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Butte record., 1856-07-19

No sooner was our Office arranged, than
Watson, of the Pacific Express. commenced
placing US under obligat;ons for numerous
literary favors. We would lii e to have
caught him at it.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

VERY IMPORTANT NoNsENsE.--The Grand
National ouncil of K Ms have removed
the obligations of secresy from the subordi-
nate councils, except the ceremony of initi-
alton. La SUI:
Butte record., 1856-07-19

STRAYED OR SToLEN--A fine specimen Of
the canine species,-by some would be vul-
carly called ''yaller dog .''-belonging to
the devil of this institution, was either en-
ticed from his lawful owner, whom he had
recognized as his master during his dog
days-which were exactly months and l l
days, or else walked off to the cruel ''sassage
makers" He had no blue ribbon around
his neck, but simply trace chain, by which
his remains may be identified, even though
they be cut up as fine as mince meat; and
should this meet the eye of any one who
may have chanced to see this same chain
lay coiled up in any suspicious locality,
which shall be evidence eff this infant dog
brute having been led to the slaughter, like
lamb to the shambles. they can relieve the
aching heart of Newton d. Witt, at this Of
fee, who is disconsolate, and mourns-
feels bad, and fears the place that once knew
his fnvorite pup shall know him DO more
forever.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

STABBED "A Kanaka was stabbed yes
terday at Stringtown, in quarrel about a
Squaw. Constable put the offender in a
room with an open window, to eat supper
alone. Consequence he didn't turn up
when wanted.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

One hundred and sixty eight stage passen-
gers passed Stockton and other points 10 one
day last week.-.ditd.
That must have been bad day for pas
sengers, when no more than l6S passed
Stockton and other points.
Butte record., 1856-07-19
po,,cr Appo,x1Mr,rs-Tbe committee

po,1cr APporN1MENTs.-T committee
selected by our citizens at the meeting on last
Tuesday evening, to attend to police affairs,
consisting OF Messrs' Lathrop, Bird, Rosen-
thai, Clark, Brown, Tymeson and Smith,
met on Saturday evening for the purpose of
holding an election for three policemen.
Geo. W. Elliot, A Hoskins, and Danl Jew
ett, were the successful candidates. These
are as good and worthy men as the commit
tee could have selected to guard the town
from fire, and what is almost as dangerous,
those drones "who toll not,' but who exist
by sucking their substance from the unsns-
pecting. 1t is well known that a swarm of
this class have gathered in our midst, and
when verything else fails them, are ready
to apply the torch, use the slung-shot, pick
pockets-and in short, resort to any means
to enrich themselves at the expense of 9TH
ers These are the main evils and dangers
that these watchmen are called upon to guard
us from, and their position is one of no little
responsibility We say to them--be vigilant!
The manner in which these selections
were made by the committee, does not prop
erly belong to the public, as they were cho-
sen by the unanimous voice of our citizens,
and by them empowered to act and select
for the public good, but for the benefit of
those who feel aggrieved at their selections,
we are authorized to say that about forty
applications were handed in, ranging in
price from 500 to $50 per month. To get
the best men at lowest figures was their sole
object, and $500 being the extent that could
readily be raised from among our citizens,
they srtuck from the list all applicants that
were over 800 per month; and from these
each one of the committee drew three
names of those whom he thought best calcu-
lated to discharge the duties of the Office
The result was as above stated.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

Gs- We publish to-day the able address
of the citizens of Tuolumne county, to the
exclusion of variety of matter 1t
is an able and cool and dispassionate doc
ument. and will be read with interest by
even the most ardent Vigilante
Butte record., 1856-07-19

WATER WoRKs-The water pipes are
laid as far as the Empire Hotel, and will
reach the entire length of the town in a
very few days.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

CONDITION OF HoPKINs-The latest news
says that his prospects are still more unfa-
vorable. Erysipelas had set in upon the
head, and that he was suffering from an at
tack of intermittent fever.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

HUP-PA, MULA A long pack train of
mules passed through this place last week,
bound for the mountains, and laden with
grub for the miners up in that region.
The committee lately appointed by the
citizens, are among our best men, and we
doubt not their watch word will Eter-
nal Vigilance"--not one eyed.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

EXTENSIVE EARREsT.-Eighteen men were
arrested at McCartysville, Santa Clara
County last week, for breaking into liquor
Store and committing sundry outrages.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

from the worst of fates, who, in after
years, called me husband, and rela-
ted to our children her miraculous es-
cape from the bold attack of mid
nlngt assassin.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

SINGULAR FA1LURE-Notwiths
the recent great demand for gunny bags in
San francisco, two manufacturers of
that important article have failed.
Butte record., 1856-07-19
O ETobIe
MAGNOLIA SALOON !
Iext to HuntoOn's Exchnngc, OrOvIlle.

