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Butte record., 1856-09-13
The state Convention.

To-day, the chosen Delegates of the De-
mocracy of California assemble at the Capt.
tol, 10 choose their Standard bearers in the
present important political campaign This,
it seems to US, is the most anspiciocs day
that our party could have chosen to organ
ize in Convention, for the performance of
the all important duties that they ere called
upon to perform. This, it will be remem-
bered, is the anniversary of the admission
of the Golden State of California into the
Union. Six years ago to-day, the birth Of
this State, as one of the glorious Confedera-
cy, was celebrated at Washington city, as
an event Of vast moment, it being the first
addition on the Pacific coast, and the fruits
of the late war with Mexico.
This fact will serve as an incentive to our
Delegates to look well to the importance of
their mission; to work zealously for their
party and country, to the end that the
powers placed in their hands by the De-
mocracy of the State be not abused. We
expect the deliberations of that body will
be characterized by coolness, calmness and
unanimity and that a ticket will be pre-
sented for ,Ae suffrages of our people, that
will be unexcep tionable in character of the
men-that will be powerful in point Of
talent-of unblemished integrity-one that
will cammand the undivided support of the
great Democratic party-one that will do
credit to US as a State, and one that will, in
the coming contest, sweep our State like an
avalanche.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

" Accidents will happen in the best regu-
lated families" The truth Of this adage
was fully exemplihed in a little occurrence
that took place in one of our hotels yester-
day. One of the gentleman Of the estab-
lishment, a brave son Of the Emerald Isle,
whose particular vocation was to attend
to the wants Of the feeders at the table,
having accdently snuffed rather too strong
ly of the fumes of whiskey bottle with
just a drop of the creature in it, which
was accidentally placed in too close proximi
ty with his olfactories, and which opcr-
ated as a sort of looseness to his organ
of speech, and caused him, while in the pro-
secution Of his duties as servitor, to let fall
some specimens of his rich - Irish brogue,' .
which we're not altogether palatable to his
audience; whereupon mine host, clappng
his hand upon the gentleman's shoulder,
gently intimated that, in imitation of the
Vigilance Committee, he had better tempo
rarily retire to private life To this sug-
rtolloA JUL HGHttCt4ldA HuSl H.
sisted; gentleman resisted; an exciting dis
eusson ensued, during which the parties re-
moved to the kitchen, where the gentleman
accidentally let fall some slight Institutions
touching the character of his employer, one
of the gentlest Of which was that he was a
Id liar. This little iapsus ljagua caused
a sudden spasmodic motion Of the arm Of
mine host, which accidently brought its
contracted extremity in direct contact with
the nasal organ Of the gentleman, thereby
producing a copious flow of claret, and
changing his position from the perpendicu-
lar to the horizontal, and quietly terminating
a discussion, which was becoming slightly
personal. and might. but for this little de-
monstration, have resulted in unpleasant
consequences.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

MARROW EscAPE.-0roville had another
hair breadth escape on Tuesday last from
fire, in consequence Of the explosion of a
camphene lamp in the Eagle Bakery. Every
body was afraid to 60 near it, as it might
put eyes out or do some damage They
never took it into their heads that it might
set the town on fire. Policeman Uas4ins
rushed in and out went the lamp into the
street, with a blue blaze about 30 feet long
shooting out from it.
Is it not astonishing that our citizons will
not be more cautious, and try to prevent a
fearful confagration, that must inevitably
sweep our city from the face of the earth.
1t is getting to be almost a daily occur
renee these lamp explosions and other reck-
less acts, which tend to our destruction =
Give 0roville another chance. What do you
say
Butte record., 1856-09-13
Facts for the EeopIe

