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Butte record., 1856-11-08

According to the returns from be-
low, the Republicans have succeeded
in clecting their Legislative ticket in
San Francisco, and it is therefore
probable that peace will Immediately
ensue in Kanzas. If not, the border
ruffians may expect to catch particu-
lar ''Jessie" as soon as the Memb crs
from San Francisco obtain their seats
in the California Legislature. Their
election has been effected by the Wig
lance question. Persons outside of
the Republican and Know-Nothing
ranks who sympathised with that in
stltution, were unwilling to believe
that it was but scheme to secure
the success of the opposition. Let
them now look at the result in San
Francisco and they will be convinced
of the fact. Well, let them enjoy
their short-lived triumph. Did they
not have something outside of their
party measures, or some excitement
by which to create furor, they would
not amount to anything in California.
Democrats, whose sympathies for the
Vigilance arrangement have led them
into the Republican camp, should
begin to calculate his chances of
escape.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

DEAD.-Mr. John Sullivan, the man who
was accidentally shot during the affray that
occurred at the Democratic head quarters
on Monday night, expired yesterday
afternoon about 8 O'Clock. This is rhe
saddest casualty that has ever happened in
Oroville. Mr.. Sullivan was an old resident
of this county, and has ever been highly re-
spected by his numerous acquaintance, as
an eminently honest, trustworthy, and in
dustrious man, and an enterprising, useful
member of society. He has been for a long
time associated with Gen. Harris in mining
operations. He leaves brother, and, we
believe, family, to mourn his untimely loss.
Deceased was a native of Ireland.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

The last number of the New York
Tribune, contained an electioneering
double-leaded article designed ex-
pressly for, and addressed to Califor-
mans. 1t mentions two or three
States which have been carried by
the Republicans, and several other
northern States which they were 60
ing to carry in November, with tones
of blood and thunder for the ''Path-
finder of California" The article
assures Californians, that the Re-
publicans were voting for a citizen of
California, and that the only ques-
ton seemed to be whether VIC should
be alone of the free States in voting
against "free labor, free soil and
Fremont. 1t concludes thus =
Follow citizens of the Golden State!
let us hear your response in Noyem-
ber." Hav'nt you heard the news
yet, brother Greeley? California
sent "sonorous" report by the
steamer Sonora!
Butte record., 1856-11-08

HORRIBLE ASSASSIN ATIoN.-A most hor
rible affair occurred recently in Marion
county, Texas. A. E. Moore, Esq his wife
and a lonely orphan girl aged l. years, were
murdered while sitting at supper in the en-
try of their house.
They had just seated themselves at the
table, when the assassin, coolly fixing a rest
for his gun by propping board between the
two stems of an althea twenty steps from
the table, and in full view of his unsuspect-
ing victims, discharged at them a double
barreled gun. At the first fire Moore fell.
His wife, who sat ON his left, exclaimed
Lord have mercy p and at that instant re-
ceived the contents of second gun, fired in
quick succession. She fell instantly. and
the orphan girl, who was seated on Moore,
right, and between Mr.. Moore and the as
sassin, sprang into the house and called for
camphor, but before the servant could get
to her she was deal! Mr. Moore received
three shots III the head and four in the riobt
side OF the chest. His arm above the elbow
was much shattered, and the hand ,bo,
through. He lived a few minutes but new
er spoke. Mrs. Moore received four shots
III the face, and never seemed to have breath
ed after she fell. A single shot struck the
young girl little TO the left of the spine.
passed through her heart. and coming out
at the left Mi pie, lodged in her clothes.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

G- A DISTINGUISHED Englishman once
remarked in our presence. that Uncle Sam
will keep on in his gigantic strides until the
entire western Hemisphere shall be his, and
when having reached the extreme end of
Patagonia, will sit himself down and weep
that there are no more lands for him to ac-
quire." How true this prophecy will prove
remains to be decided, but that Uncle Sam
is gradually spreading himself is a very
evident fact The acquisition of California
was one of the first great steps towards
his acquisition of the Spanish Colonies, and
the still later occupancy of Nicaragua by
the Americans under Gen Walker, looks
very much like another stride, and that it
remains for the Sons Of Columbia to redeem
the verdant plains of Mexico, aud of South
America from their present imbecile occu-
pants, is becoming more and more possible
if uot probable every day. 1t is indeed 'sa
consummation devoutly to be wished
Butte record., 1856-11-08
- To SAIL, The staunc

