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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-19

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The cod Christmas moon was shining on the
s'cyrin- y.!lage of Cheriton II lit up the long.
>,-a--,juE street. and made every object almost
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s,I.;a2. .;SL, they appeared very different. 4
teau:..G. qDje.G!e, solemn. Vet serene seemed
= -; o. sll things The quaint houses. with
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.,3ke! Is II they l-ooied over the recollectious
q: tue l9a- pas, times they had known and
tss grand old church looked doub,Y reverend.
ai;1 he .7oSi-work gI.,;e7iRg abou: its Nor
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1.-e cedar which lowered beside the doorway
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-19
CHAPTER II.

There are some recollections, oftentimes
trivial enough in themselves which yet re-
main impressed upon the mind through whole
life. outlaSting the memory of events far more
striking and more recent in their occurrence
Laurence and William Carr grew 10 be men,
went cut into the world, aud were batilers for
fortune and one of them. alas in fighting
that hard fight, became hardened in nature, so
that scarce 4 trait remained OF the generous,
loving boy Of wore. His soul was chilled in the
stony routine Of that life which is so scrupu-
lou>ly practical-one might almost say. mate
rial-1he life of 8 London merchant. deyoting
heart and >onl 20 his calling aud TO the ambi-
tious Of his class His old instincts were a.
most dead within him MS old aspirations bis
boviSh predictions were crushed out. effaced,
Is though they had never been And vet the
cold, hard, money getting man of the world ne
yer lost the vivid remembrance Of that Christ
mas aiCLt, years aud years ago. when his lit
tie brother lay with his head leaning on bis
shoulder. and they listened together 10 the vii
Eage waits
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-19
ssIettsa Qottrp.
(From The Tribune.l
THE FIRST DEEP SNOW,

ST r. Il. sTopDARD.
Topaz has been pleasant day.
Despite the cold and snow;
\ sabbath stiffness filed the air,
And pictures slumbered everywhere.
Around. above, below.
We woke at dawn, and saw the trees
Before our windows white;
Their limbs were clad with snow. like bark,
save tia; the under sides were dark
Like bars against the light.
Tie fence was white around the house,
The lamp before the door;
The fence was glazed with pearled sleet,-
Grrs; driNs lay in the silent street.
The stree, was seen no more!
Long trenche' had been roughly dug.
And giant footprints made:
BIZ lev were out the streets were bAre-
! ,sw bu, enc pale wanderer therr.
Ard be Was like shade!
! SEEMED % walk another world,
Where al was sill and ble-t:
Tie c.ouj;e>s sky, the stainless SHOWS
X rAs = vision Of repoSe,
\ dream .. heavenly rest,
A d-sAm tie holy night completes;
For NON the nlooa hath come
! sand = heaven with folded wings.
\ i.ec and happy soul that sings,
When IL things else are dumb.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-19

bride. In the course Of the day he informed
her that his brother had rremediably offended
him, and that he would never speak to him or
see him more. Lady Henrietta elevated her
handsome eyebrows in a momentary amazement
then restored her features to their usual ex-
pressionless composure, and, without any re-
mark suffered her husband to turn the conver-
sation.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-19

Ga,uroan alorniup. 1aunarp 10. 1856.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

'ATURDAy was remarkably devoid Of news
along in the even tenor of their ways, and
nothing Of unusual interest occurring. Less
than the usual number of miners congrega-
ted in town during the evening and indeed a
moral reform seem. to have commenced in
our midst, the cases of drunk being too few
to notice, and nary fight during the day =
In the evening the Fairy Ministries played
again to a very fair house. The audience
were disposed to treat the players with a
degree of coolness, and seemed determined
to Withhold their appreciation, until it was
fairly earned, as it finally was when Miss
Finn and Mr.. McGowan assumed the char
actcr Of Quakers, with their sanctimonious
faces and puritanical yea verify when the
fun was irresistible, as the crowd testified
by long and continued rounds of applause
Once rendered good natured, they were of
course bound to be pleased with the perfor-
nance of the Fairies and nobody but
wooden man could resist the laugh provok-
ing comcalities of the inimitable Lew Rat
tier. Miss Blodge.ts playing, singing and
dancing, were as pleasing as ever, and that
darling little witch, Miss Sweet captivated
every body with her bright smiles and win
ming wles' The evenings entertainment
closed with that laughable extravaganza,
The Masquerade Ball
Butte record., 1856-11-01

