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Butte record., 1854-11-11
PLuMAs CORRESPONDENCE
ELEzABETHTowN A. Valley, /
October, 30th, 1854.
Nh. CRosETTE.

OctOpeI, OOtu, IOOf.
Mr.. CRosETTE,
Dear Sir-The exodus from the noun
| iains has commenced in earnest, and at
an earlier season this year than before
known. For the last three weeks we
have had frequent rains, the highlands
around are covered with their snowy
mantles, The chirp of the Grasshopper
is stilled for another six months, and
birds Of passage in frequent flights over
head, remind the mountaineer that
preparations for winter must be made.
This place goes on improving steadily
and new dlgglngs are being opened
semi professionally. The crops of Pota-
toes ia this s-and Indian Valleys have.
been good the kast summer. Flour of
-uperior quaIityis new being ground
from native wheat, at a a,.iA constructed
by the entcrprisine proprietors,E Mrssrs.
Cate & Judkins, and provisions of all
kinds are abundant Three new Saw
Mills are in process of erection in thi,
eighborhood, and those from the valley
who have visited us this fall, are sur
prised at the activity and energy dis
played. New and rich diggings have
been recently opened near this place,
and in The neighborhood of Snake Lake.
The hills are very rich in gold and the
diggings promise to be extensive. Hay.
been engaged for some time past in
prospecting them, I speak wittiogly.
The question is now being agitated
whether our new county should not re~
tu n TO her old love, and endcavor to-
constitute part of Butte again. Some
of our officers have been requested to
resign through public ition, and others
have been compelled to such a course
from inadequate s,Iary. The oil that
should be supplied to grease the wheels
of government has "gin OUT" and the
setting up in the world for ourselves has
well nigh proved IA lure If we can
winter without being frost bitten, Butte
may consider our proposition in the
spring.
The last lot of immigrant cattle passed
through to-day, numbering some 300,
and abaut as many of our rowing popu-
lation beset the owners 10 allow to assist
driving to the valley for their grub,
Trade is dull. Provisions and whisky
alone command cash. Yours,
la ta4'1f IPPos.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

PERsoSAL.-We had the pl asure re-
Gently of making the acquaintance OF
Hon, E. I PECK, the Distinguished
Senator from Butte and Plumas. 1t be-
ing the first time that we have seen the
Senator ilom Butte, we may be permit
ted TO say that we were very favorably
impressed with the appearance of the
gentlemen, and are disposed to regard
him as decid dy the best and most pop
uIar of the Wings of Butte. and Plumas
counties, of whom stands forth the ac.
knowledged head and popular leader
Mr.. Peck is a young man Of proposes
sing appearance, and with the experience
of one season at the Capitol, will doubt
less WELD as much influence in the Sem
ate, as is possible for one advocating the
peculiar faith f.the defunct whig party.
We doubt not but what Mr.. Peck will
do the state some service during the
session of the next legislature .a"
Butte record., 1854-11-11

STATE EDUCATIONAL Convention -
The Hon Paul K Hubs, Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction, has issued
an invitation to the Boards of education
and superintendents of public schools
of the cities, the county supsrinlendents
schoolpcommissioners of county districcs,
and The Commissioned teachers Of public
Schools throughout the State, tomeet in
Convention in San Francisco on Tues
day the 26th day of December next, for
the purpose offorming a State institute
for teachers; and for the discussion of
proposed improvements in teachirg and
the G neral management of our public
Schools. J ao4H
Butte record., 1854-11-11
THE WAR.-The London Times OF

