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The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

SECOND COMING OF THE MEssrAH.-Fortunately
in this connection the Christian world has been
placed on its guard against false prophets, while
at the time appeal made to the judg-
ment of mankind, by the assurance that they might
possibly entertain angels unawares. Men are some
times called upon to exercise the judgment included
in the boundaries of these intinations, and the
authorities OF this county called upon to
do that. Jacob Smith, confined in our county Jail
for the killing of Mr.. Hastings, is about to proclaim
the coming of the saviour OF the world. 1t was
said that Votare made very good Messiah for the
French. The angel now entertained by our county
authorities in Jail, may make good Messiah for
his class but it is doubtful whether ne will be
successful as Joe Smith was. He writes fol-
lows: Sir-i see in your paper of 25th instant a
statement of my insanity wish to say throug your
paper that am not insane that am in my right
mind and always was but six weeks of the time
that the transformation gong on transferring
my spirit, that is the spirit of man, or in other
words converting me from the OF to the
Son of god, Now this is to say to you and to the
whole world through your paper and Others that
the time is close at hand for me to proclaim aloud
to the whole world, the new Christian Era that is
coming or in other words TO proclaim the
glad tidings of our dear Saviour's coming that is
Christ has come to dwell on Earth thousand years
shall give you all due notice when shall make
the first proclamation on Earth Yours Unkle Jacob
Smith.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

ROAD To SUsANvILLE-The proposals for re-
pairing and constructing the road from this place
to Susauville, will be opened on Monday next. A
by the Commissioners, and they will be assisted in
Their decision by the estimates Of competent Sur
veyors. 1t is of the best natural roads through
the mountains to Nevada, and can be placed in re-
pair and kept in good condition for travel at com
paratively little expense. It will be valuable
road for the county, and profitable investment for
whoever may secure the contract for its repair and
maintanenee. We should be glad to share the for
tunes OF war with our noble army of road contrac
tors.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

SHIFPING GRAIS-Those of our farmers who
have been bolding to their last years crops, are
now engaged hauling their grain to the depot for
shipment to the markets below The abundant in
coming crops admonishes them of the futity OF
longer holding to their products of last year
Teams thronging at the depot, and have demon
strated the necessity of more freight trains between
Marysville and Oroville. A visit to the n:achine
shops of the railroad shows that Mr.. Binner pre-
senger trains day will soon be run, and as many
freight trains may be necessary TO carry the
freight.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

In their StateM tnt ntrOduClng thest slat1stCs tIIt
proprietors say that during the month Of January
just past, the pay roll amounted TO nine thousand
seven hundred and forty-two dollars, against six
thousand five hundred per month during the past
seven years. showing an increase amounting to
about 65 per cent in the cost OF wages alone An
effort the part OF our people would secure such
business for Oroville. There is no better location
for mill in the State. Surrounded by a wool
growing country, possessing an abundant water
power, and commanding for market the vast
mineral sections and territories TO the north and
east of US, no one branch Of industry could prove
more profitable to those engaging in it, or of more
benefit to our county at large. Think Of il. you
who would anass wealth and be respected by a
prosperous and happy community.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

EXCELSIOR DEBATING SocIETy.-At regular
m Getting OF the Excelsior Debating Society. held at
their Hail. on Wednesday evening, May End, the
following members were elected officers for the
suing term: President. Geo. W. Printy; Vice Pres
ident Homer A. Craig; Secretary, Harwin A.
Downer: Treasurer, Oh aries Faulkner. The Soci-
ETY. is in a flourishing condition, and those who
visit i, are very much pleased with what they see
and hear. Il is exerting beneficial influence over
the young men of the place, and We hope it may
continue and proSper.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

HARSEss AND SADDLE SHoF.-Our old. sober
and industrious fellow citizen, George c. Moore,
Esq, informs the public through the columns of
ous PAPER, of his readiness and ability TO supply
them with every description of Harnesses and sad
dies required for their accommodation. His stock
comprises everything usually found in the Harness
aad Saddleryware line, and in well appointed shops
generally. Teamsters, farmers and stage men will
find it to their interest to consult his advertisement
and call at his shop before sending orders below.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

