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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-04-14

Wuifu AND TOTBER.--"Oij Fritz,
who raises pigs aud cabbage in Nap
pa county, California, appeared be
fore Judge Il as a witness, says
an exchange:
Question-"What is your name?'
Answcr-"Ncl. l calls minesclt
Fred, but may be sol don know
it ia Yawcup. You see. Chudge-
mine modder she have two little
poys: one was me and one was mine
proder. or one was my proder I other
was me: ] ton't know which; and
| was chust 20 old as my proder was
Young. or mine proder was chust so
old as me. / tOn't know which; and
mine moIer. she don't; and one Of
Ms was named Fred and t'other
Yawcup. or one named Yawcup aud
t'oiher Fred, l tont know which /;
and one Of us got died-but mine
modder. she never could tell whether
it was me or mine prOder what got
died so. Chudge. 1 does not know
whether am Fred or Yaweup; and
mine moder, she don't know!
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-04-14

"Time works wonders, as the
lady said when she got married
after IN eirht years courfshir-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-04-14


THE SOUTH PacIFIc RAILROAD
The Marshal (Texas) Flag. Of March
8 says:
Col. A. Pope has just returned
from New Orleans, and brings news
Of the most cheering character to
the friends of the Southern Pacific
Railroad. The President and Di-
rectors during their recent meeting
in New Orleans, concluded con
tract with French company ofim-
mense capital, for the extending Of
the road west of Marshall. Every
confidence is felt that the work will
be commenced in good earnest in a
short time and pushed forward with
an energy and determination which
will evidence to all that the road is
sure to be built.
The President of the road, who
has been indefatigable in his 'exer-
tions in its behalf has gone to Lou
isville to attend meeting of stock
holders in that place. He is in fine
spirits fully confident Of the sue
cess of the enterprise. He authorizes
it to be said to the planters of Eas-
tern Texas, that the gap of road be-
tween Shreveport and Marshall
shall be completed in time for the
shipment of the present crop. He
will return to Texas in a short while
and he says the boat that lands him
at Shreveport will also bring the
iron necessary to ill this gap-oi
this he speaks most emphaticaliy.
One Of the editors of New Or
leans paper. soon after beginning tc
learn the printing business, went &c
court a preachers daughter. The
next time he attended the meeting
be was taken down at hearing th'
minister announce as his text, MY
daughter is g1ievOusly tormenteC
with a devil
"Time works wenders,' as tn
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-04-14

Good neEs for huslands- ladies
wca7 their dress longer than they
?, ~
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24
Summons.

TN THE JUSTICES COURT. OPHIR TOWN
ship in and for the county of Butte. The Peo-
pie of the State of California, send greeting to
VI. Evans and John C. Fall.
You are hereby summoned 10 appear before me,
at nv Office in the township of 0phir. in the
ty of Butte, on the twenty-six day of May, A. D.
1856 at ten O'Clock. A. NJ. TO answer unto the
complaint fled in this Court, on the 7th day OF
October, 1865, of Geo rye Faulkner. doing business
under the name and firm of Faulkner Co., to re-
cover the sum Of Two hundred dollars and legal
interest thereon, from the seventh day of Novem-
ber, 1851 on certain order or bill of exchange,
drawn by defendant, 0. NJ. Evans, directed to the
defendant, John c. Fall, requiring said defendant
Fall 10 pay the same to plaintiff, thirty days after
date thereof and plaintiff in his complaint now on
file further alleged that said defendant Evans. had
full authority 10 draw said bill on said defendant
FALL at the maturity Of said bill, had in his hands
funds to paw the same, that at the maturtyof said
bill or order the same was duly protested for non
pavrnenf all of which We notice was given to the
defendant, o. VI. Evans, as the same appears by
the complaint on file. when Judgment will be Ia
ken against You for said amount, together with
costs and damages, if you fail to appear and an
swer.
To any Sheriff or Constable of said county
greeting: Make legal service and return thereof
Given under my hand this oath day of February
A. D. 1866. s. STRAUSS,
3m-nl7 Justice of the Peace.
internal Revenue Stamp, so cents-l
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

John c. Fall, Esq. pretty we'll known in this
community, has returned from New York, and
informs US that he is equipped for effective
work in the development of several mines in
this county. Parties East have purchased his
mill, we are informed, and in connection
with it several mining claims conveniently
situated for working and have provided him
the means 10 prosecute vigorously the work Of
opening the said claims, and bringing the bull
Uncle Fall and his CO o-workers the fullest sue
ceSs
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

