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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30
ErOnl Pill RiEer.

4 correspondent of the Siskiyou Chr0u-
icle, informs that paper that the Indians on
Pitt river are assembling in large numbers,
evidently with hostile intentions. A party
Of fourteen, stopped four days at Mr.. Lock
hart's ferry, and during their stay the H.
dams showed unmistakable signs of hostility.
Mr.. Lockhart, in company with three other
men, went to the upper ferry, but on arriv-
ing there found about one hundred Indians
making towards tn en- with bows and arrows,
and apparently eager for fight. They i'm
mediately retreated. but some of the Indians
ran ahead of them toward their camp,
trail and arrived ahead of them. in time to
save his stock and the life Of the man who
was left in camp Two of the party went to
the spot where Harry Lockhart was killed
to look for some of his remains. On their
arrival. several Indians who, had concealed
tn emselves behind some rocks, suddenly
made their appearance and fired upon them,
killing one Of their horses, and woundng
one of the men. The party succeeded in
reaching the ferry without further injury.
The Indians of Squaw Valley and vicinity,
are travelling towards Pitt river, evidently
with view of uniting with those of that
valley in the determination of the whites.
We learn from the same paper that COM
pany of q. S. Troops, mounted, passed
through Yreka on Monday, May tn, under
command of Capt Judah, for Pitt river,
where military post would be established.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

PERSONAL We received a visit on yes
terday from aIessrs Brigham and Merrill,
of San Francisco. These gentlemen are con-
nected with the San Francisco Aubin Patent
Gas Company. and visit 0roville with view
to light the town with this superior gas, if
they shall receive sufficient encour agement
from our citizens.
They also furnished US with the prospectus
of the California and NewYork Steamship
Company" Tie object of this Company is
to establish peoples line of first class
steamships on the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans, for the transportation of passengers
freight, sc. We shall endea vor to notice
this Company as soon as our columns are
less crowded
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30
GEo. H. CRosErrE EsQ,

Dear Sl-In order to place myselfin Il
position not to be misunderstood, without
any idea however, that it would be of any
particular inter est to any other person than
myself, | wish to state that my views and
sympathies have always accorded entirely
with the Democratic party, except that upon
personal reasons l cast my vote last
fall for a friend and acquaintance, John G..
Fremont.
With the excellent, prudent, and patriotic
administration of Mr. Buchanan, | am en-
tirely satisfied; and believing that the same
craftsmanship will continue to characterize
his administration, conceive it to be my
duty to give it my humble sympathy and
support The late call for Republican
State Convention, to which | hear my name
is appended, was not made with my know
ledge or consent.
Trusting this explanation may be satisfac
tory to you, as it is to myself, and thanking
you for your past kindness TO NC
l am very truly yours,
T. e. CIR ANGER
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

Political ASTRONOMY. The San Fran
cisco Globe has laid out work for the Dem
clamation, in the way of nominating can
didate for Governor, &c. We incline to the
opinion that the Globe will be struck by a
Comet on the 14th of JULY
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

TEMPERANCE LEcrURE.-Prof. E. A.
Scott, graduate Of Madison University, N.
Y, will lecture upon the subject of Tenn
perance, at the Court House in Orovlne.
Sunday morning May 3lst. at 10 O'Clock.
Citizens are respectfully invited to attend
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

The San Francisco Sun has been author
lied to announce that Richard Ashe, Esq,
U. S. Naval Agent, will be candidate be-
fore the Democratic State Convention for the
office of State Treasurer
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

CIGAR SroRE.--Louis Cohn, two doors
above the St. Nicholas Hotel, has a splendid
assortmen of Tobacco and cigars, and fancy
goods, which he offers to the public at re-
duced rates, wholesale retail. See his
advertisement and give him a call
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

STEAMBOAT BUILDING.-A San Francisco
paper states that three river Steamers are
now being built at San Francisco A
Capt Gunnell is building boat at that
place intended to run on the upper waters
of the Feather river; she is 100 feet long by
40 feet beam, and will probably be compile
ted and ready for launching in few weeks
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

