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The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

Of he county Is increasing IN importance The in
forest Of timber the Nssresoxn ridge sonly
twenty miles from OroylIle Is beng brought into
valuable marble ledge has also been discovered the
ridge, but twenty miles frn orosile- Quartz
hedges laying down the dust call and the surface
diggings than half vcr. ed The fscil-
ities afforded By cheap water for irrigation, viii
dot foothills and valleys OF section the county
with gardens and vineyards
Attention Co. A-The-e VIII be street d-in OF the
Company next Thursday evening May 9Th. fun at
tendance Is requested Il P DovSER, O. 5.
The Board OF SCPERv1soRs VIII commence their
May Session Monday next the 9Th inst
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04
UNION COUNTY CONVENTION.
UNION COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Butte County. California.
Ar-.,x---rr AD--sI Nss7 49,

UNION COUNTY CENTRAL C0liNTTTEE.
Butte County. California.
OEoyILLE, April 2Sd 1851
The Union voters Of Butte County who favored the
election Of President lincoln il ls64. and
favor Of the Constitutional Amendments. and Of the
construction Of the late rebel States in accordance with
the laws enacted by Congress requested 70 choose
Delegates to County Convention, 70 be hold at crovie
Wednesday. the 9Th Day OF June next.
for The par pose Of nominating candidates Tor County
officers and Delegates 10 the State Congressional and
Senatorial Conventions. sud for the transaction Of such
other business may properly come before said Con-
vent,on,
The primary Elections VIII be held 6; the Precincts
hereafter named for the election Of Delegates TO said
Convention. IN SATURDAY. JUNE Isl. 1867; and said
Primary Elections VIII he held IL pursuance Of and
subject the provisions 81 Act Of the Legislature
the state California entitled An Act protect the
Elections Of voluntary political associations and
punish frauds thereon. See Statutes of 1S5-6, page
$50
The Precincts, number Of Delegates and supervisor
for each precinct VIII be as follows.
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

THE CorEr HOUSE, SQUAEE.-Bu.te county can boast
the finest Court HOUSE square in tie Sase 1t Is neatly
czrpeeesi with grass and flowers and shaded with .
BEAUTIFUL and luxurixns growth Of Loeus. Em Lou-
barsv Poplar and osher and shrubs 1, i ,ncor-
pA-sbgy beautiful and in the Of years VII
be majestic and grand Tho who received the eers
the tho1shess spending the Pablo money years $50
in planting trees and enclosing the ground have their
reward nov IN the universal e1rssoas Of admiration
spoken by every one who behods 1t is matter
pubic economy ssso for viii decline m opport
nifty Of residing therein for two years. matter how
low the salary may be reduced. We challenge any
county in the STATE to best il
A CHALLENGE TO PLuNas CovNrT.-we find the fol-
loving sznguin2ry proposition frum an oroviiAn to
Plun2s county late number Of the Quincy Usion.
Il VIII fight four hshtz-t~o cocks and two ssa,s-sor
SIS each on Tuesday night the 2lss MAY lso.
Oroville pit against PiuusA=bzed fowls The cocks
to exceed ounces the following weights: /. he
oxs. ?. lbs IA The stays lot 10 exceed tive
ounces the following weights J. It's 2. ;
rs IL ozs Round heels-the accepting party to have
choice of the class OF heels should the weights not
exactly correspond. the day OF fight each party TO
by the 9Th of MAY To the Tight one half Of
money deposited in the hands of Peter Freer Orovile
The cocks propose to fight are Butte county cocks
Orovile, April II. 1861 $ $ FoEn
IL TRAISIS6--There quite number of colts in
training races the orovlle Park in May. and
our streets are traversed with sulkys direc
tons and on all occasions
THE INDUSTRIAL MAGAZINE, is title of monthly
periodical published and edited by W F. Russell San
Francisco II is filed with interesting matter of great
industrial pursuits Single copies IS cents
THOSE who would make a man their Governor
count of his wealth. should remember Dryden who
says:
Fortune q goddess is to fools alone.
The wise masters of their
STRAWBERRIES grown in Butte county offered for
sale in the Marysville market.
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r A n G n FOR SAL e!
at Auction

yHNhe Undersigned will sell the Ranch
u known as the odd Board Ranch situated sixteen
miles from orcve the Laporte road containing 500
Of land. or less with Improvements. conss
ting Of fine orchard Of every kind Of fruit Also
vineyard containing the finest variety Of grapes in the
State horses wagons. harness oxen cows young stock
hogs and poultry farming utensils household fu-ni-
tlre. etc The above sale will positively come off on
Saturday, the Nth Day of May, 1867. At ten
O'Clock \ NJ the premises Sale positive for cash
its equivalent W D. SHALLCROSS-
April 18th 1861
Sacramento Union please insert the above three times
in weekly and send bill 70 this Office
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