MrRDEk AT SHAw's FLAT The follow
ing account of a dreadful tragedy at the
above mentioned place, is from the columns
of the Sonora Herd{d -
"Ou Sunday eFeniug man named Fair
was assailed at Whimtown. q locality on the
Flat, by Edward and Tom McCasy, broth
ers, and a man known as - Big Dick" Fair
had the parties arrested on Monday, and
they were tried before Justice Drake, found
guilty of the offence. and fined One Of the
principal witnesses against them was a
young man named Bond After hearing his
evidence the defendants openly threatened
to take his hearts blood. In execution Of
their threat, they went in the evenir to a
store where Bonl was sitting, and CON-
detce lie GOV up 10 70 away. when a man
Carr, an accomplice of the McCaulys, stop
ped him at the door Bond drew his pistol.
and while in the act of drawing it, or after
he had done so, was stabbed from behind by
Edward McCauy. Bond fired aud shot Carr
Both men died SOON after.
Elwarl McCauly ran away, but was
shortly after arrested by officer Stets0n and
Mr. Caldwell, and delivered into the custody
of Justice Drake.
At this stage Of the proceedings, the peoi
pie were determineC TO try McCauly Imme-
mediately, but the arrival of the Sheriff up
on the ground and the expression of his de-
termination t) take the prisoner 1T any cost
made them recede, and sheriff Stewart has
him safely in Jail"
Butte record., 1856-11-01
Lack of EnterpriLe.

There seems to be great deal of reluc-
tance on the part of many of our permanent
residents, to engage in the prosecution Of
such public works as would certainly be con-
ducive to the welfare of the entire commu-
nifty. An undertaking of as great impor-
tance as the clearing of Feather river OF
such obstructions as at present prevent its
navigation by steamboats,, is heard of as be-
ing commenced by a single individual or
company-who are, to be sure, totally unin-
terested in anything pertaining to Oroyile,
and are merely doing it on q speculation,
and for their own personal benefit yet il is
all important they should succeed, and in
deed REQUIRE the assistance of our towns peo-
pie in aiding their ehdeavors, but there has
as yet been no movement among US to even
ascertain the real facts in the case, much
less to lend helping hand, or in any way
to offer any encouragement to the parties
who have commenced the work. 1t is affirm
ed by those who have examined the matter,
that the river is capable of being rendered
tiavigable at comparatively small outlay
o: money, and it needs but the active coop
GRAFTON of such of our citizens as are amply
able to render the needful aid, to have the
matter fairly tested
An attempt is also being made to estab-
lish Telegraph line from here to Marys-
vile, and We are happy to learn, is likely
soon to be completed and put into operation,
enough stock having been taken here and
elsewhere to encourage the projectors of the
euterprize to 60 on with the work; but we
regret to say that very many of our oldest
and most wealthy citizens treat the matter
with indifference, and, although some of
them have amassed what means they are
now possessed of, since coming to Butte coun-
ty, they refuse to take stock or in any way
to assist in carrying on this important work.
The locality and resources of the town are
bound to make her place of great impor-
tance, eventually, but it is a duty our men
Of means owe themselves and the county, to
aid as far they able, to facilitate such
as are calculated to enhance
the value of property, and to place us where
we deserve to be, second in Importance to no
interior town in California.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

RIVALRY "A correspondent of the Sac
ramento Union, writes from San Francisco
as follows
Mrs GIayne and Miss Provost are playing
in rival characters at the two theatre, Met
ropolitan and American Both larIies ure
attracting large and fashionable audiences
nightly. and both have their friends and ad-
m'ers 1t is seldom hat two such stars in
the theatrical world are brought in such di-
recc rivalry tor the public applause Mrs.
Hayne appears under much more favorable
auspices being shpportcdh by NJ. Pope, Mr..
Booth, Mrs judah, Mrs. Booth and others
who are, to say the least, first rate stock
actors-than Miss Provost Miss P. has
around her prrcel of sticks, whose weak
head- never comprehend the true conception
of piece. and whose faulty memories never
retain the words of the author. With the
execution of the prompter, not one of them
hut butchers the character they attempt TO
deineate.
We hope TO see both these actresses in
Oroyille ere long If money is the object of
their endeavors, they ought most assuredly
TO visit US There is not town of its size
in the State that patr theatricals half
as well as Oroville.
Butte record., 1856-11-01
YOUTHFUL DEPRAvIrY.-The Sacramento

