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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
FIremen,s p,r.d.

Butte Engine Company No. l, composing
the Fire Department of Oroville. made a
creditable display on Saturday last. The
company numbers about fifty members Of
our best looking men, and their appearance
IN our streets in uniforms, consisting Of
black pants, glazed caps, and red shirts,
presented gratifying spectacle, and, we
trust, inaugurated Fire Department for
Oroville.
They have thoroughly overhauled and
repaired the hook and ladder truck, and de-
monstrated that it was in condition to run,
and ready FOR snch service as may be rea-
sonably expected from that arm of the Fire
Department, and considering the light ma
terial of which many of our buildings are
now composed, it will be able to render eff
fective service in arresting the progress of
fire, If it should be our misfortune to be
visited by the destroying element.
Passing down Myers street, they halted
IN front of the Record office, for which they
gave three cheers, three for the junior edit
or, and three for Mr.. Coffee. Feeling proud
of our Fire Department, and fattered by the
notice they had given us, we advanced to
the wood pile in front of our office for the
purpose of thanking them, and saying few
things about their magnificent appearance,
and to express the belief the OroviIle CON-
pany could :. lam - the whole Fire Depart
ment of Nye's Ranch, when the hoarse voice
of the foreman ordered march, thus pre-
venting the 0roville Firemen from hearing
one of the best speeches of 1851. Passing
up to the plaza. the Company halted for
moment while Messrs. Hendee took daguer-
reotype view of them
Returning to their engine house, where
cold collation. had been spreld the proceed
ings of the day were brought to a close by
genial flow of sentiments and spirits. In
the evening the Company in body visited
the Amateur Dramatic Association
Our citizs should not cease their efforts to
procure an engine, as that, together with
the water and other facilities which the
town possesses, would, we think, be tolera-
ably safe guarantee against any serious loss
by fire.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
Is THERE A MAELsToM IN EXISTENCE
correspondent of the Scientific American

Is THERE MAELsroM IN EXISTENCE
A correspondent of the Scientific American
writes:
| have boon informedby European ac-
quaintance that the Maelstrom, that the
great Maelstrom, that great whirlpool ON
the coast of Norway, laid down in all geog-
raphies, and of which we have heard such
wonderful stories, has no existence He told
me that nautical and scientific commission,
composed of several gentlemen appointed by
the King of Denmark, were sent to approach
as near as possible to the edge of the whirl-
pool. sail around it, measure its circnmfer-
enee, observe its action, and make report
They went out, and sailed all around and
over where the Maelstrom was said to be,
but could not find it; the sea was as smooth
where the whirlpool ought to be as any other
part of the German ocean
| have been instructed to believe that the
Maelstrom was fixed fact in the ocean
that its eddy was several miles in diameter,
and that ships. and even huge whales, were
sometimes dragged within its terrible liquid
coils, and buried forever 90 in oceans awful
depths
Now, Messrs. Editors, | write to you for
information on this point Is the Maelstrom
really blotted out of existence by this Dam
ish commission, or can | still fondly cherish
some terrible thoughts of its reality.
The editor in reply saysl owe have
heard something respecting the Danish
Whirlpool Commission going out and finding
the Maelstrom nowhere, but we have not
seen their report, and personally, we cannot
give our correspondent positive information
whether the Maelstrom is choked up or not
Some of our nautical correspondents may be
able to throw more light upon the troubled
waters'
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

A DRUNKARD's BRAIN.-Hyrti, by
far the greatest anatomist of the age,
used to say that he could distinguish,
IN the darkest room, by one stroke of
the scalpel, the brain of the inebriate
from that of the person who lived So
berly. Now and then he would con-
graduate his class upon the possession
of drunkard' s brain, admirably fitted
from It's herdness and more complete
preservation for the purposes Of demon
stra,ion. When the anato.nist wishes
to preserve human head for any
lenght of time, he effects his object by
keeping that organ in vessel of alco-
hol. From a soft pulpy substance, it
then becnmes comparatively hard. But
the inebri,te anticipating the anatom-
list, begins the indurat'Dg process be-
fore death begins it while the brain re-.
mains the eonsecrated temple of the
soul, while its delicate and gossanar
tissues still throb with the pulses Of
heaven-born life. Strange infatuation,
thus to desecrate the godlike Terri
enchantment, that dries up all the
fountains of generous feeling, petriies
all the teder humanities and sweet cha
ritirs of life, having only brain of lead
and heart of stone. -Medical Journal
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
The Chinese.

