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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-17
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! fined,
| Gum Aloes, Cai
| and Soctrine,
! Gum Opium, Tu
| key,
| Cum Arabic,
EPSON Salts.
| Cream Tartar,
! Borax, refined,
Flour Of Sulphur,
| Birthstone, roll,
SaltpeIre, refined,
Bi Carb. of Soda,
| Tar,aric Acid,
| Rochelle Salts,
Sal Soda,
| Rad Columho,
! l.iqunrice Ball,
| Glue, prime arlicl.
Sulpliaie ofQuinln.
! Calomel. English
| American.
| PAINTS AM
Flax Seed Oil, pur'
Spirits 'i'urpentlne
Copal, and Coac
| Varnish,
| Gum CoPal, prin,
| Ing. Veni,ian Ret
Spanish Brown,
| Yellow Ochrc,
Spanish w hitting,
Red Lead,
| ..ilherage,
Lamp Black,
| Chrome Green an
| Chrome elbow,
| Lots, stacks and
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-17
NEW LEATHER STORE,
On Main Street, KeOkuk. IOWA.

''HE subscribers have recently opened a
Il House in this City, on Main SrRrgr-
north side, in GAMabE's NEw BufLpfy4. for
the manufacture of LEAEfFEss ia all
ITS branches, and for the transaction of a
general
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
News from the FiIlibus,er,.

We are indebted to Adams g. Co.'S Express
for an extra Of the San Diego Herald of Dec. 10,
confirming the report that battle had taken
place between the native Californians and
Walkers men. That paper says:
By letter received in town by Don Juan
Bandini, we have additional particulars relating
to the movements of the "liberating army" Of
the new and improved Republic. The letter is
dated the 5th of December, at the ranch of
Guadaloupe, about eighteen miles this side of
Ensenada, and gives the following account of
the proceedings on the frontier:
This moment several persons have arrived
here, who assured me, that twenty of the inva-
ders, under Col Walker, otherwise known as
President of the Republic of Lower California.
went to the Grulla, (aranch distant about twelve
miles from Ensenada.) tied its inhabitants and
after robbing their houses, returned to Ensen-
ada, taking with them twenty horses As soon
as the news arrived at Santo Thomas, (the cap
ital OF the military colony all the inhabitants
of said place took to arms, and went after the
invaders, surprising them and retaking the
twenty horses, killing two men and taking two
prisoners.
The following day the same armed inhabit-
ants attacked the enemy III their head quarters
at Ensenada cutting off all communication with
the ships boats, aud from eight to ten men killed
and wounded
This is the substance of what the letter con-
tained and may be relied upon as substantially
accurate in It's statements.
Don Juan instantly set out for Ensenada in
company with several others, for the protection
OF his property in that vicinity. On his return
we may learn more accurately the state of at
fairs than we have means of knowing at the
present.
The latest positive news from Encinada is no
later than before. The Goliah, which brought
the above advices, has no dates later than the
Goth December. This leaves an interim of two
weeks without any accounts The Times and
Transcript publishes the following letter. dated
San Pedro, Dec. 81, 1858:
Gentlemen After several days of hard wea-
ther, we reached this port. There is no news to
give you save that from South California which
seems TO be authentic
Walker has lost two of his party killed, and
two taken prisoners, but since released A yes
sci from San Francisco was off San Diego with
reinforcements for Walker-presume she sailed
night of 9th or 18th, bound south.
Public opinion here is decidedly opposed to
the invaders. They are regarded as pirates and
if they should make foothold, think there
many here who would assist Lower Califor-
MIA rather than cooperate with Walker. If such
should be the case the robbers would be robbed.
There is no sympathy here for men who un-
dertake to possess themselves of that which does
not belong to them without even good pretext
Anything that may occur here OF interest, will
write you. Yours, ALEX. BELL.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

