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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03
The SOulc DueIS.

Reliable and respectable presses throughout
the North concur, SO far as we notice, with
great unanimity, in the free expression Of the
opinion that our Country is disSraccd by the
conduct of its Representative at Madril l..
There are Il few, however, and of the num-
Der we are surprised to see the ". Y THnes,
who defend the course Of the fiery and iussy
Frenchman. That is to say, they defend de-
libcrate attempts at murder, for what els is
duelling' 1t is Of no use to dwell on the
provocations--which in this case, for that
matter, apparently were slight.-Thcy alt II
the case in no respect, \ man Of true disni Y
cannot be duelist, in this age, under arg
circumstances whatever. Fancy Mr.. Ever tt
fighting duel No. The LondOn Chronit'e
is right, 1t says;
We may we'll blush to witness the Min
listers of France, England and America en-
gaded in IL desperate and bloody brawl. lit'lc
more reputable, either as regards its co'n
mencement or its prosecution, than II rong
and tumble in Tennessee, or row in PAti-
sian :" guingucttc,' or I'M London casino.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03
Vermont Politics,

WIG Mf> tNIN'IY II pErEAT'-Hell.in-
'erfst Is W9nHef'"tiy sharp spur Notn''s
els could induce the Secretary of State to
ciousiv-is hc mas done ot late. We do
not believe thc annals Of marty warfare, (al-
VIVA a,rnrtin,r \uw York \ gov n rrruter
want az ,,,ndnr ,,,rn,nin,itv and truth. or
,,.n, ,.,,,,,,, '.,,I ,i'1.,.,r,,,,tod ,tt,rl. on
np"rt "'"'o'' S"N uhN't'"nteu "lt".h' VI,
'o o'''' 80 W 80 ~" i -: 49, WIZ;
49, ..,'',' .' 49,, .,,,.r',,.' En,, re re
f,,I.,.',1 tIo VIII ,n,yy,,,Ynrs and - we
RI, mo, ".I,r,,. =, ~, r,- ~ ihr,n his obi
i;toI s,nI, = L,.,, ~ ). cord,r m,rn,nim;tv
anJ ,rn,h.'' AZ has the secretary Himself in
.t -, 49,. 49,, trntnI We
b,f;,r.',,'' V.,,,,.,,,c.s b,. ,.t STACKED the
S.nr'tar, nr ci..,a or n,cn nlludrd 70 him
-.., -, ,,,,r,.,I,I; ,;n,, nv r,ti,.i,,, some
90 ,1o ,.,,ii.s,,s ~ HI, o,rn L,j,reI Erco
v,,fI.,,ir,n i, ..,,n nf which il is truc
.y '' - c,..a -,,;,n o., bn,,d
s0 ,'iS , '''.,l. ,,ioI Ia sl;nls rr,r
'"'1'' ~" 's ;rta ttn uI,;rs
~ rev, ~, az" -, p,t u.,;,;n" ,,1r.
49,, 'i. -, .,, S,or,t,rv:. Eli Of
~
y,;.> o.,, o,,,d :, holy horror At
,1 i,''S 's.'' ~? ~! o,d o,hrr cornnrnti,ns
chn,tcr,5 ; when in fact they joined every cal
eli4ae wishing p bank, and went in body for the
grant =.
Perhaps the Secretary call TINS " camaor
and "truth; hut we heg ieaEe TO di"cr -
lie has entirely mistaken the point OF ,.t the
WING Structures ON tila SUBJECT Inc W ing
parry is not, and never has heen' opposed to
h.nks and private corporations. bot in 'a' or
Of beth. pA che other hand the demorratlc
party has rtl!ed at h"ta' ana at tine "hisS
particularly for i!vorns hoth ana when 'he
dem orauc party IL the last i'Si7ia'urc ch"sc
to - the Whole Length Tor oallks IN! Pil'".o
corrorations, land quartz: over 1T Ger
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03
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BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, FEB. 3, 1854.
County Convention.

There will be q Convention of the true
friends of Temperance, or " Maine Law" ut
Charlotte. on Thursday the 10th of February
1854, for the purpose Of nominating County
Commissioner, and the transaction of such
other business as will properly come before
the Convention |. w. BARNUM,
d&w3w Cor. Secretary,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1854.

in the original draft Of the treaty, and in
what the N. Y. Courier claims to be full
from Washington, the high probability that
such stipulation is still attached to it ia
stated.
That such treaty as this will be ratified
is more than We are, at present, ready to
believe.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03

the region from which several of the States
limitations of the Federal Constitution
That Congress had the power to make the
proposed restrictions, and that it was the
proper time to exercise il. was not doubted
by many of the ablcst and best statesmen of
the country.
We shall continue this subject hereafter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03
The S0nOTn l.iiibustcTs.

