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The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
A1ArlLDY.

SECRETARY MARcY.-There is but little doubt
that this gentleman is the leading spirit at Wash
ington. His answer to the Austrian protest is
generally warmly commended The New York
Conrie, gnd Eaquirey says:
"Tlere is no mistake-there can be no mis-
take-there shall be no mistake was the form
MIA OF the Duke upon memorable occasion
Mr.. Marcy has the Wellingtonian spirit, thaug.l
not the Weliugionian sparseness OF words. lie
lets the light in by floods, upon this kotza af-
fair. He illumines beyond all bounds, Not con
tent with making the plain, he fills every
chink aud saturates every part OF it with sun
beams.
Mr.. Marcy is mehodcally argumentative
throughout. After recapitalating tue facts of the
case. he proceeds step by step uutil he reaches
his final conclusion. True he sometimes halts
after reaching point in his argument, and sud
denly hetakes himself TO another path that
brings aim TO the position; but this he does
simply to make assurance doubly sure. He first
shows that Austria has no right to arrest koi-
Ia; then that the United States had right to
protect him.
Mr.. Marcy writes not only convincingly but
courteously. His elaborate argument derives adj
ditioual effect from It's calm. dignified tone.-
There are few passages in it, particularly that
wherein he speaks OF The feelings which in
duced ketza to declare himself Hungarian,
hat are full of pungent meaning below their
smooth exterior, but yet gravity truly judicial
pervades the whole document. From beginning
TO end there is not particle OF demagoguesm
in it--not line that is unworthy an American
statesman. 1t will elevate Mr.. Marcy in the es-
tmgtion of the whole country. and reflect credit
upon the Administration, OF which he is the
most important member.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

CRIME IN CALIFoRNIA.-The editors of east
ern papers have become so accustomed to look
upon California as country of crime, and speak
of it as such, that we presume the following
truthful remarks from the California Chronicle
will be considered by them as downright impu-
dence:
We have vet produced no crime quite equal to
Professor Webster's; we have burned down no
converts of helples women at midnight. Nor,
like New York, have we spirited away beauti-
ful 'cigar girls FOR the basest poutions, to be
followed by the basest of murders Our popu-
lar tumults have not desecrated and destroyed
marble palaces, as in Baltimore, nor churches,
as in Philadelphia. Bat in all our uprisings un-
der the oppression of criminals from other lands
from our own Eastern cities well as from
Sydney-our populace have shown no little rev.
erence for law in some forms, and justice-some-
times rather sudden and xpected--towards
the accused. And we hesitate not to say, that
the same causes of complaint in New York
would have at any time produced results as
much more disgracefu as the Astor Place Riots
exceeded the outrages of the Hounds"
To our brethren on the other side, then, we
say, try aud know something about California be-
sides the amount of gold she pours into your
vaults, as Pomona pours her fruits into the lap
of Autumn, ere You put us down as relapsing
into barbarism And when to your cankerous
thoughts which. like the dogs about Lazarus
delight to feast upon sores, our dement's grow
to the stature of full grown size, take measure Of
your own giant crimes and purchase material,
if you would clothe its enormity, sufficient to
make suit for the sons of Anak, for nothing
short of such measure will avail. In justice it
should be said that fairer estimate begins to
prevail, and that there are some who look sensi-
bly, and fairly at us and themselves, like the
New York Times in the following comments, at
ter recountng some of our crimes here:
In view of the shameful misdeeds which ev
cry morning paper of our own city records, we
have no comments to make on these records of
surviving barbarism"
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
THE SHASTA COURIER.
Letter frem SIaiildy.

