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Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-11
Topics of the Day.

The TABLE MoUNAINs are un-
doubtedly the repository of vast min
eral wealth. Wherever they have
been thoroughly prospected, leads of
gold of most extraordinary richness
have been discovered. We have
been told that a claim on the north
crn side Of that one of these singular
mountains lying nearest Oroville,
known as the "Sailor's claim,o al.
though incapable of being worked to
advantage for want of sufficient water,
is yielding enough gold every day to
pay all the expenses Of the large
company that own it, by working a
rocker about two hours each day,
with what water they can gather in
the claim itself. With enough water
to run a ''Long Tom," such dirt as
this, would in a comparatively short
space of time yield a fortune to the
shareholders. The Robinson Tunnel
is said to be equally rich, and the
boys are only waiting for water to
commence operations.
Encouraged by the success of those
who have made these experiments,
new companies are now being formed
toprospectthe mountain next beyond
the one that has been opened. There
is room for all who desire to try their
fortune in this new field corporations,
and with so favorable prospect in
view, there is no reason for any we'll
man to complain that he is unable to
find employment. Hundreds of men
trying to make virtue of their in
dolcnce, are continually prating about
their ill-fortune and difficulty in fin
ding employment. There is little or
no use in giving advice to such as
these, for, say they,-"We have been
in the country since 40, and know
all about it"-but to the new -comers
into California, those who have come
here with o real, earnest desire to
try and better their fortunes, and are
willing to work hard for ito you
we would say, go and stick your
picks into the Table Mountain, and
if it don't pay the first time, try it
again. The gold is there and you
have but to work for it.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-11

sA- In Cincinnati, lately, the steam
fre-engine Washington, made the best
throw ever made by any "macbine."
Forcing water through four hundred
and foity feet of hose, she threw,
through an inch and quarter nozzle,
two hundred and forty>four feet! The
Washington is one Of the small steam
engines,
Wonder We couldn't beat that with
our merchine. Our citizens ought to
get together and 'throw' the old crazy
thing out of towa, aud then throw in
money enough TO bpy an engine and
hose carriage. ttN
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-11

about voting against party! Politi-
cal parties are necessary to Re-
publican form of government. Those
who are earnestly in favor of reform,
instead of standing between the two
greatpartics and preventing either
from carrying doctrines by opposing
the success Of both, should attach
himself to one of them, most likely
to carry out the views he believes to
be beneficial, assist in keeping it free
from the control of the dishonest and
corrupt, and labor for its success. In
this manner much may be accom-
phshed, while by selecting men from
both parties, there is nothing gained
except that neither party has gained
a victory, and the people of the coun-
ty remains neutral upon the political
questions of the day. 1t may be
said that by electing men from both
parties, all are represented, and have
a voice in the councils of State. 1t
should be borne in mind that in re-
publican governments majerities
should rule, and that while minori-
ties have rights which are entitled to
respectful consideration, they should
not be entitled to an equal share of
power with the majority party. The
county thus divided is legislated for
by other portions of the State, and,
as far as many questions are con-
cerned, might as well be without any
representative
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-11

Brick THEATRE.-We understand
that Mr.. Morris intends building
layge brick theatre on the site Of the
present "Metropoitan,'' some time the
coming season. 1t will be most pro-
fitable invcrtment, certainly.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-11
FERRY NOTICE
NOTICE

N Office II hereby gwen, That the undersigned
~ will apply tu the Hoard of Supervisors, ia and
for Bntie County, at lis February Term a. D. lsj7,
or rs soon thereafter as application can bee heard,
for Bridge and Ferry License south Feather
River, at or iiS junction with The North Fork OF
Feather River, in BidweIl township. in said county
BY order of he Bidwell Bridge Company.
Nov. 10, 1876.
GEO w HESS, President.
Gro. w. Hess,
X. +. NAN NoRDEN,
}. A. MURRAY, Trustees
JOsEPu GLUEKAUF,
Jos. r.. n. LkwIs,
r. T. VAN NUKDEN, Sec'y. Mild
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-11
Counter for Sale.
A word for Butte County.

