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The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12
Oregon Correspondence
PogrLANp. March 3lst, go.

PORTLAND, March 3lst, '62.
/ Friend Record In accordance with nv
promise. will give you q few inklings of a
trip to Salmon River mines. As many Of
your readers no doubt, have q hankering to
see the elephant, l will endeavor 20 send in my
feeble way, mirror of at least a portion Of
/ his trunk. | left San Francisco on March IL,
( land everybody knows that is St. Patrick s
Day. on the steamer Oregon, and had very
pleasant trip. Since which time We have been
weather bound When say we. l do not
mean the editorial +" we,' but We of a company
of seven. among whom l may mention Com
stock, of Washoe notoriety, and other good
men and true, not even excepting your humble
correspondent, all bound, not to Salmon but
to John Days River, which is tributary of
the Columbia River, between the Des Chutes
and Umatia Rivers, and is said to be a far
richer mining country than Salmon River
but of that | will advise you after ny arrival
there, which will be in about three weeks, as
our company intend to 60 up with teams, as
it is the most comfortable and economical way
to reach the John Day mines. The distance
from the Dalles to the John Day mines is
abo1t two hundred miles. And speaking of
these mines | will tell you that last fall there
was party OF eighteen men left this place for
the purpose of prospecting them, and becoming
fully satisfied of their richness, twelve of the
party were detailed 10 go to the Dalles after
supplies. and all but one Ia Frenchmanl were
murdered by the Indians, among whom am
sorry to say, was Thos. w Nutter, of the firm
of White & Nutter of your county. But now
there is less danger, as the emigration will be
large enough to prevent any further hostilities
In regard to the Salmon mines, will say that
it is folly to think of going there before July,
as the snow will not be off the mountains be-
fore that time. Still men are foolhardy enough
to start now, and | have conversed with men
just in from there, and am told that there is
more suffering on the road than pen can des-
cribe, several having been brought in with
their feet frozen so that amputation was neces-
sary; and most of them obliged to live on
bread straight and scarce at that, as it has
been impossible to get provisions above the
Dalles this winter. But am getting every
item that will be of interest collected for my
next, which expect will be from the Dalles,
to which place you will please address.
J. d. K.
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San Francisco Correspondence.
San FRAScIsco. April 7th 50.

