Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-23
NEVADA FIRE.-The most heart-rending


NEVADA FIRE.-The most heart-rending
calamity OF the present season for conha
grations, is the destruction OF Nevada
aud the loss of some ten or twelve lives by
fire. This melancholy announcement has
carried pang to the great heart OF the
State, that will cause it to thrOb in sympa
thy with the afflicted friends and relatives OF
The deceased. The pecuniary loss of itself
is nothing in comparison. The indomitabIe
energy and perseverance heretofore exhibit
ed by the people of California, would soon
rebuild the hourishing town Of Nevada; but
who shall replace the familiar faces Of those
who lost their lives in attempting to stay
the devouring element
Marysylle, Plaeerville. Georgetown and
Nevada, have been visited by fire within the
present month. The three latter places
have been almost entirely destroyed. Oro
Vile, with all its life, and business and bus
tie, would be but half an hours sport for
the devouring element when once kindlel
amongst our light frame buildings. Our
citizens cannot be too watchful in their en-
deavors to guard against fire Let the Po.
lice be watchful--and let US all act as a
police, and guard our town from the fate Of
Placeryille and Nevada.
We understand that n meeting was held on
Monday evening for the purpose of taking
= ba ipiti for hp Cf a
fire company, We have not been furnished
with the proceedings of the occasion. But
in the absence Of supply of water, fire
company with an excellent engine, would be
of but little service. In our present condi
ton, we cannot put out fret mus! not
start! Our safety is in great care and
watchfllness We do not wish to discourage
any effort of our citizens to form fire depart
ment, but to warn them to guard against
the origin Of fire. Before the approach Of
another dry season. we can have plenty of
reservoirs and an effective fire department
during the present dry season, until the
windows Of Heaven are again opened, the
utmost care and watchful lness is necessary
gis- The news from New York, by the
Steamer Sierra Nevada. is five days later,
but is unimportant. Gen. Persifer F. Smith
has been appointed to command the United
States troops in Kanzas. Fillmore has re.
turned, end waswecomed by large dep
utation." The National Wings held a meet
ing in Washington, and were interrupted
and insulted by the Know Nothings. The
consequence is that the old whig heat is at
the boiling point.
The news from Nicaragua is to the effect
that Walker has been elected President by
acclamation, with great enthusiasm. There
was great rejoicing by the Natives and Ame-
ricans on the arrival Of the News of the rec
ognition of the government by the United
States.
Great excitement was occasioned by Senor
Salzar, advising the people that the Ameri
cans were going to burn down the churches
and destroy the religion of the country
The Vicar Of Leon, good and faithful man,
instantly denied the calumny, and ordered
all the Priests to declare on Sunday tina. the
report was untrue. The people again be
came reconciled, and the rovulsion set
strongly against president Rivas and his
advisers.
The news of Champions dismissal had
reached England, and it is quite evident
from the Indifference manifested by the pe =
pie, that no war will grow out of the diff