A good pine Counter for Sale Enquire at this Office.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-11

Passengers by this Line are landed Mt San Juan
upon the Company's Wharf, and proceed immedi-
atey by comfortable Coaches Ia Virgin bay, where
they embark at the wharf, which has recently been
rebuilt, upon the splendid new steamer san Carlos,
for the Atlantic steamer. The health of the lsihmus
is excellent, and every arrangement has been made
TO secure SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND RAPID
PASSAGE. This route being 700 miles shorter than
any other, passengers via Nicaragua avoid the grea.
heat of the Tropics ana the fever and debility too
apt to result from such exposure.
Through Tickets Furnished --- Including
Transit of tho Isihmus.
Passengers are al no expense upon the Isthmus, ex
cept for Meals. while crossing.
Treasure for shipment received at the Company's
Office until O'Clock, A. NJ, day of snilirg
For Freight or Passage. apply to.
G. k.GARllSON & co, Agents,
$. ". coroner Washington and Battery SITS I'd loor
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-11

Departure from Washington street Wharf
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16
Mortgage Sale,
MOFtSnre Snie,
DY virtue of a certain mortgage made by Sam


DY virtue ola certain mortgage made by Sam
ID uel Johnston and James Cleland to the under
signed, Charles j. Magill, bearing date August
Goth, A. d. 1855, upon tile Schooner Liverpool. her
masts, spars, boats tackle, rigging &C., and recor-
ded in the Collectors Office, ofthe port of Chicago,
in the District ofChicago, in Book of Mortgages
pages 463 and 464 which Mortgage was made to
secure payment of two certain promissory notes
therein mentioned, and default having been made
in the payment of the last of said notes. Now,
therefore, by virtue of said mortgage, and the
power of sale therein, shall sell at public auction,
TO the highest bidder, for cash on Thursday the
10th day of July, inst, at ten o'clock A. NJ at the
warehouse of Cutler & Warts, at the port of Grand
Haven, in the State of Michigan, the spars, sails,
standing and running rigging anchors and chains,
and all the tackle and apparel belong
ing TO said schooner Liverpool, which was saved
from her at the the time she went on shore near
Grand Haven aforesaid in the fall of 1855, and
which are now in store at the warehouse. And
also the hull of said vessel now lying at the mouth
of Grand River, at the port of Grand Haven afore-
said CHAs j. MAGILL,,
Grand Haven, July l, 1856. I249 We
The above sale is postponed to Thursday, July
18th, inst at the time of day above mentioned
CHAs. j. MAGILL.
Grand Haven, July 10, Sc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

to-day, as shown by his bountiful provision
for our wants.
Capt. T. w. WHITE offered the following:
The Propeller Ohawa, her popular Com
mander and Ohcers-As our forefathers
committed their lives and fortunes to the ship
of State, so we have confded in the stability
and safety of this noble craft, with her noble
crew, to carry us through the glories Of her
festivity, in honor of our country, herself and
her grateful patrons; may she long prove
herself as now, general favorite.
The toasts were all heartily responded to
by the multitude. The party entered the riv-
er about o'clock, beneath shower of rock
cts sent up from the boat on every side graced
with blazing fireworks of every description,
all as joyous and happy as when they left for
the excursion, nothing having occurred to
mar its pleasantness. e
Too many thanks can not be bestowed up
on Capt. DALTON and his faithful and gentle
manly crew for their watchfulness and care
funess during the entire trip, and the pleas
antness and patience manifest in every de-
partment. From the smiling face upon the
pilot house-him who shrinks not in any in
stance at thestorm threatening sky, where du-
ty calls-throughout every part was plainly
and Enthusiastically evidenced every one was
doing their utmost to make the excursion a
pleasant one, and many are the witnesses that
they most admirably succeeded. 4
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

