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The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

THE San Francisco Flag says, the Bank of
California will lose bal: million Of dollars by
the decision Of the Nevada Supreme Court,
10 declaring the Specific Contract Act in con-
Aict with the Act Of Congress. The Bulletin
expresses different opinion. 1t says the in-
habitants Of California first met heavy losses
on joint interpretations for working Ct Nevada
mines. Then they were swinded out of large
soms OF money by operators, but Nevada was
not to blame for this, for the most of these
men we're originally from California. And
now another loss is threatened; but it is be-
heved that 10 this instance, looked at the mat
Ter in its worst aspect, 100000 will cover
oil, som which will not be likely to affect any
capitalists 10 San Francisco seriously"
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

SUBsIDENcE OF THE EARrH's CAUSE.-THE
commune of Buonanotte, in France is hourly
menaced with utter destruction. Five manu-.
factories have already been overthrown, and
sixtf -four more are threatened with imminent
ruin. The inhabitants have fed 10 the greatest
CONSERVATION to the neighboring villages.
The cause Of the disaster is sudden and vio-
lent depression of the soil, which is at the
present time accounted for By one of two
ressons-either the fall Of an immense mass Of
earth 10 the west Of the district, or The yield
ing of the roof of on extensive subterranean
cavern. But in reality nothing certain is yet
known as to the cause of this most deplorable
event. A number of civil engineers have
FASTENED to the spot. and prompt measures are
in course Of adoption to prevent still greater
disaster.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

An Army REGlsrER-The Washington
Chronicle says: A portion Of the War Depart
neot clerical force is busily engaged in prepar-
ing register of the volunteer force engaged in
suppressing the late rebellion. 1t will contain
many interesting facts, hitherto not published,
and will be o complete and comprehensive
history Of deeds Of valor performed by that
branch of the service. Every engagement in
which certain regiments participated, and the
part they played in the great drama, will be
given, but only the members Of regiments who
distinguished themselves and we're awarded
medals Of honor will be mentioned 10 connec
1ion with register. When completed, it is
expected the work will consist Of five Volumes,
covering six hundred pages each. 1t is not
stAted whether it is intended for general dis
tribution. or merely to complete the records Of
the War Department.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

BUTTE AND CoLUsA.-Sanator Smith of
Butte. on Monday, presented petition from
the owners and those interested in the lands
lying TO the eastward of the Sacramento river
and claimed 10 be in Colusa coanty, asking
for the passage OF an Act to make the middle
of the Sacramento river the boundary line
between Colusa and Butte counties, which
referred to the Colusa and Butte delegations
Also introduced a bill to fix and render certain
the boundary between the counties of Butte
and Colusa, which was referred to the Colusa
and Butte delegations. Whether this is Chico
'mare's nest or not We are not able to say
but, knowing Senator Smiths undying hatred
to Secession, we presume he would not be q
party to any project looking to division of
loyal Old Butte, even such as would op off
our "wayward sister" the metropolis, whatever
designs be may have upon that hotbed Of
secession, Colusa county. However, it will
not pay to blot that county off the State map,
if it must be done at the expense of our already
tax burdened people, just to crafty one or two
large andhoders and few aspirants for coun-
ty offices.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20
THE union RECORD.
eRovuLE. SATURDAY. JAN. 20, 1858

jams BucHAxAx-Hrs BooK.-The New
York Sunday Times says: "Ex-President
Bachanan has just poblisbed book in vindi
cation Of his administration Of the government,
and especially in vindication Of his own
impesebed integrity and patriotism At the
close Of his executive career. The book reflects
with some severity upon General Scott. Who,
We believe, reflected at ore time pretty strongly
on Buchanan. In other respects, the volame
h . tame and commonplace one. 1t ia calm,
mild and argumentative, somewhat plausible,
and very dull; but, after all, it amounts to
very little, has no elegance of diction. DO grace
d style To recommend it, and is just like i's
author, pompously Insignificant Mr.. Buchanan
did not lack integrity; be lacked force and
decision. He is and was . selfish, heartless,
cool, calculating politician. He never would
be anything else if be lived for century. He
loved nobody and nothing bat himself-not
even his country"
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

