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Butte record., 1856-10-25
EQUEsTRrAwGsN EXTRAORDINARILY

EQUEsTRIANGsM ExrRAoRDGNARY.-
\ correspondent Of Life Illustrated
gives the following as a portion of the
experience of Cadet at West Point :;
When | came back from farlough,
my class had ridden for a year, |, only
for a week or two. Nothing dluntcd.
however, by this, ani blindIy trusting
to my own powers, | buckled on a pair
Of spurs, bound m, self securely to an
enormous sabre with a ponderous iron
sc,bbard, and sailed forth. Dragon
brought me raw-boned vicious look
lug animal, which, after some prelim-
mary difficulties, | succeeded in mount
ing.
'Trot!' Horse started, so did I, half
off my saddle. had never been taught
TO keep my heels turned well out, and
accordingly my spurs went in. Horse
went in too. Motion peculiar. be
gan to snspec 1t was loosing my bal
ance. Sabre few out and hit the horse
on the head, La plunged my spurs dee p
among his ribs. Another jump. S.
bre hcw back and hit him on the fanks.
Spurs worked covulsively among his
bones, jump, thump, spur! Horse
reared, seized his name. Kicked up;
c clu-ht his ears, and saved myself Ii
began to grow exciting. Finally, horse
started off. Such a race! Pulling on
he name bad no tendency to check
his mad carer. Rather seemed to ir-
ritate him. Had good hold with the
spurs, but did not consider myself per-
lectlv safe. Sabrr flew up and hit me
in the face. Blind for moment, and
heard something drop. Looking up
into the saddle and saw 7 was not
there. Concluded it must be me on the
ground. Horse standing near eating
graSs and 10 king at ME wi quiet
twinkle in his eye, adding insult to
injury.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

FoR JUSTICE - &. W. STILES, Esq, some
time connected with this office as assistant
editor, has removed hence to Spanishtown,
and by acclamation has been nominated by
his numerous friends, as candidate for Jus
tice of the Peace, for Oregon township
Long may he live, and flourish like green
bay horse. His capabilities for Justice are
unsurpassed, and We sincerely hope he may
be elected
Butte record., 1856-10-25

CALIFORNIA MAMA FROM OAK.-
y gentleman living at Tehama, or the
Sacramento, writing to friend in Mon.
terey under date Of September 5th,
1896, describes as follows kind of su-
gar which formed flom the oaks of that
vicinity during the present season: 81
send You specimen of sugar which
collects on the leaves of the ok trees
Of this vicinity, in considerable quaint
tiee. My attention was attracted by
seeing the Indians collecting it from
under the trees after the wind hal
been blowing. 1t forms in little Jumps
and when the wind blows it falls off.
From one tree l send you a specimen
OF 1t, sufposing it is something new.
and knowing that you are fond Of curl
osties. -
Butte record., 1856-10-25
breckenridge on Webster

1t may not be inappropriate at tie present
time, when sectionalism is SO prevalent, for
those of both parties, who adhere to their
national sentiments, and whose feelings and
sympathies are for the Union as it is, to
know how national minded men and States
men have regarded each other, notwith-
standing party differences and strifes Was
the great ''Expounder of the Constitution, -
still present to raise his voice in defence of
that sacred instrument, and of The Union,
the tide of fanatacism would receive a check
which world give the well-intentioned citi-
liens among them time to reflect upon the
evils which their course is calculated to en-
tail upon their country:
Every one remembers the charge of di
verting the secret service fund, while Mr.
Webster vas Secretary of State, TO his own
purposes, which lrgersoll, of Philadelphia,
emulous to rival the fame of him who fired
the Ephesian dome, made against him in
Congress The character of the accusation,
as well as the eminence Of the individual
against whom it was preferred, created no
little excitement in Congress, and commit
tee of the House was appointed to investigate
the matter, which entirely exculpated Mr..
Webster, and proved the specific appropria-
ton of the whole fund. 1t was at this juno
ture that Mr. Breckenridge expressed the
following opinion of Mr.. Webster. We quote
from daniel Webster's Social Hours as
published in the October number OF Harper's
Magazine:
"A friend of Mr. Websters remarked, =,
that whatever diversity of opinion might
then exist as to the merits of Mr.. Webster,
the time would soon come when it would be
held the greatest honor to have been ma
tive of the same country. Sir" replied
person of rather saturnine complexion but
marked countenance, who had taken no part
in the previous discussion, "Sir, that time
has come. | will not acknowledge that man
as au American who does not now glory IN
the name of Daniel Webster. Small men
may hope greatness by attacking him, but
tell you, gentlemen, that he is as far above
their reach as the orbed moon above the
dog who .howls at her path in the Heavens
who" asked the writer OF friend near
him, 'who is that determined looking MANI"
Don't you know him: Why, that is the
gallant Breckenridge from Kentucky, fresh
from his laurels in Mexico. A young man,
but of character beyond his years"
Mr. Webster said, though personally un-
acquainted with Mr.. reckenridge, he knew
his descent and reputation, and could not
but feel deeply grateful for such sentiment
rom political opponent.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

