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The Shasta courier., 1854-12-30
VIM S HUGHES
CARPENTER and CABINET MAKER.

- WOULD ANNOUNCE to his n
EE friends that he may be found at
A.-zzzA all times at his old stand, on m
Main Street, at the corner Immediately above
Loag's Horse market. where he is prepared t.
execute orders for all kinds of work in his line
He is prepared to make estimates, plans specifi-
cations, &C., on all kinds of buildings bridges,
mills, &c. Wagons, Furniture, &C., &C., re-
paired at short notice. Toms, Rockers and
Slnices always on hand. Also. Furniture and
Sash Of every description on hand and made to
order.
Shasta. September 16. 1854. If
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-30

THE LATE BLooDY DUEL.-A quaint cores
pondent of the Buffalo Republic gives the follow
ing as his version of the late duel in the neigh
borhood of Niagara Falls, between Robert Hy-
slop, Jr of New ork, and Mr.. Scott of Phila-
delpha:
. A dull has took place here which has caused
more excitement than the man what was stuck
on snag in the middle of the rapids, in the
course of a short time since You see I, hav'in
been stopping to the international as cores
pondent of Galignani's Messenger, in Europe, l
was on the Xvi vive for news; and hearin of
dull to come off, which you know (duilinO is
my fort, got invitation TO be present to the
ensanguinary affare. Mr.. +. G. T. Xxx, of
New York city, had been kicked in the most
delikit part of his humanity by Mr.. x. de Q. r.
Xxx, and feeln' that 1t hurt him some. be-
sides not feelin' Very good, he was mad, and
asked Mr.. N. v. S-pr-g-e to take bilick to the
individual as had introduced boot TO his whole
some. inviting him to a coffin at this place. The
ground selected was to the Canady side,
and after bein' swindled out of quarter which
| charge TO correspondence for crossinf the
river, took horse and went to the ground The
folks was there. Mr.. X. dc r. Xxx, bein'
the challinged party, had choice of tools, and
had chosen spunges and cold water-each man
To bave ten large spunges and halt barrel OF
water. After the spunges are used up, the COM
one fell. These terms were arranged in most
amikable manner, except blackleg, who sed
spuDges wasn't fatal at ten rods, the distance at
which the dull was fit at. bein' referred to as
umpire, decided that wet spunges at four rods
would mortay kill either of 'em; upon which
decision the conflick commenced. MIR. X. de
Q. R. Xxx seized one of the biggest spunges,
and sokn il full, threw it all together at his op-
ponent, striking him foot above his head, and
in return received one his waistcoat flatten-
his shirt into a dshcloth. He then took one in
each hand, and let EN- fly, and his opponent did
the likewise. For short time thinks kept a
goin' SO, till Mr.. X. de O. r. Xxx received
voley consistnk of FIVE tremendous spunges in
rapid concusson when he fell. drownded out.
After a short time, he recovered sufficiently to
demand another spunge, but on bein' told that
they was just out of spnnses he seized syringe,
and loadn' it TO the muzzle with water, pursued
his frightened foe. The foe ran into the woods
and the chivalrous individual with the squirt
gun returned to the Clifton House a sadder and
wetter man. | bein' here, the conhick was
conducted in an American manner; and lest the
friends of the deceased feller as run off should
b'leve the statements in the Times and be afraid,
have riten these few lines. This is the only
true statement of the dull"
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-30

There are but thirty-one periodicals published
In the Ottoman empire. ~
The profits of the London Times are known
20 exceed $500, 900 yearly.
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-30

BILLINGS PREMIUM HAMS.
DUT UP expressly for family use. for sale in
Il lots to suit, by WM. s. FITCH & CO.
Shasta, August 10. 1854. #
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For private residences. within one block of the
public square.
These lots have all been priced by three dis
interested men, and have all been put down at
their actual Cash Value.
The first prize is a LOT ON MAIN STREET.
60 feet front by $50 Deep valued low at $500
The rest Of the lots range in value from fifty to
four hundred dollars
For particulars see handbills, and for location
see plot of the town of Yreka at the Book Store
There are 1870 prizes to be drawn, atfording
rare chance to all those who wish to obtain
good building lot for very small sum Of
money.
A good title given, and the requisite papers
furnished free Of charge.
TICKETS ONE DOLLAR EACH.
To be had at the Yreka Book Store, and also al
Kinks And also at Romans Book Store. and
at the st Charles Hotel, in Shasta.
Each ticket entities the holder to one share
in Kinks Grand New Years Gift Enterprise.
The prizes will be drawn the first day of
January next, in Yreka, acuhOut TAIL, and in such
manner as the shareholders shall determine.
GEO. w. KLINK.
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Articles purchased in New York.
A. L. STIMSON,
COMMERCIAL FACTOR.
So, Broadway, New YorL

