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Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

Mnrysville In search of n Route.
Our Commissioners sent out to find out the
best route report in fav Of any particular one
Express
The Convention appointing those Commits
sioners adopted particu ar route. and the
Express was content to leave it there The
Commissioners we're appointed if we under
stand the proceedings of that illustri'us
body of toll gatherers. to locate the road on
the route adopted by the convention, and
superintend its construction. An examina-
lion however seems to have satisfied the Com
missiohers that they could not persuade the
Immigration into the mountains on thai track
and they did not scruple to throw off their
American Valley friends, their toll bridge
friends at Bidweil, and adopt route Of
still greater distance, through mountain
Gus country devoid of susteuance for stock;
hut one that combines all the advantages
sought-that of bringing the immigration
first to Nyes Ranch After the great SER
vice rendered in the Marysvlle Convention
and from the Bldwel! bridge, it is decidedly
nngenerous, to abandon them, however
characteristic it may be.
The Epress was warm in defense of the
action taken by the Convention, and pitched
into everybody that objected to it, Know
the route to be :mpracticable for wagon
| road, we demand their action. We had
hoped to see the entire north unite in bring
ing the National road through the easiest
aud most practicable pass in the Nevada
mountains Self interest prevented the Ma
rysville Convention from doing 50, and self
intere est DOW leads them to abandon their
! friends on the adope route-to discard the
pass at or near which the National road is to
terminate, and invite the immigration to
road, to accommodate profitable trade.
We erred in attaching any Importance
whatever to the action OF the MarysvilIe
Convention. Her experience for years in
building similar improvements should have
taught Us that Marysville would no sooner
hew down mountains. than they would build
plank roads and railroads. Our excuse is
however, that we were DESTROYS of seeing
the northern portion Of the State unite Oh
the most practicable route.
Ii is gratifying to the Oroville Convention
| TO know that the Commissioners have repu
dated the route adopted by the Marysville
Convention. 1t is gratifying to Messrs. Gam
Die aud King. whose report was laid upon
| the table, to know that the Convention has
been repudiated in turn by Commissioners Of
its own creation They can buck against
the Nevada MOUNTAINS in Convention, but
upon inspection, their m lgnitude and sub
Unity overawes their sel6shness and they
weaken They were after road that would
contribute to their pockets, and not one that
would make draft upon them.
The Marysville Pare should call home
their commissioners, permit them to blow
off tie gas they have accumulated in their
travels, in a series of articles. aud then
dry up ON the wagon road Question. If
they can do nothing in favor Of bringing
the natural advantages of the norton por-
lion OF the State properly before the public.
the interests of their locality demand that
they should cease their humbugging tom
foolery.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

The distinguished individual whose name
appears at the head Of this article, is now in
San Francisco, on the eve of departure
for the Atlantic States As one of the ri.
oneers of Butte County, than whom no one
is more widely known, his departure de-
serves especial mention.
The Judge emigrated to California in 40
and located in Butte County. of which early
IN 90, he was chosen Ju ,ge. He held this
once Tor upwards of two years, during
which time, from the unsettled state of af-
falrs existing in the country, and the many
and various descriptions of cases which
came before his court; when Blackstone was
quoted from memory and 'cheek" was sub
stituted for brains and legal acquire ments.
Judge Beams court afforded vast field for
unique and peculiar instances of court life"
and innumerable are the quaint and laugh
able stories told by our old settlers of the
scenes enacted du ing the progress of trials
that had their commencement and termina.
ton in the log cabins in which our hero pre-
sided in the several capacities, er oficio, of
County Judge, Senior Ju lge of the Court Of
Sessions. and Judge of Probate
Law books were scarce, pettifoggers plenty
and hard common sense had to supply the
place of erudition; and well the Judge made
the substitute for taking what he con.
ceived TO be the right side, and with an air
of determination that would be we'll for
some of our latter day Judges to emulate,
he pronounced his decisions; and, if we are
to believe the old pioneers of the bar in
this county. they we're very generally cor
rect
But Tom Wells and Dave Fralick, the as
sociates Of the court of Sessions, took it
upon themselves TO overrue Judge Bean,
once upon time, whereupon disguised with
the proceeding. and worn out with long
term of office, he resigned, and has never
held an office in the county since
Judge Bean is mortal, and being mortal
has his weaknesses and foibles, which have
given rise to many laughabe stories at his
e, pense. some of which are doubtless true,
but save his naturally unfortunate habits
the old pioneer is every inch man, and
stards ''six foot two" in the affections Of all
his old friends and acquaintance of Butte
County.
1t is not our province or desire to speak
lightly of Judge Bean, and in a spirit of
Kindness towards one of the old "staDd hy's'y
of Butte, we feel justified ia saying, that n
man with bigger heart or greater desire
for the well being and prosperity of his
friends, never broke bread; and with what
ever of levity we have ever spoken of him,
we now speak eur heartfelt thoughts when
We say to the Judge God speed" and may
your journey home, and through life, be q
prosperous and pleasant one
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20
Repub,tcan yIgilantes In Massachusetts,,


