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The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

To PREVENT mice gnawing clothes, pat old news
papers in with them. Mice have a literary turn, a
tooth for printers ink. and will not disturb your
coat if you furnish then with the papers.
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VESTS r. FERRY,

y ~
IN Montgomery street is IN thorough repair. and the
travelling public viii find il their advantage
this punt The roads leading TO and from it
fine condition. and persons approaching Orovre from
the west VII 4 saving In distance at this
Fer-y- NJ B. WES1.
octchohez as.h, ls4-yt.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

GvINvILLE is the name Of new town recently
laid out in 4 lameda county.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

A WISCONSIN husband after knocking his wife
down and stamping upon her, picked her up tend
erly and asked her forgiveness We are pleased to
learn that he then proceeded to hang himself.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

The ESD.-A little boy at Sunday School. being
asked what was the chief end of man, replied =
The end that's got the head on it,
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OROVILLE, SATURDAY, NOV. 80

PRENTICE doubts whether ''the pleasures of the
Chase will include running for the Presidency
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

Is Normally one manufacturer alone has lost
$500 900 by the fall in cotton.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

The young lady who was suffering from the ear
ache was completely cured by young man whis-
pering few words into it.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

DEAD-The injuries of Michael Byrnes. of Fol-
som. received some days since in falling across
picket fence, while assisting in raising slaugh-
tered from the ground for the purpose of dress
ing, terminated fatally the 18th. he was a
tive of Ireland and has brother living in Folsom.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

AT celebration of marriage where large
number of ladies were present the minister said
Those who wish to be Joined in the holy bonds of
matrimony will please stand up All the young
ladies arose.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30
HOTEL & RANcHFoR SALE.

- The Ranch Property known as
Iii simpsons Old stand il Oregon Inlch- on the
lx Cherokee rpad from 0rosiile offered for sale
reasonable terms The stand Is good one, with
harms and ohe- buildings attached and quarter
non OF well t,Inoered land with Garden. eIc
Enquire Of Albert Grzi-nnasd Oregon 6.Ellch. OF
WILLIAM STEMrLE. al Vests Ferry
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

ISBIANs NoRTR.-The Ireka JozF1aai, OF Nov.
18th, says:
Ne learn that Indian Superintendent Huntington
is s.. Fer, Klamath distributing blankets and Gov
ernmrnt presents to indians. Lieutenant Small, Of
the Fort has two Modocs in chains. for distributing
ammunition 10 the hostile Snakes. and expects
every day to receive orders from General Steele to
hang them. Lieutenant Small II Is said, will soon
aser these Medocs for tviolation o. treaty,
II hs.r.eaGinc hostile Indians.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

War NAY 81 Held As HoNESTEAD.-A few
DAYS since The Supreme Court rendered an opinicn
Of interest to people who hold land as homestead
property under the State law They decide, says
tie L ia, that the homestead claimant Is entitled
10 hold against creditors only 50 much land tnot
exceeding 5000 in valuel As he actually uses for
homestead purposes: and they can take under
execution al tho surplus. The homestead may be
garden OF farm ii the country in the city il Iaay
include several blocks. 1t need nof he in a compact
body nor i It eigeumscribei by fences There is
no limit 70 the size. except Use and value. II must
be used - = dwelling place al the time Of the dee
laration. and may also De used as place OF hasi-
ness. Ii represents the dwelling house. at which
the family resiiss with the usual and customary
appuTtenaaceS. inclsdiag oai5lildings OF every
Kind aeosSsaryor Convenient for family use, and
lands used for the purpose thereof.
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yUyHIS WELL KNOWN STAND IS KEPT
u by the undersigned and is i'll good repair. 1t is
healthy and pleasant resort for families during the hot,
sickly season. also has good accommodations for ray
elers Thankful Tor past iayors good share OF custom
is solicited.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30
DR.. j. Is. GRAY.

ozfIcK-Express building. Second street. orposit.
Western House. alarysvil.e-
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DR.. F. :. SNYDER.

OsFIcE-Ey yaniios5e. Butte county. Having per1ns-
nently lo1aei WyAra..e may be found Al his ofce
all hours. when absent professional business
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LONG ISLAND INTELLIGENCE.

