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Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

FRoM PITT RIvER.-The Yreka Union
says Lieut. Crook estimates the number of
Indians in Pitt River valley, at five hundred
warriors. The fight between the command
under Lieut.. C. and about one hundred and
fifty of these savages, an account Of which
we published last week, took place on the I'd
inst ia the mountains about twenty. five
miles from the Fort.
The same paper says that, on the 4th, a
Mr.. Dickman was killed by the Indians near
the Ferry
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

REBUKED.-Duriug Col Weller's speech
in Sacramento, says the Journal, in referring
to the resolution passed at the Settler Con-
vention, asked the question, "Who can &C
cuse me of breaking my pledge '' no one
replied "What pledge was broken :" Still
no answer was given. The speaker paused
long time for a reply, and the delay was
most painful, for it showed that body OF
respectable men had been led by designing
persons to do an act highly culpable without
intending it. Without proof they had been
induced to make most grave charge against
an honorable man, and were compelled to
acknowledge their fault There was not a
man among the audience who did not grieve
for the weakness of those who had been led
into the error.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

MAGNIFICENT PEACHEs.-Wc noticed a
few days since, the reception of a mammoth
peach from Henshaw's Ranch, near Hamil-
ton. Jabe Sawin came to see us yesterday,
and after informing US that we have mista-
ken the locality of the Ranch, telling us that
the Henshaw peach orchard was on Butte
Creek, instead of Hamilton, presented us
with half dozen of the biggest, finest, most
Juicy specimens of the fruit we have ever
seen in the State. They are all gone now,
but our mouth waters at the very memory
of them Jabe has got about barrel Of
these peaches at his store on Montgomery
street.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

HArLsToRM IN THE NoRTH.-The Yreka
Union of July 23d states that terrific hail
storm occurred in Shasta valley, on Sunday,
July 10Th, which did considerable damage
1t fortunately extended only over small
area The farmers had just commenced har-
vestipg, and those who had their grain in
shocks had it thoroughly threshed, the hail
falling in such size and force as to cut the
bands by which it was bound, as if with a
knife. The grain crop of Mr.. Hunt was
entirely beaten down and destroyed. The
hailstones are described as measuring two
inches in diameter.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

FIRE IN MARYsvILLE- Bob O'Neal, Esq
of the Stage Co tells US that fire occurred
in Marysville late on Monday night. The
property destroyed was the dwelling house
OF Mrs. Roney, on e street between Sd and
4th, and a quantity of lumber in the yard
Of Joseph Smith & Co We were unable to
learn the amount of the loss or the cause of
the fire.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

THEATRE The Gamester was played
last night to we'll filled house. Mr. Stark's
representation of the unfortunate Beverly
was one Of the very best specimens of acting
we have ever seen from him or anybody else
His rendition of the dying scene was most
painfully truthful Mrs Stark assumed the
character of Mrs. Beverly with great effect.
Mr. Horizons Stukely and Mr. Phel ps' Lew
son were both of great credit to themselves
Phelps played Jeremy Diddler" in the
afterpiece, most excellently. The play for
to night is Camille, one of the most beauti-
ful and thrilling plays ever performed on
any stage or in any age of the world. We
advise every one to GO and see i.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29
District Judge.

The nomination of Mr.. Sexton, for Judge
of this Judicial District, is received with
general satisfaction. From no portions OF
the District, have we heard the public mur-
mur at the choice made by the convention,
and from present indications, we predict
that Mr.. Sexton will be placed upon the
bench by the almost unanimous vote Of the
District. As fattering as such an express
sion of popular will would be, we deem it
due to the legal attainments of our nominee
as we'll as to his standing as citizen and
bis character as q man. The Shasta Repub-
Hcan endorses the nomination of Mr.. Sex.
ton rs follows:
FoR DISTRICT JUpGE.-A Convention to
nominate candidate for Judge of the 18th
Judicial District, composed of the counties
of Tehama, Colusi, Butte and Plumas, as
sembled at Orovile of Monday last. War
rem T. Sexton was nominated on the first
ballot. Mr.. Sexton is an excellent lawyer.
and his nomination will give general salts
faction throughout the 18th Judicial District
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

"BRING UP CH1LD," ETc.--Harry Laz-
arus who beat Dennis Horrigan in a recent
prize fight in Canada, was trained By has
father, lazy Lazarus of the Fallstaff House,
New York This is in accordance with the
new fashioned version of an old adage,
"bring up child, and away he goes" The
fight alluded to lasted hours So minutes,
and 81 rounds" were had.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

