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Butte record., 1854-05-27
County Convention.

County Convention.
The attention of our democratic friends is
directed to the call for county convention, to
be found in today's paper, to be held at Bid
well on Wednesday the 14th day of June.
The County Committee have deemed necessary
to issue the call for County Convention in
advance of the call for the State Convention,
from the fact that the State Central Committee
of which the late aspirant for q seven year s
term in the United States Senate, is Chair
man, are making unusal delay in calling the
State Convention, as it is believed with a view
to give the emmisaries of his faction chance
to secure the election of delegates to the State
Convention, who will select the candidates
for Congress from among his purchased ad-
herents, thus carrying out the unholy com
pact made at the Capitol last winter, by which
means worthless and purchasable political
demagogues hope to gain seats in the national
council, and array the democracy of Califor-
mia in opposition to their brethren of the Tn
ion. The men who sent up groans from the
Broderick Supper Table, for the democratic
President of the United States, arc now log
rolling and pipelaying for democratic nomina-
tions to Congress. The State Convention is
being kept back, in order that this faction of
unprinciplei and aspiring politicians. may
have chance to pack the convention. 1t is
also thought, should the Committee issue a
call for a State Convention, the notice will be
so short many of the mountain Counties will be
unable to call convention and elect dele
gates. Any such vacancy would of course
be supplied from the very oblging tools of
the faction, and they would thus be enabled to
control the Convention. Besides this, it may
become necessary for the different county
committees to determine upon the time Of
holding the State Convention, as Broderick
may not issue call when he finds he cannot
control its action, and nominate those who sup
ported him, in the attempt to disfranchise the
people.
The Convention is called for the purpose of
choosing delegates to the State Convention,
and also to nominate candidates for Repre-
sentatives to the State Legislature, if the con
vention shall deem it expedient. We hope to
see full attendance, in order that there may
be fair expression of the democratic senti-
ment of the County. Now is the time for the
democratic voice of the people to be heard
and obeyed. Let it come from every gulch,
valley and hill, and be no longer the serfs of
contemplate tricksters and unprinciplel pol
ticians.
Butte record., 1854-05-27

SHOWER BATHs.-Learned, in connection
with his barber shop, Is prepared to furnish
customers with shower baths Go try shave
and a shower. then 20 to church and apend an
hour.
Butte record., 1854-05-27

IS An afray occurred in one of tbs bit
drinking saloons in town on Monday evening
last, during which one person received Sc
we're thrust from a knife in the back part Of
:he leg.
Butte record., 1854-05-27

CATTLE For CALIFoRNIA-Th Van Buren,
(Arkansas) Iatclhgencer of the sth April
says;
"Larg- parties of California Cattle drovers
have been leaving our vicinity during the past
week, while several large herds are still he
ing collected for the same destination, to leaye
during the week We suppose, from rough
calculation, that over three thousand head Of
Cattle will have been driven from the conn-
ties of Crawford Sebastian and Scott, by tho
time the last drove leaves this season, vs.
learn that large droves are also being sent
from other frontier counties and the Cherokee
nation Capt Denckla, at Port G bson. will
leave on the 18th inst. with about 800 head
Butte record., 1854-05-27
Exp-ess Taynrs

~ SINGER Co. have our thanks for
their usual Express favors.
EvERTs & SMELL will accept our thanks
for their attention in forwarding papers
Butte record., 1854-05-27

Horse THIEVES CAUGHr.-A gang Of horse
thieves was nabbed recently, on the plains
back of Hamilton They underwent an cz
animation at Hamilton yesterday. Have not
heard the result. 1t is notorious fact
that this description Of scondrels are be.
coming as numerous in the northern portion
of the State as Broderick rascals we're at the
Capitol before the adjournment of the legsla
ture, md between the two it will require the
utmost vigilance Of our citizens to guaTl
against their depredations
Butte record., 1854-05-27
DEMOCRATIC CO CONVENTION.

