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Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29

The confederates, minions, retaners and
I suborned tools, in the employ of the plum
dering. scheming and corrupt Judge Jos E
n. Levi since he has stocked the district
with his purchased press and announced
| himself candidate for District Judge, have
| busted themselves with circulating re-
ports concerning the action of the Grand
Jury of June 1858, and lately the venal
press in his employ have issued the report of
that jury concerning county officers, in sup
Elemental form for secret circulation. direct
ing its points applied to all of the county
officers, against Mr.. Sexton, who was at that
time County Clerk. with Thomas Wells Esq,
as Deputy. We propose to mention few
well authenticated facts in connection with
the report, and then turn our attention to
subsequent proceedings had under recon-
msndations contained in that report.
The presiding Judge Of the Court of Ses-
sons at that period was the ex.Hon G w
Shultz, under whose immediate direction
the matter of examining into the financial
affairs of the county was urged upon the
Jury, and subsequent facts have shown that
ne vas at enmity with most of the County
officers, and the fact that, Immediately
thereafter, he ordered his own salary to be
paid in cash. and left the State without re-
signing his official position, is very good ev-
inpnce of his own oOrruption
1t is a fact statedfin the report that the
jury made but cursory examination Of the
books of the various county officers, even
declining to admit to admit the Deputy Co
Clerk to their presence, for the purpose of
aAording such facilities as might be necessa-
ry in the examination, had they entered
upon one. and recommended the appoint
ment Of committee for that purpose, and
report to subsequent grand jury. Thos
Wells, Esq was the Deputy County Clerk
who was refused admttanee. We believe
that every member of that jury endeavored.
honestly and consienciOsly, to discharge his
duty as explained by the court, but that
officers with the slight examination they had
given the subject, as Lewis and his minions
would now have the public believe. is shown
to be false by the report itself, which rec
ommeuds the appointment of an examining
committee. Has Judge Lewis sought the
evidence of the examining committee, or
single member OF that committee, or the
action of a subsequent grand Jury, to whom
report was to be made, to accompany his
secret circulars and villianous libels No.
thing of the kind. lie simply desires that
jury to try, condemn and execute those off,
GERS, course which no honorable man would
pursue, and a course which even the unscru-
pulous Lewis has seen proper to pursue Sc
cretly. If telling but half of fact, is tell
ing lie, then is Judge Lewis convicted Of
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
ARTICLE Ill.
OF THE PLACE OF HOLDING ELECTIINs, AM
ALSO or INSPECTORS, JUDGES, AND
CLERKS or ELECTIONS

OF THE PLACE OF HOLDING ELICIT ms, AND
ALSO or INSPECTORS, JUICES, AND
CLERKS or ELECTIONS.
SECTION l6. When an election is ordered,
the county judge shall appoint tor each pre-
cinct,from the qualified electors Of the town
ship in which such precinct lies, one inspect
or and two judges, who shall constitute n
board of Judges Of election. In case said
board be not appointed for any precinct 10y
the county Judge, the electors present on tho
morning Of the day Of election, at the place
where the polls are opened on the day Of the
last previous general election, may appoint
board of judges for such precinct
Sac Il. 1t shall he the duty Of each in
spector to he at the place where the polls
are to he opened in the precinct for which
he is appointed, from ei ght o'clock in the
morning until sunset on the day of election
Should such Inspector not appear ut eight
o'clock in the morning, the electors present
Mt the place where the polls are to he open
ed, may appoint an inspector for the pre-
cinct
SEC. IS. The board of inspectors for each
precinct shall, before the time Of opening
the polls. appoint two suitable persons to act
as clerks
SEC. l9. Before any election shall be
opened, the inspector, judges, and clerks
shall each, before any officer authorized to
administer oaths, take an oath that he will
faithfully and imPartially discharge the du.
ties assigned him by law. If there is no
person present authorized to administer
oaths, the inspector shall administer the
same to the judges and clerks, and one of
the judges shall then administer the oath to
the inspector
SEC 20 The inspector shall be chairman
of the board, and after its organization,
shall have power to administer all necessary
oaths which may be required in the progress
of the election. lie shall also have power
to fill any vacancy that may occur in the
board Of Judges, or by absence or refusal to
serve of either of TIE clerks, after the polls
have been opened.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
For Justice OF the Peace.

The numerous friends Of Mp. CARTLAND, Esq,
hereby &nnouace him IA an INBEPESDENT Candidate
the ensuing Election fur the Office OF Justice of the
Peace for Ophir Township.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
For Supervisor.

