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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-04-06
BosroN, March 81.

The U. s ship Germantown, from Port Praya
Cape Eeyerde, March LIST, arrived here to-day.
She sailed in company with the U s. Sloop of
War Dale for Boston The officers of the Ger
mantown report that when they left Port Praya
the John Adams was employed in carrying on,
tbe views of the Navy Department relative to
the Survey Of the coast Of Africa by Comman-
xdar vnrh
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
New. from the Sandwich islands.

The number Of new cases of smallpox which
have been reported the week ending Sept. 23d,
for the island of Oahu, are II: the number of
deaths reported i'll the same time are 30. ra7s
From the other islands the new cases report
ed are 2 deaths, 7.
Total number of cases reported, 1916; total
deaths, 1911.
Number of cases remaining in Honolulu are
IS, of whom are in the outskirts of the iown.as
The Commissioners inform the public that,
from the reports received by them, The disease
is rapidly diminishing throughout the entire
group Ig} aaia al.A.a
The alta learns from the British frigate Am
phuhritc, that they had learned from the natives,
that three vessels in search of Sir John Frank
lin, about three years since, when last heard
FROM had got to the eastward of Point Barrow.
The B. NJ. store ship Rattesnake, with supplies.
arrived at Port Clarence, Aug. %.
They also had information from a captain of
of the whalers in the Arctic. that there
We're over 20 wllaers off East Cape at one time,
most of which had small fares this season. on
account of bosierous weather and thick foss.
A great portion of the fleet leaving for the
Islands and other grounds, on account of scarcity
of whales and i'll success.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

BEAUTIFUL SPEcIMESs.-As a general thing
we are opposed to the plan, pursued by many
papers in the mining districts. of publishing all
the big Jumps that the lucky hombres find. 1t
does no good and may do great deal of harm.
However, we had our admiration greatly excited
yesterday by several specimens in the store of
Callahan & Co. There is one weighing 81 ozs.,
another 13, another 8, and five six each weigh
ing about one ounce, together with beautiful
lot of finer gold, all taken out of claim in Mad
Ok Canon in the course of al few days by Messrs.
Burk g. Co. la
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
[PER CRAM, ROGERS s. Cos EXPRESS
WeavervilIe Correspondence.
WEAyERyiLLE, Ne,

