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The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

TERRY.-The Washington correspondent Of
the Union, having written that Ex Judge
Terry had been passing through the North in
disguise, the Democratic Press tgood authority
says there is not word Of truth in this story
Terry, after he left this State, was 10 the battle
OF Chicamauga, where he was severely wounded
after which he returned to Texas, commissioned
as Brigader General. to raise brigade OF vol
uuteers. AT the last accounts, written by Mrs
Terry to lady friend and dated as late as he
was reported to be in New York. he was with
his command al a small town in Texas, awaiting
ORDERS
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

Why is II, enquiries the Bee, that, wherever
man is arrested on the charge OF arson, guer-
riaism, or piracy 10 aid of the rebellion the
so-called Democratic papers, with one accord,
denounce the act as an Outrage on Democrats
Can none but democrats" be robbers, incen-
diaries or pirates? Does the Democratic creed
teach its votaries that they must burn. rob and
universally pursued by the so called Democratic
papers, one would be led to infer as much.
Those papers instinctively claim as Democrat
every man arrested and charged with either
Of the above -Damed offenses.
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FOR SALE.
AN EXCELLENT CHANCE FOR 4 PHYSICIAN
AND SURGEON.

nR. A. c. BUFFUM, OFFERS HIS PRIVATE
RF Hospital at Magalia for sale, cheap for cash
or for well secured paper.
Or, Bufium established his Hospital in 1850, for
Mountain resort for invalids from the Valley and
for the accommodation of Miners and others who
had no convenience for proper nursing at home
and has accumulated snug little fortune by it.
Magalia, (ormerly called Dogtown), is in good
Mining District and in the midst Of fine Pine
Forest and lumber region. The various Saw Mills
and Mining Claims furnish employment to a larg
with pure cold water, and the healthest climate in
the State the accidental and other surgical
cases together with the family Practice (the field
being large) there Is sufficient business to keep an
active physician and surgeon constantly employed.
For further particulars, apply at the Hospital, or
address. &C. BCFFUM NJ. D.,
n4-tf Magalia, California.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

Pacific RAILRoAp.-On Monday, says the
Union, the Supreme Court entered an order
affirming the judgment of the Sixth District
Court in the case of The People vs.. The Cen
tral Pacific Railroad Company. The object Of
the suit was to test the constitu,onaity Of the
Act of the Legislature intended to aid the
construction OF the Pacific Railroad. The
decision settles the question of the validity Of
the Ac, and the liability of the State to pay,
for twenty years, the annual interest on bonds
amounting TO Sl.500,000.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

GrS CorroN.-The English Amy and Navy
Gazette states that trials are still going on
with sun cotton, and, if its deterioration can
be prevented, there can be little doubt that it
will prove q most valuable addition to, if not a
substitute for gunpowder. It's power in the
destruction Of an Armstrong lilo pounder
VIXEN used in she'll has already been men
toned, aud we may hence judge tha; the armor
plates which are little affected by the explosion
Of powder shells, will be cut 10 two by shells
filled with gun cotton.
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COnStable'S Sale.

