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Butte record., 1854-12-23

DEATH OF Mr.. HUGH BLAcK.-It be-
comes our painful duty to announce the
de eath by drowning, of Mr. Hugh Black,
our County Surveyor. He had been on
the opposite side of the river in compa-
ny with one Or two other gentlemen, on
Wednesday evening last, and was in the
act of re-crossing when he fell into the
river and was drowned. In the act OF
falling. he laid hold OF Mr.. Dodge,
who was crossing in company with him,
who was also precipted into the stream,
but succeeded in reaching the shore.
His body was found on the following
morning.
Mr.. Black was born in Ayrshire, Scot
land, but emigrated to Canada at an
early day. He subsequently removed to
Michigan, and from thence to this State
where he arrived in the fall of '52, after
having spent some eighteen months on
the Isthmus of Panama, as surveyor
in the employ of the Isthmus railroad
company. He was elected Surveyor of
Butte County in the fall Of '53, which
office he held at the time of his unfor-
tunate death, which from its suddenness
has cast gloom over our community.
de was a man of kindly feelings and
generous impulses, and over his faults,
If ne had any, let US cast the broad
mantle of charity.
He was buried by the Masonic frater-
nifty on Friday morning g-[ED,
Butte record., 1854-12-23

LARGE YIELD The Times and T..
notices specimen of seed wheat from
Chill seed, raised by J. S. Watkins,
of Alameda, which was remarkable, not
only for its superior quality, but for the
abundance of the yield per acre. The
number of acres cultivated was but
twenty, and from this small patch, eight
hundred and fifty bags, averaging one
hundred and fifty pounds each, were de-
rived. This would give an aggregate of
1853 bushels, or over s3 bushals to the
acre.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
@- Singer & Co., have our thanks
for the delivery Of State papers and 9th
er express favors during the past week
MARBLE


MARBLE The Sacramento Jonrnal
says, superior quality Of marble has
recently been taken from quarry near
the head waters of the Cosumnes, about
65 miles from Sacramento, and 13 miles
from Fiddletown. 1t is susceptible OF
an elegant polish, and can be worked and
brought to this city at a less price than
similar qualities can be imported. Mr..
Luce, the gentleman who showed US the
specimen we refer to, intends forming a
company to work the quarry. We may
ere long have "Marble Halls" to dwell
in; superseding the brick entirely, and
looking far more neat and substantial
than the latter building material, though
II have coat Of mastic.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
From the Uuion.

From the Uuion.
OVERLAND STAGE ROUTE AND TEL
EGRAPH LINE.-The action of the COM
mittee at the Pacific Railroad meeting
on Friday last, at San Francisco, was,
in our opinion, in the right direction
The practical idea now is, the mail stage
line, telegraph line and military posts, or
rather United States depots of provisions
and blankets for the Indians. II the
government wishes to keep the Indians
on the line quiet, let it conquer them by
kindness-by feeding and clothing them.
The encroachments and Incursions of
the white man through their country
have destroyed or driven off the game
upon which the red man has heretofore
depended for subsistence 1t is, there
fore, right and proper that this serious
loss should be supplied to the Indians in
the shape of beef, -four, &c, and the
skins of the wild animals they were for
merly able TO kill upon their hunting
grounds replaced by the warm blankets
of the white man.
Those experienced On the plains, and
among the Indians, declare there is no
danger to be apprehended from them if
treated justly and kindly and provision
made for feeding and clothing them,
where it is not practicable to induce
them to raise stock and grain for them
selves.
Should few posts and companies be
required they should be composed of
western volunteers; men who understand
the Indian character, and who, when
found actually necessary TO chastise
hem by force, possess as intimate a
knowledge of the country as the Indi-
ans, and whose skill and activity as
hrsemen excel either the Pawnees or
Camanches. This is the class of men
to place on the frontier; regular officers,
gdaduatcs of Westpoint, a'e often
worse than useless among Indians.
In one year after stage and telegraph
stations are crcctcd on the road, so rap
idly will emmi igration and settlement fol-
low, that the residents will be found a.
bundantly able to protect themselves a
gainst the inroads of the Indians, if
government wil provide somuthing for
the creatures so eat, and not force them
to steal stock and provisions Or starve--
The second year, too, a sufiaient guam
tity Of barley, rye, and wheat, could be
raised on most of the route to feed men
and horses. 1t is the enterprise for the
present, and all the energies of the peo-
pie and state should be directed to its
immediate accomplishment If the
California Stage Company can be in
duced to take hold Of it, probably no
additional stock would be needed, as that
company is known to possess abundant
means to stock the road, as we'll as all
the experience and energy necessary to
carry through successfully the uuderta
king. IF this company declines the eff
ort an Overland California Stage Com
pany should forthwith be organized, and
the necessa' steps taken to secure the
cooperation of Congress and the State
of California. We are glad to learn
that Mr. James Birch, President of the
California Stage Companey, has been
added to the committee.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

