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Butte record., 1856-08-16

Mr. EDITOR ALLOW me through the col
umns of your paper, to call the attention of
our citizens to the Objectionable condition
of our streets, and more especially to Mont
gomery street. 1t contains about as much
rubbish, dirt, and trash, as it conveniently
can, and claim the title Of a respectable pub
lie thoroughfare. In all quarters are to be
seen the rejected contents Of boxes, papers,
straw, pieces of boards, old shoes, clothing
and stones | do not allude to brick, sand
SC, used for building and Improvements
going on, hut elections from business houses.
If we would have visitors from abroad, speak
favorably of Oroville, we must enable them
to do so and speak the truth. Most men ad-
mire cleanliness, and judge town from its
thoroughfares, and presume would say of
US, ''we are void of thoroughfare pride, and
our streets are no cleaner than those of the
HOttentotts.
Often times the side walks are so crowded
ladies cannot pass along them, without be-
ing jostled against by the men, and there
fore they frequently prefer the streets. In
doing SO, they Jump out of the frying pan
into the fire." and have to pick their way
through the dust and rubbish, stepping from
one old boot to another. Whose fault is it;
Not any one PERSONS, but of all those at
whose doors, uncleanliness lies.
What has become of the Cart man, who
used to remove it once week, through the
month of June' Starved out l presume, as
he was a dependant on public patronage
The nuisance is easily abated. If those who
make the litter cannot afford to pay quar-
ter or half dollar week for removing it,,
they ought to remove it themselves, or not
be permitted to put it there. 1t is ardently
hoped, citizens will be aroused to act in the
premises, and our streets exhibit a neat and
becoming appearance.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

CoRREcTIoN-In our notice yesterday oi
the organization of the Odd Fellows lodge
of the newly installed officers. With pleas
ure we make the correction.
l. o. Of 0. F., lodge No. 50, was instituted
at the Masonic Hall, Oroville, by W. G. NJ
Heuston, of the State of California, assisted
by D. D. G.; P, Freer. After the ceremo-
nies of institution closed, the lodge elected
the following officers, for the ensuing term,
n. u. Thomas Coleman, V. G., J. J. Kleine,
Sec. j. NJ Clark, L, {. A. Smith.
Butte record., 1856-08-16
EXPRESS i'avors.

Mr.. II. B. Garnham has our thanks FOL
the Marysville Inquirer, s. f. Herald, Sun,
and True Californian
We are indebted to Mr. Watson for Marys-
vile, Sacramento and S. F papers.
Mr. David Rodgerr, of the Opposition S.
Co., las again placed US under obligations
for favors.
Mr.. Harris, of the Cal S. Cos, furnished
US with the MarysviHe Express yesterday in
advance of the Express.
To Wells, Fargo, & Co., we are indebted
for papers from below, and other fayors.
Butte record., 1856-08-16
From the California Exnres.

Daring Attempt at Highway Robbery
CAMPToNvILLE STAGE FIRED INTO BY A
MOUNTED BAND OF ROBBERS-ONE COLOR
ED WOMAN SUPPOSED TO, BE KILLED--DRI
YER AND TWO PASSENGERS SLIGHTLY
WOUNDED.
Yesterday evening, as the Camptonville
stage, containing about II passengers, was
just this side of Dry Creek, about IS miles
from this city, it was stopped by band of
seven mounted men, and two on foot, and
the driver, John Geer, commanded to stand
on pain of being shot. The Robbers then
stated, that if any one resisted, they would
be shot The threat seemed not to alarm
Mr.. Dobson, of Langton's Express, who in
stantly drew his revolver and fired. when
one of the horsemen fell. An indiscriminate
fire then commenced from both sides, during
which, some IS or 100 shots were fired.
The wife of Tilghman, we'll known bar
ber of this city, was shot just above the
right eye, and was supposed to be dying
when the stage left; John Geer, the driver,
slightly wounded in the right arm, John
Campbell, of Camptunville, forehead grazed,
end another passenger, name not ascertain
ed, slightly wounded in the leg.
There was SS0,000 10 100000 principal
ly in dust, on the stage, 60 900 of which was
in charge of Dobson, tangton's messenger,
whose presence of mind and bravery is de-
sprvinr all nraise
Mr. Rideout of GafeSa Hill, whose trea-
sure was on the stage, was on horseback,
about fifty yards from the stage on the side
of the robbers approsch.
He was made to dismount and his horse
taken, when he went over to the stage and
Joined the passengers in repelling the at
tack. Two of the attacking party are SUP.
posed 70 have been Wounded Two were
maskedj the others not, none of them were
identified
The retreat Of the robbers after two of
their party were wounded, gave the party
in the stage chance to escape, which they
promptly improved, so that the Williams
gain ed no booty. The woman who was shot
had an infant in her arms, which was un-
hurt She did not speak.
To Mr. Rideout and the dri4er, Mr. Geer,
we are indepted for the above information.
This is the boldest attempt at robbery we
have ever known in this region, and will
doubtless suggest some means to rid the
country of the band which are evidently
extensive and wen organized.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

