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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-28

SSOMFTtIISG NEw AND uiND.ONE.- received at
- the LADIES SALOON, LOT OF beautiful Tim C'0r,d CAT
ters fer Children They iuI cut
have had for
Also Mise. Tan oored Caters. Black Gssr, and Jenny Lind
Boots Of all the dHersn, plenty them TO suit every
body
Shoes for little Boys '' a'
sone OF them m,de OF Calf skn other. o,
Into different shapes, with 10 n nd low heel.
TIE Assortment Of Misses Childrens Fancy shn very
good the Ladies saloon, and Parents invited 10 cali and
looi At them. W. II. ADDISGToS A 90 ~
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-. - RAILWAY 4 co.,
yor s.e by PURCELL, LADD 90, Richmond, VI '-''
NOCKING.BIHD CAGES, &c.-Larse and medium
NA slfe Bird Cages elegant Jspannsd Csnay Cages
&c. for 'sl'b ..
fCOHNH.-1oo cases "Ynurrla !" 100 cases other prime
jsl4 DAVENPORT. ALLEN CO.
q OLE LkATHER-75os ide COOL dsm.sed for sale by
~ oeH JOHN N GORDON lsoS
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That have been lingering the blood
ening the bonrs forty
solvent.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
>WEI1, BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER

WONDERS OF CHEMISTRY horse
shoe halls dropped in the streets during
the daily traffic, re-appear in the shape
of swords and guns. The clippings of
the travelling tinker are mixed with the
parings of the horses hoofs from the
smithy, or the cast of garments of the
poorest inhabitants of the world, aud
soon afterward, in the form of dyes of
the brightest blue, grace the dress of
court'y danes. The main ingredient of
the Ink with which we write was poossi-
bly, once part of the broken hoop of an
old beer barrel The bones of dead an
imals yield the chief constituent of luci-
fer matches. The dregs of port wire,
carefully rejected by the port wine
drinker in decanting his favorite bever-
age, are taken by him in the NOR ming
in the form of seidlitz powders, to re-
move the effects of his dehauch. The
offal of the streets and the washing of
coal gas, re-appear carefully preserved in
lady's smelling bottle, or are used by
her to flavor blanc mango for her
friends.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

SAM Sticks WISE SAws.-Hope is a
pleasant companion but an unsafe friend.
He'll do for travelling companion on a
pinch, but he is not the man for your
banker.
It's no use talkin'. When you are
down, poverty, like snow shoes, keeps
your feet fast, and prevents your rising.
A man can't hope agin' hope.
When grasshoppers are so plenty as
to make the pasture poor, gobblers grow
fat. Hard times is what you thrive i ! ;
when the ponds dry up, the pokes get
the pollywogs.
Take your daily bread and be thank
full ; but don't pray the Lord to lay up
for you the loaves for years to come to
make you rich. Many man has died
about the timo his great baking of bread
came out of his oven.
A woman who wants a charitable
heart, wants pure mind. The measure
of a females Judgment must be her own
feelings; and if she judge halshly, her
feelings are not delicate. Her expert
ence is her own, and if it is adverse, it
ought at least to impose silence. limo.
cence is not suspicious, but guilt is al
ways ready to turn informer
Thinks l to myself man may be a
president and no great shakes either,
for after all he is only the lead horse of
team. He has got the go in him, and
that's all but he can't hold back, which
is great matter, both in statesmen and
horses. For if he slacks up, he is rid
over by those behind him, and he gets
his neck broke-he must go or die.
Work-earn your own pork, and see
how sweet it will be. Work, and see
how cheerfnl you will be. Work, and
see how Independent you will be- Work,
and see how happy your family will be.
Work. and see how religious.you will be;
for, before you know where you are, in
stead of repining at Providence, you
will find yourself offering up thanks for
all the numerous blessings you enjoy.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN to all whom it may con-
4 ccrn, that Mrs Mary c. Conway will make
application at the December term of the Pro-
bate Court in and for Butte County, through
her Attorney in fact, to prove her right of
heirship in the Estate of Rudolphus Kent, de-
ceased, aud ask for an order to be made re-
quiring the receiver or agent in said estate to
pay over to him the assets placed in his hands
by order of said court
CHA S. S. WALLER,
Atty in fact for Mary c. Conway.
Bidwell, December 6, 1854. Avs
Butte record., 1854-12-23
BIDWELL & MARYSVILLE
PACKAGE EXPRESS
AND
FRUIT DEPOT,

HNHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING ESTAB-
Il llshed themselves in the above mentioned
branches of business take this method to an
nounce to their friends at Bidwell and the
public in general, that they are prepared with
their never failing Express to transmit to and
from Marysvill all orders, parcels, packages
etc. etc, that may be intrusted to their care
at reasonable rates for transportation and at
on advance on the original cost of the article
They would also call attention to their con-
slant supply of
FRESH FRUITS. CONFECTIONERY
.NEW L-4ID EGGS, IND OTHER
D.i.t'1IES,
Such as were never before offered in this mar
ket, and in which department they defy COM
petition, and'slicit the patronage the epicu-
rean world. They are also supplied twice a
week with FRESH SALMON, and in fact with
various and sundry comforts for the inner
man too numerous to mention.
THE PACKAGE EXPRESS
Which leaves Bdwel every
MONDAY AND THURSDAY,
Has for its depot in Marysvillc the Philajel-
phia House, situated on the corner of G and
I'd Streets, and leaves there every
TUESDA Y AND FRIDAY AZ
JLRNOONS.
Our Office at Bidwell is on Main ST. nearly
opposite the Union Hotel. Orders left Mt eitn-
er of the above places will receive strict atten-
ton.
BURR s. FRENCH.
Bidwell, November 4th, 1854. n526
Butte record., 1854-12-23

A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS.
Well what of that Who wants to be
a messy old stone, away in some damp
corner OF pasture wher sunshine and
fresh air never come stone for the
COWS to rub themselves against-for
snails and bugs to crawl over; and for
toads to squat under among the poisnous
wrcds? 1t is far better to be polished
stone, rolling along in the brawling
stream OF life, wearing off the rough
corners, bringing out the firm crystalline
structure of the granite or the delicate
veins of the agate or chalcedony. 1t is
perpetual chafDg or rubbing in the
whirling current, that shows what sort
of grit stone is made of, and what use
it is good for. The sandstone and soap
stone are ground down to sand and mud;
but The firm rock is selected for towering
fortress, and the diamond is polished for
the monarch's crown and beauty's de-
light.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
Miners Exchange
SAVINGS BANK.
Corner Of Montgomery aul Sacramento

SOfHc5 " snONtSOHtFy uU buCTuUtSNfO
Streets, S.4.N' FRANCISCO.
A LII MONEYS Deposited in this Bank, in
N sums not exceeding One Thousand Dol
lars, are payable on demand, and deposits of
over One Thousand Dollars, at one days sight
Deposits made on and after the first day of
september, 1854, to the first of september, 49,
55, will draw interest at the rate of one and
a half per cant per month.
All special deposits of not less than One
Hundred Dollars, made for six months and
over, will draw interest at the rate of two per
cent. per month.
On the first of september, of each year, de-
positors will be notified of any change in the
rate of interest for the ensuing year.
Gold Dust consigned for assay or coinage at
the United States Branch Mint, will receive
| immediate attention, and the results from
assays will be returned every forty ght
hours; and the charge in all cases will only
be one and q half per cent, including all
charges for assay or coinage, or one half per
| cent, for assay alone, when the amount is fifty
ounces and upwards all amounts under fifty
| ounces, the price will be five dollars.
| Miners and Merchants leaving Gold Dust at
| Banking House to be assayed, can have an
immediate advance on their gold without any
charge for advancing
| Bills of Exchange on the Eastern states, at
ninety days from sight, will be drawn at par.
Sight Drafts will be drawn at three per cent.
or at the usual rate at the time of drawing.
| Mint Certificates purchased at a reasonable
discount. Gold dust and bars purchased at
the highest market price.
| Rich Quartz specimens valued free of charge
and the highest price paid for them when Of
| fered for sale
The usual Banking facilities etended to Mer-
chants and Traders, and. and the Bank will
be kept open for the accommodation of Depos-
itors until 81 P. NJ, and until 10 P. NJ. on
saturdays.
! N. B.-Miners can remit their moneys or
Gold Dust, in sealed packages, by Wells, Far
go Co.'s and Adams & Cos Expresses, label
led and directed to me, with such instructions
as they may deem proper, with the full assu-
ranc that every attention viii be paid to their
instructions relative to the same.
| A S. WRIGHT, Banker.
Eg-All papers containing any of my ad-
vortisements. will discontinue them from this
date. inserting only the above. 2.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
BEEF CATTLE FOR SALE