Que of the worst laws enacted by Cali
fornia Legislature, and one that has exerted
more deleterious influence upon the people
OF the State, is the act repeating the prohi-
bition tax upon the Chinese. 1t IS well
authenticated fact, that two races, one be-
ing superior to the other, cannot exist in
the same country, aud under the same gov
eminent, without the degeneration of the
superior race, in the same proportion as is
the advancement of the inferior If there
has heretofore been doubts upon this propo-
sition, the experience Of California has fully
demonstrated its correctness.
Foreseeing this unfavorable result of the
association of the American and the Asiatic
races, and believing that the advancement
of the latter would not be in proportion to
the evils inflicted upon the former, we have
advocated the policy of levying such tax
upon them, as would eventually check their
| emigration hither. The wisdom of the Know
Nothing, or counterfeit American Legisla-
ture however, viewed the question in diff
ferent light, and consented to suffer the evils
their presence inflicted, for the sake of the
little benefit and advancement in civilization
and christianity, that the Asiatic must nee
essarily experience by the association.
At the time this was done, the question of
admitting their testimony in courts of just
ice. had been decided agains them, and they
found themselves here in the country, with
out the benefit of the government they are
taxed to support. A more powerful reason
for the revolution was not put forth by the
sainted patriots of '16 in the Declaration eff
Independence, and the government of King
George was not guilty of an act more un-
just and tyrannical Its eff. ct was not only
to place the Chinese beyond the protection
of the law, and at the mercy of despcradoes,
but has also led the American to acts of vio-
lence, which cast a stain upon our charac-
tiers, and upon republican government
throughout the world.
The cause of the late sickening and dis
reputable tragedy in this county. is clearly
traceable to the laws relative to the Chinese
in California, and it is so clearly the duty
of the Legislature to exclude them from the
State, or extend to them the benefit of the
laws and government, which they are so
heavily taxed to support, by the admission
of their testimony in our courts of justice.
The evils that would follow the admission
of their testimony would be less than those
we now suffer, although we think their ex-
clusion by capitation tax sufficiently high
to prohibit their emigration hither, the more
preferable. AS the matter now stand :, it is
fastening a stigma upon US, which time will
scarcely efface.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

HOME MADE JEwELRY.-We called Mt
the Jewelrv establishment of GEORGE E.
SMITH, Esq, few evenings since, and we're
agreeably surprised to witness the beautiful
specimens of Jewelry of home manufacture
which be has on hand. He exhibited to US
some of the finest specimens of quartz jew
elry we have ever seen He also has large
assortment of magnificent gold and silver
pens. The boys have not complained about
our manuscript since our visit to his shop,
although the pen he presented US is still
there for the purpose of having our name
engraved upon it.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
LAYING at the Head of NavIgarion.'


We have read with much interest, the
message of the newly installed Mayor of our
sister city" of Marysvile, which appears
in the Express of the It'll instant. 1t is an
able document, and just such one as we
had reason to expect from Col Tompkins,
wht is an estimable gentleman, an excellent
Democrat, and enthusiastically devoted to
the interests of the city over which he has
been chosen by the free suffrages of his fell
lov-citizens, to preside. We told the clti-
Gems of Marysville previous to their election,
that the Democratic ticket was composed of
men entirely devoted to their interest, and
should be elected. The message of Colonel
Tompkins verifes the prediction.
The Mayor exhibits the financial condition
oiling the municipal cog wheels for the en-
suing year, directs the attention of the
Council to the Importance of securing ade-
quate houses for the public schools, recon-
mends that the Station House be better ven
tillated, and settles down to the main sub
ject-that of railroad communication and
steamboat navigation.
The message mentions one dcplorable fact.
which the people of the entire northern por-
ton of California will deeply regret to learn,
as its effect must be felt throughout the en-
tire upper country. The official document
announces that the ssannual deposit in the
bed of the Yuba" has rendered that '.stream
of little practical use," flor steamboat navi-
gaticn-not for mining,1 except in high
water. We deeply sympathise with our
sister city," upon this annual calamity.
They are not disheartened, however, by this
unfortunate filling up of that magnificent
stream, which. according to the official map
of Marysville, suspended in the well arranged
editorial rooms of the California Express,
is represented to be double the size of Fea-
Their river; but have been for years employ
ed in the construction of railroad to Be-
nicia, and we had supposed the work nearly
completed, until informed by the message
that they "are still but little nearer its
commencement than when the subject was
first mentioned
Reference is made to the favorable geo.
graphical location of their city as follows:
Lying, as it does, [Marysville, not the mes
sage at the head of navigation, and being
surrounded on all sides by rich mining To-
caities, aud fertile agricultural districts"
sc. We trust this official announcement
about the head of navigation did not pre-
vent the steamer Sam Soule from reaching
Msrysvile for which port she left Oroville
yesterday morning, and after the steamer
has read the message, VIII it come up to
Oroville again? That's the question.
We have noticed the message of Col. Temp
kins, in view of our rapidly approaching
town election, in order to provide the Presi-
dent of Board of Trustees with necessary
applicable points in getting up his address
Besides, it is an excellent one, exhibiting
deep research especially into the Yuba.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