YOUTHFUL DEPRAvITY.-The Sacramento
Cnlon contains the following:
Two boy. had an altercation and fight
on the levee about noon yesterday. One Of
them finally drew pistol on the other =
The weapon having been wreuched from his
hand by Geo Haswell. acting Harbor Mas
ter, the young rascal drew a knife and rush
ed at the other. striking evidently with the
intention of killing him Or infiicting serious
bodily injury Mr.. Has we'll however, grasp
ed the knife, receiving . very severe cut on
the middle finger of the left hand, and sue
ceeded in wrenching it from him immediate
w hurled it into the river and had him con-
Quoted TO the Station House. The blow was
given by the boy with such force that the
knife ripped open the shirt Of his antagonist
20 the extent of about ei ght inches, cut the
skir, of his coat, and doubtless would have
been fatal in its termination but for the
timely interference Of Mr.. HasweH- The
defendant we understand IS the. same boy
that stabbed old Hauns,' two or three weeks
since. We did not learn his name.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

CoNDrTIoN OF WfRsEN. - Mr..
Wirsen. the snake charmer, who was
bitten by large rattlesnake on
Wednesday evening, in an attempt
to exhibit its fongs to number of in
credulous spectators, is deemed to be
in critical position. The symp-
toms yesterday were Of character
to render his recovery at least doubt
full. Considerable gastric infama-
ton existed-the result of his ex-
treme draught of braney; his left
arm was much swollen and discolered
occasioning him great pain, and was
sensitive to the lightest touch and
the swelling and discoloratlon We're
spreading over his left breast. The
finger which waIwounded became ap-
parentlf lifeless within twenty MN
utes after being bitten, and bias 50
continued. He seems to be rmpres-
sed with the idea that he cannot sur.
vive, and yet asserts that if he should
he will continue iii the same business,
being confident that the snake wonId
not bite him intentionally. We un-
derstand that he is slightly delirious
at times. He was removed yesterday
morning from the Diana - the At
; lantic Hotel, corner Of | aud Nntn
t streets, i'll carriage, being too weak
to walk.-Union.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

ACCIDENT To THE TELEGRAPH CABLE
One day last week says the Union, one of the
river cats dropped anchor in the Straits at
Beneca, end unconsciouly made fast to the
submarine telegraph cable of the Alta Co.
Ia hauling up the anchor the wire parted.
and it was, we understood, only at consider
able expense and with much labor that the
damage was, on Saturday last, repaired
To provide against the recurrence of such
an accident, the spot will be marked and
notice given to masters of vessels by which
they may hereafter be governed in casting
anchor
Butte record., 1856-11-01
G.. Il. HENDEL, }
n. D WITT, : Com
J. j. KLEINE.

CoMMrTTED-CerelA Aranclbio, Alven Hi
mas, Francisco Portalcs, and Joseph Sara
miento, the Spaniards connected with the
shooting affray at Spanishtowu A few nights
since, were examined on Monday before JUS
tice Elliott, and were yesterday held to ans
wcr before the Court of Sessions for the
crime of assault with intent to kill.
Butte record., 1856-11-01
SpAN1sHrowN. Oct. 27th, '6s.

