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Butte record., 1856-04-12
EFi=lslV Plea sed.

One of the best pleased men We have
seen for long timc. was Frank Irvine,
whose thirty days in the county Jail ex-
pred on Tuesday last. He appeared
perfectly delighted with himself and the
rest of mankind, aud started out into the
world with the hopes and buoyancy Of
youth. He had undergone a great
transformation during the period of his
retirement from the busy cares of the
jostling world The magic influence OF
temperance and sobriety, was fully il
lustrated, and his bloyant feelings were
occasioned by consciousness of the
combined facts, that he was out of jai
and not under the influence of liquor
A man so highly pleased as Frank, vii
keep oat of such scrapes in future-un-
Ill he gets drunk. aye, there's tht
rub -
Butte record., 1856-04-12
Moro Aboua .lae County seat.
LyNcHBURG. April 10, 1856.

LyNCHBURG, April @, 1856,
Editor Butte Record
Some place other than Bidwell must have
majority Of all the votes cast, to effect a re-
moyal Of the county seat
So far | agree with the gem of the foothills;
but when B. B. g., alias Uphir, alias Oroville,
claims exclusive advantages and to have been
the first to set the ball in motion, and to have
furnished all the means to defray the expenses
OF q log-roller in our Legislature-they talk
too much. 1t is an sundeniabe fact that. one
Of the citizens Of Lyuchburg, procured the
names of some SIX CT eight hundred voters OF
Butte county, and delivered them to the dy
nasty Of Oroyile And one of our citizens
procured subscription in Lynchburg Of some
sixty or eighty dollars, when the sum requir-
cd by their Minister was only one hundred
dollars So much for her additional claims
on the dear people for their suffrages. They
are attempting to soft-soap, or honeyfuggle
the vo.ers of Thompson's Flat, by giving them
81 litsle putf-but it is no go. There are now
in my room two citizens IF Thompson's Flat
who assure me that their vote will be divided
Sir. Editor-It would be treat to those
who have not seen our town, and our spacious
plaza, shaded by huge evergreen oaks, to Wis
ii US. The location is high and dry--the alti-
tude being about oEe hundreei feet above that
great city which has sprung up like a mush-
room Of nights growth-with nothing under
Heaven to support it save the mines of Lynch-
burg and--yes the STEAMBOATS,.
The Feather River Ditch il running through
our town with az abundant supply Of pure
mountain water. There are also two large
reservoirs within convenient distance, where
all who desire cold bath can enjoy that lux
ury
l am credibly informed that during the
months Of June and July last, there was a
difference Of five degrees between this place
and OIoyille-the latter place being that
much the hottest,
We labor under some disadvantage here a.
regards our vote. Many Of our miners be-
came tired Of wasting for water and left. and
unless they learn that there is plenty of wa
ter here, We will not be able TO poll over six
hundred votes; bat l hope that they may hear
the tidings and return in time to 1ender aid in
the good cause.
Now. word to you Bidwellites I know
you'll die hard. The people have got in their
heads that the comfy seat must be removed,
and move it they will--if not this year, per
haps the next-anl | am sure you had rather
see 1t here than at that bank of gray sand
near the ferry. Come 60 with us Our doors
are always open to true believers.
Yours,
OLD GUARD.
Butte record., 1856-04-12
TFoR1HE BUTTE RECORD.

