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The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

10 Important developments relative to the
design of England to Africanise Cuba are leak
ing out. Some weeks ago. information was re-
ceiyed here that Lord Howden. British minister
at Madrid, had succeeded in making, in June
last, a treaty with Spain, by which English CRUZ
sers are permitted to land men to search the
plantations in Cuba on which slaves are suspect
ed of having been carried from slavers. Eng
land has thus acquired the right of search, aud
IA foothold in Cuba, which may be carried to
any extent her purposes may demand. Some
days since, reliable information was received
here that Lord Howden urging the Spanish
government with every prospect of success 10 a
treaty by which England offers to Withdraw her
cruisers from the coast OF Cuba. and permit any
number of slaves to be landed, provided they
shall be made Emancipados for ten years. and
that slavery sha be abolished in the island at
the expiration of Fifty years.
This settlement is confirmed by letters inst
received from Havana, dated Oct. 1st, which
state that Mr.. Crawford. the British Consul
there, was procuring letters from prominent
persons in the island, urging this plan, to send
to England, in order TO fortify her in her de-
nands on Spain. No British cruisers had been
on the coast for month, and slaves were being
landed III crowds.-PhI Gazette.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
CHURCH & MIX,
Red Bluffs.


nPFER FOR SALE AT RED BLUFFS
" Hardware, Crockery, Tinware, Shovels
Picks, Locks, Screws, Bolts, and splendid 10
of Nails of all sizes.
To lovers of prime article of Liquors or Sc
gars we offer the following:
10 cases OF 40 Gin.
100 gallons superior Brandy.
100 T" Xxx Bourbon Whisky
10 cases Absynthe aud Lnissee, French
and German.
90 cases Liquors, Assorted
10 =" Pinet. Castillion Il Co. Brandy.
10 baskets Heidsick Champagne.
cases Hollande Curacao.
10 " assorted French Syrups.
ION Superior Regalia Cigars.
5 :. Cilindradoo Pure Leaf Cigars.
5 /" Havana Plantation Cigars.
CHURCH & MIX,
aug6 If Red Bluffs.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

Ey-A recent episode in the history of the
Turko- Russian difficulties is thus given by the
Paris Constitutional: a
The following fact has been communicated to
us, and we find it confirmed both from Con-
stantinople and Schumla. A European physi-
clan, who arrived some months back at Con-
stantinople, obtained by dint of solicitation the
direction Of the military hospital at Schumla. 1t
appears that Omer Pacha soon discovered that
this person kept up mysterious relations with
Russian spies, and in consequence he kept on
his guard. Soon after, being warned that there
was an intention to poison him, he feigned to
be indisposed and sent for the medical man in
question to attend him. This person, after ex-
amining the patient, went out to prepare calm
ing potion, which, on his return, he presented
to Omer Pacha 10 drink. The General-n-chief
OF the Turkish army requested the physician to
taste it first himself and as the other refused
do so, he forced him to drink the whole of it in
his presence. Seeing that the physician then
wanted to hurry out, he forced him to remain
in the tent, in order that he might Judge of the
effects of the potion. AT the end Of some hours
the physician died from poison. We publish
the fact as it is related to US in our private lei
fers.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

The Royal FAMILY OF RUssIA-The follow
ing amiable family picture may be interesting at
this time, when Russia is thrusting her ursine
nose into the politics of Europe:
Peter 1.-The founder as he may be called.
OF the present imperial family, was the murder
er OF the two daughters aud the son of his bro
ther Ivan, and the murderer (it is asserted, ac-
cording to more than one of the anaists of his
reign) by his own hand, OF his son Alexis. He
was himself murdered by Menzikoff. "a name
that has again risen up in history,) the favorite
of his wife Catharine, and who, when united TO
Peter, was always the wife of living husband,
and their children declared. afterwards, incapa-
BILE of reigping, because born in SIM Anne, the
eldest daughter of Ivan, put $4,000 Russians to
death. and banished twice as many. A revolu-
ton displaced the younger Ivan, to put on the
throne Elizabeth, daughter of Peter l., and her
reign was remarkable for her drunkenness and
debauchery. Peter Ill, her successor. was no.
toriously the offspring of crime, and was de-
throned and stransed by his wife, Caiharne H.
the same infamous woman who had assassnated
the dethroned emperor Ivan, and whose own
son, Paul-the father of the present emperor
Nicholas-was strangled by his courtiers.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
MATILDY.

