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Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
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We have received letter ifom cores
pondent in Spani.htown who signs himself
Phius Julious, which contains n lengthy
of that village, its manners ana
customs, SC. The letter is too long to be
published entire, we therefore give its most
important points in the following extracts
The town is evidently reviying Many
strangers have lately hocked thither, by
reason of the favorable accounts from the
newly discovered quartz lodges in the vcin-
ity, which give many evidences of richness.
New placer dggings are constantly being
discovered, from which very encouraging
prospects are derived. Exertions are beng
made to push forward the work on the ditch
which is to supply their diggings with water,
and our correspondent thinks it will be fin
ished early in May.
New and rich diggings have been found in
the region of Dogtown and lIelltown, and
many of the Spanishtown people have pulled
up stakes and gone there.
Fighting, gambling, robblng and prostl-
tuition seem to be rife in Spanishtown men
strike from the shoulder at one another and
cut and shoot on very slight provocations,
all sorts of games Of chance are played in
open defiance Of law, the lives and property
of peaceable citizens are constantly being
jcopardized from demonstrations by mid
night plunderers, and Spanish dance houses
and the consequent disturbances arising
therefrom keep up q continual hubbub in
the settlement.
In July last not o frame house existed
where three hotels, eight billiard sa-
looms, four dance houses, three stables, and
numerous stores and private residences now
stand, and as a little leaven in the corrupt
body corporate, small number of worthy
ladies', the wives and relatives of the better
class of citizens abide in Spanishtown.
A wagon belonging to the Cal. stage Co.,
containing five passengers, broke down on
Saturday morning after arriving in town,
but with no serious accident to anyone. The
roads being so bad that the stages run no
farther toward Spanishtown than Fences
Ranch, from whence wagon is run.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

RANCHERGA DIGGINGs,-Very considera-
hle excitement exists in relation to these
diggings, which were discovered few weeks
since. Their location is at or near the old
Indian rancheria, about n mile and half
below Oroville on the opposite side of the
river. Those who have prospected therea-
bout are of the opinion that it is one of the
richest sections that lie in this region of
country We are informed by Mr.. Coleman.
who otcated as chairman of a committee
of arrangements at a meeting of miners held
yesterday at the above diggings, that after
the framing and adoption of sundry laws,
the meeting adjourned until tomorrow,
"wednesday at which all miners and others
who are interested are invited to attend, to
make agreements upon certain rules for the
farther regulation Of affairs, the settlement
of whatever disputes may arise concerning
size and location Of claims, etc
The ground for two or three miles below
the rancheria has been staked off Mt inter-
walls, and ut the meeting held yesterday
more than two hundred persons were pres
ent. Water is supplied to the miners from
the ditch which runs through ThOmpson's
Flat
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
Important from Nicaragua.
San FRANCISCO. Feb cor. NJ.

San FRANCISCO, Feb 9, or NJ.
The steamer Sierra Nevada arrived this
morning from San Juan, having left that
port on the 10Th of Jan, bringing 10 days
later news from Walker
Walker remains fortified in livns, stlh
holding possession of Virgin Bay aud SAN
Juan. The Sierra Nevada from Panama
first brought him intelligence Of the seizure
of tho river steamers by Vanderbilt.
Having received small boats from San
Juan, he was about to make night attack
on the steamers Virgin ard San Carlos,
which arc held by the enemy at the Island
of Ometipec, II miles from Virgin Bay.
Scott, Walkers agent at Punta Arenas,
was putting sawmill engine in river
steamer to ascend with flibusters per James
ASgcr.
From all accounts it appears that Walker
will attempt to re-take the steamers on the
lake.
The Sierra Nevada touched Mt Manzenillo,
4 courier had arrived there from Tcperc
with intelligence that General Bancostc late
Governor of La Paz, had arrived by way of
San Bias, with five hundred men, and pro-
nounced against the Government.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

