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The daily Butte record., 1858-08-10
senatoriaI Couyentie1.

Pursuant TO the call of the Democratic
Senatorial Convention. delegates from
Butte aud Plumas, composing the 18th
Senatorial District, convened at the Court
House, in Orov lie, August 9th 1858, at the
hour Of IL A, VI. Convention cal ed to or
der by II. Lillard, Of the joint Senatorial
Committee.
On motion, Thomas Wells was unani-
mously elected Chairman.
On motion. John II, Lilard was unani.
mously elected Sec'y.
The Chair appointed T. A. Turner, Of
Plumas and W. W. Hobart of Butte, a com
mittee on Credentials The committee re-
ported the following persons as entitled to
seats.
Delegates from Butte-W. W. Hobart, W
r. Brown. W. p. Tiden. w. C Buckelew
J Ii. Lillard, Thomas w Nutter, Thomas
Wells, A. II. Connolly, II Kimmel, J. J
Collins, A. NJ. White, J. ?. Coleman. Thos
Cailow, (by proxy, J. DeMott.) L. b. Kin.
son.
Delegates from Plumas-T, A. Turner
with authority to cast nine votes
| NOMINATIONS Del < IN order, ) IL. MINNIE
moved that s. A Balon bc nominated By
ncclamation--carried unanimously. The
chair declared s. A, Ballou the democratic
candidate for Senator of the l4th District
MIR. Ballou accepted the nomination.
On mott n, Genl. 2 II Harris was unan-
imously elected Sergeant Mt Arms. Gen
Harris arose to his feet and kindly thank cd
the convention for the honor conferred upor
him, and hoped that harmony and good or
der would characterize the meeting, other
wise the unpleasant duty would devo've up
on h NJ Of putting the disorderly out.
o. motion the Chair appointed Contra
Sena'orial Comm tee, consisting of w. W
Hobart, George II Hess, aud A. II Connel
ly. of Butte.
! J c. Lewis and T. A Turner, Of Pluma4
On motion, Convention adjourned sine
die. THOS WELLS, Pres't.
j, II. LILLARp, Secy.
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jec- The recent discoveries Of gold in the
British Possessions. whether the same proves
tumbug or not. will hsve a tendency to
draw the attention Of thinking men. both
Of the Atlantic States and Europe to the im.
portance Of this coast, and the actual neces.
ity Of immediate steps being taken to connec,
1t with the Atlantic by railway. In refer.
ring to the subject writer in the New Yo'
Herald Of July 9th says,
If the people were there, the we'll knov II
sagaei,y Of the British government would
soon establish q railroad through British
territory TO the Pacific; while we were dis
eussing the relative merits Of cur routes,
they would build theirs
What effect would be produced on the des-
,inies cf the Pacific States aud indeed Of the
whole Union by the establishment Of a pow.
erfol British colouy at and around vancou-
ver's Island. commanding the only coal de-
pots on the Pacific. and the only military
railroad route across the continent, IL well
behooves the statesmen Of this country to
consider"
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PEAcHEe.--wc arc under thousand OBJ
legations to Maj. Bidwell. Of Chico. for q
box Of his delicious Peaches. He has one Of
the 6nest gardens in the State. not except
ing those Of the San jose Valley. where ex-
Susive attention 10 raid to such matters
He has an abundance Of fruit. and has fa-
vored his numerors friends in this vicinity
With bis remembrancss We thank him
heartily. @r
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Nor So--we are glad to learn that our
information regarding the destruction OF
the Sailors Claim fiome. on the North Fork
was incorrect Mr.. Frieslebcn, who has an
ipserest in the claim, has just returned from
the claim, and informs us that the Flome is
safe and sound. lifting the river from its
bsd wiaa eass and safety. Our informant.
Mr., Kelly, must have applied the accident TO
Nebraska Flume to that Of the Sailor claim
Their works are progressing finely. and they
will soon be taking eut the dust
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ALAs. ALAsii - The Leccnp,on State
Convention did net honor Butte county with
. member Of their State Central Committee.
There are three or four men in the 'ounty
who would have considered it n great honor
to have been placed upon that august body
ofpoli,icai fddl, ,baggers, and office seeking
cormorapts
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Go- John 0sen, q carpenter. of Shasta.
fell from the bridgsin course Of construction
across the Sacramento, at the mouth OF
Spring Greek, on Wednesday afternoon, and
was instantly killed The unfortunate man
fell more than sixty feet. upon the rocks.
and his body bounded into the river about
twenty feet below,
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Con IlImmicaled

