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Butte record., 1856-12-20

THAT COUNTY LoT IN SAN FRANCISCO
Our readers remember the decision of the
Supreme Court last Monday, in the case of
Phelan VS. the County of San Francisco
In that decision it was held that the pur-
chase of a lot by the Court of Sessions, for
county purposes, was illegal, and conse-
quently that the county was not bound for
the purchase money, amounting to several
hundred thousand dollars. The lot, there
fore, falls back upon the hands of the hold
ers of the Scrip. 1t seems now, however.
that the Monumental Engine House has been
built upon portion of this lot, and that it,,
of course. falls to the holders of the fee SIM
pie The building of the house cost the city
S6 500. to which the company have added
several thousand more-Sac. Union.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

The LONDON ART JOURNAL = Mr.. Garn-
ham Of the Literary Depot, presented us
yesterday, with the November number of
this, the most excellent and valuable work
on art ever published. 1t cnotains three
line steel 5ngravings, executed as only the
first class of English engravers are capable
Of doing, and is replete with able criticisms
on high art, ancient and modern, and short
biographies of the painters and sculptors OF
whose works the engravings are copies,--
Every lover of the fne-arts, should be a sub
scriber for the Art Journal.
MF Garnham has just received a carefully
selected stockof rare standard works, among
which we noticed Schiller's Life, Goethe's
Autobiography and other choice reading
matter.
Butte record., 1856-12-20
Extension Forcver!

Owing to the immense business done by the under-
signed they have found it necessary to open another
BRANCH in Oroviie, and have located it nearly op-
posite the Orleans Hotel, and directly opposite the
Miners Bakery, on Montgomery street, where they
are now opening and offer for sale, fine steck OF
Clothing, Boots and Shoes Hats. Caps, and as good
stock of Under Clothing can be found in their
well known establishment 70 the Miners and resi-
dents Of Thompson's Flat Morris Ravine, Oregon
Gulch and City, and everybody with their friends,
would simply say, drop in and at the
Branch, examine onr stock You hare both the right
quantity and quality TO select from, clothe your
selves comfortably, go on your way rejoicing and il
goods don't giSe you satisfaction names are
not d. TOY & OTTERSON,
Montgomery Street, opposite ST. Nicholas, and
Branch, opposite ners Bakery. d5
Butte record., 1856-12-20

IMPORTANT DECISIONS TO SAN FRANCIS
co.-The Supreme Court on Monday render
ed decisions in the cases of Lucas, Turuer &
Co. VS.. The City of San Francisco, and Hol-
land VS. The City, which will relieve her of
an immense amount of Indebtedness. The
former case involved sum of nearly mil
lion aud a half of dollars, which, it is de-
clarared, the city is not legally bound to
pay The principles laid down in the latter
decision Involve about 5000 900. Twenty
five per cent cf that amount. however, was
to be received by the State.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

SPECIAL NoTIcE.--We have received a
letter from Joseph Keelar, dated at Council
Bluffs, October 29th, containing an anxious
inquiry as to the whereabouts of his son
Edward keeler, whom he says was min
ing at White Rock on Feather, when last
heard from, some two years since. If this
notice meets the eye of the said Edward
Keelar, he will greatly relieve the anxiety
of his father by addressing him letter di-
rected to Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Butte record., 1856-12-20
DIstrict Cour,-Deeembcr Term.
Hon. W. P. DANeERr1ELD, Presiding.