New YEARS DAY IN WAsHINGToN.-Th
following is an extract from a Washington
letter published in the San Francisco Heraia:
- 1t is on New Years day alone, that the
entire Diplomatic corps visits the President,
arrayed in the many colored, fantastic and
be-decked court costumes of the nations
which they represent, In former years,
they used to come in their state equip
ages" with four horses in front, and as
many donkey -footmen behind, but the boys
used to 50 annoy the liveried domestics, that
little outside or vehicular display is now
made England, Of course, was not repre-.
sented this year at all, as she sulkily re-
fuses to fill the vacancy left by sending MIR,
Crampton home France has her " Envoy
Extraordinary" Count de Sartiges, who mar
lied a rich Miss Thorndke of ston, and
now lives on the heights of Georgetown, in
the former residence of Mr. Crampton.-
Then there was the veteran Huseman, TO
whom Mr., Webster once wrote such n mem
orable letter as to make even the recipient
famous, and IA score of lesser luminaries
each attended by IA satellite secretary or
OHdchee. Some wore half dozon different
stars or other orders OF merit, others haunt-
ing cOrd0HS, or ribbons Of honor, but all
paid homage to middle sized, plainly dres-
sed man-the President of the United States
No armed soldiers guarded the building,
there was no courtly ceremonial, no lmperl-
al pageantry or regal tlunkeyism. yet each
one must have felt that his " sovereign mas
ter was not the peer of the Chief Magistrate
TO whom he paid his respects"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

zc.iJ~ In the U. S District Court on Thurs
day, Judge Hoffman decided the motion to
bond the vessels in the case Of Cornelius
Vanderbilt vs. the steamships Cortcs, Pacif-
ic, Uncle Sam, and Brother Jonathan The
opinion delivered was lengthy. and contain
ed an examination of the rights of the res
rcctiye parties to the property. It was un-
certain, in his view. to whom they belonged,
and the fact, therefore, that the plaintiff
consented to their bonding did not have that
effect which it otherwise would have had. 1t
had been averrcd that the Accessory Tran
SIT Company of Nicaragua had been dis
solved, but there was not sufficient proof of
that fact, nor was it certain but that the
ships belonged to the State of California or
to that of Nicaragua. Considering all the
facts, the Judge determined to deny the mo-
ton to bond the vessels until further show
ing should be made
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

LEGIsLArIvE.--In the Senate on Saturday
Mr.. Shaw presented communication from
Senator Tiltord, rendering his resignation
as Senator from San Francisco, to take eff
feet from the 9th
The passage of a law abolishing the Office
of States Prison Directors, was favorably
reported on.
A resolution to adjourn sine die was made
the special order for the 2lst by vote of
Is to g.
The name of the new northern county
was changed frsm Buchanan to Del Norte.
In the Assembly bill was introduced to
authorize the Supervisors of Yuba County to
subscribe $500, 600 in the stock of the Ma
rysville and Benicia Railroad company
Notice was given of "A bin to create the
county of Kern.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

PERsoNAL.-Our eyesight and our other
senses were gladdened yesterday by the
presence of our quondam friend and pitcher,
Ned Burrows, who whilom, was mine host of
that ancient abode for the weary and store
Bar. The bracing breezes Of Yerba Buena
seem to have lent health and good spirits to
our Ned, and made him hnndsomer than
ever. May his shadow maintain its present
proportions for an unlimited period of time
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

Hon. STEPHEN A DOUGLASS. In 1888,
says the Cleveander, after long and Sc
we're spell Of sickness, Stephen A Douglass
left Cleveland on a Canal Boat, in search Of
a home and fame and fortune. lie was then
young and poor, and unknown Twenty
three years had passed away, and he re-
turns to the same City with n world. wide
reputation, an abundance of wealth - and is
received by the roar of cannon and the loud
huzzas Of his party. Energy and industry
VIII do much for man in this country.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10


