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The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

NUMBER OF JEws IN The WoRLn.-The He6rs,c
Nationai, new weekly journal Published in Lon
don gives some interesting statistics of the Jewish
race 1t says that there are now living about six
million lsraelties about half of whom live in Eg-
rope. There are 100000 in Russia in Austria,
GOO eco; in Prussia, 25i ,006 in all parts of Ger
many, l92 900; in France about 50 600; in Swtz-
erand 900; in Great Britain about Al 600: in Sy-
ria and Asatc Turkey 52.0O0; in Morocco and
North Africa 6l00O0; in East Asia 100000; in
America 25O00O: in Belgium. $50; in Denmark
6,500; in Italy. 1900.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17
MURDER IN GRASS vALLEY-A dispatch dated

MURDER IN GRASS VALLEY-A dispatch dated
at Grass Valley, August 18th, says:
cold -blooded murder was committed at the
Union saloon in this city last night about nine
o'clock. Joseph Lawrence stabbed and instantly
killed Emanuel Shelk, both Cornishmen. As far as
learned no trouble had ever occurred between the
parties. After committing the murder Lawrance
out of the back door Of the saloon. and ar
rested about hour afterwards and lodged in
Jail. A large number of the murdered mans
friends surrounded the jail and fears were enter
tanned by the officers for safety of the prisoner.
when he was removed to Nevada. Deceased was
hard working and Industrious man. He Ieaves q
wife and three children.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

TaE Sacramento Union is all right in trying to
be an independent journal, and in opposing the
humbng Central Central Pacific Railroad Company.
We natter ourselves the RECORD has been some
what Influential in converting it to correct prinei-
piles in these respects. But the moment tor leaving
the leaving the political party it had called into
existence, just they had nominated young and
gallant. bui impecuneus young man Tor their stan
dard bearer. very unfortunate. They will CD
serve that it is originated the charge of venality
against them in the minds of the ignowant and
ynIgah Positively. upon ouah honoah
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

"TgUckEE' is the name given BY the Central
Pacific Railroad Company to the point where the
railroad frss meets the Truckee River. This viii
take the place Of Coburns Station by which it has
formerly been known. The town Of Truckse is fast
becoming a place of importance. Stores and
dwellings rapidly going up, and it promises TO
be great lumber trade -Four saw mills are al
ready in operation and several more are projected
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

RAvA6Es OF YELLOW FEVER ON An ENGLISH
WAR vEssEL.-Prvate letters received at Victoria
say that the British man ofwar Scout had been
visited with the yellow fever at Panama. and that
nineteen of the men had died from the disease.
The Scont left Panama fof Victoria on the lst of
July. The surgeon of the vessel one OF the
4irst victims.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

Nr~ 1IoS KfIIER--The journals Algeria
speak of a young Freuchman named Betoille, en-
ployed In the typographical service, who bids fair
10 rival the fame of Jules Gerard Being lately in
the neicborhood of Soukabras, he was informed
that lion had carried of an OK the preceding
night. In consequence, he prepared his terms
and took up position in the dusk tehind fhic ke;
al about fifteen Yards from the remains of the OF.
A; about O'Clock in the morning, the lion appear
ed and recommended its repast, when the sports
man took the opportunity to discharge two spher-
cal balls into his body. The animal fell without.
sound bat Immediately rose. and staggering along
for some distance, again dropped DOWN dead. It
measured nearly nine feet. and was supposed 10 be
about twelve years old. A few days later. N. Bet
ouie went on another expedition in the same 10
cality having learned that liouess and cubs were
committing great ravages every nlsat Having en-
tering the forest which the animals freqaented he
fastened an old mare 10 tree as bait, and then
posted himself behind some thick bushes. He had
not been there long before noise was heard in the
thicket and magnificent lion made its appear
ance. advancing with precaution, and passing
within few yards of the marksmaa who was
able 10 take aim at the moment from his rife be
ing enfanglsd in the brsShwooc. The animal then
made Circuit around the mare. licked its lips. and
crouched down for the fatal spring, when the
sportsman, from about forty yards distance fired
and lodged two balls in his right side. The animal
gave a terrific roar and plunging into the forest,
disappeared The next day its dead body was
found at 500 yards from the place of ambuscade.
The Terre Haute Journal says that woman
living near Center Point Clay county. Indiana
went TO a creek near her house to do the family
washing. taking with her three small children.
The two elder. while playing about the woods were
bitten by venomous snake. and their screams at
tracing the attention of the mother she FASTENED
to their relief. thoughtiessly leaving the smallest
child which during her absence Tell into the creek
and was drowned. The other children died the
same night from the effect of the snake bite.
In OPERArIoN.-At present we do not know of
an idle mill in the State. All are at work, and
there is ore for them all Many OF our leading mills
are increasing their capacity, and on every side
are to be seen signs of the prosperity of oar young
State. 1t is not only in mills. but in every branch
of trade and industry, that We see improvements
throughout the city. Business houses are being
enlarged and refitted. and new houses are daily be
ing gopened.-EnterpTise. 9th.
SAVAGE DoGs.-In Texas short time ago an
old lady named Metcalf attempt TO walk to
neghbor's, bat took the wrong road, and while ap-
preaching the house of man named Simus, for
the purpose Of resting was attacked by pack of
savage dogs, which bit her in several places, tore
one arm from her body, and nearly eat up her
breast and neck, causing death in a few minutes.
She was nearly hundred years old.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

