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Butte record., 1856-08-09
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CITIZENS OF BurTE.-The time has come
in which you are expected to do your duty,
when that duty is clear, it is your preroea.
tive. as independent men, to do it. Tbs
tocsin has sounded, and as motive poes he.
fore action, my purpose in this commupica.
ton may be readily understood in the fol.
lowing facts presented for your cousider..
ton
1t is said all is fair in time of war; nil,
take the ground, that assertions are fact,
until proven to the contrary Now. itisa
fact in days gone by. men protesting hon.
esty, have been guilty of the most unblusb.
ing falsehood, and in their secret conclayes.
have concocted schemes to accomplish pri.
vate ends, that if known by the electors in
due ume' would sink them so low. that the
hand of reserection never would reach them.
1t is fact, men have stood forth and
swo- to stand by all principles that were
national, and supported oy the constitution.
and, for the sake of mcmon, their sordid
sous have been sold. They would, again.
on the eve of our presidential election, seek
some means, through which to gull the cred.
uious and unsuspecting, thereby, accom-
piIsh their diabolical ends Like weather
cock, they change with the wind.
1t is well remembered, that in the days
that mark the footsteps of tried and good
men, in order to get an office, it was asked,
us he capable, is he honest!" the question
now is. "wil he steal, can he hide 2"
Voters of Butte, to you this is directed,
you, who are part and parcel of the nation;
you who believe in democratic principle.
Which principle is unit, and enci-cles in its
arms the nation, for the purpose of protee.
ting all her component parts. in all ftheir
legitimate inherent rights. The principle
Is not found in strong government and a
ecsak people, but, in the will of an enlieht.
ened progressive nation, knowing no section,
and bringing the greatest amount of good
to the greatest possible number. Can this
be done by elevating to Office sectionaIitys
men, who would sell their birthright for a
temporary onsideration?-men, who blow
hot and cold, as it may tend to their indi.
vidual ggrandisement?
We trust, that the day is near at hand.
when the factions, that are of mushroom
growth, will die natural death-when the
dark waters of Abolitionisrn, that assume,
in some degree, threatening aspect, will
be stayed, and blind zeal, give way to tho
settled opinions, (of wise Statesmen) drawn
from the Constitution of our common coun.
try. To this end, let US fellow citizens Of
Butte, show to the great Democratic party,
of this state and nation, that we will bend
all our efforts in the coming Campaign, to
aid in the elevation to office, experienced,
competent and faithful men. The ship Of
State, must have well tried master spirit
on board. No man can fail to see in history,
the qualifications for such post as this, a.
being centered in
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

The MINERS MEETINo.-This was one Of
the biggest fzzles that we have been called
upon to notice for some time-not in want
of numbers, but in the manner in which
the proceedings were conducted. There
was respectable number in attendance,
and they were good lacking, intelligent, and
6ue feeling fellows, the whole of them. In
fact every body present seemed to feel un-
usually good natured. At the hour appoint
ed for the execu-no. assemblage o: the
meeting, some one mounted on the head Of
barrel, and nominated Judge Bean as
chairman, and Mr.. Bufum as Secretary.
Judge Bean was non est inrentus just at
that particular time, and the first speaker
again arose and nominated Mr.. Powers as
chairman. He was unanimously elected,
/ there being but one side of the question put.
A committee was then appointed, consisting
of Maj. Switzer, and two other gentlamen n
whose names we did not leaan, to draft re.
solutions expressive of the sense of the meet
ing The Major announced that the reso-
lutions would be ready in ten minutes. The
committee soon returned, and the Secretary
mounted the barrel, and read the platform.
1t started out with whereas, about the
corruption that had been manifested in pub
tic affairs, and then followed string of re-
solutions, one of which we thought was very
good, and we should be glad to 81 e miners
all over the state, adopt similar one and
adhere to it, and that was q resolve, not to
support any but honest men for Office. AT
ter the resolutions were read, the President
arose and requested those in favor of their
passage, to say, aye! There was response
by several voices, and without putting the
negative. declared the resolutions adopted,
amid great cries of "cail the nays" "call the
naysH'
The President then requested that those
in favor of adjOurning, would signify the
same by saying AYE" A hearty response
from few voices, and the President declar-
ed the meeting adjourned, amid great cries
of"nol nor
Maj Switzer, then mounted the tub, and
made most thrilling and eloquent speech,
which our reporter has given as follows:
SPEECH OF MAI. SWITZER
"Gentlemen-I have nothing to say, all
have to say, is expressed in the resolutions
The resolutions express all have to s4y.-
II should make speech, it would only be
repetition OF the resolutions"
He retired from the stand, greatly exhaus-
ted by his Websterian effort.
The proceedings were evidently cut and
dried by few persons, for what object we
know not and care less. The meeting was
evidently disposed to humor them. They
resolved to publish their proceedings, but
when some one made a motion to publish
them in the Record, the President forgot to
put the question.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
California Bonds.