Notwithstanding present appearances are
somewhat unfavorable, we earnestly hope
that the present State Treasurer will be
able to vindicate his action in the matter Of
the July interest due in New York. We
have heretofore given extracts from the
press on this subject, with the belief, how
ever, that the investigation asked for by
the Treasurer, would clearly vindicate his
course and show that he had acted for what
he considered the best interests OF the State.
The suit brought by the Attorney General
against the State Treasurer, wherein he is
cited to appear and show cause why his
bonds should not be increased, which is now
progressing, presents very unfortunate
case for Dr. Bates. The evidence shows
that portion Of his bOndsmen, have be-
come insolvent, since entering their names
upon his official bond.
With regard to the $l24 900, said to have
been paid to the Pacific Express Company
to meet the July interest in New York, and
for which the Treasurer has the bond of
Mr. Rowe, President of the Company, and
other sureties, the evidence Of the officers Of
the Pacific Express Company shows that the
money has never passed through the Pacific
Express. 1t is also shown in evidence that
Rowe had not transmitted it through Wells
Fargo & Co. 1t is also shown in evidence
Al ID Al ~
Fargo g. Co., to the amount of $40, 900 on
the occasion of the examination by the Leg.
islative committee, and sent it to the State
Treasurer's Office The testimony of Dr.
Bates is to the effect that the money was
sent to the Office by mistake, and that it
was not counted at the examination made
Rowe, President Of the Pacific Express Co,
and to whom DR.. Bates testifes that he paid
the 1924 900, throws over the transaction
a coloring of the most unfavorable charac-
ter.
These proceedings undoubtedly gave rise
to the passage of Il bill by the Senate on
Friday Morning, which amends the act reg
ulatng proceedings in criminal cases, co
as to provide that when any State officer,
except the Governor, shall be impeached,
when the articles of impeac hment are pre-.
sented to the President of the Senate, the
said State officer shall be suspended from
his Office until the case is decided The
Governor, by and with the advice and con
sent of the Senate, to appoint person to fill
the vacancy, who shall hold his office until
the next general election, if the State CfIi-
Ger against whom the articles of impeach-
ment are drawn shall be proved guilty.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

FREE FIGHT.-A general rumpus occur
red on Monday night between certain bel
ligerent sports and a crowd of tpsey miners,
wherein q great many dornicks and other
missels were thrown, resulting in several
damaged noses and eyes, and otherwise
bruised and battered countenances. We
have merely vague report from which to
make notice of this affair, and in the alb
sence Of proper testimony forbear names
and further comments
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
q Q a II ID .

NNTIlEREAS there Is now provided by the coun-
w " of Butte, all suitable means for medical III
cntiOn and other for the INDECENT sick of the
county, so that the obligations of charity need not
rest So hCa, lily hereafter upon few individuals as it
has done and whereas II has become 80 notoriously
Ia" general rule that while the most prompt and in
drtHigable attention il exacted from the ply stefan
on all hands, his claims 10 remuneration are uniyer>
sally made secondary to all others, and in very many
instances altogether ignored and whereas il is gen
orally deemed right and equitable that n physician
should. ordinary occasions pay has debts and that
10 do this and to live deccny, some means
the physician well as to other persons and
ahereas in short the aborer il worthy of his hire
on The mil;
m Tefore, We the undersigned do agi ee with each
other to adopt the follow ing rules, and 10 adhere
the same IA all cases OF prncce. with the exception
only of those wherein We may choose Ia render
graiuitous service, from this time hencelorh, viz:
st. That for each first visit will be charged S5 90
And for all Subsequent visits ia each case 90
For each mile out oi OrOvllle, 90
For sin, Ile Office prescription. y 80
And these charges in night service to be dOrbled,
~. That in all cases without exception, payment
will be absolutely required at the time of each visit
other service.
3D. That medicines whenever fu nished, be charg,
being erycd for regulation by the Medical Society
OF BMts
iih. That shall be we'd to each of u.s. Mt our
discretion and pleasure 10 render services gratuit-
Ously.
Dn T. MCGUIRE. Dir. 6. NJ AUBERT
DR.. n y SMEDES, m. NJ. VROOMAN,
in. u VI. PAIPPS, DR. 4. j. JENKINS,
DIR. ]. X. y. OWEN. DR. JAMES GREEN.
ORovILLE. Feb. q, lr57. u
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

PERSONAL ENcoUNTER.-On Saturday
last, says the Sacramento Bee, difficulty
occurred in the lobby of the Capitol between
Mr., Jones 0'Neil, member from Placer
county, and MIR. Bell, one Of the editors of
the Sacramento Union The cause of the
outbreak was certain paragraph which
appeared in Saturdays Union rejecting up
on Mr.. ONeiIl. The parties were separated
before any damage was done.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
y nited States Hotel
+ O r r MT

