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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21
New Process for Extracting Gold from
Quartz.

The n. Y. Tribune of the Goth contains
ly page, in which Dr. Benjamin Hardinge,
of New York, announces his great discovery
g for the liquidation of quartz rock the
extraction of the last particle of gold or
contain, and for the holding of that hither-
to solid rock in the form of liquid in casks
and hogsheads ready to be turned back into
rock again as it is needed, thus affording a
new material for building cheaper than
brick and beautiful as precious stones -
Such are the principal features of the dis
covery as set forth by Dr. Hardnge, and
fortified by the certificates of eminent and
respectable chemists and metallurgists.
1t is claimed that by this discovery,
quartz rock can be reduced to LIQUID, as
limpid and clear as pure spring water, by
means of humid heat and some simple SOL
vents, and other chemical agents, at very
small expense, and while in its liquid state,
if left to stand in cisterns, all metals will
fall to the bottom, by which means every
particle of gold, or other metals may be OBJ
tanned. Machinery may be erected for from
six to ten thousand dollars, that will dis
solve ten tons per day. Quartz operators
will perceive at glance that, if the discov-
cry of DR.. Hardinge possesses the merits
claimed for it in his advertisement, revo-
luton in quartz mining is at hand. pro
cess of saving all the gold contained in
quarts has long been an important consid-
GRAFTON with operators in quartz, and it is
probable that the patent of DR.. Hardinge
may effect this. If so, the poorest quartz
in the borders Of California may be profta-
bly, worked. 1t is we'll known that the ap-
paratus now used by quartz miners does not
save much over one-fourth of the gold, and
none but the richest lodes have been sue
cessfully worked.
To Californians, the most interesting part
of the discovery will be that which enables
them to save all the gold contained in
quartz but after the gold has been precip-
itated from the liquid quartz, it may be
changed into semi solid or plastic state,
and moulded into any form, and when solid
flied, furnish US cheap, durable, beautiful,
and perfectly fre-proof building With re-
gard to this use of his discovery, DR.. Hard
inge says:
CAS- an illustration of the architectural
and ornamental uses to which my inventions
may be probably turned, by using the IL
quid rock after separating the gold, have
said that | intend, at some suitable public
locality, to erect model edifice, of moderate
size, of materials the most beautiful and
durable which imagination can conceive
equaling in briliancy any and all of the
precious stones except the diamond, and yet
at cost for material not exceeding the
price of common brick The chief object of
this structure will be to show at glance
the practicability of moulding and coloring
cheaply all the materials required for archi-
tectural purposes of utility and ornament,
so as to produce edi6ces of the most endur-
ing character, rivaIng the splendors Of orr
entail romance; and yet at a cost not exceed
ing the price of common brick.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

NUIsANcE.-The Chinese hog-pen and
slaughter house, at the lower end of town,
is fast becoming an intolerable nuisance, and
unless abated, will spread cantagon and
corruption through our streets. As it is
located within the corporate limits, it shod
be the first act of the town authorities, to
remove it. 1t is very offensive to those who
reside beyond the western boundary line of
the incorporation, aud we shall insist that it
is the duty of the town to remove it
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

THE Hon. JAMES O'NEILL.-On Saturday
last, the Hon. James 0'Neill, of Placer, was
elected Speaker pro tenn of the House of
Assembly. Mr.. 0'Neill received a very
complimentary majority. 1t was a we'll
merited tribute of respect to that gentleman,
as we'll as proof that the attacks made
upon him by an unfair and ungenerous press
have not lessened the high esteem in which
he has been held by his fellow members.
Mr. O'Neill is an educated gentleman and
in every respect we'll fitted for the position.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

A GENTLE HINT-We find the following
in the Shasta Courier:
4 Card.-A meeting of the miners of
Middle Greek was held OH Friday, the 9th
inst, to hear the complaint of Mr. A. Mu-
sick against J. W. Norwood, keeper of
grog shop, and Henry Tibbe, lackey or
dead head around the shop, for tampering
with and corrupting the morals of his child,
a littlh girl about seven years of age. The
witnesses were heard, and the Jury found
them guilty of the above offence The fol-
lowing resolution was then adopted:
Reso|red, That j. W. Norwood and Henry
Tibbe be notified to leave this precinct-the
former within thirtysix hours and the lat
ter within twelve hours from the time of
this meeting, and if found within the pre-
cinct after the above stated time, they are
to receive twenty-five lashes each.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

