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The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

LIKE 0Ip rpfEs.-The overfiowng of the river
claims las driven the workmen away therefrom in
scores, and yesterday and last night the thickly
peopled streets, crowded bar rooms, the noisy
shouts Of joliiiying fellows. and he occasional
knockdowas and drags out, made the town appear
as in daysof oid-oniy not quite as much so. 1t
seems cheering to see these apparent indications Of
better times, even while considering the cause
which brings them about;-so long has the town
been da and lifeless. 'It an i'll wind that blows
no ore good, says the adage; and the 1nisortunes
oil the tiumers Pct many dollar into the tills Of
taverns and groceries, in whose halls the jngng of
hard currency has beea sound heard but al nter-
walls peiafalIy Ienglhenea.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

TIE LYcErY GAzrTTE.-A li,;le sheet devoted to
the advert sement of the plays at the San Franesco
Lycenm Mart Taylor's sense, nonsense and dog
gerel has made its appearance at the Bay City 1t
is as interesting lis devotion to the causes Aud
ed to will admit of-irst about.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

FATAL Acc-DENT.-Mr Henry Cornell, a highly
respectable farmer of Jone Valley, Amador county,
was engaged in loading hay when his foot slipped
and he fell from the wagon, breaking his neck. So
we learn from the Ledger.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

GREAT LAND SALr.-We direct the snecia at
tention Of readers to the advertisement in ano-
ther column Of to-day's paper, of great sale of
land which viii take place at the Court House door
on Friday next. The sale is the most important
one that has lcea a:..51leel II B1tte coanty, and
will offer rare opportunities for persons desirous of
obtaining valuable lands at low prices, with good
titles.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

GETTING BiTrER~-We really think our townfolks
are getting better of their chlls and fever. They
have long wished for rain hoping it would cleanse
the atmosphere of the miasma so long hanging over
the town. Whether the rain has had this effect or
no. we all think it has, and even that encouraging
feeling is as good twenty grains of quinine, to
the man.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

RU4oR DUEL.-Rumors have been rife in San
Francisco of hostile meeting between the Hon. j.
c. Mckibben and the notorious George Penn John
ston. Mr. Mckibben, however, left for Washington
on the steam of the Goth, and Mr.. Buchanan 5
U, S. Commissioner is in durance vile in Marin
county, for the killing of the Hon. W. l. Ferguson.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

PgRsox,L.-Ex-Coroner Harlow, having return
ed from voyage Of discovery to Frazer's golden
strand, has been enjoying himself here among his
old friends during the past few days. The Captain
looks in robust health and asserts that his looks
are not deceptive. We are glad to learn from him
that he Is engaged in prosperous mercantile busi-
ness in San Francisco,
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

GAxp1ERs IvprcrEp.-At a recent session OF 'he
Grand Inquest ef Tnolumn' county twenty-seVeh
parnblers were indicted. The Sonora Herald says
the locality known as the "tigre,' where gamblers
"rnost do coneregate,' has been remarkably quiet
since the anniieation Of the iav.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

JUSTICE BzRRY's CHARGE~-We commend JUS
tice Berrys charge to the Grand Jury to the close
pernsAl of our readers. 1t Is highly cred-tabie
document.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

aoHs REDEyPTIoS.-The in;ineFant exhortors TO
Lecomptonism succeeded in getting party of Re
deemers together in Plumas county last week, and
after much labor and travail they brought forth
string Of Custom made resolutions and a prayer Of
confidence for the miseries Of their breetherin in
the wilderness in BEtt..
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

THg HEsrERrAY.-1his excellent literary gem
has reached It's l2th number, and we pleased to
learn from the leading article that il is placed
upon permanent basis. Mrs. Day, the accom-
pshed Editress has labored zealously under ad-
verse ciIcamatances. to build up interesting lit
Ella. leri,dical FOR California. aad deserves the
support Of every family chce in the State.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

FRESH oYsrsRs-H Hammernich & Co.. oi 'ne
United States Restaurant shell out fresh oysters 70
the old familiar tune Of fried, steved roasted ana
raw"
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