ASrl-CooIIE CIvss.-An AntiCoo.c Club has been
formed at Enterprise. and another At Biwell Bar. \
meeting is called the House in OcoNslo, on Sal
uriay cvens next for the purpose Of forming elgh
and sending delegates to the Workingncns Convention
~ he held al San Francisco.
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04
BACK At THE OLD STAND

Nothing is Coed As to have n Nice
~ Clean shave, and YOUR hair trimmed and cleaned
in good style. We understand that Peter Maurer has
again leased the DID stand formerly occupied and known
IS Ferggson's Hair Dressing Saloon Montgomery ST
Pete has got possession and viii reduce the prIce of
baths three for 81 He will be pleased see his old
friends and customers. IA T. MACEER-
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

Rrr1Grors SrRvIcEs-The Rev. Mr.. Anthony, Of Ma
rysviIe has favored with series Of
inencing the previous Friday Evening and contilu
ing the present week If his labor thus far have had
no visible effect yet is certain that they have not been
entirely thrown away, for while he with Us. we
heard some the hardest old shellhac sinners in the
bursh discussing the subject of religion. His labors
may yet therefore prove bread east upon the waters
that shall return after many days"
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04
NOTICE.

w H. IRWIN RESPECTFULLY IN
w forms his old and tried customers, that he has
bought the harness and sadery business lately owned
by R. Marchela and has removed his stock Of goods to
the same place opposite his former place of business.
door Wells Fargo Cos Express Office where
he intends CARY the business extensive
manner heretofore The pubic informed that
intend 10 sell goods ST Sacramento and Marysvile pm
and all those wishing anything in my hne VIII do
well 10 give call W h IRWIN.
Dec. a4th. 1865 Montgomery street Oroville
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

ARM Huxr-Tave Re,liing. disciple Of Nulcan al
the forging oce Bird street, while shoens restie>s
horse on Thursday reeeved usy wound froin nail
which he had JUS; driven the hco Of the horse be
ing drawn and through the muscles ard tendons IF
hi, left arm.
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

HIeH wArER.-rhe Quincy Jfiion is informed that
Indian Valley PluInas county. presents the appear
ance Of lake there being water than land
sight the present time Two of the bridges in that
valley and one in GCnesee valley, have been carried
away by the high water Considerable fencing has also
been taken of twill be very late before of the
farmers tina: section plough their ground prepar
atory to Putting crops No great amount of damage
has been done in other sections fthe county.
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04
SoLDIERS! OLDER S!!

IA unteers, who mustered out of the United
States service in New Mexico Arizona Utah. Nevada
and at certain points in California learn of
thing to their interest by at sending their dis
charges the undersigned United States Claim Agent
The above refers those soldiers who in travelling
from their place OF discharge to the place of their
istment obliged to expend more money for trav
cling expenses than allowed them by the United
States at the time of discharge.
BoUllties. Pensions. Land Warrants. Back Pay. and
all kind of Government Claims collected.
Applications for the 500 additional bounty under
Act of July 18th. 1866 should be filed at once.
Apply to o. b. FOGLE,
Army Claim Agent No GA Montgomery street.
Characteristic San Francisco.
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04
NURSERY TREES FOR SALE

INuit Trees and Grape Vines, Warrant-
II ed of the best varieties for sale At Hendees Garden
Orovls Also cuttings from the celebrated Fahif Zase
Grape. nsu
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

from hS horse while riding town SUNDAY last
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

M,rHr,IAr1cA1 PEoBIEal.-A friend hands in the fol-
lowing to take the place of 4 local item:
On the Fourth Of July pole was erected.
Composed OF TWO pieces and nicely connected:
The form a on the surface complete
The hight Of the same sixiy-siX feet,
Three feet and inches Ii measured around
On the place where stood, the top Of the ground.
What length Of inch rihon procured AZ the shop,
VIII wind round the SAME from bottom 10 top.
And have it lay smooth and plain to be seen.
By leaving space Of five inches between:
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

