davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

CEvERTsBCRGH.-We were very agreeably
astonished few days since. on visiting this
place, to find it exhibit SO many indications OF
prosperity. 1t lies at the head of steamboat
navigation the Sacramento, and its friends
claim that in couple of years it will be the
place OF this upper country. We understand the
firms OF Church 4 Mix, Shed !, Bishop, John G..
Underhil, and Bull, Baker & Co. intend putting
up commodious and substantial houses in the
course of few weeks. Messrs. Church & Mix
design erecting brick building on the COM
pletion of which it is our in.cl.::cn to take u
drink at their expense exclusively.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

The SLAVERY OF THE WuRLD.-Mr. n. c..
Carey, III his recently published work, says that
:. Slavery still exists throu2 hout "A portion of
what we are accustomed To regard the civil
ICED world. In some countries, men are forced
to take the chance of lottery for the determin-
alton OF the question whether they shall or
shall not be- transported 10 distant and un-
healthy countries, there most probably to perish
leaving b'ilInd them impoverished mothers aud
sisters To lament their fate. In others they
are seized on the highway and sent to sea for
long terms OF years. while their parcuts, wives
and sisters. who had been Deepen lent on their
rxerions, are left 10 perish of starvation. or
driven to vice or crime To procure The means
nf support. In IA third class, men, their wives
md children are driven from their homes to per-
ISL IN The road, or 10 endure the siav, nv of de-
pehdence on public ch iriv. until pestilence send
mem To their graves. and thus clear the way for
fresh supply OF others like themselves In n
fourth, we see men driven 10 selling themselves
Tor long periods a hard labor IN distant countries
deprived of the society of parents relatives or
ffIends. III d hl.il, men, women and children
ire exposed to sale. an wives are seperated
from husbands, while children are separated
from parents. In some. white men, AMI, IN 9th
rrs black men, are subjected 10 the a,l aud
hher oil the severcst and most degrading punish
mehts IN Some places men are deemed valua.
Die, and are well fc,i and clu,hed Tn others
man Is regarded MS drug and population as ii
nuisance and Christian men are warnc, thai
'neir duty to God aud society requires that they
should permit their fellow creatures To suffer
every prlvatiou and distress, short of .absoIut,.
dea'h' with view To prevent the increase
of numbers PA. In1,,ircr.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06
Yrcka New.--Fiyht with the Indians

We are indebted TO Mr.. Fletcher, Rhodes &
Lusks Express Messenger, for copy OF the
Mountain Herald Of Both of July.
We learn from the Herald that the party that
started from Yreka on the Goth ult., for the pur-
pose of recovering stock stolen by the Indians,
overhauled the thieves in large and beautiful
valley watered either by MCloud's or Pitt river,
about 100 miles distant from Yreka. When the
party first discovered the Indians they were try
ing the speed of their newly acquired property.
The whites attacked them Just at daylight, each
man picking an Indian with his rifle, and then
pitching into them promscuously with their re-
volvers About 90 or % were killed, five only
of the band having escaped. The following are
the names Of the gentlemen composing the pur-
suing party, viz: VIM. Brown, Hiram Millett,
John Campbell, James Mettlen, John Geplard,
Henry Pierce, VIM. White. w. &. Hall, John
Mellon, and Zachariah Gibbs.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

The renowned robber chefiain joaquin, whose
nams FIR months has been terror TO the travel
inc public of this State, has at last been taken by
A company of State troops raised for the purpose.
Can't. Burns. of the Rangers, arrived at Fort NIL
Ter ON the Goth ofJuly, with The heads OF Joaquin
and Three-Fingered Jack, together with two
other members of Joaquin's infamous band us
prisoners. The San Joaquin Repmblicdn says the
Rangers encountered this party of marauders
uear Panoche Pass, on the Esd uit. IN deep
canon. which has been their hiding place Tor
months. They were six in number, and they
fought like mad men, as they always dld, but al
length were forced to succumb to the ever VIC
torious arms of the daring Rangers. Two OF the
party made their escape unscaihed; two We're
taken prisoners, and joaquin and his right
bower lost their heads.
Thus is our State happily rid of one of the
most daring bloody and skillful robbercheis
the world ever knew. Uf course newspaper
writer's have given him name that he is not
entitled to- or rather from ample materials fur
nisLed by The real man, have manufactured II
some what fabulous character and named it Joa-
luilr. Nevertheless, while it is utterly impos-
sible that he should have committed ull the MUIR
ders and robberies attributed 10 hinl-lnany of
them occurring on the same day iii different and
remote portions of the country-it is true beyond
all doubt that his deeds of viainy have entitled
him 10 the unenviable no;oriety of being the
greatest robber-chef ever known in California.
His head has been taken to San Francisco pre-
served in spirits, for identification.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

