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The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24
Indian Valley.

Thus named there is charming and produc-
tive agricultural locality, not tar distant from
the American Valley in the new county of PIu-
mas. surrounded by high hills and mountains, OF
which the following account is given by COR
respondent of the Mountain Messenger:
This beautiful and productive valley lies to
The northward of the American valley, at dis
lance OF about twelve miles. and is separated
from 1t by high range of mountains, which
though not SO abrupt and precipitous as often
occur III California, will still give the traveller a
good idea of mountain trail. The main valley
seems 10 be some fifteen miles in length by one
TO two III width, with strip of tule land run.
nlng through the middle and ravines, soughs,
or water courses running transversely throu gh
It's whole length and breadth. The land now
occupied for farming purposes runs from either
side OF the valley back to the tules which in all
cases. lnsures soil adapted to the cultivation of
grain and vegetables, as well as hay and pastur-
age. The principal stream running through it,
is a branch OF the Feather river clear q nd
beautiful stream, abounding In fish and water
iowls. | am told that by removing the drift
wood which has accumulated in this stream at
the lower end OF the valley. the tules mi ght be
drained OF their surplus water, and the richest
part OF the valley be thus reclaimed for cutiva-
ton. The climate is delightful, being above
The reach OF Sirocco" blasts from the valley of
the Sacramento, and below the Siberian infiu-
ences which reign on the mountains above. /
was informed That several hundred acres of
wheat have been sown and that the prospect
betokens an abundant crop. Timber is plenty
on all sides of the valley and saw mill in con
temptation. Mr.. Taylor, one OF the oldest resi-
dents OF the valley. states that he has prospect
ed extensively in that region, and finds gold in
greater or less quantities. in the ravines leading
down from the surrounding mountains. | found
miners at work upon one of the little creeks
who were making good wages. As yet both the
agricultural and mineral interests of that region
are in infancy, but it is hoped that the present
year will do much to develop both Several
families have settled in the valley, and more are
expected soon.
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no is Mas. PARTIxGToN THE inquiry
is frequently made Who is Mrs. Parting g
ton ~ We first read of the old lady in speech
by Sydney Smith-the wittiest and probably
the wisest man of his day-at Taunton Eng
land, in 1881, on the subject of Parliamentary
reform, by which Great Britain was then much
agitated He was insisting that the possibility
of the House of Lords defeating the reform
movement, was the most absurd notion that ev-
er entered into human Imagination. And to H.
lustrae the futility of resisting the popular de-
rnand he said: =" | do not mean to be disre-
spectful, but ihe attempt OF the Lords 10 stop the
progress of reform reminds me very forcibly OF
the great storm of Sidmouih and of the conduct
of the excellent Mrs. Partington that occa-
sion In the winter of 1924 there set in great
food upon the town: the tide rose to an incred-
ible height, the waves rushed III upon the
houses, and everything was threatened with de-
struction In the midst of this sublime and ter
rible storm Dame Partington, who lived upon
The beach, was seen at the door of her house
with mop and pattens, trundlnS her mop.
squeezlng out the sea-water, and vigorously
pushing away the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic
was aroused. Mrs. Partington's spirit was up;
bat need not tell you that the contest was un-
equal The Atlantic Ocean beat Mrs. Parting
ton. She was excellent at a slop ora puddle; but
she should not have meddled with tempest
Buffalo Com Adc
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The Propretors in conducting this Rattle
bind themselves to carry il on in ,nanner that
will be satisfactory to all who may buy tickets.
The drawing will he done by gentlemen chosen
ny the holders of Tickets. each county in the
State sending committee OF for that pur-
pose. Maps of the Real Estate, and samples of
The property may be seen Mt their office, north
west corner of Montgomery and Merchant sts..
San Francisco.
For the responsibility of the propretors OF
his Rattle, and that it will be conducted with
honesty and integrity. we refer to
His Excellency JOHN BlGLER.
Hon. j. w. DENVER, Secretary of State.
J. HARDENBERG Mayor OF Sacramento.
Hon. LEWIS ALDRICH.
Mag. W. Fl. HARVEY, Sergeantat-A Arms of
Senate.
E. WILSON Wilson's Exchange.
DAVID JONES, Hotel. Sac. City. a29
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Two PHILosoPHERs-Rev J. Craig makes
the following statement in an article headed
''Sir Isaac Newton and yotaire on Railway
Travelling
Sir Isaac Newton wrote work upon the
prophet Daniel, and another upon the book of
Reyelailon in one of which he said, that in or
der to fulfil certain prophecies before certain
date was determined, viz. in 1850 years, there
would be mode of travelling of which men of
his time had no conception nay, that the knowl-
edge OF mankind would be able to travel at the
rate of fifty miles an hour. voftaire, who did
not believe in the Scriptures got hold of this and
said: 'Now look at that mind OF Newton, who
discovered gravity, and told us such marvels for
US all to admire. When he became an old man.
and got into his dotage, he began to study that
book called the Bible; and it seems, that in or
der to credit its fabulous nonsense, we must be-
lieve that the knowledge of mankind will be so
| increased that shall be able to travel at the
rate of fifty miles an hour. The poor dotard %
exclaimed the philosophic infdel, voltaire in
the compacency of his pity but who is the do.
tard now ?
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TICKETS ONE DOLLAR EACH.
10 be had OF the proprietors, at their office. n.
w. corner of Montgomery and Merchant
streets, San Francisco at the principal Ho-
tells, Book Stores aud Saloons throughout the
city and State.
lst Grand Prize-TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS in cash, $4,000
III Grand PrZe-One handsome resi-
dcnce. consisting of three of
land with beautiful Cottage House
III the city of Oakland, on Broadway,
within five minutes walk Of the
Steamboat Landing. The Proprie-
tors own the property under the Pc
ralia title and two years possession
the same, with guarantee deed,
will be given to the drawer. Valued
at 5000
I'd Grand Prize-One Ranch, consisting
of 100 acres of land with good
House Farming Utensils etc. This
valuable Ranch is located III the San
Jose Valley, aud is held under con-
firmed Spanish title. A warrantee
deed will be given the drawer
Valued at 1000
to 254-Two hundred and fifty valuable
building lots in the city of Oakland,
the Brooklyn of San Francisco, ST.
t9ated on Broadway, within five
minutes walk of the landing These
Lots are unqaestionably the most
beautiful sites for residences in the
State, and are too well known to
need description. The Proprietors
hold the Peralia title, and have pos
session; the drawers will receive
warrantee deeds. Size 25 by 100
feet Valued low at 5000 each $4,000
80 tn l65-Two hundred and ten Fine
Gold Lever Watches, Hunting cases.
each of equal value. lalred at 500
each $1,000
lG5 10 G66-Two hundred elegant Chi
nese Shawls. high cost. These
Shawls are OF the same quality as are
sold daily in this city at .6a each;
each one of equal value Valued at
$50. 10000
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NUMBER 16.
Farther Item. from the Eastern s,ate,.

