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Butte record., 1856-09-20
TOR ASSESSOR
JOHN Fl LILLARD.
DR.. J. u. BROWN.

Our FIRE PoIIcE--A meeting of the fire
Committee appointed by the citizens meeting
on Wednesday night, was held at AIiller's
Exchange on Thursday evening, and the fol-
lowing business was transacted:
The Board organized by electing Lincoln,
President; Bsset Secretary; Miller, Treas
urer; Bird, Collector.
Resolved that the Collector shall have
five dollars per day for four days in the
month for his services.
Bird, Miller, Bisset and Refs were appon-
ted committee TO see that the stoves and
stove pipes in each house in town are put ur
safe and proper manner. and also to re-
quest each householder to keep constantly
in convenient place, at least one barrel OF
water, to extingaish fires, and that the COM
mittee should publish in each paper in town
the names of such persons who shall refuse
to comply with any reasonable suggestion
they may make in regard to securing their
premises from fire
Resolved, that it shall be the duty of the
President to call a meeting of this commit
tee whenever requested by two or more of
its members.
Messrs' Sharkey, Jewett and Brown were
elected Watchmen.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

IMPROVEMENTS AT THoIPsoN's Flat
This place weakened; rather let down during
the past summer, in consequence of there
being no water to work with. They have
not been idle in the mean time, but have
been prospecting extensively; sinking shafts
running tunnels, discovering quartz lodges
and developing the mineral resources of that
locality.
1t has been, and now is, one of the most
successful little points, for those who have
be,n engaged there, of any in this section.
Every foot OF ground in and around the fiat,
is well known to be rich. There has been
no failures of companies to find the truck in
paying quantities. The town has lately ta-
ken new start in building and other i'm
provements We expect to see lively time
at Thompson's fiat this fall aud winter.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

THE RECEPTION OF p T. HERBERT AT
SAN FRANCISCO The reception given to
the Hon. P 7 Herbert, by his constituents,
upon his return from Washington, is any
thing but fiattering. Upon the papers an
nouncing his arrival, last Wednesday, a
committee of gentlemen Immediately waited
ON him, and presented him with a petition,
signed by two thousand of his fellow citizens,
requesting his immediate departure from
the State. The interview took place at the
rooms Of Mr. Herbert, at the St. Nicholas
Hotel The committee were received cour-
tiously and Mr.. upon reading the petition
seemed to be much affected He replied
that he would require time to consider and
make known his decision. The committee
then withdrew.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

A W NIGHT1NGALL-We see by tie
Marysville papers, that our old and warm
friend, Lance Nightingale. has been nomina-
ted by all the Fire Companies for the office
Of Chief Engineer. truer, more upright,
honorable, gallant gentleman and a nobler.
more thorough going. bold and accomplish
ed Fireman, could not have been found in
the State. He is beloved by every body
1t does ones soul good to have an opportuni
ty to vote for such a man There are sew
eral old Marysyille Firemen in this town,
and in this very Office, who would, if neces-
sary, 60 on foot to Marysvill, to vote for
him He is at present. the very efficient
Marshall Of Marysville
Butte record., 1856-09-20

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER We neg
lected to mention, that our friend Watson,
of the News depot. has laid upon our table
a copy of the Wide West, beautifully illus
trated, containing some very interesting and
striking scenes that have transpired in San
Francisco, since the commencement of the
Reign of Terror in that devoted city of Vig-
ilanceism Watson has the Wide West and
other California papers, done up in wrap
pers, ready to be sent by the next Atlantic
steamers
Butte record., 1856-09-20

Eg- The n Y Tribune, Of August 9th,
uses the following language in regard to
Fillmores chance:
I'VE did think Mr. Fillmore would obtain
the votes of two or three Slave States We
are now convinced that he will get no elec-
toral vote in any State of the Union. He
may draw off popular votes enough TO defeat
Fremont, or he may not but beyond this,
there is no significance in his running, and
he might as well be taken from the can
yass."
Butte record., 1856-09-20

OREGON GULcH This heretofore thriv-
ing mining settlement, has been sadly in
want of water for the last six months, and
has been rather duh in consequence. The
ground is good there. and when they have
had water to work, they have invariably
made handsome wages, AMI often struck it
very rich The gold is coarse, and assays
more than that taken from any mining To-
cality in this section.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

ASSISTANCE, Should or
Senior, George II. Crossette E-q, be seen
hanging around the Capitol after the con
vention has adjourned, we require Of the
corps, that they should head him 1p stream
towards Oroville, for his services are needed
here or hereabouts He may be known by
his manly proportions; corrulent, if n I
graceful form; modest demeanor and wears
a crooked manzinita cane. Come home
Butte record., 1856-09-20

