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Butte record., 1856-09-13

THv JAcKsoNvuLLE LINF--The Caiitor-
MIA Stage Company started their first coach
toJacksonville. O. T.. on Monday last They
propose to run through Ia twelve hours, and
10 make tri weekly trips, le4ving reka on
Mondays. Wednesdays aud Fridays, and
jacksonville on Tuesdays. Tburstaes and
Saturdays Of each week. Their coaches are
Of the first rate order. and are drawn by
four horses They have twelve changes Of
horses on the road, and make the trip
through with ease in twelve hours. The
line is under the superintendent Of Mt. u
Nye j . the popular agent ot the Conf any
The citizens Of Yreba ard jacksonville viii
be much benefited BY the establishment ci
regular line Of stages over \ road 50 much
travelled. We understand that some parties
in jacksonville viii run from that lace to
Sailors D ggings, only enc day from the
coast at Cresoefat City, in connection with
the present rangement--i-T -TekG De'H'
LYxcHBrRG BrsING.-Our suburban sister
city is coming out. Some very rieh diggings
have been struck in that vicinity of late,
They are said to be deep diggiugs, and
when they get them fairly opened, the pros
reets are tbst they will pay as well as any
in this section We think from All indica-
tioas. That .he eu'y reason My every foot
OF ground in this locality does not pay, Is
because they are not properly worked.
ANoTHLR DENocRATIc PArER.--The first
number Of the Plumas Democrat is before
US 1t is published at Quincy, tic Caritol
of Plgmas county, and is a very heavy little
card. It is about the size Of the Record,
neat in its typographical appearance, and
battles for the cause Of Democracy sikh zeal
an ability. Success attend them. 1t will
probably keep Tom Cox moving
NIGHr HowLrNG.-we are tod that
ease Of severe drunk and disorderly came
off on Monday night, which grew out Of
too free use Of Lager beer, furnished by the
new Institution which has just been opened
on Montgomery street, where two maids sit
most temptingly to take orders for Lager.
Schnapps and Cog -dais The patrons Of
the house, after they got full of truck, or,
to use a sailors phrase, they got scuppers,
too, commenced sky-larking, knocking of
hats. tearing off clothes, and the like-bawl-
ed end made all sorts Of unearthly sounds.
to the great annoyance Of the neighbors.
Advice-Drink better whiskey and make
less noise.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

A DARK REPU sLIcAN CANDIDATE The
Sacramento American don't speak very well
OF the Fremont Pratical Miner. Congression-
al candidate of the Black folks. 1t says, in
the extract which we here copy
The subject Of our brief sketch, Tom Cox,
was born in the Old North or Rip Van
wiukle State. but a an early period in his
eventful life, migrated to Tennessee. where
he sucked Democracy from the Jacksonian
breast He inherited a large fortune, which
he soon seuanderei, married lovely girl,
spent her fortune spreeing; in 1919, bowie
knitted a man named Dawson, in Nashville
Tennessee; Immediately left town, and new
er returned 10 ascertain what became Of an
Indictment the Grand July found against
him. has ever since deserted his wife, came
to California in iS4e, tried the mines, did
not succeed. went to San Francisco, bought
a Collins axe, chopped wood enough to earn
sufficient money to buy bad whiskey, caught
the deliriam tremens, emigrated to PluIAa:
county.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

HlcH W1vDs-We have had very high
winds for the last two days, which has rem
,lerei our watering wagon Of but little ser
vice in keeping down the dust, from the fact
that it could not water TIE country for miles
around. The wind rose 80 high last night,
that it blew down dwelling occupied by a
family, and in its fan its massive walls fell
upon miners cabin continuing some four
or Ave mea. aal mashed it as fat as an old
womans bonnet, bat the most singular part
Of ;,e story Is. that 10 enc vas injured
which is supposed by some to be because
chose massive walls we're not stone. bat can-
r4ss
Butte record., 1856-09-13

FORFEIT CoMING.-It is said that this
prince Of actors IS positively coming 30 this
country in a very short time He has hosts
Of personal friends here as we'll as admirers
of his professional talent. His career here
will be as brilliant as any portion Of the
world he has visited
Butte record., 1856-09-13

The Clothing Store that was noticed as
about being sold out. on Sunday last, was
not sold for some cause or othec. The rea-
son of the postponement we are rot posted
Butte record., 1856-09-13

