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A NORTH CAROLINA PROFEssoR TURNED
ABoLIrIoSIsr The last Raleigh Standard
contains letter from a Professor in the Uni
versity Of North Carolina, Mr.. Hedrick, in
which said Hedrick syows himself Fremont
is quite a young man. A native of the western
Counties Of the State, having lived in his boy
Hoo1, as be says, near Locks Bridge over the
iaakiD, In Davidson or Rowan He gradu-
sed ~ chapel Hill, and afterwards spent
some Few years at Cambridge, Mass, where,
win . natural aptitude for such things, he no
oouot ADOPTED the tone and sentiments of the
see s,o ns iass 4 evidently is that his sxpul-
among the Northern Abolitionists. Who Ill
give him an appointment, perhaps at Harvard
or lsewhere, in a latitude more coneenisi 10
ms Observation-Disclosures IN. CO. JournnI
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A CARD has been published by r. N Car
roll, Of Charleston, s. O., stating the inten-
tons of Hon. A. G. Msgrath with regard to
the late fatal duel there He says:
= An almost dying wife at Aiken, the life of
brother at stake, with that Of gentleman
1nom lie had never wronged, but always
served in tfices Of friendship-his own char
scter ssssiled, and even baited 10 death
hne" ms intentions-ss truly as if they were
emsnanons OF my own heart-were to hasten
10 we cry 10 summon all parties before him
to olhd them over to keep the pesc. and 70
let the integrity and worth of his own cha
se.eI ,riamPn over the assaults upon it. Had
here sooner, q brothers life wouid Nv. p oeen
been hszarded, and another NAV have Lave lave
in usefulness to his country" 'eu
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CONFECTIONERY &c.

VNHONAS POTENTINI HAS JUST RE
Il turned from the North and respectfully invites
his patrons and the ladies in general to call and
see his extensive and well selected supply of
FRENC- CONFECTIONERY, Cuptds and
+ ancy Ornaments, cheih Y intended for Weddings
Receptions aud Parties. Also a variety OF ne.
licious FRUITS and VEGETABLES, consist
ing Of the following articles:
Tomatoes, put up In glass jars; fresh
Tomato Sauces, Catsups and Pickles
Fresh Preach Peas, Fresh Peaches, Pine Apples,
Strawberries
French ounces, Prunes, Plumbs
Fresh Biackberries, Raspbenies, Currants and
Cherries
The above fruits also In Brandies and Syrups
He has also variety OF French Pickles, rruf-
hes, Fod Sardines, Anchoves, and Sauces and a
superior article Of Jellys, SyTups, and Cordials,
Fruits conserved and juiatation ruit, Gum and
Cordial Drops, Chocola' e in every style. jujube
Paste, Raisins and Almonds, 20 boxes Of Italian
Macharoni, fine article imported expressly for
him
WIN always be had the usual ICE CREAM,
which, as heretofore, cannot be surpas sed Water
Ice, Blanc Mango, Calves Foot Jelly, and Char.
LOTS and, In fact, every thing that may be found
in us, ful as well as ornamental Fl ench Confec-
tionery.
p. S-As to his Fruit and and Pound Cake, we
shall say nothing, single tIial Is sufcient proof
Remember POTENTINI, 279 Penna. avenue,
south side, bet. 10th and 11th streets. &C 8
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in these Cape de Verdes-vegetation entirely
parched up for the want of rain. If they do
not have any this year everybody will have
to leave. No matter where I 20 it seems to
me that the United States is the promised
land. 1 have never seen everything in such
abundance rs it is there.
The officers and crew of this ship are all
well, and We have had healthy ship since we
have been out. / hope it may continue so.
Everything goes on very pleasantly on board,
causing the time to slip by quite fast
By the time our cruise is out think this
old ship will be in a. condition to be either
condemned or rebuilt. hope that the time
will soon come when our people at home will
see the necessity of turning our naval vessels
into steamers, in order that we may keep pace
with the navies of other nations.
The jamestown is now to the windward, but
will be here in few days. The Dolphin is
on a cruise down the coast. The health Of
the squadron is good. T. FL.
Another Unfortunate N inister Of the Cos
pei gone Mad.-We notice, from time to time,
new cases Of unhappy clorgymen in the East.
epidemic m adness prevailing in that quarter
of the Union. The disease manifests itself by
violent contortions Of the body, rolling Of the
eyes, threatening gestures, foaming at the
mouth and incoherent rawlings, in which the
only words that are to te distinguished arc
Kansas, Brooks, Sumner, Shapes rifles The
latest case spoken of is the Rev Mr., Foster
of Lowell, who is apparently in the worst con.
dition of raging lunacy, and should be care
fully watched by his friends, it being an
nounced that he has asked dismissal from
his society, "that he might 90 and fight the
battles of liberty in Kansas"
Resignation Of an Army 0fficer.-The
resignation of Second Lieut. George w. Rose,
corps typographical engineers, has been &C.
cepted by the President, to take effect Octo.
Der Z, 1855.
Tho Current Operations Of the Treasury
Dspartment.-On Saturday, 9Th October,
there were of Treasury wsrran IS entered on
the books of the Department
Texas debt warrants, ,.,,,,, SS38 Is
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LIBERTY For EVER