TEE QUEENS CorxrY LiouoR DEsLsns. Numerous in
stances have occurred OF acqung parties charged with
evadng the liquor law and another has now to he
in such offences by jures that arc invariably biased
favor OF the defendants Charles A. Garduer the evil
deuce against whom FOR selling liquor whou, license
certainly strong enough 70 convict, has been found
not guilty On the being entrusted Jury There
is little doubt that the twentycne liquor dealers OF ia
mAca whose trial comes of in osobor, will b. scquit
ted IN the same manner.
VIOLATING THE Prior LAWS Another Hell Gate
was brought Up on "Wednesday Henry $. Perry was
charged with infringing the He'll Gate pilot laws On
being brought before Justice silman Perry
United 20 the county ia he unable 20 procure
bail for $1,000. This Is perry's second offence OF the
same nature.
Bor NTssra John Kelly, Of Flushing, I'D about
ten years OF age has been missing from bis home for
the pas, three days. and information can be obtained
about BIN. The general impression Is that he has been
drowned.
DIED YEoy rms IsJuRu--Tne man who was 90 bru-
tally assaulted few days since BY beng battered about
TO which place he bad been conveyed His sssaant has
been arrested and Is now awaiting bis trial.
Nsw Posi- QrrCr.-The inhabitants Of Bayside have
been given tho convenience OF Post ONCE st last Rob.
ort u. Bel has boon appointed postmaster
SUDDEN DrATu.-CspiAin Daniel Brewer, OF the sioop
Telegraph, died suddenly at Port Washington Monday
morning under rather peculiar circumstances Two boys
who board the soop ef the deceased on board
and went 10 dig clans On their return shortly After
ward, they found the captain lying unconscious and
PROSTATE the deck. Medical aid was called In, but he
never recovered Csp'sin Brower sas nfty years Old
sns sfa Always SitberiY sRjoysd the best psal,h
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Ceuerol Gran, in the We,t.

from the Detroit POst-Radica--JuIy 10
Tho Correspondence between General Grant and the
generals commanding In the South and between Secre-
tary Stanton and General Grant, which has been laid
before Congress by the Secretary OF War; will fail
raise still higher in the public estimation the fame Of
Secretary Stanton General Grant, and particularly Gene
raj Sheridan But the letters OF General Grant, which
necessarily frequent indicate tina, Stanton aud him.
self are IN happy accord, and operating together.
The letters Of General Grant Of marked ability They
show decided improvement IN depth and cearDess OF
thought and graphic power Of political
subjects the earlier letters and orders Of the
General For instance there has hardly been clearer
exposition OF tho purpose and necessities Of the
Military Reconstruction oct than IL cona ned In General
Grants brief endorsement The back OF General Pope's
letter relative 70 the threatened removal by Pope Of
Governor Jenkins, Of Georgia
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NEWS FROM LOUISVILLE.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO the Hegslp.
Murder Of United states Omcer-suicidc-
Crops in the south.

Murder OF q United Stntcs Ofncer-Sutcidc-
Crops in the south.
LOUISVILLE, July 20, 1867,
O'Clock ?. NJ. (
Mayor Brdgewster, OF the United States volunteers
was killed ny Ave men supposed TO be regulators The
ASSISTANTS aogo that he had threatened TO Kill them
sight. Bridgewater pressed horses FOR the government
during the rebellion, aud Indictment steal
Ing them Tbs difficulty probably original ed from the
horse Transaction.
l. H. Tyson, tailor committed suicide hero to-day
by shooting himself The cause for the rash deed IS
believed to have been pscunary embarrassment.
Lato Georgia aud nississipp sdvces represent the
corn crop very tine, and the cotton crop will be
tolerable u the weather continues good.
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The Bonrd of Health.


