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The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-07-21
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II Lewis LeWton.
Secretaries-J. Ii. Baker of Ross, ]. S.
Herrick of Portage, Montgomery Stark of
Green, aud J. Moeller of Cuyahoga.
The report was affirmed by acclamation by
the Convention.
A patriotic letter addressed to the Conven-
ton from james Morrow, an aged citizen, was
ead by the Secretary, and was received with
great applause.
A motion, that in the choice of candidates
each county shall have two votes was made
aud discussed at some length, and was finally
Withdrawn.
The Convection agreed that each county
shall have vote for every -four thousand popu-
lation, according to the suggestions of the
committee that called the Convention, and
that the delegates from the several counties
cast the vote thereof
Hon. Mr. Brinkerhof moved that com.
mttee of one from each Congressional Dis
trict be appointed to report to the Conven.
ton the names of candidates tor Judge Of the
Supreme Court; also for member of the
Board of Public Works, Carried.
The Convention then adjourned ill = o.
clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION,
At > o'clock p, m, the Convention again
assembled in the New Hall. On motion of
Judge Cowen, it was resolved that all
resolutions offered shall be referred to the
committee on resolutions without debate.
The committee on nominations was then
announced by the several Congressional dele.
cations:
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-07-21
vas then announced:

81 Jonas D. CnltelI
The following. committee on Resolutions
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-07-21

In speaking of the Conven tion at Ccium-
bus Oh the 18th, the Statesman d Democrat
Butte record., 1854-09-23
SATURDAY, -: SEPTEMBER %
END VOLUME BUTTE RECORD.

At the commencement OF the 2nd Volume of the
"Butte Record" November H. it will be enlarged to
double its present size and contain wentyeghi col,
amns of matter. Thi will render the .Record" in
pontof size, inferior to weekly in the State outside
Of San francisco. Whether it will equal other weekly
journals in point of merit win be left for the public to
Judge. Laborng constantly the the editor has
and will continue to do, the editorial department maynot
receive the time and attention usually bestowed upon
this department of weekly journals in California but
have valuable assistant, sharp STEEL the per-
son of "Mr. Mortimer Shears who will his dis
tinguished ability and endeavors, render the
Rec rd" acceptable to the people of Northern Calfor-
mia. The terms of subscription will remain the same
as at present-s70O per annum invariably in advance
$500 for six months, and S., SO for three months
Those who are having our paper mailed to the At
lanic States, renew their subscriptions if they
desire us to continue sending it. There are many
names upon our books to whom we have forwarded
our paper during the volume just closing. whom
should be glad to come forward with back arrear-
ages, and subscribe for the 2nd Volume Those who
have paid for the first volume and desire to continue
their descriptions will please bear in mind that with
the commencement the next volume we open books
strictly upon the advance system.
As our expenses will be necessarily increased in max
ing the proposed enlargement we hope those who desire
to see paper sustained in Butte County will come
forward with 'the material aid' recommended in our
late democratic county convention and enable US to
make tho "Record" rank with the best democratic
journals of California
Butte record., 1854-09-23

PoTrER's BAR, NORTH FoRK This point
is situated about two miles from Bidwel, in
slightly uneven section of country. The Bar
has been worked Since 10, With very good
success. 1t boasts but few habitations, and
those Of 4 primitive style There is Ferry
at this point for crossing horsemen and foot
men, which is a source of considerable profit
during the entire year During the present
season, Messrs. Hart. White s. Nutter, have
succeed in turning the river, and laying bare
an extensive deposit of very rich dirt. They
have been at work about two weeks, and have
averaged near two thousand dollars for every
"A hours-working two sets of hands. Oper-
ations were commenced on this claim in June.
and were prosecuted with vigor. Several
hundred feet oftheir race was blasted through
solid rock, TO which has been attached about
$50 feet Of hume. The bed Of the river laid
bare by these onerations. has proved very
rich, and the deposit Of earth very deep \
hole has already beeen sunk in the upper end
of their claim, the depth of 90 feet, without
reaching the bed rock, ana they have reason
to believe that their entire claim is equally as
rich. This extensive deposit of rich, paying
dirt, with their race, which will be of service
as long as the claim can be advantageously
worked, places the claim at Potter's Bar A.
mong the most desirable on Feather River.
The present energetic managers, if no uufor-
seen accident happens, will take out nearly all
the money that one company ought to hunlle,
and still have claim for another year, that
is worth fortune, The boys in this claim
are some of the best that California affords.
and deserve the utmost success.
Butte record., 1854-09-23

