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The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
RAILROAD Meeting IN WEAvERvILLE.--W

RAILROAD Meeting IN WEAvERvILLE.--We
received the proceedings Of meeting held in
Weaverville, for ,he purpose of appointing dele
gates to the Red Bluffs Convention, in good time
for insertion i'll to-day's paper. Yesterday morn
ing, when wanted to pat them in type, they
were not to be found, high or low. Luckily late
yesterday evening, long after we had abandon
ed the hunt, they suddenly turned up. We
found them snuely slowed away. among vast
variety of articles, deep down in a very capa-
cious coat pocket. We regret this mishap be-
cause were desrous OF publishing all pro
eeedinss bearing on this question previous 10
the assembling of the Convention. 1t Is impos-
sble at this late honr however, to give mere
'han the names of the delegates. They as
follows: J. S. Iitzer C. E. Williams, c. II Jones,
t I. Edwards, R. T. Miller, J. Comsock, John
G. Bnrch. J. s. McCane, VIM. Mix and Robert
Fevis, all of whom are empowered 10 appoint
substitutes The meeting was presided over by
+. s. Mckenzie, Esq.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
CnNsTABLE,s SALE.

by VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION to mo
- delivered and issued out of the Court Of
A. A Mix, .Jnstice of The Peace in and for
Co'ionw"od township, County of Shasta and
State ot California, on a Judgment rendered on
The 2o,h day OF April A. D. 1854 in favor of A.
q }. Hunter, and agai st John Temple for the
sum OF three hundred and ninety-rhree dollars
Jndgin' Ut and one hundred and iweniy-sx dol,
lars and thirty cents costs of suit ogeiher with
The cos's that may accrue, have levied upon
and seIz' d, aud will expose to public sale in
front OF The :. Belle" in Red Bluffs on
On Monday, the 26ih day Of June,
A. d. 1851, between the hours of 10 o'clock A,
and O'Clock PM, all the right, title, inter-
ct aud claim OF the said John Temple of in,
a "a to the following described property. lying
End being in Shasta County aud Stale of Califor-
ma. TO wit: The undivided half of a Ranch.
known as the Ranch of John Temple, and cotl-
slsting of about 156 acres of land. of which 80
acres are in barley and so in wheat. Said
described ranch and crops situated on the
north side Of Cottonwood Greek, about two
miles above Wm. Leans.
G. C. POTTER, Constable,
He'd Butts, Jane ,, 1884. j,3-4s
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
From, Nrcka.

We were furnished vn Wedne sdav, with the
Mountain Herald of the 27ih ult., by Alr. Raines
OF Cram Rogers & Co.'s, aud DR.. Bonnard of
nodes & Co.'S Rxpress.
The Herald says two Indian boys of The Shasta
ribe, brought into Yreka two scalps, which
hey said had belonged to the yllain Tipsey and
his son. This statement is doubted, although
here is no question about the scalps having
graced the heads of two of the murderers OF
Gates as they had in tIl.ir possession some Of
The stolen horses and goods.
This irapsaciion, and the promise of Bill TO
bring in The man who committed the recent
lepredaiions on the river, induced Lieut.. Bon
necastle to return TO Fort jones without chasti-
sing the Shastas.
On Wednesday of last week, the Shastas were
lrtacked near the ferry on the Klamath by a
party of whites and the De Chute Indians
which resulted in the death of the Chief Bill
aud two of his warriors, and a white man by
the name of Crary. The De Chnie Indians, il
will be recQllected by readers, came to
Shasta Valley, distant four hundred miles from
heir home, to fight the Shaslas. The De Chutes
got possession Of the plumber of the Shasias, and
-ome of their squaws aud children, with which
hey fed at once for their own country. The
remainder of the Shasas, without provisions or
amp cqui3,cccc, have taken the war pa'h
lsainsr the whites.
The Herald says improvements in Yreka
rapidly progressing, New buildings are being
nut IN with almost magic raDidity in the burnt
district, which will be replaced in few mouths
by elegant brick edifces. Everything i'll the
business line Wears a oO-ahend ASPECT.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

