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Nj OF III Z RS! MOTVERS.
MOTHERSt
Don't fail to Procure Mrs, XvinsIov's Scoth

ION = Iafl TO Procure Mrs, Wfns1ow's ScOth
ing Syrup for CHILDREN TEErHING.
This valuable preparation is the prescription Of
one of the best female physicians and nurses in the
United States, and has been used for thirty years
with never failing safety and success by milisns of
mothers and children from the feeble infant one
week old to the adult.
1t not only relieves the child from pain but inyic-
crates the stomach and bowels corrects acidty and
gives tone and energy to the whole system 1t will
almost instantly relieve.
GRIPPING IN THE BOWELS AND WIND coLIc
We believe it the Best and Stirest Remedy in the
World, in all cases of DYsENTERY and DIARRHga
IN CHILDREN, whetheri it arises from Teething and
other causes.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None Genuine unless the fac-simile of
CURTIS Il PERKINS, of New York, is on the
outside wrapper.
Sold By all Medicine Dealers.
Principal Office, As, Dey street, New York.
PRICE ONLY % CENTS FER Bottle.
RICE, COFFIN & CO., Agents, Marysville
REDINGTON & co.
4l6 and Ais Front street, San Francisco,
auZZ 6m Agents for California
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Summons.

n THE DISTRICT COURT OF TIE SECOND
L Indicl4l District ct the State Of California in
and for the County Of Butte. The People OF The
State OF California vs.. Henry Gerke. Heirs Of ne
Estate Of John Potter deceased and the foilowipr
described real estate. Action hroasht in the pis-
trIct Court 81 The Second Judicial District aud the
complaint ned IN the County Of Batte in the Office
OF the IleFs OF said District Court Sirusrs in The
county Of Butte and State Of California known ard
deserted is follows /: Being the south two and A
half leagues On the Fsrweii Grant esrnurisiur- the
following named sections of land ss surveyed hv L
:. Sarveyor Van Dorm. namely. ssr-in-s - * Is
S5. 2S -. 81, and fractional lrts Of setionS = 40
sS, 49, township Il north, range west Nom. nia-
be base and meridian: also. sections ls % 10 50
and fractional parts Of sections % Is II 9 IL and
Is, township II north, range east MoQnt nishlo
base and meridian; also all owners of any Interest ar
estate IN said laod, known or unknown defendants
The People OF the State of California 81 nd greet
ing 10 Henry Gerke, Heirs of the Estate Of John
Potter deceased and all owners of any interest or
estate IN the above described land known or nu-
known: You are hereby required 10 appear in an
action brought against you BY the above named
plaintiff, in the District Court Of the Second Judi
ca District Of the State of California in and for the
county Of Butte, and 10 answer the complaint filed
therein within forty days after the expiration Of
eight Successive publications Exclusive Of the last
day OF said puhhcation1 of this Summons once a
week. in he WEEKLY UNION REcoRD. a weekly
newspaper published in the county of Butte-or
Judgment BY default will be taken against YOU.
The said actiol is brought 10 obtain jndgmen'
against the real estate above named for the sum of
l7300 dollars alleged 30 be due from said real es-
tate TO this plaintih for taxes assessed and levied
against 1t for the fiscal year A. i. 1858 which said
taxes as assessed are more special; set forth in
the complaint filed herein, to " hch YOU are refer
red-and Tor cost; and if you fail 10 appear and an
swer the said complaint above required the
plaintiff will take judgment against said real estate
by default, for the sum of ll7S00 dollars besides
costs and percentage; and decree adjudging all
interest claims ofthe said Henry Gerke the heirs
OF the estate Of John Potter, deceased also OF ali
owners, known and unknown subject and subordi
nate TO the judgment for taxes herein.
Given under my hand and seal Of the District
Court of the Second Judicial District this 25th day
of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty four.
J. W. GILKYS0N, Clerk.
vllnl7 sw By r. HOBART, Deputy.
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A Word To the area In ,h s.,,.

