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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-19
XN7ILLIAM EGGLESTON offers or sale at No
w Pearl

wv I'M 111o1I1loI O1V UHerH OF saIe at NO
w Pearl street
Stuarts and Lowering loaf crushed and coffee Sugars
New crop Porto Rico Muscovado and o Sugar
Old Java, Laguayra and Rio Coffee
Stuarts syrup and sugar house Moasses
Rico, Muscovado and N o Molasses, new crop
Gunpowder, Imperial and Young Hyson Teas
Black Tea common and fine ~ 3sI&E
Eikintons & Browns Soap, varegated pale and dark
Hulls patent Candles; Elkinton's and Jackson's do
Mitchells and Ltchfelds Sperm and Adamantine do
Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Nutmegs, Mace, Cinnamon
Spice and Gloves, Mason's Backing
Painted Buckets Bed Cords cotton and hemp leading
Lines l5r =
Cotton Yarns, Indigo, Copperas Brimstene
Alum, Starch, Powder, Shetland Bar Lead
Letter, Cap and Writing Pape
Mustard Vinegar, Tar, Rice
Nails to 20 dy, Cumberland
Bacon, Clover Seed and Irish Potatoes
ALSO-Dark and pale Brandy, Peach Brandy, Apple
Brandy
Rectifed and Rye whskey, Gin
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Teneriffe and Malaga Wine
Champagne Cigars, &c. &C. ~ fe 90
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-19
WINTER AEsKANGEME Emf.
Change of Hour of Starting.

CnHu2e OF EaOur OF Starting.
NaE steamboat CURTIS PECK Captain John Da
IL Wis, wilton and after Thursday next 2eh inst leave
the wharf at Rockets regularly every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings at6a o'clock precisely for Ports
wharfin Norfolk every Monday, Wednesday and rday
mornings at the same hour 81 o'clock, and touch at all
OF the regular landings the river going and RETURN
ng.
Passage to Cokes or Grove wharf. 81 SO
Passage to Portsmouth and Norfolk --......--. 2 90
Children under IL years of age, half price
servants TO any point on the River above Grove
90
Through to Portsmouth and Norfolk. . l so
Meals, SO cents each -i
81 HASKJNS T. TIRRy
pICMMOND, FIRE DEMICKsRURds AND
~ POTOMAC RAILRO AD-NOTICE.-T de-
arture OF the morning train going North from and after
the LIST day OF November next, will be O'clock as
formerly The night train at M, as at present.
oc 20 S RUTH Sppt
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-19


VIRGINIA CENTRAL. RAILROAD no
THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS WITHOUT NIGHT
TRAVEL--which is not the on any other route
and still making the trip in little two and halfdays
to the White Sulphur. HalsaJ
Gcszn Schedule for Comfort. FL
Leave Rchno nd daily at g. A NJ, and arrive at White
Sulphur in two and half idays. A tri-weeky line
leaves Staunton for White Sulphur by the Natural Bridge
on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays arriving at the
w hlte Sulphur In the same time
l= Schedule for Expedition.
Those who willing to some night travel
Tor the sake of expedition procure Stages at
Staunton leave at M, and reach White Sulphur SO
cond day from Richmond. at IL O'Clock. P NJ
Between Richmond and White Sulphur Springs passing
the Warm ard Hot Springs, 81 90
Between Richmond and Lexington, 7 90
DO do Staunton s 90
DO do Charlottesville, } SO
DO do Culpeper c. House, 50
Through Tickets
Can be obtained to New York and Philadelphia by
steamships Roanoke, Virginia and Pennsylvan \
jy 20 E. H. GILL, Superintendent.
FOR NEW ORLEANS.
Virginia and Louisiana Line Of Packets be-
tween Richmond and New Orleans.
NHE following vessels compose this line, all of the
Il first Glass; with handsome state room accommodate
tions viz:
Barque CYANE Capt Jesse Loveland
Barque VlRG1NIAN.-....... Capt. Nathaniel Borsh
barque -, new 1890 Capt. Hiram Horton
Inc above vessels all of the first class built ex
pressy Tor the trade between this city and New Orleans
and commanded by of long experience who will use
every exeron to give satisfaction Forreght or passage
apply to Captains on board, to
Hese -.r DAVID CURRIE,
HASKINS & LIBBY,
CHAS. IT, WORKMAN & co.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-19

