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Religions Ttems

Rev. Alexander Reed has accepted call to the
Presbyterian Church at Octarora, Pennsylvania
Rev. Edwin X Smith has resigned the charge
OF It. Johns Church (EpiscOpaD in Camden,
New Jersey.
Rev. VIM. Orr of Kentucky, died last week.
Hon. Edward Stanly formerly member of Con-
GreSs from North Carolina, but now a LAWYER in
California, has relinqushed the legal profession,
and is about entering the ministry.
-, The Nashville %. s. Presbytery and tie West
tennessee IN. So Presbytery have been united
Rev. Arthur Cleaveland Coke of Baltimore. has
received the degree Of ID. d. from ST. James,s
College, Maryland.
The American Presbyterian, a prominent paper
OF the New School Church in the Middle States
and in this section, published i'm PhIadeinbis
has the following information:
THE RICHMOND CONVENTION The South
sPsdkIng.-it is now ascertained-l. That the
place o: NEE ing has been changed because the
Washington Ministers are moi poinG into the
Convention. =. The Presbytery of the District
OF Columbia Will not be represented at Rich
m0nd. g. Clinton Presbytery, Mississippi. re-
soiVes 10 hold their connection with the synod of
mississippi as an independent synod T. Union
rresbytery, Tennessee, requires the acts of said
Convention to be submitted to the Presbyteries
LOT their approval or rejection and resolves,
tnat as Presbytery We will not be bound by any
aus passed by said Convention, until approved
and adopted by this Presbytery.' S. Holster
rfesbyteTy, Tennessee, decides in favor of Ma
uoBal Assembly, but resolves srhat if such AS
seInbly cannot be organized our commissioners
90 not commit us to any organization or Assem-
Dly, preferring TO remain We are for the pres
emf, and hoping that all the Presbyteries connect
ed with our branch of the Church will do the
same, believing that Providence will open the
way Tor us to act at no distant day'''
The BaptiSts of this city have Just started
new church on the Island, and have elected Rev
=. =, Meador pastor. They worship at prest mt
Many ministers are at present absent from the
city and their puiPits are supplied by strangers
KY T.
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IN FURN.CES

IT, FURNACES.
= HI attention OF the community generally and of
house builders particularly is invited 10 the EEY
STONE HEATER, lately patented by J. ID. Green
of Philadelphia.
All persons interested are solicited to call NJ our
store and satisfy themselves OF the superiority Of
ms eater over all others IN Use. So SUCCESSFULLY
nave the principles of combustion been applied i'm ts
construction, that although II presents a radlatIug
surface OF one hVHdred nHfGffy SQUARE feet n re-
CURES thiTty per rent less coal than ANY rnrnace
heretofore manufactured.
Every improvement that an experience of thirty
year IN the furnace business could suggest has
been applied IN the production of the Keystone
Heater, and It's propretOrs feel assured that for e
SHELLEY GUY,
No. 500 Pa. av.. bet. 10th and II sts
Exclusive Agency for the sale Of tho
au liza Sem Revision Heafer
Intel MA W2m:I Tpion TT Tbe,n,
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HER MANN ii. VOSS.
OTIS w. MARSH,
HO! FOR THE EMMETT CLUB!
FIRST GRAND ANNUAL EXCURSION
OF THE
EN- EFT Club, No. /,
TO FORT ASHINGTON WHITE HOUSl

This Members of the EMMETT CLUB take this
method OF informing their friends and n-.
the public IN general, that they will = aJS1h-A
give their IRSr ANNUAL EX-rSTSzsi1a11s
DAY, August 9th, 1857. "
The committee pledge themselves that no pains or
expense VIII DO spared to make this one of the most
pleasant Excursions of the season for ali tho wish
fu Potomac. WV
Withers' Brass and String Band has been engaged
for tine occasion.
Shadd, the experienced caterer, has charge of the
Reireshment DE partment.
Ihe steamer GEORGE WASHING TON will leave her
wharf,, loot OF 18th street, ut O'Clock a. m NAVY
ara ga, ami Alexandria at Q. The Second Boat viii
Leave ilth street wharf at o'clock Navy Y ard AT
%3. Aiexandria 3p. m. Returning at and 10 d. M
line OF Stages will leave the corner of am ST rect
ana massachusetts avenue at ia q. IN. and ~ D. M
IIckets ONE DOLLAR; admitting a gentleman
member of the Club. vi
BY order: COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS.
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EXCURSIONS, &c.
THE PUBLIC GOOD OUR ONLY AIM.
THIRD ANNUAL EXCURSION
Union Fire Company, No. 2,

