The weekly Butte record., 1862-06-07

present issue. an interesting description Of the
Humboldt Mineral District Il is from the
pen Of former resident of 0royille, who has
promised to furnish for our columns such items
Of interest as may occur in that new region.
PRIMARY ELEcTIoS.-The Republicans hold
their primary election to day, under the fusion
call.
SoDA.-The recent hot weather las been
rendered pleasant by the kind attention Of
Messrs Deamer & Wallis, 10 leaving US sup
Fly of soda. They have our thanks for their
generous endeavors to keep US cool during these
rebellious times.
DRowNED.-We learn from Expressman R
c. Gridley, Esq, that man named Peter
Paulson Begom was drowned at Forks OF
Butte of Saturday last. Deceased was about
40 years of age, and was from Illinois. Cause
supposed to be bad whiskey.
COARSE GoLD.-Mr. Hunter of the Forks
of Butte, was fortunate enough one day last
week, to take a piece of gold from his claim
weighing two hundred and twentysix dollars.
\ fat take" ~
New SroRE.-Parker 4 Perkins, grocery
and provision dealers, have removed to the
new, large and commodous fre-proof store,
Just erected by them, corner of Montgomery
and Myers streets, two doors east of their for
mer location. They have an extensive stock
Of goods, 10 which they invite the attention of
the public.
IcE.-We are indebted TO Peter Freer, for
depositng a huge iceberg in our Office. 1t
created GOODNESS that was intensely refreshing
while getting to press during the hot afternoon
of yesterday. We have no fears OF Repub-
lican victory next fall, if the supply of ice
holds out. The people will not coolly vote an
incendary ticket.
SUICIDE.-A Chinaman committed suicide
at Carpenters Flat, on Wednesday, by deibe-
rately pulling off his shoes and jumping into a
well, belonging to a Mr.. Thompson. Hearing
of no cause for the rash act, it is supposed that
he desired to make short trip through into
China, on account of his great sorrow over The
recent departure of Senator Perkins from our
shores.
\ RIcH QUARr.-We learn from Capt. Wolleb,
that 1oung's quartz ledge, situated on the
West Branch, near its confluence with the
Middle Fork, is paying extremely well. Pieces
are found in the ledge containing more gold
than quartz. The result of a week S work with
. one-horse arastra, was 81, 500.
ORoyTLLE GUARDs.-At the meeting OF this
fine military company, on Thursday evening,
itw as determined to have parade on the ap-
preaching Anniversary Of American Indepen-
dence, and a ball in the evening We are
pleased TO see the Guards move in this matter
Their displays are creditable TO themselves as
a company. and their balls are pleasant re-
unions to all who are fortunate enough TO
receive invitations. May their display be glo-
rious on this patriotic and memorable occasion
LIVE IANKEE.-The Live Yankee Ranch
one mile below Oroyille, is becoming favorite
place of resort. Merrill is untiring in his ef
forts to please the palate of those who call, and
strawberries and cream flow like the milk and
and honey of the promised land. Merrill is
veritable Yankee, as every one will be con-
WINGED by giving him a call. May bis genera
ton and straw berries constantly increase
WooDvILLE RoAD.-The party engaged in
surveying the wagon road from Oroyille TO the
Woodville House via Forbestown, have nearly
completed the survey. They have succeeded
IN finding an excellent grade, the most difficult
places not exceeding eight feet 10 the hundred
The party were between Buffalo Ranch and
Miners Ranch on Thursday They will,
doubtless, be in today.
a JEREMY DlDDLRR.-A man who register
ed himself at q Marysville hotel. as Henry
Williams Grizzly Bend, Butte county. Jeremy
diddled Nye Rancherous Clothier. named
Abraham Joseph, out of a new suit of clothes,
and succeeded in arriving in Oroville. The
telegraph headed him, aud Sheriff Middleton
nabbed him, and officer Leaman of Marysyille
grabbed him, aud Fowler jugged him.
FATAL AccIDENr-SIx MEx Drowned :
Slx men were drowned in the North Fork of
Feather River some 20 miles above Oroyille
on Sunday last. They were engaged in driving
saw-logs for Hotchkiss Mil. in SACRAMENTO
Inc river Is very rapid, and the work Of re-
leasing and starting the logs when they catch
upon The rocks, Is extremely hazardous. and
the water Is 50 cold from surrounding SHOWS.
as 10 instantly chill person falling into il
In the present instance, ten men attempted 70
cross The IN, -,