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The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

ANOTHER oNE NAiLsp-A correspondent
Of the San Francisco Herd. over the sigma
tire of Santa Clara says of the English
bribe
Those who did not approve Of the com.
promise. many. Douglas himself among
them-- are satisfied to let the matter rest ne
as'ttled thing The compromise certainly
was fair and just"
Dir. Douglas, in his speech delivered in
Chicago. on the 2 h Of July. says;
al did not cons der that mode Of submis
sion fair. for the reason that any eec' ion j..
O mocke which Is not free; any elecii n i.
fraud upon the rights Of the people which
holds out inducements for nffi cmslive votes,
aud penalties for negative v.tes. [Cheers. J.
The Lecomp,outes must try another tack,
7 arrival Of the last steamer has destroy
ed the effect of all the crocodile to RS lie
compton bummsrs have shed over Douglas
Democrats.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19
Massacre of three Of the Overland
Mail Party.

w III. Lindsay, Of the Overland Mail Com
papy who has just arrived, furnishes ms with
the following particulars Of dreadful affair
which was sent to him by special express
from the Sink Of the Humboldt, and over
took him about seven miles from this place
this afternoon. We make the following ex-
tracts from the letter received by Mr.. Lind
say:
Sf~K ~ HuMBoLDr. Aug 14.-GP NJ.
DEAs Sra: have arrivs q here pf st haste.
having rode aH night, to inform you #
dreadful nf ir Let night Between one
and two o'c ock. MED uzal arrived at my
camp from Gravelly Ford. and informed me
that tho Shoshones had attacked the Mail Of
July 31st from Plnce,vi,e tJoseph Condi,
Charles Connever. Elias Etherilge. and
Theo. Barheau, n Frenchmnu. beirg gnNrd~l
about twenty miles above Gravelly Ford,
and killed all but one. who g. cal ed, This
| is the fort of two Pi Utes who came to
! McDougal's camp. Messrs Chapman and
| Brown who brought The present mil from
! Sali Lake, snd expected TO meet the mnssq-
cred party near the head Of The Humboldt
say that Mt The very place where the attack
wes made, young Indinn Chic, whom
/ Chapman had taken TO Salt Lake with him.
commenced cryin, mud told Chapman tha t
he had better get away from that rla c ns
soon possible. ms he saw signs of ding r.
At this moment several Sho5hohos came up
TO them and invited them 10 90 and see their
| friends Of the other mail, but from what the
young Indian told. he conclude d TO hasten
away as fast ns possible. Brown and Chap
man saw The remains of the mail Wagoo and
parts Of harness scattered about ara say
that no doubt the caution given them by the
young Chief saved the lives of their party.
| Upon consulting with Huntington and
Brown, of this pace. il wns agreed that you
should be mediately informed, so that you
would have time to furnish more men, and
armed as men should be, when you expect
them to defend themselves.
(Sgned) CHAs. CHANotNr.
| Mr.. Lindsay vouches for the above. and
also says that the Indian Agent. Mr.. For
ncy. had sent by Brown and Chapman, lot
| Of presents to the Shoshoncs. amongst which
was lot of gun enps. powder ard lend, and
upon consultation it was decided to re'ain
possession OF the ammunition and not give il
to the Indians.
We have no papers or letters from Salt
Lake, and Ms everybody was 80 excited no
infor mntion was < e0ned from Char mNn and
Brown, who brought the mail from Salt
L'ke
Charles Chanoino was engaged in cutting
hay 100 mi es above tie Sink when he got
the abOvo information from McDougaQ.-
Unt0a telegram.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

