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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

''SPNGULAR PRocEEplGNs Under this
head, the Amasor Sentinel INDUCES in
some structures upon Mr.. Freer, Sheriff
of Butte county. 1t appears that one
Lindsay had escaped from the Arador Jril,
and made his appearance in 0roville. Dir.
Freer telegraphel the Sheriff of Amador, TO
know if there was reward offered for his
apprehension, and if not then what amount
would be paid for his delivery in Amador
Previous to receiving an answer. Lindsay
disappeared. The answer from the Amador
Sheriff was to the effect that they would seni
for him As he had fed, Mr. Freer dropped
the matter. not anticipating that wrong
motives would be attributed to his action
with excruciating italics. The Sentinel is
too hasty with its surmises. A Geographic
despatch would have ascertained the cause
of his silence, and perhaps, left him an OPP
por,unity to arrest Lindsay. After this
exposure by the Sentinel, he will not, Of
course, again show himself in 0roville.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

The NAVY YARD AND Day DocK.-The
amount which will be expended at Mare Is
land, under recent appropriations, is $780,
900. This information has thrown the good
people of Vallejo into ecstacies Last week
the machinery in the blacksmith depart
ment was completed, and the works put in
operation
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

HoRR1BLE.-Some six weeks ago, says the
Amador Sentinel, Frenchman was seized
with an attack of paralysis, and some of his
countrymen, thinking he had chill, put him
to bed. and surrounded him with hot rocks
and bricks. When they came to examine him
the flesh and muscles of his back and limbs
were burnt completely off We saw him last
Monday, and II more horrid and disgusting
sight we never beheld in all our life. He is,
what we may say in plain terms, completely
rotten, and still lives, and expects to recov-
err We conversed with him for some time,
and found to our establishment that he en-
terteined hopes of life.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
SUIT AGAINST DR.. BATES A suit ha

SUIT AGAINST DR.. BATES "A suit has
Sacramento. on the bond of the defaulting
State Treasurer. The bond is composed OF
John NJ. Rhodes, Samuel Norris, George 0.
Perry. Gilbert Griswold. and Phillip l..
Edwards. Phe penal sum of the bond is
100000. Bates is dafaulter for the sum of
S245 $685.. 1t is thought the amount of
the bond cannot be recovered
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

GEN, PIERcE's CABINET.-It is rather a
notable fact that during the administration
Just closed there has been no change in any
of the departments. Every member held
the position assigned him on the day of
Gen. Pierce's Inauguration, during the en-
tire term. the first instance Of the kind in
the history of our government.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
ALARMS OF FIRE.-Two alarms of fir

ALARMS OF FIRE.-Two alarms of fire
occurred yesterday. The first originated
on the roof of the United States building,
but was discovered in time to prevent its
outbreak.
In the evening the watch, when passing
by house of i'll fame on Lincoln street, dis
covered one of the rooms on fire. Bursting
open the door, the fire was extinguished
without much damage. The utmost care
and watchfulness must be exercised during
the present dry weather.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

ABscoNDED james Reilly, late proprie-
seconded on the 1st of April, having sue
ceeded in deceiving and swiudling large
number of persons out of small sums,
amounting in the aggregate, perhaps, to
G1 h()0
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

PROBABLE MURDER-A short time since,
a newly made grave was discovered near
posa county, out of which the hand of a man
protr uded. Examination led to the conclu-
sion that the man had been murdered The
body was not recognized
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

A STATE SUPPORTED BY A RAIRoAD.-
The Governor of Illinois in his recent mes
sage expressed the belief that the revenue
of the Illinois Central Railroad will soon
pay the whole expenses of the State govern
ment.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

DROWNED The little son of David
Strand, aged three years, was drowned on
Thursday afternoon, by falling into a shaft
near the middle reservoir, above town. He
had been from the house but half an hour,
when his body was discovered All efforts
to resusctate him proved unavailing.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