FRIEND CgosETrE:
discover by the North Californian. that
brass coat and blue button John Dick, wax
es mrothy at an article signed Spanishtown.
which appeared in the RECORD some days
since agree with the Black and Blue Re-
publican, where he remarks that it is sufh-
cent to Know that the correspondence is
from c. W Stiles. He is right about that
The gentleman evidently chafes heeadse I
wrote that he said, il the course Of his re-
marks, that ne did not thinE That white
man was as good as n;gger'-if he denies
it, he tells an uut2itigated lie Every one
of his little audience can and will bear wit
ness to it. Many Of them sand at the time,
that he ought to be hissed off the stand
would, If necessary, get the signatures of
he most respectable gentlemen in town to
Drove the truth of my statement. So much
tor old Jack Dick ESQ
Spani>htown i, inprov ug as usual. and
many new building are going up. A steam
>aw mill is being ersctt that will supply US
with any quanut; o. lumber. The ditch
mas taken II new start and all difficulties to
linder It's immediate completion have been
rcmofcd. This will be of untold advantage
70 this town and Vicinity, as it is most GER
tain that the diggings here are of the rich
st kind. They are now prospecting for
leep or hill dggings, with every indication
of success 4 great number of strangers
are docking here, aad there is no doubt but
what thousand people will winter here
Politics run to fever heat Black Republi-
cans are no where There has been no fight.
ing lately. There are six respectable white
families here, and more coming The road
between this place and the Ferry, is being
put in good repair. is the steepest stage
road that have ever Travelled over in the
State. Three stages, well filled, run to this
town every other day. They have strong
and fare only 50 Phil Ripley
and Geo. Green gave an exhibition the other
nj ght; Play, Jack the Giant Killer.
Truly yours
Butte record., 1856-11-01
N.s-we clip the following items from the

Ns-we clip the following items from the
Sacramento Uuion of Saturday:
The confession of Bill White alias Cristy,
which We published a few days since, has
created a stir III the vicinity OF the State
Prison. VIII Hicks Graham, who signs hun
self Late Superintendent OF the State Prison
is out IN the Bulletin with a card, III justice
to Gen. Estel, now absent from San Fran
cisco, in which he states that the very hrst
order he received from the General under
the present contract, was 70 discharge 10
seph Gray, the guard who was on duty at
the time vf Whites escape, Tor the reason
that he believed Gray had counlved at the
escape Of W White, IN May, 1880 Mr.. Graham
adds;
This was after the pas age If the law an
nuliug the contract anu ULC day or tive
pricr to the State Prison Directors taking
charge OF the convicts. Consequently, Gen
Estell could have had no such motives n
are given in the confession of the prisoner
| White.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

WHO'LL TAKE THE BET IL have one
the Sacramento river, Sutter title, unen-
numbered, which will bet against its equiv
alent in land or money, that John Z. Ere
mont is not elected next President of the
United States; or the same that Buchanan
will receive the electoral vote OF California.
Any person disposed to take the bet. can
see me at the Rassette House also, inquire
of W L. Higgiugs, at the San francisco
Herald Office, or Of Ralston Wallace, Sac
ramento Z. l.. fIChf IL.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

N-Tn the State of Indiana the American
party and the Republican party hare used,
and but two electoral tickets are in the field,
the one for MIR Buchanan. and the other for
Mr. Fremont. Where is the National Ameri-
can party in the State Of Indiana Echo
answers, no,chere
Butte record., 1856-11-01

rs The Native Califoruiaus of Los An
geles county have held a convention and an
nouncsd their determination to support the
nominees ofthe national Democratic party.
Thus ends the hopes of the Black Republi-
cans in Southern California
Butte record., 1856-11-01

BELLIcosE-A native of the Emerald
Isle and son OF La Belle France had set
TO yesterday afternoon, wherein Pat got
kicked out of time and failing to recover
himself in season to renew the fight accord
ing to the rules of the . code fstiana, y
Johnny Crapeau was declared the victor
Pat was inclined to renew hostilities when
the Sheriff interfered and put stop TO the
IN.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

~ The cellar under the Washington
block is being fitted up for Saloon. 1t is
TO be occupied by Hunt & Co., the presen.
proprietors of the Bank Exchange. 1t is the
most capaeious and comfortably arranged
basement We have ever seen in the State,
and is bound TO become as favorite and fash
ionable resort as the Exchange is now.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

STAGING Wash Montgomery Esq the
road agent Of the Cal Stage Co, was in town
yesterday on his way to Spauishtown, whith-
er he was going to perfect certain arrange
ments regarding the line from here to that
place. A more enterprisins company and
a more energetic agent never existed.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