John Currey. nominee for the Supreme
Bench on the democratic ticket has been
denounced in our twn as totally unfit and
disqualified for that Office, from his want Of
legal knowledge and attachments. 1t is
very true that bis qualifications might un-
fit him for Teros Judge in some small
county in that state. or as Secretary of
some mining claim on Feather River. but
when endorsed by Daniel webstsr. and rec
commended by him for Associate Justice Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
the mere assertion Of those not having the
ability to judge. am sure will do NO injury
outside Of the Lecomptoniies in the town or
county. For the benefit of those gentlemen
who pretend 10 have knowledge Of Judge
Currey's legal attainments, l would refer to
the following from the Union. MupSILL.
,JupeE CUaRrr The night subsequent to
'be nomination Of Judge Currey for for Az.
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court, . gen.
tleman stated in our hearing that he was
nominated by President Fillmore for Judge
Of the United States District Court. in Cali
forbia, 1861. upon the suggestion Of Daniel
Webster. His name was semitic the Senate.
but when It came up for confirmation Was
laid over upon q statement made by W. nj.
Gwin. about his p litics. But for that par
,iran statement made by Gwin. Judge Cur
rey would now be in the position filed with
such eminent ability by Ogden Hoffman
Tho failure Of the Senate to act, aud the
course Of Senator Gwin, caused President
Fillmore. to whom Curry was a stranger, to
withdraw his namc and substitute that Of
Judge Hoffman,. II would seem from thi.
sta,emept that Judge Currey some years
ago was considered by Webster and Fillmore
as qualified for a seat on the bench Of the
District Court Of tho United States
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LEcoMrros AT LAsr.--The Marysville
Espyess has given in ito adhesion to the
Lecompton Ticket. The name Of its editor.
John Il. Ridge Esq. has disappeared from
its bead. There is nothing hurt but the
Espress. Il also contains a call for Le-
compton County Convention, to meet Aug
10th to nominate 9 county ticket Let 'su
flicker.
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ALL Ricnr.- The Marysville Erpres'
sets the Lecomp,onites all right in an arti'
cie headed "The position tf i'.ings"
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IcE.-Col. Mum, Of J. T. Diekey & Co has
again placed Us under obligationsfora a sup.
ply Office. Their brick ice house pans out
6rst rata @
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LAND SALSA proclama ion has been
issued by the President, for public sal OF
Land to bo held in California, on the 7th day
of February next. The sales will embrace.
in the age rcgate, an area of five millions OF
acres, Iocnted in the following Dstricfs:-
Humboldt. sol ,816 acres; Marvsvlle, ,055.
Cos acres; SIN Francisco. 1886 973 ncres
Stocton. l.003 GIG acres; Nisnha, 1,l59,
400 ocres Los Angeles. ,4ii.l40 acres
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zTnANxs-To Wells, Fargo & Co.. for Ma.
rysville Erpvess.
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FOR a''pervisor, First ristriet
PETER FREER.

Ter Jmtcss Il tte rerce.
JoliS 8. BEREY,. EDWARD D0NAHO.
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County Ponds for Railroed or wrgon Ronds--No
~ Election, Wednesday scptembcr lst IN
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FIR Con s,n,,,sss

P MAGUIRE,.......J JERRY J. COLLINS
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80
rhsmrs In PesersbmrG.
or ran RicHaosp pAIIr pSsrArc

PEfERsBuAe, Feb. 3.
Psrcsivirg that your very interesting paper hes
NO In thts important little neghbor
Of the metropolis 10 may not be presumptive for
one "unknown 10 fame" and newspapers, to drop
ron iine," now and anon, about the various
events OF interesting nature that may OCCASION
ally occur. You doubtless know too well, that
such events with us are like the visits Of angels
and that often when In the very midst Of the busy
hum IT prospecting trade and active scenes, the
little Cocdade sleeps undisturbed from thiags that
may ruffie her proverbai placidity.
The Common Council met last evening, and
transacted their usual amount Of business, regard
lag streets, river and other improvements. On
this occasion they made hut one appropriation,
and that small one which 10 looked upon by ma
ny a. q monstrous phenomenon in the course of
financial philosophy, usually pursued by our
Council sages.
The Council passed resolution to visit your
city on the I'D inst, 10 a body-a resolve that
does credit 10 their patriotism.
In police matters to-day. there ID nothing OF in
terest TO communicate, fthe result Of inquiries In
that quarter may be credited. | have yainly
pumpted the "wstcbus' boys, and pair OF desper-
ate reporters-tbe latter OF whom only responded
to my queries with grim smiles and diabolicai
monosyliables--but find no peg TO hang an idea
on.
We are enjoying to-day, q rare specimen of Feb
ruary .weather-cool, clear and bracing The city
wears lively and fashionable appearance.
On change, this morning. quiet, but not con-
tent, marked the leading features Of business
Buyers of wheat seemed Ianguid, and sellers main
tanned against their demand for concessions an OBJ
stinate snavity and amenity CT temper: Choice
white wheat commanded $l.2s; prime red 81 IL
In cotton, IL cents is about the maximum price,
Nothing ofinterest In tobacco. little new COM
ing in. Mess pork l712 Flour IL but little in de-
mand. The market Is very ellsupplied with hay
which Is quoted by Martin Il Bro, at 20 a 81, &C.
cording to quality. Exchange on New York 81
per cent. Yours, BEPPo.
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England and Cuba.