- We learn from - Cheap Harry" that
a relegraphic dispatch was received at Ma
rysyille yesterday Afternoon, stating thai
the Hon Charles S. Fairfax, of Yuba, had
been nominated for Clerk OF the Supreme
Court
Had the Convention searched the whole
State. they could not have found man bet
ter qualified for the position. or enc who
viii be more acceptable to the Democracy
of California. A gentleman by nature and
education, a tried and faithful Demo
crat it needs only the formaiity Of an cleo
tion, to place him in the position to which
be has been nominated Wen bet a $40
hat on il.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

THE WiFE-Niss Bremer beautifully ex-
presses good wife's dsty: IF you will
learn ;he seriousness Of life, and its beauty
also live for your husband; be like the night
ingale To his domestic life; be to him like the
sun beams between the trees; unite yourself
inwardly to him; be guided by him; make
him happy; and then you will understand
what Is the best happiness Of life, and will
acquire, in your own eyes, worth with
God and with man"
Butte record., 1856-09-13

SL1PrED orr The mar who had been
grabbed OF the Magistrates order by Con
stable Jones, for fighting with a Chinaman
gave him (Jones) or lis deputy, leg bail for
security, last night
So long as we have no Calaboose, it is a
matter Of impossibility to secure prisoners
who may he arrested for breaches of the
peace Such offences are Of too little imp9r-
tance, too trifing.to send man to the coun-
ty jail, ami besides, it is useless expense
to our county.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

Nor Losr.--NIr. Wagstaff, who was noticed
by Us as being among the missing. called on
US Yesterday, and requested US to say, that he
was not subject to fits, and that he did not
fall into any hole and get killed; and that
the informer did it maliciously And further
more, tLat if lie catches the rascal he will
sixe him fts
Butte record., 1856-09-13

Two MrN Blown Jp--At about half
past six o'clock On Thursday evening, Sep
tember 4th, as we learn from telegraphic
dispatch to the Iowa Hill .Ntlrs, two men
were blown up by the premature explosion
of blast in the Coloma tunnel az Wisconsin
Hin Their names are Oscar Durkee and
Hugh Gilmore. The account says
Durkee. besides being badly burned abont
the face had his right arm broken at the
elbow, the mctecarpal bones Of the wrist
shattered. aud the hand badly cut and burn
ed. HIS left hand was also badly burned.
and some of the bones broken. Il Is though t
by the physicians that has eyes Will be saved.
Giimore's injuries were entirely ia the lace,
and he WAS horribly cut and burned. 1t j.
impossible 90 tell at present whether oofh
eyes are gone or not. bus one certainly Is,
and there is little hoTe entertained uf the
other.
P. S-Since the above was in type, NC
learn from Dr. sheridan that he viii have to
ampn:ate DuTkecs haud to-day; and that
he cannot entertain y hopes for the re-
covery Of either Of Gilmore's eyes.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

CnURcH MrET1NG-Agreeably to the
notice published in our paper Of the 10th
inst, a meeting Of our citizens friendly to
the erection Of Church in our town free
TO all Denominations, took place at the time
and place therein des gnated.
The meeting after being ongarizea in due
form, appointed the following trustees and
finance committe:
Board IF Trusiees-Hon- Thomas Wells.
Il B. Lathrop and Rev Mr. seymour.
Finance Conmittee-Rev. Mr.. Seymour,
Thomas Lytle and G W. Sovereign.
The locality and the style ef the building
is left to the Judgment Of the Trustees
Butte record., 1856-09-13

THE HIGHw fight occurred in Car
son valley last week, between 4 party of
emigrants and gang Of seven highway
men. Six of the latter we're killed.
The emigrants pursued the seventh rob
Der, and came up with three men in charge
of a jrove Of stolen cattle. They were taken
into custody ard carried to Placerville.
On Thursday teamster driving along the
Sonora road, near the Black River House,
was overhaulci by a mounted highwayman,
and relieved Of his loose change.
A teamster named McComb was recently
stabbed on the Vernon road. sixteen miles
from Sacramento, by party Of six highway
men The horses becoming frightened dash
cd forward and McComb escaped Globe
Butte record., 1856-09-13

The BALL The dance last night was
well attended, and seems to have given uni
versal satisfaction TO the patrons thereof
The music was divine Of course. and the
dances well arranged.
Some little dissatisfaction seems TO have
been created by the neglect Occidental pro
bably) on the part of the inviting committee.
to extend tickets to some Of the ladies. The
individual who felt agrieved, made some
remarks olious to some Of ;he gentlemen
present, whereby small chunk Of fight
was brewed, and sundry demonstrations Of
a somewhat dangerous nature made. The
matter was finally brought 10 an end, with
out any deaths or serious injuries. Let it
drop.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