RoBBERY By FooT PAD.-The Marysille
Appeal says, on Friday morning 10th instant,
about s O'Clock, two parties returning to
Smartsvie from ball at Rough and Ready,
we're met by foot pad and robbed of S95.
Ned Davis and lady were in buggy. and
VIM. Williams and Jos. Flint and ladies were
in carriage They we're robbed separately,
the former of 500 and the latter of S35.
While the robber was at bis work the Nevada
stage for this city was in the vicinity of the
parties robbed, but saw no robbef.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

II has been urged in some quarters that the
State has within its territorial limits rather too
many small counties, subjecting few persons,
comparatively speaking. to heavy expenses
OF county government, and rendering them less
able to bear their proportion Of the burdens
of the State and General Government.-Sae-
ramento Unfon.
This is not the view of the matter taken by
the Chico Courant, which argues that there
are too many large counties in the State, and
that Butte county should be divided in order
to make small counties more numerous, and
to "lesseu the expenses Of county government.
OF course, the Courant does not, cannot, advo-
cate division for the benefit of the people
generally. Whether certain large property
holders in Chico township will ever be able
to carry their point remains to be seen: but,
if they should succeed. We believe their scheme
will bankrupt the people, and not accomplish
even what they foDdly desire, their own
aggrsndisement.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

The WHITE SWALLOW Mur1SY.-The crew
Of the clipper ship White Swallow, from New
York city. we're tried for mutiny upon the
arrival of the ship at San Francisco, recently,
and acquitted. The Bulletin gives the sailors
version Of the matter, as follows:
The men say that Immediately after the ship
left New York. they we're subjected to the
most cruel treatment imaginable, the ship
being transformed into perfect hell, from the
cruelty of the officers. Men were Knocked
down with Delaying pms, deck scrapers, and
anything which happened to be handy TO the
officers, without any cause whatever, and out
of pure malice and devilishness. Knocking
down was the order Of the day, and curses and
abuse from the officers filed up the interim.
Every conceivable mode of inhcing indignitics
aud torture upon the crew which could be
invented by the minds of the officers, was
resorted to for the persecution of the poor
sailors. One of the modes of punishment to the
seamen was to put them over the ships side to
scrape it when the vessel was going at the rate
of S to 10 knots an hour. 1t vas position
OF extreme peril. and required the entire efforts
OF the strongest of them TO hold on and prevent
being swallowed up in the huge gulphs between
the waves which rolled mountains high about
the ship. They submitted to the cruelties
which were inflicted upon them until one day.
tired and worn out and sick at heart, they
we're all ordered on deck to execute some
unnecessary order, when one of the men was
knocked down with Delaying pin, and severely
injured. Then, when they had returned to
their forecsstle they held meeting aud dis
cussed their situation, and it was determined
by united action to save their lives and to
secure themselves decent treatment during the
voyage With this object and none other
they put the captain aud first mate and second
mates in irons until they had obtained control
Of the ships armament, and thrown overheard
the brass knuckles and other implements which
had been used as instruments for their torture.
None of the officers were illtreated. The
captain directed the course of the ship every
day, took the sun, aud gave directions for the
ships management which were fully obeyed
bnt be was only confined sufficiently to enable
them to obtain guarantee for their future
good treatment, in which they succeeded in
three days time, when the officers, having given
the requisite promise, were released, and,
during the balance Of the voyage, everything
worked harmoniously.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

