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Butte record., 1857-01-10

How THE ENGLISH NATIONAL DEBT
ORiGINATED.-England spent Sc mil
liors of pounds in the Revolutionary
War, when William of Orange ascend
ed the throne-2O millions thereof had
been borrowed.
60 millions were spent in the SPAN
ish war, from the 4th of May 1902. to
the 18th of March 1912, 23I millions
borrowed
"a millions in the Spanish war from
the 23d af October 1899, to the 3Oth
of April l74S-2S millions borrowed.
115 millions in the war of seven
years-60 millions borrowed.
l36 millions il the American Reyo-
lutionary war from 1878, to the peace
made in Paris, the 3Oth of November
17S1--l40 millions borrowed.
464 millions in the French Revolu-
tiouary war from the 1st of February
1898 to the peace of Amiens, 1906
200 millions borrowed.
1156 millions in a war with Bona
parte, from April 1908, to the 18th Of
June 19l5-3SS millions borrowed,
and 76l millions raised by taxes.
Butte record., 1857-01-10
Need of Railroads in California.

The San Francisco Globe contains the fol-
lowing sensible article on the subject of rail-
roads in this State. That they are the zone
thing needful" TO complete our greatness
md prosperity. their influence on the growth
of our sister States, gives abundant evil
dance Says the Globe:
"Iu the year 1850, before tbs completion
of its railway system, the State Of Ohio had
IN aggregate amount OF taxable property
rated at 439 .S97 $40, and in the year 1856
after the completion of the system, the value
of the same description Of property is set
down at SS69,S11 ,354
But few days since. We gave the same
prosperous statistics Of Illinois. When shall
we add California In DO State in the I'M
loo could railways be made more profitable
than here, or command higher rates for both
freight and passengers. A quick and con-
venient communication with the interior,
would quadruple the business of our own
city, and give fresh impulse to every de-
partment Of trade aud labor. California has
ceased to be land for mere temporary So
journ; and now with n legitimate popula-
tien, important agricultural interests, and n
soil unsurpassed for mineral wealth, it re-
quires bat the aid of its citizens to place it
foremost in the ranks of progress.
Butte record., 1857-01-10
From the Marysville Inquirer.
By Telegraph.

SACRAMENTO, Jan 5--10 P. NJ
Senate met at y o'clock NJ: Called to Or
der by Ex-Secretary Bausman.
Prayer by the Rev Mr. Benton.
Roll Of members holding over called.
New members sworn in by Judge Terry.
Senator Tilford gave notice that to-mor-
row he would introduce concurrent reso-
luton for convention to elect two L. S.
Senator's
Mr. Shaw gave notice of bill concerning
homestead insolvents and attachments
Adjourned until to morrow at II A. VI.
Assembled in caucus at II P. NJ
Assembly called to order by Mai Ander-
son. Ex-Clerk. Mr. Brent, of Los Angeles,
chosen temporary Speaker
Members sworn in by Judge Monson.
Adjourned until tomorrow at II \. NJ.
The Democratic Caucus met at l P. VI -
Gen. ). H. Dosh, President pro tenn.
The nominations were, Geo. Evans, of Tu-
olumne, Secretary; James II. Ward, of Pla-
Ger, Assistant Secretary; J. Chapman, of AL
ameda, Enrolling Clerk Geo Webster, of
San joaquin, Eugrossing Clerk Alex. Hun
ter, of Ell Dorado, Sergeant-at-Arms John
McClincher, OF Tuolumne, Doorkeeper E.
l. Beatty, of Calaveras, is elected Speaker,
and VIM Campbell, of Sierra, is elected
Clerk Of the Assembly.
SAN FRANc1sco, Jan. 5-9 PM.
Steamer John L. Stephens sailed to-day
with 800 passengers and 81 ,609.0l8 in gold
dust.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

