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Butte record., 1856-12-27

DARING ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY ROBBERY
AND MURDER.-Wm H. Abel, ESQ.,, mer-
chant and auctioneer of Oroville, called on
us last evening and related the following ex-
traordinary circumstances. He was on his
way fIom 0roville to this city, on horseback,
and sometime after dark, about two miles
this side of Welch's. three men sprang from
behind tree stsnding near the road, and
attempted to seize his horse He ordered
them to stand off. at the same time reigning
his horse on one side, when one drew a pistol
and the others rushed upon him again. In
stantly he drew his revolver from his leg :.
ging where he carried it, and fired it at the
nearest man, who cried out as if shot and
fell, at the same time discharging his pistol,
the ball from which passed through Mr.
Abell's hat and pulled the hair on the top
of his head. Seeing the others approaching
he threw himself on the side of his horse and
fred again under his neck, and this time,
too, he thinks he hit his man, who also re-
turned his fire and then run MIR. Abell
sent a third shot after him, but this, he
thinks did not take effect.
At the second fire his hat fell off, which he
reached down and picked up He exhibited
1t to US with the hole in it. Beyond doubt
it was most narrow escape, and Mr.. Abell
is a fortunate as we'll as brave man.
From the above we are led to the belief
that the shooting season has commenced
The night was so dark that it was impossible
to recognize the robbers Cal. Erpress.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

THE ABsENT-Of the exercise O.:
the unf tired mind, perhaps none
is attended with mare benign inhl-
ence than that of indulging in kind re-
membrance of the absent.
Every loveng word that fe'l from
the lips of the absent is treasured with
tenderness + ch kind act Is recol-
let d with affection We look for
ward to meeting with unbounded hap
piness.
Have we parted in anger Time
softens us into indiference-at length
INTO quiet acknowledgment of past
friendship Have We parted into 81
ence or es'rangement' This. too,
wears away, and we meet again 10 for
get the past in future communions.
Have we parted in grief' The sorrow
is mutually borne, and tenderly con
signed to the corner of our hearts de-
voted to the absent sharer. Have we
parted in love- No joy as great as
the remembrance of lt-no event so
delightful or sacred as the reunion.
Have we been parted by death All
the affection that travels with the flo wn
spirit to its home in the realms of light
The charged but ever increasing sacred
ness of the | we that bound u on earth
is now freed from its alloy, while the
untettered spirit hovers near, to watch
over US and bear the incense of truth
iul and purified affection on the wings
of enduring love. Absent from sight,
to the spirit ever near--no shade of
earth mingles in the holy Office of a
minis'ering angel, whose sweet infu-
ence is like the gentle dew upon the
Rragraut a iwer, which exhales per-
fume unseen but ever grateful TO the
perceptions Of the inboru spirit
Absent. but not forgotten, is sweet
and touching memorial.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

INFANT GIANT.-When steam first
applied its infant shoulders to lit the
kettl. cover before eyes of Watt, how
limited its expectant uses, even 10 the
widest hopes Of that fortunate think
err! Now, behold the giant of the
nineteenth century, how he is compel
led to tug and strain the tireless sin
ews of his strength, in countless fields
of usefulness and labor! See how
braveIy be bears us through the storm.
Insensible TO cold and carlcss of sleep,
behold the snow that blockad s our
path fly before him in the dim starlight.
With mouth full OF fire, and nostrils
expanded with smoke, hear him laugh
deiantly at the solstitial rays, beneath
which every laborer would melt. See
him furrow the billowy brine for mil
lions of miles, and interchange the
growth of different zones. He spans
the sea with bridges. He enters the
factory, and seizing its central crank,
be plies its complicated machinery with
iaconceivable velocity and power. He
weaves our garments and carves our
furniture. He multiplies our thoughts
in books and newspapers, and impels
them through the world. He bores
his way through rock and mountain,
and leaves an avenue for the flow of
commerce. He grinds the grain of
continents and carries it to meet the
necessities of man. He clenches the
tough quartz, and crushing it in his
IRON fist, compels it to surrender the
golden treasure it SO tightly held. He
lifts and excavates; he flames aud saws
and hammers, and yet with infinite and
ETHEREAL delicacy, he points the faest
needle, and draws the metallic thread.
No labor is too nndignifed for him to
perform, no task too heavy for him to
accomplish.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

