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1t is estimuted that one thousand,
four hundred and forty-threc babies
have been named Frank Pierce in
Maine in the past six months, Rah
(Nc.) )Tfmes.
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Generous Donat;on.-Mr. Johna-
thad Kidd, lately deceased, Of Pitts
burg, by his will, donated $4,000 to
the support of supcrannuated preach
crs, and the widows Of deceased min
!sters, of the Pittsburg NJ. f.. Confer
cncc; $4,000 to the Missionary Socic-
ty of the same brach of the church;
and 81, 900 to the Colonization.
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The election for Major General to
command the Division s. c..
M, piee Major General Harlee, de-
ceased, was held on the 25th ult., and
from returns published blythe Marion
Star, the result is as follows:
For Brig. Gen. j. w. Blakeney, lI9
For Col. Saml. f., Gibson, 97
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RAIN For five weeks past (says
the Columbus Times of the 9th inst y
we have been suffering for rain in this
section otcountry-somc damage was
done to the growing crops by the long
drought, and our city was rendered al
most uninhabitable by the dust
On " cdncsday morning, however,
we were blcst with copious showers
Of rain; the dust is cilectually laid at
present, and every green thing rejoices
in the bright sunshine which has sue
ceeded.
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NEW YoRK, May IA.

Cotton, in this market, declined l.s
since the arrival of the steamer-sales
of the day 700 bales. Sales of the
week 900 bales. Middling Uplands
10 10, Middling Orleans 10 So.
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ADAIrrED.-Ihe following gentle,
men have been admitted to practice
in the Courts Of this State:
IN TIE LAW couBr-Aaron Austin,
Jesse I. Bethea, James G. Brown, j..
Chancellor Chambers, George B. Cuth.
bert, States Right Gist. James O..
Hunter, NJ. Edward Hutchinson, Sam
uel Lord, jr., Phillip b. McLaurin,
Thomas +. Slider, Soseph Berry
SIoan.-l9
In TIE EQuIrr CoURr.-Augustus
e. Grice, VILLAIN G. Harris, John c.
Higgins, c. II. S. McClenaghan, Giles
j. Patterson, Joseph Perry Sloan.-6.
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TUESDAY, MAY IL, 1858.
COTTON MARKET.
Charleston, May l6, 1853.

The sales on Saturday were brisk
in favor Of buyers at prices ranging
from T to 10 1-2 cents.
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NoRTHEAsrERN RA1LRoAD.-ltye,
have great satisfaction in being able to-
state that the disagreement between
the Northeastern, and the Darlington.
and Che,aw Railroads, as to the
point Of junction, has been happily adj
justed. The point fixed upon is on.
the Western part of the lands of Sam
uel O. McKown, esq, about midwaysbe-
tween the termini originally selected
by the two Companies. So, there has,
bee" no victory on either side, except
OF good sense, public spirit and, man.
lyagcncrosity.. So much. the better
may they always carry the day.! The
two Companies may now. be regarded
as essentially one enterprise. The pre-. s
liminnry difficulties are overcome, and
the track is clear for effective work
In the meantime the Northeastern
Railroad has not Been allowed to,
rust during these preparations. Tie
work at the terminus on, Cooper Riy-s
er "a most important part of the 5
Road } is actively pressed forward. For
a small interval near the city, the
right of way has not yet been secured, ,5
But beyond that for about % miles, the
grading is under contract. and we un.a
7derstand there is d growing readiness
to take contracts, which relieves us :
of all doubt as tethe work being push.
ed on without Interruption.
From kingstree to the McKown
junction, about 3S, miles will be ready
to be let by the middle Of June. 5;
Everything promises the early CON-
plction Of this valuable enterprise. and /
those who have the most carefully ex-ti
amined the resources Of the coun.
try through it will pass, speak most
confidently of its prospects as a profit.
able venture Charleston Mercury.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-06-11
HALL Il CRANDALL'S U. .. MAIL
LINE FROM SHASTA TO
Marysville and Sacramento Civ.

