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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17

FORBEST0WN LODGE, F. A. NJ No. so
Meets The second Saturdays of each month.
A. G. Simpson, W. NJ, John Roland, S. W.
;. c. Foot, J W. John II Sharp, Sec'y.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17

SU'rHrN' DARK. Ned says the Know
Nothings are admitting negroes into
their order to assist in their dark trans
actions.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the South Feather Wa
ter Company are hereby notified, that the
Trustees of said Company, have levied fourth
assessment, of ten per cent. upon each share
paid on the goth of March, 1855. together
with all arrearages upon former assessments.
By order of the Board
NJ. II DARRACH,
Forbestown, Feb 18th, 1855. Sec'ry
feb17-15
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
Z. S. HOTEL.
SHADE HOTEL

HIS 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. stf
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17

DRowSED.-We learn from Mr.. Cha
pin that Frenchm ~ was accidentally
drowned in Cherokee rasine last week.
NJ me not asceitained
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
SHERIFF SALE

SHERIFF SALE
EpY VIRTUE of an execution issued out OF
ED the District Court of the Tenth Judicial
District in and for Yuba County, will sell at
the Court House in the town of Bdwell, on
MONDAY, the SECOND DAY OF APRIL,
300. the following described property, to wit.
All the right, title and interest of George P.
carleton IN and to the undivided half Of all
that land or ranch known as the Kent & Al
lion Ranch, situated in the county of Butte.
upon the east side of Feather River, and con-
listing OF three quarter sections of land ac-
cording to surveys upon record in Butte
County.
The above described real estate will be sold
to satisfy judgment obtained by b. B. Dew
ey Co against said George p. Carlton, for
he sum Of twelve hundred and forty SIX sew
enty one-hundredths dollars, less three hun
bred and seventy three dollars, with lawful
interest on eight hundred and seventy three
dollirs from October 10th, A. d. 1854.
Sale TO take place on said day between the
hours OF nine o'clock A. NJ. and O'Clock P.
VI. Terms. cash,
FREER, Sheriff Butte County.
Per d. A. BRowN, Under Sheriff
Bidweli, March LIST, 1866. 4wI7
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
feb17-15

BUTTE LODGE, NO. So, F. AN.
Lodge meets at their hall in Bidwell, on the
first and third Saturdays of each m onth, at 4
P. Nj. Oificers-GEO II. CROSETTE. w. NJ. ,
J. W. GILKYSON, S W, P. II. HARRIS, J
". JOHN WILSON, See'y
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
MARRIED.

In Quincy, American Valley, Thursday,
March Sth, Mr.. W W. Palley, of Hopkinsville
Piumas County, to Miss Lizzie Underwood, of
American Valley. Hon Judge McNabb Of
floating
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
s.ss.,.'.:.,s. RAJ .....s--.

( F0rmcrly Half Hay House, 6etca1
MarysrWe and BidpeI
81. ST Els LEAVE DAILY FOR sS,
MiIl. Bidweu, Marysville, and Thomp- r. ~
sons Flat. The table as heretofore, will be
supplied with the luxuries and delicacies the
market affords or the country produces, and
the Bar with the choicest liquors and cigars
No exertions will be spared to render guests
comfortable. R. F. DERRICK
Evans Corners, Dec. 90, 1851 tfn6
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
Ranch For Sale !!

2 . HE UNDERSIGNED OFFER FOR SALE
their valuable Ranch situated on the cast
bank of Feather River, one mile north of
Charley's Ranch, containing 400 acres Of the
best land in Butte County For Particulars
apply to them on the premises.
Stf KERRY & BRO.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
Ranch For Sale !!

TIME RANCH KNOWN AS "BURTS
IL Ranch" situated about three miles above
''Charley's Ranch on the west side of Feath-
er River, andjoining Henshaw's Ranch at
Burt's Ferry.
This Ranch contains 48O acres of Fine Bot
tom Land, which is covered by School War
rants.
There is about one hundred acres under Gull
tvation, and the Ranch is second to none as a
Hay Ranch.
The location is such as TO make it one Of
the finest stock farms in the country.
The property must he sold. ard d bargain
vii be given to the Purchaser,
Enquire of the undersigned, at Bidwell,
Butte county; or ]. C. FALL Marysville; or,
John W Britton, San Francisco.
Stf .J Nj BURT.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-17
NOTICE.