The last arrival from California hrouG It
some additional news from the renowned
President Walker Of Lower California. At
the last reliable accounts, mp to Dec. 10th,
he still survived with his band, they having
fort flied themselves ut Ensenada in Il one story
house with thick walls. According to one
account they had los. eight or ten of their
number. According to another their entire IS
was one man wounded There was rumor.
which lacked confirmation, that the anita
with its reinforcement Of $50 men had Joined
Walker Reliable information from the SCAT
of war and Of the new Government Of Lower
California seems to be scarce. The authcn-
ticated achievements Of the New President
sum up as follows lie fought a battle and
seized two California governors, who escaped
and took with them his heet-the Caroline
lie established the new Republic Of Lover
California lie stole twenty horses, which
were retaken by the Mexicans. He main
tains siege in small one story house.
The World is waiting impaticntly fer thu
rest Of his history,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03
Bennington Battle Monument.

A meeting Of tho CorpDrltors named in the
act Incorporating the Bennington Battle
Monument Association WAS held at Rutland
on the 18th instant, as we learn by slip
from the Herald Office.
1t will be recullccted that the Legislature,
at it's last session, in the act incorporating
this Battle Monument Association, author
i1"d the Safe Treasurer to pay the Ass1ci"-
ton the sum Of three thousand dollars, on
condition that the Association raise at least
seven thousand mor,, and that the corner
stone Of the monument be laid on or before
the 10th day of August, lSjl
The meeting at Rutland elected board OF
officers, and appointed assistant Treasurers i'll
each PROBATE District in the State, who arc
empowered to appoint some suitable person
or persons in each offs aid towns to solicit con-
trIbutions for the erection of the b 'nningtoI
Battle Monument. II. b. Stacy, Esq, OF
Burlington, is the assist mt Treasurer for
Chittenden County, The following are thu
officers of the Association
PRESIDENT,
HIS ExL'cY JOHN 5. ROBINSON.
VICE PRESIDENTS,
Hon. Samuel p Strong, Hon. Timoth,
Follctt, Hon. /. n. Briggs, Hon. j. 5. Petit
bone.
Treasurer Samuel H. Brown.
Corresponding Sec 'y,-Alred Robinson
Recording SccrctarY.-Gcorgc w. Strong
Auditor. u. NJ. Robinson.
Erecutire Committee, WIN, Bigelow, In
man Norton, \. b. Gardner, Benjamin Scare
Perry HARDWOOD, Jr., Daniel Roberts, &c prg
w Strong, Timothy Follett, and Eastu
fairbanks.
This district will, we trust, contrihut
promptly it's iull share towards the nccc sar
hudr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03

~ Orro.iI!oH TO III. NEBRASKA Bill
Three thousand respectable and influential .
citizens Of New York met AZ the Tabernacle
on Monday evening to protest against tic
repeal of the Missouri Compromise. Speeches
were made hy Hon. EoHxRr EMMETT and J.
W, GERAEp ESQ, letters read from WILLIAM
SEWARD. lIA4ILT,N Fish, CHARLES SrN>YR,
and other lionorabl,s. ard resolutions passed
to the effect that the repeal Of the Missouri
Compromise in Senator Douglass Nebrasks
bill, now before the United States Senate,
would inevitably impair tie confidence Of the
North in the integrity and honor of the
South, would destroy all faith in past and
future compromises, and weaken our Nation
al bonds of Cnion--ca!ling upon the Rep
res natives CT the State in Congress to resist
such repeal, and calling uIon the President
to veto the hill in case it should pass Con-
grcss In Cleveland, Ohio. a similar meeting
was held the same night, and rcmonstrance
is t. be sent - Washington. The Legislature
Of Rhode Island has instructed its Congress
men to oppose the repeal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-03
from California.

