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The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07
0ROvILLE, SATURDAY, SEPT. 7th.

WHY THE EGRoRGETowS BANK WAS NOT ROBBED.
Among the many begging letters addressed to Mr..
George Peabody, while in Massachusetts year
ago, was the following from convict at Auburn,
NY, which was sent with the consent of the
Warden:
II have inst been reading your life and find You
are now spending your time in Georgetown. ind
you to he a man of notoriety, of which | also
claim for myself an eq1al amount; but this differ
ence EXISTS betwccn us. Whiic yvu have been VIVID
ing up, have been pulling down. | also have been
as you are now short resident Of Georgetown, a
little history Of which will give you. few years
since, with an accomplce, visited the place for
the purpose OF inspecting the bank. After viewing
the premises my accomplice and / separated
Sometime after visited Georgetown alone; took
view OF the bank outside and in. | saw inside a
tall. spare, middle aged man, who. when not 9th
erwise engaged, spent much of his time in brushing
his hair. took view of the window aud vault
fastenings. Being man of leisure, called sever
al times at the bank, and always found brush en-
gagged in smoothing his mixed hair. | soon con-
cluded to make further discoveries, and finding
that brush did not spend his nights at the bank,
therefore found but little resistance in opening
window and entering the banking room. not need
ang the crowbsr had obtained in neighboring
yard. In the banking room found in drawer
box of coins. Viewing the fastenings to the vault
/ concluded to come the next night differently
prepared, and left, leaving all as | found ii
supposing that suspicion would be awak
ened. The next night all prepared. and taking the
crowbar from the manure heap where had con-
cealed it. | mounted the window | made my en-
trance in the night before carefully opened il got
upon the sill and was about TO get down, when |
imagined heard breathing. To make Goubly sure
scratched match, and by its light. who should i
stretched upon the sofa and directly under the
window, fast asleep, but 'brus' This a diem
ma, The meanest coward in the world could have
despatched him; but not wishing to have blood up
me, withdrew, and left him to his sweet slum-
bers. This is little of my history that transpred
in Georgetown.
Now. ! have small favor to ask of you, which is
TO send me 5000. With this can soon be liberated
and became good man. Anything less would not
be of any avail. trust to your generosity to grant
he this favor
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

A SIGHT which is not seen every day-at least
in that oca,ity-is now exhibited at Jefferson City
Louisiana 1t is century plant in fall bloom.
From the body of it single stem springs up fifteen
feet in the air, from which branch out clusters of
flowers. The bees revilling on their sweets
The stem appears to be still growing, new clusters
forming on the top. while the lower whitening
as if tine bees had extracted all their sweets or they
had performed their allotted part. The gigantic
leaves of the plant curve with their great weight;
some tumble to the ground, and already decay has
commence on the latter.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

MILES OsRgILLEy alladss as follows to the late
General Meagher's wife. Such tribnte Is worth 4
lifetime Of devotion such as she has shown;
''How noble wife she has been-with wha'
fidelity of warm devotion she has otung TO the va
rying fortunes of her brilliant but errafic lord
only those eeud tell whose lips are sealed by reia
tionship. Reared in luxury and as much tatferea
and followed for her beauty as Meagher had been IN
his early days for his genius and eloquence, she
never faltere,, in her allegiance 10 the exile who
reached his highest fortune when he won her heart
Whittier be went she followed him; his people be
came indeed her people. as his God she made her
God. We dare not write more upon this branch OF
the subject. though we write from an oyerfiowing
heart, and have many thoughts sarging upward
and clamoring for expression
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07
WHEN verdi's Macbeth was given for the

WHEN Verdi's Macbeth was given for the first
sleep-walkng scene did not altogether please the
galleries. The theatre was darkened-everything
looked gloomy and mysterious-the music being
to match. The curtain rose. and the nurse and
doctor were discovered seated at the door of Lady
Macbeth's chamber. a battle of physic and candle
being on the table that was between them. War
not (who was playing Lady Macbeth was wait
ed for in the most profound silcnce-a silence
which was broken by voice from the gallery, cry
ing out Hurry, now, MIR. Lacey. tell US, is it a
boy or girl?'' The inquiry nearly destrohed the
effect of the whole scene by the emotion it created
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