PERsoNAL-We received visit yester-
day from Mr.. McElwain, formerly OF the
" Old .Nounta,neer," Plumas county, at
which place he is about starting a Demo-
cratic paper, and undertaking in which we
wish the utmost success. He gives n glow
ing account of the prosperity of the upper
country.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

ALARM OF FIRE.-The fearful alarm of
fire was raised yesterday afternoon, and the
deep toned bell of the "Butes," summon ed
the Company together. The alarm orig
mated from a stove pipe that had contracted
the vile habit of smoking"
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

The NoTE OF PREPARATION The Dem.
ocratic Central Committee of Butte county,
the purpose of taking the initiatory steps to
open the campaign in But e county. This
will be done by issuing call for the Demo-
cratic County Convention, and the transac-
ton Of other business devolving upon them.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

INDEPENDENCE BALL Our old friend
Troughton, of Wyandotte, announces a
grand Bali to be given on the anniversary
of our National Independence. Mr. Trough
ton is one of the Pioneers of the county, and
has splendid hall in his Brick Hotel. He
has been famous for good parties, and we
commend him to the attention of the dance
loving public.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

STEMBoAT MEETING notwithstanding
the efforts mado to secure some aceon on
the subject of clearing out the river above
Marysyille, nothing has been done. The
meeting called for Saturday night was a
failure. To day according to announce
ment of the Steam Navigation Company, the
Steamer makes her last trip to Oroyille
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

Va The regular term of the Court of
Sessions for Tehama county, will convene at
Red Bluff on Monday next But little bust
ness will be brought before it,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

REPUBs The Republicans have deter
mento on the 22nd day of July Wonder
what their object can be in maintaining
their organization in California ,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

THE MARCH OF CIVILIZATION Two men
who had made their 'piles,' were fined $50
each by the Recorder of Nevada, for ri
ding with undue speed through the streets
of that place on Sunday last
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

TEAMs.--We noticed yesterday a number
of heavily loaded teams coming into town
Now that the boat has hauled off we may
expect many similar arrivals from below.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

VALUE OF CAMELs 1t is said that in
Texas six camels have been known to carry
over a road impossible with wagons, as
much freight as two mule teams could draw
over a good road
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30
oROyILLE. SATURDAY. MAY sOh. 1857.

PROBABLE MURbEk-The body OF ne
gro man, who had been mining for some
time, was found last week, near Garrote' IN
Tuolumne comfy. Il was completely null
lated by animals. The man vas probably
murdered
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

1MPRovEMENTs.-That fine new block Of
buildings on the corner of Montgomery and
Lincoln streets, is nearly completed 1t
will be occupied as stores and Offices, and a
magnificent Saloon, fronting on each street
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

FUNNY-The San Francisco Globe
edited by an auctioneer of Chinese fancy
goods. is parcelling out Offices supposed to
with the same gusto that he used to dispose
of Chinese fancy ware and pinchDeck watch
es. He sticks up name for position, and
ocracy Of the State, as easily as he ever
ton.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

LEG BRoKE.-Jeremiah Driscoll of Horse
town had his leg bIoken on Wednesday last
oy the falling of tree. Hs also sustained
serious injury to his chest at the same time
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

PRosPERoUs.-The Red Bluff Beacon says
that the village of Tehama presents lively
and fourishing appearance, ali being busy
with preparations for the approaching har-
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

STYCHNINE-Last Saturday night, a mar
ried woman, residing at Folsom, took strych.
nine and died soon after, all because her
husband did not bring home the kind of
sugar she sent him for.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

The following letter from our fellow
townswan L. C. Granger Esq bears its own
explanation, and will be read with interest
by the Democracy:
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30

STATE JoURNAL:-I know of no Prom
inent Know Nothing" in Ell Dorado, who
holds a tight rein or any other rein over
the State Journal ito grind out any kind
of music" Have no doubt but the Journal
will grind out such music as it phases. D
p Tallmadge has no interest directly or
indirectly. in or about the State Journal,
and no other information whatever for in
termedding blockheads
Yours, &C. D. 2 TALMApGE.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-05-30
Information Given.

