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FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk s Fancy Goods.
w. d. PHIL III PS,
,oner Of Lafavette and Church Streets

COn0T OF Ia1dV0tte dAO NAuAOu 0tkU0tS
topposite Harvey House. s.at
TTAS now in store and will be receiving
IL daily from New York and Philadel-
phia fun stock Of Silk and Fancy Goods,
which have all been selected by myself in
the northern markets. In consequence Of
the increasing demands Of his trade. his
stock win. this season embrace larger o.
mount and .,reater variety than Ater before |;
he would beg leave to call particular atten-
ton 10 his stock of ladies DRESS GOODS,
which for novelty and elegance Of design
cannot be surpassed by any other house IN
this citv. CoNslsTING IN FART OF:
Rich brocade and glace silks Of the new
est colors and designs; Rich figured and
plain black silks and Saline de chimes Prin-
ted and embroidered cashmeres, and de lal-
mes in robes; Rich prntc' csshr'n-' ','ccss-
Sc and satin reps White and colored EN-
broidered crepes for party dresses: Rase
silks. French and Scotch plaids French
and English prints; white goods OF all des-
criptions. together with general assert.
neut Of goods adapted to fine trade, all Of
which will be offered at the most favorable
rates. With an earnest desire to conduct
my business upon the principal of doing, as
would be done by, hope to continue te
merit the confidence which has been SO IL
;ani5 s-v W. D. PHILLIPS.
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A NEW FIRM
AND NEW e. JEwELlRY
HARVEY II Use ROW

T,HFoDORE GOLDMANN, Watchna.
i ker and jews respectfully informs
his old frienus and the public in genera.
that he hes permanently located himself
here, and calls their attention to the supe-
rior advantages be possesses for repairing
Watches, Clocks, Music Boxes aed Jewelry
He also keerg constantly on hand, fine as
sortmcnr of JEWELRY, consisting in part
of fine gold aud silver watches, gold vest
fob and guardchains, gold pens with gold OF
silver holders, gold, silver ard german spec
tacIes. gold lockets, fngerings, earrings, la
dies aud gentlemen breastpins, shiTt-stnds
ard sleeve buttons. heart Stiles, ladies' belt
slides. necklaces. bracelets clasps, gold and
silver thimbics, watches, earrings. &c. Also
a splendid assortment Of clccks, lamps, cut
lery and fancy articles. and many Others
too numerous to mention, all OF which he
offers :or sale cheap for cash, at the sign o.
the Rig WATCH. et Ta
N h. All work done at this establish
n.ent is warranted to perform well. Watct
es and clocks warranted for twelve months
TERMs--one price and CASH. july 6y
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r ard in Tierces, Barrels and Kegs, for
- sale w iM26 JOSHUA BEAL
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SpeCtacleS and Glasses.

