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The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16
The Extension Bill.

Probably no bill ever presented to legisla-
tive body has called forth such intensely bitter
feeling as the San Francisco City Extension Bill
The San Francisco delegation considered it so
objectionable that, when it passed the Assembly
they resigned in body. And the city Press
have so completely exhausted the English lam
guage in heaping denunciation and opprobrium
upon it and its friends, that now, like the truck
man when he beheld his cart load of turnips
chasing each other down very long and very
steep hill, they ready to exclaim, 81 It's no
nse cussn. we can't do the subject justice ~
The case seems to stand at present thus Gov
Bigier the Attorney General and many mem
bers of the Legislature, believe that the State
owns an interest in the San Francisco Water
Front Property variously estimated at from five
to twenty-five millions of dollars, which they
propose to dispose of with view to liquidate
the enormous debt of the State, and thus abolish
the oppressive taxation under which our entire
people are now laboring. Certain parties in
San Francisco contend that such disposition of
the property as is contemplated by this bill,
would work lasting and irreparable injury to
the best interests of that city.
No one would regret more than ourselves to
see San Francisco crippled by any action of the
Legislature. Such an event would be a calami-
ty to the State at large. But if this property
does belong to the State-and we think the
Governor, in his message upon this subject, de-
monstrates most clearly that this is the case-it
would seem most unwise to permit it longer to
remain unproductive, while our people are
made to bear a most burdensome taxation con-
sequent upon tremendous and tasty accumua-
ting public debt. If these fifteen or twenty
millions of dollars worth of property are the
rightful possessions of the State, then San Fran
cisco, in claiming the whole of it, is asking more
than justice will accord her-more than the
State can afford to give her, at time when she
herself has debt of more than two millions of
dollars hanging over her head
We trust that the Senate will give this matter
most searching Investigation, and while they
safely guard the interests of the State avoid do
ing any wrong to the great metropolis of the Pa.
cific-the pride and boast of our State.
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Clear Creek and vyeaverviile Road.

We perceive by the legislative proceedings of
the 9th inst, that the bill introduced by Mr-
Reading, Of Trinity, providing for the construc-
ton of a wagon road from Clear Greek 10 ea-
verville, was defeated ON the ground of uncun-
stitutionality-
The following proceedings relative to the mat
ter, we take from the Sfafs Journal Legislative
report of the eth INST:
Mr.. Mooxe moved TO reconsider the vote by
which the bsll 10 e0nstrnct Uason Road III Trih-
ity was lost Oh yesterday.
Mr.. R.ds5ins hoped The vote wonld not be re-
considercd--it was bill For special corporate
pnrposes--ineonsislt with every rrircipl, OF
the Democratic putty AND conflicting with the
Constitution
Nv R,aslisg of Trinity, hoped The vote wonld
be Reconstructed and lAe bill passed 1t war but
justice 10 the people OF I Viniiy, and @"uld rave
them fl Nj ) 10 &rsE &c MI tn ih'lr '"NIs"hr-
He said it neither just nor generous for tho
gentleman To spring party nlon IT,
MIR. MeAlaLon din hot kuo~ whrther this was
wing ey si' n'ecYatic nsasHrs- hni he Knew we'll
that he y9a4l demanded by the wants and
necessities st he pswYls In thai f,sioM ut COM
try.
Mr. MeCan.lless srgrl the hil-he web
acquani, 81 with HAL Country, and knew the eit
Gems dtniansrd, they a~e,.d The u@.d n
ii, mnsralie lrgasaiase PASSED similar SHlls lnst
sslGn-
Mr.. CabanSss opposed the S2i because it WAS
unconstitutional
Mr.. OIivrr rgaxlel ii special legislation,
and as such. el, arly nnernsiiSiisnnl. II
Trap TO catch d, n.ucralS. by hi. b The minority
could chi The throat nt he d, aocracy.
Mr.. Robinson opposed ihF bill ,incenstitn-
tonal and Nh Proctor s"rrostsd 1t
siry.
Mr. Leake knew nothing Of party IN TIM ques-
ti"n-hc looked only To the Consliiaiinn AND re =
garded that Instrument CLEAR and Kplit it ois
hat point. He read from ule con,.zii siiDn 10.
sustain his position
Mr. Brush opposed il and assigned his rrnsons
al length. The ayes and ness called and
resulted II To %. So the motion was lost
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THE NEW AProRTioNMENT BtLL.-We are in.
debted to Mr.. CONFESS for a copy Of this blll.
reported by Mr.. Sprague Sections Is, l6. "a.
and p provide as follows:-
SEC. Is. The counties Of Klamath. Trinity.
Mendocino, lolo. and Cousi, shall be the tenth
Senatorial District, and shall elect one Senator
The comfy of Trinity shall elect one member
| of Assembly.
SEC. Is. The counties of Klamath. Trinity.
and Men, locno shall elect one member of As
| sembly jointly, and the counties of Yolo and Co
lusa shall elect one member of Assembly Jointly.
SEC. "a. The county of Butte shall be the
eighteenth Senatorial District, and shall elect
one Senator and three members of Assembly
SEC. %. The counties of Shasta and Siski-
you shall be the nineteenth Senatorial District
| and shall elect one Senator and one member oi
Assembly jointly and the county of Shasta shall
| elecr one member d. Assembly
The Committee was of course compelled to
take the late census returns as the basis of the
apportionment Hence some of the minino
counties Will not get many members as their
actual population entities them to. This is the
case with our own county. We are fully salts.
ned that our population is amply sufficient, with
large number to spare. 10 entitle us to two
representatives. But as the census was taken
at time OF the year when our people number.
ed many less than they do at present, we OF
course ind ourselves rather low down in the
scale.
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E. W. TRAcY.-This gentleman long and ia
voraby known as the chashier in the house OF
Adams & Co., i'll Sacramento, has assumed the
business of this celebrated Express in this place.
Upon the occasion of the withdrawal of MIR. T.
from that city, the papers spoke of him in the
most flattering terms, cordially commencing him
to the esteem and friendship of the people of this
portion of the State. We tender him hearty
welcome to this town of good fellows.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