@ MESSRS. HALL& eszAqS@N
pleasure to announce, that the above line OF
stages is again in full and active operation, from
Shasta through Marysville to Sacramento.
This line is stocked with American horses,
that cannot be surpassed or equaled in Califor-
MA, and draw the most superb Concord Coaches
to be found on any road in the State
The proprietors of this Line pledge them
selves to the travelling community, That they
will put them through with more expedition.
more ease, cheaper, and in better style, than
any other line on this route. They have the
utmost confidence in offering this pledge, from
the fact that the drivers employed on this line
are all experienced in their business, and are
temperate and responsible men. Passengers
patronizing this line may rely upon every at
ton being shown them.
The stages, until further arrangements, will
leave Shasta every morning at 6 o'clock, and
arrive at MarysvilIe the following morning at 3
o'clock; leave Marysvlle at o'clock and
arrive at Sacramento City at II NJ, (the run
hing time % hours) IN time to take the steamers
for San Francisco.
This being the Daily United States Mail Line,
the Stages stop at the following intermediate
places:
Middletown, Tehama NIarysville,
Brggsville, Bidwcll's Eliza,
One Horsetown, Meals Ranch, Plumas
Cottonwood, Hamilton, Nicolaus,
Red Bluffs, Oak Grove, Lawson's,
Charley's Ranch.
Eg Office at the Ell Dorado Hotel Shasta.
THOMAS J. FLYNN, Agent.
Shasta, May I 1852. my7tf
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RHODES g. LeJsEG,S SHASTA
EMPIRES

ss LEAVES THE pF-f7T.sss y
<Tt. IT x office of Wells Far $3.50
E2xz7S1-zs GO &, Co., Sacramento. daily, for
Shasta, Y,eko, and all towns and points through
Gut Norilic IN California, connecting at Sacrament
To with Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Daily Express to
San Francisco and by regular Mail Steamer on
Atlantic States aad Europe.
Treasure, letters and other packages conveyed
To and from the points above designated with
ta% almost dispatch.
Gold Dust forwarded to the L. s. MINIS at
Philadelphia and New Orleans, under policies
from The most responsible INSURANCE Companies
sa tire Eastern Cities
Drafts drawn by John NJ. Rhodes, of the
Sacramento City Bank, New York, New
Orleass, Cincinnati Pittsburgh State Bauk
oil Ohio.
b. Davidson's drafts for sale on Messrs. n.
NJ. Roihschild & Sons, London; Messrs. De
Roihschild j. Bros, Paris; Messrs. Nj. A. Roths-
essisd & Sons, Frankfort MessrS l.. Behrens 81
Sons, Agents, Hamburg; Messrs. HUH. Grull-
Ing a, Ca, Lima and Valparaiso; A Belmont,
Esq, New York.
Collections made and all business appertain-
ing TO an Express Company executed promptly
aud with especial regard to safety.
JAMES NJ. RHODES,
HIRAM LUSK.
WELLS FARGO s. co.
OFFICEs.-Shasta, i'll Post Office Building;
Sacramento, J street, between Front and Sec
ond streets; San Francisco, III Montgomery
street; Weaverville, Messrs. Church & Mix's
building; lreka. fre-proot building opposite
frcka Hotel. marl2 It
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CITY DRUG STORE.
Nearly Opposite tie Post Office, Ska

Nearly Opposite tie Post Office SHASTA.
w pecifully inform the citizens of Shasta and
IL the public generally. that he has lately
received and keeps constantly on hand large
assortment OF Drugs, Medicines, Patent Medi-
rines, Perfumery, ETC., consisting in part Of the
following:
Seidlitz and Yeast Powders, Cream of Tartar,
Tftaric Acid, Soda, Borax, Hops, Osgood's
Choagogue, Pain Killer, Liniments, Jaynes'
Medicines, Balls, Townsend's and Sands Sarsa-
parila Thompson's Eye Water Patent Pills,
etc, which he offers for sale wholesale and e.
tail at reasonable prices.
Physicians prescriptions and orders from adj
jacent settle uents, will be promptly and accu-
rately attended to. c.. ROTHE.
mar1a If Druggist and Apothecary.
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THE SHASTA COURIER.
TPER CRAM. ROGERS & Co.'s ExPREss.]
Regular Trinity correspondence.
WEAYERYILLE, june Ist, I85


