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Butte record., 1856-08-23

CROWDED OUT-A letter frum Professor
Burr, late of Bidwell, giving graphic de-
scription Of Honey Lake Valley, Beckwith
Valley and surrounding country, is laid
over for to-day, in consequence of Iress of
other matter.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

AUCTION SALE OF REAt EsrArE.-J. W.
Dunn will sell to-day at , o'clock, on the
premises, the building and lot on Montgom-
erv st, known as the American Bakery.
Also, at the same hour, the property
known as the French Boarding House.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

other column it will be seen that the Execu-
tive Committee of the 0rovile Buchanan
Club have called a meeting Of the Democrat
ic Electors Of Oroyille, on Wednesday eve
ming next, for the purpose of electng del
egates to the County Convention. We trust
the Democracy Of 0roville will heed the
patriotic call of the Committee, and turn
out en- masse, that full expression of
public sentiment may be had. Cup,
guards and charge upon Buffalo Militia"
and epon the sectional rarmints who are
forming Bear Clubsn
Butte record., 1856-08-23

PRIsoxERs RELEAsEp.--The two men who
were arrested near Bidweh the other day,
on suspicion of their being concerned in the
late robberies, were released last night, as
no one appeared against them, except the
man Fuller, who was robbed, ard who did
not recognize the accused as the c.es who
attack ed him.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

History does not fur nish an instance
where candidate has gone dow sosudden-
ly IS buchanan -. a.. .faiericGa.
Positive fact Everybody swallows tho
nomination of Buchanan and Breckenridge
and throw up that of Fillmore and Donelsoh
rs quick as hey would Gamhose and iPe-
aceuanba
Butte record., 1856-08-23

TAN buren, FOR -Presi-
dent Van Buren has written letter favor
ine the election of Buchanan. The Sage of
Lindenwald is as vile an old fox ever mu-
tilated the hand that fed him. and notwith-
standing he has again thrust himself upon
the Democratic party, we atill believe that
Buchanan will be elected.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

THAYKs-We are under obligations 70 the
prietors of the California ExPEss, for favors
furnished this Office. Although we received
full supply, previous to the reception of
their favor, we are none the Tess thankful,
and shall be happy to recprocate, should
occasion present itself.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

RoBBERY BY CHINAMAN.--One Of our
citizens went into a Chinese wash house, and
changed his pants, leaving his purse, con-
1aining $3.50 As soon as he missed it he
returned, and found the Chinaman putting
the purse back into the pocket, after having
abstracted $50 from 1T. He was not arrest
ed at the moment, he having promised to
replace the amount of money missing.
Butte record., 1856-08-23
WYANDorr, Aug. 2lst, 1856.

WYANDorT, Aug. 2lst, 1876.
Mr.. Editor:
.Sir-At meeting of the Democrats Of
%yandott, held on Wednesday evening, Aug
goth, afessrs. L. s. Ford and Samuel Nc
'Curdy were unanimously elected as delegates
TO the County Convention.
On motion ,'tke delegates were unanimous
ly instructed to support Messrs. James 5
Long and P II. Harris, for the Assembly.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JACOB SNOW, Chairman.
THoMAsF MILLER. Secrrtaz4
Butte record., 1856-08-23

SoUND on Democracy A lady of our
town hailed our noisy carrier the other day.
and said to him that she had bat little time
to read, but that little should be devoted to
the Butte Record: Not that she was partic-
ularlY delighted with the Institution, but
was in favor Of supporting a newspaper that
is down on all factions, isins, X Ms, and
Black Repubicanisms in particular. She
OF course became subscriber. We appre-
ciate the complement the more IS it comes
from so fair a source.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

Doc. Murphy, has again dropped in on US
with an immense chunk of clear, beautiful
ce, for which we thank him kindly, and
sincerely wish we may hare a chance to re-
urn the kindness some day.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

BRICK buildings. The brick edifces in
course Of construction in our town are ad.
vancing rapidly to completion. The block
on the corner of Montgomery & Myers SITS,
will be an ornament to our city.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

Thanks to our friend Mr.. Harris of the
c. 5. Co., for the Marysrille papers, when
they were but four hours oil.
Mr.. Watson, has throughout the past week
been most attentive to this Office in furnish
ing Us papers from below.
II. B. Garnham, is as usual on hand with
favers of the latest dates.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

