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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-20

honey al amrndiag tie Laws relating 10 iaai.
nc In In Commons alth.
o mo- on Of Nj Pinuell.
Received, That tie Committee on Rnafis
enqarcinto the expectancy of apPropgaileg
$4,000 10 McAdamize and plank he ClafSs.
burg and Buchanan Turnpike Road.
o. motion of Mr. Goode, Of Bedford.
Resols ed. That the Committee on Agrcai-
tute and Manufactures, enquire INTO iie expe
dicncy If 50 amending the present ln"s fela.
ting 10 the inspection Of Floar, as 10 make The
inspection voluntary and not compulsory
and Of permitting the expectation OF aon1 III
bags Or sacls Of 1916, IS. a. aud - pounds.
Mr.. living presented tie petition Of eillzens
IF Buckingham and Cumberland, asking a.
for the improvement Of the ray.
Igatiou Of Willis RIver. which vas re.,rrad IL
the Committee on Roads, &c.
MrI. also offered the following fesaIu-
lions:
Resolved, That thc Committee on Agrcul.
ture and Manufactures enquire INTO the expo.
diency Of Incorporating company for the
purpose of mining in gold, copper and other
IN the county Of buckingham Lou
sa, Ifluyanna, Goochland, Orange aud Spot
syyanla
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-20

Hon. James M H. Beae in letter recent.
ly addressed to his constituents, declines to be
again candidate TO represent the fourteenth
Congressional District of Virginia, in the Con
gress of the United States,
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Col1mERCIAL RpcOPn.
Lynchburg Tobacco aud who, 5z


r........ --fNehhra7. Jan. T. rs-.
IA Market animated yitb..Ias ...'',n....
81. Manufacturing descriptions scarce and ''.' .
ed During this week. have soil for M r,. .''
Davis. Of Pittsyieania one hhd seconds ar gu ','
hhi belonging to the estate Of Col Thu. '..' '''
$lL
WuEAT-90 % for Red md II Lite
WM. T. SMITH, Com. b.,
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Pacific Railroad

Mr.. wins grand projcct for 5, 1I5 miles Of
taiIroad, Westward, attracts much attention,
ut is deemed quite impracticabla. Who IS to
the termini Who is To provide the mo.
0cy2 Who are going to embark their money
n such hard scheme. Mr. Owns pyojcct
4 as follows :.
Miles
rom San Francisco, via Falton, in Ar
kansas, to Memphis 1000
/ /. Louis branch from point or main
trunk, 35 miles South Of Santa Fe, to
st. Louis 9I5
Dubuque branch, from point on St.
Louis branch, where it intersects Ar
kansas river, to Dubuque Clio
Texas branch from source Of Red river,
on southern bend of main trunk to
source Of Colorado river thence to
Matagorda bay, on the Gulf $50
New Orleans route from Falon to New
Orleans 400
oregon branch from San Francisco to
Fort Nsqually in Oregon 65O
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-20

A bill providing for the payment ola certain
am Of money to VIM. +. lIord for work done
N the cattle scales near the city Of Richmond,
vas taken mp, on motion Of Mr.. KEYsER, aud
Explained by him, and Mr. Griffin, and passed.
Mr. SPEED moved that when the House al
ourn to-day it will adjourn until 10 morrow
.aorning at ! / o'clock.
Mr. EcnoLs called the ayes and noes, PEN
ing which, on motion Of MIR. STUART, the
. louise adjourned till this evening at 7 O'Clock.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-20
sOnTm SIDE -RAILRoAn.

The order Of The day being The blIl 10 IN
crease the capital stock Of the South Side Rail.
road Company and TO change itsnarn wasiak.
n up, pending the motion Of Mr. LEWIS 10
.econsider the vote ordering the bill to be en-
,rossed aud read 3rd time. and thereupon Oh
motion Of Mr.. YtRBY, the slme was postpon.
d and made the order Of the day for to.Aor.
,ow al . clock.
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TOTAL mics January /, 1850. rs, PCS