A Mosr lloRRIBLE DEATH. The Bulletin
of the 10th contains the following Dispatch
from Jackson, Amador county under same
date
Yesterday the body Of a young man cigh-
teen years Of age was found on Butte Ditch,
few miles east of Jackson 1t was that OF
J hn Rawle, s'u f n resident { ' lcnno.
lie had been missing for three woek~, but
as he hnd been opI oScd by his father in go'
irg to Frazer river It was suIpased that he
had run off. as he hal taken his fathers
horse aud was rather Wild boy
When found he was attached by n rope on
his vi ght arm, to the neck of the missing 2
horse. lie had probably laid down to sleep
aud fastened the horse to his waist; the
horse becoming frightened. ran IF with him
Both legs and both arms were broken. The
horse had drag ged him several miles around
as he Ted aioug during the three weeks.
The flesh on one idc vac torn of the other
.iie was dried up. In trying TO cross ditch
the horse had dragged the body in out could
not drag IL out. The horse vas i'll alive.
hut the rope had cut into his neck to the
bone.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

4D- Thoss whe vote for the Lecompton
sts'e Ticket and platform. declare by their
exercise of the right Of suffrage. tha, the
rsorle have No right TO ''vo,e urou the ndop-
tiou OF rejection OF their fundamental law, )"
unless their representatives shall graciously
grant them that privilege II any doubt
this fact. ie. them rend the eighth resolu.
Zion Of the teeomp.on platform.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19
ApaInabIe sefRneIx.

The unprincip'ed Lecompton press Of Cal
ifornia for some time past so free with the
cry of BLACK Republican" against the ad-
berents to Democratic principles, have expc
rienced n decided set back since the arrival
Of the mail from TIE Atlantic States. The
base and upholy coal ton of Lecomptonites
and r publicaus in Illinois, and its bold de-
nunciation by Senator Douglas. .has crea'
ted an unmistakable futter ia the ranks OF
these traitors to Democratic principles and
Democratic usagcs,
While using the cry Of Black Republi
can, 4" to deter the Democracy Of California
from adhering to the doctrine of Popular
Sovereignty. they are suddenly confounded
with proof positive that the Lecomptonites
of Illinois are supporting n Republican for
United States Senator With the hope Of de-
feating the reelection Of Senator Douglas.
Can men contondi pg for principle pursue
such course' Can Ltcompt claim t'
| be the only party WHO can " save the Unior
from the incendary torch of Rerub icnn
ism, " while they are openly asserting an ul
ira Republican to dhplace Senator lik'
Stephen A Douglns' Does not their actor
show that they are controlled by no priuci
ple---nctuated BY no patriotic devotion t'
country bur one nctuated only by de irt
for power and mean and ignoble spirit o
revenge against one who loved bis country
more than sectional Lecompton n Republi
| can scheme'
The course they have inveigbed so loudly
against here. the disciples and followers o.
Iecompton are pursuing in Illinois. Th'
fact that they are citizens Of differ en'
States does not alter the case. Lecompton
ism can only be measured by the same stan
dar6 every where throughout the Union
They cannot blind the eyes Of National De
mocrats here, while they are returning Re
publicans to the Senate from Illinois. They
do not rise even to the dignity of a political
party, but are simply fighting for spoils and
revenge, rendy to coalesce with any party
that will strengthen their crusade against
Democratic principles. Let the Democracy
reflect upon the course Of the Leccmpton
party, nn1 they will be convinced that no
political party cnn extend them the right
han Of fellowship, without sinking them.
selves into political ipfamy. and arraying
themselves in opposition to the fundamen-
tai principles Of our government.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

ScHooL Law --we nro indebted TO A. J.
Moulder. ESQ.,, Superintendent Of Public
In'truc'ion. for q copy Of "Commcntarics on
the School Law, with the elements Of SCI ool
architecture--Laws relating to tho School
Lands forms Of instruction." SC. The
Superintendent has our thanks.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

HIoHwAYMvN IN SIEWRa.--The Demo.
evSt mentions that a gentlemen wa. sho, at
on Thursday. while travelling the Forest
City trsii On Wednesday u pistol was
snsrped At Rice. the Exp-c..msn, while on
bis way from Forest city. iIc ',rned urou
h's assailants. Int they fed Mcouickly at
Forest CITY. was twire shot at 'he same day
between Downieyille and Forcst City.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

eDLecomptcnism requires i's dcvotces to
vote for the lifelong enemies Of democracy.
rather than support those who contend for
ths right Of the people TO regulate their do.
msstsc inetiin'ions in their own way, and
Tor the rieht Of tho majority to determine
for themselves their own fundamental law.
What do Democrats think fit,
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