MEssRs. EDIroRs Last winter we laid the
fiattering JUNCTION to our soul that there was a
good time coming that good time we were
assured would come if we would "wait a little
longer" Well, we patiently waited, and not IN
vain, for we really do believe we are enjoying
the long anticipated prosperity. That which
was once dream is now reality, and we are
sailing a, full speed ON the tide of fortune, and
all ahead looks bright and clear.
Business was never better than at present, and
money is plenty, which is good evidence that
our mines are not bad Not only do we think
they are not bad, but that they are some of the
best in the country. We know of numerous
"toms" that are yielding from one TO two hum
dred dollars per day. end we know of one
claim that paid its SIC last peek 100 ozs. to
the hand
We have had quite number of visitors with
us during the past week. Among them were
the Hons. j. w. Denvir, w. c. Martin and Read
ing. This morning his Honor Judge Peters,
Hon. W. c. Martin and VIM. C. Young, Esq,
Superintendent of the Trinity County w. M. &
NJ. Co. left for Humboldt Bay. By the bye,
speaking of this Trinity County Water Company,
much injustice was done it in the report of
our District Court proceedings which appeared
in your paper last week The cases which the
Company were interested in were all amicably
settled, and none of them ever came to trial.
From what we know, the Company's affairs
were never in more fourishing condition than
at present. Already has its water been brought
to some of our mines, and ere long it will supply
every hill and gulch in this region.
Respectfully Yours. ADOBE.
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NAVIGATING THE AIR Many have been the
attempts of late years to find some means of ma
vigating the air. Bellows of every conceivable
shape. and steering apparatus of thousand de
vices have been in vain tried. Ingenious minds
have been long engaged in an effort 10 propel
balloons by steam; but the practical difficulties
have thus far proved insnperabe. Mr. Por-
:er, however, claims to have accomplished this
at last. He has constructed aerial convey
ance, which he calls an Arroport, which he has
twice exhibited in Washington city, to the great
satisfaction and admiration of his audience. A
miniature machine, which was put in operation
in large saloon, padded its way through the
air. says the Washington Republic, in any direc-
ton indicated, by means of steam. The result
of this experiment strengthens the hope that the
untiring protector of this means of aerial naviga-
ton may succeed in bringing it to practical
suit. Mr. Porter seems to be sanguine that a
machine on this principle be constructed,
capable of making two trips to California and
back in week, carrying two hundred passen-
gers thus at one hundred dollars berth, rea-
lizing snug profit on the investment IS. F.
Herald.
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Col. BENTON AND THE PACIFIC RoAD.-Col.
Benton, in the course of his recently published
letter. says:
My idea is that the road should be built by
the United States, by the creation of stock,
hypothecated upon the public lands and paya-
Bile at fixed period at the federal treasury and
that an adequate force should be put upon it to
do the work at once. We think nothing of levy
ing an army Of fifty a hundred thousand men
for war; here is an object of more moment to
the United States and to the world, than many
wars; and | should be in favor of seeing an
army of laborers employed upon it at once, and
the work done in seven years. instead of pid-
ding at ii for lifetime. And why not? We
can have the money and the men aud on line
of 1900 miles there would be room for fifty thou
sand men to work without elbowing each other
II would be only forty men to the mile. The
presumption system would give the money and
the settlers-,he right kind of settlers-men who
would defend themselves from Indians, and raise
provisions for the supply of the road, and occu-
py 1t on both sides, and from one end to tho
other the first season they were allowed to
do so.
The Indian title should be extiuguished on a
breadth of fifty to hundred miles, and mile
reserved for the different tracks of railroads. and
for common road, and for telegraphic lines 1t
is work for posterity, and for three continents;
and we should elevate ourselves to the grandeur
OF the occasion. The main street in the city
which Alexander the Great-founded 10 supersede
Tyre, in the East India trade, was five miles
long and thousand feet wide, with colonnaded
and covered foolway of one hundred feet on
each side. There were men of ample ideas in
those times, and still it not the age that built
the pyramids. From the summit of those py-
ramids," said the conqueror to the Mamelukes,
forty centuries look down upon u.s." The
time will come when forty centuries may look
back upon this road and they should not be
left to repine at the improvidence which would
dwindle it to the petty calculations of jobbers,
corporators and spectators
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GOLD SPEcIMENs.-The New York Herald
says: splendid specimen of native gold, in
combination with quartz rock, from California,
was exhibited on Change yesterday. 1t belong
ed to the enterrrising firm of Messrs. Adams &
Co., express agents. The value Of the specimen
was 5000, the sum those gentlemen paid for it.
The beauty OF the specimen rendered it one of
great interest. The of rock was inter-
mingled with fine particles of gold, while the
principal and upper side of It's face was covered
with a most splendidly crystalized arbores-
cent mass of pure native gold. It's arrange
ment presented the appearance, in places, of
stems, leaves. and irregular clusters, not unlike
masses of grapes. Messrs. Adams & Co design
ed this, with other rich specimens. for exAibi-
ton in the Chrystai Palace. They had AT their
Office. (5S Broadway it was said, some other
valuable specimens, some of which were masses
of native gold, and others mixed with quarlz.
One of these specimens worth $4,000 aud
others $4,000. They also had other specimens
on the way. They expected to be able to make
The most splendid show of gold specimens ever
before exhibited, and when all their collection
arrived, which might not be before the middle
of summer, they calculated the value of the
whole would be about one hundred thousand
dollars and all the production of California.
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LOOK EfEBE