Among the ladies that have achieved
the ascension of Mount Blanc the past
season, was French woman, who after
reaching the summit, caused herself to
be lifted on the shoulders of her guides
SO that she might be able to boast of
having been higher than any man in
Europe.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

New DIcciNGs.-We learn from Mr.
Wordenof Orr Lewa, that new diggings
have recently been discovered near that
place, which prospect well. A ditch
has also been constructed, to supply the
section with water, as soon as the rains
shall make their appearance. The
weather Notwithstanding the prepara-
tions of miners throughout the country,
remains beautiful, but it has a tendency
to tighten the money market which is
not Of the most agreeable kind.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

SHOOTING APFRAY AT FRENcHTowN.
An hembre by the name OF Lewis Mat
teson, was lodged in our Jail on Wednes-
day for indulging in general shooting
spree at Frenchtown recently. He had
some difficulty in ball alley, and going
outside, he poured volley of four shots
in through the windows, wounding one
man. in the back, another in the head,
and two in their hands. He is evidently
a reckless customer, and will have his
examination on Monday.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

No WAR-The Soule war, which was
to be between our government and
France, has been nipped in the bud, by
Napolean III Withdrawing his offensive
order. and granting Mr.. Soule the privi-
lege of going through France whenever
business or pleasure requires. Thus
fizzles the great French war.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

ra A German, named Standt, from
San Francisco who afterwards stopped a
short time in Guaymas, was cruelty mu-
rdered on the road from Altar to the RI
yer in Sonora. The murderers were
Dutch Charley, San Francisco, aud Ned
Haynes. They robbed the man of $500
and bis animals, and the fed.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

@r The indisposition of our help,
compels us TO constitute Editor, Fore
man, Boss, Devil and all hands, and is
sue our paper the best we cam We hope
we shall not soon again be forced into
a similar situation.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

ga VOICE FROM THE CRAVE" is the
tillc Of posthumous publication said
to be the "dying statement of james
Logan, who was hanged at Coloma, Nov.
3, for the murder of Edwin Fennel at
Coon Hollow.0 The Miners Adrocate
pronounces the publication a tissue of
falsehoods from beginning to end.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

CHRISTMAS BALL>-Col. Derrick, Of
the Central Hotel, at Evans corners,
will give a bali for the benefit of the
young people, on Monday, the 25th inst
The manner in which Col Derrick and
his inestimable lady manage such affairs,
is a sufficient guaranty that those in at
tendance will have merry Christmas,
and a pleasant dance. O. NJ. will be on
hand to see that the enjoymens of the
evening is properly distributed amongst
the guests. 1t is q pleasant ride for
Christmas. Who goes
Butte record., 1854-12-23

b@- 1t is announced that A. G. Brad
ford, Esq, editor of the San Joaquin
Republican, is candidate for Secretary
of the Senate. He filled the same office
during the session of '53, and made an
excellent Secretary.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

"What do you think of the world, !"
says one jour. printer to another in our
hearing, the other day. To which the
ready wit of the jour prompted him to
respond (" ] bis world is stage, and
the printers are the shosses'. y
Butte record., 1854-12-23

DrrcH.-Rhody s. Co. have compile
ted ditch which is now bringing water
on the Court House Hill. The water is
taken from Loafers' Ravine, and it is
thought will supply limited quantity
tho year round. From the preparations
now in progress. we shall expect to see
the Court House Hill disappear during
the approaching wet season, if we are
fortunate enough to have any.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
A BARGAIN.
Shade Hotel for Sale.