Dir HIMSELF WITH a SNAKe.-At Char
coal Flat, on one day last 'eek, French
man was bitten on the finger by rattle
snake. DR.. Akin being called, cut u j > Of
he,h from the 6neer, removing all that par
which had been penetrated by the fang OF
the snake. The man then took liberal doses
OF brandy, sien as The iuscct-kilier over the
river imb g. before looking sereuelv from
y hIil.' At last accounts the Frenchman
was drunk, and all Wright The snake has
not since teen heard FROM Sierra Demo.
cTaf.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

SAN FRANcrco GLoBv. This concern.
after fostering TO- years in corruption. has
final "pctered out" and upon its runs
has arisen another concern ms named the
".tationai." 1t I. edited by George Rum
Johnston, the l. compton harlequin. and
celebrated +. Ciampsus V,tus lecturer
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

II must be admitted that the course pur.
sued by Senator Douglas on the Kansas i'm
brolio, hns been rather crratic In the po-
litical campaign Of 1860, in speech deliver.
ed by him at Springfield, 10 ilinoi he de-
clared TINT if the people Of Kansas, aetna.
ted by Tnrti,an or treasonqble motives, re-
fused to vote at the election of delegates for
the formation of State Constitution, the con
seqnences should rest upon their own heads
| aud when n portion Of the people Of that
territory, n majority If you p'e'se. pursued
the very course which Mr. Douglas. on tha
occasion, demanded in tho most emphatic
language. he lnbored with al his might il
the Senate of the United States TO shield
them from the consequences Of their acts,
and in doing 80, almost created a serious
aud permanent division in the ranks of the
Democratic party.-S +. Herald,
If the Herah knows anything about the
subject it knows that John Calhoun and
other delegates elected to that convention
pledged themselves prior to their election, to
submit the constitution to n vote Of the peo.
pie of the territory. These solemn pledges
were violated, and it is this gross violation OF
pledges and principles that Lecomptonism
is now endeavoring to endorse. Hence their
resort TO such arguments ns the above. Such
subterfuges belittle and Disgrace journal
formerly not for Its able, fair and impair
tial conduct.
Those who are democrats from principle,
do not, and will not consider the course OF
Senator Douglas "rnther erratic." He has
boldly and promptly met every issue presen-
ted by the assailants Of democratic princl
pies and viii be triumphantly sustained by
the democracy Of Illinois and the nation.
There are no fears Of n "serious and per.
maneut division in the ranks Of the demo.
cratic patty" being occasioned by the kick
ing out Of tho party Of the few traitors to
principle and The cringing slaves to power
who have embraced Lecomrtonism. 1t il
proper that the principle. abi ling Democrat
ic party should purge itself of such traitors.
Once rid the glorious old party Of their
traitorous presence, and the permanent
peace and prosperity Of the country will be
the result How long is il since the Herald
was lahoring 10 show that d suglas agreed
with the administration
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

CoNTENTIoNs, I'VE have always contend d-
ed that Senator Douglas is not cor nected
with the opposition in the effort to break
down the Administration and destroy the
nationality of the Democratic party; but
that he was willing to abide hy the settle
ment Of the Kansas question. by the passage
OF the English Bill, lie no longer considers
it an issue before the country. ---Napa Her
dM.
Have you indeed. Perhaps you will have
the hardihood to contend that the Admins
,ration is not endeavorng to break down
Mr.. Doughs, in Illinois Perhaps you will
hnve the hardihotd to contend that the ad
ministration has not destroyed its natiouali-
,y by supporting Lincoln for U s. Senator
from Illinois. We may be permitted to use
boulder to smash blue bellied fly, he
will Permit Mr.. Douglas to answer the bal
ance of the above extract. In his Chicago
speech. Mr., Douglas said:
1t is true that the mode OF reference and
tie form of submission were not such as
could sanction with my vote, for the reason
that il Disseminated between FREQ States
aud lave States providing that if they
came in with the Lecompton Constitution
they could be received with 35 900; but il
they choosel to demnud another eunstituti II
more consistent with their sentiments and
their feelings, they sho Ill not be received
into the Union until they had 93, APO inhab-
itants [Checrs ]
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

MAN DRownrp -Dahiet Stewart was
drownded at Fairfield Oar: Middle Fork
Feather river. on Sunday. August 10Th.
We have not heard further particulars.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19
NJ Q iT &c n.