NsxrrSBLK DiANoNp--An occasional Diamond
is fonnd at Cherokee. although regular search is
made for them. Doubtless any systematic process
by which they could be separated frora the tailings
and debris thrown out from the washings for gold
would reveal them in profitable proiusion. The
one recently found in some tailings by Mr. Durette
is the largest that has yet been tornd in that vcin
itv. 1t is not diamond of the first water, being
of straw tint, but is nevertheless veritabe and
xaluahle diamond.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

,ORovILLE Iron AND BR,Ss ForNpRy AND MA
. casNE SHoF.-Mr. Theophius Locher, has Just re-
TUNED from the east with new patterns and de
vices for articles and machinery manufactured at
his shop. and is prepared to furnish every descrp
ton of machinery required by ourquartz operators
or by those engaged in other branches of industry
} in r county. There is necessity for Machinery
Mr.. Lochers motto is Excelsior" in quality,
cheapneSs and despatch
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

CoSaREG ATIONAL CHURCH AT CHEROKEE FLAT.
I A correspondent from Cherokee Flat furnishes us
>sthe following: 1.-The Welsh Congregational Church,
at Cherokee Flat. opened last Sabbath The
Rev. John J. Powell preached an English discourse
in the morning. and Welsh in the afternoon. The
Church well attended each part of the day
Enough has been collected towards defraying the
expense of the building, it is free. May the
-A;reat Head of the Church fill this new place of
worship with his glory. May it be Light on the
HILL
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

Sr. NICHOLAS HorEL.-We call attention to the
change in the prcprietorshp of the long established
and iavorte Oroville hotel, as announced in their
advertisement. Mr.. Moore, has thoroughly i'm
proved and reitted its numerous spacious rooms.
and called to his aid gentlemanly and courteous
assistants. He will be prepared aud happy to
his friends and the travelling public generally and
reEder them comfortable, contented and happy.
while they remain guests at the st. Nicholas.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

MARYsvILLE FrRSIrrRS SrogS.-Those Of our
citizens who desire snything in the furniture line
should consult the advertisement of John Rhor &
Co, Of Msrysville which will be found in our col
-umns today. They will be found gentlemsnly
and obliging dealers in splendid assortment of
furniture, which is offered as cheap as be pur
chased in the San Francisco market. We recon-
mend this house to those who desire any thing in
the line Of household furni ture.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

PRoBATg coURT.-The following business has
been transacted in the PROBATE Court:
April e7th-Estate of Peter Ledger, deceased
Final account filed, order entered and motto pos
ted for hearing May Ii. 1856
April S0th-Estste Of Connell Billings, deceased.
Susan E. Billings appointed Administratrix, aud
N. F. Mcconnell. George ". Underwood and Sam
uel Anthony. appointed appraisers
May 2d-Esiate of Daniel Harrison, deceased
Final order entered, estate declared settled, and
Executors discharged.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

CAxBRIAS QUARTZ EED6 Eve were shown. on
Thursday, some fine specimens of rich quartz ta
ken from the Cambrian ledge, at Oregon City. by
the Rev. J. J Powell. 1t was taken from the bed
rock at depth of fifty feet from the surface, and
displays fine gold all over it. The company have
taken out consi derabe quantity of this rock and
will start their mill at work on Monday next. The
company are much elated at their prospects, and
Judging from the richness of the rock shown as,
not without good and substantial reasons. May
they meet with the most unbounded Success.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

SADDLE TsAIS-BrewsseI, of the of the Oro-
vile snd La Porte stage line, has placed saddle
train on the route from La Porte to Quincy, Plu-
mas county. The train goes by the wayof Onion
Valley and found but little trouble in breaking the
trail. The Quincy Union says the La Porte train
from Orovlle beat the train by the way of Buckeye
three hours. Bally for Brewster.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

DISTRICT FAIR.-Monday, September Sd is the
day appointed for opening the next northern Dis
trict Fair, which is always held in Mazysville.-
Farmers and mechanics of Butte county remember
this and see that our products and different bran
ches OF industry are properly represented Many
Of our products will snatch the palm OF victory
from our neighbrring counties, if We bat give them
the opportunity.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