nAfLY LINE TO BUCHANAN IN L Is 50
than two days by Central Railroad; also daily by
Natural Bridge to White Sulphur Springs ~.
Leave Richmond dalyat 81 NJ to Staunton by night,
second day to Buchanan by P M.
On the return leave Buchanan daily at 3 O'Clock A NJ,
arrive at Richmond next day to dinner bylI O'clock
M 's-N
r., This makes daily line va' Natural Bridge to the
White Sulphur Springs. -
Fare from Riahn,1,d TO p---l-
Do Richmond to White Sulphur ria
f Natural Bridge. 12
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

ONE HOSE TowN-We have the most graf
flying reports from the diggings around One
Horse Town. Miners are generally making
good wages. We are persuaded that the placer
diggings in that district are not surpassed by
any in the State. They extend over hundreds
of acres of ground and only need water during
the dry season, to furnish remunerative employ
ment to thousands of men for years. We think
it cannot be possible, that such an immense
tract of country, rich with gold as miners
represent it to be, will be suffered to lay idle
much longer for want of water-especialy
when it is such an easy matter to furnish the
desideratum by introducing Clear Greek into
that section.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12
Indian Dcpredntions.

During the past two months, the Indians
throughout this and the more northern portions
of California have been untiring in acts of hos
tility against the whites Quite number of
lives have been sacrificed to their thirst for
blood; indeed we believe that three white men
have been killed on the Sacramento trail alone,
leading from this place to Yreka Besides this,
thousands of dollars worth of property has been
destroyed by them. Hence it is not to be won
dered at that the whites have become exceed
ingy exasperated, and seek every opportunlty,
to shoot them down, as they would so man3
noxious animals.
From the numerous acts of theft perpetrated
by them in the southern portion of this county
and in Colusa, it would seem that they have
grown more daring than ever before Indeed
their incursions in this district have become so
frequent of late, that the citizens have sub
scribed money to sustain patrol of men con-
tinually ON the alert, with the view of keeping
them back in the mountains. 1t may be men,
toned as an instance of their unparalleled te-
merity that night few weeks back, sew
eral of them were discovered in The act of cut
ting the stage horses loose in the stables at Red
Bluffs
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12
Word to our Friends.

We are happy, after long two months sus-
pension, in again presenting the Courier to our
readers We trust that the coincidence of It's
re-appearance upon the anniversary OF its natal
day may not prove ill-omend and that it will
breathe through the entire coming year.
1t will be perceived by notice in another CO.
lumn that the proprietorship of the Courier is
somewhat changed, Judge Hinckley having
Withdrawn from the concern. In severing the
connection which existed during the eight
months publication of the Courier, it is but JUS
tice on the part of the remaining partners to
stale that the pen of Judge II. during that time
chiefly contributed toward building up its repu-
taton and good name.
The present firm, in renewing the publication
of the Courier, confidently look for support
from the citizens of Northern California. Espe-
cially do we expect to receive a liberal patron
age from the citizens of our own town and coun-
ty. We have right to expect this much. There
is not an intelligent man in the county who is
not convinced that newspaper is of great adj
vantage to this section, and but few of our bust
ness men who have not assured us of their great
qualification at the temperance of our sheet.
With paper here in our midst the immense
riches of this portion of the mines can be speedi-
ly made known to the world, and continually
kept before it, and thus bring large population
here, where miners can do well if they will 1t
is to the interest of all classes then and especial
ly so to the merchant that paper be published
in this place But no newspaper in California
can be sustained for any length of time by the
mere profits of subscription list No merchant
or business man then say that he has done
his share towards the sustaining of local pa
price of years subscription.
We hope then that the friends of the Courie,.
every where will interest themselves in again
placing it upon firm footing.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12
The Convention Question.