From ard after this date no Ieral Advertisements
viii he inserted until raid for. Po'tcaI AID Tho
stricai printing must be paid for delivery. The
atove will be strictly adhered 10.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

ARRivAL OF MoRMoss. information has
fsached DOwnistille that many Mormon
families have arrived at Long Valley. near
che summit Of the Sierra Nsvadas. They
ere represented as being in destitute eondi.
tios.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

~ Gao. W. BL~oR. E,e formerly ono
ofths pveprietors Of the Marysville Erpre.
has purchased an interest in the National
Demoerdf.'
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

"what great movement is tho Republican
party the heart Off" .rdpa Herald
Why. the Lscompton movement in Illinois,
In favor Of Lincoln to succeed Douglas in
the United States Senate.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19
@ II e r u B u S @ U
COntreraS Ball!

~ At TIr ASSE RLY ROOM OF W.
~ LONG. ia Hem lug Va ~. on ihhi'
"a evening ttr,it.f ta.h 1855. IIaTitg ia con-
N-1N plvtcd a are. ant conn Cdipiis i'h'i
eNcelic.t ~ 0sr ?, sort, the uHtefsighrh WI, a.
kAl lt. ou ihe 70 ut .sneu>s irEi. "A td tN''u =.
era inV ir 10 ." 'h- UHn!c u le rr"W nsx
hrtattuI ant ti4s.ui .nc tion ace, ssihle ny ~,
m'uptain tosA, arH vnI De- fntfd IN Er.a1y
,uii.r. FOR The resi- - of tho h'' afd d'isl! -
80 WOOD & Lone, PriP~'"'e
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

SIERRA DEMOCRAT This excellent De.
mocratic paper has raised the Democrats
State Ticket, and is battling manfully for
its success A Democratic County Conven-
ton has been called to place in nomination
a ticket in opposi ion to the Lecomptou al
ready nomina, ed in that county. The Dem
ocrat says
Anti Lecompton Democrats are not dis
posed to sacrifice principle. even for harmo.
ny This isno time for faint hearts The
fight is made, and we take our place among
tho Dauglas men. to do battle for State
Rights, Popular Sovereignty. and The Gin.
cinnati Platform; nor will be kept hack
though the Republicans. the Knownothing@
and all Lecomptonites not in office should
embrace the faith
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19
Notice.

FRANKLIN ROYAL ARCi CHAPTER. No. 20.
viii meet Al MAsoLic tail on Frida, evening, Aug
ai'h' at ~ o'c'oek. 2. NJ. general aiten 'sn e
IS "a iealaly requ's,d IA GASTt N, a.. 7.
Attest, | W. TuflNY.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19
Oro TeIcyrnnh LIhe.

o.. vi l., August l. 1852.
On aud after his date Il e rates OF tariff tor DIS
patches over this line have bvep reduced ais
T. G. STOCKTON, sec'y.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

LET ME Our - Che, okee Bob. the noto-
sious. wants 10 be pardoned out of San
Qutntin.-S f. Call
Why on 'airth' don't the rascal apply to
the Governor
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

Tor Juttices of the reecs.
J0HN s. BERRY,. EDWARD D0NAH0.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19
Fv CCt ttpl,t,

r. MAcUInE,. J. COLLINS.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

County Ponds for a Rpiiroud or Wagon Roads--No
~ vieetior. wedhe,dav Seriemter lat IN
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

For arrervisor, First ristrict,
PETER EREER.
The daily Butte record., 1858-08-19

Township Nominations
Freeman's champion., 1858-07-08
The Fourth.