.9s4z-- sss.4az- To SAIL, The staunch
copper fastened A. No. 1. clipper
Steamer, Township" N. D, Witt,
Commander. will sail shortly for Jor-
dan, head waters of Salt River. Be-
ing well provided with hunks between
decks, and having laid in an ample sup
ply of sardines and other luxuries, she
Is prepared to accommodate portion
of the defeated candidates to that port
of destination, which they are compel
led to emigrate to-.
1t is almost needless to state, that
persons having baggage, money, or
hopes OF future emolument. cannot pos.
sibly be accommodated. For freight
or passage, enquire on board, of John
Dick, purser, or of N. D. Witt, Cap
tain, at this office.
N. B. The Township" has been
supplied with full assortment of the
posters that have been issued in Oro-
vile, dnring the last month, for the
edifcatiou of the passengers.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

The ELECTION IN ORovILLE.-
Great praise is due our electoral
board for the faithful and untiring
manner in which they have discharg-
ed their duties. The board was
composed of the following gentlemen:
Judges, David Smith and F. c..
Ayres Inspector. F. M. Smith !;
Clerks, Messrs. Ketchum and Pond.
They have kindly furnished us with
the following report of the votes for
County and Township officers:
Butte record., 1856-11-08

CLEARING THE RIvER.-Capt. Lindley
was very busy yesterday in getting signers
to his subscription list for raising money
wherewith to clear Feather River from the
Instructions that at present prevent its nav
igaton. Our citizens are as usual somewhat
reluctant in coming up to the scratch, but
the Captain is confident that he will be sue
cessful in raising the requisite amount,
(about S3000) and when we saw the list yes
terday afternoon there was ten or twelve
hundred dollars taken. We were surprised
to see what small amounts were affixed op-
posite the names of some of our most promi-
nent merchants and others who should be
by their own interests to help
along the undertaking. If the people OF
Oroville are unwilling to subscribe their
names as guaranty, that SO comparatively
small sum as the Cal. Steam Navigation
Co. ask to aid them in this matter they don't
deserve steamboat or any other facilities
for helping to build up the town-and we
are assured that unless our citizens do take
some interest in this matter, the work cannot
possibly go on. Let not our citizens prove
so utterly blind to their own best interests,
as to let this undertaking fail flor lack oS
heir assistance.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

THIRrY-NINE defeated candidates
stood around the polls during the nighs
after election, and frequently during
yesterday they called upon us, with
their faces heightened to frightful
extent, and denoting degree of anxi>
city that was really alarming. We un-
derstand that they held a caucns yes
terday afternoon and passed resolu-
tions expressive eff their confidence
that Butte County had thus been &C.
prived of their valuable services, and
adjourned to meet again at the head
waters of Salt River.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

THE ROBINSON FAMILY will play at the
the Metropolitan Theatre on tomorrow
Sunday night. Mr.. Robinson has increas
ed his talented company by having engaged
some of the best actors and actresses in the
country. They have been playing for the
last two or three weeks to large and admi
ring audiences. The performance Of the
Fairy Star alone is worth more than the
price of admission.
Butte record., 1856-11-08
Extensive Mining Operations.

In the course of our perambulations yes
terday, we strolled up the river as far as Mr..
Ira Eaton's mining claim. 1t is located on
the hill near the ferry, and is, or will be
when fully under way, conducted on as ex-
tensive a scale as any operation Of the kind
in the State. At an expense of about ten
thousand dollars, Mr.. Eaton has possessed
himself of, and is prepared to work an ex-
tent of ground comprising an arrea OF twelve
claims, each sixty by one hundred and fifty
feet, which will, as is known by actual tests,
yield from 'bit,' to fifty cents to the pan,
with the exception of few feet of loan on
the surface. Arrangements are nearly COM
pleted VIII ereby the whole of this extensive
claim can be worked most advantageously
most substantial and firmly constructed
fume has been erected, six hundred feet in
length, capable of conducting two hundred
and fifty inches of water, supplied by the
South Feather Ditch. The ground will be
worked by Hydraulic, and the aqueduct
is so arranged, that fall of waite, seventy
FIVE feet in height, is obtained. A head of
water is thus obtained that will act with
such a degree of force as to preclude the
necessity of manual labor in turning and re-
moving the boulders and supplying the slui-
ces with dirt. A line of sluice boxes, six
hundred feet in length, provided with all the
latest improvements for saving gold, has
been laid to convey off the tailings.
From want of proper management, this
claim has hitherto been rather n source CT
expence than profit to its owner, and any
one possessed of less energy and persever-
ance than Mr.. Eaton, would have abandoned
it long since. The entire arrangement Is
under the immediate superintendance of that
veteran miner, Capt Wilson, than whom, a
more capable man for the position never
stuck pick or tended Tom.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