NEAyERyiLLE, New I'd, 1898.
In the universal rush OF business IN a country
like ours, we are apt 10 forget and be forgotten
for awhile, and you may possibly have felt this
by not hearing from us during the past two
weeks; but we can assure you there have been
other causes for our silence; however. in future
we will endeavor to keep our lines.
Asyou noticed our absence from this place,
and our return in rather brick-in-the-hat-lsh
manner, we take This the FIRST opportunity, OF
returning an adobe which we hope will ht
that new hat of the senior editor.
Well. we were AWAY bnl short time. yet we
can see many improvements in the appearance
of our town; for insianct here the house stood
known AS the Co4eas. hsa been erected line
large building, which &c upied as Billiard
Saloon, and called the b Union. 1t is the
largest room in the country, and fitted up IN a
magnificent manner; it is owned and conducted
by Madame Fengier and Jehn T. Fisher. The
% Independence" has also been re-fitied and re-
opened; and notwithstanding it was always
popular place of resort it has been made still
more SO, by the addition Of Mr.. Burr Gordon
to the establishment.
We notice also, that the proprietors Of the
I" Diana" are building The atre, to be connec-
ted with that establishment, which will be quite
a novelty in this section of the country, and will
furnish amusement to many during the coming
winter evenings. Speaking of winter, we had
"a pretty good specimen of it last night; ice
troze near half an inch thick. If we do not get
some rain soon, our miners will get discouraged
in their prospects for good winter diggings.
The article which appeared in your paper OF
Oct. 22d headed Sites ilole,'' has been uni
versally discussed III his section and all come
to the conclusion, hat tor Geological owledge
profound ability. and thorough knowledge of
the case in point, 49 has never been equaled !
and we are requested through you, to extend
an invitation to '49 to deliver course of lee
lures on Geology and Mincralogy in this place
the coming winter.
The melancholy intelligence of a serious affray
that occurred on -Jack-ass Bar, Canon Greek,
reached town yesterday morning. A Mr.. Hig-
gins was shot in the lower part of the abdomen,
(and has since ded,) by man called :" Little
Dickey-" There conflicting reports about
the affair; one is, that it was accidental, the
other that it was Intentional. " Little Dick " has
escaped, but parties in pursuit of him, and if
caught it is supposed he will be hung.
Is the Judiciary of this State farce, or are
we to havea District Judge! SIS
Yours, respectfully,
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA PIoNEERs.-We are
indebted to the politeness of j. G. Low, ESQ.,.
Secretary of this society, for a copy of lis Con.
stitution and Bylaws, together with the Adj
dress of Miss Elizabeth Branham, delivered on
the occasion of the presentation of flag by the
Pioneer Ladies' to the society, and the Grafton
Of Hon. VIM Van Voorhies, delivered at the last
anniversary of the admission of our State into
the Union. We are indebted to the same gen.
tleman for the following " Circular which will
explain itself:-- m
One of the most prominent objects of the for
nation If The Society of California Pioneers"
as set forth in our Constitution, is. '.to collect
and preserve information connected with the
early settlement and conquest of the country
To accomplish this each member of the society
and all others interested in the object of the AS
sociation, are requested to forward to tle Sec
retary at San Francisco such information as
they may have in their possession obtain,
touching the early history and settlement of any
part of the country, or facts connected with the
biography of the Pioneer settlers, such as books,
documents, manuscripts. maps, paintings, draw
lnSs, daSuerreofypes, statistics. the foundation
OF towns, discoveries OF miuerals, or any other
information which IN their indgmen may prove
interesting 20 the society. 1t is believed that in
this way much valuable and interesting inior-
nation may be collected and deposi'ed, to be
hereafter arranged and published under the di-
rection and auspices of the society.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
Arrival Of the PnciRc.
rrrrrrs pays LATER PROM THE EASTERN

FIrTEEs DAYS LATER PROM THE EASTERN STATES
The steamer Pacific, of the Nicaragua line, ar
rived at the Bay on Monday last, with two weeks
later dates. ~ 4s8
We are indebted to Adams & Co, for the first
delivery of the New York Herald ofthe 5th u,
aud to Rhodes s. Lusk for the N. Y. Times aii
Tribune of the same date.
They contain but little news of general inte
rest.
A letter in the Herald from Vienna says, the
Austrian Government has given its consentsto
the Liberation of Koszta, with the understanding
that he should be Immediately placed on board
an American vessel, and go directly to the Uni
ted States. atlE {k8E
The returns from Georgia indicate the cleo
ton of Mr. johnson, the Democratic candidate
for Governor, and majority of The Legislature.
The position of Minister 10 China is said to be
awaiting the acceptance of Hon. George NJ Dali
las. ...r.s
The interments from Yellow Fever, AT New
Orleans, during The 24 hours ending Oct. 3d,
were only six. and the Board of Health have de-
termilred to discontinue their daily reports for
the future, considering tue epidemic at an end.
The sickness in Mobile is rapidly abating.-
The total number of deaths of yesterday was 7,
and included only from yellow fever.
5 An adjourned meeting of The Pacific Railroad
Company was held in New York the 30lh of
September at the Metropolitan Hotel. The
books of subscription were re-opened, and sub
scrptions made to the extent of $30.250,0o0
making total subscriptions of SAB .030, 900. The
meeting was then adjourned for two weeks,
when the books will be again opened for furth-
subscriptions. }9eT eE pas
launched at Boston on the 4th. She is 355 feet
long, 50 feet wide, and 80 feet deep; registered
tonnage 400 with stowage capacity for 5000.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
From Yreka.