NEATLY TRIM,Ep.-The Arflory Hall on the occasion
of the odd Fellows Ball the 26th neatly and
appropriately decorated with evergoens. The fact is
that Jones just turned Harry Thompson loose in the
Hall to follow his taste. and the result em-
neny satisfactory, gay and numerous party assem-
hled the evening trip he light fantastic and did
appropriately celebrate the anniversary the
Order until the glorious orb Of day his he-ads
the grand old mountains upon which his rays hn
ger longest before sinking into the bosom the Pacific
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

sur BRoV6HT.-D-. w. 7. Tiidcn. by J NJ. Burt.
ESQ his Attorney. has brought salt III TIE District
Court this county against c A. shurtlef Ct ais fo-
the sum Of sseo for forcihy ejoctins him from the
Insane Asylum in May. 1855
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
S. sRoMsERcER & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES,
HATS, CAPS, ETC.
A re now opening and Daily Receiving,
"A one of the finest and cheapest Spring Stock Of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods offered public
this side OF San Francisco
Our stock consists OF all the latest styles of Goods
appropriate for Spring and Summer, such as
French and Jaeinett Lawn,
Shambres of all Shades
Linen Lawns and Ginshams,
French and American Prints,
Mourning Dress Goods,
Travelling Goods.
Black and Colored Silks,
Parosas and Shades,
Lace Shawis.
Fancy Goods,
Irish Linens
Embrodering of all kinds.
Ladies' Childrens' and Misses Hose,
Linen Cambria
Shooting and Muslins of all kinds,
Blankets and AIarsaes Bed Quilts
Carpets of all kinds
China waddins
Hoop Skirts and Balmorals
Trunks and yalises.
Ladies and Gents Underware
Fancy Dress Suttons.
Cluny Bingham Lace,
Also all the latest styles of Ladies and Cldrcn's
Straw Hats. of every variety.
All of the above goods intend to sell at San Fran
cisco prices
Wholesale buyers will find stock of Dry Goods
Boots Shoes. Hats ETC. complete every branch and
as our assortment comprises everything wanted for
their trade prices cannot fail to satisfy the closest
buyers
Give call before purchasing elsewhere,
AL orders promptly filled.
S. BROMBERGER & CO..
Opposite Perkins Grocery Store Montgomery ST.
Oroville.
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04


PERRY DAVIS PAN kIILEB-We clip the following
from the Providence General Advertiser:
AT this of the year when cholera and cholera
morbus and other kindred complaints are sure to pre-
vail everybody should be literally supplied with Perry
DAVIS Vegetable ram Miller Persons leaving home,
whether 1t be for days excursion or trip to Europe
should be in condition place their hands at
moments warming Many diseases incident to the sum-
mer months which will prove fatal not immediately
checked can be promptly cured by one or two doses of
the Pain Killer On more than one occasion have we
- -
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'0'u y % - n759@-' 7-o|e.s N-N
srrc,,, ,,rn,c,, No-,cr n- Cbas u Tozcr vonld
woo. s,,a..,,,,, ;f-,, ,,, ;, .,a .ss;.d TIM, hs
NIL, .,.,o .,,,,a- 81 Ea.-,,a,
,d J,c.so, st-oo.s Ga, r,,c;,eo whore he has been
established for many wears for the cr of special COM
nlan,s. Having relnouisbed nv old mode of adver.
Using which has become so common with all the auack
dc,,rs of San Francisco hllin the newspapers with
false references for the purpose Of imposing upon
strangers think it is only necessary to inform those in
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04
NOTICE !!

il ers Of Feather River Ophir Water Company, will
be held 1t the Office Of the Company. near Oroville
on Monday. May 9Th. 1867, at O'Clock p NJ.
for the election Of five Trustees for the ensuing year
Sx.ns; c l. LOW. President
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

PEEsoSN--G. W Fox, Esq, for many years citizen
of Butte but la;tery resident Of San Mateo county,
visit TO his Old home. to escape the fogs and
winds of the bay ard Tsaew his youth in cur genial
and health giving climate
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04
G9t $uttt 8ttoro.
LOCAL NEWS.