We invite the attention of our readers to the
article upon our first page entitled the 20 Con-
vention Question"
strenuous effort is being made by large
and talented party in the Legislature, headed by
Senator Crabbe, to have a law passed submit
ting to the people a proposition-to be voted
upon by them at the next election-to call a
Convention to amend the Constitution of the
State. 1t will be perceived that Senator Sprague
has taken firm stand on the side of the opposi-
ton. We are persuaded that the course thus
pursued by Senator S. is a true exposition of the
wishes of great majority of his constituency.
We ourselves, are opposed to the movement for
the reason that the agitation upon this subject
has not sprung from the people. They never
have. In any portion of the State, by primary
meetings, petitions otherwise, SO far as we
have observed through the press, asked for any
thing of the kind. The agitation exists in the
Legislative halls of Benicia alone
Ii the object of one portion of the friends of
Convention is, as they profess, to effect d.
vision of California with the view of establish
ing second State, then the proposed call of a
convention Is unnecessary, as the Constitution
expressly provides that that is a matter wholly
within the concurrent jurisdiction of the Legis-
lature and Congress
II the object of the other portion is merely to
effect certain amendments to the Constitution.
then 1t would be unwise to call Convention
because the LIST section of article 10th of that in
strument provides cheaper, more speedy, and
less unsatisfactory mode of accomplishing that
object
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

The WEATHER FOR THE WEEK.-On Satur-
day last, the mercury stood for several hours al
81 deg. Fahrenheit. OF course water appropri-
ately diluted with old Cognac and other cooling
mixtures, was decidedly in demand. On Mon
day the clouds commenced gathering and on
Tuesday the rain fell all day. On Wednesday we
were favored with hail storm, accompanied
by the loudest thunder we have ever heard in
California, with an occasional flash of lightning
after night. On Thursday the thermometer
stood at 40 deg. Fahrenheit; in the afternoon
morrow we confidently expect small earth
quake.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

GEN. DEXvER.-The distinguished Senator
from the Trinity District has been appointed
by Gov Bigler to the high and responsible posi-
tion of Secretary Of State, in place of Mr.. Van
VOORHEES,, resigned. This appointment will
prove universally acceptable to citizens of all
sections OF the State, and especially to the
northern portion. Gen. Denver is possessed Of
all the necessary qualifications for most eff
cient officer, and his appointment has caused
much qualification to his numerous friends in bis
cwn immediate district.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

The buildings preserved upon the south side
of Main street wero mnch charred and other
wise injured. The following is a list of the
buildings saved:
The stores of Messrs. Church & Mix Ewing;
Short & Co.; Mccain & Gallagher; Buck u
Cole !; Galland & lsaacs John Harrington !;
Miners Hotel; McKenzies' new building call
ed the Free Mason's Hall; Cram, Rogers Il Co.'S
Express Office; Independence Hotel, owned by
Mr.. West Cottage Saloon Mr.. Anbruy's
dwelling Polka Saloon; Chapnlan's Resau
rant; several small dwelling houses owned by
Messrs. Vaun & Mcclure Diana Saloon !;
Weaverville Hotel; Comstock 6, Martins Liv
cry Stable.
All letters and papers in the Post Office were
burned, including the mail just made up for the
States.
The fire spread with such rapidity that but
few personal effects were saved from the burnt
buildings.
The County records and all papers connected
with the Sheriff's office were also preserved.
Cram, Rogers & Co.'S Express office was saved
with much difficulty.
We have not heard that the fire has been at
tribnted by the citizens to the hands of an in
cendiary. If the fire, as we are assured was the
case, commenced among some old papers in the
attic OF the Americana portion OF the honse
at the time unoccupied-the probability is that
tue destruction of our fair sister town was the
work of one of those fends in human shape.
&A ~ the latest accounts the citizens were get
ready to rebuild at once; and we would
81 that the best security they can have
l8iter against recurrence of this calamity,
i to build upon ride streets
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12
To Correspondence.

We hope, now that the Courier is under
weigh again, oar old correspondents will let
ns hear from them as heretofore. Indeed we
invite all persons in every portion of the mines.
who feel interested in the success of our enter
prise, co favor with frequent contributions.
Auytis4ag ia the shape of news will always be
most acceptable. We trust that our former ac-
comflished Yreka correspondent, "Fenelon, "
especially, will renew his fnvors.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12
THE SHASTA COURIER,
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH II. 1853.