About two thousand people par
ticipated in Temperance celebration
at Lawrence on Saturday last, which
was a splendid affair. ). Q. VAUGHN,
Of Leavenworth, delivered the ora
tion.
Minneola had a celebration on the
fifth. We were unable to be pres.
ent, but several of our citizens were
there, who speak highly of the occa-
sion. Gov. ROBINSON delivered the
oration. Our young people speak
very complimentary Of the conduct
of A. r. MORTON, Esq, Of the Gap
itol House." who was exceedingly
attentive, liberal and unsparing in his
efforts to make their visit agreeable.
"MoRT" Is one of those kind Of
fellows.
Freeman's champion., 1858-07-08
A Mistake.

We stated In our issue Of last
week that the legal voters of Calhoun
Township were to hold a meeting for
the transaction Of town. business at
Cfadit's Mills on Wednesday, July
IA; whereas, it should have been
Saturday, July II. This will be a
meeting Of much Importance, and it
behooves every voter Of the Town
ship who is interested in It's prosper
ity, to attend. Meeting at 2 o'clock.
Freeman's champion., 1858-07-08
Johnson House.

This house has recently changed
hands and been reitted throughout,
and is now the best kept hotel in Law.
renee. MesSrs. HUsoN & BLAoKLIGE
are the lesSees, and no pains are
spared by them and their .gentlemanly
and obliging clerk, Mr.. WILEY, to
render the visit Of guests agreeable
Well furnished rooms, bountifully
filed tables, active and polite ser.
wants, and hospitable and good hu-
mored landlords, are few of the fea
lures Of this hotel.
Freeman's champion., 1858-07-08
FOREVER

~ N w ~ ~ N " ~ " ~ " ~ Ae !
noUBTLEsS MINNEoLA poss essc,
~ numerous advantages for the location
of the Capital of Kanzas; but whether you
believe il or not, my store in Laurence cost
more than oil the buildings in Minneola
put together. ltis
SIXTY FEET LoNGl
Twenty-Five feet wide, and three stories
high. The walls are built Of solid stone,
and the front is Of brick. 1t cost CHEAP"
of money, and in order to pay for it, shall
be obliged to sell o "right smart chance" Of
Goods. Therefore, good people of
PRA AIRIE CITY
And neighborhood, when you visit Law
renee, just drop in and deposit with my
clerk few Of your
SHINING GOLD DoLLARSl
And shall be excessively obliged to you.
My stock consists Of ouerything q man
,oaais TO cat together with n great variety
OF notions In the
! GROCERY LINE,
Not usually kept in KanEas stores.
---ALso--
l have opened a RESTAURANT, where
WARM MEALS
Cau be obtained at all hours Of the day, for
tho moderate sum Of 25 CENTs. Also
HOT OYSTERS
At all hours Of the day and evening, fol
25 GENTS A PLATE.
1y No charge for showing the premises
TO all honest people.
OHAs. sTEARNs,
l4ly 95 Mass.-Bt.
Freeman's champion., 1858-07-08
Republicans, Alloy!

The citizens of Calhoun Township
who are in favor Of organizing the
Republican party in Kanzas, are in
vited to meet at Mr.. Giffbrd's School
House in Prairie City on Tuesday
evening, 18th inst, at u o'clock
Let Baldwin, Brooklyn, Black Jacl
and Coal Greek be fully represented
on this occasion. Set the ball il
motion
Freeman's champion., 1858-07-08

Through the exerions Of DR.. CAN
nrgy tho Board Of Commissioners for
the election on the English bride
have established precinct at Prairie
City; q matter which was singularly
overlooked by them at FIRST. The
Judges are H. J. Canniff, L. r. Oar
yer, and John Roe, '2't
Freeman's champion., 1858-07-08
Waits from the Wise.

