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Butte record., 1854-09-23

back to him from whom he had received
them. Horner's first shot had pierced
the lower part Of the BEARS neck cross
wise, making two very small opposite
holes, corresponding with each other ex.
actly, only that the puncture or the left
or near side was plastered and lined at
the edges with some of the hair dragged
into the orifce by the entering bullet,
and that the further orifco bled httle
more. The second ball, fred after the
bear had begun his dash, hit the breast
bone slantingly, curved round beneath
the hide, and lodged in the left flank,
producing long, ragged, and formida-
bic interior damage Horner was fast
losing his distance, when his left hand
comrade in the hunting ring, getting an
opening, sent crashing ball from forty
FIVE yards into the centre Of the bears
ribs. A short, savage howl acknowl-
ed the receipt, and for moment the
bear seemed slightly to reel, but only for
a second. He took up the pursuit with
fresh fury and speed far even the last
blow could not row induce him to for
sake for an other enemy his first assail-
ant. Not more than ten yards scpara-
ted Mr.. Eorner from the brute, whose
very breath, he afterwards declared, he
felt upon his shoulder, when, at that in
slant. his foot struck the transverse of a
tree, and he fell headlong. When
bear cannot hug you, or before he does,
he strikes with bis paw, aiming at your
forehead; and where his paw descendS
the scalp ofyour head parts, and he drags
it down, peeling off the forehead, the
eyes, the nose, and the entire skin and
flesh of the face, like mask. And so
incredibly quick and sudden is the ope-
ration, that a person standing by would
not know what had happened till he saw
the effect. The movement itself is as
rapid as fash of Lightning; and then
the shuman face divine" has entirely
disappeared. One would think that the
brute, awed by the countenance of mau,
was obliged to remove it before proceed
ing to suck the bones of his victim,
which is what he does at leisure, if VIC
torious and unmolested, beginning of
ten with the little finger of one of the
hands. He docs not bite off that finger,
but makes small puncture in the tip
oft, and 50 draws forth his repast.
Horner, endeavoring to rise, half
faced the haor opd nc+;po+ivaI,, ra;,.o1
an arm 10 guard his head In that de-
csiye and fearful emergency, a ball,
more effective than any of the rest,
struck the animal behind the ear and en-
tered the brain Nevertheless, this
timely shot arrested not wholly that ire
mendous coup de pate, or paw stroke,
which it weakened indeed and deadened.
The arm of the gentleman whom we
have called Horner for the convenience
Of narra ton, was fractured by the de-
scending blow, which he had tried TO
intercept; his guard was beaten down
like roll of thin paper, and be fell
back scalped to the eyes, the dead bear
rolling over him. 1t might have been
worse. A skillful operation was per-
formed in London, whittier he repaired
at once, and he recovered his health in
few months, though not his former ap-
pearancc lie will always carry that
days mark, and be able to preface his
story by saying, "see what I got once
bear-hunting in Finlqnd."
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WYANDOTT EXCHANGE.

F5NIE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING RECENTLY PUR-
chased rcfitted and recognized the above ceehra-
ted waysde house, will be happy entertain the rav
cling bubc. and will promise at all times the very best
Accommodations to be found in any similar house in the
country.
The management Of the kitchen aud sleeping depart.
mens will be under the superntendcnce of Mrs Trough
ton, who has recently arrived. and no pains will be
spared to render satisfaction.
JAMES TROUGHTON.
Wyandott, April Is, 1854. 1m23
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aea- June roses have poetic tendency.
We yesterday gave our friend Miss
Juniper full blown white, and she has
felt and talked nothing but rhyme and
thigs ever since. Remarkable insti.
tutions, those June roses.
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PRAIRIE HOUSE.

p miles from WarysriHe BidWeU Bar
Road
FENHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING TAKEN THE
u above House, will take pleasure in serving all who
may give him call. The house, having been recently
refed and supplied with good assortment of liquors,
cigars and the best provisions in the market he aters
himself that he will be able TO render satisfaction 10 e
travelling community. The kitchen and sleeping de.
partmenis under the immediate superintendance Of
Mrs s. and no pains will be spared TO render guests
comfortable. LEWIS STONE
Prairie House. May -, 1884. 2Nf
Butte record., 1854-09-23

G5~ Put two persons in the same
bedroom, one Of whom has the toothache,
and the other is in love, and you will find
that the one with the toothache will sleep
first
Butte record., 1854-09-23
MARYsvILLH ADVERTISEMENTS.

