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Cistern Making.

THE subscriber, is now prepared to
l. make Cisterns to order, in the very
best style. and will warrant his work He
will keep stock of the best lumber al
ways on hand, ard will attend to putting
his work up. Carpenters work, and re-
pairing attended to. 6. l.. SEES.
Near the Jesuit College
To- Orders left at the Post Office address
sed as above will meet prompt atten-
ton. iune-29 6m.
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Drugs ano @t1ifiats.
VIM. BOGEL,
Druggist and ApOthecary


II EEPS constantly on hand q large and
IN well selected stock of fresh Drugs and
Medicines. All his preparations are PIE
pared by Northern manufactures, and put
up in the very bestmanncr to preserve their
medicinal virtues. In a climate like this
persons should not overlook this important
consideration.
~ Prescriptions filled with care at any
time of night or day. oct10-y
FRESH ARRIVALS,
THE undersigned has Just received pei
L Empire City,
$50 lbs Gur1 Arabic Lozenges, Of all favors
so do Gum Arabic Paste. Vanilla 4 Rose.
so do Jujube Drops, assorted.
Is do Licorice do do
so do India Paste,
100 do Tolu Drops,
50 do Pate de Guimauve,
so DO Marshmellow drops.
$50 do Juiube paste, rose, lemon & Orange
so do ToIu do. ~ boxes Spruce Gum.
100 do Chocolat DIES Families.
so do do de Sante.
so do do a la Vanilla, etc.
For sale at reasonable prices, by
oct 1s-y. VIM. BOGEL, Druggist.
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Arthur's Self Sealing Cans.
THE undersigned sole agent for Baton
i Rouge and vicinity, will shortly re
ceive a few samples of these invaluable
Fruit and Vegetable preservers, and by the
first of September, will be prepared to sup
ply any quantity. Those wishing them,
will please leave their orders at my store,
aud when received, they will be forward
I'd TO them: all o,ders ntl>t h. accom-
panied with the CASH
aoy u. {. NuNTAN.
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&eaular Goast 8atktts,

COAST LINE OF PACKETS.
RELLA DONNA e. MUSIC,
TO AND FROM N. ORLEANS, wILLIAMsP0RT,
BAYOU SARA, PORT HUDSON,
And all tho intermediate Landings.
THE BELLA DONNA, Capt. WV.
i McCoMBs, leaves N. Orleans ~ u
every Saturday Evenings, at cl4Akaasl.y4W
O'Clock, for williamsport, touch - ~
ing at ali the intermediate points;
returning, leaves Bayou Sara every Weamcs-
day, on he arrival Of the cars from Woodvllie.
The MUSIC, Capt. J. II; MoRkIsoS, leaves New ,
Orleans every Tuesday Morning, at o O'Clock
and Friday Evening, at 5 O'Clock, for Port
Hudson: returning, leaves Port Hudson every
Wednesday and Saturday, after the arrival
Of the Clinton and Port Hudson Cars.
HOLMES l. CLAUSS, Agents,
oct1s. IA Tchoupitoulas street.
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Arsumentum id Hominem

A1KUW0WVVW ~ 38OSN10O40
I DOE. Colts Revolvcrs, inch. in cases,
i l doz. Aliens 3& 4 inch /
doz. pair Of Selfcocking Pistols 3 inches {;
6 pr. Manton's Selfcocking Pistols inches.
Hunting Knives, Bowie Knives, Dirks,
Pruning Knives. together with superior
quality OF Implement Knives and Pocket
Cutlery: large assortment-Ely's and
Coxe> Waterproof Percussion Gaps. Re-
znrs. large variety 10 suit the most FASH
,,n,,.. ste aov offered Tor sale ri reasonable
psice- and he nest liberal teco,s by
d.ci:; WM. BOGEL.
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NTARSH'S Improved Elastic Sus.