HE w AR.-Ihe London lines o1
the 18th, in its leading article, discusses
elaborately the probable result Of the ex-
pedition against Sebastopol-the most
stupendous ever before concentrated up.
on single point. Although the Ian
guagc Of that journal is somewhat val
orous, in spite of all efforts at conceal
ment, it is still manifest that some ap-
prehensions as to the expedition are en-
tertained. The Times remarks:
"a short space Of time must neces-
sarlly be allowed before we receive in
telligence from the Crimea. To what
ever degree the public impotence may
rise, it would be unworthy of English
men if the feeling were mixed up with
aught Comprehension or mi>giving. We
will not venture to predict that the for
ccs of the Allies will in every point sue
ceed, and that the capture of SebaStupol
| the destruction Of the Russian feet, and
the aanih ,lation of Russian -infuenee-in
the black S'a, are the pecessary and
inevitable consequences of the attack
We are of race who would rather
speak of victories after than before they
are won, laud therefore. arentent TO draw
our GROUNDS of oafdence from the past
and from the prudence of existing ar
rangements. The chosen troops OF
France and England cannot but show
themselves worthy of the countries which
gave them birth whenever occasion is
given them for the display Of their m r.
Ht:al ardor From the unionrof French
and English snldters, animated BY gen
erous emulation 10 outstrip each other in
acts of daring and endurance, hust'r.;
/ suit ii more terrible force for offence
than any mentioned in military records
1t is such force which has been direc-
ted against the servile troops Of the
Gar. There will be determined con
test at the very outset between the FIR
ces of the Allies and the decinated le-
gions of the Czar-- and who C n doubt
the result if such be the case? Or, no
efficient opposition will be olere'l to The
landing Of the Allied troops What the
result of sci ee may be it becomes not
lis to say. If the place can be taken
within the time allo Ned by the. clements
ID the character Of the seasons, it must
surely fall before the efforts of the Al
lied tloops. If, on the other hand, the
quality IF the iortifcations on the land-
ward side is strong enough to resist for
e certain number of weeks the assault to
VIII ch they are about to be SUBJECTED,
the worst that can happen is that tn
enterprise must be renewed when the
wear is not so far spent. If Sebastopol
fail at once. it will be an enormous tri-
umph if it should out against this sharp
autumnal foray, it viii be no disaster to
the Allies" S~91 si aaa8
Butte record., 1854-11-11

Rg- Hon John NJ. Clayton has been
interrogated, in a letter asato his views
upon questions connected with the Know
Nothing movement, and as to whether
he would consent to be a candidate for
the Presidency. He replies Shy saying
that he is not candidate, and that he
would not accept the Presidency and
he expresses himself quite plainly in ia
yor of; the Know Nothing principles
Butte record., 1854-11-11

! THE DuTcMI TAXING PALEsTINE.-A
Z German named Antione, was brought
before Justice Stafford on Saturday last,
charged with an assault. on Mr.. Joseph
Gluckauf, who hadrefased to credit him
with goods. Notwithstanding, there was
no defence, and the complainant had BIZ
hand bruised and hole knocked in the
back part of bis head, the defendant was
acquitted by the jury. r, sEH
Butte record., 1854-11-11

+ PERsoNAL-Our esteemed fellow cit
izen, DR.. J. I. England, took bis de-
parturc for the Atlantic States on Thurs
day last The DR.. gave grand blow
out on Tu slay evening, and his friends
drank his health, his safe passage home,
success to his contemplated matrimonial
alliance, and his speedy return to Bid
well A beautiful gold-headed cane,
prepared by our artistic friend Mighels,
was presented to him in an appropriate
speech, to which the DR.. Responded.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

% Considerable preparation is going
in this vicinity, for mining during the
wet season. Reservoirs are being re-
paired, and sluice boxes erected, and as
soon as the rains fairly begin our foot
hills Will present busy appearance.
81 We notice that some ef our river
claimants, have taken advantage of the
present low water, and are engaged in
preparing grades for huming operations
another season. BY doing SC, now they
expect to be able to get into the river
somewhat earlier than most of the COM
panies during the pastseason. ai
Butte record., 1854-11-11
NAIL Routes WANrED.-Butte and