BULL Town, Dec D, 1919.
Mr.. EDsroR:-I was pleased to see that my
last about the ball was rit correct and 1t dld
look real nice printed. l expect you Shasty
people wished you'd been down to 1T. "eh'
don't YOU think there's been two more dances
to Mr. Reeds since, only they want on SO large
a scale, just sosherble like and the men didn't
fix up any wish they had, for when they got
warm danein, they pertsmed good deal.
But must tell you all about the steamboat
what has come at last but how shall describe
our feelinks to Bull Town. Would you believe
it, she stopped at Red Bluff. Well, was set
ting a sowin about O'Clock on Thursday eve,
when what should we hear but long whistle,
and then the folk hollerin steamboat. | be-
leve every body in Bull town was out doors IN
less than no time, and everybody said to every
body else, where is she? Why don't she come
to our landing? What does it meant
Well, pretty soon all Bull Town-men, wo-
men and children, went down to the Bluffs, and
there, sure enuf, was the boat all tied up, and
the men takin freight on her. You never heard
such swearin as there was. l heard the folk
takin at our bar (did you know we sold licker)
about it; one man said he heard that the mer-
chant what the town is named for, sent word
down to the boat that he wouldn't receive his
freight to Red Bluhs--they could take it
back. Then the squire stood right up for Bull
Town; he had lots of freight her, and told
the Captain he must come up to our town; but
they say the Captain, alu,o he's plus man, and
member of the church, swore wus than ateam-
ster goin up steep hill which must be awful,
for our lothian, whose a teamster, beats all l
heard, coming over the plains.
That Thursday night was night TO be re-
membered in this place, for, in the language OF
the poet,
The excitement of the war in Turkey couldn't
| begin with it, am sure.
| We,w been hearin steamboats, ever since,
| but none amt cumyit They say them folk down
| TO the Bluffs awful glad. s. the Hotel keeper
asked every body to drink free but that was only
a report, don't know if it was true; and them
people what keep store seem quite stuck up;
| but our folk to Bull Town have got it fixed all
| rite for the next boat. We meant to have the
| biggest bonfire that tar barrels can make-don'
you feel sorry for US Wot on airth is the l6
eatin houses and drinkin shops to do if the boats
don't come to Bull Town? We amt got no
| Poor House. but l reckon there will be good
many soon, if it dries Up.
Yours truly, MAuLDY.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

ANEcDorE.-The following is said to be found
in an ancient history OF Connecticut:
..Soon after the settlement of the town of New
Haven, several persous went over to what is
now the tow of Milford where finding the soil
very good, they We're desirous to effect settle
ment; bnt the premises were in the peaceable
possession of the Indians and some conscien-
iious scruples arose as to the propriety of depo-
sing and expelling them. Alter several speeches
had been made in relation TO the subject, they
proceeded TO pass votes The first was the fol-
lowing: "voted, that the earth is the Lords,
aud the fulness thereof. This passed in the affir-
native. 3D. Voted. that the earth is given to
the saints" This was also determined like the
former. nenl con. Sd. Voted. that are the
sainis," which passing without dissenting
voice. the title was considered indisputable, and
the Indians were soon compelled to evacuate
the place. and relinquish the possession to the
rishttul owners.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
SPIKES.
Yours truly,
VERSES.
COurtship of 'Snooks and Matildy

Onward the Sacramento swept,
The moonbeams on its bosom slept
The nightwind sighed-the gentle breeze
Scarce stirred the foliage of the trees.
A females fairy form was seen
Upon her lovers arm to lean
And thus he whispered, soft and low,
la " love you, Oh Matildy-Oh Z"
Veil, maiden, veil thy blushing cheeks;
A heart halt won their glow bespeaks;
And hide that throbbng bosom tair-
It's heavings tell love nestles there;
Withdraw thy tender hand from his
There's danger in each gentle squeeze
With seeming scorn she turned away
:" Dry up!" was all heard her say.
Yet love prevails-the maiden yields
A kiss the tender compact seals
What mortal kens of earthly bliss
So pure and exquisite as this
Where bosoms throb in unison,
And two fond hearts are Joined in one?
Said she, go buy the wedding ring" 2
Says Snooks, g I'll do that very thing"
g Now dear Matildy, wilt thou be"
Says Snooks. 4" forever true to me,
In sickness hold my aching head,
'And smile when fortunes smiles have fed,
a Be all "a wife should be, in short,
q Through evil and through good report?
She said, and gave her head toss,
Just go your pile on that, old hoss ~
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
T0YyEE UAusE.

AZ tie junction Of tie Yrcka and Weaoerq'ifle
Roads, l2 miles from Shasta.
- THE UNDERSIGNE a,esss
ILL., would announce TO the pub 1"iaxg a;axg,
Lns5&es lie, aud particularly to PER-
travelling 10 and from Yreka and Weaver
vile. Ina; he is now prepared 10 enterialn them
1t this long established stand, formerly known
as the Z" Free Bridge House, in style moi sur
passed by amy hotel in Northern California. Hav-
ny completed his new and coulnodious build
ne. and FURNISHED it in the best possible manner,
ne is enabled to promise the very best accom-
nudaiions The table, heretofore, viii al
ways Ike supplied with the best viantls the mar
:cl furnishes; while from the large garden at
ached to The premises. all The vegetables grown
n this part of the State will be furnished III the
.res.iesi abundance.
He has also "A secure Corral connected with
ris establishment. always supplied with abun-
lance of barley and hay.
m,r36ff LEVI II. TOW Err.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
LIN E FROM SHASTA TO
larysviIle and Sacramento CITY.