OREGoN CENTRAL RAILRoAp.-Duringt the week
past considerable telegraphing has been going on
between the officers Of this company and the parties
contracting 10 construct $50 miles of road from
Portland south. Governor Woods telegraphs from
San Francisco in relation to the same matter all
to the effect that the work will proceed.
Letters received by S A. Clarke. Secretary of the
Company fully confirm this impression. Mr.. Eli
OFT, writing from New York, says: The iron
will be shipped soon as the contractors can make
arrangements TO shipit directly 10 Portland. As
there are no vessels bound for that port. it may
take little time TO arrange with parties who may
be willing to send ont light draft vessel The To-
comotives. two OF them, are bought, and ready to
ship also iron for Is miles of the first division all
that is in market of the size we use. The remain
ing eight miles viii be forwarded after the first
shipment. There is nothing 10 prevent the work
from commencing in very short time
The contractor. A. j. Cock Il Co., write 10 the
same effect, and add that the negotiations all
around have been thus far satisfactory. We hope
10 be able to start in September and carry the work
10 successful completion Mr.. Brooks, chief
engineer. viii soon be on the gronnd.-Saler, Re
ord, Hug. l4th.
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WISE CHILD. WHICH KNEW IT'S OWN MOTHER.
An interesting case has just occurred in Baltimore,
where child claimed by two women, ea ch
asserting herself TO be the veritable parent. The
evidence naturally seemed to the Court irreconca'
BILE and contradictory. In this dilemma the Judge
doubtless remembering a celebrated ancient exa NJ
pie hut mod flying to suit the present era of en-
lishtenment. directed two chairs to be placed at
opposite ends of the court room. He then re.
queSted Mrs. Perry one Of the petitioners, to take
one OF the seats. and Mrs Farrell. one of the re-
spondents, the other. The child during the hear.
ing, had been standing upon the platform at the
side Of the Judge. Judge Alexander then turned
to the child aud told it to 20 to lis mother. The
child started down, but turned around and asked
the Judge, May | go To the mother | want p
The Judge said. Yes. my child, when she sprang
forward and threw herself into the arms OF Mrs.
Farrell. eNclaiming, This is the mother want =
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

BEAR FIGHr.-Thos Smith, ]. Brock and an In
dian had exciting encounter with bear on
McCloud river, says the Shasta Courier, a few days
ago. Brock first fired at the bear and wounded 1t,
whereupon the animal made dash at the party,
who had to do some lively lodging and running
to keep ont of its way After receiving six bullets
in MS carcass the animal weakened, and the hun
tiers had some bear meat for supper that evening
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

MASONIC RgrUGE.-The New York MaSons have
purchased as refuge for decayed Masons, the bull
dincs and grounds recently abandoned by by the
People's College. at Havana, n. \ . al the head Of
Seneca Lake. There are some three hundred acres
of land. and new building 9l6 feet long, 50 fee,
wide. and four stories high; also chapel capable
of seating 500 people. 1t IS intended TO parts
of the property as aSylau, and TO carry out the
educational idea hy establishing college under
Masonic apSpioes in which manual labor shall be
required on The part OF those under tuitieu.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

4 PROMINENT Philadelphia leather dealer re-
Gently sold two sides of leather weighing one hund-
red and two pounds at twenty five cents per pound,
amounting to $50 10. The leather Is the hide OF
an extra fatted OK, which was killed at one of the
barbecues preceding the election of General Harr-
SON twenty-seven years ago. 1t was originally
tanned for betting purposes, but being remarka-
bly, good pattern hide, and extra well tanned, II
was kept many years aS a specimen. by frequent
oiling il has been kept fine state OF preserva-
ton and is now as soft and pliabe as when first
tanned. The purchaser will Use it Tor pump valves
for a mine in Pennsylyania.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

A NEW ECONOMY OF PowER.-Some ingenious
yankee" has invented machine of the business
aud pleasure combined description, which is rather
amusing. The machine ia called the power
swing" and consists of a wheel, cog and treadle
arrangement, by which the swinger can. with the
foot. not only do his own swinging easily, bat may
at the same time set in motion churn, wood
saw. pump, or washing apparatus as he pleaseS.
1t is. in fact. case of "pay-yourmoney-and take
your-choiceH combination. country editor has
had experience one of these swings. and says
it reminded him of the gentle and easy motions of
the Graded deep without any fear of shipwreck or
sea sickness" Victims of the Celestial brother
hood may henceforth enjoy the luxury Of doirg
their own washing. Every man may become his
own wood-sawyer. Delicate or overwo; ked moth
ers cau rock the cradle sew aud churn the butter
in a manner highly conducive to health and COM
fort. A further Improvement may be suggested:
hand organ other musical instrument might be
connected NTH the swing, and the household duties
performed with the double accompaniment of rest
ful motion and refreshing harmony.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