0PVOVeS0H0S 1sA10
lust received superior article Of Con-
j cave and Convex Priema and colored
Sspectacles and Christals to suit every age
iuiy ls-y. THEODORE GOLDMAN.
Lafayette Street, one door below Laurel.
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Hay. Corn, Oats and Bran.
NOR sale at the Feed, Produce and Gro
l. Gerry store OF
Jan 9th 1853 JOSHUA BEAL. q
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T PARRY K Co., have Just received a
y. fresh stock of Almonds, and Reasons
Butter and Cheese, Pickles, and Preserves
Call for superior articles at
iapI5. S. +. BLANCHARD.
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CHOICE WINES & LIQUORS--l0o
gallons Of best quality French Brandy; i25
gallons Of Old Pavilion; so gallons sazarac
Brandy; 10 Casks Common DO: 80 boxes
wines assorted; 10 barrels fine Old Rpctlii-
ed Whiskey so gallons Jamaca Rum; 90
gallons Holland Gin. Also, a great variety
Of fine liquors and cortials for sale by
July 26.,y 5. +. BLANCHARD.
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Our lf6scilt Stock. arr
For the infarnatiop q Families sad others,
| give below ) summary q such articles Of
EK0Nrx PkoDUCE, &C.,
kNlE&D l. Iasw have onhand,
10 Brown Sugar, Fair = Chaics, Crushed,
Coverings Philadelphas pdlvs9sed
g do 81 Do 0ouhle hoaf
DO d Small Loaf,
St. James Rs6spfy, O06ss,
Choice Rio ~ tlg Ian,
Ricr, IodisitAA md
Csfolins; Fx4's.
Imperial, 6nn-
powder, Yosrg
# tiF Hyson. Black
s sli &C., &c.
PICKLES, quarts and half Gallons; Sricrs,
Ginger. Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Cloves. Mus.
tard and Pepper; FISH, Sardines, Her
ring. Goldfish. NfacEerel III barrels,
Quarters and Kits; OIL, Olive 4
Lamp Oil; WINES, Champaign
and Claret, Champaign Cider,
as in bottles { MAcARorf ard
vermicelli; AIM on Ds,
Raisins, Tomato and
PEPPER Catsup;
Goshen, & Western
Butter; Western
tA reserve Cheese:
BEEF TONGUES, Sugar Crackers, Better,
| B,sceiT, Soda Biscuit, Pilot bread,
BUCKWHEAT,
| Onions. Potatoes. lady Peas, Crowders,
Soap Candles, Starch. Salt, Flour. st. Louis
and Ohio; Lard, Shoulders, Clear sides, SUI
gar cured Hams; Vinegar, Saleratus. Soda,
Wrapping Paper, Broons, Tobacco, Well
Buckets, Water Buckets. Cotton and French
| Irvine, Baskets, Wash Boards, Sleeves,
Clothes and plow Lines, Cigars, Firs
| Crackers, Wooden Boxes, Powder, Shot,
Cans, Bar Lead, Nails; Whisksy. barrels and
halves, common, extra Old Rye and Monon-
gahala. New York Brandy and Gin. Com
Emon and Fine, Cement. Plaster Paris, Sand,
| Piasterers Hair, Hay. Corn, Oats, Bran, &c.
The greater portion OF the above articles
can be purchased at retail and near all by
the package or quantity. My facilities for
buying are Of the best and for the CASH,
am in market with any man or any house
my store will always be found Open until
7 O'Clock at night.
nov l9-v. JOSHUA bEAL
Church street, opposite Harvey House
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y
General Agents, Baton 1euse.
We viii attend promptly 70 the collection
N cisims entrusted TO US, either against
the STATE, Or individuals residing in the par
ishes 81 East, or West Baton Rouge. 7.
The liberal patronage we have met with,
a. General Agents; has not only enabled us
to increase cur facilitiessfor the transaction
Of husinesa, but also to GREATLY REDUCE
our former rates Of COMMISSION.
Our charges for collecting claims against
the State, will now be as follows:
On sums under 800 2per cent.
do $leO and not over $3.50, | l-2 pr. ct.
- do $3.50 and not over $500, 3-4 per ct.
= Dc S5OO and not over $1,000 1-2 per ct.
do $1,000 do do. $500, Ia DO.
do $500 do do $4,000. Is do.
RATEs OF EXCHANGE ON Nrw ORLEANS
On sums from $40, to $3.50, 1-2 pr. ct.
do. do. do. $3.50, to $500, Ia 90.
do. do. do. $500, to $4,000, l-s do.
NJ Information given Gra'is. Address
letters post paid, to GEoReL A. PIKE Geo.
may Sy. General Agents,
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SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SgIINAPPS.
DR. d.. MOTT, an eminent chemist
~ of New York. says he recommends
the "Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps," in-
r,orted by Mr.. Wolfe. Of New Yo'k. as the
rurest ard best article of land gin to be
procured in the United States, and peculiar
" valuable for medicinal purposes. For
sale in this place by H. T. WADDlLL.
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GENERAL NEWSPAPER
AND PERIODICAL AGENC

UENENNL NEW5EAFEN
AND PERIODICAL AGENCY.
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be received by
- the undersigned for the following news
papers and magazines:
New Orleans Daily 6 Weekly Crescent
Delta.
Louisiana State Republican.
Illustrated Family Friend.
San DIEGO California; Herald.
Graham's Magazine. -t. g.
Codey's -
Enickerbocker
Meyers Universum.
w-Spccimen copies can be seen by cal
linz on JNO. G. LANOUE. Agent
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The SHASTA COURIER.
ni,y Coun,y Democraaic Convention