ALTERED IT'S Tune The n. Y Herald
has altered its tune materially in regard to
the credit of this State; it says:
We are glad to see that Governor johnson,
like every honest man, wants to see the
bonds paid, and proposes practical ways of
paying them. Besides various economies in
the government, he proposes increased tax
alton Of real ann personal property through
out the State, a modification Of ths miners
tax, an income tax, and stamp tax. Some
or all OF these suggestions are likely to be
adopted by the Legislature The whole
amour; to be provided for is after all only
S33 ,264 $40, which is not a ruinons sam for
a State which exports fifty millions of one
article alone per nnnum, We have no fear
for California
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

LATER FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS,
The Bremen ship Post arrived at San Fran
cisco on the llth The news is not important.
February 9th, the anniversary of King
Kamehameha's birthday, was observed with
an unusual display of bunting.
The schooner Rialfo, which had been load
ing at Koloa with cargo of sweet potatoes
for California, was driven on shore there on
the 81 of February and totally lost
1t was understood at Honolulu, that du-
ring the coming summer, the Islands were to
be visited in Russian line of battle ship.
by His Royal Highness, Duke Constantine,
brother of Alexander |, Emperor of Russia.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

MErRoPoLIrAN--Th Metropolitan opened
last evening under the management of Mr.
Phelps. An excellent house greeted Mr.
McDonough, who appeared as Damon in the
Test of Friendship, aud fully sustained the
reputation which had preceded him We
would not interpose oar limited experience
as a critic, TO detract from the merit of
others, but feel like according to Mr. Nc
Donough the merit of being able to carry
his audience into the true and natural spirit
of the scene. which the stage, Ike paint
ing, is intended TO represent, and, judging
from the reception which greeted his rep
resentation of the noble and patriotic char
acter of Damon, We but give expression to
the feelings of his numerous audience. Mr.
Phelps, as, Pythias. acquitted himself well
Horton, Dyonisius, appeared somewhat
stiff, as though the coat of mail and regal
honors were uneasily worn. Mrs. Wood
wards Hermion was excellent. Mrs. Hunts
Calantha was tolerable.
Tonight will be presented the tragedy of
Richard Ill.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

4 Now ~ THE RIGHT DIRECTIoN.-We
understand that it is the intention of Mr.
Lathrop to erect the bIigde across the river
at the foot CT Downer street, Oroville.-
Were ii practicable, the foot Of Myers street
would be the best location. The necessary
foundations for piers, anchorage, Sc, are
said to be much better at the foot of Downer
street than elsewhere This will create a
water front in Orovlle.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

w. The steamer Sea Bird from Los
Angeles, brings intelligence that peace has
been established in Sonora. Both the gov
eminent and rebel forces have been disban-
ded.
The advance guard of the Gadsden emf
grants, under command of r. N Wood, had
arrived at Fort Yuma. They had suffered
greatly for want of water on the desert.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

ANNIvERsARY- Yesterday, the ami
versary of Ireland's patron Saint was rather
a busy day in Oroville The Ball induced
many from other portions of the county to
spend the day in town. in order to DO on
hand at the commencement of the ceremo-
mics. 1t was proud day for the Sons of
Erin, and they turned out en- masse to COM
memorate it. We passed through the splen-
didly arranged halls as the gay crowd were
gathering, and passed on to the weary toll
of a daily and nightly compositor. OF course
the spacious halls were crowded with beauty
and chivalry-the band discoursed most
eloquent music-and everybody present en-
loved themselves to the utmost.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

Tur.rR1cAL.-The public of Oroville will
read with pleasure the announcement OF Mr.
McDonoueh's appearance at the Metropol-
tan on Friday evening next. Mr. McDoh-
ourh enjoys a wide reputation as TRACE
dian Of the Forest school, and his appearance
bere will not fail to meet the appreciation OF
n. ,beatre-going public. He will be sus-
tanned by some Of the best stock talent in
the State.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21
CARELEssN Ess-The watch on Sunday

