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The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

That sweet scented institution, the Butte County
Press has discovered amongst the rubbish OF North
Caroua history OF Toryism. name somewhat
| similar to ours, and argues therefrom that We are
the descendant of Southern tory of the revolution
Nothing is farther from the truth. Lest the ma
lignant vaporings of drunken idiots should mislead
and deceive some, We deem it proper to say that
ring the American revolution, and our father in the
American army during the war of 1872. Inas-
much, however, We failed to euter the Union
army for the suppression OF the late rebellion,
claim no individual credit for the patriotic action
OF our ancestors. Had We done that the record
would have been complete. As it is, we would not
have the patriots of the revolution condemned as
tories by the maudlin treason breeding scabs that
have sloughed of from the fostering corpse Of an
infamous rebellion. We might return the conpli-
ment and fix up pedigree for eNasperated rebel
friends, were not satisfied that there is nothing
in the history of the human amily--nothing that
well regulated mind can conceve-could adj any.
thing to the disgrace and contempt with which they
confines of the late Confederacy. Deserters from
the rebel army, or too cowardlv to fight fer the
cause they advocate they seek safety for their
worthless carcasses under the liberty of speech
maintained by those whom they daily insult The
records OF hell, or the history of the Five Points
would elevate, dignity and ennoble all such con-
temptible spawn.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

A SUGG ESTloS TO THE LApIES.-it is respect
might do much during the long evenings Of the
coming winter, towards the expense of fencing and
otherwise beautifyiug and adornins the school
house yard. by giving series of Fairs. Our peo-
pie need some amusement during the coming win
ter, and there is not liberal minded gentleman in
the whole country, but delights in being hoaxed by
such efforts OF the ladies. Aside from snch needed
Improvement. there is considerable debt hanging
the district. incurred in the ton of the
building, that might possibly be quidated by such
means. That would save the Pet Lambs OF Oroyille
who are dealing in shoddy dry goods and paper
soled sh oes, from paying tax on their worthless
stock. for such purpose, and enable them to con-
tnue their useless way through the world. Do save
them, ladies of Oroville, from taxation for public
school purposes To tax them for such purpose
is gross attack upon their religion and more
damaging to their eonscences taan the fifty lies
they daily utter in selling worthless article at
fourteen prices-Whch are the same at all their
establishments Under their combination to fleece
the public. If the ladies' will only these beau
iiIai pets from such G;sastes viii p!eso siieIn'
the liberal support of every right minded person i'll
our community. If they are driven from e;.r midst
by being taxed for school purposes, great will be
the. fall of 'shoddy.
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Proceedings Of the Board Of Canvassers
OF Butte County.

Wednesday. October %, 1867.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Now a
this time the full board being present the Board 0
Supervisors organize Board Of Canyassers AMI
proceed to canvass the votes cast at the Specia
Judicial Election, held in said county on the lsti
day of October, A D. 1867. in the several precinc
Of said county.
Clipper Nils Preeincf.-On opening the returns
FROM Clipper Mil Precinct II was found that ther,
were no ballots accompanying them-wben il wa;
ordered that the eanvsssing Of the vote OF this pre-
einct Re passed for the present.
CentrerIle Precinct-The canvass of the vote o
this precinct was objected to on the part Of ". S
Stafford. candidate for County Judge on the ground
that the returns not signed by the Inspector Of
elections in said precinct, whereupon the Board
took the matter under adrisement.
Chico Preciiet.-The canvass Of the vote Of
Chico precinct was objected to on the part of C. F
Lott, candidate for County Judge, on the ground
tt'at the returns not sealed up as required by
law Objection overruled by the Board, and the
ruling Of the Board was duly excepted to by Lewis
Attorney for Lott.
Rock Creeh.- canvass of the vote of Rock
Creek precinct objected on the part of c. F.
Lott, candidate for County Judge. and Royal T
Sprague ard o. P. Fitzgerald, on the ground that
the returns do not come properly sealed; that the
affidavit of return is not endorsed thereon the aft
davit of person bringing said returns made sepa-
rate affidavit that he received them from the in
speetor Of said election precinct. The objection
overruled by the Board, and the railing of the
Board duly excepted to by Lewis, Attorney for
Sprague, Fitzgerald and Lott.
Dayton Precinct.-The cavass ofthe vote of this
precinct was objected to on the part of Stafford,
candidate tor County Judge, on the ground that
neither end of the package of returns was sealed
up.
II'oodsums Nh Precinet-The canvass of the
vote OF Wodsum's Mill precinct was objected to on
tie grounds that the affidavit of return is not
dorsed on the returns that the affidavit Of return
which is separate, does not show that they were re-
ceyed from the officers of said election precinct
Lott asks that the package may not be opened.
whereupon the Board take the matter under ad
visement.
Board adjourned until Thursday morning at 8
O'Clock A. NJ.
Thursday. Oct. 24th 9 A. NJ.
Now at this time, there being fail board pres
ent, well as the attorneys for contestants, the
further Canvass Of the vote cast at the Special Ju-
dical election, held October 10th. A. D. 1867, in
Butte county, California is resumed. Ii is order
ed by the Board hat they will in csuvassing this
vote, open all returns canvass the vote, and note
tie objections. Whereudou the ruling of the Board
duy excepted to by J. L. n. Lewis, attorney
Tor Lott.
The following is the vote of the county for Su-
preme Judge, County Judge, and Superintendent of
Public Instruction, under this ruling OF the Board:
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Do NOT neglect to resd the advertisement, q,

