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Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

WAKEFIELD ARREsTFD.-The San Fran
cisco Chronicle of the Sth, announces the
gratifying intelligence that Wakefield who
fed from this place, leaving numerous un-
paid bills, had been arrested in San Fran
cisco. The Chronicle says; ; Last night a
telegraphc dispatch was received from 0rO
Vile, directing the arrest of Wakefield, up
on charge OF swinding Officer Nugent
soon found the fellow at the Metropolitan
Theatre and arrested him"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

SALE Ero-DAY.-Constable Patton will sell
to-day, at 10 o'clock. at Waketields, steam
Engine Claims, and the many articles emu
merated elsewhere in his advertisement.
Here is a chance to get even with the alb
sconding debtor.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

Quick TIME butch" came into our Of
fee last night, blowing like steamboat
with a San Francisco Chronicle of the Sth,
and Democratic State Journal of the 9Th,
received per Wells, Fargo g. Co.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

PRopABLE MURDER.-A short time since,
a newly made grave was discovered near
Howard's Ranch, on Burns Greek, Mari
posa county, out of which the hand OF man
protruded. Examination led to the conclu-
sion that the man had been murdered. The
body was not recognized
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

WHOLESALE Liquor AND CIGAR STORE.
The attention of the reader is referred
wholesale liqors and cigar establishment.
The compliments of the proprietors accom-
panind pitcher of iced stuff, which was
very acceptable during the heat of the day
yesterday 1t was accompanied by the graf
flying assurance that there was " plenty
more Of the same sort left"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

DROWNED The little son of David
Strand, aged three years, was drowned on
Thursday afternoon, by falling into shaft
Near the middle reservoir, above town. lie
had been from the house but half an hour,
when his body was discovered. All efforts
to resuscitate him proved unavailing.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

THEATRE AT MUSICAL HALL.-The Ben
eft given last night to the Fire Department,
by Dan Virgil Gates and Miss Rowena
Grance, was greeted by crowded House
The performance throughout gave general
satisfaction to all present. These talented
artistes will appear tonight in a now bill
Of attraction, full Of fun and variety. And
in addition, wiz give a Cotinon Party, aid
ed by Good Band Of Music. As they so
generously gave their services for the bene-
fit Of our citizens, we must not forget to
patronze them tonight, and give EN- a
bumper
Tickets will only be one dollar, which will
admit one lady and gentleman, or the bache-
lor's "alOne in their glory"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

ABscoNDED-James Reilly, late proprie-
tor of the IIllman House, in San Jose, alb
seconded on the lst of April, having sue
ceeded in deceiving and swindling a large
number of persons out of small sums,
amounting in the aggregate, perhaps to
81 800
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

LEGIsLATIvE In the Senate on the 1ih,
a message was received from the Governor,
Announcing that he had approved of the act
to re apportion the State into Senatorial
and Representative Districts.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10
The Plaza Troables.