The voters of California will not fail to
remember, that the Know Nothing authori-
ties of the State have failed to pay the in
terest due en- our Bonds in New York. That
although the State furnished the money for
that purpose, it was not used as the tax
payers intended but, as asserted by At
lantic papers, for the purpose Of securing
the success of the Black Republican ticket.
That it was staked at a game Of Ere monte
When the People are asked to vote for Ere
mont ,slet them remember that they have
been taxed one hundred thousand dollars to
procure his nomination; and when asked to
vote for Fillmore, let them remember that
it was Fillmore men who placed the money
where it could be used for such unholy pur-
poses We doubt not but that portions OF
this fund were used for the purpose of Sc
curing the passage of the bill quieting land
titles in California, which had it passed,
would have secured Palmer, Cook & Co 5
title to the B0ullon & Barron claim, and en-
ahled Fremont to have turned the Miners
of Mariposa from their claims Never be-
fore was such a stupendous fraud attempted
upon the people of California. And who
attempted this grand swindle' The very
men who now want the people to sustain
them by voting for Fillmore. The Know
Nothings placed the funds of the State in
the hands Of the Black Republicans, who
used it to forward their political schemes.
Let the people remember the parties to these
swindling transactions.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

e HowLING FOR FILLMORE. 1t is a IA
vorite assertion of the Fillmore Press, that
California is & bowling for Fillmore" The
Tax payers of California may well howl to
know why the Fillmore authorities Of State,
instead of paying the interest due in New
York with the money provided for that pur-
pose, placed it where it could be used to
purchase men and presses to < shrek for
Freedom and to secure the nomination of
Fremont. The Washington Evening Star
says:
- In Wall street it is currently said that
the missing 500 900 went to fix delegations
in the Republican Convention for Fremont
principally from the West, instead of TO dis
charge the honest obligations of the State Of
California
The people of California will &c howl for
Fillmore and Fremont with vengeance
when they understand that they have been
taxed one hundred thousand dollars by the
Fillmore authorities of State, to aid the po-
litical gamblers Of the nation. But, say the
Washington press, the State will Immediately
provide for the payment of this interest.
How' Why by paying the interest again
OF course they will, and according to the
Know Nothing and Abolition presses of the
State are still bowling for Fillmore and
= bowling for Fremont"
Butte record., 1856-09-13
aIEiislxey NIayg-.s'

The article in our issue of Sept. 9th con-
corning houses of illfame, brought us Wis
it from this disgusting old Cyprian. We
never could stand before weeping pettcoats.
and were about to surrender at discretion,
before her positive assertions of honesty and
innocence, when one of the boys came to our
rescue, and enabled us to dismiss her with
such benediction and advice as her case
seemed to demand.
The following day we were waited upon
by law firm, Messrs. Kertzinger and Tay-
lor, and informed that she would commence
suit against US for damages, unless we pub
lished a retraction or disclaimer This we
declined doing, as we intend to wage war
OF determination upon the halls and sinks
Of iniquity in Oroville, and we do not like to
surrender so early in the campaign. 1t is
a fact not to be gainsayed, that the citizens
of Oroville must assist the authorities in put
ting down these disgusting nuisances, or
surrender the town to them, and permit
them to drive good citizens and families from
our midst by their disgusting indeciences
and midnight howlings
Butte record., 1856-09-13

F1REl FIREl FIRE We would call the
attention of our citizens to the eommunica
ton Of Capt Sharky, of the Police, in re-
ference to carelessness of fire. His sugges-
tons are most timely, and should receive
the serious attention Of all who have the in
terest of the town at heart Wehaye called
attention to this fact several times before
We say again, keep vigilant eye on all
places where there is possibility of fire
occurring. Our Policemen are most faith
fully discharging their duties, but all this
is Of no avail, when any citizen fails to guard
his otcn castle
Butte record., 1856-09-13

