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Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-17

MAN DROWNED Tho following appears
in telegraphic despatch to.the Inquirer of
Yesterday
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-17
DAILY pAPERS.
Weekly California Papers

An! three OF The tolD~igg pap rs win be delivered
al the subscribers residence place of business,
PUT up III wrappers aEd post pAitlp all puts ut ihr
World, for The sum Il 30 cents per week--t'odcf
Era, - Idle West, Aha Caiiiurns Chronicle bulletin,
T'"h Talk, Gnd The rev California sporting pupaT,
the Splri Oi The Times. saIttL
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-17
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6 AGENCY 0EEECE.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

tain appears to be an immense ledge, vet sev-
eral tunnels have been run in at its base,
some to the length of 250 feet, finding gray
ell at that distance A French company
have run tunnel on the east side much low
er than any of the Others, and report has it
that they have Struck it" very rich. The
diggings here are principally surface, as yet.
Some of the claims are very highly spoken of !;
that of Miligan & Barr is said to have been
the richest so far, having yielded about 81
500, often paying from Sc to 500 to the pan.
About fifty feet square has been worked to
an average depth of about four feet.
One of the miners here has pigeon so
tame that it sits on his head the most of the
time, even when he is at work. Wherever
the miner is you may be sure that little
Tommy" is near He fights manfully for
his master, and will not leave him to go with
birds of his own feather. / endeavored to
make friends with the little blue scamp, but
he crowed as only pigeons can, and bit me
most numerically.
Already has this place its two hotels both
of which do thriving business. Accident
led me to the Butte Mountain House, where
| found excellent fare and most oblging
landlords, and beds free from bugs The
following copy of license to mine in Austria
liza, found posted in the barroom of the
Iowa House:
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01
THE PERIL OF A PAST.

When we, as children, used TO play,
Sun-burning in the new-mown hav.
Or pelt the apples swinging high,
Like suns that hung athwart the sky,
So red they seemed
never dreamed
Those happy days would e'er 60 by.
An instinct clasped our tiny hands
Whene'er we paced the yellow sands;
And like our footsteps, side by side,
Our lives all noiseless seemed to glide.
And yet, alasl
ltcame to pass
That you became anothers bride!
meet you in the festive throng,
And you are stately, am strong;
sometimes think that in your eyes
see the old affection rise;
But leaning there,
Behind your chair,
Your husband stands--I will be wise.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01
To MISS MCKEE. OF ST. MARYs, Ono

TO MISS MCKEE. OF ST. MARYs, ONO
a gentle voice floats on the evening air,
Like guardian Angels soft-brcathed tone.
In hours when am sad and lone.
Cherries in thought of joys all flown;
Endearing whispers to my heart they bear.
My yearning heart be still That soothing strair
Comes from spirit hov'ring near,
Kindred to thee and OH how dear;
Fen now sisters counseIs hear.
Ever may her priceless love retain.
Clinton Cal, July 1857
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01
For The Weekly Ledge
TRACKS OF A TRAVELLER.

1t will not do on all occasions to "wait
for the wagon" This know to my sorrow /;
for on the day | left Jackson instead of
starting in the cool of the morning. l delayed,
with the intention Of being forwarded by
stage; but for the first time this season the
coach, in which had hoped for a seat, was
crowded with through passengers, so I was
forced to foot it although the sun came
down as warm as first love,r and the dust
was deep as a hoosher's pocket.
Talk about lis being seven miles from Jack
son to Clntonl Why it is all of as many
leagues in this hot weather. | never before
had such an example of the expansive power
of heat / knew it stretched wagon tires
and vegetables, and that children were
warmed by angry parents to make them
grow. A mother opposite where l am
writing is just applying the principle to her
-four year old" for playing :" cook dinner"
with kitten in an old coffee pot over a chip
fire in the front yard In future | shall con
tend that land is stretched on the same prn-
ciple, and therefore shall always buy in win
ter and sell in summer.
am in no mood to give correct descrip-
ton Of the face of the country on my route
will do so when pass over it in better hui
NOR, and shall pitch at once into
CLINTON,
which is known by the Post Office name of
of Sarahsyille, SO as to distinguish it from
the numerous other Clntons in this State.
This truly pleasant village is on the stage
road from Jackson to Volcano, and from
Volcano to jackson the same; near the head
waters of Jackson creek and about two and
half miles from Mokelumne river. 1t IS
an old mining locality and has turned out a
pile to many miner during the wet seasons
when the rich gulches could be worked. Not
till last winter was there water sufficient to
do much heavy mining, yet tramp around
the diggings shows a great deal Of labor ex-
pended. Deep and long tail races have been
cut, claims opened and tunnels run in to pros
pect the dirt A description of the several
claims and their appurtenances would be but
repetition Of what has heretofore appeared
more than once in our county papers, so
shall not force it on you
The town is rather pretty, containing some
very good houses; indeed some of the Gotta
ges are good enough for any one; and what is
rare in the mines the lots are generally we'll
fenced this led of course to setting out trees
and making gardens The tasselcd corn from
eight to ten feet high is no curiosity here,
and in the garden of the host Of one of the
hotels are many fruit trees in full bearing.
The numerous large oaks among the dwell
lngs add much to the comfort and beauty of
the place, but look somewhat insecure.
should fear being in house under one of
them during storm
Clintonis much larger place than had
expected, containing some sixty houses as
dwellings, shops &c, steam saw mill, with
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