SQUIRr.-Last night McEinstry Smith
Esq, tried the power of our city water
works by attaching the hose to the plug, on
the corner of Montgomery and Myers sts-
The object was to wake up some hombres,
who were smuggling their lodging on the cool
balcony of the u S. Hotel. The so feet head
enabled him to play a forcible stream thro'
50 Feet of hose inch nozzle. He sprinkled
the sic, pers finely, and then elevated and
threw sod stream over the hotel. We
are I'D to the tin, es on water works.
Butte record., 1856-08-16
To Maria.

stand in the vale of shadows,
With nothing to love but thee.
Thou, only star in the Heavens
That's shedding its light on me
And sweetly upon 1ny pathway
The ray Of its beauty beams lgels
Like the smiles Of the bright winged IN.
saw in my childhood's dreams.
Mariai how very lonely
Ali will be when thou art gone;
Fly joys will set in darkness,
That, can never know the dawn;
For oh! when the young heart is broken.
Our lite is an endless night,
Til the light of immortal glory
Breaks in on the dying sight.
But thou shalt be long remembered.
And as | look back when old,
That face With its loving beauty
Will shine like apples of gold
Farewell and by that sweet river
Where the loved and the loving meet,
In the shade on its lovely waters,
The joys of the past we'll repeat.
MoNrBAR.
Butte record., 1856-08-16
Death of nu Old Pioneer.

We regret to announce to our readers
this morning, the death of Mr.. WILLIAM R.
GEIGER, an old pioneer and worthy citizen
of Butte county. His death occurred at
White Rock, yesterday afternoon. Deceased
was S5 years of age, and emigrated to this
country from Jefferson county Missouri, in
the Spring of 1S49. He removed to this coun-
,ty in the Spring of 1850, since which time he
has been engaged in mining. He was one
.of the noblest works of God, <'an honest
man" Generous to fault, he was keenly
alive to sympathize and bestow upon the
needy and unfortunate, fe scorned to do
a mean act, and seemed to live not for him
self, but for III. friends. He has been cut
down in the prime of life.
''.When the good nan dies the people
mourn
Verify, "1n the midst of life we are In
death"
Butte record., 1856-08-16
Justices Court.
BEFORE JUSTICE ELLIOTT:

Daniel Peterson was convicted Of petit
larceny and sent to Hamilton branch Jail fof
30 days. The circumstances were thai
Peterson had, from time to time, stolen from
the mining claim of James Brown, tubs,
shovels, spade, and all sorts of mining i'm
plements. They being missed, the owners
watched the premises, and caught the gen.
tleman who sought to establish himself in
the honest occupation of mining at their
expense.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

VI In communication from one of our
citizens, which we publish to-day, in ref
erence to improvements in general, and
to building in the streets in particular. He
seems to complain and says that the location
on which the house referred to is built, are
public highways. If this be the case, it is
right that it should be stopped. 1t strikes
US, however, that this cannot be regulated
or marks and bounds defined strictly until
the town is incorporated.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

ScHooLs-ThesSchool for the education of
children, is in most prosperous condition
Quite a number Of scholars attend, and we
should say that there are many more whose
parents would be but performing their
duty, which they owe their children and to
the rising generation. by taking them out
of the streets and away from the influence
of the Vicious, and sending them to school,
where their young minds may oe trained to
be useful.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

INDIAN SroRrs-These children of the
forest are becoming quite numerous of late
in our city, and seem delighted with the
marks of progress and civilization. They
pick up and wear the thrown off duds that
lay about the clothing stores. They attract
ed great number of citizens yesterday to
witness their shooting at small coin, stuck
in the top of stick, which they won in case
they hit it. They are very expert in the
use of the bow and arrow, and on this occa-
sion baged several monies
Butte record., 1856-08-16

nW The Albany Journal of the
9th of June, contains the following
remarkable instance, both of memory
and honesty:
Gan Irishman called the other day;
upon one of the oldest citizens Of
Utica, to pay debt Of long stand
ing. He said that 36 years ago, he
was laborer on the canal; that he
married servant girl in the old
gentleman's family, who left, owing
her employer half dollar. They
removed to Canada, became worth
sixty thousand dollars, the wife had
died, but they had frequently spoken
together of this little debt, which the
honest man now insisted upon pay
ing. The creditor could not recall
any of the circumstances, but receiv-
ed the money on the parole of his
debtor.
Butte record., 1856-08-16
Communicated,

