and FIVE stories high, (being
the only FIVE story building on the Pacific IS
now finished and splendidly furnished thr0'-
oat Although it contains one hundred and
seventeen large rooms, with facilities to &C
commoiate two hundred lodcers-such has
been the rush Of customers to the Exchange
since It's conpletion, that the proprietors
haze been induced TO lease half the ire-prOot
block just erected by Lieutenant Maynard,
and adjoining the Exchange This will add
seventeen large apartments, and afford those
facilities which the increase of trade requires.
Cur present Bar will, in a few days, be re-
moved to the first floor in the Maynard Block,
one door north Of where the Bar is at present.
No pains or money viii be spared to render
the Exchange the Excelsior Hotel Of the pub
lie, and keep pace with the rapid growth ana
improvement of our wonderful city and State.
With the above inducements, the Exchange
IS confidently offered to the .'million" as de-
serving their patronage-and although not
disposed to be HiH-dy, and trumpet our own
praise abroad, our hearty thanks are cheer
fully rendered TO the ten thousands who have
bestowed upon Us alike their favors and mo
ney. Not unmindful Of the former, we shall
duly appreciate the latter, and reciprocate in
future, as in times past, the smiles Of our old
customers, and greet with pleasure our old
ones-who probably viii compose the largest
portion Of the world.
Butte record., 1854-02-11

4 ORLEANS HOTEL, SECOND ST., SAcRA-
W MENTo.-Having taken charge of the
long and well established Orleans Hotel, the
undersigned respectfully informs the public
that be. 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, and 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 strietest attention on his
part. and those connected with the house, to
give universal satisfaction.
GEO. B. BIDLEMAN.
noVl2 Manager
Butte record., 1854-02-11
". E. SINGER x CO.'S
FEATHER RIVER EXPRESS

Connecting with Wells, Fargo Il Cos Express
to all parts Of
California. Oregon, the Atlantic States the
Canadas and Europe.
Weekly from Marysyille to and from the
following places,
Natchez Berry Creek,
Evansville, Bucks Ranch,
Forhesfown. Eagle Guloh.
Enterprise. Melow Valley Ranch,
stringtown, Spanish Ranch
Wyandotr, American Valley,
Wyman's Rayinc Indian Valley,
White Rock. Eliz;,bethtown,
Ophir, Black Hawk Creok
Morris Rayine Soda Bar,
Longs Bar. Rush Creek,
Oregon ulch, Thatchcr's Flatt, n =
HooperYille, Alaryon's Flatt,
Potter's Bavine, OREGON Bar.
Spring Valley, Kingsberry's Ferry
Cherokee Flatt, ! . mile Bar
Sinclair Flat, Rich Guleh,
Nelson's Bar, Rich Bar,
Frenchtown, Indian Bar,
Butte Mills. Smiths Bar,
Butte Greek. Browns Bar
Neils Rahch, junction Bar.
Iiambietnn, Yellow Stone Creek.
Bidwells Bar Mountain House.
For the conveyance Of packages parcels val
uables and letters. Collections made. Order
promptly attended 10, Gold dust purchased at
the highest market price.
Drafts procured on all ihe principal cities
il the Atlantic States and Europe
" j. SINGER s co.
january Il 1854.
Gluckaut * Williams Agents at Bdwels
Bar
Butte record., 1854-02-11

N}ECNULTY, c. A.-Emporter and dealer
lVA in hardware, Crookery, Glassware
Stoves, Mining and Agricultural implements,
wholesale 5hd retail, special attention given to
orders from the country, all goods sold arc
warranted, and at prices which defy competi-
tion Ne. S2 Battery st. San Francisco,
nl2tf No. 40 ! st. Sacramento
Butte record., 1854-02-11