CHINESE MHIpPEp.-On Thursday last
Chinaman was detected in robbing the money
drawer in the store of Messrs. Hollub & Isaacs.
AS soon as discovered he made tracks down the
street at the rate of about 2:40, dropping the
twenty dollar pieces on the side walk as he ran.
But it was no GO john was overlaulel, and
all the money, some eighty or one hundred dol
lars, recovered. He was tiien placed in the hands
OF some of his infuriated countrymen, who took
him to Hong Kong, tied him to tree and admin
stered fifty ashes upon his bare back, in accord
ance with the verdict of jury of twelve cti-
zens He would have been treated with still
greater severity but for the interposition Of the
whites. He was sent out of the County vester-
day. A better way of punishing a dishonest
Chinaman, is to cut off his cue The loss of that
appendage is considered the greatest mark OF
disgrace among his countrymen.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

THE Boor oS THE OTHER Foor The Commer-
eiai Advertiser, formerly the Wig advocates
the election of Mr.. Broderick to the T. S. Senate
by the next Legislature, in solid article of a
column and half in length Some time since,
portion of the Democratic press attempted to
r-buke those who were opposing the election
this winter, by the assertion that the chief oppo-
sition came from whig papers among which we
were astonished to find ourselves classed Now,
however the boot is on the other leg, and that
whig paper which was most noted last winter
for its scurrilous abuse of the Democratic Legs-
lature, is high in favor with the same immacu-
late papers. And why Simply because it ia
<ors Mr. Broderick's election to the U. S. Sem
ate. Will the Marysville Express please note this
fact.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

PRoFEssIoNAL.-We neglected Ill onr last to
call the attention of our citizens to the card an
nouncing a new copartnershp between Drs.
Bates & M 'Laughlin. The friends of Dr. b.
through the country, will be glad to learn of his
return No gentleman of his profession ever re-
sident in our midst, has been more successful in
securing the confidence of the commonly at
large in his skill medical practitioner.
We would also direct attention to the card OF
Robert Tevis, Counsellor at Law. Mr. r. was
formerly a resident Of this place, and has now
permanently located himself in Weavervlle.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

BALLs-The ball at tine Mddletowu Hotel ON
Thursday evening is represented as having been
very pleasant affair. We regret that circunl-
stances prevented our being present. The at
tendance was very full. both from this place and
the surrounding mining localities. We hear
Mr.. Bystle, the proprietor of the house, spoken
of in terms of high commendation.
On Monday evening next similar affair is to
come off at the cottonwood House." Mr.
Hontoon, the proprietor, has been making ample
arrangements for the accommodation of all who
may be present. Many ladies from this place,
Red Bluffs, Tehama, the various mining locali-
ties, and throughout the Valley, have signi6ed
their intention of being present.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

CHRIsTmAs PREsENTs.-We take pleasure in
stating that we were not forgotten during the
gayetes of the Christmas festival. From the
'Tower House," we received more than bak-
er's dozen of fresh eggs, roasted chicken bu-
ried in blanc-mange, together with very large
pound-cake, fit to grace marriage feast-in fact,
the most delicious cake that we have ever tasted
in California.
From that jolly butcher, Mayer, ofthe " Wash
ington Market" we also received full dozen
links of fresh pork sausages. We state unhesi-
tatingly in this connection, as our deliberate
opinion, that the Washington Market is in no
way answerable for the sudden recent dsap-
pearance of sundry fat dogs. Perish the thought.
But we have still another. Mr.. Roman, of the
Shasta Book Store, being mindful of the fact
that we are "full of poetry and feelink,' pre-
sented us with elegantly guilt bonnd illustrated
editions of Shakespeare and Byron's works, COM
plete. Who would mt be an editorl We can
only express our thanks by wishing you all a
merry New Years day.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
Fifty DOLLARS REWARD