! Mr.. EDIToR.-I noticed in Saturday NOR
ming papers notice of divine service being
held under an oak tree, on Bird street
am truly sorry that such is the fact
There is enough money spent in one single
evening to build house that would comfort.
ably seat all the church going peoplein Oro-
vile. Strange that California should mako
ouch change in the morals of people, so
recently from their homes in the Atlantic
states.
pFFOPNfEp
Butte record., 1856-08-16

CoRREcrIoN.-We are requested to knock
off one of the stories of the brick building in
course of erection on the corner of Mont
gommery and Myers strets. We dislike to
do it, but we can do it at this time with less
expense than it can be done after the build
ing is completed.
A right good fight, free for all, came off
on Live Oak fiat Sunday night. Seventeen
entered the ring and went out with the
word on their tongues, "satisfacto1y.''
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Col. HARPER.-This individual. says the
Age, who it will be remembered, was SEN
fenced to the State Prison for robbing Ia
dy in stage in the interior of this state,
and who, after being liberated, joined Wal
ker, has deserted the flibusters and Joined
the Costa Ricans.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Some ofthe Vigilant papers, publish an
article showing that death by hanging is
rather pleasing operation" than other
wise to the person hung. Any Vigilante in
the state, after reading it, will be ready to
swear that they have conferred pleasure
on those they have hung
Butte record., 1856-08-16

FALSE ALARM.-Upon the arrival of the
Cortes YESTERDAY afternoon, report was
circulated that Charley Duane had returned.
Capt Cough, with company of chasseurs
de boot blacks, FASTENED to the foot of Long
Wharf, where they expected the steamer
would land, and after waiting for some
time they were informed that the alarm was
false; whereupon, with their tails between
their legs, they returned to Fort Gunny
RAGS.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

We thank you, Plug Williams, for that
bottle of delicious Champaign you sent us
Saturday. We drank the health of the lib
eral Plug. as soon as we could extract the
plug from the bottle. When we go to Lynch
burg, we shall certainly call at the Western
a1d see our friend Plug.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

JEwELRY.-The establishment of our old
mountain friend, Geo E. Smith, is the spot
where all kinds of Jewelry is manufactured.
Canes mounted, specimen pins, rings &c,
are gotten up in the very neatest and chaste
manner.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Cor WEr.-A slight mistake occurred at
one Of our hotels a few nights since, which
shocked the nerves of the tenent of No. -.
1t seems that one Of our most enterprising,
go-ahaad, public spirited citizens had been
sloshing around, and dined on fat and fine
things drank healths, toasts, and what not
in sparkling hiedsick at Franks, until he
worked himself up to pitch of fun, frolic
and a general friendship with himself and
the entire community except the Jews This
class he was down on for some real or i'm
aginary cause. He piruted about and
finally sought quarters In the Orleans hotel.
He worked himself into the apartment of
staid' straight laced Connecticut dentist,
who is at this time In the enjoyment of very
IL health, and did not see the fun of charg-
ing around all night. lie was assured by
his partner for the night, that quiet should
reign till daylight so the doctor fell back
into the arms of Morpheus, and so did Nc
kinstry. The latter rose early. being a
business man, but the first named was
wroth to find that his room and things had
been sprinkled, perhaps by the chamber
man-perhaps not. He appealed to the
landlord for redress, and made out bill of
damaged items amounting to S2l, 90, and
averred that his boots were not set by his
bed side to be the receptacle for rectifed
spirits, filtered lager and champagne. The
jolly Mac put in general denial, but would
replace the boots with a new pair if he would
let the other thing stand
Butte record., 1856-08-16
Mining Items.

The accounts of the success of the miners
IN this vicinity, we can assure our readers.
is as correct as it is possible to make it with
our facilities for arriving at the truth in
these matters. 1t is the exact state of min
ling affairs that we at ali times intend to lay
before the public believing this to be the
best course to pursue, and being perfectly
satisfied that the mines hereabouts are not
surpassed by any in the state, we conceive
that an exaggerated account, would be en-
tirely unnecessary, and injurious to US as a
community.
In our issue of yesterday, when speaking
of sonic of the claims, we underlined them.
So say the proprietors.
The Golden Gate Co, took out last week
81 ,254, instead of that amount in two weeks
Sulivan's Co., also, did much better than
we put them down at.
Lynch & Co., near Sduire's Boarding
House on Live Oak Flat, are aTeragirg $40
day to the hand.
Ned Taylor's claim pays about an ounce a
day to the man. Ned is an old and practi-
cal miner, perfect gentleman, and it graf
ifes US to hear of his success.
Smith & Co, and Morris & CO., on Carpen-
ters Flat, are mining very extensively, and
are just striking it rich. Their claims pay
from $40 to an ounce day to the hand.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