Bidwell, March 10, 1856. mario 1927
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28
METHODIST PREACHER MoBBED IN Missouri.

METHODIST PREACHER MoBBED IN MISSOURI.
A correspondent of the Chicago Press gives
the following account of recent disgraceful
occurrence in Platte county, Mo-, growing out
of the slavery question:
The Methodist Church North had an APP
pointment for quarterly meeting near Forley.
The presiding elder, preachers and congregation
had assembled and concluded the morning
service, and were proceeding, when a mob of
about eighty armed men made their appearance.
The congregation, it being warm, were seated
in the shade in front of the house, and the
preachers were inside when a certain doctor
led the mob to the door, where the Rev. Mr..
Morris was preaching, and seized him.
Mr.. Morris drew his revolver and cooked it,
when some one caught his arm and took it from
him.
The mob then rushed on him, yelling, Hang
him shoot him !" Some in the congregation
for him, and after a long parley,
they consented to let him go, under a pledge
to leave, and not preach any more until they
gave him permission. The rest of the preachers
escaped during the disturbance, and the con-
gregation broke up and dispersed. The
preachers were all armed with revolvers-
They are aware of the threats daily made
against them. The mob brought tar and
feathers and hemp along with them. The
excitement is great These humble and pious
ministers of religion will be driven out, and
utter laWleSSness prevail
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

The HARVEST IN THE WEsr.-From all that
we can gather by our exchanges it is generally
considered that the grain prospects are most
fattering throughout the whole West, and the
hope is entertained that the aggregate pro-
duction will vastly exceed that of any former
year. About one-eighth more land will be
under cultivation this year than last, while the
quantity in corn and potatoes that lines the
roadsidcs and covers the hills, which had
been suffered to run wild before, is very large.
From every part of Illinois we hear one
expression of graduation at the abundance
which the season has thus far brought the
farmers in their wheat and hay and at the
promise which corn and all other kinds of grain
are giving Ten days of fine sunshine seems
to have been sent purposely to rpen the
wheat and hay and give chance to harvest the
crops and then has followed refreshing rains
to soak the parched earth and revive the droop-
ing corn and oats. In our own state the Weld
will be great. From certain portions we now
and then hear a faint lamentation of the raw
ages of the weevil, the fly, chintz bug and other
depredating insects and worms but in most of
these cases the loss is confined to a narrow
locality.-St Louis Democrat.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

Governor REEDER--We are pleased TO
learn that Governor Reeder has returned to
the TERRITORY. He arrived on Saturday morn
ing last, in excellent health and spirits, resolv-
ed on sustaining the laws at whatever cost
The Governor did not bring his family with
him as he intended, on account of his disap-
pointment in getting suitable Accommodations for
their comfort in Kansas.
A gentleman who came up the Missouri on
the same steamer with him, reports that
intelligence appeared to be ahead of them that
the Governor was on board the boat, and
crowds thronged the leyee at every landing,
apparently to get sight of his eXcellency.-
He was several times rudely assailed by his
enemies, but the Governor showed much
GOODNESS in warding off their wordy thrusts.
On one occasion gentleman approached
Gov r., and said he heard friend at Weston,
Mo, remark that if Gov Reeder returned to
the territory he would gather up company of
men, ten thousand. if necessary, and search
every part of the territory, if need be, to find
and hang him. The Governor very cordially
thanked his informant for the intelligence, and
remarked
"Tell your friend that whether he comes at
the head of ten hundred or ten thousand men,
it will make no difference | shall never be
mobbed and your friend, if he makes
demonstration in that direction may rest assured
that his minutes are numbered for | will put
ball through his head though I know | shall
De cut into inch pieces in ten minutes after
wards. | shall pursue my legitimate business
uninterrupted, else the invader of my rights
shall pay the forfeit"
The bold, manly course pursued by Governor
Reeder has endeared him to the American
people. 1t is reported that the national
administration would remove him if he did not
resign. We are confident he will not resign
and if the administration shall remove him they
will find it tantamount to committing suicide
Kansas Herald Of Freedom
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28
NV. nnn z ,n1 AN whnSn Haath In tho Or;

