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Butte record., 1856-11-22

RUMoRED MEETING OF THE GovERNoKRs
OF THE SOUTHERN STATEs.-A despatch
from Columbia, South Carolina, dated Octo-
ber 13, states that reports were current
there that the Governors of the fifteen south
ern States would meet at Raleigh, n. c., on
the following day to consider what steps it
will be necessary to take for the proterion of
the rights of the Southern States, should
Mr.. Fremont be elected to the Presidency.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

THE GREAT AFRICAN DESERT. Few
men have correct standard by which
to measure the vast extent Of the Afri-
can Desert. 1t stretches westward
down to the green waters of the Allan
tic. 1t yields not TO the gigantic floods
that the great ocean ceaselessly rolls
against the continent. Far into the
high sea the Sahara extends below the
restless waves, so that the depth of wa
ter is but trifiing for miles, and ships
cannot approach the inhospitable shores
Fearful sand banks announce to the
weary mariner that he is near the land
of mysterious Africa, and warn him TO
seek more kindly harbors. Eastward,
the dread waste spreads its white shroud
over the whole northern part of the
continent, until at last it is lifted on
high by the pyramids of Egypt, and
torn by the mighty floods of the Nile.
In vain, year after year, does it roll its
colossal, dry waves over the sphinx
and temple; in vain does it send its
tempest-tossed clouds even across the
fertile valley. The great god of the
Nile whom the Egyptians worshipped
and before whom the ignorant fellah
still kneels in blind awe, interposes his
power, and from the sacred mountains
beyond a higher voice is heard $50
far shalt thou go, and no farther ~
The length of the Sahara is thus
nearly six hundred and eighty geogra-
phicaI miles, but its breath differs, es-
pecially toward the Red Sea; still it
covers with its dread and dismal ter
rors, space much larger than two
thirds of all Europe
Butte record., 1856-11-22

w. The Boston Post has the following
personal notice "Mr. Hamlin, Governor
elect of Maine, having been united in mar
riage last week, is going to Pennsylvania
this week to labor In the cause Of disunion.
In what will it endY
Butte record., 1856-11-22

@ We received communication yes
terday from some person who signs himself
"a Contributor to the church fund.- in which
the writer objects to the expressed intention
of the Trustees to defer the building of the
long talked of Church until next spring, and
suggests instead, that the matter should not
rest where it is, but that steps should be ta-
ken to commence the building sooner than
then.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs.-Rumor says
that this excellent band of performers in
tend visiting 0roville shortly. We hope
they will conclude to come, and will insure
them full house if they do so. Everybody
likes good music, and is willing to pay for it,
and the reputation of the gentlemen compo-
sing this band have gained, is sufficient to
draw crowded houses.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

IMMENSELY OF THE UNIvERsE.-As
proof of what vast book the visible
heavens are, and also of the diligence
of the student, man, in turning over
its leaves, DR.. Nichol, in his work des-
cribing the magnitude of Lord Ross
telescope, says that Lord Ross has
looked snto space distance so incon-
ceivable, that light, which travels at
the rate of 100000 miles in one Sec
ond, would require period Of $50 900
900 of solar years, each year contain
ing about 100000 of seconds, to
pass the intervening gulf between this
earth and the remotest point to which
this telescope has reached How ut
terly unable is the mind to grasp even
fraction of this immense period. To
conceive the passing events of hun
dred thousand years enly, is an impos-
sibility. to say nothing of millions and
hundreds of millions of years.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

WAYLAID BY LION As 3. Difis, Of
mountains in the northern portion of the
county. in company with a friend, Califor-
MIA lion, SIX feet three inches in length,
sprang from covert upon a mule he was
riding A dog, which was accompanying
the party, Immediately seized the lion by the
throat He received FIVE shots before ne fell
Jaad
Butte record., 1856-11-22