SPY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF EXECUTION
z 3 issued out of the Court Of John Dick, Justice
Of the Peace, in ard for Ophr Township, Butte
County. California to me directed and delivered
commanding To make the sum of seven 100
dollars judgment, and thirteen Sll00 dollars cost
Of suit, and all accrnins cost thereon; wherein
The People of the State OF California Plaintiffs
and A. B. Gallinger, and the following real estate
are defendants. ! have levied upon and viii cx
pose at Public Sale. to whomsoever viii take the
least portion Of the following described proper =.
and pay said judgment at the effice Of John Dick,
on Bird Street, in the town OF Oroville, Ophir
s0wnSnip, said county,
On SATURDAY, THE 2Sth DAY OF JAN. \. D.
1865, at L clock A. NJ, Of said day all the right
title and interest of said defendant in and 10 the
following described property to-wit: CONNIE nc
ing at the Southwest corner OF lot sold by Nh W.
Rogers, 10 c. Starr, 4th day of May ls51. and re-
corded in bnok D. page 50. Recorders Office; from
thence running IN a westerly direction on the north
line of China Street one hundred and five C0j)
feet more or less. Thence in northerly direction,
one hundred and twenty (l20) feet; thence IN an
easterly direction one hundred and i've (l05) feet;
thence il southeIiy direction one hundred and
twenty 900 feet to The place Of beginning Also,
one lot commencing at point on Lincoln Street
one hundred and sixty-fve (l65) feet from the y
Z. ccrner Of Lincoln and Montgomery Streets;
thence in an easteTiy direction one hundred aud
thirty two 132) feet; thence in a northerly direc-
ton thirty-three (33) feet thence in a westerly d
recton one hundred and thirty two (l32) feet, to
Lincoln Street: thence along said Lincoln Street
ginning; together with all the tenements and ap-
purtenances Ihereunto belonging, or in any wise
aGpertaining. ". PARKS,
Constable Ophir Township,
Butte County, California.
Oroville Jan. 7th. A. D., 1865. 4w-nlO
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WANTED FURLoUGH.-A Maine officer
recently applied tor furlough, stating that, if
it was not granted be would lose Fifty Thousand
dollars. This attracted attention at headquar-
tiers, and the officer was desired 10 forward
statement of how be would lose It, He did so
to The effect that be had been 10 the army
without receiving furlough for two years !;
that be was engaged 10 young lady worth
fifty thousand dollars; that there was another
fellow after her, and that she had written to
him that if he did not come home and marry
her right away. she would marry the other NAP.
lie got bis f1roueh
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Notice to Teachers.

yETHE COUNTY BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Il will meet at the school house in Orovile, on
Saturday. the 4th day of February, for the pur-
pose OF examining applicants for certificates TO
teach in the public schools OF Butte County. Ap-
plicants will he required TO furnish satisfactory ev-
idence of good moral character aud pass a
thorough examination in all the branches required
tn be taught in our common schools. All interest
cd, are respectfully invited 10 attend.
ISAAC UPHAM,
County Superintendent.
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ASo1HER SrssrrrUrs ros Cor-oy-A ne,

AsoTHER SUssruUrs roS Cor-oS.-A new
substitute for cotton is thus referred 10 By a
Paris correspondent;
Great excitement prevails in those manrfac
turing districts OF France where cotton is most
used. on accom-, o; the discovery Of substitute
iot tie DOW deteroned cotton king. This sub
st'uie IS tie China grass or white urtica lne,,ls
weed, which may be cultivated cheapiy in all
parts of France. The experiments with this
new textile fiber have been going On for a year
or more under the direction Of a competent
committee appointed by the Chamber Of Com
nierce OF Rouen. And this committee, with
the weed, the raw fiber, the varioas Specimens
OF woven and colored cloths in hand, have
shown the Chamber. beyond au question, tha,
The substitute Is genuine che in every point.
They declare, without reservation, that none
Of the qualities Of the cotton are wanting.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

THIS MARYsvILLE APrEAL entered upon its
eleventh volume on Wednesday last In view
of the fact that the whole editorial lsbors are
performed by one person, who writes the lead.
ers, performs the duties of local" and also
gets up" the news and miscellaneous matter,
it is one of the best papers in the State. We
hope the Appeal may receive the support its
excellence entities il to
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

The STATE MILlrrA is composed Of six
brisades, numbering l22 infantry companies
20 Of cavalry, and Of artillery. The Fifth
Brigade. Gen. John Bidwell commanding, is
composed of the following companies: Oroville
Guard, Lassen Rangers, Lyon Light Infantry,
Siskiyou Light Guard, Douglas City Rifles,
Halleck Rifles, Trueman Head Rifles, Chico
Light Infantry, Bangor Guard, and Honey
Lake Rangers Cavalry.
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Summons.

~ THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND
] Judicial District, Of the State of California in
and for the County Of Butte. Frame King " 5.
A. White, ct al. Action brought in the District
Court OF the Second Judicial District. and the
Complaint filed in the County Of Butte in the Of
flee of the Clerk Of said District Court
The People of the State of California. send
greeting - 5. i. White, 4. C. Austin, Wm. :.
Reese: You are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above named
Plaintiff in the District Court ot the Second Judi
cal District Of the State Of California in and for
the County of Butte, and to answer the Complaint
fled therein Ga copy Of which accompanies this
Summons) within ten days. (eXolusive Of the day
OF seryce,) after the service on You Of this sum
mons-if served within this county; or, if served
ont Of this county but in this Judicial District
within twenty days; or if served out of said Dis
trict, then within forty days-o, judCmf MT by de-
fault wi.l be taken against you. The said action is
brought to obtain judgment against you on GER
tain promiSory note Tor the sum Of Si4i 90 and in
teTe>t at three per cent. per month, from Novem-
ber l6th ISIS, and for decree Of foreclosure and
sale OF the molfgaged premises, to wit: 4 quartz
ledge known Is the Louisiana Ledge, situate on
the divide between the East Branch Of Oregon
Gulch and the head OF POtters Rayiae, Oregon
Township, about one mile and one half miles north
from Oregon City; and for costs Of S,it, and such
other and further relief or both. in the premises
shali be just and equitable, as Is shown in the GER
titled copy of Complaint, and il yOa fail 10 appear
and answer the said complaint as above required,
the Plaintiff will take judgment against yOn by de
fault for the of s444 90 and interest at three
per cent per month, from November 18th, lS5S.
and for foreclosure and sale Of mcrtgaged premises
and fer costs OF suit etc
Given under my hand and the seal Of the Dis
tIict Court Of the Second Judicial District, thi. 9TH
dav of January. in the year Of oGr Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and slxtyfiye.
3m-nlO j. G. MOORE, Clerk.
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The library of Congress has received an
addition of about forty thousand books during
the present year. They treat of great variety
of topics, but especially of the discovery, settle
ment and topography of this continent. A
Washington paper says: The law department
of the library, which is used alike by Congress
and the Supreme Court, has also received val
liable additions, especially in the department
of trials reported separately. This collection
embraces nearly every trial for treason, ancient
or modern, aud is undoubtedly the most COM
plete one outside the British Museum"
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

THE DAILY BEE at Sacramento, not to be
behind its neighbor, has come on, in a new
dress and enlarged by the addition of four col
umns. 1t has an acknowledged reputation
among the newspaper fraternity, as is shown
BY their "sciSsorings." 1t bears greater evi-
deuce than ever of industry and ability-noih-
ing narro'r about it but its colnmus-a Star
paper-may it continue to prosper.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

Tbs statistics of deaths in Washington
Hospitals during the war. says an Eastern ex-
change, show mortuary of over fifteen thou
sand, Dearly all of whom have been buried bv
the Government. Among these, New York is
most represented, she having lost three thousand
two hundred and ffty The greatest
uumber of deaths were from typhoid fever
Five hundred were from amputations, aud only
two from sabre cuts. Nearly thousand have
been exhumed and removed by the friends
Of the deceased.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

/. Ok SHAREs.-Some OF the farmers of Sutter
and Colusa counties are so poor as to be unable
to purchase seed for planting, this season.
They offer to raise crops on shares for parties
who will supply them with the seed.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

EFFECrs OF LATE SAEARISG.-From the
interior, says the San Francisco Mercantile
Gazette, we have gloomy accounts regarding
the great destruction Of sheep throughout
many portions OF the State whole flocks have
perished from cold and hunger, chiefly attribut-
able las we are informed) TO the late Fall
shearing. An intelligent gentleman, somewhat
extensively engaged iu sheep raising, informs
US that bis loss, though heavy. has not been
commensurate with that of bis neighbors. sim
ply for the reason that he refused 10 permit his
entire flock to be sheared last Fall Those
that were sheared, for the most part perished;
while those that were not survived aud are now
doing well. 1t is short sighted economy for
our herdsmen TO clip their sheep twice year.
In Australia and other climates where the
Winters are no more severe than ours, Fall
shearing is 10 the main discarded. 1t seems
that many sheep breeders have fave fallen vic
tins to the penny wise and pound foolish
policy. For the sake of dollar worth of
wool in the Fall, they sacrificed the life OF a
sheep worth four times that amount
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

THE SACRAMENTO UNIoS-It seems like
an attempt TO "gid refined gold TO alluje to
the merits Of the Sacramento Union, as it is
universally admitted to be Tie newspaper of
this coast On Monday, it entered upon the
New Year with new and beautiful type
throughout, in double sheet form, and contained
a complete record of the noticeable events
which transpired in the State the past year,
together with vast amount of other statistical
information, in addition 10 its usual amount of
news and miscellaneous matter The Union.
being an "od pionees," is al institution upon
which all old Californians look with pride.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