SERVED EN- RIGHT. -One of our 0rovill-
ians visited Marysville a few days since and
took up his abode at a certain hotel, lin
horn,) and after remaining in that decayed
city few days, concluded to return on the
next day, (to-mOrrOto,) but from some cause
or other ran out of funds and endeavored so
borrow three bits to pay his lodging bill
with, but was unsuccessful, and left Marys.
vile without squaring up with his landlord,
but was speedily followed by that worthy's
bill, the amount of which was one dollar,
drawn up in the form of a draft and adj
dressed to one of our bankers for acceptance,
but that dealer in gold and checks refused
acknowledge the corn, and sent the draft
back protested, alleging as reason for so
doing that he didn't believe there bed in
Marysville worth dollar, especially when
lodging could be obtained in Oroville for ffty
cents q night, and stating as another reason
that he would see the aforesaid anxious land.
lord derned first
For further particulars enquire at McWil-
!iams & Tymeson's Banking house, or of
Deacon Sheldon at the Haun House, Marys-
vile.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

in bis career of ruin and, amid his
midnight revels present before him the
visions of dear but sorrowfnl faces with
fearful eyes, entreating him once more
to return to the paths of virtue, to the
home of his early years. The crimin-
al on the gollows, hardened by many
crimes, and which have at last brought
him to fea, full doom, dwells not on
the scenes around HIM; his last dying
thoughts are with his home; and where
perhaps, still lives an aged mother,
grieving f,r the presence of her long
absent son; he thinks of her undying
affection, he remembers all her tender.
ness and care. and he knows, alas, too
well, that the tidings of his fate will
break her heart: for himself, he fears
not death, but the thoughts of home
and dear ones there, embitter the last
moments of his existence they wiring
his heart with the agony of remorse,
as he dies in the wildness of despair.
0, let us thank the good Father with
heartfelt gratitude, for all the associa-
.ions, fol all the influences, for all the
blessings of home and for an ever
blessed memory that makes it always
present; who can tell of its mighty
power? who can reveal its silent and
workings for good : Blessed
are the homes of earth, but how much
more blessed shall we find the homes
of heaven, in our Fathers many man
sions, where sorrow and partings are
and where we shall ever be
with those we love-at home --CaH-
fornia Magazine.
Butte record., 1856-12-27
THE WAR DEBr.-We find the following

The WAR DEBT.-Wc Ind the 10llOWlnS
in the .7lfa of Friday morning,
By the Sonora, Samuel B. Smith, Esq one
of the Commissioners sent on by the State of
California to settle the Indian War Debt, re-
turned, and will, we suppose, render an ac-
count of his stewardship on the meeting of
the Legislature We learn that about
$500 600 of the War Bonds have been can
celled, leaving little less than $1,000, 900,
issued prior to 1854, still as an Indebtedness
against the State, which, on account Of the
neglect of the holders, have to remain un-
cancelled until some further legislative ac-
tion is taken thereon. as the Commission has
ceased to exist
The Commissioners met with much opposi-
ton from Congress and the Cabinet, the bill
having been twice defeated; but by energet-
ic and constant labor, on its third trial it
finally pass. d. Mr. Smith and his associates
are certainly deserving of much credit, for
the faithful manner in which they have per-
formed their duties There still exists a
War Debt contracted since 1853, for which
no provision has been made, which can only
be redeemed by some future action of Con-
QreSS.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