Whereas State Convention will be held at such ,i-ne
and and place shall hereafter be specified BY the State
Central Committee of the Democratic Party or other
wise, for the purpose of nominating candidates for
Congress- and Clerk of the Supreme Court and where
as, the State Central Committee have DELAYED and still
delay giving the proper notice of the time and place
of holding such State ConventionNow therefore notice
is hereby given to the Democratic voters Of Butte
County, that Democratic County Convention will be
held al Bidwell on WEDNESDAY the 14th day of June
1854 for the purpose Of eecting Delegates the Stse
Convention, to be held at such time and place shall
be determined by the Democratic State Central Com.
mitee, otherwise. and for the purpose above spec
fed. Each precinct where polls were opened for the
election in 1853, will be entitled to delegate 10 the
County Convention, for the precinct, for every 80
Democratic votes md every fraction Of Is or
over Delegates will also be elected to .he District
Convention, to be held for the purpose CT selecting or
nominating candidate for District Judge o. lie Ninth
Judicial District Aso to nominate tTo candidates for
Assemblymen, one Assessor and one Public Admins
traitor, for the County Of Butte IL then though advsa-
ble The various precincts viii be entitled TO the fol-
lowing representation in the county convenon-SilIs
Ranch, .; Hamilton, .; Manhattan, q Meals Ranch !;
Chico, 2; Sailors Claim, 5; White Rock, ); 0phir J;
Charley's Ranch, 3; Wyman's Ravine, ,; Wyandot .;
Natchez, 3 Hansonve, 6 Brotheron's :; FoIcks store
2; Rich Gu!ch, 3 Kunkle's Ranch, L; Spring Valley ,;
Hoopers store l; Potters Bar, |; Morris Ravine ,;
Adamsown. 2; Rich Gulch, w B.. l; Nelson's Bar; l;
Bdwell, a. Mountain Spring House, ,; Latnores Bar,
l; Evans Bar, .; Browns Bar .; Union Bar, n. F. /;
stringtow S. Oro Leiva, I; Forbestown, A.
The Committee express the hope that each and every
precinct will be represented in the convention
By order of County Committee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
FROM OREGON.


We have just received a long and interesting
letter from our Oregon Correspondent. The
news, however, has been mostly anticipated by
the New York papers. We extract the follow
items:
MoUSTsYLvANIA, Oregon, Aug. 4.
We of this part of Oregon
are much interested in the Northern Route Rail
Road. In this our interests are with you. If
Gov. Stevens suggestion is good one and is
carried out, to bring the road down the valley Of
the Columbia and through the gap of Il at river
to overcome the Cascade range of Mountains, it
will make one of the great cities of the west
near us. and greatly enhance the value of prop
erty in this valley. =
Our harvest is good. Money is scarce, and if
our farmers were much in debt we would have
the hardest times we have ever had, but happily
that is not generally the case. Our merchants
arc seriously in precarious situation; many of
them with large stocks on hand do not sell on an
average SIS 90 worth per day. All this is owing
to our great imports and small exports, but we
hope to find things better soon. Our farmers
have raised enough this year to do us, and
little to export. The gold mines seem to in
crease; there is now diggings east, north, and
south of us, within l5O or 200 miles. Many of
our citizens have gone to the mines. A late and
wet spring has caused the harvest to be from one
to two weeks later than usual. NJ.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Let no s' side issues'' of our weak, vascillating
Executive, and his good fellows" who will
ling to serve his ends at Washington or elsewhere,
divert from the real point we wish to arrive at.
-MinnesOtidn.
Cy7 Oh, no. The Minnesotian is getting un-
commonly pious. Owens, Rice, with the Wall
street Company, and its corruption, that is the
ticket. Let it be understood that the pretended
whig organ of this Territory wants no &c side is
sues" and when the election is over mark if it
has not sold the whig party, or that portion it
can dupe into its measures, for less than mess
of pottage. We again warn true Wings to be on
their guard. If they wish to be identified with a
fraud, and that fraud fastened upon them eternal
ly let them follow the behests of the Minnesotian.
Some portions of our citizens will get their eyes
open, but we are afraid not until it is too late.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