The Giends of GEORGE W. WILMOr announce
him as a Candidate for tbs Office Of Supervisor Of
Third D.utrcl.
Oregon Township, August H. 1851.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
ARTICLE IL
OF THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DIsABILIrIr
or ELECIORS.

ARTICLE III
OF THE QUALIFIC ATIoNs AND disabilities
or ELECTORS.
SFCTIoN 10. Every white male citizen Of
the United States, and every white male cit
i2en OF Mexico who shall have elected to be.
come citizen Of the United SM,es under
the treaty OF peace exchanged and ratified
~ lueleiaro, on the SOth day of May, 1915,
Of the age ot twenty one years, VINO shall
have been a resident of the state six months
next preceding the election, and the county
or district in which he chims his vote. thir.
ty days, shall be entitled to vote Mt all elec.
tious which are now Ut hereafter may be
authorized by law.
SEC. II. For tho purpose Of voting. no
person shall be deemed TO have gained or
lost resdence by reason Of his presence
or absence on the service Of the United
States, nor while engaged in the navigation
Of the waters Os tbs state or Of the United
States. or of the high seas; nor while "A stu.
dent OF any seminary Ot learning; nor while
kept at any almshouse or other asylum, nor
while conhued in any public prison.
SEC. y No idiot or insane person, or per-
son convicted Of any Infamous crime, shall
he entitled to the privileges of an elector
SEC. l3. Absence from this state on busi-
ness Of the state, or of the United States,
shall not affect the question Of residence Of
any person
SEC. II 4 crime shall be deemed infa-
nous which is punishable by death or by
imprisonment i'll the state prison.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
DIR. AIRlLRT.

FRENCH PHYSICIAN, Graduate of the Medical
College Of France. SURGEON AND ACCOUCHER,
diploma exhibited y hen requhed.) Montgomery ST.,
next door 10 the Orleans Hotel.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
ARTICLE V.
or COUNTING AND RECEIVING THE VOTES
DECLARING THE RESULT, ErC.

or COUNTING AND RECEIVING THE VOTES,
DECLARING THE RESULT, ErC.
SECrIoN 80 As soon as tie polls are
closed on the afternoon Of the day Of cleo
ton, the Judges shall open the ballot box
and commence counting the votes, and III no
case shall the ballot box be removed from
the room in which any election may be held,
until all the ballots are counted; the count
inc of ballots shall in all cases be public -
Tie ballots shall be taken out carefully, ono
by one, by the inspector or one Of the judg
rs, who shall open them, and read aloud the
name If each person contained therein, ana
the ctlce for which every such person is vo-
ted for Each clerk shnll write down each
Office to be filled and tho name of each per-
son voted for for such Office, and shall keep
the number of votes by tal!es, as they are
read aloud by the ins ector or Judge. The
counting of the votes shall be continued
without adjournment until all are counted.
SIC. "a. Ii two tickets arc folded togeth-
er, they shall both be rejec,ed and il mo's
persons are designated on any ticket for any
Office than are To be elected tor such ofSce-
such part of the ticket shall not he counted
-or any of them but no ticket shall be lost
for want Of form, if the board Of Judges can
determine TO their satisfaction the person
voted for and the othce intended.
SEC. 80. AZ soon as all the votes are real
off and counted, IL certificate shall be drawn
up ON each Of the papers containing the poll
list and taNes, or attached thereto stating
the enumber Of votes each person voted FIR has
received, & desiguat NJ the office to FIJI which
he WAS voted for, which number shall be
written in words at full length. Each GER
tifcato shall be signed by the clerks, tho
judges, and inspectors one OF said certii-
cate, with the poll list and tally paper to
which it is attached, shall be retained by
the inspector. aud preserved by him at least
SIX months The ballots shall be destroyed
by the inspector. The other of said certih-
Gates, with the poll list and tally paper TO
to which it is attached shall be sealed up by
the inspector, and endorsed " Election re-
turns" and be directed and Delivered or
sent by the inspector to the county clerk OF
the county in which the election is held.
SIC. 36. The said package shall be delv.
cred to the county clerk by one of the judg
es or clerks of election in person, or may be
sent by private hand, or by mail. If sent.
by private hand, the person delivering it
shaI, before the county clerk, take and sub
scribe an affidavit that the package was de-
livered to him by one Of the judges Gaming
him), that it has not been out Of his possess
sion since il was received, and has UNDER
gone no alteration while in his possession.
The affidavit shall be endorsed on the pack
age. If sent by mail, it shall be mailed by
one Of the Judges, and the postmaster shall
make on il an endorsement that he received
j. from one Of the judges (naniing HIM.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29