TIE President and Secretary Of the Oregon
Central Railroad Compay have on the 18th receiv-
ed advices that the iron and rolling stock for the
first section of twenty five miles of the road from
Portland has been purchased and is awaiting ship
ment 10 Portland direct and that Chief Engineer
Brooks will locate the section in September next,
and the work win be vigorously prosecuted.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

A CORRESPONDENT says that the marriage con-
tract. in Chicago. is treated of far less impor
tance and solemnity then note of hand for ten
dollars.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

A WRITER asks how divorced husband and
wife can repare the injury done to their children.
Perhaps they can in most cases best repair it by
repairing themselves.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

A SoUTH CAROLINA paper says that, of all the
expatri.ted leaders or Office holders in the late
Contederacy J. P. Benjamin is apparently the only
one who has at all prospered abroad.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

Proc. S. F. B. MORSE, the venerable inventor of
the telegraph. is now residing in Paris with his
family. His health is good, and he is busily en-
gagged on history of the telegraph.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

The Catskills were the scene of terrible thun-
der storm short time since. Two opposite cloud S
surcharged with electricity and rain met in mid
air. resulting in a fierce tornado that at Claverack,
near Hudson tore up orchards, demolished barns,
swept down fences and did much other mischief
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

A LARGE steam thrashing machine at work near
Vallejo requires twentysix men and ten teams to
run it. In good wheat it will thrash two thousand
bushels per day.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

A TRAVELLING correspondent writes from the
''Far West that a great many of the water privi-
leces advertised in that region are not worth a
dam.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

THE lady managers OF a strawberry festival IN
Cincinnati recently, favored the ice cream with
t.srssoric for the double purpose Of preventing
excessive eating and consequent injurious effeet-
The sceue that ensued is described as decidedly y
curious.
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FIVE hundred and ffty-three policemen and fifty
two detectives. commanded by twenty-nine officers
superinleud the Paris Exhibitions: -. ~
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RNED.

IOHN c. JENKINS. late of FerSuson's
- Old Hair Cutting Hessia1arters informs the Cit
zens OF Orovie and the public generally. that he has
returned orcviIe. and Is permanently located on
Huntoon street between Montgomery and Bird streets
where he hoyee by good work and strict attention TO
business. 10 merit share of public patronage,
July 18th. cS61. JOHN C JENKINS
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DIscuARG ED.-Hcnry Palm, German who was
twice arrested on suspicion of being connected with
the robbery Of the SuSanvie stage. has been fur
nishcd by Justice Dick with the following state
ment as a protection against further annoyance on
this charge. He publishes it in the Marysville
Appeai OF Saturday last, together with the state
ment that he had but little money, and that what
he had was taken from him to pay the expenses of
his transportation. and for sending dispatches to
his innocence. The further statement that the Off
Ger refused 10 return the money taken from him,
was corrected in the appeal. of Sunday. The fol-
lowing is the letter of honorable discharge furnish
ed him by Justice Dick:
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

OK Saturday, June 7th, the United States Treas
ury held sls0 900 900, the largest amount of mon
ey every held in il at one time
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

SECRETARY SEWARD has requested Professor
Agsssiz TO organize and lead scientific expedition
to WalrusSis in the Summer oil ls6s.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

THE area of the Valley of the Mississippi is l.
200 coo square miles, while that of Amazon is
more than 2 600. 600 square miles, and is equal to
the whole area of the United States of California
and Oregon and Washington Territory.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

OVER lo2 900 busheI of corn have been dstri
Georgia.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

An EXPENSIVE CRY GOVERNMENT New
York civ Government is great in its power Of
taxation. This year it asks that the people SHAH
paw 1904 37> 8. taxes. the total valuation Of pro-
nertv in New York being SsSl ,Sss.5ls- The peo-
pie groau under the lead they have to carry, but
are not able to nd ;hemseves.ofit.
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- -
AUCTION.