YENTIE well known house Shade Hotel having
IL been rebuilt in "a substantial and commo-
dious manner, viii be sold on liberal terms
Mrs Wirstrom being desirous of returning
to the Atlantic States, offers this property at
sacra6ce. The house has liberal share Of
patronage, and is desirable location in the
hourishing town of Bidwell; the county seat
of Butte county. For particulars enquire on
the premises.
Bidwell Bar, Nov. 23d, 1854 3tf
Butte record., 1854-12-23

H@. After trial of two weeks, VIM.
b Lee was convicted in the District
Court ofLos Angeles of the murder of
Frederick Leatherman. This is the third
person convicted of murder in that coun-
ty within month.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN to all whom it may con-
Il ccrn, that Mrs. Mary c. Conway will make
application Mt the December term Of the Pro-
bate Court j n and for Butte County, through
her Attorney in fact, TO prove her right Of
hership in the Estate Of Rudolphus Kent, de-
ceased, aud ask for an order TO be made re-
quiring the receiver OF agent in said estate to
pay over to him the assetts placed In his hands
by order of said court
CHAS. S. WALLER,
Atty in fact for Mary C. Conway.
Bidwell, December g. 1854. Avs
Butte record., 1854-12-23

A JUDGE INDIcTED.-Hon. W. r.
Barbour, District Judge of the Tenth
District, has been indicted by the Grand
Jury of Yuba county for an assault with
intent to kill o. z. Stidger.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
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( (Eormcrly Half Hay House, betuecn
Marysrale and BidweH
"a ST AG ES LEAVE DAILY FOR Nn
Einl Bidwell Marysville, and Thomp- Wv Wv
sons Flat. The table as heretofore, will be
supplied with the luxuries and delicacies the
market affords or the country produces, and
the Bar with the choicest liquors and cigars
No exertions will be spared to render guests
comfortable. K. F. DERRICK.
Evans Corners, Dec. %, 1854 tfn6
Butte record., 1854-12-23

BIDwELL BRIDGE.-The bridge ques-
ton, which occupied the attention of
of the District Court during Tuesday
last. excited considerable interest in this
community. The matter was warmly
contested by the parties applicant, and
license to erect the Bridge was grant
ed to Messrs. Fall, Murray and others.
the other party having failed to give to
give the necessary thirty days notice of
application.
There was much more interest exhib-
tied in the matter, than we had expect
ed to see, and from the evidence adduced
on the bearing Of the applications,
Bridge at this point is not only necessa-
ry for the accommodation of the travel
ling public, but would prove profitable
investment to those undertaking its con
struction. As a portion of those to
whom the License for the erection of
the Bridge was granted, are i..terested
in the ferry.'the opinion is entertained
by some Of onr citizens that the bridge
will not be prosecuted to speedy COM
pletion. The law upon the subject re-
quires that ten per cent. of the cap
ital stock shall be invested within six
months from the granting of the license.
and that the work shall be completed
within three years. But we do not think
it at all probable, that those who have
obtained the license will postpone the
erection es the bridge, to the full extent
of the time allowed by law, but will
bear in mind the wants of the travelling
public, and proceed with its erection as
in other Investments Of a profitable
character. 1t will not be denied but
what the erection of good and sub
stantial bridge at this point, such as the
gentlemen composing the company pro-
pose to construct, will contribute much
towards opening stage route from this
point to the American Valley. and in
bringing this route to the favorable con-
'sideration of the overland immigration.
A stage route once established to the
American Valley, aud its extension
as far into Deseret and Utah as may be
deemed desirable will be a matter easily
'aceonpl he'd, as there is but one range
of mountains 10 encounter, and they
will not be found difficult to surmourt.
In these days of continental stage routes
railroads and telegraph lines, it becomes
the duty of our people to keep an eye
on the main chances, and not lose by
inactivity, important enterprises, which
might be secured by little of Doctor
Gwin's 'tenergy and industry" If this
route through the mountains is not ex-
aclly natural wagon road, it can be
rendered a good road With less expense
than any other route through the Nevada
mountains south of Nobles' pass.
The company propose to erect wire
suspension bridge, with span of two
hundred fifty feet, to be raised twenty
seven feet above low water mark. The
plan of the Bridge was designed and
drawn by Mr. Woods, architect.
The names of the gentlemen compos-
ing the company are sufficient to war
rant us in the belief that the enterprise
will be pushed to aspeedy completion.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

E5-In Utah, on the death of man
his property dccends to the Norman
Church, his wives and children not being
considered as heirs. The church is the
sole heir Of the pr perty.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

The CAPITOL AT SAN JosE.-The San
Jose Telegraph says, that !" the work on
the Capital is progressing with extraor-
dinary energy the building is lined with
workman. The front is beautiful. -
What will Sacramento think of this
Butte record., 1854-12-23
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN that the stockholders Of
Il the South Feather Water Company will
meet at Forbestown, on the first Monday in
Jsnuary next, to elect three trustees who arc
to manage the concerns of the company for the
ensuing year. By order of the board
j. b. BARKER, Sec'y.
s. F. W. G..
Butte record., 1854-12-23

