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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

How TO AVOID BEING PERsoNAL.- She
ridan Knowles being advised by Sir e.
Bulwer Lytton to read Gibbons De-
cline and FaH in order to get good plot
for new play he had engaged to write,
went, in his usual impulsive manner, and
Immediately subscribed to Saunders &
Otley's public library. Paying down his
subscription for three months, he walked
off About going to the country, he did
not take any books then but on his return
to London, nearly four months afterwards,
he called and asked for the work in ques.
tion. The clerk looked over the names,
and said. "Y our subscription has expired,
sir; l cannot let you have any books un til
you have paid for another quarter IN ad-
vance"
The wrath of the Irish Dramatist was
reused, so he soundly rated the clerk, dec.
laripg that "SanndOrs &. Otley we're
couple of swindlers!"
One of the partners hearing this, came
foreward and reproached Mr. Knowles
for his personal ineult.
Personal, my dear sir" said the wit,
mot bit ofit-if you are Mr.. Otley.
damn Mr.. Saunders; I would not be per-
sonal for the world!!"
The partner smiled at the feIicitous
retort, and put Knowles on the free list
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

The Power OF MoNosYLLABLEs.-To
one whose attention has not been drawn
particularly to the subject, it will be
surprising to call to mind how many of
the most sublime and comprehensive pas
sages in the English language consist
wholly or chiefly of monosyllables. Of
the sixty-six words composing the Lords
Prayer, forty eight are of one syllable
OF the seventeen words composing the
Golden Rule, fifteen are of one syllable.
The most expressive idea of the creative
power of Jehovah is expressive entirely
in monosyllables: "And God said, let
there be light, and there was light. y
One of the most encouraging promises
of Scripture is expressed in fifteen words.
all but one of which are monosy llables
al love them that love me,-and those
that seek me early shall find me-"
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

Say AMEN !-LarkiDg Moore was 9
half crazy, wandering fellow, who used
to amuse the people in and about New
buryport with his eccentricitiea and music
for Larkin had host of old song hymns
and snatches of melody, which be rendered
in plaintive voice, TO familiar airs, and
entertained crowds that would gather;
around him.
Larkin went to church one Sunday
while at Taunton and person Whitney
was exercising his gifts, which were few
and small.-His sermons were noted for
their great length and very little depth
for their want of energy; SO that it often
times seemed as if he would come to the
end If he had but spirit enough to stand
still. Larkin walked up the aisle and
took his seat about midway of the church
He listened longer than could have been
expected of such restless mind as his,
while firstly, secondly, thirdly, fourthly,
and SO to the seventhly, were severally
announced and sexpatiated on; and then
exclaimed the minister, "a0Aat shall I
"say more2"
"For mercy's sake, "cried out L.rkin,
say anse'al"
Put that man out p said Mr. Whitney
but be was SO pnt out himself that he
did not resume his discourse.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

ANEcDorE OF RANDoLPH.-Therei is no
end to the sayings of John Randolph Of
Roanoke. He was on one occasion in
tavern, lying on sofa in the parlor, wait
ing for the stage to come up to the door.
A dandifed chap stepped into the room
with whip in his hand, just come from
drive, and standing before the mirror,
arranged his hair and collar, quite uncon-
scious of the presence of gentleman on
the sofa. After attitudinizing fer awhile,
he turned to go out, when Mr.. Randolph
asked him:
"Has the stage come?,'
"stage, sirl stagel" said the fop, GIVE
nothing to do with it, sir.''
"Ohl beg, your pardon sir" said Ram
dolph quietly, I thought yov s0as the
driver.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

EIS SAKE, the veil known poet, and
editor of the Burlington Sentinel, address
ses the following to and offended. subscriber
A gouty patron of the Sentinel
2 Politely bids US I" send the thing TO
HE'LL"
A timely hint IT'S proper, we confess.
With change ofresidence to change the
address;
It shall be sent, if Charon's mail will
let it,
Where the subscriber win be sure to
get it.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

A SMART WoMAN.-A Hartford paper
tells story of woman finding man
hanging by the neck to beam in her
house. She cut the rope, threw him down
stairs, held his head i q pail of water
until life was restored, and then larrup-
ped him soundly with strap. Afterwards
be went into her room and began to show
fight, when she attacked him with roll
ing pin, drove him into the next room
and locked him in.
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poftrg.
MY LITTLE BABY's SHOES.