We announced on yesterday that the
"Boys" had removed lime house, which
was in process Of erection on the Public
Plaza. We learn from the Agent Of the
Lime Co., that the facts in the case are as
Follows: Mr. Gwypn desired place to
erect temporary lime house, remote from
other buildings, and had an agreement with
Judge Lewis and his land grabbing crowd,
to occupy a corner of the Plaza. The mat
ter created considerable talk during the day,
and in the evening "Schermerhorn's Boy"
insisted that he heard some person under
the building and in prosecuting the serch
for him, it was demolished. AS it was to
heavy to carry off bodily, rope was attach
ed to it, and the edifee turned over per-
feet wreck. To prevent the recurrence OF
such a scene, the following notice was found
posted upon the Court House, yesterday
NOTICE.
81 have this day, April Sth, 1857, claimed
this Lot and Building, known as the Court
House of the County Of Butte, and do
hereby forbid any person or persons occupy
ing room, or renting OF persons who style
themselves the Board OF Supervisors, rs
do this day give notice shall be able to at
tend to my own business 60 hereby for-
bid any person or persons erecting any
building or Lime Depot, on any lots that
have this day claimed. Any persons who
wish to rent can enquire at the second door
on right hand side
f~~, have this day set my Hand
; SEAL aud Seal,
t~0) JUDGE EVERY BODY"
Previous to the removal of the County
Seat it was generally understood from
Messrs. Bird & Morris, that the Plaza had
been donated to the County to be occupied
with County buildings, and men had pur-
chased lots from them fronting on the Plaza.
After the removal, Mcssrs Harris Burt
appeared as attorneys for Messrs. Bird X
Morris, claiming all but one fourth OF an
acre in the centre of the Plaza, and demand
cd three thousand dollars from the County
for it. OF course it was refused, and the
general indignation Of the public compelled
them to abandon, for the time being, their
absurd claim. But 1T appears Judge Lewis
is still endeavoring to obtain a recognition
of their claim, so that they may compel the
County or Town to pay for it. He had pre-
viously granted Mr.. lamp. one of the suf-
ferers by the late fire, the privilege of erect
ing n Building on the Plaza, but Mr.. l.. on
beng informed of the facts in the cases, by
Thos, Wells, Esq, and others, sought an
other place for his DWELLING If they can
establish a legitimate title to the Plaza,
they should receive full value for it /; but
the course they have apparently adopted to
procure recognition of the claim is certain
ly extraordinary, Infamous and contempt
BILE. AS much as we may regret the action
of the Boys in keeping the Plaza from be-
ing occupied, it seems to be necessary, as it
is but short time since the California stage
Company were obliged to remove our land
grabbing County Judge from their lot riet
arms.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

Wholesale GROCERY AND PROvIsIoN
SroRE.--J. Z Messing, having had the steam
ers employed for the last month in bringing
goods to his establishment, informs the peo-
pie of Orovile, through the Record, that he
has an extensive stock for sale cheap. See
his advertisement.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

HELD OVER Justice Elliott sent up to the
Court of Session, two Of the sixteen China
men who were arrested for being concerned
in the shooting affair at Columbus. One of
the wounded Cinnamon died yesterday, and
il is thought impossible for another to re-
cover. The Johns are in tight place.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

LUMBER YARD.-Messrs. Allen & Colby
are now prepared to supply demands for
Lumber, Doors, Windows. &c, as speclted
and set forth by advertisement in another
column
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

The BUTrEs.-The Firemen were out in
body last night, on the occasion of their
benefit at Musical Hall, with a band of mu-
sic at their head The Fire laddies make
brilliant display whenever they choose to
turn out
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10
OroyilIe, Friday, April 10th, 1857.

r5- Some scallawag entered the Engine
House and mutilated the Company's file of
the Record. We trust some of the Boys
may catch the rascals committing depreda-
ions in their House.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

fee on Thursday aud exhibited o pewter dol
lar which he stated had been passed on him
by one Of our business men, where he had
purchased a pair Of shoes. He offered to
point out the house to us, but not caring to
know the house mean enough to perpetrats
such trick even upon Chinaman, we de-
clined to accompany him When the mer-
chant reads this notice it may offer him
some satisfaction to know that We consider
the Chinaman the whtest man of the two
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

INDIAN SHoT-We learn from DR. Kane,
that an Indian was killed near Dog,o wn, on
Wednesday. A trader had employed the
Indian and his mohala to carry some goods
short distance, on the opposite side of the
river, end shortly after their departure, the
mohala returned and reported that the In
dian had been shot. They repaired to the
spot, and found his body lie had been shot
in the back. The goods were not taken.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10

SALE OF FLowERs.--Abell g. Monty
close out their extensive assOrtmentof Flow.
ers and Plants to-day. Go early.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10
n Raro Chance.