MARSH'S Improved Elastic Sus-
A'1 pender Shoulder Brace, the object
of which is to correct habitual STOPPING
round and crooked shoulders, weak back
and chest, and to preserve that erect and
graceful position which is indispensable to
health and beauty; it is adapted to Men,
Women and Children Of all ages, occupa-
tions and conditions it is light, yet strong
perfectly elastic, simple, and beautifully
iufils the object designed. For sale by
Oct4. VIM. BoGEL. Druggist,
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Pills! PinSi

lust received by the undersigned, fresh
j supply of Wri gifts Indian Vegetable,
Moffat's Life, Brandreth's, Morrison's Hy-
genia, Lees, Sappingtons, Greatenbergs $,
Jayne's, Spencer's, Peters, Cooks, Hoop
er's, Beekw;th's Leidy's blood, Holloway s
Swayne's Lerv's. Degray's Champions,
Jones', Sears, and McLane's Pills; Tor
sale in any quantity by
lamps. WV B.GEL, Druggist.
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Petroleum, or Rock Oil.

THE most wonderful remedy ever dis
l. covered, procured from we'll in the
Allegheny mountains four hundred feet be-
low the earth's surface, will effectuallv cure
Piles, Deafness, Old Sores and Ulcers, Sore
and inflamea eyes Rhumatism, Neuralgi
White swelling, ect. for sale by
VIM. BOGEL, Druggist.
march %. Lafayette street.
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Gum Drops.

lust received IS lbs Gum Arabic Drops,
y Tolan Lozengers, French Jugube and
Liquorize Paste, AciduIated Drops OF ali
havors; Spruce Gum, refined Calabra Liq-
uorice, ect., by VIM. BoGEL.
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New Orleans and Bayou Sara

Ne" VflcdAS anu Oh yVA O0A -
TWICE A WEEK-For >~
i Bayou Sara. Port Hudson
..obdell's Store, Baton Rouge sIasa -
Plaquemine, and all intermediate landings,
the fine passenger steamer CAPITOL,
JAS. H. tRE, MASTER, leaves New Or
leans every SUNDAY at 9 O'Clock. A. M.
and every WEDNESDAY, at o'clock
P. NJ. Returning leaves Bayou Sara every
MONDAY at ~, NJ, and THURSDAY at
6p. NJ. and Baton Rouge every MONDAY
at 6 P. NJ, and THURSDAY at 10 P: M.
&C. For frieght or passage apply on
board.
N. B. The Capitol he reafter on her
Wednesday trips, will only 60 as far as
Lobdell's Store. jan!-y.
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Chemicals.

TUST received fromthe Manufacturers 200
y OF. Fairs Quinine. or. Morphine, %
bbs Calomel, 20 bis Blue Mass, Is IBIS Chic
reform. ectect. All of which will be sold
at New Orleans prices, by WIN. BOGEL,
octl1-y. Druggist. lafayette st.
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FIELDING NUSSELMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds
CONFECTIONARlES.
Conner of Third and Laurel Sts., NEARLY
opposite the Bank Baton Rouge
HAVING this day REDUCED his prices,
IL he is prepared to furnish all kind OF
C A NDY at WHOLESALE and RETAIL, on
more favorable terms than can be had in N.
Orleans; and having experienced workman,
bis candy will always be PURE and FRESH;
care bein. taken that no ''deleterious ingre-
tent is used IN il manufacture. - j. too
often the case ~it confectionery purchased
at ACTIONS aud from iIre- po,~s bic house.
He trusts that the trade OF ibis. aud the
adjoining parishes. will give iiIm their o.
ders to fill, which he is prepared to do to
any amount, having made arrangements for
the best quality of sugar in market, and be-
ing in correspondence with one of the large
est houses in New York, to supply him with
fancy confectionery and articles in his line.
September 7,-y.
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SlxSlNrieS,

rRACKNELL BISCUIT-lust received
~ so Boxes of the celebrated cracknelI
biscuit. A choice article for the tea table
or invalids. A handsome present to wife
or sweetheart. Price one dollar and thirty
cents ner Box-foy sale By
octio, JOSHUA ZEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-29

CHAMPAGNE! CHAMPAIGNEL
" The undersigned has just received a
supply of the genuine piper heidsick
champagne in baskets Of pints, of quarts
for sale by any quantity; also some of the
celebrated champagne of Desbordes file
Jan "a y. Nm BoGEL, Druggist.
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Twigg's Hair Restorative !!