=
The new railway projects 10 be finished iu-
ring the coming eight years (says the JournlD
We have stated III round numbers nj 800
miles. This estimate is an extremely modnr.
ate one. as Will be seen " hon We stare that the
amount opened during the past year has been
:, 2s2 miles. II We take that average for the
next eight years, II would show some three
thousand miles more than our estimate. The
possibility OF n commercial revolution or 9th.
or adverse elements influences our estimate.
aud Justified moderation. If we take tho a.
bove estimate Of % .2G5 miles, aud tako the
average cost per mile, equipped aud running,
We showthe enormous aggregate ofSSG3, 1877,
900 invested IN the railways Of the United
States
This calculation based upon know n and re-
liable facts, gives very vivid idea of lhepro.
grcss Of a country whose national existence is
only about three fourths of century. I'm all
human probability by the end Of the nc xt FIVE
years The United States will hive more miles
ct railway in operation than all the rest of the
worid' here are now in operation in the
Oh'ed States about twonty-iour thousand
miles Of telegraph wircs, or more than double
the amount IN operation in other parts Of the
world. The tonnage of our commercial ma
rlGe IS second only to that of Great Britain,
and Is rapidly approaching that, if already it's
not equal TO II. These facts all have a decided
bearing upon the future of this country, and
reveal something of the strength and force of
that national energy and will which have been
every where recognised as characteristic. The
future is but sealed volume to Us; bu, we
can take courage from the experience of the
past, and work
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total length Of railroad to be constructed 5,Il5
The means proposed, to construct this rail.
way and branches, is a grant from Congress
t public land to the States of Louisiana, Mis-.
ouri, Arkansas, Iowa, California, and an op.
,roprialion for the construction Of the road
trough tho Territories, OF an aggregate guam.
ty Of 1872 400 square miles, Of 1896 900
acres and his appropriation Is to meet the OK
'enses Of Pacific railway and branches of J..
90 miles, because from the aggregate length
Il 5, is miles is to be deducted the Texas
ranch, inasmuch as the Government of the
hlled States has no public lands to grant
within the limits Of tlat Stale-N. YORK t.
slyfyg
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-20

WILLIAM c. FLouRNoY, Esq, has consent.
ed to be candidate, at Especial election to be
held in Prince Edward on the oath inst. 10 re-.
present that county in the next General As
sembly.
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Lynohburg Wholesale Prices en-,


coaREcfFD FyERY WEDNESDAY AxD s,-.'
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
From Carson Valley.

The Estate Journal learns, Messrs. E. B.
Hniings and Brother. arrived al Sacramento on
The 23d, from Carson Vallcy-having left Rag
town on the 18th insfant-that most of the
horses and cattle belonging to immigrants who
hare reached that distance, have been entie ely
swept off from The use Of The water found in
that neighborhood. supposed to contain large
quantities OF akai.
Kit Carson had reached the head Of the VAL
ley with 5000 head of sheep. and large num-
ber of goats. all in excellent condition.
A number of the traders who had purchased
largely Of horses and cattle from the immigrants.
have met with heavy losses from the above
canse.
1t was rnmored at Ragtown that large num-
Der OF immigrant families were the Hum
boldt without animals 10 proceed on their jour-
ney-iheir cattle and horses having all died
Crops looking well in Carson Valley.
Flour is selling at 80 cents pound; Bacon, oo
cents.
Anew trading post has been established about
four miles this side of Ragtown. II is named
Willow CITY.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
4 CAR =.
PlrTsBuRG, August 22d, 1853.

PITTsBURG, August 22d, 1853.
HAVlNG learned that report is in circua-
Il Il lion to The efft CT that the delegates 10
the County Convention from Pitt River Pre-
c!nct were instructed TO vote for David Cor
slut, bnt voted against him, we, portion u
hat delegation, pronounce The report relative
10 being instructed, unqRaiifietlly false. And 10
prove it so we append The following written
proceedings Of The precinct meeting, the pre-
sen'ation nf which to he County Convention
gained US admittance into that body -
PITT RIVER. July 10 1853.
At n meeting Of The Democrats Of Pitt River
Precinct, Mr. Pnllam called 10 the chair.
and Mr.. Buiium chosen Secretary.
Upon the chair stating be object Of said meet
ing Mr.. Williamson. F. Logan. n. Witt and f.
\ Eenson. were chosen delegates to attend i
Comfy Convention To be holden a, SHASTA. on
Saturday. July Is, TO nominate county ticket
On motion. said delegation was authorized t,
MI any vacancy i'll their number on the day Of
convention
On motion the delegation attend uuinsiruct-
On motion, adjourned size de
We hope hat one, after reading the above.
vii give further ciEelsiation 10 the report allu
led 10. N WITT
p. E. LOGAN.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
ELECTION NOTICE..