RAILROAD MArrERs-Col Wilson informs
the Marysville Appeal that they expect to run
the non-horse up to the Yubs river about the
middle of May. The Central California win
commence 10 about ten days to relay track from
the wide guage to the narrow, that it may
correspond with the Pacific.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

Prcx. the only comic paper in San Fran.
cisco, has commenced the new year as heb
domadal. This Is 50 iujiesaise that the
"merry wauderer" is becoming popular. A
rich vein Of fun exists os the Pacific coast.
Judging from the "estcroppinss-" When ~the
shaft reaches greater depth upon the ledge, a
good report may be expected from the great
consolidated Laugh and Grow Fat"
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

The Amador Ledger says that cinnabar has
been discovered near Two Cent Ranch. 1t is
probably one cent mine.-Flag.
Our frieud Dan klauberg thinks be has
struck cinnabar near Jordan Hill-whether
on the lone cent" order, we don't know.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

A CHICAGO paper says the temporary vsslt,
designed for the reception Of the remains Of
our martyred President, as Oak Ridge Gene
try. Springfield, Illinois, is almost completed
and. in few days the body of Mr.. Lincoln
will be removed to it. there to remain until
the nstional mopsment shall have been erected
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20
Va lua Bile
P r O P E r T Y
At Cherokee Fiat For Sale.

THHHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE
Il the property situated in Cherokee Flat Butte
County, known as the Union Hall. The lot upon
which the house is situated is two hundred and
ten feet back, with 20 feet front, all under fence
The dimensions of the house are as follc IS: The
Hall is 40 by 20 feet; the dining room g By Is
feet; kitchen - by Is feet with bake s oven.
There nine bedrooms in the house. The Gel
lar or Saloon is 80 by IS feet six inches. There is
also a small house on the corner of the lot Ii by
II feet. The lot on which said buildings stand is a
corner lot.
With the above property, or separately, will be
sold FINE BILLIARD TABLE. with a Marble
Bed, two sets of cues and balls, and other fixtures,
all in good order.
The above property will be sold on reasonable
terms.
For further particulars, enquire of
MARCHELLA 4 DAY
Montgomery street, 0rovilie.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

GesK TO rHE LAND OF Corrox. The
Nevada Transcript says that ". NJ Beck,
formerly Of Meore's Flat. in Nevada county,
has purchased farm of Eve hundred acres in
southwest Tennessee. where be designs going
into the cultivation Of cotton.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

The Richmond Wbig says that, while a
large class of persons in the South would do
honor TO General Grant, still there are many
anxious enough to assassioate him, could they
find safe opportunity.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

CAPTURE OF APAcHEs IN ARIzoNA.-Letters
received from Prescott, Arizona, give report
that Colonel Pollock, who is 10 command at
Fort Goodwin. had attacked a large party
of Apaches, aud captured 400 of them. The
prisoners are reported confined under guard at
I he fort
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

Balance on hand jan lst, 1866. ..... $47 ISL %
Butte County Indebtedness.
Total debt, exclusive of interest and
Z. r. Bonds, May |, 1854, ..slll ,437 10
CREDIT.
Total amount Of Warrants purchased
exclusive of interest SIS lis As
Balance in Redemption Fund,
January lst. 1866, 81 ,l35 81,
which in proportion to former
bids, will purchase. ....... $4,000 90 s26,l75 As
Balance of Indebtedness OF Co....$ SIS ,26i IL
All of which is respectfully submitted.
SAMUEL J. WHIPPLE,
Auditor of Butte County.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

