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A candid Deacon. p,,o, .

Deacon M was an honest old codger,
kind, obliging neighbor, aud a good
church going Christian, believing in the
Presbyterian creed to the fullest'ex ent;
but, alackaday this pillar Of the. church
was at times little s.shaky'-in fact. the
deacon would occasionally get exceeding
lyi 'smellow - and ain ost every Sunday at
dinner he would indulge in This fasorite
cider brandy to sueh an extent that it was
with some little difficulty be reached his
pew, which was In the broad aisle, near
the rulpit, aud between the minister's and
the village 'Squire's One sunday morn
ing the parson told his flock that he
should preach a. sermon to them ia the
afternoon touching many glariDg sins that
be grieved to see so conspicuous among
them, aud that lie hoped that they would
listen attentivety' aud not finch ii he
should happen to be severe. The afternoon
came and the house was full every bedy
turned out TO hear their neighbors '.dress
ed down. by the minister, who,. after
well opening his sermon, com menced up
on the transgressors in loud voice with
the question, Where is the drnnkard ?"
A solemn pause succeeded this inquiry;
when up rose Deacon NJ, with his face
raQlanG IFOm- COPiOu5 dTduBHiS Oi Ills ~
vorite drink at his noontide meal, and,
steadying himself as well as he could by
the pew-rail, looked up to. the parson aud
replied, in piping and tremendous voice,
"Here I am" OF course aconsternation
amongst the congregation was the result
of the honest deacen's response however.
the parson went on with his remarks as
he had written thsan, commenting severe
ly upon the drunkard, and winding up by
warning him to fo1sako at once such evil
habits, if hewould seek salvation and fee
the coming wrath The deacon then made
bow aud seated himself again. stAnd
now" outspoke the preacher man in Lis
loudest tones, "Where is the hypoarite ?''
A pause, but no one responded Eyes were
turned upon this and that man, but the
most glances seemed directed to the
'Squire's pew, aud indeed the parson
seemed to squint hard in that direction.
The deacon saw where the shaft was lev
eled, or where it should be aimed, and
raising once moro, leaned over his pew
ra to the Squire. whom he tapped on
the shoulder, snd thus addressed Come,
Squire, why don't you get up did
when he called On me.''--Bostos Posi-. .
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Ornamental Trees

) There is quite too great dearth of
these about farm houses. Nothing rem
ders home more attractive than rows of
stately trees along the roads that lead to
it. They occupy land that cannot be used
for any other purpose, and in few years
become valuable for 6re-weodl for tim
Der, if one can-afford to put them to that
use. Bat when ones planted, and
adorning the road. side, and by their beau
ty adding value to the farm few would
feel that they could afford to cut them
down. We learn to Prize many things
that have no pecuniary value. Plant
elnis, NAPLES, oaks, lindens and ashes, aud
watchtheir future growth. Unconsciously
the affections will cling to them, and we
shall find them strong tisssto bind us aud
cur children to home. 81 s5r s.gi s7s,s1
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OregoIl---The Vote on the Consti-
IA tution---The Slavery Clause Re-