TT The Assessor of Placer County says
in report to the Surveyor General, ut can
be safely estimated that this county has fur
nished 100000 of the gold product Of the
past year"
Butte record., 1856-11-22
E- A windy orator once cot

sH~ A windy orator once got up
and said :-"Sir, after much reflection,
consideration and examination, | have
calmly, deliberately and carefully come
to the determined conclusion, that in
cities where the population is very large
there are a greater number of men,
women and children, than in cities
where the population is less. And
firmly believe there is not man, wo-
man or child in all this vast assembly,
that has reached the age of fifty or up
wards, but has felt this mighty truth
9lling through his breast for centu-
ies.n
Butte record., 1856-11-22

THE MoUNTAINs.-We learn from Mr. Un-
derwood, who arrived here yesterday, from
the American Valley, that good deal Of
rain and some snow had fallen at that place
before he left
Butte record., 1856-11-22

nc We are pleased to learn that Mr..
Gilman has succeeded in draining the Mon
tezuma Claim again. On Monday, three
thousand dollars were taken out,
Butte record., 1856-11-22

STEAM ON THE RED SEA-The Viceroy
of Egypt has determined to establish steam
communication between various points on
the shores of the Red Sea, and has chartered
a steam navigation company, with a capital
of ten millions dollars, of which the govern
ment will furnish three millions. The en-
terprise will be under the direction of Mus
tapha Bey the nephew of the ViceroY.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

SPEAKERsH1P.-The California Express
has heard the name of G. N. Sweezy, spoken
of in connection with the Speakership of the
Assembly
Butte record., 1856-11-22

GREAT Men never slceH 1t is only
your 'lhree cent individuals who are
salaried al the rate of two hundred dol
lars a year, and dine on potatoes and
dried herring who put on airs and flashy
waistcoats, swell, puff, blow, and en-
deavor to give themselves consequens
tial appearance No discriminating
person need ever mistake the spurious
for the genuine article. The differ
ence between the two is as great as
that between barrel of vinegar and a
bottle of the pure juice Of the grape.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

STATISTICS. There are 2,909 children in
Sacramento, including SO colored, al Chi
nese. and IA Indian.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

TRINI1Y DITcH CoAIPANY-This company
was fully organized at the Theatre in Ma
rysville, On Saturday night, Nov 8.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

Nor DIsAPPoINTED.-The Sacramento
Union says-"Fillmore men didn't expect
anything from the elections in Pennsylvania
Indiana and Ohio, and they have not been
disappointed Ifthat is so; then the Fill
more orators in California 'lied like the
devil" for every one of them proclaimed
that Fillmore would carry those States.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

Na- A new locomotive on the Sacramento
Valley Railroad recently made trial trip,
during which it ran at the rate of mile a
uiuufe
Butte record., 1856-11-22

ga1~ Good humor is the clear blue
sky of the soul, on which every star of
talent will shine more clearly, and the
sun Of genius encounter no vapors in
its passage. 1t is the most exquisite
beauty of fine face, redeeming
grace in homely one. 1t is like the
green in landscape, harmonizing in
every color, mellowing the light, and
softening the hues of the dark, or like
a flute in full concert Of instruments,
sound not at first discovered by the
ear, yet filing up the breaks of the
concord with its deep melody,
Butte record., 1856-11-22

STAGING IN ORovILLE The California
Stage Company sent out three extra coaches
on Sunday evening, containing As passen-
gers, and on yesterday noon, they sent out
80 passengers
Butte record., 1856-11-22

HoAxED-The E litor of the Cal Ameri-
can has been deceived, likewise sucked in
by some ore whose mare had given birth to
dead colt, which he stated was the off
''Mare's nest," that has been discovered by
the General, and which has turned out q
hmm hup
Butte record., 1856-11-22

asA Forget injuries and remember
benefits. If you grant favor, forget
it; if you receive one, remember it.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

HIGHwAYMEN IN NSACRAMENTo.-Wele elearn
from the California American, that two bold
ruffians lately stopped man on J. Street,
near Sixteenth, about ten o'clock in the
evening and presenting pistols to his breast
demanded his money or his life, ard as the
former was considered least valuable, the
assaulted party surrendered his purse,
which contained less than two dollars, and
was permitted to quietly depart after giving
up an additional prize of a ''bulrs eye" val
ued at seven dollars.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