THIS compound possesses the virtue Of
L restoring grey hair to its original color,
and for preservation and growth OF the hair
has no equal. Prepared from the original
recipe and sold in quantities to suit purchas-
ers by VIM. BoGEL, DRUGGIST
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Gunnarb 4 6tbfnburg.
Carriages. Harness, &c.

N0kkx60O0s 1A .@S
TIME subscribers have now on hand a
splendid assortment of Carriages and
Harness, comprising every variety, to
which the attention of purchasers is invi-
ted.
We also manufacture to order, and re-
pair all kinds Of Carriages, in superior
manner. Plantation Wagons, Carts. Wheel
and Dirt Barrow made to order, and kept
on hand at all times. All kinds Of Smith
work made and repaired.
A full assortment of Iron, Iron Axles,
Springs and Trimming materials, on hand
for sale. Also Plantation and Wagon
Harness.
Planters and others are invited to exam
inc our stock, before purchasing. At the
old stand, corner Church and Main street
jan-26ly. w. F. TUNNARD 4 co
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-29

A LIE AND PORTER.-A large supply
II of Barclay, Perkins & Co.'S London
Porter and Tennent Scotch Ale, warranted
genuine Just received and for sale by
no 24ly WIN. BOGEL, Druggist
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-29

rtNHf VERY hEsI.--nsrsors desiring
j any 81 r., "erhrs-:d nIrdicih- cal
Id Hjaudl ..su ."i -crne ii ths pnie and
ihd,dirat"h Pine. t.>j,'"r 4 Co... al the
Drug Store OF u VI. fUGEI.
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Liver Complaint,

CAN BE effectually cured by the use Of
" Hollands German Bitters. Price le
duced to seventy-hve cents, can always be
had fresh at the "rug store of
octlO. WIN. BOGEL.
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Crenle Hair OIL.

Creole Hair OIL.
rs NOW acknowledged to be the best
L preparation for the hair-it is purely
vegetable-imparts deep and rich l''stre
to the hair, and will be found most partic-
ularIy acceptable to the light haired. One
trial will satisfy you of the above asser-
ton. For sale by
nOv29. VIM. BOGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-29

COrns Cured and no Hum bue.
THE original Three Minute salve will
l. efectually remove and cure Whorts.
Moles, Corns, letter, Salt Rhenm. Ring
Worm and Toothache in from to 10 min.
utes. Fnll directions accompany each vial
call Immediately before it is all sold.
octl4. WIN BOGEL, Druggist
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Bayou Sara Packet-Lnurel Hill.

+ TINES 4 WEEK The U. 5. !a9SssS'
Mail steamer Laurel Hill, J. A. aaassSsi1 !szaksa
CorroN, master, will leave New Orleans every
SUNDAY MoRx1xG at Q o'clock, and every WEDNEs'
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING at 10 O'Clock. Returning
leaves Bayou Sara on MONDAY, THURSDAY and SAT
uRpAy, arriving in New Orleans same day:
Agents-M. Gordon, Jr., J. A. Brand Landry
John Burbridge Co., Hall Kemp Co., JOS 5
Pagaud, advertising agent.
~N B-A clerk will be on the Levee in N. U
to receiye freight at all times from Tuesday morn
ing to Saturday night, and shippers can deliver
goods to him, and have bills lading signed in the
Soa ia absence. may sly.
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For Coughs, Colds. sc.

4 YERS Cherry PICTORIAL, Rushton s Cod
n Liver Oil, Wistars Balsam Of Wild
Cherry, Jayne's Expectorant, Hastings
Syrupof Naphtha ect., just received-a few
dozen of each for sale by VIM. BoGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-29
Per Ship AndOVer.