Word TO the ASed.-In the decline NJ ia.
the loss Of vital force consequent upon physical
decyy, can only be supplied by some yiyifyipr
preparation which recruits the strength and .prits
without entsiling the exhaustion which is slwavs
the final effect of ordinary stimulants. We tender
TO the aged
Dr.. HosrrrTERs SroNEcH BrrrKRs
As an inyigorant and restorative immediate In fts
beneficial vction and permanent in its effect Il
tones the stomach, improves the appetite acts like
a charm upon the spirits. For dyspepsia, oppres-
sion after eating, bilious chohc. wind cholic,
spasms OF the stomach, sick or nervous headache.
chis and fever, tremens, prostitution, and all the
complaints special to the feehler sex, the Bitters
are earnestly recommended by thousands who have
witnessed their superior efficacy in such cases.
Sold by all druggists and dealers everywhere.
HOSTETTER. SMITH 4 DEAN,
Agents for Pacific Coast San Francisco.
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HOSTETTER, SMITH & DEAN,
Agents for Pacific Coast, San Francisco
HahituaI Constipation. Words OF Come

iahitual Constipation. Words OF Conn
fort.-Dr. Cyrus W. Nelson of Boston, Mass an
thor OF Clinical observations on the on the treat
ment of abdominal diseases, SAYS in letter dated
February 22nd, 1862, Il consider Bristols Sugar
coated Pills the best remedy Tor chronic Constpa-
tion at present known. With me they have never
ialed, and have prescribed them in at least fifty
instances He also states THAT for all irregu.
arities of the digestive functions, the liver andthe
bowels they are by far the most useful medicinehe
mas ever prescrbed-perfectly safe and eminently
rehabie.' Similar testimony is volunteered by DR..
Humphrey lettson, of Chicago, ILL.,, who ennmer--
ates thirty cases, with names and dates in which.
he has administered the Pills, with entire success >
for nabltual costveness and piles. Whenever they
have heen used as a remedy for liver and bowel
complaints, the result has been equally satisfactory.
They ars put mp In glass ,iss, and vii keep in any
climate. Procurable of all druggists.
HoSTETTER, SMITH DEAN.
Agents TOR Pacific coast, San Francisco
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Summons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA. IN THE JUSTICES
- Court Chico Township, in and for the County
of Butte
The People of the State of California, send Gree
ting to E. Sartus
You are hereby Summoned to appear before me,
at my Office in the Township of Chico in the County
of Butte, on the 10th, day of March. A. d. 1864,
at IL o'clock, NJ, to answer unto the complaint OF
B. B. Brown, who sues TO recover judgment for the
sum of twenty two, ffty-three one-hundredths dol
lars. re $4,000 which he alleges is due him on ac
count when Judgment will be taken against you for
the said amount. together with costs and damages,
iflyou fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable of said County,
Greeting;
Make legal service and due return hereof. Given
under my hand, this 24th, day of February. A. d.
1864. A. HALLET, JCstice of the
Peace of said Township.
1t is ordered that service be made of the forego-
ing by publication ior three weeks, in the Weekly
Union Record A. HALLET, j. p. [feb27 St
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Administrators Sale

ATOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT PURSUANT
~ order of the Hon. Probate Court in and for
Rntte county, California viii, Monday. the twenty
first day Of March 1864. at twelve OF that day sell
at public sale the highest bidder in front of Bid
will 4 ca store in Chico, Butte county, California,
that certain one hundred and sixty cf land belong
ing to the estate Of Willis Watkins deceased known as
the .Watkin's Rancho" situated on Butte creek, IN
Chico Township, Butte county California aoloinhg e
lands Of John Sse deceased.
Terms of Sale Ten Qo per cent to be paid on the day
Of sale and the balance as soon as confirmed oy the
Probate Court All to be paid in Gold Coin of the Uni
ted States of America at its legal standard value OF 1860
deed and stamps at the expense Of the purchaser
L. VAN ORDEN, Administrator of said Estate
Orovile February q. 1864
Thos Wells, Atty for Estate. 1t
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Furloughed Soldiers and Copperheads