The steamship Ohio arrived at New York
On Sunday morning, with California mails,
800 passengers and 81 900 900 in gold dust.
She brings later intelligence from the Sonora
lillibustcrs. The Aspnwall Courier is in
formed that 1T the date Of Dec. 3lst, Walker
had received large re-inforcemcnts and was
carrying everything before him. The dates
from Australia by this arrival are TO the 7th
Of November The most important intoll
goncc from that quarter is the seizure by tho
French Of an Island in the Pucif', c,.llcd Now
California, and the csta' ..a.nent Of a settle
mcnt there. The Island is about go miles
long and 20 miles wide, and lies about 900
miles East Of Australia. 1t WAS discovered
by Cook in ia. 1t was taken possession Of
on the 23l Of september by French war
steamer from Tahiti. and declared to be y
French colony, There have been more revo-
lutious, as usual, in Peru and Bolivia.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
HE CALICO gsNFA HOUSE FOR
SALE.
BriggsvilIc, Shasta Co., Cal,

SsA THE UNDERSIGNED NILI. SELL
Isimi and dispose of the above house. siiuatrd
i'll the town OF Brig Ssville. Shasta county,
ana on the road leading from Shasta city 10 lilo
Sacramento Valley. There is attached to the
premises kitchen, dining and sleeping rooms.
all We'll furnished, together will corral and u
quantity OF hay Also wagon, two horses and
harness, stables, three mich COWS. several head
of young cattle, and much other ,aluabl prop
ery.
TO those wishing TO engage in keeping store
and house OF entertainment, a good opportunity
is now offered; the above property is III The iln-
mediate vicinity Of rich niuins country, and
poss, many and varied advantages.
p rsons uesrous of purchasing will please
cali and examine the premises.
March "a. 4t b. NJ. EEOY.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
Tehama Correspondence.

TEHAMA. Cal. March Is, 1854.
MEssRs. EDIToRs :-Incidents and dollars are
exceedingly scarce articles in this immediate vi
cinity at this time. The former can be dispens-
ed with at the price of dull monotony, but the
latter is necessary evil' not easily reme-
died. Hard times and worse coming" is legi-
bly, written upon the phiz of every one, but
more particularly upon that of the merchant as
he pays the exorbitant demands of steamboat
clerks.
The colusion of the steamboat companies is a
move of the most ruinous character to the trade
of the Upper Sacramento Goods designed for
market beyond Weaveryille, and hitherto pas
sing up this valley and through Shasta, will, if
the present state of things continue, be trans
ported by way of Crescent City, thus depriving
The former OF an advantageous trade she has
hitherto enjoyed.
The company is indubifably strong and oppo-
siton therefore difficult. Where, or how will
this extorton--for it is but little less-be stop
ped Is there not a possibility of having an
Act passed restricting the rates of transportation
to "a reasonable per centage, something after the
fashion of Railroad stocks in the Eastern States 2
Some move is demanded, and we trust saluta-
ry change will shortly be made.
we lave nau l1ttIe diversion her' IN The
way of Indian hunting within the past two
weeks. Recent descents upon stock, at differ
ent points, made it necessary to take measures
for It's security. Accordingly about twenty per-
sons organized themselves under the direction
ot Mr.. w. WlllIams-whOSe bronZed visage
iron-grey locks and trusiy rifle have long made
him terror to the Indans-and proceeded to
The mountains near the source of Thomes creek
After an absence of three days the party return
ed, having succeeded in burning FIVE rancheries
and killing and bringing in some twenty three
Indians. II this is promptly followed up, as is
intended, these pests of the mountains will soon
be broug to TERMS and stock secured against
their depredaiions.
There some beautiful little vallies back
near the mountains which would soon be SET
tied if these invasions could be stopped There
is little donbt but auriferous deposits will be
discovered IN these mountains, once the Indians
are quelled, SO that prospecting can be done
with safety. The indications are favorable
There is ball on the tapis TO come off at the
Union" on the seth inst, and it is confidently
expected that the good time, so long coming will
certainly arrive. There are some fair ladies
about here and none could doubt the bravery of
the men who has heard them expatiate upon the
dangerous fea,s and valorous achievements in
the late campaign against the denizens of the
maintains.
The weather la fine, and Fructador looks gay
IN his mantle of emerald.
Respectfully, KARL.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
THASKs.-We are under obi igations 10 Messrs
Sprague and Ring for legislative fayors

The CALIFoRNIA MAILs.--The ~ Y Miro.
says Commodore Vanderbilt's proposition fol
carrying The mails between New York and Sal
Francisco, are to make the average time so far
made by The Panama Company. which is twen
'y-five days, for the delivery Of the mails botl
ways, at the rate of 500 month"; or 81 200 ;
ytar-provlded. however, that he shall be pat
ut the rate ot 100000 year, if his trips aver
age one day less than the Panama standard
s2O0,0a0 II they average two days less; $500
II they average three days less and sn on a
the rate OF 100000 for each day gaiucd-te;
days less time being the most rapid trips fo'
which he asks conditional compensation. A
The same time he will agree that if any .o,hel
parties shall make better lime than he between
New York and San Francisco. he will forfeit a.
compensation for carrying the mails. He pro
poses That his pay shall be graduated on the a>
erage duration OF his trips for periods of thr,
mouths
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25