A kAyAEA SHor-A friend has furnished
us with the following particulars, for which
he will accept our thanks:
An affray occurred on the West Branch Of
Feather River last Sunday morning, between
an American named jerome Feary, and n
Eanaka, known as Louis Kanaka,' in which
the latter vas shot in the forehead, the ball
entering just above the right eye. and pass
ing out the top of the head Indama tion COM
menced soon after the wound was received,
and for want OF proper medical attendance,
lie will probably not survive The particu-
lars Of the above as near as can be ascertain
cd, are as iollows:
1t seems that Louis went to the the tent Of
Feary wkle intoxicated, and commenced
quarrelliug with him, abusing Feary's wife to
such an extent that she With her child left the
tent, and sought shelter with some miners-
Louis then Commented upon Feary, pushing
him about his tent, choking him and threat
ening his lie. FeaTy tried to eyade as much
as possible without leaving his own house to
be destroyed finally started to leave the
tent, when Louis caught him by the threat,
and attempted to stab him with knife
Feary then drew pistol and shot him
Feary went Immediately and gave himself
up for trial. lie was examined Wednesday
before Justice Glass, and acquitted
Butte record., 1854-09-23

AcKNowLEDGMENTs.- are under obli
cations to Messrs Bayley & Gylkson, of Rock
Island, for monstrous great salmon, weigh
ing about 30 35 or 40, 45 or so lbs The ras-
cal had undertaken to jump the Rock Island
claim, and was caught by the Gls while in
the act He was brought before US. as being
one of the magistrates elect, and although we
had not yet been sworn into office, we assum-
ed appetite jurisdiction over his case, and
after hearing, he was given custody to the
baker. and held to bail for his appearance at
the dinner table Stafford concurrinr
Butte record., 1854-09-23

The FLOATING CAPIToL.-T pa
pers in the lower country are agitating
the subject of the floating capitol. 1t
is of course impossible to tel where the
next legislature will hold its sessions,
for next to the verdict of petit iury
the legislature of California is the most
uncertain thing in the world. Two
Broderick organs, with great unanimity,
have expressed the opinion that capitol
should remain at Sacramento. where it
Is at present located. One or two of
the San Francisco papers think that the
capitol should be removed to that city.
This, to San Francisco, would be an
important consideration, and her polti-
cal stockholders would be at less ex-
pense in corralling and placing ear
marks upon members. It would obvi-
ate the necessity of forced journeys
overland to such contemplate small
places as Sacramento and Benecia. All
this would be very agreeable to SanFran.
cisco, no doubt. But under the decis-
ion of the Supreme Court, Sacramento,
Benicia, and other places, which are
dependent upon the legislature to sustain
their unriyalled greatness, are fated to
make one more struggle for the prize.
The Supreme Court has decided that
San Jose is the Capitol, and as a matter
of course the next legislature will have
to assemble at that point, and from
thence resume thence resume their an.
nual migratory movements. In the
general squabble then, which will follow
the convening of the next legislature,
we imagine Sacramento will not again be
the successful beggar for capitol favors.
The extraneous appliances which oper-
ated in her favor last year, cannot be
again brought to bear upon the question.
When the legislature get fairly under
way at San Jose, they may possibly ex-
hibit the good sense to remain in one
place during the entire session. Should
they conclude to adjourn, however, we
shall beg leave to put in bid for Bid
well. We have withstood foods and
fires and have come up, "Phoenix-like,
from the ashes" and water, and must be
the capitol.
Butte record., 1854-09-23