49, WEAyERy LILLE. June IA. 1858.
The Convention organized and made choice
of NJ. Henckle for President, aud }. T. jones
for Secretary. M
The first business before the meeting was the
selection of candidate for the Assembly,
which, on first ballot resul ed in the choice OF
John Ausser, Esq, Of WeaServiIle.
The following resolutions We're then adopt
| Pesolued, That the course OF policy Swallowed
| forth in the Inaugural Address of President
Pierce. is such should lung since have been
| adopted. American citizens are by night enl-
! lied to th. protection Of The American Govern
ileut in all legitimate pursuits wherever they
may be found, and it is time that the whole
world should know That such protection Will
be enforced aud thai our flag must be respected.
! Resolred I hat have The utmost confidence
and faith in the lionesy Integrity and fidelity OF
our present Chief Magistrate John Bigler, and
fully endorse all his Recommendations made Tor
The purpose of relieving the State from her tuall-
| cial .mbarrassnients, and that we dehounce as
fuctious and indefensible that opposition whit h
arrayed itself the last Leglsa ure against linn,
against tie best interests ot The State, ah III la
vor of few men who already hold millions oi
properly " hich rghiuily belongs 10 the State
Resolrvd. That we are opIused 10 amy leSlsa-
tive action having Tor lis object the disposal OF
| the fee simple 10 the mineral lands in this Slate,
| preierriug That they should ever remain as they
are how, free to the most industrious aud the
most enierprising.
On motion of john C. Burch-
Resoloed That we, the Democrats of Trinity
County i'll Convention assembled, earnestly e.
| commend 10 The democratic voters of the 22d
| Senatorial District, the proprlety Of holding a
| District Convention i'll the town Ut WeaveIvie
on The Goth July next, 10 nominate suitable
candidate for the office OF Senator.
Resotued, That five delegates be appointed by
| this Convent on to represent the Democrats d
| trinity County III the District Convention.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed as tlelegates:-C. L. N. Vaughan, Levi Rey.
nolds, J. S. Pitzer, ]. Bennett aad J. G. Burch.
On motion of C. L. n. Va g n
Resolced. That we have viewed with satisfac
ton the sta,esmanlike and democratic course
pursued by late Senator Gen. James w
Denver, and hail with satisfaction his appoini
ment To the office OF Secretary of State, having
every confidence i'll his ability to discharge the
duties of that office with honor 10 himself anc
credit to that portion OF The State which he lately
ably and honestly represented.
On motion of Hon. C. E. Williams
Reseired. nat TINS Convention approve 1ht
bold, manly and independent course pursued by
the Hon. L. S Williams whilst Senator from
the 22d Senatorial District M
On notion
Resolred. That the proceedings Of this Con
venIios be Published i'll the g Democratic State
Journal" q Placer Times and Transcript" and
:. Shasta Courier"
On motion adjourned.
J. NJ. HENCKLE, Prest.
JOHN p. JoNEs, Sec'y.
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LINE FROM SHASTA TO
HIarysyiile aud Sacramento City.

HEfnRA MESSRS. HALL & gA@N
s@z&2 Crandall have the q
pleasure 10 announce, that the above hne u
stages is again III full aud activeoperatlon ironl
Shasta through Marysvie to Sacramento
This line is stocked with American horses,
that cannot be surpassed or eqnaled IN tail,or-
MIA, and draw the most superb Concord Coaehes
to be found on any road Ill the Stale.
The proprielors of this Line pledge theni'
selves 10 the travelling community, that iiiey
will put them through with more expedition
more ease, cheaper, and in better style, ihai
utmost confidence in Herring this pledge, iron
lie fact that the drivers employed ON this line
are all experienced i'll their. business, and are
temperate and responsible men. Passengers
palrouizing This line may rely upon every at
ton beng shown them.
The stages until further arrangements, vii
leave Shasta every morning at q O'Clock, ant
arrive at Marysvil.e the following morning at
o'clock leave Marysvile at o'clock ant
arrive at Sacramento City at II NJ. (the run
ming time % iiours) III lime to take the steamers
| Tor San Francisco.
! This being the Daily United States Mail Line
the stages stop al the following Intermediate
! piac,s:
Middleiown, Tehama, Marysville,
Brisgsville, BidwclPs, Eliza,
One Horseown, Meals Ranch, Plumas.
Cottonwood, Hamilton, Nicoaus,
Red Bluffs, Oak Grove, Lawsons,
Ciiarler's Ranch.
III Office at lie Ell Dorado Hotel, Shasta
THOMAS J. FLYNN, Agent.
SHASTA. May7.ISj2. m,7tf
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Report of thc County Surveyor Of Trinity
Comfy 10 the surveyor General.