STATUE OF YIcroRy.-We have received from
DR.. J. c. Aver, Photographic copy of the Statue
of Victory, recently presented to the City of Low
ell. 1t is an allegorical bronze statue, the figure
being that of a draped female borne On the wings
Of triumph, holding in her right hand the laurel
wreath of victory and in her left the harvest sheai
of plenty. 1t stands upon granite pedestal. is Q.
colossal size, being seventeen feet high, and is
majestic work of art. The statue is placed in Mon
nment Square, and the dedicatory exercises were
held the 4th of July last, and were participated
in by the city, state, civil and military dignites.
At the conclusion of the dedicatory Grafton. Dr..
Aver responded to the enthusiastic calls with the
following history of tine Statue:
Mr.. MAYOR and Felio,c Citi.ens:-In consider
alton of my constitutional modesty, you. sir. and
these eloquent gentlemen agreed to withhold your
compliments, or, at least TO pile them upon me no
thicker than could bear. But their and your kind
ness of heart has tempted you all to break the CON
tract: and if there were any bushes in me, my
face would be crimson now.
| acknowledge the satisfaction YOU afford me by
your appreciation Of the appropriateness OF this
image for this place. here lay the chief difficulty
in this undertaking. The continent of Europe IS
inhabited by an older people than Successive
generations have covered it with the produe-
tions of their genius. Gifted men have wrought
out in marble and in bronze. almost every human
eharacteristic-a that is lovaliest in infancy and
childhood all that is most beautiful and fascinating
in woman. as well as whatever is noble and heroic
in man. With the idea in my mind of bringing
some piece to ornament our city, wandered for
weeks and months among these productions in
France, Italy, Austria, Prussia. and with eminent
sculptors in Rome, Florence and Berlin, to aid me
in seeking what most desired to find.
This figure was moulded by Rauch, the great
German sculptor. for the King of Bavaria, who
gave him princely price for the design. The
original in antique bronze. stands in front of the
Kings palace in Munich, where do not think it is
either appropriate or effective as this Is here,
Rauch was a Prussan, and they love his mem
ory; they point you to his works with a certain
exultaton and pride which makes you see how dis
tinctiy they feel he countryman.n The
Prussian monument TO their victories over Napol-
con, standing in the chief street Unter der Linden.
in front of the royal palace at Berlin was executed
in bronze and granite by Ranch. and is justly con-
sidered the greatest work of its kind in the world.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

IT is reported that three Americans, supposed to
have been lost several years ago at sea, are still
living prisoners on one of the Feee Islands. They
are Captain Buchanan and his wife and Mr..
SWEET. of New London, Connecticut, who sailed
from San Francisco in a small schooner, bound for
Australia about twelve years ago. The vessel was
never heard from, and believed to have gone down
at sea. 1t appears, however. that some person ar
rived in New York lately. who said they were in
captivity with these three persons, but had es-
capped. The people of New London are endeavor-
ing to have Government vessel dispatched to the
Feeee Island to procure the release of the captves.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

Qaid aon Hsorsalia psesora eegis aari saera fi@es
81 ANNA N. MORRISON
When the curtain falls on the act OF life,
And one Of rs two lies dead
Him the lucky one put in the ground
Plant willow tree over my head
And write on the stone that marks my res.
That nothing eIrta is fraas-
That The world where we live is a world of lies,
And has been 3 farce 70 YOU.
And in your verse DER my tomb you might say:
That truth and welfare of the soul
COR. Heaven they call 1T is not what is sought,
But that WsGlA is the nlortal's goal.
'Twere well if your heart could burn with hate,
For the handful of dust at your feet
But hate wouldn't be the tune your song.
II our souls were to meet
But If YOU are the first of the two TO dispense,
With this coil of beautiful lies
III not 81, and cry gas some women DOL
With a handkerchief up 10 my eyes
I'd go TO your grave and plant al your head,
A tree of the dismal Yew-
What would care raat your life had seemed
The tint of YOUR eyes was true
I'd miHgle no more with the herd of the world,
But I'd 90 TO your grave each day.
And strew Ger your rest my offering of flowers,
In spite of luhat people 'roaid sag.
They never could know. why mourred for SO,
And Of course they would call it a sin;
But what would care for meddling tongues,
When thought what our lives should hare been.
would hate my life with its shams and deceit,
That seems true and far
While dreamed with broken heart in my breast,
And a diamond pin in my hair.
And ifany should ask why my ways are so queer?
| would tell them that nothing was true
That world where live is a world Of hes
And farce 10 and you.
Wyandotte, Butte county, Cal
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07
CAL. NORTHERN RAILROAD
CHANGE OF TINE.