Honorary REWARD Liverpool, Nov. G.
A handsome present, in the shape of gold
medal worth e100, was made this afternoon
at the Sailors Home, through the instru-
mentality of the Local Marine Board, to
Capt Langcake, of the British bark Winder
mere, in the name of the President of the
United States. In October last, Capt. Lang
cake rescued the captain, officers, and crew
of the American ship Hampton, bound to
New York from Shields, when that vessel
was in a sinking condition. One side Of the
medal contains representation of the res
cue of a drowning seaman, and on the other
is an inscription recording the meritorious
service of Capt. Landcake and the fact that
tbs medal was presented by President Pierce.
This is the third testimonial of the kind
which has been made through the Local Ma
zine Board within a snort period, but it is
the handaomest gift hitherto received.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

STcRY OF A DRINKiNG CLUB.-The
annexed story contains its own moral
Some few years ago, in large town
in the west of Scotland, there existed
drinking club, consisting of upwards of
twenty members, all of whom belonged
to the middle class Of society This
club had great Influence in municipal
affairs, and several ofits membsrs we're
elected to fill posts in the Town Coun-
ell. The drinking was carried on to a
fearful extent in the tavern in which
the club met. The members were to
be found often in the club at all hours
of the day and night. Their drinking
was often connected with such noisy
mirth as to attract the attention of the
passers by. The club was broken up.
Two of its members were sent to the
lunatic asylum, one jumped from win-
dow and killed himself, one walked or
fell into the water and was drowned,
one was found dead in public house,
one died of delirium tremens, upwards
of ten became bankrupt, four died ere
they had lived half their days. One,
who was baillie when connected with
the club, is at present keeping low
public house. Such are few facts
well known to those living in the To-
cahty.
Butte record., 1857-01-10
District Court-January Term.
Hon. W. I. BARBOUR, Presiding.


Monday 9TH The People of the State Of
California vs.. VIM. Miller-indicted for mur-
der. This case is continued until next term
of Court.
John Jones VS.. Slate Bluff Mining Co.
Motion for new trial dismissed.
A. T. Block vs. J. McKinstry Smith and
Z. NJ. Sparks-Jury trial waived Decision
of the Court in favor of defendant and plain
tiff ordered to pay costs. Plaintiff moves
for new trial
James L. Henshaw vs.. H. f. Richardson
Case continued until next term of Court.
Woodward vs.. J. ". Miller--P Plaintiff
moves to set aside the dismissal Of this suit.
Court sets tomorrow for hearing argument.
Ira D. Bird vs. Joseph Lesbrass-Defend-
ant moves to set aside order to stuy proceed
lngs. Court orders that the motion be re-
duced TO writing.
Ira D. Bird vs. W E. Deamer-Case dis
missed at plaintiff 8 cost,
j McDougal, ct al VS. Dan'l Green ct al
Case continued until next term of Court
Tuesday 6th--Noah Piatt VS. Yank" alias
a NJ McGeorge-Case continued until next
term of Court at the cost of plaintiff.
John Dowd vs. E. x. Dodge-Case contin-
ued for settlement
George Goodheart vs.. Joseph Goodheart
and Matilda Goodheart-Case taken under
advisement.
Ira D. Bird VS.. James Dunn--Case contin-
ued until next term.
Ralph Bird vs.. NJ II. Farley-Case con-
tinued until next term.
Ira D Bird vs. Nathan Carrol-Case con-
tinued until next term.
Ralph Bird VS. Nathan Carrol-Case con-
tinued until next term.
Justin Howard VS.. Wm. McQuestum ct al.
demurrer to complaint sustained, and
plaintiff granted until to- morro ow to amend
complaint This case is continued until
next term
II S Richardson VS. A. Gilman Defend
ant demurrs to plaintiff 5 amended answer.
Motion overruled.
D. A. Brown vs. W Hoffman--Verdict in
favor of plaintiff in default of defendant to
answer.
Turnbull & Walton VS.. Woodwork & Law
ler-Defendant moves the Court to dissolve
injunction Motion overrued.
Wednesday 7th-J. B. Vieageamel vs. j.
NJ. Burt-Case continued until next term.
George Goodheart VS.. Joseph Goodheart
and Matilda Goodheart--Decree for plaintiff
II 5. Richardson vs.. AlOnzo Gillman--0n'
trial.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

