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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

THE STATE MARINE HosPITAL.-
The San Francisco Daily Nelcs says the
"atfairs of this most wretche dly man.
aged and miserably conducted institution
have just been exposed, in all their hid
eousness and abominations, to the public
gaze The evidence submitted to the
joint committee of the Legislature, and
by the committee reported to both
houses, presents most shocking and
disgusting state of facts. 1t appears to
have been, according to the testimony
of Mr.. Eustick, the storekeeper, sort
of supply OF house of wines, refresh
ments, and perfumery for the frail and
hayward baudy women of San Francisco
Although designed for the INDECENT and
unfortunate sick, that they might be
nursed and cured of their maladies -yet
in numerous cases, it appears the sick
were left to die from sheer neglect, that
the city strumpets might have the bene-
ifs of the States money, refreshments,
provisions, and the services of the en-
ployees of the hospital Even the dead
were permitted to lie in the dead house
unshrouded and unburied, until the sick.
ening and horrible odor arising from their
putrid bodies compelled them to be hur-
riedly cast into collins and carried to
their graves TIE rats were even per-
mitted to eat and disfgure the dead, be-
fore they were buried" The managers
of the institution should be held up to
the scorn of the public, and turned over
to everlasting contempt and infamy
Tho institution should be abolished at
once, if its affairs cannot be better man
aged.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
Ranch For Sale !

FHNHE 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 4So acres of Fine Bot
tom Land, which is covered by School War
rants.
There is about one hundred acres under cu-
tivation, and the Ranch is second to none as
Hay Ranch.
The location is such as to make it one Of
the finest stock farms in the country.
The property must be said, and bargain
will be given TO the Purchaser,
Enquire of the undersigned, at Bidwell,
Butte county; or ] G. Fall, Marysville; or
John W Britioa, San Francisco.
8tf ]. vi RURT.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
NOTICE.

At the last meeting, February oath, of the
Trustees of the High Rock Mining Company
there was levied an assessment of S25 on each
of the SO shares in said Company, payable tc
the Treasurer of the Company, on or before
the first day of April, 1855.
By order of the Trustees.
JAS, SARGANT, Sec'y.
Bidwell, Feb 26, 1856. maralI7.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Office Feather River & Ophir Water Co.,
BiDwELI., March 10, 1855.
+. Williams, superintendent of the Feath-
er River and Ophir Water Company, will re-
ceiye bids for the excavation of the company's
ditch, from the falls above StIingtown 10
Bidwell on Wednesday, the 4th of April, 1865,
Bids to be made on the line of the Ditch.
commencing at the Falls, at o'clock, A NJ.
The Ditch is laid off in half mile sections, and
no bids will be received for less than section.
Specifications as to dimensions, Sc, given
the time ofletting. Terms-Cash By order
of the Board of Trustees
.. NJ. EVANS, President
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

Pursuant to a notice posted through
out our town. there was large and re-
spectacle audience assembled at the
Court House on Tuesday evening. March
Goth. On motion of Rev. Mr.. Cole, the
meeting was duly organized by calling
Goo H. Crosette to the chair, and APP
pointing Cha's. F. Lott Secy. The or
ganization being completed, the meeting
was opened with prayer, BY Rev. R. Ho-
bart, after which Israel S. Delhi, G. W.
P. of this State, for the order of the
order of the Sons of Temperance, was
introduced to the audience, and proceed :
ed to deliver pathetic and eloquent
address, utter. persed with home exam
pies, upon the great and important prin.
ciples of total abstinence from all intox-
cating beverages and appealed to the
meeting to lend a helping hand to the
effort being made, to annihilate the traffic
in intox eating drinks of all kinds.
After the address of Mr.. Delhi, and
some remarks offered by Mr.. Hobart,
FIVE ladies and twenty-si1 gentlemen
signed an application to the State Grand
Division for charter at Bidwell, to be
called the Bidwell Division, No. 12S.
On motion the meeting adjourned un-
til tomorrow evening, at O'Clock, ?.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
HusE's Hill, Butte Co., !
March Goth, 1854. {