A9- The only public act originated by
Fremont while in the Senate, WAS a PROPOSE
tion to lease out the mines--to make the
miners pay for the privilege of working their
claims. lie failed in this, and as a legisla-
tor SUNK into insignificance. Since then, he
has been endeavoring to lease out the mines
of Mariposa. Could he succeed in making
the miners pay bin for the privilege OF
working their claims, and succeed in the
present contest, he #orld have an income
and title that ought to satisfy the most
ambitious. Should the miners vote for Ere
mont, they would be supporting a man who
Il desired to tax them for what they are now
enjoying without money and without price,
Butte record., 1856-08-23

Mr.. WILLIS, The WIZARD BrGLEE.-'
This gentleman. noW connected with Rowe
4 COS Circus. has gained a reputation as =
master player, that he may well be proud of.
With his splendid Band, they hauled up be-
fore our Office last evening, their richly ca
prisoned steeds, dancing-i in the sunlight,
and cnlivened oar ears with strains of de-
licious music. We wish him health and
happiness tbrough life's troubled sea.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

rs-0ld Miller has taken the Phoenix Sa-
ioon and intends to keep it as cool resort
for the boys. He passed US in bottle Of
sparkling IIeidsick yesterday, with which
We drank his success.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

Miss NJ. L. DEARBORN has hung in her
show case some very neat specimens OF
French Millinery We don't know what
such tricks are good for, but ladies' that are
anxious to look gay, understand the use Of
them. See his advertisement.
Butte record., 1856-08-23
THOMAS F. MILLER, Secretary.

We are indebted to our friend J. S. Davis
of Virginia Flat, for mining news from that
locality. The news is most cheering, on the
Flat. The miners are doing better than at
any previous time. From CrOzier's Hill to
Kents, distance of four miles, those who
have fairly got to work are making very
large wages. Some claims are averaging as
high as SIS 90 per day to the hand.
Butte record., 1856-08-23
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

At meeting of the California Democratic State
Central Committee, held in the city of Sacramento,
on the 10th day OF July 1856, it resolved hat
Democratic State Convention be called 10 meet in
the city Of Sacramento, on TUESDAY the OH day OF
September urxt, for the purpose Of nominating TWO
members OF Congress, Clerk Of the S1pferne Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction, STATE Prison
Director, and four Presidential Electors
The State Certrgi Conn ittee suggest that Satur-
lay. the 23d day Of August, be the day selected by
the different counties for he election of Delegates 10
did Democratic State Convention
The following is the apPerisoHment Of representa-
Butte record., 1856-08-23

Es~ A Black Republican organ. in II e
Eastern states, says the Republican Party
to succeed, must carry Pennsylvania and
California, Both of these Statss viii 70 for
Buchanan by heavy majorities
Butte record., 1856-08-23

ROBBERY As Major Bi1vcls team was
returning iaom Shasta. when near the town
of Tchama the driver was called on by three
men in disguise, to surrender his money at
once. lie saw that resistance was useless,
and gave up his purse which contained two
hundred and eighty dollars. The robbers
made their escape, but was hOtly persued
by the. citizens Of Tchama.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

FoRBEsrowN-The following gentlemen
compose the delegation from FOrbestown'
viz: W. Duelly, J. H. Lillard, John Aaiion'
II. Chickering.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

More RoBBERY-We are informed by Mr..
Nye of the C. S Co. that most daring rob-
berry was petpetrated ou Sunday night iast'
at the Columbus House ol the RABBIT Crenk
road. 1t is understood that two men, who
made their appearance eh horseback in the
vicinity sponen Of, are the guilty PartF.
They robbed their victim of $1,000 in dust,
and shortly after met man on horseback
whom they attempted to rob and no dou5t
murder as they Shot at him several times
wounding him severely iu the arm. Bdt Ee
made his escape from them.
Two suspicious looking men came to Bid
well on Monday and made several purchases
of small articles. among which wen z powder.
balls and pistols. They exhibited a large
amount f money while there ahd finally
started for the monntFiAs. As soon as tho
robbery was KNOWN the ctiEets beihg con-
vinced by certain Ranteuvres of the men, that
/ they wete the robbers, started after them,
and Mt last accounts were close upon their
/ heels
/ 2. S.-Sincc writing the above we learn
| from our friend Alleck Kirby, that the sup
posed robbers were caug last evening,
/ near Potter Bar, and safely licked up in
/ Jail.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

WHITE kocK-The delegates from TINS
nreciue, are L. 5. Gayer, Esq. 7, Sherwood
z. King.
Butte record., 1856-08-23

Go AHEAD.-Our old friend John Parry.
makes a building rise that he has anything
to do with The beautiful brick that he is
putting up for Sparks & Smith, adjoining
the L. S HOTEL reflects credit upon Mr..
Parry as prompt. energetic contractor, and
also upon the prOpriet0rs MS capitalists, tho
rough going and public spirited gentlemen.
Butte record., 1856-08-23
Democratic County Convention.

