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Butte record., 1856-09-27

KAzE sFEb We happened in at McWil.
liams 4 Tymeso4's Banking House yester-
day, and Jemimy the spondulicks We saw
laying round loose! Probably more than
we should make edtoriaizing in the next
six hundred years. We don't wisi the above
named firm any i'll fortune, but we do wish
they couldn't eat anything until they divided
with u.s. But " if wishes were horses" &c
Butte record., 1856-09-27

WALKING MATcH-Mr. Kennovan, the
great pedestrian, who lately accomplished
the extraordinary feat of walking one hum
dred consecutive hours in Mary sville. is ia
town, and has alrcsay made the arrange
ments to do the same feat agaia here He
has secured the building on the corner Of
Montgo cry and II huntoon Streets, known as
tsc Mageclsa Saloon, and is having the nee
essary preparations made, that of making q
platform, etc.
On Sunday next the rooms will be thrown
open for the inspection of the public He
commences his wearisome task on Thursday
Morning at ten O'Clock, and walks until tive
o'clock the following Monday. What won
dcrful powers of endurance a man mus, pos
ses. to be able to withstand So great an
amount of fatigue and loss of sleep
Butte record., 1856-09-27
na~ TIE tillare of Madam in Wal

achia, off rs curious eihnograpbical
>ingularity, laving been inh ,bited by
women only for the hstthrtyI years.
At one time this female population
amounted to 200. The ladies did not
live as warriors, like the Amazons of
old, but avoided all intercourse with
the men, and drove away all who ap-
peared with matrimonial intentions.
This settlement is now on the decline,
at least, no more recruits are made
IRON the disappointed AMI love crossed
and the members of the population I are
rapidly decreasing.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

"CAMPA1GN DEM5cRAT."- This is the
title of an excellent campaign paper pub
lished in New York. The number before US
contains an excellent wood cut, representing
cold Buck under full headway for the
White House, with the woolly horse under
his feet, whilst Fillmore, who has been
high up in the air by the magnificent antlers
of '.Oll Buck" is endeavoring to open a
dark lantern, and exclaims-''This dark
lanterns of no use at all can't even see
Old Buck, though his horns have given me
an awful dig. My eyes! what a fall l shall
have All ali the Pope the blasted for
eicnersi I'm done for -
Butte record., 1856-09-27

An EpsroR AMcNG THE ARIsTocRAcY.-
Mr. Bennett, OF the Herald, has purchased
the magnificent mansion of joseph h. White,
ESQ on the corner Of Madison Square and
Fifth Avenue, New York, rhere be proposes
permanently to reside. The price paid is
sixty thousand dollars.
The sixty thousand dollars is supposed
to have been paid by the State of California
10 influence the Herald to support Mr.. Fre-
mont. How do our tax payers like it?
Butte record., 1856-09-27
CorNrY SrAr.-Sherif Freer called on

County, SEAr--Sherif Freer called on
US yesterday, and in speaking of oar Court
House affairs said that on Monday next he
should remove the Records and other mat
ters appertaining to the county including
the prisoners, we suppose, and place them
in the new buildings, the the Supervisors
having yesterday declared Oroville to be
the County seat of Butte.
Butte record., 1856-09-27
AUCTION SALES.
By y. RUSSELL & Co.
CHARLES FRIEDMAN, ....., Aoctioneer.
Auction-Great Attraction
70 rusaeIl .s. Co..

Formerly 40. Fsosr STREET, SACRAMENTO ClTf
EQAVE LOCATED THEMSELVES in the fowt
4 Of Ofoyre. Opposite the Orleans Hotel for Tho
purpose Of transacing a general Auction and Com
mission business in all lis branches. Regular Sale
D3yi. every Saturday and Sunday affsrnoon from !
TO O'Clock p. NJ Outdoor sales in ali parts ei the
Town or County will Toe promptly attended t3 at the
loves At private sale. they also keep Constant
Nv on hand large assortment Of GroceFies. Provis-
ions Clothing. Miners Tools. &c, > hIch they obi-
gate themselves sell at Sacramento prices, whole
sale and retail
Nr. Charles Friedman. having been in the Auction
business since 1919. viii Insure perfect satisfaction 10
the community al urge. SO
Butte record., 1856-09-27

who had just crossed the plains. They were
on horseback and looked as if they had pass
ed the perils of the deserts aud the dlkdh
without much material damage. We had no
opportunity to speak with them
Butte record., 1856-09-27