QUIEr.--The demonstrations made by the
bilIigerants on Sunday, seem to have exhaus-
ted the fighting materials for the present,
our town having been unusually quiet ever
since that memorable day. Not a fight has
happened, nor have we seen drunken man
for three days, and to the casual observer,
our town during the day time indeed seems
dull AMI monotonous, but as soon as the sun
goes down, great crowds of the men that
make OrovllIe what it is, the most flourish
lug and populous interior town in the State,
begin to pour in from the hills, and s'caves
IN the earth," and then indeed the scene
changes to Que of stir and hustle. But if
any one wishes to see our people in their
wundrous throngs let them visit us on Sat-
urlay nj ght and sunday. or be present at
one Of our Democratic mass meetIugs---theu
the yoemanry of ''Old Butte turn out IN
their strength, aud Montgomery street pre-
sents as busy aud crowded an appearance as
ever did Broadway
Butte record., 1856-10-25

NEWSPAPER OFFICE REGULATIONS.
From EI C2amor Pu5Iico, the Span
ish journal published at Los Angeles
we translate the following:
RULES OF OUR OFFICE.
The following are the latest which
we have seen, and which ought 10 be
adopted:
/. Enter quietly.
2. Seat yourself without noise.
3. Subscribe tor the paper.
Don't touch the forms.
>. Speak of nothing to attract our
attention.
G. Don't get up any argument.
7. Keep at least six feet from III
desk.
s. Don't speak either to the print
ers or editors.
g. Keep your hands off the cxchang-
cs.
10. Don't examine any manuscript.
IL. Attend only to your own busi-
ness.
y. Take your hat and leave.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

SUDDEN DEArH--The TO,cn Talk of the
18th inst, contains the following remarkable
story:
''Mr. Isaac Lamm, an old resident of this
city and an elderly man, died at his resi-
dence yesterday morning suddenly, under
the following strange circumstances Mr..
Lamm, who has been suffering from disease
of the heart, arose in the morning, took a
bath, put on clean linen, for the grave. laid
himself down in his bed, and remarked that
he was ready to meet his God. lie request
ed some friends to repeat the formula of the
Jewish prayers, anu they asking leave to go
for a prayer book, he replied. mo, repeat
them after me;' ard he went through them
regularly, and on repeating the creed expir-
ed, calmly and quietly. This is one of the
strangest premonitions of death we have ev-
er heard.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

STEALING Our THUNDER.-Ther is not
larcenies from ourself and cotemporaries, as
the sacramento Union. Whole articles are
taken from our columns and published as
passing mention of our name in connection
with them.
We don't claim any particular merit for
our effusiors, but if they are worth copying,
they are worth accrediting.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

The RIvER.-We were informed by Mr.
Cole, who came down from Long bar yes
terday, that preparations were being made
to remove the fumes from the river.
The early commencement of the rainy sea-
son has proved great disaster to those en-
gagged in river mining, and particularly so
to the Moutezuma Co, as they were just
fairly under way, when the water drove
hem out.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

New YoRK-The result of the election
in Maine shows the almost utter extinction
of the Know- Nothing or Fillmore party in
the North. They have beaten the Democ-
racy, but not without a struggle, and have
literally wipo1 out the Fillmore men. In
Few York. the dissaffection is spreading,
Nominee for Governor, is reduced to GER
tainty. The Republicans are absorbing the
Know Nothings and Fillmore men by whole
wigwams While they are thus absorbing
the Film re men of New York, the Repub
lcans themselves are split upon their nomi-
nee for Governor, and large proportion of
them, according to the New York Herald,
will throw their influence for Parker.
Touching the Presidential election, tie
n. Y. Herald says:
''For all practical purposes, the Maine
election has thrown Mr.. Fillmore out of
the contest, and the remains of the late nu-
merous, but incongruous and impotent X.
n. organization are drifting into the actual
merits of the fight Many of the deluded
more camp, especially in the South, will
doubtless go over to Buchanan but the
bulk o the Know Nothing rank and file
attracted and stimulated by the general
movement of the northern masses of indie
pendent thinking men, are rallying, and
will continue to rally to Fremont"
Butte record., 1856-10-25

