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Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

ONE OF THEPREAcHERsw WE READ or
The San Francisco Sun of the 14th, relates
the following occurrence Ehch happened in
that city the day preyious:-"Somc one had
gone TO ''that bourne whence no traveller
returns" and his surviving friends applied
to popular Episcopal Minister to perform
the sacred rites of the dead, on the occasion
of the funeral; but untor rtunmtely the Rev.
Gentlemen had made n previous appoint
ment, and could not attend Application
was then made to another minister-whom
deponent saith not-and his services secur-
ed. At the appointed time, the gentleman
made few remarks, and offered up very
appropriate prayer, in which, however, the
following sentence occurred "Oh AL
mighty Father, bless the people Of Maine
and of Boston, and of all the New England
Statesm Not word was said about any
other portion Of the Union. 1t is probable
that the Reverend gentleman thou Int they
were getting on we'll enough without his
prayers, whilst the hardened sinners of his
selected region stood in need Of special sup
plication.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20
urniture Furniture !!

JUST RECEIVED alarge assortment Of Furniture
and BEDDING. For Sale at reduced Prices, at c
sCRiBER'S Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery
street st. Nicholas Hotel. 03l
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

A FIGHT occurred night before last at the
dance house on the Plaza between two pros
ntutes. The cOmbatants, Spanish woman,
and frail daughter of the Emerald Isle got
into a dispute about who should have the
head of Tire set, and the first thing "Biddy"
knew, her Castillian opponent made lunge
at her throat with a big bowie knife and by
throwing up her hands managed to save her
wind-ppe, but received severe cut on her
head and on one of her hands. No very Sc
rious damage was done however, and had
both their throats been cut, we imagine the
country would have still been safe. That
dance house, and others of its kidney ,are the
barbaric relics of a custom that had its ori-
gin in the days Of 40 and 80, when there
was some excuse for them, but they ought to
be dispensed with now -a-days
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

TRINTIY DITcH COMPANY This company
was fully organized at the Theatre in Ma
rysyille, on Saturday night, Nov. 8.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20
A word for Butte County.

The greatest gathering that has been known In
Butte county during the present campaign is that Of
every description ofusefu and ornamental articcsat
the iuneer Variety store and Yankee Notions Depot
Washington Block, Myers street 3rd door from Mont
gomery Oroville. ocl3tf
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

DE4. Forget injuries and remember
benefits. Ii you grant favor, forget
1t; if you receive one, remember it.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

g21~ The Robinson Family gave an exhi.
tion at the Metropoliton last evening. They
20 to Forbcstown to-day.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

Ga5~We are again indebted to j. W. Sullivan
of the IS. F. News Depot for big budget of
papers from the Atlantic States and Europe.
Mr.. Sullivan is without an equal in Califor-
MIA, as an enterprising newsman.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

THE GERMANS. The German newspapers
in the United States are said to number two
hundred and fifty, which is ten times as ma
ny as there are printed in all Germany.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

SEVERE ACcIDENT.-Alred Brannagan,
while mining, fifteen miles above Downe-
Vile, near the Buues, was severely injured
on Saturday, Nov. Sth, by the falling of a
platform.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

2rs;~ BY reference to our advertising col
umns, it will be seen that the panorama"
has "arriv" They will exhibit on Friday
night, positively, nnd--weathcr permitting
--on Saturday night, also. Those in Oro-
Vile who desire to feast the blessed sight
which Heaven has given them, upon the
scenes Of blood and violence, enacted by the
Vigilance Committee of san Francisco, can
now have an opportunity of doing so, by the
payment of one dollar, and can also hear
recounted the history of their acts, from the
assassination of Mr. King, to the disband-
ing Of the Committee. W DO not think this
exhibition is calculated 10 improve the NOR
ais Of Oroville, although We doubt not it will
be well attended The propiethr has en-
gagged in this affair with Il view of making
money, and like the managers of other ex-
hibitions, pays for its advertisement and re-
quests a notice. We have published his
advertisement, and given his exhibition as
favorable a notice rs our reverence for the
laws and institutions of our country will
permit. We would cheerfuly wish him
success in almost any other undertaking.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

FATAL RENCoUNTER.-0n Sunday, Nov
9th, man named Moses Reese was killed by
one named Williams, in an alteration at
Monte Cristo, Sierra county.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

EzS~ See the advertisement of Messrs.
Parker & 0Connor.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
METROPOLITAN THEATRE,

