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from this committees has reported this bill back 10 lbs SEN
ate with important amendnenss-the main purpose Of
which TO incorporate the principles established by the
copIo mise OF 1850 into IL and thus, lar IL
may bo psaotesba carry sm into Ia the new
Territory The report is brief clear. concise, and admira
Bile aud We highly commend I to The attention
Of all Ine circumstances Of Nebraska such, TO local
law make Ii "a complete parallel 10 the oil New
Mexico a0d Utah and the action this biil aud report
Will slow rho favor of the conpronise measures o
1850 usl settlement OF the slavery question aud who
for leopadng The interests OF commerce. tue har
nony tie conledcacy and the continuance OF the
Uaon by keeping them open IL is bar simple justice 10
Judge Douglas say that he has done his duty promptly
and judcioasly and model Of report, brief and yet
iull presented the whole question
The Argus comments as follows:
"Ths report Of Judge Douglas will be hailed with de-
light and satisfaction Ia all parts of the Union, evncing
does the intention abide by the compromise
act OF 1850 final and aitesabe settlement oil The sa-
very issue between the States The publication OF
this report and bl, coning as they do, endorsed by
Judge Douglas, who Is known TO be staunch and trusted
friend Of the national administration, cannot but
prominent influence the public mind il gives as
that agitation viii be allowed upon this
question: but that when people ofa Territory shalt have
made the constitutional arrangements In their own form,
and applied Congress for admission into the Union their
request shall be granted This will be the light guide
tho country la tho ute and this is OF the first fruits OF
that great triumph which resulted in the elevation OF the
into power, and the vndicat OF
re constitution the compromse Of 1850 The in.
and message of General Pierce paralieied by
Judge Douglas principles OF his report and bill, and.
thus the march of administration will
be steadily that path which is lighted by the wisdom
of the past and cheered by the prospects oil the uiure
The plain and emphatic endorsement of the compro-
final settlement OF the slavery ISSUE by tho
Baltimore Convention the reunion OF The denoc racy
upon platform, has been practically endorsed by this
bill establishment of territorial government for
Nebraska and thecounry that the promises
madeby democracy the election of franklin Pierce
are earliest practicable 10 be put into force
under of the national legislature. The wis
dom and policy OF the administration Of Gen. Pierce will
receive practical vindcaon by the adoption of this
port bill of Judge Douglas, with reference 10 the terri
tqra government OF Nebraska, while that distinguished
senator viii slil further strengthen his position
man ard patriot before the American people. The
ton houses upon this measure will be looked
of with dee interest all ecos Of the country aud the
passage Uil hailed with deli bt reaimaton
those great principles which the and prosperity
! of the con fedetacy rest"
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN 10. 1864.

1Mr O. W. JANIS Cincinnati, Ohio, collecting asen
for ihs estssn sts.ss by Me H. Taoas Joss H.
pxKr, G. M. l.. WlsxaAN, and A. l.. "a AlLps
HyM HsKRY M. LEwIs of Montgomery, Alabama, IL
era of Alabama and Tennessee,
sisted by r. LswIs o. LEws, and sAAUKL d. LKws
No. l62 south Tenth street, fhiade-
pha general travelling agent assisted BY Wa H. WsLD,
COLLINS JAsKs DrsKIso,J HAAarr Jos Bur1oH GEO
Burros M BopIsE, Edmund w. WILAs, WrLLiAs L.
WATEHsAs, and CEoKax McLEoD
spf-Rseeips from either of the above viii be good.
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Captain Ingraham at AIcxandria.