WATER WoRks.--Connecting pipes are
being laid don from the main pipe. leading
the water to the business houses and resi-
dences on each side Of Montgomery street.
This will not only be a great convenience in
supplying water for ordinary uses, and will
serve as a protection against FIRE, of which
we stand in constant dread.
Butte record., 1856-09-13


peranee on Sunday last. Our duties were
sucl as to prevent US from the pleasure Of
attending, but we trust our citizens will
encourage the preaching OF the Gospel
among Us, by their presence on such occa-
.ion= as this has very powerful effect in
suppressug and putting down vice, immor
ality and wickedness. which is stalking
aboal boldly in cur midst in open daylight
DANsANrE.-Our citizens viii have the
pleasure oftripping the light fantastic. what
DO you call 'sm. On to morrow night, at the
t. S Hotel, kept by that agreeable gentle
man, Mr. l. Il Hedges It will be exclusive
ly genteel, little, neighborhood Source,
where We caa all 60 and enjoy ourselves to
our hearts content. and in manner that
ladies and gentlemen cannot fail to be pleas
ell With.
Rowe & SMTH's Circus We receiy-
ed a letter from John Smith, the manager.
in which he states the following to be their
line Of march up to the / eh inst
Nevada, "Wednesday, l0th Washington,
Thursday II; Nevada, Friday, l2th; Au-
burn. saturday, 18th: Green Wood Valley,
sunday, l4th Georgetown, Monday, 18th !;
Placervile. Tuesday, lelh; Diamond
Springs, Wednesday, 18th.
LOLA MoNrEz's J JEwELRY.-The magni
fcent jewelry Of Lola Alontoz was sold at
auction in San Francisco on the Sth ins,
They were examined by all the fashionable
ladies Of the city, and no doubt they sold at
a pretty high fgnre Visiting, says the
Globe. will be postponed, and husbands
viii breathe freev after the sale The pro
ceeds Of the sale will be applied to the benefit
Of two orphans Of Mr. Falland, who have
beea adopted BY Madame Lola.
Moor1 DELrGArE.-0ne CHlPs. dele
gate to the Black Republican Convention
from this county, had claim on Carpenters
Flat, and when about to start, lie sold his
claim, duds. SC, and took his partners good
Store clothes, and left the diggings clandes-
timely. never more to return. Thus saith
bis former friends.
0RIG1S OF tbs REPUBLICAN PAR1Y.-It
has been stated that the Republican party
originated with these who split off from the
Philadelphia Know Nothing convention
Tbs may have given organization to the
motley crew, of which that party is com
posed; but the origin Of the party is Of much
earlier date, as shown by history, and origi-
mated with native party Of much longer
standing than the Hi-Yies
Jim Beck wourtb. in his history gives the
following account of the origin Of the par
ty:
"RepH5licaH Pawnee band.
Grand Pawnee band
Pawnee LouPs, or Wolf Pawnees.
Pawnee Pies or Tattooed Pawnees.
Black Pawnees.
Verify, the Republican party is the 'speek-
led progeny Of many coujunctions'
Butte record., 1856-09-13

NEw LIQUoR STORE --Messrs. FaTker q
oConnor, have opened magnificent stock
of wines, Liquors, Cordials, English Ale &
Porter. which they are anxious to show to
our citizens, and sell at the very lowest pri-
ces.
Their store is on Myers st, above the y.
Y Hotel See their advertisement
Butte record., 1856-09-13

IMFRovEAIENr.--J. NJ. CLARK, one Of our
most extensive Merehanta, is removing his
stock Of Groceries & Provisions to the oppo-
site side Of the street, preparatory to build
ing brick, hre-proof building on the lot
where his store row stands.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

VIZ AccEpT We have had sixteen invi-
tatiors from our friends between here and
the junction to dine with them, and to look
into their magnificent mining operations.
We shall DO ourselves the pleasure Of paying
them a visit in a few days, and enjoying
their hospitality. Don't care, if we do
Butte record., 1856-09-13

SNAK1sH- friend, Councillor Wells.
killed q snake yesterday in his yard, that
was two feet long. The nasty serpent had
two horns on his head alb ut inches in
length
Butte record., 1856-09-13

.RepH5licaH Pawnee band.
Grand Pawnee band
Pawnee LouPs, or Wolf Pawnees.
Pawnee Pies or Tauooed PawneeS.
Black Pawnees
Verify, the Republican party Is the 'speek-
led progeny Of many conjunetions-
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WHOLE NO. GO3

