The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-09
Butte Creek Correspondence.
BUTTE CREEK. March 4, 1861.


FRIEND CRosErrE Under the impression
that few liBes might prove acceptable to
your readers, have concluded to give you a
little concerning matters and things in general
from this locality. As political matters and
the eternal nigger has become general
bone of contention, we pass that by in silence,
except to give the particulars of an impromptu
Inauguration celebration, gotten up under the
immediate supervision of our worthy Vulcan
Uncle Billy, and DR.. Mullen, who, at noon, to-
day raised our national emblem, and saluted
with gun for each State, including South
Carolina, and then adjourned to the bar for a
drink of old Bourbon, after which they ad
journed mutually satisfied with the days pro-
ceedings. By-the-bye, DR.. Mullen, is whole
souled fellow--in fact one of natures noblemen
barring his Republican proclivities- and, as
Chris Lynch says, Everybody knows Chris
I" He cannot see how one Of of the name Of
Mullen can be Black A Abolitionist,' as he
calls them. He has been a Jealous worker in
the Republican cause in this precinct, and if
Cheeseman, and other Republican teachers, do
not give Doc. share of the spoils they will
deserve the execrations Of all well meaning
men of their party. Although the Republi-
cans have been engaged in bad cause, now
that the crisis has come, all hope for the best,
and that one star of the glorious galaxy may
never be removed, is our earnest prayer. And.
now, for something more interesting to the
general reader, and particularly the mining
portion of the community.
This has been very dull and severe winter,
but the worst has passed, and Deacon Collins
once more wears his habtual smile. and the
miners, generally are in strong hopes Of being
rewarded for their labor, in the shape Of big
chunks, and ounce-aday diggngs. So mote
it be-
Wells & Co. have Just completed their new
fume across the West Branch, one hundred
feet high and three hundred feet long. 1t is
one Of the best pieces of work in the county,
perntendence of Mr.. Wells. This, together
with the completion Of their new ditch, enables
them to commence operations in their claims,
known as g Freeze out" which pays from half
an-ounce to an ounce day to the hand, with
ground enough to last for years.
Wilmington & Co. have just erected by
i \ u.
bered as the claim where they last year took
out several large chunks, among them one
weighing some $500 90. They think there
are plenty more left.
Campville Hydraulic claim, Daggett, Lynch
& Co., are doing we'll Mcpherson has just
completed his preparations ard has good
prospect Dr. Mullen is in hope that his claim,
adjoining Freeze out, and known as Freeze
out Jr' will make him all right, though he
met with a serious pecuniary loss on Thursday
night last, occasioned by heavy land slide Of
Camel Ridge into Main Butte, carrying off
about 5 acres, and making chasm 80 feet
deep; of course, sweeping off everything in its
way carrying away Mullen's cabin, containing
his derrick irons, ropes, tools, and lumber on
the bank, stored away for huming, next year.
Speaking of tluming, the present season bids
fair for such operations, and the boys are going
in extensively. In fact some are now COM
mencing. Davis, Ford & Co. are now at
work on the West Branch and Messrs. Parker
& Dyer have been at work all winter stripping
their claim and removing the large rocks in
sight. 1t is confidently asserted that this will
prove the richest claim ever worked on the
creek
Last year, Red Nick was driven out of his
claim by the fall freshet, but will be all right
in few weeks, and, next season. expects to
pay visit to Posey county, and show " our
Mary Anne his good natured face, and in
duce her to become Mrs. Nick, and take up
her abode in the Golden State
Wishing you God speed, and a safe return
from your contemplated visit to the "old folks
at home" Adios,
UNCLE Brock