Two little shoes are lying on
My table as write
Two little shoes that held in Joy
My very hearts delight,
Two little velvet feet contained,
That but two years ad grown
Two little. dainty tottering feet,
just toddling round alone.
The strap OF one is broken quite,
And on buttons torn,
But still they both retain the shape
They had when they were worn:
The leather of them both is chafed
When he was wont to creep
When through the holes his little toes
Would often often peep.
My heart-my very eyes are full
OF the souls bitterest dews,
Wiener sit me down and see
Those little ragged shoes,
always keep them lying there,
Thought sorrows Ger the brim
or all my heart. They're all I've got
Yea, all that's left OF him.
The tears are gath'ring in my eyes,
Butpast are sorrowing years
Again he's in his little shoes,
see him through my tears
may nolonger fear:
His little feet have gone to heaven.
His little shoes are here.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

VALUE OF Coon HEARr- Shakes.
peare saws, GA good leg will fail, straight
back will stoop, black beard will turn
white, curled pate will grow bald, a fair
face will wither, full eye will wax hol.
low; but good heart is the sun and
moon; or rather, the sun, and not the
moon, for it shines bright, aud never
changes, but keeps its course truly"
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

EEA A farmer being asked why did he
not subscribe fora newspaper, Because"
said he, when father died he left me q
good many, and I have not read them
through yet
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

We once heard of dog who had
a whistle which grew on the end of his tail.
He always called himself when wanted.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09
Minnesota Land Agency.

j. NJ. g. A. P. SWINEFORD,
DEAL Estate Dealers, and Agents, Land War
u rants located and Investments made yield
ing fifty per cent. Taxes paid. &c. A. P. Swine
ford being resident of Albert Lea, Minnesota,
is well acquainted with the natural advantages
of the TERRITORY, and the best points for invest
ment. A few choice Lots and farming Lands
for sale. For further information inquire of JAS.
Swineford, Ashland o., or address A. p. Swine
ford, Albert Lea, Freeborn county Minnesota.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

NORTH AMERICAN HOTEL, South West
IN Corner of the Public Square, opposite the
Bank, Mansfield, o., III. Turner, and L. II.
Strong, Proprietors.
November IS, 1857. 246
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-09

NE,NULTY HOUSE. Ashland, Ohio, by W
1Xl McNulty. Rooms airy and commodious,
and table constantly supplied with all the lux
uries of the season. Patronage solicited.
Feb.4, 1857. 34h
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Business Garos,
HOTELS.

A MERICAN HOTEL, Cleveland. Ohio. A.
n P. Winslow, Proprietor.
Feb. 4, 1857. 34f
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
From Pitt River.

The Siskiyou Chronicle is informed that
Lieut. Crook, commanding detachment of
U s. troops, is indefatigable in his pursuit
of the Indians. He has, by untiring energy
and perseverance, succeeded in surprising
the Indians and routing them after killing a
large number. The last time that Lieut.
Crook surprised the Indians, he had sue
ceeded in killing their spy, and then at
tackled their encampment early in the morn
ing, and killed warriors in numbers nearly
equal to the troops under his command
Lieutenant Crook has entirely recovered
from the wound he received sometime since,
and by daring courage has since then fully
avenged himself for the pain he suffered
from the arrow wound, by killing several
Indians with his own trusty rife,
The new military post is to be called Fort
Crook, in honor of the Lieutenant. The
Chronicle is confident that Lieutenant c..
will soon conquer a permanent peace.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Comm uhlcafed.

Ma. EprToR will you be so kind as to
inform the subscribers to the Fngine Fund
what has become of the money! for one
subscribed $1,000 four months ago, and
paid the same when asked for it. Since
that time nothing has been heard from the
Committee or the money. To all appear
ances. we are no nearer having an Engine
now than we were last winter. The trutl
is, the Buttcs are discouraged with the lack
of interest manifested by the citizens, and
by the neglect of the Committee. We have
applied to the Committee to turn the sub.
scrption list over to us, but this they have re.
fused to do. know of several men in thi,
town that have paid, others are willing IL
to pay. but are never called upon. car
only blame the Committee for not doing
their duty--a duty they owe to themselves
and those that appointed them-to take
speedy action in the matter. If the Com
mttee will not or cannot attend to matters
of so much Importance to the inhabitants o.
this town, let them resign There are plenty
of responsible men here who will take pride
in the matter, to prevent calamity which
may be looked for at any moment.
Speaking of Committees, here is another
of the same class: At the last meeting of
the Buttes, some three weeks since, Com
mittee was appointed to address the citizens
in regard to the long promised Engine. |
have searched the papers every morning
since, in hopes of finding something relative
to the above, but in vain That Committee
appears to take the same interest as the for
mer. To all appearances the prospect is that
our Buttes will lose their interest and dis
band.
Hoping however, that sufficient interest
to consumnate the undertaking may be
awakened among our citizens, and that be-
fore it is too late, remain
Yours, SC, A BUTTE.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