There is ueheared patri OF in our country who
will read the following with emotions OF national
pride
E1ra of hl from officer Of The United States sioop-
oE-uar 81. Louis, dated .4ieIandfia, Dec. 4, 1883
Our reception here OF the most gratifying character
owing chiefly the feelings OF respect and sdurson
which the gallant act Of Captain lngraham at SIN yrns
and its decided endorsement and vindcaon by gov
enmcn,, have inspired throughout, the East Two public
demonstrations of respect TO ths snder,
try and it's flag, have already taken place here
arrival The first in the form OF serenadc the f,
evening the second at the theatre, 10 which
ved tor tho purpose we afterwards understood
On the frat occasion, Mr. Jones' late consul, briefly
turned thanks the crowd for the pmsnt. On the
second the respect paid to Captain ingaham and to the
flag Conc Of which had been prepared and waved from
the box Of party Of genilemen) was acknowledged by
Captain Ingrahnm and Mr. De Leon, the consulgen-
ersl who conveyed his post by the 81 Louis sim.
ply rising up and bowling 10 the audience Upon the
whole the demonstrations significant and
spectacle In their character to induce the mention OF
them.
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voice Of the people, Is IT, then, either wise or patriotic
thus 70 abandon hn In the morning Of his presidential
tcafeef.
The State OF New York hoIse reaoe period OF heI
history has furnished sufficient illustration OF the dsposA-
Bile results OF personal disaoction In striking down one OF
the most accomplished statesmen and poret patriots oil me
county, and giving the opposite parry tbe control OF It's
destnes ior whole presidential tenn But the true states
above such influences General Cass unaiect
ed Ia his devotion principle by personal dsappoin
mensirue TO tbs obligations OF his party--trae 10 hts
country and hlmself-slsnds the mountain oak which
has dehed the fury Of every storm, but which sound 70 The
centre in every and brsnch, s sloi leaf
wiihered OF its sxubsrant foliage.
For the would afford great pleasure 10 be pres
eni at cesb and sentative of the great
State Of Pennsyvan would peculiar fitness
my unlrg occasion like this with my friends OF
the Tasnany Society While. in virtue OF nombels. as
well Of commercial greatness If of territorial
tent New York is recognised the Empire State, Pennr
yysna Is equally entsd by position. by the
OF aer Internal and still by her
devotion 10 those great principles. those meas
ures and those men, who have given the highest degree
prosperity common country 10 be regarded as the
Key stone Of the coniedefscy.
With my highest respect for you individually, allow me,
| in conclusion, propose you sentiments
The test of democracy is the sacrifice OF all personal
atoms whenever demanded by the common good
With sentiments Of high regard, aal. very respectfully,
| yours JNO. Il DAWSON
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senate Committee on the Pacino Railway.
hhss seldom been the fortune of any ssbect before
Congress 70 have concentrated upon il so much ability
experience and energy, every one will perceive in
the Sepates select committee Mr.. Gxn's resolution
referring much OF the Presidenrs message and
coupanyns documents as relates to a national railroad
from the Nssisspp valley to the Pacific ocean" Sem
aior Gwin is very properly the chairman; and he is
devoted. heart and SOUL 10 the consammation Of rail-
way without reference TO any particular route that
the rail s laid time will be lost ia bringing before
the country plan which may happily unite all interests
II will be that the chairmen OF Ave important CON-
miees are on this select committee the Pacific rail-
way
Mr., Gwin. Of California, from the Committee on
Naval Affairs Mr.. Bright, Of Indiana, from the Com
mes on Roads and Canals Mr.. Rusk, OF Texas.
IRON the Committee on the Post Odce and Post Roads
Mr. Douglas, Of Illinois, from the Committee on Terrific.
riss; Mr Bell OF Tennessse. Mr. Everett, OF Massachu-
sea, Mr. Seward Of New York, Mr. Gsyer, of Missouri,
and Mr. Evans, OF South Carolina, on Retrenchment.
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the Democracy Of New nampshire

Inc OchlOCldCy VI NCW AhaMpoAAAC
The following patriotic resolutions were adopted al
the Cheshite democratic councillor convention in New
Hampshire This conyeation in It's representation EN-.
braces about oneiourtho ibe Slate. The preamble and
resolutions as follows:
Whereas the Democratic National Convention, which
assembled Baltimore ia 1852. having affirmed the fol-
lowing distinct propositions platform Of principle
viz.