~We are tired of this everlasting commo-
ton about negrodom the Southern people are
tired of it, and they want peace and auietness, if
inalienable rghts.-Richmond Whig.
H~H is unfortunate that such sentiments
were not sooner expressed and acted upon BY the
leading journalists and Congressman of the
South They could have had 'peace and quiet
ness" long ago if they had desired it. Indeed,
they had them, pretty eectualy, until they choose
to violate the compromises 6y Tnlch D. 'ney ,e were
with when it was attained, they cannot secure for
the asking. It is too late. The .:commotion''
envoked by the South, when it followed the
Douglas lead cannot be allayed until the compact
violated shall be avenged, by securing Kansas
and Nebraska to Freedom, and the recognition OF
the principle that all Territories and all new
States shall be Free. The Whig, therefore, is
likely to become very tired before it secures what
it so earnestly covets.-AIbany Erening Jour.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
wHIG DISTRICT CONVENTION

There will be convention of the wings of the
sixth Council District, held at Shokopee, Scott
County, Minnesota, ,:.on Wednesday, the 9th day
of September, at O'Clock, P. NJ, to nominate
two candidates for the House of Representatives,
and to transact such other business as may be
brought before the convention.
The Central Committee have apportioned the
following number of Delegates from each Coun-
tv: Hennepin, II; Dakotah 10; Scott, s; Nicol-
lett, 5; Sibley, 3; lie Seuer, 8; Rice, 3; Blue
Earth, 3; Pierce, 3,
j. b. BASSETT,
A. r. FRENCH,
C.BARNES, SDistrict Central Com
GEO. RISEDOLPH,
G. II. SPENCER,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

RArTLEsSAKE CAUGHT BY HASD.-A gentleman
from Manchester assures US of the truth of the
following statement: An Irishman in our inform
ants employ, recently discovered, in the neighbor
hood of that city, a rattlesnake FIVE and half
feet in length and having ten rattlcs. Pat, with
more courage than wisdom, sprang upon his
snakeship and grasping it by its neck bore it in
triumph to -four barrel in which he deposited it.
Having taken it to his house he let it loose in a
close room. After time he entered the room
and again seized it in his hands and carried it un-
harmed to a show box prepared for the purpose.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
Hyer and MOrrissey.

From the San Francisco Herald, August 16
From private advices received by Col. I. X.
Battelle, Union Hotel, we learn that a match has
been made between Tom Hyer and John Norris
sey to fight for $2O,OOO-Sl0,O0O side-in a
twenty-four foot ring, half a minute time, to be
governed by the ne,o London rules. The fight
IS to come of in FIVE months from the 18th of
July. Hyer has the call among the betting fancy
in New York. 800 to Is, and freely taken. 1t is
said BY letter (private) that upwards of 500 600
will change hands on the result. Hyer's friends
stick to him like wax.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
FOR the Times.
Temperance Resolutions.

Temperance be held in this place on Thursday
evening, the 18th inst. for the purpose of elccting
delegates to a Convention to be held at Shakopec
soon after the Democratic Convention meets at
that place.
Resolved, That we request the friends of Tenn
perance in every county in this Council District
to do the same soon practicable.
Resolved, That copies Of these resolutions be
forwarded to the papers in this Territory, with a
request that they publish the same.
CHAs. SNYDER,
Secretary Ncolette Co. I. S.
Traverse des Sioux, Sept. 9th, 1854.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

The Democratic Convention at Rockford,
Illinois, which assembled on the 18th, nominated
VIM. NJ. jackson, Nebraska man, for Congress.
A portion of the same Convention withdrew and
nominated E. P. Ferry, an aati-Nebraska man.
They will have nice time in Illinois.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CyT The N. Y. Tribune states that p ,O27 head
of beeves, veals, sheep, lambs, swine and milch
COWS were killed in that city in one week. Val
ueing the beeves at $50 per head, sheep at So,
swine at Sc, and COWS at $50, and we have the
grand total of S330,537.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

GW Yesterday the Court was occupied in try
ing the case of VIM. S. Combs VS.. E. NJ. McLagan
& Co. special action on the case for damages
for the non-delivcry of goods Of the Plaintiff re-
ceived at the Defendants warehouse in July 1854.
The case involved some important principles of
law relating to the liability of warehouses. YER
dict for PlaintifE-the amount we did not learn.
Ames and Van Etten, Attorneys for Plaintiff
Murray & Williams for Defts.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