At special meeting OF tho Board OF Health held yes
terday President schultz maoe the following remarks
in respect the la.e John @. Borgep:-
GEyrLEMEs-I have led You together to-day to an.
formally TO you tho death or John g. Bergen,
late associate am sure that no words which can
command will suitably convey the deep sense Of griaf
which all feel. Personally have known MIR Bergen
for than quarter OF century, and for portion
of that time havo officially been associated with him.
FIRST in the Board Of Education Brooklyn, and moro
recently, as you know, IN this Board Mr.. Bergen
in all the relations OF life sustained . uni
form reputation for integrity and economy. He in
sisted always upon apply ing tho same rules " Lgaty
ard honesty to his pablo trust that 80 distinguished
him in all his private relations. Identified he always
has been with the c0uny districts NJ Kings county,
having for large portion OF bis life been actively
gagged In pursuits Of tho farmer he naturally
to regard frugality and honesty in public affairs
hess important than In his private relations The con-
sisent maintenance OF these characteristics made him
greatly appreciated by his immed ate constituents, ami
tended no doubt, to confirm In an habits shci have
made his name and public services SO greatly ap-
precated.
The following preamble and resolutions were then
read and adopted
Whereas death Of John o. Bergen, late
sociao his Board and all the interests whch represents
have met with an loss Asso,ed with US from
the practical wisdom and good which he brought
10 D"ee % rc 60" our nigh Of the cnncy
neely and nnswe,yins integrity with which he has
and economist in all his personal and social
RELATIONS he possessed the rare merit Of applying these
which charged In view then Of the public
OF smened late associate and OF high appreciation
OF those rare qualities or which he was emineny
Rosoved-That we hereby publicly express bear
As an Official and to nnasss,rnng modesrv man.
the SECRETARY OF ,hi. board be directed 70
pu,hy In this their great bereavement.
20 M sn oar I cur o
our sight and Official intercourse forever
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puMssIlc IaIELlIS;NcE.

The Charlottesville ,va) Chronicle !. offered for SALE
Why dont Il ANA gauale Ike It's Richmond oontsnpors-
res?
Auna n Perkins, o. Worcester, asmnisrAirix OF the
late Captain W. b Perkins, has petioned Congress 10
witnhold for tho o. his estate sass Sl with inter-
es, from the 81 400 600 20 be paid for aska Dnin4
Gao Crimean war the Russian government ctAsf,h ~
captain Perkins, through its retroson afve', l@fso
amounts OF power and OF hrcsrm-. bat when pears sac
declared they refused 10 fset ths s.a Hsa's my
claim
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Funerai Services In Brookly. Yesterday
Public Respect 20 the Memory Of Deceased
Pastoral Eul0gies.
The funeral solemnized yesterday after
noon at hapast three O'clock according to the ritual
Of the Reformed Dutch Church, in the neat and COM
Portable parlors Of the late John G. Bergen Police Com
missioner in Third avenue near Thirty sixth street.
Gowanus over tho remains Of the deceased The many
noble qualities Of head and heart which the late Conn.,
missioner Bergen possessed 70 such high degree,
for him host Of friends in every walk Of life,
svInced In the numerous attendance of prominent cit
who gathered his residence yesterday to
testify their respect and affection towards his memory
. and sincere friend.
Long before the hour appointed for the commence
Of the services the numerous relatives OF the de-
ceased and others began 10 arrive by every passing
and several private carriages who atred in the
habilimerts Of mourning and whose sorrowful coun-
tenances gave rise TO mourntul train Of thou ght
which = glance at the interior or the apartment In
which lay the remains Of their relative OF fond friend
not calculated to dspel the front parior In the
centre Of the room, and directly opposite the door
leading 10 the hallway, rested tho con which Of
rosewood oval top and silver mounted On the burial
casket rested rich and elegant Of rare flowers
whose fragrance filed the room, while their bright,
sPrng-lks bloom bore strange contrast 70 the
emaeated features Of the dead. Few Of all
who gazed upon the attenuated aud pain worn
features Of Mr.. Bergen, "a he lay snshrined IN his
coffin could fail TO note tho great change which long suf
feriug from disease bad wrought upon tho outlines of
face whose remarkably iresh and rosy tints fow
months the very impersonation OF ruddy
health and geniaity Of temperament Yet such the
case and those who knew him in life and health scarcely
recognized the features Of the living In the cayey,
earthly intellectually portrayed in the face OF the
dead.
The plate bore the following simple inscription
: JOHN q. BERGEN.
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A grand match will shortly take place on tho Union
ground, Brooklyn, between two picked mines from
the Mutual, Active Union, Atlantic, Eckford and star
Clubs The match will DO for The benefit OF the Masonic
Hail and Asylum Fund, and viii DO under the direction
Of Continental Lodgo No. 2s7, r. and A. NJ The mines
will meet on Monday evening at tho armory Of the
Seventy FIRST regiment details Prizes will be
pre- ted follow First prize TO the man making
tho most bases; second prizs 70 the putting the
most ont In tho field; third pnzo 70 the man putting
tho most men out al the bases.
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THE NATIONAL GAME.
Fulton aud Active Clubs,