81 That the federal government is Of limited powers
derived solely from the constitution and the grants OF
power therein, ought TO be moro strictly construed by all
the parten,s and agents Of tho government and that II
is nexpedent and dangerous TO exercise doubtful cons
uional powers that the constu does not confer
the general government the power to commence and
carry general system OF internal improvements; that
the constitution docs confer authority upon the federal
directly indirectly tho debts OF tho
States, contracted for local Internal improvements or
other State purposes would such assumption be Ju
dcous and expedient iudcIons and sound policy fobds
government branch or Industry 10
the deent Of other, to cherish the Interests OF
orion to the injury OF another portion oi our common
country that every citizen and every section Of the
try has right demand and insist upon equality OF
rights and privileges aud ompete and ample protection
of person and property
And whereas the democracy Of tho Uuion having en-.
dorsed this platform in the most emphatic by
the election of franklin Pierce, Of New Hampshire,
President: Therefore,
"Rolved, That this convention firmly adhere the prin-
cples above Defined and believe that distinguished el
low citizen has himself faithful and them.
only his eloquent inaugural and the oregn and domestic
policy resulting theefron, but in his recent patriotic
and s,alesmanke message Congress, and is therefore
worthy OF the confidence and support of tho democracy Of
| this district.
"Rssolusd, That cordially approve the nomination Of
Nathaniel B. Baker for governor recognising in him
who has been well tested, and proved firm, true, and
found wanting in the varons responsible positions he Aas
already held with credit himself and benefit the peo-
Pile and pledge him ardent support in the coming
election.
'esoued That will do our best PROSTATE federal
and abolition enemies ia this district, (wheher igh
them singly ahie) and strain every elect
candidate for councillor, Hon. Daniel M smith, this day
un anirnously renomnaied.
.sssoptd That by the sudden decease Of Hon. Chas G.
Aheron in the meridian Of his manhood and usefulness
the been deprived OF OF its brilliant
the democratic party of prominent and valued loader and
the national councils of member whose voice
disregaded and hereby tender regret and ymp
| thy TO his family kindred and friends"
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lat stone largc enough to cover the oyen.-
The @ra>>hoppcrs are now taken in coarse
bags and after being thoroughly soaked in
salt water for few moments. are cmptied
into the ovens and closed in. Ten or fifteen
minutes sulliccs to roast them. when they are
taken out and eaten without further prcpara-
sometimes the case, reduced to powder and
made into soup. And having from curiosity
tasted. not of the soup, but OF the roast: if anv
person could but divcSt himself of the idea of
cating an insect as we do an oyster or shrimp,
without other preparation that simple roast
Ing. they would not be considered very bad
ca;ing. even By more refined cpicurcS than
the Digger Indians
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.Nla;:Tli.H, WIVES.

Society Is Il concrete intelligence, an in
ta;ion>.' 1t expects the good timc coming,
progress in all that is coo. an! "rcai, s. an
nnac.inc,l amount .. service from tie. WIVES
OF the pastors of lis churches: forgetting.
meanwhile. that these same l.riics have a
livc!, interest IN the good times coi,l;r-, ami
would like TO make a li,,lc rro.res> On their
own hook. \ pastor Is hired to preach TO a
respectable cl.rn,h for from 100 to 500 a
wear, depending on the wealth .. The cl-ani-
sation, and the eNpcn>i,cne>s of living
Tins is poor pay Tor well trained and indus
trous brains. lat it keeps body and soul to-
"ctllcr, though the library stands a poor
chance for rciniorccme:.t>. i,:.d the children
for toggcrv. This hires the pastor, but sn,.c-
how or other. rcoplc have al, idea that it hires
the pastors wife. As well. From the dar she
enters the parish. She Is a marked woHlan.--
Her dress is expected TO bc o; the mos: SAINT
ly pattern.