The RACE AT SAN LEANDRo-The match race
which has been SO loug talked of between Mr..
VIM. Davis horse Yankee, and Mr.. Dallas mare
Lark came off at San Leandro, across the Bay.
on Saturday evening. large number of per-
sons were on the ground, including half the Cal
ifornians-male and female-in Alameda coun-
ty. The race was a single dash of six hundred
yards. The track was very soft from the recen,
rains. and Yankee slipped and baked very often
Lark rapidly shot ahead aud came in winner by
almost sixty feet, (reported). A new impetns
given to the betting by the start,-horses
carriages, cattle. stage coach We're staked.-
the owners bet their earrings, breast-pins, flu
ser-rings-m fns, everything they possessed
worth having. 1t is said. full forty Thousand
dollars changed hands ON this races. f. Her
aid
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Red Blur Corrcspoudenee

Mr. EDlrER IL intended to rite you last
week, but I'VE been busy. l wanted to tell
you what vile haudacious slanderer MIR.
Spikes, as he calls hsself is, with his fine po-
etry The facts of the case is these. Our folk
to hum asked my advice about what l thought
of Bull Town landing, and If we hadn't better
move down to the Bluffs, if the boats was cum
min there. and get the start of the other Is
drinking houses. WE'LL the night was quite
pleasant and moonlight, SO l thort ide take a
walk down to the river, not thinkin there would
be Spikes, or any body else to trouble me-
Well. all to onct. seed what thort the shad-
ow of a tree, but it come nearer and nearer
and l seed it was man, and the longest man,
am sure, there ever was. took no notice of
love like, and a coriin me. Ses he, 'Matildy,
I'm Snooks, what you asked about in your let
ter, and I'm in love with you, and he went on
a talkin that way for while. didn't make
him no answer, when purity soon he took my
hand and when he did that hit him what the
boys call back-hander and reckon he won't
fool his time away any more on any gal from
Pike. Did he think, wonder, that l would
marry man with such name? Ide Due first
Upon inquirin round who the long man was,
heard he was stranger in the place, and that he
went round making love to women folk for a
ivin.
There has been lots of balls and parties since
/ wrote you. The last one was to MIR. Reeds,
and it ended rather noisy, and people say there
was almost sum shootin to the last of it. But
/ must tell you about the big round tent what
has been put up in Bull Town. l was told it
was for gamblin, and they have a band of mu-
sic, and Spanish Senori;a to deal the cards.
just think what wicked place this is getting to
be. All the men folk go there evenings. and it
has hurt the sale of whisky wonderful.
And then we've got school house and a
school master; and last Sunday we expected to
have had preachin but the minister disappoin-
ted us and didn't come. And we've had eel
ebrated freeknowlogist in town, and the copy
ration was goin to git him to examine the
head of navigation; but he went away.
There aint anything else of interest happened;
but all on the ki cioe about the ball that's
going to be at Cottonwood during the Christ
mas holidays At one of our balls we had the
ladies from Cottonwood down; one of them
was Lore-ly. and all the young men in town was
struck considerable.
I've had good many invites to go up to the
ball. but l reckon know who intend to go up
with. He amt very young, but since got dis
appointed about the Squire, l don't care for
young men; one who has got a good farm, and
ahandsome house, is about the stripe for me, if
his name amt Spikes, or Snooks, or any sich.
l hope to see you to Cottonwood at the ball
otsslstlnas. ever yours,
MATIInY.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
wsnia Ysus
BIT ALFRED WARD.


