The Shasta courier., 1853-11-05
Red zsluT. Correspondence.

MEssRs. EDIToRs Our town continues to
improve in steady aud permanent manner.
Good frame houses are being built instead OF
the cloth shaniies occupied during the summer.
and every preparation is being made for the ap-
preaching winter business, which is expected
to openas soon as the rains set in, and raise the
water in The river. 1t has been predicted by
some, that boats will not succeedln making reg
uar trips TO this place, unless the rains are
heavy the approaching winter: but this opinion
does not appear to be correct, according to
what is stated by those who have recently made
survey and examination OF the Sacramento
river from this place to Monroevil!e, (Which is
as far as necessary-ihe river being conlpara-
lively good below that plaee.) 1t is stated by
the gentlemen who made this examination, that
there Is sufficient water in any part of the river
below this point, for small sized steamers to run
on at any season Of the year. The greatest OBJ
struction to navigation, even at this low stage Of
water, is the snags which are in the channel,
and these comparatively few. and could be
removed it is estimated, at an expenditure of
about one hundred thousand dollars. Now this
is certainly very trihing sum- when we take
into cces ion the great advantages which
will resul, .ron he successful navigation of the
Sacramento river al all seasons of the year.
Judge Lynch made his appearance in town
few days ago. for the purpose of sitting on
case, wherein the People of the State of Cali
tornia, whose special representative he is, was
plaintiff. and Char ey Bell defendant. 1t ap-
pears that defendant had become intoxicated,
and had entered public house some time du-
ring the night, in suspicious manner, yet did
not steal anything; but appearances being
against him, he was arrested and examined be-
fore Justice Mix. who committed him for trial.
Judge Lynch not being satisfied with this pro-
ceeding. took the prisoner from the officer who
had him in custody, aud sentenced him to be
publicly whipped and to leave town in twelve
hours. Those who executed the sentence
seemed to enjoy it, from the manner in which
they huzzaed-however, they appeared to have
some sympathy for him. as they gave him money
for few days expenses, after which he left
town; l should have said he was colored man.
Judge Lynch, no doubt, thinking this very
good opportunity to clear his docket, had Sam
Vose, another colored man. brought before his
Honor, for giving shelter and concealment to
Charley Bell, while the officers were in search
of him. Sam Yose was also sentenced to be
whipped, which executed immediately;
after which the Judge retired for refreshments
Since this time our town has been quiet ex-
cepta lawsuit now and then, which gives the
Pettfcggers an opportunity OF blowing off their
extra gas.
There some dissatisfaction caused here
by the tax sale notices, which were put up by
the Sheriff; the men say they have never been
called on for their taxes, but have always been
ready and willing to pay them since their prop
erty was assessed, and they think ii unjust that
they should be made to pay heavy bill of costs,
when they have not been al fau, in the matter
The misunderstanding that has heretofore ex-
listed with regard to the title to this town prop
erty, understand, is about to be settled so that
those who buy property hereafter will have no
trouble about the title. This is an arrangement
very much to be desired, as it will enable us to
build without any fear of future interruption.
You cannot ima CINE how fast this place is i'm
proving, and amoas permanent settlers
there are quite nnmber of ladies whose lres-
ence gives home-like appearance 70 The place.
We also hope to have newspaper established
here very soon, and it is expected hat he pro-
prietors of ihe Cou,ier WI be al he head OF it.
And should they need any aid there is 30 doubt
but Snooks +" and Matidy'' will help them
through all hard and knotly places, especially
where orthography is in the question.
Yours, respectfully,
WIsMoCK