FIVE INDIANS KuLED.-We learn that, on
Sunday morning hast. four Indians were killed.
one mortaIly and one slightly wounded, on
Clear creek, between Cherokee Flat and Wicks'
ranch. OF course, it Is not positively known
by whom they were killed; but We have heard
the following particulars A party Of eight or
nine Indians were camped on Clear creek,
engaged in fishing 1t was supposed that two
Indians. Dogskin and his son, concerned in the
massacre OF Workmans family, at Concow
valley. On the 7th Of August last, were in this
fishing party; and certain white men went to
the camp and demanded that the two Indians
should be given up. This was refused, the
Indians showing a disposition to fight, when
they were fred upon. and Dogskin and his son,
Oregon City Charley. and Berry Greek
Iudan, killed upon the spot, one of the Chero-
kee tribe nortalIy wounded and since dead,
and the squaw Of Oregon City Charley shot in
the face and thigh and severely but not fatally
wounded One or two of the Indians escaped.
III suOlt tiluc hittE tuC u W. VIC a. AOfO huot
a large party of Indians from this side of the
river arrived on the scene, and carried off the
dead to this side for burial, amidst cries and
lamentations This is lamentable state of
affairs for the mountain settlements, and
involves the alternative of either determination
Of all Indians iu this county, or very different
reservation system from that at present in
operation. We have good authority for the
that Indians are continually going to
and from the Nome Lackee Reservation, and
mixing with the Indians who remain 10 this
county aid it is said that the Concow Indians,
taken to the Reservation for the second time
two or three years ago, are now nearly all
back here, and mixed through the different
tribes who have remained on the south side OF
the river. If these Indians remain here, under
the present circumstances, the fendish massa-
cres Of past years will be re enacted year after
year, followed BY expeditions against the
Indians, some of whom will be killed and the
rest driven off, to return again when the excite
ment quiets down. This must be the case,
unless the mountain settlements keep force
on their trail continually, and that is impracti-
cable
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

A FIRS COMPANY NEgpEp.-A correspond
ent advocates the formation of fire company.
He SAYS: 1T seems to Us that a town OF as
large proportions as Oroville, which can
successfully sustain SO many societies. and
muster so many civilian soldiers, should have
exerted its energies, long ago, TO provide some
meaus by which our property might have such
protection as We are able of ourselves to
extend: and We are satisfied. had such
proiec. been mooted at the proper time, ano
placed before the people. we should, long ago
have had among us an efficient Fire Company,
properly organized and thoroughly equipped
Even yet, were the matter encouraged by the
proper persons, the stalwart youth OF the com
munity would flock TO our aid in numbers
Our correspondent argues at some length the
necessity of such au organization as safeguard
to the property Of our citizens. Who VIII rur
with the "masheen"?
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

BUSINESS OF THE MARYsvILLE LAND OFFICE.
The Appeal says the following figures show
the business of the land Office in Marysville for
the year ending December 81, 1865: Sales
including preemption entries, 1881 SO, on
26,975 IA 100 acres; under Homestead Act
of 1862, 7,Ol7 57-l0O acres; under Military
Bounty Warrants, Bill 80 100 acres. Total,
tracts have been entered on Sioux and
Chippewa haIf-breed scrip.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

The Louisville tken,ucky) Journal says
hundreds and even thousands of old maids are
starting out for California. Our California
friends can have no right to consider them
misfortunes, for they will, unlike misfortunes,
come single" Coming single, their fortunes
may be maid contrary to their anticipations in
some instances.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24
Office Butte Table Mountain Con-
sOlidated Mining Co.

Location near Cherokee Flat, Butte County, Cal.
OsovILLE, Feb. lst, 1866.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT AT A
N meeting of the Board of Trustees Of said Com
pany held on the l>t day of February. A. d. 1866,
an assessment of five per cent. on each and every
share of assessabls stock of said company was
levied. payable Immediately in United States gold
COIN to the Secretary. the Office of the company
at Oroville. Any stock upon which said assess
ment shall remain unpaid on Saturday, the third
day of March. A. D. 1866, will be advertised on
that day as delinquent. and unless payment shall
be made before will be sold on SATU RDA1. the
l7th DAY OF MARCH. A. D. 1866. TO pay the de-
linauent assessment. together with cost of adver-
tising and expenses of sale
And further notice is given that all shares upon
which back assessments are due and not paid up
February 10th, 1866, will be advertised Tor sale on
that 6av By order of the Board of Trustees.
CHAS. WALDEYER, Secretary.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

CALIFoRS1A CLrNA1E.-The Reese River
Reveille says: "The diversified climate of the
Golden State is well shown by our numerous
exchanges. While one paper mentions the
terrible SHOWS, danger of avalaDches, and
freezing cold, another records the continuous
rains, deep mud and swollen torrents, and
another expatiates 10 poetic sentimentality of
verdant plains, flower clad hills, singing birds,
lambs. and love walks by the sweet
silver light of the MOON Which will you
take, stranger
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