Hon. w. p. DANGERFIELD, Presiding.
Wednesday ,l7th-In the matter of tn,
people of the State of California vs. William
Miller, indicted for the crime of murder
prisoner asked, by his attorney ]. NJ. Burt
for time until next Saturday at 10 O'Clock
a. NJ, to plead. The Court ordered tha
the defendant have time to plead. Remand
to Jail.
The Court appointed Tho's Wells. Esq, tc
assist the District Attorney.
/ VIM. Allspaugh VS. Geo. W Willmot-at
torney for plaintiff moved the Court to have
this cause placed on calender Court over
ruled the motion.
/ Bird and Morris vs. Geo W. Sovereign
on motion of plaintiffs attorney Court or
dered this case to be dismissed at plaintiffs
cost
Ira D. Bird VS. Wm Holmes on motion
of plaintiff IS attorney Court ordered that
this case be dismissed a. plaintiff Is CO st.
E. D. Clark VS.. Anan Fargo-fual judg-
ment and decree entered.
Malinda Mitchell VS.. Jackson Mitchell
cause dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
A. B. Newbomb & Co. vs. Tho's Hall, ct al.
complaint amended by inserting name OF
plaintiff as party defendant.
John Jones VS.. The Slate Bluff Mining Co
: by order of Court this cause was placed
on calender.
By motion of Tho's Wells, Esq, Tho's Will
liams and D. W. C. Taylor were admitted to
practice in this Court.
Ben Smith VS.. G. W. Benett-order for
garnishee to pay over to plaintiff all monies
in his hands
W. B. Spencer VS.. Brown, ,et al.-argument
on demurrer, Court took case under advise
ment
Bristol vs. Angel-motion to set aside an
swer and demurrer overruled and leave Civ
en- to plaintiff to amend complaint.
Hess s. Larcomb VS.. Pioneer Mining Co..
motion to strike out demurrer and answer
ustained-judgmen for plaintiff
Smith & Sparks VS.. Jones & Jackson
Judgment and decree of sale.
Crooks vs. Earle & Chaffee-judgment on
stipulation, if filed.
Thursday, 1Sth.--Wm. D. Vantine vs..
Bald Rock Mining Co.--continued on motion
of defendant.
John McDougal, ct al. vs.. Daniel Green,
p,oJ oil dow in fru fhiS
case. Jury returned sealed verdict
On motion of Tho's Wells. Esq Il. Grain
ger was admitted to practice as attorney in
this Court
Friday, 10th Matilda Goodheart vs.. Jo-
seph Goodheart-petition for divorce. Plain
tiff denied her prayer and divorce granted
to defendant on evidence before 7. Wells,
Esq Judgment against plaintiff for costs.
Martha A. Miller VS.. VIM. NJ. Miller
prayer of plaintiff granted and judgment
against defendant for costs.
John McDougal, ct al. VS.. Daniel Green,
ct al verdict for plaintiff.
VIM B. Spencer, ct al. VS.. S. c. Brown, ct
al.-demurrer to complaint sustained and
Judgment in favor of defendant by consent.
j. l. Henshaw VS.. John Richardson-de
murrer to complaint sustained and leave
granted to plaintiff to amend complaint.
1. D. Bird VS. Joseph Lesbrass-jury en-
panneled.
Upon certificate from Supreme Court, A.
C. Morse was admitted to practice in this
Court.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

The ADVANTAGE OF ADvERTIsING.-We e
published yesterday an advertisement for a
dog, the proprietors of the St. Nicholas be-
ing in want of canine brute sever faith
full" as watcher, and by ten O'Clock in the
morning, at least dozen ours Of as many
descriptions and sizes, were paraded before
"mine host" for inspection. 1t is needless
to state that they were not all bought but
whether he made choice or not, deponent
saith not.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

OuR Coal MINE.-The State Journal and
the american express degree of incredu l.
lity about the existence of coal mines in CAL
ifornia, and desire Sc the occular proof be-
fore they will acknowledge themselves con-
vinced. If those unbelievers desire it, we
will send them down a sample of Table
Mountain coal which they can test to suit
themselves. All we need is railroad to en-
able US to supply Sacramento with this val
table species of fuel. Shall we have the
road
Butte record., 1856-12-20

OBsrRucr1NG Observation-Disclosures
D. C. Downer was arraigned before Justice
Stafford yester day, on charge of having
obstructed highway in erecting building
on Miners Alley at its intersection with
Downer Street. The case was prosecuted
for the county by District Attorney kleine.
J. NJ Burt, ESQ being attorney for defend
ant Tried by Court case submitted and
taken under advisement; decision to be rem
dered On Saturday at o'clock, P. NJ.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