EY The State Journal recently perpetrated a
very slanderous article upon the ladies, in con-
sequence of which we utimated week before
last, that the editor had had his affections har-
rowed," or that he girls down that way were
opposed to the election of Senator this session OF
the Legislature. The editor denies both, and
declares emphaticaly that girls thereabouts are
universally in favor Of the election! If we could
be fully persuaded that such was the fact, our op-
position to the movement would cease at once.
But we do not believe the Journal. Mr.. Brode-
rick, although decidedly handsome man, has
never yet thought sufficient of the. opposite sex
to enter the g. Kingdom of Heaven Oh earth
with one of them Why, therefore, should the
girls favor his elcctionl 1t is exceedingly in
credible, MIR. Journal
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25

H Take it all in ALL we rather think we are
the luckiest editors III this country. Some poor
fellows in this line, in other portious of the State,
frequently make themselves ridiculous by going
into ecstacies over smile bestowed upon them
By some fair daughter Of Eve, who chances to
pass by their sanctum. Now bow different up
here. The very prettiest girls in the whole
town occasionally call upon us TO the print
ing Office go; and it always affords us the most
exquisite pleasure TO teach them the boxes how
to set types. 10 pull the press. and so forth In
deed, If the ladies only knew how delightful it
is to see their pretty faces among the types, we
are quite sure our Office would be enlivened
with their presence more frequently. 90!
how delightful it would be to have one of them
for an apprentice.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25

JOHN MUssER.-This gentleman, the repre-
sentative from Trinity County, made very sud
den and remarkable somersault from negative
to affirmative ground on the Senatorial election
question. He wrote letter to his constituency
in justification of this remarkable feat of politi-
cal vanlting, IN response to which large meet
ing of Democrats was held IN Weaverville. al
which resolutions were passed requesting him
to resign his position unless he can represent
the well known wishes of his constituents OIL
The important question referred to.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
BY LAST NIGHTS EXPRESS.
six Day. Later from the Atlantic states

| The Independent Steamship Company
steamer Uncle Sam, arrived at the Bay on Mon
day last, bringing dates from New York to the
18th February.
| On Tuesday the mail steamer California ar
rived, bringing New York mails to Feb Goth
| and from New Orleans to 22d Feb.
The letters by this mail for Shasta arrived in
town last night
We are indebted to Mr.. Edwd. Tracy, o
Adams & Co.'s Express, for the delivery of full
files of eastern papers, at an early hour last
ming.
We copy from slip from the State Journal
Office the following summary of the news tele-
graphed to thai paper from San Francisco:
The news from Europe is very important and
interesting The German powers have peremI-
torily refused to cooperate with Russia IN the
present war.
The Russian Ambassadors have left France and
England and returned to ST. Petersburgh.
The English and French Ministers have been
directed TO leave Russia.
Great preparations going on for general
European war. France and England will partl-
cipate in it. The English Cunard steamers have
oecu uetdieo " convey IooPS ~ .hS oSo' VI
war.
Louis Napoleon, Emperor of France, has or
dered 9 ZOO 900 cannon balls to be made at once.
Probably before this time the general Europe
an war has commenced
Ten thousand British troops are to go to Con-
stantinople Immediately
The movements of Omar Pascha in crossing
the Danube with SO, 900 troops and thus dividing
the Russian army, is considered most success
fnl feat of Generalship.
Eighty thousand soldiers are to depart from
France Immediately for. the seat OF war 90
900 of these men are the flower Of the French
army.
A number of French ships of war have been
ordered to sail once for the seat Of war.
1t is now supposed the Emperor Of Russia
would back out If it We're possible.
Latest dates represent that Santa Anna has
created tax upon doors and windows Which
course Is very unpopular.
The country at and around Acapulco is in a
state of revolution. Governor Alvarez has de-
clared against Santa Anna, who is about to
blockade Acapulco.
Governor Alvarez has declared the port Of
Acapulco Free and the city free country.
Santa Anna is to be crowned Emperor of
Mexico, with great pomp, on the gath OF june
next
The Nebraska Bill is causirg perfect revo-
lnton in political parties in the Atlantic States
The prospects of its final passage are still re-
garded as very uncertain,
Ex-President Fillmore is about to marry Miss
Elizabeth Porter reigning belle of N. York.
Albert Pierce has been elected Wing United
States Senator from Maryland
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25

