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The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
From, Oregon.

We have been supplied with Oregon papers
of the 10th inst, by Mr.. Horseley, messenger
for Cram. Rogers & Co.'s Express.
Much of the news which they contain has
been previously received by way of San Fran
cisco.
The Statesman contains a communication and
editorial comments, in relation to the late pro-
position to form new territory out OF some OF
the southern counties of Oregon, and the North
ern counties OF California. They Indicate de-
cided opposition TO the project, on the part OF
the great mass of the citizens of Oregon The
movement is denounced having been origi-
mated for private purposes. and for the ag-
grandzement of ofiice-seeking men," All who
desire the speedy admission of Oregon into the
Union as a State, and this sentiment is becom-
ing almost universal, active in opposition to
the movement. The population of Oregon Ter
ritory at present, scarcely exceeds 10000, and
if any considerable portion of this number was
given up for the purpose offorming new Terri
tory, the admission of Oregon into the Union
would, of course. be still longer delayed.
The proprety of calling a convention to form
State Constitution. is strongly urged. The
present population of Oregon is not sufficient 10
enttle her to demand an admission into the
Union. 1t is contended, however, by the Con-
ventionists. that two years would necessarily
elapse Congress could take definite action
OH the subject, and that in the mean time mo-
derate immi grafton would swell the population
to the requisite number. 1t is probable that
there will soon be expression of public senti
ment the subject through the ballot box,
and that it will bs favorable to State Conven.
ton.
The interest of Calfornians in this subject, il.
by no means remote one. 1t is desirable and
very necessary that the important interests Of
the Pacific Coast should have more numerous
Washington.
The election for territorial officers takes place
in June next. Conventions to make nonina-
tons are being held in the various counties.
A great interest is manifested in agricultural
pursuits. In many of the counties, Agricultural
principal features to those existing in the East
ern States.
Farmers are now busy in planting, and the
season promises very abundant harvest.
The waters of the Willamette. and other tri.
butaries of the Columbia River, are very high
in consequence of the rapid melting of the snow
in the mountains.
The Oregoniam advocates change in the pre-
sent donation law of Oregon.
The Indian difficulties at Puget Sound have
been entirely quelled by the prompt energy of
The U. s. troops and the agents of the Indian
Department of our Government stationed in
Washington Territory.
The Legislative Assembly of Washington Ter
ritory, have adjourned for ten days.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

MARINE DIsAsTERs.-Loss OF L1FE-We
learn from the California Chronicle of the total
wreck of the bark Walter Claxton, with loss of
life. She got under way about IL NJ, on the
2lst inst, from Mendoceno, for San Francisco,
with cargo of lumber. After getting outside,
there being gale, and the vessel not answering
her helm, she shipped heavy sea, and the fore
scuttle being open at the time, she soon filled
and oapsized. She had on board 16 persons all
told, at the time the accident occurred, all of
whom, except the captain and four other per-
ished. The Claxton was 6ne vessel, and be-
longed to the California Lumber Company.
On the 22d inst, as the clipper-ship Golden
Fleece was beating out of the harbor, she
struck on the rock near Fort Point, in conse-
quence, as is alleged, of her crew being una
BILE, from intoxication, to perform duty. The
steam tugs Resolute and Hercules were dispatch.
ed to her relief, and efforts were made to tow
her of, but without success, and the last ac-
counts represented her as likely to become to-
tai loss. She was bound for Manila, and was
owned by Wales & Co., Boston.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

INDIAN EXPEDITION CLAIM.-On the e2d inst
the Senate received message from Governor
Bigler, transmitting a communication in rela-
ton to Indian depredations on Pitt River, and
asking payment of the company organized for
quelling those Disturbances. The message and
documents were referred to the Committee on
Indian Affairs. In his message, the Governor
takes occasion to complain of the inadequacy of
the force supplied by the General Government
for the protection of the people.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

AUcTIoNEERs.-A bill has been introduced
into the Legislature. providing tor the appoint
ment Of auctioneers by the Governor. 1t is
made his duty to appoint many auctioneers
for the several counties of this State, as may be
necessary for the benefit of commerce." The
bill provides that the auctoneers shall give
bonds, and that upon all sales of real estate, a
tax of one half of one per cent shall be paid to
the State, and upon all other sales tax of one
per cent.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