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
~ voters of Shasta county, that the following
officers are to be elected in and for the sald
county, at the general election to be held
Wednesday o September, A. ID. 1853, VIZ.
County Judge, Treasurer,
Sheriff, Surveyor,
County Clerk. Assessor,
District Attorney Coroner,
Public Administrator.
Also. at the same time, in and for each town
ship in said county, there are TO be elected
Two Justices Of the Peace aud two Consta-
bles.
By order of G. w McMURTRT.
County Judge. S. c.
DATED Shasta August s, 1858. aul3 te
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

SAD CAsrALTIEs.-Edwa ara Tracv, ESQ, OF
Adams Express. informs us that Robert Hus-
ton. formerly OF the 81. Charles Hotel Shasta.
was accidentally shot in Siskiyou a few days
since. He was returning from a scouting expe-
ditioa agains, the Indians. when his mule fell
causing his gun to discharge lis contents into
his breast. the ball passing entirely through the
body. He died IN few hours after the occur
renee.
Also, on TIE 18th. John Hillnlsn. of Jackson
vile, met bis death by the accidental discharge
OF his gun. By the same discharge another
gentleman was shot through the knee
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

Business OF SsAsrA-We are under the i'm
preston that our mere hants, traders, mechanics
and those engaged III almost every other branch
of legitimate pursuit, have enjoyed a satisfacto-
rily profitable business during the simmer so
lar. We have heard bnt l;tle complaining Of
dull times except from few of onf legal friends.
People generally, however, are usually nm
generous as to spread their connfenances into n
broad grin whenever one of that fraternity in
Inmates that litigation is slaek-ihns fully de-
mohs'rating that men glory in the miseries OF
their fellows.
The traders that were attracted from this mar
ket to Scoitsbnrg and Crescent City, are again
returning TO this point 10 make their purchases.
1t Is unsafe at present. 10 travel TO and from Ell
iherof those towns on account Of the Indian
difficulties
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

MELANCHOLY SITUATIoN.-A legal friend in
forms us that, owing to the ''pleniinl Lack Of
clients for some weeks past, he has grown so
disgusfingly indolent az TO be absolutely dis
qualified for the performance of ordinary bns-
ness During tais few weeks masierly inaciv-
iiy, however, he has given birth to many
houshts which, he is firmly impressed, shouid
be given to the world. We fear that orr friend
= -c.''ng in sad way. We conlmsseraie his
nuhappy situation mIeh We are painfully ap-
prei,nsve lest lie should turn crazy ard write
a bpok ~
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

POLITICAL Misunderstanding 10 announce
ment, Judge Wells and Hon. j. w McCork!e
were in this place Sunday last, and address.
ed large number of their frlow-citizens in
front of the ST. Charles The gentlemen apolo-
gized for speaking on the Sabbath. Their an
nouncement to speak here the 2lst, was al
together an accident. They designed being here
on Monday evening, but many persons had,
in obedience to the call in the Coaier, came a
considerable distance TO hear them, they did
not feel at liberty to disappoin, them. They
each addressed the assembase in very able and
entertaining speeches Of about an hours length,
and were listened 10 with more attention thnn
the Sovereign people" usually bestow upon a
political harangue. When they had concluded,
Zack. Montgomery. Esq, the Wing candidate
Tor District Attorney in obedience to the call oil
some OF his friends. addressed tie crowd in a
manner that did great credit to himself Mr.
Sprasue also. IN response to call from the
gathering. delivered short address.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

CAvERTsBunea.-This fourishing little city,
located in This county, AT the head of steamboat
navigation. IS last getting 10 be a place Of con-
siderable importance. A correspondent writes
MS that quite number of new stores and ware
houses are going up and extensive preparations
are being made for large trade the coming
season. There will be twelve steamboats, IN
viii. he says. beiHg trader. afford constant
communication with he markets below, and
enable us To sell goods al low figures
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

SHoT AT.-Ise learn through Rhodes 6, Lnsk's
Express that D. D. Coton. Deputy Sheriff o'
Siskiyou, was fred at six times by the Indians
ON The evening OF the 10Th inst, while return
ing from Scott Valley. He came IN with one
bullet hole through bis hat and another in his
saddle. We are rejoiced 10 hear of the escape
of friend Cotton. We would rather see
every Indian in HE north sent 10 the 'everlasi-
ing hunting grounds" than hat the life of such
man should be sacrificed by them.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
fPrR CRAx, RocERs T. Cos ExPRsss]
Our Rexniar Trinity Correspondence
WrAvFRvILLE, August 23d. IS