CHANGED HANDs.-The Western House,
Marysville, has changed hands. para
graph in yesterdays Express says: r. j.
Murray has sold his interest in the Western
The familiar face of our friend Murray will
be much missed from the Western, but in
Messrs. Henry & O'Hanlon we have those
who are almost equally identified with the
house, both having been employed almost
since its first construction. In retiring. Mr..
Murray has our best wishes, as have the
new proprietors in their arduous undertake
ing
Butte record., 1856-12-27

YOUNG MEN's DEMOCRATIC CLUB.-The
San Francisco Sun of Saturday, contains
the annual report of the President OF this
association, John Nugent, Esq. 1t is emil
nently characteristic of that gentleman, both
as declaration of his truly high h-toned DEM
ocratic principles, and as chaste, elegant,
and ably written address. The Club is in a
very hourishing condition and numbers over
two thousand members. 1t is one of the
most importan. organizations in the State
and merits the encouragement and support
of every true Democrat in California.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

y THE CASE OF WM. 7. CoLEMAN.-A friend
saws the s. F. Sun, has allowed US the priv
ilege of extracting the following from let
ter received from ]. R. Maloney, dated New
York, November Goth
Day before yesterday motion was made
by Coleman's attorney. in the Supreme
Court, to discharge Coleman from arrest, or
reduce the amount of bail. Both motions
were denied, the Court intimating that the
bail was very reasonable under the circum-
stances Of the case
Butte record., 1856-12-27
NUMBER 8.

DEATH BY SUFFocATIoN.-The Inquirer
of yerterday contains the following account
of a fearful accident that happened in Ma
rysville on Sunday. Says that paper:
Our city mas thrown into considerable ex-
citement yesterday morning by the report
that some eight or ten Chinese, occupying a
room together in the long brick building re.
Gently erected on First street near C street,
were struggling in the jaws of death, from
the effects of the deadly fumes emitted by
furnace of charcoal, which was kept. burning
during the night. In the room, which was a
very close one, it appears a number Of the
poor creatures, men and women were crowd
ed together, and it being damp and chilly,
the above means 10 warm themselves were
resorted to. Nine in all inhaled the smoke
almost to suffocation, and were removed in
sensible from the premises. At noon two
had died. young man and girl, and of the
others, three are not expected to recover.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

The SLUIcE Box.-That unique and Pc
cooliar gazette bearing the foregoing title,
published at Orleans Bar, has been suspend
ed The probable cause of its suspension
was the failure Of its diggings and the want
of proper sluice- to keep it in opera
ton, or perhaps an axe has been laid at the
root of the tree under which it was published,
thus depriving it's publishers Of a sanctum.
Peace to its-tailings
Butte record., 1856-12-27

MINISTER TO New GRANADA A.-Hon.
Isaac E Morse, Of Louisiana, has been sent
as Envoy Extraordinary to New Granada,
commissioned to effect an amicable settle
Penama riot, and also, it is said, to endeav-
or ~ make an arrangement by which the
United States may exercise some sort of ju-
so far as the protection of her own citizens
are concerned.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

Horse KILLED BY BULL.-One of the
bulls whose valuable services have been en-
gagged to assist in the performance at Jones'
Amphitheatre ON Christmas, while being
driven hither yesterday from Meals Ranch,
became incensed at a horse tached to the
Shasta stage, and with his horns did inf1ict
such serious injuries to that quadruped as
caused his death. We are informed by Ma
jor Graham that the horse was most excel
lent one, being valued at five hundred dol
lars.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

ARREsTING THE WRONG MAN.-The San
Francisco Globe of Thursday, in speaking
of the escape Of convicts from the State Pris-
on and their presence in that city, says:
s One of the editors of this paper observed
an individual partly disguised with false
whiskers, standing at the corner of Mer-
chant and Montgomery Streets, and men
toned the circumstance to policeman who
happened to be in the vicinity. The police
man arrested the mask forthwith, and he
turned out to be one of the State Prison
keepers, on the lookout for escaped conyicts-
Undoubtedly half the thieying depredations
committed in this city are perpetrated oy
convicts, who should be serving out their
sentences at Point San Quentin"
Butte record., 1856-12-27

