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The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

LATER PROM THE NJRTH.-The steamer Pacific
arrived at san Francisco from Victoria on Monday
last, bringing files of the Victoria Gazette to the
Sth inst. BY that paper we learn tn at a trial be-
fore the colo ial court sessions, of a man named
Doyle, charged with assault and robbery II. ]. Lab
bait, Esq, counsel for the prisoner stated to the
court tat Mr. Comnissioner Nugent had been in
formed Of the confinement in prison of several
American citizens charged with the infringement
# the laws, and desiel that the Americans 50 sit
uated should upon their trials have the benefit of
counsel 1t being ascertained that Doyle was not
an American citizen, the rule was not insisted on in
his case, bat it will doubtle lie called up again
whenever an American is placed on trial.
The Hudson Bay Company is taking steps toward
the opening of new route to Upper Frazer by
way of the coast.
great miny persons are leaving Frazer, some
OF them biinging gold. The river at Fort Yale has
been rising lately i consequence of rains The
weather Is becoming uncomfortably cold, tents are
being aband med and log house are going up along
the river banks
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

AFFRAY AT MooREvILLE.-We learn that fracas
occurred at Mooreville, Friday night of last
week, which resulted in the shooting of two per
sons. A party of which the two wounded men
were part, were on "a bender" and in the course
Of the night, went to Dutchman's Store to get
some oysters. They wanted two cans, but for some
reason best known to HIMSELF the Dutchman re-
fused to sell but one and the party had to go away
unsatsiied-with their one can. After few more
drinks, however, they concluded to go back and
make the Dutchman sell them the other can and
manifested their desires by banging at his door,
and commanding them to open to them This he
refused to do and they burst his door in. He warn
ed them or; they advanced, and in protection of
himself and castle he blazed away at them with a
revolver slightly woanding two of the assailants.
The Dutchman was arraigned next day before
Squire Reyes who very properly told him he acted
rightly and discharged him. We believe the name
of OF the party is Baird; the names of the 9th
ers We are unnformed OF.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

FROM MAINE TO MEXIcO BY RAILRoAD.-The De
troit Free Press ays that Detroit is about to be-
come directly interested in the most magnificent
railroad enterprise the continent. The Grand
Trunk Railroad of fCanada Is finished 10 within some
seventy miles of Port Sarnia and the remaining
portion Is under contract and about half done, and
will be completed by the first of September, 1853
The continue IS line from Portland, Maine, will be
eight hundred miles. 1t has been determined to
continue the line to etroit the distance from Port
huron, opposite Sarn a, Being twenty-five miles.
When a little more than year hence, this whole
line shall be completed there will be uninterrupted
railroad commule5t from Portland to st. Louis
and distant points i'll Iowa aud Minnesota and per
haps New Orleans and the Galph Of Mexico; and
Detroit will be of the N Jst prominent points on
the line.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

OFFIcIAL-BT AUTaoRITY-The Butte Record
publishes the list Of letters remaining in the 0ro-
vile Post Office, and heads it as above, with the
addition OF spread eagle, We shall look to see the
Record turn Lecompton if it continues much longer
to be the recipient of Federal patronage-Ndt.
Dem.
Folks viii talk that way that don't happen to
meet with favor at Washington. You see there is
only courteous difert ofopinion'' between US
and the President, and spite Of his bad advisers,
he is disposed to do what he can for the Record on
the sly. If the Democrat persists in its suicidal
course it cannot expect such patronage as we are
now enjoying.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16
HYnocritical REGRETS.

