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Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21

The following conversation was
overheard among the volunteers Of
the Rio Grande.' Scene, night
Two volunteers wrapped in blankets
and half buried in mud.
Volunteer 1st.-" jim, how came
YOU to volunteer 20
Volunteer I'd" Why, Bob, you
see, / have no wife to care a red cent
for me, and so [ volunteered, and be-
sides | like gar. Now tell me how
oou came out here p
Volunteer 1st.-" Why, the fact
is, you know, IL haye got a
wife, and so | came out here, because
like peacei" Hereupon both the
volunteers turned over in their blank
cts, got new plastering of mud and
went to sleep.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21
Wolfe's Scheidam Aromatic
SCHN Apps,

Which aiulterated compo nds are intended to sell in
California against my genuine article.
aIy object is 10 announces that ! have recently es
tsblished az AGENCY IN SAN FRANCISCO for
supplying the State and Oregon with my Schnapps
and that hereafter | will always keep said agency
supplied with large stock; so that respectable drug
g-ts aud liquor dealers throughout California
can always supply themselves ut IA regular price.
merely enough over the New York price to cover
cost OF freight and charges: thus avoiding complaint
as heretofore of occasional scarcity and extreme
high price,
II is now many years snc2 | first imported these
Schnapps from the celebrated old distllery at Sche
dam, Holland, in which nun Interested II is now
conceded that no Gin was ever imported into this
country which has approached my Schnapps in re-
gard to PURITY, llEALrilFUi NESS. and EN-
QUISITE AROMA or favor. This claim. aud for
proof point their versa! popularity aud the inn
mense aud Increasing consumption by all classes,
north aud south. eas, and west comprising the TEN
perance people. medical faculty. &C., tp such an OK
tent that my establishment, packing the enormous
quantity of 900 bottles per day, is barely able to MI
It's orders.
Also, the Wolfe's Schnapps have been analyzed
by the most celebrated Chemists, Drs. Mot and
Deck, OF New York, and Others who all testify that
they al
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21
THE GOLDEN GATE
Mining Company.
Capital stock slao.Ooo-No. of shares zoe

FENHE above Company's Claim is located In Main
- Feather River, commencing at the head OF the
Cape Claim. and extending thence twenty-nine hun
dred feet up the river TO the Nebraska Claim. Said
Company has been organized, and those desiring to
subscribe 10 Stock find the books al the law Office
OF p III. Harris, ESQ, on Myers st.
NJ Pea ORDER 70 THE TRUSTEES.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
To the Citizens of California,
C A u r 10 NJ!

n AN INFORMED that various lqnor mixers q
New York. Boston and San Franchises, are exten
.vely engaged in DRttng up in square bottles, unde
various titles, cheap pimatons of my long established
and renowned
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21
OrouiIle Dailg Butte Astarh.
SATURDAY MORNING, NOV. 2lsr, 1857
ABOVE Stealing" Billy. who

ABOVE STEALING" Billy, who
did you lose your tinger?'
" Easily enough" said Billy.
" suppose so-but how %
" guess you would a-lost your
own if it had been where mine was"
THAT does not answer my ques-
ton"
6 Well, if you must know" said
Billy, II had to cut it off, or else
steal the trap"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21

All infanticide case happened in
New York lately, when the doctor
who conducted the post mortem cx-
animation failed to discover whe-
ther or no the child was living at the
time of its DEATH"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21
Perfectly Pure Medical Tonic

Invaluable az n remedy against BAD WATER,
GRAVEL, INDIGESTION. DYSPEPSIA, DEBII.i-
TY, SC they also certify that they folnd my
Schnapps to be free from ArnYltc Alcohol or Fusll
Oil an exceedingly hurtfu ingredient. found in all
co,nmon Gin. which Dr. Mott describes AS "fetid.
acrid end ashmatical and producing rreparable eff
tecs upon the and stomach" The certificates
also prove my Schnapps perfectly clear of "the SO
cond or heavier Essential OH OF Juniper, also dan
perous component, produced by the over dstllation
praccad To the quantity in making ordinary
Gin"
These iatenents made with a view to invite
comparison in California. between the genuine w ocs
Schnapps and the various brands Of bogus limitations
mixed, doc;ored up, or sweetened GIN; in square
black bottles, Limitation of my style OF botles) under
different names and Labels whether marked london,
| GERMANY. Holland Scnedam Schnapps, &c. in inf
uit- variety coni lent that the trlai will result in
California lust is has long since dome in all the
older States. in repndating all the bogus. unwholo
some limitations referred to,and the complete triumph
of my pure Scheidam Schnapps.
desire briefly To notice two facts which have lately
added largely to the OF Wole's Schnnpps in the
City of New York and elsewhere. LIT. Pure French
Brandy it is now almost impossible to obtan-neariy
nl the brandy imported from France being American
raw spirits there, made into banly and shipped
back again. ID. Many people are abandoning the
use OF American whskey, brandy and gin, nince 1t
has been discovered tnat STRNCIiN IN II, deadly
poison. Is in use at the west lii dislinS thereby IN
creasing the yield of Liquor about one-third
In conclusion, will say to all who desire who e.
some agreeable tonic and slinuenLgiye fair trial 10
W o l. y E s
ScheidaEn Aromatic Scbnapps.
UDoLPHO WOLFE, ) ole importer.
a6-3m % Beaver street, New York.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21

