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The weekly Butte record., 1861-07-27
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on earth grows shorter-in fact know it 10
be materially lessenng. To all of my sixty
seven wives, who are now in various parts of
the country, mourning the absence OF the cash
which took from them, send my blessings.
My lawyers took all my surplus funds, or l
would send each of the dear creatures, whom |
have so grievously wronged, a handsome pres
ent.
It is time for the barber to be here, and give
me my last shave. l close this, fervently hop
ing my awful end will deter thousands of
young gentlemen from pursuing the path of
crime The barber has come.
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The e V alley Brook.
BY JOHN H. BRYANT.

BY JOHN H. BRYANT,
Fresh from the fountains of the wood
A rivulet of the valley came,
And glided on for many rood
Flushed with the mornings ruddy flame.
The air was fresh, and soft, and sweet.
The slopes, in Springs new verdure Law.
And wet with dew drops, at my feet
Bloomed the young violets of MAY.
No sound of busy life was heard.
Amid the pastures lone and STILL
Save the faint chirp of early bird,
Or bleat of locks along the hill.
traced that rivulet's winding way;
New scenes of beauty opened round,
Where meads of brighter verdure lay,
And lovelier blossoms tinged the ground.
All happy valley stream, said
Calm gides thy wave amid the flowers,
Whose fragrance round thy path is shed
Through all the joyous summer hours
O,could my life, like thine be passed
In some remote and silent glen
Where might dwell and sleep at last
Far from the bustling haunts of men
But what new echoes greet mine ear?
The village school-boy's merry call,
And midst the village hum hear
The rustling of the waterfall.
looked the widening vale betrayed
A pool that shone like FURNISHED Steel
Where that bright valley stream was stayed
To turn the millers ponderous wheel.
And why should I, l thought with shame,
Sigh for life of solitude,
When even stream without name
Is laboring for the common good
No, never. let me shun my part,
Amid the balmy scenes of life;
Bnt with a warm and generous heart
Press forward in the glorious strife.
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MIsERIEs OF LIFE.-Endeavoring TO make
violent love under the table, and pressing the
wrong foot.
Toastipg cheese and when it is more than
half done, let it fall into the ashes.
Forced by politeness to leave pleasant
party for the purpose of accompanying sour
old maid to her lodgings two miles distant.
Dreaming that you have suddenly acquired
q large fortune stretching out Jour hand to
grasp the welcome booty; awakening, and
find nothing IN your fist but the bed post.
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The eleventh commandment readeth thus
Thou shalt not carry off the editors ex-
changes unless thou art sure be is done with
is reading proof or writing, lest he get angry
and order thee out of his sanctum; neither
shalt thou occupy his chair more than au hour
at a time" Chapter XII, verse II. And
when found, make note of it.
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THE death Of printer is thus described in an...
English paper :" George Woodcock, the : Of
his profession, the. type of honesty, the of all
and although the peg@ of death has put 10
his existence every of his life was without
u
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MAN was made to be happy, to be immortal !;
to live in happiness-a creation of beauty and
a joy-forever; and if be is not now what bis
constitution once was, the fault is not in his
Maker, but 10 him.
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THE Influence of men is not TO be confined to
circle of their acquaintance. 1t spreads on
every side of them, like the unduations of the
smitten water, or as the perfume of an orange
grove, and will reach those whom they never
saw
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Now locker yer, Charley-Jim mout be
an honest nigger, then again he moutnt; but
if | was a pnllet, or even an old shanghai cock,
and kuowed he was about de yard, tell yer
wot, nigger, I'd roost high-I would"
The weekly Butte record., 1861-07-27

SPEAKING of apples it is rather remarkable
that the first apple in Paradise should have
turned out the first pair.
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WHERE girl has too many boys about her,
the indication is like that Of buoys off a harbor
-shallowness here.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-07-27

A FELLOW charged in an Indictment with
stealing hoe, was upon trial, discharged-it
being proved that the article taken was an ak.
The matter was regular hoax
The weekly Butte record., 1861-07-27