G8- Our noisy, good natured friend, Joe
Dunn, takes the place OF Jabe Sawin, as
agent Of the c. s. Co., at this place, in con-
sequence of the i'll health of the old favorite,
Jabe. Everybody likes jabe, and will re-
sret his sickness.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

REcovERING.-The little son Of Mr.. Wood
ward, who was so severely burned through
the carelessness Of the young man Rice, is,
we are happy to state, in q fair way to re-
cover. The burning was not SO deep in e1-
tent as was at first anticipated.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

AFTER THEM.-These indefatigable thief
catchers, deputy sheriffs Mclaughlin and
Kimmel. started post haste, at late hour
last night, in chase of some men supposed
to be concerned in the late robbery Of the
stage On the Camptonyille road.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

THE CoURr OF SESSIONS. Court of
Sessions of Butte county, Hon. J. E. n.
Lewis presiding, commenced its session last
Monday An unusual amount of business
is before this Court, which will prolong its
sitting for two weeks, in all probability.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

SCRAP OF H1sToRY.-During the
revolutionary war, Gen. Lafayette
being in Baltimore, was invited to a
ball. He went as requested, but in
stead of joining the amusement, ,as
might be expected of a yoGng French
man of twenty two, he addressed the
ladies thus:
''Ladies you are very handsome !;
you dance very prettily; your ball is
very fne-but my soldiers haze no
shiftsi"
The appeal was irrisistable. The
ball ceased, Che ladies went to work,
and the next day large number Of
shirts were prepared BY the faitest
hands in Baltimore, for the gallant
defenders Of their country.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

&e-We could publish list of ''Old Line
anti Know Nothings in Sacramento who are
warmly sustaining Fillmore, that would as
tonish the Democracy, but it is better Tor O
while to keep mum.--fmerican.
Yes, the truth is always best.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

POLICE, LOOK OUT.-A thief was caught
night before last, grabbing some wearing
apparel from ladies apartment, down at
the lower end of town. He was frightened
away by the approach of the fair one, whom
the articles fitted much better than they
would the thief
Butte record., 1856-08-16

FASHIONABLE SALooN.-The Bank Ex-
change, is crowded almost constantly with
visitors, who are disposed to cool themselves
off with the beverages prepared by the hand
some and genteel Harry Hunt.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

WATER WeRKs.-There is some defect IN
the pipes or reservoir of the water works of
our friend Mr.. CARROT, which at this hot
dry time. renders it very inconvenient for
those of our citizens who use water to any
extent. Some hydraulic rigging has been
ordered from San Francisco, which will en-
able him to put the works in complete repair,
nd supply us bountifully with water.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

TH4Nzs-To ]. R. Watson, Esq, for a copy OF the
August number of Hutching's Magazine. This is the
second number of this California Magazine. 1t is
well filed with interesting articles, and will undoubt-
ly meet with a cordial support from the reading
public. We are also under obligations to Mr.. Watson
for San Francisco and Sacramento papers
Butte record., 1856-08-16

JUSTICE EvERTs-Several suits of impor-
tance have been tried since our last report
Yesterday being Sunday, we were unable
to get copy from tie docket of either of
the courts.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Losr.-On or about the night of August
18th, 1856, between II o'clock and the Union
a beautiful white handle pocket
knife. I'll not be after telling you what
knife it was, but it belonged to c. W. Stiles
Butte Record Office
Butte record., 1856-08-16

0DD Fellows RALT.-The Odd Fellows
on Monday evening, after the institution of
the Lodge at this place, got up impr Omptu
supper and Dance, which proved to be a hae
affair indeed Their procession yesterday
morning was large and respectable display.
There were quite number of the members
of the Grand Lodge in attendance. We are
pleased to see the civic societies of Oroville
in a Furnishing condition.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Gov FooTE.-This gentleman is making
another strike for the Senatorship, and has
mounted the hobbies of K. N ism and Vigi-
lancelsm. He is announced to speak in sew
eral places. When will our State be free
from broken down political hacks' If the
combination of isms now opposed to the De-
mocracy succeed at the next election, Foote
will be chosen u S. Senator.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