Per Ship AmdOVer.
TRENCH WINDOW GLASS; Amer
L lean Zinc paint in Oil. French Zinc in
Varnish, White Lead, Paris Green, Finer
aid Green Chrome Green & Yellow Whit
ing. Putty Glaciers Diamonds, PANT brush
es, Stemcoils etc., for sale by
iul4. WIN BOGEL.
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hats & CAPS.-Jus! received by ship
Ill Charles Buck, from New York, spIen-
did assortment of Hats and Caps consisting
of Gents fashionable Moleskin, Cashmere
and Black Silk Hats, soft Hats of any des-
cription and style; also large assortment
of boys Hats and Caps; all Of which were
made to order, and warranted to give sa-
tisfaction. octlsl W. d. PHILLIPS.
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Carriages, Harness, 60.

Carriages, Harness, GO.
TUST received from the best northern
j manufacturers, large assortment Of
with q number of my own manufacture
comprises q variety worthy the attention Of
purchasers, who are invited to examine be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
oct 19.y w. F. TUNNARD.
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For Chills and FeVcr.

INDIAN CHOLAGOGUES Smith Tonic
i Champion, Pills and other PREPARATION
to cure this disease, for sale by
oct14. WM. BOGEL.
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Browns Essence of Jamaioa Ginger.
. Gross of Browns Jamaica Ginger,
= Just received from Fred. Brown, Phil
adel phia, and for sale at h,s prices, whole
sale or retail, by. w. BOGLE.
feb. IA. Druggist, Lafayette St.
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T.. &. kIBI.INGER.


Dag sae rrlass Artist, Jackson La,
WILL attend to every branch Of bus
" mess in this line, and insure entire satisfac-
ton. Great care will be given to small pictures
for breast pins, rings, and bracelets. Stock and
materials always on hand to supply artists, and
instnructios given in the art on reasonable
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-29

TUNNARD & HEDENBURG.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS, IN
CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c.
THE SUBSCRIBERS stock of Buggie>,
Rockaways, Barouches, Coaches, &c. has
been selected by himself, and comprises
every variety. To his already complete
assortment, he is daily making additions.
Persons will find it to their advantage. to
call and examine his stock.
TCNN.dRD f. HEDENBURG.
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COPARTNERsHIP NOTICE.
VIZ F. TUNNARD having purchased
w an interest in my business, becomes
a partner from this date, Baton Rouge
March 21st 1855. J. PIPER.
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9rngs anb Mt1ifiats, 81.

j. L. VALET,
~ his Drug store on Third street.
Is IN constant receipt Of PURE,
i ERESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEAL
Halls, PERFUAERxES, DC. He has!ust receiv"
ed per ship Tempest, from N. 7. the following:
/ Barrel Refined Alum;
do. Coperas;
do. Gum; E
do. Gum ('amphor. refined;
do. Bicarb Of Soda; do CreaM Tartar,
do. Fine white Gum Arabic.
10 Onz. Sulph Quinine;
40 drachms Sulph Morphine;
Best African Cayenne Pepper,
so lbs. Best Bermuda Arrow Rect
American Scarifcatsrs;
Turkey Rhubarb; Pulv. 1pecac. &c.
All of which, he offers on the most rea~
sonable terms. oct2O.
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THE subscribers will continue the
i Cabinet Furniture Undertaking &
House Furnishing business, under the firm
OF J. PIPER & Co.
A full assortment of all articles in our
line will be kept constantly on hand, to
which the attention OF purchasers is invi-
ted, at the old stand on Church st., oppo-
site the Advocate Office.
J. PIPER
lmar.2S,1 w. F. TUNNARD.
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Fresh Arrival.