NOR SALE-THE MOST DESIRABLE LOT FOR
~ private Residence, on the PLAN, SO by 1872
feet-will double its present value ia three months
Apply soon, at. WATsON'S NEWS DEPOT.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

J. E. KESSING,
No. 3, Washington Block,
HAS roR sALEAr
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL!
5OOsAc.kSss. .Ss.i fXTRA I,TfI,..,a srpERfINE FLOUR
90 sacks choice Bodega Potatoes;
80 SACKS BayO aud white pea Beans;
5000 los Barley;
6OOO lbs crushed, powdered, New Orleans, and
China Sugar;
$500 lbs Green Coffee:
% CHESTS Green and Rlack Tea;
300 lbs sweet Chocuate;
5000 lbs No. China Rice:
1000 lbs Carolina Rice
100 bxs AdamHDiine Candles
10 do Sperm and Wax Candles;
25 frkins choice Uoshea Butter
5cases md 10 ID iiPs California Butter;
25 tins English dairy cheese;
500 lbs California Cheese;
10 cases 10 ID tins Jewel IIarrisson's Lard;
10 bb- California, Billings, md rine Hams
1000 lbs California and eastern Bacon;
20O lbs California Smoked Beet;
5a cases assorted Pr.s,rves--Jans and Jrlles
SO do do Oysters, CLANS, iobsters
Chickens &c;
25 dog hoop Bucke :;
10 doz California Brooms;
doz Demijhons-l, and gallons.
II A Il ID W A Il +
65 kegs Nails, assorted sizes;
% doz assorted Locks;
100 Dor Bolts, Butts, Hinges. llatchets, Axes,
Shovels, Spades. Hammers. Saws,
Knives and Forks Spoons, Coffee M,!ls,
&c.
G. II O G X + r Y
1Gs doz assorted Plates;
~ do do Cups and Saucers;
25 duz Water and Cream Pitchers;
IS doz Dishes, Platters, Caslurs, Sugar Bowls.
Butter Bowls. Ewers and Basins, Lamps
and Decanters.
i | Q U 0 4 s!
10 baskets IIeidsick Champagne;
10 q cask American B-tndy
5 y do fine French Brandy;
100 gal Holland Gin;
5 bbs Bourbon and Monongehae WhisJey,
Port, sherry, Claret. Ginger aud Sau
terne Wines; Raspberry, GOmme,
strawberry and Lemon Syups; Boxer :,
Leslie's and StonghtOn Biiers:
Which will be sold nj the lowest market price.
Remember, the ORoyILLE STORE.
api0u JOHN +. kESSlN6.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-04-10
RANCH BUTTER AND EGGS

N1R.J.C. YOUNG, will keep constantly on hand
wi at the BANK EXCHANGE, supply OF Fresh
Ranch Butter and Eggs, direct from his Ranch in the
Coast Range. apel
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-22

TEA TAs1ISG.--A New York writer gives
the following particulars Of the effects of tea
tasting" and sampling upon the constitution
of those engaged in the business:
"The death Of famous tea broker in
this city lately, calls to mind the curious ma
ture Of his business. | wonder if any Of
your readers at the West know that their
Righteousness in the choice of the herb
which cheers, but not inebriates, is the
cause Of the ESTABLISHMENT Of a profession
called ''tea tasting"-which is a a certain
Geath to rlan as the continued practice Of
opium eating. The success of tea broker,
or faster, depends upon the trained accuracy
of his nose and palate, his experience in the
American market, and a keen business tact.
If ne has those qualities in high cultivation,
he makes from $40, 900 to 40, 900 per annum
while he lives, and die of decoration of the
lungs He overhauls cargo of tea, CLASH
flies it and determines the valne Of each sort
In doing this, he first looks at the color of
the leaf and the general cleanliness of it
He next takes quantity of the herb In his
hand, and breathing his warm breath upon
1t he snuifs up the fragrance. In doing this,
he draws into his lungs quantity.of irrita-
ting and stimulating dust, which is by no
means wholesome. Then sitting down at the
table in his office, on which is long row of
little porcelain cups and pot of hot water
he draws" the tea and tastes the infusion.
In this way he Classics the different sorts
to the minutest shade, makes the differen.
prices and is then ready to compare his work
with the invoice. The skill OF these tasters
is fairly marvellous, but the effect of the bus
mess on their health is, as have said ruin
GUS At the end of hard days work they
feel and act as fidgcty and cross as hyster-
ic old maid"
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1saTsiaaI,s Sale.