The CHAMELEON officer in Africa thus
writes Of the habits of this animal:
'As some of the habits of the chameleon
may not be generally known, l will take the
liberty of mentioning few of them, which
came under my own observation. One morning
on my return from parade, saw, close to my
own tent, very large chameleon, hanging on
bush. l Immediately secured him, and pro-
vided box for him to repose in. In the course
of a few days, he became quite familiar, and
having seen them before, knew how to gain
his affections, which, in the first place, was
done by feeding him well, and, in the next
place, by scratching his back with a feather
| used to put him on my table at breakfast
and, in the course of very few minutes, |
have seen him devour at least fifty fies catch
ing them in the most dexterous manner with
his long, slimy tongue. Nor does he ever
move from his position, but so sure as an un-
fortunate fly comes in reach, so sure be is
caught, and that with the rapidty of thought
In the forenoon, l always gave him large
slice Of bread, which he devoured, and he gen.
orally snpped on as many flies as he could
manage to entrap, setting at defiance the mo-
BILE Hamlet's theory" of the chameleon's
death Promises would not have suited him
at all, being, at the end OF each day, consider
ably more like crammed capon than an air
fed chameleon. This animal will not change
color according to what he is put on but he
will change shade according as he is pleased or
displeased. His general hue is bright green,
with small gold spots over bis body He re-
mains at this shade when be is highly pleased,
by being in the sun, or being fed or scratched,
which he delights in. When angry-and he
is very easily made so-his hue changes to a
dusky green almost black, and the gold spots
are no longer to be seen; but l never could
perceive any other color on his body but green,
in variety of shades. The spots enlarge very
much when be is in good humor-so much, in
deed, as to give yellow tinge to the upper
part of the animal but, in general, they are
merely little yellow spots here and there on the
back and sides"
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Agents for Record.
Business Notice.

Messrs. THo's GALLON and D. NJ. Bishop, having
purchased interests in the RECORD Newspaper and
JOB Printing establishment, will hereafter be asso-
ciated in conducting the business of the same. No
change will be made in the Editorial control of the
Paper
The weekly Butte record., 1861-07-27

WHEN JACK visited Vermont where they
have pie for breakfast, he was irreverent enough
to remark that the people of the "Green
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The leaning tower of Pisa is said to be the
great Holic in the literature Of architecture.
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BOB, how is your sweetheart getting
along?"
Pretty well, | guess she says 1 needn't
call any more"
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From the n. Y. Atlas.
An Awful Disclosure.
HORRIBLE Confession.

EDITORIAL NorE.-Just now the people are
confession crazy. There is tremendous de-
mand for photographed horrors and narra-
tives of murders and assassinations. TO satisfy
this demand, and to furnish model for future
historians in this line, we present the condens-
alton of subjoned g confession" which is
shortly to be published by one of the leading
book firms of this city. The author is now at
Sing Sing. The public will observe that the
style of composition and grammar is eminently
that Of rough uneducated aud remorseless
villain.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16
The Kentucky Election.

The heart of every patriot will thrill with
joyful emotion at the announcement of the
glorious news of the Kentucky election
The overwhelming majority now thrice CIV
en- for the Union and against the traitors
who would carry Kentucky into the rebel
lion to her own destruction, settles the
question for the conspirators, beyond the
hope of repeal. Their traitor Governor,
McGoffin, is checkmated and powerless.-
A bold, out-spoken rebel, we infinitely pre-
Ter to these secret traitors, who play their
parts with duplicity and deception. Nc
Coffin and Senators Powell and Breckin-
ridge, of Kentucky; Polk and johnson, of
Missouri, were all playing at the same
game, into the hands of the confederates,
in the most unmanly and undetermined
manner possible. Thank God their game
is fully understood, and they are now pow~
erless. Mr.. Breckenridge said few days
ago on the floor of the Senate, that be
would resign when he had evidence that his
constituents did not approve his POSITION
If he does not find that evidence in the
vote at this election, we think, when the
Legislature meets, be will have it in un-
mistakable terms.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

This gentleman, who now occupies so
Large share of the public attention, in con-
Sequence of his energetic, bold, statesman
like Ind patriotic action, while member
of Mi. Bucbanan's cabinet, and the thrill
ing e oquence of his speeches, on behalf of
the Union, is personally known, compara-
lively to but few persons, beyond The
bounds of his own State. For the inlorma-
tion of his many admirers, we copy the
following article in regard to his personal
character from the Louisville Journal. Mr..
Prentice, we believe, has never before the
present difficulties acted politically with
Mr.. Holt. Therefore the tribute which he
pays to Mr.. Hollis personal integrity and
worth are all the more valuable:
Thb gentleman left here on Saturday for the
Falls of Niagara greatly to the regret of the
many devoted friends he has in this city. We
| envy not the being who does not admire his
| genius and eloquence, for they are a portion
of the national wealth; nor do we envy the
condition of any one who does not know him.
We lave known him intimately for the last
tweny-nine years, and have always known
him as one of the most modest and unassum-
ing o. men. His character is as pure as that
of lovely maiden of sixteen, and no one,
with my knowledge of the man, would ever
think of attempting to corrupt him or to weak
en- thu secure anchorage of his integrity. He
is, toe, one of the most unselfish of mortals.
He has largely contributed to the Union cause
in Kntucky by his matchess services, and his
peculiarly means were offered within our
knowledge, to an extent that his friends re-
fused to receive. While he freely gave his
services to the cause in Kentucky, he refused
tempting offers of liberal pay for his eloquent
lahOrs elsewhere. His character is as stainless
in ell things his eloquence and genius are
pre-eminent and, by common consent, he is
placed among the immOrtals of his country's
history by his genius and oratory. What a
vast degree of confidence the nation would feel
if it had in some of the chief places of counsel
the talents and integrity of Joseph Holt. Yet,
we believe it would be much more easy to in
duce the President to offer him such position
than it would be to obtain Mr.. Hollis consent
to accept it. Wherever he may be, in public
orprivate, may his life be as bissful as his
virtues are exalted and noble.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