WM. 7. COLEMAN "A report, which
according to the San Francisco papers, ap-
pears to have been extensively circulated
among the merchants of that city, was bro't
up by the passengers on Fridays boat, to
the effect that the house Of W Coleman &
Co, the senior partner of which is President
of the Vigilance Committee, had failed for
S450,000 The -fita, as in duty bound gets
up Indignation about the report; the Iotcn
T1dlk thinks there may have been private
advices from the east, that gave riso to the
story the Bulletin intends to have every
one who circulated the reports, hung or ban
ished the Herald says it was rumored that
an arrangement had been made with their
creditors. The house continues business
State Journal
Butte record., 1857-01-10

Wholesale escape FROM 1HF MARrI-
SEz JAIL-A dispatch was received at Sac
ramento, on Wednesday, Jan Sth, says the
Union, announcing the escape of Ave pris-
oners from the Martinez Jail on Tuesday
night, of whom the following is description:
Olvera, or Oliver, a Californian, very dark
complexion, curly hair. heavy beard i'm
prisoned for the murder of Dr.. Marsh
Thomas Cummings, light complexion. brown
hair, little beard, charged with horse steal
ing J. b Baumer, heavy beard, blue eyes,
brown hair; charged with horse stealinl
from Santa Rosa. VIM. Daily, short, light
complexion, black hair; charged with may
hem. Clark Stephenson. an lriShmon, light
complexion, feet 10 inches. spare made,
light beard and long hair charged with the
murder of Capt. Pratt. The escape was eff
fected by cutting through the walls into va
oant cells and 4 pasSageway surrounding
the cells, then through a wall three feet in
thickness into the main corridor, passing
thence through an Office and out at the win
dow. They probably left in skiif,as one wa:
missed on the following morning ehisel
which had been used in cutting through th'
mason work. was found. and had undoubt
edly been furnished them by outsiders
Butte record., 1857-01-10

CRoMwELL's SPEECH The follow
ing are the very words spoken by Oliv-
er Cromwell to the Long Parliament.
The document was found among some
old papers which had belonged to the
Cromwell family:
Spoken by Cromwell when he put
an end to the Long Parliament, l653i
1t is high time for me to put an end
TO your sitting in this place, which you
have dishonored by your contempt of
all virtue, and defiled by the practice
of every vice. Ye are pack Of mer-
cenary wretches, and would, Ike Esau,
sell your country for mess Of pottage;
and like Judas, betray your God for a
few pieces of money. Is there a sin
gle virtue remaining among you? Is
there one vice which We do not possess?
Ye have no more religion than my
horse. Gold is your God-which of
you have not bartered away your con-
sciences for bribes Is there a man
among you that hath the least care for
the good of the commonwealth! Ye
sordid prostitutes have We not defiled
this sacred place, and turned the Lords
temple INTO a den of thieves By your
immoral principles and wicket practice
es, ye are grown intolerably odious to
the the whole nation You, who were
deputed here by the people to get
their grievances redressed, are your
selves become their greatest grievance.
Your country, therefore, calls upon
me TO cleanse the Augean stable by
putting final period to your iniqui-
tous proceedings in this House, and
which, by Gods help, and the strength
he hath given me, am come to do. [
command We, therefore, upon the peril
of your lives, to depart out of this
place Go, get you out make ha-te a!
Ye venial slaves, begone Poh. take
away that shining bauble there, and
lock up the doors
Butte record., 1857-01-10

DEATH-Dr J. D. BI own, Coroner of
Butte county, died yesterday morning be-
tween the hours of 4 and 5, of erysipelas.
He had been for some time past subject TO n
neuralgia of the face, and about a week
since made a post mOrtem examination OF
the body of man, which being in highly
deeomposed state, leads some of out medical
men to believe that DR.. Brown inhaled so
of the poisoned atmosphere as to produce
the disease of which he died. DR.. Brown
leaves a wife and two small children to
mourn his untimely loss.
Butte record., 1857-01-10
Cemetery Meeting.