"0roville should now throw up her claims
to the county seat, aud vote for Lynchburg .
Mr. EDIroR:--The prospects are now very
favorable that she will display her disinter-
ested beneyolence, and do So | think the
conviction is becoming quite general among
the rirtu0si and sardRS Of that town, II not
among the popuii, that it would be best for
them to cast their votes fer Lynchburg.
1t has been repeatedly stated by their most
influential men, that if they could be convinced
that Lynchburg had as fair chance for an
election as 0rovile. they would most heartily
90 in for it, And they are now. sir, in CON
dition most unhappy, for it is an unpleasant
situation, when men are struggling against
the clearest convictions Of their own judg-
ments. When these declarations were made,
the individuals who uttered them little
thought that they would be so soon compelled
to confess that Lynchburg had better pros
pect of being elected as the county seat than
0rovile
The philosopher who reflects upon the varia-
! bleness Of the elements of society, is astonish-
ed to see how breath of correct public opin-
ion may come sweeping over the face of so
ciety, and change at once the entire aspect of
things. There is not probably any case where
truth has produced a revolution so sudden up
on the public mind as in this instance And
what is most remarkable is, that Oroville, with
her interests, prejudices prepossessions, pride
and principles, should be subject to such a
sudden revolution. But, sir, strange US it is
it is no less strange than true. Look out W
there, for the next you may hear is that Oro-
Vile has pledged herself tooth and nail to &c
for Lynchburg.
Lynchburg is the flag city and no mistake
Don't shut off the light up there.
LYNCHBURG.
Butte record., 1856-04-12
sacramaenfo ElectioIa.

Monday last was glorioes day tor
the Democracy Of Sacramento. The
City Of Sacramen is no longer unler
the ms-rule of the Know-Nothinl dis
order. The Democracy have elected
their entire ticket, with the exception ol
one School comm ssioner and one Al
German. 1t is stated that meme rs and
attaches f the Legislature, interls-rei
in the election, and tat some OF then
voted. The State JeuraaI says they
wlll be prosecuted The contemplate
rascas ought to be indicted and sent to
States Prison. The sneaking hounds
want registration law, as if such a law
would not defeat them if observed.
! Stockton is now the only city in the
State which has not repudiatcd the
sLeaking, midnight crew Of Ki-Yies
Let us hope that the approaching muni-
q pal clCctlUj VIII Z eau tutAI Out,
inssStockton, as they have been cleaned
out in Marysville and Sacramento
Speaking of the election the State Jour
nal says:
The new Council just elected by the snffra-
ges of free people, viii consist of eight De-
mocrats and one Know Nothing. As cur CO.
temporary said OF Lance Nightingil he vii
be like a single lilly in wilderness Of this
ties" or like 1.-THE last rose OF summer.
blooming, sweet scented. deeaying and harm
less. Mr.. j W. L. Hunt is nice gentle
man, but his rose leaves, even though they
crumple, will have but little power to seduct
from the stubborn ways of rightesness the
wilderness of stern, prielly and unbendine
thistles by which he viii be surrounded. In
/ that body he VIII be looked upon, with ardent
veneyation, as the sole representative of the
faded and alm0st forgotten past--as the only
living member of that party whose only prin-
principle was prescription, and which, like
Jonahs gourd. grew up IN The nigl and
Wilted before dinner time"
Butte record., 1856-04-12
PreaCEting.

We have been requested to cali the
attention Of sinners in and about Bid
well, to the fact that the Rev. Mr.. Sey-
mour will preach at the Court House oil
Sunday (to-morrow) Evening. We
humbly implore all to lay aside worldly
affairs, and By their attendance suffer
not the servant of the Lord to preach
unto bare walls and 'empty pockets.
Butte record., 1856-04-12
The Ditch.

The Ditch has become almost as
mach Of hacknayed subject as the
weather, and is wei nigh as unreliable
Last week it was carrying fools of wa
ter to the parched districts of Lynch
burg and Oroville. This week, the
water had taken leap down side hi
some two hundred feet into the river
We now learn thati has been rep iret
and is again supplying the reservoirs
with water. 1t is said that an immense
depth Of dirt was washed out by tbs
break. 1t has been huned
Butte record., 1856-04-12
Another Candidate.

We were somewhat surprised on yes
tsrday to learn that little town called
Oroville, located somewhere near Lynch
burg, has become a candidate for the
county seat. Itis thought the race be-
tween Dauby town and Oroville will be
a close one, providing Stringtown re-
mains out of the contest
Butte record., 1856-04-12
prarysvliie and Benicla Railroad.