PLAYING OUr.-It is evident that the mines
of old Butte like those OF her sister counties,
are fast playing out. As an indication Of this
state Of affairs, we will give an item, hoping 1t
will tend 10 allay the Idaho and Montana fever,
which threatens to carry off some Of cur
citizens. Capt. Ralph Bird, well known as
pioneer hoteI.keeper here, has been rusticating
10 the mountains, near Nimshew, this Winter,
and, with partner. working claim on the
bluff OF Butte creek, which has been playing
ont' more or less Of nice smooth pieces oil the
time. As specimen. weeks work Of the
two, recently yielded the snug sum of Sl200
They pauued out $3.50 in two days. The
numerous old friends of Capt. Bird will rejoice
at his good fortune in striking this deposit,
which We hope may prove an extensive one.
This is better than avid goose chase" 10
Montana, where the thermometer stood at 50
degrees below zero, last December and where
old Californians were badly frozen sitting over
red-hot stoves, waiting until the return of warm
weather would permit them to prospect the
scattering gulches" of that far-off region.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

ArrENrIoS. Co. A.-Attend your Regular
monthly meeting, next Thursday evening,
March lst, at ~ o'clock, at the the new
Armory-Uniou Hotel Hall-a full atten-
dance is requested, as business of Importance
will be brought before the meeting. All men,
bers having uniforms, will return them to the
Armory forthwith. By order
A. G. SIMPSON, Captain.
H. T, DowNEH. O. s.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

OUR SrRSErs.-Whiie many places less
favored by nature have, during the past
remarkably wet season, been cursed by muddy
streets to the extent of almost an embargo
Oroville has enjoyed comparatively dry and
pleasant ,horoughfares. there being at no time
mud sufficient 10 render pedestrianism unpleas
ant For this we are also indebted to the
labors of our energetic Road Overseer. Jerome
Foster Work is now going forward, under
bis supervision, in several places on our streets.
which. when finished, will render them equal to
the best macadamized streets elsewhere. There
were several places where they were badly cut
up by the wheels Of heavy freight wagons (;
these, By filing up and system OF drainage
are being thoroughly repaired, so that when
the Spring trade opens. heavily loaded
"schoouers" will have no difficulty in passing
over the streets in any part of town.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

TWENTY SECOND AT CHICo. The Chico
Light Infantry celebrated Washiugtons birth
day by parade and other exercises during the
day. and grand bail 10 the evening.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

In BLooM.-The almond trees are crowned
with their snow white blossoms, and the warm
sunshine of the past week or two has swelled
the buds of the peach trees.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24
Cal. Northern Railroad.
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MARYsvILLE AND OROVILLE.

DEGULAR TRAINS LEAVE MARTSV1LLE
II, for Oroyille daily-connectiDg at Orovliie
with Stages of the California Stage Company for
Shasta and the Northern Mines
Leaving Marysyllle at P. NJ.
Leaving Oroyilie at 5 P. NJ.
Freight reaching MarysyiIle by steamboat, con
signed to .'Care of Railroad, will be received on
the cars at the Steamboat Landing, and forwarded
to Orovlle without cost for forwarding commission
or drayage-
At Oroville, merchandise for sup country VIII
be stored in the Railroad Depot, and deiiSerea 10
order of owners free of charge.
Freight to Oroville-s4 per ton;
ANDREW J. BINNEY Supt.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

LAND TIrLEs-General Bidwell has intro
duced in Congress bill for the settlement
of land titles in California, and it is stated that
the measure is approved BY Commissioner
Edmunds, OF the Land Office. The California
Legislature has also bill before it relating to
the same subject
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

RoBBERY AT BANGoR.-A man was lodged
in Jail at this place, on Saturday last, charged
with stealing money and jewelry from Jethro
Swain, ho.el-keeper .. Bangor, in this county.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

READ report of scientific men on the supe
riority of MIR. Squarza's preparations-as
a health invigorating beverage, they are un-
riyailed
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

OROVILLE LODGE. I9i, 1. o., of G. Il.
The regular meetings of this Lodge are held On
every Sunday evening at their Hall, Oroville, over
j. NJ. Clark's Store. All members in good standing
are invited 10 attend.
WIN. GREENLEAF, ". C. T.
H. P. DowNER, ". r. S.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