THE OPPOSITION LINEs.-We feel con
strained to acknowledge our obligations for
the many favors extended to US by the pro-
prietors and drivers of the two opposition
Marysville stages. David Rogers is the own
the other. They are both obliging gentle
men, and we thank them for their kindness.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

sA- The husband of beautiful wife,
upon returning home one day, was mel
by one of his offspring, all smiles clap
ping his hands, and saying, PA, Mr.. B.
has been here, hes such a nice man
be kissed US all around, and mother
too.'
Butte record., 1856-10-25

How TO MAKE TEA PRopERLY.-The
proper way to N ke Il cup Of good tea
Is matter Of some Importance. The
plan which have practced for these
twelve mon hs is this: The tea pot is
at once filed mp with boiling water.
then the tea Is put into the po,, aud is
allowed 10 stand for five minutes bvfare
II i u ed ; tn leaves gradually absorb
the water, and as gralu. lily sink 10 the
b tom; the result is that the tea
leaves are not SC .ldcd, as they are
when the hoil.ng water is poured over
them, and you get all the true flavor
Of the tea, In truth, much less tea is
r quircd in this way than under the
old and common practice.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

THE PuzzLrD During
onr last conflict with Great Britain, a
lumber Of oar troops were engaged in
repai,i q the iorliications of Niagara,
and whilst 81 engaged, the enemy com
menced pr tty shary fire. 50 that it
occupied nearly the whole of the time
Of our forces to keep On the lookout for
the shots of the enemy
Finding that they did not make
much headway, they stationed son Of
tie Emerald Isle TO give warning when
4 shot or she'll was coming.
This the sentinel faithfully perform
cd, alternately singing out shut, ''shells
shot, shells, until, finally, the enc
my started a Congreve rocket, which
Pat he'd never seen before, He hesi,
tated, and seeing it elevate, he shouted
Shot and, by Jabers, the gun with it.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

To GLEN StLK.-Pare and slice
thin three washed potatoes Pour on
lsem half pint of boiling water, and
let It stand till cold. Strain the water
AID add an equal quantity of alcohol.
Snonge the silk en- the right side, and
when half dry IRON il on the wrong id :.
! he lightest cOlored silk may be Gle m
ed and frightened by tbs process al
50 cloth, velvet, or Grape. T. iron
velvet, lry damp cloth on ,he bottom
ola snoo bing-iron, put it on the wrong
side Of the velvet, and pass a whisk
brush over the pile till the surface is
free from wrinkles.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

eea- An eminent painter, was once
asked what he mixed his paints with
In order to produce so extraordinary an
eff ct 4 mix them with brains, sir,
was the smart answer.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

LADIES RIGcGNG. ladies who wear
hoops are kindly advised by the Bel
lows Falls Argus, 'to look to their rig
ging.' a few days ago the editor OBJ
served lady sweeping along with the
air of queen. with about two feet of
whalebone sticking out behind
Butte record., 1856-10-25
gM-A well known political econo-

mist says, we pay best, first, those
who destroy generals; second,
those who amuse US, singers and musi-
clans and least Of all, those who in
stauct us, authors, editors aud school
masters
Butte record., 1856-10-25

fg5@"I don't care so much about
the bugs" said Mr.. Wormley to the
head Of 'genteel private family in
which he resides, ''but the fact is,
marin, | hain't got the blood to spare,
you see that yourself"
Butte record., 1856-10-25