A JUG FULL There are now thirty five
prisoners confined in our Jail. At one time
during the fire on Monday, when the heat
from the burning buildings had rendered
court house and all too hot to be comforta-
BILE, some of the prisoners exhibited the
widest excitement, and begged of the off
GERS not to leave the j Ill until the doors we're
opened Had the heat been little more
intense, several important confessions might
have been brought out. None of them ap-
pesred to relish the small foretaste of what
the may reasonably expect hereafter
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

RoBBER ARREsTED.--0ne of the fremen
who had labored until he was exhausted
and attacked with a violent fit of vomiting,
went into the engine house and laid down,
and soon after fell asleep, when he was
robbed of one hundred and thirty dollars.
On awaking he discovered his loss and Off
Ger Patten succeed in arresting the robber,
and securing one hundred and two dollars
of the money He had paid his passage to
Mary sville, but was nabbed before the stage
left.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

HELD OVER Justice Elliott sent up to the
Court of Session, two of the sixteen China
men who were arrested for being concerned
in the shooting affair at Columbus. One of
the wounded Cinnamon died yesterday, and
it is thought impossible for another to re-
cover. The Johns are in tight place.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

Quick TINE Butch" came into our Of
fee last night, blowing like amboat,
with San Francisco Chronicle of the sth,
and Democratic State Journal of the 9th,
received per Wells, Fargo & Co.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

WHOLESALE GROCERY AND Provision
SToRE.--J. F. Kessing, having had the steam
ers employed for the last month in bringing
goods to his establishment, informs the peo-
pie of Oroville, through the Record. that be
has an extensive stock for sale cheap. See
his advertisement.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

The municipal election in Sacramento
takes place to-day. If the Telegraph is in
order, we shall announce Democratic tri-
umph in our next. If the Democracy should
be beaten. of course the Telegraph will be
out of order.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

LEGIsLATIvE.-Int the Senate on the eth,
a message was received from the Governor
announcing that he had approved of the act
to re-apportion the State into Senatorial
and Representative Districts.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

ii. X. MIGHELs ESQ This gentleman, who
for some time past has been connected with
this Office as associate editor, has received
ga CALI to hold forth in Sacramento as To-
cal editor of the Bee. He is pleasant and
agreeable writer. and will not fail to make
hosts Of friends in his new location We
commend him to the kind care of the Sacra-
mentans, as young man worthy of their
esteem and respect We trust the change
may prove advantageous, and that it may
enable him to realize any quantity of
sschdBeeo
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

SUGAR.-The war with China is given as
an excuse for raising the price of this com
modify in California. The price of flour we
suppose, has been raised in consequence of
certain spectators anticipating short crop
The desire of all honest men is to see these
operators thoroughly ssoeetened.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

MUNICIPAL ELEcTIoN.-The gentlemen
appointed a committee to give notice of the
municipal election, and appoint judges for
the same, met at the Court House last eve
ming, and performed the duties assigned
them The notice of election will be found
in another column.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

PUrRID SORE THRoAT.-A correspondent
of the Bulletin. who calls himself San old
retired allopathic physician" says that the
Thompso MAN or Botanic Doctors are the on
ly successful practitioners in this disease.
Mercury in any form, he says. is certain
death. One of the ablest physicians in the
West uses light emetics with only partial
success. whilst the Thompsonian Physicians,
with their emollieut applications, gBrgles,
composition teas and nursing, are invaria-
bly, successful.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

BODY FoUND.-The body of an unknown
man was found yesterday morning, in the
river near Mr. CARROTS saw mill 1t had
the appearance of being about thirty five
years of age, black hair and whiskers, mid
die size; had on blue flannel shirt, small plaid
cashmere pants and shoes. 1t had the ap-
more. A Coroner's inquest was held and a
verdict in accordance with the above facts
was rendered
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

LUMBER YARD.-Messrs Allen & Colby
are now prepared to supply demands for
Lumber, Doors, Windows, &C., as specified
and set forth by advertisement in another
columu
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

Wholesale Liquor AND CIGAR STORE
The attention of the reader is referred
to the advertisement of w. H. Browns
wholesale liqors and cigar establishment.
The compliments of the proprietors accom-
panind pitcher of iced stuff, which was
very acceptable during the heat of the day
yesterday. 1t was accompanied by the graf
flying assurance that there was plenty
more of the same sort left''
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
0royilIe. Saturday, April; Ilth, 1857.

