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Butte record., 1856-08-02

The SwEDENBoRcIAN IDEA OF
FLESH AND BLooD.--Swedenhorc
maintains that man is a spirit, pos
sessing the form and pervading the
entire system; that the spirit posses.
ses eyes, a nose, hands, mouth,
limbs and feet; and that while in
the body, the body is simply a piece
Of mechanism, by which the spirit
operates on material things, and
through the medium of which it re-
ceives impressions from external OBJ
jects, that the spirit may be separted
even in this life from the body; and
almost unconscious of its existence;
that when such is the case, the body
retains animrl life, but not the power
o. action; and when the spirit is so
separated from the body, it has full
power to see and converse at will with
disembodied spirits, and that at death
the spirit is only separated and freed
from the body as the butterfly is
freed from the bonds which have en-
veloped it, and that in leaving the
body at that time, the spirit is as un-
conscious of the separation, as when
separated at any other time, as il. a
swoon.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

WHAT Is TURNER I'm the recent trial
of the German Turner's for riot, in Cincin-
natl, some discussion arose as to the char
acter of the German Turner's Society, when
Judge Stale, one of the counsel said:
The name meant gymnast. 1t was estab-
lished in Germany in connection with the
the Universities, to promote and develop the
physical man, and also for the improvement
of the mind. In Cincinnati, it was social
organization, which assembled together for
gymnastir exercises, and for the study Of
the sciences The Turner's of that city had
library of over seven thousand volumes
comprising many scientific and valuable
works. Lectures we're delivered to them
both by German and American born citi-
zens The Society was also a charitable
and benevolent one, the sick members being
cared for, and the families Of deceased
members allowed an amount per week
Their meetings were not secret, and mem
bers we're at all times willing to listen to thu
suggestions or opinions of those not belong
ing to them. Persons of all religious be
liefs are admitted as members.
Butte record., 1856-08-02
THH ARABIAN NIGHTS MODERN

HH ARABIAN NIGHTS MODERN
IzED.-The Times correspondent at
Constantinople, tells an amusing
story from Tsheran. The Governor
Of Mazinderan, uncle Of the Shah,
complained that his post inpoverish,
ed instead of enriched him, he beg
ged to be released from his command.
The Shah made private inquiries, and
this was the result. "One evening,
when great party was assembled at
the Palace, the Shah came in with
the wrinkles of thoughtfulness OBJ
scuring his, lightful countenance.
When asked fir the reason of this
'world-d stressing' state, he answered
that he had had a sesious dream, in
which his guardian angel appeared to
him, all resplendent with light and
glory, and told him that he had good
news for him, and if he searched
certain spot in a certain garden Of
Teheran which belonged to his below
ed uncle, the poor and distressed Gov
ernor of Mazinderan, he would find
treasure which, like all underground
treasures, belonged to the Shah. The
courtiers naturally suggested that the
guardian angels valuable informa-
tio9 ought to be turned to account,
and trusty officials were sent to act
on his advice. The result was that
100000 gold pieces were found in
the spot which had been degignated
in the Shah's dream. Curiously
enough, and unfortunately for the
Governor of Mazinderan, the gold
pieces were all of new date, which
upset the Shah's original idea that it
was treasure hidden by infdel gue-
bres in olden times, and he had his
uncle thrown into prison for not hav-
ing given information of the treasure,
and in order to force him to tell where
there were other such treasures to be
found"
Butte record., 1856-08-02

Do Good.--Thousands of men
breathe, move and live-pass Of the
stage of life and are heard # no
more. Why? They did not do a
particle of good in the world and none
we're blessed by them, none could
point to them as the instruments of
their redemption; not a word spoke
could be recalled, and so they per-
ished their light went out in dark
ness, and they were not remembered
mere than the insects of yesterday.
Will you thus live and die, . man
immorta? Live for something. Do
good, and leave behind you a monu-
ment of virtue that the storm of time
can never destroy. Write your name
in kindness, love and mercy, on the
hearts of thousands you come in con-
tact with year by year, and you will
never be forgotten. No, your name,
your deeds, will be as legible on the
hearts you leave behind, as the stars
on the brow of evening. Good deeds
will shine as the stars of Heaven.
Butte record., 1856-08-02
Miscellany.

