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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
Anbin's Patent Gas.

We have hetofore spoken of this valuable
invention, by which gas can be manufactured
from rosin, at materially reduced rates from
the previous prices. On this subject the S.
F. Chronicle says:
One of the peculiar advantages of Mr.. Au-
bins machinery is its simplicity, and anoth-
err is, the facility with which it can be adap
ted to meet the wants Of towns of the largest
or smallest size; they can be obtained suf-
fciently small to supply only an ordinary
house, or even an omnibus, with the gas
The mode of generating this gas is very SIM
pie, and may be briefly described as follows:
The generator (Which is Immediately over
the fire. is heated, and one part of the rosin
to three of sawdust, is placed in it, over the
top is put the lid which fits into groove
partially filled with melted solder, so as to
render the retort air tight. Into this gen
orator water drops slowly through syphon
tube, striking red hot brick at the bottom
The steam forces the gas out of pipe on
the opposite side of vessel filled with water
where it is partially freed from impurities,
and thence passes through another vessel
surrounded with water, into the gasometer;
it is then ready for use.
The invention so simplifies the process OF
manufacturing gas, and the machinery re-
quisite is so compact in form and simple in
construction, that it will probably supeeede
entirely the old method. The process is
economical. as gas can be produced by 1t at
one half the rate hitherto charged, and is at
the same time perfectly certain and free
from all danger of fire or explosion. To the
mining town it will undoubtedly prove ill.,
valuable, as machines can be obtained of
sizes to accommodate them all. 4 company
has been incorporated by the Legislature,
and is now fully organized in California,
ready TO supply machines Of any required
dimensions
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
X n. Reforms.


Some of those who tried to be leaders in
the Know Nothing ranks, don't ike the po-
sition in which they are now placed at all,
and are struggling in the throes of party
death, to show that they were really the
reform party of tho State, that they are not
dead yet, and are not willing to give up the
ghost and spells of office. The Sacramento
| Union taking its cue from an article in the
Nevada Journal, has labored for several
days past. with great earnestness to show
that the Know Nothing Legislature are en-
titled to the credit, of everything creditable
that has been accomplished during the past
two years, and that the Democracy had just
members enough in the Senate, to be re-
sponsible for everything Objectionable. that
was done at the session of 1856 Profound
and ingenious politicians They cannot see
themselves driven from their political para
disc by the flaming sword of an offended
people. without showing them what great
benefits they have conferred upon the pub
lie, and the many evils they have to expect
from the party which majority of the peo-
pie have now called to administer the affairs
of State, and who just now, are holding
grand Senatorial inquest on the body of de
funet ki-yi-ism. The efforts of these jour
nails are in imitation of the howl of Robe
spereis head after the guillotine had severed
it from his Body.
The Union lays great stress on the
& Funding Act" and the law designed to
protect the State Treasury, by creating
Board of State Auditors, who were required
to count the money monthly, in the Urea
sury and report the same to the public.
However good these laws may be of them
selves. they have been of but little practical
benefit under the administration Of Know
Nothingisfn, for, after laboring several days
to show the beneficial laws enacted by that
party, the Union says: ''it must be admitted
the Board of Examiners failed to carry oat
the provisions of the law, which required
them to count the money monthly" So.
thus it would seem, from the showing of the
Union, that the Legislature passed good
laas, and that the Know Nothing officers
failed to carry out their just provisions. If
there is anything satisfactory to these or
gans in the conclusions which they force
upon the public, we are not disposed to de-
prive them of the full benefit thereof The
Democracy of California never made such
havoc with public affairs as the past two
years have witnessed, under Know Nothing
management. If we take the Union as au-
thority, the Treasurer and Controller are
not alone culpable, but nearly all the State
officers have been derelct in the discharge
of their official duties. Under such circum-
stances it cannot be a matter Of surprise
that the people should change their rulers,
and place men in sffice who feel the respon-
siblities of their positions, and knowing
their duties, will not fail to discharge them.
There win be no impeachments, no plumber
ing of the Treasury, under Democratic rule,
and there would have been nothing of the
kind now, had the balance of the State Off
GERS carried out the provisions of the law.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
Legislative.
Saturday, Feb. 2