The Hon. Edward Everett has resigned hi,
seat IN the U. s. Senate. The resignation TO take
place in June
Rufus Choate has resigned the Attorney Gen.
eralship OF Massachusetts, and Hon. John "A
Clifford has been recalled to The position. I, i,
rumored that the place vacated by Mr. Everett
has been rendered to Mr. Choate.
In the House of Representatives the Nebraska
Bill is still under discussion, and much angry
debate had ensued.
The Pacific Railroad Bill was to have been
considered on the 24th May.
The American whale ship Hudson has been
seized at the Falkland Islands by a British man.
of-war. The U. s. Government has taken the
matter in hand.
Many shipwrecks are reported among others
the Wm. II. Harbeck, VIM. Leighton, and the
Conclave. a.
Or the 18th May, 65 vessels arrived at New
York from foreign ports; 35 were emgrant YES
sells, having l2,47l passengers.
The steamship Fashion, which run between
Louisville and St. Louis, has been sunk, and
from 30 to 40 lives lost.
Eighty days had elapsed since the departure
of the steamship City of Glasgow from Liver
pool, bound to New York, and yet nothing had
been heard of her.
The steamship Ericsson has been raised to the
surface OF the water and towed to the flats on
the Jersey side Her huh and engines are com
paratively uninjured, but the damage to her fur
niture and ornamental fitting involves loss TO
the owners Of about $50 900.
Inlay Mills a large flourshing establishment
at Hartford, CT, was destroyed by fire on Sun
day. Loss, $50, 600; insured for sos, 900.
From twenty to twenty-five deaths from
cholera occurred among German emi-
grants on their way from New Orleans to ST.
Louis, on board the steamer Dresden, which ar
rived at ST. Louis on the 9Th of MAY
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24

