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The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

The RlFLE.-Many persons who are very eA-
pert in the use of the rife know nothing Of the
principle upon which it operates and would be
al loss il asked why grooyed barrel throws
a bali iruer than smooth bore. The reasons
are these:
In the first place. no bullet is. or can be cast
perfectly sphericle. One side is always heavier
than the other, and the ball therefore swerves
from the right line OF projection. However
hard 1t may be TO prove this theoretically, prac.
tice demonstrates it. The same smooth bore i'm
movably fixed. twice loaded. with the same
charge Of the same powder, and with balls cast
in the same mould. will not plant them both in
the same spot, at the same distance.
The rifle barrel is female screw, which gives
the tightly driven ball rotary motion, so that
ii the bullet, or rather the slug. swerves with
one twist of the screw-another revolution
corrects the error There are but three motions
in rife ball-the strai sht forward, the spiral
and the downward, caused by the power OF
gravity.
rifle of thirty in the pound drops its ball
about foot i'll the first hundred yards. Rifles
are sighted, therefore. to meet this deviation. On
leaving the barrel, the ball moves above the
liue OF sight, continually falling in a parabolcal
curve tillit niersects it. The point of intersec-
ton is called The point blank.
Who inyented tie rifle is not known. Its
principles were known to the North American
Indians before the discovery of the continent
Their arrows are feathered spirally, and move
precisely IN the same manner rifle ball.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

AGRICULTURAL CoNvENTIoN-The San Fran
cisco Chronicle says that Convention of the
Cultivators of the State has been announced by
ii circular endorsed by the names of many OF
our most influential citizens, to convene in that
city This Convention, if properly appreciated,
attended and conducted, will exert an important
influence upon the great interests of Agriculture.
and its Importance demands the attention OF ev
cry well-wisher of the State.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
Wrttfen for the Couriel
To n Friend.
BY EBE.

Dear friend of my youth, there is nothing can
sever
The bond of true friendship that binds me to
thee;
Though oceans divide us. love thee as ever;
Though others prove false, thou art sill dear
10 ME.
o. through earlh's thorny paths let US cherish
this feeling
'Tis soother of ils-'tis balm for the heart /;
Through sickness and age still its beauties re-
veaine-
To love one another till life shall depart
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

g7Ole Pull's colony, in Potter comfy, Penn
sylvanla it is stated, has turned ont most uniul-
tunately. Not more than forty emigrants remain
upon the lands which lie upon Kettle Greek, and
are said to be poor SOIL lily fitted for cultivation
Mr. Bull expended large sums OF money for I'M
provements, snch erecting fiue hotel and
other buildings but serious difficulty about
the title to the land purchased by him has
thrown the whole enterprise into confusion, and
resulted III an eXpenSlNe law sp,:.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

SAN FRAScIsco DAILIEs.-On Saturday last
there were nine daily papers published in San
Francisco. To-day there will probably be ten
TINS is almost equal to New York city with
It's half million of Inhabitants, and far ahead OF
Liverpool. with population of near 100000,
which, until very recently, could not boast a
single one.
The question naturally arises, will all these
papers be supported. and if SO, I.ow !--Sac.
LniOu
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
RRaCKER & 11cLAUGHLIN.

asy2 DIS. j. BRICKER & E. B. MCLAUGHLIN
~ respectfully inform the citizens of Shasta
"a and vicinity, that they have this day
formed a co-partnershp Physicians and Sur
geons, and will give prompt attention to all med
lcal and surgical business entrusted to their
care, Office at the City Drug Store, where they
may be found when not absent on professional
calls apl6 If
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

CALIFoRNIA.-The State of California is over
seven hundred miles in length. from northwest
10 southeast averaging three hundred in width
with an estimated population of about $50 600
Her gold fields cover about one-six th of her
whole extent, and her agricultural vallies CON
tain the most productive soil in the world
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

y The Darkey who creased his feet thai
he should not make noise, when he went to
steal chickens, slipped from the hen roost into
the custody of the owner. He gave as a reason
Tor his being there-''Dat he only cum dar to
see ii de chickens sleeped with dere eyes open
He was cooped
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
FREE TRADE nxEAr MARKET.

