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Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31
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ARRIVAL OF THE
STEAMER SONORA.

The Pacific Mail Steamship SO 5 steamer
S0nord, arrived AZ San'Francisco last even
ug. at half past ! o Stock.
Our latest uews'ttU:h England assures the
N, ortani fact that the British Government
ave resol el not to dismiss Mr.. Dallas
,Ia'ters look more peaeeablc in that quarter.
A bill fur the admission Of Kansas was
passed in the Senate en- Wednesday,, after n
,rotracted session Of - hours.
On the same dav tie House Iassrd tie
b II for admitting Kan ,a> under the I 7 eka
Ere State Constitution. This bill Was re
lected on the previous day BY one ma j1rity,
but was subsequently reconsidercd, and on
notion Of Mr.. Barlay, an Administration
representative from Pcnnsl lIania, Wa, pass
"a 10y 100 yeas to 81 nays
The agents of the Stateof California failed
TO pay the interest d1e Oh her bends July !st.
Thc North American National Convention,
anti Fillmore, held in New York on the 2lst,
nominated Col Fremont for President, and
Hon. VIM +. johnson, for Wee President.
few boilers from this Convention after
wards met aud nominated Com. Stockton,
for President
Disturbances continued in Kansas, and
lur Western papers are filed with details
If the atrocities committed in that Terri
tory.
Vim Mulligan, one of the Expelled Cali
'ornians, who arrived at New York in the
Illinois, committed an assault on Monday,
IN Chambers street. upon the person Of II
Gentleman said to be member Of the Nigi-
ance Committee
California State stock, rs 60 cents and
falling The interest on Sacramento City
Bonds has been promptly paid by Wells,
! ~ c, ~ I
comp ming because the principal had to be
renewed in consequence OF the action Of the
Vigilance Committee, and rtmissness Of f.
nancial agents California stocks were in
much disrcpute.
The New York Times says, the California
Agents and Commissioners, both State and
City, are chargeabe with gross negligence
! with regard to the July interest falling due
ye,tt rday. The State interest has not been
remitted in season. The city of San Fran
cisco, in default on the six per cents, in-
terest of which is due in hew York to day
The city of Sacramento, while providing
interest, has failed to pay the principal due
this day, and notice is issued that the hold
ers Of the bonds must send them ut their
own risk to Sacramento for renewal.
Phil L. Iierberts trial would come off in
one week from last date lie was eonhned,
and bail refused.
FURTHER FROM ENGLAND The feeling
in England with reference to the Champion
case, rapidly subsded after the declaration
of Lord Clarendon, and hores were enter
tanel that the Central American difficulties
would be amicably settled. Ii was rumored
that no successor to Mr.. CHAMPION would be
appointed during the administration Of Mr.
Pierce
The Massachusetts American State Cuun-
Gil met at Springfield, July lst, and after
much qunrrelBg ratified the nomination Of
Fremont by q vote of 269 for Fremont, to
l97 for Fillmore, One hundred OF the Fill
more men bolted, held another convention,
and ratified Filmore's nomination.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31

AN HONEST FLAG.-An old Californian
arrived in San Francisco the other day,
fresh from the mines and dropped in at a
Republican Club Meeting. A patriotic in.
dividual had the floor, and among other
good things said, $" we 60 in for free speech,
free soil, and Fremont -
"D--n your free monte" said the miner,
getting up in disgust, " that's what broke
me the last time | was in San Francisco. y
He soon brought up at Democratic Club,
and looked in to see what was the row.
Over the Presidents chair was banner,
with an inscription painted on it. " Buck
and Brpak," read the green one. Well,
that's honest, anyhow" said he. elf that
flag had been hung up when was here last,
| never would have 6ucked agtn the Tiger
in the ,corld"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

At meeting of the California Democratic State
Central COMMITTEES, held in the city Of Sacramento
ON the 10Th day OF July 1856, " was resolved lhut
D,mncrahc State Convention br called. Ia meet in
the city OF SACRAMENTO, on TUESDAY,, the OH day of
September next, for the purpose OF nominating TWO
members Of Congress, a Clerk of the Supreme Court
q Superintendent OF Public Instruction. State Prison
director, and four Presidential Electors.
The State Cenlrpl Conn ittee suggest that Satur
iny the 23d day of August, be the day selected by
the different counties for the election OF Delegates 10
taid Democratic State Convention.
The following is the apporiOnment of representa-
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31

METROPOLITAN THEATRE. This estab-
lishment opened again last night, with a
fair House. The Nautical drama "Black
Eyed Susan" and the Comedy Irish Lion
were we'll rendered Miss Jenny Franklin's S
"Bobblng Around" was exquisite
Tonight they present new attractions in
the shape of additions to their company
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31