DAILY MArL.-Our citizens will be glad to
learn that hereafter we will have a daily mail to
and from Shasta to Sacramento We will be in.
debted for this great accommodation to those
public spirited stage proprietors, Baxter s. Co.,
who propose to carry daily mail instead of q
weekly, as their contract calls for. Mr. VIM
A. Nunnally, the courteous agent of this line, in
forms that at present the mail bags will be
taken to Colusa by stage, from thence to Saora-
mento by boat. In few weeks the stages will
be put on clear through to Sacramento, when OF
course the mails will be taken through without
interruption.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

The excitement which has prevailed through
out this County, relative to these new and rich
diggings, for two weeks past, has surpassed any
thing of the kind that we have ever witnessed
in this section of the State. Miners have been
Hocking thither in crowds and at the present
time there cannot be less than two thousand
men in that locality. Indeed some localities OF
the county have been almost entirely depopula-
ted by this sudden exodus of miners We are
happy to state that, according to predominant
accounts, these digsings have not been msrepre-
scented in the Courier. They are both rich and
extensive, and vast amount of mining will be
done there during the summer. We understand
the miners have forbidden the establishment OF
gambling houses in these diggings.
One good effect of this speedy transfer of SO
large portion Of our mining population to that
section of the county, is the sudden cessation of
hostilites on the part of the Pitt River Indians.
They seem astonished and appalled,. We trust
they may continue so, otherwise their total de-
struction is almost certain. Let no one be de-
ceived, however. by their seeming friendship
The Indian has no friendship for the white man
And unless the miners in these new diggings are
particularly careful. many of them will lose their
lives at the hands of those wiley and treacherous
sayaues
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

A WEEKLY MAIL TO THE ATLANTIC STATES
We have the pleasure to state that henceforth a
weekly mail will leave San Francisco for New
York The first mail of this new line left on the
9th inst. Persons DESTROYS of sending Califor-
MIA paper regularly to their eastern friends, can
do so now without the slightest difficulty. Sub
scribers for the Courier with this view, may be
assured that our paper win be dispatched with
the utmost care
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

PICTORIAL UAIoy.-We are indebted to Mr..
Roman, of the Shasta Book Store. for conv or
me 'hlrd number of the Pictorial Union This
number has been gotten up with great deal of
elegance. 1t contains some twenty-five engrav-
inss, including. it is said, fine likeness Of the
notorious bandit chefian, joaquin. One might
60 long way without finding anything SO APP
propriate to send to an eastern friend as a re-
membrancer
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

THE DIsTRIcr CouRT--This court adjourned
on Saturday last, after laborious session Of two
weeks. During that time large quantity of bu-
siness was dispatched. 1t may not be improper
TO remark in this connection, this the first
term held in this county by Judge Smith, that
that gentleman has at once, by his courteous
bearing on the BENCH his abilities as a lawyer,
and his clear and comprehensive manner of
viewing questions presented for his arbitrament,
commanded the respect and esteem of the
Shasta Bar
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