NAIL Routes WANTED.-Butte and
Plumas counties are sadly in want ol
Mail facilities, and we are glad to learn
that the attention of the Mail Agent for
this, ,Stateeh:s been called TO the subject.
There is not Post Office, Post route or
mail bag in Plumas county. The coun-
ty however is well supplied with enter
prising expresses, which find their way
to its different mining localities. Publ c
convenience however, strongly demands
mail line, from Bidwell via. the Noun
tain House, Rich Valley, Meadow Val
ley, Spanish Ranch, to the American
Valley and Nelson Greek. These pla-
ces are the central points of rich and
extensive mining sections, and beautiful
valleys, and P. O. should be established.
and mail hnegput in opera tion to sup
ply them.
Although Post Offices have been es=
tablished at Stringtown and Forbestow II
the price allowed for supplying them
with weekly mail, is not sufficient to
compensate any one for its carriage, and
the result is that the citizens of those
places have subscribed sufficient to Sc
cure It's transportation tn and from those
offices, until the facts could be laid be-
fore the department at Washington.
The citizens oftThompson's Flat, in
this county, also need aaPost Office, as
1.-The coun;ryais generally ettled around
it and it promises to become IL mining
town Of considerable Importance. 2
In the recent |. tting Of Mail routes in
/ California, we noticed that route was
advertised, ard, we be 1--we, taken By
some one, TO run a weekly mail rom this
point to Slringtown, Forbestown, Straw
berry Valley and 50 on to Nelson Creek.
We have made enquiries concerning it,
| but have ot ascertained when it will 90
into operation The Route is not a
practicable one however, andishould be
abandoned. The cilizrns of Forbestown
we doubt not ould much prefer to be
| furnished from Marysville direct. The
proper route to supply Plumas county
with mail matter, is the one mentioned
above, passing through their county site
| to Nelson Creek, and is open for travel
as many months in the year, as any
mountain road oftthe same length As
that deeply interests both Butte and
Plumas counties, we hope to the people
along the line, and throughout both
counties, take an interest in securing to
the northern mines these necessary mail
facilities. A mail line once established
on this route to Plumas, will do much
towards securing line Of stages to the
American Valley. A little interest
taken and energy rightly applied, will
secure both of these advantages another
season. eg .ae1aasia5c
Butte record., 1854-11-11


VERY LIKELY The n. Haven Reg
lister says, democrat Of forty years ex-
perience, predicts that either Captain
Ingraham of the St. Lonis, or Captain
Hollins of the Cyane, will be taken up
as the whig candidate for President
He says, he ''has never k rown it to fail,
that when the whig press took to abusing
the men and measures. of a democratic
administration. as they have done in the
Smyrna and Greytown affairs, they were
sure to take up some one of the promi-
nent actors in it as their candidate. y
Certainly-they put up Harrison be-
cause he had fought in the war Of 1912,
which they denounced from press and
pulpit as "Heavcn defying war;" and
afterwards Gen. Tas lor for his bravery
in Mexico, which war they had just pre-
viously denounced as s1worse than, steal
ing !" On this rule, they will be likely
to take Up Capt Hellins, as the ''best
abused of the two !; but itis.quite doubt
full if the gallant Old sail will have
anything to do with them. alq oa cni
Butte record., 1854-11-11

CHINESE BURIAL-A Chinaman died
near Rock Island recently, and his coun-
trymen procured a large sized hog, roas-
ted it whole, and proceeded to the place
of burial. Whether the baked hog was
buried with the deceased Gilman n, or
whether his burial was made tie occa-
sion Of rand feast, our informant did
not ascertain As it is well knewn that
the Cinnamon disinter their dead, and
ship them back to the celestial world, ii
may not be improbable TO infer that the
porker was consigned to the grave with
the defunct John in order that he might
not fall short of provisions on his jour
ney back to China. or to last him until
arrangements can be made for his ship,
ment. " f
Butte record., 1854-11-11