Saturday, Feb. 81.
SENATE.-Act providing for the location
Of land warrants, referred to appropriate
committee
Act amending act to organize Plumas
county passed also, an act amending an
act to create Board of Supervisors of Plu-
mas county; also act compromising Gen.
VIM for services rendered in Indian war
also act relative to Santa Barbara Board of
Supervisors.
Assembly concurrent resolution of Mr.
Patrick. providing for adjournment on the
4th Of March, was laid on the table for three
weeks.
Bill for the relief of the Sisters of Mercy
at San Francisco, referred to the Committee
on Claims.
A motion was made to adjourn until Tues
day was lost.
Bill extending time for payment of delin-
quent taxes in Tuolumne county was passed.
Senate refusing to concur in Assembly
amendments to Steamboat sc Bonnet and
Spark Catcher bill, a committee of confer
ence was appointed to confer with the
House.
ASSEMBLY A bill introduced ceding
certain property to the town OF Eureka; also
bill exempting mineral lands from the To-
cation of School Land Warrants; also bill
concerning hogs running at large in Teha-
ma Colusi and Butte counties
The vote on the motion to adjourn till
Tuesday next, in honor of the anniversary
of George Washington, stood IS yeas; nays,
| 90.
The Committee on Accounts and Expendi-
lures were authorized TO employ a clerk for
the purpose of examinging the books of the
State Treasurer.
bill to extend the time of Sheriffs of
Tuoumne, Alameda and Contra Costa coun-
ties to collect county revenue.
An act amendatory of an act relating to
mechanics liens, passed; also fixing terms of
Court in Santa Cruz county; also an act con-
corning tenants and copartners; also an act
relative to the debt of Monterey county.
The Committee on Ways and Means re-
ported against paying claims of persons for
furnishing newspapers to members during
last session.
The act amending act concerning fraudu-
lent conveyances and contracts was indefn-
itely postponed
Relief bill in favor of J. NJ Anderson, was
made the special order for next Tuesday.
Act passed reducing fees of County Judge
of Ell Dorado county.
| Act amending act concerning County
| Judges, amended and laid on the table till
future day.
Act to divide the State into Congressional
Districts-special order-discussed in Com
mittee of the Whole, and laid on the table
one week.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
District Court

Hon. w. p. UAINGERrIELD presiding
Monday, 23l On motion of W. I. Sex
ton, ESQ, N. f. Whitesides was admitted to-
practice in this Court
Gilman, ct al. VS. Erskine, ct al Demur-
rer sustained, and cause dismissed without
prejudice to plaintiff action.
Allspaugh VS. Willmot & Co Leave given
until Thursday next, to file answer to amend
ed complaint.
Low vs. Garrfott and Gluckauf Leave
granted to amend complaint
On motion of J Kleine, District Attor-
ney appropriation was made for J ohm Woods,
Joseph Leavitt and Frank Martin, witnesses
for the State.
Turnbull & Walton vs.. Woodward & Law
Ter Judgment for plaintiff, S396,50.
Low vs. Reynolds Demurrer overruled,
and leave granted to answer in ten days
cause continued.
Henshaw vs. Richardson Court sustains
demurrer and leave to answer complaint
given.
S. G Davis VS. Bourdwell & Moore. Judg-
ment of non-suit
Ruggles VS.. S. T. E. England. Judg-
ment as per stipulations on file.
Ladd & Ladd VS.. E. S. Ruggles. Judg-
rnent fer plaintiff
Iuesuay, Afth-o. ID. 'itaeeanci 70 -
NJ Burt. Dismissed by agreement at plain
tiff s cost.
John Jacob Munson vs.. May Munson. In
contempt-detendant discharged.
The People vs. VIM. Miller. Verdict of
murder in the second degree
Wednesday. 25th.-Wm. d. Vautne VS..
Bald Rock Mining Co. Judgment for de-
PENDANT.
Matilda Goodhart VS. E. & I. Hennegan.
Judgment for plaintiff.
plaintiff.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

STORMY Owing to the disastrous result
of the Senatorial election in San FRANCISCO,
on Tuesday, the Heavens have sheen hung
in black the past two days. Wednesday
and Thursday were wet, damp, moist, mud
dy, cold, raw, gusty, dark and disagreeable.
The sun passed out from behind the clouds
towards evening on Wednesday, just long
enough to enable 0roviEe to get dog
fight, and Dairymen to realize moro than
their usual quantity of the extract of kline.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

