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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
The IL. N. and Autl-Masonic Parties.

There is remarkable similarity in the
history of these two parties, if not in the
causes which led to their formation, They
were both short-lived parties, and both ac-
complished about the same amount of politi-
cal labor Both raised a great popular fer
ment which spread over the states, and both
succeeded in some of the states. Emboldened
by their local successes, both parties as
PRED to higher lme, and undertook to
elect a president, and met with about equal
success; the Anti Mason party giving their
candidates, Writ and Ellmaker, seven
Electoral votes-that of Vermont alone
and the Know Nothing party giving Fillmore
and Donelson eight ELECTORAL votes-that of
Maryland alone. These efforts resulted in
showing the weakness of the parties. and
their consequent inutility as political ma
chimes. They existed about the same length
of time, and both ceased to exist after the
efforts mentioned, and their histories should
be regarded as useful lessons to all political
parties founded on one idea.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

The Tennessee which was to have sailed
in the morning, was detained on account of
a broken paddle wheel. A great quantity
of rifles, ammunition, provisions, &C., were
put on board The U. g. authorities visited
the ship and made several arrests. among
them were Col. Fabens and Alex. Inv.
renee. The former being a Nincararuon
officer, refused TO acknowledge the authori-
ty of his arrest, and consequently would not
accept any bail, but went to prison.
]. W. Harbor, Republican, has been cleo
ted Speaker of the Wisconsin Legislature
Preston S. Brooks, of South Carolina, died
at Washington on the 26th of jan, of sore
throat, after four days sickness. Mr. Brooks
has left wife and four children.
The correspondent of the New York Times
was still in durance.
man convicted of robbery in New ' ork
on the 23rd of June last, has been sentenced
to the State Prison for the term of his nat
ural life. He robbed man at o'clock in
the afternoon of all he had-one fourth of q
cent.
The latest news from Kansas gives an ae-
count of the arrest of the Free State Legis-
lature.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. %
Mr.. J. Witger, runner for the Bank Of
New Orleans, absconded to-day in the
steamer Cahawava, for Havana, with $780,
600 The telegraph to Balize was found to
be cut. which prevented the detention of the
steamer
Matilda Heron has achieved a great tri-
umph at Wallack's theatre, New York, as
Camille
]. R. Doolttle, Republican, has been
elected to the U S. Senate from Wisconsin.
On the 26th Jan the the House refused
to take up the bill to provide for the con-
struction of a wagon road from the frontier
of Missouri to California.
The bill to increase the pay of the army
officers, reported by Gen. Quitraan, was
passed by the House.
The Corruption Investigation Committee
of the House were hard az work. They have
a clue to some transactions in regard to the
public printing.
LIVERPOOL, Jan H.
The Neufchatel question may be regarded
as settled
England and Fra nee have proposed terms
to the Federal Council which that body con-
siders acceptable.
Lord napier has been appointed II. NJ.
Minists. to the U. S.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

Any promisory note, bond, inland bill Of
exchange or writing obligatory for the pay
meni of moneys, either appointed OF by way
OF penalty for the sum of - dollars AMI
over, except sight checks or certificates Of
deposite payable on demand, or of ofacal
bonds, given in the probate Court, or in any
civil or criminal action or process whatever
ono half of the rate duty imposed on for
eign bills of exchange.
Any deed, conveyance, mortgage, agree
ment or contract affecting creating, destroy
ing, changing or RELEASING any interest in real
estate, except wills and testamentary dispo-
sitions, one dollar.
Any license to practice or certificate Of
admission of any attorney at law granted by
any court in this State, $40. Any receipt or
discharge for or ON account of any estate or
legacy descended by Jaw or testamentary
instrument to any person other than the di
rect ascending or descending line of the de-
ceased, or other than the widow or usband,
one-half the duty laid on foreign bills Of ex
change. Any policy of assurance, contract,
or instrument in the nature thereof, upon
any house, factory, machinery, ship, steamer
or vessel of any description; any goods,
wares, or merchandise, or any life insurance
the same rates of duty as bills of exchange,
&C.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
Sonora.