MYsrERIoUs.-It is reported that the Catharine
Augusta, a barque of about four hundred tons,
sailed from New York, on Friday last, on a secret
expedition. She had a large number of George
Laws muskets on board, fair supply of amnlu-
milton, and is said to be manned by as daring a
crew as ever left these waters-men fit for any
bold or hazardous enterprise. Where is the
Grapeshot?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

GY Every citizen should keep distinctly in
mind that the issue this fall is, FRAUD NO FRAUD
The upholders and supporters of corruption, are
endeavoring to make it political matter, and
divert attention from this point that they may
thereby accomplish their ends. Look out for
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

SIGNs OF COMMERCIAL TRouBLE.-The receipts
from the customs at this port during the month
of August amounted to 1921 500, an increase
Of s., 900, over last year. In other words, We
imported something like three millions more last
August, with every prospect of disaster before
us than We did the August before, when the hori-
zon was bright and promising. Some large share
of these goods have been sent out on foreign ac-
count; but whether they were owned in Europe or
in this country they must be paid for all the same
by us.-N Y. Herald.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Ey Rev. Mr.. RIHELDAFFER commenced series
of Lectures on ''The authenticity of the Bible
last Sabbath afternoon. These lectures will be
continued several weeks, and will prove interest.
ing to all classes of our citizens.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cy C. c. Washburne, of Iowa, has been NOM
mated by the Republican Congressional Conven-
ton which met at Mineral Point, Wisconsin, on
the 18th inst, as candidate for Congress in the
I'd District of that State. DR.. Hoyt, of Hudson,
is his OppOnent.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

BEAUTIFUL FLowERs.-We have been presented
with a very large and beautiful Bouquet of
Flowers from the Groyeland Nursery, where, we
learn the proprietors are prepared to furnish all
kinds of seed in the Floral line, or in the vegeta
BILE KINGDOM
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

BABY CoNvENrIoN.-There is to be a Baby
Convention at Springfield, Clark county Ohio,
on the 5th of October. A committee of seven
have charge of the arrangements, which will be
$500 dollars will be awarded to the three most
promising children, not exceeding one, two, and
three years of age. The affair is bon0.fde-
bring on your babies.-CLeueland Herald.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

PERTINENT.-A writer in the Chicago Press,
puts the following pertinent questions to the ad-
vocates of the Nebraska Bill =
We propose to ask the leaders of the Nebras-
kaites simple question, ,and we desire categori-
cal answer. If your principles of self-government
is right and just why is it that when you had the
power you did not extend the principles to the
residue of our territories? Why did you not re-
peal the clause prohibiting slareTy, contained in
the bill organizing the territory Of Oregom-in
that organizing Minnesota-in that organizing
Mas.'ngtomMGmd t@ S' a9s clause n cOntained IN the
north of $50 80? If your principle is correct,
you ought to extend it to all our territory. If it
is wrong, you had no right to organize Kansas and
Nebraska upon such basis.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

HENNEPIN COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-The resolu-
tions passed by this body are Of the right stamp.
They denounce the repeal of the Missouri Com
promise, and 60 for Prohibitory Liquor Law.
All honor to the Wings of Hennepin County.
They have taken the right stand-let them main
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

How TO HEAD OFF MosoUrToEs.-The Albany
Register is responsible for the following:
Mosquitoes love the blood Of fresh beef far
better than they do any that flows in the veins of
human kind. just put couple of generous
pieces on plates near your bed at night, and you
will sleep untroubled by these pests. In the
morning you will find them full and stupid with
beef blood, and the meat sucked as dry as cork.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
WHAT THEY THINK OF Ir.-The st. Anthony Ex-