1--WE give, with pleasure. the following piece of
true poetry Forgetfulness of those we left behind
's the prevailing fault with most of us here This
expresses the proper feeling, and that in feeling
manner1
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01
John w. Armstrong,
GEO. MIINCKTON.
>. III. MARE.ETTE,

poh e lOR d. CIVIL ENGINEER,
)rGahlNG siau to rnsume the practice Of my profes-
Calo,tnopn sum among my old friends of Amador and
ders counties, respectfully solicit their or
sbls which will be promptly attended 70, on reason
Anss 20 Office at Jaekson's News Depot. jackson
AIadof county, California. -ss:N S''s'"'
S-5m S. II. MARLETTE.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

You rarely, if ever, see politician with
his hair smooth, a great scholar with fine
hair, an artist with red hair, fop with coarse
hair, minister with long hair, or an editor
whose hair is carefully adjusted, IL Erchange
Or bald man with any hair on the bald
place.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

Aside from this R1 a year, all persons have
to pay five shillings an ounce to the Govern
ment for all the gold they dig. Such is the
present law there. 1t has been frequently
altered
About a half mile from Hoodvie, at the
eastern base of the Butte, is what is called
FRENCH CAMP
This is collection of canvas houses and
other shanties to the number of dozen,
principally occupied by Frenchmen A store
here, at which saw French lady, has long
supplied the camp with the necessaries of
life, including good article of claret. This
is an old mining locality which has been rich
and paid well for drifting. The ground in
some places, is entirely honeycombed in CO.
yoteing for gold. At present the chief pro-
duction seems to be goats, of which count
ed ffty-seven. They look very picturesque
when browsing on the Butte
Persoaat-It is Saturday, and the Ledger
of the 25th has just been pnt into my hands
| have not heretofore sympathized with Gen
Scott in regard to his being subject to "a
fire in the rear;p but now, "save me from my
friends The only person who has ever ia
ken friendly interest in me is, in my alb
sence, treated (to say the least) rudely and
/ am credited with more than belongs to me-
Engenie the picture is not correct; It's true
| am old enough for any woman and young
enough for any girl; but-well, it's no matter,
as doubtless you are already disgusted with
me from the description.
| would challenge the whole Ledger Office
for the mischief they have done, but in Hudi-
bras | read:
" That man is sure to lose
Who fouls his hands with dirty foes
But farewell fair one, be handsome and you
will be happy. Traveller.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

Why wouldn't you sell anything to man
in bed? Because a cash business is best
and it is evident that he would be buying on
tick.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

It is said that bird suspended near the
top of curtained bedstead in which people
sleep, will generally be found dead in the
morning from impure air.--Er
If suspended by the neck they would
probably breathe their last from no air at all.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

The capital of Iowa is to be removed fror
Iowa City to Desmoins.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

The st. Louis papers state that the immi
grafton into Kansas is at present immense
being much larger than that which howe,
into California in her most attractive days.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

The young lady who caught a gertleman's
eye has returned it, because she found it had
a "wee drop" in it.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

A jeweler in the West advertises that he
has number of precious stones to dispose
Of adding, that they sparkle like the tears
Of young widow.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