AccDENT.-A man whose name we did
not learn, was thrown from horse on Satur-
day morning, and in the fall had his arm
broken The horse is the same that threw
Limerick over his head day or two
before. The beast had better be allowed to
20 to grass. if these are samples Of his be-
havior
Butte record., 1856-11-22

FIRE ~ MARYsvILLE.-We regret to
learn that our old friend Cheap Harry of
Marysville. met with so serious misfortune
as to be burnt out on Friday night last.
The Express says-''We learn from H. Bar
nett, whose stock of goods was injured by
the fire on Friday evening, that the proba-
bic loss is about 8,000-insurance $4,000.
1t is impossible to account for the FIRE in any
way, as the clerk had been absent but few
minutes when the alarm was given, and both
he and the proprietors were on hand to aid
in extinguishing the flames"
Butte record., 1856-11-22
The next Legislature.

JOSIAH johnson, Sacramento;
/ Joseph Walkup, Placer;
NJ Johnson, FL Dorado;
G J Carpenter, g
S "A Chase, Nevada;
" B Norman, Calaveras and Amador;
" Vaudeville, Tuolumne;
A R Maloney, San Joaquin and Contra G.
A W Taliaferro, Sonoma, Marin and Mend
cino;
S A Mearitt Mariposa;
De La Guerra, Santa Barbary;
B D Wilson Mos Angeles;
Frank Til.oed, San Francisco;
W Shaw, *
W ! Ferguson. Sacramento;
S ? Dosh, Shasta;
D Crandall, Amador;
| c Westmoreland, llacer.
AMERICANs--12.
R S Mesick, Yuba;
j 0 Goodwin, Yuba and Sutter;
W Ferguson, Sierra;
D R Ashley. Monterey:
J " Coffroth, Tuolumne;
Bynum, Yolo, Napa and Solano;
John Crosby, Siskiyou;
W Burnett Yuba;
G E Waite, Nevada;
II NJ Fisk, Ell Dorado;
G McCallum, &c
S G MCGEE, Butte and Plumas;
REPUBLICANs-3.
s Soule, San Francisco;
E L Sullivan, ''
S NJ Bell, Alameda and Santa Clara.
ASSEMBLY.
DEMoCRATs-60
Larue. Alameda;
W NJ Seawell, Amador;
Jas Livermore,
Long, Butte;
H J Morrison, &c
d NJ Steele, Colusi;
G L Shuler, Calaveras;
E Beatty, 8"
Watkins, ''
Inman, Contra Costa;
0rvis, FL Dorado;
G D Hall, 50
J Hume, g
Hamm, 90
I Carpenter, "
Turner, Z"
NJ n Mitchell &"
G Mcdonald. 60
] NJ Estelle, Marin;
NJ Smith, Monterey;
W C Wood, Nevada;
E Nj Davidson, 8
z II Pierce,
Phil Moore, &c
Michael Cassin,
W W Gaperton, Placer;
B Wyman. "
A P C Stafford, "
J 0'Neil. "
J H McKune, Sacramento;
Thos jenkins, San Joaquin;
7 NJ Aud,
B t Miles, Santa Cruz;
NJ Covarrubias, Santa Barbara;
Isaac Hare, Shasta;
S NJ Miles. Sierra;
B J Coil, GO
W Holden, Stanislaus;
Warrington, Sutter;
G W Patrick, Tuolumne;
R Underwood, g
G II Ropers, &C
c Gilman, "
II Barrett, Yuba;
NJ Fuller, g
W Burns, g
G n Sweezy, g
J c Burch, Trinity.
D Shoalwater, Mariposa.
W Howard, :"
Richard Irwin, Plumas;
jeff Hunt, San Barnerdino;
U Edwards, Sonoma;
II II Harrison, g
S G. Whipple, Klamath,
] L Brent, Los Angeles;
E Huges, San Luis Obispo;
J J Kendrick, San Diego;
BE Varney, SiskiyOu.
AMERIcANs-7.
H Anderson, Napa;
A ? Catlin, Sacramento;
Clark, sc
J. W Ferris, &c
\ NJ Stevenson, Solano;
S S Curtis Yolo;
W c Rice. Yuba.
REPUBLIcANs-11.
R NJ Jessup, San Francisco;
W W Shepperd
NJ C Blake, &c
E Miro, &c
C Palmer, g.
r Chenerey,
V J Fourgeaud.
7 G Phelps,
R Murphy,
J A Quimby, Santa ClaIa;
n Palmer. g
RECAPULATI0N-
Democrats, on joint ballot. ............'
Americans, ..............l
Majority ......t
The Democrttic majority over all oppos
ton is, thus far, 45
1t is doubtful whether 7. Baker or :
Smith is elected in Tulare, and We have NJ
yet heard from Uumb oldt.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