Too Coop TO BE LosT.-At a recent election
in Pennsylvania, lad presented himself at the
polls to claim the benefit of the elective fran
chise. Feeling deep interest in the success of
favorite candidate of his, father, who ev-
identity opposed to the boys preference. stood
at the ballot box and challenged his right to
vote on the ground of his not being of age
The young man declared that he was twenty
one years old; that he knew it, and that he in
sisted upon his right. The father, becoming in
dignant, and wishing, as the saying Is, ITO bluff
him off, before the Judges, said
6 Now, Bob. will you stand up here and con-
tradict met don't l know how old you are
wasn't therel'
Bob looked his contempt for the old mans
speech, as he replied:
" Thunderation s'pose you was-wasn't
there too?''
This settled the sire, and in went the scions
vote.
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~ How many bright eyes grow dim-how
many soft cheeks grow pale-how many lovely
forms fade away into the tomb and none cum
tell the cause that blighted their loveliness AS
the dove will close its wings to its side and con
ceal the arrow that is preyng on its vitals so it
is the nature of woman TO hide from the world
the pangs of wounded Affection Washington
Tring.
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CsRPiSS s. HUGHES.
Carpenters and Cabinet Makers.

1r~ ESTIMATES. PLANS, AND6
ssSs% specifications on all kinds of buil- "a
Ai-zz2Idings. bridges. mills, &c. Furni- u !
ture and sash OF all kinds on hand aud made to
order Turning and job work OF all kinds done
10 order and on shor, notice Wagons repaired
with good timber Toms, rockers and sluices
always on hand.
All orders in our line promptly attended to-
Shop at the head OF Main street Shasta
p / CURTISS. WI. 5. HUGHES.
Dec, II, 1888.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24

RAILROAD ACROSS SouTH AMrRrcA.-Tbe
Albany Evening Journal says that Allen Camp
bell, Esq, who surveyed and superutended the
construction of several railroads in South Amer
lea, has been engaged to make a reconnaissance
OF projected route from Mendoza on the cas-
tern base of the Andes, to Montevideo, on the
Atlantic. The distance is about 600 miles. and
with the roads already built west of the Andes,
will create railroad communication across the
South American continent, broken only by that
chain OF mountains. He has commenced the
survey
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CEPTIEJCATE

We, the undersigned are acquainted with the
PARTIES owning the property offered IN this
Rattle and also know the Real Estate Referred
o. and assure the public that we consider
he title to the property indisputable.
HON. y. O. SHATTTCK,
JAMES A. MORRISON NJ d.
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Central America.

The city of San Salvador, State of San Saliva.
dor, of 81, coo or 1000 inhabitants, was almost
entirely destroyed by an Earthquake on the Goth
OF April All The churches, public buildings and
principal dwelling houses were entirely demol
ished. One hundred dead bodies had been taken
from the ruins, and it was supposed that some
two hundred others were buried beneath the
ruins. The inhabitants were timely warned by
previous slight shocks, to enable the most
OF them to escape from the city.
The civil war in Nicaragua was still progress
ingi the invading army had taken all the prin-
cipal cities and towns with the exception of
Grenada and Rivas, the former of which was oc-
cupied by both parties when the Brother iona
than LETT There were reports of several killed
and large number wounded on both sides.-
Amongst the killed was Col. Pineda of the Insur-
gent party. 1t was generally supposed that the
invading forces would eventually be victorious.
Through the kindness of Mr.. Ludlow, Adams
& Cos Messenger, we learn that woman by
ths name OF Margaret McGuion, and infant, were
drowned on the San Juan River Nicaragua. at
place called Colorado. while changing boats.
the passengers being in too great a hurry, and it
being night There can be no blame attached
to the Company as all the officers on both
steamboats, were engaged in rescuing person
who fell in the river, and while doing this, the
woman with an infant i'll her arms walked over
board, and Immediately sunk.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24

E Yankee and Southerner were play
ing pok ker steamboat
81 hav'nt seen an ace for some time re.
marked the Southerner
wall | guess you haint" said the Yankee,
but can tell you where they are. One of
them Is up your shirt sleeve there, and the
other three are in the top of one of my butes"
% Heightened sweetness long drawn out
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24