In an article bitterly complaining Of the alleged
suceumbing Of Lord Palmerston to the French Go
vernment, in regard to the African slave trade,
the Uniid Service Magazine says: $50 far as the Spa
nards are concerned, their transgressions In this
particular would have been put an end to long
since, If our government had retained the least
authority or influence. 1t is only through us. and
through the influence Of our Intervention, that
Spain retains possession of Cuba. Let her be In
formed that our protection will be withdrawn If
she continues 10 receive oargoes of slaves and the
trade will cease that moment"
Tho above article admits that II Is only through
the influence Of British Intervention that Spain
retains Cuba. In this connection We may mention
the revival Of Q rumor that another attempt will
be made by our government to purchase the covet-
I'd island. It 10 greatly to be wished that Cuba,
By lawful and honest means, could come into Anne
Yican hands.
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Probable Murder Of a Chtld.-Fata1
Acctdent-Arrest Of kidnoPper, dc.



HARRrsosBuRG, VA, Feb. 2, 1858.
You will remember that sometime since &C.
count was given in the Dispatch of a child being
lost, near the Peaked Mountain, In this county 1t
was thought at the time that there had been foul
play but then 10 was rumored that the child had
been carried off to the west TO be cared for by some
one who was Interested In IL, and the public mind
was satisfied. But, some two weeks since, dog
was discovered in that region with the leg of a
child in Its mouth and, on examination, IL was
seen that the leg had been severed from the body
by some sharp instrument. This led to a search,
and place was found where IL was thought the
body had been laid, but the body was missing
Suspicion directed towards a Mrs. Weaver, and
she was arrested to answer the charge OF child
murder. The child illegitimate offspring
of Miss Mallory.
air. Leonard Tutwiler, a very respectable citizen
of this county, met his death in most shocking
manner, near John Millre's Furnace, on Friday al
ternoon last. He was driving wagon loaded with
clover seed, and went to the side Of the road to
get drink of water, and on his attempting to get
on his horse again, the saddle turned, throwing
him under tho wagon. The front wheel passed
over his leg, breaking 1t, aud the hind wheel
passed over the entire length of his body, mang
ling him In terrible manner, and killing him
instantly.
Jack Hottinger. charged with attempting to kid
nap n negro, an account of which was given last
week, was arrested In Staunton on Saturday, and
was lodged in Jail in this place On Saturday night
On Monday we had O small snow storm which
lasted nearly all day. The snow was about three
inches deep. 1t seems that winter has commenced
In earnest las there indications of another snow
storm. VALLEY.
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We trust oar British cousins viii make haste
ana get their tsviAthan steamship into the water.
We have too high an opinion OF the backbone and
stsmtsa OF John Buli TO suppose that he will not
BE- shls 70 carry OF this ses monster on his pow
srfai horns. We perceive that some OF the North
ern prints are apprshensivs OF the success
Of tho big steamer. witch could not foat In their
shallow waters. Tasy think It may turn the
conrss oftrsds, and perhaps make . Zig seaport Of
Norfolk.
II 10 bat lately that they chuckied over the an
sseipAssd discontinue ofMr. Brunei and bis gigan'
&c project. Tits well not TO holloa till you are
cot Of the woods. Let the Engishmeu take long
pull, strong pull, and pull altogether, and they
will make the Yankees laugh the other eide Of
their mouths. 1t shows we'll for the deep waters
Of Virginia that she 10 in favor Of the biggest ships
that can be built and Il tells badly for the boasted
advantages Of New York that the preservation of
her maritime importance depends upon the con-
tinued employment Of such small craft as now
navigate the waters. The world 10 going ahead,
and Virginia is fully prepared for any enlargement
IN the vehicles Of transportation. II man has not
done much for the old State nature has lavished
her bounties with Q munificent band, ard given
her harbors capable Of accommodating the COM
merce Of ell mankind. The wealth Of the gigantic
valley Of the Mississippi will one day be poured
upon her shores, and We have the waters to hold
vessels worthy Of the Mississippi, and capable of
carrying on its colossal wealth. So hurry mp the
Ieviathan, Mr.. Brunei, and demonstrate the pra-
ticabiIity Of mammoth steamships. For big ships
there must be big harbors, and for big harbors, we
will set Norfolk up against any city on this con-
uuAot.
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German Progress.