FIRE AT YUBA CITy.-The Express. of
yesterday. says fire occurred about three
o'clock, p. NJ. yesterday, on the west side of
Feather river, near this city, which it is
stated, entirely consumed the residence of
w. S. Webb. The firemen were out with
their "Machines," but after running some
distance beyond the outskirts of the city,
and finding it impossible to reach the prem
ises before the house was consumed, return
ed. We have been unable as yet to learn
Mr. Webb's loss"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
A GaANnN1na.nI

A GRANpMoqHER AT TwENTY-N
YEARS OF ACE.--A woman who was recent
ly brought before the magistrates of Wigan,
affords a striking instance of recklessly ear.
ly marriages She is the wife of Patrick
Casey, tailor. They reside in Douglas
Terrace. Wigan. He is 40 years of age, and
she is 80 They we're married before she
had obtained the age of Ia years, and she
was a mother at the age Of IA years and
months. Since that time she has had l |
other children. Strange TO say, the eldest
girl who is 10 years old, is the mother of
two children, the eldest of whom is nearly
two years of age, she having married earlier
in life than her mother Mrs. Casey is,
therefore, at the age o: 20 yea 8, the mother
of twelve. and the grandmother of two chill
dren.-L Liverpool paper.
The above reminds us of an instance of
longevity related to us day or two since by
a gentleman of this town. He tells us that
his great grandmother is now living at the
advanced age of l05 years, and that his eld-
est sister is also living and grandmother.
Thus is the old lady the ancestress of five
different generations, all living, the youngest
of which are her great. greater. greatest
grandchildren One of her great grand
children is a grandmother! This seems like
q renewal of the days of the Hebrew pa
triarchs.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

MICHIGAN BLUFFS BURNED "A tele-
graphic dispatch in yesterdays Union, da-
ted Yankee Jims, July 2ed, says. g A fire
caught in the U. s. Bakery, Michigan Bluffs.
at 4 o'clock this afternoon, and destroyed
the whole town, with the exception of KIM
balls livery stable and two houses belonging
to Mr.. Shawl No lives lost as far as known.
One man was badly burned. Very little
property was saved. Probable loss $780,
OOO."
When will our turn come? Hadn't we
better buy that engine without further de-
lay!
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

CITIZENS STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
We learn from the Express, of yesterday,
that an election of Directors for this comra-
NY, was held on the Goth inst, which result
ed in the choice of the following gentlemen {:
VIM. rHawley, Morton Cheeseman, A. A.
Vantine, Garst, Cha's Lambert, Edwards
Woodruff, A. G. Coffin, w. b. Thornburgh.
and j. 8. Esham.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

PLAYING Roors.--A snagging machine
composed OF an ox-team, q 'gad," and n
propeller," who set the machine in motion
ny suggesting to $ Bailey" the propriety of
understanding and proposing q similar move
ment to /" Blaze" snased out the biggest and
raggedest kind Of root from the front of
the lot nearour Office, on which Mr.. Morris
Is about erecting two story brick building.
The foundation for said building will proba-
bly, be commenced to day Bird street is
fast becoming the business street of the town.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Wen NOOias.

What DRINKING SALOON shonld people patron.
ize Pa most important queston,-ani to what place
should we repair to solve this bold suggestion? Now
PATTERSON'S SALOON-and This is no news--by
hundreds is selected, and those who have drank his
brandy aud ale, bad glass have never detected -
This Dave. Patterson's Saloon greet, Is opposite
the Court House on Bird street. iyi2 If
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Yesterdays Convention.