nA Speaking without thinking, Is
shooting without taking aim
Butte record., 1856-11-22

FAILURE.-In the very adroit attempt
says the Marysville Express, made few
days since. by the Sacramento American, to
create sectional divisions with regard to
Senatorial candidates, the Shasta Courier
was appealed to. That able journal thus
responds to the wiley foe of our party:
"Don't fear neighbor, the North will
speak her sentiments upon this subject in
due season. We have sufficient confidence in
the members of our legislature, to believe
that they Will elect no man who is not hon
est and capable, or who would be unsatis-
factory to the democracy of either the north
or the South.
1t would undoubtedly be gratifying to the
Democrats Of the North, to have at least
one Senator elected who would be identified
with them in interests and residence; still,
we do not consider the question of local
habitation of greater Importance than that
Of having men of distinguished and tried
abilities, who would do honor to themselves
and credit to the State. Such men we neei,
and such, no doubt, will be elected by the
next Legislature.
Butte record., 1856-11-22
OROYILLF. Noy- Ii. 1876

%
At a meeting of the Fire Wardens, held
this evening, it was resolved that Mr. Willis
be employed to act as Policeman, in place Of
Mr.. Brown, and that 4. G. Simpson, be
Collector, at the rate of five dollars per
week. 1t is hoped that the citizens will sub
scribe hberally, and assist their committee
in their endeavors to kcep good and eff
cient look out for that scourge which has
devastated every town in this State.
1t is impossible for the Committee to
please all. yet they endeavor to do as much
as possible, and hope every property holder
will assist them in the good work.
Butte record., 1856-11-22

Majority .5g
The Democrttic majority over all opposi-
ton is, thus far, 45
1t is doubtful whether 7. Baker or -
Smith is elected in Tulare, and we have not
yet heard from Dumb oldt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-14

Mr.. CAMPBELL remarked be had received official
communcseep, but believed that the prosecutions would
not oe carried On 70 the extent OF treason.
Mr. STATION, (nigger worshpper) OF Ohio, put no
faith in the Executive PROMISE and would therefore
80 cgsase FOR one, he should adhere TO the provso,
Mr. Oar, (deui) Of 3 c., said he had no official infor
ito 70 ss M ~ e nSus but he had
re He did not cougar with Mr. Lstcher that the Pres
dent had right 70 oosAsol Vie prescuopa IN Kansas
ana did na Sssys shs accused had gone far enoasn IL
what they had done, 70 constitute trsaeoa.
ss hsos q he "a said sSeS were
duceA By starn necessity to thai sad alternative. Y
ssss s sy s, sos , ,ss
done for months past. He gratfed that President
Fierce had made confidential communication to this
House.
Mr. CAapBnI-The gentleman from Kentucky has no
authority for using that language.
Mr. NARsHAu-I have right TO draw such infer
enee. Those who have been kicking up such fuss in
Kansas TO be let OIL He wanted the country TO
know ths that those from the North and the South
who have besn defending sovereign rights may cry
Eureka
Mr.. GmpSGs, (ngger worstipper,) Of Ohio, coDgratu.
lated IKE country on the s s ,eas ae see e.
the averue he thanked God ne had been permitted 70
see this day.
Mr. CAMPBELL wished TO speak, but Mr.. Giddings re-
fused TO yield the floor.
Much co huston prevailed throughout the proceedings,
during which Mr. CAMPBELL said in reply 10 remark OF
Mr. Gddpgs tina. il the conflict must be met, he and his
colleague must meet on equal terms here or elsewhere
Mr. SpJIN0s (sming)-P,ease don't talk ABOUT NEE :
ing me elsewhere. (Iapabter)
Mr.. CAMPBELL (eaTnestly)-I mean in debate-n de
bate
Mr. Craig, (dem) OF N. c.. made Intellectual motion
for tie committee 10 rise that he might oer resolution
requesting the President to prnsh the House with all the
information his posfessien relative TO the dismissal ol
the prosecutions in Kansas.
Mr. SniTH {dem.) OF Va did not belive the President
would either undertake 10 prejudice the action Of the
competent authorities Of Kansas or step in officially to
influence the action Of the House with reference TO the
duties conaded to them.
NJ CuNnAcK, (nigger worshipper) OF Ind, thought the
President had taken long time 10 find out that the per-
imprisoned in Kansas were not guilty Of treason.
Mr.. SEWARD, (dem) Of Ca, had always doubted xhe-
ther treason had been committed no-but this
question which belonged to the courts the prosso is
10 be engraed on the appropriation bills let them 60 II
the President truckles TO It, be so. He would not swai
low that which he did not approve,
The committee then disagreed TO the Senate amendment
striking out another provso, namely, that Withholding
appropriations for prosecuting OBTAINING perso charg
ed with treason and other political offences
The committee and The House adjourned with the
Outstanding that the question on concurring IN the
amendments should be taken to morrow.
Adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-14

