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The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
TIL L SHASTA COURi Err.
Pacific Railroad Meeting.

| CoLUsA, May |. 1894.
| AT a meeting of The citizens of Cousa and vi
| cinity, the following preamble and resolutions
| were adopted:
IFhereas The agents of the General Govern
menr have spent the time assigned them, and
| expended the fund appropriated by Congress, IN
| seeking pass through the Sierra Neya.sa where
| pass exists, and Ithereas. we have the testl-
! mony OF some hundreds of reliable men. III ad-
dition to the unfinished report Of the iamented
Capt. Warner, that by the . Noble;s~h Route,
| the Humboldt River may be reached from the
head of the Sacramento Valley without any Sc
rious obstruction from snow and that railway
may be constructed with less actual labor Than
was necessary average OF those III the At
lautic Stalcs-tinlber and water and rich val
lies being abundant along this route. And
Whereas IL is believed TO be practicable to con-
sruct branch TO Oregon from point not far
west of the Humboldt, through the Klamath
Rogue River, Umpquah and willamette vallles
10 the Columbia river, thus shortening The
branches and lengthenng the main stem, which
must, OF necessity. be the common property OF
all the future Pacific States: Therefore,
!. Resotred, That this meeting will choose
delegates 10 attend the convention TO be held al
Red Bluffs on the third day OF June next, tor the
purpose of taking the Pacific Railroad into con-
slderatIon.
<. ReS0fCed, hat We DeneFe a convention
| necessary for the purpose of presenting, IN the
most authoritative manner, the resources OF
Norihern California, since have no repre-
sentative in Congress who resides in, or is inti-
mately acquainted with this portion Of the State
3. Resolucd, That the great obstacle III the
way of beginning this stupendous national
work, Is the opinion entertained by many men,
bers of Congress, that no practicable pass
through the mountains can be found-which OBJ
stacle we believe will vanish before the topo-
graphical engineer who may explore the north
ern or g Noble s'Pass,''a1
4. Resotred, That the people cf Cousa county
will not be wanting in zeal tor the early COM
plelion Of the Pacific Railway, being prompted
by patriotism and interest, since no less than
hundred miles of it will be within the limits OF
this county,
After the adoption of the preamble and reso-
| lutons, the following gentlemen were elected
delegates to attend the convention TO be held at
Red Bluffs OH the third day of June next: Peter
Vannest, G. w. Bowie, A. J. Buckner, Doct. j..
| Buckner, Doct. J. Campton, H. w. Dunlap, j..
Oort, N. Hall, R. J. Walsh. Charles Clifford, A.
| Toams, J. Featherly and J. D. Wright.
When, on motion it resolved that copies
of the proceedings of this meeting be forwarded
to the Editors of the Shasta Courier, Sacramen-
to Union and Democratic State Journal for pub
lication. JAS. CAN'T, Prest.
Fl. W. DUNLAP, Sec.
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Personalities.

The following "olla podridn'' of personal
matters will be found Mntum in parro OF in
formation, and he who ponders it will be able
to draw therefrom his own lesson:
o. w. Holmes, the gentleman that never
dares to write as funny as he can" Is forty
wears of age Wm. Hewitt is fifty-seven; he
published verses at the age of thirteen. Hum
boIdl is eishty-lhree. Leigh Hunt is sixty-eisht.
fitz Green Halleck is fiiy-seven. Washington
Irving. son of an eminent New York merchant,
,s sixly-nne years Of age; in his nineteenth he
began to contribute TO his brothers paper. the
Morning Chronicle. Douglas Jerrold, forty-seven
years OF age, is the SON OF the manager oi the
Sheeruess theatre; the sea was his hrst love,
and for short time he served as mldshIpmah
on board man -of-war. g. P. r. James is about
fifty years of age. 1t was Washington Irving
who first recommended him TO a career OF au-
thorship Sheridan Knowles. sixty-eight years
old. is the son of famous Irish schoolmaser,
| who was cousin to Richard Brlnsley Sheridan
He now enjoys government pension OF 12Uo
wear. LanIartine is sixty-two; his father was Il
major in the French cavalry under Louis XVI.
Abbot Lawrence is in his sixtieth year. Henry
W Lonsfellow, forty years OF age, is the son
of Hon. Stephen Lonsfellow; Portland Maine,
is the birthplace of the poet; he was appointed
professor at Cambridge in his twenty ghih
wear. Macaulv, the son of wealthy merchant.
is ffty-two years of age his essay on Milton
was written in bis twenfy-sixth year, for the
Edinburgh Review. Macready is hity-nine; !;
his father was a theatrical manager. Herman
Melville is thirty-tnree years OF age; his grand
father was one of the Boston tea party; he be-
gan his wanderines in his eighteenth year as a
sailor before the mast; he is the author of sew
eral popular works. Ike Marvel is thirty years
of age. a native of Norwich, Connecticut. J.
K Panding whose collective works fill seventy
five volumes. is seventy-tbree years of age; he
is a native of Du,chess county, New York. Prem
ice is A Yankee born at Preston, Connecticut; !;
lie is forty ei ghf years DID, and has been the ed
itor of this Louisville Journal since 1881. Pres
colt. The historian. is in his hfiy-sixth year
Powers. the sculptor, is fiiy-seven; his parents
were .plain country people. who cultivate
small farm y III Vermont Seward Is hity years
old. Talfourd fifty. Tennyson, son ui a cier-
gyman. is forty-two. Thackeray, born at Cal
cutta is fftv-one.
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CURTaSS & HUGHES.
Carpen1er. and Cabinet Makers.