We clip the following from the editorial
correspondence" OF the Evening Journal, dated
anuary 10th GA: The Fall campaign having
nded with the crowning glory of Chattanooga
nd the winter having set in carly and with
nusual severity, it was deemed advisable BY
be Government to permit a large number OF
be three years men TO visit their friends and
bmiies. This has proved wise movement
because the presence of so many men fresh
rom the theatre Of war has stimulated recruit
hg to such a degree that it is thought that
he new quota will be made up without re-
ort to draft. 1t also is having a political
ifect OF lar greater significance. 1t is practi-
ally settling the next Presidential election.
nd rendering the success of the Union caudi-
ate u foregone conclusion. All, without ex.
fepton, of the returning soldiers are outspokeu
End emphatic in their detestation of Copper,
beads and treason sympathizing Democrats !;
md IT was gratifying spectacle 10 notice how
quickly u soldier would sience any individual
who ba9arded to criticise the action of the
government in respect to its war policy The
I'D veterans, almost TO a man. are radical i'm
neuidte aUoliiiODiSts, ana thelr Opinions. deter
ninedly outspoken throughout the loyal States
ust before the selection Of delegates to nomi,
hate candidate for the Presidency, will result
n making the Union nominating convention
Intensely radical on the slavery question. Mark
this, that every loyal State which has not al
ready provided for receiving tine vote of its
soldiers in the field, will do so where it is so
Situated in its legislative and executive de
partmeuts, that it can be accomplished or its
constitution will permit; and with those States
where this cannot be effected, the soldiers will
be allowed 10 visit their homes at the Novem
ber election, where the exigencies of the service
will permit, in case the result of the presiden
tlal election in those respective States is in the
least doubtful. In all Of the Union during
this generation of soldiers. the present race of
tory Copperhead politicians is doomed to dis
graceful obScurity. The patriot soldier will
express spirit OF generous forgiveness for the
rebel soldier whom be has conquered iu manly
warfare. but for the sneaking Copperhead, too
|cowardy 10 so inside of the rebel lines and
tight for the cause he advocates in the security
of Government he stealthly hopes to under
mice aud destroy he has no measure of con-
tempt and scoru sufficiently severe.
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A NEW LEASE OF LIFE.
4 NEW LEASE LIFE

DIR. Railways Pills have granted me new lease
OF llie' For fifteen years have suffered with Dys-
pepsa, Costiveness, Indigestion. I have taken
cartload of pills of different make bat the relief
afforded by their operation at the cost of
suffering from Piles. II stopped taking these
week, the old difficulty would trouble me. I at last
struck vein of gold, in Railways Pills-the first
dose acted differently from all other pills, that
hoped for a cure-six boxes made a new man Of
me; am completely cured. No straining, no piles,
no weakness followed their use, gained strength
with their use. l have not taken any physic for
over year, and am rugged. strong and hearty
a bear. JAMES W. FosDICx
Clinton Town, Clinton Co., N. .
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS
HOSTETTER, SMITH q DEAN
Sole Agents for Pacific Coast.
San Farncisco.
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A CURE FOR COLDS.

