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Butte record., 1856-08-30
aea- The lIoRiteur. the offciel orc

naThe Moniteur, the officiel organ
Of France, states that in consequence
Of the promise which the Emperor and
the Empress of the French made to
become the godfather and godmother
of all children born in France on the
same day as the Imperial Prince was
born, more than 5000 claimants OF
that honor have addressed applications
to his Majesty on behalf of their Of
spring.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

SERANADE Mag the disciples of Or
pheus who discourses such eloquent music a
our window on Sunday evening, meet with
naught but sunshine and smiles on their
pilgrimage through this mundane sphere.
Their soothing notes last evening, were a
great relief TO the political excitement of
the day. Like the son Of Apollo and Gallo
Ty, they confer happiness upon others but
unlike him, we trust they will not be torn
in pieces for disliking the ladies.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

The sprinkling Of the Royal Tadpole is,
in consequence Of its extreme length-not
because it is uninteresting-laid over for a
day or two. Contributors will please bear
in mind, that our space is but small, and
that communications must necessarily be
as short as possible.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

Why DON'T THEY ANTE We clip the
following from the Louisville Courier, an
influential old line Whig paper
The $1,000 bet. offered in the Courier a
few days since, that b Kentucky would vote
for Buchanan and Breckenridge in November
next, has not get been taken. We now have
still further inducements to ofer We will
pay $50 in gold TO the person who W.
accept the proposition and put up the mo-
ney, or the same amount TO any one who
will bring such n customer TO this office
Here's glorious chance fer sanguine X.
\. 3 to invest.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

KIT CARSON rs. JOHN c. FREMoNr.-Yhe
San Joaquin Republican says, one of the
arguments used by the Black Republicans
in favor of Fremont is, that he crossed the
Rocky Mountains three times. and on one
occasion, to avoid starvation, eat horse flesh.
If these are sufficient reasons why a man
should be elevated to the Presidency, Kit
Carson is far ahead of Fremont, and should
have received a nomination at the hands of
the fusionists. Kit has crossed the Rocky
Mountains twenty-three times, has nearly
or FIVE weeks on mule flesh.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

IMPOSING UPON CHINAMEN From the
Echo du Pacifq'te, we learn that on Sat
urday some villain succeeded in selling
about forty tickets purporting to be good
for passage to China in vessel up for that
port. The duped Chinamen went on board
the vessel with their baggage, and, as may
be presumed, were much surprised to find
that the person who represented himself as
ageat of the vessel was unknown to the cap
tain.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

BLACK RrPUBLIcANs.-The Black Repub-
Hca-,s of oroyiue, have issued a call for
meeting, ct tie American Theatre this eve
ming, fer the purpose of choosing delegates
60 the Black Republican State Convention
Is tie xooly horse in 0roFille.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

How Is lT---tIow is it that Gov. johnson,
who short time since was ready to spend a
million of the pe5hc funds to equip regi-
ments to march against the Committee OF
Vigilance at San Francisco, cannot appro-
pirate one dollar towards organizing a small
company to put down those organized bands
of robbers which now irfest every part Of
the State Sac Times.
itis because the Vigilance Committee have
the State arms, and refuse to give them up,
even for the protection Of the defeneeless
inhabitants Of the North, who are being mur-
dered by inhuman savages, and of our citi-
zens who are being plundered by organized
bands Of villains. Never in the history Of
California, has crime been so rife as it has
been under tie reign Of the Vigilance Com
mittee. They have plundered the State Of
the means of protecting her citizens, and
are incapable of doing it themselves, and
yet the authorities are tauntingly asked
why they do not protect our citizens from
bands of thieves and merciless savages
Thus adding insult to injury, and turning
their victims over to be murdered and plum
dercd by savagcs and thieves. Is the Times
answered3
Butte record., 1856-08-30

MORE RoBBERY.-Mr. George Myers, of
the Gold Hill company, before goisg to work
yesterday morning, laid off his coat, in the
pocket of which was over 500 in gold coin
Mr.. Myers had occasion to go to his cabin,
and on returning missed the money. Sus-
picion at once rested on a Chinaman who
happened to be present; but he stoutly de-
MED the charge. Even after the fellow had
been threatened with pistols, ropes and the
like. he still denied. He was searched, but
the cash was not found on him, nor has it
been brought to light up to the last accounts.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