The complexion Of many Of our
women is Is pallid as their white pet
ticoats, and they seem proud Of it, if
we may Judge by the care they take
in blanching their faces by wearing
wells, drawing the curtains, shading
themselves with ''1ats" and pArasols,
and other contrivances for excluding
the light. The doctors tell US that
there is no tonic in the pharmacopoe-
ia equal to that of the suns rays.
At the Founding Hospital in Paris,
they have a large inclined plane, ex-
posed directly to the light. Upon
this, When the sun is out, the nurses
arrange their little charges, as naked
as when they came into the world, in
rows, that they may bask in the SOL
ar rays, and absorb their healthful
influence at every pore. The inclin-
ed plane is found to be, next to moth
ers milk-of which luxury the little
innocents are no more conscious than
of a silver spoon-the most invigor-
ating regimen. When pap fails to
fatten, and rhubarb and ipecac to
purify, the forlorn babies of the hos
pital vivify in the sun like SO many
drowned flies. We recommend the
inclined plane treatment to our ladies;
is infinitely preferable to the sick
room with the shutters closed, or the
sofa in the parlor with the curtains
drawn. Send away the doctor, and
all the pills and potions with him,
and call in the sun.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

RoNpo & CvLo.-This firm have l&tely es
tablished themselves in one or more places
in town, and appear to be doing a very brisk
business. Each evening are we enlived BY
the cries of the Banker and the excited
crowd around the Banking table.
1t seems impossible to build up town in
California, without having it pass through
all the different grades of society Were il
in the earlier times Of the country, there
might be some reasonable excuse for tolera-
ting such swindling, gaming establishments s.
Society was then in disorganised state,
gold was more easily obtained than at pres.
ent, and excitement and amusement were
sought for. Now. when we have society
and all the comforts and endearments OF
home around US why should such things be
encouraged and patronized in our midst
Why should the gambling table be found in
every mining locality where the miner is
enabled to make wases' Do not those who
nightly thtong around Rondo & Culo's Ia
bles understand the principle of the game
Do they not know that the per centage taken
by the banker, will soon eat up the priuci-
pie of those who invest in the game' Let
the crowd who surround one Of these tables
commence with specified amount of money,
and see how long it will take the 6ankor to
appropriate the whole of it with his per
centage. They will then be able to see that
they are playing losing game.
The law. seeing the untold evils and the
amount of crime that sprung from the gam
bling dens in our State. hos wisely provided
against many of its more odious features.
Why the law permits Rondo 6 Culo to do
business. and exclude other branches of the
same business. we know not, unless for the
purpose of creatinga monopoly in favor Of
Rondo & Culo. That the law cannot reach
game, is evident, or the authorities, whose
duty it is to see the provisions of the law
complied with. would undoubtedly close up
their shops. There is another way to stop
t, however: Let every body keep away from
it, and after few fops from the Banker,
the institution will die, like sucker out Of
water.
Gamblers may reform, and become good
and respected citizens, instead of encourag-
ing others to become disciples of thei. dis
honorable calling. When mining towns are
apringing up in our State, let them locate q
claim, instead of opening a gambling den,
and they will experience the consciousness
of hasint contributed something towards
developing the resources of the country.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

ANOTHER PYRAMID.-The Trinity Times
has the following, which gives the Demo
cratic Pyramid only 90 States;
As near as we can gather, the Black Re-
publican party, with John c Fremont as its
leader, will carry Massachusetts aud YER
mont. Fillmore, the Know Nothing candi-
date, will probably resign his candidateship
when he finds his party disbanded and in
disgrace The remainder of the States will
give their electoral vote for Buchanan and
Breckenridge
Butte record., 1856-08-02

Benton in his late speech Mt St. Louis, re-
ferred to the nomination of Colonel Fremont
his son-in-law, to rumor that he would
support him, and said:
Now, when has it ever happened that l
have been influenced BY family connections,
or even by my own INTEREST," What office
have l ever got for one of my own family :
What appointment have ever got for my
SELF No, citizens am above such consid-
erations. am above family, and above
self, when the good of the Union is concern
ed. From first to last have been for my
country, and mean to continue for it. l
have mnde many sacrifices for it. and am
making a great one now in standing this
canvas"
Butte record., 1856-08-02

A MisrAxEs-The S. F. Chronicle says
that the " Bear Flag" owes its origin to
Fremont and his associates! This is mis-
take. Fremont did not arrive here nor
take any part in the disturbances of 1446
until after the Bear Flag had been raised.
The celebrated Bear Flag" was raised by
party of Americans and others in Upper
California, who declared themselves inde-
pendent of Mexico. The military post of
Sonoma, under the command of Gen. Valle.
jo, was captured by the revolutionists some
time before Fremont's arrival.-Sonora
Herald.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

