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REMARKABLE LONGEVITY. We had the pleasure,
"a few days since, of conyersing with an old lady,
one OF family OF five persons, all now living,
whose united ages amount to 400, being an aver,
cleveland, of Medfeld, Mass, died about twenty
years since at the age Of SO. The oldest of the
family now living is a son OF the same name, who
lives in CharlestOwn, Mass. His age is "a years.
The next is daughter at MetReld, aged 30 years !;
the next daughter at Webster aged SS, and the
last daughter at Franklin aged So years. The
fourth, the widow OF Mr.. Isaac Morse, the one we
conyersed with, retains to a remarkable degree
her physical as well as her intellectual faculties
- Providence I1anscriDt
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CoNNEcrIcUT.-In New Haven, on Monday
morning Capt. George s. Hine visited his vessel,
the Isabella Dart, which was lying at Long Wharf,
before daylight, but concluded to return home
when upon turning about he met two Irishmen,
who had followed him to the vessel, who seized
him, placed a small bag or cloth around his head,
and then robbed him Of 1920. They then made
their escape, and no trace of them has been dis
covered. Capt. Hine was intending to sail for
Albany on Monday, to purchase grain.
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KIDNEY WORMS IN Hoas.-A correspondent
says kidney worms in hogs, disease which is
generally considered fatal, can be cured by admin
istering about tea spoonful of arsenic in some
thing that the hog viii eat. | had one thrown
down that was unable to do anything only drag
itself on the ground. Iput It in lot and gave it
the arsenic ; in three or four days the hog jumped
out of the lot and walks upright and is beginning
to look like living. Arsenic has no power over
the hog but will kill the worms Prairie Far.
mer. " "
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SHORT CREDITS. The wholesale dealers in silk
and millinery goods in Boston have come to an
agreement not to give more than four months
credit. There seems to be general disposition
in trade to shorten the credit and get nearer the
cash system. @
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A CARD.
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT.

In ENTERING OUR NEW BUILDING, WHICH
j. we have just taken possession OF, we return our
sincere thanks to the people of Washington and
Georgetown, for their liberal patronage and we in
part as return have erected Spacious Building,
which will be an ornament to the city, with lage
and airy Saloon, with all the convenience and comfort
Of our customers; and in the establishment all
the necessary arrangements for manufacturing and
encouraging of Home Industry, and by strict atten-
ton to justice and integrity, we hope to give salts
faction to all.
WALL & STEPHENS,
No. 322 Penn. av., bet. 9th d 10th SITS.
o31-4wif ..'
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SENATORIAL ELECTION Nashville, Oct. 27.--
A. o. P. Nicholson was elected United States SEN
ator to-day, to succeed Hon. John Bell, whose
term expires in 1859. An attempt was made to
instruct" Senator Bell out.
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LAW NOTICE.
AGUE AND FEVER BITTERs,

\ CERTAIN CURE FOR AGUE AND FEVER.
rENHiS MEDICINE is entirely vegetable and con-
IL tains no ingredient in the least degree prejudi-
cial to the human system. II has never failed TO
chills and fevers when the directions have been
complied with. Price . cents per bottle. This
medicine is prepared BY Charles Pearson, and can
500 Maryland avenue, between Four-and-a-half and
Sixth streets, Island. s26 Il
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At COsT.-HAvlNG DETERMINED TO
n confne our business exclusively to the coach
and cabinet branch Of the trade Including Bar Iron
and Steel) we offer our present stock Of BUILDING
HARDWARE, Gu TLERY, AGRICULTURAL
GOODS, &C., &c, AT COST, TO close out
All such goods must positively be sold, and if not
entirely closed out by the 18th Of December will be
disposed Of at auction, TO make room for another
class Of merchandise.
An examination Of prices will convince purchasers
that on such goods there is chance for good invest
ment. .a.
With increased facilities in the branch Of the
trade 10 which we shall hereafter devote our atten.
ton, both 10 quality and quantity we solicit the
increased patronage Of consumers in full confdenc
that prices will be satisfactory.
ELvANS'& THOMPSON,
S2e Pennsylvania ave-, bet 9th and 10th SITS.
20 I'm t ta..."..H
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HALLECK HOUSE,

TIME SUBSCRIBER, HAVING TAKEN THE
IL old stand known as the European House, cor
ner of Seventh and g streets, begs leave TO inform
his friends and the public that he is prepared TO
accommodate them with the best Of liquors and all
the delicaces of the season.
.1eg- Families supplied with oysters by the quar-
s2J If J. I. HALLECk
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The exports of cotton to Great Britain from
New Orleans, the past week, have reached $4,000
bales, an increase of 5000 bales, az compared
with the same week in 1866.
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ROOMS FOR RENT.

