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Butte record., 1856-09-27

SINGULAR EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY
ON Misunderstanding recent thun
der storm says the Montgomery Adtsr
tiser, friend relates the following:
A gentlem n residing few mile:
out of town recently carried home a
small electrical machine for making
some experiments. As soon as he got
home, the negroes as usual focked
around him, eager to see what master
had got. There was boy among
these darkies that had evinced a strong
disposition to move things when they
wanted moving or in other words 10
pilfer occasionally.
Now Jack, says his master, look
here, this machine i, to make people
tell the truth. and if you have stolen
anything, or lied TO me, it will knock
you down
why, MASTER said the boy, 4 nev-
er lied or stole anything in my life
well, take hold of this > and no
sooner had the lad received a slight
shock, than he fell on his knees and
bawled out, 'Oh, master! I did steal
your cigars and a little knife. and
have lied ever SO many times please
to forgive me-
The same experiment was tried with
lik success on half dozen juveniles
At last an old negro who had been
looking on very atten,iveIy stepped up
Master said be, 'let dis niger try.
Dat masheen is well enough to scare
de children wid, but dis n,gger knows
BETTER
The machine was then fully charged
and he received stunning shock. He
looked first at his hand, then a, the
machine, and at last rolling his eyes,
Ma ;ter,' said he, 1T amt best to know
too much Oars many a soul gets to
be tmned by Knowing too much, an
it's my 'pinion dat d. debil made dat
mashecn just to ketch your soul afoul
somehow, an I reckon you had best
jest take an burn it up an have it
done gone
Butte record., 1856-09-27

RELATIVE POPULATION AND AGES OF
GREAT ClTIEs.-'The taking of the
uuinquenniai census in Paris has been
terminated, and from this document
it appears that the population, includ-
ing the soldiers in barracks, The sick
in hospitals, and the occupants of pri-
sons, exceeds one million tive hun
dred thousand souls within the octrOi
walls, or one million eight hundred
thousand within the lortifcations This
return still proves the Paris population
less by one hall than that of London. )
New York contains population about
haif as numerous as that Of Paris; and
Paris is about half as large as London.
Paris must be more than two thousand
years old, for 'it is mentioned by Ces-
ar, under the name of Lutet;a, and it
WAS then the chief town Of the PARISH
London was founded about two tious-
and years ago, but it was unimpor:ant
in size and population up to the ninth
century, since which its increase has
been very rapid. New York is only
about two hund'ed years old; conse-
quently, its increase is ten fold greater
than Paris, and three times as great as
that of London As commerce and
civilization have been setting westward
ever since the world began and the
union of commerce and fashion #
Athens for Rome, and after many dis.
fractions divided the honors between
Paris and Amsterdam, with the latter
having finally to yield to London, So
We expect they will b. again united
as at first, and they will grace New
York, as the metropolis of the New
World, and as they did Athens and
Rune. But it will take many years of
good government to concentrate in this
city all the advantages of commerce and
fashion that are now enjoyed by Lon
don and Paris. We cannot make Il
Paris without park, nor a London
without commercial ordr Paris pro-
per has increased two hundred thous-
and since Louis Napoleon first assum-
cd away.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

neA- In va. tue LIZ s.ature of
New Hampshire unanimously voted to
Brigadier General Stark, "A complete
suit O. clothes becoming his rank SC
Certain friends of the gallant officer
regretted that the compliment had been
pa d in this shape, as it seemed to
prove either that the Genernal was
stark Naked or the legielature stark
mad.'
Butte record., 1856-09-27

PRINCE Paul EsTERHAzY, who is TO
represent the Emperor of Austria at
the coronation of A xander at Mos
COW, is making extraordinary prepara-
tions. His four Hungarian costumes
curpass in richness and elegance all
belief They are richly embroidered ,
in exquisite taste, and almost covered
with brilliants and costly pearls, valued
at S 100000 The carriage and liv.
cries of the Prince are not less rich.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

ELoqUENcE. Eloqlence consists in
feeling IA truth yours If. and in making
those who hear YOU feel it. Oratory is
not vociferatio:l, it is not stamping a
hole tn the platform, nor beating all
the dust out of the cushion of the puI-
pit, nor tearing off your coat-tall in the
violence IF your gesticulations, la Ga
vazzi it is not holding the breath un-
til the face is purple and the eyes
bloodshot, il is not Kissing through the
teeth like the fzzle of a squlb, nor
crouching down, then bounding up
wards like a wildcat springing on a
,p"ssum, nor ranting about from one
side of the rostrum to another until the
skin IS drtnched in perspiraiion, and
the body weakened INTO helplessnes :;
you are not eloquent in all this, unless
it be for the grave, for it is suicidal
Butte record., 1856-09-27

