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Butte record., 1854-02-11
NUMBER IA.
3 YOU'VE HERO


In the Madison lind. Daily Argus,
Dec. I, we find the following account of
the martyrdom Of an American boy-a
youth Of whom our nation may be proud
who died because he would not tell a
lie:
A case Of heroism exceeding that i'm
puted to Knud Iyerson, occurred in Mar
quette county, in this State, little over
a year ago, the facts Of which were es-
tabhshed by Judicial investigation, and
were related to us by Judge Larrabee,
who presided at the trial A beautiful
fair-haired, blue-eyed boy, about nine
years Of are, was taken from the Orphan
Asylum in Milwaukee, and adopted by
respectable farmer Of Marquette, pro-
fessor Of religion and a member Of the
Babtist persuasion. A girl, little old
er than the boy, was also adopted into
the same family. Soon after these chill
dren were installed in their new home,
the boy discovered criminal conduct on
the part of his new mother which he
mentioned to the little girl, and it there
by came to the ears of the woman; she
Indignantly denied the story to the salts
faction Of her husband, and insisted that
the boy should be whipped until he con
fessed the falsehood. The man--poor
weak biggot- -impelled by a sense of re-
igious duty, proceeded TO the task as
signed him, by procuring a bundle of
rods. stripping the child naked and sus-
pending him by cord to the rafters of
the house, and whipping him at intervals
for over two hours, till the blood ran
through the floor, making a pool upon
the floor below; stoping only to rest and
interrogate the boy, and getting no 9th
er reply than fPa, I told the truth
cannot tell lie;" the woman all this
time urging him to Do his duty" The
poor little hero, at length released from
his torture, threw his arms around the
neck of his tornentor, kissed him, and
said, Spa, am so cold," and died 1t
appeared in evidence, upon the trial OF
this man and woman for murder, that the
child did tell the truth, and suffered
death by a slow torture rather than tell
lie The age Of heroism and of mar
tyrdom VIII not have passed till mothers
cease to instill the holy precepts into the
minds Of their infant offspring. The
man and woman who murdered this an
gel child are now In the penitentiary at
Wanpun, to which they were sentenced
for ten years
Butte record., 1854-02-11

and never saw him waver IN the belief
that all would come right IN the end
In the timesof Cromwell he would have
been a Puritan.
The character OF his mind was that Of
Judgment, with rapid and almost intui-
tiYe perception, followed by instant and
decisive action Il was that which made
him a General and Presid'nt for the times
in which he served. He had vigorous
thoughts, but not the faculty Of arrang-
ing them In a regular composition, eth
er written or spoken; and IN formal pa
pers usually gave his manuscript TO an
aid, friend, or secretary, to be written
over---often to the loss Of vigor. But
the thoughts were his own. vigorously
expressed, and without effort, writing
with rapid pen, and never blottering
or altering; but as Carlyle says Of Crom-
well, hitting the nail upon the head as he
went. | have 4 great deal Of his writ
ing now, some on public affairs and COW
ering several sheets Of paper, and no
erasures or interlineations anywhere.
His conversation was Ike bis wiring, a
vigorous, flowing current, apparently
without the trouble of thinking, and al
ways impressive His conclusions were
rapid and immoyeable, when he was un-
der strong convictions, though often
yielding in minor points to his friends
And no man yielded quicker when he
was convinced; perfectly Illustrating the
difference between frmness and obstin-
acy. Of all the Presidents who have
done ne the honor TO listen to my opin-
ions, there was no one to whom | spoke
with more confidence when | felt myself
to be in the right.
He had a load to carry all his life, re-
sulting from temper which refused
compromise and bargains, and went for
clean victory, or clean defeat, in ev-
cry case. Hence every step he took
was contest, and, it may be added, ev-
cry contest was victory. I have al
ready said that be was elected Major
General in Tennessee---an election On
which so much afterwards depended---by
one vote His appointment in the Uni
ted States regular army was a conquest
from the administration, which had twice
refused to appoint him Brigadier, and
once dsbanded him as a volunteer Gen
eral, and yielded to his military victories.
His election as President was a victory
over Politicians---as was every leading
event of his administration.
Butte record., 1854-02-11
Written for iae Butte Record
Home, old Home.