TTNliR subscriber, DESTROYS Of engaging in other
"A husness IN cunscQut nee Of III health, offers for
rent the above we'll known establishment, -ituntcd
IN the louristHg tophuf IhomI-"n's Flat The iii.
union desirable one. tie biiidng large and com
mDdIous; the different rooms aud departments be.
ing elegantly and newly re- fitted Tor first class IIo-
tel There Is asi, III connection. a large and len.
did Basement saloon. newly finished Ia short. the
whole esabishu ent. at grrI expense has just been
substantially nad thoroughly repaired. aud every Tx.
tire requisite Ia carry On large public business
The departments VIII be rented separately or to.
Ielher. Meme bat "A good responsible business man
need apply. Fui further particulars enquire OF the
subscriber on the premises. FRANK PETER,
ThOmpson's Flat, Feb. l, le57-lw
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
OrOville, Tuesday, February 10, 1857.

Jos Lirpit, formerly Of Pennsylvania, was
30 severely injured by the caving in of his
tunnel on Carleton Ravine, near Forbestown,
on Saturday last, as to cause his immediate
death. This is another warning to persons
whose business it is to work under ground,
70 keep their tunnels well tmbered up.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
I}OYCE.

STAGE FoR DoGTowN.-Major Graham'
informs us that the California State Co, will
start n stage from their Office at the St.
Nicholas Hotel every day at II o'clock for
the above diggings which are reported to be-
exceedingly rich, and situated about four
teen miles north of Pence's Ranch.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

THE TEHUANTEPEC ROUTE 1t is report
ed that Mr. James Birch, formerly Presi-
dent Of the California Stage Company, in
tends putting line of stages on the above
route, to run from the Atlantic to the Pa
cifc oceans. We earnestly hope this route
may be opened early in the coming Spring.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

We have caused another constellation of
stars to arise, ILL omened as they are, AMI
like the others indicate lapse of time, and
a change in the spirit of our dream.
Perhaps we have omitted too much, and
should have Hled certain spheres that have
been otherwise occupied by asterisks with
other and more tangible matter; and in JUS
tice to the title OF our story, we will rctracc
our steps and with the patient reader, stand
ia Bidwell on ahe Bridge of Size.
Pack trains, plodding footmen, and rum
bling cars had grown more numerous as
passengers through Bdwsll, and by their
frequency of passing to and fro had worn
upon the boat that stood in the tranquility
of the " Child of eternal snow" and by the
same token, had suggested TO oar Judge and
those of his clan, the requirements of the
public veal, and straightwny they did plan
n bridge and hired q. man to build it, The
bride was made, and this it is we've named
the Bridge Ct Size, and it forsooth did render
yet more perilous the navigation of the
stream on which our Savage had tried to
move awhile upon his voyage of life. Pack
trains and plodding footmen and rumbing
cars still wended their way across the Bid
well ferry, and yet the Bridge of Size was
bL .lt-but thereby hangs a tale
ITO be Continued
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

va. A Post Office has been established
at Dutch Flat, Placer County, and Charlie,
Setiens appointed Post Moster. The town
has large mining population in its imme-
date vicinity, and is said to be very thriv-
ing.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

LYcEUM LEcTURE.-A lecture will DO
delivered this evening before the Oroville
Lyccum, by l.. Granger, Esq. Subject
" Woman, the true element Of our social
and moral greatness" The public is gene
rally invited
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

HUMBLE PLEA.--We have received
pamphlet from the publishers of the Rev.
Mr. Speer'S petition to the Legislature in
'behalf of the Chinese immigrants. 1t is a
very neatly printed document.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

A TALE,
Founded on mdisputabie Fdcts.


