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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31
J New Years Day

Dere ~ - gain. 1he "oiiu mas hui u
" time to get. over its last New Years
headache, till Old Time announces 1857,
nnil another universal bender.
Az sosn as day begins to dawn the
pvcuile portion Of humanity jump out of
bed appropriate whatever good things
81. Nick has provided for them, put on
their drds, and then. take to their neigh
borsshousess fully impressed with the idea
that they are share holders in every pocket
booti q town, and that this day is set
apart for division of property. After
accomplishing this by way of business,
they ybetakeshemselyes to pleasure. Put
ting fre crackers in peoples pockets and
touching them of, getting up dog-fghts,
whipping the smallef'boys, being run over
and .similar innocent Yecreaiions, consume
the remainder Of the day
The next si1sd specimens Of boyhood,
rhc have outgrown their titles to the
bounties Of ST.. Nicholas, generally put
in the first half of. the day in spending
whst money they hare, and the last half
s IN coaxing their hard hearted papas for
more. This class, as soon as their last
five-eenternis is handed to the grocer, are
unanimously of the opinion that it /; the
ssdsyests New Years ., they ever saw.
The next size, who have just arrived at
The age Of manhood and mustaehes, buy
three cent presents for little girls who
have good looking sisters, eat oysters,
call on sheir lady acquaintances, manage
20 get Acaughtn by their favorite femi-
nine, promise some magnificent gift which
they. never purchase, smoke 10 cent cigars
gosto a bal, stay up till four O'Clock, then
70 home, cnssp the town and go to
) bed.
Married men put in the, FIRST half of the
day in shaving, quietly moistening their
e1ifnentaries," putting on clean shirts,
6exine the children ard making other
necessary preparations for going to tur-
key. roast They astonish their wives
With the stories of their wonderful per-
fonmanees on other New Years days while
they are eating the turkey, then hurry
them home and make bee line for a
small spirit world. Here they take big
drams and tell big stories, then take big
ger drams snds tell bigger, stories until
fwelxe' O'Clock comes around and finds
this staid old world-this vale of tears,
with huge brick in its hat, and all the
necessary precautions taken to secure a
nsgni6cent headache on the morrow.
New Years Day is unquestionably the
biggest day in the year. The 4th of July
may beat il in elequence- and patriotism,
hat; New Years more than compensates
for this in FIRE crackers aud cheap whisky.
John Phoenix says that o. certain cele-
bsAted. L. s. Senator claimed "that a
man who wouldn't. get drunk on the 4th
of July was an internal rascal" but on
New Years Day they get drunk "infernal
rascalsn and alk.
OF course, reader, we except you from
each ands all. of the above imputations;
bns. positively you, are the only excep-
tion.
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DR.. Roback's Scandinavian Rensd1e.

Dr.. Roback's Scandinavian Rernsd1es.
In directing the attention of our readers to
Dir. Roback's advertisement, We have no hesi-
tation In saving that all he claims for his medi-
vnes is confirmed by certificates from all parts
Of the West The language of these certif-
Gates IS so earnest and grateful, and the cures
refer to such a variety of diseases that it would
be folly to question the restorative properties
of the preparations. 1t appears that while
botanizing among his native mountains, in
Sweden, during g. visit to that country some
years ago, he collected large quantity of rare
medicinal herbs unknown in this country, and
by combining the liquids and solid extracts of
those possessing powerful detergent proper
ties, he succeeded in producing his celebrated
Blood Purifier and Blood Pills, which are said
to exercise a more beneficial effect upon the
fluids of the human body than any other cura-
tives in existence. Dir. Roback's theory is,
that all diseases originate in the blood, and it
would seem that the rapid recovery of his pa
tients, under course of these disinfectants,
affords strong piesumptivc evidence that his
pathology is correct. Certain it is that the
celebrity of his medicines increases daily, and
that he has authentic proofs of their success
in his possession. See Advertisement. .
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.