HIVE HUNDRED HEAD OF SUPERIOR
IL AMERICAN BEEF CATTLE, six and
seven years old BULLoCKs, (not oxen) ranging
from six to nine hundred pounds in weight,
carefully selected in Missouri, and brought
over the plains in 1858, now similar to the lot
sold by Martin, Pomeroy & Co. last winter,
and fatted upon the same range. Butchers
desiring real A No. l article of Beef, and of
size and fataess that is profitable, would do
well to give us call. Apply at DR.. Smiths
Ranch, three miles above Chico, on the Marys-
vile ard Shasta road.
WALLER g. CO.,
"Ihree Link Brand"
December 8, 1854, Ems.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

Mrs. PARTrNGToN ON THE WORLDS
END.-"The adventitious people didn't
bring the worlds end about SO easy as
they thought" said Mrs. Partington,
smiling at the recollection of seeing a
long-legged saint in a white cotton
gown, on the top Of a neighboring house
the night before. "Yes,'' replied old
Roger, gravely, sit did come to an end;
it suspended for a little while, when .
meeting of its creditors was held, and
though lis affairs were found little
shaky, it was thought best to let it 90
on, and it would come out all right
enough" @You dan't say SO !" cried
she, "well, that's the reason my clock is
halfan hour slow, and I declare I could
MT for it," Ike said nothing, but that
no was allowed to stay out till half-past
seven the night previous made it look
as if he might have put the clock back,
but there was no knowing.-Bost. Post.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
NUMBER r
A NIGHT IN FLORENCE,

A NIGHT IN FLORENCE,
This beautiful description from an old
book -"Obseryations in Italy by the
late John Bell, Fellow of the R. C. of
Surgeons, reminds one of the finest pas
sages of Mrs. Radclife's picture writ
ing:
"Traversing the great centre of the
city along streets darkened from the
height of the buildings, I passed along
those immense edi6ces with strange
feeling of solitude, as if in dream, as
if the gay and peopled world had van
ished, and these gloomy moments of the
past alone remained. 1t was night, and
this distant spot not a soul was stirring,
not foot was heard, when on crossing
narrow alley, the prospect suddenly
opened, and the slanting rays of the full
moon, falling with softened light
among the magnificent monuments of
ancient times, displayed splendid
scene.
At that moment the the tower bell of
the prison struck loud and long, tolling
with slow and swinging motion, SEEM
ing from the effect of reverberation. to
cover and fill the whole city; even in
the day this bell is distinguished from
any ever heard; but in the dead 81.
lence of the night it sounded full and
solemn. Impressed by the feelings ex-
cited by the grandeur Of the scene,
still prolonged my walk, and insensibly
wandered on. The silence of the night
was unbroken, save by an occasional
distant sound, arising from the busiest
quarter of the city, or from time to time
by the song of the nightingale, which
reached me from the rich and beautiful
gardens that skirt the walls of Florence.
recalling to my mind the voice of the
voice of that sweet bird, as I heard it
when detained in the narrow valley of
the gloomy Arco. I remember how its
little song through the long melancholy
of the night, heightened oft repeated
note, which still came floating on the
air like light sleep. Involved in these
musings of lulled and idle thought, I
suddenly beheld in the distance, issuing
from from the portals of large edifce
forrhs invested in black, bearing torches,
which, casting deepened shadow
around, rendered their dark figures only
dimly visible. Still increasing in num-
bers, as they emerged from the building
they advanced with almost inaudible
steps; gliding along with slow and equal
pace, like beings of another world, and
recalling to mind all that we had heard
or read of Italy, in the dark ages of
mystery and superstition As they ap-
preached, low and lengthend tones fell
upon the ear; when the mournlul chant
ing of the service of the dead told their
melancholy and sacred office. The fame
Of the torches scarcely famed by the
still air, flung steady light on the bier
which they bore, cleaning with partial
glare on the glistening ornaments, that,
according to the manner Of this country
covered the pail. [ looked with long
fixed gaze on the solemn scene, till,
passing on in the distance, it disappeared
leaving stream of light, which, lost by
degrees in the darkness of night, seemed
like vision. The images presented to
the mind had in them grand and i'm
pressive simplicity, mild and melan-
choly repose, which assimilated well
with the hopes of a better world.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