THE PARTING HouR.-The hour
is coming, and it is fearful and
solemn hour, even to the wisest and
the Best-the hour is coming when
we must bid adieu to the scenes that
please US, to the families we love, to
the friends we esteem. Whether we
think or whether we think not, that
body which is now warm and active
with life, shall be cold and notion
less in death-the countenance must
be pale, the eyes must be closed, the
voice must be silenced, the senses
must be destroyed, the whole appear
ance must be changed by the remorse-
less hand Of our last enemy. We
may Danish the remembrance of the
weakness of our human nature, we
may tremble at the prospect of disso-
luton but our reluctance to reflect
upon it, and our attempts to drive it
from cur recollection, arc in vain.
We know we are sentenced to die !;
though we sometimes succeed in cast
ing of for a season the conviction of
this unwelcome truth, we never can
entirely rembve it. The reflection
haunts us still, it haunts US in soil
tude, it follows us into sociey, it lies
down with us at night, it awakens
with us in the morning. The irreve-
cable doom has been passed upon Us,
and we'll do WE know it-"Dust thou
art, and unto dust thou shalt return"
Butte record., 1856-08-02

To We have been shown Notice with
the heading Democratic Miners Conven-
tion," calling a meeting in front of the En-
pire Hotel, "to take into consideration the
propriety of supporting Miners ticket at
the approaching election. The call contains
the signature Of twenty-four miners. 1t
looks like weak invention Of the enemy.
We shall endeavor to have a reporter on the
ground, and give their proceedings in Mon.
days issue.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

A WONDERFUL CURIosIrr.-On Sunday
last, at Springfield says the Sonora Herald
the lower jaw of some monster WAS taken
out few feet below the surface by some
miners, they were offered 5000 for it. This
curiosity has created quite an excitement
in that camp. The remains are supposed to
belong to species of the Mastadon. The
bone weighed over eighty pounds-was sew
en- inches in thickness, ond about three feet
in length. There were several teeth in it,
in good state of preservation.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

The OLD LINE WHIGs of the Ashland Dis
trict, of Kentucky, have presented the Hon.
J. C. Breckenridge with handsome pair Of
horses. as "an evidence of their pride 10
their fellow citizen, though of opposite poll
tics, and as pledge of their confidence in
in the coming administration of which be
will be prominent member"
Butte record., 1856-08-02

GEORGIA MADE LocoMorrvEs-The Rome
(Ga Southerner. in an article on the rising
fortunes of that place. says: "At the shop
of the enterprising Messrs. Noble, may be
seen locomotive of their own construction,
which will soon be completed and placed
upon the Rome Railroad. When it is con-
sidered that in no other place south of the
Potomac are Locomotives manufactured,
Rome may surely claim at least one "spe
ciaEty," and boast that while others are
preaching she is practising home industry
to some purpose
Butte record., 1856-08-02

CoRREcTIoN.-The attempt to rob an
Oroville miner, which we published yester
day, FROM the True Californian, we are as
sared by Mr. Myers, is a fabrication-at
least n large portion of it. The man Hostley
run away from Oroville without making any
arrangements for the payment OF Mr.. My
.rs. ais, leaving other detts unprid. Mr..
King. A blacksmith. to whom he owed a bill,
happeued to be in San Francisco before the
sailing of the steamer, and compelled Hos
,lev to nav his bill, und pay h i'm for his
trouble in coming after it. The account
which Mr. Myers has against Hostley, is a
total loss. After Mr.. King had compelled
Hostley to pay his account, it is presumed
that Hostley invented the yarn which ap-
pesred in the True Californian, and which
was copied by us on yesterday 1t was not
50 much of IN attempt to rob an honest
miner, as it at nrst appeared to be, but
rather an attempt of a dishonest person to
leave the country without paying his just
debts. He refused to pay Mr. King, until
he became fearful that he would be arrested
and detained until after the sailing of the
steamer. These facts are vouched by Messrs
Myers and King. and in justice to them, We
make the correction.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

QUESTION AND ANswER.-Ths Pittsburg
Gazette ventures the random question, more
probably for the purpose of seeing how it
would Look in print, than because it has the
slightest doubt in relation to the subject -
WILL BUCHANAN CARRY PENNSYLVANIA
To which We answer with a shout of exulta-
tion {" Yes! BY FIFTY THOUSAND MAORI
TYr--PenusuIpduidn.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

ILLINOIS LANDS sales Of lands by
the Illinois Central Road continue large.
and it is stated to an unusually good class
of buyers--not spectators but settlers.
The average price this month is over SIG
per acre The average in the original pro-
gram of the road was SO per acre.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