-A At the cels5raiioH Of the sth OF July
in Binghamptoa, the Hon. Daniel ) D1ck
son, the President of the Day, Introduce
the following toast Hke Women OF the
Revolution-M .thers OF men AID patriots.
The Women of to-day-sfOepf hoop hoop
Hurrdh -
The man who offered that toast. should
have been stdrcd in.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

AccIDENrs.-0ur worthy Assessor. Mr..
Maynard. met with an accident day before
yesterday, in which he seriously injured his
arm. ) surgeon was called, and after dress
ing the wouAd the patient wa. much easier,
sufficiently SO to enable him to be about
Butte record., 1856-08-30

HARMGNsoHs---With the unusual number
Of people that were in town on Saturday at
the Convention, and the great quantities of
spirits that was consumed, it is remarkable
fact, that the town was quiet and orderly as
usual; no fighting or wrangling, with one
single exception, and that we are happy to
learu came of between two Black Republi-
cans
Butte record., 1856-08-30

ga~ 1t is very rare to and ground
which produces nothing if it is not
covered with flowers, with fruit trees
and grains, it produces briars and pines
1t is the same with man, if he is not
yirtuous. be becomes vicious.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

~ The weather for the past few days.
has beeH delightfully."- cool, for the season Of
the year 1t is quite probable that we may
have no more net weather this season The
mornings and evenings are glorious for pol
iticians
Butte record., 1856-08-30

CorToN SoAP.-A new article OF soap
made from the cotton seed, has oeea manu-
factured at New Orleans 1t is parely veg
.etable, and has the same properties as CASTLE
soap; the color is dark. for the reason that
1T is made of the dirtiest portion of the seed
81 is ssld at six cents per pound.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

OREGON The news is not Important.
The recent battles between the Oregon
and Washington volunteers and the Indians,
we're severe. Sixty Indians killed, and a
large number wounded.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

FAs4 T4ME.-The quickest time that has
ever been made in this State, was lately
made on the Race Course at Cache creek
Distance, a single dash Of a mile
We did not learn the name of the owner :,
or that of the horses.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

na- Lord Brougham once faceiious-
ly defined a lawyer thus: ]: "a learned
gentleman, who rsseues your estate
from your eaemies, and keeps it him
srlf'3
Butte record., 1856-08-30

THE CALIFORNIA NUTMEG 1t is said
that there are several varieties of the above
growth, and that one is Of superior quality
for the table. This We learn from the Vol
caxo Ledser
Butte record., 1856-08-30

Punch on INTERNATIONAL RIA
Tons Punch has issued an address,
to the American people, in which be
says:
Let US, then, fer all future time take
good heed that we be mutually moder-
ate, mutually forbearing. As for the
matter of Cuba, | confess, / can hard
ly see why, It you paid for it, YOU
should not have it. I don't think it
wauld prove bargain, even at a gift
(and Spain is quite as likely to give as
she is to pay,) that you in your pre-
sent axaltation believe it. Cuba is
called jewel; nevertheless, is there
not little too much black blood in the
ruby ia make it very yalua bic to your>
self, all southern circumstances coIsis
dered
Any way. jonathan, let US, at this
season, making long arms, shake hands
across tho Atlantic. Let our amity re-
main as green as holly leaves, ous
hearts unspotted by black as the holly
berries. And so to the end let all
asperities' be worn away,
That the smooth temper of our age
may be
Like the high leaves upon the holly
tree.n
You may ackno Wedge the Christian
tribute in any cordial manner-after
your own cordial nature, you may
please. \ few boquets the more, an
extra cheer or SO, to our literary pleni-
potentiary, William Makepeace Thack-
cray, now in the States, will be blithe-
ly taken in full quittance, by dear JON
athap, your afcctionate friend, (fer
thh people of England.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