the New York Herald contains an account
of most singular league Of the Black
Republican and alb ,ition disciples of Mas
sachuseetts having for its aim the null flea
/ ton of the Fugitive Slave law in that State
/ The league has been maturing since 1854.
and its leaders now defy the general gov
eminent to capture slave in the Bay State
outside the range of the cannon of the navy
organization is much more extensi c and
perfect than that of the late Vigilance com
mitfee in San Francisco, and has for Is
motto Ever ything for the Cause F." The
article al uded to does not inform US wheth-
err this Pine Tree LIE que" have appropria-
ted the eye of Cyclops as seal. but it is
quite probable that some such outlandish
affair will be pressed into their service
The society is divided into two orders or
cl uses technically known as Assistants and
Aihletes-the latter being selected from
among the former by ballot. The A hletes
delegate the executive power to an inner
committee of FIVE. TO whom all members are
sworn to render obedience The creed OF
this inmost directory and the belief for
which they are selected, runs to the efIecr
that the time for remonstrance is over, and
that deeds alone must manifest their reprg
nance to the obnoxious law. Speeches, res
olurions, and personal liberty bills, they de.
nounce as mere decoys and diplomatic
blinds and if there be any truth in the
oaths they have taken, these presiding cffi
GERS would shoot down, stab or string up any
unfortunate slave hunter who m ght fall
into their hands with no more ceremony
or conjunction than would he used or fel
in performing similar Office for any four
legged blood hound which should follow its
prey within the charmed bounds of Massa-
ehusetts'"
This organization extends throughout the
whole State and is divided into squads con
sisting of five Assistants, each squad being
under the command of an Athlete who is
called monitor" Four squads firm II
''class," under the lead of teacher"
(cal ia ny and four classes, or one hundred
men, school or company, otherwise regi
ment), under the orders of a ''depu y" sc =.
all being uuder the command of a marshal
when in service, whom they have sworn to
obey. This organization is supposed to be
the legitimate offspring of XII VI Sam.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

MALICIOUS MI-cHrEr Martin Doren con-
ceived a notion of venting his spleen on Pc
ter Quinn, by assaultiDg bis peters domi-
Gil by hurlin, stones through the windows
of the same. Martin was pursued and when
caught, stood up defantly and said ''alobe |
did it, which Wanted boast established his
guilt and cost him life in durance vile for
twenty five days, which he proposes doing
rather than pay $50, for which sum Judge
Stafford asked him
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

COMMITTED FOR MuRDsR. Wallace. the
man who shot his two brothers in law at
Hencut City on Thursday afternoon, was
yesterday examined before Justice Owens
of Wyandotte. and Committed to answer n
charge OF murder iE the Grst degree He
was brought here yesterday afternoon and
lodged in Jail. There are now eight persons
confined in our Jail awaiting their trials for
murder. besides Al. xander. who was ipcar-
,cerated IN rhnrsday evening. Oh supci "a of
having committed murder III Plumas county,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

