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Butte record., 1856-08-30

Gs~We arc requested by one ofour friends
who is with US reliable authority, to say that
the Mexican boy. who WAS arrested at Pot
ter'J Bar, above Bidwell, he being suspicion
ed of having been engaged in the robbery
of Fullers, is not the one that is spoken of
as being desperate fellow, but is very
quiet inoffensiye fellow, who has worked in
Marysville some time. and is well known to
many Of our citizens. We consider it but
an act of justice. to remove any stain that
may rest upon any one who may be accused
of crime without foundation.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

SoLD.-As our good natured Squire J.
was standing in front Of his Office last even
ing, he saw a lady waving her handkerchief,
and reckoning to some one to come over
The boys assured him that he was the favor
lite hombre, whereupon the Judge started in
haste to wait upon the lady, but learned
much to his ehagrih that she was only call
ing her China vashman.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

"RowE g. SMITHS Pioneer Circus will
visit US again, for one day only. on Sunday,
Sept. 7th We can stand such amusements
as this magnificent Equestrian Company
offer US. They are good all the time. They
are always new. When we look at their per-
formance we are witnessing something that
cannot be excelled
Butte record., 1856-08-30

A SOUVENIR Relic precious
little keepsake was handed US yesterday,
which was kindly presented to one Of our
love-sick swains, by a young and facinating
Actress, who had lately made her debut in
this City, but was now about to leave us. 1t
consisted of rufied wristband torn from
the sleeve of long gown in fit of despera-
ton. 1t was all saturated with salt-briny
tears.
We are requested to return the rufie to
the owner, SO that it may be put safely away
in Lavender, and labeled 50 Precious Docu-
menn''
Butte record., 1856-08-30

gas- Some years ago ,he New York Her,
aid said the public was an ass. That l,urnal
now, even with james Buchanan, the ma
tons greatest statesman, in she Aeld aeal-
ously supports John C. Fremont, and believes
that the people viii elect him President of
the United States So the Herald still sticks
to its old opinion
Butte record., 1856-08-30

A RUMoR The Siskiyou Chranscle Of
Thursday, August 2lst, says:
We hear it rumored that the band Of hos
tile Indians who are still at large in the vi
cinity Of AlthOuse and Illinois rivers, have
recently killed seven white men. We have
no confirmation of the report. but these In
dians have been robbng and stealing fire.
quently of late in that region, and there is
good grounds for believing it true. This
band now includes all the Indians at large
in the Rogue river country.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

Es- John Davis and Big George have
taken the contract of washing the Buchanan
claim on Virginia Flat.
This claim was formerly owned By Major
Switzer and Mr.. Lathrop, and Is one OF the
richest claims Oh the Flat.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

SAN Francisco Liquor SroRE.-0ur
friend Charley Brown has established him
self in Randall & McDermot's brick block
in the Wine, Liquor aud Cigar business.
He has choice Lot Of goods and stands rea-
dy to supply the trade at fair living prices.
See his advertisement
Butte record., 1856-08-30

KEY HOLE MINING CoMPANY.-This COM
pany has just got down in their claim, and
ave struck it rich. With three men in
five days they took out two hundred and
forty dollars.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

CoSUSpRuM Why should the Black Republicans
be considered an economical party? Because Nat
ural color needs no paint and natural odor per-
Butte record., 1856-08-30

VIRGINIA FLAT.--J S. D writing from
this place, says they will give Buchanan a
majority of from 800 to 800 votes. John
knows what he is talking about, when speak
ing of the gallant Democracy of Virginia
Flat.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

DWe surrender large portion of this morn
ings paper, 10 the important news brought by the
Steamer Golden Age.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