we are indebted to Jack IIorsely of Cram
Rogers & Cos Express, and Mr. Parker. Of
Rhodes & Lusk's Express, for the Herald Of Oct
a9th. @
The citizens are taking active measures ,o
bring Shasta river upon the Flat back of Yreka.
The following were the wholesale prices of
the leading articles on the goth:
Flour, aans4; Pork, 40a50; Bacon, 45a5o;
Hams 45a50; Butter, Oregon, 80; Sugar, 29a
81; Coffee, 32a35s, Tea. 81; Beans. 2Sa30 Rice.
32a35; Salt, 22a25; Potatoes, l2i Lard, 45s56;
Nhiskey, 3,50a4 90; Brandy, 3,50a6.00; Can.
dies, 65a70; Tobacco. 79a75; Oniens, Is; Beef
on foot. I6alS; Pork, 35a40; Mutton, 2oa25;
Cheese, 25.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

g The INcoNsTYNT. Lower. II ms - gs
name of song said 10 be very a
about Yreka at present. The words rn
the pen of young and rising Oregon poet y /
have been unable to obtain the entire forly-tifiee
verses, 1--WE look to the Herald TO sups'y the re
mainder,) but give No. 1st as a specimen, ier
which we are indebted to onr friend Fletcher.
of the Express. who, by the way, brought ie' =
into eyes by the very feeling manner ~
which he warbled it forih:-
sit is my firm and honest belief,
That nconstynf lovyer is worse nor a ihiei
For a thief he will steal all the money ye have.
But an inconstynt lovyer will bring We till The
grave"
There Is pothiag ike genuine poetry. It fills
the ssfsc ei,l With emotions OF sublime
f,iicItV sse4 laaas.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

HARRY LOVES RaNGERs-The following. ac-
cording to the Times and 1'ronseript. is list Of
the officers and men composing this corps, and
who did such effective service in routing and
killing the numerous organized bands of thieves
and cut-'hroats in the lower part of The State:
Captain, Harry Love; Ist Lieut., P E. Connor;
I'd Lieut., G. w. Evans Wn. Byrne. c. F.
Bloodworth, N. L. Ashmore. Wm. j. Campbell.
VIM. Howard, Robt. II. Masters. Johu- Nuttall.
John Sylvester, John A. White, John w. Chill
des. Bayfayette Black. Geo. Chase, ID. S. Hollis
ter, Jas. NJ. Norton, Geo. A. Nuttall E. B, Van
Horn, Thos. Howard. w. s. Henderson.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
Agent. for the Courier.

authorized agents, empowered to collect Sub
scriptions, Advertisements aud job Work, and
receipt for the same =
SAs FRANCISCO AGEseY. -Octayian Hoogs,
Esq. Any advertisements left at o'Meara S
Printing Office, 1872, Clay street, viii be atteld-
ed to-
SAcRAMEETo AGEScY.-Mr. J. M. Shepherd
Office in Book Store of Shepherd & Sydam, j.
steet, between 9TH and 9Th streets
IFeacerrMe.-CRAM, RoGERs & Co.
One Horse Iown.-SMITH s. ToLLMAs, Ex-
pressmen.
French Gulch.-MoRRow & SHATsos, and
SCHROEDER 8 BRusNING.
Yreka-CRAM, RoGERs & Co.
Ey AcEsTs wanted in every portion of the
mines f-4
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

ANOTHER FlRE SoNott We learn from
the tele2raphlc report of the Union of Thursday
that on the day previous fire broke out ON the
west side of Washington street, above the Pla-
GER Hotelin the CITY of Sonora. which threatened
tor while tfi destroy large portion of the city,
but by the untiring efforts of onr Hook and Lad
der Companies it was checked at the French
hre-proof store on one side and at McCarty &
Coopers stable on the other. About twelve or
fifteen houses were destroyed. The estimated
loss is $4,000.
The reporter further says,--"Our water ar
rangements again proved of invaluable service
IN arresting the progress of the flames. Again
would our city have been destroyed had we not
had an abundant supply of water and efficient
Hook and Ladder Companies We trus, that
this last remark will not be lost upon our own
citizens. Our town is surely in most defence
less situation at preseut. We have no water
arrangements, no Hook s Ladder company no
organization of any kind with which to combat
the fire should ii again break ont in our town.
Wertrust that some one will take the necessary
steps to reorganize the old Hook & Ladder Con-
pany at once. Our constant peril imperatiycly
demands something of the kind
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