FENHIS cool AND COMFORTABLE RESORT
II has been fitted ap in the neaiest possible man-
ner. and with an eve single to making the most re-
cherche establishment of the Kind in town. The
BRANDIES. WINES. &C, Of the ost SELECT
BRANDS. direct from the Importers; and having
had ErttnHre Practice at The Bar hnticr our
selves thu cannot easily be outdone in the nodo
of setying up the latest and fashionable fancy
beverages, well courtesy and polite attention 10
our patrons. JAMES :. DICkEY n 60.
Montgomery street, next door to HuntOon's Exchange
Oroville July l656 lylIu
Butte record., 1856-07-19
J. D. BROWN. M n

Graduate OF New York Universiiy New York NIedi.
cal Institute, Honorary Graduate of Syracuse Nedics,
College. offers his professional services to the inbar
taiis of Orovie and vicinity. Office at the Crc,;,,
Drug Store. Montgomery street, one door from ~,
eorner OF Downer street
July II, 1856 ivI4,f
Butte record., 1856-07-19

BrpwELL IrEM-Joe Buckman's Ex
change, at Bidwell. up to o'clock yesterday,
had taken il 81 %
Butte record., 1856-07-19

r Major John Bidwell, of Chico, has
been elected Vice President of the California
Pioneers for the ensuing year.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

THANKs.-Geo. Hall tossed some Marys-
Vile papers into our office one day last week
in advance of all other competi-
tors The "Red Bird must be very fast
line. Thank you
Butte record., 1856-07-19
oRovILEE wHoLEsALE


WINE AND LIQUOR VAULT.
Myers street. above Montgomery.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS IN STORE
u and for sale, the following stock of Liquor,
lESstl which he will sell, hnyng no rent or cir,
-~a---<4- lakes 10 pyy, at rates lower than can be
bought al eilher SACRAMENTO or Marysville and would
ea the attention OF retailers totNamine hls stock m
tore purchasing elsewhere. TERMS. C1SH
- barrels Monongahela Nhiskey,
- barrels Domestic Crandy
barrels o. u. x Co.. do
barrels Bonette Braniv
pipes Holland Gin, 3 barrels Fort Wine.
barre- Duff Gordon sherry Together with
81 cases Cleret. Curacao, Eau de vie, jiautz. ok
20 cases Leslie's b tiers. b! cases Haut S.iuerD.
cases Exirait Absinihe
Il cases SjeinbCrgcr Cabinet
Scotch WhiShcy, Imperial Ale in cases.
Il cases Ginger Wine, kaspb Straw berry
Lemon Syrup, 10 eases Champagne CIDER brandy
Peaches. Scotch English and American AI,- uf dii-
fer-nt brands &c. &c THOMAS BISSETT
Oroville. July Is, 1856. i,l5-tf
Butte record., 1856-07-19
MINER s. SUPPLIES!
New Grocery and
PROVISION S ORE,
JOHN d. HEATING

AS OPENED an extensive and well -elected
Z Stock of choice Family Grocrrc-. Provisions
and Miners Supplie-. NJ his New Stor,' on MunIgorn-
cry Street, near Garrious saw Mill to which be- H.
vtes the .atlention Of community lie viii be-, IN
constant receipt OF additions To his sock TODD. ur
The latest im"r'ions. His iaciitie, iur purchasing
being ueNceiled by any trader in the country. hr
contdeht lhat his Goods and Prices will render lhe
utmost satisfaction 10 those who favor him with their
patronage The public will please call and examine
Tor themselves OroyIlle July l., lea6.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

From j. W. Sullivan, San Francisco, we
have received some gems Of literture of rare
merit.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

paowsEp.--Wm. Arthur fell of raft to-
.t,be Junction and was drowned
Butte record., 1856-07-19

CooI. TREATMENT-Whe the thermome-
ter stands at 107, to see craft commanded
by Capt Doc. Murphy stop at your door
and hear him sing oui 'Ice," is most delight
full to those who drink nothing but cold wa
ter More than once has he treated US thus
cody during the last week
Butte record., 1856-07-19

FIGHT.-A small fight came off yesterday
ing, as usual. 1t seems that one of them
had been electioneering for fight all the
afternoon, and at last found q subject who
proved rather too heavy from the shoulder
for him, and in consequence thereof got his
''peeper bunged." Keep quiet boys.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