pEEII<A MESSRS. HALL & caxI-N
$500 Crandall have the s@zs=ss-zz..s~
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-
MIA, and draw the most superb Concord Coaches
to be found on any road ia the State.
The proprieiors 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 hne
are all experienced III their business, and are
temperate and responsible men, Passengers
patronizing this line may rely upon every at
ton beng shown them.
The stages. until further arrangements, will
leave Shasta every morning at o o'clock, and
arrive at Miarysvie the following morning at 3
o'clock leave Marysville at o'clock and
arrive at Sacramento City at II NJ, (the run
ming time % hours) in time to take the steamers
for San francisco.
| This beiag the Daily United States Mail Line,
| the stages stop al the following intermediate
| places:
Lower Springs, Lawsons, Hamilton,
| CaAon House, Lawsons Eliza,
| Clear Creek, Oak Grove, Plumas,
| Cottonwood, BidweiIs, NIcolaus,
| Red Bluffs Meals Ranch, Marysville.
| Tehama, Charey's Ranch.
| Ey Office at Adams & Co.'S Banking House.
| THOMAS J. FLYNN, Agent
! Shasta Mny7 1852. my7tf
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
Letter from Spikes.
RED BLUFFS, Dec. s, 1853.

hED BLUFFS, USc o, 1000
MEssRs EDITeRs:-The tongue speaks from
the abundance Of the heart and your corrospon-
dent Matildy affords an illustration of the adj
age, In constantly enquiring who Snooks is
Mister Snooks as she calls him. This shameful
duplicity should be exposed; she knows old
Snooks a little too well, and is destined to
know him better, to her sorrow. They are en-
gagged to be married Poor infatuated, unfortu-
nate, ever-to-be-pitied girl Mistress Matildy
Snooks The name is most horrid and destruc-
tive of every iota of romance and poetry that
her loveliness is too well calculated to produce
Then to think, by and bye of young Diabolus
Snooks, and maybe troop of other young
Snookses am too indignant to write | even
once thought myself of offering-bul no matter
now-the woman is below my contempt in her
new relation.
l Glanced myself to witness the tender scene
preceding the final explanation, on the bank of
the Sacramento, where | was taking my usual
stroll by moonlight. A sentimental young friend
to whom l detailed the particulars, though it
worthy of his poetic powers, and the following
verses were produced, giving a truthful and
graphic description of the unfortunate occur
renee.
There is no local news; Red Bluffs seems to
me to be unusually gloomy and dull. The riv-
er has reached low water mark, and the price of
good brandy has gone up enormously. think
of visiting the Amazon.
Yours truly SPIKES.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

70 Mrs. Gen Gaines has found new wit
ness, in the person of Gen Villaml, of South
America. who is said to be personally cognizanl
of the principal fact necessary for her to prove,
to establish her right to the immense property
left by the late Daniel Clarke in louisiana
and she is now in New York to prosecute the
suit anew in the L. S Court. Gen. Fillamil
hearing there was some difficulty on the subject,
left his home and came to the United States to
offer his testimony to Mrs. Gaines, and will re-
main Until the case comes up for final hear
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

METEOROLOGICAL PHESoMEsA-The Sonoma
Bulletin says that on Friday evening last, about
five minutes after sunset, "a large round sub
stance. apparently ball of fire, OF a pale col
or, about one-half larger in diameter than the
moon at full, was seen descending IN perPen-
dicular line. and disappearing IN the horizon
II was near The horizon when observed
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

DANISH MoRaoNs.-It is said that thirteen
hundred Danes on their way to join the Nor
mon settlement at Salt Lake. Few Danes i'm
migrate to the United States in proportion to
those from other countries. Most of those leav-
ing Denmark are sailors, and they make the best
and steadiest men we have In the naval service
We warrant that the accession of so large
number to the Deseret colony, will add greatly
to its standing and respectability with the rest
of the world.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

NAVIGATION OF THE HuDsoS.--Thirty-tw
wears ago. there were but twenty-five sailing
vessels navigating the Hudson. and by them was
conducted all the freighiing business of the riv-
er. as steamboats, carried only passengers. In
ls4S, this number had increased TO 6l5; in 1913,
6Io; in 1850. 667; in 1851, 633; and in 1852,
56s. The great bulk OF the freighting business
is now done by steamboats, and barses-- Com.
Adc.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

g The rejection of the claims Of Seniors vasa
and Rena, to lands in Solano County west Of
Putah Greek, caused general rush Of settlers
One hundred parties staked or claims in single
day. The like scenes are now almost Of daily
recurrence tines g. Transcript. r4
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
sTAGE LINE FOR SACRAMENTO.