Gss- IL. b. Garnham, Esq, as our thaks
for True Californian, aud San Francisco
Sun and Herald. Where's that ''ittle mob
bis." tho Marysville Inquirer' 1--WE miss
kes," &c.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31

ea- Those Gentlemanly and accommo :
dating Bankers, McWilliams & Tymeson'
gi re notice that drafts, 10 be forwarded by
&c Sseamer, can be pr, ured at their bank
Jag House, up to 10 p. M, Saturday.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31

ExpRxss FAvoRs.-We are under obliga'
tions to Mcwilliams, the gentlemanly agen t
of fwells Fargo Cos Express, for Domo-
cratic State Journal, San Francisco Herald
and Marysville Express, Extra.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31

Nya. Lee s. Marshall's Circis will perform
in Orovillo o-night and Tomorrow night.
They have been highly complimcnted by the
press in the northern portion of the State,
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31

rs- Thanks to the obliging and attentive
Watson, for San Francisco Alta and Bullet
in. and Sacramento Union and American.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31

A Ro o'E BY ANY OTHER HAME.--The Gala
verss Chronicle says, Know. Nothing in
that county, is q rara acis ct siwtlttw.s
nigro Republican.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31
WONDERFUL DISCOVERY,

HN MAKING AN EXCAVATION SOME TIME
n since beneath the EMPIRE HOTEL. in this st0wu
discovered by the acute and observing mind Of
DEACON SH EkDDN, that the atmosphere of thai
locality possessed not only heslthfH but a remark
ably soothing property, which seemed 10 quiet and
subdue the most violent passions, and to invest eyery
man who frequenled the spot, ~fh wonderful de-
gree Of seli>cOmplacency. and IA harmonious and
friendly disposition towards the WHOLE WORLD
and The conflicting elements Of which it is compDsed
~ therefore
ReSoiUed, With benavoence peculiarly his own
~ take possession OF tbe EXCAVATION for the pur.
pose of establishing an INSTITUTION. where people
OF ALL PARTIES and opinions could safely and
tremendously congregae for the free discussion OF
llR exciting topics OF the day fearless of the slightest
risk cf any unpleasant collision.
With this view, the DEACON in connection with
MIR. CIR RHlGE has transformed this locat on into an,
ELEGANT ROOM, which they have designated by
the nnmp of lhe =
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31
SUBTERRANEAN SALOON.

Where they solicit visits from the Buchanan Clubs
Fillmore Clubs. Fremont Clubs and other gent emen
with or Without Clubs, and from members Of Vigilance
Committees and Law and Order Parties from sons
Oi Temperance aud Moderate Imbbers Of Raspberry
Cobbers, and from that nnumerable Fra rnity Of the
Pick, Spade, Rocker, Long Tom and slnice, who,
after day Of toll and labor would enjoy an hour OF
agreeable relaxation and social conversation
The DEACON assures his friends, that n ey will
n eet with most cordial reception at the 81 BTRR-
RANEAN SALOON, where the fluids dspeI sed will
be onnd fully equal in quality those for hich the
DEACON ls In part indebted for his envial le repu
tation.
oroyille, July %, 1856. jy7s-a
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-31
AAlUSEAiENTS.
METROPOLITAN THEATRE

THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 31th.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

CALIFORNIA LAND TITLEs-A bill has
been introduced in the Lower House of Con-
gress, confirming all the titles to Mexican
land claims, which have been favorab,y de-
oided by the late Land Commission, prior to
January 1st, 1856, and instructs the Presi-
dent forthwith to issue the government Pat
ent In favor of vll those holding claims under
such decision. taking away the right of ap-
peal from contestants The San Francisco
Globe denounces it as a fraud upon the peo-
pie of California. A copy ofthe bill has not
yet been forwarded to this State The House
laid the bill on the Table.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

LETTER FROM MAJ. BIDwELL The fol-
lowing letter from Major Bidwell, we find in
the California Express. Although the oc-
casion which called it out has been fully ex-
planned and removed, We re-pubhsh it for
the manly and patriotic sentiments it con-
tains. Read it and go thou and do like
wise"
CHIco. July 10, 1856
Ep1roR's ExPREss:- In yesterdays Ma
rysville Herald noticed the following:
B. Cornwall. sacramenio John BidweIl, Butte;
Mike Brannagan, hack driver and Chris Lilly have
been arrested. and are now confined at Vigilance
Rooms.
For the information of the Herald and my
friends generally, would state that | have
not been as yet arrested and confined by
the Vigilance Committee; but ] cannot say
how soon may be, as am seriously opposed
to the continuance of that association; and
do deeply regret the occurrence of anything
that could be deemed even the shadow of ne
cessity or excuse to exhibit to the world the
inadeauacy of Republican Government tc
remedy public grievances, and to secure tt
its citizens their personal rights or to dem
onstrate to the enemies of freedom the in
competency of our people to maintain an ef-
fective free government upon the system laid
down by Washington, Franklin and Jeffer-
son, in any emergency that might ARISE
The evils resulting from the example will,
am constrained to believe, far outweigh any
temporary good that the people may have
been led to expect. Very respectfully.
J. BIDWELL.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

