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The Southern star. (Panola, Miss.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-01
She would mount his horse and

she W0u "a mount MS horse and
lead his pnrsa ers away. He
obeyod her, and she mounted
his horse and dashed on in a
serpentine wa Y through tho
woods. leaving mares along The
bushes by which she could be
traced. \
The pursuers soon followed.
When she had gone some dis
lance down the branch, shcrode
into the water aud followed It's
descending course Tor a few steps
making her horse touch lis sides
and leaving footprints in that
direction, aud then turned up
tbs stream and rode above the
place where she entered It with
ous leaving a trace and back to
where Logan was concealed
She toldh.m to ln6untand speed
away, while his pursuers were
gong in acontrary dlreclionirl m
the rayine. He did 50 aud got
a long distance out ofsight, and
again though himself out of
OF danger, when i'll a VALLEY just
ahead OF him he 50 W fifty braves
coming up the hllltto meet him.
They were some of those who.
wer G returning from lie pui ut
ofhis PEG pie. lie changed his
direction and tried TO escape,
but his poor horse was TOO much
exhausted to bear him with suf-
flcient speed. With savage yelIs
with s1vaae sci Is they plunged rowels
into herr horses sides and gain up
ON him. is he fo~most appro. ched 10
sOol shooting dist nee, ogaa turred
suddenly, md sens tullet thr ugh
his rrasn. Thea 10 ing as h. &; OPP
cd OF. be soon made ;no her bi he
dust, and I'll 4 anol .er unil four were
srewn along the plain Just then,
however, as h. WIS again reo ding,
his horse stumbled and fill and he
band rus ed upon i'm before he had
vel ge,oy red from the shack. He
was :hotwIh bHIlelsand arrows,
gs,hed wih nlmah wks and pierce
~ / lsnces, nofw'th staaaing III Viii h,
he 40 amid his foes, a d with his
elabbed r fl ar d anting -lnire, he IL
led around Lin FIVE prostate todies,
AMI fell VI h Lis back u on h, If eoerse,
snd expired, sill fsh ing. lie was
Sc Led and huadreds of warriors held
grea war dcnce ever lin.
Thus Logat. Fontn,Ile depsrted and
his noble spirit was f,llowed 10 the sp'r-
1t lard By the signs AMI lamen atiens OF
his M ion III tie .ymp1 HES and 'spi-
r-loI.s o. tAs b ave o. every lad.
The Southern star. (Panola, Miss.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-01