4 NEW Read TO THE HUMBoLpr.-Th
Marysville Express states that VIM Gamble
with Job T Taylor. of Indian VALLEY, had
pointed ou. road from Marysyille TO the
Sink Of the Humboldt distance not ex-
eeeding two hundred and seventy five miles
which could be made passable for wagons
at a cost not to exceed $4,000. The descrip.
ton Of the route IS as follows:
From this city we pass up tho Feather
river TO Hamilton, in Butte county. up the
let had side Of Feather river. leaving the
west branth of Feather river TO your right
and taking the course between the west
branch OF Feather river and Butte creek
until you strike near the head waters Of
butte creek, which is the highest ground
between this and Honey Lake. From thence.
on q straight course, through Humbug Val
ley to Butte creek, which cross, taking a
straight course through a level country to
the north fork Of Feather river al LAWSON
Meadows. From this point follow Lawson's
Old trail northeast about five miles then
leave Lawson's trail at the left and follow up
the northeast branch of the North Fork to n
rlch and beautiful valley. until Won strike
Susan river, which you follow down. getting
INTO Mobiles rood about four miles from Ho-
ney Lake Valley. which is followed about 20
miles, Ehe' it strikes Granite creek From
Granite creek you take the old Lawson road.
keeping it until you strike the Humboldt
The whole road bears nearly in northeast
direction, and does not vary more than FIVE
or six miles from a straight course. The
worst hill ON the route has been improved
by Butte county, for the small sum of $500,
which enables team of four yoke Of cattle
to haul coo pounds. and 900 pounds more
has been hauled over the road For the
entire distance there is good grass and wa
ter. the greatest distance intervening be-
tween water being eighteen miles
Butte record., 1856-08-30

A FAILURE-The MountaiE Democrat
says that the Know Nothing meeting, held
at PlacerEille the other day, was complete
failare.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

bea- What is knowledge To be
away from home when people come to
borrow books or umbrellas.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

HEAvY.-The California Stage Company s
Coach, came in last evening with Coach
full of passengers, and fourteen on the out
side
Butte record., 1856-08-30

Tom g aligan, our old wine and liquor sell
ling friend, was among US taking orders
yesterday.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

ANoTHER.-A man, whose name we could
not loarn, had his foot horribly crushed, by
the wheel ola dirt car passing over it while
he was attempting to pass over the track.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

The QUESTION SErrLED-The Saeramen-
to american says:
4 vote was taken in saloon, in this city,
the other evening, which resulted as follows
For Fillmore. .......-......-....I
g Buchanan
g Fremont. ..,......,,,...,,.i
We are not afraid to wager that 1t was a
regular rot gat saloon, where topeFs most
do congregate. or the vote of Buchanan
would have been larger. Show US well
kept house, and we will guarantee better
vote. -.NarysriHe Express.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

GIvERFooz- JAcK-This individual has
been arrested, and is now in the hands of
Ehe Vigilance Committee.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

The following excellent ticket has been
presented by the Democratic Convention Of
Yuba couuty:
Se2ator-Charles E. L;ppincott
Assemblymen-H. Barret, J. C. MQuade,
NJ Fuller, Wal Burns, G. n Swezy.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

a CALIFORNIA 0RGAN.-A Mr.. John May
er of Marysville, is at present engaged in
the construction of an organ. 1t will be
completed in time for exhibition in the State
Fair, at San Jose in October next.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

GIRL MURDERED BY HER LOVER A
most horrible and cold blooded murder was
committed recently in Mexican township,
about nineteen miles from Erie, \. Y. The
victim was young girl; named Calista Cor
nelia Allen, aged about sixteen The mur.
derer was a man Of about thirty y-five-Wal-
ter Hayt-Who lived in the same height bor-
hood Hayt had for some time entertained
passion for Miss Allen, and had made prop
ositons OF marriage to her; and alleges that
she had promised TO marry him; that they
had several times agreed upon day for the
cOnsVmatiGn of their union. but that she had
in each case postponed it till another; and
that the very day on which he committed
the horrible deed had been appointed by
previous arrangement, as their wedding day
On the other hand, her family state that
she had never been engaged to him, and had
no intention of marrying him, but had al
ways considered and treated his attentions
as persecution. There is little doubt that
this Is the fact; and both his age and un-
seemly appearance seem to confirm it Hayt
had premeditated the deed for several days.
and debated with himself for some time.
whether to kill the girl or himself. but final
ly settled down on her destruction, provided
she again refused.
He provided himself with a Colts revolver
and went to Mr.. Aliens house He found
the youthful and innocent object of his pass
ion alone, though her mother was in the
house, and pr,ssed his proposition Of mar
riage She again refused. and told him that
she would not marry him, nor did she wish
any further attentions from him. She was
sitting in a chair. and he instantly drew his
revolver and shot her through the head
She fell upon the floor, but there appearing
TO be still signs of life, he raised her up and
laying her on a sofa, shot her a second time
through the head Her mother appeared
at the door and rassed the cry Of murder
The wretch turned upon her, and as she ran
fred at her twice. but neither of the shots
took effect He then attempted to escape
but on seeing persons following him.he stop
ped and gave himself up He seems indiif
erent concerning the crime.
He i tall, lank, green, silly looking fel-
low; owns a farm and is well to do in the
world lie expects to be hung Erie Con-
stitutioR.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