CARELEssNE ss.-The watch on Sunday
night discovered a fire in a pile of shavings
had been thrown out from carpenters shop
in the vicinity, and it is supposed that they
were fired by the careless dropping Of a ci-
garlic. Had it not been discovered, the fire
would soon have communicated with an al
joiuing building. The police is indeed doing
good service.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

GoLD IN SANTA BARBARA The Gazette
mentions the fact that rumors were in circu-
lation to the effect that gold had been dis
covered in some portions OF the county, but
no positive information of the fact had been
received The Gazette adds:
We understand that the new gold diggings,
on the head waters of the north branch Of
the San Buenaventura river, some 80 or 30
miles in north easterly direction from this
city, in close proximity to the gold mines
worked in 1913 A, which mines were the
first ever worked in this State. Some igno-
rant people think and say the first gold
found in Alta California was at Suffers
saw mil, in Ell Dorado county, but they are
mistaken The credit Of the first gold min
ing in this State at least belongs to this
county, whatever may be said to the con-
trary, for sample of the gold procured in
the mines first worked, can be shown tie in
credulous by persons residing in this
city. We are bound to let our light shine,
notwithstanding this is called new
county"
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

CAsNEsE PACE TRAIN--A Chinese pacl;
train arrived in town on yesterday morning,
each with burden of about two hundred
pounds About fifty coolies were bearing
burdens under the command of a long tailed
silk stockencd wooden shod Captain. Des-
ination-Rancheria Diggiugs. Fifty China
men-that's two hundred dollars per month
to the county Where's the collector?
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

SCANNELL DECLARED THE SHERIFF DE
at the opening of the Twelfth District Court,
on Saturday morning, decided the matter of
the application of Charles Doanc to be adj
mitted to perform the duties of Sheriff of
San Francisco, and gives the points of law
at some length. He concludes follows:
ss In view of all these facts and circum-
stances, we must decide that Mr. Scannell is
de facto the Sheriff of San Francisco county. :,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

Ma MYERS F. TRUETr-Iu relation to
the arrest of Mr.. Myers F Truett, in New
York, we find a card in the New York Her.
aid signed VIM Wilson, and another by the
Deputy Sheriff by whom the arrest was
made, contradicting the report originally
published. The Deputy Sheriff, in his card,
says:
=" The undersigned, the Deputy Sheriff
who arrested Myers F. Truets on board the
steamer Illinois, on the afternoon of Feb
9th, begs leave to correct the statement
which appeared in your paper of the 9th,
purporting to be an account of said arrest.
by your reporter First, Mr.. Truett was
not . huddled under a berth. in great fear
and trembling Secondly, Mr.. Truett was
not = disguised bw wearing a false pair of
red whiskers, slouehed hat, and coarse
dress"--he was entirely free from whiskers
of any kind. Thirdly, Mr. Truett did not
. appeal for protection to the crowd" nor
seem pale nor disconnected. l hope You
will insert the above in your next issue, in
justice to Mr.. Truett.
VERY respectfully, yours,
H CUMEIE, DEPUTY Sheriff.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

New FURNITURE GooDs.-H. Hirscbey
has Just received from below a new and ex-
tensive assortment of goods, which he is pre-
pared to sell on the most reasonable terms
street. Those desiring to purchase would
do well to give him call, and examine his
stock
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

STEAMER The whistle of the steamer
Sam Soule was heard yesterday at A O'Clock
precisely, and stepping to the door of our
office, we had the pleasure of seeing her at
the landing at the foot of Myers street. We
request of the Marysville Express. Sa6e,
Cnlnnel2
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

VANDERBILT AND GARRIsoN.--AN n. York
paper says; GLORIOUS rumors are afoat
about the New York Commodores 1t is said
that Vanderbilt, Garrison, Morgan and all /,
have made up their differences and united
their forces. We are not told what course
Commodore Law is going to take
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