HUNTING IN THE MOUNTAINS The Pla-
cerville american says that Mr.. Curtis, a
gentleman of that place, started out on Mon
day, December LIST, on hunting excursion
in the mountains, and after an absence of
only six days, returned on Sunday the 7th,
with small mule train laden with the car
cases of no less than four bears and three
deer, all shot by himself during the time he
was absent, within thirty miles of Placer
Vile
Butte record., 1856-12-20

To BE HANGED.-John Wise and John
Feheley, convicted of murder in the first
degree. were sentenced to be executed on the
10th Of January. in the county of Trinity,
by Hon. Wm. P. Daingerfeld. Judge Will
iams. the presiding Judge of Trinity, (the
18th Judicial pistrict,) and who has been
recently appointed to that Office by Gov.
johnson, having acted as District Attorney
in their prosecution, and was therefore dis
qualified to act in his official capacity.
Judge Daingerfeld reports the snow in
weaverrille to have been nearly Eve deep OF
Sunday last.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

A TAN CoLLEcToR's TRoUBLEs.-Mr.
Berry, our road overseer, in attempting to
collect road-tax from Chinaman, was re-
sisted by the delinquent Asiatic, and not
only resisted, 'but attacked, and was COM
PEELED to exercise his knowledge in the
ss manly art to convince John that road
taxes are not only an important auxiliary
to the support of our State government, but
collectable under all circumstances and from
all classes John finally acknowledged the
majesty of the law, aud paid his tax.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

THE WAY INDIAN WARS ARE CREATED.
The Shasta Republican, in speaking of
some difficulties between the whites and the
Pitt River Indians, says: 1t may be well to
remark that an Indian was shot by white
man previous to this affair, and in the neigh
borhood, for stealing bor Of matches
Butte record., 1856-12-20

PICTURE OF ORovLLE.-Mr. Watson
showed us large photographic view of Ire-
ka, yesterday. 1t is eiaborately and cor
rectly executed, and represents a general
view of the town, and on the margin are
portraits of the principal dwelling houses
and stores Mr.. Watson intends employing
the services of an artist in making similar
view of Oroville. Such work is a most de-
cirable one, and we hope to see its speedy
cnmnletion.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

gS- The people of San Francisco have
rendered public dinner to Consul Dillon,
and that functionary has accepted the invi-
tation to the proffered ''square meal" The
distinguished gentlemen of the Bay City are
somewhat celebrated for their appetites,
judging from the many big dinners they eat
Butte record., 1856-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Groceries! Groceries +!
The HOLIDAYS are Coming.

And J. F. KISSING, at the oroville Store, is still
prepared 10 furnish the inhabitants of Oroville and
vicinity with the best quality of Groceries Wines;
Liquors Sc-, for smaller sum OF money. than any
other house. The public respectfully invited to
call and examine his large and well selected stock Of
Goods, at wholesale retail, cheap for cash.
Goods delivered FREE OF CHARGE. dl6
Butte record., 1856-12-20

A MISTAKE The telegraphic dispatch to
the Inquirer states that the Republican ma
jority in the Illinois Legislature will give a
United States Senator in the place of Hon.
Stephen A. Douglas This is mistake; Mr..
Douglas was reelected in 1858, for six years
from the Sd of March of that year, which
insures to him the Office until March 3D.,
IS59.-CGI Express.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

SINGULAR DEATH.-The Santa Cruz Sen
tinel, in mentioning the death of Elisha
Hull, one of the pioneers of that county,
which took place at his residence on Mon
day, December 1st, of lockjaw. remarks;
He had been attacked by mania pofu, a
few davs before his death, and had taken to
the woods The diseaee of which he died
was produced by wounds inflicted upon him
self in endeavoring to escape the pursuit OF
his friends
Butte record., 1856-12-20
FrenchtoWn Canal Mining Company.