Mr.. JOHN PARRY, an experienced builder
and contractor, has located permanently at
this place. He is prompt and thorough
going in everything he undertakes, and will
no doubt be well patronized. He was the
builder of the beautiful banking house of
McWilliams & Tymeson, and is now engaged
in erecting the court douse and Jail. See
his advertisement
Butte record., 1856-07-19
aAO299 Ga294AS999
MISS III. L DEARBORN.
ORLEANS HOTEL,

Montgomery street, south side, 0rovillc.
sZ|s3 REED X STKlk EK-Takc pleasure in in
s7::a forming the travelling public and the citizens
LII OF OroVle aud Butte cOnntv. that they huye
leased The well known and popular " ORLEANS no
TEL. and that they are now prepared to receive and
entertain their friends in the best possible
We are determined To make the Orleans Hotel per
feet home 10 the visitor, and TO cniertn all who
Us with their patronage with the attention and II yle
known only 10 FIRST CLASS HOTELS.
O R1- III obIo
shall be spread It'll the very best this and the City
Markets can afford IN THE BAR. no house or bar
shall can excel us The choicest qualities NJ li-
quurs and Wines served up neatly and quickly. and
seeundam a1tsa-'' nuf ced' when inform the pub
lie that the redoubtabe Col. s" presides.
tANIEi. REED.
FREDERICK Striker.
Orove, July Il, 1856. bl:-n
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

DEATH OF JAMES NJ. ELAM.-We learn
from the Baton Rouge Advocate of Satur-
day evening, that this gentleman died in
that city on the moraing of Saturday last,
from an affection OF the heart.
Judge Elan was widely known in this
State Is . prominent politician Of the
strictest and most decided character, bu,
at home, says the Advocate, was more es.
teemed for his open.hearted acts Of kind.
ness, and his visitations and ministrations
to the sick during many long and afflict.
ing yellow fever epidemic. He was a
conscientious and honest politician. an
able nember Of the bar, and good man.
He had long been member Of the Metho.
dist Church, and died 4 christian, and will
be mourned by our citizens after his dus,
shall have mingled with it's kindred earth.
Peace to his venerable ashes!
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

RENDERING Ivory SoFr.-The various
mechanical and chemical processes con-
nected with the MANIPULATION of ivory, are
among tho most interesting peculiarities Of
art. In rendering it soft and transparent,
small pieces Of the article are laid in
strong phosphoric acid until they become
transparent, then rinsed in water, and
dried in pure linen. When dry, it is trans.
lucent and hard, but softens Is often as it
is dipped in warm water OF milk. The
time of immersion in the acid differs with
different pieces Of ivory. Ifcertain parts
are to retain their original character, they
are covered with varnish before INNER
sion. The acid probably acts BY forming
an acid phosphate Of lime out Of the buric
phosphate which constitutes three .fourths
Of ivory. The process Of hardening ivory,
which has become pliable by age, consists
in boiling it for some time in solution Of
gelatin.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15
Presidential Election.

The following is believed to be an
accurate statement of the vote OF the
different States at the late Presidential
election,-with the exception of the four
electoral votes of California, which can
not possibly influence the general result
no matter for which of the candidates
she goes:
For Observation-Disclosures, IL ; Iowa, 4 {;
Virginia, Is; North Carolina, 10; South
Carolina, 8; Georgia. 10; Alabama, g.;
Mississippi, Z; Florida, 3; Texas. d;
Arkansas, 4; Tennessee, IL; Kentucky,
l2; Louisiana, 6; Delaware, 3; New
Jersey, Z; Pennsylvania, 81; Indiana,
10; Missouri, 9-l74.
For Fremont-Maine, g.; New Hamp-
shire, 5; Massachusetts, 10; Connecticut,
6; Rhode Island, 4; Vermont, S; New
York, IS; Ohio, %; Michigan, 6; Wis
consin, 5-llO.
For FHlmore-Maryland-8.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

G. w. r. BAYLEY, Esa.-This ge1u..
mantle Chief Engineer Of the N' 20.
Orleans and Opelousas Railroad ~.
present at the Convention at Natch''oec..
and we understand will be in our psl".
in a few days. As an officer Of the s.
pany 1--WE believe from the beg'onlnt !.
the road) we see from the last anne. :
port that for the "duties SO Perse'e'l'ts33
and ably performed by hin" be was .s =,
the thanks Of the Board and We mop
citizens will recognize his worth Dy 's ~.
civilities as may be shown him as e" -
man. We especially commend him y ';1;.,
F" Oldest inhabitants" who are ANA ".s
with the topography of,he parish, .'' , u,
might be Of service to him from
knowledge Of its locality. c.,r-,;,p, y
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15
A MILLIONAIRE no,,.