Music seemed to have lost its ''charms to
sooth the savage breast" for right in the
midst of a sercnade on Sunday night, nu-
merous small sized fights occurred, wherein
several noses were bruised, and sundry eyes
bunged, but no very serious damages done.
The beligerent outsiders made several at
tcmpts to ''facc the music" but the trouba-
dors finally made them take water and beat
a hasty retreat
Butte record., 1856-11-08

MURDER AND RoBBERY.-Mr. Nc
Laughlin gave US information yester-
day of a dreadful tragedy that was en-
acted at Island Bar, on the middle fork
of Feather River, night before last,
wherein three Cinnamon were killed.
and eleven thousand dollars taken from
them. We were not informed of the
particulars of the affair
Butte record., 1856-11-08
eroyilIe, Saturday, November Sth, 1856.

TERPIscHcKEAN.-''0n withthe dance,
let Joy be unconfined,'' at the Central House
on next Thursday night, on which occasion
our old friend, John Lowrey, proposes to
give a grand Ball, and invites all lovers of
the may dance to be present. If any
body can got up an entertainment Of this
sort as it should be done. John is the indi-
vidual. Let the ball-goers of Oroville be
there, one and all.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

EXTENSIVE SALES were mrdc yes
erday b. certain faeeiious typos, of
italic pcriods, and few pounds of roll
Ter moulds made up in small packages.
The purchasers, were roller boy, who
bought the periods, and a Devil who
negotiated for the roller moulds. The
Devil was tot ne about dilapitated
ink key, wherein to carry his burden.
They inquired of us for the articles,
but not having any to spare, We sent
one Of them 10 Alex Browns Livery
Stable, and the other to Franks Res
Butte record., 1856-11-08

BURGLARY.--A canvas house on
"Whitc Oak Flat" occupied by two
women, was entered on Monday night,
and robbed of $50 in money, some spo-
cimens, and several articles of cloth
ing. This is particularly hard case.
the money and other articles being the
proceeds Of wearisomc toll at the wash
tub. We hope TO hear of the apprc~
hension of the scoundrcls who commit.
ted the diSgraceful act.
Butte record., 1856-11-08
TIE VIGILANCE CoMMIrrrr-I

THE VIGILANCE CoMMIrraE.-Tbe
purifiers have at length disbandcd and
returned their stolen armour 10 It's RIGHT
ful owners, and throwing off their in
science, crave the clcnency of the
Powers that be. In view of heir pen.
itence and partial return to reason. the
Governor has withdrawn his proclarna-
ton. In six months from the present
Time it will be as grieyious an insult t.,
accuse a citizen of San Francisco of
having belonged to the Vigilance Com
mlttee as it was to declare man an
associate with Casey and Cora at the
time of their organic ton.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

We learn from the Town Talk
that Hon. Phil. Herbert has sent a
challenge to Thomas S. King the
Editor Of the Bulletin. The imme-
diate cause for the challenge is not
stated. The request not being com
piled with, Mr.. Herbert published u
card in the Herald, in which he pro-
Mr.. King a cowardly and
malicious villifcr. Herbert was to
have left on the last steamer for the
Atlantic States.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

MINING has commenced again in the Ohio
claim, the fumes and pumps having been
repaired and put in working order. The
prolonged fair weather has induced certain
parties to risk the consequences and prose-
cute this undertaking Notwithstanding the
ateness of the season. Quite a large amount
of gold was taken out on Saturday
Butte record., 1856-11-08

GONE TO WoRK.-AIany, very many
individuals who have of late neglected
their business, feeling themselves cal d
ed upon to offer their services to their
country, have, >iuce Tuesday last, di-
vested ths mselvcs of their "Storo
clothes" and "biled shirts,' and are
now devuticg themselves to their for
mer occupations, opparentiy pl ased
that their services were not required
Butte record., 1856-11-08