RECOVER ED.-Ihe little son of our neigh
Dor, Mr. Woodward, who was burned re-
Gently by eamphene lamp explosion, is
running about again nearly recovered, ex-
cept the sores on his neck and face, which
are fast disappearing.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

Messrs Morrison Long, having received
= majority of all the v, tes cast, were de
,cared the unanimous choice OF thet tonven-
,tion.
On motion, the convention then proceeded
to ballot for a candidate for Assessor, Nhich
resulted as follows:
John II Lillard received SS votes, and
James Kitchens IL
MIR. Lillard was declared the unanimous
nominee Of the convention for Assessor.
For Public Administrator, a. T. Morse
was unanimously nominated.
Dir. D. Brown was unanimously nomi
nated for Coroner.
The following delegates were elected to
represent Butte county, Ia the Ssate Con
wention: ?. II Harris, C. Wheeler, fhos
Wells. John Mallon, I. A Turner, Geo. IL.
Grosette. Peter Freer, L J Lewis.
The convention then adj armed suie die.
TH0S WELLS, Presit.
III " JENNIGs,
Butte record., 1856-08-30
From the n. Y Daily fimes.
Life of Fremont,

COMPILED FROM AUTHENTIC SOURCES.
lel2-Born in Charleston, and hearing of
the war with England, Immediately takes to
arms; enrolls in the infantry
18l8-Tears cap resembling the British
flag from his nurses head arrival of his
mother to her aid; final triumph of the young
Know Nothing!
lsl4-Conquers his aunt in q grand bat
tie
l8l5-Overthrows his grandmother.
1ol6-Discoyers the source Of his nurses
lager beer.
1Sl7-Explores his grandmother's Jam
and preserve cupboard
lSlS-Gets up his uncle's apple tree.
lS42-Climbs the Rocky Mountains.
ls43-Captures a woody horse
1of5-Performs 0thello to Benton's Bra
bantio.
l046--Eats horse, assisted by Raymond.
Greely and Bennett-Live Oak George too
sick to relish it.
lo56-Sets out to explore the White House
at the head Of a lot of niegers
1e51--Not being heard OF afterwards, sub
scriptions raised to send out Kane on an ex-
ploring expedition.
l900--Fossil remains found in Pennsylva-
MIA avenue; supposed to be the mortal relics
Of Fremont, Bennet, Greeley and Raymond
part Of a Tribune for 1856, found sticking
in Raymond's osophagus.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

DEATH OF MR. ENocH BENEDICT We
are sorry to announce the decease of this
gentleman, who died on the 26th inst, of
consumption, aged % years.
Deceased was from Marceillus, Onandaga
county, n. \. He has brother in Calves
ton. Texas. His efects-papers, letters, &c.
were placed by him in the hands of B. L.
Patton. Esq, who will give all information
in reference to the affairs of deceased. In
his last illness he WAS well cared for by the
Rev Mr.. Seymour, at whose house he died.
His funeral will take place at the resi-
dence of Rev Mr.. Seymour, to-day.
Butte record., 1856-08-30
II. U. JENNINGs.
&. AZ. BENNETT.
c. ". BALTIMORE.

e6in motion. 0roville was declared TO be
entitled to : votes, Nhereppon Q portion OF
the Oroville delegates withdrew arom the
Convention.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to.
ballot for two candidates for members OIL
Assembly. with the following result:
Butte record., 1856-08-30

LADY ELLENBoRoUGH.-The wife Of
the English lord of that name, who was
formerly Governor General of India.
has been separated from ber husband
for the past twenty years, and is lead
ing Wild life among the Arabs. She
has married an Arab Shiekh, who, il
seems, protected her from robbers dur
ing visit she paid to Palmyra. Full
of romantic gratitude for this service
she demanded to marry him, but the
Shiekh raH away on learning it. She
employed Arabs to bring him back,
and, being worth 81 300 year, she
at last succeeded in getting him TO
marry her in the desert in the Oriental
fashion. They live in elegant style
near Damascus. After her separation
fom Lord Peterborough she married
Greek count, whom she left. So that
she has three husbands, all living. In
her early days she was a great beauty.
Butte record., 1856-08-30
4 Tcrrible Engine Of W ar.