Prom the Fathers ofthe Church
we gather few quaint thoughts
They are worthy of perusal and Of
Aeedingi
----a--If thou would'st be justified,
acknowledge thy injustice; he that
SonIesses his sins, begins his journey
10 salvation he thai is sorry for it,
mends his peace he that forSakes 1t,
Is at his journeys nd.--E'@chiridio@
--4 The wages that sin bargains
for with the sinner, are life, pleasure,
'and profit but the wages it pays him
with, are death, torment and destruct-
don. He that would understand the
.falsehood and deceit of sin, must
compare its promises and its pay
ments together.--Dr. South.
III ever Christianity appears
in its power, it is when it erects its
trophies on the tomb; when it takes
up its votariss where the world leaves
them, and fills the breast with i'm
mortal hope in dying moments
Robert Hall.
- SO long as thou art ignorant,
be not ashamed to learn; he that is
so fondly modest not to acknowledge
his own defects as knowledge, shall
in time be so foully impudent to JUS
tify his own ignorance ignorance is
the greatest OF all inirmities, and
justified, the chietest OF all follies. -
QuarLeS.
If I may be permitted to drop
one tear as | enter the portals of the
city of God, it will be at taxing an
eternal farewell of that beloved and
profitable companion-Repenta -
RoWLand Hill.
- True courage is the result OF
reasoning. A brave mind is always
impregnable. Resolution is more in
the head than in the veins, and just
sense of honor and of infamy, or OF
duty and of religion, will carry us
further than all the force of mechan-
ism.-ColLier.
$50 often thou rememberest
thy SHINES without griefe, so often
thou repeateSt those shines for not
,griefeing; he that will not mourne
Tor the evil which he hath done, gives
earnest for the evil he means to doe,
nothing can osswage that fire which
shines hath made, but only that water
which repentance hath drawne.--
Qaarles.
BE not too slow in the break
ing Of sinful costume a quick,
courageous resolution is better than
gradual deliberation in such com
bate, he is the bravest souldier that
layes about him without feare or wit.
Wit pleadeS feare dishartenS he
that would kill Hydra, had better
strike off one neck than five heads
fell the tree and the branches are soon
cut otf.-Q0arleS.
- When thou seest misery in
thy brothers. face, let him see mercy
in thine eyes the more the oyle oil
mercy is poured on him by thy pity,
the more the oyle in thy cruise shall
be increased by thy --E@chiridion.
The last act of life is some
times like the last number in sum,
ten times greater than all the rest
Collier.
Freeman's champion., 1858-07-08
TAKE NOTIOE |
Order of Publication.
United States of America)
Tar,,tnrv of Kangaa 90

United States Of America)
Territory of Kansas. IS,
Second judicial DAtrct.).
In the United States District Court,
and for the, second Judicial District,
Vacation, March 2nd, 1858.
Elias II. Baysinger,
vs.. 7 Fetltlon fol
Margaret E. Baysingcr. Divorce.
NTOW atthis day comes the said Plaintiff
~ by his Attorneys and files his petition,
praying TO be divorced from the bonds Of
Inatrimony heretofore contractedwiththe de-.
ipndant, alleging as cause the deserlion Of
of Petitioner by Defendant and absence for
more than the space oftwo years, accompa.
nying which said petition is Tie affidavit Of
the Plain iff Of Inc non residence Of said
Defendant. 1t is therefore ordered by the
Clerk OF the United States Dis.
,rict Court in and for the District and Ter.
ritory aforesaid in vacation, that the said
Defendant bo notified ofthe pending ofthis
suit by Publication in some newspaper
printed in this Territory, for eight weeks
successively, the last insertion to be at least
four weeks previous to the first day of the
next October Term of this Court; and that
unless she be and appear before the Judge
Of our said United States District Court In
and for tile Second Judicial District of the
Territory Of Kansas on the first day Of the
mex, October Term thereof, to be begun and
held in the City Of Lecompton in said Ter.
ritory on the first Monday in October, 1853,
and answer or otherwise plead to the petit
ton Of Plaintiff, the same will be taken as
confessed against her.
A true Oopy.--Attest;
y. M'ARTHUR, Clerk.
BY O. RAUSSER, p. q.
Stafford d Wood, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
n30w8.