Quick TrME.-Mr. ]. F. Kessing, one OF
our merchants, telegraphed an order to San
Francisco for goods on Monday morning
and they were landed in Oroville from the
steamer at 2. NJ. on Wednesday mat Is
one of the advantages of the telegraph and
steamer. Another advantage is that the trip
from orov;lle to San Francisco, can be made
nv steamers in fifteen hours
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

CHIyAMAN UP SPoUT--Ah Chew, an
Orovile Celestial, desiring o chew of the
filthy weed, that is only eaten by man, the
tobacco worm and Cinnamon, helped himself
to box from one Of our stores, for which
Justice Stafford bored him up for thirty days
He will find the basement one of the safest
chicken coop he has visited recently.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

THE MINEs.-Business in the mines ap-
pears to be improving, and miners are re-
turning to their summer haunts, in the
Sierras from which they were driven by the
SHOWS The Sierra papers mention the in
fux of strangers to the various mining To-
calities in that county. A few more days
of dry weather will enable the miners OF
Oroville to again work claims from which
they were driven by the wet season.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

Dr.. GwIN IN HIS SEAT.--In the Senate,
February 18th, DR.. Gwin gave notice Of his
intention to introduce bills authorizing the
construction of Northern, Southern, and
Central Pacific Railroads, and securing the
right of pre- emption on California lands.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

The French Consul IN CoURT-The
French Consul has been at last induced to
testify in California Coart. 1t is, however
the new consul, and not NJ Dillon He ap-
peared against a man who stole some money
from his cflice
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

BREcH OF PRoArIsE.-A German woman
in San Francisco has commenced suit
against Heinrich Won Seggern; at Sonora,
for breach of proisme of marriage. Seggern
had written to the woman, requesting her to
meet and marry him at Sonora she COM
piled with his request, when he backed out
and she went to law.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

THE OWNERS OF THE BoULpERs--Ke
noticed last week the finding of couple Of
bouders-oRe aear FL Dorado, and the
other at Kelsey's, in FL Dorado county
The finders in both instances having real
lied their SspiIcs,' have already left for their
old homes
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21
Coal and Gold.

A Philadelphia paper estimates the gold
product of California at about fifty millions
a year. and the coal product of Pennsylvania
at about forty millions, and then proceeds to
show that Pennsylvania is richer with her
coal, than California is with her gold mines,
and says, awe would not change our mines
of coal into gold, if we could do it with
turn of our hand" This may all be very
fine. There is nothing like contentment in
this mundane sphere, and we trust that
Pennsylvanians will continue in that calm
contentmeGt which is the natural result of
casting democratic vote But the Phiadel-
phia man need not turn his hand to change
bis coal mines into gold, for it is generally
understood that Philadelphia editors are OPP
posed to manual labor; but it is we'll known
that many thousands of those Industrious, if
not more honest Pennsylyanians, are turn-
ing their hands for the purpose of exchang-
ing the product of their coal mines for the
more precious product of the mines of Cali
fornia. 1t may be fact that Pennsylvania
receives greater benefit from the forty
millions of dollars, the product of her coal
mines, than California does from the fifty
millions of gold which she yearly exports,
and which has undoubtedly formed the basis
of the Philadelphia mans estimate. 1t is
notorious that the yearly shipments of gold
from CaGfornia omountc 10 manly If pot
quite the amount estimated as the total pro-
duet of her mines. and hence the deductions
upon the estimate cannot be correct. If we
have shipped nearly fifty millions of money
during the past year, it is fair to presume
that about double that amount has been
actually taken from the mines, for Caiifor-
MIA has not of late been dependent upon the
Atlantic States and Europe for everything
she has Consumed, but is yearly doing more
to produce what is necessary for her own
consumption, as well as some of the luxuries
which the wealth of her mines enables her
citizens to enjoy.
1t is also asserted on the authority of
''late accounts that ''more people have left
California during the past year than have
gone there" The steady, regular and
yearly increase in the number of votes polled
in California shows this statement to be in
correct, and besides many families are add
ed to our population by every steamer which
had not been the case up to the time when
the census was taken in 1850.
There is no controveF ting the fact that
California has made rapid and healthy
progress in wealth and population since 1910,
and while her shipments Of gold have not
been materially diminished, a large proper
ton of the product of her mines has been in
vested in improvements within the State, OF
as substantial character as can be found
in any of the older States
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