Twas ere TIE cleerin, SEn had sunk behind
Yo1 darE expansive Er.ou ID. his Wsnsed cline:
nd ssa-- whose G1zsEnering rays waning 1ass
Gives ela5leEas 81, The .ais oi msn, has las
And fans nGsed. eurosed IN aancss rarh.
-Tis darkness res.d DER bis rnignfy orb:
Taen Home old Home. nnd chHdbaods joyous hours.
Unclaimed ny SOU with al their blisstll powers
Ten thousand ties recurring as FORGOT
Thus firmly fzc.: aad bcuna me 70 the spot;
LlEs LiliiputiaB threads. - fauliless bouaG.
Ials giant CHIEF, ION on The clay cold ground
Now night has sprsad her sable rarb arornd.
SO Eoios d beard. tread no human syuna
T. e iran t0.-ue e tine hls told tie hour.
And silence rvlgns benesth her soInbre power.
Father-Tl,ough night puts forth her mantle dr..
The ii-1f Of -i1y-sope days within isi= heart
Sheds raaiance bright III recoHectioJs yei.
Oh Swse; 50 sweet. never can forget.
Mother That narae .ione, inspires nv soul
WIN love 40 deep. that toaFae has never told.
Nor e'or VIII 10 language. e'er be given
Save when We reach lie afie1i coafis of Heaven.
RrafaeT i-fhose gems Of life. our childhood DAYS.
stiil c9rrnscsis 4nd thros such brilliant rays
Thai aiisl iave, linked IN with kindred les
Blaze ior.n Ike ssaTs alaid the F4alted skies.
sisiert-can meEnory eense TO t-aoe upous
The tablet Of The mind the form Of one
Whose ever sweet and y Hing kfudaess sought
10 ili e2ca waut, and chase each pensiTe tbouEht
CD home. mF native horne. sigh for thee,
Mith hopes sh2te'er may be NY destiny.
- the flowers of earth, that once have shed.
4neir fragrance sweei- awhile, may not bs dead
Alas On God. and yet ano.her he.
ATaFad IA horrors gionsn--i'h pass Il hv
'ifs brU ken, ana aars moi write the nsina
foT iears would bot the record u the sasne.
JAMES GROW
Bidweli. February 7ih ls54
Butte record., 1854-02-11

WoMANs HEART-Thackeray SAYS, a
woman's heart is jest like a lithograph-
er's stone-what Is once written upon 1t
can't be rubbed out. That is so. Let
an hsiress once fix her affections on a
stable-boy, and all the preaching in the
world viii not get her thoughts above
oat-boxes and curry-combs. o'What is
written on her heart can't be rubbed
out.0 This fact shows itself not only in
love, but in religion Men change their
gods dozen tiIne-a woman never. To
convert Sister Of Charity to Metho-
dism would require greater amount Of
power than you would have to make use
Of to overturn the Pyramids.
Butte record., 1854-02-11
REcRu1rs FOR THE RUSSIAN ARnr.-

Recruits FOR THE RUSSIAN ARMr.-
The authorities ascertain from the
register kept by the priesthood how
many youths there are in the town, or
village, from y to 80 years of age; and
whoever has FIVE sons must part with
four, the eldest only being left at home.
\ party Of soldiers surround the house
or school in which the youth or youths
are. and then take them away by main
force, at only a few minutes notice,
leaving them no time to say farewell to
their friends. In one particular case
two youths Kidnapped IN this way from
the house Of their grandmother, aged So,
where they were stopping On a visit, and
perhaps the poor fellows VIII never see
their home again. An army raised in
this cruel and abominable way cannot be
animated by much love for its command
er, or zeal for his service. It must hate
the flag under which it is compelled to
fight, and be ready to yield at any time
to generous enemy.
Butte record., 1854-02-11