REScHTowS, Dec. 6, 1856.
Notice is hereby given, that meeting of the Stock
holders of the ''Frenchtown Canal Mining Company
will be held at the Merchants Hotel, Marysville on
the tenth QOtht day of Janusry 1857 for the purpose
of increasing the capital stock Of said Company to
sixty thousand dollars (S6a,0u0)
Signed VI. FULLER,
G. c. ADDISON,
o. NJ. EVANS,
VS. WATSON.
d6-td Trustee.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

CARSON VALLEY-GoLD MINING.-The
Placeryille american says that letters from
Col. Reese state that the inhabitants of the
Valley were highly elated at the discovery
of the new gold fields; that there is no scar
city Of water in the vicinity, and that op-
portuDities for sluicing and hydraulics are
abundant.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

MORE NEws.-John Davis, our carrier,
has established newspaper agency in the
little room recently fitted up between our
Office and Coffeys building. John kindly
furnished US with several dailies yesterday
He keeps al sorts of literary doiu's.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

THE PEDEsTR1ANs.-By telegraphic dis
patch in the State Journal of Saturday, We
learn that Trainor, the English pedestrian
who undertook a walking match against
Kennovan, for the champions belt, " caved
in at eight O'Clock Fridap morning. Ken
novan was still walking at the time the dis
match was sent from San Francisco.
Butte record., 1856-12-20
county Treasurer's Office.

OROvILLE, December lUlh, 1850.
Notice is hereby given. that all persons holding Butte
County Warrants, payable from The General Fund,
registered between the 7th day of May 1885, and 5h
day OF August 1856, except Warrants numbered 1s2!
ls3 ls4, 49, 100 and l9l that the same will be paid
presentation this Office And notice is further
given, that after this date said Warrants will cease to
bear interest WM LATTIMORE.
Teasurer Butte County.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

RLAcK MAIL.-The Bulletin contains an
account Of the apprehension and arrest of a
Freuchman named D'Aumale, who has been
making attempts to frighten Mr.. Ritter
of San Francisco, into giving him certain
sums of money, by threatening him by let
ter with all sorts of direful visitations if he
didn't come out" The Frenchman is sup
posed to be insane.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

A Flush BEGGAR.-John Baptist, says
the GIobe of the 18th, was arrested yester-
dav morning. charged with being common
vagrant and beggar. Upon searching his
person at the police station, the sum of two
hundred and forty four dollars were found
secreted in his clothing.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

SUDDEN DEArH.-A German lady named
Anna Barbara Forester, aged ffty-two
years, died suddenly on Thursday night, at
her residence on Geary street. She was sit
ting and sewing at the time, when she fell
over and expired. 1t is supposed she burst
a blood vessel, and died from internal hem
orrhage.-S f. Herald.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

TIE MYSTERY BEING DEvELoPED.-Cer-
tain partners in the True Californian have
sued Caxton and others for their share of
the money paid into the concern by Wander
bilr for publishing hbelous statements
against c. K Garrison. 60 Murder will out" :"
Butte record., 1856-12-20

DEGExERAcY-The State Journal says
that the tunnel of the Hazel Green compa-
ny, at Iowa Hill, was broken open a few
nights since, and dirt valued at $4,000 stol
eu therefrom Has it come to this that min
ing claims have to be locked up: Where is
the old 40 honesty:
Butte record., 1856-12-20

@ Deputy Sheriff Mclaughlin desires
US to offer his thanks to the citizens Of Ne
vada county who so generously assisted him
in his pursuit and capture of sc BILL the
horse-theif
Butte record., 1856-12-20

CoBBLE SToNEs.-The freight cars of the
s. V. R. r. ale busily employed in trans
porting freight. A large number are filed
with cobble stones, which are intended for
the new Capitol. The quarrying of granite
is still going on, and there is prospect for
a largely increased demand soon Granite
Journal
Butte record., 1856-12-20

zy- We are requested by Messrs, MeWil-
liams & Tymeson to state that their ex-
change department closes to-day at 6 o'clock
P. n and the express, tomorrow. Persons
desirous of sending drafts, letters. or pack
ages. should bear this in mind and &c hurry
up their cakes"
Butte record., 1856-12-20
Miners * Families!

