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BUTTE RECORD.

AMERICAN VALLEY.-Mr David Potts,
vino recently arrived from the American VAL
leg informs US that the mines in that vicinity
continue to yield abundantly. He report.
new and rich discoveries, in that vicinity,
prosperous times, and bright prospects. He
intends 10 spend the coming summer in the
mountains. the next winter in Bidwell, and
will probably return to the Atlantic States
in the following spring. Dayeis an old '49er
by the Lawson horn, and we are glad to see
him fourisling the yellow boys.
Some difficulty occurred in the Valley, in
regard to iumpinga ranch, which resulted
in the trial Of D. K Benedict. an Old Michi
ganler. for drawing pistol upon another
person, Ee was discharged en showing that
he iid motor that he ough; TO have done it
-wedidnt learn which.
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SHERIFF SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED TO
II out of the District Court of the Ninth Judicial
District ia aud for Butte County, rendered the De-
oernber Term Of said Court. a. d. 1853. in of
F. Bennett and against Sanford " Nhiie and Robert
Finleer for the sum of six hundred and 6y dollars,
debt, and for the of two hundred and thiriy-six
twenty-five one hundredths dollars cost Of suit have
levied upon and taken in execution all the rights title
and interest OF said White and Finleiier in and to the
following property situated in Butte County. Califor-
mia, 10 wit: Saw Mil, together with all privileges
and apper.enances ihereunto belonging The said Mill
situated oD Bean Creek tributary OF the middle fork
of Feather River and about twelve miles above the
town Of Bidvel Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day. the eth day Of March, A. 1854. between the
hours Of nine o'clock A NJ. and four o'clock P NJ I
will proceed to sell The above described property the
highest bidder for cash at the Cour; House in the
OF Bdwell- 10 satisfy said Execution
P. FREER. Sheriff of Butte County.
By D.A. BRowN, Deputy.
Bidweil, February 9th, 1854. 5w-nl6.
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W. E. SINGER & cos
FEATHER RIVER EXPRESS

Connecting with Wells, Fargo s. Co.'S Express
to all parts of
California, Oregon, the Atlantic States, The
Canadas and Europe
Weekly from Marysvills TO and from Ne
following places,
hatcher. Berry Creek.
Evansville, Bucks Ranch.
Forbesfowu, Eagle Gulch,
Enterprise, Medow Valley Raasi.
Stringtown, Spanish Ranch,
Wyandott, American Valley,
Wyman's Ravine, Indian Valley,
White Rock. Elizabethtown,
Ophir. Black Hawk Creek,
Morris Ravine, Soda Bar,
Longs Bar, Rush Greek,
Oregon Gulch, Meeekr's Flatt, NJ
Hooperville, Maryon's Flats.
Potter's Ravine, Oregon Bar,
Spring Valley, Kingsberry's Ferry.
Cherokee Flatt, IL mile Bar
Sinclair Flatt, Rich Gulch,
Nelson's Bar, Rich Bar.
Frenchtown, Indian Bar.
Butte Mills. Smiths Bar.
Butte Greek, Browns Bar
Neils Rahch, junction Bar.
Hambleton, Yellow Stone Greek,
Bidwells, Bar, Mountain House
For the conveyance Of packages parcels val
uables and Letters, Collections made, Orders
promptly attended to, Gold dust purchased q.
the highest market price.
Drafts procured on all the principal cities
in the Atlantic States and Europe.
W. E. SINGER & co.
January IA, 1854
Gluckauf Williams agents at Bidwelrs
Bar.
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PROBATE COURT.

STATE or CALIFoRNIA-COUNTY OF BUTTE
- SS In the matter of the estate of A. c. Frye, de-
ceased John Bidwe administrator OF said estate will
make settlement Of matters and accounts pertaining TO
said estate IN the Probate Cour at the regular
term thereof 10 ~ii On the fourth Monday Of March
inst. the Court House in Bidwell; at which time
and place all persons interested in said estate having
demands against said estate, Doled 10 attend By
orderof Cour'
L. 5. Witness my hand and seal of said Court, at
Bidwell, this ID day Of March. A. D 1854
FRENCH PAIGE, Probate Clerk.
3wi1.
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PROBATE COURT.