1.-TWO OFFICE ROOMS ON the Second Floor
II and one Large Room in the Third Story,
twenty-five by sixty feet suitable for Bindery or
Printing Office. No. 5l2, two doors south OF Odd
Fellows Hall, Seventh street Inquire within.
sl9 Il
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AUGUSTA, Oct. 20.--Sales to-day Of 800 bales al
yesterdays quotations.
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NOR SALE.-A RARE CHANCE, doubt it
- not.)-I will sell, if Immediately applied for,
the stock and fixtures of my BAKERY, CONFEC-
TIONERY, AND FRUIT STORE, doing a good
cash business. For further information enquire at
this otfce .. o3 Ut
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GROCERY STORE,
Corner Maryland Avenue and Seventh ST.


ISLAND.
HlAVING BOUGHT OUT THE STORE FOR
II II merly kept by MIR. Robert I. Knight shall
keep on hand a select assortment of FINE GROCE-
RIES, comprising, among others, the following arti-
Giles:
Sugars such as crushed, clarified pulverized, aud
brown Teas, such Imperial, Gunpowder, Young
Hyson, Black and Colony Rio Maracaibo and Java,
roasted and ground COAees Refined Syrup; Segars
and Tobacco, various brands; Hams, Bacon, Flour,
Liquors, Wines, Crockery, WOoden-warc, Hardware,
Vegetables, Eggs, Butter, Nuts Of various kinds,
Horse Feed, &c, together with many other articles
usually kept in a Grocery.
I would most respectfully ask those living OH the
Island, well as the citizens generally 10 call and
examine for themselves, as they then will see that
there is necessity 20 go further, as determin-
ed not TO be outdOnc, both to prices and articles
Call therefore and examine, and you will find it to
your advantage for intend to sell cheap for cash.
~ Do not forget the store, sos, Maryland Av.
Goods delivered TO any part OF the city free Of all
charge.
aug SIT JOHN +. b. PURSELL.
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CHARLESTON, Oct. 29.-Sales Of cotton to-da
300 bales; sales for the week 2, 400. The marke
closed firm at unchanged prices.
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CABINET FURNITURE.
REDS AND MATTRESSES, Plated Goods
- China, Glass, and Crockery
Japanned Goods Britannia Ware
Plock Tin Goods, Table Cutlery.
Bronzed Iron Goods, Looking-glasses
Wood and Willow Ware,
Baskets, Brushes, &c.
Forming an immense variety of Useful and Fancy
Articles, embracing almost everything required a.
furnish the parlor, chamber, dining-room, and
kitchen, all Of which will sell at very low prices
for cash, or on time for approved paper.
g. W. BOTELER,
General House-furnishing Store,
ol7 st Iron Hall
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TIE Corros TRADK--Sayannsb, Oct. 29.--Four
hundred bales Of cotton we're sold here to-day at
l2c. for mddling. The demand has improved
since yesterday.
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BUCKWHEAT. BUTTER, &C.
1000 lbs. new Backwheat Meal
20O0 lbs. Goshen ana Glades Butter,
10 half bbls No. l and Mackerel,
1000 lbs. Hake and Goldfish,
so boxes Scotch Herrings,
100 bags aud bbls. Flour,
bbls. Golden Syrup,
with general assortment Of Groceries and Liquors,
for sale at reduced prices
District Maryland, Virginia and Corporation notes
taken at par. When less than five dollars is wanted
two dollars i'll Groceries and three dollars in specie
will be given for any of the above notes.
WIN. IL. TENNEY, Georgetown.
Geo'town, o2S-3w
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Several members of Congress have arrived in
Washington. They are at Kirkwoods, Browns,
and Wizards, principally.
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night last in Philadelphia, by one James Quigly, on
the person of his wife. She was found dead in hel
bed, with her husband lying drunk beside her. She
was killed by blows inflicted upon her head, with q
Ratchet rum !! rum!
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The Messrs. Baldwin are putting up cases of
beautiful design in the Smithsonian Institution.
They will contain the articles of the National
Museum, which are to be displayed in the large
hall of the Institute. NY i'- :.
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MEssRs. WALL & STEPHENs.-The magnificent
establishment of Messrs. Wall & Stephens, just
completed, was inaugurated on Tuesday evening,
with q splendid entertainment to the worthy me-
chanics and numerous other friends. The build
ing is certainly monument Of good mechanism.
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ANOTHER {" QUEENS y BoAsT.-It can be proved
that few days ago, certain prominent Anti.
American, publicly declared, that they 1.-THE Anties)
had an organized element now (meaning we sup.
pose the States Hose company that would exter.
inmate the American party Of Washington, for
they had good aud able hackers, and that il would
be done at all hazards; also that no American
would be allowed to vote by this organization at
the nes Mayors election in June next They are
the masters in Washington now, and intend to
continue to be- it matters not at what cost Of hui
man life, assassination, bloodshed, or treason.
Eyes, every American g. of b. shall bite the
dust, before he be allowed to vote in this city
again" Well, we will see about this when the
time comes. o, Boosting Nineteenth Century,
hide thy face, now .#
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The STATES HosE.-We have been informed
that this company are about to locate themselves,
or their apparatus on the Island. We cannot
vouch for the truth of this We have been told
that they have rented house on Sixth street. or
some one for them, with stable and out-houses
attached. H
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Robert Cross, it is said, made an attempt to
escape from jail one morning this week. He is
awaiting the action of the Circuit Court on an
appeal of his attorney, Mr. Chiffon, for a new
trial. If this appeal is entertained by that Court,
he win stand one more chance Of getting free from
the long term of confinement which has been as
signed to him by Judge Crawford; if not, he will
be conveyed to the Penitentary as soon as the
present term of the Circuit Court is over.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-12
MEDICAL.
DIR. CHARLES II ToZER'S
Private Medical Gard.