DEATH OF JACK. .Dowp.-John Dowi. pioneer
o. Butte county, but who left here some years ago
for Oregon, died Of consumption ID Ssn Francisco,
on the 29th Of April
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

YCBA AND LINCOLN RAILRoAD-The work oi
laying the rails the road between Marysville and
Lincoln has been commenced, and is progressing at
tie rate of oneh half mile per day. Sufficient ma
terial has arrived at Sacramento to complete the
tnck. The road is to be pushed to an early com
peton and it is thought the cars will soon be run
ming to Bear river. Colonel Wilson has ftty-two
hands employed on the work, and will give employ
ment to many more if he can obtain them. Those
in want of work will find employment by applying
to him. The construction of this road to Marys
vile, will make railroad connection between Sacra
rhento and Oroville complete and place us twenty
four hours higher San Francisco.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

CLOTHING. Doors AND SHoHs-Cheap john on
Montgomery street is in receipt of fresh supply
of spring and summer clothing, boots, shoes ETC.
and announces his readiness to dispose of them TO
the public at his usual cheap rates. An industrious
and perseyering trader is John, and he uses grea'
endeayors to please those who examine his wares
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

. Sr NICHOLAS HorgL MAKYsvILLs--The aiteG-
.tiou of the travelling public is called to the advert
isement Of this hotel, in our neghboring city OF
Marysville. II will be found well appointed, in all
its departments, with gentlemanly and attentive
hosts and attaches, who take pride in making
guests feel at home.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

PHxsoNAL.-we received cali on Saturday lsst
from c. E. Fisher Esq. formerly OF the Red bsun
Beacon. He had been on visit to the head OF
navigation on the Sacramento, prior to his removal
ID Oregon, TO participate in the journalistic lao9rs
among the vehfeet Nav success attend him.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

IcK CRkAa.-Louis, OF the Golden Gate Ressau
rant, viii have on hand good supply Of this deli
eious article on the lth instant the day of the Ma,
party.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

RsLI6IoUs SERVICES s.-Rev. J. NJ. Woodman will
hold religious services at the Brick Church, on
Sunday, a: II A..
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

MORE WEr.-We have been visited by saish'
showers of rain during the week, but not sufficient
to entirely dispense With the services Of the street
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

SCHOOL MATrERS.-The next regular meeting Of
the Board Of Examiners for Butte county will be
held at the School ouSe in Chico on Saturday,
May 18th. The quarterly examination of the Oro-
vile School Will take place on Thursday next. May
10th. The annual May festival of this School has
been postponed until Friday. May llth partly on
account of the cold weather that prevailed on the
st and until after the School had been closed fer
the term The young folk of the district viii be out
all the pride and joyous of youth on Friday next.
These festivals should be attended by families for
miles around. Parents and guardians with their
little ones are always welcome. The exercise will
be held in the oak grove below town. AL are in
vited to help make the little ones happy
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

PERsoNAL.-Col.J James and DR.. wakely, Of San
Francisco, paid our city visit last week, and Wis
fted several famous mining localities of the county.
They are heavy operators in the mines of Califor-
mia, and their presence here. is suggestive of oper
atives in the future that will bring into por
tion Of the mineral wealth now hidden in our hills
and quartz veins. We regret that our absence pre-
vented MS from extending them welcome when
they called at our Office, commensurate with the
object Of their visit to the county. We do not, Of
course, understand that they propose anything in
connection with our mineral resources but trust
that their visit to Cherokee, may result in COMPEL :
Ing that section to surrender its precious metals
Should they conclude to throw cold water on the
mining enterprises Of that vicinity, we believe
they would not only be abundantly repaid for their
outlay, but would reap fortune from this single
venture.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

STAGING Tr.-Dave Nye. Esq, an old resident o
Butte, and who ought now 70 be in Oroyille, is en-
gagged in staging if between Lakevie and Senoma
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

RErURSEp-A H. Connolly, Esq, an old resi-
dent of Butte County, but who has been residing
for the pas, two years in New York City, returned
to San Francisco by the steamer that arrived or
the 5rd instant.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