FRIEND CRossErTE BY reference to
the California Express, (Marysville, of
the 10th instant, | find n letter from that
papers correspondent from Lynchburgh
IN this county. Some of the features of
that letter might tend to mislead many
who are not well acquitted with the bur
den of its song, which is all about the
Feather River Canal" or, rather (if
the writer will permit), "the Feather
River and Ophir Water Company"
There is no doubt about the Erpress's
correspondent having been correctly in
formed in regard 10 the merchants and
monied men of Marysville taking much
of the stock in said company but at
the same time much of it is owned in
this county-in fact The heaviest holder
in the Company is a permanent resident
here, and to the owners of the stock in
our own county are we indebted for the
organization and present prosperity of
the company. To our own citizens are
We indebted for the enterprise and pros
ecution of the work.
The present organization of the T. r.
and o. Water Co., has nothing to do
with the old Wyardotte and Feather
River Company. The whole work is
upon new survey, with different men
to accomplish it.
The sa me correspondent seems to
think that it is as it should be, that the
capitalists of Marysville should engage
in and foster all these water companies
in the localities upon which they, as her
citizens, are dependent for their PROS
perity. Does he know, at the same time,
that the very capital so invested by them
is drawn from our midst Does he
know that these very same funds IRE
merely transferred to that city by our
miners and others, and left with these
same capitalists for safe keeping, and in
nine cases out Of ten, without interest
or security Is he aware that at least
one sixth part of the ready mercantile
capital of the city of Marysville, is sup
piled by our own people Are our own
citizens awake, as yet, to the fact that,
Marysvlle places much--aye, very much
dependence upon this county, for her
support, prosperity and advancement
Do they yet realize that this city is yet
drawing from us, and has been for times
past, our very LIES blood, without rem
dering us anything like fair equivalent:
Let them but reflect upon these ques-
tons, and their own reasons will suggest
the true answers. Sir, believe in phi
losophy teaching by example, Has
that city through her capitalists, done
SO to US?
| will write you again by next express.
Yours in grace,
OLD ToPPY.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

ADAMS & Co. Mr.. A. A. CoheL, the
receiver of Adams & Co., commenced
suit against Messrs. Billings s. Park,
on charge of extorting $40, 900 retain
ing fee from Mr.. l. c. Woods, in the
case Of Alvin Adams VS.. Adams & Co.
Messrs. Billings and Park have publish
ed rejoinder to the charges preferred
against them, In which they assert that
the money was voluntarily paid them as
retainer, and considered it reasona-
bic fee for so important suit. The
most interesting portion of their state
ment as far as the public is concerned, is
given by Mr.. Billings, as follows, as fol-
lows, the circumstance having taken
place on the night of the 22d of Febru-
ary:
81 remained in my office for two hours
or so, and then went down into the
Banking House, where l found Mr.
King, Mr.. Cohen and others moving the
gold dust and coin into wagon Oh
Merchant street"
1t would seem from the above state
ment that the oble managers Of the
House, were prepared for burst up,
and doubtless made it profitable spec
Nation
The Miners Adrocdte says that some
idea of the immense swindle perpetrated
by Adams s. Co., may be inferred from
the fact, that their liabilities in Nevada
County alone are upwards of 5000, 900.
The Telegraph says that hand bill
has been extensively circulated at Grass
Valley, Of which the following is a copy:
$4,000 paid in Adams & Co.'S paper
for the scalp of l. c. WoOdsl''
Mr.. Woods was, we believe, a late
Know Nothing candidate for U. States
Senator. No one can now deny, but
what he has identified himself with the
interests and prosperity of California
Hur-r.o-a-r for the Know Nothinks and
their straightforward, honest and ident-
flying candidates
Mr.. Robinson, of Savings Bank noto-
riety. was sent to to the Court of Ses-
sions in San Francisco, on four different
indictments for swindling
WRIcHT's Saving Bank creditors have
agreed with him upon an arrangement
which allows him in conjunction with
two trustees, to continue his business
for eighteen months, settling it up and
paying dividends at stated periods
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
NEW STAGE ROUTE.