Carr. ALDEN.-Tilis gentleman passed through
town last Thursday on his way to the East. We
are glad to perceive him looking in such excel
lenthealh. His wound yet source of great
Inconvenience to him, although il is rapidly ni-
proving. He is confident that he will ultimately
recover the free use of his arm.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

Eg Maj. Readings Claim, which had been
carried up on appeal from the Land Commits
S. District Court. The Cruz Cervantes Calm
was at the same time rejected Both cases will
be carried up to the U. S. Supreme Court for
final adjudication.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

Hit HIM AGAIN.--An hombre was going
down town the other day on the back Of horse
at the rate of . 40, when a dog run out of
smiths shop and bit the horse on the leg, in con-
sequence of which about two seconds thereafter,
the equestrian was upon the fiat of his back gaz
ing heavenward. He had no SOUL however for
wrath and commenced experimenting in pro-
jectiles at the expense of the canine BRUTE
whose owner (as every dog owner will in such
cases), fercely cried out, . Don't you hit that
dog again" But the discomfted ones blood
was raised, and so he answered in much bitter
a man throw himself, ai.yhow-Ill hit him
agaiun'
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

The BALL AT FRENCH JLcH.-The ball at
the Independence HOTEL French Gulch, on
Thursday night, was very gay and elegant af-
fair We presume there We're over one hun
dred persons present, and all seemed to enter
into the enjoyments of the occasion with the
proper spirit. The manner in which the supper
was gotten up did great credit to the accom-
plished caterer, Mr.. Tower, of the Tower
House."
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
The Indians of fiae North.

We have from the flrst doubted the wisdom of
the treaty recently negotiated by Gen. Lane
with the Indians Of Rogue River Valley. We
were firmly impressed with the belief that the
treaty would be productive of no lasting benefit
to the whites, but, on the contrary, would ulti-
mately result dsastrously to the welfare of the
citizens Of Rogue River Valley. 1t is perhaps
useless for us state the reasons that pressed
these convictions upon our mind. They may
be incorrect. We trust they are. We trdst that
Time will prove our fears baseless and without
foundation, and vindcate the superior wisdom
and far-sghtedaess of Gen. Lane.
Nevertheless, we must be Permitted to doubt
the correctness of the policy of making treaties
with California or Oregon Indians, unless we
stand IN the position of the superior or victori-
ops party. H
Our whole intercourse with the Indians
teaches us that they cannot be won over to
friendship by moral suason, and that superior
physical force can alone keep them i'll check.
They are taught from infancy to look upon the
white man as their natural enemy, and those of
their warriQrs who are most successful in injur
ing him, are honored as the "braves' of the
tribes Hence when it is to their interest to vo-
late treaty, it is not inconsistent with their
code of morals to consider it more honored in
the breach than the observance And hence
we thought and still think, the treaty made by
Gen. Lane impolitic and unwise Gen. Lane
did not occupy the position Of the stronger
victorious party On the contrary the whites
had been worsted in every engagement, and the
Indians knew the fact and boasted of it. When
the treaty was formed the Indians were almost
wholly without ammunition, and hence arose
y II singular willingness to make treaty in
the ui.ds1 of their victories Would it not have
been wise az this time to have waged hostlities
win Increased energy, until the enemy was
weakened and cowed into terms of our own die
taton, rather than treat with them uncrippled,
Gnwhipped in single instance? What secufi-
" have the citizens of Rogue River Valley that
there will not be another outbreak lust so soon
the savages have again accumulated suffi-
cheney of ammunition? Their experience of
the. two years previous must or should have
taught them to place but little confidence in the
stability of Indian treaties. No one, so far as
we know, has remained for any considerable
length of time unbroken. 1t may be that lad
white men are frequently more TO blame than
the Indians but that is no reason that they shall
waylay and murder the peaceable traveller or
packer in the mountain paths, or chase the
farmer from his ranch and destroy his houses
and produce. The Indian should be taught to
discriminate between good and bad white men,
and not visit the sins of the latter upon the
heads of the former.
We are induced TO make these remarks by re-
cent adviees from the North-published in an
other coumn-and which tend in no slight de-
gree to convince us of the correctness of our
want of confidence in the wisdom of the treaty
referred to-
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