the following places, viz,
American Valley, Wyanlot,
Chandlerville, Bidwel.'s Bar
Gihs0nvile, Evansville,
Hopkins Creek, Iiansonyile,
Morris Ravine, Longs Bar.
Onion Valley, Nelscn'a Greek,
Port Wine Diggngs Foorman Creek.
Spring Valley, Rich Bar, Middle Fork
Sears Diggings, Stringtown,
White Rock, Smiths Bar. n Fork
Barkers Ranch, City Of 76.
Canyon Creck, Butte Greek,
Grass Valley, Forbcstowu.
Jamison Greek, Honcut City.
Natchez, Lexington House,
Oregon Gulch, Ophir,
Rich Bar, North Fork Pine Grove
Strawberry Valley, Rush Creek, S Flat.
Spanish Ranch, St. Louis,
Collections, orders, etc, attended to with
promp;ness and fidelity. SAFF0BD 6 KEGBY
agents EVERETT, SMELL & co Nov -.
Butte record., 1854-02-11
EEERTs. SMELL & co.'s
Feather River Express
Connecting with ADAMS q co.

We would respectfully inform the public
that we are now enabled 10 forward
TAEAsURE. VAN ABLE Fhc2AGEs LETTERS.
ETC, Ere
With unrvalled despatch and security. AMI
upon the most reasonable terms, to and from
Butte record., 1854-02-11

D ERANDAH H0TEL.-The proprietors Of
y this establishment, grateful for the lib
eral patronage heretofore extended, and desi-
rous Of afiording every facility for the accom-
modatlon 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 K streets, the City Bank. and the build
ing adjoining the bank on K, and also the
property adjoining the latter, giving a front
Of 100 feet on Second and K streets, with n
privete entrance on K, 30 our upper stories.
or sleeping apartments, which affords accom-
modations for One hundred persons, in beau
tiful and well ventilated set Of rooms, neatly
furnished, with constant attendance. Also. a
large ball or entrance. leading from K street
TO our SALOON and RESTA URANT, the lat
ter having also been enlarged and completely
renovated and placed under the immediate
superintendent Of George Stephens, the well
known and popular caterer, and formey pro
prietor Of the Globe Restaurant, in Sacra-
mento. Both the hotel and restaurant viii be
found open to the reception of guests at all
hours of the night, SO that persons arriving
and departing by the steamers or stages will
always find either department. in readiness to
wait on tham-and promise that no effort shall
be wanting on our part to make cur visitors q
pleasant home.
novi2 G. L. TUCKER & co
Butte record., 1854-02-11
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
Ian q BON & Bros

Treasure, Pdch0se, and Letter Express,
ENAILY. to and from Downieville aud The
Eg Northern and Southern mines, in con
nection at Marysville with
ADAMS & CO,
By every steamer to the Atlantic States and
Europe. Sonth America. Australia, Oregon,
the Sandwich Islonds and China.
Renewed facilities are now offered to the
public for transmitting Gold Dust, Valuable
Packages and Letters, at redueed prices, to
all parts Of the world q. our principal Offices
From .NargSviHe to Fg0m D0lcRicgiiic IN
Dobbin's Ranch Forest City,
Fosters Bar, Smiths Diggings.
Billiards. Bar, Kanaka Greek,
Stoney Bar, Minnesota,
Camptcnvile. Wolf Creek
Railroad Gulch, Snow Point.
Oak Valley, German Bar. ME-.
Slate Range. Concord Bar, do.
Indian Valley, Scotts Flat,
RantedotlcT Bar Nioore's Flat,
St Joseph's Bar. Orleans Flat.
Gocdyear's Bar, Eureka South,
Cox's Bar, Beck Bone House.
Dowuieyile, Illinois Bar, S. F.,
0usley's Bar, Missouri Bar, do,
Parks Bar, Nevada City.
Long Bar, Eureka North,
Industry Bar, Craig's Flat,
Kenuebec Bar, Rapid Greek,
Bartoa's Bar, Missouri Bar,
Empire Ranch, Sweetlands,
Bridgeport, San Juan Cherokee,
French Corral, Sierra City,
Frenehman's Bar, Sierra Valley.
Hess Crossing, Mid. Yuba.
and the various other places on the route.
Butte record., 1854-02-11

e. rRONG, W. r., ~ Co., importers and wholesale
30. ~ street. uofI2