THE NV ExGL1sH Minister There is
no longer any doubt but that the Hon Chas.
villiers has received and accepted the ap-
pointment of Eng'ish Ambassador t" the U.
S. He is represer ed very able, but
indolen. man, exceedingly courtly in his
manners, but republican in principles.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

Rzfs- The Houston (TexasJ Telegraph says
that plot was recently discovered at Co.
lumbus, in that State, among some 400 ne
groes, to rise upon, rob and murder the
white population. Several of the negroes
we're arrested, two or three were to be
hanged, and one was whipped so severely
that he died soon afterwards. Tue couspI-
rators had large stock of arms and anu
milton secreted.
Butte record., 1856-11-01
C. E. PICKETT.

The Committee appoin' ed to draft resolu-
tons expressive of the ceilings of this Lodge
upon the occasion Of the death of our well
beloved brother P G., n. W. Moore, of c |.
Lodge No. |, San Francisco, beg leave to Ie-
port the following:
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, to
permit our worthy and well beloved brother
N " Moore, to be taken from among us
by the hand of Death, casting shadow of
gloom over the hearts of all who knew him,
therefore,
Reso we'd, That in the death of our broth
cr, n. W Moore we have lost one vino was
truly a friend and brother, and the Order
bereft of an ornament difficult iu this world
to replace.
Resolved, That, although our departed
brother was brought TO feel the chastsing
hand Of God. yet the manly and christian
patience with which he bore his sutfcIings,
confirms more fully to our IN nds, that God,
while he permitted the suffering, lent his
grace equal to the trial, and that, while
christian grace constitutes the formation of
odd Fellowship, we have no fears AS to the
eternal welfare Of our departed brother.
Resolved. That we wear the usual b dge
of mourning for period of thirty days III
token of the respect we bear the deceased,
and the loss which we have been called upon
to suffer.
G r. HENDEL. }
Butte record., 1856-11-01

PERsoSAL.-We had the pleasure Of
grnsping the hands of those excellent gen.
tlemen and the best feeling fellows in the
world, Messrs Eaton and Bayley of Masys-
Vile, on yesterday. Their brief visit was
most agreeable, barring the refractory po-
litical sentiments of the obstinate little
ID, Cap. Long may they wave!
Butte record., 1856-11-01

Qua MARKET Fruits Of almost every
description are now flooding our market
Apples and pears, equal in size and flavor to
those of the Atlantic States are in great
abundance, and melons, better and bigger
than ever were seen anywhere out of Cali
fornia. are still offered for sale, as they have
been for the last four months
Butte record., 1856-11-01

CoNs1bERABLE excitement was OCCASION
ed yesterday by rencounter between two
individuals, one OF whom had taken to him
self the others better half. They met by
chance and high words ensued, but no blows
We believe
Butte record., 1856-11-01

RACES III SAN FRANcIsCO.-The TolCn
Talk contains an account Of a race that re-
Gently came off over the Pioneer Course be-
tween those celebrated racers, Wake up
Jake and Attila, the Boston Colt. The race,
which was a four mile one was won by Wake
up JAKE.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

ms-The following items We clip from the
Solano Herald
MILITARY The U. S. troops stationed at
the barracks at this place left on Monday
night for Oregon, the Indians having again
become troublesome.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

SMALL Pox.-We learn from late papers
ing to a direful extent among the Mormans
at Salt Lake city The disease has proved
very fatal in its character, whole families
having died from its effects. The epidemic
was communicated by party Of emigrants
from the States.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

VA The Keystone Club turned out last
night, and enlivebed the town with strains
IF martial music. Capt Kmmel, Maj
Young and Joe Dunn are enthusiastic in the
cause They hare the thanks of the Record
for the hearty cheers given us. Push on
the column, boys! Every effort is for the
Union and Constitution of your country.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

KEYSTONE CLUB A Democratic Cub
was formed In town on Saturday Evening.
Il numbers about two hundred active, work
inc members. That's the talk Let the
Democracy Of each precinct follow the exam :
Butte record., 1856-11-01

THANKS to Mr.. Harris, the obliging dri-
yer of the Marysvile stage, for the many
kind offices he is constantly doing us As
safe and reliable driver and an accomoda-
ting gentleman he has few equals.