GuERRILLAs IN THE CoAsT RANGE.-We have
been informed that there has been for some days
past IA band of ten or fifteen Guerrias lurking
about the head waters of Thon's Greek, in Co
lusa county. Accompany Of Ranchmen, some ten
or fifteen in number, started for that point few
days since with the intention of ousting them.
of the result of this expedition we have as yet
heard nothing
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

MELoxs-Thanks to our friends l.. C. Wood
man & Bro for a very fiue water melon from
their Ranch on the Sacramento. These gentle
men have constantly for sale fine stock of mel
ons, at the store next above Dr.. Shurtleh9s drug
store.
Mcssrs. Mayer & Pomroy. of the Washington
Market, have also very kindly forgot to forget us
sundry times during the week, by sending us
several delicious cantelopcs and water melons.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

RAFFLE.-Lewin's First Grand Rattle will be
drawn this evening. at Chases Magnolia Sa-
loon. His catalogue as will be seen by his adj
vertisement, numbers some very valuable and
beautiful prizes. He has but very few tickets
yet to dispose Of and the drawing will there
fore certainly take place this evening. Every
body ''go in and win small farm
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR SENAToR.-It will
be seen by the minutes of the Democratic Sem
atorial convention held at Red Bluffs on Satur-
day last, that R. T. sprague was nominated for
Senator of this district,
1t will also be seen by the same proceed
ings that young gentlemen of our acquaint-
ance, and withal very great favorite with US,
had his political aspirations nipped i the bud,
siightnaliv
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

LARGE OSioSs-Our friend D. D. Harrill lef
IN our office yesterday an onion weighing u
lbs.-one of very fue crop of the same kind
raised in his garden OH the fiat below town
This shows what may be done III agriculture i'll
the mountain lands by proper iillase.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

WV. H. SMITH.-Any person knowing the
whereabouts of this gentleman. formerly OF
Schenectady, n. Y, and who. one year since,
mined in this section and the vicinity of Yrtka,
will confer great favor upon his wife, Mrs. Ro-
sina Smith, of San Francisco, by communicating
the same to her
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

TODD & JoSEs.-These gentlemen per
ceive have opened fine stock of goods in their
new building on Main street, nearly opposite
DR.. Shurtlef's drug store. They certainly have
one of the handsomest establishments in Shasta.
Read their advertisement.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

CHINAMAM SHoT.-Some few days since a
white man, whose name we have been unable
to learn, shot Cinnamon Cottonwood with
a rife. killing him instantly. According to orr
informaton this was one of the most unpro-
voked and brutal murders ever committed in
this county. The murderer has gone 10 Hum
inl1t
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

ETA. W. Gamble just in from the Plains. in
forms the Union Of the 3D. inst. that Capt Flenl
ming, of Shasta. and family. would arrive in a
few days. We presume this Mr.. + is IN. gen
fleman who formerly represented this county in
he Assembly
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

~" Grace Glenvin," whose interesting let
Ter VIII be found on our first page, must bear in
mind the fact that always insist upon the
real name OF our correspondents. We never
publish second communication unless this is
attended TO. Besides we are not so certain tina,
our correspondent is ca,itled to wear the name
Of Grace"
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

REcAPTCRED CoSvtcT The Sheriff of this
county. "A few days since, re-captured one John
iorden, who. in company with several other
prisoners, escaped from Port an Maderia some
Time in March last. We believe he was con-
victed for horse Stealing
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

CIeaRs.-We are much indebted to Mr.. Bent
ly, of the Trinity Saloon, for boa of very ch-
ly favored Regalias They superb article,
as our friends can easily attest
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

