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New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-20

inlne attire. The women la9o monopoly o' ~
and the men Yely solely On pros9tneea cut
within certain limit for their dfese ehect-coior
being denied them. John Hancock and Thomas
J.Gryson wore scarlet breeches and pea green
velvet coats; but the one wrote bis nane hrst 70
The Declaration Of Independence which the otner
composed.
Letne essay rude description ofsome OF the lem
ibine dresses Among the mos. prominent "eie'n
following yellow brocsde 'iik' the nsure VI
which was rich bouquet Of parti-colored flowers,
90 natural and ndiyiduated tina. the real bouquet
in the hand of the wearer isht be considered
mart Of the dress A rich, deep lace cape over
ths shoulders, and diamond cross, very brilliant
set of the dress.
Another dress of pink moire antique, made
rieorously high, with rich lace aPpendages on the
shoulders. Magntce cent diamond tiara aud PEN
dents.
besoue figures in the richest possible lace, appa-
rentlv spriDgiH from the floor nearly 10 the cor
.soe This dress could not be exceeded in ts ef
fectiveDess. , >.
A white silk dress, the flowers Of which dis
PLAYED its elaborate lace embroidery. Round the
neck q white, transparent scarf which gave great
liahtness TO the figure.
Among the young ladies' was the usual array OF
white India muslins, dotted embroidered or sim
ple tules OF the lighter eolOred slhs oi tnat ar!
fabric known as pima, such as pink and blue or
Of happy combinations OF several materials anu
colors. OF the latter the prettiest we're OF white
muslin with cherry ribbons or with lilac ribbons;
Some of the younger dresses were of more solid
character, one particularly, OF white SILK, the
prominent colo of the flounces being green, win
parti-colored flowers. Bouquets were not carried
to excess. Jewels, however, were, even some OF
the young ladies making elegant displays IN this
department.
For several seasons, dancing at the great bali
room of the United States Hotel here, has fallen
through Last year, half dozen couples at most
could be seen op the hoOr beauty carrying Itself
voluntarily TO the wall flower business. But now
dancing has broken out as an epidemic. The
floor, last night, WIS filled. Loveliuess hosted
from its retreat into the circular poem and long
aud late the orchestra pealed its ictus to the
walrz's linkings. But it is now Over-dead as
Psammetichus.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-20
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SEcTIoS Enscts taat Emb4 4sSsdors, Envoys Extra.
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traordinaiy aid Ministers penipotentaIy, the full
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C"nIni.sloner' - per cent and Secretaries of Ii ga
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vdtd that The compensation OF tue Secretary OF the
Ltgat'n TO China, acting as Interpreter shall be at
the rate OF $4,000, and if not acting as such a. the
rate of $1,000 and that of Secretary of Legation TO
end If not acting as such, at the rate of 1000 per
aDnum.
SCHEDUIE A.
Great Britain and France, each sl7,5CO.
Russia, Spain, Austria, Prussia, Brazil Mexico ani
CLin6, each cl2, 600.
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Ct the Legations at London and Pais an Assist ant
Secretary OF Legation, who shall be entitled to IN.
pcrsaon Of the rate of al 800 per annum for tue Lo
paiicn 10 China. aHsIuterpreterwhvn the Secretary
of Legation shel not be acting es such who shall b
entitled compensation at the rate OF $1,000; aud for
the Legation 10 Turkey, Drsgoman-whcn the Sec
rttary Of Legation shall not BE- acting as such-wno
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per snDurn.
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Butte record., 1856-07-26
ORoyILLE, July 81