49, LIBERTY FOR EVER.
NJ The second Grand Cotillon Party Of the
Liberty Club will take place on WEDNESDAY,
October 18th, 1856, at the Armory on Louisiana
avenus, between 9th and 9th streets
Tickets FIFTY CENTS; admitting gentle
man and ladies-to be had Of any Of the members,
or at the door. oc e.6t#
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ChhD.-ThE eUBSCRlBER bfgs
~ leave to announce to the Washington
community, and travelling public, that the sale
advertised to come off at the United States Hotel,
one the 10th instant, will not take place-but that
the Hotel will be thoroughly reftted and prepar-
ed for the ensuring season. Actuated by desire
to please and thankful to his friends for past In
vors, he will now have 1t 10 his power to cater to
their taste, In all respects, on an enlarged scale
will er deavor by strict attention TO ali that can
add to comfort and convenience to m crit contin-
uance Of the liberal patronage Heretofore extended
to him. which he respectfully sollcits
&C 9-lt& X. B HACKNEY
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TIE LATEST.

LONDON, Friday evening -The rise of dis
count in the Bank of France, and a further
decline in the French funds, caused consols to
open heavy, and at the close to exhibit a de.
cline of per cent.
Money is active, and it is rumored that the
rate of discount will be Immediately raised to
5 per cent. at least.
A further decline in all continental stock is
reported.
LONDON, Saturday morning 1t is rumored.
at Vienna that some Austrian ships will be
ordered to Naples as q squadron of observa-
ton.
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o THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON.
MADAME PRlBAM q CO.,

No 277 Pa. ac (soEfh stds) bsf. lOtk asd liza SIS
~ Have returned from New York, ard ~
cEwill open on Saturday next, the l1ih
9Qoiustant, the handsomest assortment ~
Of Paris and New York FAN and Winter BON
NETS ever offered In this city
They have also received the newest STYLES M
French HEAD-DRESsEs, FLOWERS, and
FEATHERS.
Ladies, call and examine before purchasing
elsewhere oc 70we
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MRS. M. PIERCE,