~ IHE WHITE HOUSE PAFILION,
On THU RSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1857.
The Union Fire Company, No. 2, having char
tered the steamer GEORGE WASH
INGToN. vii give their Annual Eek E14nn>
cuIsiOn TO the White House Pavilion 02Snkxk2z
on THURSDAY, Aug ust 18th.
The uniform success that has attended, and the
good order that has universally prevailed at the pre-
vIous Excursions of the Company, authorize ou,
assurance that this will rank No Il with the Excur
sIons of the season.
Refreshments at the usual city prices. Dinner and
Supper furpIshed by an e1 perienced caterer.
BndnIs Brass and String Band has been engag ed
The Boat will make two trips; leaving in the
morning from Georgetown at 71s, City Whsrf at sb
Navy Yard at 8, and Alexandria at 91i. Afternoon,
City Wharf at O'Clock, Navy Yard at 2JI and All,
exandria at 8; leaving the White House at and
lr1s p. IN.
OnnIbuses will leave the Northern Liberty Mar
ket House. and from the corner of 2oth street and
Penn avenue, In time to reach the Boat the City
Wharf. -
COMMITTEE of Arrdngsments.
:. r. Doug ASS, w. r.. Mastin, w. III. Hines,
j. F. Streeks, ]. Bury, ]. Vessey
6u 1881 ,9,iall,l2 -
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ASSURE URSION
OLD POINT, PoRTsMHoUTH, & NORFOLK

The steamer MARYLAND will leave Washinstou
upon an Excursion TO the above places IT,
on SATURDAY, the 9Th August. at Eaa4aSsKrN
O'Clock a. m. arriving at Norfolk30SfxE1&sa
Old Point. whers she Will remain until O'Clock
p;mafordlng ample time to Visit Hampton, r ortress
Monroe. the HygeIa Hotel, to enjoy the Sea Breeze,
to Fish and Bathe The next day can be agreeably
spent IN visiting Norfolk and Portsmouth, the Navy
the Mary land will leave Norfolk for Washington
Monday afternoon at o clock.
The table will be abundantly supplied with all a q
delcacles OF the Washington and Norfolk markets.
ifnot Music viii he IN attendance.
Passage, including mea Is, for tire round tri, a.,
for gentleman and lady $40.
aul-6t VIM MITCHELL
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THE WEEKLY STAR.

In our weekly issue of to-day will be found
vast amount of highly interesting matter
Court and Council proceedings, &c in relation
to the Election Riots also, its usual budget of
gossip, news and miscellaneous matter.
Price, three cents for single numbers, or 81 Is
per annum. ...-.
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d. kENAN,

y. MERCHANT TAILOR,
No. 81 Peunsy!rGnin nveHHs, sOuth SIDE,
GettUeen l0th and llth streets.
Takes the liberty Of informing his friends and the
public, that he has commenced the above a.
named business on his own account.
Having purchased a carefully selected as M
sortment of the latest and most fashionable Mn
styles of English. French, and German ~-AA>
CLOTHS. CASSlMERES, and EESTINGS ls
prepared to execute all orders IN hs line prompt
ness and dispatch
Having acquired his knowledge of the Elslues.
In the best establishment in WaSkIugtCt, and
having had long experience as cutter and orcrnsn
he hOpss by strict attention to merit and ecoive
share of the public patronage.
variety, &c. nm fY
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rOPA r TN Err SHIP.

". III. Voss. O. w M,Rsu
No. 28j $. West cor. Tenth street and Pa are
Tho undersigned, having formed a copartnership
In the 6Tocery trade, respect fully inform the CTS
cltiZCnf of Wash ugton al patrons Of 80
the 'Old Establishment" that they ara nowf44+
prepared "a supply all with the choicest kind ofrE4H
WITH every article In the grocery line, as cheap If
not cheaper, than any other ESTABLISH ment in the
CITY they having purchased large and choice as
sortment oil the best Groceries exclusively for cash
We have also largely added 10 our stock of IL
QuORS, CIGARS, and TOBA Geo some of tie
best brands IN the market, 10 which we invite the
attention of our Gu stomers.
Cool articles, fair dealing, oui ck sales and sms n
prob is is our motto.
HERMANN II. VOSS.
OTIS w. MARSH.
III Having entered into copartnership with D.
w. MARSH, those who are indebted to inc ara re
spectiny requested to settle their accounts either
Ivy cash or notes. at short dates, as it is necessary
men' should be settled Immediately.
au i-ecSt II r. VOSS
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5000 REWARD.-Ranawsy from the sub.crr

