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Butte record., 1856-08-09
Correspondence
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6, daylight.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6, daylight
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VIGILANCE COMMITTEE Rooms.
Seene-A long gander- legged Shiwassean,
handcufed and gagged.
well Smith, you may us well plead gull
ty-teu the Vigilantes all you know. You
Smith, stole 10 slabs from the, Perote saw
mill, on the Allegheny mountains, from
Charley Lytle, in the year 1914, on the 22d
February. (Washingtons Birth day. you
were arrested, and the slabs found in YOUR
possession. The slabs surrounded your hor
pen; you fed from justice, to this land OF
gold and liberty. From circumstantial evi
dence, it has been insinuated, that You stole
the hog Now, if you do not leave the state
in twenty four hours, and leave all your
property to the Vigilance Committees
cepting enough to pay Steerage passage
out of this State, you may expect to decor
ate our Fort, from the front window, Ia
Casey, and others that we were afraid of
OLD KIPER
Butte record., 1856-08-09

BIDwELL BRIDGE.-Workme are now
busy erecting the wire suspension Bridge at
Bidwell. Some fifteen hands are employed
in its construction. Capt Murray, the con-
tractor, passed through town yesterday.
The wire for the cables was manufactured
in New York expressly for the purpose. by
order ofthe contractor. 1t will be mag
nifcent superstructure. with span that
places it above the reach of high water Of
the many magnificent superstructures
which have spanned Feather River, this is
the only one that is destined to be perma-
nent, and we trust it will meet the expecta.
tions of the Company constructing it.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

SAD AccIpENT.-A case Of unpardonable
carelessness occurred nigh before last, which
came near destroying our city and burning
TO death a little boy A little after dark a
MIR. Reed was lighting cigar lamp, and
hoiwng how it must be done in order to en-
sure saf ty-camphene being a very danger
Gus article; he lighted the torch, and in
stead # putting it into the machine where
it belunged, he stuck it into the bottle con-
tanning the alcohol, which ignited instantly.
and he deliberately threw it upon the little
son of our fellow citizen, Mr.. Woodward
the bay happening to be standing by at the
time-and burned the child's face and neck
most shockingly. He was taken to the
rooms Of his parents at the Orleans House,
and skillfully treated by DR.. Green. who
thinks he may recover. The cry of fire was
raised, and crowd gathered, but the flames
of the burning fluid were subdued without
any pecuniary damage.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

New ADMINISTRATION. - ohm Miller
opened his splendid Exchange last night, to
a crowded and delighted audience. 1t is
one of the finest Billiard Saloons in the
mountains There is DO man that approaches
nearer the liberal, whele-souied, public
spirited, honorable gentleman, than that
came John Miller. Nothing but the very
best is dealt out at his counter. The finest
Havanas are sold at the stand kept by the
polite little Curley-we don't know his other
name
Butte record., 1856-08-09

Gov. WISE On Mr. BUCHANAN At the
ratification meeting at Richmond. Va , on
the 18th, says the Baton Rouge Gazette
Gov. Wise summed up his reasons for sup
poating Mr.. Buchanan, under heads as fol-
lows:
He cordially ratified the nomination Of
James Buchanan-lst. Because it was due
to the man. 81, Because it was due to Penn
sylvania. 3D., Because it was the safest,
soundest, most sanitary and conservative
movement which could have been made in
reference to the condition Of the country
4th, Because it was, beyond doubt or ques-
ton, the overwhelming voice Of Virginia
united with tie great Central States without
regard to sections of North or South. For
these four reasons, any one Of which was
sufficient, be had gone for the nomination
and now heartily confirmed it.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

RoBBER ARREsrED.-Deputy Sheriff Nc
Laughlin yesterday received despatch to
the effect that Freeman, one of the three
persons concerned in the robbery of Hobbs
and Gibson, near the Miners Ranch, had
been arrested in Stockton. lie Immediately
conveyed the despatch to Sheriff Freer, who
viii, doubtless, take the necessary steps to
Immediately secure the rascal.
P. s.-Dsputy Sheriff Mclaughlin has
gone TO Stockton after Freeman.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
Republican state Convention.

