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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21

Scan you let me have ten dollars this morn
ing to purchase bonnet, my dear! said lady
to her husband one morning at breakfast.
"Byand-by, my love-
"Thats what you always say my dear !; but
how can buy and buy without money!
And that brought the money, as one good
turn deserves another. Her wit was so sue
cessful that she tried it again The next week.
81 want twenty dollars, my dear, to buy a
dress for New Years"
Well, you can't have it; you called me
bear last night" said her husband.
"Oh, we'll, dear, you know that was only be-
cause you are so fond Of hugging."
1t hit him Just right again, and she got the
money and something extra, as he left his pret-
ty wife and hurried off to business " 1t takes
fortune TO keep such wife as you are--b~
it's north IT.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21
From the Hunters Feast"
A Battle With Grizzly Bears.

An adventure with grizzly bears which had
befallen the captain was next related. He
had been travelling with a strange party-th the
Scalp Hunters, lin the mountains near Santa
re when they were overtaken by sudden and
heavy fall Of snow that rendered further pro-
gresS impossible, The canon, deep valley in
which they had encamped, was difficult to get
through at any time, but now the path, on ac-
count OF the deep soft snow, was renderd impass-
aoie' when morning broke they found them
selves fairly in trap
ABOVE and belt the valley was choked with
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21

TP What is Fashion: Dinner at midnight,
and headache in the morning. What is idleness
Working yellow mountains on pink subsod-
or blue-tailed dog in sky-co'ored commissions.
What is joyl To count your money and find it
oyerrun a hundred dollars. What is sknowledge |.
To be away from home when people come to
borrow books and umbrellas What is content
mentl To sit in the house and see other people
stuck in the mud. In other words to be better
off than your neighbors.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21

DEATH OF THE LAST OF WAsHNGToS's LIFE
GuARp.-We had always supposed that Death
never slumbers nor sleeps but we find vaia'
cious exchange recording the fact that Death has
taken his "usual nap" " Usual Knapp, the
last of Washingtons Life Guard, died at New
berg, N. Y, recently, aged ninety-nins years
He was buried with military honors."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21

We have heard of mans being too +" hot
headed to live with his wife but "a divorce
was recently granted by one of the courts of In
diana, where the only allegation against the de-
iendant was that he had cold feet.' " Extremes
meet" to be sure
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21

"Well, Jane, this is aqueer world " said a
cara sposa to his wife, at breakfast, the other
morning. "a sect of women philosophers have
lust sprung up" "Indeed said Jane, "and
what do they hold!' "The strangest thing In
nature" said he " their tongues
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21

How oft with him I've ranged the snow-cad hill,
Where grew the pine-tree and the towering oak
And as the white fogs all the VALLEY fill,
And axe re-echoed to the woodman's stroke,
While frozen fakes were squeakng under foot,
And distant tinklings from the vale arise,
Upward and upward still the way took,
As souls congenia tower toward the skies.
We talked of things which did beseem the place,
Matters of moment to the Church and State,
The upward, downward progress of the race,
Predestination, Destiny, and Fate,
He tracked the thoughts of Calvin of Kant,
Such lore from his learned sire he drew
searched the tones of D'0yey and Of Mant,
Or slipped the sweetness of Castalian dew.
So when the mountain path grew dim to view,
And woolen tippets were congealed or damp,
Swift to the vale our journey we renew,
keght the fire, and trim the students lamp.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-21

SCALING BY LIGHT CAVALRY.
Flowers are charming auxiliaries their dumb
Butte record., 1856-10-11
Mining News.

Adams Muir called on US last Saturday
having just come down from the Middle Fork
of Feather River He gives us cheering
news in regard to mining operations in that
section. He says that while some few claims
have failed, a large majority have, and are
doing well, Clark's wing dam, situated be-
low Ball Rock is worked by Cinnamon, on
shares, and is paying well to all parties in
| terested. Island Bar is also worked by Chi
namen on shares, and pays exceedingly we'll
This claim has been worked successfully for,
several seasons, under the management of
its present owner, Deputy Sheriff McLaugh-
lin.
Bob Fishers wing dam, below Island Bar,
has reaped rich reward for their labor.
He intends to fioom his claim next season.
Kirk & Yanks wing dam has been worked
out, and the boys have left with pocket
full of rocks.
In Capt. Longs claim, below Taylor rifle,
the boys are just tax ng it out by the pound.
Knigets Bar is worked by Chinainen, on
shares, and is also paying big licks.
Peter Wilson has also called on US, from
the North Fork. He is interested in Long
rifle. He states that they have taken out
from two to five ounces to the hand per day,
ever since they commenced mining. which
was about the tenth of September.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