The Directors of the Marysville and
Bonieia Railroad are taking steps TO
commence their work. A meeting was
held in Marysville on Monday eve ming,
when the following resolution was passed:
Resotpcd, That a meeting of all the
Directors of the Marysville and Benicia
Railroad be held at the Merchants Ho-
tel, in the City Of Marysviile, on Mon
day, the 18th day of April, 1865.
J. w. McCORKLE, Pres't.
J. \. PAXTON, Sec'y, pro tenn.
Butte ought to send down a delega-
ton, and make arrangements to have
The road extended to Bidwcll Oroville
has failed to become a Steamboat
town." and Bidwell should now try her
hand at Railroad
Butte record., 1856-04-12
Lying or E7el.j u.y--Eyhleh Is i!

The Sacramento Union says-"A
year ago this genil man J. r. Hard
enburg was an active member Of the
American party" When the Editor Of
Union became member Of the "Ameri-
can party" he took an oath never to
divulge the name Of any person coanec-
ted with hat party according to the rit>
ual. IF then, Dir. Hardenberg was a
member Of the American party, the Ed
itor Of the Union is guilty Of perjury
If Mr. Hardenburg was not member
Of the American Party, then the Editor
Of the Union s great liar Which is
It:
Butte record., 1856-04-12
Aqua IFriO T. of IL.

The members Of this institution are
requested to be in attendance at their
Hall on Tuesday Evening next, as busi-
ness of great importance will come up
for their consideration. We make the
announcement, as per request, and
would ntmate to members the necessity
Of being on hand, if they desire to see
the Temple continue its efforts to do
good.
Butte record., 1856-04-12

AucUsrUs JoUAN.-This h1mbre
airer having threatened the Limantour
cl.imants with destruction, has "fetched
up'' finally in jail lie was arrested f.r
debt, by order of the Superior Court. a.
he was about to leave the State.
Butte record., 1856-04-12
agents fer tie Butte Record.
IOa PRINTING.

We would solicit the attention Of our friends who
Ia Job Printing the fact that prepared
to execute every description Of work in line in
style ,ha, ail to give satisfaction We have
recently made new and extensive additions to our
Of job Materials and have facility for doing
al kinds IF work Al moderate and short notice
Butte record., 1856-04-12
No TECE.

TIE stockholders Of the South Feather Wa
ter Co. are hereby notified that the Trustees
Of said Company have levied an assessment Of
10 per cent upon each share of stock payable
at the Company's oflice at Forbestown on the
9th Of May, 1886.
J. WARREN MASON,
March u, 1896. Secretary.
Butte record., 1856-04-12

SURVEYING ExPEDITloS-From the
Solano Herald we learn that surveying
expedition, consisting of Messrs Jones
Denton and others, left Benecia on last
Monday, for the purpose of surveying
San Bernardino County, and the Gads-
den purchase in New Mexico. They
will be absent about two years.
Butte record., 1856-04-12
NOTICE TO BLASTERSr

Proposals will be received on or before the
22d Of March, at the Shades Hotel. for blast.
ing and excaYating the bed rock in the Pioneer
Company's Race, situated on the North Fork
OF Feather river, at Berry Creek Bar
JOHN MCDONALD, President,
H. c. Powers, Secretary.
Bidwell, March 4, 1856. nol8-td
Butte record., 1856-04-12

CovntrIoN OF THE K. n. PARTr.-
In Speaking of the condition Of this
ephemeral party. the State Journal says:
'.We have now done forever with the secret
order in this city. It can never again make
deDonstratien
while it lived, it lived in clover.
When il died, Il died al ovs-'
Butte record., 1856-04-12

INFAMOUS SENTINENr-Gen. Dear
bon, If Tennessee, in taking the chair as
President Of a Know Nothing Conven-
ton, gave utteranee to the following in-
famous sentiment:
Unless we stop emigration, we can't
preserve the liberty OF our country. II
1t continues, the time viii come when We
viii have to rise In arms and massacre
the foreigners, or mike then our stares,
IN order to preserve The free institutions
OF our country, and transmit them unim-
paired to our children.
Butte record., 1856-04-12
SPECIAL NOTICE
UOTtCE