SIZE OF THE WEsT.-Ilinois would
make forty such States as Rhode Island
and Minnesota SIXTY. Missouri is larry
cr than all New England. Ohio c1-
ceeds either Ireland or Scotland, or
Portugal, and equals Belgium and Swift
zerland together Missouri is more
than half as large as Italy, and larger
than Denmark. Holland, Belgian and
Switzerland. Mis- -ouri and Illinois e
larger than England, Scotland, Ireland
and Wales.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

UNITED STATES ARMY.-According
to the communication of the Secretary
OF War, the Standing army of the Unit
ed States, IN regiments, numbers over
$4,000 men, of whom more than $4,000
are engaged in protecting the frontiers
against the depredatiors of hostile In
diaps.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

fSA very corpulent traveller was
riding through the city of Padua, ard
feveral of the inhabitants, noted for
their wit, asked him why he carried
his baggage before him He replied
Ills my custom when | 60 to town
fall of thieves
Butte record., 1856-09-27
Uoppops or ,.,n -

HORRORS CT THE JAIL OF VIENNA
but let US listen for moment to
the voice of more recent victim Of
the Austrian Court, the young and
patriotic Count Gonfalonieri, whose
crime 1T was to be an Italian and to
love his country. In "A few of the most
'wful lines ever penned, thus he wrote
the story of his life.
Il am an old man now, vet By fifteen
years my soul is younger than my bo
dy! Fifteen years existed, (tor 1 did
not 1--we, II was not life, in the self
same dung on, ten feet square Dur,
ing SIX years | had a cornpanion; nine
years was alone, | never could right
ly distinguish the face of him who s6ar-
ed my c.pttvity in the eternal twilight
Of our cell The first year we talked
necessarily together; we related our
past lives, our joys forever gone, over
and over again. The next year We
communicated our IDEAS to each other
on all subjects. The third year we
had no Id as TO communicate, we wer,
gnning to lose the power of ref c.
ton. The fourth, at intervals of "a
month or so, we would open our lips to
each other, if it were indeed possible,
that the world went on as gay and
bustllng as when We formed a portion
of MANKIND, The fifth year we were
silent. The sixth he was taken away
never knew whore, TO execution or to
liberty but [ was glad when he was
gone, even solitude was better than
the dim vision of that paleIvacant face.
After that was alone. Only one
event broke in upon my nlne years va
cancy. One day Git must have been
year or two after my companion left
me) the dungeon door vas opened, and
voico, | knew rot whence, uttered
these words "By der OF his Imperl-
al Majesty, | intimate to you, that
your wife died year ago" Then he
door was shut, heard no more. They
had but flung this great agony in upon
me, and left me alone with it again.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

'CApTAIN,' said d ragged country
urchin to a city dandy with an immense
slirt-collar, Captain, are you going to
haul manure to-day ?
No, you ragged rascal, what makes
you ask that question ?
Why, kase you've got such a thun-
derln' big p'ir of side boards up
Butte record., 1856-09-27

'THANKs = muttered our bachelor
friend, mo more women in Heaven
they can't get in, their hoop are SO
broad, they will have to go the broad
roadn None of these fashionabes can
ever crowd through the narrow gate.
Something in that.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

@~ Little acts of kindness, gentle
words, loving smilrs, they strew the
path of life with flowers, they make
the sunshine bri ghter and the green
earth greener; and be who hade us
love one another,' looks with favor up.
on the gentle aud kind hearted, and he
pronounced the meek blessee.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

SontERsAULT ExrRAoRDINARY.-Du
the performance on Monday evening. at
Risley's Vatican, an evolution or a case Of
ground and lofty tumbling was enacted, that
was not laid down on the programme, and
the audience were at a loss TO know whether
it was all for the benefit of the County
Buildings, or little private matter.
Two gehtletheh we're sitting ON the topmost
seat, earnestly discussing the political as
pect at the present time, when one called the
other, in an audible tone of voice, son of d
b---h. The other, being much better rear
ed, thought such language unfit for ears
polite generally, and insulting to himself
particularly. He got up and hit the black;
guard blow in the face which turned him
heels Up, ard he dropped hard against the
ground which lay about twelve feet beneath.
lie gathered himself up, crawled back, took
his seat again, and remained quiet specta-
tor the remainder of the evening He had
the nose bleed
Butte record., 1856-09-27

pa-T The Boston Post says that BRAN
dy applications are recommended for
badness, continued externally until
the Eair is well started, and afterwards
taken in generous quantities internally,
10 cliRch the roots
Butte record., 1856-09-27

kASsAs>-A writer from Topeka to
the burlington Hawhc Eye, under date
OF July 5ih, SAYS that sinee the sack
ipg OF Lawrence, it is ascertaiaed that
more than forty-three State men and
seventy pro-slayery men haye been
killed
Butte record., 1856-09-27