Nor WILL OPEN HER FALL. AND ~
winter Millinery on Satu dry, the 81
R 18th, at her Show Rooms over ct 49,
tng's Fancy Store, on Penn. avenue, between sth
and Sth streets. &C 8 BE
FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY.
~NP MRS. A. sPEIR WILL INTRO ~
rduce her new styles OF r all and Win
ter Millinery on Thurdsy, October
9th No 356 ID street, bet 9th and 10Th SITS oc ,-3t
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FOR BOSTON.
ElRST VESSEL THE SUPERIOR FAST
l. sailing Barque, Mary F. slade-Whel- rs
DOM, Master-has arrived, and will have 4
quick dispatch for the above port For height OF
passage apply to HARTLEf& BROTHER,
oc6 10l Water street, Georgetown.
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A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF WHITE ASH.
IA LEHIGH, AND RED ASH
CUMBERLAND COAL
Also, Pine, Oak, and Hickory WOOD. Daily
expected, one cargo Of LEHI6H COAL.
deduction made nom the vessel. Tenn
cash, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Coal ke Z under cover. 2,240lbs to the ton.
4. J. & w. M. GAIT.
oo S.n N. w. cor 18th and c sts., No SAT
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& < hEWARD.-STRAYE ON FRIDAY
We morning the 3D. inst from the sub eS@<S
scribers premises about miles north ON ~
The Capitol, on the road leading ffomWU
North Capitol street to Rock Greek Church. a
large horned red and white COW. The above
reward viii be paid TO any person who will bring
Der home, or give Information where she NAV be
ioona. ELIZABETH wOOb.
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ing down On the coast, for it was very hot down
there, with nothing to interest us, and be.
sides 1t was raining nearly all the time
On our arrival at Madeira was very much
pleased with the town Of Funchal Every.
thing vegetable In Its neighborhood appeared
to be under the most elaborate cultivation,
excepting the grape, which has failed through.
out the island for tho last Eve years As
natural consequence Of these repeated failures
there is considerable destitution, and one meets
many beggsrs. Our consul, Howard March.
Esq.,, has a regular get of them pensioned,
paying each so much every week He is
very popular here, and when he leaves town
and returns again the people turn out to wei
come him.
The island of Madeira possesses eyery kind
OF climate, and a great many people from
Europe and America resort thither on account
Of their health.
We remained at the island about month.
during which time everything went off yery
pleasantly. The ships company went on
shore, on liberty; in short, we all had a good
time, from the captain down to the smallest
boy in the ship
We left Madeira on the 9th Of July and pro
ceeaed TO Santa Cruz, isle of Teneriffe. This
Tt 'ne place where Lord Nelson lost his arm.
was nothing Of interest at Santa Cruz.
paIm aihing day or two we left for
Xmas, sle Of Grand Canary. THIS Is a
kind and so.; ie place, and the people are very
- o." az socla6ie. They took great mains IN
IHUs Us everything of interest. We ali like
few daVs ao and IN We ,h remained at Palmas but
| deck was caulked. n' snip sspar
We left Palmas for Porto Praya ton,h,,.
at Porto Grande, st. Vincent, for N. ' ,naigg
We are now very busy taking in provision. . ..
a cruise down the coast; and viii nrohst tHr
leave in day or two. 1t is very warm hsrsy
moreso than 1 ever experienced 1t anywher,
before The people here are very poor. A
great many are leaving for other islands in
the group, but it is the same thing everywhere
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Boarding.

BOARD, &c.-MRS. BATES, ON THE w
- corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
Is prepared TO accommodate gentlemen with rooms
with or without board. Every effort viii be made
to render those comfortable who may favor her
with their patronage. Transient or table board
can be obtained ap6-u
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PERSONAL.

80. DR.. Kane leaves for Europe in the Bal
tic, which sails on Saturday next from New
York.
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I UBIN'S EXTRACTS; BROWN WIND.
IL sor Soap; Amandim for chapped hands; Ger
man Cologne; fine Pomatum Hair, Tooth, and
Nail Brushes; Combs Of nne Ivory and Horn:
hand Mirrors; 6ilman's and Bachelors Hair
Dyes; together with great variety Of Toilet Arti.
Giles, just received by SAM. r. WAITE,
Pharmaceutist Of late firm Of c. Stott & Co,
oc S-G No 52S 7th street
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CT AYE DON THURSDAY WEEK
- last, small Red COW, without ex-G
horns, large udder without span AnykN$S
one giving information to the subscriber WN
literally rewarded VIII NC
&C 7-3t& EN- pn.Du
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SUGARS, COFFEE, &c,
~ 10 hhds New Orleans SUGAR
10 hhds Prims Porto Rico SUGAR
do Porto Rico MOLASSES
40 bags Rio COFFEE
5000 los Bright SHOULDERS
1000 do Prime HAMS
1000 do "Liegots" Family HAMS
1000 do HAhE FISH
Just received and for sale, by
&C 9-eo3. BARBOUR Il SEMMES
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u &c.-A large and most complete stock Ok
Childrens' Hosiery has Just been opened At the
new Cloak and Mantilla Store, in Cotton, Fancy
Wool and Merino 2ii Penn. avenue, between
18th and 18th streets. ocs3t
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