WILL BE PAID FOR THE APPRE-
w hension and conviction of any person
who has stolen, nr who may hereafter steal siiy
chickens belonging to me, or to any person li,-
ing in my neighho hood. Qnite number ha, r.
been stolen, principally in the day timr. during
the pas, few months. and sufficient evidence has
already been Obtained, 10 show that the keepers
OF certain French Restaurant. not far from the
head of Main street. have been concerned in
he taking of at least part of them.
Dee. 81. 1853 If II. O. OKERSTROM
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

A CHRISTMAS EVE SUPPER.-Alessrs. Ball 6
Norris opened their new establishment, tive
doors below Loag's Horse Market, on Christmas
Eve, in style worthy of their liberality. They
gave splendid supper to a large number of in.
vited guests We are happy to say that we
were among the fortunate number and have not
for many day enjoyed more delightful fes-
tive occasion. What with a table loaded with
everything good, sparkling wine, charming mu,
sic, merry songs, &c. &C., we indeed had time
of gay and happy revelry.
We invite the readers attention to the adver-
tisement of these gentlemen, published in the
proper columns.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31


The BOGUS GAME.-Two men, Henry Buck
land and Charles Vail, have been arrested in
San Francisco, on complaint of Mr. Silver
smith, who alleges that the accused brought to
him two heavy boxes, representing that they
contained gold dust, and obtained from him an
advance of 81 200 on the deposit of the same.
This gold dust, however, proved to be nothing
more than nails, bullets, &c. The swindlsrs
were arrested in house of prostitution and
about 81 $50 ofthe money recovered The Her
aid, from which we gathered the foregoing,
says -
This is an old trick of these defendants. In
the Spring of 1851, Vail attempted the same
game at Sacramento, where he was arrested,
tried and sentenced to the Pententiary. He re-
ceived pardon from the governor on condition
that he would leave the State. He did go up to
Oregon, but returned almost Immediately. He
and his companion are both respectfully dress
ed Vail is a TALL fine looking man, and with
his kid gloves cane, and shining beaver, is rath-
er on the elegant order.
This is the same g. G. s. Vail, as will be re-
collected by many of our readers, who resided
in and about Yreka, number of months pre-
vious to last winter We believe he was the
first Justice of the Peace for that town.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

CHARLEY SMIrH's HoUsE-As will be seen bv
his card, Charley Smith has opened a new eat
ing house, next door above Rhodes & l.usk $
Express, where everything good-beef-steaks.
chicken, cooked in every variety of style. eggs,
no., oysters, etcetera. He gave free supper on
Christmas Eve, and which we are assured by
numbers who were present. was gotten up in a
style that did great credit to the taste and skill
of himself and excellent LADY,
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS:
PENKNIFE SKETCHES,
Or, Chips of the Old Block,

A SERIES OF ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATED
IN Letters, written by one of CALIFORNIA; Pi-
oneer miners, and dedicated to that class of her
citizens by the anihor.
Handsomely enbellished with
Serentyseren Wood Engrarings,
of California scenery and incidents.
The second edition of this book-the most
popular ever published in California, is jnst is
sued from the press, with one NEW CHAP
TER. and carefully revised by 'Old Block"
y Postage to amy part Of the United States
Twelve cents.
Fifty dollars per hundred. Eight dollars per
dozen. Single copies one dollar.
CURLE BROTHERS,
Booksellers, Stationers and Ncwsmen,
Third street next Post Office Sacramento.
Dec. 81 1853. ON
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
MINER WANTEl,.

DY THE WASHINGTON QUARTZ MI
- ming Company, an experienced miner. Que
who is acquainihd with timbering, blns,ing. and
all the varioms methods of mining, can have
constant employment ut liberal wages. No ono
need apply, unless he is competent TO take
charge OF mine.
Mount Washington, French finleh, !
Dec. 90, 1853. d3F-2t
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
Agents for the Courier.