A ARuNAwAY.-One of the Teams Jobhing
around town. got up quite an excitement on
Myers street yesterday, by coming tearing
along at frightful speed, with portion
of the wagon attached to them.
They were brought up standing when near
Montgomery Street, by running upon the
embankment of earth thrown out Of the
cellar now being excavated for Messrs-
Downer, Carlow & Ritchie's contemplated
Brick building. We regret to learn that
Mr.. Williom Smith, the owner of the team,
was seriously injured. The wagon wa.
knocked into ''pi," and the animals some
what lacerated.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

G The N. Orleans Delta says, truly. we
think, that Mr.. FILLMORE will soon regret
that he accepted a non ination from that re
sidium of Know Nothing conservatism. the
Rump Parliament of philadelphia, and of
having connected his respectable name with
the descending career of party which has
subsided even beneath the Importance of
faction.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

"Iprdy daily that this deeursed Union
may BE- dissolred, eren il blood haze to be
split"
So declared Black Republican political
clergyman in our hearing few days ago.
Thank heaven. the blasphemous prayers of
such Abolition fanatics never reach above
the earth, and are quite powerless to &C.
complish the result SO devoutly wished for.
No wonder the work Of grace should Ian.
guish and decline in q church over which a
man cherishing such sentiments presides as
pastor. Telegraph.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

KANsAs.-fhe editor Of the st. Louis (Mo. }
Republican, who has recently returned
from Kansas, says:
Probably two thiIds of the stories which
find their way into the papers concerning
the atrocities committed in Kansas, are en-
titled to but little credence though nu-
merous enough are the outrages, but too
we'll and painfully confirmed, which beggar
description not less than stagger belief. OF
such character was that com mitted by the
Abolitionsts some time since, and which
from its enormity, was so earnestly doubt
ed--where eight men were dragged from
their beds, and mutilated and murdered in
The presence of their wives
Butte record., 1856-08-02

WooL.-The Santa Cruz Sentinel says
that spectators are engaged throughout
the State in purchasing wool, which is to be
shipped to New York. Our State is admi-
rably adapted to sheep raising, and it may
not be long before wool is q principal Of
California trade.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

CoURr- House BENEFIr.-Messrs. Lee &
Marshall. the gentlemanly proprietors of
the National Circus" will give perform
ance, the proceeds of which are to be appG-
ed towards paying for the erection Of our
Court House. on this (FR1DAYl evening.
This generous offer on the part of the
Proprietors. is worthy Of all credit, and
entities them to the thanks and long re-
membrance of our citizens. Many of those
who subscribed towards the erection of the
Court House, have failed to meet their SUBJ
scriptions, and the Committee have been
unable to collect the assessments as fast as
required to meet their engagements with
the contractor. The generous offer of Messrs.
Lee & Marshall, if properly responded to
by the citizens of the county. will place the
Committee beyond embarrassment, and ena
Bile the contractor to proceed with the bd:ld-
ing
Let those who never patronize amuse-
ments prepare to do so now and those who
always go, will find an excellent bill.
Let everybody turn out and give the
Court House a bumper; and when Lee &
Marshall again visit US, let US give them
such reception as will compel them to ac-
that Oroville can appreciate true
generosity.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

LyNcHBURe.-Mr Adams house, in Lynch.
burgh. was broken open on Thursday eve
ming. aud draw containing about $40 car
ried away. The doors of the Western Hotel
we're also broken open. but the rsscals 60,
nothing, unless it was a few horns Of whis.
key.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

GERRIrr SMITH. formerly an Abolition
candidate for the Presidency, has contribu-
ted $500 to the Kansas fund in Chicago
His particular frienI and confrere. Fred
Douglass, the niger, who was a prominent
candidate for the Vice Presidency on the
same ticket, has not yet antied
Butte record., 1856-08-02

If you light upon an impertinent
talker, that sticks to you like bur,
to the disappointment of your import
ant occasions, deal freely with him,
break off the discourse, ane pursue
yomr business.-Plutarch.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

GRAND DrNNER.-Frank will give one of
his old fashioned Sunday Dinners. at his
Restaurant. tomorrow, Sunday. composed
of all the rarities, such as Turtle Soap, Roast
Turkey, Chicken, &c, &c.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

He is the most mischievous of in
cendiaries who inhames the heart
against the judgment; and he is the
most ferocious of schismatics who di-
vides the judgment from the heart.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

~ During the session of the Democratic
Convention at Cincinnati, Ohio, there we're
consumed every day at the Burnet House.
thirty bushels of strawberries, the cost Of
which was over 5000, and the picking of
which employed thirty women per day
Butte record., 1856-08-02

PRoL1FIc.-While the agent was
paying off the Indians at Syracuse,
N. Y, last week, an old native"
presented himself and squaw, and
seventeen children. His share at IS
a head was SOS, and as he received
his portion he remarked, "Me get
hundred dollars next wear -
Butte record., 1856-08-02
SAN FRANCISCO NEWS.