CAPT. l. N. BRIcELAND.-This gentleman, who
has so long and so ably conducted the business
of the house of Adams & Co., in this place, has
retired from that responsible position. We take
leave of Capt. B. in connection with the Ex-
press business, with sentiments of the warmest
friendship, and trust that wherever lie may 60,
or in whatever business lie may engage, pros
perity and happiness may attend him.
We hear, however and hope it may prove so.
that he has some idea of engaging in business
somewhere in this portion of the State. We will
not attempt to thank him for the innumerable
favors rendered us during his residence in this
place. His disposition to accommodate was I'M
bounded.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

:, SACRAMENTO THEATRE.-A very commodious
theatre is In process Of erection in Sacramento.
The Union says, the dimensions of the stage are
80 by SO feet, and that there is to be but one tier
OF boxes, with parquette and pit, capable of
a JAM
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

u The bill presented by Mr.. McCandless,
similar in its provisions to the Maine Liquor
Law. was laid OH the table in the Assembly on
the 9th inst, with instructions to the minority OF
the committee to report forthwith.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

SHASTA COUNTY NJ. & w. CoMPANY.-It will
be seen by the advertisement of this Company
In another column, that an election for officers
will be holden in this place on W Wednesday next,
the goth inst. 1t is of the greatest importance
that there be full attendance of stockholders
on this occasion.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

RHODES & LUsK's Exhaustive are indebt-
ed to this Express for copies of all the Califor-
MIA papers during the week Also for many
other favors, for which we return our thanks, as
in duty bound with profound salam.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

PUBLIC DocUMEsTs.-We are indebted to
Gov. Bigler, and the Hons R. T. Sprague,
Hubbs, I. T. Cabaniss, Martin, Conness and
Reading, of Trinity, for many valuable docu-
ments. for which they will please accept our
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

THE WEATHER.-Since our last issue very
considerable quantity of rain has fallen in this
region and further down the valley. Many OF
the streams were for few days very much
swollen in consequence. The most injury, how
ever, resulted 10 the valley road which. at pres
cult for the stages and teams to pass We can
not reasonably look for much more rain during
this season.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

FRENCH GuLcH.-We are glad to hear that
the miners in this locality continue successful.
The claims in the guch are quite valuable, and
readily sell for very large sums. Wefrequently
hear of beautiful specimens being taken ont
here. A few days since Jacob Van Dure found
in his claim below the Washington quartz mill,
a very handsome lump of pure gold weighing
four ounces
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

ADAMS & Co.'S ExPREss.-Adams & Co. have
supplied our table with all of the California pa
pers during the week. We are also indebted to
heavy packages, as well as hundred other ia
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

SACRAMENTO AND SosoRA STAGE LISE.-We
direct the attention of persons travelling south.
to the advertisement of c. Greene, proprietor Of
the new stage line from Sacramento to Sonora.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

LIE STEAMBOAT GAZELLE sUNK.-Wc learned
III The early part Of the week, by note from Mr.
Z. McCreary, Rhodes & Lusk's Express Mes
sen5er' that this elegant little boat was reported
10 nave struck snag and partly sunk between
Colusa and Fremont Since then we hel;.,.
she has been raised without sustaining any scri-
GUS injury
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

The following genflsanen are our regularly
authorized Agents, empowered to collect Sub
scriptions, Advertisements and Job Work, and
receipt for the same:-
San Francisro.--JoHS H. Muller.
Weacerraie.-CRAM, RoG.Rs,& Co.
One Horse 2'oaca.-HAYwooD q. Co. and
SMITH & ToLLNAS, Expressmen.
French Gulch.-MoRRow & SHAxSoN and Mr..
SHRoETER.
Yreka.-CRAM, ROGERS & Co.
~ AGENTS wanted in every portion Of the
mines.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

San FRANCISCO AGENcY.-John H. Miller.
Esq. will hereafter act Agent for the Shasta
Courier i'll San Francisco. We take pleasure in
recommending Mr. Nj. to the favor of the San
Francisco merchants. They may be fully assured
that all business orders for the Courier left with
him will be faithfully attended to.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

DIR. SHuRTLEFF.-We observe among the list
of passengers by the Winfield Scott the names
of DIR. Shurtleff and lady. The Doctors numer-
Gus friends viii give him hearty welcome
when he arrives in our city
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