H7s5~ 4 lady who made pretentions
to the most refined feelings, weut to
h.r butcher to remonstrate with him
on hi cruel practices.
How can YOU be so barl arous,
sald she, 'as to put little innocent lambs
to death >
Why, madgm,' said the butcher,
you surely wouldn't eat them alive,
would YOU -
Butte record., 1856-09-27

EsEcTED.-An individual who was dis
posed to be insulting and noisy to the incon-
venience and chagrin of the peaceable ten.
ants of the Orleans Hotel,was obliged to ac-
cept of an invitation to leave, from Mr.
Mclaughlin. our efficient deputy sheriff, and
in rather hasty manner vamoosed the
campooda.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

DISTINGUISHED X. n ARkIvAL-We saw
Gov. Foote and Mr. Dibble, the X. n. can
didate for Congress, in town yesterday. We
understand they are foolhardy enough tC
undertake an electioneering trip to REQ
Bluffs and Shasta, with the intention of ma
king proselytes from the ranks of the De
moeracy, and soaring the 4" niger wo' ship
pers." They had better save their money
and gas, for they are working in hopeless
cause.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

W1sE--The Globe, published in San Fran
cisco, has come to the conclusion :" that if
some people knew as much as some other
people, there would not be so many ignorant
folks in the world "--In9uirer.
Theodore says, that reminds him of what
his Aunt used to say: Some folks oilers
is different as well as enybody."
Butte record., 1856-09-27

DErARruRE.--0ur old friend and univer-
sal favcrite, Col. Geo W. Stanton left on the
stage yesterday to take up his quarters as
clerk Of the Merchants Hotel in Marysville.
The Col is one of the most popular young
gentlemen il this section, and will prove
valuable acquisition to the Merchants Ho-
tel
Butte record., 1856-09-27

A DEseRTER.-The San Francisco Globe
has hanled down the down the glorious ban
ner of Buck and Brecl1, and has declared
itself - independent : which means, it is
afraid of all parties With such sentiments
of independence as theirs, the people of
America would have paid the Tea Tax, and
submitted to the Stamp Act without muir
mEr.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

THOMAS WELLS, ESQ This wcrthy gen
tleman has taken up his residence among US
permanently. and is erecting a beautiful
house on his lot on the Plaza He intends
practicing his profession here, and as he i:
universally known and respected through
out the County,we hope, and believe he will
tainly deserves it,
Butte record., 1856-09-27

BARBECUE AND BALL-The Blrheeue
comes off at Peuce's Ranch, Messila Valley,
on Thursday next, the 18th. The proceeds
of the whole afAir are to be appropriated to
the establishing a school i'll that District-a
most commeudable object, and should draw
large crowd: besides, Supervisor Pence is
capable of affording a vast deal Of amuse
ment to his guests. He laughs and grows
fat, and wants everybody else to do the
same. He is going rearin' and tedrin'
through the 5resh with a vehicle to bring
the Indies in We ar thar.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

NEGRO CHURCH.-A colored woman was
carrying round n subscription yesterday,
soliciting funds for building = Church for
those of her color RGmble as the source
is, We regard this ss : reb&ke tc cur white
population for their apathy in the matter of
erecting placc of worship for themselves.
Ii the Black Republicans are true to their
principles, they should lend liberal aid to
this undertaking.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

ARRIVAL OF 4 New STAR-A new theat-
real Star by the name of Master Hayne,
SAYS the Bulletin OF Saturday, arrived in
San Francisco last night, and is at present
under the immediate attention of Mrs. Julia
Dean Hayne, the mother Of the promising
infant. Both mother and child are doing
we'll
Butte record., 1856-09-27