TEHAMA BALL.-The preparations being made
for the Ball at Tehama on Monday evening next.
indicate that it will be very brilliant affair.
The attendance from this place will be numer.
Gus. Those going down are requested to leave
their names with the stage agent at the ST.
Charles Hotel on Saturday evening or Sunday
morning, in order that accommodations may be
prepared for them
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

ARRIvALs.-An unusual number of strangers
have arrived in town during the present
week. Many of them have already gone further
into the mountains, intending to locate in Siski-
you and Trinity counties
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

DISTRICT CoURT.-The District Court for
Trinity County, Judge McCorkle presiding. ad.
journed on Saturday last. large amount Of
business was disposed of during the term
James Stewart, tried for the murder of Henry
Smith, was found guilty, and was sentenced to
be hung on the fourteenth of next June. Stuart
na young man, and bis parents live in St. Louis.
Me-
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

FOREIGN MINERS LrcENsEs-The revenue
from the taxation on foreign miners in this
County, is on the decrease. We are informed
oy enerlh Nunnally that the amount paid into
'he County Treasury from this source, for the
mon'n OF April, will scarcely exceed 5000. For
'he month OF March it exceeded $1,000.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

DIsBuRsEMENrs.-From the State Journal we
learn that the following cash payments have
been made since January first, by the State
Treasurer; Per diem mileage of members, s23,-
636 81; contingencies of the Senate and
Assembly, ss.s9a 2; furnishing capital, ss,-
900. Total, so, ,O27 SO.
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FOR SALE.
rhe billiard Saioou.

IL NOWN AS THE BELLA UNION, in the
1A Fire Proof Building of Hollub & Isaacs
containing two tables, new bar and fixtures
everything complete and in good order, doing
good business. Coolest place in town in the
summer season, and the only place in town for
amusement 81
For terms enquire at the saloon, or at the of
flee of Adams & Co.
Shasta, April 90, 1854. tf
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

OBrTuARY.-By the last arrival from the Sand
witch Islands, the numerous friends of Mr. WM
LAYDEN received the mournful intelligence of
his death. Mr.. Layden came out to this country
in Stevenson's Regiment, and was at one time a
member of the printing firm of Layden & ONE
ra, in San Francisco. His integrity and social
qualities insured him the respect and regard of
all who knew him.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

HoMEwARD BoUND.-Thos. w. Dawson, ESQ.,
Clerk OF Shasta County, left this place on
Tuesday morning last intending to visit his for
mer home in Missouri. He will probably be
gone five or six months, and OIL his return will
bring his family with him.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

FIRST OF MAr.-This day of Juvenile mirth
and festivity will be duly remembered by the
boys and girls OF our town. Pick mics, and
:" dances on the green,' are talked of with en-
thusiasm, and the young masters and misses
seem determined to make the occasion day of
healthful recreation and pleasure.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

Rich QUARTz.-On Thursday last, Chinaman
picked up in the vicinity of Mddletown, about
four miles from this place, fine piece ofqnartz
weighing about ifty-two ounces, and containing
about two hundred and fifty dollars worth Of
oold
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
THE SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL %, 1854.
Democr.sic oaucus.

meeting of the Democratic members Of the
Senator at the present session, was held at Sac
ramento City on the 2lst inst Sixteen Sena-
tors and forty Assemblymen are reported to
have been present.
Three resolutions were passed by the Con-
vention, the first of which deplored the division
that exists in the Democratic party of this State
and asserted the necessity of union and harmony
The second was an endorsement of President
Plerce's Administration.
The third resolution declared that the cleo
tion Of United States Senator by the present
Legislature Of this State, is a matter of para
mount importance, having vital connection
with the difficulties that now distract the har-
nony OF the party and that the election ola U.
s Senator at the present time would tend d.
rectly to heal present dissensions, ensure future
harmony, and promote alike the prosperity OF
the State and the ascendancy of the Democratic
party"
Col. May, of Trinity County, was prese mt at
the Convention. In giving his vote against the
third resolution, he took occasion to explain his
position. He stated that although he should
vote against the resolution be was extremely
anxious to harmonize the party to which he be-
longed This was misunderstood, and be was.
very generally. supposed TO have changed
grounds on the important question to which the
third resolution relates. Subsequently, he ex-
planned his explanation, by which it appears
that he continues TO be determined and un-
swerving in his opposition to the election of o.
s. Senator by the present Legislature.
Speaking of changing grounds on this ques-
ton, the Sacramento Union pertinently remarks,
. that no Senator can change his position upon
this Senatorial question. at this late day in the
session, without digging the grave of his politi-
cal and personal reputation. However honest
he may have been in act or intent the public
will never think otherwise than that he has been
influenced by considerations of personal and
not OF public or patriotic character. He could
only escape the just Indignation of the people
by leaving them and the State behind him."
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
DENTISTRY.
DIR. !. 8. Morse, Dentist,