The color Of ribbon may cn,langcr the
peace Of whole community, and the s,ort-
ing OF feather would call for the services of
an Ecclesiastical Council. She mnst bc the
best woman in the wo,ld-.hc head Of all he
nevo.cnt cntcrrriscs-Sundav S:hool Ladies'
airs for procuring flannel shirts for Ho:ten-
tots, scwin. circles, Bible clascs. 81. She
must be the politest person in the world, re-
ceiv,ng calls a: all times, arl y;si,.ns from
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CIsASSlIOPPER EOOD.

The Government of the ni,cd State,
tl.J- its sway over the people of all nations
'r.h'S and tongues. and some Of these are
strange specimens Of the genus boDo. The
HI,.ycs Of many parts of Africa and Asia make
i'c ica>t> Of roasted lot,l>t>: bat some Of ouY
a'9rcincS are equal to them in tli, respect
The onl Y difference bcinr. that ours use Grass
Aopiers for want of locu>tS In tina, great
country California; there is tribe of In
dians called the d" Dig1crs whose ca>.rou,;c
tastes are thus described hv the "Imnir,.
County .Ar@n>:''
There are districts of California. as we'll
as portions of the plains between tho S;orr,
NcvadaS and the Rocky Mountains, that l;.c.
rally swarm with grasshoppers. and in such
astonishing numbers that man cannot place
lis foot to the ground while walking amono
them. without crushing great numbers. To
tie Indians they are delicacv and are caught
and cooked in the following manner. \ piece
O.. ground is sought where they most abound,
=. the centre of which an excavation is made
-..-r and deep enough TO prevent the insect
q. .:.. hopping out when once in. The entire
.r'E Of t" Dirgcr>," Old and Young. male and
..'.". ;lcn surround as much of the adioin-
~ grounds as they can, and each with a
-.''" tonch in hand, whipping and tirashing
ae'"rE side. gradually approach the centre,
-'''r- The insects before them in countless
-,i.'.tifc>. till at last all, or nearly all, are
a'-! IN the pit In the meantime, smaller
'.''a'!aaS are made, answering the place
~ ''' n which fires are kindcd and kept
'':ro1nlng earth, for short distance,
.catIv heated, :o.c;,..:' VIII
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4 W>Lk THE ARCTIC REGIONS.

Ur. Kane thus sketches a MORNINGS walk
n 'lrrrgion> OF zee:
Vow - ~ start ont upon a walk. clothed
IN wcil fashioned Arctic costume. The thcr-
-Y..trr IT, say - tlcr.. not lower. and the
wind h,owiug a royal breeze. but ccntv.-
Close 'hr lips for the first minute or two and
ln' the air >usIiriouSlv through the noStrilS
anl n.r,'arhc Presently YOU breathe in a
,lrv purront. hut oraciouS and agreeable at
mo.,hefc The heard. eyebrows. eve la>hc>
a,i'i" downv rubcsrcncc Of the ears acquire
a d,.ica'e white and perfectly cnyc! opiur
,ovcro' venerable hoar-frost. The mustachc
I'D rnl"r lip form pcnduouS beads of danc-
",iro. Pat out vour tonouc. and il instant
Iv ',"c1r> to this icy cru>;nr. and rapid
~, y and some hard all will hc required TO
lihcrat" IT, The less vnr talk the letter
Your chin has trick of freezing to vour up-
per Jaw by the lu,in~ aid of vonr beard cv-
N nv ewes have been so Glued. as to shox
that wink may lao "rsai:. AZ -o,, walt ~
.,.u ,,n,l that The iron-work Of vour gln be-
rins To penetrate through two coats of WOODEN
miifrns. with sensation like hot water But
We lave been SuppoSinc vour back TO the
wind: and if Won are Good Arctici>oi subject
warm c'ow has already been followed bv a
'ro.jl,r sweat.