The WEATHER The weather has been de.
liehtiully cool since the eclipse of the sun. H.
deed the change has been SO Sudden and mark
ed that quite Wheeling, and caushng. ana
snuff1inS, and blowing Of noses, has been the
result. And one old gentleman whose big toe
is always sensibly affected by cold rainy, or
cloudy weather, assures us that this spell Is
=" dreadful on The rheumatis," which was imme-
diately substantiaied by a young gentleman
lately married, friend OF ours, by the decIara-
ton that since the eclipse he was so sensibly al
tected In the back by this painful disease tha,
he could scarcely locomote Persons therefore
cannot be too careful. Plenty of warm clothing
Is the best protection against thu effects of these
sudden changes.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

FAsTING,-The 26ih of April was appointed by
the Government as national fast day through
out Britain, to pray for success in the present
We do not wish be considered irreve-
rent. but really it strikes US that if the British
Government had supplied means to enable all
of her subjects 10 enjoy national feast day. that
the praying for success wonid have been greatly
more devont than ii could have beeu under The
circunsiances-weing up. as the prayers
have done, from regions canvulsed by the snaw-
inss of hunger aud issuing from lips paroh.d
for the want of malt liquors, How is it pnssibIe
ior hungry man To feel devotional? =? The idea
is absurd Fasting, in onr opinion. is a sin. ex-
crpt when it is occasioned by he force of cir
cumstances-ihe absence of food. We have
srindry occasions been placed in this unpleasant
condition of fasting, noiens rolens and must
contess that we never i'll the Whole course of our
life, felt so little like engaging in devniionnl
ercis.s at such times. Hence argue That
for parcel of men abundanily supplied with
food 10 refrain from The of il for u period
sufficiently extended to induce suffering, is black
insrat;ute to bcnefcent Providence, and just
as acceptable Ia neaVen as are Tie mOrtlHCatlO
inflicted upon themselves by certain priests " no
wear horse-hair hirts next their SKINS and 90
on long jourueys barefoot.
We repeat therefore, that the British Govern
| ment has made great mistake. If she had iur-
| nislied her people with good dinner, il would
have been the first time that several millions of
trose subjects enjoyed anything of the kind
and their prayers would, per consequence, III
pure gratitude have come from the very lowest
! depths OF their hearts. While. as for fasting,
they have been indulging OF necessity in That
| uncomfortable and unclrsiian mode OF devotion
| from the tender years Of Infancy 1t therefore
seems some what ridiculous to call on iiem TO d o
that which The Lord knows they are always do
| ing. Fasting for success in ba,tlesl What SUI
preme nonsense. Now there is some sense and
reason in an American (" Thanksgiving Day.
But fasting. going hungry. disarraugin. the Geo.
nomy Of tue bowelary department, showing a
contempt for roast beef. bake mutton. mixed
liquors and things, aud all to please the ruler OF
| Heaven and Earth and secure his assistance is
really aboininably ridiculous, among men who
profess to be emil shtened What sort of ideas can
such men have Of the Ruler of the Universe7
i, n IL
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
I Ii Il SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE 3, 1854.
Agents for che Courier.

The following gentlemen are our regularly
au h,aized agents, empowered TO collect Snb-
scrip IONS Advertisements and Job Work and
receipt for The samc:-
SAx FRANCISCO AGEScY.-Mr. L. r. Fisher.
lie may be foutd at his desk in the Merchant :
Exchange, Sacramento street.
WmrerOAle CRAM, ROGERS & Co., and
RHODES x LUsK.
One Horse Toacn.-SMGTH g. ToLLMAs. Ex
4,ressraen.
Preach Gntck.-THoMPsoS & Zlsx and KNAPP.
PER & ScHuLTz.
LU>K.
" AGENTS wanted in every portion of til.
mines.
s-g~J. W. Evans of The firm Of Best & Co.. i,
our regular agent at Bestville, North Salmon
River, klamalh county
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
From the Marysville Herald Of April 26.
Great Fire In Mnrysville.
EEARLY IHKEE SQUARES IN RUNE!


