The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-26
ECSHMES

sUsnMES.
BY this appellation IS To be understood all those
specimens of humanity who live. move, and have
sii chs ia,,t,aran.'' Fs'i-t a lew
portaat exceptions, they are sober honest, indus
trous class Of naiiyes-prase worthy qualities when
taken separately; and when found combined as
they are to an unusual degree III this region. forT-
ing an admirable collection we'll calculated to raise
good name for any community. an frank in
what state regarding the people Of this district.
Some evillninded persons have endaayored, in my
presence occasionally Getract from the fair fame
of the settlers in this locality, bat far as was
personally concerned without sncceSs. They stated
vita almost mperceplible smile Of irony. and
with sarcastic tone Of voice, slightly marked with
irriiabiiity, thas "Chapparallte' wouldn't steal .
redhot cooking apparatus-weH, firmly believe
that myself One allen to the district remarked
that he wouldn't doubt the word Of "Chapparal-
lite, that he didn't suppose one would appropriate
eztraneous pTererty-but he finished ois-:he ma
Ecious wretch by saying that if he were rooster
and a ChapparalIite' were coming along he woald
roast mighty hight lie ought to, the ill-nAtarel
cock lie cnght to have his neck twisted, and
strnag mp high enough, FOR daring to utter any in
sinnatons derogatory TO the respeotability and
general standing Of his community
MAETiXsEUEGH EDUcAT,oTAL SEMINARY.
Tais seminary of learning is al Institution eati
tied 10 some notice in the scholastic records of
Butte county. and IS, beyond a doa5t, destined to
enjoy still more extensive and deseryealy distln-
Guished reputation among establishments OF the
same character throughout the State: Tie history
Of this school IS an eyonfGl and interesting one
showing how, by whom, and under what crcanl-
stances, it was founded; now it struggled bravely
amid the rnyria;s CT difficulties incidental to the
first days Of every human institution; how it
emerged from their encrcling folds with honor and
fame, and under the guardianship Of a WALToS, a
LoBD, { WiLLIAAs. and RAY, took lis lawful sta
ton in the first rank Of country schools. 1t IS now
ia hourishing condition. lis admirably situated
in about the ccntre Of the District. 81 As to accom-
nlodate large namler of children. 81 this season
It presents pleasing appearance, - it stands sur
rounded by grand oll oaas and Iaxariant shrnbbery
not scattered about in gnsi-tly confusion, bat ar
ranged by nature orGeTly hand ia graceful pleas
ing variety and picturesque rregalarity. The wi II
flower gardens lying wtlia short distance Of the
building shed increased charms around the spot.
and c'ntrasted IN their rich profusi5n OF floral
gems. rendering the atmosphere reaolent Of a de-
licious ilagiance-- with the towering liYe-oaks-
their gHaTied branches and bright robes Of green
clohe the scene wi II an air Of uneqEallei elegance
The school A0nse with its pleasant grounds its joy
Gus, youthful occupants fair boys aad manly girls
constitute the fines ornament Of the little village
Gi MarlinSbHTgh, and the sGrest guaranty OF the
sense, happiness and well-beng of its Inhabitants.
shall have occasion, not long hence, to say more
concerning this subject there viii be an ezauir-
alton and exhibition on the 26th of next month"; to
which the present wFieer is authorized 10 tender
You a cordial invitation. This is merely an outline
sketch of the school. which caa be filed in when
shall have more time at M disposal.
THE GIRLS CT aiARTiSs3vEGH.
make the unqualified assertion boldly and with
ont hesitation, and pafticul.rizng of individuals,
that the girls of this vicinity will compare farora
bly, with those OF any other locality in the county.
That the majority beauties Of the fret water.
iaoontestibly a vsracious fact. Cline command of
language-eh?) Connoisseurs of the article might
psssibly consider it big stretch of the imagina-
ton, and ridiculous Inisaoner. to dignity with the
name, the style Of beauty inherent to the dam-ses
of the timber. Bat individuals, tribes and even
nations differ materially in their notions of what
constitutes beauty, and am firmly and candidly
impressed with the conviction that some of CIR
girls are not deficient in the possession Of some of
the real essential elements Of .Js ne s1is quoi,
ycleped beauty. They have regular features.
marked by an expression Of good-natur goad-hu-
NOR, common sense aud 3 moderate quantum OF
ability. : few rejoice in forms CT exquisite sym
nletry. moulded in the most approved mode Of mod
-a,chitectDre-ahem! They display heads o f
long, wavy hair that hangs in thick heavy braids
finely modelled necks and shoulders long,
slken eye-lashes, reminding Of network OF
finest fringe bright eyes giisten meath their vel
ve;y borders. like polished diamonds in the dark;
cheeks softer than the DIVA On the lascio1s pelch
-pocket-handkerchiefs lips-ye gods and
goddeses, what volupta0us labial appendag ges ripe
cherries, the usual comparative. amt circum-
stance. They seem to court collision of-a pecu-
Iiar kind in every motioa-they throw ont silent
but uumistakable Invitations to come and re7el in
delicious. miscellaneous CON functions Il hate to
abuse the language in this manner. bat gaess it
will survige.) Let's see, what GENES after lips
Oh-yes chin -chins rounding down with aagnis-
cent curvature, diversified with dimpety little dim
pes-depositories OF mischief and-diFt Now
sir if this assembled array Of parts and ornament
al ingredients don't give person fair lea Of
beauty in lis entire Specification, III sabside-
Come down, sir. and see us-yoa can iadse Of the
correctness of ny description. Yoa viii lind thai
have not drawn an over-colored pen picture.
ruE lsT OF MAY AND rs OBSERVANCE AMONG TIE
OAKS.
Poetry has declared that this lovely month is the
Season of birds and of flowers" and fully iIu-
pressed with the importance Of this declaration,
the Bushmen turned oot in gorgeous array Oh
the lst for the purpose of celebrating in becoming
stvIe its welcome advent With what feelings OF
animation and happiness does the sunny Aay-day
ever come TO the human heart especially to the
bosom of youth There seems 10 be an insepara-
b,e association between the days OF childhood with
its generous impulses and emotions, and the sweet,
charming season Of Spring. as il iapproaches her
aided in music and song by May, About9 O'Clock
the Stars and Stripes were hoistea over the Mar
tinsburg public school house. The "Ites" came
,ocking in from the surrounding country in every
conceivable way: some came in wagons, Others on
foot, while others again came dashins up to the