STATE OF CALIFoRNIA-COUNTY OF BUTTE
y Probate CoGrf. February Term, 1854. BY order
Of said Court leave granted the administrations of
the estate of Charles Taylo deceased. present their
claims against said estate for settlement the next
Term Of said Court. This is notice all persons
interested, to appear before said Court al the Court
House in Bidwell. on Monday. the 9Th day Of March
next to show calse II any, why said claims should not
be allowed
L. 5. Witness my hand and seal of said Court at
Bidweli, this aslh day of Feb. A. D. 1854
FRENCH PAIGE, Probate Clerk
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NOTICE.

T'HE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE BOSTON Quartz
Mining Company. are hereby notified that all shares
upon which assessments unpaid will be sold pub
lie A action in Forbesiowu. the first day of April
nexi, TO pay assessments the same Sale 10 take
lace al the Eagie Hotel, at . o'clock p. NJ.
l. l.. KIDDER. President
Forbesiown, February 23, 1854
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BIDWELL LIVERY STABLE.

@THE subscribers having recently fitted
~ up their extensive barn and stables,
are prepared to furnish quarters for large
number of animals, where the best quality of
hay and grain may always be found. Saddle
horses to let, stock taken on livery Animals
bought and sold when desired.
CHI PERSON & co.
Bidwell, November u, 1858.
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- The San Francisco sun lately met d
grammarian, who had just made an unsuc-
cessful tour to tie mines conjugating-or
oogitatipg thus--'Positivs nine comparative
miner surerlat..e, minns
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FORBESTOWN
MINING AND LUMBER co.

THE TRUSTEES HAVE DETERMINED ON MAX
l. ing some important repairs and Improvements on
the companys mill properly the coming spring. You
therefore hereby notified that in order TO meet the
expense Of the of hundred dol
lars each share of stock, has been made. which
be paid 10 the Secretary in monthly nstamenis of fifty
dollars each, the rsi be paid before the 2sth
of February, the second before the 2eh of March,
1854 BENZ F. KELLJAi. Sect
Forbsown- January 30th 1851 6w-nli
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BLACKSMITH SHOP.

a THE undersigned, thankful for past
q s. favors, would respectfully inform the
W public that they are on hand to execute
all work in the line of horse and OK shoeing,
making and repairing mill irons, miners tools,
carriage work &C.. with promptness and on
reasonable terms BROWN & SPEAR
Bidwell, Nov, IL, 1853
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EG- We have received the second number of
tie Hide Ueat" I. is filed with excellent
matter, and s large ami neat family paper
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NATIONAL HOTEL AT BIDwELL.


T HE National Hotel will be carried on by
Il Mr.. C. A Bancroft. the well known host,
& John F. Thompson the latest. The we'll
known reputation of the house will loose
nothing by the change of partnership. Mr.
Bancroft or Thompson will be happy in trying
to make their friends s the travelling commu-
nifty at home and comfortable at National
Hotel
They will keep the best Table the market
affords, good clean beds SC. Their Bar will
be furnished with choice Liquors. Their stable
stands second to none, lin fact they are deter
mined to furnish as good quarters for man and
beast as can be found in this section Of country
The Domestic and Culinary arrangements OF
the house will be under the immediate super
intendenee of Mrs c. A Bancroft, whose
reputation is a sufficient guarantee.
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OFFICE s
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Rock Island Company.

FI1HIS COMPANY Has BEEN INCORPORATED 4
L i fully orgaHized ami has for it, objects. the.
Ooing and draining Of i've hundred and iy yards Of
main Feather River. Situated immediately above the
Sailor Unou and Cove claims. OF last wear
The Cspltl Stock oi the company j. forly-fye thou
sand doior. ami ths'e foryye shares Of stock or
ninety half fshares-
The contract hs- been j.; 10 sr. Aio7zO Gilman who
has agreed To grade. hooI and DRAIN the claim for the
sun Of foriy-four tholsand Aye hundred dollars
TIE books Of Tie company opened at the
stnre 70 Messrs Ferguson 1Co. where subscription for
sock viii be received.
Tw wenty per the amount Of capital has been
levied TO be paid before Tie 18Th day pril
Tie Officers VI the company ( ioEs:
THOMAS WELLS, Esq. Presf
: W. GlLki. or,
Rs MAiN RI. Trustees.
Gfso J FERGUSON. }
GEO J. FERG SON. Treasurer.
J. NJ. BU8r, Secretary.
Bidweli. March 81 l.j+. Gfnll.
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IL Near unier obligations to Singer <
Cos, and to Eyerss & Smells expresses, for
everything but saeram ento papers.
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> Simon, Eho fights dnels - A couple
Of fools who consider each other not Git to live,
while the community st large entertain the
same sentiments T-.SuH.
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SHADE HOTEL.