WHAT THEY THINK OF Ir.-The st. Anthony Ex-
PRESS alluding to the investigation of the railroad
fraud, says:
The testimony very conclusively duplicates
Mr.. Rice, as not only being privy to, but taking a
part in, the alterations made in the bill, by means
of which the grant was to be secured to Wall
street and Minnesota land Spectators. The peO
pie of Minnesota, should carefully read this EVIL
where this nefariOus scheme rests. Whoever
the guilty parties may be, upon them let the in
dignation of the people be visited.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Ey The question has been asked why it is
considered impolite for gentlemen to 60 into the
presence of ladies in their shirt sleeves, while it
is considered in every way correct for the ladies
themselves to appear before gentlemen without
any sleeves at all.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

The ERIE DrFIcuLrY.-The Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania, on the 7th inst, issued a decree
relative to the late railroad at Erie, in which
the authorities and inhabitants of that city are
sustained, and of course justified in their proceed
ings, and the railroad company is required to take
up the track in the streets of Erie and Harbor
Greek township.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Be NOT DEcEHvED.-The opponents of the
Nebraska treachery must not make the mistake
by supposing that they are going to achieve an
easy victory, while they fail to fulfil the condi-
tons on which victory can alone be achieved
The opponents of that foul measure must ACT
sincerely, as we'll as talk. If they want success,
they must help us to win success.-Gal. Adr.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CV The Minnesotian, just as we expected, cries
out-"no side issues" Its plans are all laid,
now then, for a hypocritical course. The railroad
question is to be laid aside. The war is against
the Territorial Executive and his TOOLS" Cannot
the people see into this movement? Look out TO
the next dodge.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

OHIo.-Ohio is all right. Information from
that State is to the effect that not a Single ad-
ministration man can be elected this fall Indiana,
Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York are on the
same track. Poor Douglas; he is a-goner.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

BANK FAILURES REPoRTED.-New York brokers
refuse the notes of the Merchants and Mechanics
Bank of Burlington, VT; the River Bank of Conn.,;
and the Bank of Cumberland, of Portland, Me-;
and the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Kent,
MARYLAND.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

A LITTLE FARx WELL TILLED.-The Montreal
Herald gives the following, as the total produce
Of farm comprising sixty three acres Of land in
the town of Bowmansville, Canada West Wheat,
barley, 300 bushels; potatoes 1000 bushels; car
rots, 5000 bushels; turnips, $500 bushels. Total,
$3.50 bushels. Spring wheat yielded forty bushels
per acre. 80
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

G1T Many true heart, that would have come
back like the dove to the ark after his first trans
gression, has been frightened beyond recall by the
charity Of an unforgiving spirit.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CgyT Gen. Harney of the U. S. Army, who has
just returned from Texas, will, it is stated, soon
leave for Europe, in order to have the opportuni-
ty of viewing the large military forces now assem-
bled at the seat of war in Eastern Europe, and Of
witnessing their maneuvreS in battle.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
ca The Know Nothings have elected their
candidates at Alton city, by large majorities.

WOMAN UNDER ARxs.-A stranger says the
Niles Republican made her appearance in our
village one day last week in search of her iege
lord, who had fed from her at Marshall, in COM
pany with female of doubtful character. She
proceeded to the house where she expected to
meet him, but was infol med that he had left to
return, and seemed somewhat quieted. She how
ever, after got her eye upon him, and started
for him in full chase, down our streets, up to the
depot, when two or three others took her place,
and chased him into the grubs back of Comley's,
where he made good his escape, the pursuers re-
covering nothing but pack of cards from his
pocket. The injured wife was armed with re-
volver, and her object semed to be to get sufi-
ciently near to blow his brains out. She did not,
and returned to Marshall.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

GV The cholera is easily obtained. Four green
apples, two cucumbers, quart Of cherries, with
plenty of bad rum, will insure that institution
at short notice. Gentlemen at all sceptcal should
trv on few patterns.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

EXTENSIVE MILLs.-In the vicinity of Olean,
Cattaraugus county, N. Y, there are two saw
mills which cut between three and four million of
feet annually. One of these mills has gang of
ninety saws in operation. Besides there are a
number of smaller ones.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

GREAT STORM AT CHARLESTON, S. CA terrible
storm occurred at Charleston, S. c., on the 9th
inst, which destroyed property to the amount Of
$25O, 700. Gardens, houses and stores were flooded
with water and in some cases persons were rescued
by boats. The damage done is very great.