"a tuLlOu---I0S O4dVS1y SIauS0 6NS-
bs jected.sy yasas aed .sssgaa = sasb
leo Adyiees from Portland, OF are to
.Nov5 12ss The election on Monday, Nov
9, in90regon Territory, judging 'front.' the
returns received up to the sailing of the
steamer, resulted in the adoption of the
proposed Constitution, the rejection of
the slavery clause, and the success of the
clause forbidding free negroes from set
ting in the State. From the returns
published in the Standard, the following
note of the vote is made up: For Consti-
tuition, 500; against 221- majority, l4s.
For slavery, ~; against slavery, SO
majority against, ass. For free negroes,
80 y against free negroes, 454-majority
against. 372. Other precincts in favor of
the Constitution 81, Il aud other questions
in proportiop.E esi % saiea easgi ssas
81 The Standard says: ,1isas
eds..The. result Of the election, SO far as
heard from, is extremely gratifying to us,
and we doubt not that similar result
will be evinced as soon as all the returns
come to hand. We do not expect SO large
proportionate majorities in some counties
yet to be heard from, as shown by some
already received, but we feel confident
that the people deem that they can better
their political condition under State
government, than under onr terrific
rial system: This sentiment has been
prevalent for the last eighteen months,
and the vote thus far indicates that the
people are willing to take the Constitu-
tion submitted, with its imperfectious,
and trust to the future to amend it, rath-
er than forego the present opportunity to
assert their rights as an independent m sm-
Der of the confederacy of States. ,.ns6.la
"The vote against, slavery is true in
dex that the messes of the eople have
studied we'll the Interests of Oregon =
The vote against free negroes indicates
! that the people. desire to remain intaugi
ble to the doctrine of the, equality of the
races, and that they fully believe that
the Influx of freenegroes to the new State
would only tend to deteriorates the con,
dition of the whites and bring not couu-
terbalancing advantage to the negroes
| themselves.
ssu"The whole vote so far as reported, be-
speaks for the epcople Of Oregon an intelli
gent foresight iiuto tbe7 future, and firm
prompt and precautionary decision upon
such questions as are to affect their. fu
ture prosperity aud happiness Gs peo
| ple.t'G 1slsas 50 s'sf .'t 7s'l9s sss @ =
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Power OF THN P PEoPLE OF A STATE
OVER THEIR CoNsTrTUrroN.-The fsfree-
dom-shriekers.Ye says the New Orleans
Bulletin, are again trying eto create a
breeze about Kansas They evidently
don't want the question settled, as it is
now their. principal lsteek in trade. The
demagogues in Kansas, who pretend so
much love for free Constitution, threat,
en- not to vote upon the constitution which
is to be submitted to them.s- Could any
thing show in more forcible light their
transparent and shameless hypocriey I? If
tjfey don't like the constitution, ac]ty, a.,
the name Of africa and lemons don't
they uote 1t doson "A paper before us
works itself up to a great pitch of excite
ment because a section of the proposed in
strumcnt says that no alteration shall
take place in it until 1864 This is the
veriest moonshine There is no potoer IN
Yenice or the Un5ted States to yrevent the
people Of a State from, altering their con-
stitietion as they shall see proper, either
IN the mode fioiiafed out By the existing
organic lac or IA opposition to that mode,
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LIBERAL DoNArIoNs-Mr Jno. G..
Deshler, 500 of D. w. Deshler, Esq, of
this city, has lately presented to the man
ayers of tho Orphan Asylum, a. Buffalo,
100 half barrels of -four, to be distributed
by them and the managers of the Indus
trial SCHOOL, This is making a safe in
yestment. He that giveth to the poor,
lendeth TO the Lord - Colrsap6us Fact.
E@Somebody told Douglas Jerrold
that George Robbins, the auctioneer, was
dead ''and, of course" added the gen.
tleman, "his business will go to the devil. .
"Oh then he'll get it again, said the wit.
E-" Oh, father - exclaimed young
hopeful the other day, as he mounted his
fathers boots for ride, " "mother says
she'll fall to pieces with the headache -
and | don't see how she can, she's 80 we'll
hoopeaP Exit young hopeful feeling
smart. z-s - s
: ALMOST GALLON OF PUNs.-A chap
vas asked what kind of "galn he prefer
red for a wife. He replied, Zone that
is not a prods- gal, but a frugal and true
gal, and Que that suited his c0n3u-gal
taste" He's right %.
aEE Passion evapora.es by words, as
grief does by tears.
EE The cheapest kind of horse is q
horse. It supports itself and great
deal of fuel. .l...= 1.s.-e-
EEA lady very modest and submiss-
i've before marriage, was observed to use
her tongue pretty freely after. "There
was time when almost imagined had
noren ayes, ''said her husband, butsit's
very lOng since" e. .l@t's nojsi9sh sasi
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4ottrg. e5s@ .......... ~
Thc Rainy nay.

The day Is cold and dark. and dreary:
- 1t rains, and the wind is never weary;
= The vine stfli eIings the mouIdering WALL
But at every gust the dead leaves fall, se-s
And the day is dark and droary.
My life is cold. and dark, and dreary
Itrains and the wind is never weary;
Mythoughts still cling to the mouldering Past.
But the hopes OF youth fall thick in the blast. ;
And the days are dark and drearT.
.a Be still sad heart. and cease repintng
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining u
Thy fate is the common fate of ALL =
Into each life some rain must fall rsf
Some days must be dark and dreary.
.a-sl.,i-1 Sft tLongfellow.
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LIVING IN SANTA FE-A correspondent
ef the Washington Union writes from San
ia Fe, New Mexico, as follows:
's'As fastidious and querulous visitor
once wrote afrom the. White Sulphur
Springs, in Virginia5 SO might I write
We have four kinds of meat for breakfast,
VIZ cram. lamb, sheep and. mutton
Chickens are so very high priced that We
seldom ever have the pleasure of feastiug
on them occasionally. We have chicken
pie, which as Sam Weller says, is very
good when not made out of kittens. Pota-
toes are selling here at s5 per bushel chick
ems SO cents apiece; corn S so per bush
ell; and other articles of the season at the
same rato.ns T5l "a rs,i- iE1 & 4
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STATE MILITARY CoNvENT1oN.-Iu tn pur-
suance of resolution adopted at meet
ing of the State Military Executive Com
mIttee, held at the Burnet House, Gin
cinnati, Ohio, Nov. IL, 1857, notice is
hereby given that on Tuesday January
10. 1858, a State. Military Convention
will be held at the city of Columbus, to
consist of the several Commissioned Off
GERS of the Ohio Volunteers as organized
under the Actiof March 2s,' 1857 ssissa1
The members of this Convention are
required to appear in full uniform, oaiys
Brig. Gen G. L. VALLANDIGHAM,. .Ch'n.
Brig. Gen. G. HI. SARGENT,
Brig Gen. L. BurTLEs, Secretaries.
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Minnesota Land Agency

