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Butte record., 1856-08-09

@- As an evidence of the liberality o.
public opinion, the Marysville Enquirer
mentions the fact that they have been in
operation some forty or fifty days, and have
yet to hear, for the first time, that dread
ful sound. so common in days of yore. "Siop
my paper" We are pleased to be able to
announce the fact that our amiable neighbor
has met with such liberal reception, and
first of all, we must attribute it to the grace
ful manner in which the Editor discharges
his duty, and, secondly; to the fact that
the Inquirer is Vigilance organ, and those
who are opposed to its course, are not so
bigoted as to require an Editor to express
their own views, or use their endeavors to
| crush him to the earth. We are plea sed
to be able to chronicle this evidence
of liberality on the part of those opposed
to the action of the Vigilance Committee. 1t
is in strong contrast with at least a portion
Of those who favor the Vigilance Committee.
The committee and their friends, have not
only discontinued papers opposed to them,
but have Withdrawn advertisements, and all
other countenance and support. This is not
mentioned in spirit Of complaint, for while
we claim and exercise the privilege of freely
expressing our own views and opinions, we
cheerfully accord to every one the same free
dom of thought and action; but We mention
it for the purpose of showing on which side
in this question, is liberality of opinion, and
which side seeks to exercise tyranny over
the minds as well as over the bodies
of their fellow citizens. There are some
friends who are liberal enough to patronize
o paper even if it does not reflect their ex-
act views. Such men constitute the true
worth and intelligence Of the country, and
are an honor to any community. We were
aware that Marysvile had many such lber-
al-minded gentlemen and are gratifed at
being able to state that there are many such
in Oroville. But we have often smiled at
the thought, that persons who had taken
umbtage at an Editor. should rush into an
office with the terrible cry, Stop my paper
and expect to see the press wilt immedi-
ately!
Butte record., 1856-08-09

In London it has been recently decided in
court, that man is only entitled to Is inch
es of seat in an omnibus. If be takes more
than that, he must pay fare accordingly.
Butte record., 1856-08-09
C0IOred RQll.
JAMES BUCHANAN,

We were kindly permitted to peep in al
the late Grand Anniversary Ball, given at
Sacramento by the ladies and gentlemen Of
color. 1t was the anniversary of the free.
dom of the slaves, in the British West Indies
Their splendid hall, was in tip top order.
their music the best we have heard for
long time And the high polish, elegance.
dignity and refinement of high life. and the
rules of fashionable Ball room ettiauette,
were most strictly observed. About It's Of
of the most respectable of both sexes, were
present. They were dressed very gaily and
the balmy breezes, was redolsnt with the
extract Of musk.
They seemed to enjoy themselves to tho
very height of tickle, and why not they, a.
we'll as the whites.
Having been in those Islands. and know.
ing something of the condition of the inhab.
itants, it struck us thatit was the anniver.
sary of the starvation in the West Indies.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

BUTTE COUNTY JAILs.--We use the plu-
raj number, for Butte county at present has
two jails, with fifteen prisoners in one and
one in the other. One of these jails is To-
Gated at Bidwell, the present county seat,
and the other at Hamilton, where the coun-
ty seat was formerly located. We have the
third Jail, now in process Of erection, in Oro-
vile, and, like other teuements in our city,
it will be occupied as soon as completed.
The Jail business in Butte county has been
brisk since the Vigilance Committee have
been in session in San Francisco. 1t was
tolerably brisk at one time last winter, the
Sheriff having nine prisoners on hand at
one time: but never as high as sixteen be-
fore. This extra expense the taxpayers of
the county may thank the Vigilance ;Com-
mittee for. Our citizens may also thank the
Mobites of San Francisco for the organized
bands of robbers and thieves now in our
midst, who state that they have been driven
from San Francisco. Why don't San Fran
cisco convict and send her rascals to the
States Prison, instead of turning them
loose upon the interior, to rob and murder
our citizens, and to be convicted at the ex-
pense of other communities. Why should
our citizens support the Vigilance Commit
tee of San Francisco. if it has the effect to
drive their rascals into our midst, to plum
der and murder our citizens Let every
community take care of its own rascals
right to let their rascals loose to prey upon
the miners Of the interior, than man has
to turn q rabid dog loose upon his neighbor.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

We call the attention Of our readers. 10
the advertisement of the Lafayette Hsstau.
rant, in another column. Give them q call,
Butte record., 1856-08-09