REsuscrrArED.-Two Of the Cinnamon
who we're suffocated few nights since in
Marysville, by inhaling the fumes of burning
charcoal, we're resuscitated through the ef-
forts Of Mr.. Mitchell. a member Of the dra-
matte company now playing in that city. So
says the Express.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

CHRISTMAS FIxINs.-Charley Legate has
made most extensive preparations for treat
ing his friends to Christmas dinner. Cob
lers have been slain, and pigs and other
beasts including oysters, etc. From the ap-
pearance of things in and about his Hotel
de Chop House, we should imagine he intend
ed making most magnificent layout for
the consideration of the 0roville cpicures.
See his advertisement.
Butte record., 1856-12-27
There's no doubt of it, said l.

PROFESSOR MORSE KNIGHTED.-The King
of Denmark has conferred the order of Dam
neborg on Professor Morse, for his invention
of the magnetic telegraph. The inventive
genius and scientific knowledge which have
placed in possession of the world this, the
greatest and most useful invention the mind
of man has ever originated, receives homage
in every part Of the globe.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

UNION HOTEL, SPANIsHTowN.-Phil Rip
ley and John Staniels whom every body
knows or ought to know, have just opened
house bearing the above name at Spanish
town. Their own natural love of good
things eatable, drinkable and sleepable, is
sufficient guaranty that they will keep first
rate house. We call the attention of the
reader to their advertisement.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

MEDICINES, PERFuMERY, ETc.-Messrs.
Randall & McDermott offer for sale to the
Oroville public every thing in the physical
and oderiferous line, including every de-
scription of medicines, and the choicest kinds
of pc, fumes, cosmetics, &c.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

The TABLE MouNrAIN HoUsE.-Every-
body that eats at this new hotel speaks in
the highest terms Of the manner in which Its
culinary department is managed, and recon-
mend it to all lovers of good. grub. Try it..
Butte record., 1856-12-27

Gg- Hon. J. B. McGee, joint senator for
Butte and Plumas counties, was in town yes
terday We are happy to announce Mr..
McGee as one ST the unterrifed democracy,
rejoicing in its principles and ready to aid
them with his influence. Mr., McGee goes
to Sacramento in few days. Success to
him
Butte record., 1856-12-27

The DIFrERENcE.---A gentleman
having large-sized six shooter in his
hand, was asked:
"Pray sir, is that a horse pistol;"
"No, SIR he replied, ''it's only a
Coils
Butte record., 1856-12-27

OREGON CrrY.-Mf Nutter informs Us
that the miners in the vicinity of Mauriee's
Ravine and Oregon Gulch. are supplied with
an abundance of water and are all 5usily
engaged taking out gold These diggings
have always proved rich when water could
be obtained to work them.
Butte record., 1856-12-27

GS- The District Court adjourned on
Tuesday until after the holidays.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23
JOSEPH McklTllCk,
.ErChsECcEss' 80 ssiEeg ca
Shop on F}ytld, htst N Hdttis ~.

Nbp pn f}Nfdd h"Sf ~ HtiHh ~.
+ WOULD RESPECTFULLY calI The
l. attention Of Tie public, f. my arrange
nents fol The Naw Yeaf Having made
arrangements with one If the best manu-
featuring establishments IL Cincinnati
! ani prepared ~ furnish Sash Doors and
blinds. made Of he best White Fine l.uln-
ber and oi superior Workmanship and
tiltirh cheaper Than tah hn made IN the
South, Persons wishing to bnlid would
find IT tn theit advantage to consult me
beit,n building
OlIete rom the country earnestly eoli~
cited Country work OF all ltiudR prompt
/, attended to in the uost wotklnanIikn
manner
Plans aud specifications for city and conn-
Try lIouaes. suhhufhan Villas, etc.. given il
The lrost approved styles. All kinds oi
Job Work attended th with nealness and
dispatch. Water tlsierns made oi ihe best
material. iaR3n
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23
WATCH rOR THE STR ANGER THE
COMET 1856.