The bill from the same Board to regulate The dis
bnrsement OF money appropriated for cleaning out
alleys and cutters was taken up, read twice, and
Ierred 70 the Committee on Improvements.
MIR. McCutchen offered the following resolution
which was read and adopted
Rssotoed, That when this Board adiourns Il shall
oe no % meet ,s, on Thursday evening at o'clock.
The bill from the Board of Aldermen entitled " An
act 70 revive and continue in force an act to grade
and gravel street between Second street west and
North Capitol street was taken up read three times
and passed.
The joint resolution from the same Board author-
ning the assessors to take census Of the colored
population Of Washington taken up read twice
and referred TO the Committee on Police.
The POINT resolution from the same Board in rela-
ton to the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company,
was taken up read twice aud referred TO the Com
mittee on the Fire Department
The Dill from the same Board for the relief of H.
WISE was taken up, read twice, and referred 10 the
Committee of Claims
Mr.. Bohlayer moved that the Board adjourn; which
motion did not prevail
The bill from the Board Of Aldermen for the relief
OF M U. Beth was taken up read twice and referred
TO the Committee Of Claims.
The bill from the Board to pave the gutter on
the west side Of Twelfth street west from the north
corner OF street SOUTH to the south corner of Vir
GINA avenue was taken up, read three times and
passed.
The bill from the same Board providing for the
grading and graveing Of NJ street SOUTH from Sixth
to Water street, taken up read twice and refer
red TO the Committee on improvements
The bill from the same Board authorizing the grad
ing and grayelling Of street so th, from New Jer-
sey avenue TO the Potomac river was taken up read
twice, aud referred to the Committee On Improve
mentS
The bill from the same Board for the relief Of Will
liam g. Dcale and the bill for the relief Of John
Hammond, were sevcrally taken up, read twice and
referred to the Committee of Claims.
The bill from the same Board entitled can act pre-
scrbing the duties and salaries OF the Surveyor and
Assistant Surveyor and for 9th purposes was ta-
ken up, read and referred to the Committee of Ways
and Means.
The bill for the relief Of Franklin Little was next
taken up, and on motion its consideration was fur
ther postponed.
The Board thep adjourned until Thursday evening
next, at o'clock.
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Mr. Fisher, on leave, presented the petition Of Will
liam Cripps, asking to have tho amount of the uneI-
pired license Of c. q. Coleman paid him, which was
referred 70 the Committee of Claims
Also, on leave, introduced a bill to reimburse Jas
Addison for taxes enormously paid which was re-
ferred TO the Committee of Claims.
The amendment of the Board Of Aldermen, by
way of substitute to the bill making further COM
pensaton for the support Of the poor aged, ana M
firm for the year ending 80th june 1855, was taken
up for consideration, and referred 70 the Committee
on the Asylum. ,
The amendment Of the same Board 70 the bill
amendato-y Of an act making an appropriation Tor
grading street south was takenup and concurred m
The amendment Of the same Board TO the bill max
ing an appropriation for opening and grading street
south from Four-and- a-half street west 70 Water
street was also eOncurred in.
The bill from the same b ard making on approprl-
alton for filling washes on M street north, at the In
tersection Of Delaware avenue was taken up, read
three times and passed.
The bin from the same Board making an apprupri-
alton tor casual repairs IN the sixth Ward, pud the
btll making an appropriation FOR tlIng and grading
the lot attached - the public school building on tie
corner Of G street south and Seventh st east were
sererally taken up, read three times, and passed.
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STOVES. CRATES, sc.