FILLMORE DELEGATES The members of
the Fillmore Union Club met last night
at their Club room, in the United States
building, and elected the following named
gentlemen as Delegates to the X, N. County
Convention which meets here to day:
G. W. Printy, F. C. Ayres, r. L. Patton,
A Maurice, Jr., F. Reed, Wm Hayden,
J. ". Miller.
Butte record., 1856-09-27
a secret worth Knowing

We notice that Dr. Brown at the Butte
ing. large quantities of choice Drugs Med
icines. and the secret of his success is, that
he buys low for cash, therefore he is able to
sell cheap, and we will guarantee to the
public ihat every article. bought there. is
pure and genuine Sec advertisement. So
Butte record., 1856-09-27

Fun AHEAD.--0n the eighth of October
next. John Davis is to give ball at his place
in Messila Valley, the ''Valley Exchange .
formerly know as 8 Baleomb's Ranch. -
From the preparations that we knotc he is
making, there is nc doubt, thai in the Ian
guage of 'Je Gems Hambrick," there will be
too much fun there for one man"
Butte record., 1856-09-27
AIR. EDIToR:

MR. EDITOR:
At meeting of Silver Wave Temple oil
Honor, on Friday Evening, Sept 10Th, the
following preamble and resolution was adop-
ted, and it was voted to publish them in the
Butte Record
Whereas. Miss Nary Swan has presented
to Silver Wave Temple of Honor, splend id
copy of the Holy Bible Therefore
Resoiued, That the hearty thanks of this
Temple are hereby rendered to the donor for
her inestimable gift
?. That we hail with Joy this token that
our objects and efforts are appreciated by
woman, and that it is for her especially that
we labor in seeking to reclaim her natural
protector from the most dreadful vice and
fearful ruin
:. That we recognize the Word of Gcd as
essential and fundamental in all right moral
reform.
4. That with the Bible and Woman to
guide and cheer US, we will go on conquer
ing and to conquer, till the traffic in ardent
spirits shall dry up, till intemperance shall
cease, and till all the families of the earth
shall DO blessed with love, purity, fidelity
and temperance.
Butte record., 1856-09-27
Mining Items.

Our untiring carrier, Witt, has just rushed
bald headed and breathless into the office
aud exclaimed-- -... ......-.
The Montezuma claim took out $685. in
one pan of dirl, and in another S66l, and
they are raking out ''slathers' of gold to-
day.
We infer from this and the balance we
ma claim was going far ahead of expectations
in its yield Of the precious metal.
We sincerely wish Mr.. Gilman and the
balance of the company the biggest kind of
luck.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

Bzg~ 4 uoWs- boy was heard to say
that be had quit selling papers, and had
gone into the mesmerizing buiiness. 1
get five dollaes week for playing
Playing what asked one of his COM
rades, 'possum,' replied the boy.
Butte record., 1856-09-27
two .s Secret, >,urh Hno<yinr:'.

1t il plain 10 be seen in the advertisements above:
that Doctor Brown BUYS FOR CASH and in the
one below, that CHARLEY BRowN SELLS FOR
CASH, Liquors and Cigars of all kinds, AT Low
PRICES in the Fire>Proof Building, next door to
Randall & McDennou's Drug Store, Montgomery
street. See advertisement below. Sc
Butte record., 1856-09-27

ssa. Go 10 thunder = is now render
ed thus: Take your departure to the
abode of the roverberating echoes of
heavens artillery y
Butte record., 1856-09-27

An APT CoMPARIsoN.-A speaker short
time siHce compared the Know Nothing
party to q comet The brief history of the
comet furnishes a fair illustration of the
history of this short lived party
Butte record., 1856-09-27

Staging David Rogers Esq, has become
the sole proprietor of the citizens Line of
Opposition Stages between this place and
Marysville. David knows how to man
age Stage matters. Drivers, Agents. and
owners are gentlemanly, and attentive to
their patrons.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

lOR PRINTING.