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INFLUERBE d YOUOG MEN ON tn.
DESTINY or AaFIfRlcA. c fl 11 500 5r
american hiI story presents many re- !
markable insta (nces Of young men 'alirg
prominent onh( comm ang static s at
an ag y hieh Fpd honght very
youns in other ieoun es-- We subjoin
few sri'iae 3 xamples from he lis. Of
those who have slr~sel IF be STAGE of p
human action. A VIZ sga of % Mr. Il
Jcfferson was.aa i'ft ns'as- mem err of
III Leg sla.ure Of Va ia. At 30 he
VISA mgm 70 the " r ina Coaven-
ito { 3, m anber ai he Con men
tai Congress; a"d at So he wro.e tho
de lar ion of In3ep n ,snce Aexan- :
der Ham ton wss on'y 20 years .fses 8
whcn be was appontedt Il enant-
Colon ! he my 4 g'e R >olltion.
an Aid-tle-csap. % Nsshiistoa ST.
IS, h was member d te con men
ia Co g-eesia - le on Of the
alb. st mspI ers IF 90 Yeniioa lol
while framed he e 4:;on of the
U'iids s;a 80 Tvs cratary
o. The Tr,Sory, ai orgaaizea that
tr deb oft'e Gog N mt urtoOn So com
pletean oappr sive APP an,-th It uos
get ohsnge Or d Pc ,yyemen. has since
been made opa4E- John Jay, at %
ye.r< OF, wa. (nember of the Couti- G
men al c no an wrote an address
Ia the reopt II ssreIt Grit in, which
w $ very iukIg regardel IS one Of the
rost .e'oogctl rro Jucians of the tines
Ds2 lie ,rIi rel the Constitution OF
New Yo.k Nh in he SINE vesr was
ana intel q flu ice # the s pt--
W,shipyrnsAp y ye&es Of are awhsndl
81. c,,vsre reteta' Of Iha British
troops At HA &c : a.fe7;; md the
me year Us sbouorel by an appoints
nan. nfc ~ or n-chief o. The Vir~
a J ja eph W9rrea was 90
yea when he de vsrel he
ne.aora al e o. che 5 h u AIsach
Which AFRO d IN spirit Ct patriotism
and h RI, has section # he coan-
~; ana II he siofi-u ly TEL in he
US ~ o. on Bunker Hi
FlSfer sa Ii ae Of Ct. At tn age
o. 81, excited pubic attent'n by
the b he di pI ye in The discussion
If boe, 4 as fpaho iatsrea A. tie
aoe of his mas erly sp &c e <Ein te> +.
f. l. I'll lac Constitution of he Ia Cd
stat.s. sdex rtsd greah inauelee, SO
tbe you ia rat + o. 81, wa { ecte 10
eonera i finite .SuEglk Dist ics over
n rey, nti nary hero, S nue. adams
is nh Story, cit red into pubic life q
1be age 4 rs; h- was electe To congress
fonEdx District Wien h was es' {
VS. 5, A.kfr Of tie House Of B pres at
"a i've, ia Mss ciiNsetts at 80, and tae
sms res Wv PIP i.ited. by Pr-sidens-
NJ isor Jalse the lSupr me court !
of tie Uhited gs4ts. De Wit Clifton
en,eeed bale if It %: Henry Cay
% 1 he N st y,uthful il Ter Of he
.t D cla a . Of In ependa c. WIS Will
Ii4n.H Epe of 9rsh loln, whose
Ire was fbut 24 Oftae her signers
o--ths declaration, Th m S Haywoodv
Of Souti u liaA, was 30; Eide idgs
Ger, iBenia aia Rush. James Wilson,
an aa.hew Thorn on We're 81; arthur
Midi o. an ,hom S Stone were 80.
100 eaelos advertised f'r a~.,hele4,
The Southern star. (Panola, Miss.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-01
! T.ITiLLIya INDIAN IRAGE>

2
ton Of ne death of she brave
Fs'ilrineiis Onaisas. in The single
Handed conalct win band of
Sioux We copy from the Nilsson
II Democrat Its the more in
'erestlng on account Of having
occurred very recently
Logan son'eu, Chief of the
Onalas, has JUST been slain and
scalpees o. Lo,lp E,ssk, BY a band
Of Sioux Logan was a noble
fellow, asAsi m his last tnor,aI con-
fIct, &c despatched several of The
enemy to ghe spirit land before,
TO herald the cnmIlg oil his own
soul He fought long, despor-
asaly and wlsl. great effect, bu,
numbers finally oyerc2ne him
and his lie departed through a
hundred srous2ds. He died Il
marsyF o .lis people, and hIs
naCna should DO carried upon
flames brightest ;aalsg.
He was ca his annual hun,
with hEs nation r mum Der or
his lodges were pitched u ye.a the
plains 1esar Ioupe FozA. asa
young warrsor one day rode
arOn1 sAe adlacasss hills, he as
pied q FaHasiu. band ct Sioux
sacamqed Z long a stsoan III q
sequpsEered gage He FASTENED
TO lnforEz, Le.s;sa Of Tie propl8-
putty and power Of their nataraI
1oe Logan ordered a- people
back is1Gas ei.assss aid pFoceesE-
ed IN a sEf4l. i.ua, u.,.1 al!
speed fgF sao1ae. a..i.e be would
remain be!liaa and digerf The
the Ss9ux - s camp fees
and o-EeE devices, trssur.a direct
pursuIt Of ts.eal- 'Ehiswas aDeut
twiIigh'- 1aa people go, under
way as qaIczig Is pos ;E5ier but
not too 2ooas f5r scarcely had
EAey sarae.i :. hr2h!a.s,l when
several ssiou4 Warriors cane III
sight AM disco cred ire place oi
taeirFeceasesats ,ssi e.sneuS- Z isey
examined itaGd toaut that tie
Omaha rad been there. and
theJ s-en resurnsss 10 noufy Their
chief aadaripg am asiee.ts,,sss ,orce
TO Parstse at.sI slaughter tAersi,
logan, from u E,;dHsg place,
saw all, AID new hat no tiHe
was TO Be lost IN drawing their
attention from Tire tFstIL. which
rhey would soon discover and
follow, aid mourning his horse,
1e dashed away at iQII speed
across the psairies. at right an
gIes with sle rout AIS tribe had
aaken, and sEguch the fire about
eight miles distant, on an elni-
neuce whore sha Sioux could
distinctly see 1t. He had scarce
Nv done so before a powerful
band were on the spos he and his
party had just left, aud who,
without Stepping 70 distinguish
the trail, started for the ire
which hey saw rIsIng agalns.t
The Southern star. (Panola, Miss.) 1856-1856, 1856-03-01