TERRIBLE AFFAIR.-T must have been
a miraculous escape when the U. s. Mail
stage coach wagon was attacked on the
Comptonville roa1 1t was said that 0 or 10
ruffians, well mounted and armed rushed
from ambush with murderous intent, and
demanded Of the driver to stop and allow
them to search every passenger, one Of whom
was known to have $S0,000 The driver of
course halted-discretion being the better
part of valor. Then it is said that an Ex.
pressman was so fearless as to open fire upon
the robbers, and the firing became general
Oh both sides-some 10 or so shots were X
changed-and the coach was literally rid
died with bullets of immense size This
same Coach happened to change hands and
come to Oroville, and as soon as it was
known that it was the vehicle that so lately
Contained so many cool and courageous mar
tyrs. a great crowd gathered round to see
if any blood and hair could be seen, or
whether it smelt Of gunpowder or no. On
close examination, it all turned out true
and more too-twO little holes were seen
through the body of the oach. They had
been rimed out perfectly square, which made
it uncertain to the naked eye whether they
were made by small pistol shot or a nail
gimblet.
1t might have been an awful struggle, but
it was mighty bad shooting
Butte record., 1856-08-30

MINING AT Lone BAR.-This lucky old
The Boys are as busy as bees, and prospects
are just as favorable as they we're in '49 and
80 for rich return. The Nebraska claim,
in which are interested Tim Oak Smith. Mr..
Pike, Smith Gambrel, Bob Patton and DR..
jenkins. is now ready to haul out the pre-
cious metal, and one of the company that we
know of will give bis share "a lively dance -
Success to them, say we
Butte record., 1856-08-30

gs- correspondent Of the Sacramento
-fmerieon sends the following items from
the Bay:
Milton S Latham, Collcctnr Of the Port of
San Francisco, has resigned his oihce--re-
signation to take effect on the first OF Janu-
airy, 1857 HIS letter was sent forward By
the last steamer.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

SACRAMENTO NOMIN ATIGNs.-The fol-
lowing gentlemen received the nomination
from the Sacramento Convention
Senaior-Josiah johnson, of Sacramento.
Assemblymen--Lorenzo Hamilton, of Sac
ramento city, S. II. McKune, of Sacramento
city W H. Weeks, of Mississippi township,
DR.. T. \. Park, of Sutter township.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

DISTRICT Court This body Is now in
session at Bidwell, Judge Daingerfeild pre-
siding, and thither have wandered the legal
fraternity of the county. The Court will
probably remain in session for two weeks.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

AMUsEMENrs AHEAD.-The great Trage-
dian and most finished actor that has yet
been in California, E. BooTH, we are inform
ed will appear with full company at the
Metropolitan in this city in few days from
this time.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

MURDER ON THE HIGRwAr.-The Marys-
vile Express of 22d inst. says that as man
was driving a six mule team bound for that
city, while seated on his saddle mule, was
shot dead, and left lying in the road near
the Oregon house
Butte record., 1856-08-30

New DRUG SroRE.-Our enterprising
young friends, Randall g. McDermot, have
removed to their new fire proof brick Store
on Montgomery street, and have opened out
with an entire new stock of Drugs and Med :
cines. Camphene and Oil. together with
general and beautiful assortment of toilet
perfumery, and a variety of goods too nu-
merous to name. Theirs is one of the most
elegant and complete Stores of the kind that
has ever been built in the mines, aud is an
ornament 10 Oroville. See their advertise
ment
Butte record., 1856-08-30
Regular Democratic County Nominations.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

At meeting of the California Democratic State
Central Committee, held in the city of Sacramento,
on the 10th day of July. 1856, it was resolved that
Democratic State Convention be called To meet in
the city of Sacramento on TUESDAY. the 9th day of
September next, for the purpose of nominating two
members OF Congress. Clerk of the Supreme Court,
Superintendent Of Public Instruction. state Prison
Director and four Presidential Electors
The State Cenir,a Committee suggest that Satur-
iay the 23d day Of August, be the day selected by
The different counties fN the election of Delegates 10
taid Democratic State Convention
The following is the apportionmeat Of representa-
Butte record., 1856-08-30

CAsUALrIEs--The Sonora Herald of Sa-
turday. August 23d, says:
During the week which will close this
evening, six persons have met with violent
deaths in this county. Two from shooting.
two accidentally killed, one suicide, one-a
female--stabbed. In addition. we have had
one robbery, one or two shooting mntches,
besides sprinkling of trifing assault and
battery cases.
Butte record., 1856-08-30
OroyilIe Buchanan Club.