The following gentlemen are our regularly
authorized agents, empowered to collect Sub
scriptions, Advertisements and Job Work. and
receipt for the samc:-
SAN FRANCISCO AGENcY.-Mr. L. p Fisher
He may be found at his desk in the Merchant
Exchange, Sacramento street.
Wearerpille. -CRAM, RoGERs & Co., and
RHoDEs & LUsK.
One Horse Topn.--SAlTH & ToLLMAS, Ex.
pressmen.
French Gulch-THoMPsoS s. ZINS and KNAP.
PER & SCHULTZ.
Yreka.-CRAM, ROGERS & Co., and RHODES &
LusK.
~ AGENTS wanted in every portion OF the
mines.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

THANKS TO CRAM, ROGERS L. Cove are III.
debted to MIR. ]. A. Horsley. of Cram. Rogers &
Co.'S Express, for the Yreka Herald of the 24th.
Also for the Oregon Statesman of Dec 6, Port
land Commercial of the 8ih and Oregonian of the
10Th. On account of The late honr of their arri-
news columns.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

Ey We have had but little rain during the
week. The weather generally has been quite
cold. ice having formed several nights to the
thickness of half an inch. Yesterday was clear,
cold and windy. The prayer of the miner is for
rain, rain
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

CRIME AsDITs PUNlsHMENT.-Iu an item with
this caption, the Erening Journal says, that DUR
ling the last four years. twelve hundred murders
have been committed at San Francisco and but
one of the mnrderers hing.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
LOST.

4 SMALL GOLD LEVER WATCH, sup
IA posed to have been left in the privy al
tached TO The billiard saloon of Blossom s. Fran
els, on Wednesday last. liberal reward will
be given To the finder on return of the same to
this office, at tile Saloon 10
l.. II. BARBER
Shasta, Dec. 81, 1853. If
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

BESIcIA RAILRoAD.-The Express says the
citizens OF Marysville are manifesting growing
interest in the project of connecting that city to
Benicia by railroad. distinguished citizen had
consented to accept the agency of the company
in the Atlantic States.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

THE LEGfsLATpRE.-NextM Monday is the day
for the assembingof the Legislature of the State.
For the past week or two many of the country
members have had good time in San Francisco,
treated, and toasted. and feasted by those who
have axes 10 grind. The cities of San Francisco o
and Sacramento may each be congratulated upon
the withdrawal of very large number of drones,
who will doubtless be presentat Benicia during
the session of the Legislature, to feed upon the
spoils in the capacity Of door-keepers, clerks,
messengers and peripatetic sponges.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

Eg Mariposd Chronicle is the name of a new
paper about to be started by w. T. Whitacre and
Alfred T. Gould in the town Of Mariposa
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-Public ser.
vices every Sunday at lOd A. NJ. and u p. NJ
Sunday school every Sunday at 81 p. M.
Rev. JAMES ROGERS, Pastor.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

EF In difficulty at Coon Hollow, Ell Dorado
county, says the Argus, between Edward Fennel
and James Logan, about mining claim, the for
mer was killed BY pistol shot Logan was ar
rested.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

PRoDUcT OF THE MINES The Alta estimates
that California has produced, from 1S4S to 3Oih
Oct. 1853 inclusive, the sum of $3.50 600 900.
During that time $219, 81 4 1874 have been deposi-
ted in the United States Mints. The manifested
exports from California this year, about sl0,-
100000 greater than those of Australia, with
mining population of more than $4,000 greater
than ours
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

SACRAMENTO Books roRE.-We refer dealers TO
the advertisement of the Curle Brothers" who
have the favorite establishment in Sacramento,
for the sale Of books, stationary, and late news
papers
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

A WARSise.-The Marysvile Herald says that
Downieville came near being the scene of ano-
ther extensive conHagration.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
ST. HEARX,s MARKET,
First door below the Hong KOng Hotel