THE SPEAKERsHIP. The Caaveras
Chronicle favors the election of Mr.. T.
w. Taliaferro to the Speakership.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

p@- We are under obligations to f.
D. Everts s. Co., and Adams & Co., for
the New Orleans Delta, New York Her
aid, Tribune and Boston Journal.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

By Backus and Christy are together.
These two most excellent companies have
joined forces.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

neA Smith, of the Bidwell Bookstore,
has placed US under obligations for flies
Of Att antic papers.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

nA- Platinum in considerable quanti-
ties is found on the Trinity River.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
NOTICE.

rs HEREBY GIVEN to whom it may concern,
L that the commissioners appointed by the
Hon. Court of Sessions to survey and lay out
the road leading from Buffalo Ranch across
tho Ranch of E. Mallon, to intersecing the
road leading from Bidwell to Wyan lott will
make survey of the same ON Wednesday the
10th day Of January 1855.
r. H0g3fsT.
Bidwell, Dec. %, 1854. 2w7
Butte record., 1854-12-23
RAIL ROAD HOUSE
NEW CLOTHING

DA2DE2A23 SO H9a
Ely S. DICKINSON would respectfully call
EAa the attention of his Friends and the
Public Generally, to his new and well selected
stock of
CLOTHING AND HARDWARE,
Just received from San Francisco. which he Is
selling very reasonable terms Give him
q call. Newcombe St. near the Plaza.
Bidwell, Dec. l, 1854. tfn4
Butte record., 1854-12-23

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,-COUN OF
BUTTE-Court of Sessions, December Term,
1854 Bdwell, Dec. s, 1854.
IN THE matter of the petition Of W. N. Akin
Il and others, for the reopening Of a public
road leading from the Hamilton Ferry to the
road leading from Ophir to the city Of Marys-
vile. Court appoints as commissioners to re-
view and survey said road, with the assistance
of the county Surveyor, G. W. Kent, and Hen
ry Bateman, and orders that they report
thereon to this court at the next regular term,
owit The first Monday of February, A. D.
1854.
Attest, F. Paige, do hereby certify the
above to be true copy of an order of court
Office.
L. 9. Witness my hand and seal of said
court, this 10th day of Dec. A. D 1854.
f. PAIGE Clerk of Court of Sessions
Butte record., 1854-12-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
rs HEREBY given that the commissioners
L appointed by the Hon. Court of Sessions to
survey and lay out the above road, will make
a survey of the same on Monday the S,h day
of January. 1855.
HUGH BLACK, County Surveyor.
Bidwell, Dec. %, 1854. 2w7
Butte record., 1854-12-23

To such an extent does the inhuence e
of factions extend in this State, that it
is next to impossible to rid the State of
their blightning influence, and it be-
hooves the legislature to curtail their
power as far as possible, by placing all
offices at the direct disposal of the peo-
pie.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-12-20
Phenix's Antidote to Tleas.

In climate W here the attacks of fieas are a
constant source Of annoyance, Any method
which will alleviate them becomes consider.
atom. II is therefore with pleasure make
known the following recipe. which am as.
sured has been tried with efficacy.
Boil quart of tar until it becomes quite
thin. Remove the clothing, and before the
tar becomes perfectly cool. with a broad flat
brush apply thin, smooth Goa ing to the en-
tire body and lmbs. While the tar remains
soft, the flea becomes entanglcd in its tena-
cious folds. and !. rendered perfectly harmless
but il viii soon form hard smooth coating
entirely impcrvious to his bite Should the
coating crack at the knee or elbow joints. II i,
merely necessary to retouch it slightly at those
places. The whole coat should be renewed
every three or four weeks. The remedy is
sure, and having the advantage of simplicity
and economy, should be generally known.
A still simpler method of preventing the
attacks OF these little pests. is one which !
have lately discovered myse'f-in theory only
l have not yet put it into practice. On feeling
the bite of u flea. thrust the part bitten, imme
diately into boiling water. The heat Of the
water destroys the insect and instantly re-
moves the pain Of the bite.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-12-20

SECOND MARRIAGES. he following remarks
on second marriages convey the opinion of ore
whose experience qualified her 10 Judge:
We married and were happy. 1t was not
the poetic dreaming of other days-but it was
a "sober certainty of waking bliss" Let IL
not be believed. that, by loving the living, We
forget or slight the dead l know it is some
times ,hought-in case Of second or third
attachment, after separation ny death,
where constancy set by the pidNw TO the very
last that comparisons are drawn, invidious
perhaps, and often depreciaiing: but with re
fined minds, such, it seems to me, can never
be the case. To a soul naturally sympathetic,
thu re is constantly flowing in from the spirit
world, stream Of affection ever fresh and
new, and who shall say i, is not renewal Of
that which was removed in one shape but to
appear in another?-M Memories of Grand
mother. .--... a ...a. ..,.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-12-20