AN IMPORTANT DEcIsIoX.-The United States
District Court Judge Hoffman presiding, lately
made decision authorizing any land claimant
to sue out an injunction preventing squatter
from emitting timber. digging bitches, &c. upon
the land while the title is in litigation. Under
this decision, the heirs of Iturbide, whose claim
covers Yolo, Colusa, aud a good portion of this
county, may sue out injunctions against all per-
sons occupying lands within the bounds of this
clam, restraining them, as trespassers, from I'M
proving the lands occupied by them. This de-
cision may be in accordance with law and pre-
cedent, but it will ruin MANY moor settler.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

CAPITAL OF CALIFoRSIA.-Gov. Bigler, when
comparing the condition of California with that
of the Atlantic States, in his Sacramento speech
said that the capital of this State amounts to
sos, 200, 900. In horses, we are in advance OF
fifteen of the States; in mules, six States
sheep, four States in hogs. three States; in bar
ley and potatoes, New York alone exceeds us:
in wheat surpass ten States; oats, three
fourths Of the States; beans, nine of the States
and in fruits we excel all the States in variety,
and one-kaif Of them in the quantity produced.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

Truth IS STRANGER THAN FIcTioN.-Mrs.
Harris SAYS that If a man wants his children to
look like him, the fewer jnuns he makes to
California the better. Mrs Harris is known us
"a wonderfully observant woman-she is
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

CHURCH & Nix I'VE would call the atten-
ton OF the trade TO the new advertisements of
Church & Mix i'll to-day's paper. They offer to
the dealer very great variety of goods.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06
Ds9SNLUTEAN.

YENHE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
a listing between The Subscribers under The
firm OF Olendort and Rand is this day Jnly %,
S53. dissolved 10y mutual consent, ". D. Olcn-
lort is duly authorized 10 settle The. business of
the late firm W. d. OLENDORF.
ano6 st GEO. RAND
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

The LAND CoMMIssIoSERs.-Ihe Board of
Land Commissioners, Mr.. Felch delivering the
opinion, have made decision touching the in.
terests OF squatters settlers. in onr opinion
odious and unjust in the extreme. They deny
to the squatter the privilege Of being heard be-
fore that body in the defence and maintenance
of their rights Indeed they deny to him the
possession of any rights at all-nnly recogni-
zing those appertaining 10 the claimant and the
Government. Such decision must work gross
wrong to vast number of our fellow citizens
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06
TRINITY LODGE NO. "a, OF
F.. AND A, MAS0NS

MEET AT THEIR HALL IN WEAVER
vile, Trinity County. Regular meetings every
Monday evening.
Brethren III good standing invited 10 Mt
tend Nj. RICH, W. NJ.
ii. |. SEAMAN. S-c'y. jy9 If
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

~Thc Weather for the last two or three
days has been comparatively pleasant, the Their
mometer st midday, ranging from 90 to 100
degrees. In the early portion of the week,
however, the mercury marked from 100 de-
grees indefinitely upwards. We watched it till
it reached ITO dogs, and gradually climbing.
when Roihe''' tore " us away 10 drink glass of
iced Queen Charlotte" fresh from the foun-
tain in his establishment. The Civ Drugstore
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

We are obliged To fi,is Express Co. for their
never-failing attention, having ~. pied US
With our regular files Of exchanges .or the week
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06
Rhode, a I,u.I,,, Exprc...

We return our thanks 10 Messrs Rhodes &,
Lusk for our various California exchanges. and
other favors.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06
SHASTA WHOLESALE PRICES
CURRENT.

SHASTA, Aug. 9th. 1858.
Flour and some other of the staple articles
have advanced during the past week, but the
prices have not risen in proportion to the San
Francisco market. There is a large stock Of
goods on hand AT present, which the merchants
are selling at moderate profits, and therefore,
this is u favorable time for traders To make pur-
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06
No CE,

"R. s. UOLLUB HAVING RETIRED
I'VE from firm, his interest expires this
day IOLLUB Il lSAACS.
Shasta July 30, 1853. aug6 If
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

Bacon-vieux" arrived too late for inser-
ton this week. l, shall apps al in our next,
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

CAVERTSBUREa1 WHOLESALE
PRICES CURRENT.