as'NA ~HotiAci 14Ic to5s
as they reached the first. This
rather hewiIde red them. They
dlsRoun,ed and examined the
ground Logan, anticipating
this, had trorted aud walked his
horse around il, so as to make
the appearances upon the grass
OF the tEeading of a dozen nor
SEES and this drew them INTO the
belief that shall body had lin
gered behind and kindIed Ibis
fire and ard then gone to
where there could see the new
fire burning and SO they follow
ed VITA renewed avidjty. The
same thing happened as before
Logan had gone, and another
fire met their astonished gage,
while she same sortoffootprinrs
weraabgut theonea around which
they were no ~ gathered
Their suspicious were now
awakened. They examined
the ground more closely, both
taF and near, and discovered
that a solitary horsenan had de-
ceived them, and they knew it
was for the sole pardose ofIead-
ins them of from the party,
whose encampncnt they had
frs discovered.
A-esaasaw them going around
win si4ring toscAos, and uuder-
s'ood sheir Offices, aud knaw
tIIas his only chance for safety
" 70 III immediate eight .o,gards
ass home; ard ~ .urther Jew
tilal5y the tiaIe ,ley could re-
Eraco their way 20 .helr place OF
Starting, and fad the trail his
own people had taken, they
"ysll be beyond ne seaell Vi
danger.
me Sioux, in the meanwhile
had divided tElo smaller bands,
sl., largest OF t,ich was 10 re-
s4rsl aud pursue the O,naIlos,
aatt sl.a others 10 endeayor 10
cap.s.rs. the one, they rad miss
ed. s'ttey knew tina! he must
be an OMAHA, and tha.Ilc would
81 farslrer ard kindle another
warcsl-gire. OF start for his nation
in : straight line, and therefore
one party went on a little further
ard the other spread out tow
ards the Omaha country, for
gsIe purpose OF tnteEceping mn.
Logan pressed foTwars as fastas
bis faded steed could bear him,
until he thought he had entire
" .,ludad than, but as the day
dawned, 10 his horror and dis
may, he saw his pursuerS close
uDon his track. he turned b IS
course to rayine. whIch he
Distinguished At a distance, Gov
cred with trees and underground
la succeeded IN reaching ii,
and just withln lis verge he met
an Indian aiEI, dipping water
from a spring. She was start
- kfrYErs
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19
From the Shoulder.