1t is thought that the contract between
tional, and the Senate on the 18th, while
considering the general appropriation bill,
struck out the item of $4,000 per month.
1t will, doubtless be considered here
after Mr. Westmoreland, chairman of the
state prison committee, received the follow
ing communication from Gen Estelle, lessee
of the prison:
REPRESENTATIVES, HALL, !
Sacramento city, Feb II, 1851.
Hon. Chas Westmoreland, Chairman State
Prison Committee Of the Senate;
SIR:I learn objections are being made
in your body to the appropriation necessary
to carry out the provisions of the estate
Prison Contract" entered into between the
state and myself, relative to the feeding,
clothing and guarding the State Prison con-
victs.
feel it my duty to say that failure to
make the appropriation will be looked on by
me as determination on the part of the
state to repudiate the contract. and will
force me to give notice at once to the Execu-
tive to receive the convicts at the earliest
hour possible, as in that event there will be
no means provided for by law for their safety
or support.
Furthermore, if the law is unconstitution-
al which authorizes the state to pay for the
support of state conyicts, then am holding
them contrary to law, and writ of 'habeas
corpus would release any or all of them.
1t is conceded on all hands that the state
had the constitutional right to lease the
prison, prison grounds, vessels and personal
property, and as | was required to release
claims against the state for property pur-
chased of myself and associates to large
amount, in order ia obtain this lease, | shall
hold the property in accordance with the
terms of the lease until its expiration.
However, if there is desire on the part
of the state to rescind the contract, will be
happy to meet any committee Of the Legis-
lature, or any other authorized agent OF
agents, in order to make such an arrange
ment as will conduce to the interest of the
state and not entirely destructive to my
own. l am, very respectfully,
]. NJ. EsrELLE, Lessee State Prison
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

expenses of the period referred, s20,9l2 IS,
showing diminution of the ordinary cur
rent expenses for the last six months as COM
pared with the preceding six months, of
So, 3S9 so
All of which is respectfully submitted
MILES CHAPLIN, Auditor.
By NJ. H. DARRAcH, Deputy.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

RAsDALL & McDFRMoTT.-This popular
firm have recently made additions to their
large stock of drugs and Medicines, and now
present one of the finest stores north OF Sac
ramento. Their advertisement will appear
to morrow
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

TEHANA CouNTr.--The State Journal
announces that c. W. Stiles, Esq, has pro-
cured material for printing office, and will
shortly establish paper at the county seat
of Tehama. We congratulate Mr. Styles.
and trust the enterprise may be successful
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

MILLER CoNvIcTED.-In the case of Mil
Ter, indicted for murder, the jury yesterday
morning returned a verdict Of g gull
ty of murder in the second degree Dis
trict Attorney Kleine, has kindly furnished
us with the evidence in the case, which will
appear tomorrow
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

Bills PAssED.-The following bills have
passed kthe1 Assembly: Declaring Feather
river navigable to the town of 0roville; con-
corning lawful fences in Contra Costa; to
prevent Instructions in Humboldt Bay; to
regulate water courses in San Bernardino.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

AuDITos's REpoRI.-The Report of the
County Auditor which we publish to-day,
shows the financial condition of the County
to be most Furnishing, and the indebtendess
on the first of January, to be mere trife.
The report of the County Treasurer will be
published tomorrow.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

MERCHANTS VERSUS MtNERs.-We have
been much surprised, says the Shasta Re.
publican, TO fnd in many eastern journals
a comparison instituted as to the honesty of
San Francisco merchants and the mining
population. What is still more surprising;
these comparisons are to the disadvantage of
the mining population, and more surprising
still widely circulated and influential jour
nal in this State endorses this outrageous
sentiment We will give to our readers only
one example:
We clip the following paragraphs from the
Sacramento Union of the 10Th inst The
first paragraph belongs to the Union. and
prefaccs the second from the Courier and
Enquirer:
The Courier and Enquirer, with great
good sense and better Wedge of the pe0-
pie of California than most of the eastern
editors, distinctly says.
California is an honest State. and it will
do what every honest man would do who,
for valuable consideration, had given n
note which had proved to be defective in
some legal essential-it will pay according
to the original intention and subsisting
moral obligation OF the agreement. 1t mas
the ability no one doubts that, for no State
is richer in natural resources. The debt is
but trifie over three millions of dollars,
and the annual interest upon this has been
met with little difficulty Whatever be the
character of the floating population at the
mines, there can be no doubt of the honest
disposition of the merchants Of San Fran
cisco and the substantial interests of the
State upon whom the taxation falls. They
are not swindlers, nor will they take the
position of swindlers before the country.
The order Of things, it would seem, had
been changed. In former times, virtue
loved to dwell in rural districts and sparsely
populated neighborhoods, whilst vice grew
rank in cities. Now, according 10 the Sac
ramento Union and New York Courier ana
Enquirer, honesty has made San Francisco
its favorite abode on the Pacific coast, while
the " floating population at the mines ars
swindlers."
How false are these things. The corrupt.
ion that has SO early disgraeed our State
has been altogether nourishedsat San Fran
cisco and Sacramento. Half the liabilities
of the dishonest merchants of San Francisco
who have sworn themselves through the in
insolvent courts during the past year, wouli
pay the entire State debt.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