STAGE LINE FOR SACRAMENTO.
BAX1ER s. co. Z. S. MAIL LINE or
!Slages from Shasta to Sacramento,
vim. Celusa and Mary lie.
Y---9=s9@ssz THE PRoPRIE- p
Erx-ssA-sx-sss tors of the above lineSI-zh-
being desirons of accommodating the travelling
public have determined to Eun through TO Sac
ianenio by tie way of ColRsa and Marysvllle
Their fine collection of American horses, all
in .ine condition, and elegant Concord Coaches,
are IA sailicient guaranty that the traveller IN
paironsing this hne will secure both pleasant
and expeditions passage.
The stages viii leave the ST. Charles, Shasta,
ut hat-past O'Clock every morning. aud arrive
II Sacramento, via. Colusa and Mary sviIe the
days following al 70 NJ.
Readmg's Springs,
hiLh Ranch.
Cier Greek.
Dangeg:seid's Ranch. ,h
duerteaN Ranch,
Cottoncood
Prairje House,
Potfer's Ferry,
Red Bluffs,
IehoRa,
.Joiinson's Ranch,
MoaroeraHe,
Placer Cay,
IFHlet$',
Cotasa and
Naryscile
Passengers arriving by this line can be farm
shed with animals for any part of the Northern
Mines. by MIR James Long, al the Shasta Stock
Market. SAMUEL FRANCIS. Agent,
ST. Charles Hotel.
Shasta. Aug. 18th, 1858 E aul3h
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

EFA correspondence in the New York Times
between Geo. Sumner and G. NJ. Dallas, brands
Miss Fredrika Bremer's new work with ridic-
ulous and absurd charge made therein against
Mr.. Sumner The New York Msrror also accu-
the book of many inaccuracies in relation to
men, localities and geography.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
UNION ssosEI, wEAyEHyILLE.

.--s SCHNABEL & co. TAKE PLEA
5sni;I sure in announcing that the unios
III TIn,el' is again open for the accoinmoda-
.on at line pnblic.
We do not hesitate TO promise every comfort
md convenience TO be obtained at the best no
els in this portion OF the State.
our table and bar will always be supplied
with the bcs; articles To be procured in the mar
Sef.
Weean alsoiurnish comfortable private rooms
or families.
Weaveryille. May 1853. mv7't
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

Is The following is from the Lsadon Daily
Times:
Turkey wants money and America has too
much money Turkey has more territory than
she can well keep, and America has national
thirst for extension of territory. Why don't
Turkey sell the Yankees partl 1t might both
pay and please Brother Jonathan very we'll If
the spot was well chosen. whilst freedom in En-
rope would find new rallying point
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
xePEs. sGoCNTAsN s4o. So.

-, THIS HOUSE, long KNOWN TO
.iiS4s travellers aud packers as one OF the
sskTa, best houses on this route. is situated
Iuoul n4il-wav between Weaverville and Shas-
y. An excellent table is always provided and
the Bar has constantly on hand a supply of the
best Liquors and Cigars.
Good accommodations for mules and horses
can always be bad and constant supply OF
Hay ana Barley is always kept on hand.
J. MCLAUGHLIN,
;ellif Proprietor.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

STORM IN Ell DoRADo-A slip from the FL
Dorado Republican of the 26th ult says:-
Owing to the unprecedented storm OF ram
and wind which passed over this place las:
night, and the damage done to our Office, we
will be unable to issue paper this week The
rain commenced falling about 6 O'Clock, r. NJ.
and by eight, the entire north side OF town, was
under water. and so sudden was the rise in
Hangtown Creek. that large amount of prop
erty was destroyed.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
..wyoN \ sNayELY,

CARPENTERS AND BtHDERS-
Estimates and specifications made on all kinds
.f bnildinas Jobhing done al The shortest no.
,;ce Also. Rockers. Toms and Sluices always
ON hand aud made 10 order
N.B. Seasoned lumber always on hand
IryrxssTox Barton. URIAH b. sNAvELy.
,ar,9,f Shasta City.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
LIME. Ltxza /:
g.FV Ts-ArfE ,fOUsE.

