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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

ATTEMPTED RoB3ERx We learn that o
person was stopped on Wednesday night by
two men, a short distance above Oroyiile, it
is supposed with the intention of robbiBg
him. They seized his horse by the bit, but
the animal not being accustomed to such
treatment, broke away from them and es
capped. 1t is said the man was taking coin
up the river, for the purpose of buying dust,
and it is probable that his departure from
town vas known.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06
Brick.

Our brick manufacturers fnaFt close work
to supply the demand. Buildings are going
up with rapidity, and every day brings
forth contract. This morning the work
men commence laying the walls for brick
block on Huntoon street, adjoining the The
atre building When ii is completed, nearly
the entire burnt district will be covered
with brick This does not look very dis
couraging, aud shows that FIRE cannot wipe
out O-oville. The Theatre has progressed
as high as the first story, and workmen are
now engaged in ahying the first and second
floors, and az7ssnging the inside work
When this saail be completed, the second
story will be scared. 1t ill be the largest
building in town, and will present neat
appearances. The proprietors, Messrs. Nor
ris & 'Dovner deserve great credit for their
energy end enterprise
These who have pockets interested else
where may croak against the advancement
and prosperity Of 0roville-may labor to
surn trade and travel esewhere, and use
their brief authority to prevent the opening
of roads--steamboats may haul off, and
croakers cry ruin-but 0roville will con-
tinue to prosper with the rapid and healthy
advancement that has hitherto distinguished
her from other towns of California. Her
natural advantages will enable her to do
this. The extensive mining regions in this
vicinity. with its abundant supply Of water
will furnish labor for thousands of miners
The fact that Oroville is self sustaining, is a
sufficient guarantee of her future greatness
The fact that money is here produced, and
as consequence, is cheaper than when
transported elsewhere, mast eventually
bring US the benefits of an extended COM
merce, either by the river, (Which has been
proved to be navigable) or by railroads
There is not another town in the Golden
State OF California that presents such adj
vantages as this. Not elsewhere within our
State limits, has the hoarse whistle of the
steamer called the miner from his drift, or
startled sAe Asiatie from his basin and
rocker. The nlices of Oroville, must even
tually give her the benefit Of other natural
advantages which she possesses, however
much interested persons may scheme against
her. 1t is true advancement might be fac;l-
itated by proper efforts. Oar facilities ios
communication, and for the receipt of mer-
chandize would be advanced by improving
the river--our trade would be increased by
opening roads which wouli permit the trade
of other sections to approach us The in
nctivity of our citizens, combined with the
bliad policy of our county authorities may
rctard our advancement, but cannot over
come our natural advantages Those inter
ested will arouse from their lethergy, dis
card from public service those who plot
against public prosperity, and whose policy
would deprive the county of the benefits of
an extended commerce, due to her position
and natural advantages. 0roville was the
first to dispatch stage coach to Utah she
will be the first TO receive the iron horse
from the Father of Waters" 0roville
is "brick," notwithstanding the seeming
triumph of those who would destroy her.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

ARRESTED Constable Patton went out
to Barker's ranch yesterday, and arrested
four men, three for assault and battery, and
one for mayhem. He brought the whole
cavaleadc into town, together with two
women as witnesses in the case. As We go
to press, they are having an examination
before Judge Stafford.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

TRIAL pr Dr.. Bates first trial OF
Henry Bates, late State Treasurer, was
brought to a close on Friday last, by the
jury failing to agree upon verdict, Tue
case has peen continued until the next term
OF the Court Of Sessions for Sacramento
county. There are two other indictments
pending against him, which are continued
with the first
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

News FROM THE HONEY LAKE Parry -
A Letter was received by Mr. Cotton from
his partner, Mr. McDermott who went out
with the party of gentlemen who left here
last Friday for Honey Lake Valley. The
letter was dated at Chapparal Hill, Sunday
night, and stated that they were getting
along rihely, and had found no difficulty in
taking the stage along wherever they had
been, with ease. The party were in high
glee, and expected to breakfast at the Lake
on Wednesday morning. Hurrah for the
Pioneers!
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