IaHs1 SUITS circuit Cont Ersc5tioH No 80, 500, S9I.
sJY virtue %? three wrs Of Attfs II f'f. to me d.
rom the Uui,ed sat-- Great Court, for the
Northern District % Illinois, in favor OF Lycurgs
EIgertou Il 1k IN favor % Bowen NcNAmee a Co,
and one favor o. Dennis Perkins and against OTv.e
y Ai4-ls ard Kneesud I. Adams, have .-y.ed Oh the
following property, 70 VII;
Al tie right t.t,r interest OF OryiDe Y i iams
and kureauI r. Adams 10 and % O.. east - feet q lot
- IN block l2a IN the City % l. Sale Also, ia acres
o. land n the Southwest corner % tie northeast quar-
section 10, tnushi b north, range east, beiag
tie same hand conveyed to said OrFilc y Adams by
HARRIET Brown. A'p. the Uu g-!ed oIsyIr'' Of the
sol,l half o. section % town 81 north. range east
Al-o the northwest quarter % section =, ig|a ~
north. ~ausc east. Also, southwest quarter % section
- aud ge- Also, northeast quarter Of
tie northeast quarter u section -, town . north,
Also the southeast quarter % section u,
- uUrJl, range east. Also = east Laif Of the
ucrth-N-. quarter Of section - . north
east A-o az ;llt part ot the northwest quarter Of
section =, - norTf, range east, hch lies On
eide % ;ie Illinois Central Railroad, and south
side Of iiis .u1- River. Also, th- ,ulti6sz: quarter
section -, same had Also, southeast
quarter % section - aud range, al situated
Ia tIe Counts ~ u Sale a13 state o. Illinois.
NAleH sl.H expose 20 Tsh.e sale. on tie twenty
fri dy Of Auyu-. next. Tie C1-T; House door, mot
tlu. said County - t;e highest and best bidder for
ready money. -
aai OF s4I day. Dated .hs -,ih day Of Jly A
H. ISL IRAN NTE,
augi rs Nrrszal, Eo,ssr,r Dat. Of I2'noi..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-22
From the scisu.ifc Amer.
Senses and Habits.