FRIDAY - Saturday Ev'"gs, Nov. 2I ~ 22.
viii be eNLibed the
GRAND MOVING PAN NORAM A
oCiho InciGcnis Of The late
v1S1IcnC0 Geo-s11I2ittcO
uf san Francisco-from the Assassination Of
JAMES KING or VIM,
To the dsbundmcnt Of the Comm,uee--
IN TEEN TIBLEATX
From Sketches taken on the spot. by Messrs
Fairci lid \ Eogcrs-coVorIng m area OF
200 Feet of Canvass!
ADMISSION. ..Boxos, 81 o,....cnllcry. 50 cents.
Doors open at to commence AZ O'Clock.
Seats md tickets can be secured from 10 O'Clock
NJ. to / o'cloc, p. 81. u
ctALY"s BIRYcE Me,
- TPrENA ms LONDON PORTER ia hhds.;
Albany CREAM Nl.E W bb'-;
IRINCI AND DOMESTIC BRANDY;
SCO1CH. Ni.D iN E.& NONGNGE.
ukLA WuiSkEN;
LONDON GIN. SC, sc.
Just received and lor SuirhN
PARAEE & O'JONNOR.
n20-lm Corner OF BId and M!rf- ST., oroNile.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20
B. f. Hilllard, Esq.
Corresponding Secretary.

THE MEETING of the Orc Telegraph Co.
has been deferred to the 25th inst as will
be seen by the advertisement. This is to
gain more time TO arrange the necessary
prelimnaries. and to notify the shareholders
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-20

Passengers by this Line are landed at San Juan
upon the Company's Wharf, and proceed immcd-
aitly by comfortable Coaches to Virgin bay, where
hey embark 40 The wharf, which has recently been
rebuilt. upon The splendid new steamer san Carlos,
for The Atlantic steamer. The health Of The isihmuS
is excellent aud every arrangement has been made
lo secure SAFE. COMFORTABLE AND RAPID
PASSAGE. This route being zoo mites shorter than
any other. passengers via Nicaragua avoid The great
heat of the Tropics. and The fever and debility too
up, to result from such exposure.
Through Tigke.s Furnished --- Including
Transit Of thC IssGmns.
Passengers are at no expense upon the lshmus, ox-
ccpt tor Meals. while crO. sing.
Treasure for shipment received at the Company's
Office un; O'Clock, A. NJ, day of sailiEg
For Freight or PassHge, apply to-
c. X. GARRISON * CO, Agents,
s. W coroner Washington and Battery sts., ii loOr
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
A VOICE FROM VIRGINIA.

CABIN POINT, Surry Co., va.
DR.. SETH S. HANcE II was in Baltimore in
April, 1854, and from a paper [ received of yours
was induced to buy 4 box of your Pills,
ded as a sovereign cure for the Epileptic Fits. At
that time one of my servants had been afflicted
with fits about twelve years. When reaching
home, I commenced with the pills according to d.
rections. I do not think she has had one since.
My wife, though, is somewhat induced to believe
she may have had one only. Enclosed you will
find five dollars, for which you will please forward
me two boxes. I suppose you can forward them
by mail. Your compliance will oblige me.
Yours respectfully, NJ. SLEDGE.
DR.. Hance's Epileptie Pills are also a sovereign
remedy for every modification of nervous Diseases.
The nervous sufferer, whether tormenteds by the
acute, physical agony of neuralgia, tieleeoreux,
or ordinary headache, afflicted with v~agE10RfOrs,
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wonderful machinery which connects every mem
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of those pills, which at once claims, invigorates,
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Sent to any part of the country by mail, free Of
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
Yawbsr 20,
New Books.

na- We have on our table a highly enter
tanning and attractive novel, "THE RIVAL
BrArrIEs," by Miss Pardoe-Author of the
q" Jealous Wife" The City Of the Sultan"
&c. The Authors gifted powers of descrip-
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render all her works intensely interesting
For graphic description, chaste and elegant
language, the Rival Beauties" is inferior
70 none finer former works. The characters
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HoNE COMFORTS, OR EcoNoHY FAMILIAR
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Heriy married lady, whose duty and pride it
is to make home pleasant and happy. Home
duties, and home comforts are here simply
and beautifully illustrated, showing how our
WI iresides can be made at once attractive
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pcrusal. Bunce & Brothers, Publishers, l2t
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For sale by W l.. Pomeroy, Raleigh.
~ The Editor has turned over to hi
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works sent to him. She has more time, tast
and talent for the business than we, as is ev
ident from her criticisms above.
THE NORTH CAROLINA READERS list
ID, Ord, prepared, with special reference t
the wants and interests Of North Carolina
under the auspices Of the Superintendent 9
common schools. a. S. Barnes & Co, Ne1
York, Publishers"
These Readers form one series, and are il
tended for general use in each and ever
common school in the State. The first col
tains the elementary principles Of the En-
lish language together with easy and int
esting lessons for the young reader. TT
second contains general rules for correct reaC
ing, aud a miscellaneous collection in pros
and poetry tending to imbibe principles
morality, industry and high aims. Thes
the | and ?, arc new books, just issued, an
prepared by Rev. f. NJ, Hubbard, Prof.
the University. The 3 Of the series was pr
pared in 1851, by Calvin II. Wiley, Esq, no
the Superintendent of Common schools f
tho State.
We believe these Readers are eminent
qualified for the high position they are int
ded to take-u HHiUerSdi use in eUery Nor
Caroline school chcre tie young are taught.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
Look Here /!