RIVER MINING.-We intend to give our
readers full and authentic account of the
success of the various fiumeing companies
that have been operating on Feather River
this season. By this means, the public will
be bic to form a correct opinion in reference
to making investments in river mining in
this vicinity.
As fast as the companies work out the
amount of river which they have drained,
we shall, so far as we are able, lay before
our readers, such of their transactions as
will be of interest to the community, where
all are more or less dependent on this and
other modes of mining, for their success and
prosperity.
There are several of the companies that
have as much, and even more ground in the
river bottom drained, than they will have
time to work out.
SO far there has been no rise in the river,
but it is reasonable to expect rain within the
present month, which will put an end to all
these operations for the present season 1t
has, up 10 this time, proved to be a season
of unbounded success, and has had the effect
to encourage the adventurous who have Sc
long been at work and investing their means
in this branch of business.
New companies are forming and old ones
are reorganizng for the purpose OF working
an immense quantity of the river next sea
son
Butte record., 1856-10-11
DEMOCRAT.
Jones Claim.

There was general breaking up and haul
ing out at White Rock on Saturday last
The Jones claim has been worked complete
ly out; that is, all that has been fumed this
season.
The precise figures of the whole proceed
ings, from the first investment to the wind
ing up of the company, we have not been
able to get, but have been promised the COM
plete statistics, by the Secretary, as soon as
the concern is finally settled. This will be
interesting to our readers as it is under
stood that . large amount over and above all
expenses has been realized by the share-hol-
ders
Butte record., 1856-10-11

ceive upon the one hand a party, composed
times labored for the happiness, the dignity,
the honor and prosperity of the American
Ststes-men who have in trying emergencies
preserved inviolate the most sacred trust
that was ever committed to q free people
a trust upon which concentrates the dear
est interests Of mankind and the loftiest
hopes of the world-men whose conservative
principles and long tried political integrity
have been instrumental in promoting them
to the highest positions as ministers at the
altar of free government--as guardians
around the ark of political covenant, which
they have never yet permitted to be broken.
On the other hand they see a new party,
cl Lining new light in the science of govern
ment, concealing under its meretricious
professions the elements of discord and dis
union-menacing the majesty Of the people,
and bartering the virtue and integrity Of
our most sacred institutions; party over
looking human suffering, mental degrade
t on, abject poverty, in short, the most grow
cling condition of human slavery at their
own doors, and affecting to become deeply |
penetrated with the most profound syr.pa-
thy for the victims of slavery in the south
and claiming this affectation of symyathg as
the great merit in their new system of poll
great fundamental basis upon
which to rear their new political super
structure.
Can any free and Independent voter doubt
for moment, on which side to array himself: |
Can any one whose patriotism transcends
his desire FOR office debate long as to his
path of duty, as a sovereign among soYer
eigus?
Butte record., 1856-10-11

FALL OF CHARTER PINE-So much has
been said Of late, concerning the Charter Oak,
that some one thought there should be some
thing said of the old pine tree that stood in
front of Huntoon's Exchange. 1t was con
>iderel dangerous these windy times, and
yesterday a man was sent up about twenty
feet to cut it down. He whacked away a
long time, and at last it fell with a tree
mendous crash
Butte record., 1856-10-11
F. n. SMITH, at the Bar.

THEATRICAL.-0ur theatrical manage
ment has been hitherto confined TO singular
ly unfortunate beings Continually some
rupture between manager and company. 1t
must be from want of managerial tact; GER
tainly a want of experience cannot be urged
rs an excuse, for in nearly every instance,
veterans Injured by long years OF experience,
have controlled the companies, or pretended
to do So The error is here. There is too
much individual independence in the mem
bers of the companies-too many airs. Each
one does as he pleases. The easy going man
ager, fearful of offending some ambitious
"supe," whose place he might not be able
to supply, where assurance is at discount,
overlooks what at the moment may be a
petty infracton. The old story of "give an
inch and they'll take an ell'' is illustrated,
until the ostensible manager is ultimately
stead of being dictator, and in fact. dwindles
into mere cypher. This laxity of disci-
pine of course produces disorder. The
manager becomes embarrassed /; gets into
debt bursts up, and the public, instead oil
enjoying an entertainment, is outraged by
such scenes of private grievance as the last
few weeks have been peculiarly fruitful of
1t is Ridiculous to urge, want of patronage
as an excuse for failure. For the size O
the place, q richer community than this does
not exist in the State, and it is as liberal a!
it is rich. We are persuaded that with ;
we'll organized company; the present on
for instance, which is passable-a bounteou
harvest. at selected intervals, may be inva
riably reaped.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