70 Some scallawag entered the Engine
House and mutilatel the Company's file of
the Record. We trust some of the Boys
may catch the rascals committing depreda-
ions in their House.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

TIN SuoP.-Messrs. Vanmater & Black
way have removed their tin and sheet iron
mandatory to the building formerly known
as "NIiller's Exchange" Montgomery street,
above Downer, near the Orleans hotel
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

LOOK OUT FOR THEM.-The San Fran
cisco Herald says there are numerous brass
coins in circulation with the face and re-
verse nearly like American five dollar pieces
and of the same size, but with other words
instead of United States of America" on
them, and probably intended to advertise the
business for wares of some enterprising
dealer
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

SQUATTING ON THE PLAzA.-A small
Plaza yesterday, and last evening about
twenty lots were staked off. Abont twelve
o'clock, crowd of boys collected, attached
ropes to the building and snakcd it down.
All right. We hope they will do so every
time occasion requires
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

Row AMONG THE CHINAMEN We heard
at a late hour last evening, that the Chinese
at the Rancheria Diggings, had engaged in
were shot. They we're reported as mortally
wounded. The Celestials are evidently be-
coming enlightened and chivalrous.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

SroLES.-Some internal rascal, entered
the Engine House yesterday, and carried
off two blue handled axes, belonging to the
Fire Department, without arin anybody.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

WHOLESALE LIQUOR EsrABLIsHMENT.-
The attention of dealers generally is direct
ed to the advertisement of Messrs. H. 3.
Hunt & Co., wholesale wine and liquor deal
ers. corner Montgomery and Myers streets
Their stock comprises all the different
brands, and they are prepared to aecommo
date the trade on the most reasonable terms.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

been spending day or two in the city, con-
cluded to pay visit to the celestial por tion
of Orovile, and on hi, return from that in
teresting locality, missed his purse contain
ing specimen weighing 56. another weigh
ing 81, and $50 in coin He will give the
coin to the finder. Il the specimens are left
at Moore s. Co.'S liquor store
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

The WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS The
White Sulphur Springs will be re-opened on
the 10Th of the present month.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

LEGIsLATIvE.-Iu the House on the 9th,
the Butte and Suffer delegations recon-
mended the passage of bill to provide for
the draining and reclamation of swamp and
oyerfowed lands in these counties.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
The Plaza Troubles.