(Correc,cd peckky By the firm cf Shed j. Bishop.)
RED BLUFFS, Upper Sacramento,
Aug. 3, 1853.
EDS. CouRIER:-Slight alterations from last
weeks prices. Bread sutfs still inclined to
rise. The large assortment OF goods Oh hand
previous to the advance below, enabos jobbers
TO sell many articles al a lower figure tLan they
can be purchased AT in San Francisco.
Land freights, j to Shasta; Cal to Weaver
VILE and 10 cts. per h. TO Yreka.
Flour, 1900 Molasses, 90a00
Corn Meal, 1laO0 Golden Syrup, l,7o0O0
Barley, $500 Brandy, l,20a3,50
Potatoes 7ta00 Whisky, l,00al.75
Rice, Carolina, 500 Port Wine, ldl,7o
Clear Pork. 22u00 Butter, 4Oso0
Hams, best, 25a2S Lard 32nO0
Bacon, 23a26 Dried Apples, 1900
Teas Imp. &, G Z $500 Dried Peaches, 1890
Coffee, Rio Java, $1,000 Tobacco, cases, 37o40
Sugar. crushed, 10000 Mackerel, hi bis, 1000
China, No 1900 Beans, l2o00
No2 1000 Picks, per doz., 10000
Cheese, 10000 Shovels do 30,f32
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1853-08-06

Corrected peckly By the firm ct Shed s. Bishop
RED BLUFFS, Upper Sacramento,
Ana 1Qn2
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-15

During the pact week The gold fever has ragged in this
region 10 a considerable extent New discoveries are
constantly being made. Gold in small quantities has
been found in the valleys, lAe hill ops, and indeed al
most everywhere where search has been made Scarcely
rock be found that does not contain sign oil
gold,
Some OF the quartz rock has been found which il is
said Will Compare favorably with the California quartz
we saw very fine specimen lew days ago OF what If
called The honey comb quarlz which lie always consider
ed the best indication OF rich diggngs.
The sppposllion is that where many favorable nd-
cations are presented upon the surface rich depostes OF
gold exist IN The bowels oil the earth. To ascertain this
however is necessary that pits shafts should be
sunk 10 The depth OF ToH 20 10 100 feet Several al
tepr have been made within the last few days TO sink
pits consequence OF the late rains but htle head
way has been made al
We were informed yesterday that pit had been sunk
TO The depth of about 20 feet and that vein OF gold
been discovered but that The rushed In 10 such
extent they could work it until pump could be pro-
CURED
No one, so far as we learn preends to doubt the
existence OF gold in this vicinity The only question
with now is. whether it will be found in sufficient
quantities pay for working H. Those who best
quanted win mining operations are the most sangu'ne
upon the subject
Some OF them give their opinion that gold in large
quantities may be found not only along the banks oil the
Ouachila but in the bed OF the Tivrl from the overflow
up the very source OF The river II this should prove
to be the case, wonderful developments in the gold
hunting business may be expected as soon as the dry
season sets in
p S-Since the above was in type we have received
fine specimens of gold from Hodges mine.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-15

IMPORTANT ARREsrDiscovgsI srUrKNpous FRAUDS Asp
+ ~ N AN EXTENSIVE OF YonsxKs

IMPORTANT DISCOVERY sIUrKaDous FRAUDS AND
" H AN EXTENSIVE BAND YonssKs
ciNclSNri' Juns ia man named I. Craig was ar
rested to-day at Newport, Kentucky and immadi., .Iv
brought 10 this city, the charge OF being in
extensive iofgeres The pri sonsr arrested when Ia
the act Of writing letter which Is said pointody
cate himself la his house found a large trunk
pair Of saddebags, and several baskets full of letters with
blank deeds, certificates No duplicating large number
OF persons Ia various OF the Union Notos presses
and seals were also found and pom part the deeds
notonal seal OF Hamilton county had been found.
An examination of the OF documents found brings
70 light series OF bold and vianous Transactions
and il appears that wide spread fraudulent real estate
business has been carried Tor years. OF the loors
being daed as FAR back 1919 Some OF the letters
tend TO be copies OF letters from members Of Congress
There are also blank ce,ticates doubtless om tho
recorders offices Ia Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia parch-
menis Tor drawing up land warrants deeds signed and
sealed requiring only the insertion of names Craig IL In
lai awaiting trial letter 10 Brown & Co., of Union
town. Pa opened by The postmaster OF that place. who did
not know any such hm and supposed the letter misdi
rected, led 10 this discovery.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-15
OFFICIAL.
GEsRkAL ORDERS, Z