A STUBBORN FAcT FOR TIE PHRrs-
oLoersTs.-The skull Of Voltaire has
been recently ezhumed and examined.
ana it is proved, not only that his head
Is small, be that he had the organ Of ven
Grafton developed to very extraordina-
~ degree. This must have prompted
him to reverence superior beings, and,
most of all, the Deity. Those who know
anything Of Voltaire vii Judge whether
this : Just 3esrriptio. oehis character.
Butte record., 1854-02-11

THE RUSSIAN Whatev-
er may be the morals of the peasantry
in remote districts, those living in the
towns and villages on the Volga are more
degraded IN their habits than any other
people amongst whom / have travelled;
and they can hardly be acquainted with
the ordinary decencies of life. What
better result can indeed be expected from
system by which the upper classes are
wealthy in proportion to the number of
serfs possessed by each proprietorl The
rapid increase Of the population is no
less an object with the private serf-own-
er than the extensive consumption of
ardent spirits is desired by the govern
ment.
Thus each vice is privileged with es-
pecial patronage. Marriages, in the
Russian sense Of the term, are eonsuma-
ted at an early age, and are arranged BY
the steward, without consulting the par
ties-the lords approval alone being
necessary Our captain had taken his
wife on lease Of FIVE years, with rent
for the term amounting to fifty rables,
with the privilege of renewal at the ex-
plration of it-Trarels.
Butte record., 1854-02-11

SOMETHING VERY LIKE A MIRACLE.
The North British Daily Mail has the
following under the title of ssRemarka-
bic Occurrence:n
"A little girl had her left eve SO com
pieteiy covered with white speck, that
II was rendered sightless A few days
since, while amusing herself out Of doors,
a dove descended from neigboring
dwelling house, and, as if in search Of
food, removed the speck with It's bill,
without causing ahe slightest injury, 50
that ever since the vision Of the girl
las been perfect .
Butte record., 1854-02-11

4 PALPABLE HlT.-Out West. a
stump orator, wishing to describe his op-
ponent as s0alless man. said:
Il have heard persons hold 10 opin-
ION that just at the precise mement when
one human being dies, another is born,
and that the soul enters and animates
the new born babe. Now I have made
particular and extensive inquiries con-
cernlng my opponent there, and [ find
that for some time previous to his nativ-
lty so5odg died. Fellow citizens, you
may draw the Inference.
Butte record., 1854-02-11

'These Swing machines are great IL
Eentions, said friend 70 wag Yes,
ST, aid he readily, "ssw i SCANS
Butte record., 1854-02-11

The HEART.-The book of all boons
Is your heart, in which are written and
engraved the deepest lessons of divine
instruction Learn therefore, to be
deeply attentive to the presence Of God
in your heart, who is always speaking.
always instructing, always Illuminating
that heart which is attentive to Him
Butte record., 1854-02-11

A FORTUNATE MEssENGER.-Th
lucky person to whom was entrusted
the manifesto or declaration Of war to be
conveyed to the Of Omar Pasha, was re-
ceived with the greatest enthusiasm.-
According to the invariable custom Of
Turkey, that the bearer of mushde, or
good news, should receive a present,
Teik Bey was presented with a thou
sand pounds by Omar Pasha, and each
officer, according to his rank, fastened
to offer him some substantial mark of his
joy. He has returned to constantinople
a rich man.
Butte record., 1854-02-11
AGENTS FOR Tue RECORD.
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ty- Nh WILLIAM HATFIELD, viii hereafter arl
IS Agent forths Buie Record, in saa Francisco who
alone i authorized % receive salscr soa- advertise
rneiss &c, aud trznss-i any busess connected with
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act IS AgeHt for The Weekly Butte Record md trans
ac. any Business conaertea With flis Office He my
b. found at the Office CT Wells, Fargo Co. MaryssIle
II MR. B0EcE q the Manhattan Ranch. c miles
shove Cunsa, VII nc; as agent o- the Baiie Record
T. siR- HUGH BLACK, our County Surveyor, Is
authorized 70 sef Agent for this paper Any news
gwen to him, or subscribers xi be properly Forwarded
10 the Address ind locatioa designated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14