From gentleman recently from Virginia
City, We learn the following particulars of the
killing of the Piute Chief Black Rock Tom.
1t will be remembered that this Chief lead the
band Of Indians that murdered Mr.. Ballew,
on the Humboldt road last fall, and when bis
band was surprised and nearly all killed, be
made his escape, but afterwards offered,
thorugh the agency Of some friendly Indians,
to try aud induce all of the hostile bands, to
make treaty of peace with the white. and
offered to come in and hold council with the
Indian agent A place of meeting was ap-
pointed, and part of Co. X. %. Cav Cal Vol.
under Capt. Street, was ordered to the place
appointed for the meeting, who arrived before
the Agent, and took charge of the Chief,
placing him under guard. During the night
becoming alarm, be attempted to run the guards
but before be had gone fifty yards, twenty two
pistols shots were put 10 his body, and be fell
dead. Our informer says, it is to be regretted
that be was killed, not that he was undeserying
Of death. but that be might OF been of great
benefit in making treaties with other hostile
bands.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

"PRETrY GALLIsM Under this heading,
the Marysville Appeal finds an item in the Port
land Oregonian applicable to "Ney's Ranch"
as follows: THE city fathers are preparing
to make a raid upon the system of pretty
galism now in vogue at the deads-falls of this
city. The girls are making fortunes on &C
count of their adroitness in relieving their
patrons of surplus change, ard the Council
have about come TO the conclusion that they
can we'll afford to pay heavy taxes. A tax
sufficient to close up such places of debauch.
cry, should be levied. That saloons will exist
and that men will patronize them is certain,
and the matter of their being allowed ought
to be so arranged that those men who keep
saloons, and are identified with the city should
receive the benefit OF them These common
bells are generally run by persons who have
no other object in view than making money,
and are here to day and away tomorrow"
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

The wires on the new United States Pacific
Telegraph are now all up and working regu-
lar!y between Virginia City and Sacramento
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

&n(S "A SPLENDID FOUR
Es@vzTIs Horse Coach leaves Orovie
S2ZSEzSR~Se every Sunday and Thursday
mornings, at O'Clock A. NJ via Dogtown and
Humbug Valley, and arrives at Susanyille and
Iaylorvlle on the following Tuesday and Satur-
days, at O'Clock P. NJ.
Coaches leave Susanville and Taylorville every
sunday and Wednesday morning and arrive at
Leave Humbug Valley every Tuesday and Sat
urday morning. for Susanville and Tayorville,
and leaves Humbug Valley for Oroville every
Thursday and Monday Morning.
ALLEN j. WOOD, Proprietor.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20
The Dividers Weakening.
The dividers have reached The bed rock and

The dividers have reached the bed rock and
failed to find the color Of an argument. The
Chico Courant Of last week INDUCED in another
article attempting to show reasons for q
division Of Batte county, bat did not produce
. single sound argument in favor Of such
division. It has been favorite assertion
of the dividers that Chico has paid as much
as the rest Of the county combined in taxes,
and has not derived proportionate advantages"
Failing to substantiate this. various other
reasons have been advanced, equally weak and
untrue. The weakest of these arguments is
advanced in last weeks Courant, in which the
ground is taken that Butte, having more terri
tory, more population and wealth. than q
certain number Of other counties, should there
fore be divided, and county seat established
at Chico. Upon this ground, never ending
divisions and subdivisions might be made
throughout the State. 10 most Of the counties
of Northern California, there are one or two
villages besides the county seats which have
equally as good reasons as Chico to ''set up"
for themselves convenient" county govern
ments. for the purpose of enhancing the value
of the property of certain individuals, and to
make "good openings for young men, ambitious
and aspiring to become county officials all
OF which would be at the expense of the mass
Of mechanics, farmers and laborers. The
scheme of the Chico dividess "hath this extent
no more;' and is au attempt to carry out
Calhoun's secession doctrine on small scale.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