They make Sandwiches in Aus
tralia by putting piece Of leather
between two shingles. The price
depends on the price Of old borts.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-21
MiNERS' 3 AKERY,
Montgomery steert, 8 doors above the Orleans Rcte
OROV VILLE.
STEPHEN TOLAND, .........P Proprietor

TENHIS is THE PIONEER BAKERY OF ORC
N vile, and the proprietor would acknowledge
his tina nks the people of Orovile and vicinity for
their patronage. and sollciis continuance OF the
same, feeling confident that he can give better salts
faction for the same money than any other estao'
llshment of the kind in Orovie. PIES made OF
fresh fruit of all kinds and CAKES of every variety
at Low PRICES, can be had at his Bakery, OF will
be delivered at the doors of hiscustomers.
Oroville, Dec. 80, lc56. dSl-u
Butte record., 1857-01-17

APPoINTMENF OF SUPREME JUDGE
On Tuesday his Excellency, j. Neely john
son, appointed Ex Governor Pefer II. Bur-
nett to the vacancy on the Supreme Bench.
We understand that the appointment was
unsolicited, and feel warranted in saying
that it will prove acceptable to the people of
the State. Gov. Burnett enjoys the most
enviable reputation, being one of the early
residents of the State, and never having COM
mitted but one act by which he incurred
popular censure, and that act was the resig-
nation of his office. In the late reign of ter
ror, Judge Burnett stood like a rock amid a
tempestuous ocean, beating back the angry
surges which assailed him, and advocating
obedience to the constitution and the laws.
But one man could have been selected in the
State that would have done equal credit to
the appointing power, and that one, it was
understood could not accept the appoint
ment; we refer to Judge Field, of this city.
We congratulate the people and the State
upon the appointment and acceptance Of
Judge Burnett, t,-Erpress.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

ATTEMPT AT MURDER AND ROBBERY
On Saturday night last, says the Los Angeles
Star, another bold attempt to commit mur-
der and robbery was made in this city. A
gang of ruffians, numbering four or fvei
having their faces blaekened, entered the
house Of Mr.. Lewis Wilhart, who resides not
a mile from town, tied him and his wife, and
commenced searching for money. They
found only SO, with which they we're not
satisfied ,and then began a murderous attack
on the unoffending man, who was unable to
resist. He was repeatedly cut and stabbed.
and one of the villains remarked as he in
ficted a horrid cash across the chest of the
poor man, &C he's dead now" The villains
then departed. 1t is to be regretted that
the officers, so far, have been unable to ap-
prehend them. Mr.. Wilhart is quiet, in
dustrious citizen; and this outrage caused
a deep sensation throughout the city. Mr..
W. still survives, but is in precarious con-
dition.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

PRIVATE CoINAGE.-An article that ap-
peared in the S. T. Prices Current on the dis
count made by the bankers on private coin
age, contains the following
''The ten dollar pieces at present in circu.
lation are Of the old United States Assay
office, and Of Wass Moltor & Co.'s issues.
The fineness was understood to be S94 and
900 The former should be worth SIS q
per ounce, which would allow SIS 25 to be
paid for them for re-coinage' We find, how
ever, that, singularly enough, the issue of
firm last mentioned, do not in every case
maintain their fineness-a matter which we
would like explained, if explanation be pos
sible. We know of one instance in which
number of their coins. purporting to be
900 fine, we're sent to them for assay, mixed
with others of $50 fine, and yet the bar only
assayed $50. This is really very serious
matter. If coins have been put in circula-
tion for more than they are really worth. a
great wrong has been done community We
trust that some reason can be given for the
very curious result alluded to above re-
suit which astonishes us almost as much as if
the Mint itself had made a bad issue''
Butte record., 1857-01-17