FuttOn Oud Active GUNS.
Tho match between tho Fulton and Active Clubs, Of
Brooklyn, which to have taken place yesterday at
the Satellite Ground. Williamsburg, postponed in
equence Of tho rainy weather and The bad
the ground. No day is yet xed for the match 10
o6 but most probably Saturday next, The 9Th, will be
he dav
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Ono dash Of Grants pen shows that he b q mighty ~
that instrument with the sword when be rousos bin
self. When will the copperhead organs open on sss1l
Grant,
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charm IN such . character. that VOC.
hold upon US despite ourselves They might pause anu
wonder and ask themselves what u was tnas
won upon the heart, what IL Was that drew them 70
him. IL the comb nation OF such qualities as no
possessed they their admiration, respect and es
teem Mr. Pierce spekelat ne further length IN euio
CYSTIC terms and closed his rsmar4s With iefven'
prayer
Upon the conclusion Of the services the Rev. n 2.
Pierce stated that all who were DESTROYS OF taking
partn look at the deceased could now do So and a.
room IN which the remains were lying This announce
neut was followed by . prompt acque'oence on
the part Of the assemblage, and tram was formed
which wound in regular order through the course ind
Gated each individual pausing for moment beside
the coffin, and then passing into tae hallway and vaca
ing the house Of death.
This morning. early, the burial will take place. and in
accordance with tho expressed desire Of the late MT
Bergen there will be no public parade Tho pail bearers
will be:-De Hart Bergen, Thomas Adams Michael Ber-
gen, Cornelius Bennett Thomas c Acton Michael NC
Grath, John Van Brunt and John L. Spader The re-.
mains will be inferred in the family LOS in Edgewood
avenue, Greenwood Cemetry.
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The Vice Presidency.

from the Boston Traveller, July Ill
General Grants friends among the republicans talk OF
Senator Wilson, senator Morgan. ex-senator Crcsweu
ne suitable nominee for the Vice Presidency speaker
Coax for President and General Howard for Vice Pres
dent have many earnest friends.
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The Hoard Of Police.

Tho Board OF Police held special meeting yesterday,
a, which Commissioner BoswoRm offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which were adopted
Whereas has pleased Divine Proyidence to remove from
John BERGEN who held AZ the time Of his the ONCE
Of The state of New YORK. and as the surviving members Of
the Police Board his official associates desired to
public ocer wen Their grief for bic loss therefore
OF the held during lis
tiu,el and adopt the following e.olutions;-
.naay ins,es.s sisiensy he poles
h aim TO rswsrd merit and % make this fact 50 apparent
that 1t should Ut all times An incentive duty
punishment to Be indicted on policemen who had violated
n rn o OF nss or had failed a duty
human and whenever atisHed that the nnin
& the Of the Re
s s s "a M b NE
entitcd When, upon full reflection and in sight all the
10 s ere hsS
h INFECTIONS with unyslng enacity pis relations as
and he enjoyed and deserved the cnnencs Of all classes
disease was apparent 70 others tns. he IS rapidly
ons health and strength he be to give hi,
thought that he should relieve himself Of their burden and
hy hs fondiy attached watched him
with affect ionate interest and regard
Resolved, That in the death OF Nj. John @. Bergen
yanobe and enic ent public oneer and the experience
and tried alb hties OF capable and h.ness man.
held well those which he flied at the time of his
h he has d. played uniformly gh Of ia and
regard for what right and oonse,enosness and
practical discretion In the performance IF duv well thy
OF imts:on which endeared him those who knew him
intimately and which will command the respect and
homage of all who shall hereafter become familiar with HE
useful though unostentatous career
Resolved the surviving members Of THIS Board
pabzc with the widow. children and tves of the
deceased in their and with them appre
cae the many virtues Of deceA ed which
trbucd largely to the happiness Of the family circle aud
the memory of which will soften the anguish Of mourning
hearts.
Resolved That this record and these resolutions DO
entered length in the minutes Of this Board and that
engrossed copy signed by the surviving members be
med by tho President Of the Board to the widow and
family of the deceased.
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Grnnt md Andrew.

from the Springfield Mass Republican, July T.
A Washington telegram states that General Grants
friends talk Of Senator Wilson, Senator Morgan OF New
York. Senator Creswe OF Maryland. for the Vice
Presidency with him. No better ticket has yet been
suggested than Grant and Andrew. II contains tho
right elements in every respect and IL would be har-
ticket personally for the two have the highest
respect aud attachment for each otheran item too little
Considered In former nom nations.
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POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