Nor So The Marysville Herald of Sat-
urday, renews the false assertion that the
Plumas and Colusi delegations had nomina-
ted Mr.. Lewis as candidate for District
Judge. We have heretofore denied this as.
sertion, ON the authority of the entire dele
CATION from Colusi, and also a portion Of the
Plnmas delegation. We should like to see
the Heratds authority for speaking thus of
the Democracy of Colusi and Plumas. If
those counties have determined to bolt the
action of the Convention, We have not yet
learned the fact.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

DELIcIoUs.--We found a pitcher of the
most delightfully."- cool and exhilerating milk
punch ever concocted, standing on our table
last night. We are inclined to think it came
from Dave patterson's saloon, as he is the
only one we know of who can mix so deli
cious q drink.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

SALE OF FURNITURE it be remem-
bered that Joe Dunn will sell to-day at 10
o'clock, from the house of Mr.. Carrineton on
Montgomery street, below Pine, large and
we'll selected stock of furniture, BEDDING.
kitchen utensils, etc. These goods are all
nearly new.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

Gg> Col. WELLER passed through our
town on the Shasta stage of Monday eve.
ming on his way to that place. He will
speak in Orovillc on Monday evening next.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29
nearly new.

To BE HUNG.-Joseph Bradley, colored
man. was convicted in Auburn on Tuesday
last of murder ia the first degree. His vic
tim was another negro named Jacob Boke.
man. He was to have been sentenced on
Saturday last.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

PAY Your TAxEs-Marshall Beene de-
sires us to notify everybody that he will
commence collecting municipal taxes this
morning. so get your kale seed ready.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29
Money, Money! Money!
IN VARIOUS AMOUNTS,

To be loaned by
BROOKS ss MYERS. ..... Miners Ailey'
HTPON EVERY KIND OF VALUABLE PROP
~ erty at reasonable interest. They have al
ways on hand unredeemed articles consisting OF Jew
elry, Watches Pistols &C., &c TO be sold very low
for cash. FIRE-PR0OF SAFES for the security on
property consigned 70 their care VH
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

THANKS. We thank Messrs. Dewitt g.
Calkins for full files of Sacramento and San
Francisco papers of yesterday and Monday.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29
On the State Debt Question,
Fay the ID bt.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKE'
For County Judge,
THOMAS WELLS.
For Member of Assembly,
JAMES KITCHENS,
For Sheriff,
NATHAN d. PLUM.
For County Clerk,
M. H.. DARRACH.
For County Treasurer.
II. U. JENNINGS.
For Tax Collector,
Nv. w. HOBART.
For Recorder,
JOHN F. KIMMEL
For Prosecuting Attorney,
p. III. HARRIS,
For Assessor,
DAVID WEAVER.
For Public Administrator,
WILLIAM COFFEY.
For Superintendent of Common Schools,
A. C. MORSE.
For Surveyor,
GEORGE d. FRENCH.
For Coroner,
JAMES HARLOW.
For Supervisor, First District
PHILIP FARRELY.
For Justices of the Peace Ophir Township
JOHN S. BERRY.
EDWARD DONOHUE.
For Constables,
MATTHEW J. PURCELL,
M. A. MCLAUGHLIN.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

PERsoNAL.-We were delighted last eve
ming with visit from JOHN r. RIDGE, Esq.
the recent Editor of the Sacramento Bee
He is on a sort of general tour of observation
and relaxation after his arduous duties We
(the Associate Editor of the Record) were
once upon time connected with him pro-
fessonally and can bear testimony to hi
rare qualities as gentleman privately and
otherwise, and as to his writings, they pro.
nounce him at once thorough scholar, and
a very able and industrious Editor. He
will probably return to Marysville to-day.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

IcE.-We are again indebted to Dickey s
Co. for liberal supply of ice. They are
most constant and generous in their dona-
tions
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

CALIFORNIA SPIRIT OF THE TIMES. We
have received the first number of this new
weekly. As is its namesake in New York,
it is devoted to the sports of the field, the
ring and the turf, besides dramatic litera-
ture, etc 1t presents fine appearance and
is filed with well written selections and
original matter on the subjects to which its
columns are devoted. Its heading is one of
the most appropriate and best designed we
have seen here or elsewhere, and reflects
much credit on Mr.. Butler, the engraver
thereof. We greet the advent Of the "Spir-
it " with most hearty welcome.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29
n O e &c u