G2-A gentleman at the apollo last night,
so far forgot his good breeding. education
and standing, as to place himself in con-
spicuous place and make use of exceedingly
profane language-and that, too, in the
presence of ladies. This surprised all, as he
passes current for an accomplished gentle
man
Butte record., 1856-08-16

ERRoRs-Several typographical blunders
were apparent in our Issue Of yesterday
We regret this very much, as it made some
of the articles read abominably.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

BLAcKsMITHGNG.-H & Green's shop
opposite Miller's Exchange, presents very
lively appearance. Some s or 10 hands are
employed, and it really looks like an old
fashioned trip hammer shop.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

MooRE's DrGGINGs,-By Sheriff McLaugh-
lin we learn that the miners at the above
place are striking the richest kind of dirt.
A thriving town is spring up, and things
look prosperous.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Justice Jones was called upon to hold an
inquest upon the body of a Mr.. Hardin, who
was drowned in Feather River, near Ham
ilton, yesterday.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Mr.. Hamilton takes This benefit at the
Theatre tonight. He is worthy gentle
man, and is one of the most accomplished
actors that we have ever had on the Oroyille
boards. Give him bumper.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

MzS- To Mr.. H. B. Garuham, the gentle
manly newsman, we are indebted for the
Marysville Inquirer, True Californian, s. F.
Sun and Herald
Butte record., 1856-08-16

New LUMBER YARD.-The teams of Mr..
A. S. Hart are hauling timbers and lumber
in large quantities from his mills on the
North Fork
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Ms>The faithful little Jimmy of Watson S
news depot, furnished US with Marysville,
Sacramento and San Francisco papers at an
early hour Yesterday.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

@ Mr. Watson as usual placed us under
obligation for papers from Marysville Sac
ramento and San Francisco
Butte record., 1856-08-16

w. Mr.. David Rogers, of the Opposition
Stage Co., has again placed US under obliga-
tions for fa7ors extended to this institution.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

NG- Thanks to our friend H. B. Garn-
ham, for Marysville Inquirer, True Caiifor-
nian, and San Francisco Sun
Butte record., 1856-08-16

E3- There is no mistaking the signs, of
the times. Fillmore stock in California is
upon the keen jump.-Sae. .4nericdn.
So is Ned McGowan
Butte record., 1856-08-16

McWilliams & Tymeson, will draw Ex-
change on the eastern cities up to s o'clock
Sunday night, 18th Aug.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Ricd CLAIa.-We learn from Mr.. John Wall,
who has claim on Live Oak Flat, worked by COM
pany of four men, that they have realized fer the pas.
month, from $40 to $50 per day, over expstsei:
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Doc. Murphy had the kindness to pass US
in big chunk of ice night before last, for
which he has our thanks. ''Ice business,
very good business"
Butte record., 1856-08-16

SUNDAY DINNER Frahk will give fine dinner on
Sunday, in which ter-apin soup, Gumbo soup, roast
chickenn fact all the extras for which Frank is so
justly popular-will appear conspicuously
Butte record., 1856-08-16
DON

ARREST OF JOHN CoLLINs.-Our indefat-
gable deputy sheriff, Mclaughlin, has re-
turned from tour of discovery. He always
brings somebody when he goes out after
them. Collins was arrested in one of the
theatres below, and brought back and lodged
in Butte County Jail to await his trial for
shooting and dangerously wounding one
Hunter in our Oroville theatre last winter.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

WATER WoRks.--rhe water took a fresh
start yesterday, and came rushing through
the pipes to the great delight of the ur-
washed.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

AUCTION. The stock and fixtures Of
Messrs Cohn & Sauuels, in the T. 5. Hotel
block, was sold yesterday at constable SALE
Joe Dunn, auctoneer
Butte record., 1856-08-16

A new paper, to be called the Daily Times
makes its appearance in Sacramento some
time this week.
Butte record., 1856-08-16
REFORAfER.

EMPTY.-It is stated that the cells in the
Committee rooms are empty. So are K. N.
wigwams and Fremont Club rooms.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

MoRE AaIvsEwENTs = Messrs Revear
& Solato will give one Of their magnificent
exhibitions at the Apollo Saloon tonight
The stage and room has been put in perfect
order, and the gentlemen are undoubtedly
the best performers in ledgermain and like
mysterious arts that has ever been in Cali.
foruia
Butte record., 1856-08-16

Ned McGowan having got tired of Phila-
delphia, is now rusticating in Sonora. So
the papers say.
Butte record., 1856-08-16

MILLER's ExcHANGE.--This fashionable
resort is looming up largely. The good na-
tured phiz of our old friend Alice Simpson,
may be seen there dispensing critter COM