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Butte record., 1855-01-13

LEGIsLATIvE.-The wings Of Butte
county were pleased to see bow soon the
Assembly effected an organization after
their representative had entered upon
the discharge of his official dutios-both
events taking place on the same day.
They view bis influence with pride, and
entertain the hope that it may be exertcd
to secure the election of a northern
whig to the U. S. Senate The salutary
effect Of his presence in the Assembly
on the third, and his influence in secu-
ring the election of a whig Speaker
have raised the hopes of his whig friends
from the slough Of despond, and the
gallant old coon Of Butte is now seated
upon the highest hill in her boundaries,
shaking the rings Of glory from his tail,
upon his fond followers below, and points
with the pride Of father to his beloved
son in Sacramento. Ia the auspicious
events which have transpired at the
Capitol, the wings of Butte see great
cause of exultation, and confidently
believe that daylight has dawned in
Northern California. Thus inspirited
the fearless band, who under the benign
influence of "that slme old coon,"
met in convention last summer, and
'.dared assert and maintain their
rights" bid their Represen tative go on,
still adding glory to the bright COM
mencement of a legisl tive career, until
California shall witness the grand and
sublime tableau1-Peck's foot upon
prostrate Broderick's neck, and-and
the hoof of the gallant Lincoln shutting
off supplies from the gas pipe of the
Industrious Doctor Then will north
ern California secure her just rights and
that too. through the influence of the
wings of Butte, therefore, be it
Resolred, That we, the admirers of
whiggery in whatever firm it may ap-
pear, in solemn eonclave assembled, d.
promulgate this, our deliberate opinion,
that it is the boundcn duty of the Leg
stature, so soon as they shall witness
The grand lableaux mentioned above, to
elect Peck and Lircoln U. S. Senators,
and that they determine by game OF
crack lieu," which shall succeed DR..
Gwin. BOOTS, No. 9
Butte record., 1855-01-13
THE HEIEcIsIAruRn.

The organic proceedings of this body
assumed q remarkable attitude for a
Democratic legislature. The Assembly
have chosen whig Speaker, and, that
in opposition to caucus nomination,
which, according to the argument of a
faction is potent to induce everybody to
vote for Gwin-ev en- o portion of the
whig party. This was the legitimate
fruit of fool>hardy obstinacy-a and was
brought about by the mighty Gwin
faction"- faction who thought they
had all faith-that they could remove
mountains and do various other things
in the way of political coercion, which
time will reveal to them that they can
not do. Had the Gwin faction been
willing to unite upon democrat, regard
less whether he was Gwin man, the
present democratic Ass. mbly would not
now be pres ded over by whig. Did
that caucus nomination secure a vote
for Dir. Gwin: y But the Gwinites
had majority of the thirty two mem
bers in caucus, and they were bound to
use it, and did u.s. it, as they thought
to the gloIy and benefit of their lord
and master. What is the result A
whig to place democrats ON the tail end
Of committees, to shape and dispense
things according 10 the dictates of whig
policy, and then claim the glory if aught
Of good crowns the labor of the session :;
and if odium attaches, to shuttle it off on
the democracy because they had ma
ority in the Hous'. Consistency is ii
-.ewell", but there are but few at Sac
ramen who are full jeweled with The
genuine article.
A private letter from Sacramento
states that the Broderick men are re-
resolved on the defeat of Gwin, even at
the price Of elccting an U. S. Senctor
from the ranks Of whiggery, and that
the Gwin mel will stand by him, until
there is a slight congealmcnt in that
very hot climate which we read Of. O.
course they will, and they will succeed
n electing him, as they did their candi-
date for Speaker. If the Gwin men
would initiate the good old times of de-
mocracAy, the present legislature might
elect democratic Senator. But they
prefer mcn to principles, and are willing
to ruin if they cannot rule.
The house by resolution fixed the 10th
inst. for the Senatorial election, but the
Senate put it off until the 18th.
Mr.. Speaker Stow, has handed in bis
committees amounting to twenty-four in
all, the chairmen of which, with tive ex.
ceptions are wings and Know Nothings.
Verify the democratic members Of the
Assembly owe the Gwin faction debt Of
gratitude for their prominent position on
the committees, and should be unani
nous in his support.
Butte record., 1855-01-13
SATURDAY, 80: JANUARY l3.