HAS RETURNED AND WILL REMAIN
Il IL in Shasta for two or three weeks. During
that time he will take pleasure in performing
any operation on the teeth that may be desired.
All those desiring to avail themselves Of his
vices will please call as possible, as he
will necessarily be absent during the summer.
OFFICE i'll the rear of Dr. Shurtleti's Drug
Store. ap9g-ot
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B we are requested to say that there will
be Divine service in the church as usual OH to-
morrow, as Mr.. Sheldon's appointment at Wea-
verville is otherwise supplied
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE,

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURcH.-Public ser
vices every Sunday at l0d A. NJ. and u P. NJ
Sunday school every Sunday at b p. NJ.
Ii. B. SHELDON Pastor
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

RELIEF.-The Senate, on the 22d inst. passed
bill to pay D. D. Cotton, Sheriff of Siskiyou,
the sum of $500. for services in pursuing
criminal to the State of Missouri, as an agent of
the State.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

mr' James NJ. Rhodes, of Rhodes & Co. =
Express returned from Sacramento on Thurs
day evening last. He brings with him his fami.
ly, recently arrived from Ohio.
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Es We are under obligations to Mr.. Roman,
OF the Shasta Book store, for the April number
of the" Pioneer
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

EB The following connundrum lately won
prize OF silver cup at one of the theatres in San
Francisco:
"Why at this time do they build the public
buildings at Washington of stone and iron? Be-
cause the good Clay is gone"
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

AssEssING.-The assessment of property In
Shasta County, for the current year, COM
menced on Tuesday last by County Assessor.
Mr.. S. E. Jack. For the purpose of making a
thorough assessment, Mr.. Jack will perhaps bt
busily engaged for three or four months
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

STATE LlBRARY.--Seventys even volumes hav
been recently added to the California State Il
brary. They are all works of great value.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

n Next Monday, being the first Monday in
May, the County Court will commence its regu-
lar session.
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list Grand Prize-TEN THOUSAND
$4,000

lst Grand Prze-TEN THOUSAN
DOLLARS in cash, $4,000
I'd Grand Prze-One handsome resi-
dcnce. consisting OF three acres OF
land, with a beautiful Cottage House
in the city Of Oakland, on Broadway,
within FIVE minutes walk cf the s
Steamboat Landing. The Proprie-
tors own the property under the l'e-
ralta title and two years possession
the same with guarantee deed,
will be given to the drawer. Valued
at 5000
Sd Grand Prize-One Ranch, consisting
of 100 acres of land, with good
House, Farming Utensils. etc. This
valuable Ranch is located in the San
Jose Valley, and is held under a con-
frmed Spanish title. warrantee
deed will be given the DRIVER
Valued at 1000
4 to 254-Two hundred and fifty valuable
building lots in the city of Oakland,
the Brooklyn of San Francisco, si- taE
tuated on Rroadway, within five
minutes walk of the landing There o
Lots are nnquestionably the most
beautiful sites for residences in the
State, and are too well known To
need description. The Prol'ri.tors
hold the Peralta title, and have pos
session; the drawers will receive
warrantee deeds. Size % by 100
feet Valued low at 5000 each $4,000
25a to 465-Two hundred aud ten Fine
Gold Lever Watches, Hunting cases,
each Of equal value. Valued ut 500
each $1,000
465 to 666-Two hundred elegant Chi
nese Shawls. high cost. Th-.e
Shawls of the same quality asnir
sold daily in this city at $6n each;
each one OF equal value. Valued at
$50. 10000
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