We would solicit the attention Of our friends who
are in OF Job Printing to the fact that we are pre-
pared to every description OF work in our line
in svle THAT cannot TAIL To give satisfaction. We
have recently made new and extensive additions to
our assortment Job Materials, and have facility for
doing all kinds Of work at moderate rates and on short
uO,i
Butte record., 1856-09-27

INcoRPoRATIoN- discussion. pro and
con, on the expedieney of Incorporating
the town of OrUvlle, waxeth warm. If it is
against our interest as community,
TO have a city government, then do not let
if it is to be to our advantage-if we are to
be protected better-if it is to be the means
Of building up our town more fourishingly
more permanently, by the organization of
a municipal government, then By all means
let it be done Let the matter be discussed,
that its merits may be thoroughly canvassed,
and then no step will be taken that will
hereafter prove detrimental to our town,
anE BE regretted by our citizens.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

NEw ExPRrss.-Dyer runs a daily Ex-
press to Pence's Ranch, Mesilla Valley, He'll
town, Dogtowu, Spanishtowu, and other
points on the West Branch
Butte record., 1856-09-27

WEALTH is very tenacious Of life.
Who ever knew ii rich uncle to die
under eighty We pause for leply
Butte record., 1856-09-27

'CAsoALTG AND DEATH AT FoRBESTowN-
We learu that Mr. James ? Hughes. one
of the proprietors Of steam saw mill at
Forbestown. engaged at work in the mill on
xhc 9th inst. had one of his srnss broken
and was so severely injured by beiag caught
snder band, tt4et anpatation became ne
cessary The operation was skiilfully per
formed by Frs Williams and Pierson. The
patient expired on the 10Th inst. Mir.
Hughes was native of Delphi, New fork-
Butte record., 1856-09-27

LEE & MARsHAL.--We see by the Town
Talk, that this popular firm have sold out
their circus to Mr.. Bennett, of San Francis
CO. He is said to be a very deserving man
aud ar old showman.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

THE CHARTER 0AK-Thi< sacred relic o
bye-g gone days has at last yielded to the in
frmities of age, and now hes low in the du st
1t lived to see our glorious Republic, to
which in its youth it lent a helping hand,
grow to its present grandeur--Jhe proudest
greatest nation on the earth.
Its fall is regarded as ominous by some OF
those who fear the dissolution of the Union.
They say with Fusbos ''such omens met tn c
eye when Ca ar FELL" But we are no be-
lever ia omens, and as much of crisis as
politicians say we are OF the verge Of, we
hope and believe the Union will stand long
fallen and new ones grow. to take their
places. Whatever may be the result Of the
coming election, we have toe mucl confidence
in the patriotism Of our people ut large to
entertaim any serions misgiv ings for tho
safety Of our country. Americans have
always cherished too great u National pride
aud TOO much love OF country to allow party
feelings or sectional issues, however acrimc-
NOUS such feelings may have been made and
OF whatever Importance such issues may
have gained by the traitorous appeals
of demagogues and Union sliders. The
principles that govern US are those OF
truth, and are as mighty, and bind Us
together with bonds So strong that they
will hold Us together Though the heavens
should fall" TO say rothing Of cur sturdy
old Charter Oak.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

GoNE.-Martin Gallagher, one OF those
whom the Vigilance Committee expatriated,
is reported to hare returned to San Fran
cisco few days ago, but It's said be left
Immediately for Puget Sound.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

EsrJones' Claim at White Rock divided
$500 TO the share, over all representation
shares
Butte record., 1856-09-27

MERcHANTS' ggoTEi..-0 II Evans, our
old Butte cosnty miner, is under full blast
mt this popular, hrst-class hotel lie seems
TO have a Inost happy faculty of making his
guests feel at home and surrounded by every
luxury that can be found at any House in
California. The house is kept most scraPl
lously clean--neat-periect order and quiet
reigns throughout every department. The
rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished.
and the table is by far the 6rst that we have
seen in California.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

