The Shasta courier., 1853-09-10
San Francisco Correspondence.


| DEAR CouRIER:-Alihough you are very un-
like angels, yet your paper comes like their Wis.,
its, and have had the pouts about it; but as
got one yesterday, aud to-day being Sabbath, |
have concluded to be a little amiable and write
you again, if only to annoy you
| Yesterday / was over to Contra Costa for the
purpose of purchasing some lots on which to To-
cate my little self permanently; but l found
squatters jumping squatter claims five deep.
However, cousin Jacks title will soon be con-
hrmed, and will be all safe. 1t is true there
was gentleman there, formerly resident Of
your city. who offered to make me present of
q lot if would come oyer-but one lot is too
great deal to make me "the heroine of another
squatter riot.'
The climate here has of late been most lovely
warm sunshine, mild breezes. and tiny sprin-
kles of rain. The symptoms of our having
home showers begin to manifest themselves, as
was predicted by the Spaniards when the YAM
KEGS came. But every one, as well as every
thing is SO capricious in California that ere this
reaches you we may have thunder, rain. or
snow.
This great metropolis is still making most
rapid strides in her improvements. Many ele-
CANT blocks of brick and stone will greet you on
your next vsit-all the hill sides will soon be
covered with buildings. The elegant goods,
blazing jewels, sparkling glass, rich furniture,
&c., peeping out of every door, window, or
showcase, have no power to tempt me. Nei-
iher do I.covet the piles of coin, specimens, and
dust that stare at US from almost every corner; i;
but will tell you that my fingers itch to pilfer
the luscious peaches, grapes, pears, &c., that
laugh at me from baskets, boxes, and hampers
and as Moses made no mention of these things
in his law against coveting, 1 sometimes have
great mind to grab. But, say you, gold will
nnch easier get their fill swallowing dollars
than peaches at one dollar each? But the truth
is they coming dozen in price as well as up in
quantity, and we all can get afew soon.
The whole city is in commotion about the
election. Every body that don't want Office,
has some friend that does, and when that friend
gets it, he is to have one too--and every
is to declare that if it had not been for him. his
friend would have stood no chance. The Dem
ocrats and Wings have got each other by the
ears, and the Independents have got the coat
tail of each by the right and left hand, and here
they go, pell NELL bawling I'm for you-you
for me--we for everybody, and everybody for us
let's take something" wish that something
a glass of good sound sense, sweetened with
honor, justice and truth; then there would not
be Sc many polls prostituted as will be on this,
as on every election But bless me-! l had for
sot--I shall be called womans rights man, if l
don't hold my tongue.
The mail comes next to mind, and it shall
have thump. Why don'tit come Now you
must know live where can cast my eye to the
Telegraph without getting out of my rocking
chair, and my eyes are weary looking for it
then can gaze upon the steamships as they
come and go, and while l stand in the door, and
watch the crowded decks of new comers, all
elated, and longing to see the golden land, my
mind goes back to 80, when l was passing the
same spot with tear dimmed eyes and sinking
heart. When see the downward steamer pass
and note how they crowd to catch last sight of
this, their adopted home, think how many may
look their last, for they will know no more re-
turn.
Great rivalry now exists between the two
routes and many are in favor of the mail taking
the Nicaragua route. which certainly will be
the case. Only see-that line has come since
the mail, and gone four days ago, and the North
erner not yet in sight. have been three routes
and until the railroad is made, or balloons can
be navigated, shall go the Nicaragua route, for
there is no comparison. The Jonathan took
down some 500 on the 1st; she lis the steam
ship come up on, and is most noble craft. /
hear there is talk of Mr.. Hutchinson, the first
mate, soon taking commands if so, she would |
be the most popular boat on this side by far, for
no better. man could be placed at the head of af-
fairs when the comfort of so many is at stake,
and justice expected.
Oh I'll second the motion you have made to
call Baron Vieux from his lair. How glad
should be 10 see the Baron again, or read some
of his witty letters. Tell him, when l was in
Sacramento few days ago. a lady friend of his
and myself read many Of his pieces and
laughed, and almost cried too.
Adios, MADELINE.