GovERNoR's MESSAGE However
much we may differ in matters of policy
and opinion, with his Excellency, Gov.
John Bigler, we like the tone and spirit
of his messages, and believe if the leg
islature would act upon the recommend
ations therein contained, the prosperity
of our State would be materially en-.
HANGED, that the State would soon be
able to discharge her Indebtedness, and
90 on her way prospering. As in bis
lastannual message, the Governor points
out such reforms as he deems it expedi-
ent to make, and recommends their
adoption by the Legislature. Amongst
the most important of the reforms rec
mmended in the message, is that of BIZ
cnnial sessions of the legislature. Al
though we should be glad to see this re-
form adopted. we presume it will not
suit the fancy Of the present legislature,
as it would do away with the occupation
of many pure patriots, who wander from
one county arother, until they finally
worm their way into the legislature.
So long as the people of California elect
,uch men to make their laws, we shall
not expect to see the excellent recon-
mendations Of the Governor concerning
biennial and short sessions of the legis-
lature, adopted.
The great length Of the message, pre-
vents its appearance in our columns.
We had intended to review the docu-
ment, but other business has trespassed
upon the time set apart for that purpose,
and we are compelled to postpone It for
the present.
Butte record., 1855-01-13
nay By an advertisement in the Ma

@- BY an advertisement in the Ma
rysville Herald, We notice that the Citl-
zens opposition line of Stages from that
plas, to Nevada, has induced the Cali
fornia Stage Company to reduce their
fare to one dollar. The opposition
price is S5. Heretofore, the Stage
Company have charged Ss. The people
along the route, we are glad to learn,
are giving the Citizens line a liberal
patronage, notwithstanding the Stage
Company have reduced the fare to a
dollar. We hope the Citizens line will
reduce the Company to their ''bottom
dollar The have leagued themselves
together against the balance of the State
and it don't hurt our feelings at al to see
them set back peg occasionally. Tbs
people Of Marysville and Nevada should
patrouize the Citizens line, for if they
suffer it TO be run of, they will be at the
mercy of an exasperated and soulles'
combination who will force them to maxi
up their loss with more than compount
interest.
Butte record., 1855-01-13
FoRBEsTowN, January 2, Is 55.


At stated meeting of the sharehold-
ers of the South Feather Water Compa-
uy, held at Forbestown, January ST
1885, in pursuance of notice, for the
election Of trustees for the coming year,
the Hon. j. E. Clayton in the chair
1t was, on motion resolved, that the
meeting proceed to nominate and ballot
for five trustees to serve the ensuing
year, Whereupon, Messrs. James S.
Long, W. P Galloway, Samuel C. Long,
David Lewis, Hon. J. E. Clayton, were
nominated.
No other nominations being made, the
meeting proceeded to ballot, and upon
the counting out of whish, the above
named gentleman were declared unani-
mously elected.
On motion, the meeting adjourne d
sine die. ]. E. CLAYTON, Pres.
J. b. BARKER, Sec'y.
At stated meeting of the Board of
Trustees Of the South Feather Wa er
Company, held at the company's Office,
Forbeslown, January 2, 1855, j. Il.
Clayton in the chair, it was, on motion,
resolved, that the Board proceed to the
annointmorf If q lirars for tho ensuino
year Whereupon, James S. Long was
elected President and Superintendent
L. L. Blake, was appointed Treasurer,
and NJ. Ii. Durrach, Secretary.
On motion the Board adjourned
By order of the Board
J. S. LONG, Pres't.
NJ II. DARRAcn, Sec'y.
Butte record., 1855-01-13
NJ. II. DARRAcn, Sec'y.
NED'S