The ENGLIsH PoET-L -LAUREArE.-
Tennyson belonged to period in Eng.
lish annals somewhat later than the one
with which we are now engaged, but
the whirl Of political events Will not
permit recurrence to the inviting
paths Of poetry and literature, and he
will, perhaps, not regret being placed
beside his great compeers. He has
opened new vein in English poetry,
and shown that real genius, even in
the most advanced stages Of society,
can strike fresh chord, and departing
from the hackneyed ways of imitation,
charm the world by the conceptions Of
orig nal thought. His imagination,
wide and dscursive as tie dr., ans of
fancy, wanders at will, not over the
zeal as much as the ideal world. The
;grottos Of Ihe sea, the caves of the
sE"rmaid, the realms Of heavel, are al
rernately the scenes Of his song. His
vcrsifcauon. wild as the song of the.
eiEn king, is broken and irregular, hut
often incxpres lively charmi y. S me
times, however, this tendency leads
hm into conceii in the endeavor to
ibcSri1inal. be becomes fantastic. There
Is a freshness and ori- iualitv, however,
about his conceptions, which contrast
strangely with the practical and inter-
estcd views wh ch Influenced the a.e
in which he lived, and Contributed not
Il little to their deserved success. They
were f 1t TO be the more charming, be-
eau they were so much at yariance
with the prevailing id as around him.
and re-opened those fouutaius Of To-
nance wiich nature has planted in
every generous bosom, but which are
80 often closed by the cares, the auxi-
eties, and the rivalry of the world-AA.
S0R.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

LAUGHABLE MrSTAKE--A cotcm-
porarv lells good joke about YER
dant limb Of the law, who resided upon
Nanticoke Gre k, North Carolina, and
n the times of the absence of the pas
tor of the district mceting, acted as
clerk. He had a strange way of ma
nafacturiug words when at a loss fer
the right one. Well, upon a certain
occasion, when he deemed his services
in request, he undertook to think of
the worl 'doxology.' as he could not
ct hold of it, he requested the congre,
CATION to sing four verses and a s0ck-
doLoger.'
Butte record., 1856-10-25

Gs- we learn by n letter received ycster-
day from a friend at Spanishtown, that
JuIge Stiles and several others. have form
ed themselves into a citizens police force,
tor the protection OF the town from hre and
rascals We should like to see the Judge in
his new character Of Dogberry. Ho is just
the man to comprehend all vagfam men "
Butte record., 1856-10-25
A-E.

ADVICE Don't blunt your
razor to open another mans oysters.
Keep your wit as buckler to defend
yourself, and not as a sword to wound
others. Persons who wash at home,
should take care to keep the kitchen
door shut. Punch.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

PRIZE FIGHr.-A most bloody and re-
Voting prize fght,toC place near New Y ork
city sometime last month, in which a man
by the name of helly is supposed to have
been beaten to death by his Antagonist, whose
name is Lynch
They fought eighty four rounds, when
Lynch was declared the victor.
A person answering to the description
given of Kelley, died at the Bellevue Hospi-
tai day or two after the fight A man was
taken to the Hospital by some eff his friends
under the name of John Williams, but from
certain facts, it is quite evident that it was
the defeated pugilist
Butte record., 1856-10-25
FRANK.

BIDwELL BRIDGE.-We learn from udge
Lewis who called ON us yesterday, that the
towers and other materials for building the
wire suspension bridge at Bidweil, are all
on the ground, and that the weather permit
ting, it Will be flushed in the course OF d
month or six weeks.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

gsA Enlightened, instructive, So
cial conversation, triumphs over de-
formity, and makes ugliness itself
agreeable.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

A CHUNK "A nugget of gold, weighing
1888, was taken out Of Godfrey Co.'s claim
sometime last week
This is the largest piece that we have
heard of being washed out in this vicinity
in the dry diggings. Several large speci-
mems have been found in the river this sea-
son. Coarse gold is very scarce about here.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

rA The mln who is fond of pud-
dings and pies places himself most fear
fully within the power of his wife.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

D- Gov. johnson has replied to the com
muuieation of Gen. Wool, made sometime
since, and sustains his position by weigh
of testimony, which places Gen. Wool in ab
unenviable positipn. 1t is somewhat resem
bles the controversy between Marcy and
Scott. A Great cry and little Wool p
Butte record., 1856-10-25
sy- The popul4 ton of the United

s- The population of the United
States in 1888 was 27,l14.2S7, and
the total veal h nearly nine billions of
dollars. In 1850, the population was
% ,325,7l4, and the wealth six billions
of dollars. The population of the
Western States increases nearly as ra-
pidly as California while the terrific
rlcs run far ahead of us.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

rG- 1t was observed Of deceased
lawyer that he lett but few effects.
No wonder, said 4 wag, he had but
few causes.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

n@-Respect for women reqnires us
never to doubt word she utters, self
respect requires US never to believe "a
word she says.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