ENHE EXPRESS LINE OF STAGES from
h Mary>Yile to Cherokee Flat, Frenehtos I'D
and West branch Of Feather River, via. 0hir,
fhomppcns FIAT. orego Gulch, Spring Val
ley, and Cherokee Flat, runs as follows:
Leaves MarYsVille at 8 O'Clock A. NJ, arri-
wing at Cherokee Flat at O'Clock P. NJ, same
day
RETURNiN8-leaves Cherokee Flat at 8
o'clock NJ. next day, and arriving at Mays
vile in time to take the afternoon stage for
Sacramento and San Fancisco; carrying Treas
ure, Parcels, Letters, Freights, and our own
Express to and from the above named places.
All orders for goods promptly attended to-
OFFICIAL the United States Hotel, Ma
rysville W E. SINGER & co.
Marysville, Nov. 22d, 1854.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

ASTOUNDING FEcuNDITY. The So
noma Bulletin says that they have got
lone of the California mothers" in that
place. A lady who has been resident
some years had four children in one
year and twins the next-or six children
within the space of two years. She is
now the mother of fourteen children.
and is still in the prime of life. The
Bulletin insists that its statement is true
but f,rbears publishing the name of the
matron for fear OF giving offence,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
TEE Trnprp.Ncr AIoxrMrNr-The

The TEMPERANCE MovEMENT.-The
Temperance meetings at the Court
House on Tuesday and Wednesday eve
nings last, we're the largest public gath
erings we have ever witnessed in Bid
we'll, and the interest manifested was
ample evidence that the inhabitants of
our little village, in respect to using H.
quor as beverage, are controlled more
by the custom of the country, than by
inclination, or love of the s'ardent."
Mr.. Delhi, the popular State lecturer,
is now endeavoring to change the injuri-
Gus custom, which has SO long held un-
bridled sway throughout the length and
breadth of the State, and has been, thus
far, eminently successful, and has sue
ceeced in planting an influence which, if
properly nourished, will do much to de-
crease our frightful calender of crime,
to depopulate our jails and pententiary,
and ameliorate the condition of cur
people. In this county, Mr.. Delhi has
organizod Divisions at Wyandott.
Thompson's Flat, Lynchburgh, Bidwell
and Forbestown, with charter members
ranging from 80 to 43, and will, doubt
less, succeed in organizing others. That
he may succeed in convincing the enter
prising and worthy inhabitants OF Cali
fornia of the uselessness of using intoxi-
eating drinks, is our sincere wish.
The BidwelI Division, consisting of
upwards of thirty charter members, was
organized by the election, of Geo. II.
Crosette, W. P, A. f. Williams, w. A.
Geo. w. Stanton, r. S +, P. H. Harris,
c., R. R. Hobart, Chaplain. This list
includes the superintendent and secreta-
ry of the Feather River and Ophir Wa
ter Company, thus insuring to that i'm
portant company, two "cool headed" and
correct and meritorious officers.
The officers of Wyandott Division,
No. 126, are as follows j. S. Morris,
W. P; II. Vanettcr, W. A., w. Y.
Bliss, R. S., Thos. Stevens, A. R. S
james Foster, F. S., G. Bills, r., R.
Vanpe't, c., N. Thompson, A. c.. 2.
Handlan, 1. s., W. Dunstan, Ch., A.
Alternately, P w P.
Officers of New Philadelphia, No l26,
j. W. Covington, w. P, Thos. Good
man. w. A, VIM. P. Horton, R. s., E.
A. Holstead. A. R. s., J. Claypool, f.
s., w. NJ. Miller, T., J. B. Kyler, c.,
0. Linsey, A. c., VIM. r. Sharp, L. s.,
j. Ii. Gardner, Ch., John P Clymer,
P. w. P.
Of Lynchburg Division, No. l27, as
follows: Dr. Milton Griffith, W. P,
Oliver Stewart, w. A, Jas. Sargent,
R. S., Jas. Griggs, A. r. s., G. Os-
good, Z. S p. Houser, T., A. McAlpin
c., JAS. treble, A. c., c. NJ. Sanborn,
|. S., j. Mansfield, 0. s., S. j. Wright,
Ch., Geo. Macomb, P W. P.
Mr.. Delhi also organized Degree Di-
vision at this place. We did not learn
whether Degree Divisions were organ
lied at other places in the county.
The different Divisions of the comfy
are informed that we will publish a
standing announcement of their meet
ings, gratis, if they will forward the
same to US.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