! DEATH-As WE SHOULD VIEW IT.-W e
shall be glad il any one who reads the
following sentences will turn to the
works of the writer of them-works un-
cqualled in our day, perhaps for rich
ness and beauty of thought, those of
Waltor Savage Lander-"Death can
only take away the sorrowful from our
affections, the flower expands, the color
less film that enveloped it falls off and
perishes. We may well believe this,
and believing it, let us cease to be dis.
quieted for their absence, who have buI
retired into another chamber. We are
like those who have oversight the hour,
whom we rejoin our friends, there is only
the more joyance and congratulation.
Would we break precious vase because
it is as capable of containing the bitter
as the sweet No: the very things
which tonch us the most sensibly. are
those which we should be the most re-
luctant to forget. The mansion is most
distinguished by the most beautiful ina
ges it retains of beings passed away
and so is the noble mind The damps of
autumn sink into the leaves, and prepare
them for the necessity of their fall and
thus insensibly are we, as years close
round US, detached from our tenacty of
life by the gentle pressure of recorded
sorrows. When the graceful dance and
its animating music is over, and the
clasping of hads, SO lately liuked, hath
ceased when youth and comeliness and
pleasantly are departed,
'Who would desire to spend the following day
Among the exiting uished lamps, the faded
wreaths.
The dust and desolation left behind'
But whether we desire it or not, we
must submit He who hath appointed
our days hath placed their contents
within them, and our efforts can neither
cast them out nor change their quality
Butte record., 1854-12-23

wondered how much longer she would
hold out whether she suffered as acute
ly as he did, and tried to delude himself
into the belief that she loved him too
much to prolons the estrangement, and
would come to him with the morning
and perhaps that very night would sue
for reconciliation But the recollec-
tion Of that infexible countenance, of
that unbending will, and that la ughing
and unpittying eye, convinced him that
he hoped against hope, and despairing,
he turned to the wall for oblivion from
the wretchedness of his own thoughts.
The second day was repetition of
the first no allusion was made to the
forbidden subject on either side. There
was look Of quiet happiness and cheer
fulness about his wife, that puzzled Jack
sort ly, and he felt that all idea of forc-
ing her to surrender must be aboandon-
ed.
A third night he was alone with his
thoughts. His thoughts were more Sc
rious and composed than on the night
previous. What they were, was, of
course, only known to himself but they
seemed to result in something decided,
for about midnight, three distinct taps
were made at his wife's door. No an
swer, and the signal was repeated to
louder tone ; still all was silent, and the
third time the door shook with the vio-
lent attacks from the outside.
"Who's there I" cried his wife, as if
just aroused from deep sleep. ''It's
me dear, and perhaps the best democrat
you ever did see," was the reply of the
subdued whig.
The revolution of his opinions was
radical and permanent. He removed to
another county, became popular, offered
himself as candidate on the democratic
ticket for the legislature, was elected,
and for several sessions represented his
adopted county, as firm and decided
democrat.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