| The failure Of Palmer, Cook & Co., to pay
he interest due in New York, on our Stat,
Bonds, is an occurrence deeply to be de-
Dlored, and has had the effect, together
With the Vigilance movement, to materially
| depress our State credit 1t is to be regret.
| tee that such failure should have been D, r.
nitted to occur. Palmer, Cook & Co., ar
nounce, by card in the San Francisco q.
pars, that notwithstanding their failure t,
pay the interest in New York, and the fact
that their drafts were protested, they still
have money in their vaults to pay their de-
positors, and that the default has been occa-
stoned by some mistake, which is suscepti-
BILE of explanation. If this be true. it is all
the worse for the house of Palmer. Cook &.
Co.. because if they are still able to pay
and have neglected to do SO, all the excuses
they can render, will not. we fear, convince
the people that the failure was not made
TOR the purpose of decreasing the value of
our bonds in New York, that they might lie
purchased at speculative prices
We are not of those who belieee that the
House of Palmer, Cook & Co. have failed, or
that they are about to fail 1t appears to
be one of their chronic business tricks. that
they have done before and will do again
probably, if they can induce Know Nothing
Treasurers to make them their agents. The
first failure to pay the interest on our bonds
IN n. York, occurred under the management
OF the present President of the Know Moth
ing State Council of California, who en-
ployed this same banking house to pay the
interest due in New York. They failed to
DO so to the great injury of the State credit.
Under the present administrati ton the affairs
Of State were to be honestly conducted
but no sooner is the present Know Nothing
Treasurer seated in his office, than he en-
ploys the same "Kite-fying" firm to per-
form the same service, and they get Nm
another failure
The fault is with the Know Nothing
State Treasurer. The Banking House of
Palmer Cock & Co, had previously permit
ted mistake to impair the State credit.
and they should never have been employed
to do 1t again. However solvent they NAV
be, and however correct their intentions,
they permit too many mistakes to occur to
be the agents of the State We doubt not
but what Palmer, Cook & Co, have paid the
interest IN New York ere the present time,
temporary depression being all thai was
required. There has been a sad mistake
somewhere, and whether the fault of a K
N. State Treasurer, or Democratic Bankers.
should meet with universal condemnation
1t seems almost like hoping against hop,,
but nevertheless. we yet hope to see the
financial affairs of California in the hands of
men who will not permit such mistakes to
occur.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

JAS. BIRcH.-Ths California pioneer in
staging, is playing the millionaire in New
York city to an extent that dazzles the eyes
of that vast metropolis of wealth and fashion.
He sports turnout in the shape Of car
riage horses and equipage that cost $50 900.
1t is said to be by all odds the most gorgeous
affair on the American Continent. The
buckles, trimmings, &C., that on ordinary
harness and carriages are Of iron, brass, or
silver, are made of solid gold. They get up
and fly away with the carriage at the rate
of n mile in three minutes, Coed for Jim.
He is one of the wealthiest men that ever
returned from California He started in
the world a cab driver.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

THE DAILY BUTTE RECORD, is advoca-
ting the extension Of the telegraph wires to
Oroville. For one, we do not see how n com
munity, thatis able to support so sprightly
little daily as the Record, can get on with
out such a communication WITH the Bay
Placer Press.
We can't get alcug without it, and we do
hope our citizens will take the required
amount of stock to insure its completion at
once There is hardly a town il the State,
of any Importance, but what has telegraph
as the shares are taken here, we will also
be able to speak instantly with our brethren
throughout the State.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

K. N. PRospEcTs.--The Sacramento A.
merican thinks the K. n. prospects in Cali
fornia are bright, and that they will carry
the State this fall. Now, the fact is, the
Republican party is much more formidable
in this State than the Know Nothing. But
there is nothing like keeping up THAR cour-
age and exhibiting proper spirit. The
great Central organ is determined not to be
cast down, notwithstanding the Republican
party have swallowed them up. Like the
fellow who had been sent TO bed when his
wife had company, but who, being after
wards found with his eye at the key hoe,
swore by his valorous stars, I" as long as he
had the spirit of a man, he ,oould peek"
Butte record., 1856-08-09
Enthusiasm for Buchanan and Brecken-
ridge.