CoNGREss.--In the House, the bill for the
admission of Kansas into the Union, with
the Topeka constitution, as reported from the
committee on Territories, has been taken up
for consideration. A similar bill had been
before the Senate, which, after considerable
discussion was on motion of Mr.. Weller, re-
committed to the Committee on Territories
with all of the proposed documents.
The House has passed bill authorizing
the President to cause to be delivered, at the
expense of the United States, to Utah and
New Mexico, each, arms that they are enti-
tied to receive under existing laws.
The Grand Jury, on the 25th ult., present.
ed Preston S. Brooks for assault and battery
on Mr.. Sumner. Mr.. S. appeared before the
jury and gave testimony.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

AssAssINATIoN.-We learn from the Her.
aid, Grand Rapids that DR.. Eugene, of Plain
field was waylaid and shot, on Sunday morn
ing about five o'clock, on the Muskegon road,
near the Hogs Back. The cause is supposed
to have been an improper intimacy Of the
DR.. with the wife of Californian, who has
just returned and probably has sought this
method of avengng wounded honor. DIR.
Bliss Of that city had examined the wound
and pronounced it mortal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16
Great Bargains!!

i Haven, for the next ten days, Beds, Bedding
Bedsteads, Stoves, Stands, Tables, Crockery, Glass
Ware, Cooking Utensils and various other arti-
cles.
Any good man wishing to purchase, and pay
when "Old Buck" is elected President of the Uni
ted States, can avail themselves of the privilege
of SO doing, by giving security for prompt pay
ment in case he is elected
July /, 1856. HENRY PENNoYER.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16
Democrntic County CONVENTION.

Convention of the delegates from the several
townships of the county of Ottawa, will be held
at Lamonte (Steers Landing), on Wednesday, the
twenty third day of July, inst, at two o'clock in
the afternoon, for the purpose of choosing two
delegates to atten the State Convention, which is
to be held at Jackson, on the sixth day of August
next, and for the transaction of such other bust
ness as may properly come before the Convention.
1t is desirable that every township be represent
ed BY order Of the County Committee.
Tu1v 1875
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

Es- The body of young man named Ora
dy, was found on Monday morning last, on
the beach, several miles below the mouth of
the river. He was drowned on the 4th inst,
near the entrance to our harbor, by an acct
dent which occurred to a yawl boat which he
was engaged in lowering from a schooner.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16
Eg- The bountiful rains of Friday and

EE- The bountiful rains of Friday and
Monday have very much revived vegetation
in this vicinity. Strangers visiting Grand
Haven under the impression that the sand
which forms the foundation of the chaste
cottages and more elegant mansions of our
worthy citizens, is fit only to work its way in
to the shoes of the pedestrian to his serious
annoyance and to be blown into his eyes des-
pite every precaution, will be greatly aston
ished to see in our midst the very best gar
dens that can be found in this part of the
State, and many that will compare very ia
vorably with those in the most fertile regions
of the west
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

Salt works have been established in Texas
on the west side of the Colorado, about fifty
five or sixty miles above Austin, and a very
superior article is produced, not inferior, in
any respect to the best salt brought to that
market for sale.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

Eg" The person who took the money bag
containing some $27, mostly in small change,
from the counter of the drug store of H.
GRIFFIN, on Saturday evening last, is known.
The return of the money, as privately as it
was taken, may save some important disclos-
ures.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

ES- A member of the Grand Rapids Ar
tlllery Company, named Frank White, had
his hand very seriously injured on the 4th
inst, by premature discharge of the cannon
which he was attempting to load.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16
FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES BUCHANAN,
OF PENNsYLvANIA.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE
OF KENTUCKY.
Democratic State Convention.

Democratic State Convention will be held al
the Court House in the village of Jackson on We'd
nesday the sixth day of August next at II o'clock,
in the forenoon, to make nominations for State
Officers, and to transact such other business as
may properly come before the convention.
Ottawa County is entitled to two delegates.
BY order of the State Central Committee.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

ES" We learn from the Grand Rapids
Eagle that the State Republican Convention,
which recently assembled at Marshall, nomi-
mated for reelection, as State officers, the
present incumbents.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

Hobbs, the locksmith, has picked one of
Banquo's CORY locks: he did it with pick
axe. He is now at work on wed-lock.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