Try YoUR LCCk-It is folly TO go away hund-
reds of miles. and then have to prospect just as
much 10 find claim as yon would in Butte county.
No better place is offered for prospectors than right
here al home and old quartz miners are beginning
to find it out There are hundreds of leads, claim
ed and unclaimed, in this county that viii prove
highly renuneratiye as soon as they worked.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05
DEArH OF MILES CHAPrN-Miles Chaplin, Esq

DsArH OF MILES CHAPN-Miles Chaplin, Esq
an old esteemed resident of Butte county, died
'suddenly in Orovilie, on Thursday last. He had
been in ill health for some days. though still able
70 be around town attending to business as usual
He was found on Thursday in an outhouse. in an
sensible and rigid condition. where he had tainted
and fallen; bat by the use of proper restoratives
reganed the possess ion of his faculties informing
those who called to see him, however, that he was
going to die, and bidding them farewell. He died
about eight o'c ock on Thursday evening. He had
filled several positions in the county with ability
aad fidelity. He was elected County Clerk in '55
md filed the of1ce for the term. We believe he
had previously been chosen to the Office of county
Assessor. He was buried yesterday afternoon, his
remains being followed to the cemetery by the Ma
sonic fraternity and by the Oroylle Guard, OF both
Of which societies he was a member. His pilgrim :
ase on earth is ended, may his spirit rest in peace.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05
BIRTH.

In Forbestown, April 2sth. the wife of J T.
Johnson, Of q son.
At Crescent Mills, April 9Th, the wife of George
4. Waters. OF 4 daughter
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

To BOISE CrTY--Eyerbody knows that the road
from Oroyille 10 Susanville is in excellent condi-
,ion for a natural road, having been kept open for
travel during the winter. The Sage Brush learns
from parties who have arrived ST Susanviile from
Boise City, that the roads are in excellent condition
and the feed good all the way. The experience OF
the past winter has demonstrated the fact beyond
ali doubt. that loaded teams can travel from this
place TO Idaho without difficulty far roads are
concerned. The principal difficulty in the way of
travel heretofore has been on account OF Indian
depredations, which have prevented settlements on
the road. and the eating of hay for winter use.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05
Oroviile Lodge. No. s9.I.o.O.F.

Oroviile Lodge, No SO. 1. OF.
Meets every Monday evening, in Odd Fellows
Hall, Montgomery street. Officers for the present
term: NJ. Reyman, n. c.: Chas. Wilcox, V. c.; G.
h. Hendell, Rec. Secretary: 5. Bromberger, Treas.
Bidwcu Lodge. No. ~.
c. L. Ayers. n. G.: G. W. A. Lantamd Y. G.
Peter Freer. X. & P. s.; H. Hons, Treasurer.
Night of meeting, Wednesday.
Orc Encampnent. No. 22.
D. S. Benner, C.P-: G. X. Hendell, II. P: J. J..
Buekius, 5. W; Peter Freer, Scribe; H. A. Reeves
J. W; j. Hamell, Treasurer. Night of meeting,
first and third Friday of each month. Brothers
in good standing, respectfully invited attend.
Franklin Royal Arch Chapter, No. 30.
Meets at Masonic Hall, on the Second and Fourth
Fridays of each month.
A. McDERMOTT, H. P.
T.J. JENKINS, Secretary.
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

DISTRICT CorRT.-This Court has been in ses-
sion during the week, transacung some business,
but we were not able to obtain the proceedings be
fore going to press. The important suit Of VIM
James ct ais. v. VIM VIM Gregory. ct ais Is now
pending. We will endeayor to give the full pro
oeedinss next week
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05

SuFkKvIsoKs--The May term Of the Board Of
superyisors commences or Monday aext-
The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-05
DIED.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

At Oroville, May Sd, Miles Chaplin, aged abou,
SIS years.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-13
PERsEvERE,
by JOHN BRoUeHAN.