An item in the Extraordinary, paper
published at the city of Mexico, of late
date, conveys the impression that Gen.
Blancarte and forces are acting in concert
with the expedition which sailed from Cali
fornia recently, under the direction of Mr..
Crabb. A letter from Gen. Blancarte to a
gentleman in the city of Mexico, states that
the population of Sonora, are anxiously
looking for an expedition to assist them in
declaring and maintaining their indepen-
dence. Most of the large landed proprietors
were endeavoring to sell their land to Amer
leans. Sonora has long been disconnected
with the government of Mexico, Gandara
having held his position of Governor in def
ance of the Supreme Government, having
actually driven out rival who had been
regularly appointed by Santa Anna.
The latest news of Mr.. Crabbs movements
is that he landed at San Diego with his COM
pany of adventurers, and that he had
doubled the number of his followers before
reaching the Mexican lines. Other compa-
MES will leave for the purpose of joining him,
in the course of the coming month.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
Due. at Stockton

STOCKTON, Feb. "a, 8 o'clock 3em. 7. NJ
A duel vas fought this afternoon, about
three miles below the city, between Drs.
Ryer and Langdon. Distance, 10 PAGES,
with dueling pistols.
At the third srer DR.. Aanglon was wound
ell in the knee.
There are various reports--some say that
the wound is ser.o as-others say it is but
sliCht.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

The RUSSIAN RIVER CoUHTRY.-The por-
ton of California known as Russian River
Valley, Eel River Valley, and Little Lake
Valley, was but little known to our people
until within the last two or three years, al
though the fine agricultural resources of
those valleys are said to be unequaled in
California. From Mr. W. D. Robinson,
who has just returned from visit to the
valleys, Trinity Journal derives the follow
ing information;
The valleys are being fast settled by per-
manent residents, and families are continu-
ally taking up their abode there, and making
all necessary improvements to secure COM
Portable homes The Russian River Valley
is the largest and most thiekly settled. 1t
is about twenty-five miles in length, and
varies in width from one and half to ten
miles. The land is of excellent quality and
produces well, being well watered, and
thickiy covered with wild timothy, bunch
grass and clover. The growth of timber is
very abundant, chiefly composed of oak Of
very superior quality, measuring from fifty
to seventy-fiye feet in the trunks, clear of
knots. Pine and redwood also abound
throughout the whole country The range
for stock is unparalleled. Two Touring and
saw-mills are already in operation. Much
vacant land yet remains to be taken up
About two years since gold was discovered
on Dry Greek. tributary of Russian River
But little mining, however has been DONE
The Russian river Valley has a good outlet
at Petaluma. The distance from Stony
Greek in the Sacramento Valley to the set
Elements on the Russian River is about sew
enty miles
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

/" The election is over. The great Issue is decided
The people have trunphed. The cause of reform
has been g!oriousiy indicated y
Thus jubllantly dscourseth the Alta, the
morning after the election in San Francisco.
The same paper contains an account of a
woman who had been dead two days, whose
husband was too poor to defray the funeral
expenses, and who was left by the author-
ties unburie1. What a glorious thing Is
Vigilance Government
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

CALIFoRNIANs MURDERED.-We learn
from the Bellville Avertiser of Nebraska,
that the Sioux Indians were once more in Q
state of quiet in Blackbird hills, on the 18th
of Dec. The Pawnees had attacked com
pany of tweniy- seven returning Californians
killed twenty six, and stole about eighty
head of horses. The Omahas had Just re-
turned from their hunt, in which they had
been very successful.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
HARDLY WORTH wn11E.-some of t