RIVER MINING.-Uur deputy, simon, has
been on a tour of observation, and the result
is some verv interesting item. from up river
Butte record., 1856-08-09

OaEeos STATE BILL "A bill in the usual
form has passed Congress. to enahln the
people of Oregon OF form Constitution and
StareGovsrument,
Butte record., 1856-08-09

To Mr.. ]. r. Watson, ws are indebted for
the California EENess. SACRAMENTO Union,
s. F. Ckyoaicls. Bulletin and AIfo.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

IMPRovEMENTs--Pr Preparations for the
erection of the brick block on the corner Of
Myers and Montgomery streets. are pre-.
crossing rapidly. The cellar has been ex-
cavated. Garriott throws water to the spot
and sand piles and mortar beds, are accu-
mulating in the vicinity. The workmen will
probably commence this morning the labor
of raising the edifce. The enterprising
proprietors, ,Messrs. Downer, Carlow Ritch-
lie, will have a magnificent building, and we
hope it may prove sufficiently profitable to
induce others to follow their example, and
continue such substantial improvements,
until Oroville is lost in forrest of brick and
mortar.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

DUsT-Oroville is the dustiest place in
the whole state of California. The streets
are filed with it, and it finds its way into
every house in town. and overspreads every.
thing. Water carts canpot keep it down
wind cannot blow it away. The town is dust
itself fany one doubts it. let them 60 TO
McWilliams & Tymeson's Banking House,
and see how the dust accumulates
Butte record., 1856-08-09

81 feet lower than i, was at high-vs mark
in '53
Butte record., 1856-08-09

ola SUI DAY!"-That gentle little mob
bic, the town talk, in connection with one or
two Ki-Yi, and Black Republican organs,
announce their intention of keeping the fact
before the people, that Judge Lott has dis
charged several vigilant disciples from the
employment Of the government. If they ad-
wise many of the fact, they will have to ad
vertise in something besides XIII, Black
Republican Vigilant organs. 1t appears to
hurt the mobocracy awfully, to think that
Judge Lott has ordered their tools from
handling Uncle Sans money. Perhaps it
prcstrates some of their benevolent designs
Butte record., 1856-08-09

Know NoTHINGIsM.-Tbe news by the
last steamer is death knell to the hopes Of
the Know Nothing party. There is not the
least possible show of success for their par
ty in the approaching contest They will
not amount to a respectable faction. They
have fallen beneath the dignity and i'm
portance of Abolitionism. 1t has fallen into
the evening of its day, ere yet the morning
of its life has begun. To make use of sig
nihcant phrase, it has :" gone in"
ming
A bark DER the waters ride glorieu,ly on;
l came when tho sun Ger that beach was declining
The bark still there. but the waters gone.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

The citizens Of Forest City have sent $3.50
the relief Of the destitute a. Nevada.
Butte record., 1856-08-09

- Mr.. Harris. of the c. S. Co., has our
shspks for Marysville papers
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
TILE BROOKS DINNER.

note has Just reached ns from the neirhborhood Of
'o6 Depot stating the fnct that the citizens Of that
vicinity are moving spirircdIy in The matter of the
Brooks Dinner spokan Of through the press of the
4lh Congressional District snme weeks since. The
Edg.f-ld Committee is therefore requested 10 meet Mt
this place nm snladay next to take acnn in the prem-
se, That committee consists Of the rlnwing gentle
m.n: Mai G. A. ADDISON. Mai. z. w. CARwILE.
W NJ Moo.r. Col. JOHN S. SurLEY. JAMES RICK.
aRDsoS Cnpt A. J. HANMcND. S. F. GooDE Capt.
JAMES B. GRIFFIN. Cant. WILEY HA snIsoH. REUBEN
COOPER and S. MATHEWS 1t is hnped that there
" III hp full attendance Of these gentlemen. Their
n.mrs ar. sufficient 10 warrant Edge6eld's doing her
part Handsomely. Yet it may he an awkar1 hn'in.''
without ample consultation and agreement on their
part Hence the necessity for the attendance OF Zach
and every me nj them m Monday next.
"hbhevilI- district" says our correspondent, will
90 into the dinner srnng and if no other districts ont
EdgeGeld and Ahbevillc unite, n large affair can be
gotten up" We learn further that 96 Depot ia now
spoken Of a. the place. golden goblet from Ahheville
and silver one from '96 10 be presented TO Col.
BRooKs on the day Of the dinner. Other testimonials
will doubtless be in readiness from other quarters But
we are sure ths gratifying manifestation to our
member will lie grand rally of his constituents. Let
the Edsefied Committee hold concert with others i'm
mediateIy in this mailer; let dinner be prepared
without fail, big enough and good enough for every
body And lust hut least let everybody 60 upto the
feast, 10 do honor 10 man who has stood forth so no.
hly in defence of The nme Of South Carolina and the
honor of South Carolininns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
MEETING IN MOBILE.