DEATH OF Elk GovERNoRs.-Hon.J joseph
Trumbull, Ex-Governor of Connecticut, died
at Hartford, on Sunday night, 4th inst, at
the advanced age of seventy-eight years.
He was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, on
the 7th of December, 1882, graduated at
Yale in 1901, and was admitted to the bar
in Windham, in 1903. He settled in Hart.
ford in 1904. In 1927 he retired from the
practice of the law, and became the Presi.
dent of the Hartford Bank. He was in
the House of Representatives of the United
States for two terms, ending in 1912, aid
was elected Governor of the State of Con.
necticut in l849. He was the leading spirit
in building the Providence and Fishkil
Railroad, and was the President OF that
company for two years.
The Charleston Courier announces the
death of exc overnor Adams, of South
Carolina. which event took place on Satur>
day week. He graduated at Yale College
in 1881, and among his classmates were
Hon. Trusten Polk, late United States Sen
ator and Ex-Governor of Missouri, Bishop
Kipp, Bishop Clark, and Hon. Peter
Parker.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

INDIANS KILLING THE DEER.-Judge
Lambert, who resides during the summer
on the shore of White Bear Lake, at the res
quest of the resident sportsmen in that vi
cinity, makes the following statement of
the depredations of the Indians:
Tine Game Law, protecting deer until the LIST
of September, has been carefully respected by
all good sportsmen at White Bear Lake, and in
its vicinity. The game has promised to be
abundant. They have been seen more fire..
quent than previously in the vicinity of this
Lake and Bald Eagle Lakeland that traks are
seen in great numbers around the shores. The
sportsmen are waiting impatently the time to
draw their sights on them, but they feel very
indignant that while the deer have promised
to be so abundant and have become SO much
less wild than previously-under the protec-
ton of the Lava band of about twenty Sioux
have been camped about six miles from White
Bear Lake, on Omega Lake. killing and curing
deer for their winter supplies, in despite of all
law. By the first of September the deer will not
only be less abundant. but be rendered very
difficult of attainment by the regular hunters.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

THE New York Observer has a letter
from clergyman in Louisiana, who says {:
81 am one of five ministers, of three different
denominations, in single company, armed
for the defence of our rights and liberties,
three of whom are between fifty and sixty
years old. And l tell you in candor, and
in the fear OF God, that if you or any of the
brethren who have urged on this diabolical
war @h on with the invading army, l
would .ek you with as hearty good will,
and WITH as clear a conscience, as [ would
the midnight assassin" The Observer hopes
the parson may pay the S25 he owes them
before his blood thirsty scheme is carried
out. le.- 81.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

CAPTAIN WOODBURY., of st. Anthony,
drillmaster in the First Regiment while it
was at Fort Smelling, has been appointed
second lieutenant of the tenth company of
the Second Regiment. This company is
about half full, and is receiving recruits
daily. 1t is expected that he will be de-
tailed for duty in drilling the two compa-
MES at Fort Abercrombie. He is enthu-
siasticaly devoted to military matters, and
will be of great service in perfecting the
company drills of the regiment
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