EVERY woman is born with master-m;pd
that is to say, with mind to be master.
il she can.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29

CANNOT CoME.-.We received telegraph
ic dispatch Yesterday from Messrs. Geiger
and Nugent, which states that it is utterly
impossible for them to be here according to
appointment on this Saturday night. This
is much to be regretted as all arrangements
have been made to give them an appropri-
ate reception, and large number of the
Democrats of this region had depended on
hearing them. Notwithstanding the disap-
pointment, we hope demonstration will be
had tonight, and such display be made
as will show to our enemies the overwhelm-
ing strength of the Democracy of old Butte.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
Peaches! Peaches!. Peacbes,,,

Families aud dealers in Fruit can find a constant
supply Of he celebrated Peaches grown on the ranch
Of Mr. G H. Beach, Mars svilie, received every day
fresh from the nursery. at The
jl4 PIONEER VARIETY STORE,
Myers street doors from Montgomery Oroyille
n ARD, ILNsEED. NEATsFuoT, POLAR Ann
n sperm Oil--For sale by
C0LfON & McDERMOTT.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29

ANEW IDEA.-They are farther adyanc-
ed in the science of holding charitable fairs
In Eastern cities than ear California operat-
ors in the same line. new feature was
recently introduced into the attractions If
one held at Trey, n Y. The most beautiful
girls were selected. and wore placard, la
beled Kisses one shilling each" A Troy
paper states that one rosy Tipped, bright
eyed girl realized S62 in Oae evening. One
gentleman actually purchased eleven dollars
worth of the honey This is probably con.
sidered by these charitable ladies az serv;n,
the Lord with the holy kiss.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
On the State Debt Question,
Fay the obt.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET

EnlOCKA1lCC COUNTY TICKET
For County Judge,
THOMAS WELLS.
For Member of Assembly,
JAMES HITCHENS,
For Sheriff,
NATHAN d. PLUM.
For County Clerk,
NJ. II. DARRACH.
For County Treasurer.
II. U. JENNINGS.
For Tax Collector,
W. W. HOBART.
For Recorder,
JOHN F. KIMMEL.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
p. II. HARRIS,
For Assessor,
DAVID WEAVER.
For Public Administrator,
WILLIAM COFFEY.
b0r superintendent of common Schools,
A. C. MORSE.
For Surveyor
GEORGE d. FRENCH.i
For Coroner,
JAMES HARLOW.
For Supervisor, First DistrictJ
PHILIP FARRELY.
For Supervisor, Second District,
OWEN MURPHY.
For Supervisor, Third District,
j. p. RIPLEY.
r Justices of the Peace. Ophir Township
JOHN S. BERRY.
EDWARD DON0HUE.
For Constables,
MATTHEW J. PURCELL,
M. A. MCLAUGHLIN.
Wagon Road Bonds, MO.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29
An Act To Regulate Elections.
rPAssrp NlARcu %. 1901

LPAssED MARCH ., Io0U.
The People Of the state Of Cditornia,
represented "a Senate and assembly, Go
enact as JOiiUUS.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-29

OROyILLE. SATURDAY, AUGUST 2S,h, 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-16
SUPREME COURT.

The summer term of this Court commenc-
ed in Raleigh on the 9th. Two days were
devoted to the examination of applicants for
licenses in the Superior and County Court.
in the former, the following gentlemen were
licensed:
Messrs j A Englehard, and d w Hust-
I'd, of Raleigh; John d Shaw, of Richmond
county; w L Saunders, Of Chapel Hill,
ID. Schcnk. Jr., of Lincoln; and Messrs
Cheek aud MacDugald, whose places of
residence we could not learn.
In the County Court, licenses were grant
I'd to the gentlemen whose names compose
the following list:
Jas. B AVERT, Craven; John w Graves,
Casweli; John A Hampton. Yadkin; Leoni-
das j Merritt, Chatham; Joseph E Carter,
Hartford; Hugh F Macdugald, Bluden !;
Thomas w Costen. Gates; James T Davis.
Mecklenburg; Robert B Davis, HEREFORD !;
William Montgomery, Montgomery ia
cob Ti>e Brown, Guilfnrd; Charles w
Egertop. Franklin; Hugh CASTOR, Wake;
Carey Whitaker. Halifax: James A Wright,
New Hanover; William G. Elan. Cumber-
land; Frederick ID Poisson, New Hanover;
Henry Il Bryan, Wake: John j Fuller,
Cumberland Rory McNair, Richmond t;
Joseph w Stephenson. Craven; Edward ii
Plummcr, Warren James G. McSabb,
Alabama Julius A Robbins, Randolph.
Raj. REGISTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-16