SUFFER- RELIEF FUND. The State
Tribune says that project is on foot
by which large fund is to be raised, to
be called the Suffer fund. It's pro-
posed to get up rattle of certain prop
erty, owned by Gen. Satter, including
Hook Farm, 6 400 acres of which is 10
be the first prize. The money so raised
is to be devoted to the sole use of Gen.
Suffer, as long as he lives, 90 to his
heirs at his death, and be called the
Suffer relief fund. There are to be
$4,000 shares, at So a share, and We
venture to assert tina. they will be all
taken within one month from the day
issued-for where is the Californian that
would not contribute five dollars to the
relief fund of the generous and patriotic
Suffer, the father of California. The
project is noble one, and the public
need only the assurance that the fusd is
not to be controlled by the contemptibl
and thieving gang of sharpers, who have
already recuced the gallant old man
from afauence to poverty, to raise fund
that would place him beyond the reach
I f care. But it looks to us, as though
it might be project which would inure
to the benefit of the merciless sharks
who have already drawn the life-blood
from Gen. Suffer-.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

SHooTIsc-A Mr. Henry Day had
some difficulty with another person con-
cerng mining claim near the Mountain
House, when it is said Day drew pistol
upon the other man. They met during
the day at the Mountain House, when
the hombre took pop at Day, the ball
entering the door casing, just as Day
made his disappearance. 1t is said that
Day left.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
NOTICE

The stockholders of the Ladl Mining com :
pany's claim, are hereby notified that a meet
ing of said company, will be held at String
town, on Monday, the Ind day of April, 1855,
for the purpose of electing "a Board of Trus-
tees. By order of the Board of Trustees
WM W PRESCOTT, Sec'y,
March 8, 1855. ow2O
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
NOTICE,

Is hereby given, to the Stockholders of the
Young America Mining Company, that fourth
assessment of ten per cent. upon the Capital
Stock will be due on the first day of April.
A. D. 1855, and the same is ordered to be
paid, together with all arrears on back assess.
ments. By order of the Board.
II. CLARK, Sec'y. Y. A NJ Co.
White Rock, March l, 1856. marEle
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NOTICE.

Is hereby given, that an assessment of seven
'y-nVe dollars per share, in the Rock Island
Company, is levied. and payable at the office
OF the Company, Bidwell, on or before the 18th
day of April, A. D. 1855.
By order of the Board of Trustees
GEO. JNO. FERGUSON. Sec'v.
Bidwell, March =, 1855. marl0.lsat.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Independent Order Of Cad Fellows.
There will be a meeting of this Order. at
the Court House, in Bidwell, on Saturday
March oath, 1855, at I o'clock, p. NJ, for the
purpose of organizing Lodge in this place.
Brethren of the Order in this place and sur
rounding country, are respectfully invited to
attend. ROBERT BALTIMORE,
PETER FREER,
G. W. DRAKE
Bdwelb March 10, 1855. mario 1927
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the South Feather Wa
ter Company are hereby notified, that a meet
ing of the Company will be held at Forbes
town, on Saturday, March 18th, 1855, for the
purpose of amending the Constitution of the
Company. BY order of the Board
mara IL NJ. II. DARRACH, Sec'y.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

The stockholders of the south Feather Water
Company are hereby notified that the Trus-
tees of said Company have levied fifth as
sessment of ten per cent. upon each share Of
stock. and that the same is ordered to be paid
on the 10Th of April, 1855, together with all
arrearages upon former assessments.
By order Of the Board,
NJ II. DARRACH, sec'y.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

MARYLAND has the heaviest debt in
proportion to population of any State
in the Union. 1t exceeds fifteen millions
in population, including slaves, of five
hundred and eighty-two thousand.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
SHADE HOTTIE,

THIS well known house kept by Mrs Wrs,
from, having been rebuilt since the recen.
fire, is now finished and furnished in the bes;
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 and cigars Mrs. Wirst-om re-
turns her thanks for the liberal patronage
extended since the fire, and hereby solcits a
continuation Of past favors.
Bidwell, Nov. 18th, 1854. Stf
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