Is hereby given that the undersigned will
FL apply to the Board Of Supervisors for Butte
county, in the State of California. at their
next session TO lie held at Bidwen, in said
county, for license TO run Ferry across the
Middle Fork of Feather river, at the Junction
Of the North Fork of said river.
SYLVESTER p SAVAGE
ap12 est"
Butte record., 1856-04-12

B&~ Gov. Foota has resigned the K
\. nomination for L. S. Senator from
California. The reason assigned was
ihlt the State Of the Union demanded it.
Butte record., 1856-04-12
MARRIED..

On the 9th inst, at the Parsonage. Evans
Corner, by the Rev J W Cole, Mr. WILLIAM
W. LADD, to Miss ELIZABETH SroNE, both Of
Butte county
Butte record., 1856-04-12
DIED.

In Bidwell. March 28th, Ann RznD1NG.
daughter OF r. T. and Eliza Van Nordeu, aged
years and months
In Bidwell, March %, IDA, only child Of
NILLIAM and CLARIssA PArrERsoN, aged
about / s months
Butte record., 1856-04-12

PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES The De
mocracy of Indian Diggins, Ell Dorado
county, have formed themselves into q
Democratic club and adopted the fol-
lowing platform of principles
First. We are opposed to all secret
political societies or parties.
Second We are in favor of the Kan
sas Nebraska measure, embracing, as it
doe~, the fundamental principles of a
free government-that OF popular SOW
ereignty.
Third. We recognize no North no
South, no East, no West; and will op-
pose every measure that is not truly na-
tional in its character.
Fourth. We regard and hold it evi-
dent, that the Democratic party is the
only national party in this country.
Butte record., 1856-04-12

Cohen INDIcrED.--The Grand Jury
of San Francisco have brought in two
indictments against A. A Cohen. One
charges him with perjury, and the other
with embezzlement in the matters Of the
assetts Of Adams & Co.
Butte record., 1856-04-12
BUTTE LODGE, No. 86- F&A3T

u = 7 4 I]JDII1, No %, Z. 4 4. n,
Lodge meets at their hall in Bdweu, on the
first and third Saturdays Of each mcnth, at 7
P. NJ. 0aicers-TH0S. WELLS, W. NJ, J.
W. GlLKYS0N, S W, A. L. CHAMBER
LAIN, ". A. E. GRIFFITHS, See'y.
BIDWELL LODGE NO. 47, 1. @. ofO.F.
Regular meetings held every Thursday eve
ming at O'clock, at their Hall, Bidwell.
Brothers in good standing are respectfully
invited. ROBT. LATTINORF. Sec'v
Officers for the ensuing term:
JOSEPH BLOCH, y. G., G. W DaAKE, V. G.,
C. \ SMITH, T., R. LArr1NfoRE. S.
Butte record., 1856-04-12

FORBESTOWN LODGE, F. A. NJ. No. so
Meels the second Saturdays of each month
H. W. Brown, W NJ, n. D. Plum, S W. D.
Mckee, j. W. Jas. Watson, Treas, John R.
Thomas, Sec'y., c. Gaskill, S. D., J. r,
Kring, j. D., E. B. Sparks, Tyler
Butte record., 1856-04-12
FERRY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersign-
ed will apply to the Board of Supervisors of
Butte county, at their next regular meeting,
for license to run Ferry across the North
Feather river, at Island Bar.
THOMAS NALL & co.
Island Bar, March Sth, 1856 n18-4w-
Butte record., 1856-04-12

sA- Gold pieces of the value of 100
francs are now in common circulation in
Paris.
Butte record., 1856-04-12