WSHE subscriber begs leave to inform
- bis numerous patrons and the public general
ly OF Washington, Georgetown, and surrounding
stock Of STOVES CRATES, RANGES, and H0T.
AIR FURNACES ever before offered in this market
to which we ask an examination, feeling assured that
for durability OF castings, economy in consumption
Of fuel beauty Of design and simplicity of construc-
tion they are not equallod.
Having personally selected this stock from the
most celebrated Northern and Eastern foundries
lth single ere to the USE not the SALE Of The ar
ticle, customers an rely upon fair dealings and fair
prices in all cases
| name in part
Chilson's Hot-Ar and Ventilatng Furnace.
Hayward Bartlett e Co.'S Portable Pot Furnace.
A. s. Motifs : Invinoiblep Tabular Oven Range
NJ Pond Union Double Oven Range.
Beebe's Rage.
Improved Latrobe, Feinour, Hot Air Paror, and
Burner Stove, for heating the room in which it
is set and the roem above, very beau iful ornament
for the parnr, taking up room, and consuming no
more fuel tha a common rtdator
& lnyincibls" Cooking Stove, Tubular Oven, for
coal or wood; which for durability of castings econ
oIny in consumption Of fsel and the uperor manner
in which it performs its duties is the very best cook
ing stove cxtant. i ask an ex mination of my list
IF references and letters f recommendation, num-
berng five huadred residents of this city, who have
this unsurpassed stove In use.
New World Cook, q pretty pattern and excellent
ope ator. .a4.. w 8.s
Blue Ridge heavy article md good baker
Victor Cook, fiat top, for cal or wood, beautiful
pattern, and heavy; nea cook, manufactured in
Troy. New York, just received, sy
Morning Star, for coal or wood with summer mr.
rangsment in hearth, and roastr behind.
Light street Compete Star, for coal or wood with
out summer arrangement ~ hearth very heavy.
Victor Complete Cook Cooks Favorite Kitchen
Companion, Planter, Emporium. Fanny Forester,
and number of other patterns of cook st1ves.
Parlor cook, and dining room stoves.
Chamber stoves, open and close fronts, in thirty
different styles.
Hall and Office Cannons, oil sizes aud qualities.
Russia Sheet and Castiron Radiators &c, for par
ors, all patterns.
Parlor and Chamber Crates from the very best
manufacturers in New York. Builders will do well
to examine this department
Together with general assortment Of all requi-
sites for the kitchen aud dining ROOM #
All goods delivered free of charge to any part Of
the District at my risk sI Il
Tin and sheet-iron work made to order by compe-
tent workmen.
Old accounts will be settled, before opening new
ones.
Terms positively cash, unless otherwise agreed
upon at the time of sale.
My store will be kept open unit ten o'clock, p. NJ
for the special accommodation of those who cannot
make it convenienttJ call during the day. where the
same assduous attention viii be paid in giving all
information required.
JAMES SKIRVING,
800 Washington Stove Depot,
No 267, s. E. corner Penn, ay. and l1fh SITS.
Hpp l7--Im N. .,...
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TOpHAln q NORFLET's

NEW AND CHEAP
saddle, Harness., and Trunk Store,
499, Seysrh Street Opposite Odd Fetiows' Hall.
M ESSRS. TOPhAM late of Phiiadel-
W phia) and N0RFLET tof this city, respect
fully announce to their friends and tho public, that
they have commenced the Saddling Business at the
above stand, where they will make and keep con-
sanry on hand a large and superior assortment Of
Mems, Ladies', and Boys Saddles
Brides, Martingales, and Whips
Harness of every description, both for city and
country use
All kinds of Trunks valises, and Carpet BagS
Ladies' Satchels, Travelling Baskets, and Fancy
Work Boxes
Horse Blankets, Covers, Collars and HameS
Horse, Spoke, and Dust Brushes
Cards, Curry-combs, Sponges, &c.
All material used will be the best that can be OBJ
tanned; and both of having been practical work
men for several years. feel confident that work
cannot be surpassed either for style or durability.
BY unremitting efforts TO give satisfaction, we hope
to merit and respectfully solicit share Of public
patronage.
Particular attentionspaid TO covering Trunks, and
repairing all kinds Of work at
Saddlers Tools constantly on hand nov Sly
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THE GREATEST DISCOVERY
OF THE AGEi
w 90 DIS
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VHNHES Astonishing and UneQualed prepa-
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such as Scald heads, DC, and hence creates per-
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to their original vgor and strength, and thus pre-
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the hair from becoming unhealthy, and falling off,
and brings IL out where il is gone by resusctatng
the organs necessary to supply nutriment, health,
and cooring matter to it, and hence acts as perfect
Hair Invigorator and Tonic.
CHARLxsFowE, MASS, Aug. 8, 1855.
GrNTLEsEN: Nothing but duty aud sympathy
that feel 10 communicate 0 others who are afflicted
as have been would induce me to give this public
acknowledgment of the benefit have received from
Prof Woods Hair Restorative. When FIRST COM
menced using II my hair quite gray, and in spots
entirely bald, have now used the Restorative about
Eve months, and my hair is entirely changed to its
original color, brown and the hair is over three
inches IN length on the spots where il was bald.
have also been much gratifed at the healthy mois-
ture and vger of the hair which before was dry and
II has ceased to come outas formerly.
Mrs. r. A. STODDARD.
WATERFORD 1854.
Prof o. J. wooDi With confidence can recon.
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