People VS. Jeha Hunter-Continued by consent.
People VS.. Robt. Patten continued by consent
WEDNESDAY, Oct 20.
People VS.. Edward Newman-arr al gned.
People VS.. Jim Chong- -arragned.
People VS.. All Cong and All Qui-arraigned.
THURSDAY, Oct. 20.
People VS.. Edward Newman-Assault with intent
to commit murder-plead not gulty-continued by
consent.
People VS.. Jim Chung-Grand iarceny-plead
guilty judgment set for Saturday at 10 o'clock.
People VS.. All Qui All C1ong-Grand larceny
plead not guilty.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

STEAM FIRE ESGINEs.-Some of the San Fran
cisco papers having broached the subject OF steam
Fire Engine for that city, tie Firemea's Journal
ventures the opinion that it could not be used until
San Francisco has been excavated and paved and
the streets put in much better condition than they
are at present. The Journal is decidedly favorable
TO the heart aud hand and muscle'' power
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

THE RAIN AND THE RIvER.-All the flnmed claims
on the main river have been flooded by the rise
consequent upon the late rains but no fumes have
been swept away and none have received any very
material injuries From the fact that the river rose
three feet between Wednesday night and day.break
OF Friday morning, we may form some conception
of the great amount of rain which fell, in that
comparatively short space of time. We think this
the seyerest initiatory storm we have ever noticed
IN the State. The first rains are generally light.
but this began and continued like a regular Win
ter's tempest. We learn that mining operations
on the Cape Claim will not be resumed. and that
the lune viii be removed from the river forthwith
At some of the other claims. the Nebraska. Chan
mel Rock and Union, we understand, endeayors will
be made to proered as previous to the storm. We
admire the courage displayed by these latter com
panes, but the ominous clouds cause US to lament
their lack Of discretion.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

LATE STAGEs-The season is new so far advanced
that the mails arrive irreglarly and late. No post
bags came Hp from heIow last evening, and IN the
course OF few weeks the Sacramento papers viii
onlYreaeh ns on the day after their publication.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23
oRovILLE, SATURDAY, OCT. %, 1853

RAJ. YAyKEE H1LL.-Our friends Danielson
4 Dickev. Of Yankee HILL will give Social Cotil-
Ion PARTY at their New Hall, on Friday evening,
October 10th. A general invitation to the public
will he Touud in another column.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

EErrrxED-we learn by the Red Bluff Beacon,
that Hon. W. r. Harrison. formerly County Judge
of Tehana county, recently arrived at Red Bluffs,
with his ohousehold goods" direct from Iowa, by
way Of The Plains and MOBILES Pass.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

FIRE ENGrNE-The Sonora Hearld states that a
Mr. Frder:ck Dreyer, of that place, has invented
new fashioned fire engine, and taken steps to Sc
cure patent therefor. The shafts not only draw
the engine and lay the hose, but in working stick
ont behind and are changed into four breaks; the
wheels become hy-whees, so necessary for uniform
motion; and the axletree, cranks to work the pumps
which are double action with only four valves for
both
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

CONSISTENT ABusE.-The Sierra Ohizcn, in
common with other Federalist papers, is defaming
and vilffying Senator Douglas. In view of the
fact that the cross graiued Editor of the Citizen
has ever been, since our knowledge of him. a steady
pertinaciou.- abuser of Democrats and Democratic
views and doctrines, his present course exhibits re-
markable consistency particularly as one of his
especial reasons for abusing Mr.. Douglas character
is the fact that he-Douglas-s the father of the
KansasNebraslla bill. The Mountain Democrat.
San Francisco National, California Express and
other followers of the Administrative dicta should
emulate the course of the Know Nothing Editor of
the Citizen, closely as their editors ability will
permit Because he is the framer apd defender of
the great national law first sought to be applied to
the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, is the rea
son a sectionaZed administration seeks to crush
him-and other Lecompton organs besides the
Citizen should have the candor so to proclaim.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

INDIAN MuRpER.-Deputy Sheriff Frank Miller
Informs Us that one Indian was shot and killed BY
another, at the Forks of Butte, one day this week
The two quarrelled over gambling game The
shooting was done with rife-a weapon which
no Indian should be allowed to carry. The mar
derer escaped.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