SAs FRANc1soo. April 7th 81.
Editor Butte Record :-Supposing that your
readers would Ike to hear from this city,
write few rambling remarks on matters and
things in general The political cauidron be-
gins TO boil, throwing of steam and emitting,
according to tastes. good or bad odor.
Money is scarce. yet plenty. There is
enough Of it but the troubles in the East
makes people chary of investing. Steamer
day is rather tight papers :" but with our
unbounded natural resources. and capability of
supporting ourselves, We have naught 10 fear.
Still investments are being made in real estate
Foreign capitalists have a thorough conception
that this is the only point on the Pacific coast
for first class city. Realizing this, they are
fast obtaining what is called "outside proper
ty"-in the suburbs-knowing full well that
in a short time. aud owing TO natural causes, it
must increase in value. This movement forces
belief that they consider our institutions of
permanent character. The San Francisco
and San Jose railroad is progressing finely
thus opening an outlet TO our population, now
pent up in a narrow circle, subject to the inso-
leuce and oppressive demands of purse proud,
arrogant landlords What rich sketch some
of the dpugs of the present Legislature would
afford Perhaps l may dust some of their
jackets yet Ii so, will you publish?
Occasional.
Our correspondent neglected to furnish US
with his name. He should remember that it
requires at least two to make contract
Why should We agree TO publish, unless we
know who agrees to write? Not knowing
who our correspondent is, we have omitted his
political speculations, and publish the balance,
merely to show that we are disposed to be ac-
commodating. He is evidently too well posted
to plead ignorance of the newspaper rule con-
cerning correspondents. Introduce yourself
and come ahead.
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CoNMoDoRE FooT's FEAr-A correspondent
of the St. Louis Republican, writing from New
Madrid under date of April 5:h, gives the
following particulars
The gunboat Carondeet, Capt. Walker. ar
rived here safely this morning, having ran the
blockade at Island No 10. The boat is not
injured in the least. The particulars of her
trip are as follows:
Last night was very dark and stormy, and
Flag officers Foote decided to take advantage
of it. He accordingly ordered the gunboat
Carondelet to be prepared for running the
blockade. The portfolios were closed all
lights eXtiuguiShed, and barge loaded with
hay ashed To both sides When thus prepar-
ed, the Carnodelet started a. o'clock drifting.
silently down towards the Island Intense
anxiety was felt for the result. The night
was very dark. no object being visible at 30
yards. but the lights OF the enemy on the banks
kept the direction while passing down. The
Carondeet reached the Island head without
being discovered, and would have been able to
pass the entire length of the Island had not
the furnace fires necessary to generate sufficient
steam become so great that the flames escaped
from the smokesacks. All was instantly wild
with confusion in the enemy's camps The
long roll was beat and all the forces rushed to
the batteries. Every gun possible was brot
10 bear upon the vessels path and a heavy
cannonading opened hundreds Of balls plungiug
into the river around the Carondelet. She did
not reply, but kept still until out CT range
One or two rebel vessels. when they perceived
the presence of their unwelcnme visitor, bur
riedly got out OF the road. For distance of
three miles the Carondeet was exposed to an
uninterrupted fire. yet was not bit by single
ball She arrived here safe this morning and
was greeted with the widest cheers de-
serter just in says the rebels are greatly alarm
ed, and officers made speeches TO the men,
endeayorlng to calm them. The rebel gunboais
and transports below Point Pleasant when
they learned the Carondelef had arrived at
New Madrid, left in great haste, pushing down
sream.
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THE MALIGNANT SFIRlr OF REPuBLICAxIsN
NJ Asked Republican the other day. how he
liked the resolutions Of the Rhode Island De
mocracy, which met with no opposition what
ever in that patriotic State. His reply was
hat be did not ike it. because it suited us and
other men who have heretofore opposed the
Republican party it Upon the same princi-
pie, should the rebels lay downtheir arms,
and swear allegiance TO the Constitution, the
Republicans would be bound to oppose the
Constitution.
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The following dispatch was contained in the
Union, of Thursday:
FIRST DIsPArcH.1
HEADQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI,
ST. Louis, April 9th-S:30 A. NJ.
TO Hon. +. NJ. Stanton, Secretary or War,
Washington
General Pope crossed the Mississippi river
yesterday, captured the enemy's floating bate
ry, carrying fourteen guns and occupied Tip
tonyille, Tenn. The enemy were driven from
all their works below New Madrid, Mo, leav-
ing behind their artillery baggage and sick
land battery of twelve heavy guns is taken.
Gen. Pope will attack Island No 10 to-day,
and hopes to set in the rear of the enemy's
upper batteries before night.
[Signed1 H. w. HALLEcK, Maj. Genl.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Island No. 10 has surrendered The enemy
has abandoned the upper land batteries, and is
endeavoring to escape across a swamp. Gen.
Pope is endeavoring to cut them off They
abandoned everything.
THIRD DIsPArcH.7
Brigadier General W. W Mackall, late OF
the United States Adjutant Generals Depart
ment, and over two thousand of the rebel forces,
have surrendered to General Pope. and it is
expected that many more will be captured to-
day. Immense quantities of artillery and sup
plies have fallen into our hands.
FOURTH DIsPATCHl
The enemy attacked our forces at Pttsburg,
Tenn, yesterday, but was repulsed with heavy
loss. No details given.
FIFTH DISPATCH
Gen. Pope has captured three Generals, six
thousand prisoners of war. one hundred siege
pieces, and several field batteries, with I'M
mense quantities Of small arms, tents, wagons.
horses and provisions. Our victory is complete
and overwhelming. We have not lost single
man.
A fight occurred on the Goth of March,
near the Apache Pass, between the Federal
and rebel forces, in which the former lost about
30 killed and 60 wounded 1t was expected
that the battle would be renewed the following
day
A skirmish had occurred at Pittsburg,
Tennessee, 10 which the rebels lost l6 prisoners
and quite number in killed and wounded.
is stated that the rebel steamer Merimac
was badly injured in the late naval engage
ment at Hampton Roads, and had four feet of
water in her hold when she ran for Norfolk.
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TRUrH WILL Cons OUr.-Judge r. F.
Spalding the iavorite of the Republican par
ty in Ohio. in recent speech gave the reason
Why the Republican party of California refuse
to adopt the Union platform of patriotic Rhode
Island. He said
In the case of the alternative being present
ed. Of continuance Of SlGrery or dissolution
Of the Union AN FoR Dissolution and
are net hoir Gu'ek Il comes.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12
Eastern News.