merchants TO the advertisement of Messrs Patch
& Clayton, the San Francisco Agents for the
sale of Santa Clara Flour We are assured Thar
he article turned out Ivy these Mills-about 500
hHgs per days greatly superior to the sener-
aiiy OF imported flour and not at ali inferior to
ine {, lebraled :. Haxalia and :. .Gallego" brands
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

HosTILE MEETIsG.-From information re-
ceived yesterday evening, we have every rea-
son to believe, regret TO say that hostile
meeting took place this morning, near Weaver
vile, between Edward Rowe, ESQ.,. of Cram,
Rogers & Co.'s Express and Col. VIM. B. May,
member elect to the State Senate from the Trni-
ty District. We understand that Mr.. Rowe is
the challenged party. 3
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
REArGsous Notice..

MErHoRIsT EplscopAL CHUKcH.-Public ser.
vices every Sunday at l0a A. NJ. and II r. Nj,
Sunday school every Sunday al 81 p. Nj.
Rev. JAMES ROGERS. Pastor,
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

Fatal AFFRAY.-At Pittsburg, few days
since, man by the name of Foster stabbed an
other man SO severely that he has since died.
Foster was examined before Justice Noting,
and, in the absence of the proper bail, was
placed in the hands OF Sheriff Nunnally, 20 await
his trial at the next term of the District Court
Welsh is the name of the man killed.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
y At a meeting OF the primers OF San Fran
cisco, the following resolutions Were adopted:

Resolrcd, That the Alta California office bts
declared "RaT" office, Notwithstanding ihe
asseveration Of the propre'ors that The .-high's
rnling prices F." are paid-ihe articles appearing
in that paper for the past week showing that al
least one item OF the Scale Of Prices is not al
lowed-pay far waiting for copy during tue
hours appropriated TO composition.
Resolrsa, That. III our estimation. no man can
BE- deemed honorable in the Tr:.de. WHO vii
work in ttie office Of the Ala Calioraia while.
conducted in the present manner.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

SHIPMENTS OF TREAsuRE.-The following
amounts OF Gold Dust were shipped from San
Francisco ON the lst iust..-per Cortes, Nicarau-
g'ia Line, sl,690,8o3 per California, Panama
Line. 81, ,064 26l.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
80 q $40 ae- CO.. Express.

E.Hm ,egers & Cos Ex-
tAs Asa for copy
aiet Company,
B-nlca
Fise etaens Of the ate
S-.a J! Cav. ers majority over
Waidos l.456 iority Maj. Reading
in 1851. we believe. was 54l.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
Esho.ieS a s..s.ss'. Exprcss.

This Express has furnished with regular
files of California papers through the week
Also with files of late Atlantic and Sandwich
Island papers.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

Nrw MARxkr.-Messts Smiih. Bledgctr &
Co. have opcned Il new Meat Market on Maine
street opposite HE old burut tree and annnedi-
ifey above Adams & Co.'S Express Office.
where. according 10 their advertisement, the,
keep constantly on hand all kinds Of meats,
v, geiab.es, &c.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

PEACE IN EuRoPs-1he ~. Y. Herald III
summing up the European fairs, gives the rea-
son OF the extraordinary artlor manifested by the
four powers" to preserve Russia and Turkey
from coming TO open rupinre:-h M sss
The paramount and al-pervading certainty
ii,at war between RUSSIA and Turkey would
speedily ripen into war betv cen the thrones and
the people of Europe is the satisfactory key to
tire exceedingly philanfhropic desires of the
fogr Powers 10 preserve reace. The fearful
and NEST impressive lessons 1S48--49, have
pound hem over TO keep the peace with each
oiher If theycan Louis Napoleon, how ever, is
ma comparatively independent position. He
can move and carry France with him, for France
Is uet unwilling 10 re-el.ac. the glories Of the
Empire"
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
Adams. & Co... Express.