AN EXEMPLARY JUDcE.-The most
extraordinary instance of patience on
record in modern times, is that of an
Illinois Judge, who listened silently for
two days, while couple of wordy attor-
nies contended about the construction
of an act Of the legislature, and then
ended the controversy by quietly remar-
king, gentlemen, the law is repealed :"
Butte record., 1854-12-23
IN ationa1 Hotel,
AND
STAGE HOUSE.

c. A. BANCROFT. r. NJ. BURROWS.
PROPRIETORS.
THE UNDERSIGNED propretors of the
National Hotel take plasure in annnounc
ing to their numerous friends and patrons.
that until the completion of their new building
now in coure of erection on the former site
They have erected on the hill, a large and
commodious canvass building for hotel purpos-
es. The table as heretofore, Will be found
supplied with all the uxuries as well as many
of the deicaeies the market affords or the
country produces. This, together with the
Bar; which will at at all times be provided
with the choicest liquors and cigars, is we'll
calculated to render this House as numbered
in the margin A No. /.
Travellers will find this house worthy of
their support, and no exertions will be spared
to render them comfortable n4i
BANCROFT & BURROWS.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
SHADE H0YHI,

THIS well known house kept by Mrs Wirs-
from, having been rebuilt since the.recent
fire, is now finished and furnished in the best
manner for the accommodation of the public.
The table will be furnished with the best
the market affords, and the bar with the choic-
est liquors aud cigars. Mrs Wirstrom re-
turns her thanks for the liberal patronage
extended since the fire, and hereby solicits
continuation of past favors.
Bidwell, Nov 25th, 1854 3tf
Butte record., 1854-12-23
NEW CLOTHING
A BARGAIN.
Shade Hotel for Sale.

FENHE we'll known house Shade Hotel having
Il been rebuilt in substantial and commo-
dious manner, will be sold on liberal terms
Mrs. Wirstrom being desirous of returning
to the Atlantic States, offers this property at
sacrafce The house has liberal share of
patronage, and is a desirable location in the
fourishng 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

sD500o POUNDS OF SUPERIOR HAMS,
- $4,000 do Extra G. Bacon,
5000 do Mess do,
so Half bbs. c. Pork,
IS do. Mess do,
rs do. Beef
10000 Pounds Goshen Butter;
10000 do. W. China Sugpr
80 Half bb!s Crushed do,
26 do. Oregon Salmon,
1900 lbs. Leaf Lard,
1000 do. China Rice,
so Cases Black and Green Tea,
5000 TBS. Green Coffee.
100 Kegs T.. B. Syrup,
300 Bags Chile Beans,
100 Boxes Soap
200 do Assorted Candles,
IS bbls. Corn Meal.
so Edo. do DO.
30 Cases y gallon Jars Pickles,
100 Kegs Nails, Assorted,
so bbls. Haxall Flour,
loo Sacks Chile do.
Oysters, Sardines, Fresh and Brandy Peaches, Pie
Fruit Apples Tobacco assorted brands Clothing. Boots
and Shoes Liquors of all kinds, suitable for mountain
trade, for sale al the lowest market price
by OFERRALTs g. co.
Brick Row. First Street, and lower landing, Marysvle.
4w22
Butte record., 1854-12-23

WHAT is A SNoB "A snob is that
man or woman who is always pretending
before the world to something better
especially richer or more fashionable
than they are. 1t is one who thinks his
own position in life contemplate, and is
always yearning and striving to force
himself into one above, without the ed
ucation or characteristics belonging to
it; one who looks down upon, despises,
and overrides his interiors, or even
equals of his own standing, and is ever
ready to worship fawn upon and fatter
a ri1h or titled man, not because be is a
good man, wise man, or christian
man but because he has the luck to be
rich or consequential. y [Thackeray.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
BIDVEIIj DRUG STORE