Observation-Disclosures & Tymesou, and
Hedges & Harmon are doing an extensive
business in the gold dust line. As accomo-
dating gentlemen, and reliable business
men, they are eminently deserving the pat
ronage of our citizens.
By the way, persons sending packages or
anything else to US by Express, will please
send by Wells, Fargo & Co., we always hav-
ing found theirs the most speedy and ac-
comodating concern of the kind, that We
have ever transacted business with.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

KENNovAN.-Thisp pedestrian was to have
commenced walking his hundred and SIX
consecutive hours in San Francisco, yseter
day, Oct. 21st.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

New JERsEY.-A Stale Republican Con-
presided over by Judge Marsh. the same
gentleman who was President of the Amer
lean National Convention of Philadelphia,
which n1minated Fillmore and Donelson -
Judge Marsh has published, in long letter
his reasons for abandoning Mr.. Fillmore
Butte record., 1856-10-25

a9- One hundred million dollars
worth of hay will be raised in the Unit
ed States this year, equal to the cotton
crop.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

\ TRADITION OF TIE WALNUT
The walnut was, on its introduction in
10 Englan, called the Ghul-nut, having
been brought fiom France in the thir-
teen'h century. 1t was formerly, by
herbalists and physicians. esteemed ex-
cecdingly fficacols in diseases Of the
head, because it bore what they called
the Signature Of the head, l. e. fan
cied resemblance the outer green
skin representing the pericranium, the
shell within, the skull, and the kernal
the brain. Towards the close of the
sixteenth century, walnuts were found
more eff ctive thar cannon balls in the
city of Amiens which was besieged bv
The Spania;d>, then in arm to oppose
the arccssinn of Henri Quatre to the
throne Of France. A small number OF
Spanish sol.iars, disguised as FRI nch
peasants, with cart Id with sacks
Of walnuts, came to the gate and ask
I'd adnittanee to sell ther walnuts. On
the gate being opened for them, one of
the sacks, which was purposely left un
tied. fell (as signed from the cart;
the French guard, basying themselves
in picking up the scatierci walnutS,
were attacked by the disguied soldiers,
tacn party Of Spanisrds, who had
boen in ambush near at hand, rushed
forward, surprised and took the town.
Butte record., 1856-10-25
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s9- Mosquito bites are instantly
cured by bathing in lime water.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

IIURRAH For VIRGINIA Accounts from
this State are most fattering for the De-
mocracy, and buchanan will carry the State
by the most triumphant majoLity ever given
to Presidential candidate. Know Nothing
wigwams are bursting to pieces, and the
national sons Of the Old Dominion are join
ing the ranks of the Democracy; Mr. Geo
D Gray, President of the Fillmore and
Donelson Club at Culpepper, Virginia.
delegate to the famous Winchester Couven.
tion-a member of a committee to inform
Messrs. Flournoy, Beale and Patton of their
nomination., a member of the committee to
promulgate platform for the party-has
announced his purpose to vote for Mr.. Bu-
chanan.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

STILL THEY CoME.-The stages arrived
yesterday literally crowded with passengers
and baggage From the appearance of these
travellers and their luggage, we should
judge they were principally new comers
from America Come along boys, there
is plenty of room and good diggings for al
right about here.
Butte record., 1856-10-25

pg \ lady had a favorite lap-dog,
which she call ID Perchance. a singu.
lar name,' said somebody, for beaIi-
ful pet, madam. Where did you fnd it
On drawled she, it was named from
Byron's dog. You remember where he
says 'Perchance, my dog will howl
QUIzzING a SPoNGE.-'Good morn
ing, sir, want to speak to YOU
i can't stop, I'm in hurry
I'm sorry for that, sir, L have a
scheme which will put something into
Your pocket
'Oh, yes-your hand p
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-11-05

CONCEALED WEAroSs.-A Judge in Boone
county, Ky, in a recent charge to a grand ju-
ry, gave the following in the forcible, Though
not very elegant terms in which they are pre-
sented "Now, I think l AN safe in saying
that one man in twenty has six shooter in
his breeches pocket, or bowie-knile. ia his
breast, and if you aint careful you will come
in contact with some of these young gentry,
the e travelling arsenals, as call them. They
make it q point to learn enough of law to
throw you in the wrong; you win then see
them brace themselves back against wall
and when they think themselves safe in the
eyes of the law, they blaze aloay. l want you
to qit right after these felL0Us."