SAcRAMESTo AGEScY-Mr ]. NJ Shepherd
will hereafter act as agent for the Shasta Couri-
er in Sacramento His office is at the Book
Store of Shepherd & Sydam, street, between
9TH and Sth streets
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

HE BALL AT THE GLOBE HorEL.-Do not for
get that this affair is to come off on Tuesday
evening next. All arrangements have been
MAGE 10 make this pleasant occasion. We an
tieipate large and gay assemblase.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

'ioVAaksr OF iRoofs--Maj. Fitzgerald left
Fort Reading yesterday morning, with his com.
mand, for Scott's Valley.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-04-16

oIsKIroU HoUsE.-We call the attention of
persons travelling north, to the advertisement of
fierre lie Guevel & Co. Yrcka.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-05
NEW AND CHEAP
CLOTHING EMPORIUM.
See the COnquering Hero Comes !!
Money Saved Is Money Earned.

Money Saved Is Money Earned.
rE,IIE undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Augusta county, that they nave
opened an extensive CLOTHING ESIAB-
LISHMENT in Stanton. on Main Street, one
door East IT. G.. Burwel's Store, in the room
occupied for several years by DIR. E. Berkeley as
a Drug Store, where they will keep constantly on
hand one of the largest assortments of GEJNIIE-
MEN AND BOYS' CLOTHING to be
found in the place. From their past experience,
having been engaged in the Clothing Business In
Baltimore for the last twelve years, and where
they have now in that city and the surrounding
country six of the largest establishments, employ
inr over 800 hands. Their stock has been man
ufactured in the most fashionable style and sub
stantia manner, not merely to sell, but to give
purchasers the worth of their money, so that they
may be induced to become permanent customers
The extent of their stock cannot be enumerated,
but to convey some idea we can sell a good suit OF
Winter Clothing for 81. Please call and exam
inc before purchasing elsewhere.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
We are prepared for Wholesale, and will sell
YOU Clothing in that way as low as you can pur-
chase it in the North, whereby you can save the
expense of freight, commission, &C., &c: In
word, decidedly the best place to buy READY
MADE CLOTHING is at the Store of
CHARLES WELLER & LEOPOLD,
One door East of IT, G. Burwell's Store and
three doors West of the new Post Office.
Staunton, Sept. IA, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-05
VALUABLE RANDOLPH LAND
FOls SALE.

vENfIE. undersigned will sell at public auction, on
Il the 18th dau of October neal, on the premises,
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND,
LYING in the above named county and State Of
Virginia. on the head waters Of Elk and valley
Rivers known as the LIGHTNER FARM. oaid
tract contains about $3.50 ACRES, more or
and is admirably adapted to the raising oil i've
stock. There is large boundary OF 1t under
fence and about 600 Acres ofhacked land upon 1t,
the greater portion of which is finely set IN grass
and any desirable amount of pasture might be
made. The Slavens Cabin and Summers Hii i
Turnpike road now in course Of construction VIII
pass through the tract. There is also bank OF
Coal upon 1.-THE coal of which is said to be OF a
rood quality and an abundant supply OF good wa
ter. A more minute description is deemed unnec-
cssary as those wishing to purchase will examine
for themselves. Any desired information may be
obtained by addressing either of us at Hunters
Vile, Pocahontas county, Va. All communlca-
tons by mail will receive prompt attention.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third of the purchase,
money in hand aud the remainder in three equal
annual payments. j. M. LlGHTNER,
SAM'L.. LIGHTNER.
Huntersville, Aug. "a, lS5S.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-05
BOOKS. FANCY ARTICLES W.

