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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

Petroleum market prices fell undsr 70 effect e 2e5 cents
per gaon Crude nominal Sc early to-day SNo oba re
hned 10 bond sold At 2JG2ets aerNard ZOO bos HA e L
sos Al 2Sts 1000 bbls At 23c and 600 Dds a. ~ e'Ai
e4haAIe " hte which entails parties Ieara loss
sAs fRAScnco Nov 2Four quiet a 81 S5 oregon ~ zo9
~ 30 Wheat hrm at % Goa 81 IS. Legal Tenders U -
nk"OhLAANs Nov 28-CO.on steady hddhng Oresns ~
aoe sales 5000 bales the largest of the season receipts 2s
bsr Sugar unchanged Molasses declined Common O0S0t fre
I9 Choice oesc Flour extremely dul quotshons Cora oet
ter sales al 81 l0d 81 r. dali and lowers .aes at zoe ron
quiet nd trmer sn rs Bacon dn declined Shoulders l
Clear Sides l5ie Lard du ssi asking or prime eree
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THE WEATHER.
THE STATE or TRADE.

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nov 2s-Busnes, si,peni-i qiV 10 all ienr
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

SALE OF TICKETS FOR DICkENS'5 FIRST READ
ING IN NETWORK.
This morning, at Stoinway Hall, will COM
mence the Of tickets for the Of four readings to
be given by Mr.. Dickens al steinway Hall Monday
December o. Tuesday 10TH Thursday 2th and Friday 18th
The first Reading will be the Christmas Carol and tho
Trial from Pickwck Those tickets wl not be sold at
auction and only six Will be allowed 10 each person
Tickets for single readings may DO had on saturday
those sold to-day are for the full course only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

the IMPEACHMENT MATTER-THB CIVIL SER
VICE BILL-CONGRESsNEN CRAAIMING ON
FINANCES-THE ARREST OF DUNBAR
WASHINGTON Nov. IS, 1867.
cauous Of the Republican Congressman will GER
tanly bo held next week, probably on Monday OF
Tuesday evening, when the impeachment mat'ei
will be fully considered and some definite line OF 40
zion marked out Quite a number of the menio 'I
have left town. and my opinion as to the prooapio
cote of the House on the subject would 90 eAleiu0S
hazardous -
Mr. Jenckes's Civil Service bill is hkeN 10 20
adopted during this session of Congress- men VI oil
parties being DESTROYS of putting an emo 10 te pres
ent system Of appointments by making ie''iiiS ~
public offices dependent upon stringent tes'e anu
competitive examination guarantees for the nteg-
yitv and fitness of the respective candidates. The
North american Reuiac lately discussed this subject
from an intellectual and satesmanlike point Of view,
and this disouisition which has been printed IN
u,emphlet form and placed in the hands of members
of both Houses attracts the more attention from It's
freedom from the usual vituperatve charges and
sensational invectives. Senator Patterson OF New
Hampshire is preparing bill to do for the foreign
service what that of Mr. Jenckes proposes to do for
The home civil service and the strong opinions ex-
pressed by leading papers all over the country in
favor of this reform is calculated to hasten Its
adoption.
Many members Of both Houses of Congress are de-
voting themselves to an assiduous study of fnancG
and political economical questions, which are likely
60 take the precedence of all other questions before
Congress 1t is felt that these questions involving
stubborn facts and accurate knowledge of financial
science cannot be discussed with the same facility
as general political OF humanitarian questions.
Edwin Dunbar, editor of The Globe newspaper,
published in New-York City. arrived here this morn
ing in the custody of the Sergeant-at7Arms of the
Senate having been arrested for contempt 1t is I'M
derstood that Mr.. Dunbar, when under examination
before the REINFORCEMENT Committee in New-1ork
some weeks ago, declined TO disclose the names of
persons fiom whom he had received information
relative to the Treasury Department 1t Is said that
the principal facts testified to by Mr.. Dunbar were
from high officials, some of whom are now IN the
Treasury. and some Of whom have left
Thanksgiving Day here has been one Of unusual
ouiet and repose. Business very generally sUs-
pended, except by the lQuor-dealers who held high
carnival Religious ceremonies were held in nearly all
the churches in the morning and afternoon The
evening newspapers not issued, and the public
departments were all closed. So far the military
are concerned all duties except the necessary guard
and police duties were suspended and the city in
general wore ITS usual holiday aspect. The weather
was quite mild and fine and the streets were thronged
with pedestrians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

Window Shades, Plain Holland Bordeed made 70 order
nottingham Lac, Curtains Embroidered Lace Curtains IN The greatest
VauetF T. g. WALRAyRN
Imrorter Of Unholsterv Goods No. CSC BfoadWsr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 90 1867
Missions His residence for many years has been at sur.