GoLD.-A lump of gold weighing one hun
dred and thirty-two dollars was panned out
the other day at Poverty Gulch. Tuolumne
county, by Charles Jarvis On Sunday week
three pounds and two ounces of gold dust
were washed from small section of the Co.
lumbia Gulch Flume. On Thursday last
four Austrians and an Irishman, in COM
pany on Browns Flat, near Columbia, who
had discovered rich quartz lead, pounded
out in mortars, as we learn from the Gazette,
about ten pounds of gold They have been
working the vein about six weeks, and esti-
mate the value of the quartz already taken
out at upwards of twenty thousand dollars
Butte record., 1857-01-17
From the Waverley Magazine.
THE TWO STUDENTS.
BY PoCAHoNTAS.

Dor ELDER was very happy as she
stood upon the marble steps OF her faith
er's mansion, humming a merry tune
and watching the students as they were
passing along the gravel walk after the
days labor was completed As Dot
glanced upward at the trees all green
with their summer foliage-the moon
smiling from her golden eastern bed
heard the low warble of birds as they
sank to rest, watched the little stars as
they came out, one by one, into the
blue armament, looked at the clouds as
they rested over the western hills, like
the chariot warrior of some eastern
cline, aud felt the cooling evening
breeze toss her midnight ringlets from
her burning cheek, she thought the
whole world must be full of beauty.
She wondered why this earth was cal
led "the abode of sorrow," ga vale of
tear'," for she breathed naught but
love and happiness, and in her joy she
waited a prayer that she might forever
dwell in this Eden, her soul drinking
the light and worshiping the Maker of
it ull She thought, "God is very
good" and, bowiug her head, she ask
ed strength to resist all temptation and
to sin not against him, the great Great
or, in commission Or omission.
Pray, indeed, and ask strength OF
Him who giveth, for the time may come
when your fainting soul will need it
then you will long for death, for the
trail of the serpent has pa S d over US
all. The heart will know sorrow, this
earth is no paradise discord and wretch
edness ranges in Its bl1ckest forms,
tempered by an over ruling Providence
to prepare Us for another ana better
world.
The quick spring of the iron gate
caused Dot to look up. and full in the
path stood Slight boytsh figure. He
raised a light leghorn hat, letting a
wealth of golden h.ir stray over as fair
a forehead as ever the breezcs kissed /;
ahd his soul laughed through his blue
eyes as he inquired for Doctor Elder,
the president Of tho college of that
place"
She showed him into the pailor, and
her father entered, mentioned his name
as an acquaintance Of the day. Dot
was almost sorry, as it interrupted
such pleasant conversatian of birds
and flowers.
That night, as Dot bent over the
violet to pour on the cooling water,
she kissed their blue eyes, and to that
young head of fourteen Summers, nest
ling on the downy pillow, came bright
dreams of golden curls and II quiet
smile.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

PERsoNAL.-W NJ. Fleming, Esq and in
company with Mr.. Lawlor, honored US with
a call Mr.. Fleming has just completed a
very successful engagement in Sacramento,
and, together with the company now occu-
pying the Theatre, will favor the citizens of
Oroville for a few nights with what they have
rarely had an opportunity of witnessing
good acting. We bespeak for Mr. Fleming a
generous reception from our citizens. The
reputation he bears, most certainly entitled
him to it.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

There was nothing of interest done in Ell
ther House to-day. The attention of the
Legislature is wholly engrossed in the SEN
atoral election. This Will probably be brot
to an issue early next week, after which the
Legislature will commence business in ear
uest
The nomination of Broderick was celebra-
ted in good style by his numerous friends,
many of whom ran all night, under a high
pressure of patriotism and good feeling. OF
course there was corresponding depression
visible in tie good natured mugs Of his op-
ponents. 1t will doubtless worry some of
the purity vigilante press of San Francisco
and, strange as it may seem, some of the
Federal office holders, judging from appear
ances, ARE not in joking mood over the result
Telegraphic dispatches from San Francisco
state that the city was frantic With delight
on the receipt of the news.
Sacramento experienced a slight shock of
an earthquake this morning.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

FATAL ACCIDENTAL man named Miller,
who was engaged in sinking well at the
residence of W. T. Sexton Esq, was killed
yesterday, by the earth caving in upon him.
He survived the accident about three hours.
Persons cannot be too careful in working
under ground, now that the earth is so fully
saturated with water. We are continually
hearing of accidents of this nature, and
they should be q warning to those whose
business it is to work in tunnels and shafts,
to take the necessary precautions to avoid
these casualties.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