Correspondence of the Mountain Democrat
SACRAMENTO, May Goth, 1857
GENTS OF THE DEMoCRAT:-I have heard
it said thut a certain prominent Know Moth
ing of your county, holds tight rein over
the State Journal, of peculiar character.
1t is said that he can induce it to grind out
any kind of music lie wishes. Do you know
anything about it, Probably D p Tai
madge could give some information that
might be useful. LITTLE BIRD.
The Washington union., 1857-11-14
From the Uhter (Ncw York; Republican,
The RESULT IN 4 THE STATE.

The democrats of the State Of New York have achieved
one of the greatest political rulnphs on record Every
candidate Of the democratic party for State Office is
elected The majority the Republicans at least
THIRTEEN THOUSAND, and the know -nohings
than ONE HUNDRED TuousASp Tie senate standsl4
democrats, Is republicans independent and know
nothngs The assembly consists Of 81 democrats, so
republicans, and know.nothings Il S ''
When achieving such victory the election of demo
cratic State officers it is to be regretted that the demo
cratic party failed to elect decided majority of the
beH Of the legislature The control Of the legislative
power is requisite to prudent and economical State ed
ministration The legislature may appropriate
bio and enormous objects within the scope of
its actual authority and the State officers have no voice
the matter The responsibility rests, in the greatest
degree, with the legislature,
But the victory is great indeed One year ago the
republicans carried the State by majority of eighty
thousand over the democrats now the democratic ma
ority shows change against the 'republicans Of
y ONE THOUSAND in single year TO what cause
OF causes can this immense democratic gain be Justly
attributed. @
The State policy pursued by our opponents and espec
ally the acts Of the last Legislature doubt contributed
to the overthrow of the black republican
party but the true of the glorious democratic t
uph is to be found in the general approval of the admin
stIaon OF President Buchanan 1t was this sentiment
that gave the deocrac party ne suenSIn ~ mas exnlD
tied The principles of the democratic party upon which
Mr. Buchanan elected, have been faithfully carried
into practice and the result is that they have been tium
phanty endorsed and sustained by the electors Of this State
o
The result In this State is but of the many umphs
OF the democratic party since the Inauguration Of
President Buchanan. Every section of the Union has
shown its approval of his policy In New Hampshire
Rhode Island aud Connecticut the democratic gains have
been immense IN Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama Ken
tucky, North Carolina Mississippi Georgia, Missouri and
Texas the know nothing and bacrepublcan parties hnvc
been completely annihated; while California and Penn
sylyania have given democratic majores before
eqiaed Minnesota has taken democratic position
and Ohio and Iowa have shown that at the next
ton they too, will be democratic.
No other administration has gained in short time
the entire confidence Of the country that of President
Buchanan The results of elections in all sections of the
Union prove this most clearly It's policy has been fully
vindicatcd
The Washington union., 1857-11-14
FRnM TnE nIn nRANnE

The schooner G. B. Knudson Capt. squrcs arrived at
New Orleans, Sd inst from Brazos Santiago bringing
gil, sao In Spoeis,
She also brought accounts of most destructive fire and
explosion in Brownsville, by which 900 worth of
property was destroyed
The Brownsville Flag says:
On last Friday night, between IL and o'clock, the
alarm of fire heard which caused oil citizens that
were awake to rush to where it supposed TO be- 1t
was first discovered by Mr. Nelson In tho wholesale eBtab
lishnent OF Mcssrs Gavan & Co.. the levee when he
Immediately woke up three four that elcepng in
the building Very afterwards notice given to
those approaching that powder in the store, and
explosion Of two three kegs few minutes before the
last conclusion gave good many warning.
In the mean tme Mr. Woodhouse and several citizens
succeeded in getting 200 kegs Of powder into the river
from the warehouse of Charles Stman Co. About the
time this work finished, Mr. North, Of the firm
OF Woodhouse Co., cndeavoring TO their pa
pers which he partially succeeded in doing when the
plosion took place-fatay wounding him and seriously
njuring Mr. Miller During this time, Mr. Moritz, Mr.
Asbach and Mr. Portilla in Moritz Co store
Elizabeth street. getting their papers and money This
store being just opposite the powder the sudden concus
sion completely demolished the whole establishment,
throwing the great body of the building into the street,
killing Mr. J. Moitz and Mr.. Allsbach and wounding
Mr. Portilla very badly.
Mr. J. Moritz's body found IN tho morning dread
fully manglcd Of his limbs being burned OF. Mr..
Asbach has not been found and probably somewhere
in the ruins yet If not blown away. Mr.. Frank North
expired about two hours after he wounded.
The Washington union., 1857-11-14