w tkAFkRFiLfk, <AHSust ~SA' AoOo.
GES1LExrx quite a sensation has been vls-
able in This community for lie past week, ow-
ing to the viliainy uf one James McEvIly, oil The
firm of NcEvily & Stits. who ien here two
weeks ago 10 purchase goods in San Francisco,
bnt sailed for New York City ON the l7ih inst,
on the Steamer Sierra Nevada" lie has Ia
ken with him The hard earnings of many MI
ner who had trusted him with his money to
buy his winters Observation-Disclosures robblns
his partners of everything-in all amounting to
some five thousand dollars. Such villain as
he has proved to be. should be lashed naked
through The world, especially by public opin-
ION. We say brand him wherever be goes, as
a hsef. licr. and ri!iain. In this we know
we are sustained by every man IN this commn-
nity Said McEvily is all lrlshnlan by bir'h ;
about FIVE feet four inches in height; with hight
hair. b.ue eyes. and large mouth: and Is about
Twenty-Five years Of age. He told friend IN
San Francisco that he intended to go into the
grocery business Ill New York City We hope
tie press there viii not let him rest
A German committed suicide last evening on
Canon Creek, (about eight miles from hefe,) in
he following manner. He first shot himself
through HE stomach-ihat not killing him. he
reloaded his rifle and dischars d the contents OF
It in his mouth, thus elfectuuily putting an end
10 his existence.
He had considerable money. which he dis
posed OF before committing The. rash act. We
could not learn his name.
The miners are doing exceedingly well round
about lere-especay on the river.
Candidates for political preferment are begin
ming TO strive for success.
Yours respectfully. ADOBE.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

SoDA-Drs. Paine and Beers have, we are
glad TO say. established in this place Soda-wa-
ter Mandatory. and every day their wagon
may be seen rolling ihrough the streets, carry
ing this delightful beverage 10 the various no.
tells, saloons and families.
We are Indebted to their lberality for cou-
pie dozen Of lemon and sarsapsrla, which we
pronounce most excellent article.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

CoMET.-for week past comet visible
to the naked eye, has been seen in the north
west. 1t has the appearance of star of the 2d
magnitude the tail being distinctly visible.
'rhis is supposed to be ihe same comet that ap-
peared some three hundred years ago, causing
many persons at that time TO fear that The world
was about being Knocked into cooked hat. II
canbe seen to best advantage about asi hour af
ter sunset
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
EMANUEL EEWEN,
MATCHMAKER & Manufncsuring Jeweter

A|OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM his
w friends and the public that he is again
on hand Wi h large and splendid stock of fine
Watches, Diamonds, California and State Jew
ery. &c. Store in the new building opposite
Adams & Co.'S Express. ~
Every description of California Iewelry man.
afacfured TO order. Particular attention given
% Watch and Cbronomt ftr work
Clocks on hand for from IS upwards lau27,f
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
eJoAeJISs HEAD.-Ths Atlas Los Angeles
correspondent says:

JUAVJFN IIEAD-IHS AIIa LO5 <.UStlE5
correspondent says:
few weeks ago a party Of native Califurn-
ians snd Sonorians started tor the Tulare valley
for the express and avowcd purpose OF rinnins
mustangs. Three OF the party have since re-
turned and report that they attacked by d
party OF Americans, and that the balance OF
heir party, four in number, hnd been killed ;
that Joaquin Valenzuela, one of them, was
killed lie endeavorins TO escape, and
that his head was cut off bs his capt,.rs rs q
trophy 1t is too we'll known that .Ioaquin Mli-
rieta is not the person killed by Capt. Harry
Loves company at the Rancho pass. The head
recently exhibited at Stockton bears no resem-
blance to that individual and this is positively
asserted by those wh" have seen tlle real Muri-
eta and the spurious head
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

GRAPEs.-A correspondent of the Alta, wri-
ting from Los Angeles says. grapes have never
been so abundant as in this season, and may
say The same regarding pears, figs and peaches.
the fruit spectators pay ten cents per pound for
the first shipment; but between this and No
venlber any qnan.ity can be obtained at two and
three cents per pound.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
LIME LIME
SAN FRANCISCO 4 COLUsAPACKET

n~ THE well known Steamer
-. ORIENT, A. d. CARpgs1rn. Mas
e., er' VIII leave San Francisco every Monday and
thursday evening, for Colnsa; returning will
leave Consa for San Francisco every Wcdnes
day and Saturday morning.
Inc Orient has recently under gone thorough
repairs, and for comfort and safety. both for
passengers and freight, is not excelled by any
boat III the trade x
AGgsTs.-F SLEEPER
Clay Street Wharf San Fraucisco
CHARLES SPALDINri.
in Colusa
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
JOS. l.. HOLMES.