Robert, the Bruce, iu his dungeon stood
Waiting the hour of doom,
Behind HIM the palace of Holyrood,
Before him-a nameless tomb.
And the foam on his lip was fecked with red,
AS away to the past his memory Sped
Upcallng the day OF his past renown
When he won, and he wore, the Scottish crown
Yet come there shadow or come there shine,
The eplder Is spinning his thread so fine.
II have sat on the royal seat of scone,n
He muttered below his breath,
IT'S luckless change, from kingly throne
To a lelon's shameful death.n
And he clenched his hands in his mad despair,
And he struck at the shapes that were gather
ing there,
Pacing his cell in impatient rage,
Ae new-caught lion PAGES his cage.
But come there shadow or come there shine,
The spider is spinning his thread so fine.
'Oh, were 1t my fate to yield up life
AT the head of my Hegemen all,
In the foremost shock of the battle-strife
Breaking my country's thrall
I'D welcome death from the foeman's steel,
Breathing prayer for old Scotland's veal;
But here, where no plying neart is nigh,
BY loathly hand it is hard to die;n
Yet come there shadow or come there shine,
The spider is spinning his thread 80 fine.
'Time and again have fronted the tide
OF the tyrant's vast array,
But only to see, on the crimson tide,
My hopes swept far away;
Now landless chief and a croWnless king,
On the broad, broad earth, not living thing
TO keep me court, save thls insect small,
Striving to reach from wall to WALL"
For come there shadow or come there shine
The spider is spinning his thread so fine.
Work work like fool to the certain loss,
Like myself, of your time and pain,
The space is too wide to be bTidged across,
You but waste your strength in vain"
And Bruce for the moment forgot his grief
His soul now filed with the sure belief
That, howsoever the issue went,
For evil or good was the omen sent:-
eAnd come there shadow or come there shine,
The spider is spinning his thread so fine.
AS gambler watches the turning card
On which his all is staked;
As another waits for the hopeful word
For which her soul has ached;
II was thus Bruce watched, with every sense
Centred alone in that look intense;
All rigid he stood, with scattered breath
Now white, now red, but as still as death:
Yet come there shadow or come there shine,
The spider is spinning his thread so fine.
Six severalEtimes the creature tried,
When at the seventh, "See, see!
He has spanned it over !" the captive cried;
"Lol bridge of hope to me:
Thee, God thank, for this lesson here
Has tutored my soul to PERsEvERE!"
And it served him well, for ere long he wore
In freedom the Scottish crown once more:
And come there shadow or come there shine,
The spider is spinning his thread so fine.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-13

one pipe il TO the vat. The water being heavier
than the turpentine, the two will not mix, and
the water goes TO the bottom, while the turpeu-
tine remains at the top. At the bottom ofthe vat is
a splggot and trough. After the water is run OIL
the turpentine descends aud passes through
to barrels placed underneath. Toe fluid is then
ready for market. After boiling the crude tur-
pentine until the steam ceases 10 ascend the
material in the bottom is called rosin. As soon
as the turpentine ceases running the steam
pipes are taken Off and the boiling rosin skinned
by means OF wire net attached to a long
handle. This skimming is doue for the purpose
of taking all the dirt that collects with the tur-
pentne while in the boxes of the trees. As
soon as it is skinned it is let off from the boiler,
by means OF small pipe, to large trough,
where, after 1t cools, 1t is placed in barrels and
ready for market also. This distillation of tur-
pentine is very simple, but requires great care.
Fire is the great danger.
While the spirits produced by distillation are
of nearly uniform quality, there is great differ
ence in the value of the refuse, or rosin. Some
is white and nearly transparent, some dark and
oil little value. In fact, immense quantities
accumulate round every still, simply because 1t
is not worth the cost of transportation, though
IT. were brought to market IL might be used io1
variety of purposes, Before the distilled tur-
pentine is put into barrels they are coated with
preparation of glue, to prevent leakage. The
general practice is for several parties to carry
the raw product to the still, selling it at stipu-
lated price, or paying so much per gallon for the
spirits distilled.
Wilmington, North Carolina, is the great centre
Of the turpentine trade. North Carolina, in fact,
devotes more attention to this branch OF indus
try than any other State, her whole eastern Sec
tion being an immense pine region.
or the Importance of turpentine and its kindred
products to art and manufactures we will say
nothing, as its many uses are well known. There
are improved modes of obtaining it, which Will
prevent the great waste of the present system,
and tend to increase the supply and diminish
the price Of this necess 2ry article.