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VOL. 3.-N0. 5.
PATRIOTIC.

Gen. Houston, in a very eloquent speech,
made in the Senate, just before the close or
the last session, gave utterance to this truly
patriotic sentiment:
esThey tell me if Fremont is elected, forty
thousand bayonets will bristle about the Capt.
tol-that the Soath, in fact, will secede. MI.
President, scorn the suggestion There VIII
be neither briStling bayonets nor secession
If Col Fremont shall be elected by majority
of the people, though i am not his supporter,
! shall respect the majority of the people, and
to Col. Fremont, as the Chief Magistrate OF
their choice, shall pay my respectful homage.
1t is downright treason for any class Of men,
North or South, to intimate that in the event
of the election of candidate to'whom they
are politically opposed they will take the
groundof hostile resistance. The voice of the
people deliberately expressed through the bal
lot box, must and 1riH be respected by good,
law-abiding citizens, whatever part of the
country they inhabit. If Mr.. Buchanan shall
be called to the Presidential chair it will be by
the voice of the people. That voice, by tho
citizens of the free States, will be respected.
If COL Fremont is called to this high office,
it will also be by the voice of the people, ano
that voice will be respected by the citizens Of
the slave States, with the exception of a small,
insignificant band of conspirators and disu-
nionistS.-PkiFG Sun.
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AMERICAN POLITICS.

An English paper speaks thus facetiously OF
Presidential affairs in the United States:-
ssThere are three political parties in the T.
nited States-the Woody Heads, and Hard
Shell Abolitionists, and the Silver Gray Soft
Shells. The candidates of these respective
parties for the Presidency Fillmont, Fre
chanan, and Buckmore. The Vice-Presiden-
cial nominations are Donenridge, Daytelson,
and Breckton. The Filmont and Doncnridge
party are opposed to the extension of slavery
South of Dason & Mixon's line, and are like
wise ardent champions of the Tariff principles
of Harry Webster and Daniel Clay, statesmen
still held in grateful remembrance in theStates.
The Frechanan and Daytelson men wish to
have the seat of government removed to Kan
sas where Horace GreeIy resides, while the
Buckmore and Breckton party advocate the
election of foreigners to Office. (This is sup
posed to be because offices have been lately so
much disgraced by the conduct of those occu-
pying them, that they wish 10 keep natives
out.) There is fourth party whose nominee
appears to be one Mr.. Jessie, but our advices
from America do not give us clear idea Of
the principles which he represents. To judge
from the little that we have cleaned We should
Judge he was Southern Rights Barnburner.
However, no matter what turn affairs may take,
the Americans will be sure to have Presi-
dent .''-London Paper.
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An ASTONISHING MAN, FAMED THROUGHOUT
THE WoRLD.-New York and London are now
the great manufacturing depots for Holloway's
Pills and Ointment. From number so Maiden
Lane, this city, and number 244 Strand, Lon
don, are sent forth, daily, millions of boxes
and pots of these incstimable medicines. The
heavy duty imposed by our government upon
patent medicines, and the large and constantly
increasing sale of Holloway's Pills and Oint-
ment in this country, determined their propri-
etor to make this city his residence. Our re-
publican system of government is also in har-
mony with the predictions of Professor Hoi-
loway and though Kings and Emporers hare
conferred upon him honcrs and especial favors,
these will never be so gratifying to him as the
grateful hearts of millions of free citizens,
who without any endorsement of sovereign au-
thority, freely patronize his celebrated rerne-
dies for tie prevention and removal of disease.
As member of the medical faculty, having
long Witnessed the inefficiency of the profess
sion in curing disease, and being familiar with
the errors and follies of the profession, we feel
it an imperative duty to acquaint the Ameri-
can public with the arrival of this distinguish
ed physician in our city. His fame, in nea-
sure, preceded him to our shores, but the ex-
tent Of the good he has done in the world has
never yet been proclaimed TO an American
public. Great as his reputation is, it is des-
tined to increase far beyond that which ever
adorned the character of any man whose pro-
fession was that of healing the sick. We shall
embrace other occasions to explain to the A
mcrican people the system, the theory and mode
of cure adopted by Professor Holloway. His
Pills and Ointment, the one taken internally,
and the other applied externally, act in har-
monious conjunction, and if his directions arc
followed, will eradicate every disease incident
to man in all climcs. They purify and cleanse
the body, and restore healthy action to every
organ. Our space will not permit us to saw
more at this time respecting this distinguished
man and his celebrated remedies. He has one
ambition, and it is an honorable one He wish
es to have the world for patient; and he vii I
| succeed in his desire. 1t is our object to adj
dress the American public in series of arti-
| cles, showing conclusiyely that, in the whole
history of medical science, no medicines havo
ever been offered for their use which are so eff
hcacious in restoring health and preventing
disease as those of Professor Holloway. In
this series of articles we shall necessarily ex-
plain much OF tho human system, and those
| physiological laws of hfe controlling our boz
| dies, both in health and disease The Ameri-
can public are sufficiently intelligent to judge
| of their own interests, and it is no longer in
| the power of those styling themselves regular
| nhy siciaus 10, conceal from them important
| truth. concerning their hsaltb.-F. T.Cshssa.
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1t is related of Thomas F. Marshall, that a
Judge having once fined him thirty dollars for
contemnt of Court, he rose and asked the
I,,aoa 70 loan him the money as he hadn't it,
aS there was no friend present to whom he
enu,d SO well apply as to his Honor. This was
a stumper The Judge looked at Tom and
tben at the clerk, and finally said, ssClerk, re-
NIT Mr.. Marshall's fine; the State is better
.ble 10 lose thirty dollar. than am
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ssBrRps OF FEATHER FLOCK ToGETHER.''-
The truth of the above adage has been singu-
larry proven by the report from New Hamp-
shire that ex-Gov. Hubbard, the only surviving
member of the famous Hartford Convention,
is stumping that State for James Platform Bu-
chanan. The Hartford Convention was Fed
eral Assembly, Gov. Hubbard blue light
Federalist and James Buchanan an old Fed
eralist also; and of course they will support
each other, if for no other reason than early
associations and the glory of the days of 'auld
lang syne.' The old Federalists who opposed
the war of 1912, now go for Slavery, Cuba,
war, and the spoils of office. sold BUCK
should surely win now, with the moral ana ac-
tive influence of the notorious Hartford Oon-
yention in his favor. Hurra for s'old Diue
light Federalism .''-Telegraph.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