MIDDLETowS DRY DIGGINGs-We are inform.
ed that the dry diggings about Middletown are
proving more productive now than they were
last winter We have heard of frequent respec-
table strikes IN that quarter during the last few
weeks. On Monday last our friends Hendricks
g. Stroud took out of their claim a lump weigh
ing % ounces and FIVE and a-half dolars-worth
no doubt there are many more of the same sort
left for those who may take the water of Clear
Greek through that section.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25

RECIPE FOR HoUs UsEKEEpERs-Tbe follow;po o
recipe will be found very valuable to housekeen.
ers. 1t applies especially to catching feas and
broiing beef steaks:
"Ititwere done, VIII en- it's DONE then 'twere well
Hit We're doue quickly"
Speaking of heas, we are reminded of ele-
phants-and this again reminds us of connun-
drum that we lately heard got off. 1t is this.
Why is an elephant like brickbat? Because
he can't climb tree. Speaking of trees, we
are reminded Of but we'll rest awhile Excess
Give mental application, we are told. is apt to
result injuriousy to ones intellectual faculties.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
Rell9iOsss Notice.

Rev. II. b. Sheldon of the Cal. Methodist
Episcopal Conference, having been appointed to
this charge for the present Conference year.will
hold divine service in the Methodist Church in
this place on Sabbath next. Services to com,
mence at half past o o'clock, A. Nj. Also in the
evening, at o'clock.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25

PASSAGE HoMk.-The Golden Gate for Pana-
ma, and Cortes for San Juan, sailed from San
Francisco Oh the 18th inst. carrying passengers
at the following rates On the former, upper
saloon S200 main cabin $50; second cabin
SIPS; steerage $50. On the latter: deck rooms
1925 saloon rooms 5000; second cabin $l75;
upper steerage $lOO: steerage 500
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
THE SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 25, 1854.
Agents for the Courier.

The following gentlemen are our regularly
authorized agents, empowered to collect Sub
scriptions, Advertisements aud Job Work. and
receipt for the samc:-
SAN FRANCISCO AGEscY.-Mr. L. P Fisher.
He may be found at his desk in the Merchant
Exchange, Sacramento street.
IVearerrile. GRAN, RoogRs & Co., and
RHODES & LUsK.
One Horse Toun-SMITH & ToLLMAx, Ex-
pressmen.
French Gulch-THoMPsoN & ZIsS and KsAP.
PER & SCHULTZ.
Yreka.-CRAM, RooERs & Co., and RHODES &
LusK.
EB- AGENTS wanted in every portion of the
mines.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25

INDIAN DEPREDATIoNs.-We are informed that
on Saturday last, upwards of twenty horses and
mules were stolen from the ranch of Thomas J.
Flynn, and the immediate neighborhood by the
McCloud and Pitt River Indians. party of
whites started in pursuit of the thieves and after
some days hunting, succeeded in recovering a
few of the animals The remainder had been
killed by thcsavages.
We also learn that party of Indians. in the
early part of the week run Oft seven or eight
very valuable wagon mules ,-belonsing to
Messrs. Tomlinson & Wood, of this town, from
point one or two miles from this place on the
Middletown road. Immediate pursuit was made,
however, and all of the animals recovered. One
of The mules quite badly wounded with All
arrow the remainder were uniniured.
We are informed by Mr.. Flynn that a CON-
pany of forty men start to-day for McCloud
River, for the purpose of severely clastising the
thieves.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25

y We acknowledge the receipt of polit.
invitation on the part of Capt Taylor, of the
steamer Cleopatra, 10 attend dancing party on
board Of his vessel on Thursday evening last
We regret exceedingly that we were not able 10
avail ourselves of the opportunity thus afforded
to- join so gay an assemblage doubtless tread
the decks of his gallant little vessel on this cc-
casion.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

"A LII persons having claims against the estate
IA OF John b. Mitchell. deceased, are required
to exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers,
wIfnln ten months after the date Of this notice,
to the undersigned, or they will be forever
barred. D. d. HARRIIJ.
March %, 1854. 3t Administrators
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
T" J xelted calf
Fine French pump calf
NOTICE.

Il HAVE APPOINTED DIR. BENZ. SHURT.
i LEFT my agent and attorney, TO transact
all business for Inc during my abscence from
this State. BENZ r yOIlNC;
Shasta, March III, 1854 mbo5Jm*
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-25
ADMINIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.

A IL persons having claims against the estate
q OF J. j. Western. deceased, are required to
exhibit them with the necessary vouchers.
within ten months after the date of this notice
to the undersigned, they will be forever
barred. D. ID. HARRIJJ.
March %, 1894. u Adiniuis slralor