ARREST FOR BuRGLARr.-The Appeal chron-
cles the arrest of a descendant of Ham PANIED
George Washington, while 10 the act, early
Tuesday morning, Of gaining an entrance to
Pumyeas Pioneer House, Eve miles from
Marysvie. on the Browns Valley road. He
was in bis stocking feet and minus bat, and
evidently contemplated burglary through, wheu
brought before the Justice, be said be had been
drinking pretty freely the day before; was OF
his way TO Browns Valley, and, on reaching
the Pioneer House, being lawful dry" be
commenced prospecting for well There
being no evidence to hold him be was released,
after ''punging" SIS to his attorney. He
said be was late from Sacramento, and form
erly resident of Oroville and American
VelIey.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

ExAScIPArIoN.-The New York World, a
so called Democratic paper, thus accepts
emancipation
At the beginning of the late war there were
fifteen slaveholding States, of which ten have
ratified the amendment namely. Maryland,
Virginia, Missouri, Louisiana. Tennessee,
Arkansas, South Carolina, Alabama, North
Carolina and Georgia If to these We add
West Virginia, which, though not State,
was slaveholding at the beginning of the war;
we have the ratification Of eleven slave States,
making within a fraction of single State,
three fortbs Of all the slavebolding States.
Emancipation will therefore stand in history as
having been accepted by the South as the
legitimate consequence of the war, and as
having been converted into legal fact by the
common consent OF both parties 10 the struggle.
The weekly union record., 1866-01-20

GRANT AND SEwARD.-The Washington
correspondent Of the San Francisco Alta has
the following:
l had the honor of q brief interview, few
days ago, with the greatest captain of the
age de is not much changed in his personal
appearance from what be was when first met
him several years ago at Knights Ferry, on the
river Stanislaus- After mentioning the mutual
friend from whom bore letter of introduc
tlon, and who the General said should hsye
been here to have seen the army in motion, |
told him how gra;ifed We were in California
when We heard of bis grand foal success, re-
sulting 10 the taking of Richmond and the
surrender of the rebels under General Lee.
also remarked that had the call been made for
active service from Californla, it would have
been eagerly responded to- He replied !:
Iney have the opportunity yet in Mexico. T"
SAID that in such a case l thought 10000
picked men could readily be furnished by Cali
lorna. There will not be so many as that
required he replied 5000 men, with su-
fhcient officers. will be all that will be necess
ary."
At reception al Secretary Stewards house
few evenings since. be addressed himself upon
the SUBJECT to the effect that il Congress would
furnish him with seven millions of dollars be
could settle the matter without any further
dlfhcnlty, but be did not believe they would
vote 1t and further. be said that heretofore
he had been holding back in the matter, but
now that The rebellion was crushed, although
1t would be ruinous financially, 10 have war
on hands, yet if the people wished it and would
have 1t, be would hold back no longer.
1be Spanish Chilean war has reused strong
feeling ID the breasts OF the Cuban Liberals
10 New York and here, aud they want the
United States 10 interfere somehow 10 the
matter and take Cuba. All these Spanish
American countries are looking to Uncle Sam
as their natural guardian against oppression.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

We we're presented this morning by Lieut.
4. NJ Tubman, whose store contains everything
that can be desired in the window shade wall
paper and picture frame line, with handsome
and exact steel plate engravings of Generals Lee
and Jackson The pictures are perfect like
ne>ses Of the distinguished military chieftains
they are intended to portray, and those who
want to adorn their houses with representations
Of two Of Virgnia's most noted sons, should
procure copies from No. 100 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

Dr.. Sampson delivered another of his ins.ruc
tive and interesting lectures, last night, at the
Methodist Protestant Church. Those who at
tend enjoy an intellectual treat not often fur
nished. Having himself visited the countries
he describes DR.. S. is enabled to give us graphic
and liie-ike pictures Of the places described,
and of the people dwelling there. These are
the kind Of lectures which are really valuable
from which much is to be learned knowledge
obtained, and the mind enlightened and I'M
proved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