70 ESTIMATES. PLANS, AND n
ETf specifications on all kinds OF ,,i bull m
tl=ssESlsdings bridges. mills, &c. furnl-
ture and sash of all Kinds on hand and made to
order Turning and job work OF all kinds done
10 order and ON short notice. Wagons repaired
with good timber. Toms. rockers and slnlces
always on hand.
All orders in onr line promptly attended to-
Shop al he head of Main street. Shasta
p. J. CURTISS. VI. s. Hull 70.
Dec. L. 1853.
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u The Paris correspondent of the Washing.
ington Sentinel, having paid recent visit to
Lamartine, gives the following account of the
poet-statesman;
. spent part of last evening with Lamartine.
He lives in pretty. but humble residence and
we found him surrounded by men of letters and
distinguished persons OF liberal views from ey-
cry land. He is still fine looking man-his
appearance and manner both remind one of
Henry C!ay--frank. bold and fearless. We
were happy TO learn that his estate, which was
deeply involved by the sacrifices he made for
his country. is now. by his own extraordinary
industry and perseverance,, nearly relieved from
debt. Besides many other literary occupations
he is engaged on life of Washington, which
will be published within this year.
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sW EY,S III o r Z l. Z.
Lower Springs.

- THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD s
HI respectfully inform his friends and = =
4EiaEM the public generally, that he has com
ln,.n9.rI busiuess at the NEW HOUSE, pleas
antlv situated under the big oaks few yards
below the old stand. where he will ever be
ready to do his best 10 give perfect satisfaction
10 ali who may favor him with their patronage.
Attached to the house. is the best acconimoda-
tions for watering TO be had in the conniyi also
Large Barn md Corral,
we'll furnished with good spring water, plenty
of hav and barley, and warm covering Tor an
imals
Tb;s bonse being situated in the midst of a
aood mining district we have nIade prepara-
i;,,s !, .cron,n,o,lat. miners with the best oil
board aud lodging at reasonable prices
Give us a call aud we will try To suit yon
BENZ SWASEY.
November -. 1858. nl1-5m
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13

T,yEAsp ErERSlTY.-lR The light OF eternity
all the secular pursuits IN winch men nov en-
gage appear bnt as vanity; and all the aszz.ns
obiects which fascinate their eyes are feetins
sl,s,lows relishins view of an eternal state
,Essinates the illnsion which the eye OF sense
ihrows over the splendor and pageantry OF the
world, and teaches that all is translsory and
fading. and that our most exquisite ear'hiy en-
iovmenis will ere long be snatched from our
embrace. For not single mark OF our snbln-
nary honors no, single farming OF our hoasied
treasures. not single trace of our splendid pos
sessions. nor single line Of The beauty OF our
persons can be carried with us to the regions
beyond the grave ln the hight o. heasen az =
the gIories OF earth fade away, aud the mind is
refined and ennobled. when with the veil OF
c.;,h i penetrates within the veil. and decrles
IN. solendor of the heaven of heavens.
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
TEHAMA HOUSE
7.choha. ('O1uaa County.