NOR the cure Of Bone-fclons, Bruiser, Bilss
Risings, i~nfammatory ulcers, and inismmas
lions of all sorts use Hoton's Ointment. Its effect
are truly astonishing, rs a large number Of GER
tifcates from Physicians and other gentlemen or
distinction in Chatham and the adjoining ~eountiss
will testify. See what Drs. J. 2. Davis and Isaac
Hall, Of Pittsboro' say:
Having witnessed the application OF DT. Hob
tom. Ointment in the reatment of several ca se> OF
bone fellon, we take great pleasure in
ding it to the public as the most eficacious RENE
dy in the cure Of that disease with which we are
acquainted. JOHN q. DAkAs,
ISAAC HALL.
Having witnessed i cure Of bone feIon with DR..
Holton's Ointment, eight or ten days from its frat
application. !, therefore, take great pleasure in
recommending it to the public for the cure Of thiB
disease. I have also seen its good effects IN the
cure of Biles. IRBY
Pittsboro', Dec. 4tb, 1855.
L take great plea .ure in recommending to the
public generally DR.. Holton's Ointment IN the
treatment of bruises, having had a negro boy whose
foot was very much injured by a hsrse- | applied
the ointment at night and the next morning the
Inflammation and swelling had subsidized.
JOHN THOMPSON
Pittsboro', Dec. Sd, 1855.
Price. so cts, per box 6 boxes for 50 so.
For sale by p. F. Pescud, Raleigh A. Hol.On,
Pittsboro', Chatham Co., n. c.; and IT county
towns generally. I3-sm.
R9- Biblical Recorder copy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
G l. E n A n n A.

TIE eighth session of this furnishing Re-
male Seminary will open on Thursday, the
18th of February, 1856. 1t is important that
scholars be entered ut the beginning of the
session.
TERMS: Board Sc a month Tuition IN
English Branches from So to SO a session
according to the advancement Of the pupil;
Latin or French S. Music 500; one half
payment to be made in advance.
LOCATION. The school is in Davidson cna--
ty, within n mile of Thomasville oD tbs Cen
trail Rail Road, and is therefore easy of 49,
cess. 1t r. one of the most beautiful and
healthy locations in Middle Carolina with
growing patronage the Trustees are making
arrangements for increased 2ecommonajanh.
Clan Anna is preparatory TO G'reens5~go'
Female College.
Those who desire to patronize this school
are respectfully referred to the following
Trustees Rev. Or. Deems. Goldshoro Rev.
Vim Gloss, Louisburg Rev. Ell. T.. Hudson.
Chapel Hill B. B. Roberts. ESQ, Salisbury /;
n. Mooney, Esq, Sold Hill, and JAS. Shell
ton, Esq, ThomasyilIe.
Ey- Persons desiring Circulars containing
full information win please apply - the
Principal. Mss Margur4t G. Ei'on, Rhoaaos-
vile n. G. lS-6t.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
Hard Shell Wit.

Rev icodemus, an aged expound-
er of the Hard Shell faith, was recently in
dicted upon two counts by the brethren of
his church.
The first was, that he had ohiciated at q
Methodist meeting and the second, that, in
speaking of the f~eetness of a certain old
race horse, he had said, "Scoredouble would
fy," which they thought was, to say the
least, a fragrant perversion of facts.
Nicodemus was tried, found guilty and
suspended. He appealed, prayed a new
trial, and asked to be heard in his own de-
fence. This was granted, whereupon he
said q confess to you, my breethering,
that | did say old Scoredouble would fly, but
my meaning, accordin' to the tex, was that,
agreeable to natur, he must soon die in the
flesh, and then under the wings Of v~ultures
he would fly! And l did, my flock and
breethering, attend a Methodist meetin' fol
the tex says, feed my sheep. The Method
lists, so called, invited me into their pulpit
/ went up, my breethering. WheR they
were done they asked me to dismiss the con
~kregation. 1t being to dismiss and cut of
the work of the Devil, my breethering, me
thought it would be doing the Masters ser
vice. So l dismissed them, my breethering
If it had been to continue, Nicodemusw ouldn'
have been thar, my breethering!'
Nicodemus was acquitted joyfully, and h
was bid by the ''breethering" to go fort
again and "feed the sheep" X
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
g. I!