A GREAT COUNTRY FOR THE LADIES. -
The time for marriage in Sparta was fixed
by statute-that of the men at about thirty
or thirty five years; that of the women at
about twenty or little younger. All men
who continue unmarried after the appointed
time were liable to a prosecution; and old
bachelors were prohibited from being pres.
eLt at the full exercise of the Spartan
maidens, and were denied the usual re spect
and honors paid to the aged. ''Why should
give you place" cried young man to an
unmarried general, "when you will have no
child to give place to me when am old %
No marriage portions were given with any
of the maidens, SO that neither poverty
should prevent gallant nor riches tempt
him, TO marry contrary to his inclinations.
The parents of three children enjoyed con-
siderable immunities, and those with four
children paid no taxes whatever-a rrgula-
ton which all married men with large fam
lies will readily admit to be most wise and
equitable. ltwas customary for the brides
maid to cut off all the brides hair on the
wedding day, SD that, for some time at least.
her personal attractions should increase
with her years.-Life and Travels of Hero
dotus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-16
ARMY FOR UTAH---0BJECTS OF
THE GOVERNMENT.
WAsKIsGToN, june 6; 1857.

WASHINGTON, June b, 1857.
: The Secretary of War has completed the
arrangements for sending q large body OF
troops 10 Utah. Twenty five hundred men
are to be sent Immediately, and will be fol-
lowed by several hundred more. making
the aggregate force about three thousand.
This force is intended to aid the United
States authorities in maintaining the laws,
and protecting life and property in the Ter
ritory. and not for the purpose of suppress
ing Mormon institutions. Thu Federal
Government disclaims any intention OF in
reference with the religious and social in
situations and affairs of the Mormons.
The force raised is large enough for the
purpose indicated, though not for conquer
ing or expelling the Mormons. That would
be difficult task, and would require large
army. and all the skill of our Quartermas-
ter's Department, to say nothing of the
heavy draft upon the Treasury. Some
officers say that successful war against
the Mormons would involve an expenditure
of hundred millions and it is even said
that Major McCulloh. who has been con-
suited on the subject by the Government,
has expressed the opinion that they could
not be conquered. But Maj. McCulloh and
others who are well informed as to the con-
dition of things in Utah, are decidedly OF
the opinion that no war will become neces-
sary and that all the objects contemplated
by the government can be accomplished
without a resort to general hostilities.
1t is believed by these gentlemen that
one half of the Mormons are wearied of the
tyranny of Brigham Y Dung, and are anxious
to suppress the abuses which prevailed in
the community under his rule. When these
men are assured of protection by the pres
ence Of an adequate military force, and the
authority of good Territorial government,
they will, it is believed, unite with the
authorities in the restoration and preserva-
ton of law and order.
A governor. a marshal, and two judges
for the Territory. are about to be appointed /;
and it is intended that they shall 60 out
to Utah Immediately. Col. Cummins, late
superintendent of Indian affairs in Utah,
was offered the office of Governor about
three weeks ago. and then declined it.
Two or three other gentlemen have been
since consulted by the President, and some
one will be appointed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-16
DUEL EXTRAORDINARY.