ACCORDING TO wHArELY.-The man who sup-
ports the inglisn Bill simply because he is south
erner would ee an Abohtlonst for the same reas
II he happened to be "a northern man.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

BRISK TnEs.- The Beacon says the town of Red
Biuiis Is jammed full of goods for the northern
country, and teams were in good demand.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

The LITTLE LEcoxProxIAs CUss.-Avaline. of
the Amador Sentinel says he has not wasted breath
on the Comet or Cable excitement, and has more
important matters to write about.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

PERRYs VIcToRY.-The anniversary Of Perryis
victory on Lake Erie was celebrated the 10th OF
September, at Putin Bay, about forty miles south
cart from the mouth of the Detroit river near the
scene of the engagement
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

BAILs-With the return of cool nights has come
the dancing season, and not to be behind the times
and IN compliance with the solicitation of his many
friends, Tronghton the jolly diiident host of the
Miners Ranch. has concud ed to open his honse for
the accommodation of the votaries of Terpsichore
on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 2nd. He extends
a general invitation to the good people of Butte
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

MILITIA SuRGEos--Goyernor Weller has ap-
pointed DR.. W. G. Hatch of Sacramento, to accom-
pany the troops North in their proposed expedition
the Humboldt trail,
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23
Notice

n 5 HEREBY GIVEN TO THE STOCK.
d holders OF the Virgin Quartz shining Company that
al shares o. which nents du tnt re- ling in
UNI aid will be sold public sHle ut the court house in
OrovIiIe, The 3rd day of November 1855 nj o clock
= to pay said assessments together it'll costs sa
and adYertiSng. E. l.. c JMLEY, Prest,
c. H. Turner, See.
Nsnkee Hill 'tt. 3, 1858.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

PENNSYLVANIA The Congressional election in
Pennsylvania, took place on the llth of October,
and the result viii, probably, reach California in
about two weeks from date. Several of the Le-
compton Congressmen have been re-nominated. and
are opposed by able Popular Sovereignty Demo-
Gratis, and, in consequence the result in Pennsyl.
vania will be looked for with some anxiety
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23
Notice

Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE STOCK
& boilers of the Virgin Qulrz Mining Comiany thaf
assessment OF hrty dollars on share has been lew;
ed. payable the 2d of November, 1885 the Office f
the company at Yankee Hill. /. CUMLEY Prs,
Ca II. Turner sec
Yankee Hill, Sept 25 1858.
The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-23

ARD, LiNsEED, NEATsFooT, POLAR AND,
IL Sperm cl-For, sale by
coLTor, McnERhoTT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05

The TARIFF hvEsrIGArIoK.-Th Congress
sionsl Investigating Committee is making con-
siderable progress with the matter placed under
it, charge by the House. An unwilling wit
ness-Mr. Williamson. of this city--has been
captured; he at first refused to tell what he
knows about the eighty-seven thousand dollar
affair, unless allowed 10 testify IN relation to
previous operations connected with the amend
ments of the tariff in 1912, AT and SO.
Although he has since changed his mind, by ali
means let US have the whole story. If the com
mittee, by the letter of the resolution under
which it was appointed, is prevented from
taking testimony in any matters except that o.
the Middlesex Company, the House will doubt
less give permission to extend the inquiry.
Let it all come out. Now is the accepted
time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05