The following gentlemen are our regularly
authorized Agents, empowered to collect Sub
scorpions, Advertisements, and Job Work, and
receipt Tor The sames-
San Francisco.-JoHS Fl. MILLER.
We1ceyciLes-CRAM RoGERs & Co.
One Horse losca>-HAYwooD s. Co. and
SMITH & ToLLMAS, Expressmen.
FrehA G&lch.-MoRRow g. SHANNON, and Mr..
SHRoETER.
Yreka.-CRAx, ROGERS & Co.
-fB- AGENTS wanted in every portion OF the
mines
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

OLSEr-This mining locality has always sus-
tanned most enviable reputation for its pro-
duotaseaess; and we are glad to learn that
during last winter it has lost nothing in this
respect, but On thecontrary yielded, and is now
yielding, what are called first rate wages to
many miners.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

FRENcH GuLcH.-We hear that some very
rich diggings were discovered in this gncl last
week Some of the lucky ones took out as
informant states THAT some of the miners Were.
preparing to pull down their houses. in order TO
pursue the leads which extended under them.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

BUSINESS IN SHAsTA-Durins The winter our
merchants have been doing IA very brisk trade,
though the past two weeks business has
what slackened. Just at this time il is euiven-
ing again, and we anticipate for them most
Aourishing spring trade In expectation Of this,
many of them are supplying themselves will
very large stocks.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

Misunderstanding that portion OF the
winter while water was plenty, the miners III
these diggings made good wages. Enf now.
water being a scarce article. Tier yield has
fallen off considerably. All they want is the
water from Clear cre"k When VIII they get it
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

De Bar is playing in administrator Pa
per.
The performances of ''De Barr may be very
entertaining to the citizens of The Queen city,
but his aaanner of playing" with the feelings
of California audiences has rendered him de-
cidedly unpopular.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

LOWER SPRINGs.-The miners around Lower
Springs two miles below this place, have met
with the most gratifying success during the
past winter The claims on the hill on which
the Virginia House stands, particularly, have
yielded well. The miners, III pursuing their
leads, have crossed the main stage road imlne-
diately below the Virginia House. 1t is ex-
pected that the greater portion of the hill will
pay to work, in anticipation of which the mi
ners have brought over the water from Middle
Greek, three miles distant
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

THE METHODIST CHuRcH.-The Rev Mr.
Rogers, of the Cal. Conf, has been assigned 10
this circuit for the ensuing conference year.
The Rev. j. B. Hill, who most faithfully abored
here last year, has been stationed at Benecia.
Mr. Il. and his accomplished lady take with
them the kindiiest regards Of all of our best
citizens
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

SAN ERANcIsco AaEScY. John H, Miller,
Esq. will hereafter act as Agent for the Shasta
Courier in San Francisco. We take1pleasure III
Recommending MIR. 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, 1853-03-12

FLouR.-The rivalry in the Hour trade du-
ring the week, has been quite animated, and
we believe the article has been purchased in
some instances as low as SLIPPER. hundred lbs
OF course the seller made ! very handsome
prolt-over the left.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