A duel was fought near this city, which,
for the singularity OF its denouement, is,
perhaps. unparalleled in the annals of single
combat. A well known gentleman in this
community. whom we shall call Mr.. A,
feeling himself aggrieved by the conduct
of another gentleman. whom we shall de-
signate as Mr.. b., sent him challenge,
which was ccepted-weapons, pistols; dis
lance, twelve PAGES; time, six O'Clock in
the morning. The usual preliminaries were
settled, and at the wold fire." both pistols
exploded. At the same instant b. was
seen to stagger. The seconds rushed up,
when it was found that the ball had struck
the outer case of his hunting watch, from
which it had glanced at nearly a right angle
passing through the lap of his coat. The
watch was worn in the vest pocket. and was
almost directly ON the hrart. The case
was found to be considerably battered. but
otherwise the watch had sustained no injury,
although it had gained abou, three hours
in as many minutes. The hands, which a
moment before had stood at 30 minutes
past six, now marked half past nine.
But perhaps the most curious part of
our story is to come. On looking round to
see what had become of A, the seconds
discovering him leaning over, in the act of
picking up something from the ground, and
on approaching nearer, discovered, to their
establishment. that one of his whiskers.
which he wore unusually large and heavy,
had been shorn completely from his face,
and that with as much precision as though
it had been accomplished by the most skill
full barber. 1t was thought that some
popularity in the bore Of AS pistol had
communicated to the ball rotary motion,
which combined with its great velocity,
could necessarily produce an effect similar
to that caused by some sharp cutting in
strument. The result of the duel. SO far
had been so utterly singular that it proclud-
ed all thoughts of pushing it to further
and perhaps more disastrous issue. The
seconds interposed and reconciled their
principals, and in couple Of hours there
after the whole party were toasting each
other in q certain fashionable restaurant
below Canal street.-N o. Bee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-16
CONCERNING UTAH.

David II. Burr, the Surveyor General of
ton city.
MIR. Burr states, in conversation with his
friends. that the Mormon Legion is poorly
equipped, and that one thousand United
States troops would effcctually overawe
them, Rsfure he left Utah, the Mormons
had not heard of the intention of the Gov
eminent to send force thither, but they
frequently laughed at the idea of the Gov
ment's compelling them TO obedience to the
Federal laws, they citing the failure to put
down the disturbances in Kansas as all
evidence of its inefficiency. He supposes
that one third or one-h half of the Mormons,
who are Disguised with Youngs tyranny,
would rise against him were they protected
by the United States troops.
Mr. Burr does not apprehcnd that the
Mormons will show fight. 1t is the duty of
every good Mormon to obey the Church.
az higher lew, and hence the opinion en-
i"rtained that Brigham Young may leave
the Territory with large force of his de-
tudeG followers, provided lie can find some
other seat for his government. Mr.. Burr
says that Salt Lake is the mranest settle
ment he ever beheld, everything having the
appearance of abject poverty. Yomg's
word is law, and the expressions of the
alOrmons are cruel and without remedy
from thelr present rulers. There are about
Fifty ''gentiles" only in the Territory, who
are objects of bitter persecution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-16
THE GREAT SOUTHERNC IRCU
~

THE GREA Il SOUTHERN CIRCUS
DEPARTING II
CLOWNS-Sam Loug, aud the great American
Clown aud shaksperean Jester, JENNY RkY-
NOLDS.
LADY Observation-Disclosures Franconi,
Madame Roberts, AID Lapettt ADELAIDE Francon..
Nous. Ftanconl will mir, duce his unappruacha-
biz. trained Horses W. OdeI, the Como hIder
al d great Double Somerset 1 hiuWer. &. MOI ri
SON Will astonIsn the aud ence by his contorlolist
peiio nance claIi cIed OH pole thirty Tee
high, he'd and support. by Nous. Hessin. Master
James, the Champion Equestrian vi the South
Vandean Brothers, by HeIser aid Jennings.
Mons. CASTILLO, The gleal 81 be Performer; W..
Johnson, the Slack Rope Performer.
I'venles OF the Company--Master John and
jack
Leader ofrhe Band-C. Veandt, which is a suf-
hcleni guarantee Ior the excellence of the Music
A mau walking on the ceiling, head down, by
means the sc enilc application OF the principles
OF adhesion, by q. y. Ed ed.
Master Saunders III his superb Principal Act; Ju
venes Ut the Troupe Iii PanlomIne, Ballet Dane.
my, ComIc Atterpt ces, &C., are among the grand
features OF this exhibition, making all the most
arrac I've and Interesting enteltannt mt aud the
best Fifty cent show ever offered the peopIe OF the
South.
FREE EXHIBITION.
MONS. SF ELAR, wi make a grand
TERRIFIC H III AS, ENSl,DN, on a
wi two hu dred feet long! extended a
dizzy hei ght, outside Of the tent, from the
top of the centre pole to the grou d! This
gratuitous spectacle outside nd free to AL,
is probably he most start ing that has ever
heen afford d to community who admire
coura and skill and will. be positively ex-
hIhlted every lay that the orm may not
be sub as to render the ieat revo.tiDg to
humanity.
SAM. HENDRICKS, AGENT.
Charlotte, June III, 1857 1t