MOUTH AND HEAD Can any of our rea-
ders inform us how it is that the mouths OF
rivers can be larger than their heads?
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

Why may an unwelcome visitor be likened
unto shade tree? Because we are glad
when he leaves
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

Why is the tolling of bell like the prayer
of hypocrite? Because it is solemn sounC
by thoughtless tongue
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

Salty Here's to internal Improvement"
as Dobbs said when he swallowed dose of
salts. m M m
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

A Query Human existence hangs upon
trdes. What is beauty without soap?
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

However small society may be, if it is
human one, jealousy will creep in.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

STEAM FRIGATE FOR RUss1A-The Journal
Of Commerce states that Mr.. VIM III. Webb,
shipbuder of New York, has entered into a
contract for the construction of q mammoth
steam frigate for the Gar In its general
character it will resemble the new steamship
Niagara, though the model will be essential
ly different She will measure over 5000
tons, and will be about 800 feet in length by
52 in breadth. The cost is estimated at
near one million dollars The machinery will
be built at the West Point foundry under the
superintendent Of Russian officers.
The same paper learns that it is also pro-
posed to build steamer for the navigation Of
the Amoor river in Northeastern Asia, form
ing the boundary between the Russian and
Chinese Empires, to accommodate the growing
commerce of that region.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01
COLONY OF VICTORIA.
MINERS RIGHT.
UlStfiCt m
which issue,

Issued to -- under the provisions of
the Act of the Governor and Council, Is
Victoria. No 81. to be in force until
eighth July, 1856.
NOT TRANSFERABLE G. A. AIR.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01

A walk Of three miles over not bad roac
brought me to
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IUWA FLATI
which has been the centre of attraction for a
couple of months past
Here everything is bustle New houses
are being built and tenanted before half fin
ished, and all who can get water are working
their claims. OF course the place takes its
name from the "nat" on which it is located
The houses generally aye built along the guch
that runs through the fiat from the east; and
with the exception of the lower part of the
town, front according to the course of the
guleh. The Butte, well known isolated
peak, rises abruptly here, these diggings be-
ing at its north base. Although this noun
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-01
AN AcRosTIC.

For The Weehiy Ledger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-16
1857. FALL TRADE. 1857
GARRISON. ANDERSON s. CO.,

No. lO6 Main Street Richmond, ga.,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN ENGLISH. GER
MAN AND AMERICAN HARDWARE. CUT
LERY, GUNS, AND ANCHOR
BOLTING CLOTH,
A RE now receiving, direct from the manufacturers
N in Europe and in this country, their Fall stock
which has been selected with much care and especia
reference to the wants of Southern trade, and to whcf
they invite the attention of Southern Merchants espe
cay those not heretofore buying in this market con
deny assuring them that they will sell goods on as
good terms as can be had in any other market.
Their stock consists in part OF
Rodgers" "Wostenholms," Butchers" anG
"Mappin's, pocket and table Cutlery; "Razors,
Scissors aud Shears;
Log. OK, fifth, breast, back tongue trace and hal
ter Chains
Bellows, Anvils, Vises, Stocks end Dies, and
longs;
Hemp and MANILA Rope, Bed Cords and Plough
Axles, Springs, Nuts, Washers, carriage & plough
Bolts;
Cast, shear, blister and German Steel;
Shades. Shovels Forks, Hoes, Picks and Mattocks
Stirup Irons, Bits, Buckles, Webbing, end Sad
die Trees;
Wagon, stage and Gig IIames;
Brides, Halters, Girths and Web Reins;
Pad, stock chest, till, RIM and mortice Locks;
Building Hardware of every description;
Carpenters, smiths and sadders' tools of every
description;
Simmons, Collins, Maun's and "Virginia" Axes
Genuine Anchor Boiling Cloth.
n. B-They are, also, sole agents III Richmond LOT
Fairbanks celebrated Scales
Rinhn 1Sh7-om.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-16
DIED,