MORAL AND ELIGIoUs.---Dropping into
one of the newly erected saloons in town, the
other evening, we were surprised and shocked
to the youth Of Bidwell, gathered around
several tables, and engaged in the nefarious
business of gambling We expressed our as
tonishment to an acquaintance at one of the
tables, behind which sat an hombre with a
little tin box full of pictures Our friend un
dertook to explain the matter, and noticing
his movements we soon found that ne had de-
posted twelve bits, where the young man de-
posted his fathers cotton crop--''In bank
with a scrlptnral name" He left the room in
disgust, and issued his first edition of & G~ees,
on gambling" guilt covering, bound in calf
Price, 81, so
Butte record., 1854-09-23

MoRE SrocK-Ben. Smith and family. with
four hundred and fifty head Of stock. passed
through town on Thursday morning last
The stock appeared TO be in excellent condi-
ton, considering the journey they have made
Another drove belonging to D. & L; Casey,
and Nelson & Co, containing six hundred
head passed the same morning. On Friday
morning drove containing about two hund-
red head. also made their way through town
into the valley. Probably twenty i've hun
dred head of stock have passed this point du-
ring the present week. Persons who have
travelled other routes, and who have thjs
season come in on the "Beckwith route ST. TX
of it in high terms.
Butte record., 1854-09-23

BILLIARD sALooN.--Lamp s Hida have
opened a splendid Saloon on Main street, for
the accommodation Of these who wish to in
dulge in the healthful exercise of PLAYING
billiards \ splendid bar is constantly sup
piled with everything requisite to first class
saloon, and presided over BY men of mixtures
who are familiar with the business. We ere
glad to see cur fliend Lamp not only burns
with the spirit of enterprise, but a desire to
please. His iced drinks are just the thing to
keep soal and body together during the pres
ent warm spell. The establishment is large
and commodious, and in short nothing is want
ing to render it one of the most desirable re-
sorts in town.
BY the way, we had almost forgotten to ac-
knowledge the receipt Of a mysterious pack
age, which upon investigation, proved to be
pitcher OF punch, and coming as it did, vheh
the thermometer stood not less than one hun
dred, made ii doubly acceptable
Butte record., 1854-09-23

~ L. DANGEREIELD.-Ihc following
from the Shasta Courier places quietus
upon the efforts of the Mlrysvills ~Her-
aid and its Chico co respondent. to preju-
dice the prejudice the people Of the district
against Mr., Dangerfeld Their charges are
handled without gloves, and the facts Of the
case duly presented We are glad to be able
to announce on the authority Of the same
paper, that Judge Hinckly viii not contest
the election. The Herald On learning the
facts, with its customary manly course. gave
them to hepublic:
''Ihe Marysville Herald and its Chico cor
respondent, have been making a great ado
IN the last two Or three weeks, over what they
are pleased to call the ''ineligibility." and
''bol terism'' of the gentlemen whose name
heads this article. The Herald is WRONGLY
informed. The ex-oticial writing from Chico.
has not this excuse, but states that which Ell
thor proves him capable Of utteriag untruths
or demonstrates him the possessor Of a remar-
kably unreliable memory Mr. Dangerfeld
never apphed for the Judgeship of the 18th
district ; but he did request the Governor to
appoint Judge Frank Tilord to that position.
Neither has he filed any other office save and
except that Of Secretary of the California
land commission, and which Office was tender
dered him before lie left this county. He
never has been a notary. Mr.. Danaerfield
never since he first took up a residence ip
Shasta, cast vote out of this county-and ne
has always refused to do so, while perforrninr
hls duties as Secretary of the California Land
Commission, upon the ground that he was on
y stopping IN San Francisco temporarily And
that Shasta county was his real place of resi-
dence. 50 much for bis eligibility. As well
might 1t be urged against Gen. Denver that
he was not resident Of Trinity county. be-
cause for two years he has been out of that
county, while performing the functions of
Secretary of State at The capitol.
As to his b0lterism, that, to those who know
the man, and are familiar with the doings of
the district convention two years ago. is sim
ply amusing, 1t is fact perfectly familiar
to US, that the .delgates 10 that conyent,on
divided into two bodies, and nominated two
candidates. There was no regular candidate
-Dangerheld and Smith each, on falling tn
get the nomination Of the entire convention
having their names presented as candidates
by their respective friends, and therefore
both running independent of a regular nomi
nation. The cause of the split was a refusal
OF portion of the delegates to give to Butte
an equal number ofvotes with Sskiyou. Shas.
ia ana Colusa. These three counties claimed
that they were entitled to IS votes, the num-
Der allowed them in them in the democratic
convention, and that Bntte was entitled IN
but 10 votes the number allowed her by the
state convention These are the facts In the
case, and we trust the Heeald will do Mr.. Dam
gerneid the justice to repeat them"
Butte record., 1854-09-23

