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Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

A STRANGE, SAD AND UNNATURAL CASE.
We have received an account of a sad and
most unnatural occurrence, at Vallecto,
the facts of which were brought to light but
short time since. II we did not know our
correspondent personally, or if we had any
doubt Of his reliability, we would not make
it public, so horrible is the crime that has
been committed.
1t appears that very interesting girl of
that place, was married some two months
since The husband, last week suspected
from her appearance, that he had been de-
ceived, and informed her parents of his sus-
picion. The girl was brought into their
presence, and protested that she was inno-
cent, and attempted to account for her ap-
pearance by an affection to which she was
at times subject. Her mother did not believe
her story, and sent for a physician lie
came and decided that the suspicion of the
husband and mother was correct, and in
about two months the girl herself would be
mother Fhe girl still protested that she
was innocent until Sunday last, when she
acknowledge ed the fact, and that her own
brother was the cause. The husband i'm
mediately saw the brother, and gave him fif-
teen minutes to leave, which he did without
delay Sister and brother were both lead
ing, and thought to be, exemplary members
of christian church. The husband is near
ly distracted, and the parents deeply feel
their children's shame.--Sac. Times.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

of the company, and the river in
spected, and, it was said, could be
rendered nayigable. Now, what's
the matter? What's up? Not the
steamboat, certain. We were fear
full that the company had made this
move for the purpose Of a flare, and
did not intend their boat should ever
reach Oroyille. Our citizens should
now take up a collection and refund
the company the enormous and un-
warrantable expense they have been
subjected to in this matter. We
suppose the Navigation company
would like to see the river improved,
and then have the privilege of run
ming off those interested.
We are down on the Navigation
Company. They are a huge hum
bug, and had better take a contract
to supply the State with gas. Hope
Capt. Purd. won't consider this ar
ticle personal. We intend to visit
Sacramento sometime during the
winter, and if the stages arc not run
ming between Marysvillc and the
Capitol, we desire Col. Fowler to
have skif in readiness to take us
down the river. Wen never 90 on
one of the Company's boats, d
'em-unless we go'as ''deadhead." :"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

Coon DIGGINGs.-Mr David Smith showed
us several pieces of quite coarse gold yestcr
day, taken from his claim in the neighbor-
hood Of Cherokee Ravine. Mr.. Smith says
that from present appearances, the diggings
will prove rich, the lay of the land indica-
ting p pitch of the bedrock into the hill
{" Blue dirt and the bedrock pitching" used
to be considered g dead thing" for a pile
in our mining days.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

HovoRABLE.-A year or two since the
San Francisco Press Club, which is composed
of editors and reporters, attempted to raise
funds TO build a suitable monument over the
grave Of Mr. Gilbert, one of the pioneer ed
itors of this State The Board of Superyi-
sors. on being applied to, granted them five
hundred dollars in aid of the object The
Club finding that owing to the depressed
state of the times they were unable to effect
the object, have returned the scrip TO the
county. State Journal.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
The Citizens Police.

MR. EDITOR :-0roville so far, with her
large and busy population, has been ex-
tremely fortunate in escaping any serious
injury from fires. For such good fortune we
are indebted in great measure to the uni
versal vigilance of our citizens; in partc-
ular manner to our Town Committee, who,
without pay or reward and at considerable
personal sacrifice, have devoted large por-
ton of their time to the public good and
also to our night watch, who believe, have
faithfully discharged their duties.
But somehow, either from want Of funds,
or under the impression that the rainy sea-
son removed the danger Of fire, our night
watch has been discharged
This certainly ought not to be the case,
when we remember that only a few weeks
past, daring attempt was made to burn
the town, and, moreover, that there are ten
times rs many fires kept continually burn
ing in stoves, often negigently fixed mp, as
there was before the winter set in Again,
when we consider the sad results to our town
which a fire would cause at this season Of
the year; the immense amount of property
and merchandise that would be destroyed, E,
(and there never was time when there was
as much merchandise here as at present. it
should induce us not to relax our vigilance.
That something should be done, and done
at once, to avoid danger from stoves, etc,
and some immediate action taken to re-cs-
tablish night watch, is the wish of great
number of your fellow citizens, who have
their all at stake PHGNIx.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