SINGULAR CONJUNCTION OF PLANETARY BODIES.
II is currently reported in certain political circles
that the Roman Catholic Archbishop Hughes,
and the Most Reverend Protestant Archbishop
Beecher are actually at this moment standing on
the same political platform, and are both in favor
ofCol. Fremont as candidate for the Presiden-
cy, and of freedom in Kansas and elsewhere
But the resemblance between the two archbish-
ops ends here; their tactics are widely different
The Puritan Archbishop is vulgar and nsolent,
and looks and talks as though he walked arm in
arm with the Almighty The Catholic Arch
bishop has more the character Of his prototype,
the Cardinal Richelieu; is polite, accomplished,
insinuating, slippery, and capable Of attaining his
ends without any recourse to ultra measures. 1t
will be a singular contamination Of the political
elements of the day If all the leading authorities
Of the Catholic and Protestant churches conspre
for the elevation OF Fremont to the Presidency as
an earnest Of the great political revolution that
is beginning. The corrupt democracy deserve
some such signal overthrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-14
City Politics.

TnE RErrmIcAx CrxTRAi CosNrnF "A meeting Of the
Republican Central Committee, Edgar Keichum Hq., in
the chair held last evening, at Academy Hall, No
ee3 Broadway. The minutes Of the last meeting being
read and spprovtd The regular order Of business Wa
aside cor the purpose OF taking vp the reports Of the
committees.
Mr. DAYTON, ron The Executive Committee, reported
in favor OF oobferrrg with the Committee Of the Young
Mems Fremont and Dayton Central Unon. the Repubn
can National Committee the Fremont and Dayton Club.
and the Rocky Mountain club, for the purpose OF ensur
ing the unfo, M harmonious AMI most effective action Of
The republican orgsnzsiops Of the city The
port adopted and placed on Gle.
Dr. tfS, 81 the Twentieth ward, offered series OF re
solutions calling upon the Executive Committee 20 get w
grand mass meeting at The Academy Of Music on the
2oh Inst or a. soon after the adjournment Of Congress
a. may BE meet proper.
uotcn wrs made TO refer the resolutions 10 the FL
ecutlve Committee.
An smsneeni 70 instruct the Executive Committee n
get 70 a meeting At the earliest moment compatible
With The interests q The cause, wa carried.
The meton reference then taken up. aud on
berg put il declared carried.
Mr. SuHEwoCp offered a resolution calling upon the
ward clubs 10 The various districts and obtain
a. near a. possible the names OF an those who would vote
for Fremont and Dayton.
ur Rnrs moved that the resolution he referred 70 the
Executive Committee he thought sheer nonsense
70 attempt such canvass. II could never be effected, 10
his opinion and therefore a useless task involving
a great tcai Of unnecessary labor.
Motion Loot.
nwm moved to lay tho resolution on the table Los,
Tho question ihe adoption Of the resolution then
out aud carried.
Inc csmm,i,ee, after disrosing Of some upinpor,an'
bu,iutss, adjourned
TBF FiitvoFE poNAIsos CsSTRAL CovHruEx.-The
late elections the South have had anything bot
soothing effect upon the iempcrametis Of the followers
or Fillmore and noneson. The members Of the Centra
Committee, who held out at Academy Hall, bad meet,
ia ast evening but what ranspired has no, been made
public Our reporter could CLEAN nothing satisfactory
frym he Know Nothirgs there assembled. They int
aftd that they belonged to the dark lantern party and
al Ia, care abort letting the public know what efforts
they were going 10 make towards tile election OF Mcssrs
more aud noncson taking FOR granted that pubic
we're All Know Nothings aud that wss all right Such
o. The Committeeman a. our reporter bad the misfortune
ia meet we're cay the least exceedingly nj bred and
sessing In appearance. Pleasant smiles and
eenttmanly dtI ~ must not be expected from the
Fillmore and Ivneson Club
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-14