&C. of the Daily rime ss p'r'
A wefl-known millionaire . ep'',les:
in in stocks, formerly vaudevilists spe xs
90 3 sometimes become milIionsi;1,ess11 ', e
Lefranc, was lighting a CIGAR ; III N.
store, when workman ahovt ~: ~ cIgsa,
ofage poorly but neatly dressed. AMY. Yeas
ed the counter and said ,imidlyy p, 10 e
woman in attendance, in a ,ona - 70 The
emotion Madame. i. i. possible u f., dep
to change me piece Of. forty f; -, You
and at the same time he unroli.a "'ne'p
Of gold' previously enveloped in , piece
'Change is scarce, my good man p,p''
piled the woman, dryly, and h,r. r. Re.
too much for my own wants. '. ., oct
pardon, Madame murmured tho es
tisan, quite confused, and fold;n, !. a.
trembling hand the piece Of e . j :. si ~
envelope. Stop, my good fellow ~. ~
Lefranc, drawing out bis pocke,.ha .ad
mere are e'snt pieces OF five francs-,;,,
me your piece of gold Much obl;ss "'
SIR Scarcely had Lefranc arr;v. yI y 4
street, when he perceived the vo,I a''
on his tracks, regarding him with ,, ~.
eye, as if hesitating to address him .
preach, my friend said Lefianc. .l. y.
you anything to say to me = .AI,., AVE ~
sir; this piece Of gold for which Won H.. .s
just given me change .WeIlr ' W.
is my marriage-piece, sir. At tia, H., :.
people had work, people were rich. e. :
did not cost so much to live. Nine VA.
have preserved that piece of gold, !, 4.
apple Of my eye and If l part with i M. W.
it is because l am out of work, and ,S.,.
is no more bread at home for nv vii, ,.s
children. But misery is not alw.y, ,,ss
door Of poor people; if Monsieur Win
good enough to give me the time to =,
claim my treasure 2 'Certainly,' replJ
Lefranc, moved at the story Of he nm,
man: (Lefranc is not like all snI
brokers.) Il give you three mou,h. d.,
ing from to-day. You may count o. me.
here is my card This scene, tn, n
every line, occurred four months ago:
but it lacks the denouement. The DOOR
piece Of gold still waits its distressed
master, and Lefranc hesitates to put i, into
circulation. for fear he may be arrested e,
counterfeiting!"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

Tons OF BREAD.-H. Berdan, alre,d,
distinguished as an inventor and who
made quite stir in the last Legislature
with his "goose-neck" railroad for Broad.
way, has just completed an enormous oven
in Brooklyn, corner Of Elm Place and
Fulton Avenue, Of a capacity almost .ua6.
cient for the supply Of the whole city.
Five hundred and forty barrels Of aourau
he baked every day, if the powers of,h
oven are put to their full test. The spn
ratus is purely scientific in its consrr.
ton, with special reference to the pre-
servation Of the alcoholic gases and other
valuable properties which are wholly lost
during fermentation, in the ordinary pro.
cess of baking-none ofthese being allow.
ed to escape. While exposed to the heai.
the bread is constantly in motion, on,
series Of revolving platforms, and finally
emerges on miniature rail cars, readyf
delivery. OF course, a uniform and per.
fectly reliable temperature is indisF''
sable. This is secured by very ins.
Nous continuance, consisting Of a stnpd
brass, something like thirty feet in Length
within the oven, so as to be very SENSITIVE
to thermometrical changes and the le.s
shrinkage or contraction is make to acid
rectly upon the furnace fires, by It's co.,
nections with the hampers effected byi
lever. The cost of this machinery, with
boilers, wells for pure water, &C., is as
to have been in the neighborhood d
$4,000.
The plan is to furnish bakers with iAef
daily supplies at wholesale prices; a'df
is commended that this can be doas ~
much lower rate than they can supg
themselves. So it is quite possible tl'i'
reduction in the price Of bread may emu
throug hout the city. The wholesale pro- No,
for the very best quality is fixed At Il i
cents per loaf of 81 lbs, and 81 ceas y
Ii ID. loaves-to be retailed at 81 to ~
cents. This. it is claimed, gives The pun },
lie about 40 per cent. more bread aa :"
a better quality than they have hereie'o ~
received. The economy of labor eilee's'
by Mr.. Berdan's invention is sufpn''e'
when the number Of hands emPlo!eo
contrasted with the results ACCOMPLISH
IN. Y. Journal Of conna'@
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

