The weekly union record., 1864-06-18
AGENTS.:

HORRIBLE DgATH-We regret to announc;
the death OF an old and well known citizen o
this place, Lyman Bristol, at Jack:
ranch, on Friday last. He came TO bis death
in a sudden and terrible manner. As be We:
coming down the "Virgiuia Hill" with six
horse team, aud wagon heavily laden with
pitch the brake got out of FIX, and be checked
up to repair it. The horses suddenly started
throwing him under the wheel, which passed
over bis left leg. breaking and terribly man
Cling it at the thigh and below the knee, and
scraping the flesh from bis right temple to the
bone He remained 10 this suffering condition
upon the road side for some two hours, when
be was taken in the stage to Jacks ranch
where be lived bat few minutes. Mr.. B.
has been resident OF Butte county for the
past fourteen years. He first settled in Fea-
iber river valley, 10 so, below Hamilton. he
was native OF De Kalb county, Illinois,
where bis relatives a,ll reside
PUBLIC ExAxIxATIos.-Thee examination of
Teachers of the Public Schools of Butte coun-
ty took place in the Orovile school house, on
the llth instant. Members of the Board rep.
resented, Isaac Upham, County Superinten-
dant, S. w. w. Coughev, aud A. Wright.
The teachers that presented themselves as ap-
pcauts for certificates were as follows The
Misses S. S. Eckert, A. o. Brown, f. G.
Young Messrs. Alonzo P. Moore, S. F. Gates
aud A. p Williams. The examination was
conducted orally, and terminated to the salts
faction OF the Board. We infer from the
thoroughness of the examinations which have
taken place in this county during the past
year, that the schools were in the most pros
porous condition, certainly so if the procuring
OF competent teachers tend to their advance
ment. We hope 10 hear Of similar zeal mani.
tested for the improvement of schools in sister
counties.
PLEASANT HoaE.-We spent few pleasant
hours the other day, in company with friend
at the beautiful residence OF D. W. Wording
Esq. This homeke cottage, was erected some
six years ago by the artistic skill and industry
of the Proprietor. The enclosure surrounding
it is filled with large and choice variety Of
fruit and shade trees The walks and cottage
are buried in thicket of shrubbery, roses and
honeysuckles. The productiveness OF a large
number of Blackberry bushes is mst remark
able. The vines for TWO and three feet from
the top are so thickly set with fruit that GOV
ers them from view. This property Is for sale.
TuRPESrISE AND RosIN.-The proprietor
Of the turpentine distillery at Dogtown, Mr.
Jones, gave US a short call on Thursday last,
on his way to the Bay. He had with him
some of the finest specimens of rosin we ever
looked upon He presented US with guam
tity Of tGrpen:ine, of bis own manufacture, the
quality of which we have fully tested in our
way of using it-"washiug rollers" Printers
ink flows from its touch from the cylinder aud
rolls in a rapid manner. That ought to be
considered a test OF It's good qualities.
uENsLEY's GRAxr.-On Monday the 18th
ult, the mandate from the Supreme Court of
the United States was filed 10 the L. 5. Dis
trict Court. at San Francisco, and the case
dismissed. A certified copy of papers are in
the bands Of A. Maurice, Jr., one of tue at
torueys for the settlers. The settlers on this
pretended claim of Heusley will receive this
news with great satisfaction, and much credit
is due TO the perseverance and energy of the
attorneys in defeating the claim.
ENTERTAINMENT AND PREsENTATIoN.-Th
ladies of Orove will give an entertainment
at Armory Hall, on Friday June 24th, at S
P NJ, on which occasion flag purchased by
the ladies will be presented TO the Oroville
Guards. After the presentation supper and
dancing. A general invitation is extended
TO all. Admission. one dollar each; chill
dren over ten, twenty five cents. Any money
left on hand, after expenses are paid will be
given to the Sanitary fund.
JUVENILE CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
SANITARY FuND.-A number of the school
children Of Orovle, We are Informed, will give
a concert at Armory Hail. on Wednesday eve
ming, June ed. for the benefit of the Sanitary
Fund The entertainment will commence at
s O'Clock P. NJ This is a creditabe and noble
und ertaking on the part of cur school children.
aud we beSpeak for them liberal patronage.
Admitiauce, 25 cents children half price.
FArAL AccIDENr.-A man by the name Of
John Achoru was suddenly killed at Dogtown
on Thursday last. He was unloading BOXES
of rosin from wagon, sliding them down
plank, and had bis foot resting upon the end
OF it, when the plank slipped throwing him ou
the ground, and the box Of roSin, wei Ching
some three hundred pounds. falling upon and
crushing his breast He lived but az hour
afterwards He and brother formerly resi-
ded in Stringtown, ID this county.
SrABBING AFFAIR.-Ou Saturday noon last
two China johns, near the corner of Myers
and Bird streets, got into quarrel over busi-
ness matters, ard pitched in furiously 10 fight
il out The smaller John getting the worst
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