At an adjourned meeting of the citizens
held on Tuesday evening the 9th inst, to
hear the report of committee appointed at
a previous meeting, to select a suitable place
for bnrying ground, the following proceed
ings were had
The committee reported that they had Sc
lected twenty acres of the S. L. corner of
Mr.. Kuhlman's land, adjoining the Carpen-
ter tract on the S. E.; the Murray tract on
the s., and the road on the W. And that
the same could be purchased for three hun
dred dollars
The report was adopted and the following
ladies and gentlemen were appointed COM
mittee to raise means for the same, viz; Mrs
Judge Myers, Mrs. Seymour. Mrs. McCan-
non, and Messrs. Seymour, LaJhrop, Jewett,
Denuison and Sergeant.
On motion, three trustees were elected to
take charge of the ground when purchased,
viz Myers, Harlow. aud Bufum.
On motion, the trustees were instructed
to lay off portion of the ground in lots of
suitable size. for those desiring to purchase,
ann that the amount subscribed by such per-
sons to the general fund, be deducted from
the price fixed for family lots.
Proceedings ordered to oe published.
B. MYERS, Chm.
Butte record., 1857-01-10
ATTEMPT Ed ROBBERY AND AMUSING Re-

ATTEMPT ED ROBBERY AND AMUSING Re-
sULr.-A ludicrous result to an attempted
robbery in Columbia, is mentioned by the
Columbian. In occurred on New Years
night at the Office of Woodman & Co.'s lum-
ber yard, That paper says:
1t appears that some designing theft had
made his plans to break into the office and
secure what money he could lay his hands
en-, with which intent, in the latter part Of
the night, he bored several augur holes in
the door near the lock, and was about to
succeed in opening the door, when he was
fortunately heard by the two occupants Of
the adjoining room, who at once jumped to
their feet and in the darkness ran into the
Office Each one Of these gentlemen, suppo-
sing the thief to be in the office, was ready to
grab his man, which they did clinehed in
the fight. one of the assailants proved victo-
eious, downed his opponent and was & belt
ing" him right Justify. when fortunately he
ascertaiued that he had bis grip on the throat
of his own partner They had each caught
their man, but the theft had made good his
escape.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

Dr. KANE DR.. Kane has been received
with much favor in England. Mitchel's
.Naratime Register, published in London,
concludes an article in relation to his servi-
ces as follows
. We quite agree in the justice and policy
of comforting public honor on deeds of high
enterprise. 1t is such men as Dr. Kane
modest heroic, and skillful-whom a nation
delights to glorify; and if not citizen of
this country, he might fairly be enrolled as
such, by having the freedom of the city of
London conferred upon him No man bet
ter deserves such an honor No man has
more skillfully conducted hazardous under
takings to a successful iss Ie, and few have
Of late years added more important discov-
cries to cur geographical stores of knowl-
edge. On the map of Arctic researches the
name of Kane will ever stand prominent in
connection with Franklin and Parry, Ross,
ColIinson, NJ Clure, lnglefeld, and tue other
eminent explorers who have distinguished
themselves in the field of Arctic discovery
and long may the two principal maratime
nations compete in such useul fields Of enter
prise, until the lands and ocean channels of
the globe shall be accurately defined, for the
Information of science and the guidance of
mariners"
Butte record., 1857-01-10
W. HAYDoN, Sec'y.

CAUSE OF CoNFAGRATIoN.-Th follow
ing remarks on the recent fire in St. Louis,
No., we clip from the Boston TraveHer.-
They ought to serve as warning to us Oro-
Williams:
The great fire. the other day, at St. Louis,
caught from the ends of joists that pierced
the walls of the fiues and were exposed to
the flames. This gross carelessness of con-
struction resulted in the loss of about half
million of dollars. The steam FIRE engine of
the city was so rusted up that it could not be
used, and the apparatus of the only hook and
ladder company in the city was covered up
with tobacco hogsheads and lumber and
could not be extricated until after an hours
labor,
Butte record., 1857-01-10