Missions His residence for many years has been at Sur.
ntoga Springs
CONGER SHERMAN.
The well-knOwn printer, COnger Sherman,
died in Philadelphia on Monday at the ago OF "a years
lie was born Albany His father Job Sherman, was
soldier in the Revolutionary army. When Conger left
his home he entered the office OF The AbOpy JOuGi In
the year 1911 be removed to Philadelphia where from 1912
70 1880 he worked jouneyman printer In 1880 he
purchased the printing establishment Of MessTs Tower
Hogan. booksellers, OF Philadelphia. H0 began in a
small way with four five handpresses but in 1887
enabled to erect steampreSsthe second for book
printing in that city. From that time until 1860 lie
engaged in the production OF books which for beauty OF
typography have seldom been surpassed In 1860 he
tired from business.
CYRUS s. LEPORT.
Cyrus s. LepOrt, esq, of Newton, n. j., died at 8
o'clock Tuesday morning last after a severe attack OF
inflammation Of the lungs aged about 50 years He had
been practitioner in the Courts OF Sussex and Morris
Counties more than 20 years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29
TIE SETTLEMENT WITH FRAZER, TREN
HOLM & co.

HOLM q co.
The Washington correspondent of The Boston
Advertiser says;
The reply Of the Secretary Of the Treasury to the reso
luton of Gen Washburne of Wisconsin calnng lot IN
formation relative the settlement with frazer lIe
holm a Co. will be an interesting document: III VIII
probably cover copy Of the paper signed by me mem
ers OF that firm this country as the result OF the con
ference some weeks ago with the Treasury Department.
iT6e negotiation for the Government was con
Quoted by Assistant Secretary Chandler ana inc
Hon Caleb Cushing, and resulted IN manner
entirely satisfactory. Mr. TrenhOms attorney ana one
snember Of the firm came up here from Charleston ana
after considerable consultation sgred papers conceuhg
that the Government is entitled 10 all the specinc Con-
Sederae property which In their hands on the sh OF
Apr 1865 that beng the day OF Lees surrender 70 Cen
Grant This concession gave the Department Tour or I'VE
aims Of war and cotton TO the value OF $4,000 Inc
sTreDholms all conceded that they could make no
claim on this property for debts due TO them from
the Confederate Government aud further that the
tinted States are entitled 10 statement OF the account
between the Confederate Government and Frazer Iren
bop X Co the said 9th Of April, 1855 ana
20 the receipt any money found 10 be due on that DAY
from the said firm TO the said Confederate Government
This agreement taken 20 South Carolina, aud subse-
uenty signed By all the members OF that firm LIVING IN
this country Three four weeks ago Chief eo
field Of Vermont sailed for England to close up INC Dus
ness with the partners living in that country ana u Is
presumed that the matter is concluded before ths Ve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29
Su.tial NOiias.

The Light Wing of Zephyr oppressed with perfume
wAIlng faint Ger the garden Of Gu in its bloom,
cloud luxurious fragrance the mouehor upon
which - drop, Of PHALoN SONS EItac. Of the MIGHT
BIOONING CgRRUs" have ALLEN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29
WASHINGTON.

THE IMPEACHMENT MATTER-THB CIVIL SER
VICE BILL-CONGRESSMEN CRAMMlNG On
FINANCES-THE ARREST OF DUNBAR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-29

Eighth Assembly District Union Republican Assoela-
rAt the nomination Of WILLIAM A. DAhLho,
Runks Hotel Grand FRIDAY EVENING Nov g.
oeock Citizens and OIL the hhyoraD
chair great Empire City respectfully invited TO attend The
gentlemen VIII the occasion via The Hon. Whan
Darling the IIoa Fred A. Conkln. Chss Spencer kasus
Andrews ESQ., Major HaEger Robt Grove Nathaniel
Appleton. esa., sud Gen. John Coehrane
splendid band Ui discourse lively music during The evening
Iossspu Razor Secv JOHN w. FARMER, President
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