The Marysville Appeal says there have been
recruited st the Provost Msrshals Office 10
that city. since October last, three hundred
and fifteen men. What other recruiting station
can show such record
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

No SoiDIER.-The RichmoDd Wing has
not high opinion of Sherman's qualifications
as a soldier. II says his recent movement was
"an insolen, disregard Of all the principles of
strategy as explained aud practiced by the
masters of the military art" Yes; Just wha,
allied the first Napoleon at the outset of bis
career
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

SAVANNAH "SuBJUGArED."- The telegraph
informs Us that the Mayor of the city of Sa.
vannah called public meeting to take into
consideration their present and future welfare
The meeting was held, and resolutions were
adopted claiming the immuuities and privileges
contained in the Presidents amnesty proclama
ton. They say they seek to have peace by
laying down their arms, submitting to the
National authority under the Constitution, -
leaving all questions which remain to be ad
justed by the peaceful means of legislation, etc.
This is the road to peace which the whole
"Confederacy" will have to travel
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

GENERAL BUTLER.-The rebel papers Of the
country are horrifed by the Jacksoniau spirit
eviuced by Ben. Butler toward the rebels.
The following extract from speech made by
him in New York city. Nov. l4th, is made
the subject of much discussion:
Let it be understood that hereafter we pay
no more bountes from the taxes of the North ;
but, taking counsel from the Roman method OF
carrying on the war, We say to the young men,
look to the fair fields of the sunny South, and,
unless they take our amnesty, let US go down
there, and you shall have whatever you get by
fair division; we will open new land offices
wherever our armies march, distributing lands
among the soldiers, TO be theirs and their heirs,
Forever.
No longer can they the leading traitorsl
Hive in the land of America. Mexico, the West
India Islands, or some place that care not to
be cursed with their presence. shall be their
dwelling place. They shall never come here
again.
The Express declares that, if it was in favor
OF the war at all, il would advocate the policy
cnunciated by Butler What support the
atrocious acts of Beast Butler? he upon whose
bead the Chivalry have set price as an out.
law? This is very much like admitting that
Buffers is the true war policy. The Express
must be careful, or it Will be dropped by its
chiy. supporters as an abolition sheet"
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
S CHOOL NOTICE.
MRS. DR.. BROWN.

NETISHES TO INFORM THE CITIZENS OF
w 0royille and vicinity that she has opened
a Primary School, opposite the Plaza in Gluckaufs
building. Parents wishing their children receive
all the benefits of a good sch,ol. viii find il 10
their advantage 10 send them TO Mrs. Brown. where
they will receive such attention children require.
She will also give music and French lessons to
persons wishing them. nl0-tf
OroyilIe Jan 5th lNe5
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

LArsx accounts from the country districts
Of India, which were desola,ed by the cyclone
in October lust, show that the loss of life was
tremendous-four thousand persoas having
mobahly persisted.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

SOUTHERN PATRIoTIsM.-A Southern refugee
says that the true secret of jeff Davis com.
plant of the absence of the rebel soldiers from
duty is that two-thirds of the whole army are
required to keep the Southern people quiet
Every city, town and village is military post.
and has its knot Of officers, averaging from two
to six in number, and its squad of men, from
twenty TO hundred. The ostcnsibe purpose
o. these posts is that they are for the commits
sary and quartermasier's departments, 10 get
supplies and material for the army but they
in reality enforce the merciless conscriptions
of JEFF. Davis, scrutinize the errands of travel
ers, and keep the people patriotic" Aud all
this JEFF. knows, therefore his winnings are
utterly hypocritical.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

REBEL PREAcHgs WANrEp.-The Secssh
OF Red Bluff. says the Appeal. are advertising
for a rebel preacher. One who spells God
with a little s preferred. Apply at the
Expgess office.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07
LIST OF LETTERS