&S0n REWARD.-Ranaway from the subscrl-
WV Der, living near Upper Marlborough, -.
fIlnee Seorses county Md, on the path OF ~
april, NE0Ho MAN, DAVY GREEN. IA
dark muatto-has q large bushy head, with XII
Thskers round his face, medium size and down
has relatives or make ms way free Slate as
ne leit wlthout any provocatIOn. | will give Two
npndred DoIlars N taken out of the State-SIno N
N the District, or other part Of Mary land
and 80 II taken IN TINS county, In either case he
must be secured so that get him
Je9-tf WILLIAM j. BERRY.
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A PLEASURE PARTY AND PIC MIC, unde,
IA the auspices of the Young Catho- IcD.[ -
pcs Friend Society of Washngt ton,
georgetown College Grounds. the use of when has
been kindly granted for the occasion, on MONDAY,
August Sd, 1857 (or, should the weather prove i'm
element the flTst fair day thereafter copmencinr
NJ o'clock a. m. and closing at sun down.
Cards of admission, Is cents; Children under II
ears of age, 10 cents.
Mr. Nanderwerken, with his usual liberality, has
fgresd To convey passengers during the entire ay Ia
snd from the College Gate at the usual fare of six
fents. ~
For the convenience of those residing in the North
ern part Of the city Coach will leave the Northern
liberty Market every hour after o'clock direct for
Water Ices, Ice Cream, Confectionery, and Re-
reshnents will be furnished by Mr.. Potentini, and
Ferved at city prices. ~
WIther's superior Band has been engaged for the
occasion. " WV
The strictest order will be preserved, and az the
ntlre profits of the day. intending the amount re-
elved Ut the refreshment tables, will go to the
marty fund OF our Society, now much depressed
re earnestly appeal to the liherality of the public
Tickets can be procured from any member of the
committee, and at the entrance Of the College
Grounds.
|. COMMITTEE Of ARRANGEMENTS.
j. = Jones, w. A. Kennedy, X Mahorney
llc'd.H Clarke, J.. Men erhapy, Geo. Harvey,
Pc. G. Brent, J. Chapman, II. A. Clarke,
F.F ItZ patrick, Geo. Savage, Nj. Renabau.
Gallant, p j: McIienry, i, j. Queen,
shn r. Ming, N. Phelan, Hugh Donohoo.
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URAND exclusion AND PIC MIC
Columbia Lodge, No. 10, I. O. o. F.
TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION.
On TUESDAY, August 9Th, 1857.

Having chartered the Steamer EoReK WASHING
necessary for the comfort and pleas Ere4$4k
IRE oi all who may participate In theRkD<z1sz1es
onJoyments of the trip, the Committee of Arrange
menis respectfully announce to the friends OF the
order and the public, that the Excursion AVID Pic
Nc al Columbia Lodge will take place As above
The Steamer will make two trips 10 the Pavi
lOn-leavlng her wharf at IA O'Clock a. m precisely
anu NJ ga p. m. Returning, the first boat will Ieay
~ ia, and he second at 10 O'Clock o. m The latter
ahordng delightful trip up by the svery light OF
The steamer will touch at Alexandria, going and
gagged. ~ mug ooe" GIL
Dinner and Supper will be furnished bv that nr,,oe
Of caterers-Mr. Is. Schadd; and Refreshments ar
cl.y prices, by an experienced cOnfectloner
| No Liquor OF any kind will be allowed 10 be sold
either on the Boat at the Pavilion; conseouontiy
| he best ot decornm will be preserved.
| Tickets ONE DOLLAR; admitting Gentleman
ihI ades, and children under years of agc-to be
iad OF any OF the Committee, or at the boat on the
| lay of the Excursion. yin '''e
| OmnbJses will leave the corner of Seventh and
j. streets, tNorlheIn LlbertiesJ Twentieth street
tnd Penn. avenue, First Ward, and opposite Odd
Fellows Hall, Navy Yard mt a. m. and o. M
connecting with the boat also, at the wharf On the
eturn of each trip, to convey passengers to the
'lace OF starting.
COMMITTEE or Arrdngemsats
w. X. Mclean, s. Thompson. J. Il. Williamson
San ~ wise, j.. ID Henry, q. Miller,
has. kInsey, J. 4. Moulden, s C. Mills
NV. ID. Stewart, w. vi. Nally, II MoInto.b
David Fowble. F.. Pesster, J. Winner
III. ;. Bowen. J. P. IIeadley, WIN. Bond,
". J. Collision, &C. Martin, w n SInceU
r. w. Swan. jy a5-eoat& Al
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BOARDING.