THE VoTE OF SAN FRANCISCO, is, rela-
lively considered, the seventh in size among
the cities of the Union, and is next to that
of Boston. That city polled at the last pres
idential election 16,444, and San Francisco
polled l / ,904, which is more than either the
vote of Chicago, Buffalo, St Louis, Albany,
New Orleans or Louisville This is rather a
startling assertion, but is nevertheless true,
this is to say, if a statistical table published
in the Cincinnati Commercial, setting forth
the number of votes polled on the last gem
eral election day, in the various large cities
of the Union, is q correct statement.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

Is- The citizens of Oroville should bear
in mind that Mr. Morris, the proprietor and
manager of the theatre, has rendered that
building both comfortable and commodious
by recent repairs, and at very considera-
BILE expense has secured the services of, by
far, the best actor in the State, (Mr. Flem-
ing and one of the most pleasing actresses
Miss Potter,) and for his very liberal pub
lie spirit, deserves their hearty support. We
predict it will be many weeks ere our citi-
zens will have so good an opportunity as the
present to witness the legitimate drama.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

A New DANcE.--The Mormons and the
Gentiles at Carson Valley are said to be get
ting along very harmoniously together, and
mipgling freely in the same cotillions. Ac-
cording to the statement of the expressman.
Thompson, as given in the Sacramento IN
ion new Mormon dance, which tickled the
fancy of the Gentiles much, had been intro
duced, and was all the rage. 1t is so ar.
ranged that each gentleman has two ladies
for partners, and is denominated the g Nor
mon Cotillon, or Heaven upon Earth
Butte record., 1857-01-17

EXECUTION OF BLAIR. Friday next, says
the Shasta Republican, is the day appointed
for the execution of Francis Blair, who was
lately convicted of the murder of China
man at Portuguese Flat, in October last
In late number we mentioned that friends
of Blair were petitioniug the Governor for a
respite of the sentence. The Sheriff has re-
ceived no order from the Governor for stay
of execution, and he is accordingly making
preparations to carry the sentence into eff.
feet
Butte record., 1857-01-17

mime be The hut, II there affection dwells,
Though meanly be its occupants atlIred;
For iIe blind deity hath wuudrous spells
That f with golden light earlh's worst recepta
cles"
Fred Broadwell and Dot Elder grew
to be great friends. He always stop
ped, on his way to college, when she
stood in the midst of her flowers, for
her to gather him Il boqret, as he was
so fond of flowers, so Dot said, and
when she complained Of the wearisome
Latin and labor-n eedingGreek, be kind
ly volunteered his assistance. Thus
they were constantly together each
morn found them at work among the
howers, or tending some OF Dots pets;
noon, bending over some tedious task
which needed smile snd kind words to
render it bearable; and at eve together
they watched the golden sun sink to
his kingly bed.
Do you not see that cluster of clouds
just above the western horizon : asked
Fred, as they stood together admiring
the awe-inspiring starry hosts. what
does it look like to You ?
a clutter of angels, with golden
harps and wreathes Of waving hair
80 me it looks ike crowds of peo-
pie bo~ing and doing great homage tc
that lall form in the centre His noble
figure is towering far above them all.
He looks as though they We're just
made for him, to render him homage.
intend to be great one of these days,
Dot. Would it not be pleasant to feel
there was something within superior
to the multitude around, and therefore
they must render you homage: ,
Il had rather be loved than to be
great, If you have not love, there will
be an aching void within that naught
can fill.'
NO matter what shall become. way
down in the depths of my heart there
will be place occupied by naught bu
your image, but goodnight, there i:
the bell for study. Life is real, life
is earnest
Butte record., 1857-01-17

TnE BIG TREEs.-The Scientific Congress
which lately met at Albany. New York,
among other things passed resolution, ask
ing the Governor and Legislature of Califor-
nia, for the sake of science, to take steps for
the preservation of the big trees back Of
Murphy's Camp. They did this under the
belief that those found in that locality were
the only ones now in existence. The late
discoveries in Mariposa county correct this
impression. The suggestion is, however a
good one; and steps should be taken to pre-
serve the celebrated Mammoth Grove as pub
lie property, aud to prevent the destruction
or removal of any other of the famous groups,
Another account from the east, tells of a
gardener who had 1900 plants growing,
which were raised from the nuts or seed
gathered under these trees, and which were
there, worth dollar a piece.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