Mr.. R1cH1NGs This gentleman is so
we'll pleased with st. Paul, that he contem-
plates purchasing a summer country seat on
the banks of one of our suburban lakes.
AS the result of his travelling experience, he
has made up his mind that more induce
ments are offered here as regards climate,
health, scenery and comfort, during the
summer months, than in any other part of
the country.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16
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THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT
create a third party, but it is hoped that a

create third party, but it is hoped that a
PEOPLES UNION may be formed for the pur-
pose expressed in the call, which shall gather
such impetus and strength, by the day for
which the convention is called, as to induce
the present political parties to omit party
nominations.
1t is hoped, therefore, that all who favor
the movement will cooperate together
in effecting county and township organ
izations, and in electiDg delegates to the
convention.
In the selection of delegates, we would
suggest that they be chosen, SO far as may
be, 10 equal numbers from the Republican
and Democratic parties.
Very Respectfully.
.tt H. r. BIGFLOW,
j. NJ. GILMAN,
JAMES SMITH. JR.,
OSCAR MALMROS.
ROBERT A. SMITH,
JAMES GnFILLAN,
M. SHERBURNE.
St. Paul, August l3, 1861.
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SOME men seem to think the fate OF a
nation hangs on their position as regards
county and ward politics, and are very anx-
ious That it should be so accurately defined,
as that he who runneth may read" and
govern his vote accordingly. One of this
class is the profound Ferdinand Becker,
who dissented from the argument of a
speaker the other evening and had to pub
lisa card in the Press to let the people of
the State be informed thereof. He is a
heavy dorg.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

HONOR THE BRAvE.-We are informed
that Captain Wilkin, of Company A,
makes particular mention in all his letters
of the heroic conduct in the late battle, OF
Lieutenant WEIGH, of Red Wing, of whose
fate no reliable information had been re-
ceived until last evening. He says that Lieut.
WEIGH was in the hottest of the fight, and
bore himself most gallantly, giving his Or
ders with as much GOODNESS as upon the
parade ground of the regiment, and doing
all he could to infuse confidence and cheer
fulness among the men. His name will be
hOnOred in Minnesota.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

A CAVALRY COMPANY FROM MINNESOTA.
The Governor of Minnesota has rendered
to the President cavalry company for the
war, to be recruited entirely from the Ger
mans of the State who have been thoroughly
d. ilIed in that branch of the service, in
Europe. The length of time necessary to
drill raw recruits makes this tender of the
Governor worthy of acceptance.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

MONEY Losr.-An employee OF this Office
lost fifteen dollars on Monday-the proceeds
of his laborious occupation. If any one is
fortunate enough to find it, this TACT will
surely induce him to return it to our count
ing room.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

In addition to the appointment of Capt.
Acker as Captain in the regular army, we
learn that Captain Putnam, of Minneapolis,
and Captain Wilkin, of this city, have re-
ceived appointments to the same rank. This
is doing pretty we'll for Minnesota.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

New FLAG.-The Governor sent an
order to the celebrated house of Horseman
& Son, Philadelphia, yesterday, for the
manufacture of a new flag for the First
Regiment, to take the place of the one sent
home.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-08-16

The Rev. Mr.. Henderson, of Millers-
burg, Kentucky, finding that nobody would
listen to his sermons, has buckled on his
carnal armor ard set vigorously to work en-
listing soldiers for the grand army of Jefier-
son Davis.
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THEODORE BoRuP. s. K. CHANPLiN'
DO r u P & CHI A M P l. n.
Wholesale -GrOcerS,

STORAGE, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
We keep the largest Stock of Groceries in St. Paul.
and Country Merchants will find it to their interest
give us call before purchasing elsewhere.
.t.,ifa SOLE AGENTS FOR
Pitts Thrasher and Separator of Chicago.
Astral Oil Company, OF Pittsburgh,
Cutter Secombes Paper Mills, Of Minneapolis.
Northern Line of Steamers to ST. Louis.
Hannibal 4 ST. Joseph Railroad.
MILWAUKEE, Prairie du Chen Railroad. my11-dly
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Local A fl airs.
General Headquarters, State OF Min
MesOta
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, Il
ST. PAUL, August 18th, 1861

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, Il
ST. PAUL, August 18th, 1861.
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. l6.
The Colonel of the First Regiment of Mime
sofa Volunteers having made requisition for
one hundred end fifty recruits, to fill the places
of the wounded and fallen of that regiment in
the battle of the 2lst ult., the Commander.in-
Chief announces that one hundred and fifty re-
cruits will be received for that regiment.
Recruits will forthwith report themselves to
the Commandant of the Post at Fort Smelling.
One blanket will be furnished each recruit at
Fort Smelling. All clothing, equipments, and
other articles will be furnished at the camp of
tho First Regiment, now near Rockville, in the
State of Maryland. Transportation and sub
sistence will also be provided.
By order of the Commander.in-Chief.
JOHN B. SANBORN,
Adjutant General.
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In this city, on Saturday, the 10th instant, RHODA
FRANCES infant lda lighter of william F. and Char
Iotte j. Wheeler. nearly four months old.
Tn Monday, the 18th inst in the oath of her age,
JOSEPHINE, the beloved wife of c. L. Warner.