MOVEMENTS IN THE PAcIFIc-The British
steamer Tirago carried the news of the formal
declaration OF war into Callao on the sth OF
Nay.
The Russian frigate aurora had very prudent
ly left that port on the 26th of April, sailing on
a cruse.
The British frigate President sailed for San
Lorenza on the 3rd of May
The French corvette L'Emidice 33 guns, ar
rived at Callao on the 25ih of May. The French
brig-of-war Obiigado, arrived also at the same
port.
There was one Russian merchantmen III the
harbor of Callao
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24

iuaranteed to come off in San Francisco at IL
Amer1can IHertre,
On the Ath day of July, 1854.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24

- An urchin, not quite three years old,
said to his sister. while eating piece of gin
gerbread. Sis take half ub dis cake to keeI
to afternoon, when gets cross.
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HENRY A. SMITH 81 CO.'S
G II A n ID r A F f L E +!
S 100000

CONSISTING OF
10000 DOLLARS IN SKUCS.
Farm, Residence, Building Lots:
WATCHES, Etc, Etc.
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CITY HATH USE,

CIrV bath HOUSE,
Rear Of the CaiitOrnfa Erchange,
Shas1n.
Z THE UNDERSIGNED, PROPRIETOR
m of the above estabisl::acat begs leav.
GNsM to call the attention of the public a
h.lII large Ia hrs new and connodious
j situated !. ne s.sr a. ,s. oa,ls,p. &s E.
'N{J1' elnnge-And takes this method Of in
f,rn,ius them, that nothing shall be wanting oi
l,;s mart that will conduce 10 the comfort u
t.nse who may f.rar him with call
He is also prepared to give SHOW +!
BATHS.
Single Tickets, 81 90
Thirty 10 w
t1Y> Hot and cold Baths at all hours
,,,,rIo If s. LEAN.
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Arrival of the Brother iona th an.

We are indebted to Rhodes & Co.'S Express
for slip from the office of the Commercial Ad-
certiser, announcing the arrival of the Brother
Jonathan from San Juan, at San Francisco on
the 18th inst. She brings no later dates from
the Atlantic States.
The Brother Jonathan brings 534 passengers
-l39 Of whom are ladies; has had no sickness
on board. The Ishmns was perfectly healthy,
and the river had risen sufficiently to afford easy
navigation for the river steamboats,
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24

S9-r3 THE UNBERSlsNf Ell " tiNflI w "
fF,mii change his business, ohe.s for sale th'
la.lA we'll known
OLIVE BRANCH HOTEL AND RANCH
living an the main stage route from Shasta IL
Sacramento and on the north side "i Cotton
wood The Ranch contains 100 acres oi arabh
land. the whole enclosed by substantial fence
Among the improvements upon The hauch ar
the following:
4 good aud cammodieus Dwelling llonse, 10
the past three years kept as publlc hotel; ;
first rate Barn sufficiently cal'acious to contai'
100 tons of hav aud comfortably Stable TIL,
hurs,.s; u well Of good wafer a. the door-als
a we'll in the garden. with chain pump an'
hose attached Ia it for conducting t:ie water l.
all parts of the garden: a Garden e"nfalnin
al,unt FIVE acres of la,id in high state OF cnlll
yation; together with Grainery. Cellar MIii
House. Chicken House. Cornll. and all other ne
eessary buildings and improvements Th
-olive Branch too has always heeh stag
station on the Sacramento road. 1he terms
will be made reasonable.
For full particulars inquire of the subscribe
Oh the premises. NJ l-Ha.'s
Cation wood July I6, 1888. 1NibH
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EoK SALE

VALUABLE PROPERTY For SALE.
sSss THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOB
Eessiiii sale, on reasonable terms, The property y
III on which he is mt Prcsen; residing. pleas
autlv situated in the lower part ot Shasta, ami
known as
The Hath House Property.
The improvements are a we'll built TWO story
dwelling house. with kitchen attached, "A vel
arranged Bathing House. new and commodi-
ous Barn. &c, &c.
This property is conveniently located. with I;
never failing stream flowing ihrongh II the en-
tire year. and is every way desirable to amy on'
,vbo may wish to locate in this place. For fur
ther particulars apply to the proprietor on th'
premises. Sihr fihN Lha-N;
Sha Ia, April 10, 1874 IL
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-24

s-a THE UNDERSIGNED. WISHING Tt
fi;m;ii change his business, ohe.s for sale th'
hditu we'll known
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EDUCATION.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUIsIANA-LAW DE.