yyNHE undersigned has just returned ifoni tne
u Northern Cities, where he has purchased
very extensive stock of Books. Fancy articles &c.
AMONGST them will be found the following, 10
which he invites the attention OF his friends:
piuneo,s and Bullion's Eng. Grammars; Mitch
clips Primary, Modern and Ancient Geogra-
phies; Paley's Theology; Diapers, Parker's
and .Johnston's Philosophy; Cutters Physloo-
gy and Hygiene; Davis, Rays and Bailey's
Alpebras; Olendorff's Italian and French Gram
mars: Pinnock's Goldsmith Greece and Rome;
Scholars Companion; Grimshaw's France !;
NcGuffey's Eclectic series; Gragla's Italian
Dictionaries Foresti's Italian Reader; Groves
Greek Dictionary Liddell and Scott's Greek
Lexicon Freund's Leverett's Lexicon Play
fairs Euclid Legendre's Geometry; Web
.,er's and Cuwly's Spelling Book; Xenophon's
Anabasis and Memorabilia; Cicero's Orations,
De Senectute and De Amicitia Wilson's Greek
Testament; Horace; Livy Cesar; Juvenal;
Sophocles Thucydides; Euripides; Greek
Ollendorff. Amongst the SIMULTANEOUS
WORKS will be found,
Fern Leaves from Fanuy's Portfolio; Layard's
Il Ninevah and Babylon (complete) J; Modern Fir
tations; Eng. Humorists (rhackeray) Prince
ton Pulpit; Collins Shakespeare "a collection OF
the marginal References and corrections lately
found) Cumming Apocalyptic Sketches; Brit
ish Cabinet; Wise Saws; Cooedge's lllustra-
ted Library; Appleton's Popular do and
large assortment of Childrens' books, Novels,&c
Amongst the STATIONERY will be found,
Letter, Note and Cap Paperof all kinds and sizes
Steel Pens, Quilts Envelopes OF all kinds;
Blank Books of every description; Enam'id.
Cards, mourning and plain; Waters ofall kinds
Red and notified Sealing Wax, etc. etc.
Amongst the FANCY ARTICLES will be found
Bone, Rosewood, Pearl and Ivory Holders; Pearl
aud Ivory Paper Folders; Metallic Books; Por-
eelain States Bankers Cases Ink Erasive Rub
beers IA very valuable article); Ladies' Ne plus
Ultras; lux Stands (Whitney's. etc.; Music
paper; Ivory, Cocoa and Bone Erasers; Pen
Knives, etc. etc.
Also beautiful collection of E.NGRdPLNGS,
and fine collection of the latest Waltzes. Polkas
and Sonps. S. H. COLEMAN.
Stanton, August Is, 1895.
Eesy~ Wind please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-10-05
FALL APPROPRIATIONS
+ China, Eorthenwsro and Fancy Articles.


'gNHE subscriber offers TO country merchants anG
others in want, his complete stock OF E,.dR'
TTIE.NV.4RE, CHINA, TRIBE and FIN.
CY ARTICLES Of his own direct importation
from the favorite factories Of England and France
together with full new stock of Plain Pressed
Cut Class, in every variety, &c.. SIC. The as
sortment comprises in part the following:
DINNER SErs-Gilt, decorated gold band, and
white French China.
do do White, Granite and Blue Print,
Flowering, Blue, Purple, Damascena, Plum, L.
lac.
Tea SERVICES in sets of so, A, Sc, 60, II.
and 81 pieces ranging in price from SIS to SlOo a
SET
WATER PITCHERS, covered and uncovered, Ba-
sins and Ewers, and Toilet sets.
RICH VASES, common and decorated Mugs and
common Earthenware, suitable for fall trade
PLATED GooDs Tea Dessert and Table Spoons,
Table and Dessert Forks, Salt and Mustard Spoons,
Napkin Rings, Mustard Pots, Butter Knives and
Casters.
TABLE CUTLERY, Ivory handle Table Sets, 81
pieces, do do Knives and Forks in dozens,
common do do do
BRrrANNIA WARE, Casters from the most con-
mon to the best manufactured, Spoons, Ladies and
safety fluid Lamps.
LOOKING GLASSES, splendid gilt ornamented
frames, French Plate, various sizes, suitable for
mantel or pier, do do mahogany frames in great
variety and Toilet Glasses.
GLASS WARE, Plain and Pressed cut Tum-
blers, Wine, Pitchers, Salvers, Bowls, Preserve
Dishes, Decanters, Lemonades, Egg Glasses,
Goblets, Champaign, safety fluid Lamps, Water
Bottles, Butter Plates, Syrup and Molasses Cans,
Salts, Celeries, Castor Bottles, Preserve Jars,
Fish Globes.
LAMps.-The improved solar Lamps of which
the subscriber is the sole proprietor Paror; Hall,
and Store, and Hand Lamps, in great variety.
CHANDELIERS of 2, 3, 4, 6, s, Sc, Burners
furnished on reasonable terms, Walters. Tea
trays, Lanterns, Table Mats, Toy Tea and Din
ner sets.
STONE WARE at factory prices.
The subscriber offers all the above goods on rea-
sonable terms and is satisfied that a call from
country merchants or persons contemplating house
keeping, will convince them that his stock is moi
surpassed in price quality or variety by any estab
lishment in the State. Small profit and quick
sales is the motto. Call at
j. b. EVANS, III Main Street.
Richmond, Sept. ID, 1853.