A slight misunderstanding existed be-
tween two of our town boys, one of whom
keeps his hair CUT la Tom Hyer, and is
reputed to be very weighty from the should
er. OF course. there was but one genteel
manner of settling this controversy and q
ring was forthwith made, and the buffers
with their respective friends, and the ad-
n. 'rcrs of the manly art of self defence, re-
paired to bugle alley. The little, stout boy,
Billy, walked into the ring, tossed up his
cap, amiL the most desfening cheers of his
friends. He stripped well, aud showed great
muscle. The other had his hair long. and
colorcd red, and having dieted :or some
days at the free lunches on codhs5, was
wanting in p!umpness of limb, follness Of
chest, and other require ments for long
and interesting fight They came up at the
signal of their seconds, AID the hrst fall and
blood was announced for the little, stout
man They came to time for the second
round-Billy was fresh-red-heHd out OF
wind, claret flowing from his smeller. The
Fancy offered two to one on Billy. They
didn't want to punish Red head badly-so
at the last CALL Biily took Red head by his
long soap locks, and butted him in the snoot
till he fell back against the ropes, and
bawled like calf. His mother never sent
him to California to take even chances with
the hitfers
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19
Ratification Meeting.

There will be Mass Meeting in front of
the Orleans in Oroylle, on Saturday Eve
ming for the purpose of ratifying the nomi-
nations of Buchanan and Breckenridge.
Judge McCork!e, of Chico, Col Hatch, and
other speakers from Marysville are expected
to be present to address the meeting. Roll
out from the mines, the mountains and the
river, and give the nomination Of Old Bu-
chanan such reception as Will make welkn
Iesound with the huzzas Of strong men.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

BARON HUMBoLDT AND THE TABLE Mo-
vERs.-The Boston Post publishes letter
from Baron Humboldt that satisfactorily
disposes Of the report that that distinguish
ell man had become convert to the spirit
rapping humbug. The subject Of be letter
is embodied in the following extract.
81 have holy horror of pine wood spir-
itualism and psychological mysticism. You
increase my horror by the ghost Of that
ephemeric being Of reason, which is to re-
ceiye intelligence from the thoughts Of those
persons who surround the table. You know
that Geofrcy Saint Hilairc pretends to have
swet the oxyde of thought while in Egypt,
and you, my dear friend, will say that my
incredibly is the simple consequence Of my
lazness submit willingly to this re-
proach, for am convinced tha: the friend
ship you always extended to me will not be
diminished, if | can be instrumental in lead
ing you out Of the obscure paths Of error
rely on your forgiveness.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

STABBED By AN ILLINOIS LADY.--The
Buffalo Express states that Mrs Eunice Mi
mar, whose husband is in Illinois, is stopping
at present with her brother, Mr.. Neff. near
Buffalo. Mrs NefF and her daug ghter Emily
were engaged in some household work, when
high words passed between them and Mrs
Minar, after which the latter drew knife
and stabbed her neiee III the abdomeH, aud
it is feared fatally Mrs NJ. was arrested.
Had this occurred between two men in Kan
sas. our Abolition brethren in Chicago and
Buffalo would have held an Indignation meet
ing to denounce the ruffaaism. Il Chicago
Times.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

Of his mission so far IS they have been made
public. These are Of 50 recent occurrence
that they are familiar to the public, and it
is therefore not necessary for us to recapitu-
late them. The Ostend Conference and the
correspondence on the Central American
question bear witness, not cnly to MIR. Bu-
chanan's progressive ideas. but to his skill as
. diplomatist and negotiator. At the pres
ent moment he stands before the country as
the most prominent Democratic candidate
for the Presidency, and his nomination by
the Cincinnati Convention is thought cx-
tremely probable.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

~ n meeting of the California Democratic State
Central Committee, held in The city of Sacramento,
ON the 10Th day OF July 1SJ6 ii Was resolved that u
brmncraNc state Convention be called, 10 meet III
The city Of Sacramento 1U UESDAY. the 9th day of
scpteInber next for the purpose of nominating Two
members of Congress, Clerk OF the Supreme Court
SUPERINTENDENT OF Public Instruction, Stale Prison
Director, and four Presidential Electors.
The State Centrul Conn iItee suggest that Satur
lay, The I'D day vi August, be the day selected by
The different counties or the election oi Delegates 10
aid Democratic State Convention.
The following is the apporoninent OF representa-
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

va The Petaluma Journal, which has
hitherto been . Vigilance sympathizer,
is now opposing them, and warn, the des-
picable crew now holding saturnalia at San
Francisco. that unless they Immediately dis
band there will be row"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