Now turn ahout and face the wind: villa. a
chance how the atmosphcrcs are waited o.l
lw ;,cnctratinalv the cold tricklcS down vour
.-.k and in at vour porket>. Whcw. a
o.k-initr heretofore. like Bob Sawvcr'> ap-
10, "uNrlcasant'v warm in the brecchcS
'o.tc' las CHANGED to something as cold as
i~c and hot as fire make vour way back TO
10 ,bip' was once caught three miles Of
with freezing wind. and at one time feared
t'1; >ioUlI not see the brr agan Morton.
who accompanied me-. had his checks frozen,
aHl fit that lctlareic numbncss mentioned
~ 'lc tory books. will tell YOU what this
l
Scc;,nc-s is not the sensation Have vou
ever ro""ivcd the shocks of magnctoc!cc-
trir machine, and had the peculiar bcnurlb-
NJ ,.a,.,on of cant let 90 extending up
toro1r elbow joints? Deprive this of its
raroN,>ml! character: Subluc. but diflu>c it
over cycry part Of the system, and you have
'hr 50 called plcasurahlc feelings of incircnt
'r'ezn@ ltscems even to extend to Your
in'n. Is inertia is aucmcntcd every thing
H, you seems Of a pon1erou> sort; and the
whole amount of pleasure is in gratifying
'r disposition to remain at rest, and spare
Yourself an encounter with these latter rc>i,-
'''cS. This is. suppose. the llcasurab.c
-.rr}iueSS of the story books.
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So. my youn- friend. wr Will 90 10 dinner
on will not hc wanted this afternoon. there
fore ,ou need nnt return to the oi'i,c iut a.
muse yonr>e't IN any wav ,cu Iilra.c-by 90
ing 70 see Margaret. perhaps iotk the Of
fec and "i,e me- the key: | won't forget
YOUR services.
On her return. uur "crilc attorney met her
Seamstrc>S. and ha,ilg SOME work 10 consult
her about. asked her home 10 dinner As
soon As She entered the house. she knocked
at the door and >ai'!, laroncalIy. Ready for
dinner.
What 4 ludicroIi> spectacle ,..ct her vision,
Mr. Crosby with Scrncnt ola squash in one
hand ard potato in the other.
Il have brought friend home TO dinner,
Mr.. Cro>hy,' added the lady.
The deuce Won have" cried the .,il,;r.., cl-
cva:ng two notoriou>lv smu,tv eyebrows,
halt in ycxatcn. hal. in wonder. a. his wift's
: gravity.
How soon Will dinner i,c ready = she con-
,inucd, drawing forth her watch with the air
o of one in hurry
'Jndglnr l.. present appearances. ii will bc
on the table in about IN hour and a hall from
> this time, sad Tie new houSckccpcr. opening
n the oven door to lpok at the meat whrl was
not vet bls:crcd iy ;he heat.
n AZ there is only two lis. Mr. Crosby, |
: cannot listen TO any excuse for this unpartlon-
r abe lc'av. For my part | cant see ~ia,
o YOU have found TO cri.,loy Yourself about =
Come. Mrs. Cro>!,y, don't exult until you
i woll, has been inquired in,o There Is such
w thin. As CROWN. hciorc one is out Of tie
e woods
ii ii vou refer tomy Office business. an YER
Glad 10 be able 10 inform YOU ,!.a, l. Is sac-
is cc>>iuiiy accomplished. and i..yc half
~ day to spare. rcrlicdthc lady, con~ul;in- her
lis watch
IN The Lni o,;H<-' began Mr. Croaiv.
n And the writ of rcl!csin = interrupted
10 Mrs. Crosby.
he 'AnI the Saunders case" resumed the
ad squire.