THE SUBSCRIBER would 30
inform the public of Shasta Sa.Sy'sss SsIs5sssss
@~-Sthat he has re-opened ihe--sA- ~
Free Trade Meat Market in the new building
adjoining the store of ]. G. Doll where he is
constantly prepared to furnish families, board
ing houses, ami hotels with the following meats
OF the very best quality, VIZ:
Fresh Beef, Mutton,
Corned do Lamb,
Picked Pork, Veal,
Bologna Sausages, Fresh Sausages.
FINE FRESH PORK
falr share OF custom is respectfully solicited.
ANDREW RUDER
Shasta. .Jnlv 30 1853. iy3O If
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

FIGHTING BY TELEGRApH-The Vienna Lloyds
describes three omnibus looking vehicles in the
camp at Omultz, each of which contains "a COM
plete electric telegraph apparatus. with a con-
lrivance for laying an insulated wire along the
ground by the mere locomotion of the vehicle.
The wire being so protected that it remains nm
injured under the pressure Of the heaviest art-
lery passing over 1t. BY this means orders are
10 be instantly conveyed from the Emperor $
station. and that of the chief commanders, to
troops at almost any distance Oh the fields of
the m;tupuyreS
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
HI. w. HUBsEAHD.

Storage and Commission Merchant
A TIE UPPER END OF MAIN STREET
( a at The sign of The " Globe Lamp" where
will be fonnd 90 or 80 good beds for dodgers
all honrs of the night. Also, shower and tub
baths at all hours of the day nj CHI. hot or cold
Also. miners tents always ON hand cheap.
There is alSo attached an yluni .ur he sick
Shasta City, April 8, 1853. ap9lr
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

WILD CATTLE.-The State journal says that
wild cattle and horses have become source OF
much annoyance to the settlers Ia some parts oil
San Joaqnin Valley. 1t is common prae-
tlce to shoot them down as they make their APP
pearance.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
mlx's WHISKY cKEEn an1..

fsssaTsa THE UNDERSIGNED WouIn IN
.ii form the public that thi. Hotel Nh w
- .alRas IL antly situated in Franklin City. on Wh;s
ky creek. six miles north of Shasta on ,ha w"
ka and Weavervlle road, is now open for ,ha
reception OF travellers. boarders. and cus,oma"' uo
generally. The Table is constantly sunni;.s
with all the varieties of meats and vese,ahlas
procurable in this market, while the Bar is H..
nished with almost every kind Of liquors of H.
very best quality. There is also good and 81.
cure
Corral
attached to the establishment, always supplied
with an abundance of hay and barley for the
accommodation of packers. travellers, &c
The subscriber has no hesitation in promising
full satisfaction to all who may patronize him
BENJAMIN MIX. Il
Whisky Greek, July 30, 1853. If
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

s9 The name OF coteniporary is Frost. A
few days ago, when certain event occurred in
his family, he wrote-"There a slight Frost
in this place last Wednesday night!''
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
Il. q. GILLETTE
Civil En- @iRcGr.

Comfy Su,rcyor ot' S1nsfa Counfy.
GURFEYS AND RECORDS THE FIELD
~ Notes of land claims Canals and fumes
laid on. and graded. Plans, estimates and spe-
cificatons drawn up for bridges, aqueducts.
dams and all kinds of structures
Ofnce IN County Clerks Office. mar19tf
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