A PARTY THE HARD TNEs, One of the most
chech parties Of the came off last evening at the
residence of of our retired merchants in S. street
which elnnenty in keeping with the times SINE
qua to the invited for the ladies to appear draped
in calico and the gentlemen in their coats and
most faithfully did each carry out their portion Of the
programme and tastefuy arrayed party of fair
demoscllce rarely
Upon their heads rosettes and pendants Of the varied
hued products of Lowell Manchester and Providence
Ateary evening dancing commenced beneath the light
Of ono burner in each chandelier to the music Of the
piano at which the ladies aternated and kept up
with unabated vgor relieved by occasional chaade per-
omances till supper time and here the gcnns Of the
host in conforming to the times added mir til to the al
ready happy party The spacious dningroom thrown
open and displayed table, set forth not with costly
plate but the fruits Of the harvest instead In Tie centre
upon inverted tin pail nicely draped stood golden
pumpkin, from whose eyes and nose and mouth beamed
forth mellow light relieved by the dps which adorn
ed the corners, well secured in goodly turnips Yellow
dishes Of lasses gingerbread yielded their toothsome
stores and Cochituate ale dispensed from stone pitchers
Of the true grandma pattern, in mugs Of delf ware en-
hanced the relish for renewed Tcrpsichorean agility
Boston Transcript, Nov 10.
The Washington union., 1857-11-14
THE WASHINGTON UNION.

partment Report on the Foreign Commerce. Of the
United States which win bring our commercial move
ments down to September 30-onc full quarter later
than Commerce and Navigation-and which the Sec
retary Of State is not required by law to transmit TO
Congress before the first Monday in February Of each
year, This important report, now become indispen-
sable TO the legislator and nolees important and use
full to the mercantile classes than Commerce and Nav
igation, WILL when issued enable US 70 continue our
comparative statements and clucdato more fully the
character and workings Of the tariff systems of the
leading commercial nations, altered and modified as
most Of them have been since the date Of the last an
nual report from the Department of State.
The Washington union., 1857-11-14
uoN RoBERT rooMBs.

The reelection Of this distinguished gentleman to
the Senate of the United States for another Of six
years elicits from the democratic press Of Georgia
tho heartest Communications. The Atlanta lntel-
gencer says: @@
We know that every of the democratic party in
Georgia will reoiceaye, exut in the reelection of
Robert Toombs to the United States Senate 1t the
overwhelming testimony of the confidence OF the dcmoc
racy in his devotion to principle and the majestic attes
taon of their appreciation OF his eminent ability and
distinguished public service @
Our opponents looked for dissension and distraction
among the democratic ranks, in hopes to build up
army of deserters but this hope has been demolished
and crushed out and with unanmity unprecedented,
II impelled by common thought and impulse the dem
ocrstc party have endorsed Mr.. Toombs nominated by
acclamation- by unanimous democratic vote
The in which the tribute offered to him
far more grateful than the tribute itself
1.-THE democratic party may now look with pride and
exultaton upon the victory they have acheveda vcto
~ not squandered in its results upon for personal
prefermcnt, but contributed to the elevation and ad
vanccnen of democratic principles. Governor Mcdonald
the old true faithful and patriotic statesman not
In the field and would not permit his to be used
for the purpose of dividing the party This act Of patriot
ism the democratic party win treasure sacrifice for its
victorious triumph long to be remembered and not to be
foroo + .
The Washington union., 1857-11-14

For the last week says the Selma Alabanla) Sentinel
Of the 3ls have noticed large number of persons
moving through this city their way the West
for Texas for Mississippi but most of them going
to north Louisiana. They from North and South Car
olina and Georgia, mostly however, from Georgia.
Within the week past there have at least 900 negroes
passed through the city
The Washington union., 1857-11-14