kCj000 POUNDS or SUPERIOR HAMS,
- 10000 do Extra G. Bacon
l5guO do Mess do,
81 Ilaif bbls. {. Pork,
. do. Mess do,
% do. Beef,
lOO00 Pounds Goshen Butter;
1900 do. " China SugBr
50 Ilalf bbls Crushed do,
20 do. Oregon salmon,
2o09 lbs Leaf Lard
1900 do. China Rice,
80 Cases Black and Green Tea,
5000 lbs Green Coffee,
lt0 Kegs b. B. yrup,
$40 Bags Chiie Beans,
100 Boxes Soap
go d. Assorted Candies,
D bbls. Corn Neal.
81 isdo. do. DO,
30 Cases Z gallon Jars Pickles,
lJa Kegs Nails. Assorted,
80 bbl,. Hayall Flour,
100 1{Sacks Chile do.
Oysters. Sardinee, Fresh and Brandy Peaches Pie
Fruit Apples, Tobacco assorted brands Clothing. Boots
and Shoes, Liquors of all kinds, suitable for mountain
trade, for sale Il the lowest market price
by O'FERRAI.T4 & co.
Brick Row FRS. Street, and lower landing, Marysve.
4H22
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Il. B. SUMMERS

o NJ. EvANs. II. SUMMERS
Il. B. SUMMERS s. CO,
z OVER PLAZA. Wholesale and Retail Dealers
. 4 in Groceries, Liquors, Provisions etc Summers
Il Co keep constantly hand large and varied
ment of goods embracing all articles in the line OF
country, such as
Flour, Fine Brandes,
Pork, American do. high proof,
Beans, Scotch MOnong;ihela and Bourbon
Sugar, Whskey.
Coffee, Fine Holland Gin,
Tea, Jsmaca Rum,
Potatoes, Peach Brandy,
Butter Ale aud Porter,
Lard, Cherry Brandy,
Cheese. tsSe Ltquors,
Hams Pi<ales i'll kegs aud cases.
Candles, Tobacco (yarious brands)
Onions, Meal fresh III y bhs,
and general assortment of Boots. Shoes Clothing to
all OF which, the attention of traders is ectluly in
viicd. 22if
Butte record., 1854-09-23

Ask woman to do you service and she
considers how how she can best accom-
plish what you wish Ask man. and he
considers how he can best make you
appreciate his intention to serve YOU.
Butte record., 1854-09-23

gg- ''What's whishey bringing -
inquired dealer in that article. Bring
ing men to the gallows," was the reply.
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q Torura Of Punch. y
YOUNG AMERICA ON THE pAc1F1

A COMIC NEWSPAPER. intended iu hurlorou
"A way call attention to sngularties and strange
things o San Francisco To amuse, and at the same
time TO cause men to think
For sale at wholesale, by WILTON. TOWN g. co
Isl Clay street, and retail at all the Book Stores and
Periodical popots.
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The following Stanzas were written by q
young lady Of North Easton, aged 13 year.
EIY MOTHERS GRAVE.
By JULIA MARY MKivfx.


Beneath the weeping willow,
My gentle mother sleeps,
And dreams not while she slunbers,
Her child in sorrow weeps.
Above that form are plant ed,
The snow drop and the rose,
And near the marble tomb stone,
The pale fair lilly grows
Long years have passed away,
Since first they laid her there,
Yet even now | see her smile,
The smile she used to wear
Yet still methinks l see her,
An angel in the sky.
And with sweet smiles she bids me
Unto her bosom fly.
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WALKER s. WILSON,

" ALNIN q v NILoUN,
EhEALE8S IN STAPLE & FANCY DRY GOODS,
GV CLOTHING. BOOTS, LADIES' AND CHIL-
DREN'S SHOES. HOSIERY, &C. West side Street,
near I'd Street. Marysyille, Oal. VIII keep constantly
hand full assortment of Goods in their line and
would respectfully solicit share Of public patronage
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THE BUTTE RECORD
published every Saturday morning for the proprietor
BY GEO. n. CROSETTE,
AGENTS FOR TIE RECORD

p Mr. WILLIAM HATFIELD, will hereafter oct
Agent for the Butte Record in San Francisco who
alone is authorized 10 receive SUBSCRIPTIONS advertise
menis SC, and transact any business connected with
this Office. He may be found at the banking house o.
Caruthers, Anderson, & Co., Montgomery ST.
act as Agent for the Weekly Butte Record aud
act any business connected with this office He
be found at the Exchange Building, Street, Mary
iIle.
s-S MR.. BoYCE, at the Manhattan Ranch. 6 mile
boYe Colusa will act as agent for the Butte Record
ssv MR. HUGH BLACK, our County Surveyor Il
authorized to act as Agent for this paper. Any news
given to him or subscribers will be properly forwarded
TO the Address and location designated
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GARDEN RANCHt