WOMAN SHoT.-Tne San Francisco Her
aid of Monday contains an account of the
shooting of young woman named Della
Redmond while pumping water from the well
of the Oriental II tel A pistol was dis
charged from behind her and the bail took
effect in her lett shoulder blade. She is Sc
rious;y but not dangerously wounded. A
waiter in the Hotel NAMED John McMadden
has been arrested on suspicion of being the
guilty person
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

The SLAVE TRADE The Journal of
commerce says that the slave trade contin-
ten vessels were fitting out at Havana for the
coast of Africa, ostensiblv for legitimate
trade. but really, as there was good reason
to believe, for the purpose of trndi g in lie
groes. The American and English govern
ments (the Jcurndf adds will be compelled
to take more decisive action to suppress this
nefarlous hnsinpsa
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

THE SAN RAFAEL MURpEhs.--A cores
pondent informs u, says the San Francisco
Herdfd, that Mr.. Gracier, (the husband o.
the lady who was beaten to death by two
ruffians,) died on Friday afternoon, at two
o'clock, from the injuries received in defend
ing his wife. The murderers have not be n
arrested. and from The nature of the coun-
try to which they fed, their capture is not
at all probable. The Sheriff has several
men in pursuit. but the tug itives from just
ice have hal start sufficient TO enable
them to elude their pursners.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

RACE AT GARDEN RANCH There will
be a quarter race at the Garden Ranch on
next Saturday afternoon, between Steve
Ford's horse 6 Sun Fish, and Moore's Pu
tab Greek horse - Morales" The race will
be car $4,000 side, "up and up play
or pay' Steve. is in town and ready and
anxious to bet his bottom dollar on Sun
Fish, 1t amounts TO a certainty that the
race will come IF, aud lots of fun may be
expected The running will commence at
two O'Clock P NJ
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

ACCIDENTALLY DRpwNED --k'maE named
Charles Brown was accidentally knocked
overheard from the U S Transport Mbhter-
ey, on Thursday, as she was passing out Of
the heads of San Francisco Bay, and
drowned HIS shipmates expressed CREST
dissatisfaction at the accident. and were ac-
cordingiy returned to San Francisco, and
cscharged
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

THEATRIcALs IN NEVADA Miss Provost
played IN Nevada last week to good houses,
During thu present week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stark, supported by Mrs. Woodwa Mrs.
Hunt, Messrs. Phelps, Lawlor, Mitchell and
others, have been giving series of very
pleasing performances The Nevada papers
are loud in their praise of Mr. ana Mrs.
Stark We wish our Theatre was completed
and occupied by as good Company.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

Masonic REGALIA In view of the ap-
proaching Masonic Anniversary, A d. Refs,
E has procured from San Francisco, a
large assortment of Masonic Regalia which
he is prepared to furnish the brethren at
cost Go and see hin.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

JUMPING CL,IM.-Mr. Hurd. (eyery
body who ever attended Black Republican
convention in Butte county has hedrd of
him) with spirit of pigiiGnce peculiar to
his ilk, attempted Jumping Ira Eaton's
claim during that gentleman absence in
Marysville, and was banging away at it
with characteristic a0nchdfdnce, when upon
the appearance of Mr. Eaton WI tn fifty dol
dars IN his hand, he vacated and abandone /
the premises to their rightful owner. The
claim in question has cost Mr.. Eaton about
$13 900, which expenditure it would seem
should entitle him to paceablc possession
thereof and so doubtless .hi,ks Mr. Hurd,
now that he has received the requisite
amount Of jumping money Such breaks
rs this are peculiar to the Niger Worship
pers, aud are species of black mail of which
they alone are capable. The claim was MT
only the property OF Mr. Eaton. but was
held tor him according to miners law by IL
party living on the ground The jumping
was a c,ntemptible business, unworthy any
one but a Black Republican Vigilaute.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

REVENGE FOR GRADES MURDER-The
Sacramento -fge in speaking of the late mas
sacre of Crabb and his devoted band, says :
We informel, aud think the Information
thentic. that pcr-0Bs of well known irce oi charac
ter eng grd in making arrangements invading
-onora To PUNISH those @hb murd rousiy aud reucn
croasly DESTROYED h. crnbh cyp.9tlon "
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

AUCTION SALE To DAY Let it be re
membered that that the real estate sale ad-
vertised by Joe Dunn, will take place to-
day at DEL ok P. NJ. The property to be
sold. is a desirable house and lot situated
on the corner of Ok street and Miners al
ley, and will positively be sold without re
serve. Tue sale will take place on the prem
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

Demo.la,,, ..,aay Convention.