The regular meetings of this Club are held OIL
Thursday Evening of each week at the United States
D.. HARRIS, Rec. Sec'y.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

THANKS We are under thousand obligations to
C.B. Fowler, ESQ for copy of the Marysville
Express Extra containing the of the arrival of
the Steamer Golden Age.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

THEATRICAL COMPANY We are told that
a travelling Show Company passed through
our Town yesterday, composed of the cele-
brated D. V. Gates, Madame Granice--a
Danseuse--a little Boy, and little Poodle
Dog. They concluded not to stop and play
an engagement to crowded and delighted
houses.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

HAvANAs Our friend Joseph Waterman
has had to enlarge his Store since he com
meneed to advertise, and has now the most
extensive stock of choice CIGaRs and ToBAc-
CO in town. We have pufed some of his
His Store is over the Phoenix Saloon. See
SMALL BILLS for particulars
Butte record., 1856-08-30

eH Our friend, Joe Dunn, likes to see his
friends hang around him at tbs Monte Cristo
Joe can say here goes it. to his friends, as
often as the next man.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

L. STATES BRANCH MINr.-From a Cir
cular received last night by McWilliams s.
Tymeson, Bankers, We learn that the Mint,
at San Francisco, has been obliged TO gus
pend it's operations, in consequence of the
scarcity of chemicals wherewith to work.
Butte record., 1856-08-30

REPUBLIcANs.-When the Republicans of
Oroville organized their Club, they resolved
to publish their proceedings in the Butte
Record, and for that reason we made no re-
port of their wool gathering efforts-prefer-
ring that they should report their own pre-
ceedings and then we would take the liberty
to comment as we thought proper. Believing
that they have the worst cause of any po-
litical party that ever attempted organiza-
ton, we were desirous that they should
make fair start, and then we would speak
of them as we thought their professions and
positions deserve. Why don't they hand
in their proceedings: We do not desire to
publish them after they are a week old, and
after they have appeared in their organ
1t would be too big bore upon our readers.
We desire such matter while it will pass for
news, otherwise its publication will be de-
clined, except as adver tisements
Butte record., 1856-08-30

Go IN BALD HEAD-An accumulation of
Baldheads, such as was never seen in these
parts before. was exhibited at a dinner given
at Franks Restaurant yesterday. Greens,
Ripleys, Cadys, Legates and others, who had
been so unfortunate as to shed their har on
the top of the head, ,char the har ought to
vegitate, were congregated together, to eat.
laugh and grow fat.
1t was understood that all things and eve
ry body were to be ruled out except the
peel-heads. When they were well seated
round the festive board, their heads shone
like a pewter dollar.
A large deputation from our City Drug
Stores waited upon them, with an eye singl
to Improvement of their personal appear
ance, and rendered them each bottle of
Jones's Coral Hair Restorative. The COM
pany with one voice eryed put them ont"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

TUE LA1r pRoFFssoR TnoNrsoN. At the
first February meeting of the Boston Society
of Natural History, the President remark ed
that the Society had recently lost, by death
two Of its oldest and most valued mem hers
and Natural Science two Of its most indus
triou7 aud eminent cultivators, in Dr.. Thad-
deus VI. Harris Of Cambridge, and Rev. IA
dock Thompson Of Burlington
Prof. VIM. b. Rogers said that with Mr..
Thompson he had cnloved frequent interviews,
and he could not allow the present opnortu-
nifty to escape without expressing the high
respect in which he had held him as tho
rough and pnrscverng worker in Geology.
He possessed larger amount Of accurate
practical knowledge than would have been sup
posed from his modest and retiring manners,
and exhibited great natural sagacitv in
Science had lost in Zldock Thompson de-
voted student
DR.. kueeland Jr, read brief sketch of
the life Of Professor Thompson, noticing the
valuable communications and contributions
to its Cabinet which the Society had received
from him and moved the following resolu-
tions, which were unanimously adopted:
RoSoir,d. - That in the death Of the Rev.
Ildpck Thompson the Boston Society Of Ma
urnl History has lost valued friend a dis
tntuishel member, and sincere and truthful
co-wprkcr in the various departments of Ma
turdl Science.
Resolrcd " That this Society deeply svn-
po'hizos with his bereaved family and that
the Secretary be directed to communicate to
them copy Of these Resolutions ''-Chro-
Hic'o.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