SsTRANGERS visiting sacramento will remember
> that Dr. rozer's Inirmary II IN 9th street, be-
tween and X sis, Sacramento.
The great success AMI many radical cures made BY
Dr. Tuzcr since his commencement In this city.
which hundreds can testify, induces him to inform
those afflicted with any private complaints. recent
chronic, aud wish to bs we'll and thoroughly cured.
IL will be 10 their interest and welfare tO call him
who Tor the last twenty five years has given his en
lire attention Ia Private Complaints, aud to all cases
Of private nnlurc, acute and chronic such as ~
phillis, Secondary nnd Constitutional affections.
GOnorrhhoe aud Seminal Weakness: Geet aud
STRUCTURES md All diseases of the grnitve and urnnry
organs, both In male and female such rs Pr0lnpsus
Flour Aibus, iiy s,eria, &c.
Patients can be assured that their complaints viii
not be taInpcrcd with but truated upon strictly sci
cnllic principles Private complaints eradicated ~
n few days. new cases cured Ia u short time without
mercury.
he can be consulted al his Office Mt NIL times of the
day from IN the morning until IN the evening
All in affection can flnd IN him one who can mud
sympathsc with and beiriend them when IN trouble,
and he relieved and cured.
Apartments privately arrasged so as to preclude
the possibility Of exposure.
Letters cnslo-ing l0will receive prompt attention
with best advice and instructions.
e. H. TOTER, VI D.,
9th street, between ami X
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-12
READ AND REFLECT