At half past last evening FIRE broke out in
the Mansion House, on the east side of D street.
between Cd aud 3D., few doors north of the
Empire Block A very light breeze WAS blow
ing at the time from the south east.
All the buildings III the row in which the
Mansion House stood, except the Empire Block
being of wood, The flames spread rapidly. The
whole of that row, and the whole Of the square
bounded by D., Second and Third Streets, and
Maiden Lane, soon a mass OF ruins, excep-
ting the Empire Block, which, being perfectly
hre-proof, remained SECURE.
The flames were soon car ried across D. street
and seized upon the Theatre, spreading north
and south, sweeping everything on the square
bounded by D. Second, Third aud High streets
except the brick houses OF Green g. Banks. and
the small frame at the corner OF High and Sec
on, and the brick fre-preof vault at the Court
House.
From the courthouse at the corner of Third
and D streets, it crossed Third and seized upon
The Presbyterian Church, from which it exien-
ded towards 4ih street, where it was eventually
subdued, after destroying some four or FIVE
houses on that square.
On the east side of street, the Marion, the
Mansion House. Greene's paint shop. the ioung
America Saloon, Bissert's store, Gen. Rowe's
new buildings, containing the Post office, at the
corner of ID and Third streets, and all the wood
en- OnliulnSs on Maiden Lane. as lar as The En-
pire Block, destroyed. The greater por-
ton OF the mail matter in the Post Office was
alsp consumed On the west side of ID street
the Western Honse, and all the buildings in ,ha,
row. including The Theatre and Court House,
and all the buildings from D TO High street, in-
cluding Judge Cushine's aud Mr.. Pxley's, and
all thai stood on High street, are consumed.
On the square north of 3d, besides the Pres
byterian Church, the houses of Dr.. Rice, G.. H.
,..i
occupants we do not know, were all burnt To
The ground. The fire eventually subdued
at little after | O'CLOCK. 1t has left horrible
and wide spread mass of ruins TO mark its path.
The loss of this fire is estimated by the E1-
press to be not less than one hundred and sixty
thousand dollars. The hghes, estimate that we
have seen published is So 900, 900 "a slight en-
largemeni upon the true amount
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

The MEXICAN REvoLUTIoN.-Santa Anna
was badly whipped near Acapulco by the troops
under Gems. Moreno and Comfort His retreat,
SO far ascertained. has proved most disastrous,
the troops under Gen. Moreno having defeated
the rear division of his army, capturing the
greater part of his convoy, and killing in the
action many of his men. among them persons OF
high rank. 1t is quite possible that the Dcta-
tor may himself have been taken or killed before
reaching the city of Mexico, for which he was
making tracks with speed worthy of MeA-
ican General. Recent advices brought by the
Cornelia from Mazatlan, state that revolution
was progressing in the States OF Zacatecas. Du-
range and Chihuahua. The revolt has its
stronghold in Zacatecas, State well known
for its attachment to the Federal system, and
for its opposition 20 Santa Anna. The pros
poets OF the one-legged tyrant are decidedly
gloomy at present marked defeat before
Acapulco, an inglorious retreat, seyera! addition.
al States revolted and the disaffection rapidly
extending together with the defeat of the Gads-
den treaty in the U S. Senate. constitute an ac-
cumuaton of misfortunes sufficient, one would
think, to completely overwhelm him with ruin.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

I Mr.. Numa Hubert, late member Of the
Legislature from San Francisco County, has
been appointed Law Agent of the United States
for Ca ifornia, in place Of Mr.. McCune. Mr..
II. is the same gentleman who killed MIR. Hunt
in duel, week or two since. No reason
alleged for the removal of Mr.. McCune, who (,
we are inclined to think. has greatly the advan-
tage Of Mr.. Hubert in point of ability.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