OFFICE THE 40 & So QUARTZ MINING Co.,
Oroville, July 9th, 1887.
NT0TICE is hereby given to the Stockholders Of
~ the 40 Il Sc Quartz Mining Conn any, that an
assessment of one per cent. or the capital stock of
said Company has this day been levied by the Board
of Trustees, and made payable at the Treasurers Of
fee on or before the 10Th day of August A. ID. 1857
JOSEPH ROGERS Secretary.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29
LIFE OF CHARLOTTE BRoNTE

Authoress of Jane Ere' shirley &c. &c. To
those who have read-and who has not?-these re-
nowned productions, the life of the authoress forms
en- interesting and necessary sequel. TO be obtained
of GARNiIAM & LOCKWOOD,
Post Office Literary Depoi.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-29

SHOCKING CAsUALTY-Mr II F. Davis,
Postmaster at Coloma. was killed by being
thrown from his buggy on Saturday last
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-16
THE MAY APPOINTMENTS.

At meeting of the Faculty Of the South Caro-
lima College, held on Monday last, (says the Caro-
linian) the following gentlemen, members OF the
Senior Class, were appointed to deliver addresses
at the May Exhibition: Jas. F. j. Caldwell, New
berry; Thomas w. Dinkins, Sumter; Wm. CAL
houn Keith, Pickens; Henry NJ Larey, Orange
burg; II. L. MCGOWAN, Abbevilc; James Mcln-
tosh, Darlington; Thomas E. Powc, Cheraw; H.
l.. Rivers, James Island; J. II. Thomson, Beau-
fort; William W. Walker, Jr., Columbia; VIM. H.
White, Abbeville.
W. IS~,.. li..t tl.~ Faculty hove adopted th"
plan of q general examination Of all the classes
on the week preceding the announcement of the
May Notwithstanding three examinations
during the session. This course will contribute
materially to the progress Of the several classes
in the attainment of sound learning, and we are
much pleased to make a record off
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-16
THE APPLE OF DIsCORD.

This golden curse, which once brought dire ca
lamity upon the cities of old, has been cast into
our midst; and unless charity carcd-for, may pre-
cipitate Battle of the Beauties to which the clas-
sical myth is but childs play. The missivc
comes in the shape of billet-hailiug from Cher
okce Iron Works, and directed to "The Handsom-
est Ladyin Yorkville.'
How is the problem to be solved? We could
decide tie point in . moment; but our decision
might be set-aside for partiality; and, besides,
the successful Beauty being utterly unable to be-
stow the reward, We would make nothing by the
operation. 1t would be like paying man with
his own moncy-contrary to the fixed laws of
economy. We suggest that our good friend, Mr..
ALEXANDER, the Postmaster, be made the UNI
pire, and the fair denizens of the town ''pass in
review" Heis, we doubt not, very apprecia-
tive individual, and moreover has served on
''Crowners inquests" before.
The "bombardment Of Canton" will diminish
itself. Sebastopol must stand aside. The Tower
of Babel will ''rse and be uncovered" Ribbons,
futter! Curls, wave glossily Crinoline, expand
Silks and Satins, rustle Bonnetts, hold on like
"grim death !"-Eyes, sparkle; smiles, wreathe
yourselves; bushes, mantle freshly and red
waists, taper "small by degrees and beautifully
less" stand your ground, Mr. st.master-the
fair kingdom expects you to "do your duty"
Now we see the advantage of the Chinese meth
od of judgirg beauty-by the size of the foot. The
Postmaster might do the thing by actual measure
meut. Or, working by opposites (and the ladies
often go by contraries) the crinoline might be
substituted, if tape enough could be procured at
once to "go round" However, we are clearly
incompetent to the include" and we leave the
matter to our excellent mail friend, confidently.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-16
THE ExHIRJT1ON AT ERsKINE.