Know Nothing Philadelphia National Con-
vention, in which only about one-third Of
the States were represented; of the Know
Nothing nigger-driving Whig Convention o..
Virginia, in which the State was only par
TALLY represented; of n convention compos
ed OF secession fire-eaters in Georgia, and of
4 gathering of Wings and Know Nothings at
Albany, in this State. Mr. Fillmore has
finally accepted the Georgia nomination for
the Presidency, but says nothing about the
platform ~ Y. Herald
Butte record., 1856-10-11

THE PACIFIC RAILROAD AND THE SUEz
CANAL "A correspondent, writing froE,
Washington to the Baltimore sun, says
The Pacific Railroad scheme is not yet
dead. Geographical jealousies have contrib
uted so far to delay the passage of the bill
A railroad to the Pacific and canal across
the Isthmus Of Suez are the tEo great enter
prises now before the world, and when com
pIeted, will DO more for the civiliz tion and
happiness of men than ali Cha-tisfn, Red Re-
pubicanisin, and negro philanthropy here
and elsetRherc If the istbmus of Sue- is
pierced before we hare a railroad to the Pa
cifc. the United States will be commercially
distahced.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

FLUMEs WASHED AwAY.--We are inform
ed that the rain on Tuesday night, has made
sad havoc among some OF the mining claims
on the river.
The Montezuma Co.'S fume was partially
washed away Their foot dam was entirely
washed out The company are confident of
being able to repair sufficient to get it dry,
ard proceed with their work, should there
be no more rain. The water in the river
had risen two feet and a half up to yesterday
10 o'clock.
Butte record., 1856-10-11
IN OPHIR TOWNSHIP.

At orotine Prect-F NJ Smith In,. Ralph Bird,
Richie, Judges;
At Lvnchburgh Prcct-E Gaver Ins.
Al Robinson's Hill dill. Store) Prec-A Switzer
lns.
A. Cherokee Ravine Prect-Jackson Bean ms.
At G arden Rai ch Preet-I Iarr lns.
At Central House Prect-J Lowry lns. h rby, II
tsuri, Judges;
At Kent's Ranch Prec;-McConnel Ins.
At W hite Rock Prect-J Cuons lns
Butte record., 1856-10-11

HERE's LUCK-We received at the hands
of Deacon Sheldon a bottle of sparkling
Heidsck, from Seymour Pixlcy of the Haun
House, Marysvlle. Our Senior was, as
usual, on the temperance, SO he signed his
share over to the Hon. J. E. n L., who in
company with US chaps, managed to worry
it down We drank, as requested in a little
note from Seymour, the success Of the De-
nocracY of old fuba.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

THE LATE SToRM-The storm of Monday
mountains unusually severe for so early in
the season. In coming through the valley a
day or two since, we noticed all the higher
with snow as if they had been visited by
regular December snow storm. In c0nse-
quence the river mining is about closed for
the season.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

FIGHTS Several fights came off on Sun
day evening. caused by imbibing Lager peer
too freely. Fights that originate from this
mellow species of intemperance, are not SO
desperate or dangerous as those that are
stirred up by double distilled Mimic rifle
whiskey
Butte record., 1856-10-11

MR. AND Mas. SHANNON have sent US
bountiful supply of Cake. 1t looked IKE
wedding cake, and tasted like wedding CAKE
and notwithstanding there was no announc-
ment accompanying the package we douo'
not but what it was wedding cake, and the
parties have our thanks for their kind re-
membrance.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

RoBBEp.-A report that Chinaman had
been robbed of two thousand dollars between
Oroville and Lynchburgh, created consider.
able excitement about ten o'clock last eve
ming. An immense crowd thronged Myers
street, through which the officers dashed in
hot pursuit.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

Our FOR BUCHANAN Pittsburg
Post states that Francis P. Blair, Jr, ever
whose election in Missouri to Congress the
fusionists made such "shriek," is to ad-
dress mass meeting in that city in favor Of
Buchanan and Breckenridge.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