three THY bad given him FIVE wounds when he felt
horse's hoof near his head The Russians lied he
jumped up as be could, and in a moment found himself
oraeged up on the horse and being carried the
for some two hundred yards When safety the officer
took bold OF the sergeant's had and kissed H. left him.
ana returned to the front That sergeant would give
great deal he told the writer know who that general
oheer ~as With such incidents, you be surprised
~ our men being N enthusiasm about The FrenchS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14


sccord Botditon Rite Brigudc-Captain 4. Newiigats
slightly.
h"s"' nor'"es-eaptam ". IL. March
RETURN OF CASUALTIES PROM % TO 6rH MOVEMENTS
1854, INCLUSIVE.
Royal A, fierg-2 and fle killed; officer Lieu
tenant Andrews, slightly; rank and file wounded.
aoa'rth Regime,t-l rank and file wounded.
Ifcenfy-etghh Rtq1ment-l rank and file wounded
IWenty-fhtrd Regiment-1 rank and file wounded
Thirtythfrd Regtnenf-3 rank and fle wounded.
Th'rH-e'ghh Regiment-4 rank and file wounded
forty.trs Reqfmewt-l rank and file wounded
Second Bandlion Rife Bri9ade-1 rank and file killed;
sergeant, . rank and file wounded.
TOTAL CASUALTIES M THE Kru-sv,.y.r .ur,,,>,
az ofeers 20 sercesnis drrnars aaa . nsIoas s
file killed log ofHcers IN seryesnts Srnnn,srS
l,6o4 rank and file wounded officer, sergeants I9f
rank and ne missing
Iotat.4S omcers, 81 sergeants drummers, 3s3 rank
and nie killed ioS omcers ~ sergeants II drummers
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-28

oru;, and although pat the sge II forty her beauty
49, not diminished and Il Aev voice had ios' IN power
rad crred by careful nurture, IN 81 the Dexter qusies
,hnt are most 10 be- prize by artists she never N her
rhood created greater enthusiasm than she dc a. ms
81 h..ouent engagements London, ~ well ~ IN rams
and other European capitals lac surprising success o.
- lind In America Induced her 10 try her fortunes
,h srd she arrived in New.fOr IN the autumn o. !so2
H. ,y;,o,b. in the and IN the opera IN es
ery considerable town IN :se United States are TOO recent
10 require any detailed reference Il. .., .......,.
Last fall she proceeded 80 she souia aou 81 c;.
cessful az NrwOr.eanS went 10 INC Wy VI
Mexico where tie tropical enthusiasm OF the people
flowed exhibition OF vocal AID drainanc SKI" 'ra
had never been known that city. Her seies " VI
umphs there interrupted by attack OF 'e cnoe's
whose iAai termination - - On Nondsy ht "'c
the telegraph wires with az the characteristic cecr OF
bad news. She had contemplated early return - I
United States, and her IN Europe ongasng
operas in the northern cites.
As artist trained the highest perfection OF vocal
sk and the most conscientious int probation OF the WORKS
of the composers Madame >oasg aas not been surpassed
With less power and inspiration than Jenny Lind, and less
genius than Malbran, she exceci ae former and nearly
.oualed the latter in executive xiii sni in versatility OF
talent She was almost e,, Give the tragic isre
" IN, Ro,gar as she wa in the rclickug Marie OF la
. Fille Ia Regiment Her "Amla, her Linda, her
~ erlna her Rosna aer Norma her q" Laca.'
ana score of other representations the finest
seen in America and opposite many of them IN
stye have rarely been eNceli-i in Europe.
As a woman as q wife. ana mother Madame Scntags
reDuf lion has ALWAYS been unoemished In her death
society has lost an ornament; and true art one OF IT, most
intelligent and conscientious vo;aries lfhiia- bnieun.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-28
uOUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. SHELTON introduced q bill for the better preser
yafon Of life and property from shpwrecks on the coast
Of the United States Referred to the Committee on Com
merce. 81, ~, ;,;o
The House resumed consideration oil the biii proVdg
for weekly mail service between the Atlantic States and
San Francisco conversation took place as to the
effect of this bill on existing contracts.
Mr. MACE said the Select Committee on Steahshil
Frauds will report next week. The Collins line need
OVERLAPPING and a critical examination After the report
shall be submitted the House will have it in their power
TO cura greatly the expenses of the Ocean Mail Service
tween and Liverpool and California at greatly
reduced rates. lie not prepared at this time to saddle
the Government with additional expense OF $3.50 ooo
wear for a weekly service, when we are paying almost
twice as much for a semi. monthly mail.
Mr. McDOUGALL moved an amendment making II the
duty of the Posmasterenera to determine any CONTRACT
10 be made, and not 20 any existing contract.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-28
MARLNE JOURNAL.
PORT OF NEW. YORK.
Arrived.