The DEFINITION OF THE WORD Gre
oLE.-Sorle suppose the Creole to be
nearly black, manning the word to be
used as term OF disgrace or reproach.
The Spanish word Grille Creole, J
was originally applied to the descend
ants OF whites born in Mexico, South
America, and the west Indies, in whom
white blood unmixed with that Of every
other race, existed This is still the
only acceptance of the term i'll the
West Indies. A Mulatto is the off
spring of a white and negro. a Qradroon
of white and mulatto, being one
quarter black, Mustee, of white
and a quadroon, or one-eight black
and Mnstefna, Of a white aud a
muslee, being one-sixteenth black
Terms implying much less admixturt
Of black blood arr prevalent in Cuba
Creole simply means white native o
those tropical climes.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

More PETTY THEIvING-A cabin on
Montgomery street, below Oak, was entered
on Saturday night, while the occupants were
IN attendance at the theatre, and plundered
of some fine clothing, blankets, bedding, &c.
The frequency of these occurrences show
that there is here in Oroville, gang Of
thieves who make their living by such petty
rascality, and they should be terreted out.
and driven to seek an honest living, or do
the State some service.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

A SHEPHERD AUTHoR.-Wm. Cav.
author of the recently issued little work
entitled, Truth frae 'mang the Hea>
ther,' prize essay on the evidences
of Christianity, is shepherd now tend.
ing his focks on the hills of Dumfrie-
shire. This prize essay, which would
have done credit to almost any univer-
sity scholar in the land, scatters TO the
winds some of the arguments Of mod
ern Sceptics.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

HEAVY ON THE SHoULDER.--A Spaniard
was caught in the act of stealing coat
hanging in front of the clothing store of D.
Toy & Otterson, on Monday when "a Daniel
come to judgment on him from the shoul-
der, and he went out into the street and laid
down. Recovering from the effects of the
short nap he triel to take, he made himself
scarce in 2:40 time.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

STONE Coal The Red Bluffs Beacon says
very extensive lead of bitumirous coal has
been opened, and preparations are being
made to work it, near McCumber's Saw Mill
on Battle Greek, on the Yreka road leading
from that place
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

BRIEF AND TO THE PoINT.-Col. Watkins
of the Assembly, recently made a short
speech, and when he had finished, Mr. Shop
herd remarked " the gentleman has opened
usual. He begins and ends with fling
at law and lawyers" when Mr.. W. replied,
cals.' Mr. VS. long experience in public
life has enabled him to form a very correct
opinion of the legal profession.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

CARPENTERS FLAT.-We learn that some
of the residents of Carpenters Flat, on Sun
day, suspicioned that Chinaman had stolen
n quantity of quicksilver, when in order to
superinduce confession, rope was thrown
over his head, and he was lead off to a tree.
1t was no go, howevcr-John evidently re-
membered Bangor, ard thought they would
hang him if he confessed, whereas, he other
wise stood a chance to escape
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

LEGIsLATIvE.-T The Senate on Saturday
passed bill for an act concerning the Office
of Assessor of Butte County.
A bill has passed both branches of the
Legislature changing the name of Frederick
A. Peelsticker, to that of F. A. Peel. We
suspect this is all right, as it only re-peais
the sticker portion of Mr.. Peelsticker's
name.
A bill has also passed the Assembly to
change the name of Mathew Tricket, to that
of Mathew Trickatrice.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

Ex-TREAsuRER BATES. One CT the
5ondsmen of DIR. Bates, lately declined his
position on the bond, and the DR. took up
his quarters on the prison brig at Sacramen-
to. The bond has since been made good by
the substitution of other names, and he is
again ENJOYING personal liberty.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

GAs.-The citizens of Mokelumne Hill
were ''fooled' on the first of April, by some
wags who called public meeting for the
purpose of taking steps to light up that
place with gas The meeting assembled and
had fully organized, when the announcement
was made that it was the first of April. The
Chair Immediately retired and the audience
followed
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

MISS GRANIcE.-Miss Rowena Granice,
an actress of some note, recently undertook
to cowhide a gentleman in Sacramento. On
the following day she published card, ex-
pressing regret at nothing except that she
did not succeed in the undertaking.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

SACRAMENTO BRIDGE Bull Governor
johnson signed and returned to the Senate
on Saturday, the bill granting to Geiger and
others the right of way to build bridge
bridge is to be built, we are glad that Mr..
Geiger has secured the right, but we will
never more believe that California legsla-
ture will not pass special acts, or that a
Governor of California will veto them.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

APPoINTMENr.--On Saturday, April 4th.
the Governor appointed Newell Hall, County
Judge of Tehama county, oice Vim. R. Har-
rison, resigned
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

LITTLE characterization & Lockwood
have just received pamphlet copies per mail
of this latest and most beautiful production
of Charles Dickens.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