And I'll. i'lrca,enin. letter. clrne,l in .l,o
re- lllv
rs. The Land c,,''. and the breach OF promise
,at affair =
Re- Al ~ al.I e.. -.r. as " ii a~ Enznleion.
Of -" fra,, iinzzlc'on a'i I;n--<
'Ha, la Il, no, yoi cant pnt that Load
" "a 70 .nc. H. Ceo>ly, Wh, re- Tom:
Locke! ih'. al-, a,l Int him oil did
not want him-hc VIII bc hack tomorrow
lvc The deuce. Ms. Crosby"
n. Il said Tuin. >ir. And now have Won at
iiv tended TO the eases which left ior .ca y
hem. lrt'> >cr. Are the dishes washed, clos
N ct> in order. >i.ivc> wipcl down. knives
vr cleaned. stove hark. fr- h.l.t bright. hall
SWEPT. stairs brushed. Iaf.pr >wrl,t and dust
d. c'.. lamps trimmed. clian.hcrwort dome
r>- Hold on Mr< Ctr,>l,,, Cor heavens sake
TO W woman alive co.ll do all of that in ore
H. forenoon
les Be- Your pardon: before ,ou is woman
,ir who has done j, every forenoon for ."a,s,'
For on Y two o., us ::
cl For onl:, two ci' u>, Mr.. Crosby
Id Are von a woman o vcracifv. Mrs. Cro>-
Il hv : asked the squire with a smile.
cr No gentleman has yet presumed to call it
re in question, RESPONDED! the lady with slight
if inclination of the body.
he Then give il r.p, an'! make a graceful
N, surrender Of these l,r,.,,li>..S
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ADVERTISEMENTS

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The Shasta courier., 1854-07-01
FRENCH GULCH HOTEL.

o. THE SUBSCRIBERS take pleasure
@ii in announcing TO the public that they
-E4...A have opened the above named house at
French Gulch. for the accommodation OF travel.
ers and others who may be disposed to favor
them with their patronage. The house is new
and commodious, and in connection with it is
an excellent garden, from which the table will
be constantly supplied with every variety of
vegetables. We fiatter ourselves that our facil.
tiles are such to enable us to keep house
equal. if not SUPERIOR to any in this part OF the
country. Our BAR will be furnished with the
Choicest of Wines, Liquors aud Cigars,
Selected with great care, expressly for the
house. Attached TO the house we have a good
corral and stable, well supplied with hay aud
barley, which will be sold at the lowest rates.
share of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. J. L. WRIGHT g. CO
June 3, 1854. 3m
The Shasta courier., 1854-07-01
NJ. JACOBSON & CO.

NJ. JACOBSON 6 CO..
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ready Made
Clothing, Domestic and Fancy Dry Goods.
N OW OCCUPYING THEIR OWN FIRE
In proof brick building, adjoining the ST.
Charles Hotel, would respectfully announce to
the ladies and gentlemen of Shasta and vicinity
that they have just received full assortment Of
SPRLNG ..ND SUMNER GOODS.
,ncqual!ed by any that has ever been offered in
this place. or this side of the Atlantic States.
The ladies' goods consist of
French Lustre Muslins, figured;
PLAIN whue do Saciss, Book and Crossb0r do,
Linen and Cotton Camtrics, Laces,
IFhife and Colored Hindop Curtains,
Hosiery, Shoes SIX and Kid Giores,
Ribbons Fancy Buttons, Trimmings,
and other fancy articles TOO numerous to meu-
zion.
A complete assortment of Gentlemen's Furn-
shlng Goods, Cutlery. Playing Cards, and al
n,her articles usually kept in line OF busi-
Ladies aud gentlemen will find it to their in
chasing elsewhere. fatter ourselves that
we now eujoy-receiying, do. our goods
direct from the Atlantic States and Europe.
EY Packers aud Miners will please notice
the above card.
Nj. JACOBSON San Francisco
HENRY GETLESUN, Shasta.
April, 1854. apl-tf