The San Jose Telegraph regrets ''to see that the
distinguished Senator from Michigan, the Hon. c.
E.Stuart is about to retire from the United States
SEM That paper approves the Senator's
course on the Kansas question. but thinks the Re
publicans Of that State would prefer the election
of one of their own eminent men,"
In the first pace, it is by no means certain that
Mr.. Stuart sis about to retire from the u States
Senate" The Republicans must first beat him
before the people. No triding matter. The Re-
publicans have had a strong hold of Michigan du-
ring their four years existence, but they have now
to encounter ,popular national man, and we are
confident, almost, that Michigan viii again take
her rank among the Democratic States OF the I'm
ion. We shall certainly be disappointed if she does
not Nothing but the most abject party drill can
beat Mr.. Stuart for the Governorship of Michigan.
His opponent, Mr. Wisner is an old territorial relct
aud the compound doube-distied essence of every
ism that ever opposed Democracy.
As for eminent party men, we think they are
decidedly scarce among the Republicans of Michi
gan. Abbey Kelley and Seward do not reside in that
State. Mr., Chandler, their Republican Senator,
became eminent with his party by being distin'
S"A'Su s'9 eHC ooy " hii"ui ANN ~ st'' 'N
cent-not his present political scent-but genuine
Bungtown copper. Of course, after such an event,
the Republicans had to send him to the Senate
We think from the complacency with which the
Telegraph expresses its regrets that they are
somewhat hypocritical. That paper may have oc-
casion to express genuine regrets after hear
ing the result of the Michigan election.
How much did the Lecomptonites pay the I'eie-
graph for raising the name of Douglas for President
during the late campaign?
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

INDUCEMENTS TO BUY.-The proprietors of the
Golden Era have cause to complain of any lack
of notoriety of their paperin Orovle. John Davis
sells it, and as he hawks it about the streets sets
forth with stentorian voice, that "any you gents
now, that wants to buy that well known paper
known as the Golden Era, containing forty eight
coyetmes of readin matter nine coyumes of poetry,
besides the latest news from Salt Lake aDd Frazer
River, kin have it for bit, and it's cheap at half
the money
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

TOAD FEsTIyAL-A miner on the river has do
mesticated half dozen big toads who live under Il
bridge over spring branch. Every morning he
lays out piece of beef the toads come out and sit
In ring round the beef without touching it. Pre-
sently yellow jackets begin to collect on the beef,
which are snapped up and devoured by the toads.
the others manifesting the utmost decorum while
one catches a bee. Occasionally one gets stung,
upon which he manifests great disgust and dives
into the pool to soak out the pizen. Our informant
declares that one OF the sharpest of the toads has
already learned to pick his teeth after meat.-Iri
nity Journal.
Speaking of toads reminds us that the Sacramen-
to Mercury has up and died
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

ATTORNEY WANTaD.-The Crescent City Herald
of Sept. 29th, actually says that lawyer is among
the wants of their floulishng town Well whuev-
er Just as soon think of town council adveltis-
ing for sealed proposals for furnishing settlement
with ordinary canine mongrels, publishing pla-
card calling for the services OF few first rate ex-
perenced, bar room politicians. Maybe they want
the measels or the seven year" complaint un at
Crescent City. If they do modeaty oughtnt to pre-
vent them from saying so.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

Butte CREEK.-We learn that Ben Harbor :
ditch which terminates at Rich Bar opposite Dia-
mondyie is about ready for the reception of water
It win set a large number Of now Idle miners at
work, when it is in full flow.
Watsons mills, about two miles below Diamond
Vile are completed, and have already commenced
grinding. These mills will accommodate large
grain growing section.
Business about Diamondve and Helltown con-
tinucs good and wants but the impetus of the raj
ny season to make it very brisk.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

LATER FROM SAN FRANcIsCo.-San Francisco
October IA, r.M.-George Pen johnson, who ar
rived on the Revenue Cutter, VIM. L. Marcy, last
night, was arrested by the Sheriff of Marin county
on Bird Island this pornng, and is now in custody
It's rumored tnat his friends desired this in ORDER
to nave his trial take place in that county
Arrived to-day, clipper ship Reporter, Hawes
1872 days from York and consigned to w. T. Coleman
x Co.. Snip Grace Darling Doane, I2i days from
New Yo k, and consigned to Flint, Peabody & Co.
Nat, Dem. Tel
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

The OREGON LEGI$LATURE.-Ihe Constitution
appointed the second Monday in September, 1855,
as the time for the regular meeting of the Legsla-
ture, The bill for the admission of Oregon was not
passed, it having e-n reterre in the House to the
Committee on Territories, and not reported back for
want of time. On account of Oregon not being
admitted a State, large majority of the m M
bers of the State Legislature deemed it inexp, di mt
to Legl9ate-thcreiore n tluurem met. There m V
have been other matters th7t influenced sOm OF the
members, but the calt,e assigned is sufficient rea-
SON tor the non-attendance OF the mem yers.-Jack-
S0nciHe Sentinel.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