We announced on yesterday that the
Boys had removed a lime house, which
was in process of erection on the Public
Plaza. We learn from the Agent of the
Lime Co., that the facts in the case are as
follows: Mr.. Gwynn desired a place to
erect a temporary lime house, remote from
other buildings, and had an agreement with
Judge Lewis and his land grabbing crowd,
to occupy a corner of the Plaza. The mat
ter created considerable talk during the day,
and in the evening ''Schermerhorn's Boy"
insisted that he heard some person under
the building and in prosecuting the serch
for him, it was demolished. As it was to
heavy to carry off bodily, rope was attach
ed to it, and the edifce turned over per-
feet wreck. To prevent the recurrence of
such scene, the following notice was found
posted upon the Court House, yesterday:
NOTICE
81 have this day, April Sth, 1851, claimed
this Lot and Building, known as the Court
House of the County of Butte, and | do
hereby forbid any person or persons occupy
ing room, or renting of persons who style
themselves the Board of Supervisors, as
do this day give notice | shall be able to at
tend to my own business. 90 hereby for
bid any person or persons erecting any
Building or Lime Depot, on any lots that |
have this day claimed. Any persons who
wish to rent can enquire at the second door
on right hand side.
(~N, | have this day set my Hand
-sA1 and Seal 5415ar EVERY noDv .
| Previous to the removal of the County
Seat it was generally understood from
Messrs. Bird & Morris, that the Plaza had
been donated to the County to be occupied
with County buildings, and men had pur-
chased lots from them fronting on the Plaza.
After the removal, Messrs. Harris & Burt
appeared as attorneys for Messrs. Bird &
Morris. claiming all but one-fourth of an
acre in the centre of the Plaza, and demand
ed three thousand dollars from the County
for it. OF course it was refused, and the
general Indignation of the public compelled
them to abandon, for the time being, their
absurd claim. But 1t appears Judge Lewis
is still endeavorng to obtain recognition
of their claim, so that they may compel the
County or Town to pay for it. He had pre-
viously granted Mr. Lamp, one Of the suf
ferers by the late fire, the privilege of erect
ing building on the Plaza, but Mr. L. on
being informed of the facts in the cases, by
Thos, Wells, ESQ, and others, sought an
other place for his DWELLING. If they can
establish a legitimate title to the Plaza,
they should receive full value for it but
the course they have apparently adopted to
procure a recognition of the claim is certain :
ly extraordinary, infamous and contempt
BILE. As much as VIC may regret the action
of the boys" in keeping the Plaza from be-
ing occupied, it seems to be necessary, as it
is but short time since the California Sta re
Company were obliged to remove our land
grabbing County Judge from their lot riet
dyIlis
BODY FoUND.-The body of an unknown
man was found yesterday morning, in the
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11
ns-To Mr.. Joseph H. Kimmel, ESQ. a,

Gs-To Mr.. Joseph H. Kimmel, Esq. and
several other friends, we are under a thou
sand obligations for their preferred assist
ance during the fire yesterday. We had
too much confidence in our gallant firemen
to commence an early move; but feel none
the less grateful to those who so kindly
rendered us their services in the hour of
danger.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

SACRAMENTO ELECTION. = The State
Journal of Tuesday is jubilant over the re-
suit of the municipal election in Sacramento,
and claims as high as one thousand majority
for the Democratic ticket The result is in
deed glorious, as that city has ever been the
hot bed of fanaticism She stands forth ''re-
deemed, regenerated and disenthralled.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

NARIPosA DEMoCRAr.--The above paper
has been revived by Warren Baer.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

gG-J Jacobs, the magician, Is advertised to
appear at the metropolitan Theatre, on the
22l inst If he is not the genuine magician
he processes to be, we are afraid he can't
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

INsoLvENTs IN MARYsvILLE.-Cha's A
Stombs and Thomas A Stombs have applied
to the District Court to lie discharged from
their debts and liabii is.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

BoGUs.-A Chinaman came into our of
fee on Thursday and exhibited q pewter dol
lar which he stated had been passed on him
purchased q pair of shoes. He offered to
point out the house to US, but not caring to
know the house mean enough to perpetrate
such trick even upon a Chinaman, we de-
clined to accompany him When the mer-
chant reads this notice it may offer him
some satisfaction to know that we consider
the Chinaman the whitest man of the two
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

WAKEFIELD ARREsTED.-The San Fran
cisco Chronicle of the Sth, announces the
gratifying intelligence that Wakefield, who
fed from this place, leaving numerous un-
paid bills, had been arrested in San Fran
cisco. The Chronicle says: ssLast night a
telegraphic dispatch was received from Oro-
vile, directing the arrest of Wakefield, up.
on charge OF swindling. Officer Nugent
soon found the fellow at the Metropolitan
Theatre and arrested him.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-11

INDIAN SHoT.-We learn from DR. Kane.
that an Indian was killed near Dog,o wn, on
Wednesday. A trader had employed the
Indian and his mohala to carry some goods
short distance, on the opposite side of the
river, and shortly after their departure, the
mohala returned and reported that the In
dian had been shot. They repaired to the
spot, and found his body He had been shot
in the back. The goods were not taken
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-09-25