! CA1dPHENE LAMP ExPLosIoN-W came
very near going again last evening. 1t
seems that notwithstanding all the advice
all the talk. wise and candid admonition,
that our citizens have had, not day passes
but what our town comes within an ace of
being destroyed by fire. Our fate seems to
be sealed. 1t seems an inevitable fact that
our fair little city must be the scene of an
awful conhagratiou. 1t appears that there
are those who will not take warning from
the danger that threatens US 1t appears
that the burning of other towns and cities
in California, within the last three months.
strikes no teIrJr to the citizens of 0roville
many Of whom have every dollar they pos
sess in the world invested here, and which
is liable, at any moment to be swept away,
through the least carelessness of some loaf
ing drunken. trifing vagabond, who may be
entrusted to sweep out and light up some
hell-hole of grog shop, when perhaps he
knows no more of the dangerous and explo-
sive qualities of burning fluids, such as cam
phene and spirit gas. than one of these most
ignorant diggers. We hear almost every
day of some house being fired by the most
gross, culpable and wicked carelessness.
Our private opinion is that one who would
set house on fire through such neglect as
would endauger the property and the lives
of others, ought to be dealt with just as an
incendiary who applies the torch at mid
night. Such one should be taken and
thrown in the midst of the flames, that he
might realize how severe the punishment
was to others. VINO might be asleep unsus-
pecting, and of course, less guilty
We again appeal to our citizens to be on
thew guard; t. be watehful as ,hev value
their property-their lives-their ALTO
keep constant w0 tch, at least until we
have some means provided of protection
from fire
You must be cautious. or some of these
fine MORNINGS you will find the beautiful
town OF uroville lai1 in ashes, together with
all your wealth, aud perhaps you may be so
unfortunate las many others have been.) as
TO have some near friends burned to death. /
Take warning in time
Watchmen Be on your guard--be vigi-
liant.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

CITIZENS MEETING Our citizens are
called on to meet tonight at the U S. Ho-
tel, for the purpose of transacting business
connected with the Police Department. The
old Committee have served out their time,
and most faithfully have they performed
their duty to us as community.
They have employed the very best men as
watchmen; they have collected the money
of our citizens to pay them, and have given
entire satisfaction to all parties so far as we
can learn. 1t becomes necessary now to
select a committee, and continue the present
organization for the safety of our town, un-
til we have a municipal government by in
corporation. Don't fail to be ON hand every
citizen who cares for the welfare of 0royille
Butte record., 1856-09-13

HONESTY UNPARALLELED A remarka-
BILE case of honesty was manifested by door
keeper of a theatre the other night, who
was handed an y piece by a gentleman who
had lady on his arm, and must needs 90
down to the front seats. The boy went all
over town to get the change, and extreme
uneasiness began to mark the countenance
of the minus ten man. The boy returned at
length, as the show was nearly out and ham
ded the change over. to the great delight of
whats his-name He felt relieved
Butte record., 1856-09-13

A CRAsH.-That " great big uvergrow'd'
tree, in front of the Ohio stable, branched
out and let itself loose last night, much to
the dismay of sundry dodgers and other per-
sons in and about the Magnolia lodging
rooms. 1t disincumbered itself of one of its
limbs. which fell with a frightful noise upon
the walk and roof of the aforementioned
building. thereby jeOpardizing the lives of
passers by, and the inhabitants of the house
We would suggest that g the axe be laid at
the root of that tree"
Butte record., 1856-09-13

MURDER AT RABBIT CREEK.-The Ma
rysville Inquirer says: From a gentleman
who arrived in this city yes erday from Rab
bit Greek, we learn that on Friday evening
last difficulty occurred in house of i'll
fame at that place, between two men named
Belts and Stockwell, in the course Of which
the former drew a pistol and shot the latter
dead on the spot. The quarrel occurred
about woman The murderer escaped -
4 large number Of the citizens went in pur-
suit, but up to the latest date had not been
captured.
Belts was a gambler, and the citizens Of
Rabbit Greek Immediately held a mass NEE
ting, giving the gamblers and prostitutes
twenty-four hours notice to leave town
which, as we are informed, they strictly
complied with.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