Down GOES THE FREIGHT.-The Naviga-
ton Company give notice that freight will
bararftar he delivered in Orovlle from
Marysville, at twelve dollars per ton
Freight has heretofore averaged S2o per
ton. and estimating the tonnage of orovilie'
tn two hundred per week, and we have a
saving to our citizens in the price OF freight
alone. of sirteen hundred dollars per tceeh
Think of TINT.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21
~ respectsully. yours
III CUMrIE, Deputy Sheriff.
''Sheriff's Office, New York, Feb. 8, 1857 :

INSANE AsYLUM--Dr. Aylette was nomi-
mated as Resident Physician of the above
institution, by the Democratic Legislative
caucus, on Thursday evening. Dr. Kendall
was nominated as the candidate for Visiting
Physician.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

UNsoPHIsTIcA TED ELoQUENCE.-Ac oun-
try woman was carrying on very simple
process against q neighbor in one of the
small courts in Germany. The attorney of
the opponent pestered her with so much
ehicanery and legal subtleties. that she lost
all patience, and interrupted him thus -
So The case is SIMPLY this, l bespoke of my
opponent, the carpet maker, carpet with
figures, which were TO be as handsome as
my lord the Judge, and he wants now TO
force me to take one with horrible carca-
lures, ugler even than his attorney Was
not right in breaking off the contract; =
The Court laughed at the compa rison, the
attorney was stupefol, and the woman won
her suit
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

gs5- A woman in San Francisco named
Eliza Munroe, killed her child, two weeks
old, on The 18th, by cutting its head off with
an ak She is supposed to be partially in
sane, and for the sake of humanity, we hope
entirely So
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

Coon FOR MEcHANICs.-The mechanics
of this State will be gratifei to learn, says
the Sacramento Bee, that law has been
passed by the Legislature, and only awaits
the signature Of the Governor, which ex-
tends mechanics liens to bitches, aqueducts
bridges and works of like character. 1t is
an admirable, wise and just enactment, and
we congratulate the mechanics of California
on its passage. They may safely 60 to work
now and be insured in their industry against
any and all contingencies The mechanics
lien law, especially MS it is now amended, is
one Of the noblest adornments of our civil
code.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

Quartz DISCOVERIES We understand
that extensive leads of rich gold bearing
Quartz have recently been found in the
vicinity Of M'Cabe's Creek, and two or three
miles from Forbestown. A friend, residing
at Forbestown, has consented to investigate
and report the particulars. 1t is said to be
the richest, without exception ever discover
ed in the State.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

BEET SUGAR CULruEE.-The parties in
tercsted in the culture of the sugar beet in
Santa Clara Valley, aud the establishment
of a sugar mandatory there, held an ad-
journed meeting, last Saturday, at San
Jose. The Committee on Subscriptions re-
ported that 100 shares had been taken up.
After some discussion, Mr. lesser: sub
'ritted certificate Of organization, as re.
quired by law, which, in substance, is given
By the San Jose Telegraph, as follows:
The Company TO be called THE San Jose
Pioneer Beet Sugar Manufacturing Com
pany." 1t shall continue ten years, and
consist of 500 shares of 500 each, and its
concerns to be manage by five Trustees for
the first three months, three of whom are to
be residents of San Jose; the Fabric TO be
located in San Jose Township.
The folio wing gentlemen were then elect
cd Trustees for the ensuing three months,
viz: Dr. j. c Cobb, E. Aux ,rals and L. Pre-
vost, of San Jose; Z. Delessert and Mr.
Hutchings, of San Francisco.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-03-21

PERsoNAL.--Marysville favored US on
Friday with a good looking and good feeling
delegation, among whom we notice Messrs
Eaton, MCGOWAN, Baldwin, and Jack Bar
clay. the Marshal elect Of that CITY