HARDLY WORTH WftILE-Some of the
papers of Spain speak as follows
'The Mexican General Cortez, has re-
Gently arrived at this Court. 1t appears
that he comes with the pretence that the
Spanish government has agreed to grant
him fifteen hundred or two thousand officers
of our army, who will voluntarily place
themselves under the orders of Santa Anna,
10 aid him in recovering the Presidency
while he, at the same time, is to compromise
himself to establish in Mexico, a monarchy,
under the sceptre of G. Spanish Prince"
The Spaniards have quite enough to a.
tend to, without entering into little opera
tions of this kind, though Uncle Sam would
doubtless be very haopy to have them at
tempt it.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

NEW WoRK-The Yreka Union says that
Miss Olive Oatman, whose recovery from the
Mohave tribe of Indians last year, created
80 much food for newspapers, is now at Yre-
ka with her brother, who had been left fol-
dead at the time the family were killed and
Olive taken prisoner. rhey are now having
prepared for publication, a full account o.
their eventful lives from the time they lef
Illinois, in 1850, up to the rescue of Mis-:
Olive. The work is being prepared by thu
Rev. Mr.. Stratton. of that place, and W,
have been informed that there is an abun
dance of material to render it a thrilling
narrative.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

A MERE ITEM.--We learn from the Sac
ramento Union that the $4,000 of gold dust
belonging to the state at the time of the res
ignation of the late Treasurer, and which
should have been in the vaults, has never
for. The apology given for its abstraction
was that it had been sent to the mint fer
coinage, and that the mint receipt would be
forthcoming 1t has, however, not been
produced, and the only inference to be
drawn, at this time is, that the money has
been used for private purposes.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

RoBBING CHINAMEN.-Our readers will
remember the notice published in the Record
last summer of Chinaman being robbed Of
three hundred dollars near 0roville Sher-
idan says the Chinaman did not have a cent.
He was searched, and then raised the alarm
and reported that he had been robbed OF
three hundred dollars. Sheridan did not
rob him, but knows of the circumstances.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

STAGE AccmENr-We learn from Mr..
Abel, that the stage from Oroville to Ma
rysville met with an accident yesterday at
the Central Hotel. During the momentary
asence of the driver, the horses became
frightened, and the coach coming in contact
with an awning post, was upset. a lady
passenger was seriously injured, the collar
bone being dislocated
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

A MIsTAKE.-The Nevada Journal says
that the State prison was Costing $4,000
per month under Democratic administration,
mistake When that bill was passed, and
for some time previous, the prison was I'M
der the management of the reformed Know
Nothing Directors
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

Dew DIGGINGs have been struck about
two miles below towr, which prospects twen-
ty cents to the pan, and pays from the top
down. Some two hundred men were at
work on Monday, and We should not be sur
prised to see the whole valley staked off for
mining claims.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

For SCOTLAND DIREcr.-Our public spir-
tied fellow citizen, Tho's. Bissett, Esq, will
leave in short time for Scotland, and will
soon ret urn with better half
'sThere's mickle love in raven locks,
The fiaxen ne'er goes yonden,
There's kiss and hause me in the brown,
And glory in the gowden."
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

Ga- A foreign medical writer, possessing
candor, once asserted that 'physic is the
art of amusing the patient while Nature
cures the disease. "-hquTer.
The Know Nothings undertook to physic
the State Treasury, but the Democracy re-
moved the Doctor and the disease.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

In THE MUD.-The stage from Marysville
last evening, got swamped in a slough about
five miles below town The water coming
into the body of the coach, to the great
fright of several lady passengers. The
horses we're cut loose from the coach, and an
extra sent down from Oroyille, brought the
passengers safely into town.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

SOCIAL CALICO PARTY A Social Calico
Party will be given by Madame Pique at the
Musical Hall, on Monday evening, March
9th, where, in accordance with the usage at
such parties, no ladies will be admitted but
those who are dressed in calico.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

rs" Mr.. J C. Sehocl, resident of Wea-
veruille, was drowned, while attempting to
cross Whisky Creek at the crossing of the
stage road. He had caused his animal to
swim the stream, it being much swollen at
the time, and he attempted to cross upon a
log, from which it is supposed he slipped,
and was unable to regain his position, as he
was found soon after quite dead
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