Our sprightly cotcmporary, the Abbeville Press,
furnishes the subjoined account of the Exhibition,
week before last, at Erskine College. We are
pleased to notice that several papers speak of Mr.
Whitesides' effort in very complimentary terms.
..In company with a friend, we started on last
Friday evening, on an excursion to Due West, to
attend the Senior exhibition Of the College. The
air was bamy as The 6rst breath offspring.
"Airs, vernal airs attuned the trembling leaves.
Flora was scattering her treasures IN the hclds;
the groves were vocal with many songsters; and
all nature was redolent of beauty ana OF gladness
Our trusty steed like his masters drew inspiration
from the scene, and acquired fresh elasticity at
every step and when the last rays OF the setting
sun we're gliding the dome of the College ooserva-
tJ.y, we had reached our destination IN the pleas
ant village of Due West.
The Village is located eleven miles North east
Of Abbcv;llc C. H., and four miles from Donalds-
Vile on the G. & C. Railroad. The situation is
admirably situated for health and literary scclu-
sion It is an elevated sandy ridge and has much
natural beauty. The College buildings are large
md commodious, and Lindsay Hall is one of the
hapdsomcst structures in the up country. The
appearance of the Village is decidedly improving.
New stores have been erected, and private resi-
dcnces have been enlarged and repaired
At cande-lght, we attended tine senior EAnio,-
ton in Lindsay Hall. The night was favorable
and large audience had assembled to greet inc
Youthful orators. The exercises consisted IN the
delivery of eight original speeches, enllveneo ny
some sweet music from an amateur pana Of STU
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-16
KANSAS.

We are gratifed to observe from our city ex-
changes that a new feeling in regard to Kansas,
has been aroused in Charleston and Columbia
Large meetings have been held, and addresses
heard from COL Baker and Mr.. Tradewell, wealthy
and intelligent citizens of Alabama, who have un-
dertaken to canvass the Southern States. In Char
lesion, a Committee of one hundred has been ap-
pointed by the Mayor, to collect subscriptions
At the meeting in Columbia, contribution of
S431 was taken up at the close of COL Bakers adj
dress, and committee likewise appointed to make
additional collections
Thus far the contest in Kansas has been deter
mined in favor of the South. But an important
work remains to be objected. The Kansas Conven-
tion will doubtless incorporate our institutions as
prominent features of the State Constitution; but
the struggle will be to maintain the supremacy Of
Southern opinion in the Legislature, and amongst
the people, so as to preserve the new State rs q
member of the Democratic party, and secure a
Southern representation in the Halls of Congress.
Now is the time to begin this great work, and by
present and earnest endeavor alone can we hope
to make this noble territory an enduring bulwark
of the creed and the institutions of the South
When Hercules was employed to cleanse the Auge-
an stables, he did so by pouring into them neigh
boring stream so must the South, if they expect
to cleanse Kansas of all the filth of Abolitionism,
keep up the stream of Southern emigrants, by Of
fering new inducements to shareholders to settle
and develop its resources. The money collected
should be employed in the purchase of the choice
lands of the territory, which will more efectually
secure its possession than armies and Colts
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-16

dents. The speeches were we'll written, and gen
orally delivered with easy self-possession, dis
tinctness Of articulation and much grace OF elocu
ton. Where all did well, it would be invdious to
discriminate, and we shall content ourselves with
giving the names and subjects of the Speakers:
R. W. Bricc, American Historians and Orators;
r. F. McCaslan, Tie Progress Of orr Republic;
]. A. Myers, Dreams al he Darn Of Philosophy;
J. X. Nance, Truth; W. S. Pressly, UHli'artqaisn,
The Bane Of .imerican L;tcro.We; G. W. Trbbe,
The Culture ofhc Mtcl;cc'; 7. D. Wh;tcsde, The
True Hero and Patriot.
The College is at present in 4 flourshipg condi-
ton, numbering about 120 Students. The endow.
ment plan has succeeded admirably and has rla-
ccd the Institnt OH on secure and staple basis
1t is yet in its infancy but has already done no.
bic work in the cause Of education. Year after
year. it has sent forth its cohorts of disciplined
minds to do battle in the cause Of science md re-
ligion. Upon these its future fame depends
They.are nori homines. who borrow no prestige
from their parent, but to whom the fair character
of that alma mater is entrusted.
The next Annual commencement will take place
on the 81 Wednesday of August next; when the
Address before the Literary Societies, will be de-
livered by our distinguished contemporary the
able senior editor of the Charleston Courier, Rich
ard Yeadon, ESQ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-16
"COTTON IS KING.n