TIE CExESr MILL. spoken of : week or so since
~ in process Of construction at the steam mill
has been in operation since Wednesday, with what
success We have not learned as at the present WI
ting, the parties engaged in the experiment have
made no general clean up. We witnessed the pro
cess Of working Wednesday. and shoEld judge
tha, it was pretty thorough, thoroughly dissolving
The cement, and extracting the gold if the conent
contains any. The nil consists Of two large bar
rels of boiler iron erected frame. while nnder
meath is huge rocker that would carry JOY TO the
heart of . 49-er, and the rheumatism to his back.
if be had to carry it over the mountains The
entire thing is by steam, to the rocking of
the huge cradle. The barrels first charged with
the cement, when they are set 10 revolving and
steam is turned into them. This is continued for
about one hour. when their contents are dumped
into the cradle and washed out. The process seems
effective. cheap and simple, and If located immed-
asey at the mine we should suppose would pay tor
working any dirt that would afford prospect to q
bucket.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

SroPrEp FOR RErAIRs.-The ophir Touring mill
has not been running during the past week. having
shut of steam for the purpose Of efec,ing repairs
to the engine. 1t is at Lochers machine shop
where it is tpushed and whired through planning
machines. in manner curious and interesting TO
the unintiated. This engine made at the Ma
rySyille Foundry, and from appearance as il lay in
sections st the shop. has beea worked quite up 10
its full cspaciry in driving the four Of stone and
other machinery of the 0phir MILL 1t is now how
ever undergoing systematic and scientific repairs,
and WILL doubtless pulverize the next year crop
10 the satisfaction Of mill owners and the consum-
ing public. The Messrs. Locher have excellent
machine shop, and themselves master work
men of fine artistic taste and experience. An en-
CINE sent over TO Nevada last year for the Florida
Nine was one of the most tasteful and complete
engines ever built in the State. The beauty of it
is that purchasers always satisfied with the
working of the machinery that Locher balds.
They building for use in their shop thir
iy foo, lathe 1t is massive but neat peice of
machinery. They know how to do work at Lochev $
and have pride in excelling.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

GsAsIrE BASIN.-We received call from Mr..
+. NJ. Sparks, OF the Halstead and Sparks quartz
-ni at Granite Basin. They have made or
Two successful since completing their mill,
and realized in bars halt ounce TO the ton of
rock. 1t is expected that the sulphurets will yield
As mach more. This result establishes the fact
that Granite Basin is rich mining district, of an
abundance Of quartz. Owing 10 the tact that
Messrs. Hestead 4 Sparks ledge is not Yet pre-
pared for mining, they have leased their mill TO the
SowDers of ;hs famous Jenny Ledge for the winter
The latter company viii Immediately set the mill
atvSrk ea.aeir ledge. and We shall expect to hear
sof further good results. A shaft Is to be sunk
on the Hal>teai and Sparks ledge. Granite Bs>n
IS the ceGatrr thst is to excel the Grass Valley
:Sion in mineral wealth Black Rock is no where in
comparison, and might well be in Fryaers, if its
'oreS canaet he successfully worked elsewhere.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

SUNDAY ScHeoL CeSvESTIoS.-We are request
ed by the Rev. c Y. Anthouy, Chairman of the
/ Committee Of Anansesseslis, that a Convention Of
Pastors, Oficers and Ieachers in Sunday Schools,
Swill se held ia Narysvie on the 5th of December,
= beginning e. A. NJ. The object of this conven-
tion is 70 inquire into the besl of promoting
the Interest and success Of Sunday Schools. All
denominations of Christians invited to par.ici-
pSte and i is hoped by those who have planned it.
that all the schools in Yuaa, Butte and contiguous
counties viii be represented in it Hospitality will
be offered those who come from distance. and
railroads have kindly agreed 10 PASS delegates at
half fare These claiming seats in the convention
viii be required to show certificates Of their rela-
tion to the schools they represent.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

Sr. NICHOLAS HorEL.-This old and popular
hotel has just been thoroughly refurnished and
opened by Mr. Walter N. Elliott. a gentleman well
and favorably known TO the public; and venture
to say that the opening Thanksgiving dinner can
not be excelled by any house this side the " Big
City, and would recommend the travelling public,
and others visiting the town of Oroville to try the
ST. Nicholas. The viands will be found palatable,
walters attentive and polite and it is said by those
who are in the habit of ndulging occasionally that
the bar is furnish ed with the best Of liquors. On
Thanksgiving evening the l. O. G. T. gave bril-.
liant ball. and may say, without dispsragement
to the ladies Of any other portion of California,
that the ladies of Orovis can beat all creation for
good looks. Let every connoissuer call and try the
St. Nicholas uuder the proprietorship of Mr..
Elliott. TRAVELLER.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30
M ]. wxAxs, while out hunting last week nea'
Black Hawk, Plumas county. killed = buck weigh
in z over $50 pounds
MARRIED.