0N and after Monday next, July 18th.
" and until further notice, Passenger Trains VIII
run follows, viz:
Leave Marysvile at 1880 A. NJ
Leave Oroyilie, at pm
ANDREW j. BNNEY Jupf.
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BACK AT THE OLD STAND

~ othinS is Coed to have n Nice
N clean shave. and Your hair trimmed and cleaned
II. s-,i style understand that Peter Maurer has
AGAIN leased the old stand formerly occupied and known
a Fera1ison's Hair Dressing Saloon. Montgomery st
Pete has got possession. and VIII reduce tne plce
friends and customers. ms p. MAURLk
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

PRENTICE says of prominent fanatic in the Rad
cai ranks: Theodore Tilton, of the n. Y. Isdepen-
dent says that he has been to hell He is evidently
teaching the road now to his friends.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

RoBBERY.-The Merced Herald says that man
named Howard was stopped on the highway be
tween Morey's Ferry and Martinez, on the Stock
ton road on the 9th ult and made 10 shell out all
the spare change he had, amounting to sl7. After
the scoundrel had taken his money he gave hi m
back four bits telling him that would do to pay for
his dinner, and he could stake his horse out. The
robbery took place about five miles beyond the
far
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07
yv1uE Ey.OHEyCE WAS AWARDED

yEyuE LORE f WAS AWARDED
Il the First and Highest Premium at the state r ar
Of California the only Fair the Pacific coast at which
ary two double thread Sewing Uaehines were exhibited
in competition in 1865
THE Fl oRFNCE received the only Premium awar
a1 nv The Mechanics Institute of San Francisco, in
1864 and 1865 TO any Sewing Machine Company or
age-,t The claim OF competitor to medal Is without
aIiy foundation whatever. .
Wherever the Florence has been brought in compet-
tio with other Sewing Machines, 1t has always been
declared the best. II is the most simple the most SUD
stanal the most efficient and its Is easily learned
Ever Machine sold is guaranteed in the fun sense OF
the word.
Send for circulars and samples Of work
SAMUEL J. HILL, General agent
lv-22 Ill. Montgomery street, San Francisco
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

SOMEBODY having spite against man in
Bridgeport Connecticut. stuck down pieces of
telegraph wire all over his meadow, so that when
he began to NOW the other day, the scythes would
require constant grinding.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

and the cost of maintaining the department Is
thirteen millions of francs. one-tweifth OF the
reycnue of capital.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

Hon. JoHN BELL.-The health of the Hon. John
Bell. Know Nothing candidate for President in sc,
is said to be gradually failing. His mind is still
clear, but the exhaustion of his physical system is
extreme He resides near the Cumberland iron
works in Tennessee which were formerly source
of immense revenue TO him. But the war wrecked
his fortune, health and social and political reputa-
ton, and the old man is passing away from gen.
Grafton with which it is his misfortune to have no
symDathieS.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

TIE printers of Albany went on an excursion TO
Catskill recently. and. with characteristic polite
ness extended an in vitaton to the girls employed
in the various binderies of that city 10 accompany
Them.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

An odd piece of Conservatism is reported from
China. The Imperial Government has prohibited
the printing of newspapers with moveable types.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

THERE is many slip between the cup and the
lip, but more slips after the cup has been drained
by the lips
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

AMAx has been arrested in New Hampshire for
an unnatural outrage upon his own daughter,
srl only fifteen years Of age. She AYERS that he
took large knife and threatened to kill her if she
re sisted.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07
SOlDlERS! SOLDIERS
IL CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA VOL