STABBED BY LITTLE NIGGER.-Some rowdy
San Francisco newsboys cornered up and badly
frightened sassy" little niger in tie gallery of
the opera house on Sunday night, and the little
in self defence drew knife and stuck it into one of
his prosecutors sending him and the balance of his
party believing out of the theatre. When the mat
ter vas brought to proper understanding before
Jldge Coon, he caused the self-protectiye African
juvenile to be set free
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

0YsTEas.-At Gardner Lamps Lunch House
theatre baildlng Hgn.oon street, can be obtained by
tie appreciators Of oysters the choicest specimens
Of that delicious bigalyein the varions forms de
y.ed by wise and ingenious workers in the culinary
art. Let no man suffer from the cravings of all
oyster appetite while Lamp holds out to burn
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

DUEL--An affair of honor was to have taken
place at San Luis Opispo before the departure Of
the steamer on Monday last, between Ben. Walter
Murray, member elect of the Legislature, OF that
county, and Capt. d. p. Mallagh The difficulty
originated about matters connected with the late
election. The duel was postponed until the return
OF Capt, Mallagh from the lower country. We un-
derstand that one of the parties was unable to OBJ
tain pistol, and the other a second hence the
postponemcnt.-Sd Santa Barbara Gdz.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

JIM. AINsA-By the arrival of the Genera on
Monday last, we have received positive intelligence
that J. NJ. Ainsa, who was arrested on American
soil IN lsj7, and carried captive to Guaymas. was
sent from Guaymas to Mazatlan some three months
since, and at that place took passage on the brig
Gen. fanez, now over due at this port. The in.
tellgence that a man-ofwar would proceed to So
nora and demand his release occtsioned his being
sent To Mazatlan. Indeed as our informant remark
ed, the authorities uf Sonora considered themselves
placed in the same predieament by holding him
prisoner, as the mla who the elephant at a
rattle. They were glad to get rid OF MIN before
Uncle sam guns demanded his release-S f. Ma
L0ndI
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

EXTENSIVE SrEAMISG.-A line of steamers is to
be established between New York and Galway, con-
sisting Of ten FIRST class vessels OF the greatest speed
and capacity and eight coasters to connect there
with from the various ports on the English, Scotch
French and Irish coasts.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

BIG PrMrKIN.-The San Francisco Bulletin
speaks ofa Pumpkin in that city weighing two hun
dred and fifty pounds. This is the most monstrous
specimen of its kind we have ever head Of although
we believe squashes have been raised in the State
of greater weight.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

SUPPOSED TO BE MURDERED.-The California Er-
press of Wednesday says it is informed by Mr.. Ha-
worth, President of the California Stage Co.. that
Mr.. Loupe, the Mail Carrier between Weaverville
Union is week behind his time, and fears are en-
tertained that the Indians have killed him. He
has been carrying the mail for some months past
and has often been chased by the savages bat has
hitherto managed to escape them Mr.. Eaward was
thus apprised by telegraph.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

EXECUTION AT MAzATLAN A correspondent Of
the San Francisco Herald writing from 3lazatlan
thus describes an execution which lately took
place in that city:
On the ninth of last month, the man, Miracle
that killed NJ Corbin, the 9th of June last was
sentenced to be shot (at until dead and on the Sd
day afterwards he conducted to the place of eX
ecution, which was the precise spot where he had
committed the deed-by small regiment of sol
dierS-and after few rloments with the priests he
received shot, which did not hurt him much
the other four striking anywhere else but him
five more soldiers were ordered out and they fired
which killed hm-his body was then placed in a
rude coain and borne to the grave by the dish0n-
orable and useful order Of the chain-gang, and as
they passed along the streets, the blood from the
corpse dripping from the badly made coffin, nearly
covered the hearse-so ended the scene.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

"USpxR THE LAVA lewd woman OF san
Francisco hecsnae hoisterous at her door, few
nights SINCE and police officer to stop her clamcr
pushed her Inside the house. The enraged virago
thereuPon entered complains against the policeman
for assault and battery and upon showing of facts
Judge Coon felt compelled TO mulst the peace
breaking officer in the sum of twenty-five cents.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

The REGATTA-The boat race which came off at
San Francisco on Sunday last, between the boats
Flora Temple, Fisherman Frank Flint and Fairy,
was won by the Flora Temple. large crowd wit
messed the regatta and another IA ce has been made
between the winning boat and Fisherman.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