MIR. A. J. Horsley. Cram, Rogers & Co.'s Elk
press messenger, left Yreka on the Sd inst, in
company with party of twenty-five gentlemen
and arrived in this place over the Sacramento
TRAIL on Wednesday of this week. The party
took the precaution to travel the entire distance
with an advance scout of ten men armed with
rifles. and hence were not at all troubled by the
Indians, who have committed so many and Sc
rious depredations upon that trail. The party
brought some $50 pack mules through with
them
When Mr.. H. left, business was improving.
Provisions had slightly declined; flour was sell
ing for so cents per h., sugar So and coffee 60.
Clothing was obtainable at fair prices.
The citizens of Yreka nave gotten into quite a
spirit for building, and number Of elegant
and substantial stone houses are in process of
erection, among which we may mention those
of Messrs. Smith, Parker and Hellman The
house of Mr.. Parker is to be made entirely
6re-proof
Messrs. Garland s. Co. re-opened the Yreka
Hotel on the 22d of Feb, ON which occasion
they gave the citizens of Yreka a splendid ball.
1t has been represented to US as having been
most brilliant affair. Our informant counted
thirty-three ladies and between forty and fifty
gentlemen in the ball room at one time. Who
will wonder, then, that the party danced all
night till broad daylight Quite a number of
gentlemen hailinS from this place, arrived in
time to participate in the enjoyments of the oc
casion, and speak of the whole affair in the
most enthusiastic terms.
Extensive preparations being made
throughout SCOTS Valley, for farming upon
large scale the approaching summer. Two
quart. machines have arrived i'll the valley, by
way of Oregon, and will speedily be put in OPP
Grafton upon tile claims known as Best's and
Shackelford's. The leads are said 10 be very
rich, and the owners anticipate an abundant
yield.
The mines about Yreka have paid well all
winter, and the miners now making COED
wages, having every where an abundance of
water.
Very rich diggings were lately discovered up
on Althone Creek, tributary of Rogne River
distant about 60 miles to the northward of Yre-
ka. The miners are rushing ihther in great
numbers. The diggings about jacksonville are
also very good, and have been so all winter.
A party are ont endeavoring 10 find trail
over the Coast Range from lreka to the
town just starting on the coast, below Scots
burg.
{ The Indians were perfectly quiet throughout
Scott's Valley.
A friendly Indian brought in another mule
got it from the Pitt River tribe.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

OuR NEW HEAD.-Reader, how do you ike
our new head. We do not give it as specimen
of our taste at ALT is the best we have at
present However, it is not altogether without
claims to beauty. 1t is our intention to procure
neater and more elegant head as soon as pos
sible
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

Cram, ROGERS & Co.'s ExrREss.-The pro- !
prietors Of this express still continue to run it
between this place and The towns Of Yreka and
Weayerville We are indebted to them for
much of our most interesting news See their.
advertisement.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

PUBLIC DocUMENTs.-We are indebted to the
Hon. R. 7. Sprague. of the Senate, and Caba-
Miss, Reading, of Trinity, and F. A. Snyder Of
the House. for valuable public documents
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

MoyEMExT OF TRouPs.-Col. Wright has sent
out company of pen, under Leuienants
Bates and Raaiord, to lake upa position some
where the Snsramento TRAIL. in the vicinity
of the Sugr~ Loaf and Backbone Mountains
We have cry confidence That the travel will
hereafter be perfectly safe.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

WoSDERFuL.-We are informed that, during
the storm on Wednesday last, Maidstone fell in
the vicinity of Lower Springs aud Middletown
as large as small sized egg.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

ELECTION IN THE TRINITY SENATORIAL DIS
rRIcT.-Gen. Denver having resigned the office
of Senator for the Trinity District, on accepting
the appointment Of Secretary of State, the Gov
ernor has, in accordance with law, ordered an
election to fill the yacancy-to be holden to-day.
We understand that Mcssrs.yan Dyke and y ILL
laIis are candidates.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

THE GAzELLE.-This new and elegant little
boat, running from Sacramento to Red Bluffs.
will please accept our thanks for personal atten-
tion4 extended tous.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

DIsrRIcr CoURT.-Judge SinltL will COM
mence the March term of the District Court for
this county in Shasta on the 28th inst. There
is large amount of business TO dispose of at
this term
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

Rich DIGGINGs on PITT RIvER.-Very rich
weeks, upon stream leading into Pitt river.
The only digging yet done has been on the
banks of the stream, and in the gulcles leading
into it. These mines, at the latest accounts.
were yielding most abundantly--as much as
hope to hear something more definite and salts
factory in time for our next issue.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

A Coon IDEA.-We observe that qnite mum :
Der of our merchants have lighted lamps sus-
pended before their doors during the night.
The idea is too valuable not to be initiated by
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-03-12

JAcxAss FLAr.-This has always been good
mining locality, and during the winter, We arr
assured tue miners have averaged splendid wa