PURCHASING AGENT in connection with
Il the principal American and European En-.
presses.
For the accommodation of the public, A. L. s.
will, either personally or through his agents
execute business and.fill orders in Paris, Lon.
don. Havre, New York, Boston, Philadelphia
Baltimore, and other principal cities.
u Persons in Shasta and its vicinity wishing
purchases made in the Atlantic States, will
please remit through Adams & Co., or deposit.
with E. ". TRACY, ESQ.,, Adams & Co.'s agen,
in Shasta, sum sufficient to cover the cost
Reference Adams & Co. nolS-3m
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YE THAT SUFFER-READ! READ,
DIR. PA EIRAs
Great Italian Remedyi

For the certain and speedy cure Of Diseases of a
Private Nature. no matter hou long standing,
muhout any injursons effect to the system,
any change of Diet
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-30
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
CALIFORNIA STEAM NAVIGATE
OMPANY.
sTA FOR THE UPPER SAC.
.EGsfEsa.sEs3c ramentO River.
NEW ARRANGEMEN'

ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAY, 1854.
The steamer ORIENT, Capt A. D. Carpenter,
leaves Red Bluffs every Monday morning, and
arrive at Sacramento the same evening.
The steamer BELLE, Capt. Henry Gilman.
will leave Red Bluffs every Wednesday morning.
and arrive at Sacramento the same evening.
The steamer CLEOPATRA, Capt. w. H. Tay-
lor. will leave Red Bluffs every Friday morning,
and arrive at Sacramento the same evening.
Freight by the above boats must be paid for
on delivery. For freight or passage apply to
the Captain on board. At Red Bluffs to
E. J. WEEKS, Agent.
At Sacramento, to I. w. LYLES. Agent.
mhlStf Office on board storeship Globe.
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BARTON a sNAVELY.

CARPENTERS AND BUHDERS
Estimates and specifications made on all kinds
of buildings. Jobbing done at the shortest no.
tice. Also, Rockers. Toms and Sluices always
on hand and made to order.
N. B. Seasoned lumber always on hand
LIVINGSTON BARTON. URIAH b. .SNAvELY.
marl2tf Shasta City.
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DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNEk-
SHIP.

DISSO OLCTION OF CO-PAKTNER-
SHIP.
TINE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
l. existing under the name and style Of
MIX, BENNETT & CO.,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business of the concern will be settled by w A.
Mix at Red Bluffs, and F. w Blake at Weaver
VILE All persons indebted are requested to
make immediate payment.
MIX, BENNETT & CO.
W. A. MIX
J. BENNETT, by J. E. CHURCH, Atty.
+. w. BLAKE.
August 80, 1854.
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e. X ID.
wv A. MIX will continue business at Red
w Bluffs The favor of his friends and
the public is solicited.
J. E. CHURCH is my authorized agent for
the transaction of all business. w. A. MIX.
August 80, 1854. se2tf
The Shasta courier., 1854-12-30
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE

November 12, 1853. nl2-tf
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TO CONTRACTORS.
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC BulLpIs,

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
February 81, 1854.
PROPOSALS will be received in this office
IL until Saturday, the 22d of April next, at 3
O'Clock, p. M, Tor grading and graveing so much
OF Maryland avenue, between Seventh street and
the Potomac bridge, as is not now graded and
gravelled, Us may be directed by the Commission
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The work is 10 be of the best character and 10
be done 10 the acceptance Of the Commissioner,
or such person as he may appoint 10 inspect il I;
and all that is 10 be done, must be done by the
Isl day of October next
The gravelling must be AT least twelve inches
In depth ut the centre of the street, taperng of
gradually to- six inches in depth al the sides. Sc
curty will be required for the faithful perform
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grading must be deposited at such place within a
reasonable distance, the Commissioner shall
designate.
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard
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gravelling, including gravel and all materials
B. B. FRENCH,
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Feb Did
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MisfeIIanf0us.
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OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
BY the Author OF the Republic OF the
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ma ANBLE MANTIES.-Marblc WORKS.
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