The course of events, of late, has contributed
greatly to illustrate the truth Of the aphorism
that "Cotton is King" Securely seated upon the
throne, it svays mighty sceptre, and moulds the
opinions and moves the powers of the world
Within the last few months, its power has been
sufficient to turn the current of speculation, and
now we nd the London Times, the great "Thun-
derer" under the pressure of the power of cotton,
advancing ideas directly in support of the institu-
ton of African slavery. Verify, our rospectbrght-
ens and under the lead of our silent yet mighty
monarch, what may we, of the South, not accom-
plish? Witness the following extract from the
New York Herald:-
The rapid growth of the white races in temper
ate ATTITUDES in population, in physical and Pc
cuniary resources, has caused vast increase IN
the consumptive demand for the products oftropi-
cal climates This demand has overtaken the
available labor of the dark races devoted to their
cultivation.
The articles for which the demand has become
greatest are those which supply clothing and food,
such as cotton sugar coffee and rice. At the head
of the list stands cotton-thc great question of the
day being its supply to an edequate extent to meet
the consumption.
This question has produced alarm in Great Brit
ain whose vast commercial and manufacturing in
terests are so largely based upon an ample sup
ply of raw cotton. The question has been discuss
ed in the English journals, in Parliament, on the
Exchange in Liverpool, in the East India House,
and before the Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
In these discussions the long cherished phantom
regarding the uilimatcd supply of sufficient cot
ton from Iuda, Africa or other sources outside
Of the United States, has been held up as possible
of accomplishment.
Mixed with oil this, however, there has been
some strong common sense views put forth.
The Manchester Guardian has admitted that
English manufacturers will be compelled to pay
higher prices for cotton, and thinks that their DO
ing 80 will lead 10 the rapid increase Of its cultl-
rnton in the United States and goes on to state
that large transference Of slave labor is taking
place from the cornficlds of the more northern
States of the South to the cotton-plantlng States
without rejecting, however, that this process
has been going on for the last thirty or forty years.
until this migration has been checked by the ad-
vance in tobacco and hemp in the States of Vir-
cinia and Kentucky, to an extent to render their
labor as valuable for their productions as if de-
voted to the cultivation of cotton.
The London Times, for the nonce, taking COM
mon sense view of the subject, arrives very sens-
bly to the conclusion that coored labor, whether
in India or the United States, is the only kind
available for the production of cotton, and that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-04-16
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

The news from China has considerable interest.
The Chinese are about to prove q stubborn foe to
the English 1t can easily be imagined that they
arc dangerous, since they employ poison and re-
sort to kidnapping, assassination and every secret
mode for crcumventirg an enemy. They only
recently failed in an attempt to destroy the for
cign community at Hong Kong by wholesale
poisoning 1t was effected by baker, who act
ing under the orders of the Viccroy, poisoned the
bread. Upwards of four hundred persons were
poisoned and were only saved from death be nau-
sea produced by thelarge quantity of arsenic used.
Another attempt has been made on u more moder-
ate scale, through poisoned oranges, which like
wise failed as the fruit had absorbed too little poi
son.
The English had been compelled to withdraw
from Canton and have established themselves in a
fort three miles from the city to await reinforce
mcnts 1t is estimated that the loss of life by the
Chinese in the bombardment of Canton was TO-
900, Of all ages and sexes, besides the destruction
of over 900 buildings and other property to the
value of $40, 100000
The line of policy to be pursued by our govern
ment toward: the Celestial empire, seems settled
at last according to the dictates of justice In
few words, it is thus--wc will let them alone if
they will treat us in the same manner; if not they
will find that tie American play is, not to be in
suited with impunity. william B. Reed, Esq, Of
Philadelphia, has been rendered, the mission TO
China and it is understood that lie is to be sent
out to procure modification OF The existing t"ea
tv, and promote the commercial interests Of the
United States in the Chinese seas.
The last accounts from Nicaragua confirm the
report of Walkers victory over the Costa Ricans,
and fix the loss of the former D men, while
allies lost over 400. II is rumcrc hat Ex:Presi-
dent Rivas has been assassnated. Walkers pros
poets were never more encouraging, and 1t is con-
fdcntly asserted that in few weeks all fighting
will be over, and his flag every where triumphant.
Spain it is stated, has abandoned the idea of nva-
ding Mexico a better understanding OF the QueS
tiou in dispute, together with the friendly media
ton of England, has led t. this determination
This statement, however, requileS ~ oe 0'Li"' it
ed.
The English elections have thus far resulted
favorably for the government. Diplomatic rela'
tions between Austria and Sardinia have been sus-
peudcd The Austrian minister has been with
drawn from Turin. Apprehensions that Piedmont
IS implicated in the revolutionary movement to
destroy her domination in Italy, have caused this
action on the part Of Austria.
Turkey has dccreed registration and censor,
ship of the press on the French model Christian
soldiers were to be incorporated into the Turkish
regiments.
1t is reported that England has ceded to Franco
Longwood House and NapoleOn's Tomb at St.
Helena Russia has reduced onc-half the tariff
on cotton and woolen goods