OPENING OF THE FIRST BRICK BUILDING
That energetic Express and Banking firm,
Mc"illiams & Tymeson, opened the doors
of their new ire proof building on Monday
evening last, and invited their friends in to
join them over something that sparkled- -
They have exhibited the incest taste in the
construction of their house, it being one OF
the most elegant and convenient of the kind
that We have seen in California, and is an
ornament to the town We are pleased to
see them doing thriving business, They
are very popular with all classes, and enjoy,
as they deserve, the full confidence of deal
ers in gold dust and exchange.
Butte record., 1856-07-19
EXTENSIVE STAGE LINE.-The California

EXTENSIVE STAGE LINE-The California
Stage Company have now in operation line
of Stages from Red Bluffs to Yreka, dis
tance of one hundred and eighty miles A
small outlay it is said, will render the road
as good as that through the Sacramento Val
ley. The trip from Red Bluffs to Yreka will
occupy two days, laying by over night at
Lockhart's Ferry on Pitt River. This makes
Stage Line complete from Sacramento to
Yreka. A bridge across Feather River Mt
Oroville, it is believed, would divert the
travel and stages to the Shasta and Yreka
mines, through this place. The distance
from Marysville to Chico, is evidently less
by the way of Oroville than it is through
Hamilton.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

FIRE AT MORRIS RAvINE-The store and
boarding house belonging to Mr. Richard
Brown, on Morris Ravine, was destroyed by
fire on Friday night last. Mr. Brown is con
fdent that the house was set on fire designed
ly, as the inmates had all retired before l2
o'clock, and no lights or fire about the prem
ises later than that hour. He showed us
his gold watch, which had been picked up
from among the ashes. 1t was literally
melted down. Several men were severely
burned and bruised while engaged in trying
to subdue the flames
Butte record., 1856-07-19

THE FIRST PRISONER OF THE SEASON.
A gentleman connected with this Office made
the first arrest under the new police organ
ization on Saturday night about o'clock -
After the man was grabbed, he was brought
up to the corner near Matthews store, ond
ordered by his captor to sit upon the side
walk until a policeman could be found Not
succeeding in finding either of the knights
of the watch, the pro tenn policeman return
ed, and found his prisoner precisely where
he had left him. Not knowing exactly how
to dispose of him, he was finally, with a
strong admontion to better in future, to
"per-ceed" The rascal had been guilty OF
thrusting his hand into the window of Mr..
Mason's house, and abstracting from la
dys's sewing basket, several little articles,
that were of no use to any one except the
owner. He walked leisurely off, and strew-
ed his plunder as he went, all of which was
recovered, except gold thimble He was
beastly drunk, which saved his back frem
''many stripes
Butte record., 1856-07-19

ELECTION AT SACRAMENTo.-At an elec-
day last, the question of ofVigilance and anti
Vigilance was forced by the Vigilantes, and
the result was their complete discontinue.
the law and order candidate being elected
The Vigilantes posted bills on the street
stating that Griggs was opposed to the CON-
The result was that he was elected over two
candidates, receiving majority of all the
votes cast. So it appears Sacramento does
not endorse :he Vigilance Committee. AL
hall
Butte record., 1856-07-19

ATTEMPT to RoB.-Two teamsters, who
had delivered lumber to Mr.. Malo,ys yard,
on Bird street, were sleeping in his office a
few nights since, when about O'Clock they
were aroused by ruffians feeling about their
beds for the money which they were suppo-
sed to have received for their loads. But
they had not yet been paid; besides, if they
had, we are requested to say that they had
other uses for their cash than to have it sto-
len from them and spent by thieves
Butte record., 1856-07-19

O. S. HoTEL-This house, which was pur-
chased by Messrs. Smith s Sparks, and by
them lately improved so that it now presents
quite a handsome appearance, has been
leased by Messrs. Hedges Brown-for
what purpose we are not advised Several
professional gentlemen have taken offices
there, as their signs indicate. Among them
are NJ II Farley, Esq, Winter burning
anne, A. NJ. Zabriskie, Esq, and Morse &
Bird. This makes the house present quite
a business like appearance.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

