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Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25

not get the Union with regularity,
writes savage note to that paper,
upon our postal arrangements. The
writer admits that provision was made
for weekly mail only, but because
he does not get his Union every day,
he pronounces it a public nuisance"
and a 6 swindle." 1t often happens
where daily mails are provided for
that the mail sometimes fails to be
sent. But the mail routes over
which the Union" is conveyed,
should never fail. Only think of the
consequences of "Justice being
obliged to 60 to bed without its ;"
" Union" A severe attack of the
nightmare might follow. We hope
the postmaster at Marysville and
Oroville will have some regard for
suffering "Justice," and never again
let the " "Union" fail of arriving in
Oroville, under the pain of being de-
nounced as nuisances and "swin-
dlers." Have Twill you, gents.
We are compelled to admit that
as a community we are retrogading
in morals, and that our town is in
tested with scores of idle persons who
obtain living by their Wits" i.e.,
by watching their opportunities to
swindle and steal, and crime is in
creasing most alarmingly. The
question naturally arises,-what is
to be done to remedy this grand evil!
How are we to rid ourselves from
these worse than useless fellows, these
plaques that have worn their welcome
out in every other town in the State!
Can we improve the matter any by
instituting more vigilant police, or
would the evil be abated if the town
was incorporated and more perfect
ly organized police system created =?
We ask these questions for the con-
sideration of our citizens, feeling as
we do incompetent to answer them
satisfactorily to ourselves. But that
something should be done to arrest
the fast increasing tide of vice and
iniquity that is daily presenting itself
to- our gaze in the crowded police
courts and well filled jail, is every
day becoming more evident. Scarcely
a day passes that we are not called
upon to chronicle the circumstance
that q robbery has been committed,
or brutal assault perpetrated, Or
the enactment of some other crime.
Apart from thieves and rioters and
midnight marauders, is class of
shiftless, worthless beings who will
neither work themselves or permit
those who would, to do so without
many annoyances. This class of
people are more harmless than the
others, but they are certainly most
unbearable nuisances, particularly
about an editors sanctum or a COM
positor's desk.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25

A HoL1pAY.-A crowd OF miners who had
suspended operations on account Of the rain,
or from some other cause, were on regu-
lar bender yesterday, and made Rome howl
with their publications..
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25

Es-Durkee, the pirate, has been fined
S27O or ninety days imprisonment, for an
assault on Mr.. Campbell.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25

nse- The Stockholders of the Orc Tele-
graph Company will meet at the Court
House to. day, Mt two =. NJ.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25
0royllle, Tuesday, November 25, 1856.
Topics of the Day.

profitable 70 the miners in the dry
diggings, and the farmers in the Val
ley. The approach of the rainy sea-
son in California is the spring time
Of the Northern Atlantic States, and
the husbandman's plow in California
turns up the loosened earth here in
December, as it does in the New
England world, when the April sun
has unclaimed the mountain rivulets,
and the frost has released his hold of
the generous earth. In former times
it was thought by many that Cali
fornia could never be producing
country, and would be compelled to
rely upon the Atlantic States for
food necessary to sustain her mining
population. The few years we have
been in existence as State have done
away with this delusive idea, and
demonstrated by actual experience
that the State has agricultural lands
sufficient to produce the provision for
her own consumption.
Butte county within herself, can
do SO. Nearly one half the county
is composed Of valley lands, which
are capable of being transformed into
profitable farms, and can be made to
produce all that would be required
for the consumption of her mining
and other inhabitants.
In Plumas county there are also
many fertile valleys which are capa-
bic of producing in abundance, but
we are not prepared to assert that
there is arabic land sufficient within
her boundaries, to produce all
that would be required for her own
consumption. But her valleys are
the most beautiful to be found in the
State, and her placers are not excel
led by those of any other section.
BY means Of artificial irrigation
even the mountain sides are in many
places converted into excellent gar
gems, and vegetables and fruits o.
superior qualities are produced.
Grapes and apples especially are
found to flourish admirably in the
healthy temperature of the hilly
country, and indeed the apple re-
quires a cooler climate than that of
the valley to arrive at great degree
of perfection. Thus while the great
bitches that are being constructed
throughout various parts of the
mountains, which by rendering grea-
ter facilities for mining will conse-
quently augment the mining popula-
tion, the means for raising some of
the necessary supplies for their con-
sumption are placed within the reach
Of the miners themselves, for by a
little labor in the spring and occa-
Sional attention during the summer
every miner who has cabin and an
acre Of ground contiguous to a ditch
can raise his own store of vegetables
and enough of them to last through
the entire winter. Of course there
are many localities where such ope-
rations would be impracticable, but
IN speaking of arabic mountain lands
we have reference more particularly
to such as are known as dry diggings,
away from the steep, rocky banks of
the rivers and gulches. Butte county
is not only able to raise all her own
supplies, but is now furnishing Ma
rysyille with a large norton of the
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25