D. TOY OTTERsoN agam request the especial
atteriion of all who wish to lay in their winter Stock
of CLOTHING, BLANKETS, BOOTS and Wooen
Goods to the magnificent assortment of goods re-
ceiyed by them during the past ten days They are
now opening and offer lor sale
200 fine and hervy Beaver and Pe,ersham Osereoats,
Frocks and Sacks;
100 heavy Pilot Cloth Coats latest styles;
30 superb 'sRagan" Goats, superior to any Talfnas;
S bales. SO pr in each, heavy gray Blankets;
, bales, 100 pr in each fine heavy blue blankets;
l bale, 100 pr extra French Super Super" whits
Blankets;
30 doz. assorted Cashmere and Satt Pants, late
STYLES besides magnificent assortment OF Furnishing
Goods. Montgomery St, Opposite st. Nicholas late
Uuntoon's n7n
fgDR. a. BALL, offers his professional ser.
vices to the citizens of Oroyille ard vicinity, having
had much and long experience in the treatment of
the various diseases incident tais climates he hopes
to give satisfaction.
Special attention given to diseases of private nav
lure, Rheumatism, &C. which he cure without the
of mercury.
OFFICE, front room, No. II. United States Hotel,
nm stairs-Oroyille. ocl-n
Butte record., 1856-12-20

WYASDorrE-Since the diggings in the
neighborhood of the above place have been
supplied with water by the Forbestown
Ditch, very considerable quantities of gold
have been taken out and business is assum-
ing quite lively aspect
Butte record., 1856-12-20

ssCLIPPER BRIDGE"-The California
Express has been shown the plan of a bridge
which from its peculiar construction is des-
ignated by the foregoing name. From the
description we should judge it to be very
admirable plan and well adapted to the
mountain streams of California. Its invent
or, Mr. Hughes, intends applying for pa
Butte record., 1856-12-20

RuMoRED ELoPEMENr.-We heard it re-
rorted Yesterday that a married woman liv
ing somewhere in the neighborhood of Gold
Fill. had left her lawful spouse and eloped
with certain young and gay deceiver, for
PARTS unknown. We simply report this
as we heard it, no. knowing the parties
names or their place of residence.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

CoUNTERFEIrER ARRESTED "A man
named Davis, says the Marysville Herald,
wrs arrested in that city on Monday, on a
charge OF passing spurious money in Sacra-
mento He was arrested on receipt of tel
egraphic dispatch from that place, and lodg-
ed in the Station House
Butte record., 1856-12-20

PARDoNED-Mr ROsenbaum informs US
that Henry Lipman. the man who was SEN
fenced by Judge Lewis, a. the August term
OF the Court of Sessions, to two years in the
State Pententiary for the crime of rape, has
been pardoned by Gov johnson.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

EG- A menagarie composed entirely OF
California animals is on exhibition in San
Francisco. 1t is represented as being
highly interesting collection of our native
yarmints''
Butte record., 1856-12-20

INSANE FROM STUDY.-Tho's Ashof,
Young man of San Francisco, who speaks
several languages. from close application to
study has become insane. He has been re-
moved to the Insane Asylum, at Stockton.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

BULL FIGTrr.-Mr Jones informs us that
he has made arrangements to have grand
display at his Bull Amphitheatre on Christ
mas day. He has engaged the services of
sundry ferocious bulls and fearless greasers,
male and female, (greasers, not bulls,) and
and is prepared to get UP bull fight in the
most approved style He says the show is
bound to come off, s' rain or shine
Butte record., 1856-12-20

DAIY City IrEM.-This is the name Of a
new daily just emerged into life in Sacra-
mento. Itis a neat little sheet about the
size of the Young .7merica and .Morniag g
Call We wish the little fellow success.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

CHRISTMAS BALL.-All lovers of the art
Terpsichorean in these diggings, will of
course turn out en- nlasse to attend the
grand ball to be given at Musical Hall on
Christmas night.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

Coa1MIrrED William Sheridan, the man
who was arrested on charge of stealing
horse belonging to Deamer Bordwell, was
examined yesterday before Justice Stafford
and d to bail in the sum of one thousand
lollsrs. in default Of which he was commit
ell to await his trial before the CouIt Of Sec
sions
Butte record., 1856-12-20

BADLY HURT-Patrick Keely, the man
whose spine was injured few days since by
the caving of bank at Longs Bar, has
been taken in charge by order of the super
visors and is now under the care of DR..
Brown, from whom we learn that his inju-
ries are of such a serious nature as TO rem
der his recovery doubtful.
Butte record., 1856-12-20
NOTICE.