EVACUATION OF LAWRENCE 7HreateneG2 Resig-
nation 81 GorerAor Fdlker--C Colonel Cooke
received an order on Tuesday last from General
Harvey, in command at Fort Leavenworth, di-
rectihg him to remove the six companies Of dra-
goonS under his command at Lawrence forthwith
rctary Of War On Thursday the camp was
broken up and the troops crossed the river, en-
route for the fort
Governor Walker hail received two requests
prior 10 this, desiring the troops to be returned
to the fort but deening their services necessary
to preserve the peace, he neglected TO comply
with the Gcmand-henee, probably, the reason
Of the order from the Secretary of War.
Governor Walker left Leconpton on Tuesday
noon last, for Fort Leavenworth, it is said, with
the view of telegraphing the President, and re-
signing his commission unless sustained by the
United States troops Laurence Herald Of
FREEDOM, Sept H.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-09-25

RExovALs AxD AProNTMrSrs.--Thc Wash
ington correspondent Of the Philadelphia Press
who is generally we'll informed inrelation to Po-
litical matters at the Capital, writes:
II has been decided TO remove VIM. F. Phil
lips, the Auditor of the Treasury for the Post
Office Department, otherwise called the Sixth
Auditor, and Hugh j. Anderson, the Commits
sioner Of Customs DIR. Tate, of Virginia, is to
take the place of the former, on the LIST of Oc-
tOber next, and Governor Inghnm. Of Connect
cut, the place Of the latter, sometime during the
approaching December. The salary attached to
each Of these offices is $4,000 per annum. l
have no doubt that the removals of the chiefs of
the bureaus will lead to the removal of some of
the subordinatcS.
There arc a great many applicants in Wash
inEtou to represent the United States abroad at
the foreign courts. In this matter, am assured,
that there will be no removals aud appointments
until after the meeting Of Congress, unless in
cases where necessity demands the filling Of a
vacancy. The number Of aspirants for dplo-
matte honors is one hundred aad siXty-sevep,
and it represents almost every State Of the Union
New York being foremost in its patriotism to
do the eounlry's bidding.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-09-25

WISE AN HuxrER-lt correspondent Of tho
N. Y Times, writing from Norfolk, Va, under
date of the 10th, says that the whole talk there
is in reference to the contest between Gov Wise
and Senator Hunter, foI the United States Sen
atorship. The former seems to be the choice
with the great majority there, though tits ques-
toned whether the delegate elect from that city,
Dr. F. Mallory, will vote for him. He is said to
have preference for Hunter, but is prepared
to yield his personal preference to the popular
will should it be made clearly manifest in favor
of Wise.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-09-25


Mur1NY IN TuE MICHIGAN STATE PmsoN.-
The jackson Citizen of the 10th, brings us the
particulars of the recent outbreak in the State
Prison:
"on Monday last band of about twenty con-
victs, in the tool shop, mt given signal seized
their hatchets, hammers and stavcs, and made n
break through the back shop dOprtor the wall.
It was we'll concocted plan fora general esca-
paie, and came near being successful. The guards
on the wall were SONIC distance from the spot
selected to scale, but soon came within buck
shot range and with the assistance of those in
the ward, quelled the riot. Two convicts only
got over tho wall, and they were retaken in n
! few hours.
'sThe instigators of the riot were two despe-
rate negroes named Dade and Jersey. They
| were armed with long knives and fought despe-
ratey. Dadc declaring that he was bound to
! 70 out dead or alive. Keepers Waldo, COrwin,
/ and Mr.. Elliott engaged him in a hand to hand
/ fight, and it was no. nntil his arm was broken
with n bludgcon, aud he was felled to the earth,
that he could be secured Some of the others
were equally desperate, and fought like tigers.
| Mr. Hammond and his deputy We're both sick,
and the only officers present were the keepers
! and Mr.. Bingham, the clerk Keepers CGrwin,
I,NYaldo, Cole, and Messrs. Baker, Clinton, Pinmcy,
Owen and other forcmen, are entitled to great
credit for their activity and efficiency in arrest
ing the outbreak and preventing escapes with
out any loss Of life, though few shot holes
through some Of the striped jackets would have
lbeen n salntary lesson