GE.3TR.gL .fDVERTISLN'G -1GE-NCf
n. Z. corner of Washington and Monigome-
ry ssreets, San Francisco
4 DVERTISEMENTS & SUB5CRlF lON'
IA received by THOS. BOYCE, Asou''
81 Merchant street, and Room No. .. up starr
hon Building, northeast corner Of Montgome-
ry and Washington streets, for the
- Butte RECORD" Bidwel
democratic State journal" Sacramento
e Daily Argus" Stockton
8 Sierra Citizen" Dowuieylle:
Miners Advocate" Diamond Springs
Placer Herald Auburn;
Mountain Messenger, Glo5onNi5e
Contra Costa Oakland;
s. tribune" an jose
STAR" Los Angeles;
:. D4'nocratie STANDARD" Portland. 4
..p-o 45tt
Butte record., 1856-04-12

ANOTHER FIzzLE.-The Union Dem.
ocrat laughs at the attempt of tb.
Know Nothings to get up Fillmore
ratification meeting at Sonora on
wednesday last The meeting wa,
postponed on account of the rain.
PUBLIc OptNloy ~ CAxADA SCR
cumstqnces litter Gases. The Mon
treal Herald, (in a long article on the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty, takes ground in
favor Of The American, aad in opposition
to the British Interpretation Of it. Thi
is one Of those straw, which sometimes
shows the way the wind blows. The
Canadians are anxious for reciprocity
with Uncle Sam, and care more fr i,
than all the Ruatans and Bellies IN the
world. Anything that IS likely to pro-
woke an unfriendly feeling in the Unite
States, on the part Of the Home Gov,
ernment, therefore, is viewed with posi-
tive disfayor. The time was, we re-
memlet, when the Canadians were, on
all her Brittan'c Majesty's subjects, tha
most abusive Of Brother Jonathan, and
NO journal was oftenrer engaged in that
business than the Montreal Herald
Men and things there are greatly chan
ged Of late.
Butte record., 1856-04-12

Gr EvERTs, DAVIS & Go. have been
steady and bountiful in furnishing us
with papers. Thanks, Henry.
Butte record., 1856-04-12

The Nicaragua steamer Brother Jonathan
arrived at San Francisco april 10, with seven
days later news from Europe, and important
news from Nicaragua. We condense from the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-22

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION OF LoCoMoTIyE.-In
the Jackson Mississippian, of the 9Th, we find the
following
At about the hour of IL NJ, yesterday, our city
was shaken by severe concussion, which proved
to have been caused by the explosion of the loco
motive Chittaloosa at the Vicksburg and Jackson
Railroad depot. The engine was made a complete
wreek-the parts attached to the fore and hind
wheels were thrown asunder five six rods the
main portion of the boiler thrown about
dozen rods, and smaller fragments in every direc
ton. The engineer had gone up Main ST., on an er
rand, and thus escaped; but a colored man, belong
ing to widow lady in Clinton, who had that morn
Ing been engaged a fireman, was killed, the
body being mangied in the most shocking manner
Two other colored men were badly scalded and
bruised, one having his leg broken, in addition to
other injuries; he may not recover. dray horse,
standing near was also killed. The damage to ad.
jscsnt property was considerable The glass and
sash in the south side Of the depot wholly de-
molished by the conclusion and fragments, as was
the case with the Choctaw House, and one or two
dwellings 1t was providentia that there were no
persons In these buildings others in the streets
were injured
1t is said that the exploded locomotive was con.
demned two years ago, but was kept as a sort of
"supernumery" If this be so, the bill Of damages
TO be paid will be but light punishment to the
company.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-22
Observation-Disclosures.