Take pleasure in announcing 20 their friends and the
travelling public that having reitted aud furnished the
premises are ready atiefd the Ills OF those
who may be pleased to favor them with Their patronage
THEIR TABLE
win be supplied with the snbsianiials Of lie, the best
The market a!iurs They viii also have eyeo those
little necessary evils usually kept behind tie bar which
will be served up 10y one OF the Eastman family New
aud convenient baris and stables, anever ngsreain
Of the best water aud in fact everything necessary for
the comfort OF uan 4rd beast The above stand 10
clted eight mites from Bidwell the main road icac
ing lInrys,ilie il Is purpose o - improve the
grounds adjacent IS te make ih's desirab resort.
HENRY 3. MINOF,
J L. TARR.
Carbon Eancho J.nGary Islh. IS54.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
CHA'S F. LOTT,

& TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW and
"a Notary Public. Practices in all the Courts of the
District Oce three three doors above National Hotel
Butte record., 1854-09-23

EhOCT0R N. DAVIS ADAMSTOWN-OGi at
~ Larkn's Store, whore he may be found at all
hours, except when absent professional business
Butte record., 1854-09-23

6toUNTY SURVEYOR, HUGH BLACK-Person',
u wishing the services Of the County Surveyor, will
please leave their orders Charles Lofts office and
they will be punctualy attended to. November i2-
Butte record., 1854-09-23

q DAMS co.'s, EXPRESS, BANKING AND
N EXCHANGE OFFICE, fire proof brick building,
of Plaza and High Streets, Marysyile. novl2
Butte record., 1854-09-23

EHEATHER RIVER EXPRESS. EVERTs, SMELL
IL & cos. connecting with Adams and Company.
Butte record., 1854-09-23
JOSEPH GLUCKAUF,

NETHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Dry
w Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Clothing. Liquors
Miners fools, &c. door above National hotel Bid -ell
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NOTICE OF CO-PARTNERsIIIP.

h-s TIE UNDERSIGNED having ON the 30rd
- November. 1888, entered into co-partncrsAi
Elul III the purchase Of the stand known rs The
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]. II. BURT
JOS. L. n. LEWIS.

& TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
"a Office Horton and Co.'S store, near the ferry
Butte record., 1854-09-23

EyEATHER RIVER EXPRESS, W. E. SINGER &
Il cos, connecting with Wells Fargo and Co.
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JOHN WILSON, WIN. H. RUSSELL, A. WIsANTs'
JOHN WILSON & CO.
A TTCRNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW, Ist
"a floor 81, Mechant ST. near corner Montgomery
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?. II. HARRIS.

Z hISTRICT ATTORNEY of Butte County. Office
AZ Third door above National Hotel. November IL
Butte record., 1854-09-23

EEOTANIC PLY Keeps constantly on hand
4 , good supply of Medicines. Office at the Ma
tonal Hotel, Bidwel December 10
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T. WELLS,

T. WELLS,
EUSTICE OF THE PEACE and Public Admins
eE traitor. Deeds Mortgages Notices of Pre-en ption
Claims &c., iirawn at any time, on reasonable terms
Office in the Court House. at BidwelI. November II.
Butte record., 1854-09-23

JOS. Z. n. LEWIS.
a TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
IA Practices in the District Court of the District aud
in the County Courts of the adjoining Counties Office
on Newcomb Street, fifth door above the Plaza.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