OHOflLLE, JULY Il.
MR. EDITOR "A delegation, composed of
deacon, an artist, deputy county officer,
an editor, and "that ar printer" might
have been seen, about the hour of noon yes
terday making tracks" for Lynchburg, at
speed that betokend either danger in the
rear or something good" ahead. 1t proved
the latter, for we soon found ourselves seat
ed at the table of the National, and ge-
whilliken such a dinner 1t makes US mad
to think we can't dine there every day
Two of our party had been left behind, and
We mourned at their absence-when. just as
we were about drinking "absent friends
one of them, the Judge, was discovered in
the distance, coming at 2:40 pace; he came
in fresh, however, and with the others did
ample justice to the viands. Of all the good
things said l cannot now tell you, but will
only say that it was one of the most agreea-
BILE dinner parties have met in long time.
The dinner was excellent, the wine cool and
delicious while the artist was brilliant, the
Deacon serious, as usual, the Judge inter-
esting, and the of6cer-at the head of the
table. Our young friend the Counsellor ar
rived behind time, but after all, succeeded, 1
think. in enjoying himself hugely. Didn't
you, Col' Well. in due time the party ad-
journed, well pleased with the jolly host, and
with the resolution that he knows chow to
do things" Yours. BINKs.
Butte record., 1856-07-26

THEY SHE'D RocKs.-One of our most re.
spectacle Judges, and little short and
dirty man, fell out about some busines:
matters and both wa1ed beligerent. They
each one picked fvo pebbles from the new
grading of Montgomery street, and sought
with them to avenge the pizen hatred that
had accumulated in their christian breasts
The first chase was made by the little man
who SHE'D the dornick at the Jndge's head
The Judge had spilled his share of rocks
save two, but the tables turned, for when he
reached another pile he gathered from il
gravels with which he took after his oppo.
nent, and chased him at 2.4O speed. They
had it nip and tuck through the sand, across
the fat, until the little man took refuge
behind Macs water tank, near the bluff. Il
was hard to say who had the best luck in the
fight.
Butte record., 1856-07-26

MYSTERIES OF MECHANIcIsM.--A most
ingenious and complicated machine is now
on exhibition at Huntoon's Exchange. 1t
shows that genius may break out any where
even in our midst. The workings of the
machine was explained to US by the inventor,
who has kindly volunteered to remain for a
few days, and will lecture ON the peculiar
merits of this interesting piece of mechanic
ism. The intention of the invention is, as
near as we could learn, to shave up ice for
Sherry Cobblers and Slings.
The inventor stays with his favorite pet
constantly, and has for several nights in
succession been unable to take his regular
repose.
Ha- The California Annual Conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, will be held
on the 9th of August, at Marysville, by
Bishop james.
Butte record., 1856-07-26

ORovILLE BUCHANAN CLUB.-Elsewhere
in our paper to-day, will be found the pre-.
amble and Constitution of the Oroville Bu-
chanan Club. The Constitution bas been
numerouslJ signed, and is still open for the
reception of names at the Record office
Those desirous of joining the Club will
please come forward and register their
names. Come up to the help of the Democ-
racy against sectional fanaticism and relig-
ious intolerance and bigotry, and let us
render the Buchanan Club of Oroville as eff
fective against factional opposition, as was
the club of Hercules against the Nemean
Lion.
Butte record., 1856-07-26

METROPOLITAN THEATRE. - By refer
ence to the advertisement it will be seen
that this place of amusement will be again
thrown open to the public tomorrow even
ing, and that too under the most favorable
auspices. The lessees, Messrs. Conner s My
ers, are favorably known to most of our citi-
zens,-the former as an excellent actor, who
has often appeared on the boards of the Me-
tropolitan, and thoroughly understands his
profession,-and the latter. Doc. Myers, as
an old pioneer among us,-and we have no
doubt, they will use every effort to please
the patrons of the Theatre. They have for
tunately engaged one of the most talented
companies that ever appeared here, and we
trust their efforts to please will be duly ap-
preciated.
Butte record., 1856-07-26

VEGETABLES AND FRUIT.--The fnest
vegetables. in great abundance, are brought
in town from the rich bottom lands of Feath.
vor are making their appearance at our nu-
merous fruit stands. The producers Of
these articles of necessity and luxury, must
find this o very convenient market in which
to dispose of their products. Cabbage from
wagons sells at from 8 to cents-Potatoes
4 to cents. Other Vegetables in proper.
ton.
Butte record., 1856-07-26
S. L. SNYDER, Sec'y.
The Mines.