A New York correspondent writing to an
exchange. gives the following description Of
the Floating Battery which has been for
several years in course of construction
suppose you are aware that large iron
| floating battery has been building III New
York for some years past This fact, how
ever, is not generally known. Several
months ago, ! believe the Secretary Of the
| Navy sent an intelligent naval officer 10 in
/ spect the battery and report progress. This
report is now on file in the Navy Depart
ment. It is an interesting document at this
time, when gun boats and all sorts OF de-
fensive and offensive modes Of warfare are
being developed.
The iron vessel, so mysteriously decked
and hid from public view, has already been
fourteen years under way, and of course
considerable progress has been made in her
construction, and she could be finished, if
necessary, in one year. She is four hundred
feet long, and thirty orforty feet in breadth.
She Is built entirely Of wrought iron plates,
and each plate seven inches in thickness !;
these are attached TO her iron frame work
She will have eight steam engines, and Is to
propelled by two screw paddles, one on each
side OF her stern post. In smooth water she
VIII run, it is expected, from twenty TO
twenty five miles per hour: and as she is
intended solely for harbor defences, she will
have smooth water to run in at all times
She can, by her double propulsion power,
by reversing one Of the screws, turn in her
own axis, or in a space Of four hundred feet
She Is to be mounted with twenty guns, of
the heaviest calibre and longest range.
The dock where this wonderful floating
battery is now lying is very mysteriously
guarded. Owing to the extreme length of
the vessei rocks have been excavated, and
one of the steeets of Hoboken has been tun-
nelled to admit one end of the monster.
When Mr.. Robert L. Stevens died, he left
models TO enable Mr.. Walker, the superin-
tendsnt OF her construction, TO complete the
vessel in accordance with his original con-
ception. She has cost the Government thus
far. over half a million Of dollars. all of
which has been expended, and lately the
work has been carried on ont Of the private
funds Of Alr. Stevens.
This vessel. or two or three like her, will
guard New York from any force that may be
brought against the place She is perfectly
impervious to shot or shell, frola Lancaster.
Paixhan or Columbiad. The iron plates OF
which she is constructed are each thorough
ly tested by cannon shot before being fasten-
ed to the frame Of the vessel He. machinery
is all below the water line and out of harms
way. Her speed will make her equal to
twenty or thirty gun boats of the modern
style. With two or there such vessels, New
York would indeed be impregnable.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

HE GOVERNMENT ARMS AND THEIR
NJ MANUFAorURF-The government has
twelve large depots for arms, besides
two national armories which manufac-
ture them. In these depots there are
l42 900 stand of small arms, guns, pis-
tolls, carbines, exclusive of that nuns
Der issued at the arsenals of the vari-
Gus States and the supply of the army.
In lS54-55, the armory of Springfield,
Mass turned out 10000 muskets, and
, 600 cavalry tnuketoons, while that at
Harper's Ferry, IN Virginia, manufac-
tured 5000 muskets, and 2,571 rifles.
Colt has manufactured coo of his re-
volvers for the army At Wateryleit
arsenal, Troy, during the same years,
were 1862 stand o. arms stored for
use, in perfect order. At the Alleghe-
ny arsenal 3,S40 muskeis and IL 900
pistols We're put in order At tn ST.
Louis asenal were stored 32.476
stand Of fire arms of all kinds. These
statistics do not iaclude the cannon.
how tiers, and mortars stored at the
above named dtpo,s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-23
SING ER'S
Improved Sewing Machines.

To which was granted the Highest Award of
the Paris Exhibition, tn oreby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
l. chine has simpliAed them in many respects,
and they are capable Of executing twice the amount
OF work they did formerly in any given time
They are without question the only Machines ca
pablo Of sewing every variety Of goods perfect a
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn by any Of these machines by simple change
Of needle and thread in such manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will find
them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they
are built strong and durable, and not likely to
get out Of order.
We have machines with guages attached, for
binding hats, cap fronts, CATERS, &c.
Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &C., constantly
on hand, at the lowest rates
Persons DESTROYS Of information regarding Sew
Ing Machines will please address
l. M. SINGER & CO.,
los Baltimore street, Baltimore.
N. B.-We are prepared to exchange these ma
chimes for old machines Of any kind Terms lib
eral- Persons who have been Induced to purchase
inferior machines under the pretext Of being
cheap, will find this a benefit indeed.
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