H ETURNED to his Old Home-John s.
II Davis informs his friends that he has opened
General Auction and Commission store II O-oSl1e-
Mo1sy advanced ON Goods.
There connected with this house good bell
ringer and bill poster Al orders LEFT the RECORD
Office VIII receive prompt attention Responsible ref
erences given JUN s DAVIS.
July 9th. 1867. nSo
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BACK At THE OLD STAND

Nothing Il SO Coed as to have Nice
~ clean shave and your hair trimmed and cleaned
in good srxie We Understand that Peter Maurer has
again leased the old Sand formerly oceuped and known
as Ferruson's Hair Dressing Saloon Montgomery ST
Pete got Possession zpd vin reduce the Price of
baths to three for 81 He vii be pleased to his old
f,3~.,5. and customers rSs p NAURER-
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DIFTHERIA.-This much dreaded disease, that
generally chooses the youDgess and fairest Tor its
victims i. prevailing to some extent in and about
Nevada. Six children in Mr.. Nyiand's family
have been officted with it. two OF them having
died within the las; week.--Ntr. Transcript
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

LUCKY EscArE.-The Oregon Herald, of August
Sd, says:
A few days since the Rev. Father Richard. live
ing at Cowlitz Prairie barely escaped being ser-
ously DANCED from stroke by lightning. He had
been sitting by his stove and had just stepped to
his door, when the destructive agent came down
the pipe and bursted the stove to atoms throwing
portions of it in evry direction about the room
Lucky escape.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17
BUSINESS CARDS.

A. w. BISHOP,
Deputy U. 5. Collector of Internal Revenue,
For Butte County.
OFF1cE-Courant Building Chico California.
DIR. e.. w. FRANCE,
PHYSICI AND SURGEON,
Office-One door east of A. McDermott's Drug Store
Residence northwest of Montgomery street and
lst Avenue opposite Mr.. Peter Freers residence.
THOMAS WELLS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, aud COM
missioner of Deeds for Cal.
OFF1cE-with Governor Baisdel, Carson City. Neva-
da. Will praStice in all the State and United States
Courts Nevada. and promptly attend to all business
required Us Commissioner of Deeds.
DIR. T. j. JENKINS,
Orr1cE-Next door to A. McDermott's Drug Store
Residence, Robinson Street.
E. b. WILSON,
Attorney and Counsellor MT Law, Main ST.,
Chico, Cal.
viii practice in all the Courts of Butte adjoining
counties.
JOHN DICK
Justice of the Peace. Notary Public,
OFFIcE-Montgomery street. Oruville.
DIR. }. NJ. VANCE,
sici and Surg N :,
ORovrLLE.
May be consulted at all hours-from 10 O'Clock VI,
TO p NJ at the Drug Store of K. Parker Union Hotel
Block Montgomery street, AT other times at his resi-
dence, Bird street.
CHARLES F. LOTT.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Orovilie. Butte County California oifice-Bird St,
between Myers and Huntoon-
J. NJ. BURT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, & Notary
Public,
Practices in the Courts of the Second Judicial District
and in the Tupreme Court
OFFIoE-On Bird street. in Burt's brick building up
stairs Orovile.
f.. DUNHAM,
Assistant United States Assessor.
OFFIcE-Montgomery street, south side. second door
Myers Orovile.
DIR. j. b. GRAY,
OFF1cE-Express building, Second street, opposite
Western House, Marysville.
$. ROSENBAUM,
Attorney and Counsellor ut Law. District
Attorney. and Notary Public.
OFFTCE-Court House, OroviIe.
DIR. F. 5. SNYDER.
OFFICE-Wyandotte Butte county. Having perma-
nently located in Wyandotte, may be found at his office
all hours. when not absent professional business
ID. c. BURLINGAME,
Dentist.
GO OFFICE-Over Cheap Johns Clothing
fE-zSs@ Store, I.ytle's building Montgomery St.
INTTYTYH oroville.
J.. A. W ARDW ELL,
Notary Public,
At Recorders office. oroville.
f. $. OWEN.
Attorney .S CounseIlo at Law, Fobcstown.
Butte county, California.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