Rs~ LORD RAGLAN, whose death in the Cri-
mea was announced in the foreign news receiv-
ed by the Arago, was perhaps the most dis
tinguished General in the English service. He
was in the 6sth year of his age. He was
known as Lord Fitzroy James Henry Somerset
till 1852, when he was created Baron Raglan.
He was the eighth son of the fifth Duke of
Beaufort born in 1888, and entered the Bri-
tish Army in 1904 as Cornet in Dragon Re-
giment In consequence of his high birth he
was rapidly promoted, and in eight years had
paiSed through the various ranks up to that Of
Colonel, which appointment was given him in
1912 He early joined the staff of the Duke
of Wellington, to whom he became Secretary,
and accompanied him in all his important en-
gagements. Immediately after the peace of
1914, he became Secretary to the British EN-
bassy at Paris, but shortly after returned, and
married Lady Emily Pole, niece of yelling
ton. He was with the latter some months af-
forwards, at the battle of Waterloo, where he
lost his right arm He was made MajorGen-
eral in 1925, General in 1888, and
Field Marshal in 1854 He was highly re-
spected and honorcd wherever he was known,
and it is intmated that his death was hastened
by anxiety of mind in consequence of the want
of being properly sustained by his government
in the Crimea, and the manner in which his
want of success was condemned by the English
Parliament and press.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

ABUNDANCE OF APPLEs-Wh may be
said of the destruction of peaches and the
failure of other crops, one thing is quite sure,
and that is that we are to have the most
beautiful crop of apples ever gathered in
Western New York The orchards in the city
and vicinity, so far as we have observed, are
literally laden with fruit From what we can
learn it is probable that apples will be so plenty
the coming fall that the inferior sorts will not
be gathered at ALL The Prohibitory law puts
an end to the sale of cider, hence it will be
useless to manufacture it, We need not
expect to see Eastern men, and fruit SPECTATORS,
buying the products of all the orchards about,
long before the apples are ready to gather in
the fall they will not dare invest this year,
aud if they do, we need not fear that they will
carry all away to distant markets. Rochester
Union.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

The MAIN LINE Nor SoLD..-The main line
of the Pennsylvania improvements was offered
for sale at the Merchants Exchange on Tues-
day last. Gov Pollock, Secretary of State
CURTIN, Attorney General FRANKLIN, and the
Commissioners appointed in pursuance of the
Act Of the Legislature were present. Mr.. My
ERs the auctioneer, stated the terms of the
sale, and that no bid less than seven and half
millions could be received One hundred thou
sand dollars in available funds would be re-
quired from the purchaser at once. The auc-
tioneer then proposed fifteen millions and de-
scended to eight Millions thence to seven and
a half millions, without receiving single bid.
After dwelling some time the sale was adjourn
ed SINE die.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH on RAIL
ROAD TRAcK.-One of the most extraordinary
escapes occurred on the Anderson Branch
Railroad in South Carolina The rock train
swas moving in good speed on a downward
grade and on turning round a short curve a
man, with his hat over his eyes was discovered
few feet in front on the track, meeting the train
The whistle was instantly blown, the breaks
put down, and the machinery reversed. On
ward went the train about 200 yards before it
stopped. The engineer looked behind imme-
diately after passing the man, to see as he
expected, the mangled corpse but seeing
nothing of it, he turned in front again, and to
his astoniShment beheld the unfortunate man
sitting on the bumper, with stick in his
hand, knocking the boiler to attract his at
tention.
Seeing only the upper part of his body, his
conclusion was, that he had cut him in two,
and the man, still alive, was in more awful
condition than if he had been killed outright
But when the train stopped, he was taken off
with no other injury than slightly skinned shins,
and small cut on the forehead 1t seems
that the prongs of the cow-catcher passed
between his legs, and threw him on his face,
after which he scrambled up and got on the
bumper. He proved to be deaf and dumb
His scratches were washed he proceeded on his
way.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