Ii CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA VOL
a ,,r,teers who mustered out of the United
states service in New Mexico Arizona, Utah. Nevada,
and al certain points in California. learn OF some
thing to their interest by at sending their dis
charges 10 the undersigned United States Claim Agent
r, their place Of discharge 10 the place OF their en-
ustlnerf were Obliged expend money for tav-
cling expenses than allowed them by the unlfei
States at the time OF discharge
Bo,,nties. Pensions Land Warrants. Back Pay, and
all kind Of Government Claims collected
arpucasioIls for the 800 additional bounty under
Act OF July 2ssh. 1866 should be Med al ence,
Apply TO o b. fooLh-
Army Claim Agent, No GA Montgomery street.
3rn-r1aa-inside San Francisco
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4 Professional beggar-boy, some ten years of
ace ignorant Of the art of reading bought card to
place on his breast, and appeared in the public
streets as ''poor widow. with eight small chill
dren.'
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

INVITATIONS to a wooden wedding celebration in
Boston were engraved in old English on thin pieces
of chip about eight inches
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

BRIGHAM YorNG is about TO petition Congress
for appropriation 10 take the census of his own
"a uy
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07
WEST'SF. F.R. FERRY,

NEAR OROVILLE. AT THE FOOT OF
~ Montgomery street. is in thorough repair ana tne
travelling public viii lind il their advantage to cross
at this point The roads leading to and from it are In
fine condition. and persons approaching orovine from
the west viii a saving in distance to cross at this
Ferry NJ B. WEST
octohober asth, 1s64.-yfE
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

Boston paper observes: .'0f military interfer-
ences Ex-Governor Wells has had his Phil
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

CLEvELANp has one hundred and twentv-nin
lawyers and still the town seems to be prospering
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

HEAVING JUST REFITTED MY LARGE
and well arranged Livery Stable, with Corral at
tached beg inform my friends and the public,
that intend to carry the above business i'll all its
branches.
Carriages donble and single bugcies saddle Horses.
etc. always ready.
Nv Brggies Harnesses, etc, all new, and Of the
latest style.
Particular attention Will be paid to transient travel,
and to private boxes for Stock Fancy Horses.
Strict attention given the purchase sale of all
kinds Of stock.
Corals Sheds arranged for the accommodation of
all kinds of losse stock.
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PRO 30 NO PU B Lie O !!
LACGUR'S
S A r S A p A r p n e r e
BIT T Z Rs:

THNHIS Medicinal Beverage is compound
ed Of the best vegetable extracts and combines with
the qualities of other renowned bitters the invaluable
properties of Srsapara the antidote of Scrofula III all
its forms
Persons affected with Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia
General Debility. Inadequate Assimilation of Food. Ex-
hausted vital energy. have no better remedy-its
pleasant and delicious makes it superior prevei
tative for Sea Sickness and foul breath.
Chronic rheumatism and Dropsy permanently
relieved by it. No Radical for small, weak or
crooked limbs. external internal ulcers, symptoms
eruptiye diseases of the skin, Pustules and Tumors
Neuralgia pains in the bones sterelty and other forms
of Scrofula can be had without the OF Lacour s
Sarsapa ariphere Bitters. The only beverage extant
which puri0cs the blood and nvigorates the system.
For sale by all Druggists Grocers and Liquor Dealers
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MOUNTAIN HOUSE.

yUNHIS WELL KNOWN STAND IS KEPT
Il by the undersigned. and is in good repair 1t Is
healthy and pleasant for families during the hot
sckly also, has good accommodations for trav-
elers Thankful for past iavors, good share OF custom
is solicited.
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LONcVILLE HOTEL.

yUyHIS LARGE AND COMMODIOUS HO-
Il tel is situated in Humbug Valley Pumas county,
in beautiful and healthy location. The rooms are
large and airy and well furnished The table Is at All
times furnished with the best the market aords the
sabIing is of the best 1t is home for the traveller
For invahds fine Soda Spring, celebrated ior its heal
ing qualities is adjoining the hotel liberal share OF
patronage is solicited
The weekly Butte record., 1867-09-07

:. ROSENBAUM.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law District
Attorney. and Notary Public.
OFFIcE-Court House, Orovile-
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OFFICF-Wyandotte, Butte county Having perIaa
neufly located in Wyaudot-e may be found al his ofee
!, an hours wie, not ahsen. on professional business
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orr1cE-Express building. Second street, oppos
Western House. Narysviile-
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TO ONE BELOVED

Qaid aon Hsor.1lia pee,0ra eegi aaari saer1 fi@es