The enthusiasm for Buchanan and Breck-
enridge, says the Washington correspondent
Of the San Francisco Globe, is daily increas-
! ing Bets are offered, but no takers are to
found, that the Democrats will carry Maine,
New Hampshire and Connecticut-whch
were at one time looked upon as doubtful -
he Wings hold Convention at Louisville
to-day, and it is believed that they will pass
resolution endorsing the nomination Of
Buchanan and Breckenridge. The Hon. R
Z. Winthrop is out in letter denouncing
the present agitation at the North, and init
mates that he will support Buchanan. In
Connecticut, the Whig candidate for Gov
ernor at the last election, and the President
of the Know Nothing State Council, have de
clared for Buchanan-not that he is their
choice, but as there is no chance for the
election of Fillmore, they wish to defeat the
Black Republicans. The New York journal
of Commerce, a neutral, and the New York
Commercial Advertiser. an old line Whig
paper, the two leading and most respectable
business papers in New York city, are advo-
eating the election of Buchanan. The Ad-
vertiser says:
The editors Of the Commercial Adver-
tiser can never throw the influence of this
journal on the side of q sectional candidate
so long rs they possess their present venera-
ton for the Union of all the States North
and South, East and West Col Fremont
is the candidate OF the Free States alone -
That in our eyes, Inequalities him for the
office of President of the United States Just
as mucl as any man would be politically
disqualified for that high Office were he no.
minated only by the slave states"
1t is expected that the National Inteli.
gencer will shortly hoist the names Of our
nominees at the head of its columns In
Kentucky, it is doubtful if the Know Moth
lngs can find men Of talent and position who
serve on their ELECTORAL ticket Thus it is,
the accessions to our ranks throughout the
country are daily increasing. Mr.. Fish. in
the senate, is faltering, and there are hopes
that be will, before the election, take posi-
ton against Fremont. He has voluntarily
pledged hinsself to support Toombs Kansas
bill, which has thrown the s'nigger worship
pers" into spasms.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
DIDYMUS.

BELrGERFNr. - Yesterday, being very
warm, ice was in demand, and whiskey-mu
ntes-the consumption was great About
40 or so could find no place to lay their
heads, so they laid nearly quart apiece of
the regular old red-eye on their stomachs,
which was made to answer as a substitute
for lodging. They lay aboa. the streets in
great Plumbers. They lay promiscuously-
heads and points-and when the san struck
them fair 10 their face, it fried the grease
out Of them ike bacon over a slow fire.
They were reused up by sprinkliug pots, and
felt somewhat like fighting. They lunged
into each other, and pummeled heads and
banged noses till some of them looked like
chunks Of rare beef.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
The ChQpmans.

To see the familiar. comical old phiz o
Geo. Chapman on the stage, reminds US o
old times, 80 and '5l; and his amia BILE anc
talented lady, appears youthful and spright
.ly as in her girlish days. Geo. will play
here with his company, few nights, wher
they will 60 to Weaverville, at which place
they are shortly to appear.
ewould suggest to the management, as
matter of policy, and as they wish to please
their patrons, the propriety of engageirg
the graceful and promising young actress
Miss Julia Hudson. She is a dansuese of nc
ordinary merit, and with proper care, will
surely rise to distinction in her profession.
Miss Kate Grey, in some of her characters
is not excelled by any actress in the state
and with the addition of these to the Chap.
man Company, and by discarding some oi
their very ordinary stock, they could not but
meet with success.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
DUl. CANnN Anr

Dur. CANON, Aug. 4, 1856.
Dear Crossette.-In looking over the Dol
lar Newspaper, of July 2nd 1856, l observed
a caption as follows:
ssTo Readers and yyrItcrs,n
The Editors then proceed to enumerate
what they like, accept &c. and speaking of
Hair powder first put it down as s.fasten-
ed upon for use" Do. the Rose of the
Prairie. !" Purposes" treated in similar
manner; but, Ny Brother" they pass-the
Light ef Dream and "Our Saviour. thew
-rePec4uiiy Decline" and "Heaven" thew
decline, without even saying respectfully.
They say nothing about that peculiarly
'hot climate Of which We read, but from
the tenor Of the remarks above quoted, |
suppose them 20 be somewhat in the condi
tion and mood Of a certain Divine. of which
read when was school boy, who went
to an appointment to preach, ard for his
text. took the following comprehensive pass
age Of scripture; The world, the flesh, and
the Devil" and proceeding, said:
"My friends, my SUBJECT is naturally di-
vided into three parts. as enumerated in nv
text la treating upon it, shall just touch
the world, pass lightly over the flesh, and
hasten as fast as can to the devil"
DIDy,fr-r
Butte record., 1856-08-09