"Go to the ant, thou sluggard.' Is advice
not only against sluggishness, but is applica-
BILE to other things, particularly as it relates
to what NAV be accomplished by the COM
bination Of individuals under great disadvan-
tages.
The only medium which ants possess for
acquiring and imparting information appears
to be their antenn9, Sr feelers having Meth
er of the two most useful senses for learning
which larger animals pOssess--sceing or hear
ing-and If they have the sense of smelling
1t is very limited have placed sugar with
in half an inch of their trail to sugar barrel
AID they would pass without noticing it I'M
til one Of them accidentally strayed within
touch Of it, when others would soon follow
by feeling their way. / have placed strip
of wood not wider than the length of an
ant, across their trail, and it embarrassed
them; they would turn towards each end of
it and return, until some bold fellow ventur-
ed across it, when the rest followed.
cought number of them on a chip with su-
gar on it, placed near their trail, and gently
removed it to the opposite side, about foot
off; when they finished their repast they
went feeling around in every direction, and
often returned even when they had got with
in two inches Of the great thoroughfare
where the multitude was passing; they nei
ther saw no heard them; but as soon they
struck the trail they took the homeward
course, and ceased to return.
The above experiments were made with
the small red ants. When they first discov-
cred the sugar those returning from it wonld
extend their atennae to those they met, make
one or two short jumps, and the latter would
quicken their pace as if satisfied with the
information.
Whenever ants discover the trail OF anoti.-
er tribe in rathe- suspicious proximity to
their own dwellings, if they a,e of equal
size or two smaller-;he very small ones
they never notice-one or two guards take
possession Of the trail and cross and re- cross
it with the most unweared diligence for
hours and days together, and woe to all they
catch But scores will pass within one or
two inches Of guard without either being
aware Of the others presence.
Notwithstanding the want of these senses
community of large ants will explore an
area Of ten or fifteen acres, and if one Of
them makes discovery of food intelligence
of il will be circulated so rapidly that they
rTiil form trial 20 it in one night, though it
be one hundred and fifty yards off Their
sense of feeling is extremely delicate, for by
il they can spread an alarm, distinguish a
friend from q foe, follow trail over a smooth
floor, and convey any intelligence which
may be necessary for them to know. In
their wars they are very destructive, and
this appears TO be provision of nature to
prevent their increase Two ants Of about
equal size will fight TO the death without
yealding. In regular battle between two
tribes it is their custom to carry off the dead
and wounded from the field. H. POLLARD
Lexington, No., june, 1871
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EATING ~ ANCIENT GREECE.-The break
fast of Greek soldier, taken at dawn of
day, consisted of bread soaked in wine !;
Greek partricians sat down daily to but one
solid meal; soldiers and plebians partook Of
two. They were accounted peculiarly coarse
people who consumed three. The Romans
were in this respect similar to the Greeks.
Fish did not become popular article Of diet
in Greece until a comparatively late period,
and there was society against /" cruelty to
fish, by sabstainng from devouring what
was alleged to make the devourer ferocious
and nhuman. With Remains the mullet
was priced above all other fish. TWAS some
t mes served up six pounds in weight. and
such a sish was worth $300' Ii was cooked
on the table, for the benefit ana pleasure of
the guests. Turbot was next highest in es-
tirfa,ion, and occasionally offending slaves
8ere thrown into the ponds to feed them.
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6arirnltnra
st,ry,nx the SOil..a Test of one Of its Be-
nefits,

neutss
The beneficial influences and effects Of STIR
ring the soil have been frequently maintained
and inculcated; but as hearing or reading
assertions to this or that effect does not pro-
ducc 80 thorough persuasion as having the
same thing proved by occular demon~'ra-
ton, we may secure n more thorough an
more operative conviction of one, at least, OF
the beneficial results Of stirring the SOL, oy
indicating an easy method OF making 1t vlsi-
bic or evident to the eye, than we could Dy
making any number oi assertions oil inc
fact. "Seeing is believing" according to a
taue proverb. and one fact submitted 10 one
own inspection is certainly worth great
many saw SOS Of even the most reliable men.
or the several beneficial consequences re-
shifting from stirring the soil, such as the
minute sub division and pulverization Of the
eraduIly consolidating surface, the more free
admission of the atmosphere with all its fer
tilizing agences, the destruction of weeds,
and Others Of minor importance. We propose
to ask attention, at present, only to the good
effects of this operation in preserving the
soil from being parched and inlurIousiy
dried up in long continuance OF dry wea
ther Whatever may be the explanation
adopted in regard to this results, the TACT IS
unauestionable, that stirring the soil makes
il moister than the same soil would be with
out stirring.
To secure convincing proof of this let
any Que compare, during drouth, portion
of soil which has been well hoed and stirred
IN his garden, with like portion long un-
disturbed Just over the fence in the field adj
j AGENT. Or, let him compare portion Of
well stirred garden soil with part Of the
same soil made hard by being used in a walk,
or by digging into the well consolidated
highway. If such comparison Of loose
and well stirred soil with one that is con-
solidated and compact be made by digging
into the several portions on morning after
. night in which some considerable dew has
fallen, it will be found that there is either
positive moisture, or 4 dampness and cool
ness denoting an approach to moisture,
within two or three inches of the surface
upon the stirred soil, while upon the garden
walk or the hard road there will no moisture
be found until the digging has been carried
down to three, four, or many more times
that depth, according to the compactness OF
the soil and the duration Of the drouth. Let
such an experiment be made, and tho
rough persuasion of one of the benefits of
stirring the soil will pc produced, more ef-
fectually than by any number Of untried
assertions.-CouhtryG Gentleman.
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lIDEFAI:s
Life Pills and PhGniX Difters.