51G~A splendid new slate bed billiard ta-
BILE is being put up in the new Bank Ex-
change.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25
Furniture! Furniture

JUST RECEIVED, large assortment of Furniture
and Bedding. For Sale at reduced Prices, at &
sCRIBER'S Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery
street, st. Nicholas Hotel. OBJ
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25

r-gT- JUST RECEIVED, an Invoice of fine Paint
ed Cottage Furniture ut G. Scriber's Furniture Ware
Rooms Montgomery street, nearly opposite the It.
Nicholas Hotel. oct3l
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-25
A Portion Of Carson Valley Ia California.

The following is n copy of letter ad-
dressed by Judge Drummond, of Utah. TO
cur representatives in Congress, in relation
to the boundary line between Utah and Cal
ifornia;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16

DERSONS desiring GOOD PIANOS, directly IRON
Il the makers. ,rGrranted as 10 tone ard finish,
can have them from any one Of ten manufactures
at REDUCED PRICES, by addressing the subscribe,
who is a musician and a judge, and examines per
sonally every instrument purchased before sending
it away. Much Of his time and attention is devs-
ted to this pecies of trade, and having sent q
large number to various sections Of the country
without the first complaint. he feels confident Of
giving entire satisfaction to all who favor him with
their orders. The prices fer neic Pianos in per-
feet order, vary from $lS4, upwards. Any instru-
ment sold by him not corresponding with his
guarantee will be taken back and exchanged free
Of eaPeHse. Second hand Pianos in perfect order
bought at from one to two hundred dollars. Harp,
Guitars, Melodeons, books and every thing per-
tanning to schools and colleges forwarded on the
best terms. Schools and teachers are allowed tea
per cent. off from regular prices on oil instruments /;
his permanent arrangement with the manufactur-
ers enables him sell all instruments at greatly re-
duced prices. He refers to Hon. G. Z. Badger,
Gov. Merehead, A. NJ. German and others.
Address JAMES NJ EDNEY
Sc John St. n. Y.
New York, Aug. Is, 1855. Sly
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WARRENTON, N. c.
TINE next session Of this institution will COM
Il mence on Wednesday the 9Th of January,
1856.
A regular and thorough course of study has been
adopted in order to graduation. In addition to
the usual English branches, We are prepared to
give instruction in the Ancient and Modern Ian
guages. In the department of Music, instruction
will be furnished on the Harp, Piano, Melodeon,
Guitar and in Musical composition and Vocal MI
sic. In the department Of Fine Arts, every at
tention is paid to Drawing in all its varieties, Oil
and 1recian Painting, Landscape Painting in Cray
on, Wax Work, Embroidery, Fancy Work, &c.-
The Professors and Teachers win strive to render
their respective departments highly interesting and
improving, and no efforts will be spared to pre-
mote the moral and intellectual welfare of their
pupils. The President and his lady have control
Of the domestic department, and will be especially
careful to afford to the boarders every attention
and comfort necessary to render the College
pleasant home. The healthfulness Of WArrentol
and its accessibility render it a safe and conve
nient place to which persons may send their chill
dren to acquire an education. Our charges are a
low as can be afforded in institutions of simlla
advantages.
Payments, one half in advance and no dedus
ton after entrance, except in cases of protracte'
sickness. For particulars, address
.TuOS. S. CAMPBELL, Pres't.
Warrenton, Dec. s., 1855. I'll
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YADKIN INSTITUTE.

TIE sixth session Of this institution will COM
msnes january 10Th, 1855.
j. X. SPEER, Principal.
$. S. BOHAENON, Assistant.
Miss -, In charge of the Female Department I
Miss MAErBA Il. HOFFMAN, Assistant
TUITION, FER TERM OF FIVE MONTHS:
English branches, from s. to $40 90
Latin and French, each, ,...."....5 90
Music and use Of instrument, Ills 90
Drawing and Painting, each, .........S 90
Board, near the Institute, from S. to 8 90 per mo.
Those educating, or wishing to educate, their sons
and daughters will, on several accounts, find it
both convenient and agreeable topstronizo Yadkin
Institute. We have added to our Board of InStruc-
ton competent assistants. Mr.. Bobannon ha, re-
Gently been teaching in Georgia, and has estsb-
lishcd himself as a teacher. Miss Holemnn is an
accomplished lady, and well qualified to teach
A thorough scholar will be in charge Of the Female
department. Much care will be taken to guard
and deyelopt moral character. Appropriate and
regular lectures arc giVOn, and every necessary
means observed to cultivate tho heart. We intend
that none shall leave the institution worse in char
actsr than when they entered. For further infor
nation addressthS Principal, a tMount Nebo, Yad
kin county, n. c., or Rev. W. G.. Brown, Hamp
ts%nVillS, n. q. 16-2n
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Or notes from the Diary Of a Special. Agent of the
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Written for the Spirit Of the Age
,ommunings with the Departed.