LAFsUs LGNGCA-Eather an amusing
scene occurred a; one Of cur Justices court,
last Thursday evening, which will bear re-
la,iug.
\ well known lawyer in town, entered tho
room after court had been called to order
by the Justice, and commenced laughing
and 'alking with his friends about the room,
much to the surprise CT his Honor, who i'm
mediately called the gentleman to order, and
informed him that court was now i'll sess-
ion The lawyer turned suddenly round,
and thinking the Judge was joking, told him
a IN laughing way, to go to the devil with
his court % The Squire Immediately enter
ed a fine Of S95, and, tuning to the Consta-
BILE, ordered him to arrest The man. when
the Constable, f rgetting himself, said. ''oh
d--n the man, | can't catch him p The
Judge seized his pen to enter a fine against
the Constable, and after two or three inef-
fectual attempts to make mark on the pa
per-something having stuck to the end Of
the pen-threw it down with fury, and
exclaimed, ''d--n the pen, it won mark"
1t is needless to say, the Squire remitted
the fines, and Immediately adjourned the
court, midst roars Of laughter from the out
siders
Butte record., 1856-09-20

Foor RACE A foot race came off on the
hill above town, last Sunday evening. which
caused more merriment then anything that
has occurred lately.
The racers were Arkansas Bob and Lew
Smith. Distance, 90 yards, for 5000 a side
1t was won by Arkansas Robert, and was
run so quick that the time could NOT be as
certained
Butte record., 1856-09-20

SPORTS OF THE ruRF.-There was great
quantity of race horse talk in town yester-
day, and the result Of it was. that race was
made between BIZ Lewis & Col Green's hor-
ses, for $500 side; distance FIVE hundred
yards, to be run, We believe. on the Thomp-
sons fiat course, some time next week. The
fun has commenced
Butte record., 1856-09-20

RUMoR.-We heard a report yesterday;
that two meu had been killed by accident in
mining claim, somewhere in the neighbor
hood of Carpenter fat. We could not learn
the particulars of this melancholy affair,
and we trust the report nay prove to be
false.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

Hostetter's celebrated stomach bitters
have at last found their way into our town.
They run down gentleman's blasted neck
like CREASED wad down smooth bored rife.
They are to be found at the Bank Exchange,
the gallant Harry having Hunted them up
on his late trip to the Bay
Butte record., 1856-09-20

CoERcIoN.-A negro, who was somewhat
in arrears to the lady keeper of a French
Coffee House on the hill near the water Of
fee, thought to extend his credit still farth-
er, by going plump in and taking another
todd. The amiable representative of La
Belle France, insisted on the Ethiopian set
tling for that single snifter, and also the
old score. He had no such small amount
about his 'pusson,' and walked lesurly
away Politeness pursued him, grabbed
him by the garments, and towed him safely
back to the port Of which she was mistress,
made him fast to stancheon, and chalked
him on the back, sin soak
Butte record., 1856-09-20

The WATER WoRKs.-An extension of
Mr.. CARROTS pump logs IS being made up
Myers street; the ground in front of our
office being thrown up in great heaps where
the ditch is being dug for the reception of
the wooden pipes.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

NEW BooT & SHOE SroRE.-Mr. I. Fogg
has taken the new freproof brick building,
next to the U. S Hotel, and opened it as a
wholesale and retail Boot and Shoe store -
This supplies deficiency that we have long
stood in need, and we assure our readers
that they can now supply themselves in that
line, as cheap and as good an article, as at
the cities below
Butte record., 1856-09-20

PER.oNAL We saw the entire board of
Supervisors of Butte county, in town yester
day. We believe the object of their visit is
connected with county buildings
Butte record., 1856-09-20

g~We thank Messrs Kelly & Van DYKE
for those delicious cobblers sent US last
night. They were good, and if that's the
kind of truck they dispense at their bar. we
(the boys) shall patronize their institution
Gents, we owe you one.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

ORovILLE WATER WoRKs-This raagnif-
icent enterprize is doing more for our city,
than any project that has been set on foot
since the founding of 0royille.
We shall speak of this work at length and
in accordance with its merits in a day or
two
Butte record., 1856-09-20

FIsrIANA.-A pugiiistic encounter took
place near the Magnolia Saloon, yesterday,
wherein two individuals lambasted, wallop-
ped, and otherwise punished one another in
a manner almost equal to those heroes des-
cribed in the poem, thus:
They fit and fit, and gouged and bit,
And walloWed the mud.
Till all the ground. for three miles round,
Was kiyered with their blood.
We are ignorant of the parties names and
the cause Of the difficulty, but presume the
latter was the offspring Of John Barleycorn.
Butte record., 1856-09-20
The Ticket Complete.