CRocKERY WARE HoUsE.-The at
tenton of our mountain traders and
others, is directed to the Advertisement
Of Mr.. Joseph Genella in another por-
ton of our paper. Those desiring any
thing in his line, will do us a favor by
giving him call. Read his advertise
ment.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
COUNTY TREASURER's OFFICE

BIDwELL, Feb.I 4th, l61a.
Notice is hereby given, that all person.
holding Butte County Warrants registered be
tween September 29th, 1851, and January
1st., 1852, that the same will be redeemed. on
presentation at my Office. And notice is fur
Their given, that from and after this date, said
warrants will cease to bear interest
r. T. VAN NOabEN,
Treasurer of Butte O.. Cal
feb17-15
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

BURGLARY.--Some ungallant and un.
principled scoundrel broke open the
trunk of Mrs. Fralick, at Adamstown,
and distracted $50. The wretch ought
to receive so lashes and be hung.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

LEG Docs.-Thanks to Messrs. Wells
and Peck, and Johnston, of San Fran
cisco, for Legislative Documents. We
regard Mr.. Johnson's bill concerning
crimes and punishments with good
deal of favor, and will notice it more at
length in our next.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

STRIKE IN THE MINES. The miners
of Springgeld, Shaw's Flat, Gold Springs
Yankee Hill, Saw Mill Flat, and several
oher camps in Tuolumnc County, have
refused to work, until the Tuolumne
water company reduce the price from Sc
to S4 per. From all that we can learn
Of the affair, we bilieve the miners are
right,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

REDUCING THEIR Pay. The Assem-
bly, has passed the salary bill. 1t re-
duces the pay of members to $40 per
day The Governor and the ,upreme
Judges are to have $4,000 per annum
each.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
NOTICE.

There will be meeting of the Stakeholder.
II the High Rock Mining Company, on Tues
lay, the 9th day of April, 1855, for the pur.
pose of electing Trustees for the ensuing year
A general attendance is requested Meeting
to be held at Bidwell, at II o'clock, NJ.
By order of the Trustees.
JAS. SARGANT, Sec'y.
Bldwell, Feb. 20, 1880. mar3-lf
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CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN
Mner's Rnnch FIR iSnLe.

THE UNDERSIGNED being DESTROYS Of re-
turning to the Atlantic States, offers his
Rancho for sale on reasonable terms IL con-
tains one hundred and sixty acres. mostly un-
IT lmiraveme nj, and Is we'll watered and tim
bered. IL is situated bout three miles from
Bidwell OF. she Marysville road. and is doing
an excellent business as a Public House, The
The house is large and convenient frame
building-a good frame barn and other requi-
site outhopses- Persons DESTROYS of making
ufehase will please give me call.
large quantity of oats and harley for sale
JOSEPH KERRY.
Miners Ranch, September s, 1854 -
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

AsHLEY's BILL. The School bill, we
believe has passed the Assembly and is
now in the hands of the Committee on
Education in the Senate. 1t will,
doubtless, be reported to the Senate at
an early day.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24
Wednesday evening, Mar. 21.


Meeting met pursuant to adjournment
Minutes read and approved, and those
those present were offered further op-
portunity of signing the application for
a charter. Rev. Mr.. Delhi again ad-
dressed the audience, and after he closed
volunteers we're called upon to address
the meeting. Mr.. 2. Ii Harris re-
sponded upon presenting his name, and
bid long farewell to those who could
not follow him. The meeting then adj
journed, and those uho had signed the
application for charter, proceeded I'M
der the dire ction Of G. w. p. d, ihl, to
organize the new Division.
GEO. II. CRosErTE, Prest.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

EXPRESS FAvoRs.-We are under OBJ
legations to Wells, Fargo &'Co., and
w. E. Singer s. Co., for papers during
the week.
Also, to the Pacific Express Co., and
to Everts and Co. for similar favors.
They will accept our thanks.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-03-24

No New Bills The Assembly, BY
resolution, has determined that no Few
bills, unless they come from the Ssnate;
shall be introduced after the Goth of
March.