THE YoUNG Can't is certain
that in addressing the nobility at Mos
COW he spoke of the dangers of serfage
and invited his nobility to think about
the means of abolishing it. You know,
he said that | hate the institution Of
serfage, and l am sure you dislike it
also. Let us, therefore, do our best
for a slow and steady change, for it is
better to give freedom TO the serfs than
to see them take it against our will -
When the Empress-mother heard that
the Ministers Kleinmichel and Germ
itshef had b9en dismissed, she rushed
to the Gar and sharply demonstrated
with him for dispensing with the ST.
vices of two noblemen who had served
that great Emperor, Nicholas, for more
than twenty years, to his satisfaction.
Gar Alexander kissed the hand of his
motoer, and replied with smilc-"My
father was a great genius, and could
easily afford to have inferior men foI
ministers, since they had only to carry
out his owu views but as to me, you
have often told me that | am by far his
inferior in fact, l am but common
place Emperor | must therefore try
to surround myself with eminent men
the Kleinmichels and Czernitsheffs vii
not do for me. "-London Letter
Butte record., 1856-11-22
OaovILLE Nov. 90, 1856.

EprToR BUTTE RECORD
In your issue of to-day, sppors statisti-
cal artice about newspapers, mentioning
that $50 German papers are issued in the
United States, whilst In all Germany there
are only about one tenth the number, which
eou will allow me to cerrect. According to
the San Francisco Journal. OF the Iith Nov.
1856. which seems to be correct, there are
issued in the Kingdom of saxony go pa
pers. Austria, 27l, Bavaria lis, Wurtem-
berg 90, Hanover SO. These are only fve
ofthe thirty nine States which form Ger
many. The City of Berlin the free cities of
Hamburg, Lubbock, Bremen, Frankfort-on-
the e-Ma1u, have more than twenty five pa
pers each.
1t is fact, that deliberations and argu-
ments about politics and government in
Germany. are fettered to great extent, but
the German people occupying as high, if not
the highest, position among the nations Of
the earth in the arts and sciences, literature
and in everything that elevates man as an
intelligent being. have sufficient matter for
conversation and deliberation for news Civ
ers besides politics. JUsTIcE.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