BUcuANAN's BIRTH Day Thursday the
23d of April was President Buchanan's six
ty-s.xih birth day. The Washington tar
says, at no time within the past fifteen or
twenty years has he seemed TO US to have
been more vigorous, physically and mentally
than now, Notwithstanding the herculean
labor be undergoes.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

The SHADOW OF SHADE.-The Amer
lean party is to hold State Convention on
the 4th OF August, at Sacramento. that city
having been selected because the great
mass of the party fourteen in number) are
centered there. 1t is supposed that first
class spiritual medium will be on hand, to
insure the appearance OF the split Of the
dear defunct
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

SUrcIDE.-A gentleman writing to the
Mariposa Democrat, from Hornitas, under
date of May 25th, says:
Last week Mr. Alex C. Gill cast himself
from one of the steep precipices of the Buttes
near Indian Gulch and was instantly killed.
HIS body was much mangled by striking on
projecting rocks The height is over fifty
feet He was buried near Indian Gulch by
some of his 40 comrades
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

lNsANE.-The unfortunate woman who
smothered her child in San Francisco, by
lying on 1t. while intoxicated, has become n
maniac, in consequence of the shocking
though involuntary deed
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

SMASHED THINGS Bill Thomas went in
to drinking house nearly opposite the Or
lehns yesterday, got filed with fighting
whiskey, and commenced showing his dex-
terity by smashing the chairs, bottles. and
other articles about the house, when be vas
arrested by one of the police and taken to
the lookup. He will probably be intro
duced to one the Justices this morning.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

DANGERous.-Our attention has been
called to nuisance in the shape of a hot
cinder heap, in front of the ''Young Amer
lea saloon. on Myers st. Tho public street
is no place for depositihg hot ashes The
first thing We shall hear Of, will be fire as
the result of this carelesspess. Let our pc.
lice attend to it.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06
Later from Walker.
We clip the following from the Geographic
column Of Saturdays State Journal;

We clip the following from the Geographic
column Of Saturdays State Journal
SAN FRANCISCO. May 90.
The following is an extract from letter
to gentlemen in this city received this
morning per Golden Age, and which am
assured is reliable. givingn intelligence OF
Walkers position to 18th April The Pan
anna Star gives only to l4th April.
AsPINwALL, May Is
Gen. Walker has had three BATTLES, in
which he repuised the enemy with great
loss On the e5th of April, he killed four
hundred and fifty, and took "a FOUNDER,
one Is and one II FOUNDER. with much am
munition and stores, and two hundred and
fifty prisoners. This was with triHing loss
to himself, and he killed them by blowing
up the houses in the suburbs of Risas. which
he had allowed them to enter for that phr-
pose His force is five hundred Americans
and near one hundred natives-all healthy
The enemy have near two thousand now in
the field.
Rivas is trying hard to get up counter
revolution in opposition to the Costa Ricans.
Much Jealousy exists in the allied camp
as to what officers shall command.
SOUTH AMERICA.
Peru On the pod of April, three hun
dred of Vivanco's troops landed at Callao.
and were met by the government forces, by
whom they were repulsed, with several kill
led one hundred wounded, and one hun
dred prisoners Gen Plaza was killed on
the government side, and Generals Lopera
and Rodriguez on Vivanco's
ATLANTIC NEWS.
TIE Post Master General has made tenn
porary contract with C K Garrison for n
semi monthly mail service between New Or
leans end Vera Cruz
The officers for the prosecution of the
Wagon Road have completed the appoint
ments for the western division John Kirk,
of California, Superintendent; Frank Den
YER, OF California, Disbursing Agent; Mr..
Bishop, of California, Engineer.
FL Paso and Fort Yuma disi@;;on james
B. Leech, of Texas, Superintendent, Ga
briel Jordan, OF Alabama, Discussing Agent:
N. II Hutton, Engineer.
Messrs. McGraw, Mobiles and Leech leave
Washington to-day. Mr. Kirk, is en- route
for California. The operations will be com
menced with the least practicable delay
The War Department has not completed it's
organization for the road assigned to it =
They have completed the arrangements for
the Wagon Road from Fort Defiance to the
Mohave river F Bran is to be the Super
and g. H Heap, Assistant.
Col Washington did not come by the
steamer to-day, in consequence of the sick.
ness Of his children in New York
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06
From Oregon.