Mr.. Irwin did not sign the call for eau
Gus of the legislature until majority of the
Members had done So He was willing that
a majority should rule, and will be in the
next session, should he be elected. Hal the
members Of the following legislature been
thus disposed, we should now be represented
by TWO Democratic United Senators instead
OF one.
Since the above article was in type, we
have seen the article in the Old Mountain
eer. Speaking of Mr.. Irwin, the writer
asks--"IIas he not been charged with the
high crime of being bought by the Broder-
lex party Examine the files Of the Butte
Record of "a" The files of the Record are
open for inspection in this ofhce, and there
is no such charge TO be found in them, as
the author well knew when he propounded
the lying interrogatory. viii "Citlzcn
now show his hand, or cease making false
and sneaking insinuations above nom de
gueTre.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27
A Sccr,, ,,...n KnoVvIng.

We notice that DR.. Brown at the Butte
Drug Store, is constantly receiving and sell
ing. large quantities of choice Drugs Med
icjnes, and the secret of his success Is, that
he buys low for cash, therefore he is able to
sell cheap, and we will guarantee to the
public that every al Gle bought there Is
pure and genuine Sec advertisement. So
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27
oRo,lLLE, sept. eth, 1856.
Wager.

Drtween James ypnnovnn and andrew j. ouirk, OF.
SjUO
I Ioo,,. Kcunoyar. agree to perform the feat of
Nnlkiuu loo consecutive hours ON plank - itct III
length Without steep or ret and II | iaI J. Jane.
krnunyan. Will forfeit the sum oi S1Uo--th' HH'd
,,lunuut j. IN thc hands Of Nm. Coffee VINO Will act
- " JAMES kENSONEN.
Witness JOHN GEDkOW.
l. Andrew J. Quirk. agrrc to pay Mr. james h''
un,au the sum ol $500 If hr performs the TASK "l
wuIktug 100 consecutive hours. ON plank - = ct III
len Tia without sleep or rc,t. and hereby "li'hor'W
Mr. ilham Culcc to pay TIE money I" james h'h
uuVal. a. soon Hs the lcat l. Plttd. ..
SIgucd. A''' w iHN'
Witness, JOHN GEnlpN.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

FILLMORE DELEGATES The members Of
the Fillmore Union Club met last night
at their Club room, in the United States
building, and elected the following Damed
gentlemen as delegates to the h. n County
Convention which meets here 10 day
c. W. Printy, F. c. Ayres, Il. L. Patton,
A. Maurice. Jr., j +. Reed, VIM Hayden,
}. ". Miller.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

For THE MOUNTAINS Our esteemed
friend Craigc has left us to take up his resi-
dcnce for few months. He goes to super
intend the building of the West Branch and
Spanstown Ditch and a man more capable
of doing it as it ought to be done, never
existed. He is universal fuvorlte here,
and his absence will be regretted by host
Of friends.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

A DEsERTER.-The San Francisco Globe
has hauled down the down the glorious ban
ner of Buck and Dreck, and has declared
itself 90 independent; ;" which means, it Is
afraid Of all parties With such sentiments
Of independence as theirs, the people OF
America would have paid the Tea Tax, and
submitted to the Stamp Act without muir
mur.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