Some PUNKINs Those immense sduashes
that lay yesterday in their vegetarian gran
deur on the United States Bar, are of about
as monstrous proportions as squashes ever
get to be. As ''some punkins'' they are
emblematical of the gentlemenly proprie-
tors, their fxins, &c.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

A NOVEL IDEA.-A Mr.. John Shak-
speare, said 10 be a lineal descendant
ofthe immortal bard, has donated Sl5,.
600 towards the building of glass
house tc cover the one in which his i'-
lus,rious ancestor was born at STRAIT
ford>"n-Avou, with view af preserv-
ing the same.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

tH- A history of the Mormons, or
Latter Day Saints, has been published
from which it appears that America
contains 6S, 700 of that sect. OF 'hese
IS, 900 are in Utah. ), 5,00O in New York,
1000 in California, 5000 in Nova SEQ
tia and Canada, ana 1900 III South
America and the Islands. Europe con-
tains 80, 900. of whom $4,000 are in
Great Britain and Ireland, 5000 in
Scandinavia, 1000 in Germany and
Swi zerland, 800 in France, and 500
in the rest of Europe. In ASH, there
are said to be 1000. In Africa 100.
la Australia and Polynesia, ?, 400. On
travel. l.S00. There are, besides,
$500 scismatics, including Strangitos,
Risdo:-ites and Wightites.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

nA- Under the very appropriate
caption Loves Labor Lost a New
York paper mentions that a serenad-
ing party the other night, after having
played before a house nearly an hour,
were politely Informed by watchman
that Nobody lived there y
Butte record., 1856-09-27

INSANE AssYLUM.-The contract for
building an additional wing to the
State Insane Asylum, has been taken
By Mr. Fennel, Of San Frahci>o. His
bid was for $50, 900. The amount ap.
propriated by the Legislature was
$4,000.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

The Democratic meeting at Marysville on
Monday evening was a glorious and ehthu-
siastic affair, and was addressed by Messrs:
Ferguson, Hawks, Geiger and others. The
Express promises promises a fall history
of the proceedings to-day. The Fillmore
organ expresses peevish dissatisfaction
with the proceedings-thiuks the Speakers
have been "overrated," and finds fault id
various--a sure indication that the Ki-Yies
Of Marysvilie are not only dissatisfied with
themselves, but that they received a terri
BILE 1caiioping on Monday night
Butte record., 1856-09-27

sgCol. Joseph Plympton, of the
U. 5. Army, was accidentally shot al
Green Farm, Conn.,, on the 2Sth nit,
by the discharge OF gun in the hand
of friend. The wound, it is bcliey-
ed, will prove fatal He is Colonel of
the first Infantry, and native of Mas
sachusetts.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

The JUNCTION CLAIM Through the
keeper of the Company, we have been furn-
ished with the following items of intelli-
gence, relating to their operations.
The work of digging gold was commenced
Aug. Goth, and up to Sept. 2lst, their total
receipts amounted to Ss5o0S 75-the aver
age tor a wOr king daysincluding stripping,
being Sass per day. About 30 men have
been employed night and day, leaving a
profit of about $1,000. Day before yester-
day they washed out $1,000 with one tom in
81 hours. The dirt in which they are now
working pays from S4 to Sc to the bucket.
With few weeks pleasant weather they
will be enabled to realise liberal profit on
the original amount invested The cost OF
their fume was S45.000.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

4 GREAT TAILoR's SHoP.-In Paris
one NJ. Godillot, employs sixty seven
sewing machines, kept in motion by a
steam engine of nine horse power, and
which scwed all the overcoats for the
Crimean army. Besides The machines
one thousand women and girls are COM
stantly engaged in sewing.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

va Ex- Governor Letcher of Kentucky
in a recent speech at Mayslick in that State,
said that Mr.. buchanan was his personal
friend-that he was gentleman and n pa
triOt, for whom he entertained a high re-
gard, and that he could not say ,Uord
against his character ds man He did
not like his political sentiments, and opposed
him on that account" Gov Letcher is the
witness upon whom the opposition editors
have relied to prove Mr. Buchanan the cal
umliator of Mr. Clay.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