The FENCE LAw-|Ne noticed yesterday,
the adoption, by the County Court Of this
County, of what is known as toe 'SFence Law
passed at the last session Of the Legislature,
for the protection Of crops; excluding from its
operations so much Of the city and county ''as
lies to the South and East of line commenc-
ing at the point where John Skaters Southern
line strikes the Potomac River, thence follow
ing Skaters lines till they intcrseet the South
side Of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire Railroad thence following the Southern
ington and Alexandria Turnpike; thence fol-
lowing lane, turning to the West, 10 the Fair
fax line; thence following said line to the Po-
tOmacn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

A box, containing great variety Of the most
beautiful Japoncas that We ever saw, intended
for the Southern Relief Fair, Baltimore, from
the garden Of the Misses Frobel. living near
this place, was shown US: this afternoon, By
Mr.. DUNCAN, the agent OF the Adams Express
Company, who intends forwarding them in
time to reach the Fair tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

Owing to the absence Of Mr. Quigley from
the city the conference which was to have taken
place yesterday evening at the Mayors office.
between the President Of the Alexandria Canal
Company, the committee appointed by the City
Council: and the parties proposing to repair
and lease the Canal did not take place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

A regular 6sticuff engagement between
hotel keeper and barber both citizens Of Our
city, took place about seven o'clock this morn,
ing, at the corner of Prince and Columbus
streets. The fight lasted some tine and was
witnessed bya number OF persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

The seml.aupual trial of the fire apparatus
Of the city, took place yesterday evening at
the foot of the Market House Stecplc, to
throw water over which, was the aspiration Of
each of the different Companies The feat
was accomplished by the Sun and Friendship
Engines The Steam Fire Engine during the
trial was slightly injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

Y .'
" AT THE
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH,
BY GEO. W. SAMPSON, D. D.,
President Of the Columbian College.
Subject-"Pal estine"-Friday Eve. April 6.
- -"Jerusalem''- Monday Evening,
April 9. -'.
Course-One Dollar; Single Admission IS cts.
The proceeds Of these lectures are to be used
for beneficial objects.
Tickets for sale at Bells and Frcnch's Book
Stores, OF Arnold & Fields; at Stabler's and
Miburns Drug stores, at G. w. Green's Dry
Goods store; at Devaughn's Boot and Shoe store;
at Gregory's Stove store; at Acton's Jcwelry
store at Smiths Paper Hanging store, and Gem
eny's and Wilson's Grocery stores, and at j.
ArnolI's Hat store NH 28-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

The National Express Company, through
its agent at this city, Capt. Geo. T. Whiting
ton, has, during the past week ortwo, forward
ed, free of charge, numerous packages to the
Southern Fair, which opened in Baltimore last
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

The difficulty between the Sarepa Hall
Company and Sarepta Lodge having been
amcably adjusted, the sale Of the lot Of ground
on King street, on which stood the Theatre,
advertised for to-day, old not take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

NEW YORK, April Cotton declining ten
dency; sales at 40@401 cents Flour dull; sales
unchanged and heavy; Wheat quiet; buyers
demand reduction; Corn firm, 76@79 cents.
Pork heavy 26 Lard heavy, Sl6t@l9 cents.
Whiskey dull, at 50 1902 q. Sugar quiet, 49,.
Coffee dull ;,saes Of 800 bags of Rio at l3! OILS,
Navalstores quiet. Petroleum steady, Freights
dull Gold 1911
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

Samuel Jefferson,a Wa1chman, while in the
discharge of his duty last night at the Magnolia
House, was struck on the head with slung-
shot, and severely injured. The guilty parties
are known, and, 10 doubt, will &c arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

A Der Of idle negroes are roaming about
the country, in the neighborhood OF town,
with guns, shooting at, weunding and killing
all The little birds they can tud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

GD- FRED. REcKEs wants everybody to know
that he has just received fresh supply of SUI
CARS Coffees, Teas, sc. Coffee ground in the
store and warranted pure, all of which is offer
cd at the lowest price. NH 3l-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-03

The hen house Of Mr., Javins, this SIDE Of
CIoud's Mill, was robbed a few nights ago, Of
most Of the fowls that were in it