Written for the Spirit of the Age.
Communings with the Departed.
I'm tossing on life's troubled wave
Afar from thce-loye,
No earthly hand is near to save,
Since thou art gone above.
Duty 10 me Is precious still,
Though TN sad-lovo
And good to me my Fathers will,
Though weary here / rove.
l think Of thee in thy pure home,
With angel friends, dosr,
While my poor heart, all crushed and lone,
Like a~utumn's foliage scre-
Signs as earth's storms around it rave
Il come to thee, dear
And looks into the peaceful grave
without ono throb Of fear.
I'm thinking Of that glorious hour
The morning time love
when, at the seraph's voice Of power,
The rolling ski0s shall move,
And 1 shall see our blessed Lord,
With all Ills sAints'love-
Come, a. lie promised in His word,
To take His church above.
And then, among that shining throng,
Shall | see thee, dear
VIII one so worthless and 80 wrong
To thy pure heart be nearH
Will Jesus make my soul all white,
Such rs He loves, dear
And meet 10 walk with thee in light
Where love sheds not a tear
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
Snmber 90.
CORNER.
Written for the Spirit Of the Age.
New Ynnr,s Eua-nY nEATRIcE.

Writton for the Spirit OF the age
New Years Eve.-BY BEATRICE.
Weary and lone the old man sat.
Thinking Of days long, long gone by
His heart was heavy, his heart was sad,
And . tear stole forth from his once bright eye.
Psrehaneo he thought Of his fairy bird,
Who sleeps on the old hillside.
Then tho Old Year how'd his head and died.
The New Year came with insolent pride,
While merrily chim'd the old church-boll,
To the w~atchmAn's chant Of " All is Well"
Lowly and humbly a mother knelt
Al the shrine Of 1 Am ;-One, in Three,
Asking His aid for the precious one
Who is roaming afar on the stormy sea;
Mayhaps the sailor hoy now roves
Old oceans cnves mid tho coral groves.
Then the Old Yoar how'd his head and died,
The New Year came in with insOient PRIDE
While merrily ehimd the old chureh-bell
To the watchman's chant Of All IL Well
Trustingly q fair maiden gazed,
A smile on her lips but a tear in her eye;
81 knoto he'll come Ger the yesper chimes
So I'll patiently wait until by and by
by andby' ne'or came-for the bridegroom Death
Had placed on his brow the cypress wreath.
Then the Old Year how'd his head and died
The New Year came in with insolent pride
While msrrily ehim'd the old church bell,
To the watchman's chant Of All in WslP
sofy n little one slept, and dream'd
OF Now Year gifts on the morrow given
sweetly she slept and never awoke
Till calld by the angel-guard Of heaven.
Those New Year gifts more precious were,
Than tho gems of earthly monarchs are.
Then the Old Year how'd his head and died
The New Year came in with insolent pride,
While merrily chim'd the old church bell,
To the %watchman's chant Of All is WELT
.H
swsotly q dying christian smild;-
Mo- sigh arose from his gentle breast,
On the stream Of Death his ship was launched,
Soon 10 be moored in tho haven of rest.
Fer the clock had tolPd the Old Years knel,
His soul had gone with the blest to dwell.
Thon the Old Year how'd his head and died
Tho New Year came in with insolent pride,
While merrily chim'd the old church bell,
To the Watcbman's chant Of All is Wei!
Reading, Mass, 1855.
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Mantillas and Clnaks

UST TO HAND-The most commanding and
q varied assortment OF FALL AND WINTER
CLOAKS, that has ever been opened for inspec-
ton in the City of Raleigh, viz:
Rich Velvet Cloaks,
Velvet and Moir Antique lin combination,)
Cloth Cloaks, Nantes and Talmas,
Silk Mantillas with fringe and Lace,
Fine Mcrino Shawls and Scarfs,
Mems Travelling Shawls and Blankets.
W. II. & R.. S. TUCKER.
Raleigh, Sept. 81, 1855. s.
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WANTED.

A situation as Teacher by a young lady, from
the North, who has had two years experience and
can bring the best of testimonials. Possesses q
thorough English education with the higher Math.
amaties and the French, Latin and Spanish Ian.
guage. Is also qualified to give instruction in
Pencilling, Monochromatics, Crayoning, Painting
Pellis work, Wax Fruit and Flowers. TERMS,
$500. For further information address
ZACCHEUS BROWN,
S@m Comfort, Jones county, NC.
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Dr.. 1GcLA@Tl'S
CELEBRATED
Y Z r M G. E
LIVER PILLS.