FEMININE SQUABBLE.--Mrs. Ellen Heni-
gen a I'D the lady proprietor of the N. York
Restaurant, had spat yesterday in regard
to the rent of the above premises. They in
duIged in various soft, sweet little epitbets,
that hit each other in tender spots and was
calculated to reflect on their moral charac
ters. We did not learn how it ended.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

FrREMENs' ELECTION - The following
named gentlemen were elected officers of the
Marysyille Fire Department, at their annual
election, held on Monday evening last:
A. W. Nightingale, Chief Engineer.h
P. NJ. Chandler, First Assistant.
NJ. Coyle, Second Assistant.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

CoRRECTEoN.--We are informed on good
authority that the little muss which occur
red at the n Y Restaurant on Monday was
not entirely the fault of Mr.. and Mrs ieni-
gan, but that others were to blame. There
IS always two sides to story, and where
We do not see thing ourselves, We of ne
cessity must take the most reliable state
ment.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

HAVE GIVEN HIM JEsssIE.--The Repub-
hcans, who had Cox standing on their ticket
for some time, have jerked him off and run
up Mr. Turner of Nevada Tom is from
North Carolina, and that is not in the Re-
publican's Union.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

ROBBERY AND MURDER. The Express
learns that miner at or near Evansville,
Butte county, was killed on Sunday evening,
in his cabin, and his money taken by the as
sassin. A large number Of men went in
search Of the perpetrator of this horrid
deed, yesterdsy-with what success we have
yet to learn.
Butte record., 1856-10-11
For the Record


As a miner Of this District, l feel that
have TO test the sincerity of the Republi
can professions. l have listened to their
orators, and from the conclusions that
arrive at, their whole argument is based on
the Pacific Railroad measure. | believe
their professions upon this question is a
complete humbug, for the purpose of catch
ing votes They do not say that Congress
has right to appropriate government -lOn
ey for that purpose in opposition to individ-
ual enterprise, but they quote other opin-
ions that it is right. Now, why do th9y not
inform themselves before they undertake to
make converts for their cause: | can tell
them any set of capitalists can form them
selves into a company and apply to Con-
gress for a portion of the public lands,
which wold be granted to carry on the work
Now, if some of these Black Rep publican or
ators wish to take stock in this great enter
prise, the subscription list is now open, at
Kimmers National Hotel. For further in
formation apply to
II
Butte record., 1856-10-11

AUCTION s. COMMISSION < Monte
have started out in the above business, ard
are all fixed for transacting any and all
business connected with their line with dis
patch. See their advertisement.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

JUSTICE ELLIorT's COURT Some China
men are on trial in this court for a small
fight they had among themselves some three
weeks since, in which heads we're smashed,
eyes gouged, hair pulled, and other striking
marks OF civilization we're manifested.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

L. 5. BRANCH MINr.--The Branch Mint
at San Francisco will be open from and after
to-day. for the reception Of bullion and
coinage. This will be good news for the
Miners.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

New MEAT MARKFT-That old favorite
Israel IIoag, has made his appearance once
more before the Oroville public, in his favo-
rite line of business, that of butchering -
His market is located on Myers st, and is
fitted up in his peculiar style of neatness.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

ONO CLAIM-This Company JONES fumes
with the Montezuma, and the rise in the
river Tuesday night, had the effect to stir
up some excitement and hustle among the
boys. All hands at the pumps.was the word,
and things moved rapidly for time, just as
miners only can rush it when danger threat.
cas-
Butte record., 1856-10-11

FIRE PRooF BUILDING A Frenchman IN
Sen Francisco, has erected two-story
brick building with the walls two inches IN
thickness, the brick being set up edgeWise'
The authorities have ordered it to be taken
down. 1t wouldn't stand much of an earth
ouoEe
Butte record., 1856-10-11
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Butte record., 1856-10-11

fall about o'clock and continued up to u
at night. The damage to the miners in the
river is immense. 1t has driven many from
their claims just at the time when they were
beginning to realize clean profits.
Butte record., 1856-10-11
IN ORC TOWNSHIP.

