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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1856-02-02

" Mas, poor Irm her. hc s-~
No body laughs. 10 hoi4 f.e~,
Where he IS Conc. and ho0 he fares,
10 body kDow-, end No bod, earc-,
Butte record., 1856-11-29
AlnLAA.

The election for delegate to Congress
and representatives to the next Kanzas
Legislature, took place on the 7th OF Oeto-
Der The Leayenworth Journal Of the 8th,
says The vote polied was done by the law
and order party alone The abolitionists.
true to their former resolves did not partic-
ipate. They refused to recognize the legal.
ity Of the election, hoping to gain sympathy
for themselves and Fremont by this act, lit
tie thinking that By so doing they put them
selves virtually without the pale of the law:
for IN addition to the selection for represent
atiyes, being by virtue CT the territorial
laws. the election Of a delegate to Congress
was by virtue Of a proclamation of the Gov
ernor. If the free State party object to the
legality Of an election under the Territorial
laws, why did they not meet the issue in the
choice for delegate to Congress-an election
called by virtue of a proclamation from the
Governor. They could net object to it on
account Of its legality. The real state Of
the case is they feared the result, and stu
diously avoided the polls to cover their
weakness.
The cry of the hypocrites heretofore has
been the usurpation of the polls by the
Missourians," but this, their last plank, up
on which they stood in times past, ''the
shrek" IS taken from them. A bona fde
election has been held; nointer ference from
border rufhans-no lawlessness at the polls
nothing calculated to render any one de-
string to exercise the right of suffrage, in
herent in bona fde citizen, fearful Of his
personal safety in so doing. All was peace
and quiet The utmost good viii prevailed
during the canvass and at the polls.
a letter of Gov Geary, Of Kanzas, of the
10th, announces the restoration of peace in
that Territory. He says that for two weeks
no outrages have been reported, and that
many Of the most notorious characters have
left the country. He adds that he will
shortly proceed with small force in pursuit
of a gang of thieves in the southern portion
of the Territories
Butte record., 1856-11-29
TLe lircriIIsrs


We took stroll day or two since through
portion Of the diggings in the neiglbor-
hood Of Virginia Flat, Lynchburg, and Gold
Hill. As large a mining population as we
knew to be dwelling near Oroville, we we're
unprepared to witness the plumber of miners
Within 50 close proximity to the town and
the extent Of their operations. It sl.auiI
be remembered that the ditch has been in
successful operation only about one year,
yet IN that short space Of time, the grounds
in the vicinity of Virginia Fiat. Carpenter 5
Flat, Robinson Hill, Lynchburg, Gold I'LL.
and in fact throughout an extent Of country
mile and half in width, and five or six
miles in length, have been thoroughly test
ed. Some estimate may be formed Of the
great amount Of labor that has been per
formed, by visiting these various places and
observing the works that have been and now
ara in operation, the shafts that have been
sunk, the tunnels that have been run, and
the acres of surface dirt that have been dug
up and washed
We believe none of the miners have ever
been successful in reaching the bedrock,
although a hard substance called by the
miners "cement,' is found in many places
at depths varying from sixteen to thirty or
forty feet, on which deposite Of ''pay dirt
is lodged. From the many reservoirs and
ditchcs the ground has become saturated
with water, rendering it difficult to work
many of the deeper shafts, and precluding
the possibility of reaching the bed. rock
We have conversed with several Of the min
ers abaut the matter, and all agree in the
opinion that could the bedrock be reached,
stratum of dirt surprising in richness any
that has heretofore been discovered in the
ground above, would be found extending
throughout the whole of those localities be-
fore mentioned
All sorts of plans have been suggested for
draining claims of water among which are
force pumps, wind mills, and syphons, and
a correspondent in the Sacramento Union
suggests the use of the latter instrument as
a means with which to convey off the water
from shafts and other places that cannot be
drained by bitches or fumes There is no
no doubt of the practica bility of the syphon
in some places. Such claims, for instance,
as are situated near the steep bank of riv-
er or ravine could be drained in this man
ner, but where the claim is situated in a
fiat. level country like this, of course it
would not be available, the long leg of the
syphon having to be so placed as to be lower
at its end than the claim to be drained -
Wind mills may possibly be brought into
successful cperation, but we opine that the
only reliable, efficient means, is that offered
by the power of steam, and until steam en-
gines are put into use, we hardly believe
that the deeper dggings Of the bluff and the
flats can be worked advantageously
Butte record., 1856-11-29