CAUGHT AGArN.-Wilson S. Dean,
Esq. of Plumas County, was in town on
Tuesday night with the hombre who
stole several hundred dollars some time
last Summer from Fritz, of French
Hotel He had been arrested before
for the same offence, but succeeded in
making his escape. On Wednesday
Morning he was lashed upon mule,
like cargo of merchandise, and started
for PIumas county, where the offence
was committed. Ill q, lfarr.a- .re-ah ..
Butte record., 1854-11-11

OF The Columbia Clipper says that
McCurdy will contest the election of
Calvin, in Tuolumne county Calvin
has the certificate of election, and was
returned as receiving one majority.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

pGs- All the Chinese brothels in So
nora were evacuated on the Sd inst. The
ordinance comp Hing the inmates to
leave the city went into effect that day
The Democrat says that the streets were
lined with the fail Fu-Fum, their for
mer halls ofrevvlry were deserted, and
quiet and order had come to PISS.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

Bays The French man-of-war obi
gado has gone to Guymas, San Bias and
Acapulco, to prosecute an enquiry into
the circumstances attending the death
of Count de Boulbon.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

NEBRAsxA Men RE-SSo,IisArrp
the Indiana, Illinois and Michigan mem
bers of Con. who voted for the Nebraska
bill, except one or two who peremptori
ly declined on other grounds entirely,
have been nomiBate d for reelection. and
good part Of them are likely tn be
successful
Butte record., 1854-11-11

A MoNARcH's GIFr. The Times and
Transcript learns that the LAFAYETTE
Hook and Ladder company have receiv.
ed present of splendid set of caps
and helmets from the Emperor Louis
Napoleon s'lis--s 81 uol.gae
Butte record., 1854-11-11

CHINAMEN MURDERED BY MExICANs
Some NJ. xicans one day last attacked
a party of Cinnamon. at the Rock River
House,, near Walkers plains, Killing
three, and wouuding one or two others,
SO that it is thou ht impossible for them
to .ecover They obtained several
hundred dullars from the Cinnamon.
The Mexicans were traced to the Anne :
rican Valley, where one was arrested,
after having fought like tiger. The
other made his escape, and had not been
arrested at last accounts. There has
been several Greasers, up in that section
during the past season, who have been
suspiscioned characters, and who should
have been closely watched, The mur-
derers of these Cinnamon are said to be
well known in Marysville.
Sheriff Sharp of Plumas county de-
posted the captured Greaser in our Jail
on Thursday.
Butte record., 1854-11-11
+ FAILUREs OF GEN PIERCE's ADMIN
IsTRArIoN Washington Union, in

n eFAtLUREs OF GEN. PIERCE's ADMIN
lsTRArIoN,-The Washington Union, in
a ludingl the slang Of tho opposition press
denouneing the the present administra-
ton as ga failure" says:
IA list of the failures of the admin
iftration having never yet been published
we propose to make one, as follows ai
The administration has failed to COM
n it itself to the peculating policy of its
predecessor. r.-,.., ..-.....,
1t has failed to give way to the as
saults of the Abolitionists. a" ~ '''
It has failed to permit them to violate
the constitution of the United States.
ai 1t has fail d, to yield to the insolent
demands Of foreign governm nts.
1t has failed to oppose the Nebraska
Kanzas bill -'''- sH' 1
Il It7has failed to follow the footsteps Of
its predecessor by failing to make several
treaties vltally important to the peace,
tranquility, and welfare of our country
1t has failed to commit itself to native
Americanism, Know Nothingism, and
fanaticism generally.
Th Sc are among the failures of the
administration; We do not wonder that
they excite the. ire of the wings and the
whig leaders bnt we do wonder that
this ire shoald beso publicly and bitterly
manifcsted'' b9ra8.ia IL
Butte record., 1854-11-11
pn- Fitzgerald Of the Union Hou

gsA Fitzgerald Of the Union House,
has the neatest bar, bathroom and bar
tender, in Northern California, aud that
ten dollar brandy cannot fail TO please
those who enjoy smiles. He. has large
and commodious house, and when finish
ed and furnished, will d ubtless by ad-
vertisement, make the fact known 10 our
two thousand subscribers and twenty
thousand readers
Butte record., 1854-11-11