Since 1918, the most marked progress has been
obvious IN the productive skill and activity of the
German States. They have grown from q condi-
ton Of comparative weakness and poverty to the
rank of frstrate Industrial powers. 1t Is said that
their silk and woolien goods, glass aud queens
ware, lsces and satns, are surpassed In excellence
by none others on the continent. More than forty
three millions Of people. who forty years ago, were
almost non-productive, except az regards the raw
material which they raised for export, are now
vigorously employed 10 every department Of me-
ehanicAl labor, have filled the markets of the
world with their fabrics, and have intersected
their country with canals and railroads, built with
their own capital. 1t thus appears that Germany
s keeping pace with the world In material pro-
sress. and that amidst its sublimated metaphysi.
cal speeulations, the native energy Of the German
character has been OF work on the substantial and
the practical In Q manner which has made the Ger
man people highly prosperous and independent.
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Hon. Edward Everett delivered his Grafton on
Charity" in the Academy of Music, New York,
on Tuesday evening, before vast audience.
Raney, the famous American horse tanner, has
lately been exhibiting successfully his wonderful
power over vicious horses before the Queen, Prince
Albert, and the Royal family, at Windsor.
Thomas H. Burrowes, independent, has been
elected Mayor of Lancaster, Pa.
Matthias Dormsn, of Quantico Somerset county,
Md, was murdered on Wednesday night of last
week.
Captain de Cost one of the oldest ship masters
belonging to New York. died day or two ago at
the advanced age of IS years.
George W. Kendall, of the New Orleans Plea
yune, Is doing finely with his focks of sheep in
Texas.
Moses Melony, engineer of the water works at
Wheeling, Va, died on the 18th ult, from u sud
den paralytic stroke.
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We copy from the Hartford fCenn) EWING
Press, Of the LIST inst the following particulars OF
the late dsfalcatiep IN that city.
The favorite simile, "like thunder from clear
sky" 10 altogether too weak to express the sur.
prise with which our citizens have heard OF VIII
hear that John W. Seymour, Secretary and freas-
urer Of the Hartford County Savings Association.
has appropriated 70 his own use, the stocks and
coiiaterals Of various kinds In the hands OF the
comnauy to the amount Of about 100000 and has
fed He was last seen on Friday evening, Janua-
ry 20. -,
on Tuesday last, and though we are not aware that
there were any suspicious Of Mr.. Seymour's integ.
rity, committee was appointed to make tho
rough examination OF the stocks, bonds. inert
cages etc. held by the association ~ security for
its loans The usual examination of notes and col
iaterais preliminary to the meeting had been but
partially made. one Of tho gentlemen whose duty
II was to make II having been compelled TO leave
town on Monday.
ON FRIDAY. one of the directors told Mr. Seymour
that he wished to have hours conversation with
him on Saturday, the Goth, and they agreed 70
meet at A. NJ. on that day. This was at T. NJ
Mr.. Seymour told friend that he had used about
400 900 belonging to the Association; that be was
going away, and that his friend would never see
him again. Which way he has gone, no one
knows.
An incomplete examination discioses the loss of
between 100000 and $4,000, hut We hear that the
total will probably exceed the figures named by
Mr.. Seymour
The secret Of these transactions is probably the
same as that of many other similar frauds which
have been perpetrated during the last few years In
the mad race for money, and which the financial
crisis has brought to light. Mr.. Seymour has been
a specuIstor in fancy stocks and to much great
err extent than most of his friends were aware
Among his sPecnlations were the Bristol Copper
Mine, (of which he was treasurer silver mine
In Mexico, u stone quarry in Chicago, furnace
mace or rolling mill In Pridevale, Va.
Rumors have been in circulation that the ftna
Life Insurance Company, of which MIR. Seymour
was vice president has lost also, but we are as
sured that an investigation concluded at noon to-
day shows that Ii has not lost dollar by him.
Mr. Seymour has probably taken but little with
him of the large sums stolen. as they probably
have been mostly invested in his specuiations' lie
is largely in real estate speculation in Brooklyn,
aud in the 'sGreat Western Stone Company" at
Chicago, and has lost heavily by the Pridevae.
Va, adventure, where two blast furnaces have de-
youred large capital His real estate in this city
was transferred to relative last Friday.
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Departure OF the Ship Grey Eagle
Military Visitors 10 Richmond--Soies Of Stocks.