The news by the last arrival from oregon
contains little of Importance.
The Oregonian has information from the
Dalls that the Indian way has recommended
at the north. 1t is reported that detach-
ment OF regulars, under command of an Of
hcer of the regular army, recently had a
fight with the Indians in the Walla- ALA
country.
Messrs Friendly Sellers, of Portland.
received on the 22d ..ult, one hundred and
sixty-six ounces Of gold dust direct from the
Colville mines. This house alone ha spur
chased four hundred ounces of gold dust
from the Colville mines within the last two
months
Tho recent rains have revived the pros
poets of the farmers, for good crops the
coming season.
Iron ore has been discovered by Mr.. Clark
near his residence ON the Chehalem NOUN
tain. 1t contains large per cent of iron,
and Sir: Rodgers says there Is great abun-
dance of similar ore on bis farm.
Gov Isaac Stevens has been nominated as
candidate for delegate to Congress, by the
Democratic Convention of Washington Ter
ritory, On the first ballot he received fifty
on of the sixty vote, cast, and was subse-
quently declared unanimously the nominee.
Several burglaries have recently been
committed in Portland
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

SENT UP.-R. Escsrsiga, the Mexican
who killed Mr.. Cary at Spanishtown last
Sunday, was yesterday examined before
Justice Stafford and held to answer before
der in the first degree.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

The MoRMoNs "A letter IN the National
hteihgeneer presents some very startling
views of the power and designs of the Nor
mons. 1t is written by gentleman who is
said To have lately spent twelve months in
the Salt Lake Valley, engaged in business
connected with the transit of the mails
through the territory, to and from the Pa
ci6c He confirms fully the statements and
apprehensious of Judge Drummond. and in
sists upon the necessity of taking some
very prompt and decisive measures to pro-
ccct the country from the dangers which
threaten it from that quarter. He says the
Normons are 100000 strong in Utah, be-
sides having 200 900 spies aud agents scat
tered throughout the country. and being in
close alliance with 100000 Indians, upor
our western borders.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

The HOMESTEAD OF GEN SUTTER.-We
are informed that by the recent proceedings
Gen. Suffer will be better off than he has
been for some time. He is comfortably pro-
videi for, and will not lose the premises on
which he has been residing Three per cent
per month got him, as it has hundreds OF
Others in this State, into difficulty
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

HAcx--The Carriage of Messrs. Francis
s Davis. appears to be doing thriving
business 1t is constantly ON the move. and
if that be any criterion-is doing quite as
we'll as carriages in the cities of greater
pretensions below
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

JlsrIcE ELLIoT's CoURT.-James Della no
and Edward Comfort, who were arrested at
Forbestown last week by Constable Gambrel
liot last Saturday for drawing deadly weap-
ons, were yesterday brought up for sentence,
when Comfort was discharged and Delano
fined one hundred dollars, or twenty days in
the county Jail.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

ACCIDENTAL DEATH.--A German named
Adam Andreas, was killep on Bush Creek
in this county on May 18th, by the bank
caving in upon him while at work In his
claim. He wat buried to considerable depth
aud when washed out, life was completely
extinct Diseased was hbout % years OF
age, and came to California in 1854 from the
States Letters were found in his posses.
sion from brother in st. Louis, and one
from a frined in New Orleans
We condense the foregoing from state
ment made by six miners. who assisted in
digging him out and in burying him.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

ROAD MEETING The RABBIT Creekites
held Road meeting on the slst of May. a,
which it was Resolved that the route through
that place was of more importance to the
State than any other route. Go it.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