WEAvERViLLE, Dec. Z, 1852.
StR:-In compliance with your circular ii
June LIST, enclosed III one of LIST October lay
before you the report for this county.
Section 9-1st and ID Vide enclosed dupli-
cate piatS and abridged field notes marked 4
and b. -
Sd. estimate the aggregate quantity of land
belonging TO this State ii, 30 square miles com.
sstinS OF about 81 miles OF salt marsh on the
margin ut HUMBOLDT Bay and its tributary
streams and slouShs which is an alluvial depos.
1t, and seems 10 be gradually increasing Its
height above the level of the bay and eventu
ally may become capable of cultivation, and
about three square miles of sandspit at the ell
trance OF that bay. subject to occasional over
flow.
4h. estimate the aggregate onantity OF
lands under cultivation AT $50 acres. estimate
about one half of the lands in the county to be
suitable for grazing or tilage That portion
adapted to tilage lies on the margin of Hum.
boldt bay, and ON the SIRE ans throughout the
county, and on low and flat ridges that can be
irrigated. The mountain sides IN many places
afford good grazing.
will here give an extract from Deputy al
Humboldt He says" am unable to give an
estimate of the quantity of land adapted to till
age and grazing in this portion of the county.
It's locality is from Lake Mendocino on the
south. to the mouth of Mad river on the north.
am unable 10 say how far it extends inland.
The land within twelve miles OF the coast seems
10 be about one-lialf covered with timber Of "A
very great size and of a useful description OF
the remaining half three fuurths is arabic The
remaining fourth adapted to grazing'
Beyond twelve miles The nature of the coun-
try Is changed; it consists of high fiat ridges
covered with grass of an excellent descrip.
ton for two thirds of its extent, aud about one
third wood, principally in ravines.
STU | estimate The number of horses at $50
mules 800. cattle 300 sheep 100. swine $50; i'll
addition to which there a number of mules
place, and frnm Humboldt bay to The mines il,
this county and klamath, which estimate al
SEQ.
9th / estimate the quantity of wheat at 100
bushels potatoes 375 tons, oats cur for hay 40
tons, other hay $50 tons, barley 1000 bushels.
cabbage Is tons. beets tuns, pumpkins Is
tons.
7!h. l estimate the aggregate quantity of min
eral lands at l.60( square miles, having pro-
duced in The last year according To the best in
formation CAN geL -bout one and half mill
ion of dollars.
The gold is found in the beds of streams and
In bars on the same, in gniches or ravines and
on the hills. u
Section lI-Having been over but small
portion of this county, | caunot give any sketch
that could he depeuded on for accuracy.
The latitude of this place is 40 dg. IA min.
north. sazk9gAE Isl
Having reported what is required By your
circular Of June LIST, so tar as am informed,
trust you will consider 1t complied with.
sessss ssea County Surveyor. Trinity CO.
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NUMBER ,R Il.
Later from o reaen.

The following summary. Of intelligence is Ia
ken from the Alta Colyo,a1a.
The editor of the Oregoaiar says of the recent
election: sss5
I'VE have no official returns of the late cleo
tim, aud Therefore shall mol fill our columns
with exaggerated reports. Lane is elected hy
about 900 majoriry.. Washington. Yamlll.
and umpqua counties each gave Skinner small
maorities and all the rest of the Counties have
gone for Lane"
The editor says that his confidence in the new
delegate is, with his party hopes and prospects.
I" lain the Shelf. IL M
The crops are allowed to be, as a Pikemsn
would say, in hi shly hourisiling state all over
the Territory. aafs
1.-The river is slowly receding." It raised
one foot in a night. The next nigh il raised the
other foot, and is now running down streanl.'
There are now four steamboats, building on
the Columbia and Willamette rivers. and nine
running Three years ago there was not one.
NEW GOLD MIsks.-By information received
from persons Who have visited the head waters
of the Santam, we are led 10 the conclusion
that gold exists there III considerable, quantitea.
Some men who have been prospecting have
made high 81 per day by pan washing.
The stories afoa, 10 the amount OF gold found
are undoubtedly much exaggerated Oegoai-
an
NEW Coal DIscovERY.-Mr. Justin Wells
brought 10 our office sack Of coal, from u coal
bed recently discovered few miles from ST.
Helens. THIS coal has the appearance OF being
OF IA superior qualify. We have had il tried by
ii competent engineer, who pronounces il supe-
rior To the best lancouver's Island coal. II is
said 10 exist in large quantities. aud TO be with
III u few miles of Columbia river.
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LNNK HERE,.