NEBRASKA CIrY.-A letter from Rev.
w II. GoopE to the Western Advocate
dated Old Fort Kcarney, Aug. ., says
that Nebraska City is progressing rapid
", A steam ferry is in operation ), sew
eral frame buildings are already up ,
brick are being IN de for the erection of
IA three stony Hotel; a printing oflice
has been sent r., and methodist Epis
cepal Church will soon be in process of
erection, The litter speaks very favor
ably Of the eligibility of the ste of the
city. has
Butte record., 1854-11-11

ses- The Erie Railroad difficulty has
been submitted to the Supreme court of
Pennsylvania. The court has decided
that the road is a nuisance, which must
be abated within four months.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

na- The Know Nothings of San
Francisco have nominated Win. T.
Sherman, as their candidate for the of
flee Of City Comptroller, in place of
Meiggs. ab>conded. The wings have
nominated Ferdinand Vassault for the
same office.
The Know Nothing candidate for
Comptroller of San Franc 'sco was elec-
ted by one thousand majority. .atr..
Butte record., 1854-11-11

ra- The mountain Messenger y
Wm. Laurens had his leg 10 ribIy
crushed by falling timbcrs. The llml
was amputed inches below the knee.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

MINING SCENES. Mr.. Hutchings has
kindly presented us with a bountiful
supply Of letter sheets, containing min
ing and other scenes characteristic of
golden State. Mr.. Hutehings is trav-
cling for the purpose of taking view
of the different localities in the State
for the purpose Of making panarama
Butte record., 1854-11-11

bD- Census Returns According
to census returns of the Common School
for Bidwell Township, the number of
children between the ages of FIVE, and
eighteen, is forty Bidwell ought
to have good school house, and it is to
be hoped that our citizens will give the
subject some attention, ard move in the
matter. We will give an octagonai
specimen of the filthy lucre, towards the
erection of good school house in Bid
well. Who goes $50 better ?
Butte record., 1854-11-11

ssa- \ duel was fought near Oakland,
Amador county, on, the sth inst, be-
tween A. Kewen and Major Woodliffe
The latter was killed at the first fire.
Butte record., 1854-11-11
rysyilIe adyerlIsements,

Also, to the advertisement Of that
enterpsisins mercantile firm, II. B. SUM-
MERs & &-Co., of MarysKille. They ad-
vertise an excellent stock, and arg not
& to be undersold. Give them call
sn Persons desiring to purchase good
farm and a hotel. doing an excellent bu-
siness, viii please read the advertise
ent of Mr.. Joseph Kerby of the Min
er's Ranch He offers a chance for a
bargain TI 99" saT' all -ilao edi
Butte record., 1854-11-11

JUICE FIELD The Grass Valley
TELEGRAPH strongly urges the claims of
Judge Stephen j. Field fer the vacant
seat on the Supreme bench. The Neya--
da DEMOCRAT deems James Churchm2n
the proper man Whew, 9aiTil-F ae
Butte record., 1854-11-11

B SKULL FRAcTuRED.-At Spring Val
ley, recently AN hishman struck a Ka-
naka over the head with a gun, fractu-
ring his skull He is likely to recover.
Irishmen should recolect that Kanakas
are not Negroes and cannot stand a
blow over the head with clubbed rife.
Butte record., 1854-11-11
rea. The State Land CommiSsiC

re- The State Land Commissioners
have detern ined to bring suit against
the city of SaE Francisco for the per
centage on the sale of the city slips due
the State. y portion of the amount
{ $50,OOO) has been pad and there is
about $780, 900 still due.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