We place at the head of our PAPER to-day
the nominations of the Democratic State
/ Convention, and, in doing so, beg to assure
our readers that the Convention was one Of
the most numerously attended, if not, in
deed, the largest, that ever assembled in
the State, and that its proceedings were
/ characterized by harmony and enthusiasm.
Every County was represented, from Siski-
/ you to San Diego, and every delegate
/ brought encouraging news from his county
/ of the enthusiasm and deter mination of the
Democracy to carry everything before them
in the contest.
The Ticket presented by this large and
respectable body of intelligent men, is one
that viii not fail 10 receive the united
hearty and cordial support Of the freemen
OF California There is no sectional triumph
in the nominations presented by the Democ-
raey. The Democracy recognize no sec
tionalism, AMI do not stop to inquire in
what portion Of our glorious Union IA person
was born before nominating him. The test
Question is-'Is he capable, honest, and
faithful to the constitution :" This, and
this alone. is the Democrat test They do
not depart from this Jeffersonian rule, for
the purpose of adopting sectional one,
and euquiring whore man was born be-
fore supporting him. Such tests are left
for sectional parties-for those who believe
it is right for one portion of the Union to
say what laws shall govern another portion
The campaign is now open in California
All parties are in the field with their nomi-
nations, and will, in short time, be called
upon to say who shall serve them. The
nominees Of the various parties will appear
before the people during the campaign, and
it is for the people to Judge of their princi
pies, and of their fitness for the various po-
sitions to which they have been nominated
We have no fears but that the ticket pre-
sented by the Democracy will towey as high
above their opponents in talent and fitness
for their various positions, as does the broad
comprehensive, and truly national platform
Of their party above the sectional and pro-
scriptive platforms Of their opponents
Most of the names presented on the Dem
ocratic ticket are familiar to the people Of
California. and We place them at our mast
head with the full confidence and belief
that they will be endorsed by the people OF
the State and triumphautly elected in No.
vember next,
Butte record., 1856-09-20

The RAND AND DURKEE CAsE.-The U.
;. Clreult Court resumed the consideration
OF this case tO-dfy. and has Teen occupied
IN empanelling jury, which is now COM
plete. The Court room is crowded, the en-
tryways aro thronged, and there is great
anxiety 10 hear the proceedings. There
appears to he no excitement beyond this.
1t will probably he several days before the
trial is ended --.7Ha, 10h.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

THE Plumas Banner TX. NJ has been
discontinued for the want Of funds and the
lack of friends. So we 90.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

MERCHANTs' HoTE7 We see that our
old friend, o. NJ Evass, has leased this
House, and will hereafter conduct it himself
He has the right sort Of grit-the right hind
of enterprise to make the Merchants Hotel
vastly popular. 0. II has lorg been a resi-
dent of Butte, and was one of the first and
only extensive operator at the celebrated
Fairfield Bar We wish him success. His
energy deserves it. He must and will sue
ceed.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

RELIGIOUS. There was divine service
held at Temperance Hall on Sunday last
very respectable number of our citizens
were in attendance. and seemed to listen
with pleasure and satisfaction to the dis
course Of the Rev. Mr.. Seymour
Our town is improving in morals and there
is very large margin still left to work on.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

Pass HlM RoUND.-The Trinity Times
says - One Solomon Bear has left Weaver
for the States, taking considerable amount
Of money belonging to poor girl in town.
He obtained the coin under false represen
tations."
Butte record., 1856-09-20
DEMOCRATIC STATE TI(kET,

FoR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS,
AUGUSTlN 0LIVERA, GEO. FREAN0R,
P. DELLA T0RRA, A. C. BRADFORD
FOR Congress.
CHARLES L SCOTT. of Tuolumne
JOSEPH McKIBBEN, ,.........of Sierra
FOR CLERK SUPREME COURT,
CHARLES S. FAIRFAX. Yuba
roR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
ANDREW J. M0ULDER,. of San Francisco
Regular Democratic County Nominations
MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY
JAMES S LONG,
II. J. MORRISON.
ASSESSOR
JOHN ii LILLARD.
FoR -ORoSER.
DR.. j. u. BROWN.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

DELIcIoUs.--The pitcher Of wit inspiring,
soul stirring recherche, magnifque and de-
lectable fxins, that was received at the
hands of Messrs Brouillette & Lukin. of the
United States, is only equalled by their gen
erosity and politeness. We beg you to ac
cept, gentlemen, as an answer to your polite
note, what is above written
Butte record., 1856-09-20
Regular Democratic County Nominations,