Moin Street, Shasta.
TINE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD ANNOUNCE
Il to the public, that they have just opened
the St. Mary's Market, and at all times
prepared 10 furnish hotels, boarding houses and
families, with the following meats of the cho-
cest quality, viz.
Fresh Pork, Mutton,
Fresh Beef, Lamb,
Corned Beef Venison,
Picked Pork, Veal.
Bologna Sansages, Fresh Sausacrs
A respectable share Of custom is confidently
expected.
w. JACKSON BERRY g. BROWN.
Shasta, Dec. 81, 1853. If
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

APPROXIMATIONS OF CuBA.-Mr. Champion, the
British Minister and the National hatelligencer,
deny the allegations made by the Union relative
Afrcanization of Cuba. The Union, however.
persists in asserting that such a scheme was in
process of consummation and declares that its
denial in the quarters referred to, ought to be
whose offence isabout 10 be brought to light and
punished. 1t says the facts on which the charge
is based, stand unanswered and unanswerable.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
I'd Lieut.. Walkers Ind. Battalion.

TIE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR.-This is the
last day of the present year. Tonight at pre-
cisely l2 o'clock, old Eighteen Hundred-a
Fifty Three, after ruling the world for precisely
365 days, hours, 48 minutes, and AZ 7-10 Sec
onds will evanish forever amid the gloom Of
midnight, and go "glimmering through the
dream of things that were" Alas! old year,
how many sorrows and how few joys hast thou
not witnessed How many burrows hast thou
| not prematurely wrought upon the brow of the
sad and sorrowing. How many roseate cheeks
hast thou not seen grow pale, and bright eyes
grow dim And yet, Old Year, thou hast not
dealt in tokens Of sadness alone, as many gay
fire-side surrounded with joyous hearts, spark
ling eyes and merry laughter, fully attest.
Christmas-New Years Day-Home-idea in
seperable and indivisible all. The last day of
the year how suggestive of momentous
thoughts Have we grown nearer Heaven
during the passing of the now rapidly expiring
year or have we wandered farther from God
than we were at its commencement? Have we
lived through it as beings who expect to give an
dCCOuut VI tutiT stewardship Ou tHiS cdItH VI
have we passed the days like animals, that die
and are known no more foreverl Have we
made the most of our opportunities, in promo
ting the cause of morality, in disseminating the
spirit of christianity, in doing good to our fell
low-men, and relieving the distresses of tie sick
and needy? How many of us can lay our hands
upon our hearts and say, "Aye, we have done
all these"-how many? None, no not one. Let
us all then determine that, for the coming year,
we will strive more earnestly to live as becomes
intelligent, heaven-aspiring beings-and may
success attend our efforts. To one and all say
we, "a happy New Years Day." May your
paths be strewn with roses aud warmed with
smiles. May our unmarried lady readers, be-
fore another New Years Day comes round, be
wooed and won by husbands worthy of their
true hearts; and may our bachelor acquaintance
Yourselves inclusive) grow small by degrees
and beautifully less"
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
SHASTA WHOLESALE PRICES
CURRENT.

SHASTA, Dec. 31st. 1853.
During the week now closing trade has been
unusually light Prices of the principal article,
remain unchange.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
NEW STORE AND NEW COODs.