Harms. Nebraska democrat, has 204 majority
over Yates, Wing. who was chosen two wears
ago by 400 m ajority. The net gain to the de.
mocrs,s is therefore 634 votes. This is SO plain
that any child can comprehend it. aud DR..
Bowdtch. IL he we're alive, couldn't cipher ont
any other result. The voters Of thu district
have turned ont the anti Nebrask Wing MEM
Der. and put in his p ace Nebras ka democra,
tic member. We arc heartily glad of it, and il
the fusionists dislike the result they are At lib
erty Ia comfort themselves with any sort ol
comparisons they please. We are satisfied with
the gain made by the democracy of the 6
dis rict of illinois -Rostoa Post.
brOf The Senators just elected in Massachus-
sets. NOT one ever before served in that body
and Of the $50 members Of the House not more
than ten or twelve have had any Legislative
experience.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-12-20

SENTIMENTAL AR - The foll,wing exquisite
little productions Is from the San Diego Herald.
where it found corner, in consideration OF
the authors pa.,ing years subscription to
that spriphtly hebdo,nadal in advance:--
To Sally w -. Pr nce ar.-Old aeean's
bnhnm ar, the cour>ing river ar, aud the RIP
pliug brock ar, ali murmur forth thy name ar.
The mountain mists assume thy fairy forin-ar.
The gentle zephyrs from he east ar, whisper
sweet tales oil thee-ar. The twIstering swal-
low al, aud the warb ing lark ar, each testify
/ to Thy praise.ar. There's not tendril roui.d
! my heart ar, but knows thou'rt in i'-ar. while
its every pulse ar beats bu for thee alone mr..
truly yours, jos A
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-12-20
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AA1FF - Fs3 - 49, ~ 49, - -
very aged man in an almshoase was asked what h'
"a doing nows lie replied. .Qny Waiting"
Only vaiting till the. shadows Is TT
rt3A b Are aliiAe longer grown,S s'it6Aisi
Only waiting till HE shmnes ~
isd,,6s 0fthe days last beam u down. q B. e-to
Till the nisht Of earth !. faded gg,a#sa
, From he heart once fun Of day; ,,
Till the stars ofheaven are breaking
sias Through the twilight son and gray. s5 s
Only waiting till the reapcrs ~ sai5s SIS
sa5H5sa Have The last sheaf gathered hens, e
.,,, For The summer time Is faded, zsts =. o.,ts
And the Autumn winds have come. l48s
Quickly, readers; gather quickly
The last ripe hours ofmy heart sY4
For the bloom of life has wthercd,
And hasten 10 depart. {2sH a
Only waiting till the angels a3sm
Open wide the mystic gate, =
At whose feet long have fingered,
Weary, poor and desolate. q
Even now hear the footstep, :,
And their voices far away; $50
II they call me am waiting,
Only waiting 10 obey aes as2 as9a
Only waiting till the shadows
Are little longer grown, 1900,
Ill d Only waiting till the giimn,er Hp
Of days last beam has flown.
Then from out the gathering darkness
Holy, deathless stars arise;
/ Ey whose light my soul shall gladly
~ , Tread its pathway to the skies.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-12-20

EIT The Hillsboro' councillor convention
which met a. Henniker, N. II passed the fol.
lowing resolutions
"Resolced. That franklin Pierce, The favored
son Of New Hampshire, although constantly
Wifi ID and abused Wy wings aud fusionists.
still retains the confluence and Affection Of the
lemocr scy Of his native stale. who feel proud
of The firm stand he has taken ia sustaining
the platform on which he planted himself To
advance the honor and integrity Of our coun
I try at bcme and abroad
! Resoired, That although We are somewhat
Disappointed in the results Of the recent elec-
| tons in our sister states, yet. far from being
! discouraged. we have every reason to believe
1 the future will be brighter, and that shoulde,
to shoulder. we sha ! move forward to til,
completion Of our couutrys triumph, glory
and renown" fe .r7say 81
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-12-20

IVA returned Californian. who gave his
name as Iohn james. was decoyed by New
York Church street girl, bearing tie eupho-
NOUS name of "Ada Byron" Friday nigh,
ted. James is not probably the real name Of
the robbed person.