WHATEVER we may think of wo-
mans right to vote and legislate, there
can be no disputing her right to bare
arms, and the prettier, the better and
more irresistible This is the right
descended from Mother Eve.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

CoRREtTIoN.-In speaking of the forcible
election of midnight brawler from the Or
leans hotel the other night, we made mis-
take in not accrediting his arrest to Capt
Sharkey, our very efficient night watchman-
who attended to the rascal himself. The
Captain is always on hand when his services
are needed. and is, indeed a very trust.or-
thy and reliable officer
Butte record., 1856-09-27

Es- 1t is said that Gov Foote wss t56 in;
well to address the Democracy of Sierfa--as
report has it, becatse he could not fnd n.
Us enough to make an audiencs That
howl in the mountains for Fillmore is
drindtihg into a whine" The Ki-Nino
fourth of November next, as they retire into
their ''hole," pull it in after them and dis
appear from the political world forever
Butte record., 1856-09-27
Democratic GeneoIoYy.

One of the trusst and most beautiful ex-
tracts, brought out by the present campaign
is the following. 1t says just enough--in
the right manner and at the proper time.
All of our old ''ancient and honorable" no.
hticel foes, tiow admit the nationality aud
conservatism of the Democratic party, and
express themselves in readiness to vote for
its nominees, wheIi it becomes apparent that
Mr. Fillmore cannot succeed Its nation
ality is only denied by party that has no
natioral existence itself BY party whose
candidate has no electoral ticket in nearly
one half the States of this glorious confed-
eracy. a party whose numbers are restric-
ted by geographical limits, and who, but
half taught in the glorious doctrines of free
government, respect not the rights of Mi
critics, and only remember that majorties
rIle. The sentiments of the Democratic c
party are the same national sentiments,
whether expressed by its adherents on the
snow clad peaks of Oregon, or amid the
tropical luxuriance bordering upon the
Gulf Mexico 4 party thus national in its
existence, and generous in its principles,
could not fail to became in fact, the govern
ment of the country And no man ever
uttered more appropriate ard undeniable
truth, than did that Democratic veteran,
Daniel 6. Dickenson, when he gave utter
ance to the following:
''The principles involved in the great is
sues about to be tried, are, on our part, the
principles of the constitution--of Washing
ton, Jefferson, Madison and Jacksop--prin-
ciples which germlnated with the embarka-
ton of the Pilgrims--which found develop
ment at Lexington, Bunker Hill and York
town-in the Declaration of Independence,
and finally i'll the formal adoption of our
glorious Constitution. He who will not
maintain them is a faithless and degenerate
sJn-he would put forth his hand to subvert
them is thrice parricIde. These princF les
have brought our country to its present dis
tinguished eminence among the nations
the earth. These principles, if perpetuated
will, in spite of the wiles Of the demagogue
or the howls of fanaticism, give to our chill
dren's children, through all coming time
the blessings Of freedom, happiness and
peace
Butte record., 1856-09-27

THEArRIcAL.-Mr. Charles Pope, the dis
tinguished tragedian, together with Mr. and
Mrs Potter. will be here tomorrow, and
as we are informed, will briig with them
a strong company of artistes. We are great
ly in need of something Of this sort. and
have been for several weeks. We expect a
rich treat at the hands of this company, Mr..
Pope and Mrs. Potter bearing most enviable
regulations as artistcs, and their supporters
being spoken of as ladies and gentlemen of
much merit.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

STAGES TO SHAsTA.-It is query that
has often forced itself upon our mind, why
the Line OF Stages, running from Marysville
to Shasta should not pass through Oro7ille
The distance would not be increased, whilst
the route, it seems to US offers decided adj
vantages over the present arrangements.
We want, and must have line of comimu-
nication with the upper country, and it
seems to US that it would be matter of
economy in the way of coaches, help and
horse power, for the California Stage Compa
ny to run their stage line to Shasta through
Oroville. What do the company think ofit'
The necessity for stage line from Orovllle
to the upper country is not an idle specua-
ton; the necessity exists In fact, and must
be accomplished, and We should be pleased
to see the company take the matter in hand.
Why should they run around Oroville !:
Men desiring to visit 0roville, from Shasta,
are first carried thirty miles beyond to Ma
rysville, detained over night and then bro't
back to Oroville Where is the Bridge that
was to be erected across Feather River at
this place: Where are the fathers of the
town. Why shall we not improve all the
advantages of our position
Butte record., 1856-09-27

Nor ALONE III C.LIFoRNIA.--A st
Louis paper says that during the last
Two years, fifty-six murders have been
perpetrated in that city, and yet, of the
whole number, there has not been q
capital execution.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