II seized with severe Cold, Hoarsenses. Sore.
Throat hsd Consh, Head ache, pain in the back or
shoulders take, on going to bed, two teaspccnsful
OF Railways Ready Relief, in half turnblerfnl of
not water sweetened with sugar or melasses. In
the morning You will rise cared of your cold.
Let those who have canght cold, either slight or
severe try this prescription it will break up your
cold if you neglect your cold it nav grow seriousv
and end IN consumption. If suffering from Rheu {.
matism, Lumbago, Gout, Neuralgia, Cramps.
Strains, Bruises, Wounds, &c, Railways Ready
Relief viii afford immediate ease. Price Is cents
per bottle. Sold by Druggists. Every Agent has
recently been furnished with fresh Ready Relief.
For sale by Druggists.
HOSTETTER, SMITH & DEAN. AGENTS.
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yllnl7 Sw
Summons.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND
IL Judicial District of the State of California. in
and for the County OF Butte. The People of the
State OF California vs.. Heirs of b. Z. Tarr deceased
and the following described real estate situated in
Chico township county and State aforesaid Action
brought in the District Court of the Second Judicial
District, and the complaint ed in the County Of
Butte IN the office OF the Clerk said District Court
426 acres of land bounded follows Beginning on
the south side OF Little Butte creek at certain oak
stake, and running thence in a southeast direction
about one mile 10 stake, thence northeast onehal
nile 10 an oak stake. thence northwest to the mid
die OF Little Butte creek thence down the channel
OF said creek to the place ot beginning; also, the
tract Of land bounded by Little Butte creek on the
northeast by the above described land on the south
east by southeast line of the aforesaid tract and on
the southwest by line running parallel with the
above, all the above being the twOthrd interest in
what Is known as the Tarr tract. and formerly as
sessed to r. Woolen. Also, all owners, known or
unknown, defendants.
The People of the State of California send greet
ing to Heirs Of f. Tarr, deceased, and all owners
OF any interest estate in the above described real
estate, known or unknown: You are hereby re-
quired 10 appear in an action brought against you
by the above named plaintiff in the District Court
OF the Second judicial District of the State of Cali
ornia in and tor the county OF Butte and to answer
the complaint filed therein within forty days after
the expiration of eight successive publications lex
elusive of the last day of said publication of this
Summons once a week in the WEEKLY UNION RE-
CORD, weekly newspaper published in the county
OF Butte, or Judgment by default Will be taken
against you.
The said action is brought to obtain judgment
against the real estate above named Tor the sum of
IS oa-l00 dollars, alleged TO be due from said real
estate to this plaintiff for taxes assessed and levied
against it iog the fiscal year A. D. ls62 which said
taxes, as assessed, are more specially set forth in
the complaint filed herein to which You referred
and for cost; and if you fail TO appear and
the said complaint as above required. the plaintiff
will take Judgment against said real estate by dc
fault for the sum of Is S700 dollars besides costs
and percentage, and decree adjudgng all interests
or claims of the said heirs of the of Is. F. Tarr
deceased, and also of all owners, known and un-
known, subject and subordinate to the judgment for
taxes herein.
Given under my hand and seal of the District
Court OF the Second Judicial District this 18th day
of February, A. d. 1851.
J. ". GILKYSoN, Clerk,
vllnl7 sw ByJ. G. MOORE, Deputy.
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Summons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE JUSTICES
- Court, Chico Township, in and for the county
of Butte.
The People of the State of California, send gree
ting to c. S. Bean,
You are hereby summoned to appear before me
at my office in the township of Chico, in the coun-
ty of Butte, on the 18th, day of March, A D 1864,
at twelve O'Clock NJ, to answer unto the complaint
of B. B. Brown, sues TO recover Judgment for the
sum of twenty-five and sixty-nine onehundreths
dolars(22 69l00l which he alleges is due him
count, when judgment will be taken against you
for the said amount together with costs and damages,
if you fail to appear and answer.
TO the sheriff or any constable of said county,
greeting:
= Make legal service and due return hereof. Given
under my hand, this 24th day Of February, A d.
1864. A. HALLET, Justice of the
Peace of said township.
It is ordered that service be made of the forego-
ing by publication for three weeks in the OrovilIe
Union Record. A. HALLET, feb273w
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C0dification of the Laws.

A friend and subscriber writes TO US upon
is subject as follows: The present session oil
Legislature will be distinguished for the
oposition of some of the most important acts
that body for many years. But of them all
doubt whether any one needs so much care
d yet with it is capable Of doing so much
cd as the proposition to codify the laws Of
State of California. To do this work
orougbIy would be next in point of difficulty
the formation of new constitution. But
importance of it. if rightly accomplished,
uld hardly be over estimated; more than
If the frauds and injustice that occur, arise
'm the proverbial uncertainty Of the law,
Using from its antiquities and the contradic-
~ enactments of different acts. To be able
know clearly and at once what the law is,
yes expense, Yexation and injustice to eli
is, and by simplifying the course of justice.
es more to prevent injuries from being COM
tied than would at irst appear possible.
If we look through history, We shall find
at the codi6cation of the laws of State has
ways exercised surprising influence upon
e future condition of that State, BY showing
bat the law really is and wherein it needs
hendment, and can be most easily and pro.
rly amended with the least disturbance to
ose fundamental and constitutional principles
hich constitute the life of the State.
The Roman laws of the Twelve Tables were
hdoubtedly compiled from pre- existing sour
put into systematic form. The Institutes
nndects and Code of Justinian, digesting the
hole Of the Roman law, have been to all sub
quent ages fountain of law of the utmost
}nsequence. Most of our States have, from
me TO time, digcstcd their laws and found it
keep confusion in check, and suggest what
necessary to render the laws harmonious,
ear and concise.
That the laws Of this State should be codi.
ed, seems TO US matter too clear to be cal
ID in question, and we're it wisely and well
|pne at the present time, it would seem as
|ew aud most important additional source of
to the whole State. Atpresent
ply few of the best lawyers of this State
Re well versed in the whole system of laws of
|ur State Courts. In Europe this lifetime
Judy is quite unknown. But open up, codify
|hd digest the whole system of our laws into
harmonious and compact system; and what
be code Of Justinian has been to all European
|ations, this would be, by the inherent power
4 its own justice, to the people of this State
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News Of the Week.