Grant and tho Peiisicians-A show Of Handle
General Grant and the Ohio Demscraric
Politicians.
From the Cleveland lohio) Lsadsr-radlcal-JuIy lel
The great organ and thunderer Of the party in this
State has said with much truth and excellent emphasis
that General Grant "has not onlv no sympathy with
their 1.-The democratcl nominations but he is one OF its
bitterest and most deadly opponents" True enough,
Mr. Enquirer Any soldier who has fought throughout
the war; and who still remains faithful to hi: couatrys
Tag, is necessarily, and ocio. foe 70 the
democratic party For that party 10 support General
Grant or anv other true Union man. Is for IL to stuy
itself on ts war record to swallow all its vile abuse Of
Union soldiers, and to grievousy insult its Southern
wing The Enquirer further proceeds TO say that II the
radicals to nominate General Grant they well
come. "Of ell men in thor ranks proceeds this con-
hdent Journal, she would be the easiest beaten"
II tins no. indeed true. the republican party may write
the least easily elected. with what overwhelming
unanimity will any other man be chosen The Enquirer
further ssys:-"We hope, by all means, that passing
civilians in their ranks who have given them
victory by their ability audacity and COURAGE, they will
ro' OUT General Grant for the Presidential race. The
result will be another General Scott 1852 aran utter
route to all concerned The nomination would fall upon
the country fiat and dead from the start Il would
awaken no feeling approxmating 10 enthusiasm, and
those who made it would soon be sick and disguised
with it." Growing violent IN its denunciations the E'.
qrer attacks Grant account Of bis present salary
aud TITLE calls him military despot," and reminds
"ye nerce democracieh that General Grant IS
the great champion Of unbrdled and arbitrary
MY and remorseessy executed all the monssroua powers
that were placed In his hands bv this military despotsm
DILL ne mas sustained ana approved the worst excuses
Of Sheridan Sckes and Schoied, and would have done
so had they been forty times Arbitrary in dis
position, vndicsiye in temper, intent only upon his
personal elevation and utterly Ignorant regardless Of
tho first principles Of government no has been from
the BEGINNING tho subservient tool OF the leaders who
lordng IL the rump Congress, serving them in
his sphere as much as Stanton, Holt or detective
Baker have in theirs" AMI IL winds up by slapping
Mr.. Cox IN tho face inmang that he had better mind
his own business and that the democratic masses are 70
have something to say this question. The Enquirer
speaks he sentiment OF the united democracy Of Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa. and fact Of all the Western
Sta:ea
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When General Grant was in Charleston he enter
tanned by General Sckes Next door the residence
OF Genora Sckles resided family, the children
OF whicn-evidentiy under Instructions from their
senors-made mouths at General Grant every time he
app AIRED stoop the window. and used other
insulting gestures AGAINST the Commander Chief.
They even accompanied IL bv abusive language.
Next day not a stone splinter Of that house would
been visible f General Grant mad not personally in
terfercd to prevent the soldiers from pulling it down.
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General Grant I'm pcnn.yIvnnIa.

from the TitusviIIe pa Horald-rep.-July Ia
General Grant did side with the Attorney General
did not reprimand Sheridan. Tho correspondence on
the Louisiana ca-e Is now published and Indicates that
General Grant has been grossly maigned when repre-
sented giving the weight Of his authority and In
Auence In favor Of the President and in opposition to
she spirit, II not the leter, the Reconstruction
passed by Congress General Grant neither dodged
tho responsibilities OF his position has been equ-
vocal hesitang 10 his personal opinions official
action. He plain language, and with soldiery
bluntness well as brevity he told Sheridan, Enforce
your ruc0n Of the military bill until ordered
70 do otherwise" This after the MON Of the At
torney General had been deiivered- Comment IL
Cessary.
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General Grant Down East.

From the Lewiston tMe.) Journal-radicsl-,July 10
General Grant is evidently worthy OF the confidence
reposed him by the republicans OF both branches OF
Congress-, and TO day stands forth prc-eminentiy
Probably the democrats who have been singing praises
to Grant recently, have already begun 70 open their
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The Match Between ,hc Harvard and Williams
College Clubs.

Tho base ball match between the Harvard and VII
ams College Clubs at this city this morning.
pended at the close Of the first inning Of
the rain. Each club had scored The match
will DO resumed tomorrow morning.