COLLECTING BOARD DILL.-A man who keeps
boarding house in the upper part of the county,
saw one of his delinquent customers engaged in a
game Of poker, and dunned him for the balance
due on account, but the gambler refused to pay
The landlord then took his rifle and stationed him
self the trail leading to the gamblers cabin and
as the latter approached, he drew up his gun and
told him he must settle the bill forthwith The de-
linquent boarder Immediately threw down his purse
containing about five dollars and was suffered to
go on his way-Nerdda Dem.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

SUSPICIOUS CIRcUAsTANcE--Two greasers cross
ed the Yuba river bridge at Marysyile, on Tuesday
Morning on horseback and leading mule behind
them, and going in a hurry. The Democrat desig
mates this suspicious circumstance. The fuha
bridge must be doing limited business when men
who cross it are regarded with suspicion.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

CRESCENT CITY MINEs.--The Herald says these
mines are turning out remarkably well-better than
was anticipated. It mentions 5aving seen the pro-
duct Of thirteen days miting by three men, in $3.50
in course dust Some of the pieces are very large,
and of very pure quality. The mines are situated
some twenty-five miles ~om Crescent City. and are
easily accessible. The Herald thinks there will be
q grand rush To the mines wher the rains set in.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

ISsANITY-Mr. II. ". Schmidt, Postmaster at
aqua Frio, and for long time resident of that
place. was attacked with insanity last week, and
sent to Stockton. He had too much brain to be a
Leconpteuite. and the effort to endorse Buchanan 5
Kansas policy, cost him his sanity. Poor man!
he should have abandoned the Postmastership and
retained lls senses
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16
We Chuckle AGAIN.

How we Americans like to astonish John Bull !!
How we glorify when, by individual acts and in
stances it is brought to the understanding of the
the .sstalwart Englishers' that we can accomplish
some things Just as well, and sometimes little
better than ever was done English soil by reg
ular, native born Briton. We never say in many
words that John Bull Is the best judge OF Manufac-
lures and arts and sciences in the world but do
seek more anxously for his opinion in regard to
performances under these several heads, than do
for homespun judgments We never satisfied
with great achievement until it has created won
derment and admiration on the other side the At
lantic We want Johns solid approval of our
wares to satisfy ourselves of their real value and
we receive his concentrations as the surest, sound
est props to our national pride. Well, it is great
thing to meet John on his own vantage grounds.
and, singing out his picked men, to show him by
actual comparison that somebody American can
eclipse his proudest and most doughty champions.
We admit it; if the result is favorable for our man,
the victory is worth growing over, and so wea are
proud of Paul Morphy for his exhibitions of PROV.
ess in the hard heroic game of chess. chess vic
tory, is victory of mind. 1t is proof of superior
mental power; and this is what trans Atlantic
censors have been 10th to grant US, individually
and nation, II is no mean strife to engage in,
that ofbattlng vita the chess champions of Eng
and and it is no paltry victory to triumph in such
a contest. Good on Paul Morphys head He has
done for our thinkers and calcuators what Ten
Brock failed to do for our raisers of fast-goiug
horses, and who will say that a victory over the
Chess Clubs of the United Kingdom is not a wor-
their cause for boastng than if Babylon wins the
Derby?
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

THROAT CUTTING.-A young man named Wheel
er, went into butcher shop in Placervie, one day
last week, and. borrowing knife, cut his throat
very badly. 1t is thought he will recover. He is
supposed to be insane.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

\ Love OF \ BoNNEr.-The fall fashions for bon
nets, if the Philadelphia North America is properly
informed, provide artificial fruits as a substitute for
flowers. The latter viii pass entirely out Of use
Instead of roses. johnny umpups. and dary-lown
dilies the bonnets of bellies Will be grlced with
clusters Of artificial currautS, or grapes cherries
and other fruits, done in glass of the least possible
Thickness The new bonnet is a unique affair, and
resem es cabbage Ieat-trimmed with tomatoes
The price is cheap, only thirty dollars.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

GoISG HeaG--EEerybaay who has risked his
fortune in old Feather has not been victimized this
season, though we fear too many of the venturers
have Among the lucky ones is Mr. D. K. Burris,
who goes back to his old home in Ohio, on the next
steamer with his 'pe," all in the glittering metal
which has rolled out 50 literally from the Cove
claim. May he and his fortune reach the white set
Elements in safety.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