ONE OF THE PREACHERS WE REAp or -
The San Francisco Sun of the l4th, relates
the following occurrence which happened in
that city the day presious:-"Som one had
gone to ''that bourne whence no traveller
returns" and his surviving friends applied
to popular Episcopal Minister to perform
the sacred rites of the dead, on the occasion
of the funeral; but unfortunately the Rev.
Gentlemen had made previous appoint
ment, and could not attend Application
was then made to another minister-whom
deponent saith not-and his services secur-
ed. At the appointed time, the gentleman
made a few remarks, and offered up a very
appropriate prayer, in which, however, the
following sentence occurred: 'sOh AL
mighty Father, bless the people of Maine.
and of Boston. and of all the New England
Statesi" Not word was said about any
other portion of the Union. 1t is probable
that the Reverend gentleman thou hit they
were getting on well enough without his
prayers, whilst the hardened sinners of his
selected region stood in need of special sup
plication.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

LORD LANsDowN ON PUBIC SPEAK,
1xG.-During my drive with Lord Lans-
downe, in talking of public speaking
| asked him whether he had ever ex-
perieneed that sort of bewilderment in
delivering himself, which he might
have observed come over me at the
Devices dinner, and which | had once
before experienced for a few mo-
ments during my speech at the revolu-
ton meeting in Dublin, some years
since, but recovered myself on that oc.
casion almost Immediately. He said,
to my surprise, that he hardly ever
spoke in the House without feelieg the
approaches of some such loss of self
possession, and found that the only
way to surmount it was to lalk on, at
all hazards He added, what appears
highly probable, that those common
PLACES, which most men accustomed to
public speading have ready cut and
dry, to bring in on all occasions, were,
he thought, in general, nsed by them
as mode Of getting over those blank
intervals, when they do not know what
to say next, but, in the mean time,
must say something g--D5arg Of Tho
mas More.
Butte record., 1856-11-22
PLASTER OF PARIs.-In its natural

PLASTER OF PARIs.-In its natural
state, this is a salt of lime known by
the name of gypsum, and is largely DIFF
fused throughout the world. Its con-
stituent parts are lime and suIphuric
acid. When calcined, it is converted
into plaster of Paris In fine powder,
when mixed with water, it becomes
heated, and viii harden to a solid mass;
it is therefore much used for potter's
moulds, images, and medalions. Its
combining proportion of water is 27 per
cent, and it is its property of suddenly
hardening when mixed with water,
which makes it so valuable for casting
1t is a good nom conductor--hence it,
makes COED plaster for the interior of
buildings, and for the filing of fire.
proof safes 1t is applied in large guam
titles to mradow and grass lands, in
state of powder. The gypsum is simp-
ly ground up in mills, and sold to the
farmers in this state. Placed in sinks
it abSorbs ammoniacal vapors, and is
thus deodizer; therefore it is very
useful in many places III cities during
hot weather thus to apply it. Com
mon Stacked lime is cheaper, and much
used fos this purpose, but it is not SO
good.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

BROKE JAIL.-We learn by the Express
that four men escaped from the Marysville
Jail on Saturday night. Their names are
Dan Miller, Major yroman, alias Baker,
alias Reynolds. John Page and Wm. Trip.
They escaped by saving away part of the
door, with a saw made of a case knife, and
by knocking away the bricks with an iron
bar. Through system of false economy,
most of the jails throughout the entire state
have been built in such manner as to be
very insecure, and we are continually hear
ing of the escape of their occupants. The
careless manner in which some of the doors
of the Oroville Jail were hung, allowed the
escape of three or four prisoners awhile
since, and only few days ago three noted
desperadoes, broke and fed and fed from
the prison in Nevada. An insecure jail is
as worthless piece of property as a dumb
watch.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

THE INWARD LAw'-The Roman
orator, Cicero, says: "There is indeed
a law, right reason, which is in ac-
cordance with nature existing in all,
interchangeable, eternal commanding
us to do what is right, forbidding us to
do what is wrong. 1t has dominion
over good men, but possesses no infu-
ence over bad ones. No other law can
be substitution it, no part oft can be
taken away, nor can it be abrogated al
together. Neither the people or the
Senate can absolve US from it. 1t
wants no commentator or interpreter.
1t is not one thing at Rome and anoth-
er thing at Athens; one thing to-day,
and another thing tomorrow; but it
is a law eternal and immutable eor all
nations and for all time. God, the sole
ruler and universal Lord, has framed
and proclaimed this law. He who does
not obey it, renounces himself, and IS
false to his own nature he brings up
on himself the direst tortures, even
when he escapes human punishment. )"
Butte record., 1856-11-22