Baby growing on your knee,
p While you sing some little ditfy,
Pnls your hsir, o. thumbs your q ee."
Would you fhiak it wasn't pretty ? -
esA Tell me, could you Z
If you owned " the baby" :" would youl
Wife, with arm about your neck.
Says you look just like the baby:
Wants some cash to make spec,n
And you would refuse her--nay be-
Could youi should your
fyou owned the woman" would you?
Little labor, little strife, 80
Little care and little cot;
Would you sigh for single lifef
Would you murmur at your lot?
Tell me, should yea!
fyou owned " the cottage" would you
Health and comfort, children fair,
Wife to meet you at the door,
Fond hearts throbbing for you there;
Tell me, would you ask for more
Should you! could youl
lfyou owned the baby" would you9
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

EASTERN MODE OF MEASURING TIME-The
people OF the east measure time by the length
of their shadow. Hence if you ask man what
o'clock it is, he Immediately goes to the sun,
stands erect, then, looking where his shadow
terminates, he measures the length with his
feet, and tells you nearly the time. Thus the
workmen earnestly desire the shadow which in.
dicates the time for leaving their work. per-
son wishing oleave his toll, says. /" How long
my shadow is in coming!" "Why did you moi
come sooner? Because waited for my shad.
ow." In the 9TH chapter of Job we have il
written. "As servant earnestly desireth his
shadow"
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
GOLDEN GATE FIGURING MILL.

GOLDEN GATE FIGURING MILL.
vXTM SHARP & co. having retired from the
w firm of Conro, Sampson s. Co., the Col
den Gate FIGURING Mill will be conducted by
the subscribers, under the same name and style
as heretofore, and the public may rest assured
that no effort shall be wanting ON our part to
fully sustain the high reputation that the "Golden
GATE flour has acquired in all parts of Califor-
mia. The article we manufacture is pure and
unadulterated-it is made from the choicest of
native wheat and isfully equal to the best Hax-
all or Galego. We tender our sincere thanks
to friends and the public generally, for their
liberal patronage heretofore rendered TO us, and
respectfully solicit continuance of the same.
E. d. CONRO,
noG-3m w. A. SAMPSON. 4
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
ID DfsS. PAINE & BEERS

"AVE THE PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE
Il n that one of their firm will visit this place
once in Two or three months, and will remain
for few days only at II. w. Hubbard's, Shasta
City, who will receive all orders, and give all
information as to the time OF their arrival, where
they will be happy to receive all calls in their
profession. Having, during an extensive prac-
ice OF fourteen years. made many improve
ments III the Dental ART and assisted materially
IN bringing 1t 10 It's present high state of perfec-
ton, they feel warranted in saying to ali those
wishing Dental operations performed on the
teeth, or artificial teeth Inserted, on fine gold
plate. that their work cannot be excelled in flie
United States. Terms moderate. Consultations
free.
n. b. To THE PnoFEssIr FoR SALx.-At
our office, Masonic Hall, Montgomery street,
opposite Lecount & Strong, may be found ,,
large assortment OF Incorrupiable Teeth, Gold
and Tin Foil, Dental Instruments, &c. oltf
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
u. A. RAYMOND,
Physician and Surgeon.

NTOULD INFORM HIS FRIENDS AND
w the public, that he is about to engage in
the business of his profession III Shasta, and from
an experience of ten years public and private
practice i'll the Atlantic States, large share of
which time he was Surgeon to a Public Hospi
tai, where he was constantly engaged in surgI-
cal practice, he hopes by strict attention 10
his business, to merit share of public patron
age. 81
Office on Main street. few doors below Ad
ans & Co.'S Banking House.
Shasta, May 5, 1853. my7 If
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
ST. CHARLES HOTEL.