LIST OF LETTERS
ID EMAIMING UNCLAIMED IN THE Posi-
h Office at Oroville, Butte County, California
January 1th, 1865. To obtain any of these letters
the applicant must call for advertised letters. :
give the date of this list, and pay one cent for ad
vertlsing II not called for within one month
they viii be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Adams Edwin Kerbv John
Beiler Henry Keppel H
Baincer W II Livzey John
Benedict NJ Leblance V
Beach y Marshall Il 7
Bell Wm Mckillen ?
Bradford J VI Morton Geo
Bernard Chas Mouton r B
Bromily Robert Magee Thos
Briggs Alfred Messenger W
Coleman Mrs Mary Mansfield Thos
Coffin / Mayors Lewis
Clark Nesbit Mrs Mary Ann.
Done VIM H Ager H
Dowance AC Parks John
Doyle jackson Powell W q
Drown G A Prichard W "
Drew Isaac Phillbrooks Mrs Elisa
Darescomb Jas Pontoons Samuel
Dunscomb Master E Richardson A
Eas; Miss z Rains Benz.
slinn JF Rollins Frank II 2
Ford J B Ssiloor George
Fowler MMr. LeryTP
FiuletterJ D Stevenson B
Faluing A Strong Robert
Gibson Miss z Snedemen Ed
UOr0ol Onas Smlin benz
Goodwin Il Stout
Gil5ion Stainer John
Gardner S Starr Mrs II
Graham Jas Sickle c
Green 6 A Avry
Gragham G Van Fossen Miss Mary
Griffith John Vineyard John 7
HaliCF Wsshburn Wm
Heap Il Hale Washburr LIMA
Haliam 4 T Warren J II
Hanson Ed Walliss Fl L
Huntington " E Wilcox d
Huston Samuel Wilkeman John
Hutchins Samuel Willoughby DR. D " c
Hatchins W 7 Wright A
Ipsen , Wolfe Henry
kI1gsly 6 P, Wilkinson John
letter c
y. G. DOwNER, T. Y.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

SIKH IN SIzE--According to its voting
population, San Francisco appears TO be the
sixth city, in size, in the Union New York
Philadelphia, Brooklyn. Cincinnati and Cbica-
go only cast more votes than San Francisco.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

DEATH or GEoRGs NJ. DAILAs.-Hon. Geo.
NJ. Dallas. Vice President under james K.
Polk, died suddeoly 10 Philadelphia 90 Satur-
day last ISIS, nlf-l He vas a native Of
Peuosvlyauis
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07

a BIG Thing. The value OF the cotton
captured By Sherman at Savannah is upwards
Of $50 Ooo 600.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07
Economy is Wealth.

ysyHE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES TO CALL
i the attention Of those who require motive
Power for such purposes as the saving OF Wood,
Scroll Work, Wood or Brass Turning. Sausage
Meat Choppers, or any other business requiring
Il sht motive power, 10 his
Patent SelfRssulGting
HORSE Power CHINESE
These machines are so constructed tia. they
can Be set up By any enc, and require but little at
tention Their first cost Is very light and they are
net likely 10 get ont Of repair. For further par
ticulzIs. enquire Of Z. O. HUNT
10. Is Second Street, san Fgaaci=co.
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07
EVERY NEW NOVEL
"COnstitution Water" :"

"COnStitutiOn Water"
yU,HE ONLY REMEDY FOR DISEASES OF
IL the
BLADDER,
KIDNEYS,
GRAVEL.
DROPSICAL SwELLINGs,
DNITAL DEBILITY, ETC.
Irritation of the Neck OF the Bladder, inflammation
OF the Kidneys and Catsrrh of the Bladder, ,Stran-
quarry and Burning, or Painful Urnating, Calculus,
Gravel, Brick Dust Deposits and Mucous or Milky
Discharges after Urnating. For these diseases 1t
is truly a sovereign remedy, and too much cannot
be said in in IFS praise. single dose has been
known 10 relieve the most urgent symptoms. Try
II. 3m "a
The weekly union record., 1865-01-07
CALIFORNIA
G u N P O w D E R !!
MANUFACTURED AT THB
S1NT-i CRUZ POU-DER MILLS,
For Sale by
imn5 4. ?. BOYD.
FOR SALE!

a. A HOUSE AND LOT IN THE TOWN
Is.ii of Oroville. 1t will be sold cheap for cash
Enquire at this Office.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-23
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The Agency is net only the largest in New Eng
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The immense practice Of the subscriber during
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