The extra session of the Ohio Legisla-
ture commences, at Columbus, on Mon
day next We shall probably soon be
enlightened In regard to the reasons which
induced this sapient body to take an extra
dip into the treasury. One subject which
it is said they will take into consideration
is the reorganization Of thesJudicial dis
tricts of the State.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

PROFITABLE WoRK.--The New York
correspondent of the Boston Transcript
says that on the first of January, Childs
Il Peterson, Philadelphia, publishers of
kane's Expedition, will pay over to the
author the handsome sum of $50, 900
copyright percentage on the sale of the
work
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

w A cause, incidentally involving
the constitutionality Of the Missouri Com
promise, which was discussed and held
under frequent consultation at the last
term, was argued last week in the Su-
preme Court of the United States at
Washington. The decision will not be
made for some weeks.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

PRENTICE ABOUT LEAVING KENTUCKY
The newspapers notice a rumor that
George d. Prentice is about removing to
st. Louis to establish paper. We re-
gret to hear that he is at present lying
dangerously i'll in that city.-Indiasapohs
Sentinel
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

f@ See the advertisement of farm
for sale by George W. Murphy. 1t is
"a good farm, and is especially adapted to
raising tobacco. Some enterprising man
will get a nice little fortune in it. 1t will
be sold on reasonable terms.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31
Congressional.
WARRINGTON. Dec. 30.


SENATE not in session, having adjourn
ed till Monday.
HoUsE.-Mr. Granger made an inef-
fectual effort to introduce resolution de-
claring Daniel Waldo Chaplain Of the
House.
Mr.. Wheeler asked, but did not obtain
leave to report bill taxing lottery circu-
lars and all such mail matter with letter
postage.
| WASHINGTON, Dec 92
SENArE.-A long and interesting de-
bate on the House steam revenue cutter
| bill which passed.
This bill was regarded by several sena-
tors as establishing steam cutters as
a general system.
Mr.. Rush, OF Texas, made speech on
the Slavery question in reply to Hale and
Seward
HOUSE, The House adopted reso-
luton calling on the president to commu-
nicate the amount Of money paid to the
militia and posse coDsitatis in Kansas
Father Waldo was elected Chaplain.
| A bill passed giving Gen. Scott $l2, 900
back pay.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.
SENATE.-Mr. Butler presented the joint
resolutions adopted by the Legislature Of
South Carolina, relative to the fortiica-
ton Port Royal Harber.
HOUSE MIR. Letcher, from the minor
! ity of the committee Oh Ways and Meas,
reported u substitute for the bill for the
revision of the tariff.
The Speaker laio before the House the
Report Of the Superintendent of the Coast
Survey, showing the progress of that Work
during the past year.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. a.
SENATE.-Thc Senate was not in ses-
sion
HoUsE,-Mr Phelps, reported with
amendments tie senate bill relative to
foreign coinage, and the coinage of the
new cent pieces.
Mr.. Phelps explained. The object
was to Withdraw ON circulation all dep
ceciated foreign o II; r%ceiving Mexioa al
and Spanish quarters, eighth and six
teenth dollar pieces at 20, 0 and cents.
| The committee on Ways and Means
propose that the President shall fix by
proclamation the description of the new
cent coin.
MIR. Rice, Delegate from Minnesota
introduced bill authorizing the people of
! she Territory to form a constitution and
State Government preparatory to admis-
| sion into the Union On footing with the
original States.
Adjourned till Friday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.
SENATE. o important business trans
acted
HOUSE House passed several private
bills and the Senate bill providing for
compulsory prepayment of postage on
all transient printed matter Adjourned
over till Tuesday.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

RIVER CLosEp.-The Ohio river is
frozen up fast and tight. In consequence
of the low stage of the river during the
course of the fall, but little coal was
run down. 1t is commanding enormous
prices at Cincinnati.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31
A SCHOONER PROBABLY LOST.
OSWEGO. "Wednesday. I

The schooner Lenor which left Kings
ton for Toronto three weeks ago. has not
been heard of since. Besides her own
crew, she had five sailors belonging to
another vessel. The Lenor IN undoubted-
lv lost, with all on board.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

4 @W We will have huge ''rell Of hon
or' next week. Ifsny more of our sub
-scribers are ambitious to get their names
into it We will try to make room for them.
When they have paid their subscriptions
they can begin the new year like a Chris
tian-with clear conscience and clean
shirt
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

Although Mr.. Bernheisel. the delegate
from Utah, has had in his possession for
months past the application of the people
of that territory for its admission as a
State in the Union, he wilt not present it
this session.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31
ee We see hy the last Bcluo,

eY We see by the last Belmont
Chronicle, that ii has changed hands, aud
is now in the possession Of d. Thoburn
Esq. We sincerely regret the loss OF
friend Cowen to the Fraternity lie WAS
one of the most gentlemanly and candid
editors in the State. We trust his sue
ce ;sor may initiate his example
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31
Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 9

Flour held at Sc SGT. Wheat-Sales
of white at 81 60 a ! 81; choice 81, ,63
a LA; red $1,47 l 40.
Corn-Sales new white 81 a So cents;
old do. 80 a 63 cents; new yellow 60 a
81 cents; old do 81 Ga ceuts
Oats-Sales at 45 a 4S cents.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

THE Quo FARMER-To any Of our
readers who wish to subscribe for an ag-
ricultural paper, we say the fu17nsr is
decidedly the best with which we are ac-
quainted. See terms &C., in our adTer-
tizing columns.
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WASHINGTON ITEMS.