DRIFTwoop CLAIM. We are sorry to
learn that thus far the operations in this
claim have proved unsuccessful. 1t is loca-
ted about halt IA mile above Bidwell, on the
Middle Fork ofFeather, and has been under
the supcriutendence of Mr. Owen Murphy,
one of our oldest and most enterprisng river
miners. lie has heretofore been signally
unfortunate in his mining operations. net
through any mismanagement of his own, but
by sheer i'll luck. We hope he may yet
strike it big. No man better deserves a
fortune.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27
TxxO :. Secret, WORN Knowing

y is rInin 10 be seen in the advertisement above.
that Duc,or Brown BUYS FOR CASH, and in the
ON. below. that CHARLEY Brown SELLS foN
CASH, Liquors and Cigars oi all KINDS Al ~"
PRICES. in the flre>Prooi buI'dn9' heh o""r 10
Randall 4 McDermots Drug store, Moh'soih''!
.,,,.., -. .av.rtis. ,nqut below 81
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27
For the Record.

or the hec0fu.
ASSAULT The case Of Mr. John \ Steele
foy assault on 4 Mcdonald at Bdwell,
which was brought before Justice Elliott
yesterday, was sent back to Bidwell for tri-
al 1t is probable that Ale will receive the
same rehuke in Judge llobarts Court that
he did in Elliott's. Unprincipled men re-
ceiving a slap in the mug, either ought to
fight, or cease to abuse gentlemen.
CITIZEN.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

BALL AND DARBEcCE. - This affair.
at Pences Ranch on Thursday is described
by those present MS " magnificent affair.
Everything passed eff pleasantly, aud to
the satisfaction Of all parties We saw a
delegation of our young gentlemen who style
themselves Lunch EATERS who seemed III
high c,ce after their nights fun.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

REsIGNED.--Mr. Julius korn, who was
nominated on the Peoples Ticket for Senator
in San Francisco, has withdrawn his name.
4 report having been started that he was
Ineligible, he consulted Judge Shattuck
about the matter, and flu ling the Judge
wouldn't ''acknow dge the horn' as fit
subject Tor office, he "hnnded in his checks
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

SHOOTING "A street encounter occurred
day or two since in San Francisco, between
Mr.. Vi Turner and Mr. Charles F. Powell,
in which several pistol shots were fired NO.
body was hurt, but the parties were OF
course arrested,
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

RATHER DUBIOUS. s.-There is report that
Fremont has resolved to follow the example
Of Louis Napoleon, that is, he and "Jes>ie'
will stand godfather and golmother to all
children born on the day when he takes his
seat in the White House !
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

SACRAMENTO RACEs.-A race came Oft
over the Louisiana Course, >ays the State
Journol, on Wednesday, between the three
race nags John Diamond, Roanoke, and SAL
ly Ward The race was won by John Dia-
mond in three straight heats. Time $40,
3,08, and 800.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

LEE & MARsHAL.--N see by the Town
Talk, that this popular firm have sold out
their circus to Mr.. Bennett, Of San Francis
CO. lie is said to be very deserving man
and an old Snowman.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

STILL THEY CoME.-Mr. VIM Hern has
started new Line of Stages between here
and Marysville. Go in BOys-there is plen-
ty of room for oil.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

NLw E,rABII>HMFNr.--J F. kessng,
in the new brick block, corner of Myers
and Montgem ry Streets, has "A large stock
Of goods See Advertisement
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

TuE NEW BLOCK We see the workmcn
are busily engaged httiig the iron doors on
Ncssrs. Eitchic & Go. 5 brick building. The
block is II credit to our town, and presents
IS respectable an appearance as any tuild-
ing in Mary,ville We understand that
Messrs Hedges & Hannon are about opening
"A banking house in the corner of this block.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

THE STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-Ths
all important gathering of useful men ana
materials takes place on the 1th OF October
There is perhaps nothing in the State that
surpasses in consequence this annual display
Of the products and manufactures OF our
new State. We are gratitied to learn that
the Cal. Steam Navigation Company have
offered the use of their boats gratis in
Transporting freight to and from the fair
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