At Chico, November 10th by Squire HAllrtt John
Frrter to Miranda Coon. daughter OF the izse isAa
Coon. Esq
A. Chico Hotel November 18th. by Squire HSllett
Isaac SpeeSe TO Nisa-s Bible
In Indian township. Plun2s county. November l4th
by q B Abbott. Esq, Mr. Exra Blgelow to MIS- Mary
Neelic
At Gibsonviile. November 4;h. by Rev Todd. Mr.
Frederick Salter TO Miss Margaret Jones
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30
SOLDIERS! soLDlERs!!


A IL CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA VOL
n unteers who were mustered out OF the United
States service in New Mexico Arzona. Utah Nevada
and at certain points California can learn Of some
thing to their interest by at sending their dis
charges TO the undersigned United States Claim Agent
The above refers those soldiers who II travelling
from their place OF discharge 70 the place Of their en-
hstinent were obliged expend more money for av-
cling expenses than allowed them by the United
States at the time of discharge
Bounties. Pensions Land N2rr2nfs- Back Pay, and
all kind Of Government Claims collected.
Applications for the $loo additional bounty under
Ac; Of July 2sth 1866, should be filed at once
Apply to o. B. fOdlA
Army Claim Agent No. el4 Montgomery street,
3m-ua4-insde San Francisco.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30
Cigars Tobacco. etc.

PHILIP BER1ISE, respectfully calls the attention Of
the public of Butte county his choice Brands Of To
bacco and Cigars. at wholesale retail procured from
first dealers jobbins prices and afforded u custom
small advance upon cost; also is constantly in
the receipt of fresh Confectionere, which viii be sup
piled to Balls and Parties al reasonable advance upon
manufacturers prices. general assortment Of Notions
always hand. 10 which public attention Is invited.
Nov 2-lm PHILLIP BERLINER.
JENKINS the fashionable Barber and Hair Dresser on
Huntoon street. has secured the services Of that super
ior workman wm. veasy, of San Francisco II you
want good shave, or hair cut. give him s call
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

SISGULAR-Within the last two or three weeks
several wells in Orovlle, that had plenty of water
during the summer, have become dry. Mr.. Rosen-
baum's is one and Mr.. B. F. Allen informs that
the same truth lies at the bottom of his well. y
Will some sayan furnish the true reason for wells
in this vicinity containing plenty of water du-
ring the dry season, going entirely dry during the
wet season
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

No DuFEEEScE-Thsy say that Goods can be bough:
Friesieben's cheap they coEd before tbs
The consequence is that great amount Of rusty money
is in circulation These who had money buried have
dug up the cheap goods sold st F-ies.e
GO and invest
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

Doors SHOES. LEATHER Eru-Attention Is referred
the advertisement Oft G Smithe, manufacturer Of
Boots and sheas and dealer in Leather and shoe hnd-
ings Having lately enlarged his premises to make
for his stock he is prepared to furnish the valley
and mountain trade with materials He IS s famous
manufactures of boots. and supplies Nevada and the
northern territories with boots made to order you
would easy. nice fitting boot and dry feet. &c
and consult lr Smythe.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30
Wedding. Balls, Parties. Picnics,
NOTICE.

NV H. INV
w forms his old and triesi customers that he has
bought the harness and saddlery business lately owned
by r MArchsls, and has removed his stock of good. to
the place, opposite his former place of business.
next door to Wells. Fargo Cos Express Office where
he intends carry the business in extensive
manner than heretofore. The public informed that
intend to sell goods at Sacramento and Marysvie phi
and AL those wishing anything in my line, viii do
well TO give me call W H IRWIN.
Dee. Nth, 1885, Montgomery etreet, orsviHe.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

The directors OF the Chico and Humboldt Wag on
Road have released three miles of their road, from
Chico to the fe5thls, to Butte county; and ir ON
Susanvilie to the Nevada State line, to Lassen
ooGnty. We judge that this makes few more
miles Of road for the counties of Butte and Lassen
to keep in repair, without diminishing the receipts
from toll on the main line.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