CORRESPONDENCE OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH.
NORFOLK, Feb. Sd. 1858.
The ship Grey Eagle went to sea from IIamp-
ton Roads, on Friday last, the captain, two
mates three passengers. one sailor and coOk doing
the work of the seamen who were in state of
mutiny. They had positively refused to do duty,
and had been retained In irons. This IL the same
crew reported as committed to Jail some two or
three weeks ago, and the ship will be remembered
as having lost her masts off Hatteras few weeks
ago.
1t was rumored that arms had been passed
aboard to these men. with what intent we know
not The captain (who seems ready to any emer-
gency) was promptly informed OF the fact, but
cody replied, SEARCH would find the arms, ana
bread aud water would bring the men too iu few
days" We are inclined to thiLk that the insu-
rance of this vessel must be affected by this state
of affairs, and in case Of disaster should not feel
surprised at a refusal of the underwriters to COM
ply with the obligations they may have entered
into; for consider the lives of the officers and
passengers in jeopardy, and cannot but think it
an act OF imprudence to put to sea with eight
sturdy wretehes in a state Of mutny who, for the
purpose of forwarding their schemes, may promise
obedience to regain their liberty.
The entire volunteer battalion of Norfolk will
Welt your city on the 22d inst The Juniors, Capt
Il. Robinson, at recent meeting, passed resolu
a. n to be present at the inauguration of the
Washington Statue. This command is the Oldest
corps, save one in the State. Very many our old
citizens, who stand prominent, or who have been
Identified with the leading interests of Norfolk,
enrolled upon the honorary list of this associ-
alton, as retired officers. The Blues, Capt Cor
prev, .snd the Grays, Capt. Groner. had already
resolved TO be present, and the three companies
have gone to work with the most commendable
industry to fit themselves for this visit Wethink
that you may calculate upon the addition of one
thousand to your population from Norfolk and
Portsmouth on that occasion. The steamers Glen
Cove, Curtis Peck, Coffee, Sea Bird and James
town will all 20 filled with their human freight:
who. actusted by patriotism, wish TO do honor to
the memory of him who was "First In war. first
10 peace, and first in the hearts of his country.
men,"
Messrs. Merwin & Moore, auctioneers. Of orr
city, made the following sale of stocks at the
Merchants and Mechanics Exchange, this morn.
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OF THE RIcHMosp DAILY DISPATCH
M.p,sos MILLS. Madison Co. We

MADISON MILLS, Madison Co., We, Feb. ID.
The kitchen of John s. Walker, In this neigh
borhood burnt last night with all its contents.
His meat house was burnt some time since, with
a large quantity of bacon and it was with difficult
ty HIS dwelling house was saved. 1t is believed to
be the work of an incendiary. 1t Is fearful to
think that one has a secret enemy so disposed to
glut his vengeance.
At our County Court, on Thursday last. q negro
girl, twelve years OF age, was tried for burning
the barn of Dr. Summers. She was sentenced to
until all was given.
We have given up all hope of filling our ice
houses, and will have to forego the pleasure of
drinking "Juleps" next summer.
Eonra
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Mr.. N. 6arlouis, an aged citizen II Norfolk fell
through hatchway at the old csistom.house In
that city on Wednesday, and waa seriously In
Gen. Il. i, natton, postmaster Of New Orleans,
has resigned bis ONCE
Maurice oConneli has been triad In Nav York
or the murder Of Louisa spitzler, aud fcaud gull.
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p~Wx ARR REQUESTED to announce

the arrival OF tho GRAND LAMMA Of the most no
lie order OF the H. Campus Ftas as ancient A. the
time of departure OF shrm from the Ark 81 Moan,
and which has dourshed for ages within the int
rior limits of the Wall OF China The oraef vas
some years since introduced into the Untea statrs
nv General Caleb Cushing our former minister 10
China and through whose influence with the I'm
peror of that vast Empire, EPHsAa BEE, Esq oi tne
county of Deddridge appointed Grand 9yss,
cutus and then Grand Hotets, and finally arand
Iau,m. the highest Office in this noble and ancf.nt
ns-h..., 10 Sits