g. THE subscriber has at great expense
Elm fitted up the above well known House. and
with good table clean beds and every atten-
ton to his customers he hopes to merit fair
share Of public patronage. The Opposition
line of stages stops at this House. P. w.
Wirstrom. Dec. Sd.
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PROBATE COURT.

aasTATE OF CAtIFoRNfA-COUNTY OF RCTTE.
- ssh The laiier Of the estate ei Patrick barney
deceased. Ietn Roberts u II make final settlement
4 all matters and accounts. forth in his p-titiOn
or settlement, Ase ia this court Dxv Of settle
rnsni fixed the oath day II April A p 1854, al the
Court Maase Bids-ll aad he regular term Of
his and noiics = hereby given Ia al pefs'sns
caEceraed ap pear al SAID time ard place and show
cause any why sid estate should not be finally settled
and disposed Of. By order Of he coart.
l.. :. Witness my hahd and seal OF said couz&- al
Ridweii, thi- 9Th DAY OF March, 1854.
F. PAIGE Probate Clerk
fa9Is per 7 WELLS, d. c
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THE VIRGINIA STEAM SAW MILL

The NIhuINIA oItaM ca" MILL
LN0R SALE. This Mill is situated near
H. Bidwells Bar, is surrounded by an abun-
dance Of good timber, and is in good running
order. The engine is superior one, and ca
pable of running more than one saw. The
Mill is but FIVE miles from the Main Feather
River, aud lumber can be RATED thence to
Marysville or Sacramento, prohtably. The
Mill can also do large and profitable business
in huming lumber The Subscriber came in
possession of this Mil for debt, and viii sell
it at considerably less than its real value.
Inquire at the premises, of c. g. Lincoln, at
Bidwells Bar, or of the Subscriber.
GEO. K. GLUYAS.
Dec II, 1858. San Francisco.
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HyTHE EUREKA MINING COMPANY stu
IL ated on Eureka Lake in Quartz Township,
Bntte County, California, make the following
anual report, as required by TIE Statute of
California
Amount capital created at the organization Of
the company on the 18th of Sep
tember 1851. $50, 900 90.
Amount capital stock paid in, S3 900 co.
Amount capital stock remaining in
the hands Of the stock holders, S32 AGO 00
The liabilities of the company are as follows ;
There due sundry persons for la
Dor merchandise, &c, Sl99, 81.
There is owing to sundry stock
holders for arrearages &c. l04 $500 81 81.
There is bue the company on note
and open acts for arrearages,
Sc, s2,755 So
Balance Liabilities. SIS, 1886 %
Note the heavy preparatory expenses for
the winter season here, accounts for large
portion of Indebtedness
December 10Th, 1868.
SAMUEL J. BLACK. President
FRANKLIN CLICK, Secretary.
JOHN l. GRAHAM, Treasurer.
JEREMIAH C. HALL, Trustee.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF
BUTTE, SS-Samuel j. Black, President of
the Rureka Mining Company, being duly
sworn, says the above report Of said Company
is correct.
SAMUEL J. BLACK.
Sworn to and subscribed March %, 1854,
before T. Wells, Justice Peace.
o0oo CIGARS fancy brands. cheap ever body can
IL smoke em JOSEPH GLUCkAUF-
TsLoTHISG-A large as.orsrDen. constantly on hand
JOSEPH 6LUCKAuP.
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Masonic Lodge.