It HEREBY RESPECTFULLY INFORM MY
Il friends aud the public generally, that l am
now prepared to execute with promptness and
dispatch, 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-
ments of every kind, kept constantly on hand,
and furnished upon the most liberal terms for
cash.
Lumber of every kind furnished and deliver
ed at any point designated.
Apply to the manufacturing establishment of
the undersigned, now ID full operation on Main
street opposite the ST. Charles Hotel.
mar26 3m BENZ CARMAN.
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How THE MINER MAY GAIN BY COMING HIS
DusT--Under this heading communication is
at hand setting forth some facts as to what befel
the writer, Mr.. James Monroe, who states as
follows:
:" l recently carried about one hundred ounces
to the U. S. Assay Office in San Francisco, to be
coined. Tor which was to pay two per cent. 1t
was noble looking dust and free from sand or
quartz | had been accustomed to sell that
taken from the same location to Adams & Co.,
for sly 40 per ounce, and for the above quanti-
ty could have taken ST., As. But what was
my surprise when I was offered and received
only Sl6,37 per OF. as my net receipts from the
mint | thought there must be mistake, but
was assured that the returns were correct l
have nothing more to say but | wish you to
publish the above statement for the good of
those who may think of getting their gold dust
coined at San Francisco The dust was dug in
Volcano, Calaveras Co., and l was told by one
who had carried quantity to the Philadelphia
Mint, that he received $ls,25 per oz-Tines
and Tyduscrizt
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$4,000 REWARD.

Ut SUCH HAS MET OUR EYESm
S-E[TS on many occasions lately but -
As=szszA! our wish is to let our friends II
and the public know that we are now ready to
furnish specifications and plans on all kinds of
buildings. All kinds of job work done with
neatness and dispatch Furniture of all kinds
such as Bedsteads 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 kinds done to order.
All orderstor work in line will be prompt
~ attended to.
Shop at the head of Main street. Shasta
marie If CURTISS & HUGHES.
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HIGH RENTs.-The lessee OF the cigar stand III
the saloon of the Union Hotel, pays monthly
rent of 5000 for the privilege OF bis This
fact may give an idea of the immense amount OF
BUSINESS transacted by that establishment, which
is thronged at all hours by " all sorts OF people.
The tables in the billiad saloon are i'll almost
constant demand. Notwithstanding the high
rent paid for the Union Hotel, amounting. we
understand. 10 three times the income OF the
President of the United States, the lessees have
every prospect Of reaping golden harrcst.-S.
+. Herald.
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A MAN SHoT.-The Mokelumne Hill cores
pondent of the Sacramento Union says that an
intoxicated man. who, installing the Jail for his
hotel. attempted TO force an entrance, was shot
on Thursday night last by the jailor, who sup
posed that an effort was being made to liberate
the prisoners. The unfortunate man was NOR
tally wounded, and died III few hours.
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McGEE,s PITT RIVER AND SHASTA
EXPRESS.