PIC NIcs--The first of May prolific II pic nics.
The Scholars Of the orovine School assembled II the
oranoiai grove short distance below and the
Mon Sunday School party ~ from M4rysyine
the morning train to the Orovile Park goodly
Der participated in the excursion enjoyed the day
On the carpet OF green beneath the spreading oaks We
visited them just long enough 70 hear excellent
singing by the ciIkren and listen the eloquent
sic Of the Ma-ysyile Brass Band The party returned
to Marysyille on the evening train. at P N, appa-
rentiy well pleased with the enjoyHelts Of the day
A gay and numerous party accompanied OroviIIe
school to their grounds and opening their baskets gave
the little folk dinner in the wood tia; all appeared
JOY to the best advantage Those who visited both par
ties regretted that there had not been Of action
and grand union pic ME- composed Of the young peo
pie of both MarysviIle and OroYiEle This was men
toned to several of the Marysvie party and IN
ders.ood that another May Day VIII witness pic mic
tina, will make the grand old rembe with the glad
and merry voices of the young people.
THE VINE CULTURE CAI.rroRSI.."-This is the
nfe OF pamphlet of some Is pages IL mo-. by Henry
Gibbons NJ D.. and from the cursory glance we have
been able to besow upon it, appears to be argument
IN favor of Temperance. We excerpt the following pas
sage: Are not all modern wine-drinking nations re-
markably temperate: If Congressman should doubt
Juice. If editor dozen bottles of Angelica viii
answer. So shall their eyes be opened: and in their
reconstructed vision Baccus himself viii be transfig
ured into Saint" Shool 1t aint possible. We al
ways thought San Francisco had many tightreasoning
editors, but did not imagine them entirely lost
the introductory is stated that the work addressed
to the understanding the heart and conscience of the
people of California There are three classes of men
for whom it is not intended: list Those who esti-
and cents. ID Those who acknowledge obligation
10 their fellow the way labor or sacrifice Sd
Those who live to and drink" 1t is evident that
Doc Gibbons is not the San Francisco Dry Doetkr
MOUNTAIN TRADE.-Orders for goods from the noun
toms beginning be received in oroyie, and
the demand will be regular and continuous On Tues
sanye consisting of groceries, dry goods tobacco, etc
These with five additional received from below left
Wednesday ming for Susanyille, by the Oroville
and Susanyille road The Messrs. Long started these
ten tons through with huge They do
not expect to find the road entirely free from snow but
expect nevertheless to deliver the goods at their desti
nation in good time. The La Porte and Plumas roads
being placed in good condition, and Oroyile viii be
found of the most accessible points for the
of extensive mountain trade. There is point in
the upper country to which goods be shipped from
Francisco less freight that is accessible
from the mountain districts from the military posts
and mining districts the territories beyond Facts
demonstrated by experience. viii tell after awhile.
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

REcIsrxn.-The County Judge, Hon. W. S. Stafford,
and the County Clerk, Hon. J. G. Moore tooA up The
great Register and departed for Chico Wednesday
evening last for the purpose Of Registering those who
may desire to vote At the spproachinS election. But
two months remain in which Register and less than
one half the voters of the county a; present enrld
They viii remain in that township anti saturday eve
ming
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

SHERIFF DAY removed Jacob Smith to the Insane
Asylum, during the present week He delighted his
follow passengers by rail steamer and stage, by
cling that he his way 10 Carshofaw. beyond the
MALAGA He sent word to the people Of Butte that
he would them all in Russia His insanity is SUP
posed &c have been originally caused by reading the
Sacramento lHiaH the coming man fer Governor.
and aggravated by reading other other papers the
recent acquisition Of the Russian American possessions
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

MoRRYlLs GRAND CoNCExr.-rhis Exhibition will
perform the Arory Hail this saturday Evening
Attractive bills have been posted in town during the
week announcing Music, Songs Dances, consisting of
Grand Overture, The American Boy Flute Solo. Vocal
Duet. Giraffe nsnce Styrien Lover. Violin solo, Banjo
Solo. Vocal Trio Guitar Duet operate SeranadeTs, etc
Music for dancing will be furnished after the Close Of
the exhibition, thus aheriing opportunity FOR the
young folk to enjoy the say and festive
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RETAKE OF PRECEDING PAGE