BALL AND BARBFcUE z. - This affair,
at Peuces Ranch on Thursday. is described
by those present as & magnificent affair.
kgetything passed Of pleasantly, and to
the satisfaction Of ak parties. We saw a
delegatios ef ossr young gentlemen whostyl
themselves Lunch EATERS who seemed in
high giee after their nights fun.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

NARROW EsCAPE--We are informed that
a cave occurred in the shaft of Mr. A. J.
Quirk, on the opposite side of the river, yes
terday evening. Seven feet of solid dirt
caved, and came near burying a man who
was at work near the spot
Butte record., 1856-09-27

SACRAMENTO RACEs.-A race came off
over the Louisiana Course, >acs the State
Journal, on Wednesday, between the three
race nags John Diamond, Roanoke, and Sal
ly Ward. The race was won by John pia-
mond in three straight heats. Time ,lo,
sos, and 3 ,06.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

ws EoTGCE-Deacon Sheldon having taken the
Bar nj the orleans hotel invites his friends aud hs
public tc give him call. Sept 20
Butte record., 1856-09-27
wriiteH for the Daily Butte Record
COnsuInpfIon's Victim.

A Mother knft besidr her dying Child,
T~iniug her fngerst fnughsls tresses wild
And weeping-madiy weeping as she bent
frenZied gaze upon her fading innocent.
Failing. aasi like Traii flower before the bins
or chilling winter-too beautiful to last.
5, Oh. who could look upon the mournfnl sight,
Nor shudder at ConsumpiiNn's early blight
That fell di-ease, that with nsidious tread
Makes its fierce march DER hecafombs OF dead,
Alike regardless in its wild career,
OF Motter's prayer o: Orphans hallowed tear.
On oni il goes with pestientiai form,
Mounts the wilirIw ind-rldes npon the storm
YelIs AS il wresieth from fair chiidhood's hand
The toy, and stamps the fatal b-ard;
Nor satisfied witht bat cen within the "one
Stamps those fell germs which hurry 10 the toInp.
sins -aliate monster for whose blood stained
Millions unborn destined thee by ume,
For once oh once forego Thy pitife-s part
Nor snap the only chord that hcics my neart'
All pare my little whose smiling lace
Thou e'er canst miss amid our COUNTLESS race;
Or if thoufi strike, together rive the chain
That binds our souls TO each and earth ~ twainn
Thus prayed the mother-nof PRAYER nor force,
Could Ger divert the demon from his course:
On, on he few and with trinIn phant yell
Renewed the havoc in his earthly hell G.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

nH The best illurtration of a won.
an in hurry, Is undoubtedly lady IN
hustle.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

UNITED STATES CIGAk SroRE-Mr Leon
Vidal, the gentleglanly proprietor Of the
above establishment sent US a batch of prime
Hayanas last night, and we thereby feel
constrained TO puff them and him too.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

THANKS To Sullivan, Of the San Frae>
cations for "a bundle of choice literary won ks
and fell flies Of Atlantic papers received by
the Sonora.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

TRArPING GRIzzLIEs.-The Saata Cruz
Sentinel has been igfsrmed that Da1iel Lin
da, who resides on the eorralitas Greek,
about seven miles from Wntsonvilie. has
casget four grizzly bears in q trap, inside
Of thirty-six hours They were fam; y
consisting Of the two odd ones and Two Gu
The first nighl the old she bear was entrnp-
ped and the others made their escape The
next morning, Mr.. L managed to get the
eh btsriDto a cage in which he kept a bear
last year, and placed it in or near the trap.
and the other three coming the second night
thereafter to look for the old one. entered
the tap ani were all nicely cercalel. This
heats anything in the bear catching
we g.nline have ever seen recorded.
FIG1rs Yesterday was the very best
day for this favorite amusement that we
have had this season. 1t was cool and plea
sant--the atmosphere and whskey were
invigorating to the n'ascla ofthe beligerants.
Ftteee small and seven full growa fights
came off 3fter l / o'clock.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

"STlLL THEY CoME-Mr Wm Hern has
started new Line of Stages between here
and Marysville. Go in Boys-there is plen-
ty Of room for all
Butte record., 1856-09-27