Dr. Chd's II. Tozsr's cart to tie afflicted.
Quick cures md low prices N The old established
office. 9TH street brtwern and X
EhR TD/ER returns his thanks To his numerous
y patients for their patronage. and would en-
brace this opportunity to remind them thnl hc con-
tnues to consult on llosc cases ot vENkREAL whicn
hnvo banled The skill oi some OF the most celebrated
physicinns Of the age and upon which hU has Rercr
I1iied 10 perform rdditdi Cure.
Dr. T,zer's reputation physician stands I'm
equallcd. His exclusive attention tu Diseases OF the
grnito urinary organs tor so many years renders h'H
perfectly master of syphIiC diseases.
The large number of aggravated eases that he has
perfectly cured after they have hcca gwen up by
many others IL The only proof TINT II physician re-
qurcs OF hls ability br Iozcr would state That lac
any and all cases of varieties oi the disease,
No matter how long standing, or what progress the
disease hns made, every patient can rely upon cure.
Dr Toz,r has, II is well known, taken patient
from the Of the grave, hnh restored them
10 perfect health. lie would further state, that he
deems It sufficient To attract the attention OF those
WHO might need the services oi physician in all
cases, but particularly those enumerated IN The nj
vrrscmrnt. expecting they would TEST my mcrits as
practitioner: aud the result of my practice has been
thus Tar satisfactory Ia my patients and myself Nor
do deem it necessary Ia III columns O the urwsph-
pcrs with fusnmr empire nni bompnstic advertise
nrnt protesting my ability to heal all diseases flesh
Is heir Ia, for to do that must be something more
than Man, but 10 give those that ARE afflicted with
Vcncrcnl, Chronic, nhd other Diseases To understand
from hong cxpcrence am fully competent to treat
them successfully.
My regard for the dignity of the medical profession
To which have the honor to belong, decrs me from
committing any act savuring OF rank quackcry and
regard tor my own dignity would prevent my placing
myself on par with quacks aud nOstrum veniers oi
the present aye.
offer no fraudulent or genuine certificates or pufs
Of my superior qualifications ASA practitioner neither
do assume 10 my self medical honors to which IN
not entitled but merelr nsk those who diseased
10 read the different advertisements relating To lhe
cure OF private diseases, and lddgc for Themselves
where to apply for relief My rooms ar" 81 arranged
that can h consulted in privacy NJ nil hours of the
day, from o clock IN the morning until O'Clock In
tnU evening.
Persons with Chronic Darrhoea, Dysencry. Local
Weakn Nervous Debility, Low spirits. Lassiiudt
Weakness of the Limbs and Back. lndispoSition Loss
of Memory. Aversion tn suc,cy. Love of solitude
rmidlty, self Dsirust, Dizziness llendnche Pains IN
the side. Affection ot the Eyes pimplrs on the face
sexual and other inirmIos In Man, NC, viii find II
important to consult Dr. g. II. TOzcr, Bt his office, 9th
street, DeIwecnJ and X, Sacramento.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-12
CHAPTER III.

"Mino be the hut, fthere affection dwells,
Though mcanly be its occupants atured;
FOR the blind deity hath wondrous spells
That M with golden light earths worst recepta
clcs.p
Fred Broadwell and Dot Elder grew
TO be great friends. He always stop
ped, on his way to college, when she
stood in the midst of her flowers, for
her to gather him boquet, as he was
so fond of flowers, so Dot SAID, and
when she complained Of the wcarlsome
Latin and labor eedingGreek, he kind
ly volunteered his assistance. Thus
they were constantly togsther each
morn found them at work among the
flowers, or tending some of Dots pets;
noon, bending over some tedious task
which needed smile snd kind words to
render 1t bearable; and at eve together
they watched the golden sun sink to
his k'ngly bed.
DO you not see that cluster Of clouds
just above the western horizon asked
. Fred, as they stood together ndmiring
the awe-'nsplring starry hosts. 'What
does it look like to you p
"A clutter of angels, with golden
harps and wreathcs of waving hair
'lo M it looks like crowds of peo-
pie bowing and doing great homage to
that lall form in the centre. His noble
figure is towering far above them ALL
lie looks as though they were lust
made for him, to render him homage.
| intend to be great one of these days,
Dot. Would 1t not be pleasant to feel
there was something within superior
to the multitude around, and therefore
they must render you homage:'
Il had rather be loved than to be
great, if you have not love, there will
be an aching void within that nausht
can fll.'
lTo BE CONTINUED.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-12
READ AND REFLECT.

uNR CHARLES II TOZER'S CARD to the nfllic-
y ted of California. In approaching nny new
course OF systematic inquiry there ccrinn points
concerning which The inquirer should nlwnysb care
rul tO satisfy himself lie should comprehend DIS
linclly what the subject of inquiry is-iealth and
Disease
ton of the state of Health, we shall have no difficulty
in understanding what was meant by Disease. hut
beyond though not above, these objects of ntesign-
ton OF the human body, we have another and still
nobler end Its To Ay before you in such terms that
you cannot be- mistaken and Will know where 10 hp-
ply for relief.
/ use the word "discasc" generally, and before I
speak Of the signs of particular dscises, II viii be
mr. pcr 10 tnkc n general view of symptoms. When n
person il troubled or afflicted with disease which
causes "A weakness OF The back and limbs. pain in the
head dimuess ofsight, loss ct muscular Eower, pal
pilation of the heart, irrtahty, nervousness, dys-
pepsii, arrangement OF the digestive functions, gen
cral debility, symptoms Of consumption, and many
Others which better explained than put on paper.
and reqnlre Medical Surgical attendance, II wonld
be- well tor them to inquire II there is physician who
~ competent To attend them, and who understands
the application Of medicine, and whore scientific NJ
sinmens in his profession, and whose age nnd eke-
rirncc entillc him to yours confidence Considering
these things Dr. Chss H. ToZer has concluded TO in
form YOU that nre afflicted advertising his place oi
business, stating that he has been successful prac
titioner for over twenty five years, ana mas
ATTENDED AND CURED HUNDREDS,
when they have been considered by other physicians
and have been pronounced by them past recovery -
Therefore you may rely upon him ms one IN whom
secresy and the ulmost confidence can be placed.
Or C. H. would invite nil that are afflicted To call
on him, and IL he does not administer tor th'n,lhere
will be no charge made. Let no false delcacy pre-
vent you, but aptiy Immediately, aud save youseii
from the dreadful consequences which must follow
those who neglect To receive attendance.
DR. G.. H. ToZer's Office IL ON 9th street. near the
B.yiierc Hotel, between and streets. His rooms
are so arranged that the Doctor can be consulted
without lenr of molcsiniiun.
Once hours, from in the morning until In the
evening. {. u IoLEh, VI H..
noy5 9th ST.. between aud X, Sacramento.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-12