COOKING STOVES; Old Kentucky.
y Crescent, MayAower Stoves, from the
smallest to the largest sizes, for sale at
small advance on first cost Also Stove
Waffle, Irons Oval Ovens. Tea Pots aud
castings. (aug2s) d. Z. MONTAN.
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CIROP Anti Phlogistique de Briant, fol
~ colds coughs &c. for sale BY
may.24. J.. L WALLET, Druggist.
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Bryan's PulmOnic Waters.
TUJUBE PASTE, Pate de Guimauve
j Cum Drops, Lococks Waters, and
other preparations for coughs and colds,
for sale by WV. BocEL, Druggist,
jan % Lafayette street
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-29

Rcnovating Resolvent, re-
II solves disease, perihes the blood, and
renovates the system, for sale by
feb %. !. L. WALLET, Apothecary
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r EECHES. 200 best Hungarian Leech
IL Is, Just received and for sale by
feb 20. il. WALLET, Apothecary.
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w HISKEY-1OO IBIS. WHISKEY
w Just received and for sale BY
nov29. +. PRENDERGAsT b Co.
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Polar Whale Oil
HOO GALLONS on hand, warran-
WV ted not to CONCEAL, for sale by
oct34 VIM BOGEL.
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O'CONOR.

Third Street-Opposite post Office.
Butte record., 1856-03-15
BUTTE RECORD.
To Corresrondents.

Answer to "Bags Pea nuts and crooked neck
sinshes are American production, and were inven
, aboo the time that cold slaw was introduced among
the Dutch.
Answer to "Mash The Firms were so named be-
they we're originally found the sea- and were
generally very much attached to Hsh.
Answer TO 'Pike."-The people of Missouri received
the Of -Pukes' from the tradition that their first
founders were descendants of Jonah.
Answer TO A Sub=criber"-We have tried to
crush the London Times, the New York Herald, but
on the contrary have endeayored to aid them what we
could, without injury to ourselves.
Answer to an Eastern correspondent in search OF
knowledge Grizzly Bears and Cay oles are less plenty
in san Francisco than formerly and the mines therea
bonis have failed by reason of all the water being
CURED by The fire companies practice with. The Sec
rameno and Marysviile diggngs have been proclaimed
ISM Il potatoes" by the Mayor Of Orovle, and have
consequently been vacated Table Mountain has been
dled, and continues supply the god-washers with
soap, (many persons in that vicinity having heretofore
been obliged to suspend operations, being Of thai
important arcle). Gambling has about ceased slug
ante with the limited privilege OF going Il horse blind
4 whole river claim better, being the extent OF bets
that have heard of lately Only nine persons have
been killed in this place during the last week We
have never been shot Than twice in one day
aud hayn't received challenge since we shot Long
Tom Riddle With the exception Of u hanging or an
occasional murder or two during The day, there very
li.le excitement these dull lines Our personal in
spccion ofrepars going on in the earlhworks which
have had hastily trown up dafce agains, The
pogerinS rush Of subscribers being req uired com
pes to reply thus briefly your Interesting letter
Answer 10 a Constant Readern-ihe expression
that some OF the papers have flceousy made use Of
tat adams Cos Books had been so4kei for money
is merely pun, and is meant to convey the idea thai
they had been hypcthecaed or pawned rs collateral Sc,
curiy, fgr value received by certa. parties in san
Francisco.
Answer "A Grateful Tailor.--We accept your kind
uG,r aud vii be extremely obliged. We wear medium
sized coat, pants and yes', and, indeed, shall be also
constrained to uccep: your generous oder of hat and
boots. Don't send them by way OF Oroyle, Tor The
editor OF the North Californian is about our size and
would be very likely 10 feel himself called upou BY
Of duy 10 wear them few da,s Just to break
ihem in" for benefit. We aguln thank YOU, and
suggest rs L speedy conveyance, Ev,rls Davis x Co.'S
LNpress.
Butte record., 1856-03-15
county se..t tsuestlom.