Adding in the HATS miles OF Kansas
territory, we have total of ,408,S7I
square miles The total area of the United
miles Thus it will be seen that we have
yet on hand pretty extensive tract of un-
settled territories, without taking into ae-
count the vast Indian Reservations which
will, in the process of events, fall into our
hands
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

NS- F. A. Cohen was fined $50 for being
shot by Tom King, at San Francisco, and
breaking his cane and portion of the head
of the would-be assassin. So great was the
hatred of the pistol shooter, that sixty men
offered TO paw the fine
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

The following is the tariff Of prices pro-
posed BY Mr. Brent's bill:
Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or or
der, whether negotiable or otherwise, or let
ter of credit directed to any person and pay
able out of this state
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

CoINCIDENCE.-The Volcano Ledger says
that butcher at that place put S2l00 under
his pillow one night, and in the morning it
was gone. A similar accident happened to
Mr.. j. V. Hoag, an Oroville butcher. He
put his money under his pillow one night,
and in the morning it was gone-and SO was
Mr. Hoag!
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

GARRoTING.-Choking people by passing
an arm tightly AROUND their necks and
nearly choking them to death, is the fashion
at present among the New York robbers
Herring, the ''safe'' man, was not safe from
their attacks, he being robbed of $1,000 in
this manner. The persons robbed are left
insensible, and they have been nearly frozen
to death.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
DESPERATE SHOOTING AFFAIR In souru

DESPERATE SHOOTING AFFAIR IN SoUTH-
EnN 0REGoN.-The jacksonville Sentinel,
of January oath, gives the following account
of shooting affair which took place:
On Sunday, the 18th instant, jacksonville
was the scene of great excitement. About
2 o'clock 2. NJ, as 4. J. Driskell was cross
ing the street from Drummer & Bro Is store
to the bakery, r L. Williams stepped out of
the market house between the bakery and
the Ell Dorado, and taking rest against a
post, exclaimed to Mr.. DENLY, who had stop
ped and was speaking to Mr.. Driskell, near
the middle of the street, to - get out of the
way" and Immediately fired one barrel Of
double barrelled shotgun loaded with buck
shot-five Of the balls striking Driskell in
front and passing through the intestnes.
lodged in the back Driskell turned, run a
few PAGES and fell he Immediately got up,
drew a revolver and commenced firing at
Williams, who was running across the street
to Maury & Davis corner; he fired four shots
none of them taking effect. After Williams
reached. position where he was protected
by Maury s Davis, brick store, he crawled
back to the corner, with his shotgun in the
position of man slipping on to deer for a
shot. Driskell had then gone into Brun-
ner's ore. Williams then ran to Davis &
Taylor's livery stable, where he had his
horse alread sadded, and mounted and rode
off in the direction of Apologize. He was
followed to Appiegate, and there the chase
was given up. No rurther effort to take him
has been made Drskell fingered in great
pain until Thursday night, when he died of
his wounds. The deceased was from Sanga.
mon county, Illinois, and has for the last two
years been in the mines in Josephine county
Driskel had stated that Williams and others
were connected with band of horse thieves,
from somewhere in California to the Dale
in Oregon. We are informed that Williams
was seen riding along the road in the direct
ion of Yreka, on the south side of the Siski-
you mountain, on Tuesday last. He is no
doubt in freka, making preparations to
start to Sonora. Before Driskell's death, his
affidavit was taken by Justice Hoffman,
which duplicates number of men being
connect ed with band of horse thieves.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

CHINAMAN SHoT-We understand that
Chinaman was shot below town, night or
two since, while in the act of stealing chick
ems. We hope it's the feller" who stole
three chickens from US recently
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

~ The interesting letter from Sacra-
mento, and the evidence in the Miller case,
which we publish this morning, excludes
our usual variety of matter.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