&ss- A very good sized fight came off yes
terday in the bar-room of the Orleans Hotel
between one of the former proprietors and
one of our city painters The facts in the
case were that some misunderstanding ex-
listed between them on the important ques-
tion of veracity. The x-proprietors waxed
wrothy, and remarked, near the close of the
conversation, that the painter lied The
painter observed to him that he was -
lying pup. The ex x-proprietor let loose his
left flpper, took chop slappers aim, and
missed his man. The painter began to think
him in earnest, and with Sullivan science
paired off and chugged plum in the nose.
The proprietor was evidently in bad training
as Van seemed to have the advantage in
science, wind and bottom The painter came
out of the conflict without scratch, and
ex-proprietor went but one eye on the
crowd. Fighting is bad practice, but say
what you will, it is an evidence of lipely
times.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

MEETING IN SAN FRANCIsco.--A Tele-
graphic despatch to the Express, dated the
18th, states that meeting was held in front
of Montgomery block, composed of about
1000 persons. Resolutions were passed re-
questing the county officers to resign within
As hours, their resignation to take effect
july 25th. The meeting was addressed oy
the rampant Vigilant editorial fraternity
If the officers are rascals they may obey the
mob. Honost men would laugh at their wild
rawlings for plunder
Butte record., 1856-07-19
Gss- The Town Talk thinks that "the out

Ns- The Town Talk thinks that "the out
rage upon Mr.. Sumner, in the Senate Cham
Der, will have the same effect upon Mr.
Pierce's denomination to the Presidency as
Casey's pistol shot had upon Cora. 1t seals
his doom" Now, We had always supposed
that Cora was hung because he murdered
Richardson, and not because Casey shot Mr..
King But the Talk being Immediately on
the scene of action, probably thoroughly I'M
derstands the matter. A few more such
compliments as that, and the Vigilance
Committee may well exclaim, ''Save US from
our organs -
Butte record., 1856-07-19

ORovILLE PRICE CURRENT We shall
after tomorrow publish full and authen-
tic Price Current, made up and corrected
weekly by one of our most extensive and re-
liable merchants. This we consider will in
terest the most of our readers, as we are all,
to some extent, consumers. And besides, il
will be interesting to traders, as well as our
and the ruling prices of the leading articles
of trade.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

DESTROYED BY FIRE.-0n Tuesday last
the terrible cry of fire wa. heard in our
town. when grand rush was made by eve
erybody to find its whereabouts. 1t proved
to be a miners cabin, on the bluff, and al
though the neighbors worked bravely to
save it. they could not succeed; their efforts
however prevented the burning of another
building. The gallant firemen were out in
large quantities.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

MoRE LAGER BEER-Messrs. Heebe l.
Wise will open their new saloon on to-mor-
row evening. 1t is cool, cosy place, and
is being well supplied with stock of every
thing necessary for that business. They are
located on Montgomery street, under Phil
Waterman's segar store.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

MINING on MORRIS RAvINE.-The "Big
Sailor Co." are just commencing to take it
out in great chunks. The company num-
bers twelve men. and they have been en-
gagged about one year in running into the
bowels of the earth distance of over 600
feet. Water is very scarce at present,
but when they do have it they make an
ounce day to the hand Lucky-sailor
like.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

ARMS OF THE CoMMITTEE-The Vigi-
lance committee of San Francisco, have now
in their possession thirty pieces of cannon,
six thousand stand of arms, and fort of
gun-ny bags! Chi-whangl
HORSE THIEF ARREsTEp.-Edward Al
lander was arrested at Bidwell. on Wednes-
day night. on charge of Horse Stealing. 1t
is thought be was connected with parties
arrested in Nevada County.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

APcLoGETIc. the hurry and hustle
incident to removing our establishment from
Bidwell to this place, we have omitted to
acknowledge many favors extended to us by
our friends We will endeavor to be up to
time in future.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

@- 1t is stated that the new board Of
Supervisors Of San Francisco have pro-
seribed and intend to prescribe in their Sc
lsctious of officers all persons connected with
the Vigilance Committee in any manner
That is right. Men who have no regard for
law, should not be appointed to execute ths
law. Men who trample upon the constitu-
ton arc not the proper ones to become the
servants of the people.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

A CoNrLAGRATIoN.- Wednesday last
a hay stack on the river bank below Tehama
caught fire from the sparks thrown ovt by a
steamboat, and was soon consumed The
flames spread and consumed q feId of wheat
containing hundred acres, and one Of bar
ley nearly as large, the property Of Mr.
Eusrke
Butte record., 1856-07-19