FIRE.--About9 o'clock on Saturday NOR
ming, Stable belonging to Mr.. Savage, sit
uated in the rear of his house, On tht
corne, of Montgomery and Lincoln ST., wa;
found to be on fire. 1t was luckily discover
ed in time to prevent its getting underway
and was extinguished before any great dam.
age had been done. The Fire originated by
some children playing with matches. We
have had several narrow escapes lately, and
they sh ould act as admonitions to our citi-
zens to keep a more vigilant watch and to
observe greater care in prevention of these
serious accidents.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

A FAST DoG-A canine brute with an
oyster can made fast to his tail, and made
still faster by his gyrations after he was let
loose from the hands of his heartless perse-
cutors, went rushing with fearful impetuosi
ty up Montgomery and Myers streets yes
terday afternoon, pursued by noisy pack
of his more fortunate brethren. Such
amusements are excessively diverting to
outsiders but are awful on the dog. The
persons who commi lifted this piece of cruelty
on the poor beast had better employ their
time in work instead of tantalizing dumb
bruteS.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

THE WEArHFR.-From the indications
displayed by the clouds within the few days
past, the rainy season is evidently near at
hand. 'sOh for rain is the continual earn
est prayer of the miners and farmers and
it is to be hoped their prayer may be speedi-
ly and effectually granted. The parched
hills and plains need many a wholesome
drenching, to make them resume their YER
dant coverings. Great numbers of cattle,
horses, and other animals perished last win
ter from thirst and starvation and through
out the mines water was greatly needed.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

MEDICINAL EFFECT OF MUsIc-For
a low spirit we recommend clear con-
science, lots of exercise and 6 taste for
the flute. "And it came to pass when
the evil spirit was Ia Saul, that David
took harp and played with his hand,
so that Saul was refreshed and was
well, and the evil spirit departed from
him. nlreating diseases of the mind
mnsic is not sufficiently valued. In
raising the heart above despair, an old
violin is worth two dectors and tive
apothecary shops.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

The WEATHER now is growing cold and
frosts begin to gather, and when the barber
shaves our face, hot waters in the lather;
aad when we 60 to take drink ard eat a
little lunch, by way of comforting ourself,
VIC take hot brandy punch. Our DEVILS
rheumatiz' grows worse, and the Seniors
nose grows red, and if there's nothing else
therein, cold is in our head. We've got a
very small sized stove, and cord Of large
sized wood, and the stove is too small any
how. to do a bit of good; and every finger on
cur hands feels ike a great big thumb, the
cold has made them stiff as bones, and all
cramped up, and numb. The printers
plague US half to death by bawling out for
copy, and loafers keep coming in and look
ing over our shoulder (the cold one)and bo-
ther so much that we can't think of any
other word that rhymes with the preceding
one but --pnppy.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

FATAL CAUsALTY To Mr.. Hoskins, the
polite agent of the Robinson Family, we are
indebted for the following account Of an ac-
cident that happened on Saturday morning
on the Forbestown road, about two miles
this side of the Board Ranch \ teamster
driving wagon loaded with lumber, was
killed by being thrown off the load by the
breaking of the rope with which the wheels
were locked, thereby preciptating the wag-
on again st a tree and crushing one of the
wheels. 1t is supposed that the wagon pass
ed over his head, killing him instantly. The
deceased was engaged in teaming for the
Honcut House. His name was Thomas
Scott.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

THE TELEeRAPH.-0ur citizens will be
gratifed to learn that the posts for the Tel
graph between Marysville and Oroylile,
have nearly all been erected by our fellow
citizen Vim. Gwyn, Esq. We also learn from
him that the wire has been procured IN San
Francisco, and viii be put up as soon as the
Insulators arrive from the east, which were
ordered month since. A meeting OF the
Stockholders has been called to be held IL
Oroyllle on the 2lst instant, for the pur-
pose of organizing the company by the elec
ton Of officers, sc.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