There has never been time since gold
was found in this vicinity that the miners
have been worked with such immense sue
cess as at the present. Instead of giving oat
as many anticipated, the farther and more
thoroughly the ground is prospected, the
richer it proves. Not day passes but We
are told of the very richest kind of diggings,
and they are of the most permanent kind
Big strikes are seldom made, but diggings
that pay say four shareholders from $500
to 5000 week, are decidedly better for the
miners generally, and are offar greater ad-
vantage to the county, and our town in par
ticular, than any that are very rich in spots,
and those few and far between. These are
just the kind of diggings about here to make
every branch of legitimate business prosper
give employment to any number of men at
fair round wages. 1t tends to stability to
our town, and all improvements that are be-
ing made, and will at no very distant day,
place us ahead of any mining town in the
State. In fact, we lack but little at this
present time of taking front rank in point OF
inhabitants, business, SC. There is no me-
cessity of men lounging around the towns
and cities crying out hard times, or saying
they can't yet work, or saying that wages
are low. On our bulletin boards we see
posted every day, " Hands wanted on the
y q i
81 and found A thousand men could come
here at this time and get steady and profta.
lie employment. 1t is warm and hard
work it is true, but he that will not work
by reason of the hot sun, must beg in winter
and have nothing.
Butte record., 1856-07-26
Democratic Ratification Meet

Ing
According to notice, the Democracy OF
Oroville assembled in front Of the Orleans
Hotel on Saturday evening, 10Th inst, for
the purpose of ratifyiDg the nominations OF
the late Cincinnati National Democratic
Convention. The meeting was called to or
der by Col. Geo. Stanton; and on motion,
Capt. E. Wilson was called to the Chair, and
s. L. Snyder elected Secretary. ]. G. Law
ton. Esq, was then introduced, who deliv-
cred an eloquent speech. He was followed
by Seneca Ever, Esq, Gen. Pat. Harris, A.
NJ. Zabriskie, Esq, A. @. Morse, Esq, and
Judge c.. H. Bryan. who severally addressed
the large assemblage in a manner that
brought forth frequent rounds of applause.
The initiatory steps towards organizing a
buchanan Club" were taken during the
evening, and at late hour, after "three
more cheers for Buchanan and three for
the Union, the meeting adjourned.
E. WILSON, Chairman.
Butte record., 1856-07-26

A CASE OF PETIT LARcENY.-It appears
that Dennis Shine entrusted ]. T. Martin
with $40, to $50 as witnesses testified, to
keep until he dennis Shine) would get So
Der. When that event occurred, Martin
became somewhat oblovious as to any none
tary transactions, and refused to give it up.
Whereupon warrant was placed int he
hands of Deputy Sheriff Mclaughlin, who
took him before his Honor Justice Elliott,
who sent him to board it out with Sheriff
Freer, for the term of sixty days
Butte record., 1856-07-26
THE editor of the Utica Herald