DG The official vote of the State
stands as follows 4 Denver, 1857
Herbert, 81 ,4os; Bowie, $4,000, Ben
ham, s5.os5s; MoDeugaH, Z lo,ool
Z ChurchmaDs 10, ,o3ei Latham, ] SAB
Leake, s5,457; Beard, 3o,754l; Wood
side, H,7lI.i; agsa4E ,s 55sins~> -.-
Butte record., 1854-11-11

Hsa- Mr.. Buchanan, it is rumored
will, ON the 9th of July next, resign bis
post as Minister to England, and after
a tour on the continent, return to the
United States. r1s .a snoT8aaaa
Butte record., 1854-11-11

The PARIS ExHIBITIoN.-Gov By
les has received notice Of the Great In
dustrial Expedition, in Paris next spring.
Through him the directors have invited
our people to send forward specimens of
our arts and products. lIa nh -
Butte record., 1854-11-11
SATURDAY, -: NOVEMBER l !

N. D. PLUM, Esq, Of ForbestowD,
will act as Agent FOR the Record, at that
place. He may be faundsat the Post
Office. Everts &Co's. agent at Forbes
town will please deliver the package to
him on its arrival
Butte record., 1854-11-11

I BA- Mrs. Barney Williams has been
presented with pair of diamond ear
rings valued at S275. 49, af,
Butte record., 1854-11-11

IRoN.-Alargr bed of very rich iron
ore was discovered on the Wescott river
during the recent survey Of Messrs
Miller and Murray, Deputy U. S. Sur
veyors ia humboldt. i
Butte record., 1854-11-11

SAN FRASc1scoii AWoIkmen are lay
ing cobble stone pavements On Wash.
llngton street, between Kearney and Due
pont, and a Russ pavement on Mont
gomery street, between California and
Clay. ae
Butte record., 1854-11-11

ssg~ From the Journal, we learn that
the State House at Sacramento is pro-
crossing rapidly towards completion
The second story and interior brick
walls are finished. The chamber in
tended for the Assembly is said to be the
handsom"st and Iargrst room in The state
Butte record., 1854-11-11

s1- Franc pieces viii not be received
by the bankers of San Francisco for
more than twenty cents, after the first
day of December next.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

e sA- Samuel Haight, Esq is dsnso.
cratic nominee for the Compt. llsrsh !.
OF San Francisco.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

Dsg- Burglars are becoming frequent
in Marysville The Herald says that on,
the lst inst. Mr. Simmons was robbed in
his sleeping room of 500 dollars, and on
the next night 90 dollars was stolen from
the store of Mr.. Woodward. ..g.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

TESTIMONIAL TO Ex-MAYoR GARRI-
soN-A committee appointed by the
prominent merchants of San Francisco,
to devise a testimonial to be given to ex-
Mayor Garrison, have determined to
present him with Magnificent Tea Set,
containing five pieces of sold gold, and
weighing together about 400 ounces
Each piece is to be beautifully engraved
and it is estimated that whole will cost
$1,000. ai $3.50 aslblit2 1sd
Butte record., 1854-11-11

70 \ Bear and Panther fight took
place at Iowa Hill last week. The bcnr
w4s the same formerly owned by Lola
Msntez, and had become large and fero-
cious.
Butte record., 1854-11-11

PACIFIC ROADS DIR. Wozencraft has
written another letter to the Alta. upon
the facilities offered for building rail and
stage roads over the middle or Salt Lake
route, to come into California by Mobiles
Pass
Butte record., 1854-11-11

pG- The Indian rese, walton in Colu->
ST comfy, the Shasta Courier learns, is
already occupied by five hundred Indi>
ans. The supply of grain necessary for
the main 'alnance ofthe Indians and for
seed. has opened quite a market TO far
mers in that vicinity 1t IS expected
that there will be abont two thousand
acr' of wheat and barley raised there
the coming season
Butte record., 1854-11-11

Ba5- 1t is announced in the Times and
Transcript that fIty prisoners have es-
capped from the State prison d ring lhe
last six months.