M SURGEON. &c. M
1 PROPRIETOR. R
Dr.. WILSON takes pleasure to announce to
the inhabitants of Bidwell and vicinity, that
he has now opened his new establishment on
the old site of the late Bidwell Drug Store (re-
Gently destroyed by fire,) where all kinds of
DRUGS, P.4TE.VT MEDICINES, SC,
Can be had of the best quality that can be pro-
cured in the State
Dr. Wilson hopes by strict attention to his
profession, to merit continuance Of past fa-
vors.
~ Office next door to the Miners Store
Bidwell, Nov 25th, 1854 3tf
Butte record., 1854-12-23
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN that the stockholders of
IL the South Feather Water Company will
meet Mt Forbestown, on the first Monday in
January next, to elect three trustees who are
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

An iron steamer is being built in En-
gland, six hundred feet in length.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

The undersigned embrace this opportunity 10 thank
the public for the patronage hitherto bestowed, while
operating under the late rn and to inform them that
this business will continue in connection with Adams &
20. Marysviile where of the firm always be
found ready to attend to every department Of business
pertaining 10 Express. The business in the noun
ians win be under the direct supervision of Frank Ev
erts, whose eE,rts and attention shall not be found
wanting in endeavor satisfy the business
e,ips. F. ID. EyERTS & CO.
AarysviIle July 81. 1854. 3etf
Butte record., 1854-12-23
COUNTY TREAsuRER's OFFICE
a r..ll

A'IRt"SEI -NU' II, IS,Jf
NOTICE is hereby given. that all persons
IL holding Butte county Warrants register
ed between the 2lst day of December 1850,
and the frst day of January 1851. that the
same will be redeemed on presentation st this
office
awl R.T.yAN NORDEN. Co Treas.
Butte record., 1854-12-23
o. NJ EVANS. H. B. SUMMERS
Da Da SOAx3Al1532S q ..
WHOLESALE GROCERS


Fire proof Brick, First St, belo,c the Pluza,
and opposite Comm srciai .4Hey,
MARYsvILLE.
nFFER their grateful thanks to their friends
" and customers for past confidence ana lib
eral patronage, and hope by prompt attention
and uniform mode Of business to merit the
continued appreciation of tae community -
Our stock is large and complete, and will be
kept so by Daily Arrivals. consisting of -
Flour, Corn Meal, Grain, Potatoes Hams, Ba-
con, Pork, Mackerel, Sllmon, Lard, Butter,
Beans. Rice, Molasses and Syrups; sugar. no
/ China. Brown, Crushed and Powdered Cof-
fee, Tea, Candles, soap, Pickles in kegs and
eases, Dried Apples and Peaches, Clothing,
Boots, shoes, Hats, Blankets, Drills, Domes-
tics, Ducks, etc
Brandy, Whiskey, Gin, Rum, Draft Ale.
Port Wine, Cherry Brandy, sherry wine =
Peach Brandy, general assortment case liquors
and case goods too numerous TO mention-all
OF which we will sell Low FOR CASH. or to
punctual men. All We ask is to come and see
vs. before buying.
n52tf II. B. SUMMERS & co.
Butte record., 1854-12-23

llUTTER-An excellent article cheaper than ihe
1p cheapeesa: JOS. CLOchAofs
Butte record., 1854-12-23
WALKER e. WILSON
w. II. flupsos.
DISSOLUTION OF Co-PARTNERsAIp

YUNHE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
- isting under the and firm of EVERTS,
SMELL CO., Is this day dissolved by mutual consent
FRANK EVERTS,
j. A. SMELL
IL G. EsERTS.
The business will hereafter be conducted under the
name and nrm of r d. EVERTS & co.