suppose we look at another neck of land. Near
the Capitol Of the Union, almost within the sound
of the Speakers hammer is the State of Maryland
the home of Carroll, Rodney and fancy. AS it is
not to be presumed that the knowledge of its exist
ence ever crossed the broad praires of Illinois,
will not take the trouble to trace the antecedents
of this State 1t is enough for us at the present
time to know there is vacancy in her Senatorial
delegation The first vacancy occurs on the 4th
of March, 1855 The present Legislature of Mary
land, probably for the want of able and learned
constitutional advisers, has elected James A. Pearcc
U. S. Senator, from and alter the 4th of March,
1855, to succeed James A. Pearce whose term of
service expires on that day
Other States might be named that are equally
obivous to the spirit and intent of the constitution.
Besides this, it appears that the men who have,
and are now occupying seats in the U. S. Senate,
did not fully understand the document they swore
to maintain. No, they are ignorant Doors, compa-
red with the mighty acumen and learned research
of the profound statesmen of California--those
eminent expounders of the constitution, whose far
reaching sagacity is to save the Union from the
degradation into which it is being plunged through
the ignorance of her legislators.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN MARIPosA-The follow
ing was issued from the Mariposa Chronicle in an
extra, dated the 14th inst
Our community was most painfully startled last
Friday evening, by the sad intelligence of the
der of one of our oldest and most respectable cit
zens, VIM. K. Newman, formerly of Franklin coun-
ty Tennessee, by gambler of Carsons Creek,
named Thomas Cowan. Mr.. Newman lived until
Sunday morning, enduring the most extreme agony,
at which time he expired.
The circumstances of the murder as adduced on
the trial are as follows:
On the night of Friday March 10TH the deceas-
ed while in the Saloon of Pancho Luno at Carsons
endeayored to persuade friend named Appling
who was somewhat intoxicated, to cease betting
and 90 home.
This, it appears incensed Cowan, at whose table
Apping was playing and in a few minutes he arose
from his seat and sought to draw deceased into a
fight. The latter remarked that he was unarmed,
and wished to engage in no difficulty whatever
Cowan took little heed Of this, and in few mo-
ments again approached deceased and stabbed him
twice in the shoulder He then drew pistol, while
his victim rercated out of the front door, reerat
ing that he was without arms. Cowan followed,
at the deceased wounding him moray-death re-
sultng early the next morning. These are in brief
the facts-facts which prove one Of the most unpro-
vokcd and cold blooded murders that has ever been
perpetrated in California.
Cowan has been sentenced by Judge Creaner, to
be hung on the 2lst of Dext month.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

DIED OF Hrs WoUNDs.--The Sun says that Thorn
as Burke who was shot few days ago in the Union
Hotel, by James Smith, died at the hospital about
four o'clock Sunday morning. Smith visited the
dying man a few minutes before his death and re-
ceived his forgiveness. He was perfectly conscious
up to the time of his death, and expressed many
regrets that the difficulty should have occurred,
that liquor was the cause of it all.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25
THE EMPIRE COUNTY ARGUS.

Re- CURLE BROTHERS, Third street, Sacramento,
arc authorised Agents for that city, All orders for
this paper left in their charge will be promptly attended
to.
MR.. JAMES C. DUNCAN, at the Bookstore ollie
Strong San Francisco, will act Agent for the
Arg,s. All orders for this office left with him. will be
promptly attended to.
J. O. LADUE, Esq, will act agent for the argus,
at Mamaluke Hin.
MEssRs. NASH Il DAVIS News Dealers and Stationers,
(wo doors above the PosoAcc will act as our Agents III
Pacerve.
MR.. JAS. N FRAZER is our authorized Agent at
Spanish Flat. He be found at the Drug Store Of
Nessrs. Child & Worthen
MAGISTR ATES BLANKS ofall kinds, Attachments,
Subpnas Executions, &c, &c, constantly on hand and
for sale at this Office.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

INQuEsr.--On Saturday evening, says the Califor-
MIA Chronicle, inquest was held at the house of
Mr.. VIM. Walker upon the body of Francis En-
sell. The evidence showed that deceased was a
gardener--a steady and sober man-who had been
for some time in i'll health and that he died very
suddenly about nine o'clock the night previous. He
was about forty-six years Of age. Verdict-death
from apOplexy.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25
DUELLING.

The practice of duelling has become quite preva-
lent of late so much so, that scarcely shudder
is excited in community by the details of its hor-
rid barbarty. Men of standing in community forget
their positions and duties, and rccklessly imbue
their hands in the blood of their fellow man. Le-
gislators desert their legislative duties Set at def
ance their oaths of Office and aid and abct the per-
petration of cold blooded, deliberate murder
Members of the Press descend from the position of
gentlemen to the lowest grade of rufianisn, and
in the glare of day strive to take each others life.
The community is outraged for a moment by these
acts of vilany and the murderer is left free to
nit other depredations upon his fellow man.
Let laboring man kill his fellow man, it matters
not whether it be for gain or for other purposes,
the minions of the law are on his track and if he
escape with his life he can consider himself lucky
But let those having position commit foul murder,
in an honorable ,rdy, they go unscathed.
There is something wrong somewhere. The Le-
gisaure should purge itself of those who aid, and
by their presence, abet these murders. The courts
should take cognizance of them, and punish those
engaged in these affair: the principal murderer,
and the seconds being privy to murder before the
fact SO long as the duellist can go abroad unmo-
Tested by the law, we must expect honorable murder
to be committed in our midst
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