LEGIsLATIvE.-The Senate, on Tuesday
elected tie following permanent officers;
President pro tenn, Samuel H. Dosh, of
Shasta Secretary, George II. Evans, of Tu-
olumue: Assistant Secretary, james H..
Ward, of Plumas S5rgeant-at-A Arms, Alex.
Hunter, Of El Dorado; Enrolling Clerk. J.
c. Shirman, of Alameia Engrossing Clerk,
George H. Webster. of San joaquin Door
keeper, John McClenchy, OF Tuolumne.
Father Gallagher, of San Francisco, was
elected Chaplain on the second ballot by a
vote of l5 to If.
Adjourned till II o'clock, Wednesday.
AssANuLY-The chief business transacted
was the election Of officers, which proceeded
with but little excitement, and resulted as
follows;
Speaker, H. Beattie, of Calaveras CHI eff
Clerk, W. Campbell. Of the Sierra Democrat;
Assistant Clerk, J. W. Scoby, of Placer Ser
geant- at Arms, Brown, of Nevada; En-
rolling Clerk, Richard Lambert, of Sonoma !;
Engrossing Clerk, Is. Harris, of Marin;
Doorkeeper, J. j. Frazier, of Yuba.
Mr. Beattie assumed his seat with brief
and appropriate speech.
After adopting a resolution for the election
of n Chaplain on Wednesday, the Assembly
adjourned Erpress.
Butte record., 1857-01-10
Extension Forever

Owing to the immense business done by the under>
signed they have found it necessary to open another
BRANCH in Oroville. and have located it nearly op
poste the Orleans Hotel, and directly opposite the
Miners Bakery on Montgomery 'tTeei, where lhey
are now opening and offer for sale as hne sieck {"
Clothing. Boots and shoes, Hats Caps, ana az good
a stock of Under Clothing can be found IN their
well known establishment To the Miners and resi-
dents OF Thompsons Flat. Morris RaSine, Oregon
GuIch and City, and everybody, with their friends,
we would simply say, drop in and see us at the
Branch, examine stock, you nave both the right
quantity and quality to select from elothe your
selves comfortably, go on your way rejoicing. and il
oar goods don't give you satisfaction, our names are
not ID. TOY l. OIIERsON,
Montgomery street opposite St Nicholas, and
Branch opposite Miners Bakery. %
Butte record., 1857-01-10

MEXICAN GENERAL IN New YoRK.-A
number of distinguished Mexican Generals
were in New York, including Gen. La Vega.
They were received very cordially. They
visited, on invitation, the public institutions
of the city on the 9th of November, and
were Hospitality entertained by the Govern
ors of the almshouse At a dinner given to
the guests on Blaekwelrs Island. speeches
were made by the Mexican officers, express
ing their sincere qualification at the appear
ance of our institutions. An appeal was al
so made to the people of the United States,
asking their protection in case the republic
of Mexico was invaded by foreign power.
To the people of the United States the Mex
leans would look for assistance, should any
foe attempt to crush her independence as
national republic
Butte record., 1857-01-10
ORovILLE, January Sth, 1857.

SHOOTING Al YREKA.-On Wednesday,
the 24th ult, young man named Burke
was shot on French Gulch near Yreka. by
an individual named g Sailor jim % jim"
Immediately fed, and was soon followed by
the Sheriff of Yreka, his deputies and abont
thirty miners. He is represented as being
the same person who last spring, killed an
Indian boy, but who by L" the glorious un'
certainty of the laws got clear.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

DESPERATE RENCoUNTER AT GRASS VAL
LEY.-We find the the following in the Ne
yada Democrat of December 3lst:
A difficulty occurred on Saturday last at
Grass VBlley, between A, o. Thoms and
man known by the name of Pike, but which,
we are informed, is not his real name
Thoms first struck Pike in the face, upon
which the latter drew a knife and stabbed
the other in the breast. Thoms Immediately
caught the knife and wrenched it out OF
Pixies hand, and stabbed him three times,
inficting a wound in the face and two in the
abdomen. At last accounts they were both
living, bnt it was thought at the time that
both Of them were mortally wounded.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