l'IlE bcs; family Medicine before the public for
l. iA- 81 .SergiaLt. GLcey .scGFoy, krapti8s
Of the Skia, Fear and Agee, Dysp@p-t1, DroIsy, AID
ia fact most all diseases yield 10 L.-ir curative lgo
perties.
1t hs- been computed that during the last weHty ye
years UPwards Of Four Millions o. persons have been
benefited by the OF these medicines fact which
seaEs volumes in favor Of their curative TrOertes
trial viii them beyond the reach Of COMPETE
zion IN tie estimate 81 every patient. By their the
BLOOD y RESTORED TO \ HEALTHY STATE aui fred
oN tHfBHrifies The system il not reduced during
their operation but nvigOrated and they req re
straiu- fGola business or pleasure.
IN. g7'icf.J iFvs i5 t.>e UssdiciuFs q rTzs7Y tint
,riV do f,r than al that f,sdiiBs B9ssi7it eet
Prepared by ". Z. AlOFFAT, ". H., Hebc IorE,
AID .or sic ~ DAVID WALKER Il CO.,
q /. THOMPSON.
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a. III.
ful Their penetrating properties stimulate the
vital activities of the body, remove the distractions OF
its organs, purify the blood, and eNei disease They
pirgc out the foul umors which breed and grow di-tcu
per stimulate sluggish hsofdered organs into their
natural action anu npdrt healthy tone with strength
the whole SYSTEM Not only DO they cure the every day
coEiaints everybody, bat also formidable and dan
pcruus that have bai!ied the best of human
sill. While they Produce powerful effects, they are, at
the same time in diminished doses the safest and best
py.c that can be employed for children. Being sugar
coated, they pleasant To take ana beng purely Ve'
getabe, free from any risk OF harm cures nave
been made which surpass belief were they not subsi-
tiated OF such exalted position and character as
To forbid the suspicion Of uHtruth. Many eminent cler-
ryen and physicians have lent their names 10 certify to
the uubc the reliability of my remedies while other?
have sent the assurance OF their convection mat my
preparations contribute ensey to the relief Of my
afflicted suffering fellov-men
The Agent below named is pleased to furnish graf
nv American Almanac, containing directions Tor their
use aud certificates Of their cures OF the following com
plants = - 49,.
Costiveness Bilious mplaints, Rheumatism, Drosy
Heartburn, Headache arising rom foul stomach Nau,
sea Indigestion, Morbid Inacton OF the Bowels ana
Pain arising thereron FatIlency Loss OF Appetite, all
Ucerous and CutaneOu- Diseases which require IN eva
cuaut Medicine, scrofula Kings Evil They also, by
purifying blood and stimulating the system cure ma
ny complaints which it would not be supposed they could
reach. such Deafness Partial Blindness Neuralgia
and Nervous Irritabty, Deraugements Of the Liver and
Kidneys Govt and other kindred complaints arising from
a low state the body obstruction Of is functions.
DO rot be put Of by uuprncip Piled dealers with some
other p.H they make more proht on. AK iof AYE.
Z pufs and take nothing else No other they give
YOU co1nrares this in it, intrinsic value curative
powers The the best aid there Is i3r them, and
. thy should have