The Dem cratic Electors the differ mi Precincts
IN Butte County. hereb, requested 10 send dele
gales to the Democratic County Convention which is
her by called To meet at orovillc Monday. July 6.
1851 for the purpose of elec'ing delrgafes to the
State invention. the Fifteenth Judicial District
Convention the 14ih Senatorial District Convention,
and for The nation Of ounty Officers Accord
ing the apporiionmen adopted by The last Conv"
lion the different Precincts entitled to repre-
sentaiiop as follows.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

SLADE A. EARLE If the indiy
whose name heads this article, should
anxiety vf his son, by either making himself
known at the Record Office. or writing to-
his David ". Earle. at North Brookline,
Mass
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

COMET STRUCK -rhe Napa Reporter of
the reason of which is, as alleged By its ed
ior, that 1.-THE scntillitipns Of its fiery tail
have given rudy hue even to the ink
key" In consequence of its singular mp
eearance the Reporter will doubtless be
read all over the State
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

SUICIDE man named Geo Coleman
committed suicide Mt Moretown (Kanaka
Peak on Sunday under the following cir
cumstaEces:-He had been labnring under a
depression of spirits tor several days, and
on the occasion in question asked his part
ner TO accompany lin to his room, saying
he wished to coufer with him in private
While alone with his partner (whose name We
have not been informed) he expressed de
termination to kill himself, and while yet
they were talking, he rested his head upon
his hand and before the movement could be
arrested, discharged pistol into the fore
almoof his head. from whic wound he di d
his sst instantly The supposed reason for
and elf obstruction are leverses of fortune.
part disappointment, in matrimonial aft ,irs
We shall probably learn further particulars
to morrow
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

AT 1T AGAIN. Dickey & Carrington's
wagon again supplied US with ice yesterday,
but will probably cease to do so hcnceforth,
from the fact that we Internationally in
suited " the Doct." by offering to remuner
ate him for said cooling supplies. We here
by apologize however, but wouldn't if the
Weal her was less warm.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

ARREST OF CHINESE GAMBLERS A Chi
naman came into j Justice Saffurd's office this
morning, and entered complaints against
three of his countrymen for unlawful ga
ming Constable BIB Patton was sent for
the cuIprits, and upon discovering them
made an attempt TO arrest, but they and
their companions set up resistance and
showered bushel or so If 'sdornicks'' al
Bob head. but upon toe presentation of his
favcrite "Derringer," they ineontinen,ly
dried up, and with the assistance Of Charley
Duret. Bob marched them up to the Jail
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

COMMITTING A NUIsANcE.-A French
man named Joseph Gerbert was fined SO
yesterday in Justice Saffords Court for hav-
ing committed nuisance in The street the
evening previous
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

The FLAG OF OUR UNIoN-Frank John
son waved his banner in the breeze yester-
orty pole. The flag is splendid one, built
OF genuine bunting. Proudly floating over
the flag is long "streamer" OF the same
material,
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

PANORAMA OF CALIFORNIA AIR. Seton.
the artist of the National Theatre in Sac
eramento. has commenced panorama of
the Sacramento Riyer ADD various other
scenes in California He is very compe-
tent artist. ard viii doubles, make beau.
tiful picture of it
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

SwosSI in We learn from Geographic
despatch in yesterdays Union, that F.
Washington was sworn into sffise on Thurs
day at 10 o'clock by Judge H gmss.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

RUN OVER AND KILLED "A man named
Lawrence Kyle. says the Mountain Dem
ocrat tPlacerville) was run over by water
sprinkler on Monday last, and killed. He
was driving the horse attached to the sprink-
Ter, and when turning corner, the horse
became frightened and uhmanageable. and
starting at a furious pace, j ltel Mr. Kyle
rom his seat and he fell under the wheels.
which passing over him injured him inter-
naily. causing his death the next day He
leaves A wife for whom liberia amount has
been raised by subscription.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