CHAPTER ii.
At midnight, In his feather bed
The Judge was dreaming or the hour
When Butte, her knee in suppliance bent,
Should tremble at his power.
And then in scrip and courts he saw
The trophies OF a conqueror.
In the above, which is intended as plea
SAINT parody on Fitz Green Halleck's first
verse of "Marco Bozarris," is also meant to
be conveyed the state of mind and body into
which the physical and spiritual elements
of the Judicial Joe had resolved, after the
Transportation Of certain events, which we
shall proceed to chronicle
Savage, as we have heretofore remarked,
had lain the Aattering unction to his soul,
that by prescribed course of procedure he
should, in Heavens own good time ne rein
stated in his quondam calling of waterman,
thereby to make occasional hauls of cordage
and cash, to the lettering of his financial
condition But he reckoned without his host
his ferry boat ran aground upon shoal,
that on his imperfect chart had not been
perceptibly manifested. Unknown to him,
there existed an obstruction to his navga-
ton of Feather River, too hIDdersome to be
steered clear of without most skilfull man
agement, and yet, strange to relate, the OBJ
position of the wolf with the lamb iD the ia
ble-a mile and half above where he would
fain have dipped into the stream. 1t was
the other ferry, the one that stood in ''pla-
cid water"
BY publications made conspicuous on door
posts, and trees, and in a weekly print, Saw
age had striven to comply with the require
ments of his country's laws, thus to make
public his intent of making application to
mission to establish and collect revenue
from the ferry he had dreamed of, and when
that board Of officers held court, he did ap
ply, but he came without wedding gar
ment on, and as an example for future I'M
washed applicants, was denied his prayer.
1t was on the night that followed this that
our Judge dreamed as we have intimated
above, for on that day, he and his Hebrew
friend, and Bob, and George, and the I'M
willing accomplices had gained triumph
They owned the ferry that had its location
in placidity, and as was very natural and
kindly, they wished to relieve poor Savage
from such tiresome labor as would I've at
tached to running the ferry he desired to
establish, and interposed their gentle re-
monstrances against his being allowed a
license therefor, and knowing them to be
men of judgment and of ac0rth, the powers
that were gave heed unto their voice and
consulting one with another said cit is not
meet that this rude Savage sail boat az he
desires-'tis dangerous, both to him and
these his friends, for verify they say as
much and verify they are honorable men"
Aud Savage went his way and waxed wroth
and sorrowing, said Good save me from my
friends" But Joe the Judge, and Joe the
descendant of Moses, and Bob, and George,
were pleased, and chuckled to themselves,
and the Jurist laid him down in quiet rest,
and dreamed rs we have sung.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

To the Stockholders OF the "OrO Tcle-
graph Company"
Notice is hereby given, that the third and 4th Install
of stock in the ORC Telegraph Comp ny is now
called in. payable Immediately to the Treasurer
James McWilliams, at the Banking House of Nc.
Williams & Tymeson in Oroyille, and at the banking
house of Mark Brunagim & Co. in Marysville.
BY order p. c. HEWlNGs, Secretary.
Oroville, February TO- 1857. tcbl0.f
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Groceries,! Groceries .

The Holidays are Coming.
And KISSING. at the 0royilc store, is still
prepared to furnish the inhabitants OF Oroyie and
vicinity with the best quality of Groceries, " ines,
Liquors &e., for n smaller sum OF money. than any
other house. The public are respectfully invited TO
call and examine his large and well selected stock Of
Goods, ut Wholesale retail, cheap for cash.
Goods delivered FREE OF CHARGE. do
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10
EUrnitUre! Furniture !

JUST RECElVED-a large assortment of Furni
ture. Also, an invoice of large Gilt Franc Looking
Glasses, for sale 10" at g. SCRlBERS
Furniture Ware Rooms, Montgomery ST., three
doors below Myers II. MO
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-02-10

Poola Beds for BODY, NJ 20 per cent less h"H'
Mary Vile prices for 40 days only to make tor
an entire new stock per first steamer 10 Oroville ut
G. SCRIBERS
Furniture Ware Rooms. Montgomery street.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-17

QUITE NOVELTY AT DINNER TABLE-During
the stay of the Railroad excursionsts at Cincinnati,
grand dinner was given by Mr.. Chas Could Of
the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, at the Burnet
House, to party of seventy to eighty ladies and
gentlemen. The bill of fare was like all bills of
fare, and the dinner kept royalty to its promise.
one .sr many SUPERB pieces SO Of confectionery was
novel and pleasant. On the removal of the cloth,
fac SMILES of the Cincinnati and St. Louis depots Of
the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad were placed at
eachand of the upper table, where the host sat- and
presently whistle sounded, bell rang, and off
went miniature train of cars like a fash down the
table, amid braves and encores which were repeated
until number of trips had been made each way.
The locomotive. "Charles Could" the tender, the
cars the depots, everything but the track, was of
confectionery. =.