Inquest on Hetherington and Brace post
poned until tomorrow.
A MEXICAN named Pedro Gorgons, stabbed
another named Jose Maria, in the DECK IN
an alley leading from Broadway. Assassin
escaped. Wound fatal.
The Sea Bird yesterday brought word tnat
Ned NcGowan barely escaped from party
of Vigilantes, Near Los Angeles. Two hours
afterwards the Sonora brings word tnat ne
is stopping in Ninth street, Philadelphia.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

SsurEsRANEAs SALooN.-The gentle
manly proprietors (Messrs. Sheldon Craig)
threw open the doors of their splendid Saloon
to visitors last evening. We had speci-
men of the entertainment politely sent US
for which we return our humble thanks
Zee advertisement.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

Goop.--The Tue Californian says "it
is not what goes in, but what comes out Of
the ballot box that does the business
Union.
So neither of you care what goes in. only
so it comes out on your sids. Model puri-
fers both of you.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

CLEAR LAxs.--The Shasta Republican
learns that Capt. Potts. of Tehama, and
several other citizens of that place and vi
cinity, have gone to Clear Lake for the pur-
pose of making permanent settlement.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

ExrREss FAvoks.-fhanks to McWilliams
Agent Wells Fargo s Co . for Democratic
State Jou, nsl, and other down river papers.
ToH.B Garnham, ESQ, for San Fran
cisco Sun, True Californian, SC.
ToJ, r. Watson, Esq, for Alta, Bulletin
Sacramento Union, American, aud Marys-
lille Express. Thanks, gentlemen, all.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

PIrHf.-A Boston womar has written a
brief letter 10 e member Of Congress from
Massachusetts, Il reads Is follows:
"bslaann's ass spoke once-cant' you,"
Butte record., 1856-08-02

CHINESE in San Francisco worship
wooden gods; the Americans there,
worship golden ones. That's all the
difference
Butte record., 1856-08-02

re- Mr. ONeal. Of the California Stage
Company. for files of Atlantic pnpers, in ad-
vance of mails, and expresses Thanks,
Robert.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

II is a good sign to see the color Of
health in a mans face, it is bad
sign to see it all concentrated in his
nose!
Butte record., 1856-08-02

@- Epigram on woman with
red hair, who wrote poetry:
Unfortunate woman how sad is your
lot,
Your ringlets are red-but your po-
ems are not.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

THk rwo ExTREMEs.-TheY Young Mems
Pacific Club have chosen Mr. Lore for Presi-
dent. and the Fremont Bear Flag Club, de-
voted to the same party, have elected VIM
Haight.-.4ltd.
They ought to be oble to obey the injunc-
tion of Scripture, under such officers. viz -
q" LoUe their opponents, and Hate them
selves ~
Butte record., 1856-08-02

WHEN a man cannot contain him.
self, be is either too large or TOO
small.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

gas- The Management of the Metropolit-
an have postponed their performance in
consequence of the benefit for the Court
House by lee & Marshslls Circus, until to-
morroX night
Butte record., 1856-08-02
Custot,, Srptp.rfrios,.-fn Ma

Curious SurERsrfriors.-fn NAL
ia, whenever a violent storm occurs,
the bishop commands all the church
bells to be rung for the purpose Of
calming it. In the interior Of France,
the bells are rung during storm for
the hurpose of averting danger from
the crops. Herodotus tells US tina,
the Tracians, more bold, used to men,
ace the the thunder clouds with ar
rows, and combated even the dread
artillery of Heaven.
Butte record., 1856-08-02

The latest Irish bull we read of is
the case of the Irish gentleman, who
in order to raise the wind whereby To
relieve himself Of pecuniary embsr-
rassment, got his life insured for a
large amount snd then drownedh i'm
self
Butte record., 1856-08-02

SENT TO STATE PRIsoN.-Simon Lopez,
the Mexican recently convicted of man
slaughter in killing the Indian Pete," at
Sacramento, has been sentenced to seven
years in the State Prison