ROARDING.-Mrs. BATES, NJ the corner Of
~ Pennsy lvsnia avenue and 9Th street, having hsd
her house entirely renovated and ITS ecoOnmOda-
tons greatly Increased, is now prepared 10 accom-
modate a larger number Of permanent and transient
bOaTders. Her location "a the most central IN the
city, and rearrang cd and improved her house is
now second TO no other boarding house m Washing
ton. Boarders by the month, week. or day, may
rely on receiving every attention. Terms moderate
Table boarders also taken. le 2S-tf
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- PIC MIC.
He MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL
LEE Gu wish to let their friends and the pub
know, that they will hold their PICNIC on mex
lESDAf, the 4th August. at Humphrey Il June
in's place, Capitol Hill. The Committee has lief,
ihing undone to make this one of the agrees bic 81
fhe season. CHARLES III. LEHMAN.
St-4t' prasldant
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TRHksteERls srArENENf

TREksreERS STATEMENT
s'Gs. ' sss "ss at a r. add
s!
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" i O o X :.
IL WARRIORS American Criminal Law fourth
edition.
Mhartoh' g Presidents of Indictments: new edition.
Pritchard's Admiralty Digest.
Addison on Contracts; new edition.
Sedgewlck on statutory and Constitutional Law.
Hall on Trustees; new edition.
Chltty on the Law of Carriers.
aug FRANCK TAYLOR
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HOURLY EXPECTED-TwO CARGOES of
IL COAL, stove and egg size, w hite Ash; which
will be sold lower if taken Immediately from the
vessels than afterwards. Persons in want will do
well TO call 1T either Of our Wood and Coal Yards,
corner of street and Vermont avenue, Washing :
ton and corner Of Water and Green streets. George
town. DICKSON, GORDON IL co.
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HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
Il sentatIves of the Thirty fourth Congress, 1855
1857. BY p. p. c. Trplett. Price IS cents. For
sale at TAYLOR Il MAURY'S
aug l-St Bookstore. near 9th street.
DEAL ESTATE.-Persons desiring to invest In
L Real Estate or Real Estate Securities, can he
accommodated on application to JOS. G.. 6. KEN
NEEDY, corner 10th street ND Penn avenue.
Real Estate sold and rented on commission
Rents guaranteed ana collected. Lots in every
Ward for sale and for rent. au l-eo9w
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The WEArHER.--The following report of the
Weather for this morning is made from the Morse
Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Insuruuvn.
The time of observation is about 7 clock a. m
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APPoINTED.-J. NJ. Connel Of Ohio, has been
appointed to third class clerkship in the office
of the First Comptroller of the Treasury, vice
N. B. Van Zandt, resigned
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CONTRACT OFFIcE.-The frequent mis-scnd-
ing and delay of mail bags for the want of suit
able labels to indicate their destination has in
duced the Postmaster General to order that
hereafter, no paper labels shall be used, las is
now too frequently but only such as are made
of metal, wood, or leather which are not liable
to be defaced or destroyed
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FORT SNELLING.-The first instalment of the
purchase money of Fort Smelling, Mimi, having
been paid into the United States Treasury, or
ders have been given by the War Department
to put Mr.. Franklin Steele in possession of the
property, except the Fort and buildings re-
quired for the use of the troops at that post.
The post is to be maintained until further orders
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lHE WATERING PLAcEs.-The various water
Ing places within striking distance of this CITY
are, just now, in the height Of their season, all
OF them being graced with large numbers of
health and pleasure-seeking guests We hear
almost daily from Old Point, DR.. Banks Hamp-
ton establishment, and Blakistone's Pavilion.
on the Potomac, and the Fauquier White Sui.
phur, the Warren and Capon Springs, where all
Is gaioty unalloyed. These establishments
were never better kept, nor did they ever be-
fore appear to give so general satisfaction to so
large Il number of visitors. The letters of our
friends and subscribers now sojourning at them
cause US to sigh for a little relaxation during
.he present scalding and frying season from the
in'erminable labors of n daily Journal, VII oh
d, JUST such a season is more exacting upon the
physical and mental capacities of those respon-
s.oie ior It's proper conduct than at any other
Tune, Tor 1t is then that there is general dearth
OF interesting subjects to write Of and greater
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Drafts hereto
fore drawn.
hub not vet Amount sub
paid, though )ect 20 oraft.
pay able.
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Rev. Alexander Reed has accepted a call to the
Presbyterian Church at Octarora, Pennsylvania
Rev. Edwin X Smith has resigned the charge
OF St Johns Church (EpiscOpaD in Camden,
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-19
NOTICE.