The following dispatch was contained in the
Union, of Thursday:
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

PAssED.-The bill to punish treason has
passed the Assembly. We are glad of it, and
hope it will pass the Senate. and be signed by
the Governor, and carried out by our Courts.
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The President WILL HAVE HIS JoKg.-The

m hE>llEeA v LII HAVE HIS ouAt.-l Lc
St Louis Democrat relates the following
An old friend from Springfield lately called
to see the President. After the usual greet
ings, etc: Lincoln" said he, when you
turned out Cameron, why didn't you turn out
all the rest of the Cabinet! That said the
President, 4" makes me think Of something that
took place near home in Illinois An cid far
mer had been pestered with colony of skunks
that deprecated nightly on his poultry. He
determined to be rid of them. and finally sue
ceeded in getting them all into one hole, where
he could kill them at bis pleasure He drew
forth one by the tail and executed him but,
said be, in telling the story, this caused such
an internal stencil that l was glad 10 let the
rest run ."
Speakest thou thus of the Republican party?
Honest old Abe :" Here's our ia, You
know them better than We do
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

MILITARY GovERNoR.-Hon. Edward Stan
ley. OF San Francisco, has been appointed mill
tary Governor of North Carolina, by the
President, and sailed for the scene Of his Off
cial duties on yesterday
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

MARYsvILLE.-Accordn ng to the Inaugural
Address uf the Mayor of Marysville the inan-
cial exhibit OF the city shows an unappropria.
cd balance in the treasury Of $3.50.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12
Notice.

"HE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR BUTTE
i County will meet at the School House iu ORC
on saturday, the Srd day OF May 1857,
for the purpose of examining Teachers ia accord
ance with the School law and to grant certificates
to those persons entitled TO the same
4. B. OSBOURN,
fI52 sup't Com. Schools Butte Go.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
Hon. John Hutchins to visit Hilton
Head.

Hon! John Hutchins has gone to Hill
ton Head, South Carolina. Mr.. H. goes
on his own account, but by the permits
sion and with the appreciation of the
Government, to inform himself Of the
true condition of affairs there relative to
the Contrabands, Cotton lands, &c. Much
that is erroneous has been published, by
those IN the p~ro-slavery interest, for par
tizan purposes, concerning the success of
General Hunters plans at Hilton Head.
And although the General declares most
emphatically that the organization of ne
groe regiments did not prove a failure
from any want of capacity on the part of
blacks, but only because the Government
failed to properly second his efforts, the
impression has obtained credenee that
the negroes cannot be employed in fight
ing the rebels, because of their lack of
martial spirit. Mr.. Hutchins will spare
no pains to learn the true state of the
facts, and we doubt not that the truth
Will show there Is much TO the
friends Of human progress in the degree
Of success thas has attended the efforts Of
brave and good men at Hilton Head.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
Late News.

In the East there has been few move
ments of Importance, although there are
premonitory symptoms of a character to
lead TO the opinion that something Will
be attempted before long. or before win
ter sets III.
Ii is quite evident that the rebels feel
that their present situation Is a little tick
.lish. They are aware that they are ex-
posed on the line between Winchester
and GordansviIle or Richmond while
they are menaced in front by the %victori-
Gus army of Gen. MCCLELLAN.
One of the late items of interest is the
reports from the Richmond newspapers,
calling on their friends not 10 credit the
accounts of the victories in Maryland IN
the Northern newspapers. They repre-
sent that the greater part OF their army
Is still in Maryland, and that IN all the
fights the rebels have been Victorious
This is cool, and shows how anxious they
are to withhold the truth from the masses
of their people.
There are rumors OF Il change in the
Cabinet, but whether well founded oil
otherwise, VIC are unable to say Rumors
OF this character are so frequent and un-
| founded, that i. is difficult to say what Is
well founded and what is not.
Our .rmy seems to be in good spirits,
and ready and willing to renew the attack
upon the rebels, whenever Cen MCCLEL-
Ian IS ready to lead them. Gen. BURN.
SIDE Is in Harper's Ferry. and no doubt
will maintain his position there.
The Governors of several States went
from Altoona, Pa, to Washington, and
have had an interview with the President,
Our army movements along the Ohio,
and in kentucky, whatever they may be,
are not reported, more than that Gen. BIZ.
ELL, with his force, had reached Louis,
Vile.
The officers under Gen. PoPE, who were
captured by the rebels, have been released
and exchanged.
The guerrilla warfare is carried on IN
Missouri, but if our accounts are reliable
with the greatest success on our part
against these ~marauding bands.
The Sioux Indians are not yet quiet
and may nave to receive q blood-lettlng
lesson on their delusion.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
A Dollar that PAYS Well.