THE CATHOLIC CHURcH..-By reference
to Major Graham's notice in another col
umn, it will be seen that no persons are au-
thorized to collect subscriptions for the erec-
tion of a Catholic Church except those hold
ing the proper books. The occasion for the
said notice, is the fact that certain dishonest
persons have been making attempts to col
lect money under the pretence of authority
from the Rev Father.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

Informed that a right smart sprinkle" " of
snow fell in portions of the valley, during
the storm of Thursday Our informant
states that the ground in the vicinity of
McConnel's Ferry was quite covered at the
time he passed day before yesterday. The
weather has been unusually severe thus far,
for so early in the season.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

TABLE MOUNTAIN HoUsE.-The proprie-
tors of this new establishment, just opened
on Montgomery street, opposite the Hotel de
France, had the kindness to present us yes
terday with bottle Of very excellent cham
pagne, If their td6ie d'hote ard lodging
arrangements are equal in quality with
their Hedseick we can safely recommend
them to the public.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
To the Stockholders of the $ Gro Tclc-
graph Company"

Notice is hereby given, that the first nsalneut oi
- per cent. of the amount of stock subscribed is now
due payable to The Treasurer of said Company,
James McWilliams, Mt The Banking House of Me-
Williams \ 1ymcson in Oroyillc, and ot the banking
house Of Mark Brumasim & Co. in Mary usville.
BY order of the President and Board Of Directors.
f. &. IlEWINGS, Secretary.
Oroville, December l, lSj6. dlu
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

HOME MANUrAcrURE.--A lager bier
mandatory is being built on Pike Hill, just
above CARROTS Mill. The engine and boil
er are expected to arrive in few days,
about which time a little more lager
than was ever made north of Sacramento,
will be furnished to the denizens Of this
sanotimonious metropolis of Northern Cali
fornia.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
Ercnchtoun Caral M!ning Company.

FRENrHToWN, Dee. q, 1856.
Notice is hereh! given, that meeting OF the Stock
holders az the 'Frcnchtown Cuual Mining Company
will be held Mt he Merchants Hotel, Maysvillc, ON
the tenth Ooht DAY ofJanuSry, 1851. for The purpose
of increasing the capital stock of said Company TO
sixty thousand dollars lS6o,0t0D
Srned n. FULLER,
e.. e. ADDISON,
q. NJ. ENANS.
VI. : WATSON.
d6-ll Trustee.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
county Trcasurer's Caicc.

URONILLE. FNCTWNtF IUITI' LOU.
Notice is hereby given that all persons holding Butte
County Warrants, payable from The General Fund,
registered between the 7h day of May 1886. and 5ih
day Of August 1886, except Warrants numbered lr1.
ls3 1S4 I-1 100 and lgl that the same will be paid
on presenta.on al this office. And notice is further
given that after this date said Warrants Will cense TO
bear interest. WM LATriMUNE.
Treasurer Butte County.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
Attention Miners & Families =.

D. TOY K OTTERSON again request HE csl cciul
after ton of all who wish lay in ihcr winter Stock
Of CLOTHING, BLANKETS, BOOTS aud Wooden
Goods, to the magnificent assortment Of goods re-
ceiyed 10y them during the past ten days. They are
now opening and offer tor sale
200 fine and hervy Beaver and Petersham Oyercoas,
Frooks and Sacks;
100 heavy Pilot Cloth Goats, latest styles;
30 superb ''Raglnn" Goats, superior to any Tamas;
bales. 80 pr in each, heavy gray Blankets;
bales, 100 pr in each tine heavy blue blankets;
bale. l00preAtra French Super Supcr" " white
Blankets;
30 doz. assorted Cashmere and Sait Pants late
Styles besides magnificent of Furnishing
Goods Montgomery ST., Opposite 81. hcholas, late
lluntoon's. n7lf
F~DR. A. BALL, offers his professional SER
vices 10 the citizens Of Oroyille aud vicinity having
had much and long experience in the treatment of
the various diseases incident 80 this climate he hopes
TO give satisfaction.
Special attention given to diseases of private nae
ture. Rheumaism &C., which he can cure without the
use OF mercury.
OFFICE, from, room, No. II, United States Hotel,
up stairs-Oroyille. ocl-f
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
NOTICE..

To the Stockholders in the Frcnchtown Canal Mi
ming Company is hereby given, that an additional
assessment of ten per cent. on the capital stock is
called in, and payable on or before The gGth Of De-
cember next. ANAN FARGO, Secretary.
Frenchtown, November 96th, 1856. n9G.lm
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
Beds! Beds!