The RED BLUFFS RAILROAD CONVENTIONS
This Convention assemblies at Red Bluffs TO-DAY
As 1t is one OF The most important meetings evei
held i'll Northern California, we trust all ia.
delegates from this County will be present.
Delegations have been appointed by the citizens
nf Marysville and Sacramento. There is also
probability that San Francisco will be represent.
I'd Fifteen delegates were appointed from
Sacramento, among whom we find the name.
al Gov. Bigler, Gen. Denver. Mayor Johnso,
nnd exMayor Hardenberg, McClatchey of tn
Journal, Epson of the Union, Y. E. Ceiger and
other prominent citizens. From Butte, Judg.
NcCOrkle, Maj. Bidwell and DR.. Smith will b.
present, as a portion OF the delegation from that
County. We have every reason 10 hope, there
fore, that the work of this Convention will be
productive Of some lasting benefit to this portion
at the State. We shall await the result of their
iabors with very great degree of interest.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

ANOTHER DUsL.-Mr Benson, an English
man. aud Mr. Mengess. Scotchman. both
stevedores. few days ago fonght duel near
San Francisco, with Colts revolvers at fifteen
PAGES On The second FIRE Benson fell, having
been shot through. the ball entering at the right
breast. He has since died. Cause of dispute
was, whether the Commander Of vessel should
be on The starboard or larboard side of the ship
when he gave the word to trip the anchor
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

SPORT OF THE TURF.-A race will be run over
the Canon Course on the Sd of July next. be-
tween Cooley's brown horse Ben Franklin"
anc Mclntosh's sorrel horse "Bally," Purse,
LOT q side distance, 600 yards.
On the same day there will be q race between
the Vnton horse, owned by Mcintosh, and
Cooley's bay colt, Distance. one mile; purse.
5000
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

Il Lola Munitz the eccentric and beautiful
and daring. was recently thrown from her horse
into stream OF water. by an effort of the noble
animal TO leap ditch to enable his fair mistress
TO gather bunch of beautiful flowers She es-
capped unharm ed, but was in great danger for a
short time.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

w The Marysvile Express and Herald are
now published ON alternate days, instead Of
daily. as heretofore.
fR- We are indebted to the Hons. Gwin and
Weller, Of the U. s. Senate, and Latham and
McDougal, of the II. of R., for a number of very
interesting and valuable documents, speeches,
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

EV The wheat crop OF San joaquin County,
it is estimated, will reach 600 000 bushels A
writer says that San Joaqnin County alone has
enonah mills in course Of erection to supply
two-,hirds of the State with -four. provided they
had the wheat to grind They number FIVE,
rnnnng lS bnrrs, and capable of turning out
700 bbls every "a hours.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

Losr.-The fine steamer Arispe running be-
tween San Francisco and Hnnbplt Bay, was
wrecked on the o5ih nlt, of Cape Ross-vesse
aud cargo total loss. Passengers all saved
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

CORRECTED BY BULL, BAKER ROBBINS.
SHASTA, June Sd, 1854.
Market nearly the same as last week. Busi-
ness continues good:
Flour. 9lnl0 Shovels. per doz.. eso3e
Corn Meal.kln dd lnall Syrup, Boston ,75no 90
Barley. 51n06 Chill Peaches 3U035
Beams Chile, -al3 Dried Apples, 1920
Rice Gilman \" |. Hale Coffee, Rio, Java, ct
Potatoes. San Jose, - Tens. Imp & & r., 70
Trinity, Z Sugars, Manila, Halls
Clear Pork, 25a27 No. l China, -ol8
Hams, 24aD0 : }al, orusl'd, 2oo24
Bacon, clear 93a24 Candles, adnI't. 30n36
Butter, hrkln, 40a45 Salt, llo0u
Cheese. SBo35 Mackerel, ,hf bis Sc O0lS
Lard, $1,000 Brandy, $2Ja5
Tobacco, GraP' 50a0oi Whskey, o., oG0n2 .25
Nails. ii Port Wine. S. o5o2 so
Picks, per doz., s4a00l Gin, Holland, oo5a3Ou
Also Iron l6al6c per h.; Tom do l6nlS;
Steel 20; Cod Fish 90; Cotton Duck 30o.3S
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