Secretary Marcy says, in private con-
versatiou, that the neutrality laws shall be
as rigidly enforced against those recruiting
for Walker as they were against Cramp-
ton and the British Consuls.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31
MAEsRIED:

On the 18th inst, by Thes. S. Fowler, ESQ.,,
Mr.. A. J. STEELE and Miss MARY HECK, all of
Malaga township, this county.
On Wednesday evening, Dec. 18th, by
Rev. S. r. Dawson, Mr.. WILLIAMS F. RANDOLPH
of this place, and Miss MARGARET J. SMrrH, of
Wheeling, Va.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

William Ii. Hurbut appears de-
lighted with the notoriety his abuse of his
own country in the Ediaburg Reriew has
given him.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

W 1t is alleged that Gen. Concha
gets S5l each for permits to land negroes
in Cuba frcm Africa, and his deputies
ger$25 20 for each negro.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

1t costs more to send an ounce
letter 10 Europe than it does to send a
barrel uf -four.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

W r. P. Ranney has resigned the
Office Of Judge of the Supreme Court of
this State
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

az The President gave dinner par
ty Oh the 22d inst. to Generals Shields,
Quitman, Law, Gushing, Colonel Weller,
and officers who were associated with him
in the Mexican war.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-31

SxvERE GALE II severe gale visited
our northeast coast on the 2lst 4
large number of vessels were lost.
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HALIFAX, Dec. 90.

HALIFAX, Dec. 90.
The Steamship America, now out two
weeks from Liverpool, has not yet been
signalled below.
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~ look out for the CARRIER on
New Years day. BE will be on hands
~ bis annual. address.
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Gen, Walker.

New YORK Dec. 23.-The sympathy
meeting of last night, i'll aid of Gen Walk
er, was well attended, notwithstanding the
stormy weather. Gen. Barnet presided.
Speeches were made by Gems. Wheat and
Green of Texas. A letter was also read
from Gen. Quitman. The resolutions
adopted, pledged material aid and called
upon the General Government to send
national vessels to Nicaragua, and to
sustain her Minister Wheeler. A col
lection amounted to ST, 400 was raised.
Orders have been received by the Govern
ment officers to stop the shipment of all
arms or provisions to Gen. Walker. The
President has ordered the arrest of Cor
nelius Garrison, Chas. Morgan and Gen.
Walker to answer to the seizure of the
property of the Accessory Transit Com
pany, valued at 100000.
The rumered reverscs of Walker, which
it was thought would compel him to aban-
don the country are contradicted by the
following letter, which the n. Y. Times
says was received by the last steamer:
"VIRGIN BAY, Monday, Dec l, 1855.
"You will. doubtless, get full accounts
of the late events here, from the newspa-
pers. Iconsider that oar permanent power
in Central America never has been on as
firm basis as now; nor do l know of one
single month since | have been in Mica
ragua wherein we have made as much
progress towards final results as the month
which just ended.
81 remain with regard, &C.,
"WM WALKER"
The Times says:
We are informed that Walker has been
amply supplied within the last few weeks
with various munitions of war, including
most of the incendiary missiles used at
Sebastopol, and some perfected since, and
that the blowing up Of the th of April
(the Costa Rica vessel of wary was by the
employment of destructive shot of Amer
lean invention, and never heretofore used
and which were made in this city and sup.
piled to Nicaragua by Gen. Henseigsen.
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SKETCHES, Sc, Sc, TOGETHERa
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-09
NUMBER ~f-t%. u X
J. EGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