On yesterday some forty-fve persons.
twenty five of whom were elected from Oro-
vile, congregated themselves at the Court
House, and under the euphonious appeila.
ton of the Peoples Convention" nomina-
ted ticket for County officers. The pro-
ceedings of this body will be found else
where in to-day's paper
AS the Republican Convention for Butte
County will assemble in Oroville on Satur-
day, (to- -morrcw) we are led to believe that
the cenventien of yesterday, was composed
OF the remnants of the Fillmore men, OF
last fall, who were themselves the remnants
of the cnce powerful Know Nothing party.
LII this presumption is correct, we shall prob.
ably have triangular political canvass
something like Midehipman Easy's three
cornered duel. OF this, however, we shall
be better able to judge, after the action of
the Republican County Convention shall
have performed its labors-not supposing
for moment. however. that the action Of
these opposing conventions, can for a mo-
ment endanger the election of single name
upon the Democratic ticket Parties are
becoming so numerous, however, as to pre-
sent serious obstacle in making nomina.
tions, and the opposition appear determined
to be partially successful even if they have
to endorse some of the Democratic nominees
The Convention OF yesterday adopted this
plan, and we doubt not the Republican Con-
vention of Saturday, will mix matters still
further, by endorsing portion of the nom
inees of the Peoples Convention.
The reporter assures US that the Peoples
Convention was composed Of as intelligent
and respectable men as can be found in op-
position to the Democratic party. The en-
dorsement of even portion of our nominees
by them, is very fattering, of course, but
we would respectfully suggest to those upon
the Democratic ticket who have been en-
dorsed by the Peoples Convention, that
there are others who have not been thus
honored by the Peoples Party, who would
like the assurance that in supporting the
Democratic ticket, they are not supporting
those who are laboriug to defeat portion
of the Democratic ticket. The Democratic
nominees who have been endorsed by the
Peoples Party, owe it to the balance of our
nominees, to proclaim themselves Democrats
and announce their intention to support the
entire Democratic ticket, notwithstanding
the proffered service of the opposition. The
evident intention of the Peoples Party in
adding the names of Messrs. Darrach, FIo-
bart, and Harris 10 their ticket, is to defeat
the Democratic nominees for County Judge,
Sheriff. Recorder, and Treasurer, and thus
gain control of the county. Democrats
should not permit their names to add
strength to an opposition ticket.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
-
NOTICE

Is hereby given that Convention Of The dele gates
o the recent Democratic County Convention from
he several precincts on the wost side OF Feather
River-,he same constituting Supervisor District No.
hree-will be held at PENCE'S RANCH, ON the Slh
lay of August, 1857 for the purpose of nominating
candidate for Supervisor VI said District, whose
ERIN OF Office is three years. Also, the delegates
rom the several Townships viii nominate Township
officers.
July 2lst, 1857.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Peoples, Comfy Convention.

FeOphes county SOnFehsAohs
The "peeps" met yesterday at = O'Clock
p M. H. B. Lathrop, Sr., was chosen tenn
porary chairman, and Herman Bay, secre.
tary.
The first business in order being the APP
pointment of a committee on credentials,
Messrs. Stafford, Barbour, and Gilkyson were
selected, after which the convention took a
recess.
In the course of half an hour the commit.
tee returned and their report. after being
read, was adopted. This committee also pro-
posed al order of business, which was &C.
cepted.
The first nomination in order being that
cf Assemblyman, Alex. Coles, of Longs Bar,
and J w. Moore, of Dry Creek, were named
Coles was nominated on the first ballot by a
vote of 26 TO Moore's 16.1
j. J. Kleine was next nominated by accla-
nation for County Judge.
Sheriff by acclamation.
CAPT. DARRAcH was chosen by acclama-
tion as ecerybody's candidate for County
Clerk.
VIM. baltimore was nominated to the of.
fee of County Treasurer by a vote of 80 to
LiHcolR's l3.
W. w. HOBART was declared the unani-
nous choice of the entire county for Tax
Collector.
j. w. Gilkyson was nominated for the Of
fee of Recorder.
p II HARRIS was with one accord chosen
the nomiaee for District Attorney. This
nomination was received amid most hearty
demonstrations of applause, as was that of
Capt Darrach and Mr. Hobart. 1t probably
won't take much electioneering to elect
them, all three being favorite candidates oil
the Democracy.
Jno. $. Morris, of Wyandotte. was nomi-
mated by acclamation to the office of Public
Administrator.
B. n. Seymour was nominated in like
manner with the last, for Superintendent of
Public Schools.
James s. Green was selected for Coroner.
John w. Scott was nominated for the po-
sition of County Surveyor.
Herman Bay was selected as the candi-
date for Assessor.
Stafford offered a resolution declaring the
following gentlemen the guardians of the
:" peeps" for the next year or so: DR. Jen-
kins, NJ. W. Harmon, and D. E. Beckett
The resolution was carried.
Another resolution was offered by zeal
Gus peep recommending the candidates
to the voters of Butte county, blowing about
their qualifications, etc. The resolution was
carried.
John Scott moved that the proceedings be
published in the North Californian Car
red; (this debars us from . sayin'" any
thing.)
The Orovilie delegation were requested to
to tarry awhile after the balance had left,
to nominate township officers. They agreed
to do it. The "peeps" then adjourned sine
die
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