q Hon. Jas. w. Cotlro'h is being brought
prominently forth by his friends for Congress
ional honors The names of Senators Cren-
shaw, keene and Bryan are also mentioned in
the same cOnnectIOn.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

"a The new county ui Stanislaus contains
400 inhabitants. AT present there are no less
Than ihirty-seven candidates running tor office
that is every tenth nhabiiant is Z candidate.
The election takes place on the 10th inst,
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

II 1t is stated that the famous car of Jugger-
nau,h was totally destroyed by fire on The oh of
February The heaihen are said 10 he wonder
fully distressed ,hereai
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

u Maria r. Hurper, wife oi Col. Jno. II.
Harper. has obtained divorce on The ground
of the conviction Of The latter of felony. This.
we believe, is the second time Mrs. Harper has
been divorced from the same man
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
Adams 4 Co.'s Express.

We are under renewed obligations to the ex-
press firm of Adams & Co, for their regular
daily supply of Marysyille, Sacramento and San
Francisco papers.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
RELEGH0US NOTICE.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHrRcH.-Public scr
vices every Sunday at 10! A. NJ. and II r. VI
Sunday school every Sunday al 3 2. NJ.
H. B. SHEIDnS Pastor.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

Ex-Comptroller Pierce writes from WASH
ington to Gov. Bigler, that the chances are flat
iering for favorable settlement by Congress of
our Indian War claims. The news is almost too
good TO be true.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

u We return our thanks 10 Dir. !. B. Trask.
for several copies of his report on the Geology
OF the Coast Mountains, and part of the Sierra
Nevada embracing their industrial resource. in
Agriculture and Mining.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

METHODIST QUARTERLY MEETING.-A quar-
terly meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church
held in This place on Sabbath last. Minis
ters present-Alessrs. Arnold, Stratten, Lowery,
and Sheldon, Pastor in charge. Mr.. Arnold is
superintendent of the Meihodist~ Episcopal
Church for Northern California, and en-
route for Scotts Valley, where he intends to 10
cate his family. MIR. Straten isappointed TO la
Dor in Yreka during the present conference
year. Mr.. Lowery local preacher in Scott
Valley. Messrs Arnold and Siratten occupied
the pulpit Oh Sabbath, and were listened to by
the largest congregations ever assembled III this
place.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

For THE STATES PRIsoN.-Depuy Sheriff
Tyson, OF Siskyou, passed through town this
week with two States Prison convicls. They
were convicted of robbing drunken Mexican
prostitute, and upon her testimony alone Their
guilt is doubted by the citizens of Yreka sener.
ally, and an effort will be made TO secure the in
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

V N. p. Willis states in the Home Journal
that Fanny Fern" is his sister, the denial of
Fanny to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

AN OPINION oF FPoETs-ILLUSTRATIoN.-
doubtless get off very many happily conceived
ideas in very beautiful phrase. Poets have by
their delightful art-an art principally devoted
TO giving things terrestrial tinge of things cees-
lial-ahorded certain refined minds vast
amount of pleasure. But, nevertheless, poets
general thing, are Princes among humbug-
gers. Their most exquisitely poetic ideas are
usually devoid OF IA very charming grace-iru,h.
To illustrate. The poet says. Beauty when
unadorned. is adorned the most" Three days
since We saw sirappiug great big buck Indian
perambulaiing the street. perfectly unepcun,-
bered with all manner of wearing apparel
saving and accepting a cotton pocket handkel-
chief of very brilliant colors, which he wor.
about his loins. In this condition he exhibited
the beauties of the human form in manner
that would, doubtless. have delighted Powers,
the u ror. Du, as for ourselves VIC confess
..-4t we fel: very much as did Sam Sex VII.
caught by bevy of ladies looking at the Greek
Slave-like dodging behind corner. Howev-
er, modesty is quality that develops itself to
greater degree in some persons than in others.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