WESTERN MUsIC.-A Western chap went to
New York to purchase goods, &C., and was in
ylted 10 one of those fashionable parties so COM
tnon III large cities. He was clearly western
original, but said very little until he saw the par
" was not to close until an attempt was made
corner him. At length bevy of laughing
girls, by the merest accident i'll the wogld found
themselves grouped about the western green
nne, III a most animated discourse about music
and city playing
When ali this had progressed just far enough,
nne of the damsels, with head more adorned
without Than within, and III that peculiar parlor
drawl which unfortunately no type can repre-
sent. accosted the observed of all with
Do the ladies play music at the west, sir 2"
Original saw the game, and resolved to win.
oh, very universally, Miss was the cool
reply.
Indeed | was not aware of that pray do
they use tie piano mostly ~
Never, Miss :" the instrument that we have
ont our way is the Swinctte, and the girls all
play it,"
OH dear. I am sure positively that never
heard of that before Do tell what it is aud
how they play
well; the instrument is small pig, and
Zach girl takes one of these under her arm, and
chews the end of his tail, and that brings the
music !''
The preconcerted "come' made no farther
progress and for the balance of the evening cur
western green" was the only lion OF the show
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

New LINE oP STEAMERs.-We learn on relia-
bic authority that Commodore Vanderbilt de-
signs establishing a line Of steamers be-
tween this city and New York, via Panama.
With this intention the Commolore's steam
yacht North Sar together with the splendid new
steemer Awerica, have been ordered to tho Pa
cltic, which with the Uncle Sam now here will
constitute the line on this side. These three
vessels will connect with the Yankee Blade
Yankee Doodle and another new steamer now
on the stocks, (not Yet named thus forming "A
line consisting OF six superior first class steamers
equal IN every respect to any now in the trade.
From the well known business energy of The
proprietor OF the new line, we have no doubt
but II Wi prov. successful one and be the
means OF increasing the tide of emigration from
tue old States which the former high rates OF
passage has for time caused to ebb-Suu.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

SAN FRAscIsco Fish MARKEr-The readers
of the Cozamercial Advertiser are treated to a
lengthy article on fish-their kind, quantity and
quality, from which we quote the subjoined ex-
tract:
+" Fish are brought to this market from the ex-
treme southern end of the great Bay, from Sac
ramenio, from Sauceiito, from the upper rivers
from the numerous bays, creeks and inlels
reaching inland from the coast, north and south
from Tomaes, Shoalwaler and Bonas Bays.
from Oregon, Puget Sound the Farralones, and
from all the small bays and inlets along the souh
California coast The greater part of the fish
however, are taken frcm the waters of the Bay
or from the vicinity of the Heads Sometimes.
beyond the Farralones the lines are sunk to the
distance OF two hundred fathoms in fishing for
he rock fish, which is. perhaps. the most plen-
Iitul and delicious of the several kinds brought
10 this market. This necessarily oblges the
men 10 keep large amount OF lines on hand
the rock fish keeping close to the bottom, and
only taking certain kinds of bait Cod and
mackere however, which are beginning to be
brought inIo the market in considerable ouan-
titles, bite with voracity, and anything serves
Tor bait. The outside fishermen encounter
rough weather the greater part OF the time, and
yet so sklllfully the boats managed, that acci-
.Ients rarely II ever happen to them"
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
CEoCKERY AND GLAss,yaRE.

A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF CROCK
IN cry and Glassware, for sale by
jea5 IT, HARRINGTON e. DOLL.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

QUEER SiNGING.-The late Sears c. Walker.
Esq, while III company with Dungleson and
Bache, OF the Coast Survey, was speaking oi
New England Psalmody, and quoted one line he
had frequently heard sung, viz:
Countless serapls bow before thy throne
which the choir spnn out i'll this fashion, in
linked sweetness long drawn out,'-
Countless ser-arer-er-aphs
Bow-Ow wow wow
Before the throne.
81 never heard that before" said Dungleson;
1t must be one OF the Dog-inas OF the church,
'Yes' says Bache, lit is in that CAr-egory
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
GoLDHg GATE FIGURING MILE.