WHERE AXE THEY Joseph winlock, who was
killed his way from Trinity river to Frazer river
by Indians has two brothers in this State, one Of
them we believe, in Santa Clara county. If either
of them will address letter to Randolph Sanburn,
Whatcom, Bellingham Bay, it will receive prompt
attention. Sanburn was with Winlock at the time
OF his death, and desires + make a settlement of
his business affairs.-H1l5o.dt Tines.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

THEN AND Now. Previous to the election, the
Lecompton press claimed to be the admirers of
Douglas, and called upon the people of California to
oppose the party that was opposing him in Illinois.
The administration has sent men to stump the State
against Douglas and the Democratic organization.
How would they now like to have the people OPP
pose those who are opposing Douglas Ca there
be anything more false and vile than California
Lecomptonom
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

THE STsFF OF LIFE.-The fire gave Stephen
Toland's dough a mortal hard baking scorched a
7eetfe here and there. but he has come ont Of the
oven Of adversely with as good heart for the bat
tie Of lie as If his bread hal ney suffered from
overhead and all his flsgots had been fred with his
own willing hands He is re-established at his old
staEd and still furnishes his customers with the
st4.f Of life at his accustomed moderate prices.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

vHAr IT Cosr THE CHTNAMES.-By an article in
the treaty OF peace between China and England
and France, poor John is obliged to pay million
of francs to his European eonquerors for having
his ignks and walls blown 10 pieces.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

Nor GuILTY.-Meyer Hofilin and his partner,
charged with the crime of arson in setting fire to
their store in San Francisco to get the insurance
money, have been pronounced not guilty by the
court that tried them.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

MoRE PHYsIe.-Doctor Wilson. many years a
resident and medical practitioner at Bidwell Bar,
has pulled up stakes. aad has joined the other Bid
wellites here in OEeTille. His card appears in an
other column.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

SAN FRANcIsco NEws.-Chas Dowse, alias Hen.
ry William News was pronounced guilty of murder
in the first degree in the killing of Peter Becker at
a dance house in San Francisco, by the jury that
tried him in the Forth District Court of San Fran
cisco. lie will receive sentence to day.
Manuel Cr u, horse thief has been sentenced to
the county Jail ten months and Louis Lambert for
stealing pair Of pantalcons goes into the chain
gang for four mouths
The Attorney General has commenced suit in be-
half OF the State for certain San Francisco water
lot property granted that city in 1851. The suit is
instituted to obtain percentage of % per cent
funds arising from sales. The matter goes t. the
Supreme Court.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

SATISFACTION DEMANDED.-Late reports have it
that the French Government has demanded an ex-
PLANTATION from the English Government relative to
the bombarding of JiGdah. So it seems that Queen
Vic went honey-fuggling over to France all for
nothing. The imperial billiard marker can't be
soft sawdered into peaceful incnations he needs a
smell of gun powder.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

FATAL AFFRAY BRowSis DIGGISGs--The
La Porte Messenger chronicles fatal afray { 4
Browns Diggings, between two Chilenos, on tn
24th ult. The survivor was arrested and tried be-
fore Justice Keyes, who acquitted him on the grornd
of ius;ifable homicide.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

RAINS Down SoUTH.-San Pedro and some of the
other towns IN the lower country were visited by
severe storm eally last week. At San Pedro reg
ular south easter experienced resulting disas-
terously to the shipping in port. Yacht belong
ing to gentleman named Banning was driven
ashore and broken up completely. The wharf al
San Pedro was also very much injured. A consd
crabl amount oflumber was foated off the beach
and much of it lost. 'Line gale we suppose
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

that two fine horses were stolen from Thatcher 5
Ranch, on the Fosters Bar road six miles from
Marysville' en- Wednesday night. Thatcher offers
$50 reward to the person who will give him such in
formation as will lead to the recovery of the ami
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

A JUDICIAL EDIroR.-Governor Weller has ap-
pointed F.S. Pomeroy, editor of the Crescent City
Herald, county Judge of Del Norte county, vice
f. +. Watshn resigned. The tripodstraddling func-
tionary will hold his office until the next general
election.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-16

symptoms, the Asiatie cholera has made its appear
ance In San Francisco. The Morning Call, says
that the disorder is not cholera proper, reports
the contrary notwithstanding.