THE PUBLIC LANDs.-ln the meantime the
important fact begins to appear that the pub
lc Lands are running out We have nomin
ally 100000 square miles, that is some
eight or ten hundred millions of acres but
perhaps fyo-sixths of the entire quantity is
unlnha1iuble and valuele.s. Already the
Government is unable to supply lands in Min
eSota To actual settlers at the maximum price
OF Sl2j per acre. We sold and give awav
In l>5}-5l, % 900 900 of acres. We sold
at nominal sum during the past year s.
Ooo.uOo acres, and gave away to states and
Individuals property enough to make good
the enormous quantity Of 81, 900, 900 facres.
1t this rate hOw long will our two or three
hundred millions of available public land.
supply the demand for the purpose, of settle
meut to say nothing of the exigencie. of the
Treasury in time of war or financial distress.
In Minnesota, which ha, $4,000 inhabitants.
the lands to be offered this season have been
arbitrarily reduced from four to one million
ot acres The lands cannot be surveyed as
fast MS Congress gives them away. Thi. i.
said 10 h' the cause Of the reduction of the
quantity offered in Minnesota In Utah, al
ready settled by some 30 900 Mormon,, the
base line has Just been established. and per
hAPs years must elap.e before the Government
50 wholly absorbed i. it in the work OF gra-
mity, can furnish legal title to the lands
occupied 10y its citizen. Y. Courier e
LHqWycr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

AVOID SLANG NoRDs.-Iherc is no wit, saws
the author OF the Behavior Box. in IL lilt's
saying - snoo2e instead of u nap: i'm cll-
ing panthlOOns pants - in saving of a man
whose dress is old that he look, =, s,ady. ."
and in alluding to an amusin. ancclor, or
divertlng incident, 10 say tllt is rich.
All slang words are detestahle from I'll, Iirs
OF ladies' We are always sorry tp hear a
young lady use such word as " p0lkin-."
when she tells of her having engaged in 70
certain dance, too fashionable not long since.
but happily now going out and almost
hanshed ilOm the hest society. 10 her honor
be 1t remembered Queen Victoria has lroh,-
hited the polka being danced In her presence.
How can a genteel girl bring herself G, ,lv.
% Last night was pDlking with Mr. Bill. .'
or " Mr., Cope came and asked lue 60 lolt
with him" 1t. coarse and i'll sounding mime
is worthy Of the dance.
We have little tolerance for voun.- In li.s
who having IN reality neither wit nor uumor,
'ot up for both, and, having nothing of tine
right STOCK to 90 upon, substitute co4r,cue>s
and impertlnence not to say impuIenca and
try TO excite laughter and attract the u-.lu-
tion Of gentlemen by talking SLAM, Wlar,
do they pick it up From low newspare., Or
from vulgar books Surely not from low clm-
panion' We have heard Of one of th1s. IT,
dles when her collar CHANGED TO be PINNED
awry' say that was pinned on drunk, also that
her bonnet was drunk, meaning crooked on
her head. When Disconnected, she WAS .A1or-
ed, When submitting 10 do thin. unNll-
hngly, she was brought 10 the scratch. Some
times she " did things on the s.y. " she tlIk-
ed OF a certain great vocIls '' singing II,.
a beast. She believed it very smart and p.-
quaint 10 use these vile expressions. And Set
she was women of many good qualities aui
one who 5olsted Of having lived lu ca1I-1-
cety.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

p THE UNDERGROUND *. R-Nr. LOWS
Holmes, of Richmond, Va, lost recently tw,
very fine specimens of colorcl ciattcls Iu,v
made their appearance at the residence ui d
farmer friend of ours, ono OF the real old Ethan
Allen stock, early on the morning OF that
cold Wednesday last month, and craved ''ad-
nittance, food and fire" which it is super
huous to say was kindly granted Through
the long, bitter snow storm of the might ura-
vious they had alone, total stranger. ta tho
country, hravcd the elements ,u foot. auI i.r
more than than thirty miles had mot dared ~
enter house FIR E7r-shalr OF J.l r~au'
for fear of being rendered bl.k 90 the slave
drivers lash, The wrl-tD-do farmer WIS
seated by his comfortable FIRE when tnr, ln ..f,
their appearance. Their timidiNl.I .n.u 70
express hls suspicious and they Reluctantly
admitted that they had lel from Richmond.
Va. They were assured Of safety and Tu-
lection, aud probably two poor slave. never
breakhsted with better rpl,a than did
those two, After plouulully recruiting the
inner man, their pockets were He'd vithr..d
things from the farmers substantial Arl.r.
and they were bid God speed ou tr.it way.
ol course long since they were ont of tie
reach OF fugitive slave laws, and slave law
yers'- lTgcaReS CHiscG.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