SALE OF REAL Estate Let il be borne
NJ, Joe Dunn will sell at auction, the house
and lot on the corner of Oak street and Mi
ner's alley. The sale will be positive.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

ABoLIrIoNIsTs.-A the items Of
A Lantic news brought by the last steamer.
i. notice of the anniversary meeting of the
radical Republicans and Abolitionists, on
the 10Th of May. The utter and contempt
BILE stupidity of the gathering, which was
led off by thct Inhlel lady, Mrs Rose. was
only relieved by a speech from Fred Doug
lass, who, being once slave, was somewhat
excusable. abused the supreme court. lauded
the insurrecionary attempts made at the
south last year, and called the Little Gil
ant" scamp, whom he wished had some
other name besides that of Douglass. With
out, however, creating the long -wished-for
the meeting adjourned sine
liz
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

THE You've AMERIcA.-TAis steamboat
says the Inquirer, has been hauled off tbs
route between Marysville and Sacramento
The Gov. Dana will take her place. The
reason of the Young Americas removal is
the extreme low state of the water.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

For GUvnhNuR The Nevada Democf al
declares its preference for Hon. }. Nc
Corkle for Governor In doing so, however,
the Democcdf intimates democratic readi-
ness to sustain the nominee of the Demo
cratic State Convention.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

REMOVAL The Sierra democrat has
been removed to Downieville, the county
seat of Sierra county. The Dem0ci at is one
of the best mountain papers in the State
and we hope the change CT location may
conduce to its prosperity and usefulness.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

PoEMs.-C. c Goodwin, Eq. of Marys-
vile, Ia brother Of Hon. Jesse o Goodwin
has just completed and published a volume
Of poems They are very highly spoken If
by the Marysville papers.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

MINING BY SrEAM.--The boiler of an en-
CINE which is being erected ~ the the Rich
Gulch Co. uear Thompson's Flat was brought
to town yesterday The engine is from the
mandatory Of Messr Benham s. Booth,
Marysvlle. is some ~ixteen horse power, and
capable of being used TO great advantage
in draining the claim, or in running large
Quartz Mill if necessary
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

INJURED. "A Mr.. NJ Cane was severely
injured yesterday, while working in a shaft,
by bucket falling upon him. His injuries
are severe, but are not considered fatal.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

A RUNAwAy.-As two Chinamen were
being brought up frem Elliot's Court to Jail
last evening. one of them slipped his hand
through the WHISTLES" by WHICH they were
joined together and put towards China
town a man ON Montgomery street hear
ing the rumpus aud seeing the people run
ming started along with the others, and was
going at such rapid rate as &c excite sus-
pieiun in the mind of q ty staBder that he
was the runaway. aud acting npou bis sus
picion, he banged avay at the last Rau's
head with cane and knocked him 'endways
TIE mistake was discovered too late to IRE,
cnll the blow" but the next best thing was
dane which WAS to WASH the wenHded
.,gourd'' with wnislzey aud to give the owner
OF it drink thereof by way Of an apology
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

FIGHriNG EpIToRs Julius knrn, (the
individual who SO anxious to serve as a Wig
ilaute Senator last tall, but withdrew when
he found himself not citisen), was fined
$50 on Wednesday, in the San Francisco
p'iice court for being engaged in a rumpus
with d. Loehr, and he QLoehr.l was fine'l
ten dollars for fighting back at korn Dr..
Loe,ir is Editor If the Democyat, and Korn
presides over the Journal
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-06-20

DEATH IN THE SrREETs.-A man named
James Larkin, fell dead on Pacific street
San Francisco. on Thursday morning. He
went into drinking house just about day
light drank a glass of ale, then went to the
door where he commenced vomiting blood
and soon fell down aud died. His death was
witnessed by the man that keeps the e
house, who inforIaed the police An in
quest was held by the coroner, whose YER
diet was to the effect that deseeased came TO
his death by the bursting of an Internal ar
terry. the rush of blood causing suffoca, .on.,
Lsrkin was an Englishman and had bee /,
sick for some weeks