OUR PAPER--We have lately been so
crowded with advertisements, that We are
obliged to omit a great many items OF local
aud general interest that would otherwise
appear.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

N5- NOTICE-Dcacon shclton having taken tht
Bar at the orleans lol, in'il's las friends ana lhe
ruhlic 10 give him - call sept 20
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

MILKING MACmINE.-The tanciest invcn-
ton we have heard Of lately is milking
machine, picture and description of which
is in IA late number of that valuable paper
the Scientifc American. The milking is
done by turning crank which is attached
to rollers that are brought in contact with
the cows teat, and once set in motion it
sends the milk whizzng into bucket with
all the force of a small fire engine. In con-
ncction with pump and few pounds Of
chalk. it would be a valuable acquisition to
some of our dairies.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

BALLIN MARYsvE LIE We see by the
Cal. Express that the Yubl Engiue Company
intend giving 4 b all on the 10th OF October,
for the purpose Of raising funds to pay for
the furnishing Of their new hall. We used
to 'ruu with the Machine" when we lived in
Nnry,yilc, and We hope to be able to attend
this gathering of our old friends
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TitkET.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL HLECroRs,
AUGUSTlN OLIVERA, GEO. FREANOR.
Z. DELLA TORRA, \. e. BRADFORD.
FoN CONGREss.
CHARLES L. SCOTT, ..of Tuolumne
JOSEPH MCKIBBEN,.. Sierra.
'FOR CLERK SUPREME COURT,
CHARLES 5. FAIRFAX,........Of luba.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
ANDREW J. MOULDER,. of San Francisco.
Regular Democratic County Nominations.
,foR MEMBkRs or ASSEMBLY.
JAMES S. LONG,
Ii. j. MORRISON.
UOR Assessor,
JOHN II LILLARD.
ron >ORoNER.
DIR. j. u. BROWN.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

ILL.-Judge McAllister is confined to his
room by an attack of erysipelas.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27
NOTICE

NOTICE.
rs HEREBY GIVEN. To all whom Il may concern,
that thr undersigned will make application To the
Board of >uporVisur- 81 The county ot Butte AT the
regular meeting of sad Board. so be- held at brpvlie
in said county OF Butte on The first Mouday ia Noven-
her ucxt for license To c~luhlsh ami keep Ferry
acroS, Tea her rNer, ~ Il point known ~ " Lolopl
Reurbcra" ethiug over one mile above Me-
Couu.'s Ferry IN said county Of Butte.
Oro,ile. Sept N, lr"S :. Y. HALE.
HARRIS y BuRr, Aug's for Applicant. s@6-t
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

Runaway "A horse that had been LETT
in front of our lie ghbor, MIR Cotlees Store,
became frightened at something, and after
a deal Of rearing and pitching, tore himself
loose from his moorings and made strai2 lat
break for the river bank Luckily for him
selfand his owner, he received no injuries
in his mad career, but was brought back
shortly after safe and sound.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

THE PRIsoN BRIG. This institution, says
the State Journal, is about being repaired
New floors are to be laid and new cells built
If il presented as shabby an appearance as
it did when we saw it last, we would suggest
scuttling 1t, and the building of new jafl
on shore, by the Sacramentaus. At pres
ent, the first structures that greet the eye
of the visitor from the upper country, by
way of the river, are this dirty old hulk,
and the Station house, neither Of which are
very pleasing objects.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-27

PERsoNAL.-Our old Pioneer friend, DR..
Smith, of Chico. made his appearance in
town yesterday. He 10 'ked as hale and
hearty as in days of yore, when he and Me-
Corkle, and our dear departed friend, Matt
Powell, lived and reigned on Longs Bar
in 40 when -four was -, 90 per pound and
the land was plenty with kale Seed and l.
ccutousness. May the Doctor live to see
OrovilIc as big as London, and his o@n pie
of gold as immense as the pyramid of Chi
COPS.