We have heretofore noticed the fact that
the Reps. of California were to have State
Convention, and did not intend to refer to
the subject again, at least, until we had
witnessed the result of their labors Our
attention has again been called to the sub
Ject by the reception of a Circular, issued by
the State Committee. We hardly know why
we were selected az victim, to be bored
by the reception of such documents. What
is our offence, that the committee of the
Republicans should run their Circular sa,os
upon us. We are aware that the Republi-
can party has many magnanimous and phi
lanthropic spirits in it's fold, who desire to
do all that can be done to ameliorate the
condition of the African family, tina. can be
done without striking their own pockets.
1t is party composed OF magnanimous spir-
its, whose wisdom is more than sufficient for
their own government, and generously of
fer to supply their neighbors with the over
plus of self governing policy with which
they are surcharged They have found the
true principles of self government good for
themselves, and they are determined to
force their principles upon their neighbors.
The principles they choose to uphold and
sustain. they desire to force upon their
neighbors. We expect the Reps. will beat
the X. Ms; but it is quite probable that
they will have no better success in compel
ling their neighbors to live up to their laws,
than they deserve, and that, in free gov
ernment, is nothing more than such consid-
GRAFTON as the people shall choose to give
them. Their sectional doctrines will be
closely scanned by National men, and con-
fined to sections where the people are over
charged with the principles of self-goyern-
ment.
The success of the Black Republicans in
California, will make no particular change
in our State affairs, except to place in power
men who think they they know more than
their neighbors, and are determined to
compel others to think and act as they do;
but it would be to place California in the
position of dictator, and compel her to as
sumo position towards other States, which
the older States were to generous to assume
towards her California framed her Consti-
tuition without dictation from other States,
and it will be sometime before she will as
sumo such a position towards other States
even if the Black Reps. should continue to
issue circulars and hold State Conventions.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
Wagon Road Across the Plains.

The California wagon Road Bill intro
duced in the Senate by Mr.. Weller, has
passed that body without amendment or OBJ
lection. The bill appropriates for the pur-
pose the sum of $500, 900, and provides for
a Military road from Missouri to California,
via Salt Lake. A correspondent Of the Bull
letin says that the fact of the bill having
passed the Senate, must not be taken as an
auguary of it's ultimate success, and init
mates that it will be defeated in the House.
At this particular time the Black Republi-
cans claim to be the particular friends of the
Pacific Railroad, and notwithstanding they
have majority in the lower House of Con
gress sufficient to elect Black Republican
Speaker over the most litter opposition,
they still acknowledge that they cannot
psss the Wagon-road bill through the only
branch of the national legislature controlled
bv their party. They must be the very par
ticular friends of the Pacific Railroad, in
deed, if they do not Immediately pass the
Senate bill. The people of California are
deeply interested in this wagon road ar
rangement 1t will test the soundness OF
the Black Republican professions on the sub
iect of Pacific Railroad. 1t is necessary
measure to precede the Railroad. 1t will
tend to the advancement Of California al
most as much as the Railroad itself. 1t is
necessary that we should have Military road
while the Railroad is being constructed
The democratic Senate have passed the bill
providing for its construction, and it will
receive the sanction of President Pierce the
moment it passes the lower House of Con-
gress That body is largely Republican
Let them now make good their professions
or California should place no confidence in
them 1t is no excuse for them to say that
there are democrats enough il the House to
defeat the measure. There were not demo-
Gratis enough in the House to prevent the
election of Republican Speaker. 1t will
not do to say that it is too late to pass any
bill of the kind before adjournment Let
the Republicans pass this Military Road
Bill or Californi will remember their
railroad professions IS so much CANNON
and electioneering buneombe. The action
of the Senate has committed the democratic
party to the measure. Let the Know Moth
ings and Republicans in Congress pass the
Senate bill, if they would give force and
effect to their Railroad professions.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

KI-YI RITUALS Nearly every copy Of
the Sacramento American which we have
seen of late, has bad something to 5ay about
their newly printed rituals. They do not
appear to 60 off very rapidly Why he
Devil don't somebody buy soine' Why don
the American start out bands of Negro Min
strels, and let them, after giving an exhibi.
ton, 20 to work and form the audience into
Il X. N. lodge, as they did last summer
THAI is the way to get rid of the rituals
Butte record., 1856-08-09
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF A STAGE COACH