A ysRNoNr lady has produce three welcome hit
tie strangers at a birth. The father is as well as
can be expected.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

SRor-L. o. Sander. who had beaten two men
in Washington county. Oregon. threatened TO shoot
the officers who wen, to arrest him. They immed-
lately fired upon him- The shots broke one Of his
legs and inflicted flesh wound in his thigh He
WAS suhiugatsd and taken into custody.
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HIGHEST PREMIUM GOLD MEDAL! !!

gHNHE Il OR Z f WAS AWARDED
II the First and Highest Premium at the state falr
Of California the only Fair the Pacific coast al wncn
,v two double thread Sewing Uaclnes were exhibited
in competition in 1863
THE FLORENCE received the only premium AWAY
e1 nv The Mechanics Institute of San Francisco In
lss4 and 1865. to any Sewing Machine Company or
agent The claim Of competitor to medal is without
any foundation whatever .
V-ber-r The Florence has been brought in competi-
ron with other Sewing Machines. it has always been
declared the hest II Is the most simple, the most sub
s+ial the mos. ecieut and its s easily learned.
Tyerv Machine sold is guaranteed in the fun sense Of
the word.
send for circulars and samples OF work
SAMUEL j. HILL, General agent
Iv-22 III, Montgomery street, San Francisco
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THE London Examiner thinks it is doubtful
whether there be in the world many things more
useless than well-balanced mind. To secure the
balance it must have all subjects of thought.
The best work of the world is done by men who
have craze, a twist bent for it.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

TusRE is wild sort Of legend connected with
the Great Eastern, 10 the effect that between the
outer and inner frames or cases smith and his
riyeter perished while 1T work and their bodies
have never been foaud. 1t is said by the sailors
and shipwriiss that the speotres Of these two vic
tins haunt the dark space between the outer and
inner cases of The vessel.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

LoSDoS has a newspaper whose special mission
is TO defend public houses and the drinking system
against all enemies.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

THERE are now in operation in Chilli ten gold
twelve silver and about one hundred copper mines.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

Cufroxx1. lAoSs-A California lion, very
large was killed near Colrerdale, Meniociao coau-
ty, a few days ago. II measured nine ieei and
three inches, and had been the terror OF ranchnen
in the vicinity. The Grass Valley National says
lion was seen on Slate Creek on August 9Th about
a mile and half from Grass Valley.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17
ORovILEE August 7th. Iss

hereby certify act of justice that Henry
Palm was arrested and brought before NE the
charge OF robbing the stage from Magalia TO Oro-
vile on the Goth day of July, 1861 aud detained
for examination, and was proved by unquestionable
testimony in my possession, to have been in Te
hama the time Of the robbery and there is every
reason To believe that the said Henry Palm is
honest man, and certain that he could not be gull
ty OF said charge. JOHN DICK,
Ins;ice Of the Peace Onhir Township.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

AsysslxIAS c Csrrfvss.--Mrs. Stern has received
a letter from her husband, one Of the Ahyssinian
captives- Stern does not write much hope. and
certairly as the Emperor has just pat TO death zoo
Of his own subjects, thers WAS good reason Tor tue
uninupe prisoners 10 feel depressed.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

Or the births in Massachusetts, in 1865. II, 94l
were OF native and l5.55S of foreign parentase.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17
PRO BONO PU Co!
LACOUR'S
S A r S A p A r p II e r e
BIT T E RS:

THIS Medicinal Beverage is compound
ed of the best vegetable extracts and combines with
the qualities of other renowned btters the invaluable
properties of Sarsapara the antdote of Scrofua in all
its forms.
Persons affected with Fever and Aglle, Dyspepsia,
General Debility Inadequate Assimilation of Food EN
hausted vital energy, have better remedy-its
pleasant and delicious makes superior preven
tative for Sea Sickness and foul breath.
Chronic Rheumatism and Dropsy arc permanently
relieved by it No Radical cure for small, weak or
crooked limbs external internal ulcers. symptoms,
eruptive diseases of the skim PustIles and Tumors.
Neuralgia pains in the bones sterey and other forms
of Scrofula can be had without the use of Lacours
Sarsapariphere Bitters. The only beverage extant
which puriOcs the blood and invigoraes the system
For by all Druggists, Grocers and Liquor Dealers.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17
VESTS r. r. FERRY,

NEAR OROVILLE, AT THE FOOT OF
Montgomery street, is in thorough repair, and the
travelling public will find it their advantage TO
a. this point The roads leading TO and from ii in
fine condition. and persons approaching Oroy1ne nom
the west VIII saving in distance TO cross It this
Ferry. NJ b. WENT.
octobober 2sth, lSe4.-ytf.
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SOLDIERS! OIDIER 81!