One of the best s~easonable enterprises,
now public, is that of the Publisher
of the-iptericaH Agricpihrist. He has Sc
cured for his subscribers fine colored edi-
tons of two splendid maps of localities of
great interest. One of these covering a
space of more than ten sqaare feet, shows
the entire state of VIRGINIA so complete
ly that every county, town, city, village,
river, brook, mountain, hill. and princi-
pal road, is readily found. 1t also embra-
ces the principal parts of Maryland and
Pennsylvania. The other Map, covering
about ID square feet, gives all the Southern
or Slave States, including Missouri, Ken
lucky, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and
all south of them. Though not so minute
as the Map of Virginia, this shows all the
counties, principal towns, rivers, etc, of
the Southern States. Any person sub
cribing now for the AgT;eulturist, is presen-
ted with a choice of the above two Maps.
In addition to this, every new subscriber
for 1868, Vol. % receives the -AgricuAur-
Isl for the rest of the year i0ithom charge
We have long received the Agricuhurist,
and can testify to its real merits. Every
number is we'll illustrated, and contains
a very large amount of really useful,
practical, reliable information for the
Farm, the Garden, and the Household,
including a very interesting department
for the little ones. No one can fail to OBJ
;ain many dollars worth Of valuable hints
from a volume of the Agriculhurist, while
the maps now are 50 much extra. We
have sent for two copies of the paper so as
to get both maps.-Send for the paper
on vi recommendation, or if you prefer,
send a dime for a single copy. and exam
ne it for yourself. The address of the Pub
Usher is ORANGE JUDD, Al Park Row,
New York.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
THE c AT HAND

Do Your Duty at the Polls.
There is danger that while one portion
of the people are periodically engaged in
doing their duty as soldiers in the army.
and Others as friends of the soldier, are
wholly absorbed in schemes at home for
his comfort and support in his perilous
and sacrificing devotion TO his COUNTRY
we repeat there is danger that another
class will turn their attention so exclu-
siTely to political manouvreing, that a
fatal advantage may be gained over the
loyal and patriotic sentiment OF the State
and Nation. The present is a most criti-
cal hour. The pro-slavery sympathisers
in the North are bent on making a hard
struggle to get the aScendancy, both in
State and Federal affairs. By obtaining
the control of any of the Northern States,
they can embarraSs very much military
interests and movements therein, and
thereby play into the hands of Southern
rebels. By getting control of Congress
they may block the wheels of government
10 an extent that shall render the admin
istration almost helpless in prosecuting
the war, and thus compel the North to
come to the terms of the South in a settle
ment of difficulties.
This is a terrible thing even in antici-
patton. But monstrous as il is, humilia-
ting as it would be to every lover of hber-
~ and justice, it is not impossible that it
may be realized, if the destinies of the
country should be placed at the mercy of
the ultra, pFo-slavery Democracy. That
class of men know that their political
friends mainly compose the rebel army,
andare identified with Southern interests.
Hence their Partially for them and their
apprehension that the old slavocratic or
der of things may be superseded by ideas,
principles and governmental measures
congenial with the rights of humanity,
the dictates of a true and pure patriotism,
and the requirements of a holy Christian
lty. There is yet a chord of sympathy
between Northern and Southern politi-
clans Of the Calhoun and Buchanan
schools They are both in favor of main
tanning intact negro slavery, and equally
hostile to any theory that smacks of Abo-
iitionism. They would fain hound to the
death the advocates of Freedom, who are
r to the injunctions of the fathers of
the Republic, but extol and encourage
the defenders of slavery, who even now
are intent on driving the sword of disun-
ion TO the heart of the nation.
Friends of American Ibe-ty-ye who
love liberty and hate slavery, treason and
rebellion, do not fold your arms and neg
leot to endorse your principles at the
polls on next Tuesday. Do not permit a
willy, unprincipled. sneaking enemy, find
you off your guard when interests of so
great moment as those now at issue, are
threatened by him.
We hope every Union voter in Trum-
bull county will turn put to the election,
and that not a single vote will be lost
through apathy and neglect.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
Nomination of Hon. r. P. Spald-
ing for Congress.