J. M & A. P. SWINEFoRD,
DEAD Estate Dealers, and Agents, Land War
1lf rants located and investments made yield
ing fifty per cent. Taxes paid, DC. A. P. Swine
ford being a resident of Albert Lea, Minnesota,
is well acquainted with the natural advantages
Of the TERRITORY, and the best points for invest
menf A few choice Lots and farming Lands
for sale. For further information inquire of Jas.
Swinefords Ashland o, ,or address a. P. Swine
ford, Albert Lea, Freeborn county Minnesota.
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EE The following sentiment was givon
at secent railroad festival in Cleveland,
Ohio: "Our Mothers-the only faithful
tenders who never misplaced steitcA"
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E The mind of bigot is like the
pupil of tie eye, the more light you
throw upon it, the more it contracts.
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e. Mr.. Kidwell was preaching to a
large audience in wild part of Illinois, and
announced for his text, 81 q my Fathers
house there are many mansions he
had hardly read the words, when an old
man looked up and said. 'sI tell you, folks,
that's lie !9dI know his father we'll. III o
lives about fifteen miles from Lexington,
in Kentucky, in an old cabin, and there
amt but one room in the house" The
meeting adjourned.
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The Benefitof paying SmallDe
.astsfa ILlustratedohsa Ira va

The Bene11to1 paying g0mallOSDtD
.aEesfsI4 1uustratedahsa haa va
The fredericksburg fKt.) Hsrald gives
the following as illustrative Of the impor-
tancs of the prompt pa ayment of snall
debts. a51s q as4sosz sea SsE .aefsas
r A fredericksburg msrehantsNent 10
Carolina Court on 9 certain occasion With
$1,000 note Of certain denomination.--
Shortly after he got on the green he paid
it tover to a farmer Thea farmer soon
discharged an indebtedness to some ena
else, aud thus the note kept on its mission
of liquidation until near the beel Of the
evening. when it was again paid back to
the same merchant who took it there, and
he brought IL back TO Froderickskurgh
Having the curiesity to trace it working.
he found that 81 900 worth Of debts had
been paid BY that 8 100 note in ? single
day.
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ssSInPLIclrYn-A Washington lettet-
writer speaks of the aheautiful simplicity"
of Mr. Mott, the Black Republican n. C.
from the Toledo district in this State.--
Motifs eonstituepts have had overwhelm,
ing evidence of his q simplicityn during
his Congressional career. Astlsus Fidiss
Dealer. ss.i,sssl.l l3.ss.sssg II rs s sses
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|nYALL 4 CHARLES, Real Estate Agents
H and Surveyors, Sioux City, Iowa. Land
Warrants located at reasonable rates. or
N BAN selections personally made.
February 4 y S57.rssE.-a = 34tf
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his Gongresslonal career. .@cfeVes l-tntl4
Dealer ssssiisl sssaa z ! - 10 = ssscs
62>The Journals Of Texas have re-
vived the subject of the subdivision Of the
State. which is provided for By the srkoiies
of annexation. The population of Texas
is now more than half a million, and will
probably be SO large, at the time Of taking
tho next census, as to entitle the State
to six.or seven Representatives in COM
gress. sss s. os se ID sasa
THERE is nothing fannier in eocknes
vernaealar than Jeames's letter, nocors9
ding to the yeracious historian, Thacke-
raw, when he is In doubt which TO prefer
of his two lady loves, Mary Ham or HaE.
eelina. He writes: q There they stood
together, them two young womens don't
know which il the ansomest; eopldn,s
clip comparing them; hand couldn't clip
comparing myself to certain Hannimile-
who found it difhcuft to make = choice
betwigst 2 Bundles Of A. gtzs, ?
LAwyEns.-Whon Peter the Great
was in England, he expressed desire to
visit rhe Old Bailey, aud witness q crin-g
inal trial. Seeing large number Of gen. ;
tlemen with powdered wigs and silk gowns,
the Czar asked his interprster who they
were. ssLawyers, ~ was the reply
aLawyersr Ny God Iuhaye only two in
all mg sdominions, and I intend 20 hang
one Of them as soon as I get heme,ps sa.sl
eLkssrNa, the celebrated German post,
was remarkable for frequeut absencs, Of
mind. Having missed money at different
times, without being abs 10 discover Vho
took it, be determined to put the honesty
of his servant to the test, and left hznd.a
full of gold on tho table s'Of course you
counted it,as said one eof dis friend. .z--E
| "Counted it l'' said Lessing. rather embsr.
raised; sno,sI forgot shat.' z eiodu saT
EH-rThe sun shines lbrieht on suss co.
day. remarked leading Black Repub-Cl
lican TO . Democrat, on the morning Of
our late town election. aYes,n replied
the latter, . and II did the same on So
dom and Gomorrah, but they s1sezt 6rSns.
Stone 6efors nag gstsf fs'--N. HzDsn Rsgafd1
THE ARrEsrAs WELL LThs wen now
being sunk in the State House yard, has
attained depth Of one hundred and
siSty feet. Nearly City feet Of the veil
] has been bored though a solid rock, and
the opinion prevails that the center Of
the rock bed has not yet been reached, =
~ Columbus Fact lss s. 1s.sn
E Blinkers says Of an ancient IN.
married female, that she was fearfully and
wonderfully maid. Hretohed Blinksrs
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Singing in spurgeon's Church,