ToR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
ANDREW J. M0ULDER,. of San francisco
Butte record., 1856-09-20

MURDER--Ye Yesternight, at the very
witching hour when Churchyards yawn.
and h-ll itself breathes out contagion to
this orld.''-the report of firearms was
heard, and the shrill cries of q slaughtered
victim startled the silence of the midnight
air
Several persons hearing the sounds of dis
tress, ran with brcathless haste to the scene
Of the tragedy, and got there just in time to
see a lone and defenceless Porher, "swIne
away ard Give I'D the reese."
Butte record., 1856-09-20

FOR CLERK or SUPREME COURT,
CHARLES S. FAIRFAX, Yuba
Butte record., 1856-09-20

5z5~ Thanks to Watson--to Garnham-
to little Jimmy-to Jabez Sawin-to Mr..
Nye and John Castor, for favors extended
to this Office during the past week.
Butte record., 1856-09-20

ANorHER LUc4Y.-T Through the kindness
o. our friend, Joe Welch, the gentlemanly
Barkeeper at the Bac Exchange, who call
ed upon us and insisted upon our taking it,
we were forced to overcome our native mo-
desty and reluctance to receive presents.
and accept of a flowing bowl of brandy
punch such punch as only Joe can make,
and such as only Editors ever get a taste Of.
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NICARAGUA The Boletin Official, Costa
Rican journal Of November 29, thus announces
the latest intelligence from the seat of war:
General Canas writes from Rivas on the 10Th
November: In the action of the l2;h Walker
had IA killed and q wounded; Don Manuel
Cardenas has been named Project of Rivas
General Jeres and his division continued un-
der the orders Of General Canas Walker
availng himself of the advantages which the
steamers give him, left Virgin Bay on the 18th,
and attacked General Bello on the 18th at
Massaya, destroying the church of San Sebas
tan, which incensed the natives very much.
On the 10Th Walker lost all has baggage,
mules and two capnons, and suffered consd-
cradle loss among his men. On the 18th the
fighting continued 2 900 men were in Mas
saya under Gen. BellosO they had suffered
but few losses, and had inflicted considerable
injury on the enemy.
On the 18th 500 Guatemalian troops slept in
Managua, and the next day attacked Walkers
rear guard On the Goth it was expected IRA
nada would be taken anu tho transit road fall
into the hands Of the allies
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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

~ I'M Il vi III Il HEOo'
The Union publishes paper from the per
Of Mr.. Do LORNA Brooks. Of Wisconsin, dis
putting the power Of Congress over slavery in
the Territories
The Lnteiligsneer to-day contains an elabO-
crate and very interesting essay upon the
Missouri Question, wherein the accomplished
editor of that Journal introduces Mr.. Msdi-
sons celebrated letter to Mr.. Walsh, which,
having been omitted to b. published IN the
original collection of the Madison papers, was
saved to the country by our fellow citizen,
James c. Mcclure, Esq, who, it will be re-
membered, with characteristic hberality and
public spirit, few years ago published at his
own expense beautiful volume of rare wri-
tings Of Madison, for private distribution.
We find in this essay in the InteiiIgencer,
other letters, from the pens of Madison, JEFF
ferson, and Clay, which, with elaborate quo
tations from the Congressional record of the
period, serve to make up this interesting his
tory Of the Missouri controversy, according to
our cotemporary's view OF it. However much
We may doubt the correctness of some of the
I4tetiigeneer's conclusions expressed in the
article or essay now before Us, we chesrfully
subscribe to the ability and care with which
it has been prepared.
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the United States Magazine, and the School
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Putnam is a fair number, and refreshingly
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illustrated article on the Is Smithsonian Insti-
tute, and some Jack Downing" letters
that excellent little magazine for boys and
girls, the School fellow, has a poetical gem Of
the first water, entitled @ Lucy Gray"
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CoSDIrIos OF WALKER ARAY.-The Hi:
nois brings us no positively later ne VS. from Nj.
aragua, but the California papers are filed
with the most dismal narrative s OF some of Gen
Walkers " volunteers" who had made their
escape. Walker is bitterly reproached fol-
cruelty to his own men, and accused Of giving
currency to the most Ghameful misrepresenta-
tiOns in his newspaper organ, Ell Nicara,
people " at hone"-that is, in the u States
the homo of nearly all his men. Positive de
sssts; they say, have often been N snufac :ur, d
iato pII:;lnaDt victories; while, ut time wher
many Of the .ecruits rere dying of feyers AID
other diseases native to the country, the OF.
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MO tCE I'm MAKING THIS PUBLIC
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