Hon. R. P. Spalding has been nomina-
ted to represent the 18th District in Con-
gress. Several candidates for nomination
We're in The field, but the principal con
test was between James Mason. ESQ, of
Cleveland, and Nh Spalding. terminating
N the nomination of Mr.. s. by a small
majority. The older citizens of this town,
felt considerable interest in this contest.
as Mr.. Mason was a native of Warren
Mr.. Spalding was for several years a prom
inent citizen, and both are gentlemen of
fine abilities. Mr.. S. will do credit to his
constituents.
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Gen. J. D. Cox.

Gen. Cox has been promoted to the
command of the late Gen. Reno's Division.
The Cleveland Herald Says:-The pro.
of Gen. Cox t. the command of the late
Gen. Reno's division is an honor fairly
won in the field, and will be gratifying to
the hosts of friends of the brave officer in
Northern Ohio.
y correspondent of the Herald, writing
Of the battle of Sh~arpsburg, Nd. gives a
detailed count of it, which will appear
next week.
Gen. Cox is but realising the expecta-
tons of his friends in this vicinity. They
had no doubts as 10 his capacity, or bra
very.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
From Arkansas.
HELENA. SAINT q

hELkNA, sept. ID
Recently an expedition consisting OF
the transports latan, ALEXANDRIA, and ram
Queen OF the West, carrying about two
hundred and fifty troops and several
pieces Of artillery, left Oldtown and sailed
down the river Us far as Unice, forty miles
below the mouth of the Arkansas. As the
expedition descended the river 1t was
hred into by guerrillas at Prentiss, a town
on the Mississippi shore, opposite Napo-
leon, and at Island No. &c, killing at the
latter place four-one on the Iatan. The
boat shelled the worke all around the
shore, but with what damage is not
known.
On the return trip, at Prentiss a large
force OF guefrilas, numbering 1900 or
1000, under command of Villipigue, occu-
pied the shores, and opened a brisk can
nonadlng on the boats, with volleys of
musketry. The doats returned the COM
pliment with shot and shell, killing twen-
ty-ssVen of the rebels, and driving them
back into the country in the direction of
Bolivar, after which a part of our forces
~dlsembarked and burned the town of
rentIss The transports were riddled
by musket balls. and two 6-pound cannon
shot passed entirely through the cabin Of
the Alhambra. Our Joss was three killed
and several wognded. y
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-10-01
DEATHS.


In Hartford, O.. Sept. Sth, of pulmonary consump
ton. Deacon ELI BUSHNELL. after 4 brief i'll
ness, in the 56th year of his age.
Obituary next week.
In Bazetta, on the 9th Of August, Of Typhoid fe
yer, Miss AMELIA E. MEEK, aged l9 years.
Amelia was an effectionate daughter. q devoted
christian. and beloved by all who know her. She
mourn her loss.
On Thursday the 18th Inst. ELLA. daughter of VIII.
lam and Drucilla Reeves. aged year and II
months.
This bereavment was attended with circumstances
TO the parents at once sad and painful, occurring as
il did, in their absence of q few days.
It'll always hard TO resign our loved ones to death
even when We are permitted to minister to thelr
last earthly wants, 10 close their eyes in their last
long sleep. and pay our last tribute ofloye TO their
remains but when we leave our homes for a little
season, without q thought of sorrow. and come again
TO lind the life and light Of that home gone out for
ever, and we left without one last word or look OF
affection, then the cup Of bitterness Is indeed full.
There Is only one consolation in a trial like this,
and that is to look away to the bright world which
the loved one has only exchanged for this vale OF
years.
Yes! thou art fed ere guilt had power
To stain thy cherub-soul and form,
closed is the soft ephemeral flower.
That never felt O storm.
But Oh sometimes in visions blest,
Sweet Spirit visit our repOse;
And bear from thine own world of rest
Some balm for human woes;"