Within the last three or four days consldeia-
BILE excitement has existed in the community,
growing out of the discovery that publications
of an iacerdary and insurreclionary character
were being vended in this city, by Nlcs.rs Strck-
land g. Upson, Booksellers. In consequence Of
this discovery, meeting Of some of our best,
calmest and most influential citizens was called,
to consider the pr. priety Of taking some action
in the matter, with the view OF protecting the
community, by prompt suppression OF The evil.
A committee was appointed to investigate the
matter, and after careful, deliberate and tho.
rough investigation, they reported 10 second
meeting that they had arrived at tho conclusions
statsd below:
The character of the evidence and of the
books brought before The Committee is such
that it would be unsafe and dangerous to make
them public 1t was therefore determined, sim.
ply to announce the conclusions at which they
had arrived.
The following are the conclusions attained BY
the Committee, which have been handed US for
publication:
al. That Messrs. Strickland g. Upson have
wilfuly and intentionally deceived the meeting
in regard to the procurement and sale of the
books in question, and that their satements on
the subject, in view Of the existing facts of the
ease, clearly ascertained, are little better than
tissue Of falsehoods throughout.
"9. That these two persons are either in prin-
ciple, abolitionists, and anxious TO propagate
their faith on that subject among slaves and
slave owners; or
s3. They are unscrupulous and unprincipled
speculators without any just sense Of moral re.
sponsibility, and willing TO make money BY the
iudiscsiminate cole Of aDN pnd every kind OF
books, 70 any and eStfybody.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
BIG MEETINGS.

This is the season for these, our largest religious rs.
semblages. round of Them il now going on in
Edg.ieId The turnout at Dry Creek Church on last
Sabbath is said 10 have been immense. The Reverend
aIessr, Watkins, NORRIS, and BROKER were the Of.
Gciatins clergymen. The meeting will continue, We
presume, throughout the week We have not learned
that ihrre is, thus far, any thing like revival with
any Of the Churches. A few only were baptized al
Stephens Creek Church, where, last year, more Than
hundred converts, were numbered. This latter fact,
indeed may account for the small number This season.
They were nearly all gathered lost year. There may
be something too, in the preaching. very sensible
minister of The Gn'pet-rather surprised us the other
day by rem.rking "lha he had not heard good SER
mon in tweve-monlh." lie spoke cnndidy, and we
dare say he was righ, in his opinion This truth IS
good sermon is really rare thing
Since the abore was penned note has been handed
to us, in which the writer says "The Baptist Church
At Mt Lebanon Tor Sweet Waler) in this District un'
der III. pastoral care Of Rev. G. H. CLEFT, OF Gsor-
sa, lns e1pcrienceda sraciou, revival. Fifteen men,
bers were added to the Church. and two young bret''
rcn commenced eIhuraUn."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
HAMMOND & LARK.

The second bale of new cotton for the Hamburg
market was received by the above named firm on Fri
day last. 1t was from the plantation OF Mr. u. A.
McKIE, and brought l2( cenI' In This connection
we take pleasure in recommending the House oil
HAMMOND & LARK to the public Of this and The sur
rounding Districts. They have facilities for a large
business and will assurcdly do all that any two active
-nerprisng and honorable men can do to give un'ver
snI satisfaction. We are glad 10 see our Hamburg
men Of business squirting up TO renewed eIrrhon IL
augurs lourishing trade for the ensuing aeason'
And such The good old market deserves; for il must
he admitted that it is superior in all respects 10 any
other in the State this sds OF Charleston. Let our
upcoun'ry friends note the complete preparedness oi
our Hamburg dealers and shape their arrangements
accordingly And while ;hey do not forget The old
stands of SIBLrY, Stokes. and oiherI, let them be
sure 10 remember The and promising firm Of HAN
HoSp 4 LARK,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
COMPLEMENTARY.