SMUGGLING MILK IN THE ORIGINAL
PACKAGES" 1T is said that Mr.. Secretary
Guthrie, in framing his reciprocity tariff
with Canada, made the duty on milk so high,
that the farmers on the royal borders, IN
stead of milking their cows at home and
sending the milk in cans into the States, find
it more economical to drive their cows over,
milk them on the American side, and then
drive them back again. They commute for
the toll over the bridges for very mOder-
ate consideration.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

A GEM---We cut the following exquisite
little gem from Black,cood's .Naga9ine 1t
occurs in .'Mr. Buffers Reqiew'' of book
of poems, by Charles G Eastman;
Softly
She is lying,
With her lips apart;
Softly
She is dying
OF a broken heart
Whisper!
She is going
To her final rest
Whisper
Life is growing
Dim within her breast.
Gently
She is sleeping
She has breathed her last.
Gently
While you're weeping,
She to Heaven has past
Butte record., 1857-01-10

A CURIos1TY-The editor of the Solano
county Herald has seen a most remarkable
curiosity in the shape of a IS double biler y
egg 1t says; "a gentleman of this city
informs us that be was lately shown lusus
nature. 1t was large hens egg, about the
size of that of goose, which being broken,
disclosed another perfectly formed egg. Two
eggs, one contained within the other, and
both complete in all respects. Rather SIM
gular production.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

MARRIED AT LAST We are surprised
and gralifed to learn through the list of
marriages in the California american, that
that ancient and ubiquitous victim of the
9 glorious uncertainties of the law" John
Doe, has taken to himself a wife. To pre-
vent the unpleasant consequences to himself
and wife that may arise from future litiga-
tions, it behooves John to avail himself of
the benefit of the g homestead act"
Butte record., 1857-01-10

ORLEANS HorEL.-This old asd popular
resort of the travelling public, has been
thoroughly renovated and re- furnishad and
is now under the control of John Miller,
ESQ than whom a more obliging gentleman
and agreeable landlord, does not exist here
or elsewhere
Butte record., 1857-01-10

GENEROUS Accompanying the following
note were two bottles of sparkling Heidseick
which we and our type -stickers, and the
devil, did drink. and bless the generous do
nors:
EDIToRs AND ATTACHES OF BUTTE Re-
CORD: With the accompanying, please accept
the compliments Of the proprietor and clerk
of the Orleans Hotel, who will always be
found ready to supply your wants if you will
favor them with a call.
J. W. MILLER, Propr.
\. G.. SIMPSON, Clk.
ORovILLE, January Sth, 1857.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

FIREMAN DEAD.-Joseph H. Hickman,
latter,y the proprietor Of the Young Amer
lea Saloon, Marysville, died in that city on
Thursday morning, from the effects of cold
contracted at the time of the recent fire in
the Dawson House. Mr. Hickman was
member of the Eureka Engine Company ,and
universally respected.
Butte record., 1857-01-10

TUNNELING THE EAST RIVERA para
graph in the Boston Journal dated at New
York, Dec Sd, says: IL is rumored that a
meeting of eminent engineers and other sci
entifc men has been held in this city with a
view to consider the practicability of tunnel
ing the East river at its narrowest point be-
tween New York and Brooklyn. The under
standing is that their opinion was unanimous
as to the feasibility of the enterprise.
Butte record., 1857-01-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Groceries! Groceries !

The Holidays are Coming
And J. F. KEssING. at the Orovile Store, is still
prepared to furnish the inhabitants of orovilIe and
vicinity with the best quality of Groceries, Wines,
Liquors &c, for smaller sum Of money. than any
other house. The public respectfully invited to
call and examine bis large and well selected stock Of
Goods, at wholesale retail, cheap for cash.
Goods delivered FREE OF CHARGE. die
Butte record., 1857-01-10

EXPEDITION TO SoNoRA.-An expedition
is now being organized to prospect the Sono
IA mines. Those desirous of joining the ex-
petition can do so by paying $40 into the
general fund. Further information may be
obtained by calling on MessIs. Johnson &
Lawlor, 0royille, or Col Watkins, Marys-
Vile