Decision OF AN OLD MURDER CAsE.-In
CINCINNATI on the 10th of January, the case
of Jas. Summons. found guilty of murder in
the first degree. ten years ago, for poisoning
his fathers family, two of whom died, has
the prisoner ordered to be hung on the 4th
of April inst
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

SACRAMENTO ELEcTioN.-A telegraphic
dispatch to the Marysville Express, announ-
ces the gratifying fact that the Democracy
of Sacramento have elected their entire
ticket, by majorities ranging from 200 to
800, Well done for the gallant Democracy
of Sacramento.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

PETIT LARCENY. William RUSSELL
charged with the stealing of two pistols, val
ued at $40, was arrested and brought before
j. I. Elliott's court yesterday, and after a
hearing, found guilty of petit larceny, and
sentenced to 90 days in County iail.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

TREASURE The exports of treasure from
San Francisco, during the months of Janu-
airy, February and March, amounted to
$40. 2SS. 54S
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

Coon FOR WARM WEATHER Several
cargoes of Ice have arrived at Sacramento
and San Francisco, late from Sitka.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
GG~ The Sacramento Union of the 9th.
contains the following Geographic despatch:
T., .-r,aco ALL & 1Ose

contains the following Geographic despatch:
SAN FRANc1sco, April 5, 1856.
A lawyer, named Thomas Wright, Jr.. re-
siding on Powell street, committed suicide
last night, by shooting himself with Der
ringer pistol, the ball passing through his
head. He was native of Philadelphia, aged
SO years. He had been insane for a week
past.
]. NJ. Crowell and G.. NJ Sears, -four and
produce merchants on Front street, were
arrested on suits of several merchants,
charged with cheating, by obtaining goods
under false pretences. The amount involved
is from ss12 900 to $40 600
]. w Holt, Sheriff of Klamath county, was
last night arrested. on charge of being ac
cessory to murder, after the fact, he having
assisted Michael Donnelly, who murdered a
man named Campbell, to escape.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

GRowING FAST st. Paul, Minnesota.
now contains about 10000 inhabitants. A
bridge is being built at that place over the
Mississippi, by private subscription.
II The illustrious Santa ANA has been
banished from San Domingo by the authori-
ties of that Island. 1t is supposed he will
return to Jamaica, or South America.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
The Steamer

The Steamer
On her last trip brought large amount of freight,
consisting part Of Screws Racks. Files, Anger Bits
Chisels, FURNISHING NAILS, and other descrip-
tons of Hardware.
Also choice Brands Of Tobacco and Cigars, various
kinds of Candy, "Mustang Liniment," 'Dalieys Pam
Extractor" Davis Pain Killer.
Also. a fine assortment of TOILET ARTICLES
@Bay Rum" superior article of Basket Cologne"
an invo ce Of the " Balm OF n Thousand Flowers"
which tor beauiIf.ing the complexion, removing
Tan. Pimpies and Freckes Cleansing the Teeth, for
the Toilet and Nursery, has no equal All the above
articles will be sold Cheap, at the PIONEER VA
RIETY STORE & YANKEE NOTIONS DEPOT,
Myers street. 3rd Door from Montgomery street.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

A LARGE HAUL.--Sixteen of the China
men engaged in the shooting affair at Co.
lumbus on Monday. were yesterday taken
before Justice Elliott, when, by consent of
counsel, the examination was postponed un-
It'll ten o'clock this morning. 1t is reported
that two of the Cinnamon shot are not likely
to recover,
WILL vs.. WouLD-A NICE DISTINCTION.
in the Twelfth District Court on Saturday
morning, in the case Of Henry c. Kennimau
VS.. Thomas S. Fiske, SANDER suit, Judge
Norton decided that the words, s. He, Ken
nimau, will STEAL" are, or might be. Sian
-derous and actionable; bat the words, ''He
Keuniman, ,couid steal" are not slanderous
and no action could be maintained for them
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
Municipal Election.

vOURSUANf % the provisions OF an act OF the
Legsla'.rc Incorporating the town of Oroville,
the quaed electors OF said town hereby notified
TO meet IN Monday, the 4ih day of Nay, A. ID 1887,
and ,sroceed to elect the following named Municipal
officers for said town of Oroyile, viz; Five Trustees
one Marshall. one Treasurer and one Assessor.
David tlap!ey. A. Maurice, Jr.. and VIM. H. Abel,
are hereby appointed Judges Of SAID election.
Thomas WELLS,
RoBEHT Richly,
Gro. III. CRosETTc >Committee.
II. b LATHRoP, Sen,
JAMES GREEN.
Oroviile, April oh. 1851.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
LIST OF LETTERS

AN HAND IN WELLS. FARGO l. CO.'S OF
" FICE, Orovilie, April |, 1851 Persons calling
for the same will. please say advertised p"