Ssii THE SUBSCRIBER. HA. ING taken
-1ss4..Acharge ofthis we'll known establishment.
is determined to spare no expense or personal
exertinn, to make it pleasant stopping place
for The travelling public. His table shall always
be supplied with all the suhs'antials- as Wen a.
Inynres 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 well furnished with excellent
beds In short, every accommodation usuaiiy
met with in first-rate up-couniry hotels VIII De
found III this house,
There is a iarge stable npon lie premises, al
WAYS we'll furnished with an abundance OF prov
en,ier for animals,
CHARLES G. CLIFFORD.
T.hama. Colusa co. sepl7if
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DISEASES OF TINE EVE AND
RHEUMATISM.
DR.. Dill, NJ. D., from st. Louis, Mo-,

DR.. Dill, NJ. D., from st. Louis, Mo-,
NEMBER OF THE PARTISAN AND Ger
lYl man Medical Societies. having visited the
principal schools and hospitals OF Europe, ex'
pressly to study under The most celebrated Oc-
culists on the continent, as SIchel OF Paris
Jucngken of Berlin and others, that most dltf
cult and delicate branch OF our profession, dis
eases OF The eye, takes pleasure IN Informing the
public that he has located himself ut San Fran
cisco whlre he will treat any case that may
presen. itself Patients need no longer GO te
the Atlau,ic States TO be treated tor bad cases
Dr. dill speaks English, German, French, Span
ish, &c.
Office, corner of David and Jackson streets
Letters addressed To p. r. Dill. NJ. d., San Fran
cisco, pro onptly answered. DIR. ID. cnrss tht
worst cases of Rheumatism in two weeks, Oh
makes charge.
s1Y- The poor attended gratis.
Feb 49, 1853. 6in
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NUMBER 10.

IrALY.-The Sultan is reportcd to have se,+
a friendly autograph letter TO the pope. which
was we'll received
Food riots had occurred at Tabrano. and were
suppressed by the military
France and England have come to an under
standing for the repression of any revolutionary
movement in Italy.
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
RARrON 4 sNAvELY.

CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS.
Estimates aud specifications made on all kinds
of buildings. Jobbins done at the shortest no
,;ce Also Rockers Toms and Slaices always
ON hand and made To order.
N.B. Seasoned lumber always on hand
LIVINGSTON BARTON. UEIAR B. SsAvELr.
m.rlatf Shasta City.
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13

a NEW CoIX.-The proposed new cent piece
is to be OF white metal, resembling silver in
appearance, with round and slightly raised
edge. 1t is about S-l0th Of an inch in diameter
larger than quarter eagle and less than a
twenty-five cent piece. There is not to be any
hole IN the c9in, as has been suggested in some
of the papers. Itmay be readily distinguished
from other COINS OF about the same size and will
be very great convenience in sections of the
Union where decimal coins are in use.
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13

NEBRASKA TERRITORY FILLING uP-Tbe ST.
Louis Republican of the 14th March has the fo..
lowing:
During the past three days number of per.
sens have arrived in this city from various quar-.
tiers, on their way to Nebraska territory; and as
but few boats were in port from Missouri river,
they had been compelled TO wait for boats to
get ready to start. So great is the rush for pass
age that, although there are several boats IN
port, their cabins are full, even before they are
advertised to leave.
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
NOTICE.

DOCTOR BENZ. SHDRTLEff AND ).
IL Gilbert are my authorised agents 70 Trans
oct bus;ness for me during my absence from
California. 80 ~.
Shasta. Sept. IS, 1853. oi On
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13

TT There are four things that look very awk-
ward in woman-'o see her undertake TO
whistle, to throw stone at hog. to smoke a e.
gar. and 10 climb over garden fence
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13

NEw GOLD SorS FOR CALIFoRNIA.-It will be
seen by the subjoined extract of letter to Mr.
Gwin Of the U. S. Senate, from the Secretary of
the Treasury, that we are to have q new demon.
ination of gold coin for circulation in this State;
: The Secretary of the Treasury has written a
letter TO Mr.. Gwin, u. s. Senator from Califor,
MIA, IN favor OF the future issue of gold coins of
the denominations of 800, $50 and $o5 each.
by the Branch Mint San Francisco. He pro.
poses that the new pieces shall be named The
Union, half Union and quarter Union and that
only the halt Union be struck for the present.
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
TO THE PUBLIC.

II HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED WM. /
Il Daingerfed, Esq, my agent aud attorney
to attend to all business for me in my absence
JOHN E. WILLIAMSON.
Shasta. April %. 1853. ap3otf
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
ALIVE BRANCH HOTEL FOR SALE

g. THE UNDERSIGNED. WISHING TO
Eifiii change his business, offers tor sale the
I'LL well known
OLIVE BRANCH HOTEL AND RANCH,
living ON the main stage route from Shasta 10
Sacramento aud on the north side "f Cot'nii-
svood The Ranch contains loo acres 81 arabic
land. the whole enclosed by substantial fehce.
Among tine improvements upon the hahch are
III, following:
\ good and commodious Dwelling House, tol
the past three years kept as pnbilc hotel; a
first rate Barn sufficiently capaclous TO contain
100 tons of hav. and comfortably stable hity
horses; we'll of good winter at the door-aSo
a we'll in the garden. with a chain pump ana
hose attached to il for conducting the water to
all parts Of the garden; Garden continuing
about FIVE acres OF hand in high state OF cultl-
walton; Together with Grainery. Cellar, MIX
House, Chicken House. Corall, and all other ne
ccssary buildings and improvements. The
olive Branch" too, has always been stage
station on the Sacramento road. The terms
will be made reasonable
For tui particulars inquire OF the supscrloer
nm IN. ,rcmises. Nm. LEAN.
Cottonwood. July I6, 1853 jyl6tt
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
CITY BATH USE,

CITY BATH HOUSE,
Rear Of the California EIch ange,
shasta.
THE UNDERSIGNED, PROPRIETOR
IN of the above establishment begs leave
GAaN to call the attention of the public at
kll.lu large, To hrs new and conmodious
n ::: !: 1. ssSs: ' 4: s:;:;; :::: , &:
VT cl,any.--and takes this method OF III
forming them, that nothing shall be wanting ON
his part that will conduce TO the comfort OF
those who may favor him with CALL
He is also prepared TO give SHOWER
BATHS.
Single Tickets, ~ oo
Thirty 10 w
r7F> Hot and cold Baths ut all hours.
,,.rfo,f s. LEAN
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
MINERS EXCHANGE AND SAVINGS
BANK.
Armory Ha, Corner of Montgomery md
sacramento Sirect-,
SAs FRANcIsco.
= XIT..I4
By DIR. A. S. Wright.

DEPor FOR THE RECEPTION OF GOLD
IL Dust for the United States Mint
The mner is hereby informed, that the Mint
will be ~ operation in very short time, and
DR.. Wright is now fully prepared to secure anu
receipt for all remittauccs made ior coinage.
DIR. Wright will, when required. make hoerai
advances on remittances of gold dust. al one
and half per cent, per month interest; and VII
aIso allow the same rate OF interest when the
f,.nds remain over the time required tor the
coinage. - .
March t. 3m
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-13
PAINTING. PAPER HANGING. SC.

TIME UNDERSIGNED WILL CONTINl r.
i the business of Painting. Glazing and "a
per Hanging, in the city OF Shasta and surround
fn. country ON his own individual account.
marie tt VAN sChAiSN-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-08
A WESTERN HAND.

A correspondent tells a good story, although
at somewhat too great length, Ga common
faulty of Western steamboat captain who
hired. "off hand shiftless fellow, at one Of
the ports on the river, to 60 as hand or
board one Of bis boats 30 New Orleans, "for-
ty dollars and found; giving hin in advance
five dollars, to supply an urgent present ne
cessity The new hand was to be on board
in the morning. before "she FIRST chickens
crowed;" but neyer,made bis appearance.
Long after, the captain discovered him at
wcoding station, jumped ashore, collared
the dishonest hand. and asked him the reason
why be had not kept bis engagement.
FWhat were the terms 2" asked the fellow
with the utmost GOODNESS and Indifference.
"Forty dollars and found, replied the cap
tain. "you know the terms well enough"
VERY well, replied the recusant, did you
find me-"
That was poser. The captain hadn't
found him until now, al hough be had looked
for him at every port aud stopping place on
al. the rivers be had traversed
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-08
A STEEP RAILROAD GRADE.

The steepos: railroad grade in Europe, is
upon the Piedmontese Railroad between Tu-
rim and Genoa. 1t is near the town Of Gleni,
and the ascent is 1876 feet to mile Exper-
imcnts which have been made have shown
that two locomotives. drawing train Of six
loaded gravel ears, weighing altogether 100
tons, assembled the grade. at time when the
rails were exceedingly wet and slippery. at a
speed of nineteen miles an hour. This is a
feat unprecedented in the annals of railroad
history. The engines used were Ct peculiar
construction, and were bnilt by q London
manufacturer, after plans furnished by the
Piedmontese engineer Of the road
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-08
MARTINsBURG, VA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH s. 1854