EssfK@N LEAVES THE ST. CHARLES
-==zs-74==s=s==s. Hotel, Shasta, every Saturday
morning, arriving at the Pitt River Diggings
the ensuing evening. Returning, leaves York s
trading post on Friday morning, arriving in
Shasta the evening of the same day.
All business connected with an Express, at
tended to with promptness.
Letters and papers procured from the Shasta
Post Office and delivered to miners.
Also, all kinds OF packages carried.
my7tf JOSEPH w. MCGEE.
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The HOMESTEAD OF JEFFERsoS.-The estate
is now in possession of naval officer, who
makes 1t his summer residence. We found OIL
the first floor a bust OF Jefferson, a portrait of
Lafayette, one of Washington, and couple of
miniature hard CIDER barrels, with :" Whig
principles written on them. The estate is in
very dilapidated condition. The stone fences
are falling down. But small portion of the
soil is cultivated, the gardens bloom no more,
and the ivy clings but timidly 10 the walls Mr..
Jefferson had some queer notions concerning his
domestic matters He had subterranean passa-
ges constructed, leading from his house to the
quarters of the servants, SO they could carry on
their work, and still not be seen by the guests
En- 11Der
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CITY HATH HOUSE.

Rear Of the California Exchange,
Shasta.
THE UNDERSIGNED, PROPRIETOR
!tl OF the above establishment begs leave
GfWfN to call the attention of the public at
ralss334-sh large, to his new and commodious
laHHllS BA1'HING ROOMS,
qHggggsI situated in the rear of the California Elk
w change-and takes this method of in
forming them, that nothing shall be wanting on
his part, that will conduce TO the comfort of
those who may favor him with call.
He is also prepared 10 give SHOWER
BATHS.
Single Tickets 81 90
Fifteen g 10 10
Thirty " l6 90
~ Hot and cold Baths at all hours.
mar12 tt s. LEAN.
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Who CAN EXHAUSTION Thursday last about
II clock, A. NJ, the people of Dobbin's Ranch
were startled by the sound of an explosion like
that of heavy piece Of ordnance. Following
the explosion was whizzing sound, like that
of large cannon ball passing through the air,
which was succeeded by rumbling, like the
approach of train of cars upon railroad
blowing off steam At first it was supposed to
be the explosion of the boilers of steam mill in
the immediate vicinity, but on learning that
such was not the case, it became matter of
general speculation. similar sound was heard
at the Keystone and the Nevada House; but at
the latter place, it seemed to come from high in
the air. 1t has been suggested that it must have
been heated air escaping from some fissure in
the mountain; but we prefer leaving the ques-
ton for the curious to decide.-MarySrHe Err
press.
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CRAM, ROGERS & CO.'S
Wcavcrville Express.

WcavcrviIIe Express.
Connecting at Shasta qclh adams g. Co.
IFS LEAVES THE OFFICE m
I~IEI,- of Adams & Go. at Shas- -ESsssss.sss!S
9xSSxxsz-zs Ia every Wednesday and--s-------
Saturday mornings Returning, leaves of
flee i'll Weaveryille GA Mondays and Thursdays
Treasure, valuable packages, letters etc for
warded by our regular messenger with the ut
most dispatch.
Adams & Co.'S drafts for sale on all their
Offices ia the Atlantic States anG Europe.
Sight Checks drawn
At Par
any of Adams & Cos offices in this State
Highest price paid for Gold Dust.
Collections made, and all business in the Elk
press line attended TO promptly. ap3oH
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q A Mrs. Perry recently eloped from Mon
son, Mass, with man named Levins Cough
When her husband found she was determined
TO 60, he gave her sl00to start with Sensible
fellow that
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BARTON n sNAvELY

CARPENTERS and BUILDERS.
Estimates and specifications made on all kinds
of buildings. Jobbing done at the shortest no.
tice. Also, Rockers Toms and Sluices always
on hand and made to order.
B. Seasoned lumber always on hand
LIvINGsToS BARTON. URIAH B. SNAvELY.
mar12tf Shasta City.
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E John Hancock, son of John Hancock of
Revolutionary memory, now over 80 yearsIof
age, Is now living in Boston, in the enjoyment
OF excellent health and unimpaired faculties.
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~ The New York Times speaking of Mr..
Soules appointment as Minister to Spain, says,
that on recent occasion
Mr.. Soule declared that he would not accept
the Spanish Mission, except upon one condi-
ton, and that condition he did not suppose the
Administration would grant. Upon being ques-
toned as 10 what it was. he replied that it was
that he should have unlimited powers for the
purchase of Cuba.
We infer, therefore, that Mr.. Soule is invest
ed with unrestricted authority to bargain for
that island. This is the object for which he
goes