NTWYOkT, Aug. Va. 300
Al about half past ten o'clock wss stand ~ lcauir
ganst the rail Of the long piazza in front q the Oces
House converspg with Mr.. Wthcrs, OF New York, whe
Mr.. dc wlhurft, q brother n.law Of Mr. Wtners, Ct
ered the piazza At about hundred feet from where
were standing, and when he had approached with
bout or,y feet Mr. witbcrs, without taking his seq
from his lips, walked deliberately towards him AZ
truck him (whcn the parties were fairly face 10 face
eyeral heavy blows upon the head.
After receiving two three blows from the scs fro
truck at his antagonist inefociyely with his uuore
nd also caught hold of the cane in Wthers's ban
who adroty shifted II 70 his left hand. and vii
ID right arm = continued 10 hit Mibrr.t a saccd
ION OF smart blows under the eye, without receivi
any particular dsmage IN return. An inp~ompI
riugn OF spectators surrounded the helhcercnt
and the windows Of the hotel were hllcd vii
crowds Of nervous looking female faces and among
Madame Ia Grange, looking ''white rs sheci Al
moment the porter Of the Ocean rushed In and seized
withers, holding him agans, the wall, when couple
gentlemen caught hold OF Wilhurst.
Tie former then walked on arm Ia arm With Mr. "
ng,icn. and the latter (whs Is said armed Himself
kniic) followed Withers up the street, with seve1
French and Italian gentlemen In his company, amol
whom We noticed Brgnoh. In about an hour after Il
rencontre, and when groups were thickly gathered
ard around the Ocean discussing the merits add demc
Of the affair, wfhmst returned 10 the hotel with
biudgton in his hand, evidently looking tyr W,the1
against whom he had Just complained 10 the rolce U
IN tho meantime complaint had been entered agair|
him, and officer who stood ready with the decumci|
took on wiihurst white withcrs takcp into cars
and hurried out OF the iurisdictionn Thus enls Tor
prtssnt this pnpt aEant ALTAR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-14

The nArket for cotton ives more active yesterday,
and tie sales embraced about 1900 bales, without
Vso1aA,s change in prices. Though tho rates
= ssass nAlss were izTeuslAr, -four ives in
fg1M rsoapts, with fulr sales 1t about
~ prsvioas days quotations. Choice new white
esuaAsra wAsss vs nznss, witA saas = n % Z
u Go, and Of new red do. at 81 SO u Sc.
Good sound corn sold at Gle. . &c. for Western
mixed, which was frmer. Rye was quiet at s5c. a
S6c. Pork was lower, with sales Of mess ct SO SO
. $40 rs, closing at about SO s1A; and for prime
at $17 81 a $I7 rs. Moderate sales Of sugars were
made, without change in prices. Sales Of 1900
mats Of Java coffee were made on private terms
and 700 bags Rio at lOlc. q lie. Freights to Eng
lish ports were frmer, and about IS 600 $4,000
bushels Of wheat in ships bags were engaged fol
Liverpool, at lad.