The EMPEROR NAPOLEON IN NEW YoRk-
THAT DIAMOND SNUFF Box.-Rhe Chevalier
Webb is determined TO beat down all opposition
in the race for the imperial diamond snuff box.
A few days ago We published an amusing story
told by Graham's Magazine, IN regard to Louis
Napoleons career in New York. OF course we
did not believe that any one would credit the
story; twas too absurd on the face Of it, and
it was merely the eccentricty and extravaganza
of the thing that rendered 1t droll or amusing.
Chevalier Webb, however, in pursuit of the
diamond snuff box, takes the matter up Sc.
riously aud sets himself to correct the caaard
with all the form and pomp Of chvalry. His
corrections are given in another column
We remember the time when Louis Napoleon
was in New York, but never heard of two
Prince Napoleons being here at the same pc.
riod, and doubt very much that such was the
fact The present French Emperor was the
only real Prince Napoleon that ever visited us.
We had several other members Of the Bona
parte family amongst us--Prince Murat, for in
stance-but we don't believe that Prince Ma
poleon, the son Of Jerome, ever was in this
|" country at all. As to the story OF Louis Ma
poleon's returning from this city to Europe.
that is all bosh. To the best of our recollec.
ton, he went to South America from here, and
had returned to England previous TO the period
when the Chevalier Webb heard him knocking
on the window in recognition of his old ac-
quaintance with him.
Chevalier Webb from his discourteous re-
mark about the circulation Of the HERALD, is
evidently afraid that we are about to enter the
field against him as competitor for the dia-
mond snuff box, but we can assure him that we
are not His principal competitor is the Cheva-
lier Wikof, who is now in Europe, publishing
French edition of his recent curious work,
1.-THE Adventures of Rowing Diplomatist."
The Chevalier Wikof has written more about
the Emperor Napoleon. and is better acquaint.
ed with him than the Chcvalier Webb. and we
think that after the publication Of his last pro-
duction in France, the diamond snuff box will
pass into Wikofi's pocket, Notwithstanding that
familisr tap on the window to Webb.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 1853.
Mr.. Williamson, whose caused so much exc tomen<
In the House TO day, this evening appeared before the
Select Committee and said will all legal ques-
tons not however, duplicating individuals in the alleged
frauds connected with the passage Of the Tariff The
report that he has purged himself OF contempt seems 10
be sustained by the fact that he at liberty although
tanned as n witness
The House Committee Patents has reported bill
tending for years the patent OF David Bruce for his
type casting machine and bill extending for like term
William cromp.on's patent for Improvement in figure
or fancy power looms.
petition signed by thousand residents Of Arizona has
been received at the War Department, asking that
mounted troops be stationed in the Territory protect
Inhabitants against tho ravagcs Of tho Apache Indians
Tho Court Of Inquiry in the OF Commander Bout
we'll for dsobedIenoc Of orders In his home from
the Pacific, hss been postponed at his request until the
arrival OF The chip John Adams.
The French spoliaton bill reported by Mr. Crttenden,
from the Select Committee Of the Senate Accompanied
by an elaborate report The former Is similar To that
heretofore introduced, and appropriate FIVE millions Of
Eve per cent stock in salts faction Of the claims.
The Douglas democrats again In council this
morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05

THE SALE OF THE FoRr SWELLING PROPER
TY.--The inquiry into this matter has not, 20
far, implicated any officer of the government In
any breach of trust or faith. The property was
sold at the time when the expansion was at its
height, and when land speculation was at its
height all over the West. There we're several
sets OF Spectators struggling to gain possess
sion of this land, aud they Lad combined to-
gether to keep the price down in case il was Of
Tered at auction. Perhaps the government
might have received a little more had the land
been pcddled out in small lots but that is a
matter Of doubt. II is quite certain that had
the salo been postponed till the present time
the government would have received little or
nothing. In the West everybody is trying to
seh real estate, and there are no buyers. The
governmera would have now hard work to sell
~ land at the minimum price, while the Fort
Snciling property was sold far in advance of
that price per acre.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05

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Tee European mails will close In this city at half past
ten O'Clock 10 morrow morning.
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and English will be published at ten O'Clock IL the morn
Ing Single eo2es, IN wrappers, six cents.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05

THE HousE AND LoT TESTIMONIAL TO GENERAL
NYE.--A rather singular and amusing contro-
versy is going on in some Of the papers about a
movement which is on foot to present Gen. Nye,
or a relative for him, with house and lot,
worth $4,000, the amount to be raised by a tax
of SIS on each policeman. Some of the papers
which were most strenuous in elevating General
Nye to bis present position express great wrath
and disgust at the proceeding, and half intimate
that the contributions from the police are not
voluntary but forced.
II seems TO us that If General Nye has house
and lot offered to him, he has a right to accept
IL, and If the police choose to give up week p
pay in order to present him with n house and
lot, they have clear right to do 80. There is
a precedent precisely governing the case.
When, three years ago, the Hon. Daniel T.
Sckles defeated the measure which at that
time contemplated the destruction OF the NUM-
cipal and the organization of the Metropolitan
force, he was, on his return, presented, by the
police, with service OF plate which cost some
$1,000, raised by o tax Of, we believe, q dollar "a
head for each policeman. Some scruples were
at first made about accepting the present; but
they were eventually overcome, and se Hon
Daniel +. Sickles got his service of plate. This
Is evidently the precedent on which General
Nye's case has been based. We have no objcc
ton to make to it but at She rate things arc
progre.ing-in tls matter Of police tosti.
monials--h will soon he expensive to be po-
lccman. General Nye is to cost ten times as
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05
Important shipping Intelligence from her
muda.