They are not recon-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for
what their name pur-
ports.
The VERMIFUGE, for
expelling Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms.
The LIVER PILLS, for
the cure Of LIVER CON-
PLANT, all BILIOUS De-
RANGEMENTs, SICK HEAD
ACHE, &c.
Purchasers will please
be particular to ask for
DR.. G.. McLane's Cele-
brated VERMIFUGE and
LIVER PILLS, prepared by
Sh";,',4 $780,.
SOLE PRoPRIEToRs, Pitts
burgh, Pa, and take nc
other, as there are various
other preparations now
before the public, pur-
porting to be Vermifuge
and Liver Pills. Al
others, IN comparison
with DR.. McLANE's, ART
worthless.
The GENUINE cLane',
Vermifuge and Live:
Pills can now be had a
all respectable DRUG
Stores.
FLEMING BROS,
so WOOD ST., PITTSBURGH, PA.
Sole Proprietor
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
L SEED.

Last year was notorious for the quantity
and quality of that luscious Southern fruit,
Water and Musk Melons, in this section
Those who visited Wilmington, know some
thing about it. Melons have been raised here
weighing from 50 to SIS odd lbs-the large
kind of Carolina Melons. We have some OF
the seed of these melons (both kinds) to
spare, and will forward to persons wanting
for 81 per pint. Address
G. II. ALEXANDER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
The Great Purifier of the Rlnnd

CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
The Great Purifier of the Blood!
NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN 1T.
Let the afflicted Read and Ponder z
An infalliLle Remedy for Scrolula, Kings
Evil, Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous Erup-
tions, Pimple> or Postules on the Face, Blotch-
es, Boils, Ague and Fever, Chronic Sore Eyes,
Ring Worms or letter, Scald Head, Enlarge
ment and Pal of the Bones and Joints, Stub
born Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lumbago,
Spinal Complaints, and all diseases arising from
an Iniudicious Use of Mercury, Imprudence in
Life, or Impuriiy of the Blood.
o. This great alternative medisine apd Pu-
rifier of Blood ia now used by thousands of
grateful patients from ali parts of the United
States, who testify daily TO the remarkable
cures performed by the greatest Of all medi-
cines, 'CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE
Neuralgia, rheumatism, Scrofula, Eruptions
on the Skin, Liver Diseasr, Fevers, Ulcers, Old
Sores. Affections Of the Kidneys, Diseases Of
the Throat, Female Complaints, Pains and
Aching of the Bones and Joints, are speedily
put to flight by using this great and inestima
bic remedy.
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has
yet been found 10 compare with ii it Ii cleanses
the system of all impurities, acts gently and
efficiently on the Liver and Kidneys, strength
ems the Digestion, gives tone to the Stomach,
makes the skin clear and healthy, and restores
the Constitution. enfeebled by disease or bro
ken down by the excuses of youth, to its
pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better
than all the cosmetics ever used. A few doses
of Carter's Spanish Mixture will remove all
sallowness of complexion bring the roses mant-
ling to the cheek, give elasticity TO the step land
improve the general health in a remarkable
degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard Of.
The large number Of certificates which We
have received from persons from all parts OF
the U. States, is the best evidence that there i:
no humbug about it. The press, hotel keep
ers, magistrates, physicians and public men
well known to the community, all add their
testimony to the effects Of this GREAT BLoo1
PURIFIER.
Call on the Agent and get a Circular and
Almanac, and read the wonderful cures thi
truly greatest of all Medicines has performed
None genuine unless signed BENNETT s
BEERS, Proprietors, No g Pearl Street, Rich
mond, Va; to whom all orders for supplies ant
agencies must be addressed.
WV. S. BEERS d CO, Richmond, Va,
Proprietors
For sale by P. F PESCUD, WILKINS
HAYWOOD. Raleigh, n. c., and by W.
EDDINS, FOrestville. 2Iy
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M @

POlID5 3 HEAD SYO!I2So
HE Subscriber would take this method of re-
L minding the public, that he is still engaged in
the manufacture of Grave Ornaments, in all varie-
ty and the best style of finish and workmanship.
lie keeps always on hand a large stock of Marble,
both Of American and Italian, suitable for Monu-
ments, Obelisks, Tombs, Head Stones, dc.; and
having in MS employ a frst-rate Northern Carver
and Letterer, he is prepared to put all kinds of De-
signs and Inscriptions, to suit the taste and wishes
of all.
He would respectfully invite a visit to his Mar
BILE Yard, at the southeast corner of the Raleigh
Grave Yard, where may always be seen specimens
of his workmanship and a variety of styles of Grave
Ornaments.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received, he respectfully solicits a continuation O.
the same, ~pledging himself to use his best endeav
ors to please all.
Orders from a distance will be faithfully ant
promptly attended to. Address,
WIN. STRONACH, Raleigh.