rN- Dr. J. l.. CZAPKAY.-The gentleman whose
name forms the caption Of this notice is one OF the
lew modern physicians whose application to his pro
fessun and devotion to the afflicted, render MN aliAr
AN ornament TO the one and "A benefit 10 the o'her
Hungarian By birth lie sought with kos-uth To place
his country among the nations of EARTH beyond the
oppressors rule, that her might rejoice IN the
practice of those precepts which are alike our glory
and our pride Ia his efforts so to do, ne has feapeu
the reward uf inc eCtua resistance To opprc.s0nhi
IA home and country know him no more" Apart,
however, from his claims upon our consideration as
pnriut the testimonials of character ana capacity
which he brings enliile him to pnbhe cnhhas'e, 7"
tn, \ cIusion Of those who pussess neither the one
CT the other As gentleman his character Is nhtar
nished physician, his skin unsurpassed; snu
TO thoss whose imprudence has LETT upon them me
tGln,s OF disease. we can conscientonsly c"mnend
him with the assurance that in him they Will hnd
frieni whom To know Is great gain The DIS once
Is No. and Armory Hall, corner OF Sacramento and
Montgomery streei. san Francisco. alt-3m
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-12
Omuills Dailq 1ntts Rstora.
From the waverley Magazine.
THE TWO STUDENTS.
by PoCAIIONTAS.

Dor ELDER was very happy as she
stood upon the marble steps OF her faith
er's mansion, humming n merry tune,
and watching the students as they were
passing along the gravel walk after the
days labor was completed As Dot
glanced upward at the trees all green
with their summer foliage-the moon
smiling from her golden eastern bed
heard the low warble Of birds as they
sank to rest, watched the little stars as
they came out, one by one, into the
blue armament, looked at the clouds as
they rested over the western hills, like
the chariot warrior OF some eastern
cline, and felt the cooling evening
breeze toss her midnight rngIcts from
her burning cheek, she thought the
whole world must be full Of beauty.
She wondered why this earth was cal
led "thc abode Of sorrow," "a vale Of
tcafe," for she breathcd naught but
love and happiness, and in her JOY she
waited prayer that she might forever
dwell in this Eden, her soul drinking
the light and worshiping the Maker Of
it all. She thought, "God is very
good" and, bowing her head, she ask
ed strength to resist all temptation and
TO sin not against him, the great Great
or, in commission or omission.
Pray, indeed, and ask strength of
Him who giveth, for the time may come
when your fainting soul will need it /;
then you will long for death, for the
trail of the serpent has passed over us
all. The heart will know sorrow, this
earth is no paradise discord and wretch.
cdness ranges in its blackcst forms,
tempered by an over ruling Providence
to prepare US for another and better
world.
The quick spring of the iron gate
caused Dot to look up, and full in the
path stood a slight boylsh figure. He
raised a light lcghorn hat, letting a
wealth of golden hair stray over as fair
forehead as ever the breczcs kissed !;
and his soul laughed through his blue
eyes as he inquired for "Doctor Elder,
the president of the college of that
place.
She showed him into the parlor, and
her father entered, mentioned his name
as an acquaintance of the day. Dot
was almost sorry, as it interrupted
such pleasant conversatlan OF birds
and flowers.
That night, as Dot bent over the
violet to pour on the cooling water,
she kissed their blue eyes, and to that
young head Of fourteen summers, nest
ling on the downy pillow, came bright
dreams Of golden curls and a quiet
smile.