ES- The trial of Preston s. Brooks, for
his assault upon Mr.. Sumner closed on the
9Th inst. The judgment of the court was a
fine of $500. Mr.. S. was not present at the
trial.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

ID. b. COMSTOCK, Architect and Civil Engin-
Ger. Residence at Lamonte (Steers Landing)
Ottawa county, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

re- The Kansas Investigating Commit
tee have presented their report to Congress.
The reading of it occupied two days. Mr..
Oliver, of Missouri, will present minority
report. The testimony taken amounts to
5000 pages. The final result will be the ex-
clusion of both Reeder and Whitfield from
a seat in the House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

"Restore the Action of the Federal Gov-
eminent to the Principles of WASHINGTON and
Jeferson."-This is what the Republicans
profess they are goingto do. And how do
they commences By ostracising fifteen
States of the Union! Blythe formation Of .
sectional party, that Washington and Jeffer-
son warned the country to avoid, as a rock
upon which the confederacy would split Bv
making war upon the institutions Of one half
of the Union, Virginia included, the mother
and home of both Washington and Jefferson
BY refusing to carry out the guarantees Of
the Constitutional Constitution of Wash
ington and Jefferson.
1t is now understood that few Abolition
lists are to be killed of iu Kansas Thy the ~
egraph just before every local election in the,
Northern States; and few days before the'
Presidential election seven or eight hundred
Free-State men, there, are to be telegraphed
dead, and part of them roasted and eaten by
the " border ruffians."
We would suggest that if our opponents
cry wofso often the people will laugh at them
for it before November. Pittsburg Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

ES- Mrs. Lucy Smith, mother of tn
prophet 10, died recently.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

EE We are indebted to Hon. LEVI!
CAss for late valuable public documents.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

ES- The premium list of the first show
and fair Of Ottawa County Agricultural Soci-
ETY. has beenreceived and will appearnext week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

THE clipper built, fast sailing coasting schooner
Il Conveyor, of about sixteen tuns burden, for
Enquire on board, or at the Lighthouse.
June 80, SO. p. VAN DEN BERG
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

"THE SACK OF LAwRENcE."-The only
building recently destroyed at "the sack of
Lawrence" as the Abolition prints call it,
appears to have been a fort. 1t had been
indicted as public nuisance by the Grand
Jury, and an attempt was made by the Sher-
ifs posse to blow it up by placing key
of powder underneath, which set the struct-
ure on fire. The Lawrence Herald of Free
dom, (Abolition) on the 18th of April last
published description of this building, in
which it says that it was "used for the accom-
mediation Of the officers and soldiers of the
Free State Volunteer army.
"There are thirty or forty portfolios in
the walls, which rise above the roof, now
plugged up with stones, and which can be
knocked out with a blow of the butt of a
rifle. x The entire cost of the hotel
probably exceeds $4,000. Il X
Mr.. George W. Hunt, formerly of Fitchburg,
Mass, had the contract of the woodwork"
DC. In the language of our distressed Abo-
lition neighbor-the Journal-"this was the
Lawrence of September 1865. Its aspect
now-sacked, burnt, desolate-would be
differently recounted." Very probable. 1t
appears to be minus fertilization, erected by
crazy Abolltionists expressly to resist officers
OF the law In the discharge of their Duties
The portfolios constructed for the use Of -
Sharpe'srlfies, are among the missing.
Boston Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

Gg- We have received the first number
of VOL III Of the United States Magazine,
published at New York, by J. M. EMERSON
& Co. This is one of the first class maya
zines of this country, and will compare favor
ably with the best, containing 100 pages Of
choice reading matter, finely illustrated with
accompanying portraits of distinguished men
of the present age, the biography of one or
more of whom will be given in each number,
besides illustrations of public buildings at
Washington, birds of North America and in
cidents in American history, &C., DC
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

Eg- The Senate, on the 9TH inst, passed
the ST. Clair Flat bill and the st. Marys
River bill over the Presidents veto. The
former by % to s, the latter by % to 10.
The bill for removing Instructions at the
mouth of the Mississippi also passed. On
the 9Th inst. the above bills were presented
for the action of the House and passed; the
Mississippi bill by vote Of 143 to 55; the
st. Clair Flat bill, 139 to 55; st. Ma
RVS River, 1876 to 81.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