GOODMAN BROS. GROCERIES, and Gen
VI era Aierchan,li.e. 80 California ST., be-
tween Sansome aud Battery.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-03-03
WARNING NOTICEi

Ioirn q WastIngs, ofhGu7se callcd OLrr's Gro1f
M HEREAS, Alexis Baills sen, of Wuhashav VII.
w lGge, has just caused to be surveyed INTO TowN
LOTS, piece OF land the side OF the Msis,ipp
river, near the mouth OF the Nermon river M or near
the ilnp0ria point heretofore called divers Grove
now Hastings:
his Is therefore TO all persons from purchasing
or contracting TO purchase, any "l said lo. on such
piece o IHd hai Is 10 say, on the piece nnicdiatc,
below The Ciam OF Henry e. Eaiiy, the said niece
OF i and lots are in part owned by Edward Parker
III pursuance OF instrument Of writing signed by INC
sdd heAis baIiIy. sen, as well rs by residence
ieisoi. purchasing amy Lots from ALEXIS Balv SEN
wEici may have been surveyed the Of land re
ercd TO- VIII 90 so at their peril he having right in
law or equity to dist OF the The prejudice al
reh'i claimants; and the validity OF any such sales by
Hi!i "aue VIII ht contested III every legal manner
EDW ARD T. PARKER,
THOMAS FOSTER.
Hastings, Wabashaw Co. oct2I-2-.3m
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(EIl-IS(5f ISkJ.I.C

Nf' RClI, FACTORY, SieHnboa N d locomotive BEES
- constantly On hand, and PG,> CHrntS ~ Be!l~
(ol any hnnher cast Ia order iprts ~ IRON okc
WIN movable arms, are attached to these II, Is tiqt
ue! MAY he adjusted 10 ring cash, AID properly. a,
springs also which prevent the clpcr from Cstinz GA
me HtI; Thereby rfOlonging il >sunL. Haua,ucS CON-
rcie {ncludins ohc, Frame and Waecl) furnished
desired.
IN operence of 20 years in This hr their late
Aitr enabled hiin 10 ascertain The t>t nt ior bells
NE 'rinlh1iioH oi metals and DEERE 81 hsat r,qusifr
icf soCNriG III them The greatest >p'i5 strength aii
most ntiodious tones; which rtaeIts tocctht-
WIN HIS very extensive assortment - patterns.
htld bN the Subscribers who grown IN The hls
ness and who will every endesor % sustain the
reputation which The establishment hs heretofore en-
JOY cd boti IL THIS md foreign tries the 10 ~ from
WHICH nave repeatedly received t highest awards
the ~ STATE Agricultural roci,t, ara American instI
tuti and AT which We're coaprted ui9.c, and heavy
Alarm Bells ior different parts o tie niou dnd angaa
MATHEMATICAL iN$GRt VENTS w,ii sil De.
manufactured b, The subscribers, Ni. The, viii have
constantly ON hand. assortment Transit instrI.-
Wcns, Levels. Survey ors Conpasst~. rpiuir LOHOus
and impr"ved) dc. Also, Brass Z. composition Cast
IlsS oi any size cast 10 ORDER
All communications promptly a.to'.r, to.
ANDREW MENEE!.l' : SONS.
West Troy, Albany Co, \. y, 1881.
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MISNEsor. TERRITORY,

TIoUAFt NuNEI. y a>hlnglOD county
rearing, ana NIiie the petition oi Seth NJ Saw
" ser, administrator OF the OF Joha NJ Saw
Yer, deceased, late Of saltwater. in the Count, Of
Washington representing that the personal property
OF said Deceased, which has s hands is insui-
Cheat To pa. the debts outstanding against said estate
and the expenses OF administration
IL -, Ordered, That all persons interested in sad es-
tale appear before the Judge OF the Probate Court of
said County AT his Office IA StilI, sicr Monday the
IAN day oi February, A. ID. 1895, show il
there &C. Why license should be granted To said
administrator, TO soi line real belonging to sand
deceased or S" much thereof las shall be necessary
pay such debts; and that copy Of this ORDER be pub
iished tor siN successive weeks the Minnesota Pioneer
HARVEY WILSON. Judge oi Probate.
Saltwater, Dec. q, lsS2 l31--6t
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Il T. w 70 X X TORE!
4. Il. NIlIN.