When you see a man with his eye to
the key-hole, what place in China ought
he 10 remind you of? Pe-kin
When you see man troubled with
corns, what vegetable ought he to re-
mind you of A Toe martyr. Tomato. }
When an Irishman wants you quiet,
what game ought he to remind you of
'.Whist! ye divill Whist -
When you see rat nibbling pie,
what ught he to remind you of A
pie rat.
When you yell at the top of youl
voice. what ought it to remind you of
I scream lee cream.
When a man asks you to drink, then
asks you to pay for it, v hat fish ought
he to remind you of 4 Sucker.
Butte record., 1855-01-13
FoRBEsrowN, Jan. l, 1854.
Editor Butte Record

Editor Butte Record
Dear Sir Assuming to make the
"amende honorable in behalf of Forbes
town and its adjuncts, We tender you
personally, and through you, generally
to our neighboring towns, the compli-
ments and congratulations of the sea-
son. All of which you will please serve
out in proper rations, reserving always
to yourself the commissary's portion.
OF items interesting to you, to US, and
to all others, is the weather. Yesterday
and to-day, there has been rain-genuine
rain-in the good old fashioned manner;
that has set the ravines to running, the
miners to work, The money TO circula-
ting, and made in the streets "bona fde''
mud ".More power to it, We say.''
Appropos of water, the ''South Feath-
CT Water Company held their meeting
to-day for the election of officers Tor the
ensuing year. The organic zltion is as
follows:
Trusttces--Hon. J. Clayton, Messrs,
James S. Long, VIM. p. Galloway, S
o. Long, David Lewis President and
Superintendent, James S. Long Treas
urer, L. L Blake; Secretary, NJ II.
Darrach.
The above gentlemen were all elected
without dissenting voice; and, so far
as we could learn, perfect unanimity was
cvinced, and the utmost satisfaction ex-
pressed, as to the state of affairs of the
C upany, and its management under the
admistratioe of the old bard
We think this one of, if not the best
projected enterprise in the State, fruit
full as it is in large and profitable opera
tiors, afording as it will so large "a
quantity of water, covering so great an
extent of good diggins, and constructed
with so great facility, and at so compar-
ativcly small expense, that it cannot fail
we think, of muniicent!y rewarding the
enterprise Of the company. The work
is progressing rHpidly. Mr.. j. E.
Meacham, the energetic contractor Of
the section from Orc Lewa Greek to the
head of Dry Creek, tells me that if no
hindrances occur, he will finish his con-
tract in three or four weeks. The com.
pany will then commence at that place
to sell water, and every mile construct
ed from from there down to the valley,
will open new markets for the water
The board of Trustecs previous to
their adjournment, passed unanimous
vote of thanks to Col. j. B Barker, for
The efficient manner in which he had
conducted his Office of Secretary.
If the present rain continues few
days, our miners will tel you tale of
value. PLUMAS-
Butte record., 1855-01-13

that Gwin cannot be reelected even if
he does receive the endorsement of a
caucus nomination. Judging from the
result of that caucus, should Gwin re-
ceive the nomination, it would result IN
the election of Wing U. S. Senator.
Months ago, we predicted that this wo'd
be the result of the course pursued by
the Gwin faction, and the probability oi
its fulflment is now staring them in the
face, and they abate not IA jot or little
of their arrogont dictation. They are
not wiling to 90 into caucus, and non.l-
nate MN upon whom the democracy
can unite, Notwithstanding they have
the positive assurance that their candi-
date will be beaten after having received
the caucus nomination. There is no
democracy in the course pursued by the
Gwin faction, however much they may
prate about the usage of party" as
they have by their acts and declarations,
abandoned the principlts hereto ore gov
erning the Democratic party, and ad-
hered to the advocacy of men and men
alone. Under these circumstances it is
the duty of northern members Of the
legis ature to vote in accord nce with
the instructions Of thcir county conyen-
tions, and labor to secure the election OF
a MN from the northern portion of the
State. The democracy Of the north
arc entitled to some consideration, and
now is The time for northern members
to demand their rights.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