We find lhs following complimentary notice OF The
Southern Light in late number Of the South Hester"
Baptist. knowing hat The modest! of The Lights
editor would never suffer him to exhibit il through his
own columns, we take pleasure in giving the extract
place in ours, if for nothing else but to show onf
mutual readers how this young monthly is already
appreciated by its coabores.
"SouTHERS IIGHT.-Tls "Independent Religious
Literary Journal" continues 10 be welcome VISITOR
10 our Office The Editor, F.. l.. Whalley, is very
Ture man. Some wag may yet write his epIiapm IL
one did for Ben Johnson 80, rare Ed w haley
No dsparagement, reader. Seldom DO we llla
man who possesses the rare combinations Of logic, rhe
iorc, wit, refined and waggish severity, mldness-
but that's enough. His Light is like himself.
" He il often getting into srraprs nnlnlennnal Al.
ways. But he gets ont. Sumeiimes lie writes "ht oy
mental pnwer; sometimes fights out sometimes con-
fesses out. unhurt, ever
owe predict that The time ia not distant wien
brother Wha,ley will only allow such articles to go
rtu his journal lis clear head and g"od hear
approves. Then lie =" i'll not experience The ms,aps
OF The Prophets "speckled Bird The birds round about
being against her"
Some men you may whip into harness; others you
may haler, hrg, mid so on but there Ii class that
ynu have 10 lei alone and they will correct their own
errus and ndisrr.lions We .nke il, lint il yon Ut
L. L. Whntlry alone he will always correci said L.
l.. Whailey So, friend Whatlry. il yon hare errors
We turn yGu over to yourself fnr correction.
.sThe work hns reached its 9Th No. Published
mnnihy, at Edeefeld. S. c., al 81 per annum II is
not enough 10 sny that il is worth tbs money"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
STILL LATER AND VERY MPOR-
TANT'

Sr. LOUIS, August Give have later ad-
v;cp, from Kansas. COL TradweIPs settlement
was attacked by 400 free-soiIers. Treadwel
sent to The United States troops for aid, but
they refused assistance.
On the l4lh, two hundred Frcc-Soilrrs attack
cd twelve Pro.Savery men in II fort near Passa-
wot,amic, when twenty of the former were
killed and wounded.
On the 18th Lecompton was attacked by 800
of Lanes men, and the United States troops,
who had charge Of Robinson and Brown, sur
rendered without striking Il blow.
1t was reported that the Pro-Slavery men ii''
tended to destroy Lawrence on The goth.
A private despatch staes that Guy. Shannon
and the United States dragons had evacuated
Lecomplon, which would undoubtedly be des'
troyed by the Free-Soilers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
TYyAT SOCIAL, ,CUE

We must be permitted TO make mention Of that de-
ligmfnI barbecue at JESNISGss Spring on Thursday
last 1t WAS day Of sucia fesiivity such as We sci.
dom enjoy. The dinner was superby cooked and
gloriuu.y relished. Gcot-humor nnd fun prevailed
throughout tie day Music Of the finest loo lent i''
charms 10 the occasion. And what spot for neigh
borlnud dinner in shady vale, through which wan,
ders ripping stream, with hisides rising TN either
side, king IA it weIe llu.d ln in 1hc Wild woods
1t was cerlniny oniat als Of August, very amphi.
theatre Of frolirk.ome delight The carousas of Robin
Hood and his merry men weru called up moro ilian
once by The srsnex Of The day. Try il again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
,,rIE I1oIr,aSD WHEAT,

The wheat advertised by DANIEL HOLLAND, Erqr.,
in our last number, the finest decidedly We ever be-
held The Squire has acted with n truly generous
public spirit in letting i. go nj the usual prices For
what we got of il, we would not now take three times
the purchase money. Next Year there will be enough
raised 10 supply many planters. This is one instance
of wha, litllc care will do. Two years ago Squire
HOLLAND received three SINAI! papers Of this valuable
seed from The Patent Office collections Next year,
we'll nigh on to thousand bushels Of il will be raised
in this district This ia one Of the ways land no tri.
fling Ole at tIaD Of doing good 10 one's fellowmen
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
sin either case they are dangerous persons in
slavehodng community, and oughtto be ejcc-