The prayer concluded, Mr.. Spureeon
gave out the we'll known hymn, beginning
!" Before Jehovah's S awful throne - q
He read it through, having first an
nounced that the tune would bc the st0ldi
Hnndredth," and then read each SEPARATED
ly before it was sung. It is scarcely pos-
sible to give any idea the sublime effect
produced by those ten thousand voices, az
they swelledi the massive harmonies Of
that grand tune with a rich fnllness Of
breath rarely heard. After singing the
second verse, Mr.. Spprgeon said, 81 will
read the third verse, and you will sing the
fourth, and let the uplifting Of your voices
be as the sound of mauy waters ,h His
audience responded to his wish. The words
of the verse were: -,ss-sos.fst4 4ss-;s
sWe'l crowd Thy gates with thankful songs,
High as the Heavens voices raise,
And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, 70
Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise.
Most magnificent was the shout Of
praise that now went up. Not a voice
was mute, save who're occasionally some
ones nerves were oEerpoBered by the
massive rolling chorus that rose on every,
side. Never did We so realize what con-
gregational singing might become. II was
an uplifting of voice and heart, suehsas
one can hope to bear only q few times i'm
the course of life. Much Of this grand
effect was owing to the. mejesty of the
tune itself-much to the fact that all the
congregation knew itLand perhaps not 1
little to the practise ofireadings each verse
before it was sung: practise We have als
ways thought very reasonable one, espe-
cially amongst the poor and those who
-eoA VIVID 1t1Nslstatt - s-iieeA -
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pINTTLaT-

: l-5v.....-.,s.gTNRs s. -WooDIN Dentist, Office
~ II two doors east of J. W. Boyd's
: 4EB Store. Teeth inserted from one to
q f1ll set. Filling done to order, and warranted
to give satisfaction. - slrs
: February 4. 1857. aft
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IpSON 4 DE rPUYs Attorneys at Law, Van
IL Vert. Ohio, will attend to all business sn-
trusted TO their care, in the counties of Vanwert
and Mercer Particular attention paid to the col
lection of claims aadi payments Of taxes FIR non
residents. Alsoagents for the sale ofreal lesfate.
May -, 1857. = bsnaa disc 49TEg.
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NKTILLIAM RALSTON. Jeweler and Silver
" W Smith, a. few doors west of the McNulty
House, Ashland, Ohio. Gold and Steel Pens,
and choice variety of Jewelry kept constantly
on hand. Highest price paid for old Gold and
SflYar Repairing done to ord 7, oD reasonable
satisfaction Warranted.
February 4. 1851. 34tf
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2 - . = W z = =
R. GooDFRLLow, Watch Maker
sAl. and Jeweler- Dealer in Watches,
E,.s Clocks, Jewelry, Yankee otions, DC.
" atches and Clocks repaired aud warranted.
The highest price paid tor old Gold and Silver.
Shop one door east of the Empire Store, Ash
l>nd. Ohio. ~ WIZ
February A. 1851. 26tf
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-05-14

SPORT The good people Of Yuba city
are much given to sport. On Saturday
week, they had several horse races, some
foot races, and ANGLING parties.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-05-14
Extension, Forever!