Battle Lodge No - L. D.. Of Free and Accepted Ma
meets At BidweI e arst and third Saturday
IN each month Hour Of neeriing G5l O'Clock. P NJ
visiiisg Brethren in good sianang are repectiuy in
yi.ed 10 Communicate
OFFICERS
+ c. BAKER. II N J. 3 SMITH. 6 "
A q. SEWCoMB. J. V. = PHHARRls, Sec'y
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EyERTS, SMELL e. cos
Feather River Express.
Connectinr with ADAMS e. M

We would respectfully inform the public
that we are now enabled to forward
treasure, VALUABLE PACKAGES, LETTERS.
ETC, ETC.
With unrivalled despatch and security, and
upon the most reasonable terms, to and from
the following places, viz;
American Valley, Wyandott,
Chandlerville, Bidwelrs Bar
Gibsonville, Evansville,
Hopkins Creek, Hansonville,
Morris Ravine, Longs Bar,
Onion Valley, Nelson's Creek,
Port Wine Diggings, Poorman's Greek.
Spring Valley, Rich Bar, Middle Fork
Sears Diggings, Stringtown,
White Rock, Smiths Bar, n Pork.
Barker's Ranch, City Of '76,
Canyon Greek, Butte Greek,
Grass Valley. Forbestown,
Jamisons Greek, Honcut City.
hatcher, Lexington House,
Oregon Gulch, 0phir,
Rich Bar, North Fork Pine Grove,
Strawberry Valley, Rush Creek, S. Plat.
Spanish Ranch, St. Louis,
Collections, orders, etc. attended to With
promptness and fidelity Stafford & KERBY
agents. EVERETT, SMELL & CO. Nov 19.
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White Rock.
TAKEN rP

I'm IN { I.
TAKEN Up 81 THE 81 BSERfBER- ON or ABOUT
L The zlst say of March. last. stray horse de-
roei 0heW<-The said horse s bite. having three
Anies his aose. side and tie other
sp9cnrrnis only through The skin-e'ier the len
sde 81 The neck brsnd the ef Shoulder apparently
lii with i- bottom CT ssirrui-i= shout Il years
cid aid about Is hands high Tie owner Is requested
20 prove properly pSy ehssgrs snd take him away,
he viii De disposed Of according 20 iaS
JOSEPH aLLFN
Dfhir Ami /. 1854 3E21
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NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ASSESSMENT ON
u the Armstrong Quartz Mining Cmpany. is laid al
twenty-five dollars each share Shareholders
quesied to call the Treasurer's Office and pay the
same, or their shares will be sold according TO law.
MILTON ROCKS. Pres.
E NJ. SPARKS. Treas
Oregon Township, Butte County, Jan. IA 1854 3wn14
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

ry'BE COP ARTN ERsHTP HEE ETOFoRE EXIST
L ing between the undersigned. Is this day dissolved
by mutual The business viii be continued by
Nr. JOS GLUCkAuF, and with whom all accounts
slus; be settled. JOSEPH GLUCkAUF.
r. WILLIAMS.
BidweI, February 81. 1851. 3wl6
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

TEHE CoMMODToUS THREE STORY BUILDING
a the fronting the Levee, and adjoining
the Miners Home. o. NJ EVANS.
Bidwell. Feb. Is 1854. n14u.
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Lumber Lumber

rEsHE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD RESPECTFULLY
n announce 10 the citizens OF Bidwe and vicinity,
that they prepared TO furnish all who may IA
them with caii with spended quality OF lura-
t and reasonable terms De procured else
share They are also prepared 10 deliver lumber al
7ny point along the South Fork main Feather River
Board Ranch Saw Mil Up. GAME. &Co.
March 18th, 1854. Smle.
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4 o,0O0 lbs, Bacon Pork and Hams of the best
Equality, at HESS LARCOMBES.
January I, 1854.
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Exchange for sale q; sight time, in to sgt s
T. Huth & Co. Loa1ou
American Exchange Bank. New York
Atlantic Bank Boston
Philadelphia Bank PhiiadelPhis
Josiah Lee & Co. Baltimors
Louisiana State Bank New Orleans
Page & Bacon st Louis
Hutchings 4 Co Louisville
T. S. Goodman Co. .CinciRnat.
S. Jones & Co. Ptsba-s
ALSO ON
PAGE, BACON & CO., San Francisco. at par.
for any amount
GOLD DUST always purchased at the highast
market price.
GOLD DUST AND COIN received on deposit,
special or otherwise
COLLECTIONS made and funds RENTED at
the lowest rates.
Banking House on the Plaza, Marysvil.s
f1tf GEORGE " PLUM %
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" II HupsoS SAx'L HARTMAN.
HUDSON & HARTMAN,
rNgER DEALERS. corner Sd s;seei and Maiden
k< lane MarysyiHe. Keep constantly on hand com
plsle assortment of LUMBER, also DOORS, SASH
BLINDS, &c
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- 90 Pair of Boots and Shoes for sale cheap
sJst HESS s LARC0MBES.
Jsnusry !, 1854
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Barley.