IA
NOVEMBER 1854 and continue
poran branchss Civ Common Constitutional and
tiona Law well Equity jurisprudence and Practice Lectures
will be delivered by four Predecessors. E
Those by Professor McCaleb will treat Of i. ...za.
L. Admiralty and Maritime Law embracing the rights and ohga
General Average, Salvage, Civil Military Maners ConIac
Marine Hypoheeaion and Contracts for Maritime
Services in Building Repairing and Suppl yng ships
Pze Cou Absolute Rights stae IN their and hos
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The Jurisdiction Of the Courts Of the United States embracing
Appellate Jurisdiction OF the Supreme and Circuit
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as Prize and Instance Courts OF Admiralty.
Those by Professor Randell Hunt vii embrace {
Mercantile Remedies. They will
Traders Partnerships Corporations Of Principal and Agent
Bz Of Exchange and Prcmory Notes and shipping Of Ball.
with Carrers Contracts Of Afeghiment by
General Ship Of Freight
on and Average Salvage and insuepce p Sale 6uaantea ens
nnd Sioppaga iB Transu. ta511 L*M,t @, w
crmua ard Practice in Courts of Criminal Juadic
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g. The Law of Evidence. 45' -. ..--s @-.@
Those by Professor will embrace '.l = ''+-
Equity, Jurisprudence aud Practice
Pleadngs Lfgil Caaes Common Law. '''' "'' ''
Q. Constitutional Lsw. ..4. a..t-
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The Civil Cofs Louksnn connection with the Roman Span
Critical Analysis Of the Decisions Of The
\ Supreme Couri OF the State .sll 81 Ar .tHs,s &fsl
Titles whether derived from England Spain, France the
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The Bachelors OF will be conferred those students
shall attended full Of Lectures full
after having read twelve menha under the direction Of
Counsel Law who shn examination the
| PTotessore, Of the honor.
The fee of each Pro twenty-five doliars matuaton e
five dollars, and ten dollars for tbs diploma. ~ II :
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A MERICAN CRYsTAL PALACE. FLO

A MEXICAN CRYSTAL PALACE. -5FoR
IA THE EXHIBITION OF THEINDusTRY OF ALL NATIONS.
X ID b TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ApmTTANcE, viii be .ts price
Asfiss, e g. ss'i's5s FsE IT,
As'I' e y F.S ii
III 4 s.s sanSsss a Ss Quite
paSsOn and win ind place in afsw weeks in the E.hs
valaabl. eolIeetion N The western Hsm.phsis
most j hen rss any % m and aqu
workmanship Many choice Statues besides route from
g e he o SH''ss s. r. q
celebrity. g. ,x,.n ,r,rr
9a e. as
NINETY two FEET in and y estimated from The
SAND YEARS. Old has Been deposited
ca Palace NJ moment more art
several days Win proper seninaton
'ias ass ssss osH o Music a.the
Tss psss ss M Ss e &c SoD h costing
Dollars r The mos,
psts
closing the Of December provided only that The said
5ss; aasa sa
equvalenta been exhibited in
the three mOntha ne frat Of
Tnlnp FIVE MEDAIs COSTING One Huuisd
@ sase
b
their equivalent plate cash. preferred
Original opening
exhibited therein aforesaid shall be most worthy
such distinction extaer the moste6celent as Moesaid
The abe and most respectable jury lu can
appointed critically several
psB tas
the Exhibitors Inventors Of ae az possess
| sufficient o entie them to such distinction. -,
All articles which deemed worthy Of place n TINS Strand II
fas iii -
An ent Police are and night and tn
used protecting articles exhibited eus as Aecaa
accountability for damage TO such articles
All Umbrellas Canes mustb stand near the deor
As the Crystal Palace Bonded Warehcuse visitors cannot
packages any size a the
/ myi9tf p +. President.
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Ern
- BENJAMIN WATKINS GIBSON Mississippi Architect
Engineer Bridge hder notice that WIZ spun me sss
with terms @ TsaSy sab sab
MANENT BRIDGES The above Suspehion Bridges WIN ee ss
pended either om Timber, Brick sne Gss. Or Ire
Cham Gablss He City,
River from West Point the Eastern .hpnE r. i -
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