IMPORTED LIQUOR UNDER THE MICHIGAN Pro
HIBIroRY LAw-The Detroit Free Press says
that on Wednesday, Thomas Gallagher was
tried before justice for a violation of the
prohibitory liquor law, in selling glass of
brandy. The case was tried by jury. 1t was
proved that the liquor sold, had been imported
by Mr.. Gallagher. The Jury brought in a
verdict of not guilty-declaring that the law
does not prohibit the selling of imported liquor
in any quantity, cask, bottle, single drink or
otherwise.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

The HARvEsr-For week past, the wea-
ther has been exceedingly unfavorabe for the
operations of the Farmers rain having fallen
every day during that time. Much of the
grain has been cut, and lies in the fields, in
great danger of growing" Indeed we hear
already that some fields of wheat have sprout-
ed. Considerable damage will be occasioned,
but we trust it will be confined to wheat sown
very early.
We understand that severe storm passed
over the upper part of Ulster, on Wednesday
last, prostrating the grain and corn, and doing
considerable damage.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

The FUGITIvE SLAVE LAW IN WISCONSIN,
B. S. Garland, Of Missouri, the owner of the
fugitive slave who was rescued from jail in Mil
waukee, in March last, by body of men act
ing under the leadership of S. NJ. Booth, sued
Booth for 81, 600, the value of his slave, and
has recently obtained a verdict for that amount
of damages Booth was convicted on crimi-
nal trial for having aided in the rescue, and
was sentenced to a fine and Imprisonment, but
was released on writ of habeas corpus by the
Supreme Court of the State The suit for
damages will probably be carried up to this
same Supreme Court, on appeal. The Court
took the ground that the fugitive slave law, un-
der which the prosecution was had, was uncon-
Stitutional
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28
Outrage AT R1NGHAMroN.-Last Saturday

OUTRAGE AT BINGHAMroN.-Last Saturday
night, says the Republican, of the oath inst,
our village was deeply dsgraced, and our ctl-
zeus outraged by acts of malicious injury, which
promptly call for the most marked rebuke and
punishment The private residences of Messrs.
H. E. Pratt A. Olds, c. M. Scott and l..
Brainard, were dsfgured and injured, the fronts
of the houses, fences, &C., besmeared with tar
and liquid resembling ink, and the beautiful
and valuable trees in front of the houses
girdled, so as probably to destroy them. 1t
appears, also, that the premises of DIR. Hand
were visited for like fendish purpose, but his
large dog on the front stoop warned the depre-
datorS that discretion was the better part of
valor" We learn that Mrs. III. overheard one
boy telling another, that he heard a man say
that they intended to serve DR.. Hand the same
way but were afraid of his dog The fronts
of the stores of Messrs. Pratt and Scott were
also disfgured by ink, &c. The persons whose
property has been thus trespassed upon, are
supposed to be prominent members of the Car
son League, and conspicuously active in COM
planning of violations of the Prohibitory Law,
and enforcing its observance.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28
The Markets, July rs.

The -four market has an downward tendency
and prices have declined since our last issue
The prices we quote are New York wholesale
rates. Western -four, 81 62 to So so State
$S 81 to $ll 80 for extra Genesce. Canadi.
an is lower, ranging from IS 81 to 50 50.
Southern white and mixed Wheat bring,
from 81 70 to s. So Rye quiet at 81 Is.
Oats are better sales at 50 and 81 cents
Corn is much depressed and is lower sales at
go to Ole for Western mixed, 97c for Southern
yellow, and 96c for Round do.
Pork is firm, at $40 IS for new Mess. and
SIG 50 fer new Prime.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

The CRoPs IN PENNsYLvANIA-Ou exchange
papers throughout the State speak fayoraby
of the large crops. In Lancaster county, the
wheat crop has been harvested and is " very
fine" oats heavier than for four years"
potatoes abundant and corn promising
Chester county, the wheat has been housed
without damage, grass good and abundant
Crawford county, all kind of crops good
Butler county, some damage done the wheat by
the weeyil, but more than an average crop
The corn, oats, and potatoes look fine, and from
all accounts the yield will be much larger than
for many years past. A good deal of grass
has been cut during the past week, and consid-
cradle hay made. Rye heavy. Franklin
county, wheat secured in fine condition
quality of grain very fine Tioga, crops
promise abundance, corn an average yield
BerkS, the harvest of hay and grain nearly
secured and good. AS far as we have heard
from, nearly all the crops are up to the average
and some considerably above it, and prices
receding generally. Ledger
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