SHASTA, April o9nd 1854.
Market nearly the last week. Busi-
ness continues good:
Flour, 10!012 Shovels. per doz, 28o32
Corn Meal, kin id Ia60 Syrup, Boston 2,G0o0, 90
Barley. 6a00 Chill Peaches, 30a35
Beans. Chile. 13al5I Dried Apples, 2Ooaa
Rice, China. No ,l2aI2i Coffee, Rio, Java, 81
Potatoes San Jose, II Teas, Imp & G r., 20
Trinity, z Sugars. Manila, 14al6
Clear Pork, 25a27 " No. China, -aIS
Hams, 25a26I 8 pd, cr,lsll'd, 22a24
Bacon, clear, 00oo5 Candles, admit 3Oa36
Bntter, frkin, 44a46 Salt 11a00
Cheese. 30a35 Mackerel, ,hf bis 81 OnlS
Lard, 10000 Brandy. soiaj
Tobacco, Grape 50a00 Whiskey, O., oG0ao o5
Nails, IA Port Wine, $225o3 50
Picks, per doz., 24a00. Gin, Holland. 2.25a30O
Also. Iron &c cents per lb.; Tom do. 1920 ;
Steel 30; Cod Fish 90; Cotton Duck 30a.38
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

q It is said that the coiored population of
San Francisco numbers about 1900, and that
they posses not less than one million dollars
worth of property.
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$1,000
HERTlEICATE

We, the nndersIg gned, are acquainted with the
parties owning the property offered in this
Rattle, and also know the Real Estate X. ferrad
to. and we assure the public that we consider
the title to the property indispntnbl-. d.
HON. d. @. SfIATTCCk,
JAMES A. MORRISON, NJ. D..
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Adams 4 Co.

Have supplied US daily, during the week,
with full files of California papers, for which
they have onr thanks.
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HENRY A. SMITH & CO.'S
GR A N ID r A AFFLE!
S 100000!
CONSISTING OF -
10000 DOLLARS IN SLUGs:
Farm, Residence, Building Lots,
WATCHES, Etc., Etc.
laranteed to come off in San Francisco at ii
Ameracdn Thertre,
On tho lih day of July, 1854.

TICKETS ONE DOLLAR EACH,
To be had of the proprietors, at Wilson's Ex-
change. San Francisco, or at all the principal
Hotels, Book Stores, OF Saloons througout the
city and State.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

Inc citizens of PIacerville are about to
petition the Legislature for city charter.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
Rhodes & Co..

Have placed US under obligations to them for
the Mountain Herald of the Odd inst.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

AND CLOE RIVER lNDlANS.-Our read
ers will remember that short time since the
above named Indians were very troublesome to
the stock farmers on the east side of the Sacra-
mento river. At one foray they stole upwards
of twenty horses and mules, and drove them to
the mountains. For this they immediate
ly pursued, and when overtaken were severely
punished.
1t seems that this punishment has had very
good effect. No depredations have been CON-
mitted since. and we are informed by Mr. Wood
leading men, or chiefs, presented themselves at
his ranch on Cow Greek and sued for peace. He
conducted them to Fort Reading, where they
had "talk' with the U. s. officers. In consd-
Grafton of being let alone by the Americans, they
eagerly promised to commit no future depreda-
tions.
These promises, of course have but little more
strength than "a rope of sand" They usually
comply with their promises only so long as they
find it convenient, or are kept in terrorem. But
as the salmon and grasshoppers are becoming
plenty, and the forests and valleys are begin
ming to yield their annual harvest of acorns and
clover, we may reasonably expect that, during
the summer at least, these Indians will get fat
and be of good behavior. And ere the chilling
rains and biting frosts of winter begin again to
pinch their naked bodies and drive them to des-
peration with hunger, we have reliable assur.
ances that a military post will be established in
in their immediate neighborhood, and that a
sufficient force will be stationed there to keep
them in suhjection.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

n On Monday night last, we were visited
with copious showers of rain.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
N.vl..,Ion Of the Upper saeranen,e.