The Democratic Electors of Butte county are here
By requested to send delegates to County Conven-
tion. 10 assemble at ORC VILE, on SATURDAY,
AUeUST I'D for the purpose of eectins eight dele
gates to the State Convention, TO assemble at Sacra-
nento, the ninth day OF September next; and also
the purpose OF nominating two Members OF Assem-
bly, and Que Assesscr.for Butte county. The different
precincts entitled the following representation,
the hasis being delegate fer each precinct, one
fifteen votes Precincs in which the Nun Der of del
egates not mentioned are entitled TO represen-
tation in accordance with the above basis.
Bidwell, 6; Rock Island, ,; Mountain House, ?
French Creek . junction NJ. ;. Fork. ,; Pine Knot,
S: Musquito Greek . sky High, :: Union Bar ? :;
Fairfield Bar Pea vine /; Central House. .; Honcut
City, .; Wyandote, . Garden RanchO, =; White Rock
g. Lynchburg, s. High Rock, ,; Oroville s. Enterprise
Mountain Spring House /; Scott & Nantines Store l.;
Island Bar :: Forbestovn ! Bingham's Bar j 0ro
Lewa I; Nalchez, 8; Evansville, ,; Hamilton, , Tur-
ners Ranch, , Meals Rancho, p Thompson's Flat .;
Morris Ravine; ?; Chico, 4 Jennings Rancho, l :;
Couples Rancho, >; Manhattan, l; Simmons Store, ,;
Moore & Perry's Slere. 2 Nelson's Bar. ,; Mesilia
Valley, ,; Frenchtown l. Butte Mills, . BrOtherons
Store, l. Forks Of Butte . Helltown, , a; Knnkles
Rancho, l.; Siil's Rancho, 2; Robinson's Mil, :
Virginia Mills. Berry Creek Mill, Berry Creek Bar;
Martins Rancho, Robinson's Hill, Cherokee Ravine
Mooretown.
According to the basis of representation, (the DEM
ocratlc of last Sepiomber Orove is entitled to
but 3 delegates. The population having largely in
creased within the past year, the Committee have
reason to believe that Oroville is entitled to some II
delegates as the vote of the precinct at the late
election, for Justice of the Peace was between eight
and nine hundred. The matter is respectfully refer
~sd to the Convention.
GFo H. CROsETTE
Butte record., 1856-08-23
Mining Items.

RIVER AIINING.-The Fluming Compania.
are just getting the bed of the river drv
and will no doubt, when they get fairly a,
work, take out more gold than has ever been
taken from the bottom of old Feather. nj.
though she has oeen worked most success.
fully for years, and has been more proluc.
tive of the shining ORC than any stream IL
California. Almost every part Of the river
that has been laid bare, has glistened with
8 the root of all evil" New and importani
improvements each successive year, seems
TO develope her immense wealth. Companie;
are at work TO much greater advantage. and
untold millions will yet be the result of tn.
proper operation of these scientific improve
ments that are joined with the energy, per-
severance and capital, which are every
where manifest by our monster River Mi
ming Companies.
The Oscaloosa Company, on the Middle
Fork, washed days last week, and raised
100 ounces. The extent OF this companv's
! fumc we do not exactly know. but gentle
men connected with it are sauguine of
rich harvest before they are driven ON the
claim by high water.
The Niagara Company got at the spot
| where it lay thick on Thursday last, and Of
course had but two or two days aud half
to work, and not being fixed to work TO ad-
vantage, as every thing was new, machinery
incomplete, and nany other draw backs
which are understood by practical Miners
only. They however have no particular
cause TO complain at this prospect, having
taken out 5000 of most beautiful coarse
gold. One of the share holders who had
mined without success for three years, on
seeing the truck ghsten in the pan when
cleaning up, was so overjoyed that he could
hardly restrain himself; in fact would not
stand the pin;shmen., until he had cut
loose from this world for n few minutes, by
throwing five or six somersets back wards
and forwards, which relieved him materially,
as the last turn came near breaking his
neck When a man strikes his first streak
of luck he is excusable for cavorting and
cutting fer shines.
Higher up on the Middle Fork, near Sky
high and the Mountain House, the claims.
without an exception, are of the richest
kind. Mr.. Hanna tells us that their claim
pays from to A. bits TO the shovel full Of
1irt, any where and every where they dig
it up.
Tne Hannas are always lucky. They are
whole souled set of mirers as ever scraped
the bed rock.
The miners or the river, near McConners
ferry, are making about 81 per day to the
man, on the old China Rocks digg;hgs.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-07-09