FoUND.-Mr. Obed Sawtell who lrives the
opposition stage to Marysville, brought into
our Office last night door Of an iron safe,
which he found some ten days since on the
Marysyille road about half mile below
Lynehburg. This is rather curious thing
to lose especially when attached to the safe,
as this seems to have been, both the bolts OF
the locks being turned out. We have i'm
aginod all sorts of things as connected with
the finding of this mysterious door, and to
settle our awakened suspicious, and satisfy
our curiosity, we wish the owner Of it would
call and tell US all about it, and takei it away
If he wants it, for We don t. unless he'll give
US the safe.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

Down on lIoGs.-The Mariposa Gazette
is particularly down on animals of the por-
cine species. Hear it, That black hog,
long. slim and wiry, of the masculine gen
der, first person, singular number-partic-
ularly of the possessiye case, and governs
circumstances, according to the ru in this
burg-that hogs have right to steal. in
wade chickens, and are entitled to perqui-
sites whenever and wherever they can make
a grab. The aforesaid porker was laudably
engaged in tipping over our cooking stove,
when VIC took him slightly in the head with
a pistol ball, from the effect of which we
hoped to be able to record his decease; but
10 after an absence of week he has re-
turned, eking whom he may devour. He
looks somewhat rusty and attenuated, but
we knew him, d-n him.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

A PRAGEpV.--Two Mexicans living at
Los Angeles, were rivals for the good graces
OF senorita, and staked their chances on
the result OF a duel The one was armed
with a knife, the other with a slung shot
he with the knife was victorious and laid his
opponent dead at his feet. The victor was
afterward shot dead while attempting to es-
cape: and thus, the frail .cause Of the mis-
hap was left without lover.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

~ The road between here and Marys-
Vile, by way of the river, is obstructed in
several places by brush fences and other i'm
pea;ments. We believe that it is public
highway, and as such should be cleared of
these obstacles. 1t is by for the best road
for winter travel, being through sandy
portion of country, while the road by way
of Lynch burg is through the heavy mud
and clay of the red lands
Butte record., 1856-11-29

SERIOUS Loss.-The Sierra Democrat says
that Mr. Peter Lehman. who carries the
express and treasure for Langton & Co. lost
his holsters from his saddle between Forest
City and Galloway's Ranch, on Tuesday
morning last There was gold coin to the
amount of s., 900 in the holsters. Although
Mr.. Lohman returned as soon as he discov-
cred his loss, and made dilgent search for
the treasure along the road. it has been al
together without success. Some person I'M
doubtediy found the money while travelling
behind the express rider.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

WANTED A widowed lady, in Sonora
county, so runs the advertisement, twenty
five years of age, having no children or rela.
tives in this Ssate, and possessed of property
which, with proper management, can be
made to realize from $500 to $4,000 per
year, wishes to form matrimonial alliance
with some gentleman of genteel appearance.
good reputation and business capacity. Who
speaks frsti
Butte record., 1856-11-29
County Court.

The November term of the County Court
commenced on Monday Hon. J. L. n. Levi
on the bench.
The cases which were before the Court on
Monday, were decided as follows
Benedict s. Co. vs.. Smith and Rcad-case
dismissed.
J. C. Hofstetter, vs.. His creditors. Pc
tition in insolvency filed and decree enter
ad that he be discharged from his debts.
Horace Reynolds VS.. His creditors. Peti-
ton in insolvency filed and decree entered,
&c.
Tuesday.
H.R. Myers, vs.. j. W. Mason. Verdict
for plaintiff, and damages assessed at $5ll5,
and costs.
Butte County VS.. P. Waterman-case dis
missed.
E. H. Leppelman & Co VS.. J. S. Bender,
Case dismissed.
Matilda Goodhart VS.. Mr. and Mrs. Han
negan. Suit brought 70, damages and res
titution of property. Verdict for plaintiff,
and damages assessed at S75 per month
from October 3rd to November 25th.
WEDNESDAY,, Nov. p.
Seaberry & Co., VS.. Brown & Co. for
damages done to mining claim, the jury re
turded verdict in favor of plaintiffs and
assessed damages in the sum Of So 80.
Goodhart vs.. Hannegan, a new trial
granted.
THURSDAY, Nov. q.
Goodhart vs. Hannegan, Court ordered
plaintiffs attorney to complaint.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