Snip Albion Williams. Liverpool . d. dse aHd AZ pass to W
4 T.r,cott Had light winds durlns the passage
W.. d., I'm lat g. lon ~ w 10 lat y 80 AID gu "
which tim. the fossy Passed - ceeerE une
.t 50 40 op 50 So exchanged signals wnh brig 0ena IRON
Newcastle e. New YORK June - lat VI TO- ION ~ ~
.peke .hp sterhen suman Baltimore for Amserdsm ao
tof Me- Hayre May 10 ndse ana o'
pas 10 C. Co. No date LAT q ION 81 10 saw
sr hin stg Il with her ioetopssi La " ~ ION -
g. pote .ehr Boston for The Grand Banks
I.t 20 lon 70 spoke ship Esher May I'm Liverpool io' run
.,lrbs Closed Grand Bank in lat ~ ~ saw no zee
shin IeImine (Brem) Raschea Bremen y as mos s
MS. 10 P.ysu.sd Schumacher Had light winds aud Gains s'
OF the passage. $780,, An I. ,.s.s o. rv.,;tt n
W.. N A..
Ship ST. Patrick (of Thomssionl kinney Newport "'s' "
iron ard 81 pass 10 ]. W. EweH 20. - 400 ,...
ship Europa tBr.mD Anssns Bremen ~ as ne e anu ' P
10 Meyer stucken. a., n, n ii o. I
Marcbsdo Vessel - Davis SD N co win D,a L,e ~.
Az. for Rio Jsneiro Ned Islands WIND rz sv OF
Biz Augos Eberhard (Brem Henke Bremen ~ ds IN oS s'
and III pas BurchGrd Buck Lat ~ Ion o. 81" w
BIZ Rapid (swed Axbery Antwerp 20 ds nde and ls pass
20 NJ II. Baker. . a. =, ,,.
sehE MsIesus of BrOokln. Bray, MachA d. lumber to
schr M,r,ha s.ybOos Post. Mobile d' cotton and
PES. 10 2 D. HuTbut 4 Co =, - .. 7
sehr julia Robinson, 81, Msry'' ds lumber to
Propeller Pelham Jones Providence. ndse 20 master
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-28
MURDER IN KANE COUNTY, I'LL.

most traoical event occurred in the of Black
berry Kane County about 40 miles from Chicago on the
23d inst 1t appears that by the name of Thomas
the name of Michel The families of both lived in one
house but not very amcably frequent difficulties having
occurred-so unpleasant ii tina, son of Miche IL or
IL wears old had left home and hired out at neghbor
On Thursday he went Geneva and made purchases
among which were nuts for his little brothers and
sisters In eating them they scattered shells over the
floor AT which Pouey was offended and began to scold
them pretty severely Young Michel standing near
the door outside and hearing him. said to him. Don't be
"abusng those children but take one OF your SIZE or
something TO that effect An alteration of words followed
and Pouley at length hurled chair at Michel, which he
lodged and broken to pieces. Michel then took up
stone which Pouey seeing lodged into the house and
closed The door The thrown and broke through
panel of the door, Pouey then rushed GU, with large
Knife his hand. Michel fed and after he had proceed
ed about four rods stopped pick another stone when
killing him instantly Pouley Immediately fled, and had
not been taken at our latest adyices from Chicago.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-28
ACTION or THE MAINE BAPTIST CON
FERENCE