PARDON OF SToNcIFER.-The Governor
has pardoned Stoncifer, who was sentenced
to be hung yesterday in Sacramento.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

SIGNIFICANT.--The arrivals at the Teha-
ma House, San Francisco, are announced
in the Alta under the heading of e Earth
quake Proof
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

PUNISHED FOR IT.-A man was fined
three dollars for trying to get drunken wo,
man home against her will, at San Francis
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

OLD HUNDRED.-This lively air was pro-
dnced preqions to 1885, 1t is not certain
who was the author.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

CoNUNDRUM.-Why is love like fawn
1t is because 1t is born of the h(eiart.
No; it is because it is the offspring of two
dears.- Hide West.
Amt it because it is born of the HIND
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

Our TERRITORIAL DoMAIN.--Seveu ter
ritorial governments are now in operation
The territory embraced under this jurisdic
ton, is more than one half the entire area of
The Union, as the following table will show
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

va The Marysville Inquirer calls Orc.
vile "burgh'' ''Git."
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

BY the ORC Telegraph Line.
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ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

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lady, W Johnson, Nd w Payne do. ~ N
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va; RIOS sinclair, Pa La Rue, NY: John ca
Side, NE DR. X Stewart and lady NY: = Ilovd
and FAMILY, Da; Moin. SC: ri " Gsmbr,II Ma.
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Bishop, do Porter and lady, Ga; Ms X Hutch.
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Sylvester Naury, USA; 7. Williams, Nd: Com
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NEW MEXICO

NEW MEXICO
ll'5i From SaEta Re, by Alameda. Albuquerque,
Algodones, Socorro. Fort Crais. Las Cruces
Be!naDilo. Los Lunas, Fort Fillmore and
Frontero, Texas, to FL Paso, Texas, $40
miles and back, tw ice month. ..' ..
Leave santa Fe on the 10th and 18th of each
Arrive at FL Paso in eight days;
Leave FL Paso on the 9TH and 23d of each
Arrive at Santa Pc in eight DAYS:
BIDS for weekly trips will be consider ed also,
Tor separate parts to and beyond AIbu-
querque.
1882 From Santa Fe, by Los Lnceros TO Fernando
DE Taos, 20 miles and back once a week
cave Santa Fee Monday nj 8 m:
Arrive at Fernando DE Taos "Wednesday by 10
an; -
Leave Fernando De Taos Thursday AT Am.
Arrive at Santa Fee SATURDAY. by 10 a m
l2a53 rom Las Cruces by Mesilla to Tucson. and
back, once week.
Bidders to state the distance, and schedule of
arrivals and departures by VIII. ca they pro-
pose to run. 49, -
1884 From Tucson. by Arizona and Colorado CITY,
70 san Diego, Cal, and back. twice mouth
bidders to state distance and schedule.
PrO2osaIs to extend, by commencing at Fl
Paso. Texas, will be considered.
1850 r rom Albuquerque,b by Zuni.tO Vsalia Wood
ville) CAL, 2O miles md back once n month
Bidders to state schedule which il to conn. G,
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HAT VISITATION MIR. Spearman of
Newton Hall, at q recent dinner of the Dnrb,m
county Agricultural Society, was reminded by
the absence OF the clergyman, of a story which
perhaps ne might be permitted to relate. as he
had II from good source, viz from a very ex-
eellent divine, who was himself prrbendary of
the Cathed al Church of Durham Two bonest
farmers, in riding along encountered number of
clergymen one Of them said. Where he all
these parsons coming from 2'' TothiS his friend
replied, :" They've been At a visitation The
ether, no wiser than before, SAYS. WHATS Wis
ltation, ana the answer h. received was s.Why
it's where all the parsons e~.s once a ve,r To
sue sermons His fri5nd, on being thus en-
nghtened, quietly -tmarked, = Dang it, but our
chap nun -. the worst on it ever Il ,s.S '-Gatss
1cQQd r-oSfTrsJ