STILL THEY CoME-We understand that
a lot on Montgomery street was purchased
yesterday by one of the principal druggists
of San Francisco, who intends erecting
thereon magnificent fire proof brick struc-
ture, in which he proposes to open the most
extensive stock of drugs, medicines, paints,
oils, perfumery, dye-stufs, etc, ever seen
north of Sacramento. May the undertaking
prove successful. Such liberal, enterpris
ing men deserve the patronage of the Oro-
Williams
Butte record., 1856-11-29

CAMEL's FOR NIcARAGUA.-The Nicara-
yuense learns that Mr.. Emanuel Weiss, a
distinguished traveller, and gentleman of
enlarged commercial experience, has sailed
from New York for Egypt for the purpose,
in part, Of procuring cargo of camels for
Nicaragua. to be used iu the Highlands Of
Chontales and Segovia.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

INDIAN BATTLE.-It is said that the Yuba
and Digger Indians had fight on Friday,
Nov. Dist. near the Empire Ranch, in Yuba
conhty.
If we have taken any articles from the
Journal without acknowledging the source,
we apologize, and take it all back, but if we
have ever clipped anything from the Unie,,
feloniously, we don't care snap, for that
sheet appropriates whole articles from our
columns, and we know of no better plan
than to steal in our tnrn, just to get even.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

The SPEAKERsHIP.-Several persons are
spoken of as candidates for the Speakership
OF tie Assembly. Among those named are
E. T. Beatty, of Calaveras, E. D. Hail. OF
Ell Dorado, anc C. N. Sweezy, of Yuba. OF
the persons mentioned we are acquainted
with none but Mr.. Sweezy, whom we know
to be gentleman Of rare legal attain
ments and most liberal education and other
wise eminently qualified for the position
Should he be elected Speaker, We are fully
assured that his course would result credit
ably to himself and to the entire satisfaction
Of the people Of the State Of California.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

FATAL AccIDENr.--Mr. John Amy, one
Of the oldest residents of Marysvllle, and for
long time associated with Mr. Gamble in
the Matchmaking and jewelry business in
that city, was fatally injured on Wednesday
night last while returning from fire with
the Eureka Engine. of whose company he
was member The Eureka's men and those
OF the luba company we're racing up D st.,
and the engines passing very near each
other, Mr.. Amy was knocked down by one
Of the ! uba's wheels, which Passed directly
over his head, fracturiug his jaw and 9th sr-
wise injuring him so severely as to cause his
death On Saturday morning. Mr. Amy was
universally esteemed by all who krew him
rs an upright, honest gentleman, and by
his rare good qualities had drawn around
him large circle Of warm, kind friends. The
community, and the company to which he
belonged, have sustained an irrepairable
loss in his death This dearly bought les.
son should be a warning to the iremen OF
Marysyile and elsewhere to abandon the
dangerous practice Of running races, espcei-
ally after the necessity for hurry has passed,
as in this ease.
Mr.Wost, member Of Yuba company, was
also severely hurt at the same time, and
through the same cause. Fears are enter
tanned that lie may bot recover.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

THE MoURNFUL DUrx-The last Sierra
Democrat gives It's opinion oftho correspond
ent Of the Express. as f.llows:
$ \ correspondent Of the Narysville Fr-
press, signing himself '' National Demo
craft says that he and others OF the sane
hiad Of Democrats O voted for Know
Nothing Senator in Yuba, thus defeating
That sterling Democrat, DR.. LipIincott, and
old IL as " 5l9uRNFUL DUTY" 1t must
have been mJuruful. sure enough, Tor a
Democrat to reflect that he was acting the
Paf5 Of . part Of a traitor, without reesiT-
ing traitors fee. We have a few Demo
Gratis in this tounty who performed that
: mournful duty" and defeated Mr.. Hall.
From such National Democrats " good Lord
deliver US" The sooner such men throw off
their disguise, and 60 from among us, the
better. We respect a Know Nothing or
Black Republican much more than we do
bogus Democrat"
Lying, thieying, forgery and deception
were the means resorted to by these miser-
able traitors to accomplish their unhallowed
purpose. But, thank God, their political days
are numbered. Scorned and despised by
every highminded, honorable man, their
cowardly deeds Of infamy can hereafter be
practised only among the contemplate few,
who now delight in publishing to the world
their own treachery
Butte record., 1856-11-29