Owing TO the immense business done by the under>
signed, they have found 1t necessary open another
BRANCH In Orovile, aud have located il nearly op-
pose tho Orleans Hotel, and directly opposite the
Miners bakery. Mont tumery street, where they
are opening and uIc- Tor sale. as fine stcck OF
Clothing, Boots ahd shoes, Hats. Caps and a- good
stock of Under Clothing as can be Sound in their
well known establishment To the Miners and resi-
dents of Thompson Flat. Morris Bnyne, Oregon
Gulch and CITY, aud everybody, with their friends,
We would simply say, drop in and us at the
Branch, examine onr stock, you have both the right
quantity and quality to select from. clothe Your
selves comfortably, 20 on Your way rejoicing and il
goods doE't give you satisfaction, our names are
not ID. roy L. OrIERSON,
Montgomery street. opposite 81. Nicholas, and
Branch opposite Miners Bakery. DO
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-05-14
Office OF the Butte quartz Mining Company,

ORovILLE, May ID, 1851.
Notice is hereby given, to the stockholders of the
Butte Quartz Mining Company, tha; an assessment of
three fourihs of per cent the capital stock of
said Company has ths day been levied by the Board
of Trustees, and made payable at the Treasurcrs
office. on OF before the 18th day OF May, d. 1881.
: ". w. CDCGiiEY, secretary.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS.
5lg32S3AS1 939:2.3!9!2 ,
An
TEMPERANCE
BEVERAGE.

The most Wholesome, refreshing, and inyigorating
Drink in the World.
TENIIE POWDER from wh.ch this Is prepared Il
n made entirely from vegetable hgrtdienls, col
lected from all pBrts of the world, and combined to.
gether with great skill aud care Two teasponnstnl
nut into DRY tnlnbpr q! large sZe. with sufficient
uunutIty OF water added, prOduoes immediately IA
cooling draught of charming excellence and tlaNor,
and health giving effect II i naapted To all seasons
and every ones use, and is especially suited Tor hose
who 20 10 sea ~ a preventive of s,asickness, cos
tivenrss and the grncrnlly unpleasant slate OF III"
syst tim arising from change ui climate and living
1t also lessons the dangers al ncurrlhF Diseases uu
der tropical -nu, and all who aie about to axe the
trip to the eastern Stac II they re ara health easr
ard comfort on The way. should mol ftil 10 obtlln
supply before starring aud more ~ II ladies' or chill
drcn are with them or invalids, %" tn SEX u no
thing as grateful to the palate and stomach as ms
and resist. the eneryang effects OF hot countries 50
well and unlike ardent spirits, II does not entreoir
by ulam:ng: but strengthens and eNhllernies both
BODY and mind by lis nutritious powers and he en-
ergy which il impart~ To the digestive process Sta
men also should be provided wlih some 0tiure The!
leave pOri.
4 glass taken at any time during the day eemoves
all feeeng- of heat. hurst orevciho hungeraad IT.
being made in "A great measure OF vegetable acids,
10 prevent Scurvy aud purilcS The blood at The same
time. II is also invaluable Restorative for those
who laboI hard for a living such as Farmers Miners
Mechanics and Lahorers; and 10 shop-keepers Pro
tessOnal men and Cthers, whose occupation compels
them To lead sedan ry lives; draught before break
fast gives new spirit for the business of The day
Medical men who know iis composition speak in
the highest terms Of its utility, and all the poets
praise II Byron calls it the bcst sherbet, Moore
makes frequent mention OF H. and llahz. the great
Persian poet, Is loud in praise OF It
Prepared by AUGUSTUS IIOGG, London. New
York and san Erancisco
Depot Davis Street Drug Store near jackson san
Francisco, and for sale by all respectable druggists
and Dealers.
Price-50 Cents per Botte-each Que will make II
Glasses.
Nh Agents wanted and supplied on the most
liberal and convenient terms. ap2l3m.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-05-14
County Treasurer's Office,

OsOvILLE. May 18Th, lo5F.
Notice ishereby given. that all persons holding Butte
County Warrants, payable from the General Fund,
registered between the lst day OF November 1886,
and the 5tb of Desember 1856 inclusive. that the
same will be paid on presentation this Office, and
after this date said Warrants will cease to bear in
terest. WIN LATTIMORE.
Teasurer Butte County.