FRENcHTowN CANAL.-We are told that
the work on this great ditch has commenced
in real earnest, and that some two or three
hundred men are already engaged ON it -
This ditch is to run through some of the best
mineral land in the State.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

NoRTH AMERICAN ClRcUs.-This celebra-
tel company composed of the most talented
performers III the State, the most of whom
were attacked for a long time to Lee Mar
shalrs Circus, will perform here to night
We anticipate seeing a full house on the oc-
casion, from the facts that the majority Of
the company are general favoritcs, and it
being election day, our town will be crowd
ed with persons from every locality in the
neighborhood
Butte record., 1856-11-08

FREMoNT.--From testimony con-
tanned in the Marysville Herald, the
truth of which we should be sorry to
vouch for, it is conclusively proved
that Fremont has got the Bolts. We
wonder if they are not the effects of
eating mule meat.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

EXAMINATION OF SNITH.-Pat. Smith
the man who committed an assault on
Miller. on Monday night, was examined
day before yesterday and being found
guilty, was bound over in the sum of
one thousand dollars to appear before
the Court Of Sessions. In default of
bail be was committed
Butte record., 1856-11-08

The WEATHER was delightful yesterday,
and the eleetion was conducted in a remark
ably quiet and orderly manner. We MOTTO
ed but very few drunken men, and heard of
no fights at all, at the polls, during the day
In fact we have never seen an election in
the State, involving such important issues,
ghersip so few DISTURBANCES occurred.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

The CIRcUs-Was well attended last
night notwithstanding the partial inclem-
ency of the weather. They go from here to
Chico, thence to Red Bluffs, Tehama, Shasta
and Yreka. They will probably play here
again on their return.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

gs- We are indebted to our various ac-
quaintances for election returns, among
whom we would particularize Messrs. Nc
Williams & Tymeson, Hedges & Harmon,
Major Graham and Bob 0'Neal of the Stage
Co., and our Spanishtown CORRESPONDENT.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

RAPE.-An elderly man by the name of
Jones, says the State Journal was arraicn-
ed before the Recorder of Sacramento last
Saturday, charged with an attempt to com
NIT rape upon the person of little girl
named Eliza before The evidence not be-
ing sufficient to convict him of the crime, he
was discharged.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

9r Hunt Co opened their new saloon
yesterday. We are pleased to see our old
friend Joe Buckman behind the bar The
proprieto-s are exceedingly fortunate in
having secured his valuable services.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

RENovATING.-The building recently oc
cupied by Piatt s. Co., as market, on Mont
gomery street, is being thoroughly over
hauled and re-ftted for boarding house.
1t is in most desirable location for that bu-
siness
Butte record., 1856-11-08

THE RETURNING TrDE.-The ship ''West-
ern Empire" CAPITA IN Soule, cleared from
Boston few days since, for Liverpool, with
300 passengers. 1t is also stated that the
New York packet ships are conveying back
large numbers of passengers, principally
Irish.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

A DISAPPOINTED CANDIDATE for the Of
fee of Constable remarked to us yesterday,
in speaking Of men who would sell their
votes, that they were ''As base as 1Esop of
old, who sold his birth-right for mess of
potdShn' We swooped.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

Circus TO-NlGHT.-We are happy to
learn that through the urgent solicitation Of
many OF our citizens who were unable to at
tend last evening, the management have con
cluded to give another performance tonight.
We hope to see them greeted with full
house
Butte record., 1856-11-08

SS- D. Toy & Otterson have again re-
plenished their stock of Clothing, dry goods,
etc. Their official proclamation to that eff
feet will appear tomorrow.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

U. S. SALooN.-Mr. Gilbert, one Of the
most popular landlords in Northern Califor-
mia. has taken charge of the above mention
ed Saloon. His neatly arranged bar is
stocked with very choice stock of wines and
LIQUORS.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

THETA Chinaman in the employ of
friend of ours, was robbed night before last
ofseveral articles of clothing that he had
left hanging on a clothes line. Probably
some countrymen Of his is the culprit
Butte record., 1856-11-08

&G- Since Election, there seems to be
very little diminution in the number of peo-
thronged night and day with busy, bustling
men. and everything goes ON with as much
apparent stir and hustle as during the re-
cent exciting campaign. Our immense pop
ulation seems to have become fixture, and
is evidently growing with steady, healthy
increase
Butte record., 1856-11-08