PUNCH US AGAIN-John Broullette &
Co., of theWashington Exchange, can throw
a cocktail and things together with more
grace, ease and elegance than any man we
know Of. That great pitcher of Champaign
Punch came Just in time last night. We
have quit drinking in a great measure
Butte record., 1856-09-27

QUOTING BRITISH AUTHORITIES
British authorities in our courts are
considered standard authorities fur re-
ference on doubtful points of law. The
late Judge Daniels, of Virginia, used
to tell with great glee, how when 4
young man On the circuit, he saved a
clients life solely because the opposite
counsel quoted British authorities. Ii
occurred during the Inst war, when the
English squadron under Admiral Cock
burn was ascending the Potomac river.
burning and plunderng the villages
along its banks, a negro man was ar
raigned for the murder Of one of his
own color; the offence WAS clearly
proved, and the only chance for his es-
cape was Slight nformality in the in
dlctment The prosecuting attorney
in reply to Mr. Daniels defence Of his
client, quoted from British authorities
showing clearly that the ground taken
By the latter was untenabe. While he
was quoting and speaking, at intervals
bang! bang! bang! went the cannon
from the British squ+ dron. Daniels
rose to answer, and with great tact
seized hold of the strong point of his
opponents cause, turned it completely J
aga nst him.
Gentlemen said he to The bench
the prosecuting attorney quotes on This
occasion, British authorities ! Can
there be any one in this court room,
except himself, so dead to feelings oi
patriotism, as at such a moment to list
en- to British authorities when British
cannon are shaking the very walls OF
this court house to their foundation /; |
pause for reply
Up jumped one of the justices, high
ly excited at this appeal, and thus ad-
dressed the prosecuting attorney:
Look here. Mr.. A., you had
better strike B line f ON this court
hnuse with your British authorities, or
I'll Commit you Prisoner, you can
go. Crier, adjourn the court! Brit
ish authorities be d-dp
The pros cutting attorney was struck
all i'll heap at these extra Jud'esat pro-
cecdings, and resignhd his office the
very next day.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

GIVING IT UP.-The Black Republican N.
Y. Herald, in one Of its sober moments .
few days ago, exclaimed
"What chance of au election is there for
Fremont, with Fillmore in the field, subtrac-
ting his thousands from the ranks which, TO-
be victorious, must be compact and unbrok-
en- None, whatever"
Certainly not; and whether Fillmore re-
mains in the field or not, the result will be
same. Buchanan will sweep the board.
Butte record., 1856-09-27
rn Greek maiden, being asked

sa- A Greek maiden, being asked
what fortune she would bring her hus-
band, replied, in the following beautl>
full language L will bring him what
gold cannot pur,hase-a heart unspot-
ted and virtue without a stain, which
is all that descends to me from nv
parents
Butte record., 1856-09-27

nes- There is a latent antagonism
between domes'icity and genius which
sometimes rises into terrible warfare
Butte record., 1856-09-27

IMMENsE.=-The Columbian, Of Sept.
18th. has been Informed that one cou-
pany on the Tuolumne took out 92500
Of gold dust in single pan.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

rsa The English have been trying
for five centuries to master the letter
Fl, and thus far without success. The
same English now talk of mastering
"the aggressive spirit of the Unitea
States" Self-suficieney can go no
farther.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

s~ Sonny, don't your father wish
to subscribe for periodical =
No, sir, he takes one already
what is it;'
'Webster's Almanac. He put his
name down last week.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

a-To make IA girl love you, coax
her 10 love somebody else. If there be
anything that woman relishes, it is to
be contrary.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

THERE is a man in Connecticut who
has such hatred for anything like
monarchy, that he won't wear crown
on his hat.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

gsa+ Pitch darkness has been so i'm
proved as to read, 'btumircus obscur
ity.'
Butte record., 1856-09-27

Low.-The streams IN Shasta coun-
ty are lower this season than they
have been since 1852.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

GREAT FALLING OFF KI-YI ENtfitstAsM
IN MAKYsvILLE-Tbe Marysville Inquirer
yesterday mentioned the name Millard Fill
more without having it il Capital letters
Butte record., 1856-09-27

EWhy is vine Ike a sol' icr
Kase it is trained, has tendfils, and it
shoots.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

rea- Pa, what is the interest of a
kiss = asked a sweet sixteen of her sire.
why, really, l don't know Why
do you ask =
Because John, my cousin, borrow
cd kiss last night from me, and said
he'd pay me some of these nights with
interest, after we are married.