For THE PENIrENTIARY Sheriff Frecr
FIVE prisoners who were sentenced at the
late term of the Court for Butte county
They were sentenced as folows:- Henry
Hyde alias Butch No. l." Grand Larceny,
one year; Ernest Landser, do. three years
Roderiquez, do, FIVE years; J Courcey, do,
three years; All Sing do, three years
10 Dor under the direction of Gen Estell.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

ENDORSED The independent, Black Re-
publican, vigilsnte, Democratic ~ Globe, of
San Francisco, copies, approves, and endors-
es an article from the Marysvlle Express.
We would ass ure the condnc tors of the Err
press that they have our warmest sympathy
them. Live down the SANDERS of the old
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

RICH QUARTZ We were shown ycster.
day, by Mr. Wilson the Surveyor, piece
of quartz rock, through which small veins
of beautiful gold were plainly visible. 1t
was taken from ledge on Oregon Gulch, of
which Mr.. W. is part owner. They are
about erecting on the spot, a magnificent
and extensive mili-the best in the State
perhaps and expect to reap golden har-
vest from their claim A great many are
investing in quartz in that vicinity, and
with the most tiattering prospects of success
In a few years, the glirtering ORC from these
lodges, will roll into the pockets of the ad
venturers in quantities almost too fabulous
four our present imaginations.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JACKSON MAN i
am from Cow horn hill at Oxfeed ford of
YearliDg branch. which runs throu- h Calf
meadow, and empties into lIeifer prong of
Steer creek, near Bolisborough in Coweta
county. My name is Stockton-was born
on Elk riyer-brought up in Cattlebury
Missouri; and | can brake steer, tame a
bull, or shase buffalo equal to a prairie
hunter, and eau skin any man opposed to
Jackson Georgia .fthen!dn
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

The WIDE WEsr.-This ponnlar San
Francisco weekly has been enlarged. and in
general much improved by its publishers,
E. G Jeffries & Go. 1t is now printed in
quarto form, and is filed with interesting
reading matter.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

FOURTH OF JULY.-0nc month from to-.
morrow will be the anniversary Of the
birth day of American Freedom. A day
on which every American looks With feelings
of reverence and pride Throughout the
State we hear of preparations being made
towards proper observance of the day.
viii the people of 0roville be behind in show
in their patriotism in these matters. We
learn from Mr. Morris that the new theatre
will be finished by that time. Why don't
the fire boys get up celebration, and close
the scene with ball in the theatre.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

Goop.-A number Of families who arrived
IN the last steamer came up on the different
tages yesterday, and are to make 0rovilie
their permanent home.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

RUMoRED DEsALcATIoN IN THE Mint -
The onion contains Geographic dispatch
to the effect that large defalcation has
been discovered In the Office of Meter and
Refner of the Branch Mint in San Francis
CO. The defalcation is stated to be as high
as 500, 900 The true state of the case will
probably not be definitely known for sever
al doce
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

c- We are indebted to Watson of the
News Depot, for full files of Atlantic papers.
also for Gody's Ladys Book, Graham's
Magazine, and several other Monthly peri
cdicals
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

Eg- J. C. Hinekley, County Judge of
Shasta county, has sent in his resignation,
to take effect on the 18th of June. If the
County Judge of Butte county should hap
pen to resign, down would go the Republi-
can organization of this county. ..Set EN-
up on both allies,' Judge!
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

TRooPs IN THE SouTH.--Fears are enter
tained that the United States troops in the
San Diego courtry will be drawn, leaving
the inhabitants unprotected against the In
dams.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06
Troubles i'm the Northwest from Indians
Frightful Murders.