NJ HOLESALE and Retail Dealer i'll Fancy and
W staple Dry Goods; Ladies', Misses and Infants
Eoos aud Shoes, BGskins and Carpet Oversho,s; all
kinds ct Gcntlemen's Ready Made Cloihirg shirts
Drawers and Furnishing Goods; Gents Fine Ca,f and
Kip Boots. Mems and Boys Heavy Rroaans Trunks
NaSes aud Carpet Baes Gents Fine sin Rcaver and
kossnth Hats. Gents ana Boys Silk lush and SIX
Caps.
u The ladies aid Gentlemen invited TO call ard
examine this and fresh stock bought cynr.si, for
the Minnesota market at the NV York store before
purchasing Else here. A. f. CUAMByIN
Ian e. ls,3
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THE NEW AND UNRINALED COOK
SIOA l.. G III II EL,R u

HNE subscriber would respectfully inform tie public
II tha he has alter great difficulty and expense pro-
cured large stock of the above and elegant Cook
stoves This stove combines IN its construction and mr.
ranSemcn all The modern improvements of the age in
greater perfection than any other in market
lie J. aware pulling thing is the order the
day; but there none of that in this instance Thi.
stove IS all ali its friends Claim for it. and that simply
aud only Thar II is Infinitely superior To any
cAtant Purchasers distinctly and explicitly inform
Ell that II IN lis operations, utility and durability il does
ot meet Their entire and unqualified appreciation, their
money viii be refunded 10 them upon return of The
stove Every article of furniture is OF The best guaS
IN workmanship and of the latest improvements
All VINO are DESTROYS of procuring of the cook
Offered for sale in market or any where
else, respectfully invited call and examine this
stove Tor themselves, before purchasing elsewhere; if
they do not they viii assuredl, be sorry for the
IuGmlni iEeH sAaluiue il. II ~ IT. lie
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TO SOUTHERN AND w ESTERN Ef;Ok
SE<LlE.RS A ND MIR Gil MY

lIHAlI. trade, 1852 Books and Stationery az Whole
u sale. Higgins Kellogg, Publishers booksellers
Staroners aud Manufacturers variety of Blank
Books - John street, corner Gold. New YORK invite
call from merchants and booksellers examine the nrlcts
and qualities of their very large stock of
BLANK BOOKS. MEMORANDUM AND PASS BOOKS
Embracing every variety needed; school and classical
books of every hind used in schools and academies: H.
brary ard miscellaneous books for public institutions
schools, families and Sunday schools; bibles PRAYER and
hymn books oil great variety and sizes, prices ana STYLES
OF binding.
Stationery Of every variety of foreign and domestic
manufacture, all of which they pledge themselves 20 sr
ply as low any other house in the trade
BFoolscap, letter paper and states mil prices
New York, July /. 80
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"a ibES-tI1ar ard ribbed. warranted in prime craer
~ III sto!e and for sale cheap for Cash, by
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q Kf- keeping Their stove warm these DAYS for the
"A especial purpose OF giving a warm reception to
their customers. who about these DAYS bu, g prs
ents for their friends. They assume that they arc The
most legitimate dealers III The incy articles suitable 10
me hnl'ais Ill all The West, out Of Ihiladt lplia.
Our EcnaTal stock Of Dry Goods i Yer, larre With
Il view to its early reduction we are now selling ot
prices low than The hiuls were ever bctore o
irred in the Territory.
We also have brand "A few bottles of the Essence
OF CoHe. and some thlrCs tEopEioEcd which Won
VIII be surprised TO when Won call.
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Minnesota TerIiiory:

NAsHiNGToN COUNTY,
Probate CC1rt.
An application CT Jose p II. SAY. yer, fer leters of
~ Administration tae estate Of Deborah >awy cr
deceased late OF saltwater il a. County of ashimg
ION. ~ he Territorv Of Minnesota: ortered; that
SATURDAY, the fifth day Of February. a. y, 1853 be
fixed for the hearing ot sail Application, the Office OF
the JGdge o; said Probate G,u.; and ilat copy Of
this order be published cs successive wees previous
10 tliai time in the ''Mnncsota Fiuueer"
HARVEY WILSON, Judge OF Probate,
saltwater, Jan. IL, 1853. liO-3t
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MRS. NIERRICK-S
Fashionable Millinery Rooms

No. 90 Main Street. Gaiena, H.
ST received direct from the East. latest sts Il
- Ladies sin, Siih and Lace. ard Crane Dress Has
Florence Braid straw Hair ant CHM i,Cnncis IN gre
.ai'ctl; Ribbons. Fiowcts straw Trimming, etc. ia
"' genera. assortment, of Millinery and Fanoy C0ad,
IL Is me lhtetirn That that gives call
shail ue leIteCly satisfied with goods and prices.
ANTI AMAZING.
III connection with the ab,s. ak orders promptly afte--
Iei to- it is needless puff ~ an ,.cil known If No.,
would refer to Mrs H. Il Rice, Mrs Ilollinsead and
hticroVs others. Nisctte~. Dress Trimmings cir Tor
sale low. MARY JtRRICK
= Remember The No; 90 Main street.
GalCua, June l., lp5l eff
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III. r. M'CLOSkEY.

TT. r. M'CIOSkEH
~HOLESALE Grocer, Forwarding and Commits.
w sion Merchant, and General SteaI,boa. Agent
No 80 LeNee, Galena III. The attention of buyers is
called 10 my stock of Groceries Provisions, etc e.c
Having received by late arrivals from New York Ros-
ton, New Orleans and st. Louis, which in addition TO NV
former stock, renders my assortment complete shall
continue to receive additional shipments from time 20
time, during nav gatiOn, thereby enabling TO havs
iresn ana ui stock throughout the be able
al All times to Ill orders at the lowest marker rates.
The Receiving and Forwarding Business shall IN eve.
~ instance have my personal attention. by which rs-
patch and Will be guaranteed. and the EXPENSE of
storage and Drayagc as much POSSIBLE oiied.
feel assured that facilities long eA perence in
the Commission and Forwarding business enable me To
warrant entire satisfaction 10 any that may favor me
with their patronage.
Liberal Cash advances VIII be made on Produce and
Merchandise shipped for sale in this market par
tcuar attention will be paid purchase Of all ar,i
Cles not III my lire.
II Agent for Galena aud ST Louis and Galena and
81. Paul PACKET LINE OF STEAMERS
II. F. MCLOSKEY.
Gaiena, April |, 1s52 I,f
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Cheapest and most Economical Stoves
EXtant

lie would again repeat that has the slightest hesa
ton IN recommending This stove standing in the est
nation Incompetent judges, without rival or the mos;
distant approach TO rNalship; and would confident
~ challenge the entire trade to the trial Remember #
does not suit just bring il back anu your money will
be ready for Won.
nave also on hand n large assortment of PREMIUM
COX AND PARLoR STOVES, Al reduced prices; Tinware
wholesale and retail; job work done the shortest
tee and ON the most enable terms for cash sale
By J. H. ByERS
T.r pol lfyt,:.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-03-03
DISSOLUTION.

THE firm Of REY a FARMER, heretofore existing
is this day dissolved ht mutu,. cutsclt. All de-
maids whcthrr 10y note, tccuunt or otherwise OWING
ALEX REY
JOHN ". FARMER.
ST. Paul, January IL, 1853. l40--3;
1he business viii he Continued by the undersigned.
ALEX. KEY.