SALE IN PETgRsBuRa.-The Peserso"sss .v "a :,
press notices the sale In that city on 49, he
the Canal Mills machinery. IL ssys, .h.t .hs
well 20 state before giving the Par.caJ I",xar
machinery in each MILL the Upper anu anu 90 1ms,
cost originally CO years ago, about s Y,u Aaa
each containing about 1900 spinoieS' ihey "e'e
sold Yesterday as follows: arg
fInner Mill machinery for -----.'''.'ei.o
fawer Min machinery for.......;-;. % :
tn frame buildings on the ground belonging 70
,ha A,,,crnsttox Canal Company, numbering some
60. ~ AZ. and used as dwellings for the families
~ aona Of the factory hands brought altogether
"a ,Sneakiue of sacrifices, this Is one of them)
tn Mills Il will be remembered, are subject TO q
yesrly rent of $1,000. John keyan, Esq, was the
purchaser
TwESTY-SECosD IN PETERsBURG.-Petersburg
has made preparation for q lively celebration of
this day There will be fine military parade and
ball
The Petersburg Democrat announces the death
of John Crchton, of Prince George whom it euio-
gises as useful citizen and man of estimabe qua
lities
NEW CUSTOM HOUSE IN PETERsBURa-Ihe
plan of the new custom house In Petersburg az
the corner of Tabb and Union streets, Is eompie-
ted, and exhibited at the present custom house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-22
The American National Convention.

We continue our report Of the proceedings Oh
this body now met in Philadelphia, and winch IN
to nominate President to-day.
Simultaneously with the assemblage of this Ma
tional Convention, there met not only the national
Council but the State Councils of Pennsylvania
In the last named body, the following resolution
was adopted, which seems to look towarGs pacI-
fcation or suggestion of a common ground for the
10th section and anti section parties to meet
on. whether the hint took effect not, perhaps
we shall know by telegraph before this paper ap
pears:
do recognize and assert the right of any and each
Of the several States to maintain and exercise sove
regnty their local and domestic institutions ba-
sing our political action In the primary object or
paramount principle of the party, namely, that the
NATIVE born shall rule America"
Another resolution of the same body urged the
National Council to use all honorable meaus TO re-
peal the 18th section.
Upon the question of admitting the Louisiana
delegation with their reputation of the Catholic
test, Messrs 7. A Boiling, G. w. Moore and j. H.
McCue from Virginia, voted-Yes.
There are 81 States and the District of Column
bia represented in the Council by about 125 dele
gates. The following States are not represented
at all Maine Vermont, Michigan, Georgia, Ala
bama, Texas, Mississippi, South Carolina:
On the admission of the Pennsylvania (anti-
18th section) delegation, the South voted united
Nay, save, it is said, Mr.. Ellis, of the District of
Columbia and two from Delaware one Ohio man,
and about half the New York delegation also voted
Nay.
The Session Made Pu1lic-7Ae Toe!tth Section er-
eitenteHt.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20.-The National Ameri-
can Convention re-assembled to-day at Franklin
Hall, President Bartlett in the chair.
The resolution for the admission of the reporters
has passed, and the deliberations were thus made
public.
The subject under debate for nearly the entire
day has been the resembling of the 18th section Of
the platform
Mr.. Ford of Ohio, made a strong antislavery
speech, increasing the dissatisfaction Of the
Southern members, aud inducing of them
to move to adjourn sine die, which was laid on the
table.
A proposition TO vote by States, each being emit
tied to vote according to its proper number OF rep
resentatives, was debated and withdrawn
The resembling resolution was then debated
till & o'clock, when amendment was offered
appointing committee of one from each State, to
substitute for the 18th section declaration of
rights which was carried by vote of l0i to o.
scene Of confusion ensued, ending in adjourn
ment, pending the vote on the resolution as
amended.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-22

DIARoIIcAL.-The mail train on the Raleigh
and CASTOR road encountered an obstruction Sun
day morning last seven miles from Raleigh. Some
end had piled old slls the road to the height
Of two or three feet The engineer saw them, but
not In time to reverse the engine The pillow"
however, threw them off, and no damage was
done. The perpetrator of such deed is whole.
sale murderer at heart. and we trust eyery e..
ertion will be madet to ferret him out
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-22

THE MURDERERs CAusgr-Tbe g, Toni.
Republican Of Tuesday, the l2th inst saws infor.
nation was received yesterday afternoon from
Sincennes of the apprehension of the murderer,
OF Basil II Gordon. They were caught at Indian.
watch was found upon one of them His horse 10 =
been traded away, but was traced to the purehas.
er but forms another link in the chain of testino.
ny against the murderers. They will be- il is nre.
sumed, brought to this city to-day, -