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF A STAGE COACH.
The Sac. Union says: We understand
from the messenger of Wells. Fargo & Co.
that an attempt was made yesterday. Aug.
4th, to rob one of the stage coaches. about
half a mile above the Waukesha House, on
the Coloma road Two men, mounted on
horse back, and armed with guns, rode up
to the driver Of the coach, and ordered him
to stop They then locked into the stage
and seeing more persons, in all probability,
than they expected to End, put spurs to their
horses, and disappeared
Butte record., 1856-08-09

The FREsIpENTIAL ELEcrIeN.-An east
ern writer says that some few calculate that
the election will be thrown into the House of
Representatives, and that union will be
made by the Republicans and Know Moth
ings en- Mr. Fillmore, in order to defeat b.
chanan. Should the election 60 into the
House, and the parties shen stand by their
respective candidates, the Senate will decide
the Vice Presidency in favor of Brecken
enridge, and by virtue of the Office be will
take possession of the white House. on the
4th of March next.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

RELIG1oUs-Divine service will be held
tomorrow by Rev. Mr.. Seymour. The place
of worship, we are told, is for the present
under the big oak tree on Bird street. A
town as large as 0roville, and with so great
proportion of families, ought to have some
respectable place of worship. Churches that
are presided over by ministers of high intel
lect, and whose words and deeds are worth
of example, are calculated to exert holy
influence in n community; betters the public
morals, lessons crime, restrains from vice,
and lead US on in the path of virtue, morali-
ty and respectability.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

The BLOODY BANoUET-But few, says
the Shasta Republican, complain about the
executions of the Vigilance Committee. l!
The Committee wish to feast on blood, let
them hang one hundred Of their fellows at
San Franci co But let them l. it at once.
The prayer of the country IS that they
speedily finish their bloly banquet. God
and justice cannot long witness with pa
tience such an unholy orgie,
The following item is taken from the same
journal.
PASSENGERS BY LAer STrANEa Only
387 passengers arrived by the steamer So
nora. The steamers from Peuama seldom.
brings less than double that number. The
diminution in the number of emigrants will
not surprise any one 1t is one of the le-
gitimate results of the organization Of the
San Francisco Vigilance Committee. Loyal
citizens of the older states will be 10th to
come to place where the laws are defed
and trampled upon, and where their lives
and liberties will depend upon the caprice
of twenty nine unknown and irresponsible
men.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

The N. Y. Herald says Senator Will
son, Of Massachusetts,, has procured a rife
with three foot barrel, disguised as walk
ing cane, which he acsrries with him con-
stantly, even in the Senate Chamber, ready
loaded and canned"
Butte record., 1856-08-09
TIE WAaox RoAn Acnoss rnrPLA1r.

THE WAGON ROAD ACROSS THE PLA1Ns -
The United States Senate has passed bill
appropriating 100000 to build military
or wagon road, from Missouri, ria Salt Lake
and Carson Valley, to California. 1t was
supposed that the House of Representatives
would pass the bill without difficulty. This
is good news for California, and particular
ly for Sacramento, as that city must be tie
terminus of the route.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

NS> Some of the K. N. Prints having as
serted that their order was in fiourishing
condition in Ell Dorado County, the Placer
vile Democrat thus replies to it THE silly
senseless assertion that the kuownothings
are increasing in strength, is scarcely worth
contradicting. A search warrant wouldn't
find enough in Ell Dorado to make respect
able opposition.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

CoyscIENTIoUs.-The other day consci-
entious Know Nothing, declined to buy a
steak of Durham beef because the butcher
failed to convince him that it had benin the
country twenty-one years The butcher
is getting up set of horns with twenty one
rings on them, for future emergencies.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

A lodge of the independent Order of Oil
Fellows, will be instituted in this place. on
Monday evening next. A general invitation
is extended to all brethren in good stand
ing, to attend, at the Masonic Hall
Butte record., 1856-08-09