Do NOT neglect TO read the advertisement o.
Philip Serlner and call upon him for your cigars
tobacco. confectoner;e, notions. etc He receives
his stock only from first dealers Having recenty
located in oroville. and repudiated the attempted
interference with his business by the meddlesome
old fool kusel we commend him 10 the cc1sidsla-
ton Of the public. Give him call il you wish
choice article in his line. He is gsuihenanly, Al,
teGtive and honorable dealer and we hope he may
he eueoursed to open respectable dry goods and
clothing store on Montgomery street
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PERRY DAVIS VEGETABLE PAIN kILLER-Derives
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
their ineipient stages eradicated. among those
which are peculiarly fatal suffered rum but the cur
a.ive magic OF this preparation at dsarms them of
their errors In all respects ii fuhlls the condition of
a 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 convince any but the most
skeptical Ii there be any OF our readers who still
doub touching the magic powers Of PERRY DAVIS PAIN
KILLER to re lieve pain advise them to buy bot
tie and give It a trial We never knew it to fail
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Cigars Tocacco. etc.

PHILLIP BERIISER. respectfully calls the attention Of
the public of Butte county his choice Brands Of To
bacco and Cigars wholesale retail procured from
first dealers at jobbins prices and afforded
at small advance upon cost; also is constantly in
the receipt of fresh Confectioneries which VIII be sup
piled to Balls and Parties reasonable advance upon
manufacturers prices. general assortment Notions
always on hand to which public attention invited
Nov 2-lm PHILLIP BERLINER
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Joint Institute.

CHICO, Oct 2ssh. 1867.
/ EprroR RECORD: The Ioiat Institute for the
counties of Yubs. Butte. Sutter and Tehama met
this morning at O'Clock. and organized by the
choice Of R. H. Allen for President, H. T. Bachel-
der Vice President, and W. 4. Sanders Secretary.
There was but slim attendance of Teaehers-beins
but two from Yuba, none from Sutier or Tehauaa,
aud but about dozen from Butte.
committee upon order Of business, consisting Of
c. G. Warren ". y. Granger and J. C. Gray. was
appointed and ordered to report in the afternoon
The remainder of the day was devoted to discus
sion upon the Self Reporting System. in which most
of the teachers took part, each explaining the
method adopted in his school.
A committee was appointed upon resolutions,
consisting of Fl. T. Bachelor, ". n. Granger and
". A. Sanders.
In the evening, Lecture upon Education was
delivered, in Woods Hall BY Rev-J. NJ. Woodman
of Chico Mr.. ". is an able and energetic speaker
and one that will always interest an audience.
WEDNESDAY. The reading of the critics report
created great deal of merriment at the expense
Of We dignifed pedagogues," who doubtless, con
sidered themselves above the ioibles of common
humanity.
Mr. Sanders, of Chico, formed the Institute into
class, and explained his method Of teaching Gram
mar. At the close of his remarks, several teachers
explained their methods of teaching the same
study. ! was amused to ind that nearly every
teacher had fayorite author Of his own aud those
who did not carried III their pockets work Of
their own compiling pity the unfortunate pu.
pills. The afternoon was occupied by Mr.. Bachel-
der with Physiology. aud Mr.. Warren with Arith-
metic.
At the evening session, Mr.. Granger. Of Marys-
vile. delivered very able and interesting lecture
upon . Our Public Schools. Failure
THURSDAY. The Institute opened this morning
with the reading OF an Essay upon - The Teachers
Work, by John C. Gray OF Orove. R. H. Allen,
Co. Supt., followed with a lecture upon Penman-
ship, showing the manner in which he usually con
Quoted that exercise in his school. W.N. Granger
gave Clarke's Geography most scathng review
styling it inaccurate, ineegant, ungrammatica OBJ
scure and silly. He read at length from the Pri-
mary and School Biographies showing some of
their absurdities. He claimed that no student
would lie able 10 understand it without Noah Web
ster in one hand and Browns Grammar in the
other. More anon. REPoErER.
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GUSDIACES BooT AND SHoE SroHs IS filed
from base 10 dome with new and elegant work in
the Boot and Shoe line. Durable material. and
made upon honor, in the latest styles and afforded
ST living prices, the inducements offered 10 pur
chasers and that's what keeps his store filed with
gratifed customers. He furnishes them genuine
article st live and let live" prices. Don't be
fooled into purchasing your Boots and Shoes al S
contemplate slop-shop. lest YOU find yourself
swindled with mock auction boot bu, 60 10 Gund-
lachs.
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You cannot bear the gaze Of yOar fellow man
Butte County Press.
Judging from your own experience, (and j, is
said that fools will learn in no other sohooi) you
are partially correct; We never could look upon
what might have been your manly form and witness
your bleared eyes and bloated festnres-your sl0b-
berng lips and Trembling without instinct
lively closing the windows 0: soul, lest bar
Dor too great contempt for Southern manhood. if
not for our common humanity.
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SAD NEws.-Our fellow citizen NJ Ha wilkins,
received telegram from San Francisco on Mon
day, announcing the death of his little son. His
family were spending few weeks in San Francisco
and the sad news has stricken the fond father with
unutterable grief.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