CoNNEcTlCUT DEMocRACY.--Tae Demo-
Gratis Of Connecticut are by 10 means dis
couragcd by their partial defeat in that
State The Hartford Times says:
THE combination of the Fusonists was
complete. Negro and KAow Nothing en-
braced, and then marched to the polls with
locked arms. Their issue was shamelessly
sectional, and together they made war upon
their fellow citizens Of the Southern section
Of the Union, so far as they could in an cleo
ton of this kind. Single handed, the demo
Gratis opposed them upon national ground,
and mOst glorioasly have they dashed into
confusion aud alarm the double and twisted
factions of negro worshippers. Gallartly
have they conducted themselves in the can
vass, and they come out Of the contest With
cheerfulnezs and full of confidence.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

VI Mr. Watson is entitled to our most
sincere thanks for his promptness in favors
to this office during the past week From
his hand we have received papers at the
earliest moment from the Bay and cities on
the river, as well as Atlantic papers, maga-
zines, SC, sc.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

Eas- From one of our County officers,
we learn that our old friend, Supervisor
Pence, on the occasion Of the late visit of
Lee s. Marshalrs circus to Messilla Valley.
justwent rarrin' and tarrin' through the
bresh.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

EsCArED FROM CUsroDY The man who
broke the Buggy fer Pitt Hoffman, and was
held in durance, broke from deputy consta-
bic, and perceeded on his journey faster
than the deputy could possibly proceed on
foot. We need lookup.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

MORE LUCKY Manifestation & Co.,
just below Chinatown, are making their
eternal fortunes. When they have water
plenty they take o1t about pound day,
or $2lC, with six hands. We should say
that was rather rich.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

FLLMoRF.-Mr. Fillmore writes that he
"puts himself in the hands Of his friends. )"
That is what Mr.. Weller would call tying
himself into . very small parcel"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

G4is> Davis Rogers, Of the Opposition Stage
Company, came in several lengths ahead,
and gave us the Marysville papers. lie is an
accommodating gentleman, and very fast
indeed.
Our thanks are also due to Mr.. 0. Neal of
the G. $. Company, for the Sacramento
Amer can.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

Bills SIGNED.-The President has eigned
the Wisconsin, Michigan, Alabama and Lou
isiana Railroad bills. appropriating Ian ds
for railroads. The quantity of lands thus
granted will amount to five millions of acres
The grants to Iowa amounted to over four
millions of acres. These bills were passed
by democratic Senate, and approved by
democratic President, and yet the Black
Republicans claim to be the only party fa.
yorabie to the construction of railroads.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

IMPROVEMENTS OF THE TowN.--Twelve
buildings are in course Of erection ct this
tims-seversl are of brick. Among these
are the Court-H House and Jail, McWilliams
and Tymeson's Banking House, McDermott
& Randalps Drug Store, James Dunn's cle-
CANT Store on the corner Of the Plaza, Mr..
Morse's dwelling on Montgomery street, Mr..
Hendees' on Huntoon street, ana several
more of small class.
The sound Of the mason's trowel, clink-
ing and the banging of the carpenters ham,
mer, is heard at all points, giving unmis-
takeablc evidence of the rapid and perma
nent growth Of our town.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

MINING on THE SoUrH FORK OF FEA-
TIER RIyER.-For the in ormation below
ne are indebted to the politeness Of Gen. Pat
Harris, who has just retur ned from pro.
fessional visit to that locality: From what
We can learn, we should say that the string
of Stringtown had been pulled in. It's gin
out. But little is doing in the vicinity Of
Strngtowu and Enterprise On the bank
above McCabe's Greek the miners arc doing
finely. Collett & Co. are taking out with
five hands from 500 to $500 dollars week
About Moortown and Kanaka Peak, the dig
ings are Of the best, but water at present is
scarce.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