Mes rs. Adams & Co. have daily supplied d Us
with California papers ihrough the week. Alko
with I'll assortment If ia.e Atlantic papers.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
SHASTA WHOLESALE PRICES
s1EEsESENT.

SHAsTA, Nov 5fh 1853.
Flour, l3a14d Shoves. per doz.. 34o36
Corn Meal, kiln Molasses, 2,00o225
dried, I2t4l3 Chill Peaches, 40a
Barley 64a7 Dried Apples, q a22
Beans. Chile. 121ol4 Coffee, Rio Java, 23ao5l
Rice, China,No l., nl4i Teas Imp & q r., ,S0n90
Potatoes, 8n9l Sugars, Manila, Halls
Clear Pork, 28a29 q No. China, -aen
Hams, $3.50 :. pd, crnsll'd, 23a24
Bacon, 2Sa30 Candles admit 3Sn40
Batter, firkin, 45n50 Salt. 1900
Cheese. 2Sa3O Mackerel, ,hf bis SoOao4
Lard, 29o3U Brandy s2In7
Tobacco, Grape -o50 Nhiskey o., l75o2,n0
Nails, 1aIal5 Port Wine, So, ,25G2. SO
Picks, per doz., 24a2Sl Gin Holland, 2,oaa25o
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
'p s~s.s between Us. Troops and Indian.

E-sst Between L. =. Troops and Indian.
sr farker,oi Rhodes 4ss Lusk' Express just
down from lreka, informs US that Govern
meni Express arrived at Fort Jones on Monday
last. direcily from Fort Lane in Rogue River
Fs.lev. bearing The intelligence thar company
of Z. = Dragons had very severe engagement,
with party of Indians on Deer Creek. so,ne o.
miles from Fort Lane.
~ Hseems that The Indians on ihs. trail between
jacksonville and Crescent C;iy, have for some
weeks past been veryst. .oubesnme, having kill
ed one man and robbed numerous trains. For
the purpose Of chastising the depredators ana
TeelnS The road from their further annoyance.
Capt. Smith Commander at Fort Lane. sent out
Lieut.. Ra1tord with company of 80 dragons
who met and attacked the Indians ON Deer
Creek, and after quite hard fight forced then,
TO scatter into the mountains. The Indians had
10 warriors killed, and greater number
wounded Lieut.. Radford had a sergeant and
one private killed, and three priyates wounded.
The Indians in their flight abandoned all Of
their horses, ammunition, food, and indeed
nearly ali else of their worldly possessions s..
A few instances of This style of diplomacy will
do more-accoIding to eur thinkng--towards
securing peace with the savages, tha,l thousand
treaties, even though negotiated by Gen. Lane.
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

Boots and Shoes -, 3 ,s -
Crockery. -, ~
Glassware ETC, Etc,
All of which have been carefully selected for
THIS MARKET. r.-f51f
They would beg to state their facilities are
unsurpassed being always at San Francisco,
prepared to take advantage of the market, and
making their purchases for cash only.
we can safely assert, without fear of contra.
dic'ion, that we have The LARGEST STOCK
OF GOODS this side of San Francisco, which
we offer at exceedingly Low PRICES for CASH, Ut
Wholesale and Retail.
HOLLUB & ISAACS.
November 5. 1853. n,tf
The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05

AUSTIN HorEL Ill wiz perceived by ad
vertisement in ihi< fnings paper, that M
MeLaughiin Of he Upn Mountain House, has
fact that Mrs. AicLaag.. i'll preside over the
establishment, is sufficient guarantee that it
will be kept in fauiiIeSS manner.