The N. Y. Tribune sneers at Mr.. Buchan-
an as .sthe embodiment of worldly prudence
and unfaltering discretion" We do not
know that handsomer compliment could
be paid to Mr.. Buchanan, as o nominee for
the Presidency
Butte record., 1856-08-09

Capt. Charley Pell, the gentlemanly
called on US yesterday to say, that this mag
nifcent company will perform here on the
17th and lsth. See advertisement.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

The S. f. Chronicle comes out with Ere
mont as its standard bearer yesterday Black
Republicans having purchased Frank Souls
interest. who retires from its editorship.-
Kingsbury succeeds.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

MARRIED On the I'd of August, by JUS
tice Jones, Mr.. Cheon Faut, to Miss Sau
Choye, all of this place. About four hours
after this interesting ceremony, it was as
certained that the fair but frail almond
eyed Oriental beauty, had by way of starting
Alright in the world, stolen from his former
knocks. A warrant was issued by the
Magistrates order, but the two who had so
recently been made one flesh, had abscond-
ed. The blushing bride was embraced three
several times before they left, on the
strength of which she stood the lager for the
crowd.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

We appreciateluxuries particularly when
they come from fair hands. Mrs NJ l..
Newell sent us the best of Heidsick, and
cans of delicious strawberries to match
We divided with the ladies at the editors
house, but we kept all the Champaign.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

REcovERED-The body of Adam Ross,
who was accidentally crowned few days
since, at the Rough & Ready claim, was
recovered on Saturday, and decently inter
red. He was German, and about "a years
of age
Butte record., 1856-08-09

BACKED 0Ur.-A suit is now pending be-
citizens TO pay his assessments or the amount
he subscribed towards building Court House
and Jail
Butte record., 1856-08-09

I Q. OF 0. IA Lodge of this ancient
and honorable order will be established in
this place. on Monday evening next A
general invitation is extended to all breth-
rem in good standing. The ceremonies will
take place at Masonic Eall.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

KLAMATH REsERvATIoN.-A correspon
dent in one of the northern papers thinks
the selection Of this Reservation is not good
one, and suggests changeof location by
Government The Indians, it is said, have
to gain subsistence by fishing, and it is
thought they would get along quite as well
by themselves
Butte record., 1856-08-09

BALL AT TIE UNITED SrATRs.-The ball
at the United States takes place this evening.
We have been permitted to take peep be-
hind the scenes and know that it will be the
grand affair of the season.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

6ssS- Mr.. Joseph McWiilams, the gentle
manly agent of Wells, Fargo s. Co.'S ES-
press. furnished Us with full files of papers
from below at an early hour yesterday.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

ARMS FOR THE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE
Three cases c5ntaing sabres arrived by Free
mans Express, on the Steamer Sonora It
may naturally be inferred, from this, tha.
another squadron Of the Light Brigade"
will soop be charging round with their brigl.
sabres drawn, making all sorts of imagina-
ry cuts and thrusts, to the infinite terror Of
nervous old ladies aud peanut venders.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

INFLUX OF SrRANeER<.--lt is estimated
that an average of sevenfy-hve pers1ns ar
rive here daily, by stage aud other convey
ance Railroad where arc you
Butte record., 1856-08-09

Ngz. Hamilton, the cid county seat Of
Butte, has again been from necessity made
the receptacle of our surplus prisoners The
Board of Supervisors found it necessary to
put the j,il in repair. So great a number OF
late requiring confinement, that the Jail
Bidwell was found insufficient to accommo-
date them. They will soon find ample quar-
tiers in our new brick institution at Oroville
Butte record., 1856-08-09

HoMEwARD BoUND.-Jas. McWiliiams, Il
the firm of McWilliams & Tymeson, Bankers,
leaves on the next steamer for his home
Burlington, Vt. Mr. McWilliams has by a
course of unwavering integrity, and strict
attention to business, gained as many
friends as any young man we know of He
is an accomplished gentleman, whole souled
and shrewd business man. Success to
him, says this whole community, and may
he speedily return with new member of
the firm, in shape Of young and beautiful
bride.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

We are under many obligations to Mr..
David Rodgers, of the opposition Stage Line,
ice
Butte record., 1856-08-09