Pooa Beds for every BODY al 20 per cent. less thaD
Marysyillc prices for 40 days only to make Tor
nn entire new stock per first steamer to Oroville Il.
c. SCRlBER'S
Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery street.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
Furniture! Furniture =!

JUST RECEIVED--a large assortment of Furni-
ture. Also, an invoice of large GIT Frame Looking
Glasses, for sale lo" at q. SCRIBER'S
Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery ST. three
doors below Myers St. n2G
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

Hon. RICHARD IRwIN.-This gentleman,
thrice elected to the State Legislature, is
prominent candidate for the Speakership OF
the Assembly.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

5Hs~ Three men were in the Station House
al San Francisco, Tuesday night, suffering
with the delirium tremens.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

PERSONAL Mr.. James Haworth, Presl-
dent of the California Stage Co and Mr.
Geo Thomas, the Superintendent in Marys-
Vile, were in town yesterday.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

The TRUE CALIFORNIAN isn't exactly
dead but is growing powerful weak. THE
way Of the transgressor is hard"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

IpA VANARp,-The Supreme Court has
set aside the verdict against Ida Vanard,
convicted of an assault with intent to do
bodily injury in Sacramento.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

STILL THEY coME-The Daily City Item
is the name of new paper just started in
Sacramento.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

MEpIcAL.-Dr. Vrooman, an able physi-
clan, surgeon and druggist. has taken up
his residence among us Orovillians. See hi
advertisement.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

2s0OO lbs. PO0LA in Bales. for sale very low to
the trade, ut {. .SCRlEER'S
Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery ST., three
doors below Myers ST.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

AT WORK AGAN-Frank Soule has again
resumed the editorial chair of the Chronicle.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13

DR.. BATES, State Treasurer, was married
on Tuesday last. to a Miss Tilden of San
Francisco.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
Topics of the Day.


mountains and through the gulches
and rayines, with prospecting pan
and crevicing knife, and realize the
highest wages ever known to a min
ing section, are undoubtedly passed
for California. The effort now is
to reach the bedrock, and this, in
many cases, requires the expenditure
Of much labor and capital; and al
though the pay realized is not 50
cXtrayagantly large as was realized
in former days without the invest
ment Of capital, still there are very
few claims that have been worked
Systematically that have not proved
profitable to those who have invested
in them. The capital taken from
the surface in 40, without invest
ment, and almost without labor, has
been employed to prospect and lay
opon to the bedrock, claims whose
richness failed to entice the pioneers
Of our State.
The feeling that fortunes can be
no longer realized in day, has be-
come generally prevalent, and has
done much to deyelopc the mineral
wealth Of the State, and mining re
gions of vast extent and richness,
have been opened and successfully
worked which were formerly consld-
cred of no account. This was the
case with Oroville, which now sus-
tains large mining population.
The emigration Of 40, those who
came by the ''Lawson Horn,'' and
many of those who sought the north
ern mines, centercd on the spot where
Oroville now stands, and a city Of
tents, dignifed by the name of
Ophir, sprang into existence. Here
too, are yet visible the little mounds
Of earth, that tell a melancholy tale
Of the seventies of the overland
journey, and of the winter of 40
and 80. The rich surface diggings
Of other sections scattered the deni-
zens of Ophir to other sections of
the State, and a solitary tenement
remained, which, in its loneliness, has
often endured the scrutiny of the
wondering deer and antelope, if not
the nocturnal inspection Of the griz-
Fly. The advent Of water bitches
and deep diggings has built up a
city Of brick on the spot where the
emigration had pitched their city of
tents. The spot where the emigra-
ton centered in early days, has now
become the centre of business, SO
surely did the early emigration in
dicate the prominent locality of the
northern mines.
FROM an article in the Union,
copied in yesterdays Record, we
are inclined to the belief that the
California Steam Navigation Com
pany have rather "Steamboatcd'
Oroyille. Supposing the information
contained in the Unions article to
be official, and it appears that the
boat might have proceeded further
by the erection of a wing-dam, but
not without entailing an expense that
be wonld 'unwarrantable at present.
1t would incur the immense expense
of two or three thousand sacks Of
sand to turn the larger portion of the
river into one channel, at the point
reached by the boat, to enable it to |
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
Departure from Washington Street Wharf.
The Splendid Steamer