ra. "The State Tribune,n is the tt
tie of a democratic paper. started in
Sacramento. 1t is published by Parker
H. French, and well printed and good
looking sheet 1t is ably edited, and
like the Broderick papers started last
winter, avows its mission is to heal the
dissensions of the California democracy
We have been Informed that Mr.. French
was formerly whig, but being a men,
Der of the last Assembly, he attached
himself to Broderick and came out a
pacifying Democrat. We trust his mis-
sion will be highly successful.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

Ar Attention is directed to the ad-
xe<tisement of the q. s. Hotel, IN Ma
rvsv;ile. to be found in another column
Humphrey is the presiding SPIRIT an'
stands unequalled as caterer TOR the
pubIic taste. He also commands mag
n;fcent machine, and one of the mos
efficient FIRE companies in northern Can
forpia.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

ga- Smith, of the Bidwell Bookstore
has again placed US under obligations
for files of Atlantic papers. He always
has supply of news and reading mat
ter. Give him call
Butte record., 1855-01-13

EdF- Although the rains have come,
and miners with their picks and pans,
are numerous in the vicinity of town
and the surrounding hills, business has
been rather dull for some days back.
A short time however, with the abund-
ance of water now in the foot hills, will
cause matters to brighten up trihe.
The different claims on the Court House
Hill, are again getting into operation,
and will yield up their riches. The
Shows in the vicinity of the vicinity Of
the Mountain House suspended mining
operations there for short time; but
the late rains have loosened the foun-
tains, and set the miners again at work.
In the vicinity of Garden Ranch, and
also Rube's Ranch, extensive prepara-
tions have been made for mining during
the present season, and water bitches
are circling the hills in all directions.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

F. D. EyEERTs s. Co.---We are in
debted to this enterprising express Co.
for numerous favors during the past
week, in the way of exchange papers
and Atlantic news.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

STATE PRINTING.-In the Assembly
on the 9th, Mr. Stevenson of Eldorado,
gave notice that he would at some fu-
ture day, introduce a billto abolish the
office of State Plinter. Ii it is the OBJ
ject of Mr.. Stevenson to again place the
State Printing at the annual disposal of
the Legislature, it is hoped that little
reflection will convince him Of the pro
pfiety of letting the office remain elect
i've. As well might the Legislature
select any other State officer, and retDin
the disposal f it, as that Of State Print
er. If objections exist to the present
mode Of executing the work, which
renders it unnecessarily expensive, and
which Mr.. Stevenson proposes 10 rene
dy, and thus stop an impoltent leak in
the State government, we say 60 ahead,
curtail the expenses and reduce the
burden of taxation But we think there
is more in this move than is seen upon
its face, ard that tie intention is to take
the Office from the people aud pace it
at the disposal Of the legislature, where
it may be controlled by factions and
made a stepping stone to every aspirant
for political preferment. The Gwin
faction are doubtless very rnxioLs to OBJ
tain possession Of an office so lucrative
as that of Stlte Printer, and VIC doubt
not that the energetic and industrious
Doctor has alreody promised that posi-
tion to some of his faithful and disinter-
ested admirers. But we care not wheth-
er this be so. There is no democracy
in an act taking an Office from the peo-
pie, and placing its disposal in the hanus
of any man or body of men, even if th at
quintessence of pure democracy, the
immaculate Doctor, proposes and sane
liOuS Sucu u CUuTSe.
We have hcrctof re expressed the
opinion that the p ices at present paid
by the State for printing was too high,
and that it should be reduced to two
dollars per thousand ems for compost.
lion, regardless of the hovls Of the
howls of factions and their hired prose-
lytes, who desire to build up their cause
at the expense of the taxpayer. The
Gwin faction are anxious to secure the
printing in order that the State may be
made to assist their Office seeking league
1t is hoped that the sentiment Of the
present legislature is sufficiently demo-
cratic to let the office remain elective by
the people. But it is also due 20 the
people of the State the price be reduced
from its present exorb.tant figure. If it
be the object of Mr.. Stevenson to re-
duce the present exorbitant price paid
for State printing, we certainly wish he
may succeed but if he is dcsirious of
placing it at the disposal Of the legisla-
ture TO become the support Of factions,
we hope his bill will meet with the con-
demnation it deserves.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