EDU!ilG HlfiCE Is hereby GtVES--Thqt
Il the undersigned forbid all per-.rs FROM tr's-
passing Gp"A ccrtan tenet of land Eupwn us thr
" hpD |iGt ~ CbAll' situated IN me- rlwn~hi,
Hi pp'na u tie C9tlNy, SliTc of Cauh4cns~ abru.
one tai lie south west frnul btoytliu ani dc.cr.
c"j &c follows Bosinuia: AZ a live oak stamp na k
~ N4id IarCr uuchvs Du he uorh un,l wcSi -td.-
pune tlee bsa1't' on ihr Soih-wrst side, sil.3'cl
= nh J.. one cOalN from said beginning; runtlr-s
lacrce ~l-o@ ". - caN.ns 90 % pine tree in the us
ot Abr7>tt fence: - g. ~ chains 10 Il stake al t,
W. ',t OF thr road. ial =. 10 chains 10 sla,.,
a.d a'e snN; y - i-ioNths chuin- to "a ~',t.
& % ". . 3-.UJ.hs caiins 70 a Tive uuk: y % . w.
IS - 'oOihs chains to the place OF beginning, COM
tanning ~ acres more or less. surveyed by !. w
scott. County Surveyor IN and for saii county ot
hltP. sud survey being recorded in the County
clerk office in said Ccnnly Of Bu'te, in book b"
vol L. pages III, us. Il&. All persens further
cautioned against purchasing within the above de-
ecrhed lract by virtue Of the 'Carton Tiua," ur
any oiGer lIlr the sole owners of the same,
NICOLAS ROpElGUES,
+. NJ. SMITH,
CHARLES g. HUBBARD.
OroViHe December l, 1856. dluf
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-09
SHERIrF'S SALE,

EBY VIRTUE or AN EXECUTION issued out
"A D of the District Court. Twelfth judicial District,
in and tor be county of san FraEclsco state OF Cal
forna TO me directed and delivered, commanding
me to make the sum of three hundred and ten twen
" two one taundreth dollars prlndpal with interest
thereon al the rate Of ten per cent per annuin, from
date of Judgment until paid, aud costs OF suit,
amounting o the sum Of thirty Sour twenty yhye one
hundrsth dnllats together with be accrung costs Of
said suit: wherein ID. Lasseyell IS pnlntu and
John Thompson and George Narqu. are the de-
frndnns | will, on the 29th day OF November, \.
d. lSjG. between the hours of two ami three clock
p NJ sell al public sale. 10 The highest bidder for
cash. all of the rGht, title and interest Of satd de-
PENDANTS in and 10 one building situated on Mont
gomery street about ~ by II feet nsize aud one story
high with a slOop in front. Also, all HAT part Cr
parcel or lot Of lud upon which said house Is sii-
ted described follows 10 Wit: ironing hity feet on
Montgomery street and running back - feet be-
tween The French hotel and Brewster tOuse. ns be-
ing part of Lot number i6. and Block numDer - as
marked OH the Town Plat OF the Town Ot orOyiilr,
Butte cOuty, California, and Partlv upon ground not
included IN said Plat. the same being the house and
lot now occupied by Brown and Peacock. rs a dwell
Ing house. sale 10 take place n iie Court house
door, in ihe Town OF Oroytlle, county and state
aforesaid. L. FhEEE, SherN
October 81, \. D. 1856. Butte county.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-09
plSSOLuTYON

TENHE Co-ParlHer-hip heretofore existing between
FL A. Cluuchet and Louis Bull0id, under the name
and STYLE OF Couchct Buliiod in the business OF
hotel Keeping. is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent All persons indebted 10 the concern are hereby
requested to cali nnd settled their bills with A. Clou
chet 1t the Hotel de France ana persons having ac-
cots against the former firm are requested 10 Ire-
sent them 10 him a. CloucheD for settlement within
ten days. n. .CLot II,
l.. BULLIOD.
Oroyille Nov 10th 1ej6. nl2
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-09
SEEERIFr'S SALE.

vnY virtue of IL Decrcta Order issued out of the
E = District Court. sixth Judicial District, ia and
for Sacramento county and State of California; tested
the l4th day of November, A. ID. e6G. TO directed
aud delivered. commanding me to make the sum Of
twenty five thousand and sixty six aud eighty three
one hundredtn dollars and interest fifteen :hon.
sand dollars The rate of three ger cent per month
from the 4th day of November ir56, and ten per
cent per anuUm on ten thousand aud sixty three and
eighty three one huhGredi dollars iron the 4lu day
Of Noyen brr A. ID. 1886, and the sum of fty-seyen
dollars costs o sui, and the accruns costs of sad
order, Wherein Francis W. Frat ana Jotn McNuly
are plaintiffs and James L.. Burlis and John Foster
defendants out Of eight hundred and thirty five head
of Cattle ThertOre,in pursuance OF said order shall
sell the said eight hundred and ~ ry head of Cattle
az p'bc sale, on The 26ih dayo Z November 1856 at
the Ranch known as Potiers RAV b, near the Ranch
OF John Bidweil in Chico township Bulte county, to
the highest bidder tor cash. p. FREER.
Sheriff Butte county.
Butte Cosnty, Nov lS, 1856. tn26