A THE SUBSC RIDERS
@mi have the pleasure of announc- x NJ
%a...A-ing to the pdblic tlint this xAAzz4sA
well known establishment, Phoenix like. has
arisen from the ashes and is now in every re-
spect better prepared for the accommodation
OF onr patrons than ever before. The entire es-
tablishment is new, from the kitchen to the gar
ret, and everything is in apple-pie order. In
deed, the ST. Charles is fitted up with great cost,
in style of elegance not surpassed, even in the
lower cities.
Having satisfactorily served the public in this
capacity longer than any persons in our midst,
we have no hesitation in assuring the perma-
nent as well as transient public that we are pre-
pared to give them every comfort usually obtain
able at first rate hotel. Our rooms are airy
and elegant, and supplied with clean and COM
Portable beds. The table is ever loaded with
every thing choice that can be procured in the
market. The bar is constantly furnished with
every variety OF the very best liquors and cigars
The utmost pains are taken to procure the very
best cooks, the most attentive servants and at
tendants. aud i'll short no effort spared to render
the st. Charles worthy of its high reputation,
and the liberal patronage bestowed upon it.
There is also the st. Charles Corral attached
TO the establishment, always supplied with good
pure spring water, and all abundance of hay
and barley for animals.
~ GUS. GROTEFEND & co.
Shasta, August 8. 1853 auI3tf
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

THE CAPTURE OF CAsToS.-Mr. Nye, of the
firm of Parken s. Co. of Canton, who arrived in
the Mermaid reports, says the Evening Journal.
that at the time of his departure from Canton, it
was anticipated by some Of the best informed
foreign residents there, ,-among them, Mr.. Par
ker. veteran Chinese missionary, that the
place would be in the hands the revolutionists
within three days. This event would virtually
place in their hands all the most important
points throughout the empire, and would al
most ensure the complete subversion of the
Tartar dynasty.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
HORSE MARKET AND LIVERY
STABLE,

Ma4 THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS
ER leave to announce to his old GUS 1>
AU.tomers and the public generally, -G2
that his arrangements are NOW completed to have
always on hand, Horses and Mules for hire OF
sale. and trusts that by strict attention to bust
ness to merit continuance of the liberal patron
age hitherto bestowed on him.
Horses and Mules bought and sold ON com
mission asS AsH4
Auction sales of stock daily. a
Those wishing to sell or purchase stock will
find it to their advantage to call at the Stool
Market.. JAMES LOAG,
Shasta, March 10, 1853. Auctioneer.
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BRICKER & MCLAUGHLIN.

N12 DRs j. BRICKER & E. B. MCLAUGHLIN
~ respectfully inform the citizens of Shasta
a and vicinity, that they have this day
formed a co-partnership as Physicians aud Sur
geons, and will give prompt attention to all med
.ical and surgical business entrusted to their
care, Office at the City Drug Store, where they
may be found when not absent Oh Professional
calls. apl6 If
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
SAN FRANCrsCo 4 CoLUsARACKRT

- THE we'll known Steamer
.7Hs4' 7Hefss3s1kx7 ORIENT, A. D. CARPENTER, Mas
ter, will leave San Francisco every Monday and
Thursday evening, for Colusa; returning, will
leave Colusa for San Francisco every Wednes-
day and Saturday morning.
The Orient has recently undergone thorough
repairs, and for comfort and safety, both tor
passengers and freight, is not excelled by any
boat in the trade. f ais5ftu ts
AGENTs.-F. SLEEPER, ua
Clay Street Wharf, San Francisco;
a CHARLES SPALDING,
auo7 I'm Colusa.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