PERKINS Grocery store and the 0phir Mills are
lunning day and night to meet the demands made
upon them.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

CAucrs OF SHorpyTTEs-There was grand
caucas Of o-oville shoadyites. mock suction pro
fessoEs. and dealers in contrshsnd petroleum and
obscene photographs, on Montgomery street last
means to prevent the alarming spread Of Christian
i,y, decenoy. general intelligence, and the en-
forced collection of licenses. The proceedings Of
their consultations may be Slammed up about Is fol
lows:
SAYS Aaron to Moses.
Let's circurcl>e noses
SAYS Moses TO Aaru,,
It's The fashion 70 wear EN- "
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CURES Guaranteed to the sick in almost all cases
on the square, and no sheuangsu about it-be-
cause it is done without medicines, bleeding bis
tering, plastering, by calling at the saloon of
II. Hons, under the 0royille Drug Store His
lager, wines and liquors are of the purest and
choicest, and have been known TO cure the chills
when all other remedies have failed.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

FoR the best and cheapest genuine meerschaums
in town, call at Rofhschlds. Prime Havana CT
gars and choice brands Of tobacco.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

GROCERIES AT A BAKGAIN.-Messrs. Lang and
Higgins are closing ont their stock of Family Gro
ceries, and are scattering the sweets and condi-
ments of life with prodgal hand at fearuly low
rates. They load down. their delivery wagon until
it is ready crush through bridges for exceeding
ly small sum. Give them a call and secure your
winter supplies.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

"a HAND IsJuRED.-A little boy of Mrs Downey's,
employed in the Winters Cracker Bakery had his
hand caught in the rollers and badly crushed on
Monday. The bone of the middle finger was badly
crushed.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

JESKISs' Hair Restorative is attracting the uni
versal attention Of all Northern Caliternis. Don't
fail to purchase bottle. Price, one dollgr.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

SALE OF PERSONAL PKOPERTY.-The personal
property of the Beam Estate will be sold at auction
ca the 9th instant. one week from to-day at the
late residence OF the deceased'on Dry Creek, be
low 0roville. Some valuable property will be sold.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

APPROACHING WISrER.-A heavy Fog has en-
veoped Cherokee and Thompson's Flats for the past
week or two.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

The rush to Howard L Edson's for American
Watches still continues and it is astonishing how
they can supply the demand made for them Drop
in and take look at them.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

DEN. CoN.-A meeting Of this body is called for
November Sth The attention of members is referred
TO the call of their Secretary
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Democratic County Central Committee