The operations of the combined land ant
naval forces against Mobile engage the stten
tion of the rebels at present, to th exclusion o
all minor operations. They appear to be as
tonished at the rapidity and daring of Genera
Shermans movement against that city. Rich
mond papers say that official dispatches to tb'
rebel War Department announce that Sherman
arrived at Quitman Miss on the Mobile ant
Ohio Railroad, 90 the 18th. without opposition
but be viii not be allowed to take Mobile
without desperate battle. His advance was
without comparison. the boldest movement o
the war. He has from twenty-five to thirty
thousand men, and tears up railroads and rail
road bridges as be moves along, evidently med
itating no step backwards" Rebel dispatches
also say that four more gunboats had joined
Farragut's feet at Grants Pass.
Dispatches announce the arrival of six more
Of the prisoners who lately escaped from Rich.
mond, making 6fty who are now safe. The
Richmond papers say that forty eight were re-
captured, leaving eleven still out.
Within a few weeks, the Secretary Of the
Navy has decided to add another feet TO the
National Navy. In compliance with iustruc-
tiona, propositions have been made to construct
the new vessels entirely of iron. They are not
intended to participate in actual battle.
1t is estimated that 1000 refugees and de-
serters have come within the Federal lines since
January 18th. Several lady refugees, who had
arrived in Washington from Richmond and
Fredericksburg, report that the rebel authori-
ties, within the last month, seized all the meat
in the Richmond market and forwarded it to
Longstreet's army.
A letter from Hilton Head TO the Times
says that operations in Florida are still going
on, and the permanent occupation of that State
may be set down IS fixed fact. 1t was re-
ported that Beauregard was on his way from
Savannah with large force to oppose the
progress Of the Federals toward the interior.
Through the efforts of Senator Conness,
Congress has passed joint resolution author
izing the President to transfer seamen who may
enlist in the army to the naval service In
supporting this measure, CONFESS stated that
the Navy Department was ready 10 send feet
to the Pacific coast for its protection, but
wanted crews, the high bounties offered to
those who enter the military service having
operated against the navy. This measure, it is
bopad, will remedy the evil.
The Enrolment Act has passed both houses
Of Congress.
Gen. Scammon and staff, who we're recently
captured on the Kanawhs, had arrived 10
Richmond, and we're to be incarcerated in
Libby Prison.
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THE SUPREME CoURr-The Supreme Court
of the United States consists of ten judges, to
wit Taney. Clifford. Nelson. Wayne, Catron,
Swsyne, Davis, Miller. and Field. The coun-
try is divided into ten circuits, to each of which
is assigned one OF these justices, who, in con-
junction with the local District Judge, holds
the Circuit Court. 1t is proposed to increase
their number to thirteen by making three ad
ditional Circuits. on account Of increased bu,
siuess. The last. Congress added one Judge
Field. of this State-increasipe the Court two
within the last twenty FIVE years. 1t is quite
probable that the present Congress, before ad
journipg, will make this increase
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The Constitution and the Blood.-No per.
manent cure of any ulcerous eruptive ditease can
be effected except by constitutional treatment The
vltiated blood must be rendered pure and healthfu
otherwise the cause of the disorder remains lurk-
ing IN the system and Is ture to break out in some
deadlier form than before. But one medciue known
among men reaches and expels this baneful princi-
pie, and restores the constitution to its original
strength and vigor. Itis BRIsroL's SARs sPARILLA.
Suppressiye medicines highly dangerous in such
cases. and mercury almost invariably substitutes
for one malady another equally terrible. But this
Balsamic Vegetable Detergent sad Restorative
razeS the very foundations of disease and converts
INTO stronghold OF health and streagib the system
from which it has expelled the poiseHous invader
To its purifying and Interviewing power this most
wonderful of the worlds remedies owes its uariv,
allied reputation.
Soldb by respectable druggists everywhere.
H0STETTER, SMITH Il DEAN,
Agents for Pacific Coast San Eranciscn,