ain either case they are dangerous persons in
slaveholding community, and oughtto be eJec-
ted from it.
81, is however desirable, for the purpose OF
exact justice and in order to preserve that eS-
alted conservative character which has always
distinguished Southern Communities, that ms
election should be pearcable and without 'i!e
least personal violence, and the committee W'uld
deprecate as the last Of evils and as Il STAN up
on Southern character any resort 10 violence, or
any excess in accomplishing the end proposed.
::The committee, therefore, recommend mat
three persons be appointed 10 wait on Srssrs'
Willim Strickland and Edwin Upson, aud an
nounce the conclusion at which 'he meetlns has
arrived, and to inform them that unless they
leave the city within five days, we canEol guar
antee their personal safety"
The report of the committee WAS unanimous.
" adopted, and. in pursuance of it, three gen.
,lemen were appointed 10 wait upon Messrs.
Strickland and Upson. Yesterday morning these
gentlemen proceeded TO the store ot Alessrs.
Strickland and Upson, and ascerlained that they
had already left the city.
Il is proner that we should state that we are
Informed that both Strickland and Upson were
present ut The first meeting, and were heard in
their defence.
While The high character Of The gentlemen
who composed the meeting afforded an ample
guaranty 10 all who were cognzant Of the facts
that everything would be done decently and in
order" we are yet graliird t" know that all CAUSE
for further excitement is removed ty the prompt
departure of these men.
he firm and prompt, yet moderate course
pursued by the Committee, is worthy OF aIl
praise. It is calculated to produce high moral
effect and will BE- cordially endorsed and sus-
tained by the entire community.
Mobile Register, August II.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
THE FRUIT CAME AT LAST.

The grapes and plums from Capt. LYONS reached
US sniey and in good condition after sundry msnp'
and delays. And really they were delicious De'ci'
Gus lha, is not enough to soy of the grapes They
were noble The bunch ofIhe Black Hamburg vari.
ely especially, sigh. worth the seeing But the
seeing nothing 10 he tasting As one anoih.
er they melted upon our palate, the conviction hecnme
stronger and stronger, that the who raised them
was public benefactor. For is it not public bene.
faclion to show las Mr. Lyons he's done) the pracii-
cabilily Of rearing such fruit as this upon our South
ern SLOPES! The White Fontignac is also beautiful
grape; and those Yellow Cages are magnificent. By
The way, Captain, we have q fine root Of the White
Fonignac and pretty good one of the Black Ham.
burg. They came from your garden. The White Fon-
,gnar bore two or three lunches Ills season. The
Hamburg bore none. Please Tell how TO treat them
in cold weather.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-08-27
From the Edgefeld Informer.
THE PLAN OF DIVISION sKETC BED.

As The Division movement is gaining some
prominence, have put wysef to some trouble
10 ascertain where the lines will run if that pro-
iect succeeds. We will begin with the Saluda
District. 1t is proposed to leave the Lexington
line at a point where Mc,rier Creek crosses the
line, thence in North Westerly direction 10
point on the AbbevilIe line where Beaver. Dam
creek crosses the line. By looking on the Map,
it will BE- seen that the line will run near Spann's
Church, Dry Creek Church, between Bethlehem
Camp Ground and Rocky Creek Church, lit.
tie to the Norll, and East Of Stephens Creek
aud Mountain Creek Churches, thence to tho
Abbeville line, running little to the North and
East of Dr.. Andrews.
1t is proposed for the Aiken District to com.
mence at the mouth Of Fox's Creek, thence in
straight line 10 McTier, giving Hamburg, Beech
Island, Granivle and Vaucluse, and other pla-
ces South of the line to Aiken District. 1T is
proposed for Barnwel to part with all her terri.
tory above the Upper Runs or Tinker's Creek,
ard to strike South Edisto at or below the Pine
log. 1t is proposed for Lexington TO part with
about half the territory she got from! Orange
burg some 25 years ago. After these lines are
run, it is thought there will be 10000 persons
left in old Edge6eld; $4,000 in Saluda District,
and 10000 in Aiken District.
This plan Of Division is the one suggested rs
basis only for negotiation. It is by no means
intended on the part of the Divisionists, that
the lines and boundaries here sketched shall be
made coffin lines !" for it is their purpose and
desire to hit upon that plan calculated for the
greatest good and to this end they are willing
10 meet the opposition in spirit of compro-
mise and treat on the most liberal terms They
would therefore respectfully invite those who
have better plan, to present it. They are not
welded TO any particular plan, but are willing
to carry out any practicable scheme that may
be presented They present this us a plan that
will satisfy them and those who are dissatisfied
with it have only to present more feasible or
practicable plan, and our word for it, the Divis.
ionis,. will negotiate with that spirit Of liberali-
ty which is ever ready to give and take.
A. VOTER.