&s-Henry Garnham, Esq of the Litera-
ry Depot. called US in yesterday, as we were
passing his place of business, and presented
us with magnifcently ornamented brazen
inkstand. His continual acts of kindness
and generosity are daily placing us under
renewed obligations to him. May he live
Thousand vears
Butte record., 1856-11-29

MYsrERIoUs.-The State Journal con-
'alns long account of the mysterious ab.
duction Of little orphan girl from the
house Of her guardians Mr. and Mrs. Por-
ter, residents Of Sacramento. She was ta-
Ken away on Sunday night. and was not
found again until the following Tuesday 4
man BY the name of Charles Knight claims
to be the father of the child and is supposed
to be the kidnapper. The matter will prob
ably be Investigated by the proper author
ities
Butte record., 1856-11-29
Police Reports,

Judge Jones kindly furnished US with the
following items from his docket.
IN the case Of the people vs. Francis Au-
reau' on Saturday last, the defendant was
convicted Of assault with intent to kill. in
hring pistol at boy named Leander
Leon, on the night Of the a0th, and in de-
iapit Of bail was committed to appear before
the Court of Sessions.
Tn the same day, three men whose names
are "- L. Howe, E McGee, and L Latham.
we're arrested on charge of stealing lumber.
Howe was acquitted and McGee and Latham
were convicted and will be sentenced to-day.
AeGee gave notice Of appeal
Butte record., 1856-11-29

HE MINsrRELs.-The performance Of
the san Francisco Minstrels was well attend
ed last night and on Saturday evening. As
musicians and delneators Of the negro char
acter they are as company, doubtless
without a parallel in any country, and their
burlesques, so irresistably ludicrous and
mirth provoking, are all the more meri-
torious from the fact that they are most ex-
quisi;ely executed caricatures Of the per-
formances they are intended to ridieule-
One Of B lly B.rch's witicisus, one of Char
ley Henry's songs, a tune from Hooley's vio-
lin or Geo. Goes banjo, are any Of them
worth the price Of admission. We under
stand they intend playing again to night.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

ADULT BAPrIssl AT SrocKToN-TLe rite
of adult baptism was performed at Stockton
last Sunday afternoon, by the Rev. Mr. At
wood, Of the Baptist Church. The Stockton
-i'sus says. that "a large number Of persons
assembled on the bank of the slough near
the brewery. and witnessed the ceremony.
Several young men, anxious to obtain a
conspicuous position, yentarcd from the
shore in small siif and were caPsized, ere
atins much merrimcnt among those who
witnessed taom struggling from the shore.
Baptism vas conferred upon five persons.
three of whom we're ladies. converts in the
revival at present going on at tbe Baptist
Church in Stockton.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

New BRANCH MrNT.--A lady residing
near Sacramento, one day last week killed
hen, and in dressing it discovered mine
of treasure. In its craw was dollar and a
half in gold dust, gve-cent piece and a
small gold ring
Butte record., 1856-11-29

ATTEMPTED SUIcIDE.-On Friday, Nov.
l4th, at Oroyille, German named Andrew,
attempted to commit suicide at Sonora, by
cutting his throat with pen knife. He
merely inflicted a severe wound, which was
sewed upstate Journal
We don't exactly understand whether the
above is intended as sort of sly rap at us
for cur inaagertance in not accrediting clip
pings from the Journal, or whether it is a
regular bull AT any rate, it is too rich to
be passed by unnotced.
Here is another from the Union:
Butte record., 1856-11-29

lG- We are indebted to ]. S. Berry. Esq ,
for a budget of San Francisco and Saera-
mento papers of Saturday and Sunday, He
was ahead of Watson and the Expresses just
about length only.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