Malt is said that Capt. t. ]. Wright has
purchased the steamer Brother Jonathan,
late one of the Nicaragua steamers Rumor
has it that she is TO be cut down and put on
the Sacramento river as an opposition boat,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

WANTS HIS PAY.-0ld Captain Brown
has persuaded the Boston people that with
Is men he slew 81 sc border ruffians," woun-
ded As and took 80 prisoners He wants
little money from the 'sshriekers."
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

- Go says he amt mad--be yor;''
--.farysuiHe correspondent.
Well, no. We are happy to state that
owing to the ratification of the mountain at
mosphere, which surrounds the flourishine
city of Oroville, our effervessenee subsided
into conyalesence-thanky e.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

FoR SALE.-0ne- third interest in the
Marysville Express is offered for SALE This
presents a fine opportunity for good in
vestment, as the Express establishment is
one of the best in the State
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

FIREMEN's CHARITABLE FUNp- The
Firemen's Journal says that the charitable
fund in San Francisco, is nearly $40. 900.
1t advocates the establishment of an Insu-
rance Company, based upon that fund
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

A VALUABLE PRESENT The state Of
Tennessee has presented the Hermitage, the
residence of Andrew Jackson, when in life,
to the United States,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

as- VIM Smith for the murder of John
Brown, alias :. Dungarven Jack which oc-
CURED at San Francisco short time since,
has been sentenced to the State Prison for
twelve years.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

S-Te J. J. KLEINE, ESQ, our worthy
District Attorney, we are indebted for the
report of the trial of Miller. which we lay
before our readers this morning.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

Ex-MARsHAL ANDERSON, of Marysville,
has purchased the Keystone Market, and
will hereafter slaughter four-legged animals
for the inhabitants of 0roville.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

DISCHARGED. = Lewis Levey and John
Linley. arraingned before Justice Elliott on
Thursday, charged with obtaining money
under false pretenees, were discharged.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

SHrPPED-The Know Nothings raised q
Ro,os in the Treasury Department, and the
Democracy shipped him. Is the brig inner
lean build
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
RE1fAR ks.

REMARKS.
The report of the Auditor is made up
from the scrip register, showing the amount
of liabilities contracted by the County by
the issuance of warrants as set forth in the
foregoing statement as expenditures, and
against which is credited the amount re-
ceived into the Treasury as charged against
the Treasurer upon the Auditors ledger.
BY reference to the statement of
the general fand it will be seen
that the Indebtedness of this fund
on the LIST of July 1856, was. .Ss5 1854 80
And on the st of JAN 1857 4 1899 SO
Difference in favor of six months
ending Jan. LIST 1S57....... $T15,4
Total revenue collected during the
six months ending Jan. list,
1867. s26,215 81
Total revenue collected during the
six months ending July lst
1856. ....... "a ,752 OF
Increase in favor of six months
ending Jan. LIST 1867. 81 1863 IS
Total amount of expenditures for
the six months ending Jan. 1st
1891 ZoslI5 oU
Total amount Of expenditures for
the six months ending July 1st
1856 .26, 30a So
Increase of expenditure for six
months ending Jan. 1st 1857 81 $40 %
/ The foregoing shows an increased expen-
diture of the six months ending Jan LIST
/ 1857 over the preceding six months. Du-
/ ring the last SIX months there has been a
/ considerable amount of unusual expenditure
I to wit:
Expenditure on Court House and
1 Jail not Included in original
contract. observation-disclosures $40 ~
Arrears of lsnts of Offices. ....... 900 90
81 .266 ~
Deduct above amount 81 ,266 ~ from ex-
/ penditares of the last six months, SIS, l79 80
and & ere is left for The ordinary current
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

" Anderson Benson had one of his arms
painfully mutilated last week BY the circu-
lar saw in a mill in Calayeras county.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
AUpIToR.s REPORT. JAN. Isl. 1851.