T HEREBY RESpECTFULLY.I INFORM MY
Il friends and the public generally, that am
now prepared To execute with prolptness and
dspaic h, any work in my line with which may
be favored, VIZ:
Plans and specifications made for buildings Of
every kind. also for bridges, water wheels. &c.
Rockers, Toms. Sluices and Mining imple-
meats OF every kind. kept constantly on hand,
and furnished upon the most liberal terms for
cash.
Lumber of every kind furnished and deliver
ed ut amy point designated.
Apply tn the manufacturing establishment of
the Undersigned, III full operation On Main
street opposite the s.. Charles Hotel
,n.roe 3,p REM. CARMAN.
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FREE NEGRoEs AT IH1 NoRIH.-We find in
Noah's Sunday Times the following instance OF
the condition oil hundreds of free negroes at tue
North:
Passing down Nassau street. three or four
persons were standing inside OF sto. e, talking
10 black man, and they invited us to come III.
Here is a black man. said one ofihe gentle
men, who wishes 10 sell himself as "a slave for
$50" Isl
We entered the store and saw a short, stoni
fellow in rags, with good coanteuance and no
indication of vice.
Where do you belong?"
"To New York. / Was bonn here"
. Don't you know that you cannot sell your
self as ii slave In this State =!
"What an l 10 dol can get no work
have had 10 break fast; ! am almost naked; no
one cares for me and have no friends. Is it
not better 10 have good master whom l eau
work for. and no will care for me 2" M
Here was an ILLUSTRATORS OF the practical be-
nevolence of domestic slavery. while it exhibits
the rank hypocrisy OF The abolitionisis. They
could raise s., 900 10 purchase the liberty OF
two mulatto girls, and yet allowed a poor black
To offer 10 sell himself from starving i'll a free
Northern State. Is
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~ SUCH HAS NET OUR EYESm
SSs-4S ON many occasions lately, but ESs3
k=-Aaa-easA our wish is to let our friends
and The public kEow that we are now ready To
furnish specifications and plans on all kinds OF
buildings. All kinds of job work done with
ueatncss and dispatch. Furniture OF all kinds
such Bedstea,ls. Cots, Lounges, Sofas, Chairs.
Dining. Breakfast, Stand and Centre Tables, al
ways on hand All kinds of Sash made To or
der. Turning of all knts done to order.
All osde.-stor work i'll our line will be prompt
ly attended to.
Shop a, The head of Main street. Shasta.
marie If CURTISS & HUGHES.
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New CoDE.-A PRkcEDENT.-ihe Scioto Ga
zette clips the following specimen of pleading
from IA California paper. For blunt honesty il is
commendable. How many like unto it,
have wanted its frankmess. Messrs. kennon,
Groesbeck aud Morton have omitted it in their
forms. 1t was taken from the files of the. Dis
trict Court in San francisco a.t ie1m SIS
Rufus Lockwood ags Elkanah III. Hodges
The said defendant for plea and answer 10 the
complaint of said plaintiff. on his behalf, says
thai lie never intends 10 pay the plaintiff red
of The sum of money claimed in said conplaini,
or OF two other notes held by said plaintiff, I'M
less, and until, (should such an unlocked for
event ever happen.) The said defendant shall
have more money than Ire knows what TO do
with or how TO dispose of otherwise {, and
should the said plaintiff succeed il getting said
money otherwise or sooner, the said defendant
will be glad to be advised thereof e''-~'ss
Wherefore the said defendant, in lieu of the
prayer for Judgment in said cases, says. let her
mp faaa r. A. LOCKWOOD
zsss T saI In proper person.
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II The Slamese Twins are snou TO re-appear
before the public, and are now on their way TO
Boston. When they arrived in American from
Siam, they made their first appear rance in. Bos-
ton. For the last fifteen years they have been
engaged in agricultural pursuits IN North Caro-
liua, where they have wives and eleven chill
dren. 1t is now their intention TO visit few of
The principal cities in this country and Europe.
after which they will again retire into private
slife.-Rouck Notes. rsrse III. -
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CITY BATH HOUSE,

Rear of the California Exchange,
Shasta.
THE UNDERSIGNED, PROPRIETOR
I'm of the above establishment begs leave
MN1N to call HE attention of the public al
1,.liLI large to his new and coninodious
iHlHl THING ROOMS,
HiHlIaii situated in the rear of the California Elk
0NIIS ohanse-ilnd takes this method OF i'll
forming them, that nothing shall be wanting Oh
his .jart, that will conduce TO the comfort u
those who may favor him with call.
He is also prepared to give SHOWER
BATHS.
Single Tickets, 81 90
Thirty /" 10 10
II Hot and cold Baths at all hours.
ularIoif s. LEAN.