THE M0DERN BRITIsH ARMY.-The
organization of the modern British arr
nv commenced in the reign of Charles
| II. The Life Guards were raised in
1861, and they were formed chiefly of
gentlemen of family and distinction,
who had fought in the civil wars. The
Blues were embodied in the same year,
and called the Oxford Blues, from their
commander, Aubry, Earl of Oxford.
She Coldstream Guards date their for
nation from 1860, when Two regiments
were added to the one raised about ten
years previously by General Monk, at
Coldstream, on the borders Of Scotland.
To these were added the lst Royal
Scots, brought over from France at the
Restoration; the ID, or Queens, rails
ed in 1861; the Sd, or Bluffs, from
their accoutrements being composed of
buffalo lrather, embodied ID 1868; the
Scotch Fusiliers, raised in 1878; and
the 4th, or Kings Own, raised in 1860
During Charles H.. s reign, the bayon-
ct was invented at Bayonne, whence
its name. The uniform of the British
army cates from the commencement Of
the eighteenth century. Willium w.
ordered that scarlet should be the uni
aaorm Of every regiment in the service,
with the exception of the Rife Bri-
gade, and Life Guards Blue.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

A THIEF CATCHING A THIEF.-Ope of the
police officers who recently arrived from Eu-
rope in search of the defaulting French rail
way officials, is reported to have sailed from
New York in steamer with about 10000
francs found in possession of the fugitives
He went away stealthily, and it is supposed
intends to keep the money for his private
use. The defaulters claim that it was not g
portion of the money belonging to the rail
road company
Butte record., 1856-11-22

"WHERE Is DUNcAN's BoDY;n-The De-
mocrat sometime since announced to "all
the world and the rest of mankind" that
Moses Bean, aforetime a partner of S. II.
Chase, Esq, and Constitutional lawyer of
this city, was running for the Assembly in
Butte County We have examined the Oro-
Vile papers diligently, but find no record of
the votes given for Moses Bean. There has
been foul play somewhere, or the people Of
Butte don't know BednS.-.NeuGda Journal.
Judge Bean being '' Constitutional" De-
mocrat as well as lawyer, he withdrew from
the contest and suffered the Democratic
ticket to be elected.
Butte record., 1856-11-22
SPECIAL NOTICES:
Attention Miners s Families

D. TOY & OTTERsC,N again request the especial
atteron of all who wish 10 lay in their winter Stock
of CLOTHING, BLANKETS, BOOTS and Woolen
Goods, to the magnificent assortment Of goods re-
ceived by them during the past ten days. They are
now opening and offer sale
200 fine and heryy Beaver and Petersham overcoais,
Frocks and Sacks;
100 heavy Pilot Cloth Goats, latest styles;
80 superb ''Ragan" Goats, superior to any Talmas;
5 bales. so pr in each, heavy gray Blankets;
: bales 100 pr in each fine heavy blue blankets;
l bale, lUoprextra French super Super white
Blankets;
80 doz. assorted Cashmere and Satt Pants. late
styles, besides magnificent assortment of Furnishing
Goods. Montgomery St, Opposite St. Nicholas, late
Huntoon's. NIT
Butte record., 1856-11-22

&;s- The Young Mems Democratic Club
of San Francisco, lately adopted the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Young
Mems Democratic Club be rendered to the
Hon. Wm. ". Hawks, and Calhoun Benham
Esq, for the able and fearless manner in
which they have sustained and supported
the Democratic party and the Constitution
throughout the recent campaign IN this
State''
These Gentlemen, and also the Hon W. I.
Ferguson, of certainly deserve the hearty
thanks of the Democracy of the entire state,
and their services will not be forgotten.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

PENrEcosT.-A blood fight occurred at
Elgeheld, Tenn, on the 30th September
between VIM. Pentecost and Thomas Rich
ardson, both residents of Edgefeld Rich
ardson was shot in the body, the ball enter
ing his side and breaking one of his ribs he
is supposed to be mortally wounded Pen
tecost was cut in several places with knife
but is not seriously wounded. The day of
Pentecost had not come.
Butte record., 1856-11-22
B. F. Hilllard. Esq.
Corresponding Secretary.
lremain, very respectfully,
Your friend and servant,
G. NJ. DALLAS.

CATHOLIC CHURcH.-A subscription paper
is being circulated to raise funds for build
ing Catholic Church in Oroville Nearly
a thousand dollars have been already sub
scribed and the friends the enterprise are
confident that the requisite sum will speedi-
ly be contributed. We are pleased to see so
much interest evinced by our citizens in re-
ligious matters, and hope this project may
succeed.