At Orc Lewa Prect--J U Worden. lrs
At Forbestown Prect-N Plumb Ihs, z L Mont
gomery. B IIoyl Judges;
AT Robnsous Mil Pret-A B Gallinger lns. II
Bradford, Cane. Judges;
At Hansonve Prect-J ii Hanson Ins.
Al Natchez Prect-Coi umbert lns
Al Evansville Prect-Thos Densen Ins
At Bingham's Bar Prect-
Butte record., 1856-10-11

A CHANCE FOR THE BLACK KEPUBLr-
cANs.-The following offer gives the Black
Republicans an opportunity to show their
sincerity upon the railroad question
Butte record., 1856-10-11

Tom BELLS GANG The Caiaveras Chron-
icle says that five of Tom Bells gang OF free
hooters are now in Jail at Mokelumne H,ll
They have been arrested by Sheriff clarke
and his deputies
Butte record., 1856-10-11

New ARRANG EMENT.--Capt. Y. Nor
raw & j. W. Dunbar have bought or leased
the Orleans Hotel, and from appearances
should say that an improve nent may be ex-
pectcd in that house in all departments.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

SPIRIT OF KNOW NoTHryGIsM. M.-Several
Know Nothing rowdies, infamed by liquor
made an attack upon the Catholic Church IN
Freehold, New Jersey. The windows were
riddled by brickbats and other missiles.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

WHEAT BURNED Two stacks of wheat
belonging to Mr.. Levi Stowell, Of Santa
Cruz, were burned on the night Of the oath
ult. 1t was the work of an incendiary.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

AxoTHER RACE-A match vas made yes
terday between the winner OF Saturdays
race, and Mr.. Maynard's gray horse, for
$500 side, to be run in two weeks at Forbes
+owO
Butte record., 1856-10-11

Nzr-Tom Cox has been deposed from the
high position which he occupied upon the
Black Republican State ticket, and J n.
Turner of Nevada substituted in his stead.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

N0- Watson, has placed us under obliga-
tions for Hutching's California Magazine,
and other favors.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

THE RIvER.-We learn that the Nebras-
ka claim at Longs Bar, although its opera
tions have been suspended for a few days
by reason of the rise in the river, will be in
a condition for working again in a short
time, the dam having escaped damage from
the water.
The Montezuma claim will also be in full
blast in day or two
Butte record., 1856-10-11

nas- Tom Cox, the Republican nominee
for Congress, is to be Withdrawn. lie Is
guilty of having been Democrat.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

Hon. C F. Lott has removed with his fam
lily to this place, where he will in future at
tend to the practice of the law.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

We are authorized 10 announce the name oi
y. D. WITT. as a candidate fer Constable, for the
Township OF 0phir. al the ensui election oe-
Butte record., 1856-10-11
IN OREGON TOWNSHIP.

At spanish'ow own Prect Carey McI.eand's Store)-
Dr Walden lns Taylor l. Snyder, Judges
At Frenchiuwn Prect-J stewart lns.
At Nelson's Bar Prect--O Sewers lns.
At Cherokee Prect-(Moore Perrys Stcre)-Tho's
McDanel ns.
=. Messilla Valley Frect-(Pence's Ranch)-M Pence
lns.
At Summons Store Prect-W. c. HeI bricks 1ns, II
JONES' Morrison Judge;
Butte record., 1856-10-11

Lo! THE Poor INDIAN.--This uufortu-
nate individual was in town yesterday on
the keen jump in search of his 'mahaia,
who he said had been maliciously ard felo-
uiously induced to leave his bed and board
without just cause or prevocation, by some
ungallant white man. lie grieves, not SO
much tor his lost treasure as he does for the
loss of some family relies, IN the shape of a
Jews harp and fine tooth comb.
Butte record., 1856-10-11
IN WYANDOTTE TOWNSHIP.

At wyandolte Prect-W Bliss lns, II shepherd,
Snow. Judges;
At Wilson's Ranch Prohibition lns. Duncan Jds
At Buffalo Ranch Prect-Wm Armstrong Ins.
At IIoncut Ciy Prect-i Fex lns.
At Hyantville Prect-D Newbert Ins, A Swain,J d
Butte record., 1856-10-11

Bayard Taylor's new work an illustrated
"Cyclopedi@ of Modern Travel is announc-
ed as nearly reahY for publication.
Butte record., 1856-10-11
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

w. 5. SAFFORD announces his name a. a candi
date for Justice OF The Peace, for Ophir Township
the coming election ocl0.
Butte record., 1856-10-11

va The amount in the U. s. Treasury
subject to draft, on the 18th Of August, was
PATTI ,274.