s@-We are indebted to Hon. NJ. S
Latham, for forwarding TO US from
Washington. copy of De Bows Com
pendium of q. S Census.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

WHAT DOES 1T MEAN THE Sacra-
mento Union favors the election Of a
Senator opposed to the national Admin
istration, but does not insist that he be
a whig. The Union is well aware that
DIR. Gwin can effect nothing towar ds
the contemplated raiho Dad across the
continent, and hence desires his defeat.
If the Union succeeds in preventing its
whig friends from voting fol Gwin, Cal
ifornia will certainly secure better
Senator than the Doctor from Texas
ever dreamt of being. In the present
contest We look upon a etange as de-
cided improvement.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

na Both brances of the Legislature
have liked on the 18th inst, for the cleo
ton of an [. S. Senator.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

ExHREss FAvoRs---Singer & Co.
have our thanks for Atlantic papers and
State exchanges.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

s@ Governor Bigler has forwarded
US copy of his message, for which ne
has our thanks.
Butte record., 1855-01-13
LEGISLATURE OF CALIFORNIA.
ST XTH ESSION.
SEN ATE

oLAN u
FRIDAY, Jan. 5.-The Senate met al
the usual hour, Lieut.. Governor Purdy
in the chair.
Rev. Mr.. Pratt opened the proceed
ings with most impressive prayer.
ASSISTANT CLERKS.
Mr.. Burtoa offered resolution au-
thorizing The Secretary to employ such
clerks as assistants, not exceeding three,
as he may think proper.
Mr.. Mah.ney offered aa amendment,
increasing the number to four, the mum
ber employed by the last Secretary
which amendment was accepted -
Mr. French moved to strike out fo6r
and insert three. Lost-Ayes 10
Noes 10.
Mr.. Leake moved to strike out four
and insert two, which was lost. Ayes
l2-Noes 20.
The resolution was then passed Ayes
20-Noes IL.
MISCELLANEOUS.
a Aresoluion was offered by DIR. Keene,
and adopted, appointing a jrint commit
tee of two from each House to draft and
report joint standing rules for the SEN
ate and Assembly.
Arcsolution by Mr. May was adopted.
furnishing each Senator with five dali '
papers, or with others not daily, not to
exceed the aggregate cost Of five daily.
\ resolution by Dr. Mcfarland was
adopted, authorizing arrangements TO b.
made with the Express Offices for the
transmission of the letters, papers, docu.
mems, &c, of the Senators, provided
the rates shall not exec. those of the
Post 0 flee.
GOVERNORS ANNUAL MESSAGE.
Mr.. Hampstead, the P1vate Secre
tary of the Governor then commenced
to read the Governors Annual Message
On motion of Mr. Hall the reading
was suspended, and 5000 copies were
ordered TO be printed in English, 800 in
German, 500 in Spanish, and 800 in
French.
A resolution was offered and adopted,
authoriz NJ the Seer tary of State t.
place Map of the United States, Map
of the State of California, and some two
maps of the mining regions in the
Chamber.
On motion of Mr. Vaudeville an ad-
dltion was made to the journal, showing
thht he object to the President cast
ing his vote yesterday, in the case where
there was a tie vote for one of the eff
GERS in the Senate, and which objection
was oyerruled.
Mr.. Peck moved that when the Sen
ate adjourn, it adjourn to meet on We'd
ncsday next at the usual hour.
Mr.. Keene rose to point of order
that the Senate could not adjourn beyond
three days without the consent of the
Other House.
Mr.. Sprague, president pro tenn. J
said that the objection was well taken.
Mr.. Peck appe led f.om the decision
of the chair, on the ground that Sunday
was not a legal day.
The decision Of the chair was over
rud--ayes 10, noes IA.
Mr.. Leake, who changed his vote
from the negative TO the affirmative, in
order to move a reconsideration, made a
notion to that effect, which was lost
ayes l.. noes II.
Mr.. Mcfarland moved a substitute,
adjourning over till Tuesday, in honor
Of the battle Of New Orleans, which was
carried--ayes II, noes IA
Mr.. Peck moved to strike out Tuesday
and insert Wednesday.
Mr.. Mandevile raised point of or
der, thst such a motion conld not be
made, in consequence of the adoption of
the substitute to the original resolution
Mr.. Peck then moved to adjourn now
till Wednesday next, which was lost.
Butte record., 1855-01-13