DoGGED BAD.-During the late hurri-
had his cloth campooda carried away, and
his splendid Spaniel dog beast being tied to
the rigging, come very near being served
like Cora and Casey at the hands of the re-
morseless Vigilantes. The rope got foul,
and the dog had no knife, wherewith to cut
it asunder, and there was dog hung for the
space of five minutes and better George
rushed out, bald headed, with huge knife
that he cuts his bacon and onions with, and
cut in twain the rope that came so near cut
ting the wind of his favorite puppy Bose.
After that, George felt first rate, and so did
his dog. Dog on it.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

A CANvAssED House. "A vote fer Presi-
dent of the U. S was recently taken in one
of our popular Retreats-Devil take the
hindmost for ehampaign-12 men at the
polls. There was some leg rolling and little
spoutipg, but no bOllot-box stufing The
result was-9 for Buchanan; for Fill
more; one was opposed to the rica poee
mode of voting, and so remained neutral
He smelt strong of Black Republicanism.
That is about the way the thing is in these
parts.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

BE EcHARIrABLE.--There is a very worthy
German musician in cur city, by the name
of Witch, who is at present an invalid. and
wants pecuniary assistance He has a very
fine Piano which he proposes 10 sell at pri-
vate sale, if possible; and if not. his friends
will try to dispose of it by rattle, which
will come off some day next week We be-
ieve this is the only instrument of the kind
in town. Step forth, win the Piano. and
help the needy.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

Mr.. BUCHANAN is among the first, if not
the very first of his party. in point of char
aeter and standing in the country" Thus
SAID Daaiel Websterin his speech ut Faueul
Hall, October oath, 1913. We are under
the impression that Daniel Webster was an
Old Line Whig-Shasta Courier.
So he vas, bat you can't make 4 Know
Nothing believe it, In his day be was called
the " great expounder" Of Whig principles.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

FATAL Academia man was crushed
to DEATH by the falling of rocks, yesterday
at Mr.. Norris claim, on Carpenters Flat,
near this place. Two other men were with
him in the drift at the time, but were for
tunately not injured
Justice Elliott held al inquest on the body
and ELECTED the following facts in connec-
ton with this sad causality, which we pub.
fish for the benefit of his friepds, should this
reach them.
He had but just commenced work, and
his name was not known. In his over shirt
was found little book, in which was writ
ten the name of B. F; Mann, Marietta Ohio.
Landed in San Francisco. July 29th SO -
This is thought to be his name. He also
had knife and a port monte in his pocket.
all of which are in the hands Of Judge Ei-
lott.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

Coon TINE The man that left the clutch.
es of our much respected, big. fat Constable,
last night, laid his course straight for the
bluff, and the southern mines He had fifty
open feet the start of the officer, but Jones
is we'll muscled and somewhat feet Of foot:
so he gave chase, and perceptibly closed the
gap on the first quar- ter, but the last end of
the track was heavy and up steep bill, and
in conseq uence Of the water and tailings.
had become soft. Now, Jones is man of
enormous proportions. He is hefty. The
race was pretty, so long as Jones had gravel
to run on. They scratched and threw the
sand at terrible rate and just as the fat
man was about to grab his bird by the coat
tail, he sank under his immense weight Of
proud flesh and provisions, clean up to ever
so far The priosner just few up the hill
and left the Constable stuck fast in the mud.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

A LITTLE TOO STRoNe.-We are told that
the Camphene lamp, spoken of yesterday,
did not explode through carelessness, but
that the wire BY which it was suspended
broke and caused the accident.
We did not intend to lay blame to any
particular place or individuals, but simply
to be general in our remarks when we are
warning our citizens from danger of fire.
1t is for the interest Of the community as
well as ourselves, that we do battle against
anything that threatens our safety.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-A man was knock
cd down last Weduesday, at Cherokee Ra-
vine, by some person unknown, and robbed
Of all the money he had about his person
and pistol The robber, not satisfied with
his plunder, beat the man most numerically,
and left him lying insensible on the ground.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