Mr.. J. II IIind, Of tho Observatory,
Regents Park, has tho following let.
Ter IN tho London Times
It will he in the recollection Of
your astronomical readers that the
orbit Of the comet If 1886, Tho reap
pearnnro Of which haa been expected
about the middle Of tho present cen
tuty, was founded upon rough chart
Of iIs path copied into several works
from an original publication by Paul
Fabrlcius, (attached to Tho court Of
Emperor Charles W who observed
the comet ut Viouna which original,
however, bad long been sought for in
libraries without success. About two
years since, hiter revision Of my cal
oulations with reference to this comet,
the result Of which was conviction
tbat nothing could be learned abont ls
movements unless The Treatise by Fab.
ficius were discovered, | was Induced
to apply to Professor Llttrow, the pre-
sent energetic director Of the Imperial
Observatory Mt Vienna, mud request
bis assistance in n soarch through some
OF the principal German Libraries for
tho work il question.
Professor Litt,ow most obliging1y
Interested himself in the matter, md
after Intellectual attempts Ind been
made by private correspondence, he
at length succeeded, through tho in
sertlsn Of advertisements in the prin.
cipal newspapers, in discovering at
Vienna and Augsburg, the original
chart Of Fabrieius and his Jucllciun1
upon the comet; while, BY the same
means, he has brought to light an I'm
known but far moro important de-
scriptivo treatise by Joachim Heller,
astronomer, of Nnrcmburg, which cx
lists in the Dncal libraries Of Woifen-
buttle and Gotha. The observations
Of Fabricius extend over less than
fortnight, whereas Heller gives US The
comets position during an interval of
Gny-three days, and consequently fur
nishcs much moro complete series of
data for tho determination Of the orbit
in 1856.
Tho calculations necessary to do
justice to IIellers observations are not
brought to close, though far adyanc-
ed The principal correction to the
orbit have already published (Month
ly Notices of the Royal Astronomical
Society. April, 1919 appears to be
in the inclination of the comets path
10 the ecliptic, which will bs diminish
ed about ono degree, the position of
The line apsides remaining sensibly the
same. II any inference can be drawn
from comparison Of results obtained
by Mr.. Bomme, who computed the
perturbations due to planetary attrac-
tons between 1864 and the present.
time, first with Halley's elements and
with my orbit as above, il
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23
lNSUI RANCE.
Southern Mutual Insurance tnn pan J
Of Hnton Itosgs.

sonthern Mutual Insurance Tom I,amy
Of Rnton Ho.ae.
hcorppdted ~ det " Legiaiaf,hre ofionistanH,
App,0red Httch I'm, i95b
Authorized Capital. ,ss.s E5on.mo.n9.
The Southern Hntnni htsnydnee Tonpdny
Of Baton Rutee. have this day commenced
operations, and are pera,ed 10 take Fire,
MARINE, and RIVER Risks.
Direoto torH
James " Brown. Leon Bonnetage,
John H. Keinpeter, Andrew Malta,
Fergus Permission, w. y. Tunnath
los V Durable, Joseph Largules
G. g.. Mediation. VIM. s. Pike,
Trustees.
W Il. Walker, lessee Hart,
+ u. Conrad, 4. q. Lrvtock,
Chae. A. Slack. james VI Br,not,
Sosthene A liam, w. u, Phillips,
Joseph s. Williams, Thompson !. Bird
i r. Nosn Daniel D. Avery,
john A. Do,igherty, Samuel M Hart
WILLIAM 4. PIKE. Pres't
AtFRtp SutrrfRs, sec'y.
Baton Rouge, ,Ian'y. 22, 1866, IT,
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23

w WATE.R CiBterns, Dnppcrs and Ewers
W oval octagon and colored Hall Lamps
enamcled Stew Pans: block tin and ion
Sauce Pans, turned brass Preserve kei-
Ties: cast iron and earthen Spittoons: oval,
square and Gothic Waters. Savcrs and
Tea Trays; Lamp Globes; Glim,nrrS and
Wick; rich center table French Busters i;
common Yankee ditto; common, wooden,
Burnished, BrIttania and silver plated Ia
Bile Castor, at MoNrAN & HuGpEr.
mayo Church street
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23
40 HnEnaAta,lR.