An AMERICAN SwrNDLE IN PARIS
no following paragraph is from Paris
lester to the New York Express:
Some months since an association was
organized in Paris. calling itself i" Col.
on,.at'on Society" and claiming to own a
million acres Of land in Western Virginia.
Grants Of this land were sold At very low
prices, and the bait was taken very well
amongst the incautious, when it was found
cut that tho title to tho lands which the
company claimed to possess was utterly
worthless, tho fact being that many Of the
lasds were already occupied by people
Who bad bought the property from the
State Of Virginia, under the law which
enabled the Commonwealth to sell un.
ela'assd real estate to pay taxes. In short,
To whole Affair." was swindle.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

The SEA SERPENT ExPLA1NED.-Mr.
Metcalf, the pleasant author of "1'he
Oxonian in Norway" relates how he met
with the sea serpent in this manner: :
=" Casting my eyes lazily from this noble
sight along the base Of the stupendous
barrier Of limestone that girded that side
Of the Fiord, which was in deep shadow,
and as still as mill-pond, l became aware
that something was slowly moving along
in the water close to the rocks, at the dis
lance of some quarter Of mile from
where l was. 1t was black Shiny OBJ.
ject, seemingly about sixty feet long, as
well as could Judge. l could not see its
whole shape at once, but only part Of it,
for it kept partially appearing and disap-
pearing as it glided along. 1t could not
be fish, for no fish would move in that
manner; nothing but serpent would thus
advance, contracting and expanding the
muscles Of its back. A few days after.
wards, as l stood on the shore, to my
great delight saw him again. He was
not far out at sea. and was proceeding in
the same rolling, coiling manner, though
the pace was decidedly improved. This
time fortunately had my telescope with
me, which lost no time in adjusting,
being determined to send a descrip tion of
the beast to the Linn@an, or some other
society. On examination, found that it
was halt dozen PROPOSES following
close to each other, whose resplendent
backs, as they went up and down, l had
mistaken for the connected whole Of one
tremendous snake"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

MEETING IN There was
preaching at the NJ. E. Church in this
place on Thursday and Friday nights.
The meeting, we understand, is to be con.
tinued until Sabbath. There will be
preaching to-day at IL o'clock; and to.
morrow at the same hour, at which time
the sacrament Of the Lords Supper will
be administered. Rev. S. Haws, Of Thi.
bodaux, and Rev. Lewis A. Reed, P. C.
Of the Circuit, are in attendance.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

ga terrific hurricane passed over the
city Of Montreal on the night Of the 4th
inst, tearing down chimneys and fences,
and doing great damage 10 buildings.
Tho steamer Prince Albert, from St.
Lambert. was driven on St. Helen's
Island by the violence Of the wind. The
passengers received every hospitality from
the garrison stationed there. Much dam.
age has been done in exposed parts of the
country.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

RosE's CARRIAGE SHop.-This estab-
lishment is now in the full tide of success
full operation. All its departments are
filed with competent artisans, such as
wood and iron workers, painters, trim.
mers, &c. Yesterday morning we called
there, and were pleased to see every evi.
dence Of prosperous business, as we'll
as some really elegant carriages, which
were just receiving the finishing touches.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15
ABRIDGED DEBATE IN CoscREss.-

ABRIDGED DEBATE IN CoNGREss.-
The National Intelligencer announces
that the work Of representing an abridge.
ment Of the debates in Congress from
March S. 1883, to the present time, IN.
dertaken by Ex-senator Benton, has been
SO rapidly progressed with that the first
volume is already near its completion.
This volume will comprise, as we under.
stand, the debates of the first four Con-
crosses; that is the first eight years Of the
Constitutional Government, the period in
which its foundations were laid in the
affections of the country under the Admin.
istration Of the first President, the Pater
PatriG. The plan Of this abridgement is
not to present merely the opinions Of those
Senators and Representatives who have
become most known to fame. but the re.
marks of every one who shall at any time
have spoken in Congress to any matter
that retains public interest. In that
way there is perhaps hardly a family in
the United States that will not find the
name Of connection near or remote,
presented in the honorable position of a
representative Of the people, and know the
part that he acted in the transaction Of
public affairs. 1t is only in this way,
moreover, that faithful picture can be
presented Of the discussions Of the Nation.
al Legislature. The plan of tho work
embraces, also, frequent and sometimes
coPious explanatory notes of the debate
and the circumstances that called them
forth; and at marked periods in the his.
tory Of Congress and the country, re-
prospective review s-a.-- ~, v.1. /
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-15

LOUISIANA. ALL tho parishes are
heard from except Calcasieu. and two
precincts in Bossier. AS it now stands,
Buchanan has 2,725 majority. In Calca.
sieu, Wickliffe received 800 over Der.
bigny for Governor, so that we may put
down Buchanan's majority in this State
at fraction over 1000.