HUMoRs OF THE CANvAss.-Mr. Little
john said in the Philadelphia Convention, he
would :. sacrifice all things to secure the
election of Fremont" No doubt there will
be great sacrifices of big Johns, little Johns
and demjohns, and if Col. Benton be any
thing of prophet, the whole :" farce" will
close with the sacrifice of John Fremont him
self
There will be not only paper pellets but a
pellet of aesh and blood in this canvass. 1t
is announced that Miss Sarah Pellet, of Sy-
racuse. n. Y, is to take the stump for the
Republican" nominees. She has peddled
books in the cars, and has become "w well ac-
quain:ed with the plans and operations of
Southern men," by living in Cent? al Ameri-
ca and California.
1t is fair to presume that this gentle maid
en- will devote her patriotic efforts, for the
most part, to the po-leg-a-my" plank in
the Philadelphia platform. We trust she
will vary her performances by riding the
woolly horse barebacked and astradle. and
thus increase the novelty of her political
labors Go it. Sally.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

DUTCH CHARLEY AT PANAMA-A pass.
enger by the Sonora informs the San Fran
cisco Bulletin that c. P Duane is swelling
mighty big at Panama. Duane went on board
the Sonora the day she sailed, with all tn:
fash of his Montgomery street days, bu
dressed little after the Granadian fashion
wearing large Panama hat. He visited
the vessel in company with a captain from Z
man -of-war lying at Panama, and scvera
other gentlemen. They drank wine togeth
er in the cabin.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
Justices Court.
BEFORE JUSTICE ELLIOTT.

McMence, for robbing Sam'l Phillips; ad-
appearance before the Court of Sessions.
This originated in game of cards. Phil
lips, is said to have won some seventy or
eighty dollars-of course, he had the best
uck-but it appers some of the party smelt
ii mice. McMance thought he could and did
find cards enough, at the feet of Sam. to
make very good average hand; in short, he
called it shenanegan, and, be being Vigi-
lante, and in favor of the higher law, and
withall, great double breasted, powerful
man, and Phillips a little weakly fellow,
Nc gathered him and choked every dollar
he had out of him, and appropriated it to
his own use
E A. Hodgekins, was arrested on COM
plaint of Mrs NJ L. Newell, for ssault and
battery. Fined $50 or twenty days to Jail
He has not said which he would do yet, but
from what we learn of the circumstances,
both fine and Imprisonment would serve him
right
We have it from the lady, that Hodge
kis and partner. rented chamber of her;
that they continually annoyed her; stuck
their paint pot smelling bottles under her
window, and when politely requested to re-
move them, they used language unbecoming
a gentleman, and unfit for ears polite. The
lady called on them for her rent, which they
refused to pay. They admitted drunken
loafers into their room. to her annoyance -
She finally ordered them to leave it or she
would put their duds out of her house
She went to the apartment TO carry her de
sign into execution, when Hodgekins back
ed up against the door, and refused her
egress. In forcing her way out, he was so
ungallant as to forget the truthful adage,
"He that puts his hand upon a woman, save
in kindness, is base wretch, whom it were
fattery to call cowardr' He left the prints
of his hands on her, for which he was dealt
with above.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

NEW BRIcK BUILDINGS. - Yesterday
morning, the fundations for two magnificent
brick buildings we're laid. Messrs Smith &
Sparks are putting up brick 20 By go feet,
two stories high, on the east side OF Mont.
gommery street, adjoining the United
States. The other is directly opposite oppo-
site, being on the corner of Montgomery
and Myers streets. 1t is to be 66 By IS
feet. three stories high, and fre-proof -
Messrs. Ritchie, Downer Carlow are the
proprietors. Mr.. Hussey is the contractor
and builder
Butte record., 1856-08-09

ORGANIZED BAND OF HORSE THIEVES
There is an organized band of horse thieves
in Honey Lake Vall,y. Recently Mr. Bar
bour, of Carson Valley, and Mr.. Wood, Of
Shasta, were shot at by them, and both Sc.
riously wounded. 1t is feared Mr.. Barbour
cannot live. The citizens of the Valley were
at last accounts, organizing themselves into
a Vigilance Committee, and were determin.
ed 10 e1terminate the band.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