In Richmond on Friday last Mr.. CHARLES BENNETT,
of the firm of Bennett, Beers Fisher
In Bridgewater, op the 9Th inst, DR.. j. u. BROWN,
q highly respectable citizen of Rockingham.
At his residence, near Brownsburg after a few
hours Illness ON the morning OF the 18th INST, Capt.
HuGH ADAMS, aged about 60 years
In Salem ON the 9Th inst. Mrs. RACHAEL STEVENS,
consort of Mr. l.. Stevens, and daughter OF Mr. IL.
Birch. of Greeuyille, Augusta county. Deceased was
a consistent member of the Methodist Church.
Departed this life on Thursday evening last, at the
residence of her father, Mrs. MARGARET G. RAN
poLpu, consort of Mr.. William H. Randolph, and
the Youngest daughter of Elijah Hogshead, ESD,
near Middlebrook. The disease of which she died
was inflammation of the bowels" 1t was short
but painfully distressing Illness yet Mrs H. bore 1t all
with christian patience and resignation to the Divine
will Tie whole period of her last sickness was char
acterized by great calmness of mind, and scarcely
complaint escaped her lips, except an occasional groan
in her severe agony This was no doubt, the result
of that peace She had sought and obtained in Jesus
Christ the only Saviour of lost and helpless sinners
For some months previous TO her last illness she had
been deeply impressed with sense OF the necessity OF
vital union with Jesus Christ to fit her for happiness
and Heaven. 80
Mrs r. was of modest and retiring disposition,
affable and kind in her manners and in every way
pleasant and agreeable associate and companion
She has left Young husband and infant child, to-
pether with tender sister, kind brother and fond
parents to mourn their rreparable loss. The ground
of consolation for them oil is, that their loss is her
eternal gain Her mortal remains were conveyed to
its quiet and peaceful resting place, on the following
day. in the Shemeriah Cemetery. "ReQuescGtan pace
A FRIEND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-16
Tor sALE..--wARM SPRINGS PROP

DOR SALE...WARM SPRINGS PROP.
l. ERTY, REAL AND PERSONALITIES Proprie.
tors for the purpose of making division of the pro-
ceeds of this most desirable and valuable property Of
fer for sale 1t is situated Bath Court House, in
beautiful and fertile valley, on the main leading Stage
Road from East to West Is miles West OF the Va.
Central Railroad at Millboro' Depot, and forty miles
East of the Greepbrier White Sulphur Springs. The
SEVERAL TRACTS OF LAND contain about 5000 Acres,
great portion of which is rich, well watered, under
good fencing we'll in Glover and other Grasses and
in a good state of cultivation; as STOCK AND
GRAZING FARM, it is of superior quality, and has
the advantage of an extensive MOUNTAIN RANGE. The
picturesque Mountain Scenery is beautiful and sub
lime This ancient and celebrated WATERING PLACE is
noted and esteemed for its MEDICINAL AND CURATIVE
QUALITIES see card of the Propretors in Newspapers
saubrity of climate, heath.gying and superior plea
sure BATHS. There are now five Warm Baths OF the
temperature SO. SO. deg Fahrt, two OF these Spout
Baths; also two Cold Spring Baths adjoining AS many
more could be made as would be desirable, WIN very
little more expense. The Warm Springs may be SAFE
ly described as the PARADISE OF WATERING PLACES
The Buildings are nearly new, consisting OF large
and SPACIOUS HOTEL, other handsome, suitable
and wel-arranged Buildings for the accommodation of
about 800 Visitors. The Hotel Establishment is fur
nished with new, good and comfortable Furniture Ii
is believed by enlarged and with ener-
getic and judicous management they might be ncreas-
ed considerably, with very little more expense Near
y all the supplies of Meats Grain, Vegetables &C.,
&c. necessary for the use of the Hotel Establishment,
could be readily raised on the Farm.
TERMS.-The Terms proposed for the Real Estate
are, one-fourth of the purchase money in hand, or
negotiable note at 80 days, with Interest," the balance
of the purchase money in four equal annual payments
with interest from the time OF possession
We also propose selling first-rate Cook, Ne
gro Man. his wife and three Children, likely. The Per-
sonal Property such large, elegant and well as
sorted stock Of Furniture about 81 or 10 head of Cat
tie of good stock Horses, Wagons, Carriages, Sheep,
Hogs, Farming Utensils, &C., will be sold liberal
credit latter sale of the real estate,) of which due
rotice will be given. There is very strong probable.
will pass by the Warm. Hot and Healing Springs, it
being the nearest and practicable route to inter-
sect the Coyington and Ohio Railroad.
GEO. MAYSE,
d. G. WISE, Proprietors.
CHAS C. FRANCISCO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-16