PERsoNAL.--Capt. John Bayley and Col.
Woodruff, of Marysville, climbed our ladder
and entered our sanctum yesterday. Capt.
Johnny looks as immense and talks as qui-
etly as ever, and the Col still maintains his
elegance and suavity of manner as in days
of yore. They came up to zee as and the
town, and having blessed their eyesight
herewith and Herewith, departed with our
benediet;ons
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Peaches! Peaches!! Peaches!!!

Families and dealers in Fruit can find constant
supply Of the celebrated Peaches grown on the ranch
+ Mr.. @. H. Beach, Ma. sville, received every day
fresh from the nursery. at The
ia PIONEER VARIETY STORE,
Myers street. doors from Montgomery. orovilie.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Snecial Notice.

on and afler this date We shah sell exclusively cor
CASH. As this rule will be strictly adhered to gen
emen will please note. All persons knowing ihcm'
selves indebted TO ne are requested 10 settle immed
ately, as We are determined to close all outstanding
accounts d. TOY s. OrrERSON,
Orovi|le July II, 1857, Nl3f
TE-North Californian copy.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Wonderful Developments.

All persons desirous of witnessing some wuierful
experiments on the science of Psychology, cai 10
by assembling at Pattersons' Saloon, oppofe tho
Court House, where all preset will be convic iced If
the fact that one mind be made to bccote the
recipient OF another, and al diseases arising om
non-circulatlon Of the blood be cured in NJ min
ues by taking forty drops of pure Brandy solh tie
above Saloon 10
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Get Your Licenses!

All persons doing business for which Il stIe
County License is required, are requested to ca
at the Treasurers Cfii .e and procure the same,
list of deinquents will BE- made out by orderof the
Grani Jury, and placed in the hands of the District
Attorney. BY attending 10 the above will saw COST
WM. LATTtMORE, County Tris'r.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

DEATH AT FoRBFsrowN.-Mr David
McGee, formerly of Illinois, died in Forbes
town, on the 23d inst. of Consumption
Mr.. McGee was Junior Warden of Forbes
town Lodge, r. & A. M, and was buried
with Masonic honors.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

A FIREMAN GoNE.-A paragraph IN yes.
terday's Inquirer says-"The remains of
David Willard, member of the Hook and
Ladder Company, were conveyed to their
final resting place yesterday afternoon. The
funeral was attended by his brother fire.
men. and large number of citizens"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

SAILING OF THE STEAMER. The John L.
Stephens left her dock on the morning of
the Goth and proceeded to sea. She had on
board s2S passengers, IL of whom were
ladies and "a children.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24
Economy should be the oder
of tlac Day.

The Subscriber beg' leave to inform the pperty
owners of Orovle that he has come piepar with
the necessary apparatus To build neat, sulhniial
FIRE PROOF STORES of fCONCRErE OR FON,
at a saving of 25 per cent. below the cost dbricls
buildings. Having thorough Snowledgf the
component parts OF this material and the mder OF
using il, he can defy competition. Those deslus ot
building would do well 10 give him Il call. Ps aun
Specifications drawn with dispatch. Any plica-
tions leit al the banking house Of Hedges n bhon,
will meet wit prompt attention.
jelOlf p kiRSN.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-07-24

ACHRIsrIAN's DEATH.-The Editor of the
Baton Rouge La) -Advocote recently died,
and his associate. in noticing his decease,
says his last audible words were, II die a
Christian and Democrat