CHARLEY was a young husband-a hus-
band of six weeks only. Intends going to
on business of importance. Time
short-Train starts at 2;40, precisely.
"Angeline, my dear, are my shirts laid
out? l want to pack 'em in my trunk"
Angeline, my dear, (lolling on the sofa. y
"No, they amt, Charley. l can't do every
thing and practice my music besides. You'll
find them in the top-drawer of the bureau, l
guess"
Charley pIunges his hands and head in
the drawer. Gracious, Angy, they amt
here-and l can't fins any clean pocket
handkerchiefs-and the collars, deuce take
it, are without strings
Angelina, in a dozy %reverie. Charley,
you are too tiresome-you know l can't sew
on collar strings and now 1 remember, l
gave out all your shirts this morning to the
laundress."
Husband Of sic reeks, (blubbering like a
soda fount. )-"Only this morning! You
knew a week ago l was to go travelling this
morning Hat dm l. W 10 IOF u SuiiI:
madam? Must | go to -- with the
shirt Nature gave me? I tell you, Madam.
you must alter. Do you hear? You must
alter %
Angeline, (contemptuously.) "Shirts
buttons! strings! Go buy a dozen! A
for you, Sir, you are a hor-hor-horrid b-bru
brute, Sir and I'll g-gg-go ho-home to m,
m-ma-mamma, that-that will, Sir" Cries
Young Husband, Cooking at his watch.)-
"Ten minutes past 2. Train starts at 2:40
Your Ma be album! She's an old cat, an
you're n kitten-go to your Mamma, puss
You're a sweet span, very"
Throws some things in his trunk. Call
a Porter, and hastens to the Railroad sta
ton, revolving in his mind whether "'twer
better to bear the ills" he has CT fly to som
wild mountain and be a hermit. Angelin
: screams and falls on the sofa, crushing til
poor poodle hid under the cushion-conce
a la hoUl. Charley reaches station at 2:4l4
hears the s~team-whistle blow its horrid bla
c Just a mile on its way. Feels just like
man a little too late. Wonders if all me
d have their shirts ready. Wends his VIZ
= home slowly, and finds his wife playing al
, singing at a terrible $40 rate The tadd
that acooed me in tie meadows green"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
u What will People Say?"

Z man that is not Independent of what
others may say, is unworthy of his name
However, q wholesome regard for the APP
probation of others is mott to be condemned
vet man should think and act for himself.
Men arc too much given to float like drift
wood with the popular tide-they fear to
stand up in the dignity of honest purpose
they are fettercd with the thought" what
will people say -
4 poor. unfortunate fellow becomes bank
rupt. A year ago, he had many friends
lie loaned money and gave dinners! The
storm has fallen upon him, and his friends,
initiating the example Of " the Priest and
Lcvitc"-pass by on the other side" They
pity him" poor fellow He was a noble
soul he loaned US money when we were IN
distress aud gave such exquisite dinners-we
ought to visit h%im-help him-sympathlze
with him, but he has lost his position, and if
we descend to his level now, what will people
say p So the poor man struggles on while
his summer friends stand aloof.
A wicked youth reflects upon his past
course. lie sees a dark record against him.
am weary Of this course" says he.
will make amends by Il %virtuous life" And
the sunny days Of the past, when he was an
innocent child playing ON the fushy green
Of happy homo, come up before him to
strengthen him in the good resolution he
cherishes. But then the tempter whispers
in the ear Of the heart" what will people
nv comrades-say p" He shrinks before
the vision Of the finger Of scorn and puts tt
flight his good purposes and high resolves.
There is a man holding high position IL
society. lie INDUCES, now and then, IN tn
social glass. lie is not a drunkard-h
scorns that-but he does not dare to cen
denim the traffic or use. lie is a man OF lin
perceptions and good judgment. He believe
the Temperance reform to be one ofhigh an
noble purpose, and, in his heart, may WIS
IT God speed." But then he cannot espouS
its tenets and defend its principles. No
never that would look like weakness
him. lie does not drink much-people wou
saw hs was fearful of losing his moral eqr
librium and becoming a sot. He is a bran'
Of a noble. high blooded family-peor
would say he was descending to the plebl
Grade were he to advocate temperance lie
pcrance is too humble a theme to engaget
intellect of great men-grandsons OF I
Dukes Barber or nephew's ofthe Preslden
cousin +!
Thus many stand aloof, not only from
temperance reform, but, also, from scores
good works fit TO engage the powers OF IL
greater than they. What will people sa
when the moderate drinker, who fears
will he accused Of weakness if he joins ut
perance association, becomes a drunkard
lies on the highway in the stupor andhlt
drunkenness?
Thousands meet a terrible doom, beca
they have not the courage T. face the sn'
Of weak and foolish men. The smiles
Heaven and a g%uileless conscience, are
half as much priced, as the plaudits Oft
weak as themselves and in all they do,
have an eye to that ali important queStlC
"aSdt will people say p
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
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