YTHUE STOCKHOLDERS OF the South Feather
Il Water Company are hereby notified, tina, The
Trustees OF said Company hove levied au assessment
of twenty dollars per share on each share OF stock,
PAYABLE at the office of the Company al Forbestown,
on the 2Oth day of February. A ID. 1897.
WARREN MASON, Secretary.
Office S. F. Water Co., Jan. ), 1857. jy
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-19
Departure from Washington Street Wharf.

Passengers by this Line landed at san Juan
upon the Company = Wharf, and proceed Immediate
" by comfortable coaches 10 Virgin BAY, where they
embark at he wharf which has rcceully been rebuilt
upon the splendid new steamer san carlos, for the
Atlantic steamer The health of the l>lhmus is ex.
celcnt an II is confidently expected, from the known
reputation OF "a, Orzaba for perd. that the through
uip 10 New Yorr ami New Orleans will be The quick
est on record THIS road ing 701 mikes shorter than
aly oher Messengers via Nicaragua aYoid the great
heat OF the Tropics and TIE eYer and debility loo apt
to result trlm saCh exposure.
The Oriza1a connects with the hyorne steamship
Texas. for New York. and Calhoun for New Orleans
THROUGH 1tCkETS FURNISHED, including
transit Of the slhmus.
Passengers are at no expense upon the Isihmus
except for meals. while crossing
Treasure tor shipment received at the COmpany's
office until o'clock A. NJ day of sailing For fresht
or passage, apply to {. X GARRISON co. Ageat
southwest corner Battery ana washington streets,
janil Second Floor, San Francisco
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-19
Orleans .E1Otel,
Montgomery str ct, above Downer.
JOHN W. MILLER,......... Proprietor.

ye~a, HAVING PURCHASED and row opened
K the above house, takes this method of inturm-
I u ing his friends and the public generally, that
he Is prepared 10 accommodate all that may favor
him with their patronage, in the most comfortable
manner Having been at 4 considerable eXperse in
re- fitting and reiurnshing the house. he atters him
self that it will compare favorably with any in the
country. and he hopes by strict attention to the wants
of his guests, TO receive liberal share of patronage
Oroville. January 7, 1857 jy7If
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-19
NOTICE

FzyHE STOCKHOLDERS Of the South Feather
Il Water Company hereby notified, that the
annual meeting OF the Company viii be held al the
Office at tUrbestuwn the lr,i Monday in January
1891. at u O'Clock. noon
}. WARREN MASON, Secretary.
datd
The stockholders OF the South Feather Water Com
uanv are hereby notified, that lbe meeting called us
above is adjourned to Monday. leO 9th l-j7 at j..
O'Clock. NOON Tor lhe election OF Trustee, serve tie
ensuing year. j. VI AIKEN MAsON. recy.
January 1857. jyj-4w
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-19
FERRY NOTICE.
rs Tons Baied Hay for Sale

IN LOTS TO SUIT. J. ". CLARK & BRO
4 Fire-proof brick store, opposite the Daily Gu
Record offs. d.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-19
NJ. NICHOLAS HOTEL,
CORNER MONTGOMERY AND HUNTooN STREETS,
OROVIL LIE.
JOHNSON & LAWL0R, .... .Proprietors.
HAVING PURCHASED THE HOUSE

49, HAVING PURCHASED THE HOUSE
R4, known heretofore rs lIuntoUn's Exchange we
g.il have renovated, re- fitted, newk furnished and
Upcncd it under the above name with entirely new
;rrangeme nts We have erected II spacious dining
hHll-added a large number of elegantly furnished
roo ms for Families, and are prepared To accommo
date anv number OF guests in manner that We trust
will he satisfactory To all. As We have had the ben
eff of long experience in the business, ard as We
shall give our whole attention To H. we iniend to
make our house in all ts essential appointments. The
very best in this section of California.
FRANK JOHNSON, .... FRANK ]. LAWL0R
formerly Of ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL. y. Y
Y R-Thp Cal Stag. cos General Office is at his
House, where passengers arrive from and depart 10
al, points Of the country.
december 80, 1856. iol-u
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-19
Bear il in Mind!

TEyHAT ALL THOSE who wish To purchase Gro.
Il ceres. Provisions, or Hardware. viii lind 1t 10
their interest to call at the frsprOof Brick Store
opposite the Daily Butte Record office, Myers street
dc J. N. CLARK d BRO.