NIXON. THE HANGMAN-It is stated Ia
the San Francisco papers, that the man who
put the ropes round the necks of Hethsring-
ton and Brace, is named Robert Nixon. He
is an lrishman, aud once fought pirze- fig &
in Albany, New York, and it is said he is the
same Robert Nixon who was concerned in
the robbery Of some silks from a canal boat
in that city, some years since. in company
with one George French, who afterwards was
convicted and died in Sing Sing prison. A
fit subject for such work
Butte record., 1856-08-09

Menioeis vi .ne Vigilance Committee
at the coroner inquest on the bodies of
Brace and Hetherington. acknowledge them
selves guilty of violating the law, by refus-
ing to answer questions on the ground that
they did not wish to criminate themselves
A fine position for the "purest and best
citizens Of the State 10 be in, truly
Butte record., 1856-08-09

A "SELt"-The San Francisco Globe sold
on Saturday last for 500. Chesp.-hquir-
er.
For the materials, yes; but q very high
price for its opinions. vigilante organs are
getting cheap
Butte record., 1856-08-09
cS The French doctors haze discovere,

- The French doctors have discovered.
recently. by varioHs experiments Instituted
by them, that ice is safer and better to use
in surgical operations than -chloroform.-
BY the application Of pounded ice and com
mon salt to the disc ased parts, thus causing
numoness aud inseasibihty. surgeon
sa'eiy succeeded IN resaosing tumor Of con-
siderable si'e' without causing the patient
any pain and Occasioning very little loss of
blood. lfice can thus be successfully sub
stituted in the place of chloroform, in sur
gical operations, it will be of grea, value in
saving patients frsm the risks involved in
the use of cdlsreform
Butte record., 1856-08-09

MIRACULOUS ESCAPE WITH LrrE.-On
Friday last, Mr.. H. Dowens fell from the
op of shaft, thirty feet deep, on Gold Hill.
(which he had just ascended,) and struck
on tub at the bottom. receiving several
severe bruises, but none, it is believed, NOR
tally danpn
Butte record., 1856-08-09

OuR TRIP up the river the other day, was
rendered very agreeable by the kind atten-
tons shown us By several friends. among
whom we may name I. T. Wood Esq. one OF
Mr.. Harris very efficient aids, J. S. Spanr.
Sec. and Treas. for the Messrs. Hart, Mr.. L.
Woodhouse, Mr. W. ". Tinker, See. of Rough
& Ready Co., besides others We will find
opportunity to 'reciprccate."
Butte record., 1856-08-09

~our friend Trougbton. Of wyando'se,
will get up another Cotillon Party on the
2lst Of August. He has a spacious hall,
and is around seeing 10 things at lis house,
and nobody can beat him in polite attention
10 his ynes,s We are thar
Butte record., 1856-08-09

GrPsEx GIRLS Two of those chaps. who
were so popular in California in 40 and so,
were grinding around town last night, 70
the great delight of the boys They .ls, Of
the Bold Brivadier, Zolder Boy and sever.
al other late and popular airs.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

Missouri REPU BLIcAN ON THE S. F, VIC.
ILANcE CoMMITTEE.-Tbis paper. received
by the last Steamer, in sneaking of the San
Francisco Vigilance Committee, says:
No state has ever before presented m in.
stance Of so complete prostration of all
law, and it will be fortunate if the next
steamer brings US an account Of the restora.
tion Of the legitimate government, without
serious conflicts between-the various parties
in San Francisco. persisted in much long.
er, it must operate to the serious injury Of
property and business in California, besides
setting an example which is likely to have Q
baneful influence in other states.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
We have to thank Mr. Robert o,Nis, =

We have to thank Mr. Robert O'Niel, for
he kindness shown us, in exchanging a
Chinamans carpet bag for our own, we hav-
ing, by mistake, taken Johns baggage in
stead Buff the prompt exchange made
BY the Stage Co., one of the attaches of this
Office, who has been on a pleasure trip be-
low, would have had to appeared in general
Oriental costume
Butte record., 1856-08-09

A. S. DroxEr, Bse.-we hear this gent
lsmsn very highly spoken Of for the very
efficient manner in which be has performed
the labor drumming the grades for the diff
erent fumes on the river He has no supe-
rloE as an engineer