A The stated meetings of Table Mountain
Lodge, No. l24. F. 4 A. NJ. are held on the
!" first Tuesday of each month at Masonic
Hall, Oroville. Called meetings every Tuesday.
Brethren in good standing are invited to attend.
J. N. CLARK, W.M.
B. F. JONES Secretary.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24
Livery and Sale Stable.
Frank Multner, Proprietor. e#k

Huntoon street, Oroyille, opposite the California
Stage Co.'S Stable
L Il that large and well arranged Livery Stable
with Corral attached. l beg leave to inform my
friends and the public, that intend to carry the
above business in all its branches
Carriages Double and Single Buggies, Saddle
Horses etc, always ready.
Ny Buggies, Harness etc, are new and of the
latest style
aParticular attention will be paid to transient
tr vel private Boxes for Stock or Fancy Horses.
Attention will be paid to the Purchase and Sale
of all kinds of stock.
CorraI's and sheds arranged for the ac-
eommodatyon of loose Stoek~f Ali kinds.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

S. R. RosENTHAL, Auctioneer and Commits
sion Merchant, Marysville-offi at Wsgner's
book store. See advertisement.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

OROVILLE LODGE No. I03, F. A. n.
a The stated communications of Oroville
I Lodge. No. l03, of F. A. NJ, are held on the
" last Saturday of each month. and called
meetings every Saturday at the Odd Fellows Hall.
ISAAC UPHAM, W.M.
JB. THOMAS Secretary.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

Rich Quartz AT DoGrowS.-A few months
ago, we announced that prospecting for quartz
had become quite general in the vicinity
of Dogtown, Butte county. Parties owning
one of the newly discovered ledges sent rock
to Goldsmith Brothers, San Francisco, for
assay, and have received the following returns
We quote the assayer's own words and figures:
"After carefully assaying the ore left with Us,
we find the following results: Gold, ounces
364-S7524; silver, ounces l.20-Sl So
Total value per ton. $16S0." 1t is our
opinion that quartz mining in Butte is yet in
its infancy. We have been shown specimens
Of rich quartz and assays from the bills
Of Butte, far superior to anything we have
seen from Montana, Idaho, or Black Rock.
We have heard and read of veins Of quartz 30
feet vide, and three fourths gold, and that pure
silver could be obtained by the 100 pounds,
cut out by knife from these far-off regions.
We are inclined to doubt the truth of such
reports, and believe the capitalists and pros
pectors passing through Butte leave behind
them better claims than they can obtain in
the new gold fields.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

ATTENTION is called to the advertisement OF
VIM. H. Irwin, saddler and harness maker.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

FIRE.-The alarm of FIRE startled our
citizens, about three O'Clock in the afternoon
of Saturday last. Upon proceeding to the
scene it was found that the kitchen roof of the
residence of Senator Ever, now occupied by
B. Marks, was on FIRE. Under the prevailing
impression here that "there is no use to try to
save building that is burning" the house was
hastily emptied Of most Of its furniture, carpets
etc. A vigorous effort, however, to subdue the
flames was made by deluging the roof with
water from the well at the door this effort
was finally successful. The roof. fat one,
was covered with zinc, which probably had the
effect to smother the flames and save the house
We have not learned the exact loss, but pre-
sumo it is small. The origin of the fire was,
we believe, in an ash-box; no one being at
home at the time. This should serve as
caution against leaving ashes where they can
by any possibility kindle FIRE, as the conse
quences may prove most ruinous.
The weekly union record., 1866-02-24

Fruit TREES AND SHRUBBERY
appears to be a greater disposition than usual,
this Spring. upon the part of citizens both in
town and country. to beautify their premises
BY setting out fruit trees and shrubbery. This
is as it should be-in a climate where the
growth Of trees is SO rapid, and fruit may be
gathered from them in abundance in couple
of years, it is surprising that more attention
has not been paid TO the culture of fruit trees.
Come, let US plant the apple-tree
Cleave the tough greensward with the spade;
Wide let its hollow bed be made;
There gently lay the roots and there
Sit the dark mould with kindly care,
And press it DER them tendery,
As round the sleeping infant feet
We softly told the cradle sheet;
So plant We the apple-tree.
''What plant we in the appletree
Fruits that shall swell in sunny June,
And redden in the August noon,
And drop as gentle airs ceme by,
That fan the blue September sky;
While children, wild with noisy glee,
Shall scent their fragrance as they pass,
And search for them the tufted grass
At the foot of the apple-tree.'