SNAKES -Theoplrilal. the great North
american Sarpint tanner, has been on exhi-
sition for the last several days at Miller 8
xrcknnge lie allows these nasty. disgust
ing ~lpers to crawl around his body, nestle
- ick hrs face and commit other famihari-
tics heretofore unknoHn to civilization.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

10 vote was taken in railroad car
out West in the following manner \ Ba-
chanan man arose from his seat. and callei
on all who were in favor ot Fremont TO ''pull
thcir boots off" No one appearing to sup
port, in this novel manner, the claims Of the
great Pathhner, he requested these favara-
ble to Buchanan tn keep their boots on"
which all the passengers forthwith proceeded
70 do. "UnanimouS for Buchanan!
Butte record., 1856-09-27

zray- The true Californian, after stun.
Der Of some two weeks, has ''awakcd to glory
araiu =
Butte record., 1856-09-27

PEDEsrRIA N.--k ennosan, the celcbra ed
walker, has arrived in town, and proposes to
give Is specimen Of tall walking He has
walked a hundred consecutive hours on y
foot plank at Cooma.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

Es- We are obliged to the Hon J. "
Denver for various public documents.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

CoRREcTIoN.-In our issue of yesterday y
We said Myers, Bird & Morris, when refer
ing to the affairs between the Supervisors
and the owners of the land on which cur
Court House stands. 1t should have road
Messis. Bird & Morris.
Butte record., 1856-09-27
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STEAMBOAT FOR 0RovuLE We are in
formed by Mr. Sheffield, the builder, that the
Steamer Orovile arrived at Marysville yes
terday She is intended to run between
this ploce and Marysyille, this winter.--
Hurrah for Steamboat Navigation!
Butte record., 1856-09-27

THE WEATHkR.--For the past .wo weeks
we have beea oppressed With as uncomtort-
ably hot days and nights as We should ex-
pect to sec in ,he hottest part Of June and
July. The nights ere particularly uncom-
Portable, and may occasion a great deal OF
sickness
Butte record., 1856-09-27

New GooDs MIR Simon Is about opening
new stock of fashionable Clothing and
and fancy dry goods, in the brick building
Just erected by Richie Co. He is to oc
capy one of the stores that face on Myers
street, see kis advertisement in an another
celvma
Butte record., 1856-09-27

STATE AGRIcUIrURAL FAIn-The An
nual Fair snd Cattle Show of the California
State Agricultural Society, says the State
Journal, will be held at San Jose, on the
9Th, Sth 9ih, and 10th of October.
The Fair for the exposition Of the Pre-
duets Of the soil and industry, will be held
in the City Hall and the adjacent grounds
which will be enclosed and covered for that
purpose. The cattle show will be held at
the farm of Mr. jeremiah Miller, one mile
sosth of the city.
Butte record., 1856-09-27

KN CoxvExrIoN.--The ki-Yies hold
pow-wow here to- morrow, on which occasion
they intend to designate certain individuals
who are to be defeated for county officers
They say they amt Kaow Nothings. but we
,Inn-t halieve II
Butte record., 1856-09-27

A Coon FIeURE.-The San Jose Tribune
rakes use Of a good figure, and one entirely
applicable to the X. n. party. The Know
Nothing leaders are like the fellow riding
to mill on his grist of wheat toiM both ends
Of the bag untied-the X Ms has all run
out each way 1t is an awful collapse
Butte record., 1856-09-27

ONO CLAIM.-Yesterday we happened
along at thi place, and we're favored with an
admittance into the private office, and by
keeping oar eyes peeled, we accidentally
oasght glimpse of two or three pi7h0te cases,
filed with something awful heavy, the which,
We might De indzced to accept Of, and take
tie chances Of their containing something
besides lead or black sand. The gentlemanly
clerks Of the institution, Messrs. Tinker &
Nutter, extended the hospitalities, as they
always do, and poured out their last drop
of-Tom. Gilligan's best brandy, for our
self and Van -, but Of course we didn't
drink it.