Rear Of the California Erchange,
Sha>t:s.
THE UNDERSIGNED, PROPRIETOR
I'm of the above establishment begs leave
fssg-N to call the attcation OF the public al
ll large, 10 his new and commodious
l.-s BATHING Rooms
lslHsasl situated in the rear OF the California Ex-
eNNTT elange--and takes TINS method of IN
forming them, that no'hihS Shai De winning "il
his mart. that will conduce 10 the comfort oi
those who may favor him v-ith CALL
He is also prepared to give SHOWER
BATHS.
Single Tickets, 81 90
E;ftnsn 10 Ou
1,l,;n,,- 10 90
rg- Hot and cold Baths at all hours
IS s. LEAN.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

49, THE UNDERSIGNED. WISHING TO
ssa,,il change his business, offers Tor saie the
ElmA well known
OLTVE BRANCH HOTEL AND RANCH.
living nm the main stage route from Shasta 10
Sacramento. aud on the north side OF Cotton
wood The Ranch contains 100 acres OF arabic
land the whole, enclosed by substantial fence
Among the improvements upon the hauch are
the following; H., Co..
the past three years kept as paoNc noeei'
first rate Barn. sufficiently capacl"us 70 contain
100 tons OF hay. aud comfortably stable my
horses: a we'll of sood waier at tue door-aiS''
n well in The. garden. with cham pump anu
hose attached to it for Conducting the water !"
all parts of the garden; (iarden con'anins 1
about five acres OF land IN high state oil c,ii mn
vatiou: together with traiueg.y. C.har' MilN
House. Chicken House. Coral. and al o'her N ne
ecssary buildings and Improvements ih''
.Olve Brancl,.'; 100. has always been sfaS'
station on the Sacramento road ihe TERMS
will be made reasonable
~ ''i' NN LEAN.
nc p,.n' p''l T,,v 16 1853. .yl6f
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
TO ys7E pURI.EC.

n HAVE TIL DAY APPOINTED NM P.
4 Daiugeriield. Esq, my agent aud attorney,
% attend to all business tor me III my absence
JOHN E. WILLIAMSON.
ct,v,a Anril 90 rS52 an30tt
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10

OF every description promptly executed in a su-
perior manner.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-10
OLIVE BRANCm saoTEL FOR SALE.

~ Hot and cold Baths at all hours.
r,o,f s. LEAN.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25

ATTACHMENT OF A DoG.--A short time ago,
one Of our most worthy citizens died he had
nearly numbered his three score and ten. The
old gentleman was fond of taking his afternoon
walk when the day was fine, and was often seen
in the neighborhood of the Philadelphia Elk
change, always attended by his faithful dog.
Spot was white shaggy Scotch terrier Of
medium size, and had dark spot on his back,
from which he was named he was not only re-
markable for his attachment to his master, but
also as a ratter, and possessing uncommon sa-
gacity. The old gentleman's illness was Of
short duration, during which time Spot took to
his kennel in the yard, which commanded a
view of his masters chamber windows; it was
with difficulty that the family could induce him
to take food, or lose sight Of his masters room
up to this period he was sprightly, killed one or
more rats nearly every day, and it could not be
discovered, up to the day he died, that he was
attacked by any disease After the funeral Of
his master the poor dog never left his kennel;
he refused to take food; his meanings mot
howlings) were really distressing, and on the
morning of the fifth day Spot was dead
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-25
We have a Poet amongst us.

An indignant poet has sent the New York
San the following. Ii any reader imagines
that we may stiil be without a poet, his doubts
must be dispeled when the "Ode to Liberty
appears.
New York, Dec %, 1853.
Mr.. EDITOR; The article in your paper OF
yesterday, inquiring-'Is there poet amongst
us, | will endeavor to answer /, as one of the
competitors, and one whose piece has received
the critical appreciation of such gentlemen as
James w. Gerard, esq, Judge Kinnie, Rev.
Doctor Higbee, Professors Curtis, Nash, Bris.
tow, Julien, Major Bloomfield, Noll, Shelton,
General Hail. &C., &C., can well, think, hold
my head up in spite of any 'fogn article that
may appear either here or elsewhere; and If
You will look critically at the note upon the
decision, you will find that the names of the
committee are not mentioned. The names at
tached to the note say 'that the committee
report, &c., not they" Now, Mr. Editor you
will readily perceive that there is something
behind the scenes, and that they are bound to
give the names.
Professor Nash and others have pronounced
my piece superior to Hail Columbia, in their
estimation--they like it better than Hail Co
lumbia; and one person remarked that it would
supercede Hail Columbia; and another, that
when it was published and became known, it
would be to this country as the Marseiles is to
France. James w. Gerard, esq, says can
use his name, as it is practical"
When published, (as | purpose so doing as
soon as CAM | shall send copies to Kossuth,
Mazzini, Lamartine, &C., for the piece is not
only national, bit ii is designed to hare its et:
feet IN Europe, and elseachae. have named
it "Ode to Liberty and the sentiment and air
will sustain the title. That know, for it has
received tests enough to satisfy me and great
many others. You can make use Of this if you
please.
Yours, &C., JOHN McCHEsSEy,
los Grand street, New York