4 . Fa
The New York Journal Of Commerce COM
ments upon the cost Of the war to the Allies,
$400.OO0,0oo to England, and as much or
more to France, to say nothing Of Turkey and
Sardinia. Including the Russian expenditure,
the cost is supposed to be ts0o thousand million
dollars
[ If (adds the Journal) to this sum be added
the value of property sacrificed in consequence
of the war, of the fleets destroyed, the towns
burned, the fortresses, bridges and harbors de-
molished--all Of which cost millions upon
millions in Aeir construction---if account be
taken of the property Of private individuals
utterly devastated in the course of the strug-
gle, and Of the untold losses accustomed by the
withdrawal of hundreds of thousands of men
from the ordinary industrial and productive
employments of peace-some idea may then
be formed of the deplorable expenditures of
the war. But all these are insignificant in
COMPARISON with the less of human life by the
bullet, the sword, want, fatigue and pestilence
the dread coneomitants Of war--even if
those lives be only regarded for their material
value to the rest Of the world as producers
of food, rsiment and shelter. Dnring the two
short years of the war; it is estimated that up
wards Of three quarters of a million persisted
on the field, in fight, on the way side, from
cold or want, or in the hospital from disease,
who, had they been left to pursue their ordi-
nary vocations, might have enriched their
country and benefited their fellow men.
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TAKEN WITH LEAvING.-The Washington
Organ publishes the following incident in re-
lation to Old Buck, as illustrative of his hor-
ror of the last war with Great Britain
A venerable citizen of Washington, Mr.. A.,
related to us on yesterday the following Incl
dent in Mr.. Buchanan's career: Mr.. A., in
the year 1913, was at the heard of gang Of
ship-carpenters who went from Kinsington,
near Philadelphia, to Erie, for the purpose of
building Commodore Perry's feet On their
way to Erie they passed through Harrisburg,
where the Pennsylvania Legislature was then
in session, of which body James Buchanan
was member. The Legislature invited the
carpenters to attend its sessions, and received
them standing. Bus James Buchanan was SO
bitterly opposed to the war that he refused to
participate in this mark of respect to these
patriotic mechanics, and left the House in dis
gust
No comment is necessary on the above
Every mechanic in the country will make his
own comment at the polls.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-07-09

FREE WHIsKY-We are informed by gen.
tleman who was in Leayenworth last week,
that the pro-slavery people there keep sup
ly of free whisky for ''the law and order boys"
constantly on hand While our informant
was there, the quantity thus gratuitously d s.
ponsed amounted to barrel per day. There
is no other way by which the brutal ferocity of
these ruffians can &c kept up to the desired
pitch than by soaking them with bad whisky.
ST. Louis Dem.
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BY ] TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE JOURNAL

REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE JOURNAL
- 1ssas ...s-a ST.. LOUIS, July 8.
Arrived-Bunker Hill, No. 8, from Cairo
Cambridge, from Cincinnati; Flying Cloud,
from New Orleuns; j. w. Cheesman, from
Cincinnati.
Departed w. J. McClay. for Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, July 8.
River commenced falling yesterday; four
feet water in channel. gsef
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or The Rockport Democrat need not be
afraid that the column devoted to Mr.. San
ders in last Saturdays issue, will pass un-
noticed. We will keep the article very care
fully until the return Of the editor. who will
give Mr.. Hicks subject matter enough to keep
him writing for month. The Journal has
used Hicks up often enough to be let alone.
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INDIANA PENITENTIARY.--Orde has been
suhdued, and it is believed there will be no
further signs of rebellion. Some twenty five
were punished. Heaton, the ringleader of the
mutineers, received sixty-five lashes on the
bare back with a cowhide, thirty of which
were applied before he began to beg for mercy.
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CHEAP R THAN EVER,
WATCHES AND TEWET RY