REsIGNED.-The Marysville Express says
that Hon c. s. Fairfax had forwarded his
resignation of Register of Public Lands to
Washington, by the last steamer 1t took
effect on the st inst
Butte record., 1856-11-08

BE- We regret to learn that our old
friend Stiles, has been beaten in the
contest for the Office Justice of the
Peace of Oregon Township. The loss
is mutnal, the Township being thu, de-
prived of 4 most excellent officer, and
the candidate of a good office. We
wish yon better success in future Char
Butte record., 1856-11-08

The Board Of Supervisors met yesterday.
AMI among her important proceedings. dc.
clarel the streets and alleys Of the new town
of Highland, to be public highways We
understand Il at quite settlement is spring.
ing up at that place.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

FIRE.-From the frequent alarms of fire
that have occurred lately, it is quite evident
that our town is in great danger frcm the
attempts of incendiaries Just before day
light yesterday morning, Mr.. Howard Carey
discovered fire burning in the rear of the
Washington Exchange among a pile of rub
bish, and instantly gave the alarm. and
with the assistance of one or two persons
who happened to be near by, succeeded in
extinguishing it before it had communicated
with the house. There is no doubt that this
was the deliberate attempt of some villain
to burn the town. 1t is all important that
an efficient, vigilant watch should be kept,
both day and night.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

BoUNTIFUL.-We acknowledge the re
ceipt of couple of bottles of most delicious
drinkables and bunch of superb regalas
at the hands of Hunt & Co., of the Bank Ex-
change
Butte record., 1856-11-08

Jimmy, the indefatigable," Garn-
ham, and Messrs Hedges s. Harmon, of the
Pacific Express Company, kindly furnished
us with the San Francisco and Sacramento
papers last evening.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

MAN SHor.--A serious affair took place last
night in a Saloon on Montgomery street, call
ed the Democratic Head Quarters" The ac-
count of the affair as we have it from General
Harris, is as follows: Mr. John Miller, one
of our Oldest and most respectable citizens,
got into a difficulty with man by the name
of Swift, who is said to be a bully, and he,
(Miller) was being ba lily beaten, when Ned.
Willis, (the bar-keeper at the Head Quar-
ters) interfered and endeavored to separate
the parties, and in the course of the row
drew n pistol and cooked it. Mr.. John Sui
livan, in attempting to wrest the pistol fl ON
Willis was accidentally shot in the bowels,
aod it is feared the wound may prove fatal.
Willis gave himself up to the authorities i'm.
mediately and will be examined Tomorrow.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

THE CARLETON TRAcT.-This tract Of
land lying below the town of 0rovile as laid
out by Bird & Morris, and adjoining their
land, has been purchased of its original own
ers by Mr.. Farley, and has been laid out in
regular streets and Blocks, corresponding
with those of the town proper. We had oc-
casion yesterday, to walk over a considera-
BILE portion of the tract, and were astonished
to see the many Improvements made there
on. 1t is covered in many places with fine
shade trees, and is fast being occupied by
many of our citizens as place of residence
apart from the noise and dust and hustle of
the town. We noticed quite number of
neat and well nstructed houses flushed,
and others in process of erection therca-
bouts, altogether presenting the appearance
of a thriving young village. Should we ever
be blessed with Steamboat, as we very
soon may be, if our citizens will but help
the matter along, property in the Carleton
tract will enhance greatly in its value, as
will that of the entire neightorhood
Butte record., 1856-11-08

BURIAL-The remains of Mr. Sullivan
who was killed by pistol shot on Monday
night, were followed to their final resting
place by his relatives and friends, yesterday
forenoon
Butte record., 1856-11-08

The EXAMINATION of the persons who
were engaged in the row on Monday night,
wherein Sullivan was accidentally shot, will
take place to-day.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

THANKs.-To J. W. Sullivan, of the San
Francisco News Depot, for fall files of the
Atlantic States and European papers.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

The Music last night by the Circus Band
at the Bank Exchange, was most magnif-
cent. and of course drew a great crowd Of
admiring listeners together.
Butte record., 1856-11-08

MIN1NG-''The New York Democratic
Claim" on White Oak Flat is at present
yielding liberal supply of gold dust to its
owners daily. The average proceeds are
from twenty five 70 thirty dollars day
The claim is owned by five lucky individuals.