SAD ACCIDENT ON THE ERIE RoAp-on
Wednesday morning, 18th inst, about o'cIock
as the Dunkirk Express going west approacba5
Howells Depot, the locomotive ran over
wagon that was crossing the track, containip(,
man and woman. The woman, Mrs. Day;5
Wheat, was instantly killed. The man Mr.
Amsby Mapes, is very severely injured, and a.
he is an old man, nearly 70 years of age his
recovery is extremely doubtful. They both rr,
side at Mount Hope, Orange County. The m.
fortunate old gentleman is partly deaf, and did
not hear the whistle, which sounded Ionr and
loud before the collision.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

THE ILLINOIS STATE CONVENTION OF THE
KNow-NoTHINGs had its session at Chicago on
the 10th instant. The principal business be-
fore them was the approval or disapproval of
the action Of their delegates at Philadelphia.
A very strenuous effort was made to secure the
adoption of the Philadelphia platform, but it
was defeated by large majority. A series of
resolutions was adopted, denouncing the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise, and declaring
that in all future political contests they would
require from their candidates distinct and
unequivocal pledges upon this subject. They
also assert the power of Congress to legislate
on the subject of Slavery in the Territories and
the District of Columbia.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

THE PHILADELPHIA SLAVE CASE-A some
at Philadelphia Mr. JOHN H. WHEELER left
Washington on the 18th, under an order from
Government to embark at New 7 ork for Mica
ragua, to which country he is the accredited
Minister of this Republic. He had with him
three colored persons, woman and two boys,
whom he styled his servants. The party reach
ed Philadelphia, and went on board boat
which was just starting for New-York. While
the boat was lying in the river, gentleman
named WILLIAMSON went aboard and having
been told that the colored people desired to be
free, he approached the woman, asking her if
she knew her rights-if she knew that by law
she was free p The diplomatist objected to
these proceedings on the part of Mr. William
son, and stoutly declared that the colored lady
did not desire freedom, though she asserted
the contrary. While the dispute was going Oh,
several colored men came aboard, took the wo-
man and her two sons, and conveyed them from
the boat since which we believe they have
not been heard from. Thereupon Mr.. Wheeler
applied to Judge Kane for a writ of habeas
corpus, directing Mr. Williamson to bring in
the bodies of the three rescued persons. Mr..
Williamson responded to the writ by averring
that the bodies mentioned therein had not been
in his custody at any time, and were not now
At the hearing before the Judge, Wheeler's
attorney moved that Mr.. Williamson be held
for contempt in making false return, and also
to answer to charge of wilful perjury. The
Judge passed over the motion for contempt
but required Mr.. Williamson to give bail the
charge of perjury.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

FIENDIsH OurRAGE-Syaeuse July 90
The night express train going west on the Cen
trail Road, ran off the track at II o'clock last
night, about three miles west of this place, ow-
ing to some Williams having misplaced rail-
Mr. Deyo, of Springfield, Mass, had shoulder
broken Henry Stearns, the Conductor, was
badly cut and bruised about the head and face ;
Mr. Harrison, the Engineer, had an arm bro
ken aud number of others were more or
less bruised, but none seriously.
The President of the New-York Central
Railroad offers reward of S., ,000 for the ap-
prehenslon and conviction of the perpetrators
OF this outrage. The cars were not much bro
ken, and the track was sfhciently in order this
morning to admit Of the trains RAINING ss
usual '
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-07-28

A BURGLAR SHor.-BufaLo, july ls.-Wo
learn from Erie that store in that place was
entered, ON Monday night, by burg gIar vbn "'
in the course of his operations, awoke two
young men who were sleeping in the store To oro
of whom took rifle and ordered the burgIan Jar
who had just got outside the door-to So 9,~'
but paying no attention to the request Yp1 ad5
persistng in his attempt to escape, he woa Una
shot in the neck. Upon an examination Ts
wounded man was discovered to be carnrntnr
who has heretofore been considered rponao.'
able citizen. 1t is now supposed that he I ,bo
person who has committed severalof the racon. one
burglaries which have taken place at Erie
1t is impossible for him to survive.