We are authorized to announce The name
of Jos. l.. Holmes rs a candidate for reelection
10 The Office of Constable for Shasta Township,
at The general election in September next
an97 to
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

FRrrrs--Our markets arc h.uniifillly sun
plied with the fruits Of the season--pears in abun-
dance and Of superior qnali'y; several small
lots of fine looking peaches have also been seen,
bu, they soon Disappeared at the rate of one dol.
lar earh-S +. Spn.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

WN. WALpo.-We see by the Luioa that Mr..
Waldo, Whig candidate tor Governor, is sup
posed to be in this county. He has no, arrived
here yet. but is doub,less On his way. His
friends win give him hearty welcome
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

Gov. BleIKR-We learn that Gov Bieler
viii be in this place on the day Of election. Gov.
B.. it will be recolected. was here on election
day two years ago, after having canvassed the
entire county. Of course his personal acquan-
tance in This county is in consequence very ex-
tensive and his friends will greet his presence
in our midst again with hearty welcome.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

HALL s CRAxDaL's LiNEoF STAGEs.-We de-
sire to return our thanks to this line Tor their
kindness in bringing through from below sew
eral very heavy packages for this Office. We
assure them that we feel under many oiliga-
tioux
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

BAXTER s. Cos LiSE OF SrAeEs.--We are
very much indebted to this line for their Ill j.
form kindness. Ry bringing through from
Marysyillc and Colusa several bundles of paper
for this establishment. they helped us out of a
scrape, for which we tender them our hearty
thanks
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

y The number Of vessels known to be on
the way to this port as stated by the Prizes Cur
rem, 20a, of which pn.nher III are from
ports III the L. s.. So from ports Great Britain.
II from other poris in Europe. II from ports il.
Chia and fiem ports IL Cl.ili.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

To CoRREsPoSUEN cannot publish the
greater portion III Nassilions communication.
"A3obe." that he has walked up again,
will please to.take no more such long maps.
Baron Vieur.' where you7 Why don't
yon speak out like man! Every one of our
readers would ike TO laugh with you frequent
y Dnl't make yourself stupid by eating mel
ons, bnt write MS now and then.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
SHASTA svzgOE ESAaE PRICES
CURRENT.

Saas.., Ang. 9th. s53.
Business dnrins he week has been fair. We
aole bnt slight changes f.om our last weeks II.
port. Flour and Corn Meal have advanced
slightly. A number of trains are expected in
few days hence from Yreka
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

u Senator Gwin, aud Hons. T. J. Henley
and NJ s. Latham will speak in this city the
6;h Of September. the day previous to election
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
HOMER A. CURTIsS.

We are authorized by numerous voters irrc:-
pective of party, to announce the name of Ho-
mer a. Cur:iss as a candidate for the office %
Justice of the Peace for Shasta township at III
ensuing election. an2c te
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

FIRE is SoSoRa.-Tne north sile of Main
street OF this town. comprising half of the place,
VAS destroyed by fire last week. Forty houses
were burned Loss about s5o,ooo
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
BEEGE1 " sOLESaIE
PRECES CURRENT.

(CO'ree.ed sceekiy By The firm Of Shed q. Bishop
RED BLUFFS, Upper Sacramento, I
Aug. %, 1853.
Ems. CorgIER:-Our market remains with.
cut change. Socks are full and complete. We
have had considerable activity during The week.
and large number Of trains have loaded for
Weaver and the Trinity
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

From CoLUsA.-We learn from gentleman
from Colusa, that our old friend Bob Baxter,
the popular stage man. has been brought out in
Legislature He is opposed by Maj Bowie. the
Wing candidate. They are capital pair OF
racers-each worthy of going to Congress. We
regret that Colusa is not entitled TO two mem
bers
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

8 Timex ham s. Barber secured The benlsons
of several of the professors of The art preserva-
tive of all arts by sending to our Office on yes
erday evening half.a-dozen glasses Of sherry
cob!ers. brandy punches, &c. They were fixed
mp in Baybers best siyle-cold the heart OF a
coquctte. and yet possessed of a latent fire that
warmed up the blood Of the imbiber to pitch
as high as-as-anyihing.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27

July 5ih. in the Academy at Natchez. Miss.
JoHx, eldest son Of Mr. J. and Ann Callahan, of
this town. aged years and 10 noa.
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-27
JOHN c. LUsK

Having consented to run for Constable of
Shasta Township, win be supported without
respect to party. au"7 te