The members Of the Committee required to meet
at Oroyilie Friday. November s.h. 81 full
attendance is requested, important business be
transacted. By order of the Chairman Of Committee
November lst, 1867. A McDEBMorr. Secretary.
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rayr raB THE AFr1rcrrp-In another part Of this
srsr viii be found the advertisement Of the celebrated
Instte established by J. c. Young in 1850 In this
ace Of deceit and charlatansul il is boon to the sui
e-nn 10 point out to them where they are sure OF OBJ
tanning the wished for and relief Under care Of
.be sirH,l doctor the sick and troubled can divest
themselves Of their burden Of shame lay aside their
cross and secure health and happiness Hyou are SICK
or in trouble do hesate-read the advertisement md
srd follow the advice Do not forget the number or
the manner Of directing your letter Consultation o.
acs css Washington street San Franeif,o
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oRovILLE PUBLIC ScuooL.-This School. as We
learn from the Principal, Mr. J. c. Gray, viii com
mence its winter term on Monday next The new
and large and councillors Public School Buildjng
recently erected 'ty the District. has been mada
ready. and schoolin the State public or private,
has a more comfortable one. one better arranged
for the health and comfort of pupils and the
branches of education 10 I've taught. We have not
learned the assistant teachers engaged for the
primary aud intermediate departments, but the fact
that MessrS. F. W. Day and J, ). Smith constitute
majority OF the Beard of Directors is a sufficient
guaranty that the 0rovilie PGblic School viii he
found ali that could be desired. Mr. Gray las the
reputation of excellent teacher, and 0rosile can
now boast Of uneScel!ed public school facilities.
Long may it prosper as place where every child
may receive education without money and with
out price.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02
LOCAL NEWS.

CHOICE family Groceries at J N. Ciark's i,
packages to suit. Miners supplies in kegs.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

And in accordance with law, and order ef the
Soa Trustees, made oD the eighteenth day Of Sept.
1867 SO many shares of eaaft parcel of said stock
may be necessary viii be sold at public auction by
John Middleton Ssn. at their saIesroons No. 404
Montgomery street San Francisco California, the
eleventh ay of November 1867 the hour of twelve
O'Clock NJ Of said day pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs Of advertising and
expenses of sale.
HY. PICHOIR, Secretary.
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JENKINS, the fashionable Barber and hair Dresser on
Huntoon street. has secured the services Of ha super
ior workman. VIM vessy. Of San Francisco. II you
want good share or hair cut. give him call
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MARRIED..

In 0rovie. October 9th. by Rev. Josiah Bates, Mr.
TheCphilus knoierer Of Grass Valley. Nevada county
to Miss Maggie Anna Chapman Of oroville-
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

FIFTEENTH NoLuMF.-We neglected last week,
8 10 notice that the BUTTE RECORD then entered up
on its Fifteenth Volume. 1t was The pioneer paper
OF the county fourteen years ago at Bidwell Bar.
We shall continue our eflrls 10 make it a good To-
cal paper for the county advocating all proper i'm
provements and hope 10 be Of assistance to those
Interested in the prosperity and advancemet of
welfare of the State.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

CONSUMPTION, Ike the Rattle-Snake, always gives
warning of its approach. hacking cough oan pam
in the chest difficulty Of breathing are the indications
that there are or less irritation Of the lungs
this be neglected and go on until pustuies are formed
followed bv tuberces which sometimes eat on the blood
vessels death viii be the result Alien Lung ba-sanl
viii heal all the irrated parts. alay the lnfisInauon
removing the phlegm and matter, thus stopping the
cough and preventing fatal Consumption
For sale hv Crane K Brigham. and Redington X Co.
san Francisco Also by the Dealers IN Family Medi-
cine gieeraliy.
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FLorR in Sau Francisco is quoted at sci to S.
as extremes.
wheat-from 50 so to 81 es for good to choice.
Es-lsy-tl s5to$l -.
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OrovilIe Lodge No. lO3. F.. Is NJ,

"a The stated communications of Oroville Lodg,
X - No. lO3 OF F. X A. NJ, are held :he last Sa
~ uriav of each month and called meetings ev,
~ Saturday, al Masonic Hall.
ISAAC UPHAM W. NJ.
J. B. THOMAS, Secretary.
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Orovflle Lodge, I9l. 1. q. of G. T.