PETTY THEIvING.--A man vas arrested
on Sunday night for stealing some articles of
clothing from the United States bar-room =
He was lodged in Jail. Strict watch should
be kept lest he obtains teaspoon, where
with to set himself at liberty
Butte record., 1856-11-29

THE "SHADEs." ."-Charley Logate (for-
merly Of the Haun House, Marysville,) has
just opened an eating house on Montgomery
street, few doors below the United States
Hotel, which he has christened by the above
name He keeps all sorts of oysters, those
in the shell and those from the mountains
and liver, and mutton chops, and veal cut
lets with round bones in them,a and slaughter
house steaks, and cold slaw and pancakes,
and Welch rabbits, and everything else in
the eatable line that is good, and is prepared
to serve them up at all hours OF the day
and night, in as choice style as anybody
in the State or out of it.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

- The Sacramento Times has been
changed from morning to an evening pa
per. It will continue to be published until
the arrival of the next steamer which will
bring the election news. about which time it
Will become ,ceakly journal, if published
at all.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

NATIVE ToBAcco.--The State Journal
says We were yesterday shown fine speoi-
men Of California tobacco. 1t was raised on
the ranch of Mr.. Taylor, on lhe Cosumnes.
In appearance we would judge it to be equal
to the best Virginia weed. 1t grows finely,
and it is thought that two crops can oe gath
cred from one planting every season, This
lot contains nearly 5000 pounds.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

A MIsrAKE.-The Sacramento Union is
mistaken in saying the Telegraph has been
extended to 0roville, although the work on
the line is rapidly progressing. The des
patches published in the Record were for
warded from Marysville by the Stage, and
were so acknowledged by Us on one occasion
The partial despatch in the Record of Fri
day, should have been sufficient evidence to
the Union that we were not yet in full COM
munination. The work On the line is only
about half done you see, Mr.. Union.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

TALcosE QUARTZ LEDGE.-A ledge o
talcose quartz has recently been discovered
by J. Heckendorn on Moccasin Creek, near
the Tuolumne river The vein is represent
ed to be quite rich, and the probability is
that it will pay well for working.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

THE SIERRA CITIzEN.-We see by the
Marysville Herald that Mr. Campbell, for
merly of the Vide Hest, has purchased an
interest in the Sierra Citizen, and is to be
its editor. If this is our friend Ned Camp
bell, who once upon a time was the editor Of
the Cincinnati Daily Dispatch, long since
departed, We are sorry to say,-the paper,
not Ned,-we congratulate him and the fu-
ture readers of the Citizen on theiI good
fortune. for more agreeable gentleman.
and a better writer than he, would be diff
cult to find anywhere. We commend him
to the Downieyillians, and wish him success
Butte record., 1856-11-29

Mr.. MARTIN informs US that there is more
than foot Of snow near biz house, but that
at Berry Creek Mills, four miles this side o.
his place the grass is growing, Great coun,
try this CalifoFny.
Butte record., 1856-11-29

4 CURIOUS FACT IN NATURAL H1sroRY.
From letter received by Mr.. William Fos-
ter, dated -Manzanillo, November 10, 1856,
the San Francisco Herald has been permit
ted to make the following extract:
a very strange thing has just happened
here. The fish are all dying in the Laguna.
they began yesterday merning and nov the
whole shore Is SHED with the dead and dy-
ing hsA, some of them yard in length. and
they are also lying dead all over the Lake
They cooked one Tor me. but was afraid to
eat 1t. No one here can account (that is to
say reasonably for this extraordinary oc-
currence. There are millions Of them Of the
size OF salmon, but it is useless writing
Yen about it, Is feel you cannot imagine
the lake contained such quantities, but it is
nevertheless true"
The Herald adls-We have also been per
mitted to peruse Spanish letter from the
same place which corroborates all the above
statements. 1t is certainly a very curious
Butte record., 1856-11-29

lz1~The Executive board of the Vigilance
Committee are now in session, to take into
consideration the feasibility of releasing W.
I. Coleman and others from the custody Of
the New Workers. Wonder if they hadn't
better take the New York State arms first.