GRITTY Last week we mentioned that the
Jall IN this county was 'to iet." Since then
person charged with horse-stealing, was
placed in Jail where hung himself. The day
following this sad event, a contumacious cred
ltor of one of our up-rver mercantile firms,
became the tenant OF its sombre walls. His
residence, however, as will be following.
which he has given to the public. is not likely
to end in tragical manner On the contra
ry ne expects to become a perfect Falstaff at
the expense of the county. Hear him:
''Store-keeping thieves
Such as R & B.
They put down their accounts on SO many
leaves,
And make out q perfect Cd d-n swindle.
I'd d-n their hearts and souls to the eter
nal his, if any,
| will stay in prison and fat up, but not a red
cent will they get, not even penny
Presently the hombre seems to weaken a
trifie, and turning over his strip of dingy pa
per. meditates thus:
"An ye that on earth do dwell
James Pate,
Is this your fate'
'Tis too id bad,
But don't be sad
Alas too true-it is no vision,
But sure enough am in prison"
Butte record., 1854-09-23

OPENING BALL.--Tickets have been
issued for grand Opening Ball, at the
Central Hotel, formerly Halfway house.
a splendid building has been erected,
and extensive preparations for the occa.
sion, and general invitation is extend
ed TO be present and assist in the open
ing ceremonies. The building is one of
the finest IN California, and is under the
superinterdence Of R. F. Derrick and
lady, who viii use their best endeavors
to contribute to the comfort and enjoy.
ment Of those in attendance. E. F.
Farwell's Grand Band Of MarysviIle,
will discourse the music. Go M all
We lovers of the exhilersting dance
Butte record., 1854-09-23

&4s- Maj I. S. Wright, writing from Chico
informs us that Mr.. Alfred Lumnkin, the
man who was shot at Luckelt's Ranch on the
10Th of September, and whose leg was ampu-
tated. died on the 18th inst. The Major has
also furnished with the particulars of the
tragedy which occurred at Lucketts Ranch
on the 10th INST, which was received too late
for Insertion. The monster who shot Lump
kin, also shot a man by the name of Alex. H.
Hib5ard, killing him instantly. He then fed,
was oyertaken, and refusing to surrender was
hred upon and wounded, when he closed the
the tragedy by cutting his own throat. His
name was Bryant. He was supposed to be
insane.
Butte record., 1854-09-23

~ Everywhere--the sound Of hammer
and saw give evidence Of a determination On
the part of oar townsmen to outdo, if poss. ble,
Bidwell as it was previous to the condagration
Thus far the buildings re-erectod are much
larger than they were before, ar should the
same spirit still prevail we shall so.n have
town far superior to the old one,
Butte record., 1854-09-23

BoDY FoUND On Thursday morning last
the body of a person, name unknown, was
found lodged against the boom above the dan,
at Potter's Bar, North Fork It mad the ap-
pearance of having been in the water some
time.
Butte record., 1854-09-23
Tnn syArE TnnAsuRrR.-Tbis gentlemen