n q w e 4 S n TOR
LANG a HTCCINS
Al the Old Stand formerly eceuIaed ey Joseph Sooh'
~
Montgomery Street...............O Grow lille.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
e CERES - a nllHe
pxnr;.:.,.
1ioNISlonS,
TohA0'0 CIGARS ETC
w tire new s,oss Of eoSds in cur line Of Business
lower than they have heretofore been sold at any ,ne in
's s shall n be tn s DAILY receipt Of fresh supplies of goods
spices Fresef'es'
Fish Pickles Candies
Wine, Iso,ors T,,,er, and ,.,,.r,
s' So
Corn, shovels, Picks A,er,
Cash ra,d sr an Kinds Of r.-,.srs, pre,,uc.
c;ve ms a r.n 49, ,,,,,.,, ;,,, ,s,xt,s- e "
Also Storage and Commission
---------------
GEO e 1eRKlMS
'''"'t '''s "Aa montgomery S'res'S' ero'iiie'
n,u
unVC1n4Co, 1hVV1o1VNS, W1NES,
Liquors, Tobacco. Cigars, Etc.
AM DAILY RECEIVING AND KEEP
-, constantly on hand full and ample assortment of
' oes' anu ireshest Soot IN my inc OF business con-
Butter and Lard. Cal. and Eastern Cheese,
pr.... p,e,
Comprising fun assortment of Family Groceries of
before purchasing as nv facilities for n,Irbaspg are
equal any House this side of San Francisco and am
determined to be undersold.
na -
Asen, Pacific Insurance Company,
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The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

HOPE FOR AfFIcTED--In another part Of this
paper viii be found the advertisement Of the celebrated
Institute established by J. C. Young in 1860. In ihi.
age of deceit and eharlatanis j, is boon to the su
erins point them where they of OBJ
tanning the wished for cure and relief Under of
the skilful doctor the sick and troubled can dives
themselves of their burden of shame, lay aside their
cross and secure health and happiness you sick
in trouble do hesiste-ead the advertisement and
and follow the advioe- Do not forget the number or
the manner Of directing your letter Consultation Of
hce go Warrington street San Francisco
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

FIFTY orScss.-A piece # gold weighing dfty ounces
was recently taken fgoIa Tic famous Willard cisn. in
this county.
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

Table Mountain Lodge No. 124, F. 4 A. NJ.
a The stated meetings of Table Mountain Lodge.
Wy No. 124, F. Il A. NJ, held on the first Tues
w day of each month at Masonic Hall. Orovile.
Called meetings every Tuesday.
Brethren in good standing invited TO attend.
GEO H. CROSETTE, W. NJ.
A. MCDERMorT Secretary
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S Aw MILL FOR SALE!
OR LEASE:
JAGGARD'S MILLS.

Situated six miles above Dostown Butte county in the
midst of fine and extensive lumber region. The mill
has thirty horse power engine Philadelphia make;
two Circular Saws, of the best pattern, with eer ETC.
etc. and everything in complete running order The
mill is capable Of cutting 10 600 feet of lumber per day
Will be sold at low figure.
Address the undersigned at Chico Butte county Cali
fornia. J. F. JAGGARD.
Administrator of the estate of j. c. Jaggard deceased
March 10th. 1867. na0-tf
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MARRIAGE AND CKIIKAcH.-An Essay of Warning and
instruction for young men-also. diseases and abuses
which prostrase the vital powers. with of
hef-sent se Of charge in sealed letter envelopes Ad
dress pr. J. Skillin Housh,on. Howard Association
PHILADELPHIA L
The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-05-04

STRAWBERRIES grown in Butte county, offered for
sale in the Marysvile market.
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The prescriptions C the various physicians residents
in Orovile 1855. whatever originally put
up all in my hands. Persons wishing them
ed. be readily accommodated.
Particular attention paid to the compromising Physi-
clans Prescriptions and Domestic Remedies
Orders from the country will be attended to with
and despatch.
nl9f A. MCDERMOTT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-10-04
"Thc Last Shall he FIRST. Il think Il

The Last Shall he Fiirst."-I think that
when Christ said, THE last shall be fret
he thought OF those persons of whom there
are many. that are never known outside OF
theirown neiglIborhood, or their own home;
who bear sickness in solitude who are wea-
ry with care from ono years end to anoth-
err whose life is one continued series Of dis
appointments who have not one single OK
ponent OF what is called success but who
have wrought nightly within their chill
dren, and made them witnesses before God
with such faith. and hope. and purity aud
exhilarating patience, that as he looks on
them, he sees that their hearts are more
bright than the stars themselves. And at
the resurrection they shall be first, mas
much as they are last here. They shall
be kings and priests. When we get to
heaven We shall rot know those that arc
hrst. They will be persons that here were
hidden ones. but that carried themselves
with supreme fidelity toward Ged.-Betch-
ers Royal Truths.