On Tuesday last the Steamer Belle, Captain
johnson, prosecuted her upward trip on the
Sacramento river to the mouth of Clear Greek,
about fourteen miles from Shasta. Hitherto no
steamboat had ever come further up the Sacra-
mento river than Red Bluffs, which is about
forty miles, by the river, below the point reached
by the Belle. This trip establishes the fact be
yond cavil, that, for considerable portion of
the year, the Sacramento river is navigable, not
only to the mouth of Clear Greek, but even to
the vicinity of the Middle Ferry, within six
miles of Shasta.
From observations which he made while on
the trip, Captain Gilman has expressed his con-
viction that by judcious expenditure of a
small amount of capital, the navigation of the
river up to the point where he carried his boat
could be rendered entirely safe and practicable
We have been informed that so long as the pres
ent stage of water continues, the steamer Belle
will make occasional trips to the point above
named.
On her downward trip the Belle stopped at the
residence of Maj. z. Reading durng the night.
The Major rendered her officers the hospital
tiles of the Upper Sacramento Valley.
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Fre,n Yreka.

We are Indebted to Jack Horsley, Of Cram,
Rogers g. Cos Express, for Yreka news. and for
the Mountain Herald of the 22d.
The Indians who have been SO long confined
in the Cave, between Yreka and Jacksonville,
have finally sued for peace. Lieut.. Bonnacasile
and others from Fort Jones, recently visited the
Cave and had conference with some of the
chiefs. The Indians have concluded to leave
that region of country if they can find suitable
place elsewhere to live. A delegation of some
of the tribes will pass through this place in
few days on their way to the Sacramento Val
lev, to select location. During their confine-
ment many have died from diseases engendered
by the dampness of the cave.
Farmers are busy throughout the valleys Of
Siskiyou county. Since last Fall, many thousand
acres of land, especially in Scots Valley, have
been enclosed by fence and placed under the
influence of the plow. An unusual amount of
wheat has been sown. The home produce will
more than supply the markets of Siskiyou with
-four The production of edible roots will be
much larger than formerly In fact the farmers
have very sanguine expectations of an abundant
harvest of every thing OF the vegetable kind.
A few days since, piece of gold bearing
quartz was found about two miles from Yreka,
weighing about sixty.four ounces, and worth
about three hundred dollars. Miners generally
are doing well.
A lively trade is springing up between Cres-
cent City and Yreka.
The Herald complains that the custom among
some men, of shooting at each other, is becom-
ing entirely too prevalent in that vicinity. A
citizen was recently wounded by careless shoot
ing in the streets at night.
The snow has not entirely disappeared from
the trail between this place and Yreka.
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SHASTA WHOLESALE PRICES
CURRENT.

SHASTA, April a9nd, 1854.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-09-03
T IVIII VIIo T IV''IJ SVI I111 n " w
"reminiscences Of Vim. Morrison, d. D.
"ruE APOSTLE OF CHINA"

"THE APOSTLE OF CHINA.
Prepared at the request the Society Religious Inquiry
at Washington College by A J. Sansbury, and read be
fore the Society its regular monthly meeting August
9th, 1851.
Having been requested to commit to writing
some remembrances of the Rev. DIR. Morrison, Of
ten and justly called the Apostle of China" l
cheerfully comply with the desire expressed, and
shall proceed TO set down such particulars as re-
member concering this excellent and venerable
man.
His origin, and the extraordinary manner in
which he was raised up by God and fitted for the
great work he achieved are instructive and fruit
ful in profitable reflections to every piOus mind
that duly cOntemplates them.
William Morrison once poor, ignorant,
neglected boy, roaming the streets of London,
ragged and dirty. In this condition he was, on a
Sabbath morning noticed by benevolent gentle
man, the teacher of a Sabbath School, who, taking
him by the hand, and entering into conversation,
invited him to attend the Sunday school, to which
he was himself going. The astoaished boy had
never heard Of such place, and it is very proba.
Bile, had never entered place of public worship.
lie went, however with the stranger.
In the school he found large number of happy
scholars, many of them as poor as himself bat few
so ragged and destitute. lie was pleased with
what he saw, returned to the place on the next
Sabbath, and expressing his readiness 10 attend
regularly, was soon supplied with better clothing.
His uncommon capacity soon manifested itself;
and his progress was both rapid and steady. The
character of his mind, as developed in after life,
was not brilliant or imaginative; but solid, firm and
perseyering. Several other gentlemen having be-