TOHN BALL, FORMERLY OF PLUMMER
~ & MItchelfs establishment, and Edward
Norris. having associated themselves together in
Hue mercantile bnsiness. are prepared to
offer to tier friends and the pabc the follow-
ing articles:
Fresh Galleeo. Haxal Chill and California
Flour, Corn Meal. Buck Wheat, SANTA Cruz and
San Jose Potatoes, Green Coffee, Burned aud
Ground do Crushed and other sngars, Imperial,
Young Tyson. Gunpowler and Black Tens.
Ground and Grain Pepper, Ground Allspic~.
Fine Salt, Bnitcr and Lard, Pork, Ham. Brans,
Lanterns, Coffee Mills, Soap and Candles, Oys-
iers and CLANS, Lobsiers, Sarslnes, Roast Chick
ell, Fresh Peaches. Black berry and Currnnt
Jam Pie Fruit Pickles. Qninces, Sweet Oil.
Lamp OIL Tomato and Mushroom krtrbunx
London Mustard, English Sauces. SpIi, Pea.
Carolina Rice, Cod Fish, Bacon, Boot. and
Shoes, 3 honped Pals. Corn Broonis together
WIN large assortment OF choice liquors, which
they will sell low for cash.
IN the rear Of their store they havr ,cconr,,
dations for few steady boarders. WHERE ,b,v
VIII keep hot coffee. iea pies and cakes for tho
accommodation OF the public at all hours through
the day and evening
They will keep constantly on hand all ,ba
deiicacles OF the market, which they will .ery,
up to order at all hours
FOR New Years Dinner they will serve up
Tomorrow,
Roast Duck P;ck,es
Chicken Pie, Oyster Salad
Roast Pork, Chicken S.lI.J
Roast Beef. Ioh,,.r s.Il.d'
Roled Ham 'os', i,, ra,ian, 8
Doieu nam Plum Pudding.
ou'heo lorA ana Cab Rice Pudding,
naee' :, Mince, Apple, Plum,
Do.i.u ,n. an" '"ashed fo- Goosrberry aud Cur
'pee. rant Pies.
Boiled Onions,
BALI. & NORRIS,
Two doors below Jemcs 7 .,,,. as.
Shasta, Dec 81, 1853
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

affair, and one which reflected great credit on
the command. Yours, respectfully.
SAMIIEI RTJI AND
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31

p 1t is stated that President Pierce, in his
forthcoming message, will recommend the grant
ing To the States the privilege of levying tonnage
duties. IN lieu OF appropriations for rivers and
harbors. 1t this recommendation is adopted it
will doubtless the dominant party vas,
deal OF embarrassment. The recommendation,
if made will be fullyjustified by previous legis-
ation, Baltimore and Savannah, if we do not
misrememhcr. both having at All early day, bene-
fitted by similar duty.
REvoLTfSG.-The Snn says, on Monday after
noon, man, or brute, demon. named STEM
ming, formerly aftnche of the American Thea
tire, committed rape on the person of little
girl aged sir years, the daughter of gentleman
named Hall, who keeps public house on Pa
c6c street.
The Shasta courier., 1853-12-31
Adarns 81 Co.. Rx.-...

press for regular daily supplies of Marysviua
Sacramento, San Francisco, and other paper.
COMMON ScHooLs.-We see it stated, that o,.
State will have the handsome sum of $s0 On, :.
her disposal, after the first of January 1854 for
the support of Common Schools. tktB
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-08-25
Public Sa G of Real Estate.

TN pursuance of an order of the County Court
l. of Charlton county, Mo-, the undersigned, adj
mnistrator of the estate of VIM. {. Fawks, decd,
will sell at auction on a credit of twelve months,
the purchasers giving bond with good security, on
the asst day of september next, at
the Court House door of SAID county, while the
Circuit Court Of said county is in session, all the
right, title and interest which said deceased at the
time of his death had in certain lands, lying in
said county, to-wit
The Or of section l6, township 55, range IS,
and the W hf of the g or of section 2i, township
55, range 10, containing 24O acres, on which is a
good dwelling house and other out buildings, a
good young orchard, aud about 10 acres in cult
walton. And one undivided 10th part of a tax title
to the e or of section 81, in township 81, range
16; and also on the 26th day of Septe ma
Der next, at the Court House door in Hunts
vile, Randolph county, Mo-, while the County
Court is in session, all the right title and interest
which said deceased, at the time Of his death had
in the Inf of the W or of section Is, IN town
ship 81, range 16, known as the Old Mill Tract,
lying in said Randolph county, the interest of said
estate in said last mentioned tract of land sup
posed TO be one undivided third part.
A. w. FAWKS. Admir-.
August II, 1858.