To the Stockholders in the Frenchtown Canal Mi
ming Company is hereby given, that additiona,
assessment of ten per cent on the capital stock s
called in, and payable or before the Goth Of De-
cember next. ANAN FARGO, Secretary.
Frenchtown, November 26lb, 1856. NC Inn
Butte record., 1856-12-20
Furniture! Furniture

JUST RECEIVED-a large assortment of Furni-
ture. Also, an invoice of large Gilt Frame Looking
Glasses, for sale lo~ at c. SCRlBERS
Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery ST., three
doors below Myers st. ms
Butte record., 1856-12-20

Doors AND SHoEs.-We would direct the
attention Of the reader to the advertisement
of Mr.. Dan Dean, of Marysville, in to-day S
issue, offering for sale select assortment of
boots and shoes.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

TURNED DRAMATIsT.-CGxt the recent
editor OF the True Californian, is writing
a play for Miss Provost. So says the Cab
fornid american.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

g- McDermott. the Laughing Stock,
played the fool before the Marysvillians on
Monday night and received the usual COM
nliments
Butte record., 1856-12-20

BANGoR-We infer from what we hear
about this new town, that her diggings have
not turned out so well as was anticipated,
and that many of the miners are returning
who left the Oroville diggings to so there
Butte record., 1856-12-20
Beds, Beds {.

Poola Beds for everybody, at 90 per cent less th-
Marysvie prices for 40 days only, to make room for
an entire new stock per first steamer to Orovle at
C.SCRIBER'S
Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery street.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

PERsoNAL.--Hon. W. P. Danger6eld,
Judge of the 9Th Judicial Circuit Court, ar
rived in town yesterday evening. The De-
cember term of this Court viii begin to-day
Butte record., 1856-12-20

County ScRrp-Anybody and everybody
who is possessed of Butte county Scrip, can
find market for it by applying to McWil-
liams & Tymeson.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

Foor RACE Arkansas Bob" and c.
Young, s. the Piker," are to run foot-race
at Squiers' old boarding house, Live Oak
Flat, on Sunday at o'clock, P. NJ. Distance
one hundred yards
Butte record., 1856-12-20

RICH QUARTZ LEAD.--The Calaveras
Chronicle says that a quartz lead has been
recently discovered in the vicinity of MOkel-
umne Hill which prospects at the rate of
1350 Der ton.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

MINING NEAR Or ECON CITy.-A piece Of
gold weighing eleven ounces was taken from
the claim of Messrs. Barton, Jones, and
Meeks. at Nelson Flat near Oregon City, on
Sunday last, also about six ounces of gold
in dust and specimens. There are rich dig
gings in Oregon Gulch and vicinity, that
would be developed was there an abundance
of water
Butte record., 1856-12-20

REVIVAL There is revival among the
of the Baptist church of Stock
ton. Four persons were baptized in the
e slough" week ago yesterday.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

$4,000 lbs POOLA in Bales, for sale very low to
the trade, at c. SCRlBERS
Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery ST., three
doors below Myers st.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

To BE HUSG.-Nathan Cottle, the mur-
derer of young Cole, is to be hung at jack
son, Amador counay, on Friday, December
the 19.h.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

Mg~We are indebted to Master Henry
Towles for copy of the Inquirer Extra.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

Doc WANrEp.-Anybody who has got
dog to sell, good dog, no mongrel fyste,
can find a customer at the St Nicholas Hotel.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

REMovAL.-Dr Gilbert has removed his
Office to building on Montgomery street
between Huntoon and Lincoln streets.
Butte record., 1856-12-20

10 Report says that Hugh McDermott,
the distinguished vegetarian, is to appear
on the boards of the Marysville Theatre to-
night.