THE STATE TREAsURER.-This gentlemen
has lately appeared before the public with.a
long rigmarole attempt to prove that Duncan,
Sherman & Co, who voluntarily paid the in
terest due in New York in January last have
injured the credit of California. lie does not
deny but what Palmer, Cook s Co., failed to
pay the interest after they had been furnished
with the necessary funds, but because those
who had paid the interest, were anxious that
the money should be refunded them, they
injure the credit of the State. Mr.. McMeans
in our opinion has not advanced himself in the
estimation of the California public, by his
recent publication. The time is fast approach
ing when the present foul dynasty will be
turned cut to grass, for longer period than
Nebuchaduezer, and the State be permitted to
pay her Indebtedness, and 90 on her way
prosperiug. The kneH of speculating and
trading politicians has been sounded, and we
believe brighter day is dawnng for outraged
and plundered California Unprincipled pol
iticians Of both parties have been taught by
the recent election, that the cities of San
Francisco and Sacramento cannot control the
State. Had the democracy entertained the
sentiments Of the State Treasurer, their de-
feat would have been overwhelming. 1t is not
the province OF democracy to cover over and
conceal mismanagement, neglect and dishon-
esty in Office. By the exposition and cordem-
nation of malfeasance in Office the democracy
hare succeeded in the present contest, and all
attempts to prove the prove the present gov
ernmental clique of California, to be saints,
or even honest men, are as futile as they are
ill-timed and uncalled for. Nothing but a
long term Of true repentance can save them.
Butte record., 1854-09-23

ExPREss FAvoRs.-Singer Co, have laid
US under obligations for their many attention,
during the past week
Butte record., 1854-09-23

esty in Office. By the exposition and cordem-
nation of malfeasanee in office the democracy
hare succeeded in the present contest, and all
attempts to prove the prove the present gov
ernmental clique of California, to be saints,
or even honest men, are as futile as they are
ill-timed and uncalled for. Nothing but a
long term of true repentance can save them.
SUIcIDE.-A young man who was arrested
on Saturday, and brought before Justice
Wells on charge of horse stealing. and who
was held in custody in default of $500 bail,
committed suicide in his cell on Tuesday
morning last, by hanging himself to joint of
stove-pip which protruded into his room, with
handkerchief He gave his name as John
{. Martin. The circumstances as we have
learned them, were as follows:
On Saturday morning last, he obtained
horse at Fuller's Livery Stable, in Marysville,
for the purpose of riding to the Butte Noun
tains, distance of Is miles and back. In
stead'howeyer cf crossing the river to 90 to the
Buttes, he turned up country and made his
way to Bidwell. Directly after bis depar ture,
Mr. Fuller finding that he had been to Mcnt-
gomery's Stable and tried to get o horse to
ride to Sacramento, suspected that all was not
right, and mounting horse in company with
Mr.. Greene, after considerable hard riding,
succeeded in oyertakiug him some two miles
from town. The evidence on his examination
showed that he had offered to sell the horse
to porson whom lie had overtaken on the
road.
He stated that he had hired the horse to 90
to the Buttes, to see bis cousin; but hearing
that his cousin had sold out and left, he came
to Bidwell to find employment. He also sta
ted that he came across the plains this season.
There was nothing in his conduct while in
prison, that led those in attendance to believe
that he contemplated committing self -mur-
der, He was discovered by Esquire Wells
about 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning, suspen-
ded as above stated
The following paragraphs were found in his
cell, written in a large, round schoolboy hand
the orthogrophy being very bad:
''To the people My Friends, you are all
stangers to me. | have but one relation in
the country. and | will not name him-there-
fore | am but stranger here and cannot
my character prove; but take me home to
illinois, there can my charactar prove, and
al die die innocent of the crime-if die. |
am murdered man, for who can live in this
lousey den My name is j. C. Martin, born
and raised 10 miles from Tulon.''
On the back of the paper containing the
above, was written-''My own hand will now
do it, The following dated the 18th shows
that he contemplated committing suicide from
the time he was held to answer:
''The day has come, the time has come, now
here l am confined in Jail. pray to God the
time may soon come that can my innocence
prove. This is my prayer, SO help me God
My sorrows soon shall have an end, soon
shall reign above, there can my innocence
prove. Q Loru, Remember me-
J. C. MARTIN.
He was young man apparently about 2l
years of age, and from the circumstances at
tending the case, it was thought his first Of
fence, and his self-inflicted penalty has dearly
atoned for his crime
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