ssOh, | like every thing. Yes, its rather
fortunate they are dark the flies win keep
out nicely. Indeed, like everything she
added, running mp stairs sswe can get lit
tie new house paper soon, brighter than this,
and paper the tairvay, and here We are,
chambers small, and cottage fashion Most
people lilIlupriglt chambers, but don't you
think 1t pleasanter ts hear the rain rafting
down the roof. Oh, such dear snug looking
places--not at alfSdngainly, and looking ous
on such delicious prospect. Besides, here
is joyful surprisds pond, that is, ii viii
be oh, | am so gAd-just in front Of the
house, too the pfatiest spot. And when
the trees are all l3afcd out, and the birds
sing on the branches right close to our win
dows--and the garlen and meadow are in
the full bloom Of smuiar--o b, won't we be
happy ?"
"We are happy now = said her hush and,
thanking God n his heart for his cheerful
little wife. eve are happy enough now,
dear Louise ~
As they were riding home they passed the
new house on the hill.
"There,' exclaimed Louise, pointing to-
wards it--sshow much better our little home
viii be than that stiff, ornamented place.
pity whoever will live there--no shade trees,
no nice old corners-besides,' added she,
roguishly, turning to her husband, sstwo hun
dred dollars to spend in comforts something
of gain All, we have made much the
better bargain
How true is the old proverb, that s'wacre
the spider sucks poison, the Bee sucks hon
ey'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-08
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A WISE DOG.


A friend Of nine had poodle dog posses
sed Of more than ordinary sagacity; but be
was, however, under little command lnor-
der to keep him in better order, my friend
purchased small whip. With which he cor
rected the dog once or twice during walk
On his return. the whip was put on table
ID the hall, and The next morning II was mis-
sing. 1t was soon afterwards found concealed
10 an out. building, and again made use Of h
correcting The dog. Il Vas, however, again
lost, hut found hidden In smother place On
watching the dog. Who was suspected Of being
tho culprit be was seen to taEs The whip from
the hall table, and ruu away With it. 10 order
again TO hide it. $685..
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-08
NEWS FOR THE MILLION !!

HNHE undersigned would hereby respectful
u ly announce to his old friends and custo-
mers that he has just received large and ele
giant assortment oil SApDLERY. and is constant
ly prepared to manufacture all kinds of work
in his line of business, IN style of elegance
and durability which cannot be surpassed in
Virginia.
He will constantly keep on hand or manu-
facture upon short notice. Spring Shalioe, So
Ga merset, Mems plain. Horn, and u
aAA Spanish SADDLES; Ladies' XsSk
plain, Spring, and Rail Saddles-of superior
finish; Wagon Saddles; Saddle Bags Riding
Brides Of every description Collars Whips
Fly Nets, and GEARS of kinds.
Fine and Common Harness; kFwya
Trunks. Valises, &c.. &C.. all Of
which will be made Of the very
bes, material and sold cheap Pur- easEssHGzNzsssM
chasers are invited 10 call and examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere. Remen,
Der the place-at the old stand, three doors
south of Rawns' Hotel. and opposite Boyd's
Store, Queen Street. Martinsburg, Va
June 90, '53. J. vINCENHELLER.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-08
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GEMS OF THOUGHT.

"Act considerably. is the pracsisal yer.
sion of "khow tRyself" II
Which the best government That which
teaches self government.
How many men We meet who ':might be'
something, and how few who are
Correction does mich, but cncourpgemsut
does more. encouragement after ccusure. is
as the sun after shower.
Fidelity, good humor and complaceucy Of
temper, outliye all the charms Of . fine face.
and make the decays Of It invisible.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-03-08
vol. $40. l.


The Chicago Tribune, speaking Of the rs-
pid development Of those elements Of pro,
perity possessed b. the great West says /
The West Is still IN its infancy. II has
net Jet passed out Of its terms. Nineteen
years AGO, there we're less than FIVE thousand
white inhabitants 10 all the vast region Of
beautiful country lying between lake Mich
igan and The Pacific Ocean Now the nun
Der is between one and Two millions
Twelve years ago Chicago contained a
population Of 5000 Now II has over CO.
0cU7
Twelve years asb. eight to twelve days
passage between Chicago and New York was
considered quick Time 10 the most favorable
season. Now two days Is the average; and
1t is to be soon reduced to but three hours
more than one day.
Six years ago. Chicago had not i single
foot Of railroad completed. and only ono 10
contemplation Now il has 4s2 miles COM
pleted IN the limits Of the State alone. sad
over 1000 10 process Of construction
Fifteen years ago. the people Of Chicago
bought large part Of their treadstuifs md
provisions from tho States Of Vow York.
Pennsylvania and Ohio Nov there il e.
ported from this city, each year. 5000 900
bushels Of grain and la0,00o barrels 0f beef
and pork