OUR CONTRIBUTORS The corpse of wri-
ters that have assembled for our benefit on
the occasion of our bereavement-the loss Of
our senior-is immense in the extreme
There is more taiOns laying round loose in
our Office just now, than stick could be
shaken at.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

STRIPPED TO THE BUFF-A man was
seen to emerge forth from an underground
cavern last night at the hour Of Y, when
ghosts and goblins walk about. He came
out on a keen run, which proved that he did
not come from the grave. He came forth in
q state of nudity--stripped as clean as a
birds nose--except bandage round his
right sore shin. Several Bloods had con-
gregated, and waxed cunnin' by the use of
great quantities of wine, and this man inter
loped and wanted to come into the game
They cathauled him till not rag was left
to cover the tail tale. He was mad of course
Butte record., 1856-09-13

sERENADE--our ears were delight yes
terday by the BIchns tIinstrels, whoin com
Pany with our town Musicians, foImel a
magnificent Brass Band, snd honored US by
hauling up in front Of be Record olIice, and
giving US blast Of mnsic Ia D9dswor;h -
Music hath charms
Butte record., 1856-09-13

should think that there was some little
amusement, not put down ON the bills, in
the gallery of the Theatre on Monday night.
and felt so fine that it was hard for them to
restrain themselvea sufficient to allow the
play to proceed.
The band, audience, and every body else,
seemed pleased at the bacchanalien shines
cut by both companies.
Butte record., 1856-09-13
Rucbanan n National Man.

For the first time, it has been truly said
by many, We see sectional man attempted
to be elevated to the office of Chief Magis-
trate Of the Union. A sectional question
alone is now made the test, and Fremont
who is "ail right on the opposition to sla-
very" lin horny IS to he elected to the of
fee of President, simply because. to secure
that Office, he has very recently made known
to the world at large, and the rest Of man
kind, that slavery is great evil, and must
not be extended any where, where it does
not at present exist
If his friends and advocates can show any
precedent of his action, private or official,
which recommends him to the suffrages Of
the American people, we would like to see
it, But we opiue that such an attempt would
prove futile--if SO, then Fremonts ant-Sla-
very qualifications are all that recommend
him. Now we ask, do such qualifications
and principles prove him national man
We think not. They do not prove him a man
qualified or suited to preside over the affairs
of this great nation, or in other words, to
act as helmsman, especially when our ship
of state is voyaging over such stormy seas as
at present.
Has Fremont ever been proved, by being
| first tried, in any'great emergency No In
not one which proved him a patriot or a
statesman of eminent ability.
But on the other hand, Buchanan's life
and his public sercices, prove him to be en-
phatically the man, the National man for
the present emergency. He processes no
sectional principles He admits no emer-
gencies which in their nature, endaager the
! existance of the Union as 1t is. He knows
no north, no south, no east, no west, but
has and will advocate the letting alone--the
eternal quieting, of such questions as en-
/ croach upon the safety of the Union. His
long experience in political and civil life,
/ having proved to him the fact. that it is saf-
/ er and better not TO agitatc, in the National
Legislature, such questions as belong exclu
sively to the several State Legislatures; he
will support the National Constitution, by
recommending Congress to not meddle with
the question of Slavery. except so far as Is
necessary to see that the provisions of the
Constitution are complied with. This is al
that any reasonable man can wish or de-
mand
Buchanan seeks not to be elected to thu
Presidency, merely because he is in favor O
any particular portion Of the Union, or any
particular sectional views, but because he
wishes to see done, and will if elected do
that which will conduce to "the Creates
good of the greatest number and ensure
the perpetuity of the Union--the Union a:
/ tits.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

FooT RAcE.--We are informed the usual
entertainments of Sunday next, will con-
clude with trial Of speed between Levi
Smith and Arkansas Bob. On bet Of 5000
a side-Distance 10 yards.
Butte record., 1856-09-13

GETTING CIvILizrD.-Two Chinameu set
to in front Of our eihoe, yesterday. They
knocked down, bit. scratched, gouged and
mauled each other nearly as well as airy
civilized nation