SENATOR SPRAGuE.-Mr. Sprague and his FAM
ly arrived in town in the early part of the week.
we regret 10 learn that Mr.. s. is in rather cnfee-
oied health, resulting from ehills and fever. We
are quite sure, however, that in a few weeks b,
VIII be able to join with us in tesiifying that the
healihtul breezes enioyed hereabouts are a most
sovereign remedy for the disease from which h..
now suffers His family are in most eacellent
health
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

STATE BoNps.-Hon. s. A. McAfeans atver-
tscs proposals for the redemption of $4,000 Of
1SSS
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

SERVICE ON SaBBATH.-We are requested to
state that the Rev. Mr.. Daniels, The Presiding
Elder of this District, will preach in the Meiho-
dist church in this place Sabbath morning.
We trust he will have full audience.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
Rh.ae. 8 C..,. Rxpre...

Messrs. Rhodes e. Go. will again accept our
oft repeated thanks for California files of news.
papers, and for other express fnvors
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

REAk's ExPREss-We direct attention tn the
notice OF Rean's Daily Express, running be.
tween this place and EIorse,own,
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
1.-TWO souls with bat a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one"

On the 9Th Of April, in Rogne River Valley.
by the Rev, I. F. Royal JEssE Rosixsox. NJ. D..
f"rmerly OF Ors ga. n. Y. and Miss LAvIxA j.,
daush'tr OF Ishic ConsfaD,, Esq, formerly Of
Springfield, III all os Rogae River Valley,
The friends of The Doctor ia this place of
which be was formerly resident may con-
srafuatc him on his good luck, az we can bcar
witness that he has SccuFeG oae Of the fair-st
Rosues" in all that Valley. Sunshiny ever be-
ynnr path and deckc cd with the flowers of bliss.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03

CouRr OF sEssIoss.-The Court of Session.
Tor this County, meets on Monday next.
The Shasta courier., 1854-06-03
M AR R Z + ID,

On Sabbath. May 2Sh, a, DIR. Olendorfs, on
Clear Greek, b, Rev. II. B. Sheldon, Mr. RIcH.
ARD L. WHEELoCK to Miss ELIZABETH ELLIS,
both formerly OF the State of New York
The happy bride and thrice happy bride
groom have our warmest thanks for not forget
ting to remembt US III the midst of their fclici-
ty, May theirs ever be the experience of true
lovers
Butte record., 1854-03-04
100 Bad.

"QUI F1vE," the Benicia Correspo1I dent of
the San Francisco Journal, thus notices
speech of the Hon Richard Irwin, Represent
ative from this county ''Qui Vive" should be
careful how he clips the wings of young and
proud democrats. just rising into eminence,"
or the tables may be turned upon him-cor-
respondents may be unfortunate enough to be-
come legislators, and legislators continue as
cending until they become correspondents
in which event there would undoubtedly be
considerable eau -cussing done, in legislatures:
r Irwin instead of speaking of the resolution got
the floor 10 expaate upon the Habeas Corpus act and
to condemn the socaed independent press His re.
marks were listened to by FRw."
The resolution under discussion, was that
offered by Mr.. Stowe, for the purpose of en-
quiring into the charges alledged against
Judge Wells of San Francisco, who had issued
writ of habeas corpus, and came in contact
with the municipal authorities. The legisla-
ture are not going to waste their time by en-
quiring into the conduct of officials. That
would be too dangerous a precedent to estab-
lish. Mr.. Irwin remarks probably defeated
the passage of the resolution, and hence the
disparaging remarks of ''Qui Vive"