PoLITIcAL SPEECH OF AN 0LD LINE WING
AT the great Democratic ratification meet
ing, held at Hartford, Connecticut, few
days since, among the prominent speakers
was Mr. Chapman. an Old Line Nhig. In
the course Of his remarks he said
Why, sir, where shall | 20 under such
circumstances as these? Where can / 60,
and where can every man who cares for his
country go The Democratic party with its
broad national principles, is the only party
that we can join, and honestly carry out
our views in Il contest like this Here we
are-some of US certainly-and | think there
are many throughout the country. l1reat
cheering Here we will act in this strug'
gle-if it be a struggle-and to me the re-
suit does not appear doubtful. But, whilst
| shall vote for Buchanan and Breckenridge
with strict regard to what believe TO De
for the best interests Ct the country, there
are two things that viii not promise r'''
will not promise to make any pohtieai
speeches in this campaign second, VIII ho'
promise not 10 do so
Butte record., 1856-08-09

Lewis Cohn, accused of using deadly weap
OBS. (bowie- knife upon J. y. Samusls.--
Acquitted
Butte record., 1856-08-09
Mining Items.

In the Flat above the Bluff, from Crozie's
Hill to Robinson's and Gold Run, the ac-
counts of the success of the miners are most
cheering. There are some claims paying
enormously. Many of the boys are in fair
way of making their fortunes; and TO 60 and
see them sweat at the windlass or sluice, in
this hot, broiling sun, one world naturally
say they richly deserved golden reward.
There are about as many men at work under
ground as there are on the surface; and in
this sultry weather the most of them prefer
an under. ground berth to being in the sun,
particularly in drifts and tunnels where
fresh air is to be had. We shall in the course
of few days pay visit to some of these To-
calities in order to be able to give more
correct account of the mining operations
generally.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

a Runaway, ALMOST "A team ne
very nigh getting up running match On
Saturday They had rot very resPectaQ's
start up Myers street. but was brought 70
in front cf ihe Recoed oficr, without dong
any paltieulas damage.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

MEND YOUR wAYs.-Where are our road
commissioners? 1t must be apparent to any
one who travels over our high ways. That
they are in a shocking condition; almost
impossible. The road leading from this
place to Mary sville, is most Travelled, and
consequently in great need of REPAIRS
The bridge at the bluff is in bad fix; so is
the crossing on Dry Greek, and the one on
the hill near Lynchburg. Can't you Lynch
burgers afford to repair it,
Still further along, beyond Lynehburg
the bridge over the waste water of the COM
pany's reservoir, is in condition Just fit to
break the legs of horses; and there is no such
thing as stunning it. In attempting to DO
this the other day, gentleman mired down
and came near loosing a fine horse.
1t strikes us, that the Ditch Company
would find it to their interest to repair the
road where their water cuts through and
renders it next to mpossibilitv to cross
Whose duty is it to see to this: It is Ger
tainly to the interest of US as a community,
10 put our highways in order at once.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

PRIVATE QUARREL-A little excitement
was manifested yesterday morning in the
street, in consequence of a misunderstood
ing of business and domestic nature, ex-
isting between two of our citizens. 1t amount
ed to cursing match, in which hard names
were used on both sides. Weapons were
drawn, and cane was used over the back
of one of the party. As legal Investigation
is in process, and the parties are of the high
est respectability we refrain from further
comment,
Butte record., 1856-08-09

ApoLoGETIc.--Some of the friends of Mr..
Hodgedon, feel somewhat aggrieved at our
remarks on hiscase We would say to them
that we spoke of him as the story was told
to US, and as it appeared on his examina-
ton before the court. His partner, Mr..
Hsir, is said to have had nothing to do
with it.
We would here take occasion to say, that
when nything of this nature occurs, such
as assaults, street fights, and all else that
may come within the two extremes Of the
sublime and the ridiculous, and which by
its very nature becomes public, we shall
scrupulously avoid intermedling with pri-
yate matters, but at the same time, as pub
lie Journalists, and aiming at the public
good, we shall, at all times, speak the truth
boldly, without fear, ,favor or affection, speak
of men, matters and things, as their merits
or dement's seem to demand.