THE APPLES or SoDoM.-In the Crescent and
Cross we find this curious passage: On resum.
ing our desert path we picked up some apples
OF Sodom, that lay strewn upon the desert, with
out apparent connection with any stem; they
are Of bright gold green, about the size of All
orange, but perfectly round and smooth; they
gave the idea of being swelled out with the
richest juice, that when bitten must gush forth
to meet the thirsty lip you crush this pausi.
bs rind, however, and cloud of tetid dust
bursts forth, which leaves only few cinders as
a residue
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

a KNIFE OF A FILElBUPTER.-The following rery
appropriate motto is eilded ON the knife OF a
filibuster en- route for :. kingdom come" The
knife is of the pattern known as Bowie knives,
with blade about foot in length and very
heavy handle. On the blade this motto is in-
scribed, " Americons ask nothing but ,rhat Is right.
and submit TO nothing that is mrong." Another
similar inscription graces the opposite side ofthc
the soul of some Intended greaser as to the
merits and fitness Of these opposite Devices
Nnn.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
RANCHrNG: RANCHTNG.

e- THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW
lT' prepared to receive and ranch stock al
saAesAe4 Lake Ranch, twelve miles from Shasta
AT The usual rates. This ranch is well known t,
be unsurpassed for good grass and water, and
ihose persons leaving stock with MS may depend
upon its receiving the same care as our own
All stock will be ranched at the risk of til,
owner, unless otherwise specially agreed upon
jya3tf MOODY & WOOD.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
SANTA CLARA MILLS FLOUR.

TVHE UNDERSIGNED TAKE OCCASION
Il 10 inform the public tlat owing to recent
improvements, the capacity of these r,ills has
been somewhat increased and they are now
turing out 500 bags of their choice Flour
daily.
1t affords much qualification to know that the
Santa Clara Flour, wherever introduced. has Ia.
ken the place OF the Best Brands OF the import,
ed; and we are grateful for the manner in which,
our efforts to supply Pure and Choice Flour
have been sustained. By continuing to make
careful selections OF Wheat, the public may be
assured that the good repute already earned will
be sustained, and that no Flour will leave the
MIL fully branded, which is not in all respects
equal to Haxal and Gallego. &e .aMs
attended to.
m PATCH & CLAYTON, Agents.
92, Front street, San Francisco.
Nov. 5, 1853. On,
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
AUSTIN HOTEL,
WeayerviIle.
TEHAMA HOUSE.

@@ Iehama, CoIusa County.
Esmi!! THE SUBSCRIBER, HAN ING taken
uaA..Acharge OF this well known establishment
is determined to spare no expense or personal
exertion, to make it pleasant stopping place
for the travelling public. His table shall always
be supplied with all the substantials, as well as
luxuries that the market affords, while the bar
will be constantly furnished with the very best
liquors that can be procured in this country
The house is also we'll furnished with excellent
beds In short, every accommodation usually
met with in frst-rate up-country hotels will be
found in this house,
There is large stable upon the premises, al
ways well furnished with an abundance of prov
ender for animals.
CHARLES C. CLIFFORD.
Tehama, Colusa co, sepl7tf
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

y There is no finer sheep country in the
world than California The rich herbagc upon
the mountain sides, too steep for cultivation,
will support millions of these animals. Large
numbers have already been driven into the
State during the past two years, but they have
not exceeded the demand for consumption. We
perceive that preparations are being made to
drive immense Hocks from New Mexico during
the coming season, sufficient to supply the wants
OF the farmer and grazier well as the butcher.
Capt Aubrey, accompanied by number of
wealthy New Mexicans. is now on his way back
with upwards of fifty thousand head. including
large number OF ewes and stock-sheep. He
will be followed by another company Of New
Mexcans who left this State in June last with
sixty thousand dollars in cash to invest in sheep
for this country The people in New Mexico
are becoming fearful that their territory will be
drained OF these animals by the demand for
California. and tie farmers are admonished not
to part with their stock-sheep. which constitute
at present almost their only source of wealth.
S. r. Herald. IS IS asts,its .'it..s.se aFi
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
HI. w. HUBBARD.
Storage and Commission Merelsan