Passengers by this Line landed at san Juan up.
on The Compan,'s Wharf, and proceed Immediately
by comfortas sie Coaches 10 Virgin BAY where they
embark nj the wharf which has recently been rebuilt
upon the splendid new steamer san Carlos. for the
Atlantic siesmtr 1he health of the lslhmus is *.
ceent, and il is confidently expected. from the
known reputation Of The uFlzaba l0r speed That the
through irip TO New York aud New Orleans " IN be
the quickest Oh record. This road being 700 miles
shorter than any other. passengers via Nicaragua
avoid the great heat of the Propcs aud the fever and
debility ioo apt 10 result from such exposure
The Orlzaba CONNECTS with the favoriie steamship
Texas for New York. aud Calhoun. for New Orleans
THROUGH TICKETS observation-disclosures
transit of the isihmus.
Ry- Passengers are at no expense upon the 18th.
mus except for meals. while croszng.
Treasure for shipment received at the Company's
Office until 9 O'Clock, A. NJ, day Of sailing
For freight or passage, apply to
C. L. GARRISON & CO., Agents.
:. W. corner Battery and Washington stareis, Sec
dec5 ond Floor, San Francisco
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-12-13
Bear III i'm Mind !!
vroLINs AND ACCoR0EoNs,

HTALIAN VIOLIN GUITAR STRING Bridges
n and Bows at PH WATERWAYS.
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articles offered under the contract shall have been removed
yard specially authorized BY ne department
II will be stipulated ia the contract that default shall be made
delivering all OF OF The articles
quality and places above provided
thea said parties will forfe. and 70 the
qudsled ofnonsy equal to twice
agreed the price 70
p1jd actual delivery theeof which
qudated damages be recovered from time to Time as hey &C
.,h
The sureles sign and their responsibility
hed collector district Attorney some ste
person satisfactorily known 10 the bureau.
provided the contract tho bureau shall have the
annuns without loss damage 10 tho gov
Congress shall have made sufficient approp
nanod for the completion Of the works es
maied for which this based and shall also
power diminish the quantities named In the
headed the schedule twenty ave per
cent.
through the othe which notice sha be considered
the supplies specisd Win
fifteen the date notice from the bureau OF be accept
be with other
persons guaano such deauing bidder will be held
sponsbe for NIL deinSuencies.
All conformity with thiS advertisement
wiIl at the option Of the bureau, be rejected.
Those whose offers VIII be nohed aud con
will be oady for execution soon thereafter as may bo
practicable
l9-law4w
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To Druggists and the People.

YOU hereby cautioned against spurious limitations Of Dr. Dc
Grah's "Eiectc Ol,n shall who
copyrighted bills This tgenune) Electric OIL has cured the
Of piles and rheumatism also, Hon. John VIII
hanson Hon. r. Kilrgsurh, (wham took of his
crehes day. and than 700 others In Philaderhs
published Philadelphia Ledger
deaer In Philadelphia would not copnepsnce
scamp guilty rascy Of counereitng In Harrisburg Pa
Wyethe druggist there caused the
imprisonment Of Valentine, who attempted an imita
tion OF this valuable remedy.
PHILA AprLrHA, May 5, 1886.
To s People and Druggists throughout the United aaes!
Of by Prof De Grshs Electric on los Free, Wes
Philadelphia II rheumatsmi Rodenbot, Montgomery county
rheumatism Mrs Ogden No. $50 Fourth street nham
Mrs Mayand Providence shingles and caket
Spence Chestnut felnn and neuralgia
Henry Campbell Lower Marion, Of burns and scarlet fever an'
eirhfcen Others. =.
-Evey druggist that the only genuine Electric OIL
made proprietor at his old oeei TO whici
orders addressed 10 procure the Renuire,
ProG CHAs. DE GRATH,
Old ofhce, ~ South eth street, near Chestnut
70, s,Ie nv CHARLES STOTT,
July io@f Washington, b. c.
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Proposals for Erecting the Custom House, a C..
at Georgetown, ID. g.
TnraaunY DIrARrnrNr.