HALIFAX, " s., Feb. a. 1855.
The steamship Delta from 81 Thomas on the 2eth and
Bermuda on the 3Ist ult arrived here 10 day.
The ship Cabinet Captain Mullen, fcrtytwo days from
Marsees for New York put into 81 Georges, Der nuda,
the 18th ut leaky aud disabled IN spars and with
sprung foremost, roretopmsst and mautorsail yard.
The shin IIora,io, Captain Hathaway, siNtylwo days
from Shields for New York. arrived at Bermuda on tho
10Th u,,.. in want Of sails, spars, water. az.
The ship Splendid Captan Amesbury, fifteen days from
Mobile for Bavre arrived at st. George on the 18th ut
very lcaky
Admiral stewart had leg Bermuda Cor Barbados In the
flag chip Indus.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05
THE LATEST NEWS.
~-~NN~~~oN(-o-N~-~~---0
INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTOS.
Spirited Debate on the Kansas Question
in the Senate.
~-~~~Oo~coo~~~~~~><~N~-
THE TARIFF CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION.
WITNESS WILLIAMSON CONSENTS TO TESTIFY.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE
O~--@NN~1~O~~-o~ON~><y>~~~~
Important Action Relative to Railroad Cor
pOradOns,
10, DO, 30.
THE TARIFF CORRUPTION uvEsTICAreN.
Affairs at the National Capital.

Affairs at the National Capital.
HOW THE LECOMPTON CONSTITUTION STANDS
CoNGREss-ENGLAND's OPINION OF OUR TREATY
WITH Observation-Disclosures OF TIKI TERRI
TORY OF ARIzoNA-CAIIFoRNIA LAND PATENTS.
ETC.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 1858.
Mr. Douglas and his fr lends despair Of defeating tho
Lecompton constitution They trying to effect
promise in shape. They are losing ground every
day. 1t is foregone conclusion that the constitution win
pass both houses.
Advices by tho last mail from England inform gov
eminent that the English government do not object but
the other hand, approve Of the Cass Yrsar treaty
and that should be ratified, doubtless will DO, by
Nicaragua, the English Minister here is instructed 10
gotiae with Nicaragua for similar treaty This puts at
rest the idle story which has been extensively circulated
Of the secret opposition Of England to this treaty.
Tho Senate Committee Territories have agreed to
port bill for the organization of Arizona An effort win
be made TO pass il at once. Gen Houston informed mo
to-day that he intends to make Arizona his future home
petition signed by three hundred citizens of Nebras-
ka presented to the President to-day by Mr. Fergu
son. delegate from Nebraska offering their services
volunteers go to Utah Similar petitions have been
ceived from various sections OF the country.
The army appropriation referred TO my despatch last
night is sixteen instead q six million dollars.
The Committee on Elections have, understand, deter
mined, in the contested election Of Lewis D. 0mpboa
and Valan 5ngham 10 report in favor Of the contestant
Campbells only hope is in getting the votes of few
democrats He alleges that the committee ought to give
him time in to stavs of action in his
The following valuable patents for land claims in Cali
fornia have been just issued and despatched California
from the Department Of the Interior agreeabIy to dec
sion OF the United States Courts namely the Ero
Americana raoche, eight thousand eight hundred aud
forty nine acres 10 Casper o. Farrell for the Robl de Ia
Mseria rancho, sixteen thousand eight hundred aud eighty
acres TO Daniel Wright sni others and for part OF
San Antonio rancho nine thousand four hundred and
teen acres to Ignacio Peralta