SuRPRIsE.-The 0roville Public School re-
ceived surprise visit from Mr.. ". n. Changers
School of Marysvie on Wednesday. The Joyous
crowd of Juveniles came up on the o'clock tram.
and returned to Marysve by the evening train at
6 o'clock. Though taken entirely by surprise. the
pupils OF Mr.. Grays school, gave them cordial
reception, and their ample Fairgrounds rang with
joyous shouts, and merry and glad voices. We are
are assured by several specimens of Young America
that they contemplate taking possession of the
railroad some day, and capture Marysville.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

"SAcRAMESTo ABROAD, is the heading of an
item in the Sacramento onion. Would it not be
more appropriate at this season of the year to say
"Sacramento afoat!" The streets Of Oroville are
dry, firm, and altogether lovely"
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

ISTERRUPrEp.-The storm OK Sunday last created
q food on the plains at point below Roses sta
ton sufficient to throw about live hundred feet of
the railroad track out of line and prevent the train
from making its regular trip on Sunday evening
The irregular pluval radius was staghtend on
Monday morning, and the regular trips were re-
.sumed. The damage all repaired in half an
hour
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

TIE L,s- CHANCE TO PURCHASE 6roons Is the p-es-
time FEIsIEsEs IS closing oa a. cos. and below.
The rush that has been made this week him, has
We; broken the Immense assortment that he bad when
il commenced Now Is Your chance. Go and see
FErEsrERYS
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

TIE LADIES OF CHICO gave grand festival
and fair extending through Thursday and Friday
evenings OF the present week. OF course it was q
grand success. as everything is that the ladies at
tempt to do.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

We HAVE NOTICED Tbs wEEK great many people
in town and al, wearing suits. Friesleben Is clos
ing out That seems be the cause. Go and him
and lay in your supply.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

PERRY DAVIS VEGETABLE PIN KnLER-Dcrives
much of its popularity from the simplicity attending its
use which gives it peculiar value in family. The
various diseases which may be reached by it. and in
their incipien stages eradicated, are among those
which are peculiarly fatal if suffered to but the
atve magic of this preparation at disarms them Of
their errors In all respects fals the condition of
popular medicine.
The biblical Recorder" in speaking of the Pain
Killer says;
I'VE believe the public generally have great conf
dence in this medicine The numerous testimonials
in its favor from well known clergyman and mission
aries are well calculated any but the most
skeptical If there be any OF readers who still
doubt touching the magic powers OF PERRY DAVIS PAIN
MILLER to pain we advise buy bot
tie and give it a trial. We never knew it to fail
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

ATTENTION COMPANY A. ORovTL1E GUARp.-There
viii be regular drill of the Company Thursday
Evening. full attendance Is requested. By order
HIP D0wNER. Capt.
P MACSrg lsr Sergeant
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

fdAsoSIc.-The regular annual election in Table
Mounzain Lodge. will take place on Tuesday eve
ming next. general attendance OF members is
desirable.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

VorD OF SPEECH AND HEARING. We received
a call on Wednesday evening from Mr.. Oliver
Badger, deaf mute. who is travelling correspon.
dent and agent for the National Deaf MITE CD
zstte who will remain a few days in Oroville for
the purpose of procuring subscribers. He desires
us to return his thanks to the people of La Porte
and Forbestown, for their generous subscriptions
TO the Ga,ette, more especially TO Mes>rs Comfy
McKenna, A. II. Crew and Others in the former
place. and Messrs. Gidenackcr Hastings and others
of the latter place. Himself an educated mute. he
furnishes evidence OF what may be accomplished
~ this unfortunate class.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

PREVAILING EPIDENIo.-Since the October elec.
ton, the Poll EUI has prevailed to an alarming
exten. at Cherokee and Thompson's Flat.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30

.oruER WANDERgR RETUKNap.-Mr. George
Faulkner, one Of the successful pioneer miners of
Oroville and formerly our banker, returned to Oro
willie on Tuesday last with determination to roam
no more forever. After chasing "GoId Lake and
''Sage Brush mining schemes that" tempt the eye,
hut turn to ashes on the lips, he has returned to
0royille satisfied that its mines are worth more
than all the fancy certificates issued from the
and OF sage brush akali Pinte Indians and horned
tosss and coyotes. He will burn his sage brush
stock, and 20 in again at 0rrve. where the bed
rock is always found pitching by those who
willing to pitch in. We hope soon to have the
pleasure Of recording that he has opened an exten-
sive and successful mining claim.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-30
LOCAL NEWS.

Hon. ". S. Stafford, present incumbent, has been
recommissioned Jacge OF Butte county, by Gov
ernor Low.