TREAsuAY DEPAKrAEsT,
September "a, 1886
cRAIRD PROPOSALS. received department until
ID the of November A. d. R al " oeock ~ noon or
eoTdpu plans this department
aid whole building separate for the
bills Of parcels should accompany eac
bid of each kind ~ work. and the total amount
caiad out; right reject accept
bs thereof when AZ de- The
United requires the department also
exclude the bids OF paon OF persons whom
tAeTe is believe will faithfully prnom the
,acts obtain by ndrtcuon and
ali bids shall in est who do not Join In
the ad all bids that upon investigation are below a price
for wssk. - ,,,,
Bds WI be received gross option the bidders but
contract such bidders until details furnish
the different kinds OF work and
which shall b subject TO the revision OF The department. 80
Thai hid shall be equtaby appooned upon The whole
WORK 10 guide the department IN making payments.
OF WORK done and materials dehv
cred said amount TO be aseened by
the nted iof that
pose will time, The work and
len uu completion OF the contract and
work. by the aioresad and be forfeited
n OF non-fuihlment OF contract
builders and mechanics
and by consent OF the Secretary oi
the Treasury, will be forfeiture OF the same
accompanied by written guarantee signed
dscl Of The said dict In the OF 5000
for work, p0poruonae amount Tor any part
thai when required his proposal be accepted
and bond with proper and sufficient securities o
pans and working drawings
ter thirty and information obtained application 10 the
department :,
Secretary Proposals for the Georgetown
House, ~ will be opened Ut O'Clock, OF the
last day named for receiving the same. - -
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Sent 24-aaw60days Tint. & Star.l
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PROPOSALS.
NAVY DsrAArAEkT, .n
Bureau OF Yards and Decks, September 10, ESQ.

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
Bureau Of Yards and Decks, September ~, soo
SEALED PROPOSALS. endorsed Pro
pOas Glass ea lnanas
s yad will be received this once ui the 2oh octo
furnishing delivering nasyyarda
named the and articles embraced the following
aDd which particularly described In printed schedues which
will be upon application, mail requested
desiring offer contract fo all tho classes
yards the
classes the yards their command by the navagen
thereto by the bureau, for all the yards
them schedule by mall will ba in order TO insure sir
they should enclose ia ths application postage
stamps, the requires all postage to be prepaid
Bidders hereby cautioned and particularly notified that uer
form hereinafter prescribed and mailed
time reach their destination before the time expires for receiving
bid be eondered Which shall BE- received ter hs
stated alioWaaee vtn be made Jass o the mail
guard against offers being before the appointed
address,
and draw line under the endorsemen thus for C1ass
No. tAs eia the Navy yard at (nGme the yard'
To the Chief Of the Bureau Of Yards and Docks Washington
ID.
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Class VIII.
No 5000 writing paper, 10 by inches weigh
y-cight pounds per Ieam.
No 23l00 writing 10 by 25 inches, weigh TWEEN
ty-six pounds per ream.
No g. 100 reams writing 10 by % ncbes TO weigh TWEEN
y four pounds per ream.
No. f. $40 writing s by ls inches, weigh TWEEN
tytwo pounds ream.
No. S. 400 writing paper ~ by 10 inches weigh
twelve pounds per ream
All tho papers designated
Of respective kinds of
be required BY this oce those In class are 10 be wiie and OF
the and weights specified in the schedule.
OF ordering greater less quantity
and kind such times and in such quantities
will separately and be subject sepa-
bidders Of
bidder who have Than class assigned him take
such classes, or forfeit his rish, 10 class
sample each Kind accompany
classes and be numbered correspond with the number OF
schedule the
properly designated the samples will be considered
All proposals and samples must be transmitted to this Office free
proposal signed by individual making
s1e sns o pspor cpnned the eass Proposed @
All the classes be delivered such
free all and every extra charge subject
specon weight and of the Superintendent
BSns for viii be furnished at this once to
applying for hem and none will be taken into consideration unless
Bonds sppros securities required; supply
inferior article in Of the classes failure supply
The quantity required at any time, will be considered violation
Each required furnish with proposal, satisfactory
nied by such evidence will be rejected.
will be opened in the required by law
Tuesday amer the Monday In December" (2d
10 O'Clock, m, the ONCE OF The Superintendent
Proposals win be 20 the Of The Public
" Proposals for supplying Paper" .
Superintendent Of the Public Printing
Oct l-2aw9w Intel. Star, 2awswl