ALL CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA VOL
N u1Iteers. who mustered cut Of the United
states service in New Mexico, Arizona. Utah Nevada
and certain points IN California can learn oi s'-
thing to their interest by at once sending their dis
charges to the undersigned United States Claim Agent
The above refers to those soldiers who in travelling
from their place Of discharge the place of their en-
NstIneat were obliged TO exTend money for trav-
cling expenses than vas allowed them by the United
States at the time Of discharge
Boupties Pensions. Land Warrants Back Pay, and
all kind of Government Claims collected
Applications for the 800 additional bounty under
Act Of July 2ssh, 1s6e should be fled al 1nce,
Apply to u b foIlI-
Srr-u24-inside san franclsco
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

GENERAL LOUIS T. WIGFALL, formerly United
States Senator from the State of Texas, is about
entering upon the practice of the law in England
in connection with American cases.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

THR French Empress was forty-cne years old the
s;h of May, being born on the 5th Of May, 1925
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

PIONEER and Historical Society has been
formed at Prescott Arizona.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

WHAT Is THOUGHT or CaLIFosSiA FLOUR IN
THE E.ST.-By late steamer letter was received
in San Francisco from a gentleman in New York,
acknowledging the receipt of small shipment of
flour, ordered expressly for family use. OF the
Gnality the Goihsmite writes in the following Gu
,hysastic strain which is not little aat;eriug To
the pride OF farmers and mill men particasarly
..My wife has tried the -four in biscuit, bread and
cake, and finds il tip top. You may smile bat !
assure you money cannot buy such dour here"
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

AUSTRALIA exported in 1s65 over $3.50. 900 300
worth of wool and gold
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

Nor TCOMPLIMENTARY-Mr Robert Tombs, in his
entertaining little book on the Champagne country
remarks thar in yerzenay, if the cry of ''Stop
thief is raised every nhabitant takes to his heels
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

yHyHIS WELL KNOWN STAND IS KEPT
i by the undersigned. and is in good repair 1t is
healthy and pleasant families during the hot
scky season: also has good accommodations for frav-
eers Thankful for past ayors good share OF custom
is solicited. 3t
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LONCVILLE HOTEL.

A. j. Proprietor.
yUyHIS LARGE AND COMMODIOUS HO-
u tel is situated in Humbug Valley, Plumas county,
in beautiful and healthy location. The rooms arc
large and airy and well furnished. The table Is at Al
times furnished with the best the market Affords the
stabling is of the best II is home for the traveller
For invads fine Soda Spring. celebrated for its heal
ing qualities, is adjoining the hotel liberal share OF
patronage is solicited
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

MACMILLAN was brother to the Emperor of
Austria. cousin to the Queen of England. the Queen
of Spain and the Kings of Italy Sweden, and bro
ther-in-law to the King of the Belgians.
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HOTELS.
UNION HOTEL.

suHHIS NEW BRICK AND ELEGANTLY
furnished Hotel stands hrst in the State for COM
frt and accommodation for the travelling puhltc-evefy
rr.o,u ts.iae well ventilated and neatly furnished
The Table
Is supplied with every luxury of the season. and every
thing viii be done the comfort Of the guests OF
this house In connection with this house is the Bar
ana Billiard Saloon New Billiard Tables Of the latest
patterns and : pruvements.
THE RAR VIII always be supplied with choice
Liquors and Cigars ST a moderate price
The Office Of the Oregon Stage Company is at The
Union Hotel
Stages leave this house daily. for Chico. Red Rlun
Shsst. and OREGON; Dostown Taylorville, Susanvils
and Idaho; Bit,wel Bar. spanish Ranch and Quincy
and for Forbes.own and La Porte connecting with the
cars st OIoyille.
PRANK JONES. Proprietor.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

THE New York ladies, according to the Home
Journal, have adopted the French fashion of wash
ing in wine. which is said to have peculiarly
softening effect upon the skin. One young lady
uses two bottles of green seal every morning
while performing her ablutons.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-08-17

A Coop CoMP PARIsoN.-Solon Robinson, in the
agricultural columns of the Tribune, says: "Clov-
is to farming what faith is to religion One may
go through the whole list of manures and good
works but must come 10 clover and faith at last,