WWTE hare Just received have Constantly hand
Nv we'll selected stack Of Fashionable Jeweiry
comprising all qualities and sl which will be sold at East
prices.
ALsn-A goa1 stock Gold sni Silver Hunting and
aches including Railroad Timekeepsrs.
all ~arrsnted and atlow hgurs We also keen the largest
Dawson, Warren Hyde's and j. b. Beers
fine Gold Pens. in the city.
ware. Porte Monies. Aceordeons eight day and
Clocks always hsi and for sale reduced
prices Receiving all goods direct from the Mannfaetu
and Dpof ale TO oeT coon at
extremely low price. BITTROLFF & SONS.
jeIs Main street, betw. First and second sss.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-07-09

HEALTH OF New ORLEANs.-We perceive
by the New Orleans papers that there has been
= considerable increase in the number of deaths
in that city for the last week; but not soli-
tary case of yellow fever is reported to have
occurred as yet 1t looks as if the Crescent
Ctv would escape the scourge this season.
We trust it may.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-07-09

F1LLMoRE's PRosPEcTs.-The return Of each
day brings. says the Boston Bee, new evidence
Of the increasing prospects of Fillmore. His
success is not matter Of doubt, but of-cer-
tainty. He is stronger than he is represent
ell There, we admit, talk ofother candidates;
b 1t Fillmore will get the votes.
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Or The river has risen considerably in the
last few days. Plenty of water on the bars
for sternwheelers. \
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or Items were powerfully" scarce yes
terday. The hot weather and low river, ART
the standing items.
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or Brigadier General Greathouse is in
town, looking well and hearty. His health
seems to have improved since he abandoned
politics.
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OF We publish elsewhere communication
in reference to the High School.
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NThs Old Line wing. and the Richmond Enqui-
The following we clip from the Richmond
Enquirer of Tuesday last. 1t says:

The following we clip from the Richmond
Enquirer of Tuesday last. 1t says:
"As some persons seem to have mistaken
both the motive and object of our appeals to
the old line Wings, it is proper that we should
acouit ourselves Of the unjust accusation to
which such misconception exposes us. We
invite no man of Wing principles to .1oia the
Democratic party. Such an overture would be
as insulting to him as unjust to our party. 4
person Nth Wing conceptions cannot consistently
and honestly profess to be of tie Democratic par
tn. A person Nth Wing convictions cannot be
admitted into the Democratic organization, NTH
out, to some ertent, corr,pting the integrity and
debnuching its principles.
We have a creed which constitutes a test
of Democracy and which no Wing can hon.
estly subscribe because it is absolutely irrec-
oncilable with the principles which he profess
ses. An advocate of protective tariffs and of
Federal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, cannot consistently
enter an organization based upon the prnci-
pies of free trade, strict construction and State
right and if we consent to such an associa-
ton, it will not be long before the DEMOCRATIC
party is destroyed by its allies.
We object to fusion because it is consistent
m either with personal DOR political no lesty
An alliance between independent political or
CARNATIONS is ano her and a very different
thing. 1t is not only allowable, but in certain
emergencies may be essential to the best in
terests the country. Such an emergency is the
present, which demands, not fusion Of all
parties in the South, but a cooperation oil
good men for the sake of the Constitution and
the Union. We ask no Wing to renoInce his
principles. except from an honest conviction Of
Judgment. We snvite no Wing to come into The
Democratic party, unless he chooses voluntarily
: and from conUiction to ALLURE has ancient faith
: and to profess allegiance to our peculiar plat
FORM"
We would call the attention OF Charles An.
: derson, ESQ, to the above extract Can he
aazs1a The Democratic test?
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OF John Brough, the staunch old demo-
crat was called on for speech, at an old line
meeting, at Indianapolis, the other night. He
said
al shall not attempt to make speech at
this time, even Democratic Speech for the
reason that if should now begin where left
off twelve years ago, my speech might be too
much Of a free soil speech, or it might not be at
present an orthodox Democratic speech"
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Dean HAr.--A Havana correspondent of
the New Orleans Delta says he has seen a hat
made of horse hair by young lady of that
city. He says it was most beautiful article
and sold for S170
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or One of the best toasts read at Mr.. Par
rot's grove on the 4th, was accidentally omit
ted in the list published on Monday. 1t was
by Phil Hornbrook Esq.
"Our Free Schools, the glory and salvation
of our country" @LI1
When Phillip speaks, he usually says some
thing