REAL ESTATE AND GENENAL AGENCY
1t will be seen by their advertisement that
Messrs. Morse s Bird have established
must of course be of great convenience to
those who wish to buy or sell real estase OF
other property.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

va The proper men to form Vigilance
are men whom the people will
not elevate to office in the constitutional
manner but who are ambitious and un-
scrupulous enough to exercise power at the
expense of constitutional liberty.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS. "A writer in
the Bulletin, proposes to exchange one of
the ballot box suffers the committee have
arrested. for Capt Durkee, who was arrested
Does the writer consider villainous ballot
box suffer, fair exchange for Vigilance
CAPTAIN That is not very complimentary
to Capt. Durkee.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

NEW Provision SToRE-John D. Keat-
ing, Esq has opened a provision establish
ment near Orr iott's mill, and will at all
times be enabled to furnish the finest quail
les of family Groceries and miners supplies.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

ARRrEAL.-The clipper ship storm
King" l24 days from New York, arrived at
San Francisco on the 3rd instant. with wire
for the Bidwell Suspen sion Bridge That
structure will now. doubtless, be pushed to
q speedy completion.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

HULLABALLoo AMONG THE DIGGERs-A
great pow-wow and wild rumpus was heard
to proceed from the vicinity of the river, the
other night, whereupon about 100 people
rushed to the spot to render assistance, if
necessary, to the whole Indian tribe gener-
ally, and to the mohelas in particular. 1t
wa. caused by stout lusty aborigine maui
ing his delicate tar-headed wife for some
imaginary Inconsistency
Butte record., 1856-07-19

vs. The N. Y. Courier and Enquirer nom
mates Tom Hyer as candidate for Congress
from the fourth district of New York. 1t
says lie is the right man for that place. We
rather incline to the opinion that he would
not be caned in his seat.
Butte record., 1856-07-19
DARING ATTEMPT AT INCENDrARIsM.


On Tuesday night about 9 O'Clock, a fire was
discoverered in the rear of and adjoining
Smiths Bowling Saloon. 1t had got fairly
in a blaze, and but for the timely discovery,
the whole town would soon have been laid in
ashes, as the wind was BLOWN a gale at the
time.
1t is most certain that band of outlaws
are in our midst, who for a small gain would
not scruple to apply the torch. to the de-
struction of property and sacrifice of human
lifa
Butte record., 1856-07-19

LUCKY DoGs--The claim of John Silvis &
Co, yielded last week, with seven men, three
days washing, $50. This claim has proved
very rich ever since it was opened. They
raise the dirt with windlass by hand
There aIe seven shareholders, and they es-
innate that it will take them two years to
work out their ground at the present rate.
Rather good thing, we should allow. Our
friend, 10. Kimmel, is a shareholder in this
claim--we are glad of that, too
Butte record., 1856-07-19

SOLD AGAIN The familiar voice of our
old friend, "Cheap Harry" might have been
heard last evening selling his goods to, and
otherwise amusing large crowd that had
gathered around him. He has large stock
of useful articles which he sells cheap for
cash, at his branch store, on Montgomery
street. He sells at auction twice week.
See his advertisement,
Butte record., 1856-07-19

NE The latest authority on the law, is
the Old .Mountaineer, which says that the
act of Durkee in capturing the arms from
the State authorizes in the Bay of San Pablo,
is not Piracy. because the arms did not oe'
long to the United States!
Butte record., 1856-07-19

IMPORTANT POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Reuben n. Wood, Esq, announces in a re-
cent letter, that Millard Fillmore and An
drew Jackson Donelson, have been nomina-
ted by the National Know n othing Conven-
ton. Great enthusiasmis is expected as soon
as it becomes generally known
Butte record., 1856-07-19

FAILuREs.-Several heavy failures have
occurred in San Franciico, principally
among the -four dealers OF course.
MoRE INsoLvESrs.-Boynsr Rosenwig
and Moritz Kohn, Dry Goods Jobbers, lia-
bilities $50 $50; SAC, 600 Simon ]. Simon,
of Brown, Simon & Co, liabilities Ss,l27,
No assets. So they go.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

MINERAL WATER.-Messrs. Bordwell &
Deamer, the enterprising manufacturers of
this healthful beverage, supplied this office
with large quantities of the liquid during
those hot days, when it was most acceptable.
Butte record., 1856-07-19

EscApED.-Two prisoners, one Waters,
and the other anegro, committed for assault,
escaped from the custody of our officers on
Tuesday evening. Be cautious, gentlemen;
do not let them slip after you have once
grabbed EN-"