PoLIrIcAL.-The Hon. J. W. McCorkle is
expected here to-day or to morrow, and may
be prevailed upon to fire his gun off for the
nominees, Buchanan aud Breckenridge He
is among the most effective political speak
ers in the state
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

County, JUpGLs.-rhe 18th District
Court has decided that the act requiring
County Judges to reside at tho County Seat
is unconstitutional
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

TuANKs--ro Jabe Sawin, the accommo-
dating agent of the G. 5. Co.. for Marys-
Vile paper.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

GzS~CnIcK & Co. were prompt in serving
us with the papers from below.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19
GETEA-HTE EAEnT,
NOTICE.

a Ii. PERSONS holding or claiming Liens und,r
"a the provisions of 'An Act for securing Liens of
Mechanics and others, approved April 9Th, 1855" on
the property known us Horace Brewster's dwelling
house, situated near the Bluff on Montgomery street,
in the town of Oroylc. county OF Butte and state of
California, the same being the present residence of
said Brewster aud family hCreb notified to be and
appear the District Court of said County aud State
on Monday the 2jth day OF August, 1856 and exhibit
then and there The proofs Of their said Liens.
Yl9'w3 CALKINS & SPEIMAN
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19
From Oregon,

We have been kindly favored with the
perusal Of letter from Adju.ant Andrew J.
Kane to his father, who is resident Of this
place. The letter is dated Mt Portland,
July 9th, in which he says" have just ur-
rived from the DAlles and Fort WalIa Wal.
la, from which place We formed the escort to
an Express. We were fired at ty two canoe
loads OF Indians, but we being well mounted
and armed soon put them to fight
The present campaign believe is near
ly at a close, ~ the Territorial Volunteers
time of enlistment has nearly expired. -
There is however but little prospects IF any
permanent peace being concluded with the
treacherous savages, Us they are constantly
coismitting depredation, upon the unpro.
tected inhabitants
"The Indians have again made their ap-
pearance ON Puget Sound, but 50 far hayc
made no warlike demonstra ions"
In closing his letter he says" Rcmem-
should another campaign open, shall pro-
badly withdraw, as it is II most hazardous
life, and glory is obtained Mt great sacra-
fee ; and the remuneration allowed us by
government, docs not cover our current e2-
penSes.'
REPUBLICAN" SAYINGs'--The following
expressions Of "republican' sentiment can
not be placed before the people too often
1.-The Unicn is not worth supporting in
connection with the South. IN. \. Tribune.
1.-The Constitution is "A reproach and ~
league with Tophet. - LGarrison.
"Sharpcs rifles arc better than bibles. -
Henry Ward Beecher.
Let the Union slide."-N. p. Banks.
The authors of these sayings are all bril-
liant stars in the Black Republican trma-
ment, and Of course reject the views Of the
faction 10 which they are attached.
IL, ;,ha haa
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

VI The Hon. VIM A. Richardson has nc
cepted the democratic nomination for Gov
ernor Of Illinois.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

SENT TO BIDwELI.-The rascal mentioned
by US on Thur sdoy as having made his es-
cape, was re-taken by oIiicer patten yesier-
day. While in the Office of Justice Jones,
waiting for witnesses on the part Of prosccu-
tion, the officers stepped from the room u
moment to procure some law blanks. when
tho rascal seized the dockets, and tore CD
leaves from one and 43 from the other, tear
ing most of the leaves into fragments. 1t
was tho most wanton case of malicious mis-
chief we have ever witnessed. lie is the
hombre who hallooed so Justify for the Vigil
ance Committee to come to his rescue when
he was arrested In default Of $1,000 bail
he was sent up to 70 stay brief season with
sheriff Frcer.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19
Weekly Eutte Record.

The weekly edition of the Record will be
issued to-day. 1t is designed for circulation
in the interior and Atlantic States, and will
contain the news of the Week. Those who
desire to send papers TO the Atlantic world,
will find them in wrappers at tho counter.
Price, twenty five cents.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-07-19

The authors Of these sayings are all bril-
liant stars in the Black Republican firma-
ment, and Of course reflect the views Of the
faction 10 which they are attached.