GENERAL ORnERs,} HEADQUARTERS ARMY,
Mol. New York, June TO- 1853.
The Genean chief with deep The the
DEATH Buffalo, New York. the 9Th instant Of Brevet Major
eral Bennett Riley, colonel of the LIST infantry. .aM
General Riley entered the Of hemen, January 49,
1872 assembled Through all grades until he
OF major general by brevet lie served high
frontier 1912 with
against the ATekaree Sank and Fox, snd Seminole
dans and the with Mexico in which latter he highly
yused He received the breyets Of brguar
his CALAMITY battles of Ceuo Gordo and Contrers
termination of the he assigned the important
mand of the 10Th military department. and oeo
governor Of California. On all occasions in the commands with
which he nsted he evnced zeal for the public
and has left his bseayed family reputation Of which they may
well be proud.
As tribute of to the of the dsceased the officers
regiment viii prescribed badge mourning
thirty days .a.# ..... .....a. ..aa#.
By command Of Ma or General Scott
l.. THOMAS,
Assistant A6utant General.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-15

undersigned the Metropolitan Methodist Epsco
erected OF -Four half
would notfy The public that Rev r. H. Dashicl Is
District OF Columbia. And they do
OF this enterprise TO their friends AZ the
church sford increased accommodations
metropolis take pleasure
Iingtb that W the free seat principle,
contributing literally
thai the friends Of Mehods this
will backward In giving help II is important that
what And engagements
permit him call frequently those friends
all important that hey should d-tefmine
ouce they will do. Er.... .##..E
The Trustees add word Ct
enterprise, since Bishops have heartily
mendod IL In the following circular
C. w. BOTELER, ST. ..
TIL. HAyENNER,
w. q DEAtR,
n. PURsELJ, ..
L, II. LANE, Trustees
SAMUEL FOWLER,
y. HOWARD,
NORMENT, .....
H.. w. MckNEW,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-15

the land 70 know that the members Of the ancient aud
enowned Society OF Tammany can proudly pon. %
ancient standards, aud say uni,edwe one
and ndtsble and that past grievances to be buried
Ia enestions for the future >" 'sWhat glorious
spectacle the great State OF New York will present when
she again booming into the democratic line ia her
majesty and her might"
Hon Charles Conor said to that same celebration in
his letter; E.e g.sE.#.. .#... ..E.
q The nominations of Franklia Pierce aud William R.
King have removed all those impediments from
among US. and opeaed the way 10 perfect harmony OF
thought and action livery democrat cheerfny &C.
cord the his best Wishes ia their
success the qualification OF his highest hopes and yield
them his unqualified support"
We might broad pages with similar extracts,
running through the letters, and speeches. and resolu
tons OF the last campaign. and extending through all The
States, But this is unnecessary. The spirit that ANNA
ted our great paryha s,reng it, that bound it 10.
aeihe with the iron lsa,ure Of undoublng confidence
was the same that inspired the Mohawk warrior OF the
Five Nations when he addressed the governors of Vr.
gnia and OF New York: we are glad TO bury in the
pit what is passed lie. the earth be ,rod hard over it,
Let siroag stream under the pit wash the evil
away from sight and remembrance, so that il may
never be disged up"
Is it just, lhenis it honorable party thus uni
ted in doubt and in danger should be dsualed in
power! " Those who shared with the battle should
also share with US the victory"
But beyond all Considerations OF the day or OF
the tme-beyond all personal feelings and ambitious
longings there hgher consideration that demand
ed the entire union Of the dem ocratc party in 1852 OuR
WELFARE AS A PEOPLE. VERY EXISTENCE AS A
REpu BLIc' WERE INVOLVED IN THE EXTINCTION OF PAST
FEUDs The warning voice OF history and of experience
admonishing US that the wing federal party never
safely administer government, watch over our free
institutions, has had sad and startling confirmation
since democratic discussions gave the whg party the reins
of power. Fraud in high places and in owcorruption
among the very coan,eors OF the Executive and where
opportunity invited itweak or wicked disregard OF
cons u,ional du,iesou honor nsued by foreign des-
pots these are the trophies Of whs rale-these the
fruits OF democratic discussions The necessity for the
of the democratic party is The as the neces-
sy which calls for the protection of the interests of the
people and the tranquility of the country The sesricee
under which the first consammated are as) the en-
notling assn RANGES that the last W i'll be maintained