FEW MORE LEFT.-Mr Bell Of Volcano canon
on Monday of this week, took out nugget of pure
gold, weighing II ounces; also, one weighing % %
ounces. On the same day he took out S425 in fine
gold. What makes it more interesting to the part
ners is there are but four to divide the gold with.
This claim has been paying extremely well for some
time past and the prospect is equally as good for
the next four months
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

DRowNED.--The California Chronicle says that
the body Of man was found drowned at Vallejo
street wharf corner Of Davis street, Sunday 1t
was recognized as that of Jose, Frenchman who
had been missing from his boarding house for about
two weeks. The Coroner called jury, who re-
turned a verdict of accidental drowning"
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

New BRIDGE.-Mr. RAUNN of the Coloma bridge,
is now erecting bridge across Dutch creek, about
half mile above town on the opposite side of the
river. Within the last four months he has expend-
ed $4,000 in building new road to Johntown, and
in repairs to the roads in this vicinity.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

COMFORT TO TOBACCO SMoKERs.-Eliza Cooks
Journal has short article entitled "A brief puff of
smoke in which is the following:
Smoke on it is the stream Of life
The smoother of the waves of strife
Where chimney's smoke, or scolds the wifs.
The counteraction-smoke.
When plague and pestilence go forth
And to diseases dire give birth,
Which walk in darkness through the earth,
clothe myself IN smoke.
smoke through dcsolating years,
Taboocd from fever. void Of fears,
And when some dreadful pest appears
| call in Doctor Smoke.
Our readers can find Doctor Smokes" Office at
NEwBAUER's, where the choicest materials for smo-
king can be found. Try him.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

Numerous petitions being presented to the
Legislature for the passage of law embracing the
principles Of the Maine Liquor Law. They have
been referred and it is expected the Committee
will shortly report favorable to the prayer Of the
petitioners.
This subject demands more than ordinary atten-
ton at the hands of the Legislature. 1t concerns
the we'll being of the whole people of this State
Intemperance is making frightful inroads on the
health peace, and prosperity of the people, and
should be checked. The fountain should be dried
up. There is no use to talk about moral suasion,"
in this matter. Nothing but the strong arm of the
law can ever effect permanent good in California.
Stringent laws promptly and fcarlessly executed
would, in short time, improve the state Of society
make sober, industrious and good citizens of the
inebriates and render the community less liable to
the commitment of crime, than it is at present
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

FnLIBUsTER TRIAL.--The trial of Watkins, the
fllibustcr, is proceeding before Judge Hoffman of
the u S. District Court, for a violation of the neu-
trality laws Watkins was one of Walkers band
of piratica marauders that madea descent on Lower
California and Sonora We presume it will be a
second edition of the celebrated Lopez trial, and end
as that did, in a-feele
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

DUEi AT SAN FRANcIsco.-Mr. Washington Of
the Times & transcript, and Mr.. Washburn of the
Alta California, fought duel on Tuesday last, on
the San Jose road, about twelve miles from the city
Five shots were exchanged. On the fifth fire, Mr.
Washington's ball struck Mr.. Washburn under the
left arm, lodging in the back The wound, although
serious one is not looked upon as DANGEROUS.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

DUELAT Volcano BAR.-A duel was fought about
elyen o'clock on Monday night last, at Volcano bar,
the Middle Fork Of the American river, between
j. s. Landon and David E. Hacker. They fought
with pistols, at distance of fifteen feet. Landon
was killed at the second fire. The duel grew out
Of a publication made by Hacker relative to the
Senatorial question.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

FATAL AFFRAY.-A fatal affray, says the Sun, oc-
Cured between two men in Kearney street. near
Vallejo at eleven o'clock, A. NJ. Sunday One
was Mexican, named Antonio, and the other, a
Peruvian called Felipe; the former was stabbed
dead at blow by Felipe who up to the time of
going to press had not been arrested
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

VIEW OF GEoRGETOwN.--W r. Gibbs & Co. have
sent us a neat view of this beautiful town, printed
letter sheet; also view of the reservoir of the
Georgetown and Pilot Creek Canal, at Georgetown
They have large quantity of these views on hand
at reasonable prices.
The Empire County argus., 1854-03-25

A drunken loafer tried his hand at a fight with
Chinaman in front Of our Office, on Sunday last
John was getting the best of it, when the crowd
separated them. Had the parties been left to them
selves, the Chinaman would have given him the
punishment he so richly deserved.