A lklNs Corr and Cotton Cu'iirator
N This trulvnseI0l agricultural inpav-
mrnt. taa heht fully tpstnlhv highly resa
ppetable aud practical planters whoatiotfrl
trial ray that by IFS use, il the cultivation
ol Corn. Cane. 81 Cotton. there is 4 saving
Of al least enc thili the labor t. man and
horse over The common rlnw. II new
invention. Patented March 20 ISIS.
Planters are invited toeal' and examine It.
A supply on hand and for sale ~
W. 7 I'UNNARD.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23

TNH T. %nhseriher'R assortment Of Cairla-
l ges, tlarrrsa. whipa, ~c, u naw COM
pletc. and hn invites an examination II
hts stnrl, before purchasing III New Oi
leans, IS he guarantees his pilces Us lpw as
az amy il the South.
Maretovm corner ni Third and florida
Streets. Manuiatterng and repairing in
superior stvln at the old established stand
ep.neF Of Main aud Church Streets.
w. i. TIiNNARn.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23
Now and Popular Mugio,

TNHE Flower Queen: Say yes Pussy
il Bell Brandon, Don't be angry Mother
Norma March Serenade March 'Tis
Midnight Hour When the moon on the
lake is beamlng Aurora GaIlopada, Sa-
lutte Ia France, Willie VIC have missed
you; and Shanghai Polka, iust received
and for sale by GEO. NJ. HFRoMAN.
e.xEEsAW NsATEtNG.-Twen'y
- five pieces Al Straw Mating to ar
rive this week and for sale by
Iian-l6. w. d. PlllLLlPS.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23
.gOsF:H'gH IHcEOHsWEd,sa,
BOOKSELLER ASH STATlONEl

BOOKSELLER ASH STATlONFR.
Baton Rouge, La.
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE
tory, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books.
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma
aatinca and Periodicals constantly on hand.
Also+-AMFRlrAN an FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes.
Copying Pressea, Drawing Papers Bristol
Boais. Nonohromaiir Boards 81 vii.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23
Saw and Saw RIades.

NROSSCUT, Pat, Panel, Rip, lemon,
" Steel and brass back; Butchers, Bow,
Webb, Pruning, Back and Key hole Saws,
assnrted sizes and the most of them Of
Smear & Jackson s. make Always on
hand at the Hardware store OF
lan25-y --aRGufsk y LANouK,
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23
"sas,ug America s.gar store. =

nknT 3 GtANntRE, having purchased the
~ atra, Stcrp ar i, Nethoia, IN lafayette. u-
forms their friends aud the public generally that
they have Just received lrum New q leatts 4 large
. Assortment uf imtnrted SpEafs tt al llrandp,
Pipes of nil sorts. No. assorted Chewing aud
Smoking Tohncno, Imported riearottaa aud alap
the iest Mo'rp's Hotipfs All nricrH FROM the
eailntty promptly attended %.
The Young Awetra Cigar storo sol'ctsa share
" public patronage.
r. nROG
urs9Htr CtiAS GRANnrRE,
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-23

DERSONS having money to spend for
L Groceries, cannot do better than call at
the brick building recently erected on the
corner of Africa and st Ferdinand streets,
where q,sid pro quo is always ready tor
exchange. Additions and supplies are con-
etartIv receiving M. G.. BRYAN.
iuly2o. s. T.. Cor. Court House Square