FAMILY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, WARM
L SPINGS, VA-MR. and Mrs. MARQUES, late OF
for Girls at the Warm Springs Bath 9; g., on Aonday
tie 14 Of September next to close with the last week
in June, 1883.
The western wing of the large boarding house at the
Springs and as much more contiguous room as may
be found necessary, with ample private grounds have
been devoted by the Propreors for the establishment
of a FIRST CLASS BOARDING SCHOOL, and plac-
ed under the charge Of Mr. Marques for the use OF his
family and pupils With the eligibility and retirement
of the situation Mr. NJ is sanguine in his expectations
of meeting the wishes of such parents desire their
daughters educated Immediately under the order and
influence of a we'll regulated Christian household.
The boarding accommodations, including the table
and private apartments, with every appropriate and
by no School in the State and every facility and en-
enlargement will be given for healthu physcal ex-
ercse and recreation. -
There are at the Springs neat Presbyterian and e
piscopal Church edifces, with Gospel mlnisrations
from the four leading Christian denominations, on any
of which pupils attend according to the preference
of their parents.
Monthly Reports indicating the habits of study and
behavior Of the pupils will be regularly sent to their
parents or guardians.
Through the liberality of the Proprietors OF the
Springs Mr. Marques is enabled to offer the following
easy Terms for the Session.
For Boarding. including fuel, lights and washing,
with tuition in English department and Latin If desired
$3.50; Music on Plano forte, saw rrench, sloj iuc
dental expenses So payable quarterly in advance.
For Circulars, &C., address MIR. w. Ii. MARQUES,
Bath c. H., Va.
Warm Springs, Sept. 2, 1857
From Rev. DR.. Wilson, Pastor Of tie Presbyterian
Church, Stanton "a.
SrAuNTox, Aug. 90, 1857.
Mr.. W. H. Marques has been connected with the
Augusta Female Seminary located in this place. du:
ring the past year and only express the universal
feeling, when say that his loss to this community as
an Instructor will be severely felt. | know of no
gentleman in whose teaching qualifications !! have
more confidence No one could be more faithful, ener
getic and selfdenyingn dischargng all the duties con-
nected with the headship of School of high grade
And his success has always been apparent in the good
order of his pupils and their rapid advancement in the
course of solid education very freely recommend
Mr. Marques and his excellent family to the entire
confidence of any community where his valuable SER
vices NAV be sec,lred j. r. WILSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-16
MARRIED,

On the 9th inst, by the Rev. G. W. Station, Mr.
JAMES A. SpEERs TO Miss MARY A. SHAVER all OF tins
county.
On the sth inst, by Rev, j. n. Davis Mr.. SAMUEL
NJ. BRuFFEY, of Charlottesville, to Miss MILDRED
CLARK, of Waynesboro'.
On Wednesday evening last, by Rev. VIM. Brown
Dr. T. A YASCgY to Miss SARAH \. Pollock, all Of
Harrisonburg.
On the Sd inst, by Rev. A. W. Wilson, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr. JACOB A. HAEoUFF IL
Miss HANNAH S. A. Burns, all of Bath county.
On the 10th inst, by Rev. y. ]. Richardson, Mr.
ED. C. RANDOLPH, of Bath county, to Miss MARY U
Thomas, of Augusta.
Near Fairfield, on Tuesday, the Sd inst, b. Rev. j
d. Ewing, j. PoAGUE LAcKEY, Esq, to Miss MATTE
J., daughter of Robert Templeton, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-09-16
VERY Important Notice.

4 The accounts due the late firm of. A. L. WAD-
/ DELL, JR must be settled soon, or we shall be COM
PEELED to enforce payment by law. AT the Septem-
Der Court we shall expect all who know themselves
Indebted to paw us if they are in town. and those who
do not come TO send the money. Forbearance has
ceased to be virtue.
Those at distance who do not settle up old scores
yeyy so0a may expect their names to be stricken from
our list
Those persons in whose hands we have placed ac-
counts for collection will greatly obge by pay
ing over by the September Court any monies that
may have been collected. Those out of the county
can remit by mail.
Sent 16 1857