Sf0rdge and C0mmissa0n Merchant.
A THE UPPER END OF MAIN STREET.
"a at the sign of the " Globe Lamp" where
will be fonnd 20 or 30 good beds for lodgers
all hours of the n sht. Also, shower and tub
baths at all hours of the day night, hot cold.
Also. miners tents always on hand, cheap.
There is also attached All asylum for the sick
Shasta City, April9 8, 1853. ap0tf
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
WANTED

DY THE SUBSCRIBER, A LADY TO take
H charge of first rate hotel at frcka. One
unmarried would be preferred. or. if married,
it is indispensable that she shonld have no fam
iy. One having some experience III that busi-
ness preferred. For further particulars apply To
Thomas ]. Rowe, Yreka, or TO the Courier oliice.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
REVERENCE TO JESUS.

BRIGHT PRosPEcT.-Lieut Maury says :
Japan is to be opened to onr commerce; Chi
ma is to be Christianized with her millions; our
people are to buy. sell, and get gain: Australia
is to be mighty nation and good customer
and all the Islands of the Pacific are to attract
our ships, hail our flag as the emblem Of free
dom, and court friendly alliances with us as the
champion, by example, of the rights of man.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24

ARRIVAL OF THE SrEAMER.-Our usually quiet
town was enlivened on last Saturday afternoon,
Nov. 18th, says the Honolulu Argus, by the an
nouncement that steamer was approaching
our harbor. Hundreds rushed to the wharves,
and every house top was crowded to view the
novel sight 1t proved to be the Hawaiian
Steam Navigation Company's pioneer steamer,
ths 4. b. Wheeler, designed for the iDter-island
trade. She approached and entered the harbor
in gallant style. and was received by those on
the wharves with three cheers. She is beauti-
full steamer, fine model, and has every conven-
ience tor passengers and freight, and is COM
manded by experienced officers. We give her
a hearty welcome, and trust our citizens will
not fail to give her liberal support. On her
passage from San Francisco she proved herself
thorough sea boat, having encountered severe
weather. and sustained no damage whatever.
Her officers all speak well of her going quail
tiles. She was nineteen days from land to land !;
lay off Hllo short time, and at Lahaina day
and night, where she was thronged with visit
ors all day We understand she will commence
her regular trips among the islands in q few
days.. .s. .i..
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
K. e.. GILL ETTE,
Civil ErigsHecr.

Comfy SnrreyOr Of Shasta County.
CURVEYS AND RECORDS THE FIELD
~ Notes OF land claims. Canals and fumes
laid ont and graded Plans, estimates and sr,c.
cifications drawn up tor bridges, aqneducts,
dams and all kinds of structures.
Office in County Clerks Office. marl9,f
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
r A NEW MEDicisE.-The following certificate.
says the Datehman. has been received 10y The a,l-
thor of the "Granicular Syrup"
PoTrsvlLLE. July 80, l

P0TrsvILLE, July %, 1858.
4. DEAR DocroR: | will be 175 years old next
October. For 81 years have been an invalid.
unable to move except when stirred with fe-
yer; but, year ago last Thursday, heard OF
the Grauicular Syrup. bought bottle, snelt
Of the cork, aud found myself new man. |
can now run twelve aud a half miles an hour,
and throw nineteen double somerscts without
stopping.
P.S. A little of your Alicumstoutum Salve ap-
piled to wooden leg, reduced a compound
fracture In nineteen minutes, aud Is now cover
ing the limb with fresh cuticle Of white gum
pine bark.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-24
FOR SALE OR RENT,

h5s1eH ON THE MOST REASONABLE
!il@ terms, the Cottage House, situated
llEs14 aallE14 the northeast side of Shasta City. The
house is new, and is beautifully situated, conye-
nient to good water. For further particulars ap-
ply to /. Fl. Barber or Z. W. Mech, at the Bill
ard Saloon.
Shasta City. May Sd, 1853. my7 If