A KNOWING lIoRsE.-'E. NJ, of Belcher-
town write. to the Amherst Express about
very intelligent horse of which he is the
owner. The following incident, among others
illustrates the matter
"One day last week he was driven few
miles out of town, and on his return, some
time IN tho afternoon, was fed with meal
and cut-ieed as usual, but for his supper he
lad not1in. but dry hay, which did not arree
very well with his sense of right, after tray
cling twenty miles with load. through
snow drifts. However he kept his thoughts
to himself till we call out of the way for
the night, then, .undering his rope in some
way, he passed through the cOw-stable, eros
ssi the barn floor, and the carriage room to
the Granary, At the further end of the barn.
some forty feet whore he has often seen us
get the meal for him; he there found two
bags of meal, standing by the bin, tied up
tight, but the top one being too heavy for
his purpose, he threw it side, and after ex.
aminin- tho other bag, which weighed be-
tween % and 60 lbs. he took it in his teeth
and carried it about twenty feet. to clean
spot on the barn floor. Finding it difficult to
unite it, he cut hole in the side, and shook
cut about peck of meal, and eat what he
wished. and seeing the COW, (the only COM
panlon he has these long winter nig gifts y look.
ing With longing eye at hi. pile of meal, he
took up the bag again, and carried it about
ten feet further TO her manger, and shook out
some more meal for her. They were found in
the morning feasting together,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
7 q ET' Z Y.
TuE rAcUELOR's BrnIAL.


Two old maids. NJ shut Of day,
\ bachelors body bore away,
With wriuklcd brow and matted hair.
And heart that never loved the fair.
" Bring brars'" they groancd " bring weeds un-
blown
Bling rantsst plants, Of name unknown
Bring wthcr"d bouehs from dreary wild,
To strcw the bier oi error child,
"Anl make hi. grave where the lizards hide
Where the night-shadc strews tho swampcreck e
side;
Fer out Of sight-vhcrc genial Spring
Shall send no gentle birds to sing.
His old dilck-,nrc lay With him low,
That cut tic string, Of CUPID. bow
The sad housc-cat shall whine around
llisloncy grave, in grief profound.
" Low lay him vino was often high
Here, where shall fail no pityinE cyo
For him for him no loving heart
Shall ache for him no tear shall start
His bloo1lcss limbs shall fall to dust
Iii. old iicl5-knifc shall waste with rust
Him whom we bide from light of men
Shall never right tho babes again.
&C For we have laid him from the light,
Beneath the ground aud out Of sight
But thi. rude cptaph shall stand
'' lie wilo IN t,o IN, gors his hapi i'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
Early Tomatoes,

AIl who wish to he first on the list or ri.a
tomatoes must lose no time in ,Dwiu-a l..r
or two Of seed IN the green house. iY,-' "a
or in the absence Of these uxurio,. then I'm 2.
warm window. lfin the htt.r. get o niece.
oi glass and plnce over the pot, t, acr.arr,.
germination, thus forminga miulturc llr.l.I
on your own hook When IN into ra,y l..r
pot of into very small pots. using 20 t.lur.b.p.
vegetable mould for the purpose, Whu tl.-,.
little pots become full OF rpHrs, give tl..ar..y q.
ro two larger. \ dozen or two plant, raised
this way, and planted in May. ON t.,. ,uruy
side ot the garden fence or house mad trained
up to 1t, will furnish the family with several
dishes OF this much used oSruirnt wa.u t.,.
price is SO much per H. ~ it will %, r,.
object to have them bearing when H.. main
crop comes in, stop back every shoe, at..r
suihclent irut has set-say ON, 1r two dozen
on plant, which will very much accelerate
the ripenlng. r.s