To the Hon. Foard of Supervisors, in and
for Butte County, Cal:
GENTS In compliance with the order of
your Board, herewith submit the Audit
or's Semi-Annual Report embracing a state
ment of the expenditures from and receipts
into the general INDECENT Sick, Road, and
Court House and Jail Funds, from the LIST
day of July, A. D 1856, to January LIST 1857,
TO wit:
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

INsoLvENr.--Rose Silver has fled peti
ton in insolvency in San Francisco Liza
billties- 81 .5l0-assets. a few unpaid board
bills.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
EXPENDITURES.

EAPENDiTURES
Fees of Tria, Jurors. 81 ,20S %
Grand Jurors. SOC rs
Witnesses in Grim. actions. SAB IS
&c Office and salary of District
Attorney. ........,..... 2,10i 90
Judge. ............... 1889 OF
Fees of Sheriff in Grim cases and
County services. ............ 2,345 90
Fees of County Clerk and Auditor
in County services. ......... 100 so
Fees of Constables in County SER
vices. 1916 so
Board of Prisoners and Jailors
fees................... 2,43o So
Fees of Justices in Grim cases.. $50 20
Fees of Attorneys in defence of
criminals BY appointment. :. go 90
Per diem of Road Overseers. 49,. ,232 rs
Per diem of Supervisors and Su-
pervisor Committees. 80. 1,127 90
Per diem of Clerk of Board of Su-
peryisors. ..,.....,....... 1877 90
Per diem of Road Viewers $500. 1856 90
Per diem of School Marshalls. 90 so
Per diem of officers of Election... 712 40
Per diem of As lessor. ........... $50 %
Per diem of Associate Justices
Court of Sessions. ......... IA so
Per diem of Interpreters. -. So 90
Fees OF County Surveyor and as
sistants on road surveys. 232 so
Fees of Coroners. ............... lis 05
Salary of Superintendent of Com
mon Schools. .............. 100 90
Per diem of Special Police. 20 90
Medical services-post mortem ex-
aminations, examination of
insane persons, and attend
ance on sick prisoners. 285 90
Burying dead bodies. -.......... 63 90
Arrears of Office rent OF County
officers. go. ......... 1870 90
Stationery for County offices.... 20S 20
Reimbursement to Miles Chaplin. 209 90
Labor and material for Court
House and Jail not included
in original contract. ........ $3.50 AZ
Road appropriations. .......... $50 SO
Furniture for Court House. 800 35
County Printing. ............... no Is
Merchandise for use of Court
House and Jail. 91S 81
Miscellaneous items ........... II IS
S2S, 800 63
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
COURT HOUSE AND JAI

COURT HOUSE AND JAIL FUND.
DR..
To amount received of Sheriff on
Assessments on Property
Tax for 1856 and 1856. 81 1888 AZ
Cr
By amount paid on cash warrants 1,2S7 10
By Treasurer's commission on
above. SO 81
By balance in Treasury to date IL
1888 AZ
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28

STATE FUND.
DR..
Amount received on Poll Tax. So, 149 %
Amount received ON Property
Assessments. .............. $3.50 03
Amount received on Foreign
Miners Licences. .......... 1852 Sc
Amount received on State Lii
cences ................... 762 so
Amount received on Military Tax 262 81
Total receipts. ............$l S,2 66 IS
Cr
By amount paid Assessor per
diem. .......... .........S $50 O5
By amount paid Auditor and
Clerks fees. ............... 1872 10
By amount paid State Treasurer 1866 45
By amount Treas Commissions
and mileage. 81 So
Total disbursements. ...... SIS, 1855 is
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-02-28
SCHOOL FUND.

To balance in Treasury July 1st
1856. ........... s S44 As
To received from State Treasurer 1,202 So
To received on assessments per
Collector. 400 65
$2,447 50
CIR.
By amount paid County Supts.
warrants as per vouchers. Sl,O4I 81
By balance in Treasury to date 1,40o A
$2,447 95