The regular meetings of this Lodge are held on every
Saturday evening. at their Hall Oroyine over ]. N
1larks Store. All memhers in good standing are invt-
cd 10 attend GEO " SOVEREIGN, ". c. T.
VI W MERRITHEw, W. S
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ExAsrERArgp.-Aecordins 10 reports from Cher-
ohec Flat and Thompson'S Flat, there l. CONSIDER
able feeling in those Two places over the action OF
the msority of tie Supervisors in rejecting the
votes OF those preciucts. This feeling fods eN
presSion in various reported propositions. Sach as
burning Messr> Fogg ana Watson in ealgy. deolar-
ing that they ready 10 cast unanimaa> VIE
in favor af Chico Tor the ooanty seat and posting
sarcastic notices to the effect that Popular eiec
,ions taught in one easy lesson on application =
>essrs. Fegg aud Watson etc. 1t Is natural per
ms. that the people Of tho-e precincts >hoi ID
A,srtsjn some feeling at being oi-tfaaeniSedi Va'
me should be condemned until it i a>oefiuued
,rs the fault lies This, it Is understood. ihe
swill determine. If the fault lies With the
,-s;.ors II VIII lee shown in due time 'n the
a,rsrv i; the error occurred with the election
of those precincts, the condemnation OF the
;, Of Sunervisors or of the town OF orovie
,,s then be mi lstifable. Asitis to g. before ne
,,,s is il not policy to await their decision anu
..,.;n who is right and who Is wrong IN 'hsir
.r5esvors 10 thread the Intricate meshes OF
-. uswes' Registry law In order that 'n's
rh;ch is exciting considerable comment
ssy be properly understood we give the MINUTES
-. nroceedings OF the County Board Canvas
:. !, fill a. furnished by the Clerk
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ARTIsTIc.-Flfteen minutes after the RECORD
had been left on Montgomery street, on Saturday
morning last we photographed from our office
window. little old bald head on dminutve body
jerk ing Judaical coat-ta through the gate at the
Court House yard in pursuit of license to sell
kerosene. The contrabapd trade of the old rat had
been exposed, and he had been fairly detected in
his smuggling operations. Retaining to his coal
oil pictare gallery. he Immediately put out paste
board signs announcing coal oil forssale. Sons.
wsg came along and peneilled upon one of theus-
to the effect that County and Federal license had
been secured that morning. The agitatej and il
rascible vender of petroleum rubbed that out, and
wrote No one but jackass would write on this
sign" Another waS coming along scratched out
the word on = SO that it read NO one but jack
ass would would write this sign = And so goes
the war between shodiy, mock auction. contraband
petroleum and the wags of the to~n. Between at
tempts at smuggling taking obscene photographs
and experimenting the public school Of Oroville.
the old Christ killing Rabbi of 0roYle appears to
have pretty lively time Of ii. No lady, whether
Jewess or Christian who has any seli-respect, can
lace Camera that has been employed for such
oS~NeHc anu ul>eh>tluS purposes - Adfe t4Ost
that belong in the Coal Oil Photographic Gallery of
0roville. That such wretch should have authori-
ty to go from his beastly but eongenia work of
making obscene photographs, to lecture the chill
dren of our pEblic school, is daunable disgrace
and shame upon the respectable community Of
Orovie, and we respectfully and earnestly ask the
County Superintedent. R. H. Allen. Esq, to relieve
the oroviIle Public School of the offensive presence
of disgusting public nuisance, by the removal of
E. 4. kusel, from the Board of oroville School
Trustees.
You know the road and you know the man
Butte County Press.
Just think Of that. As though We could be
tempted to ape the ambition of the '.Fool-killer. .
However. We have written 10 Harman Bay. Esq. to
engage one of his fast rosdsters. Bobby Barns or
Jim Barton to run you down with. when We may
have leisure to visit Chico. The dickens of it is,
We should probably need an English hunting horse
also T. imp tie fe1-es afser -es.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

AZ IT appears by the last edition Of the Butte
County Press, which seems to have been issued
upon the delirum tremendous and high old Con
te'ierate principle, we have unconsciousy succeed
ed in wounding the feelings OF its talented and
traordinary editor. We really regret having done
80. We woad not wantonI; wound the feelings of
the meaue>t, most abject and deteStable of GJG ;
creatures. We pray his pardon. We were really
and truly acting under the honestly entertained i'm
preston that, nothing but Confederate rot gut
could possibly affect his feelings.
The weekly Butte record., 1867-11-02

MARRIAGE AND cEuRAcr.-An Essay of Warning and
instruction for young men-also diseases eRd abuses
which PROSTATE the vits powers, with sure means OF re-
,iesseut free of charge in sealed letter envelopes Ad
dress pr. J. sklhn Hcushtsa, Howard Association,
rtEasefs.f, F.