According to accounts, official and other
wise, which have come to hand, the whole
western border of Minnesota and North
western Iowa. are in great state OF alarm
on account of the hostile manifestations OF
the Siox Indians. The most horrible muir
ders and outrages of every description were
committed. The inhabitants of all the set
Elements in that region were flying to arms,
aud the women and children were being re-
moved to positions of safety. Gen Shields
has taken command of a company, and gone
in pursuit of the Indians The official report
Of Major Williams, who was sent with three
companies eff twenty each, to check the MUIR
derons inroad of the savages, gives an alarm
ing account of the dangers that seem to be
impending.
This report shows that force OF Indians,
about 200 in number, having previously been
on terms of friendly intercourse with the
whites, suddenly appeared among them as
enemies, and on the 9th of March CON-
menced the work of murder and outrage
They spared neither sex, killing women and
children as well as men, and accompanying
their murders with acts of the most horrible
outrage and brutality. The number of
whites known TO haze been killed was Al.
most of whose bodies were found, and buried
by the expedition. At least 90 more Was
believed to have persisted.
Major Williams states that it wac evident
ly the intention of the Siox Indians TO wage
var OF extei niination on our Northwestern
frontiers. and although he states that he ha :
driven out Of the Northern part of the State
every one of the tribe, there is great reason
to fear REPETITION Of their invasion. aud of
the outrages which have already been com
mitted. They were well armed and a5und-
antly supplied with ammunition.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

@We are under obligation to Jerry
Sullivan of the Periodical Depot, San Fran
cisco, for a bundle of Atlantic papers, mag
azines &c.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

Buoy AT blossom Rock. THE buoy at
Blossom Rock between Yerba Buena and
Alcatraz Islands, is said to have sunk and
disappeared.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

ASSAULT AND BATrERY.-Justce SAT-
fords docket exhibits the fact that Billy
Foster assaulted and battered woman on
Wednesday evening, aud was charged ten
dollars for his ungallant action
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

Orange WoMEN.--rhree- female Mexi-
cans we're caught stealing oranges and
prunes from Stockton fruit stand a few
days ago. They were found 10 the suburbs
of one Of the Senorita's erinoline.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

q MASONIC.-A full attendance of the
" ~ members of - Orovillc Lodge No. 1903, F. Il
VA Nasons. is required at Masonic Hall to-
night, Business of Importance will be transacted
J. KI.EtSE, W.N
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

PRosPEcT FOR NULLIFIERs The Leg
islature of New York have passed an act
multiplying the Fugitive Slave Law, the Con-
stitution Of the United States, and other OBJ
stacles in the path of Republicanism."
The New York Erpress thus speaks of the
prospect ahead for the nullifers
The State may nullify if and when it
pleases; but ne OF Manhattan Island belong
to the Union, and the whole Union, and
shall execute the laws and processes of the
Union. no matter how much a party najori-
in the State may order us to nullify' When
Justice Nelson or Judge Belts gives Capt
Rynders United States process, there are
i'll this city and Brooklyn full so 900 men in
arms, to follow him, and to enlo ce it Null
fly away. then. up in Albany! When the
drum and fife sound. the metropolis of the
Union ranges under the spangled ban
ner in the mighty hart-6sted sledge- cham
mer masses.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

JUDGE Letters from Wash
ingion state that the Hon. VI. McCorkle
viii arrive on the steamer due on the 18th
instant
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

WATER WoRKs.-The citizens of Iowa
Hill are making arrangements for the in
PRODUCTION of water into that place.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

TRoUT.-We are under obligations to
friend for fine string of trout from Butte
creek He only caught sixty, and was so
vexed with his bad luck, that he refused us
permission to thank him.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

HoRsEs.-One hundred head of horses
passed through Mokelumne Hill last week
from the south, to a northern market.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

MUNICIPAL The Board of Trustees met
yesterday and passed coupls Of ordinances,
one of which appears this morning. Will
publish the other to morrow.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

FINED.-M. A. Mclaughlin, the man who
assaulted aud battered his brother in this
place last Friday. was yesterday fined one
hundred dollars by Justice Stafford. He was
charged with assault and battery, and
drawing.a deadly weapon.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

A VALLEJO kILLND BY HoRss Don
Juan Antonio Vallejo, was killed by horse,
the 26;li May, at his rancho on the Pajaro
river, County of Monterey
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

ILL We regret to learn that the lady of
our fellow townsman MIR Lamp is lying
seriously i'll at his residence in this plaza
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-06

HIGH WoRDs.-Those uttered on Pilot
Peak---founfa.n Messenger.
HIGH RoAD TO RUIN The Emigrant
road through the American Valley.