1900 POUNDS OF BARLEY FOR SALE AT THE
q Vegetable Store, next door TO Miners Home. Price
81 per hundred A HALLIDAY
Bicxell. March la- 1854 Svl9.
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r HsJoTHISG-A large assortment constantly on hand
U JOSEPH 6LUcKAUP.
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PRATTS EXCHANGE
yEJHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFUL
4 ly inform this community, and the travelling pub
Tic generally. that having purchased the entire interest
in the above well known popular establishment. hopes
70 meet wiih continuaIlcs Of the lbers patronage
heretofore b- slowed ard trusts that exeron his
part, shall be wanting render this. OF the most
POPULAR RESORTS
in town. The Bar will be constantly supplied with the
choicest WINES. LIQUORS, and CIGARS SC in the
California market SAMUEL T. PRATT.
Bidwell. Fe6'y l7ih. 1853.
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o,0oo CIGARS, fancy brands cheap ever body can
Il smoke 'em JOSEPH GLUCkAUf-
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WALKER & WILSON.

IQUORs-Of all kinds nj convenient rates for sale
q u JOSEPH GLUCKAUF.
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Last Arrival.
NEW GOODS & NEW PRICE.

H AIMING JUST RETURNED FROM SAN FRAN
CISCO, and having had the advantage of the recen,
low prces IN purchasing ny stock q goods can sell
the Dealers in MarysyiIe
Ny stock consists OF DRY GOODS. GROCERIES,
fhoklSlOSS- LIQUORS and CIGARS FANCY
1OpDs, ke SC all OF which an prepared 10 se,I Al
prices 50 low TO .-asionish The Salives-
bldSeii March sd l5S4. JOS. GLrCKAUF
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-05-30
The General Conference.

We have before US the proceedings of this
body, on the twenty first and twenty-second
days ofits session. On the former day we no.
tice nothing Of Importance.
On the following day we perceive with much
qualification that the Conference, by rising
vote ezpunged the ninth section of art. 2, of
the Discipline, being that which relates to sla
very. This was what was expected by the
friends of the Southern Church, and they will
be gratifed to see the unanimity and all other
parts of the Disci line which condemned the
institution have been erased from its pages.
On the same day DR.. Wightman.. chairman of
the special c'mmittee appointed to devise a
plan for the publication of the lives Of Bishops
McKendree and Soule, presented report which
was read; and at the request of Bishop Paine,
was laid on the table for the present
As it was announced that Bishop Andrew
would have to leave Conference before Sunday
the ordination of the new bishops took place
on the afternoon Of the 25tl inst.
The ordination service was introduced by
Bishop Andrew, who read the Collect and Epis.
tie. Bishop Capers read the Gospel.
Bishop Soule then called the name Of George
F. Pierce, who was presented by his father,
DR.. L. Pierce, O.. the Georgia Conference; and
the name of John Early, who was presented
by Dr.. Winans, Of the Mississippi Conference;
and also the name of II. II. Kavanaugh, who
was presented by DR.. Stevenson, of the Louis
Vile Conference.
Bishop Soue then proceeded with the ser.
vice to the end of the questions and answers.
Bishop Paine followed to the end Of the prayer
meeting to the imposition of hands.
Bishop Soule then took the lead in the laying
on of hands. Bishops Andrew, Capers, and
Paine, Drs. Winans, and Stevenson united in
the solemn cereomy.
The Bible was presented by Bishop Andrew,
and the service was conducted by Bishop Ca
pers.
Shortly afterwards, the Conference adjourn
ed.- Charleston Courier.