The total amount Of customs duty in France in
1856 was s35, 33o4o5 on total value of 1897 ,955,
235, or s.S7 per cent the whole amount; the to-
tai amount in Great Britain was S13l o9i 220, and
the total amount in the United States was S64022,
s63 IL to the S35,38o,405, the amount of customs
duty paid into the French treasury in 1856 we add
36416 GAO, chiefly realized from the tobacco monop-
oly but made up in part also Of the export duty on
vines, wc have s7l,747,o45, or amount of customs
duties received by the three countries in 1856 per
existing tariffs
Great Britain -s.--------$l $l2l l. 034 220
Franco dncluding revenues from tobacco and
wtnes) ---.---s--s----- 11747. .045
United States 6a022, s63
We are not in possession Of the requisite data to in
sttute any comparison between Great Britain, France,
and the United States respects the movements Of
their foreign commerce during the first nine months
Of the present year We must await the State De-
The Washington union., 1857-11-14

part of Wednesday edition of the Hartford Daily
Courant is printed upon paper made Of ivory shavings
II was manufactured by House Co.. of Haddam Neck
and said TO be tho first successful experiment of the
kind yet attempted in factories where ivory is worked
the accumulation Of shavngs quite large and hereto
fore they have been considered worthless There being
good deal of fibre to these shavngs IL found that they
work up very well into paper The paper produced is not
good that ordinarily used for newspapers but 1t
probably be improved
The Washington union., 1857-11-14

ery of keeping for period Of two years In state
Of perect preservation either banked up like potatoes
kent in reservoirs pits The fermentation, says
Iepay of the slices Of sacchaIine roots In juice
aulated with its elements has the effect OF leaving
10 the root its azoc nutritve and other valuable prnc
es and changing into alcohol the saccharine matter
only The nutrtiye azotc matters, being essentially hI
cd by the process of fermentation and heat are found
soinod and ooagulaed in the slices during the icrne
tation and dstation and thus insolube IN water
When the distillaon of the fenened slices has been
conducted so that they retain their shape after the opera
tinu thew drain off themselves and thus concentrate
themselves into volume OF so per cent less IN bulk
tanning all the nutrve principles they contained before
fhe;r fermentation The slices thus distilled and thus
cooked y the current Of steam and placed IN thick lay
cr In large tank in drained OF porous ground, or
even cxposed TO the air drain themselves, and form
cact mass OF the consistency OF cheese which may be
kent am indefinite time and even without being covered
with earth Such ia the statement OF NJ Leplay, cor
rborated in s chief features by the successful practice Of
continental agcutusts who the rcsidues and with
whom they are held ia high esteem as valuable feeding
material "
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Discopsry Of o6ma-Tho following is copy OF letter
from Lieut. NJ f. Maury to the Secretary OF the Navy
OBSERVATORY, WASHINGTON
November Is, 1851.
S,n Mr. Van -Arscale, Of Newark, New Jersey discov
cred a small telescope comet on the 10th instant, at
III Sim. D. M North dec, $50 20. AR l5h. 35m.
II was observed here last night with the large eauato
rial by Mr. Ferguson, at 6h. 53m 36s, In North dec
$50 a. 3l"44 and 16h 22m l5s.47 AR
1t moves rapidly having, since its discovery changed
its place in dec 10 35 s~66, and pls Ann los Al in
AR Respectfully, &C., Al. ~ MAuhf
Lieutenant U: s. Navy,
Hon ISAAC ToUcEY,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington
The Washington union., 1857-11-14
The Pennsylvanion saws

General John Z. Ward, who has just been chosen
president of the Georgia senate win be recognised as the
president of the Denocat.c National Convention at Gin
cnnad He Is of sterling abilities and has host
Of sarm friends among the northern democracy"
The Washington union., 1857-11-14

The following comparative statement exhibits the
amount Of duties paid on the articles specified in
France and the United States respectively, in the
year 1856 all Of said articles being admitted free of
duty in Great Britain X. N 2. -L .-
The Washington union., 1857-11-14

The presidents of the Trenton Banking Company and
Mechanics and Manufacturer Bank say that they VIII
each loan the city, its credit $4,000 TO be ap
propriated to the support Of the poor Of the city
The Washington union., 1857-11-14
MISSISSIPPI.

The jackson Mississippian states that Senators
Davis and Brownrecently addressed large audience
ct the capitol in that city, embracing the members Of
tho legislature.