THE editor of the Utica Herald
says that he once knew wild woman
who cut her own daughter in the good
graces of her lover and married him
herself. To obtain revenge for this
mean, unmotherly trick, the daugh-
ter set her cap for the young mans
rich father, of whom he was the only
heir, and actually married him, and
had children to the infinite annoy
ance of the other parties. This oc-
CURED in Onondaga county.
A BoARDER at one of the hotels
was recently observed to shed tears
when the cheese was passed. Upon
being asked the cause of his agitation,
he replied that "the cheese was a
very moving sight"
IT has been discovered that the
respectable and world renowned mo-
march, Old King Cole, was a de-
scendant of Anthracite, and that his
jolly old soul was nothing but shoe
leather.
IT is said that a Yankee baby will
crawl out of his cradle, take sur
vey of it, invent an improvement, and
apply for patent before he is six
months old.
BE contented and cheerful; a
cheerful spirit makes labor light,
sleep sweet, and all around cheerful.
PUNCH says, last week, when the
east wind was at its sharpest, a nur-
sery maid, walking with her charge
in the Regents Park, had a remark
able fine baby cut into twins.
FLASHES of lightning that embrace
the whole horizon do not last thou
sandth part of a second!
The difference between Christian
and a cannibal is, that one enjoys
himself, and the other enjoys other
people.
If spoonful of yeast will raise
fifty cents worth of -four, how much
will it take to raise funds enough tc
buy a barrel? Answer to be handed
in over the fence.
BEGIN life with but little show
you may increase it afterwards.
WHY are jokes like nuts? Be-
cause the dryer they are the better
they crack.
MULES are selling in the Crimea
at 4 francs each, and market dull.
ACCORDING to the received chro-
nology, Adam lived to be $50 years
of age.
ADVISE not what is the most plea
SAINT, but the most useful.
If youth is blunder, manhood is
stIuSSle, anu olu aye reSret.
The sunshine of life is made up of
very little beams, that are bright all
the time.
A FRIEND that you may buy with
presents will be bought from you.
DEPEND not upon fortune, but
conduct.
A GOOD education is better safe
guard for liberty than a standing
army or severe laws.
The Yankee has been styled a
"w el l. developed interrogation
point"
Butte record., 1856-07-26

AccIDENr.-Two men were engaged in
the dangerous amusement of wrestling, in
front of Dennison & Co.'s store-Mr. Denni-
tried to prevail upon them to stop, but all
to no purpose. One of them being much
the stronger, threw the other, and he fell
off the steps, and in the fall he came very
near breacking his neck. The conclusion
was so great that he lay senseless until
medical assistance was had, when he revived
to some extent, and showed signs of recov-
cry. We did not learn his name.
Butte record., 1856-07-26
By Telegraph to the California American.
AWFUL CONFLAGRAT
Loss or Life.
NEVADA CITY IN ASHES

GRASS VALLEY, July 20-1 A. NJ.
A FIRE broke out at CLOCK, P. NJ. yester-
day, in the rear of DR.. Adams fre-proof
building, on Pine street, which spread to the
adjoining building, occupied as brewery
The wind favoriug, it was spread to the U.
s. Hotel and downwards and upwards with
great rapidity, taking the whole of Broad
street, Main street and all the cross streets,
consuming all the Express Offices, Banking
Houses and Churches, the new Court Honse
and County Recorders office, stores, &C.
The only buildings that have escaped are
as follows: DR.. Adams apothecary store,
DR.. Lark's do; S. Mier's boot and shoe
store; S. Kohlman's clothing store, and Pot
ter's store.
Persons burnt to death to death so far as
known: A. J. Hager. banker; J. Johnson
ex-deputy Surveyor; P. Hendrickson. mer
chant S. W. Fletcher, late District Attor.
ney: VIM. Anderson, of the Democrat, ant
G.. A. Young, merchant; VIM. Wilson, plas
terer, burnt, but not fatally.
The whole business part of the town j:
entirely consumed, commencing at the foot
of Pine street extending up Spring street tt
nerr the junction of Broad street, crossing
below Womack's building to Washington
Bridge; thence across to High street, dowr
to Deer Creek, crossing to Little Deer Creel
below Lancaster's dwelling, and thenc'
down Deer Creek to the foot of Pine street
where it menced--embracing from Isl
to 200 acres of ground.
The loss is variously estimated at from
$2,00O,000 to $3,00O,O00.
Very little of stocks in stores are saved.
gS~The 'skissing polka" is said to hav,
been received in Paris, and to have takel
most violent possession of the fashionable
in that gay capital. 1t is all the rage in tn
saloons of the elite.