The following resolutions were adopted by the Name
Bspts, Conference representing 2sl churches with s
communicates and about 200 ministers held in Bangor
last week The body has ecclesiastical power, and ITS
sessions are chiefly occupied in the consideration OF be-
neyolent enterprises The discussion OF the agita'ng
topic of the day occupied long session. They are s-
braced in the annexed resolutions which were unanimously
adopted ,-...-.
Re.sed order TO iulh .ny constitutional calm. 9pon ?,
az eau actually relation 20 the rendition OF sIi'e
1850 ueedessy rsd Ind co-sVe thai
a. h.rn BODY pledge ourselves not 70 aid 10 10 execution
t ned be submit penalties which may
Withholding assistance ~ an AZ 80 fePushnhi
.or;sl md mora while the time, WI
No. oar rsdeavsrs 20 secure ~ peal
g,,,od That the OF the late Neofsssa O
a entered into on INC pa u
- s.h 10 satisfy consultations srfes Of The peops INC
siafes - ,--.,.- ,h. .-.,.s-,i,, II ,b. trp,.1
sae. Government should IN Jussmen be exempt HUH
slavery ..lf...t.. ia. .-heu-
hy III. blood Chris; be tbs oret %
he . an ni.iry do not believe ths t'f only dly o
nv,s. Ttev have rsht and be their daty 10 Vote
oglnons other citlens ~ pfsac or "a Iio
matter and 20 exercises men pfsse
ii caty Il deusin pap the subject Of Sa'rJ - wei -
eft.f rus.ton. rvols fhe PRINCIPLES ~ nnraiJ 90.
haag,G I'D isisie eieeiens &c Poes' vi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-28
BOARD OF DOMESTIC MISSIONS OF THE RE-
FORMED DUTCH CHURCH.

Tho Board Of Domestic Missions OF the Protestant
Dutch Church in the Consisory Room Of the North
Reformed Dutch Church in Fulton.st, on Monday at II
A. NJ and organized by electing the following officers;
P,esidenf-WILLIAM b. CROSBY. Esq
nc, Irenlcnl-Rev THOMAS De WITT. ID. ID.
Becoyding eocrtGry-Rev. THOMAS e. STRONG
Trersurer-JoHS J. BRowkR, ESQ.
Coyyrnondng Secreto,g-JoHS GARRErsos ., ~,
T7eenre Commaee-kevs I.,sc Ferris d. D. Geo'ie H. ~
~ d. D. I.aac n Wyckof, ID D. Beaaslin q Taylor, " p
W,!sm b. Crosby Esq; Samuel b. schefen Esq; James An
derscn. 81. D.; John J. Brewer Esq
BOARD PUBLICATIONS.
The members who elected to constitute the Board
of Publication of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church
met in the Consistory Room yesterday at o'clock T. NJ
The Rev. GEoRGE w. BETHUSE, ID. d., was called TO
the Chair, and opened the meeting with prayer
Mr. MORTIMER De MoTTE elected a member IN
Mace of Mr.. j. T.. MEEKs, lately deceased.
The following officers were elected:
Pye,iSe.t-The Rev. WILLIAM II. CAMPBELL d. ID.
Tiee Pyeident-Tbe Rev. GEORGE w BETHuss.
ending Socre:GTg-The Rev. THOMAS L. STRONG
Tyeasursy-Mr SAMUEL b. SeHIEFFELM.
EIeont CoamifeeTho Rev Isaac Ferris d. u Chenan the
Rev Themes NJ Strong D D. she Roy WIZ am Taylor the
Rev Thomas Strong Mr. Maurice E. Nse, Nj JONI A. Gray
NJ samuel B. Shief.lu.
The Board adopted Constitution and Bylaws, which
were ordered to be printed. The meeting closed with
prayer by the Rev. DR.. CAMPBELL.