Gs~ The following is an amendment, pre-
pared by Mr. Douglas, to the Kansas bill
which we publish this week. Should this
bill pass the House, as it has the Senate-of
which we have no doubt--it will be emphat
ically the great Peacemaker" in the Kansas
troubles:
"That all persons who possess other quail
ifcatons prescribed by this act for voters, and
who shall have absented themselves there
from in consequence Of the disturbances there
in, and who shall return prior to the first day
of October next, and become bona tide in
habitants, with the view of making it their
permanent home, and shall furnish satisfacto-
ry evidence of these facts to the commission
ers, shall be entitled to vote, and shall have
their names placed on record lists of voters
for that purpose"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

EE" A sketch of the celebration of the
4th, at Eastmanvile, will be found on the
first page.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

FOREIGN NEws.-The screw steamship
North .4nsortcu arrived at Quebec on the
3Oth ult. She brings intelligence that the
American difficulty is likely to be settled am
icably, and Mr. Dallas will not be dismissed.
When this intelligence was communicated to
the House of Lords, the announcement was
received with loud cheers. The treaty of
Commerce between Denmark and the Unit
ed States expired on the l4th of June, and on
the 18th the American ship Sarah Briant,
sailed, bound from Constradt to New York.
She paid the Sound dues, but under protest.
Later intelligence by the Baltic which arriv-
ed at New York, on the 9th inst, asserts that
owing to the mediation of Russia, arrange
ments had been concluded between Denmark
and the United States, in virtue of which, a
provisional toll convention will remain in
force till June, 1857, and the Sound dues will
be collected under it as formerly. The coun-
try appears to be pleased with the nomina-
ton of Buchanan. The Times urges Great
Britain to hurry up the settlement of the
Central American question before Buchanan
is elected President. 1t appears settled that
no grain to speak of will be obtained from
Russia this season, and hundreds of vessels
IN the Black Sea, which have gone there in
anticipation of meeting cargoes, will return
empty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16
247l D~ 243, Lake ST., Chicago, III. II

I IST of letters remaining in the Postoffice, at
IL Grand Haven, Mich, for the quarter ending
Juno IN 1875
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-16

Eg- Herbert, the slayer of Heating, ha
been indicted for murder and committed 70
trial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15
LETTER PROM wAsuINcroN.

The following letter from lady eorcspon-
dent of the New York Tribune, will be read
with pleasure by .he ladies', and with interest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

PRAyHo TO ruE PoiST.--A certain lawyer
who, whlom, dweli in one Of our New Eng
land towns, noted for his over-reachngs and
shortcomings, curing a revival--cane under
conviction, aud requested prayers for the fur
therance of his conversion. His appeal was
responded to by one uf the saints, an eccentric
but very pious old mar, n,-honest, plain, blunt,
square-toed and fa,-fooied, who thus went at it
I'VE do most earnestly entreat thee, o, Lord,
TO sanciify our peniieni biother, here fill his
hear, with goodness and grace. so that he shall
hereafter forsake his evil ways and follow in
the right path. We do know, however, that
il is required Of him who has appropriated
worldly goods to himself unlawfuly and dis
honestly, that he shall make restitution four-
fold but we do heseech thee 10 have mercy on
our erring brother, as il would b. impossible
for him TO do that, and le, him off for the best
he can do without bcggaring himself entirely,
by his paying twenty-five eeufs on the dolIar.
The next supplcant at the same meeting was
an elderly maiden who got her living by going
into different families and spinning for them--
She, also, had been famous for her short-com-
ings-never giving fUIl counts on her yarn !;
The forty threads 10 the knot was point which
she never reached The buni old man thus
briefly disposed nf her case REFORM, o.
Lord. tho heart Of thy handnaid here before
thee, we besecch thee and wilt thou enabla
her TO count forty !'-Cynon Of Ms Boston
Posi-.