The Marysville Herald of the 9th an
nounces that a ''lump weighing $225'
was taken out of diggings about one
mile from the Prarie House, on the first.
Lump of what : OF course, it is not
impossible that it might have been gold, !,
but wholly improbable. Had the lump
been found on the lst of April, we sho d
feel bound to believe it. The Herald
has doubtless been imposed upon. Per-
baps the Ranch is for lie
Butte record., 1855-01-13
SENATORIAL ELECTION.


Mr.. Crenshaw moved to take up the
concurrent resolution Of the Assembly
appointing Wednesday, the 10th of Jan
uary, for joint convention to elect a
United States Senator.
Mr.. Peek moved to lay the resolution
on the table. Lost-ayes II, noes II.
Ayes-Colby, Flint, Hall, Hawkes.,
Lippincott, Mehoney, May, McCoun,
Moore, Peck, Rust, Sprague, Tutle,
Whiting-l4.
Noes-Burton. Crenshaw, Day. Flint,
French, Cove, Hawthorne, Henizleman
Hook, Keene, Leake, Vaudeville, Nc
Farland, McGarry, Mcneil, Norman
Rust, Scellen, Stcbbns-I9.
Mr.. Whiting moved to refer the reso-
luton to select committee.
Mr.. Leakc opposed the motion.
Mr.. Flint thought it advisable to defer
the election for some time longer than
the day fixed, for as long as the present
crowd of federal officers besieged the
State Capital, intimidating and seducing
members, and sitting the voice of the
people, the Legislature could not dis
charge their duties efficiently. He was
therefore in favor of waiting a little
longer, till they could be relieved from
their presence
The motion to IT fer was lost. Ayes
IA, noes lS.
Aayes-Colby, Flint, Hall, Hawkes.,
Lippincott, Mahoney, May. Moore, Nc
Coun, Peck, Rust, Rust, Sprague, Tul-
tie, Whiting-l4
Noes-Burton, CIR snshaw, Day, Gov,
French, Hawtho ne, Heintzleman, Fl OK,
Keene, Kendall, Leake, Mandevillc. Nc
Farland. McGarry, McNeill, Norm IN
Scellen, Stebbins-lS.
Mr.. Whiting moved to strike out I'd
insert Wednesday week
A division of the question was Lad
and the motion to strike out prevail d
ayes II, noes l5--and "Wednesday week
inserted.
Ayes--Colbv, Flint, Hall, Fl wkes
Hawthorne, Lippincott, Mabon,, May,
McCoun, McGarry, Moore, P * Il st,
Scellen, Sprague, Tuttlc, Whit;n--l7.
Noes--Burton, Crcnshaw, G =. Dn,
French, Heintzleman, Hook, keene,
Kendall, Leake, Vaudeville, Me- land
McNeiIl. Norman, Stebbin-l5
Adjourned till Tuesday next.
ASSEMBLY.
FRIDAY, Jan. s. House u Ut 10
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FRIDAY, Jan. s. House Il : Ut 10