The Governor approved tlie bill 10 locate and fix the
count! stat Of Butte CJuniy tho lOh ilsant- The
btl provides that the election shull take place THU
tony days irom lis approval Tho cloc ion IL 10 be
called by the County ClJrk, gna taaat trasplrc prior Il
nr -Oth uf Aprl. We shall lay The provisions OF tn,
ac before readers c,nitOdc cop! Is re-
oyIyrd by the Ciers.
We opposed The passage Of this act on the ground
oi ais neApoIency, because The different Interests o
tHc county had !cl fully Developed themselves and
consequently The people not prepared 10 designate
inr proper place Tor TIE County seat We YET entertain
lhr opinion That this matter has been brought will
much haste anI consulting interests Vi
HE different mining and agricultural localities OF the
county. But DC hal rs II may, the! non called upon
decide he question, and il lotooves those who d,
noI desire the County be changed ut the present
uae 10 SotO WORK, the victory may moi be 10 IN,
strong.
Butte record., 1856-03-15
Assault and Battcry-A,most.

We~ere waited upan wednesday last by sial
~ari specimen fom the 'sem Of the ocean,' who de-
'aanded from Justice OF the Peace, papers fo
Ihr arrest Of MIR j. E. Meacham FOR assault ami Battery
lie stated that he had been invited to the Office for the
purpose of receiving the reward of his labors the
bhch, when some misunderstanding occurred, and he
vas requested TO leave lie deelines when Mr.. Mea
cham undertook to rjecl him from the portals of the
oilce' bat soon found himself in a Of the es
Enlistment with six feet OF "Err go Braugh in from
of him, one hand hut!ing of Mr.. Ms. necessary sup
y Of Use free air Of Heaven, and The other nourishins
darling ouli shiick' in the shape Of pick handle
iv IN this position Ireland "received fire in tho
Tear from third party who summoned to let up h,
would shver a pick handle over his head. lie sur
rendered 10 the Allies and afterwards called upon Us
Issue papers gains, Mr.. NJ for assault and battery
Aile1 arns his story above m being busy at III,
esc, We advised him to make an amicablo settlement
Butte record., 1856-03-15
Dry Times.

Fyrry.hioe and everybody is dry. First of all the
miners ca-e is to be considered one of peculiar
hardship OF course he is obliged to rest on his oar.
for want Of w.ser:-and that strange. too-fol
WHY ask the matter folks is he using oars at all
ifts so very dry? Why don't he get of his high
and dry ora and travel along foot, ION the outside
Of mule 2" But the alluson to oars is a mqlapho,
aIadea to the very evident s;anation in the bus
ness of mining occasioned by The Of sufficient
water to separate the Id om the Dirt here it is de
posted at rate, to examine the gr,ua where that
valuable mineral Is supposed to be sccret,d
Then the farmers presents iisef All lis broad
lands are as useless TO him desert woaId be and
are, or shortly will b. if it dent rain nearly rs sterile
and parched, and barren. Fearful lest the drouh CON
tinue until too late FIR beIe. to Them his seeds are
withheld from the EARTH and the business Of tng the
ground is necessarily abandoned in the season when by
all precedenis taught ii should be going on
This state Of things foreells famine Let Us pray for
rain.
These two great sources Of wealth being dried np Of
course the people Of the State Mt large are all suffering
in consequence. The merchant gets nothing but doubt
full scrip for his wares, and he in turn EMPLOYS he me-
chanic on prolonged sCredn Litigatisns naturally
naturally ensue, and counsellors Acknowledged wis
dom and skill oblige, in their urn to accept of
SOW notes. in remuneration for their sergices they
and gentlemen OF other professions ;,d occupations put
severely 10 the test the patience orbearancc and sol
vency Of their unfortunate landlords. Rendered douby
suspicious by the pressure Of the tines the dependents
on their wits often obliged 10 rasor 10 sragen and
stealth for square meal" and as frequently are
banked, and Obliged 10 20 hungry let us all mar-
chants professional men, mechanics miners, farmers
landlords and aIl--pray for rain.
What cudsriing- o thc brain in attempts at brilliant
sayiHSs-wiat slraiuingS Of the wits in tie fabrication
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