WAR IN AFR1cA.-From dispute that
was engendered between certain colored gen
tlemen at the Ethiopian Saloon On Bird st.
on Saturday, from too plenteous indul-
gence in ''ruby wine," an unfortunate per-
sonal difficulty arose, which ended in a most
terrible destruction of shirts, and several
other horribly mutilated articles of cloth
ing, and noses were ensanguined, and per-
haps eyes were blackened, but we couldn't
distinguish by reason of the &C noise and con-
fusion" The timely interference of a FIRE.
mont man caused cessation Of the belliger-
ant proceedings and the Abysinians were in
duced to bury the hatchet.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

County HosPITAL.-Our board of Super
visors have purchased building known as
the Western Hotel, situated in Lynchburg,
to be appropriated to the use of the county
as Hospital Messrs. Lathrop. Harris, land
Wells being appointed as appraisers, report
ed the building worth $1,000, and it was ac-
cordingly purchased of its owner, j. Q. A.
Thurber DR.. J. T. Jenkins has received
the appointment of Resident Physician and
ca oficio Hospital Superintendent, for one
year, having filed the requisite bond Of
$500, for faithful fulfllment of services, SC
Butte record., 1857-01-17

FAvoRs-The Pacific Express Agents,
Messrs. Hedges & Harmon, kindly furnished
us with down river papers yesterday; John
Davis also placed US under obligations for
like fayors.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

Row AMONG THE VIGII.ANTEs The new
ly elected vigilante police Of San Francisco
are having deal of trouble among them
selves about loaves, fishes. etc. Their '' pu-
rity . Is getting the better Of tAep
Butte record., 1857-01-17

A GAMBLING MURDER.-0ne of those ter
rible death tragedies, says the Mariposa Ga
zeite, which falls within our province to re-
cord but too often in this county. took place
at Whitlock's, on gSunday evening. 1t ap-
pears that two men, one of whom was Mr..
Rose, the other we do not know, were play
ing at cards for small amount at the store
in that place. While so engaged, Mr.. Lu-
cas- approached the table and picked up the
money belonging to Mr. Rose. amounting to
about three dollars Mr. Lucas was intoxi-
Gated, and no notice was taken of it. Later,
Mr.. Rose demanded the money, and Mr.. Lu-
cas- refused to give it up, No harsh Ian
guage, however, was used, and on the re-
peated refusal of Mr. Lucas to the demand,
Rose plunged large knife into his breast,
cutting through the heart and killing him
instantly. Rose was arrested and brought
to Mariposa, where he, waving an examina-
ton, was fully committed without bail.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

ANOTHER AFFAIR-When the New York
Tribune thought Illinois had gone for Fre-
mont, it suggested that Senator Douglas
should resign but since it has learned that
Buchanan carried the State, it hasn't thought
that its anti Nebraska Senator CTrumbull)
should give up his place,
Butte record., 1857-01-17

NATIONAL MONUMENT To SIR WILLIAM
WALLAcE.-We copy the following from the
Alta of Sunday:
Scotchmen in California are hereby noti-
fed that the undersigned having been duly
authorized to receive and forward their sub
scriptions. list is now open at this Office,
where all who are desirous of contributing
to this truly patriotic and national testimo-
NAL, have an opportunity of doing so.
DANIEL GIBB,
cor. Front and Vallejo streets.
San Francisco, 10th January, 1867,
Butte record., 1857-01-17

SINGULAR PHENOMENON -Thursday eve
ming, says the San Francisco Chronicle,
about eight o'clock sudden fash of light
ing illuminated the heavens most brightly
but it only lasted for moment. The sky
was perfectly clear at the time, and what
caused the phenomenon we leave the scien-
tic to explain.
Butte record., 1857-01-17

GROUND FOR DEMURRER.-During the
trial of Henry Levi, says the Alta of the Sth
inst, one of six defendants charged with vi
olation of the gaming law, before his Honor
Judge Coon, yesterday, Col, James, whose
celebrity as a successful criminal lawyer is
widely known, being counsel for the defend
ant, arose and said he objected to the COM
plaint fled, inasmuch as it charged the de-
fendant with playing and dealing ga game
of chance" which was an error, it being
well known that in all such games the better
has no chance, and further, the complaint
charged the defendant with dealing a game
of chance called Rouge ct Noir. The de-
fendant was ready to prove that the game
he dealt, and which the witnesses testified
they saw him deal was not Rouge ct Noir-
and a witness was actually introduced who
swore that it was not called by that name,
and upon such grounds the learned counsel
contended for dismissal of the defendant.
Butte record., 1857-01-17
Sacramento Correspondence.
SACRAMENTO. Jan. {

bAOHAMIsNIU, jan. =, IO0I.
Tho caucus for Friday evening has just
adjourned (forty-two out of those present
voting in the affirmative) after having four
ballots, which resulted as follows: