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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

"OMOfPATHY.--Ma Of Homeopathic
I'LL Practice for the use of families and private
individuals, by A. f, Small. A. M. M. ID. Price ~.
Invaluable for domestic reference.
Poems and TRANSACTIONS from Goethe, Schiller,
&c., by Charles X. Lambert.
The Railway Library, wonderfully cheap edi-
lions of Bnlwers Novels, for travellers reading.
Romiedge's Tourists Guide through the Uni.
ted States, containing al the requisite inior-
nation, together with a splendid Msp-30 cents.
Lives Of the Queens of England before the Con.
quest, by Mrs. Hall.
eea4 s.4Rl TAYLOR sc MAURY'S-
Oct I0--tf Bookstore, near 9Th Street
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DR.. VAN PATTEN,
So r G. EON ID MIST,
Penn avenue, between 9th and 7th SITS, next
Todbs Hat Store Sep 21-tf
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FOUNDATIONS OF BumDISGs.-G. Bird, OF
the city of Glasgow, has secured patent for a
method of laying the foundations OF houses, in
damp situations, in order 10 prevent the mois-
ture rising in the wall. 1t simply consists IN
laying down mixture of asphalt and broken
stone in the bottom of the trenches. 1t is well
known that moisture rises from the earth in
walls as if by capillary attraction; this method
Of laying the foundations of houses will prevent
the damp rising, by acting like q seal upon the
lower face OF the foundation wall.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

MONTREAL. Oet 2i-The' Montreal Herald of
this morning states that yesterday they dispatched
special messenger 10 the Hudson Bay Com
panys house, at Lachine, and that, through the
they are enabled to lay before their readers the
following outlines ofa dispatch received by him
yesterday from Dr. McRae: 49, LpA
DR.. McRae has been absent on the coast since
the first ofJnne, 1853, and returned TO York Fac.
tory on the 2Slh OF August last from. whence he
forwarded letters by express TO Sir George Simp-
son, via the Red River settlement
Alter briefly noticingthe result Of his own ex-
psdition, he proceedsto state, that from the Es-
qnmaux he had obtained certain information Of
the fate Of those connected with the Franklin Ex-
pedition, who starved 70 death, after the loss Of
their ships which were crushed in the ice while
making their way soultgto the Great Fish river,
near tho outlet Of which party of whites had
died, leaving accounts Of their suaerings in mutt.
lated corpses of some, which evidently, from their
appearance, furnished food TO their companions
This Information, although moi derived from the
Esquimaux, who COMMUNICATED with the whites,
and who found the remains, but from another
band; who obtained ihs details vipa voee, may be
relied on. A.aat4t ns "
There is no doubt OF tkefxuih Of the report, a.
the nasives had in their possession various srtis
cles Of European manufacture which had once
been in the possession Of The whites; among these
articles were several silver spoons, forks, &C., on
one OF which was engraved Sir John Franklin, K.
C.. b, while others have on them crests and in
ilals 70 identify the owners as having belonged 10
the Inflated expedition, The drawings Of some Of
them have been sent DOWN si tg4t
The fearful tragedy must have occurred in the
spring of 1850, sX g5t,g
PPILADELPHIA, Oct. 2i.-The steamer Osprey
has arrived here from ST. Johns, N. f., with the
wrecked passengers Of the City Of Philadelphia.
She reports that a metallic life-boai belonging to
the Arctic, and containing the purser and several
of the crew, with three passengers, arrived at ST.
Johns on the 18th. The purser landed at Holiness
Hole, end the balance are ABOARD.
From some unaccountabe cause the wires
failed TO supply us with any additional particulars
up the hour of going 10 press.l
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VERY IMPORTANT TO HOUSE

Y keepers--Just received several hundred
bushels Of prime white Mercer Potatoes, which
will be sold below market price. Where FIVE
bushels or upwards are purchased, 81 30 per
bushel The above low price is limited to this
week only. Apply early at the old Railroad
Depot, Second street, and Pennsylvania avenue,
Also keeps on hand constant supply Of Horse
Feed, Wholesale or retail, something cheaper than
most other establishments in the city Come and
see. WIN. H. SMITH a. co.
Oct li--1w NAT Intel, Union and S,srl
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

CHIRTS MADE TO ORDER.--GSntle-
- men wishing good fitting Shirt, made Of The
best materials, and in the best style, DO suited
by leaving their orders at STEVENS
Oct l0-3lif Saesroom, Browns Hotel.
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JUHN w. FUHNE1,
Clerk House Representatives U. S.
/. APPROPRIATIONS MADE DURING THE
FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTYTHIRD
CONGRESS-

/. APPROPRIATIONS MADE DURING THE
FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY-THIRD
CONGRESS
BY the act 70 authorize the construction Of six
hrst-class steam-frIgstes, and for other pur-
poses.
For the construction Of six frst-class
steam-frgatss, TO be provided with
screw-propellers, and pr operly arm,
ed and equipped for service, and
forallerng, completing, and lannch-
ing The frigstes Santee, al kittery,
and Sabine, at New York, 1890. 80, 900 900 90
BY the act making appropriations for the support
OF the military academy Tor the year ending the
thirteth Of June, one thousand eight hundred
end ffy-fve:
For pay OF officers, instructors, ca
deis, and musicians. ............. SS,26e 90
For Communication Of subsistence -. o,l9O 90
For forage for officers horses. 900 90
For general repairs and improve
ments OF academic buildings, bar
racks, messrooms, officers quar-
tiers, stables, roads, fences, parade
and drill grounds, miscellaneous
and Incidental expenses, fuel, for.
age, and department., ofinstruciion 2o,725 90
For gradual increase and expense Of
library .........,..........., 1000 90
For expenses ofihe board Of visitors 1000 90
For forage for artillery and cavalry
:, horses....,,,......;;............. s,e4o 90
For replacing dead and worn-out cav
airy and artillery horses. ,....... 1000 90
For enlarging and improving hospital
Of cadet. .................. $500 90
For cavalry exercise ha........ paooo %
i6l, PSI 90
Hv the sci Al sunniv In tho ria-
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DISSOLUTION.
lie CO-PARTNERSH HERETO.

DISSOLUTION.
TINE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETO
IL fore existing between the subscribers, under
the firm Of Thompson & Garner, merchant tailors,
10 this day dissolved by mutual consent
All persons Indebted TO said firm are hereby no.
tilted and requested 10 make payment to Ambrose
s. Garner, who is alone authorized 10 receive end
receipt for the same. And all persons having
claims against II, will please present them TO him
for settlement. ]. X. THOMPSON,
A. 8. GARNER.
The business will be continued by A. s. Garner
at the late stand Of Thompson & Garner, Morft's
building, Al street.
MAT. lntelligencer, eod3w--D Baltimore Ameri-
can, and New York Journal of Commerce 3 iimss
and scSd bills 10 this o6sco.i
Washington, Oct. IL, lS54-eod3w
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Gslegrapbit.

From tho Assoctated Press--through the
,..W oir House Line 5T
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PRESERVING ANIMAL AND VEGETABLE Sun.
srarCEs.--M A. Fatio, and f. verdriel, Of
Paris have taken out patent for preserving
the above-named substances by first steaming
partially cooking them--and afterwards
drying them for the purpose of driving off the
watery particles.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

BOARD WANTED, by a gentleman and
I'D his wife, in private family within ten
minutes walk OF the National Hotel. Inquire Mt
this Office. Oct lift
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

ERIAL NAvIGArloS.-Benj. O'Neil STRAIT
ford, Earl Of Aldborough, Of Stratford Lodge,
Wicklow, Ireland, has taken out patent for
navigating the air. 1t consists mainly in the
construction Of wings to be used for the pro-
polling Of aerial machines, in such a manner
that the wings compress the air by percussion,
under the concave part Of each wing, like that
of birds.
This is not the first plan that has been pro
posed for navigating the air by moving the
balloon with wings. II is q foolish plan at
best, and we expect better things Of earls than
Of common people. 1t is very evident, how
ever, that the Earl Of Aldborough's mind is
very different from that Of some other earls.
There is no aristocracy but that Of mind in the
Republic Of Invention.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

FEED TO MILLsToNEs-R. Chapman, Of
Norwich, England, miller, has obtained a
patent for applying the ordinary centrifugal
ball governor TO the hopper which supplies the
grain TO millstones, in the same manner that
tits applied TO the throttle valve Of seam en-
CINE, so that the valve is made TO regulate the
feed Of the grain.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

WooD AND TAR Cash. J. johnson, of
London, has become the patentee Of an inven-
ton for producing gas for illuminaton or heat
ing purposes, from turf, wood, tar, and waste or
refuse vegetable substances, such as cotton.
paper, saw dust, and chips.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

GOLD PENs.--A fine lot of spencer q
" RendelIs premium Gold Pens Jnst received,
for sale low.
Blank Books just received very large lot Of
superior paper, and at low prices.
Letter aud Cap Papers, ruled and PLAIN, at all
prices N
mathematical instruments and Drawing PEN
cils oiit-A
Water Colors in boxes, from cents TO 81 per
box. t7l"t
Portfolios, Writing Pads, and Desks
Visiting Cards, Card Cases, and Porte Mon
naies, GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Oct i4--3t f9S Seventh 81,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

COATING FOR IRoS AND OTHER SHIPs.-A.
Robinson, of London, has taken out a patent
for compound of black lead (plumbago) and
asphaltum, to be applied to bottoms and sides
ofvessels, in fluid heated state, as a coating
or paint The asphaltom is heated to q fluid
state in an iron kettle, then the plumbago, at
the rate Of two ounces TO the pound OF asphalt,
is stirred up with it, until it thoroughly incor-
porates, when it is applied by brushes to the
with it, for wooden vessels, it prevents the at
tack Of barnacles.
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
Change OF Prices between washington
and Baltimore. SEA ,5TIrf



NOT1CE,-pn and after Monday, October 2,
IN the fare between Washington and Baltimore
will De One Dollar and Sixty Cents. conmntp-
ton Of ten cents will be allowed TO all who pro-
cure tickets before entering the cars. An addition
Of ten cents will also be made 10 all way stations,
unless tickets are purchased at the oflcp.
Round trip tickets, for three days will be issued
on the ID 3D., 9TH, and 9Th instant at Two Dollars
10 all who may wish TO visit the Agricultural Fair
and Maryland Institute.
By order: TIL PARSONS, Agent.
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NOVELTIES, Inventions, and Curiosities
IN in Arts and Manufsctures.-Price5 SO cents
Gays Fables. profusely illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Letter Writer.
Shooting, by r. Bnkey.
Just imported from England by
TAYLOR & MAURY.
Oct is Bookstore near 9Th 81.
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by the act 10 supply dehciencie, in the sppropra-
tons for the service ofthe fiscal year ending the
thirtieth Of June, one thousand eight hundred
and 6fty-four, aud for other purposes:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
For the increased compensation OF
the Secretary Of State, from the
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-22

MANUFACTURE OF JEW ELRY.-
lNl have now completed my arrangements for
the manufacture of all kinds Of 6ne gold jewelry,
in the best workman-like manner. Diamonds re-
set and every description OF new work made 10
order at short notice.
II. O. HOOD, No. AIS, Pa av,
between Al and 9th streets
Sign ofthe Large Spread Eagle.
N. B Particular attention paid TO the repairing
OF Ene watches. Oct IL
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United STATES MILITARY AND
| Ma..al rnus The .1nder sinned ha,,ir he-

Where can also be had School Books at the lowest
prices Sep 20
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18
ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
. THE SUBSCR RIDERS
mi have the pleasure Of announc-

EMniI have the pleasure OF announc- YG8A
EGa..A ing to the public that this -
well known establishment, Phoenix like. has
arisen from the ashes, and is now in every re-
spect better prepared for the accommodation
OF our patrons than ever before. The entire
tablisbment is new, from the kitchen to the gar
ret, and everything is in apple-pie order. In
deed, the ST. Charles is fitted up with great cost,
IN style of elegance not surpassed, even in the
lower cities.
Having satisfactorily served the public in this
capacity longer than any persons in our midst,
we have no hesitation in assuring the perna-
nent well as transient public. that we pre-
pared to give them every comfort usually obtain
able at first rate hotel. Onr rooms are airy
and elegant, and supplied with clean and COM
Portable beds. The table is ever loaded with
every thing choice that can be procured in the
market. The bar is constantly furnished with
every variety OF the very best liquors and cigars
The utmost pains are taken to procure the very
best cooks, the most attentive servants and at
tendants, and in short no effort spared to render
the st. Charles worthy of its high reputation
and the liberal patronage bestowed upon it.
There is also the st. Charles Corral attached
to the establishment, always supplied with good
pure spring water, and an abundance of hay
and barley for animals.
GUS. GROTEFEND & CO.
Shasta, August 9, 1853. au13tf
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18
SUM MONS.


CTATE OF CALTFORNTA-IN THE DIS
~ trct Court for the 9th Judicial District, and
within and for Shasta County.
Catherine Foutz Us. George Foutz, Shasta
County.
The People of the State of California to George
Foutz, Greeting:
Whereas the above named complainant hath
by her guardian, Jacob C. Hinckley, filed in the
office otIhe undersigned, Clerk OF the court aore
sad her complaint against you for the object of
obtaining a Divorce from the Bonds of nlatri
mony with you contracted, alleging for cause
against you. fraud, liabitual intemperance and
wiful desertion for period of two years, &c.
And the said complainant having obtained from
the Judge of the Court aforesaid, all order that
publishing the same for a period of three months
in the newspaper known as the Shasta Cvu-
rier," you are therefore required to appear and
answer said complaint within the time that fol-
lows after the pration of the three months pub
lications of summons aforesaid, viz:
If served within the County OF Shasta ten
days; if served out of Shasta County, but within
the Ninth Judicial District of the State aforesaid.
twenty days: i'll all other cases, forty days; and
if you fail to answer the complaint aforesaid,
the plaintiff and complainant aforesaid will ap-
ply to the court for the relief demanded therein
Witness my hand and private seal, there being
no official seal yet provided. done at office in
Shasta. this the 9TH day of December, AID. 1858.
TuOS. w. DAWSON, Clerk.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18
CALIFORNIA FLOUR.

LNITCH & cos MILLS. HENRY s. FITCH
Il ESQ. Dear SIR We congratulate you in
having succeeded in manufacturing superior
article of Flour at your own mills in Happy Val
ley. The samples sent us we have given fair
trial, and find it pure article and find it equal
to any of the New York fancy brands l ever
used in New York city; and we most cheer
fully recommend it to the public as beautiful
Family Flour, being extra white and sweet, with
a proper strength; and as long as you continue
so careful in the selection of your wheat, and
the manufacturing of the same, shall contin-
ue to remain your patrons, it being far superior
to either Gallego or HaxalI mills. Truly yours,
HALEY s. THOMPSON,
n26-lm Railroad Bakery, Long Wharf.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18
The Freq.

Of all the funny things that live
In woodland, marsh, or bog,
That creep the ground, or fly the air,
The funniest is the frog.
The frog-the scientifcest
Of natures handiwork-
The fio5 that neither walks nor runs,
But goes it with jerk.
With pants and coat of bottle green.
And yellow, fancy vest,
He plunges into mud and mire-
All in his Sunday best;
When he sits down, he's standing up.
AS Paddy O'Kinn once said:
And for convenience sake he wears
His eyes on the top Of his head.
You see him sitting on log,
Above the ''vasty deep;"
Ye feel inclined to say, old chap
"Just look before you leap!"
You raise your cane to hit him ON
His ugly looking mug;
But ere you gel it half way up,
Adown he goes, kerchug.
He keeps about his native pond,
And ne'er goes on spree;
Nor gets ''how came you so," for
Cold water chap is he;
For earthly cares he meier gets drunk
He's not a silly fool;
But when they come, he gives Jump,
And browns 'em in a pool. 81
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.

II7> PERSONS WISHING TO HIRE OR
AZA purchase first-rate riding horses or
mules, are informed that the undersigned al
ways keep hand, at their stables, nearly
opposite the st. Charles Hotel, Main street,
Shasta, full collection Of just snch animals and
none others. Indeed, they hatter themselves
that their stock. for elegance of appearance,
travelling condition. powers of loconotion and
endurance, ana other requisites, cannot be sur
passed in this part OF the State.
They are also prepared al all times, to pur-
chase horses and mules. and persons wishing to
dispose of the same may do well to give them "a
call before selling.
COX & WALSH
Shasta Jnlv 16 1853 ivI6tf
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18

A GOoD ONE.-The Butte Record tells the fol-
lowing story on a certain County Judge, one OF
whose decisions, having been appealed, was
reversed by the District Court:
At the next term another case came up, invol-
wing the same questions, and the same counsel
were retained. Upon hearing the Court pro-
ceeded to decide precisely as it had done in the
former case, notwithstanding the decision had
been set aside by superior court
Peaceable, quiet and patient as lawyers are
known TO be when their cases are decided
against them, this was entirely too much for the
opposing counsel. and springing to his feet he
began. Your Honor decision of this kind
The Court, with dignity and gravity SO be-
coming the Bench here interrupted the coun-
sci, Sit down, sir! and keep cool The Court
would advise you 10 keep your shirt on! This
Court does not wish to be Interrupted in giving
their decision! The Court is aware that the
District Court overruled the decision of this
Court IN the case of Doe appellant versus Roe
respondent, but that does not matter" Here
the Judge paused moment, passed his fingers
through his hair, stuck both thumbs in the arm
noies OF his vest laid both feet on the top of the
desk before him, and with an unusual look of
dignity, continued, If the superior courts of
this State have mind 10 make id fools of
themselves, that is no reason why this Court
should. MIR. Clerk enter up the decision
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18
1.-THE PIONEER.
California Monthly Magazine of Sci-
ence, Literature aud Art.

emce, Literature 0u0 Art.
WILL BE ISSUED MONTHLY, and as
w nearly as possible on the same day of
each month. The first number will appear on
the Odd inst. 1t is hoped, by the projectors
that it will be supported entirely by California
talent
1t will contain about sixty pages-and will
be published and conducted as nearly as posi-
BILE after the style of the Knickerbocker Its
plan is sufficiently comprehensive, and its con-
templated size sufficiently large to allow free
scope to any department of Literature and it
will afford ample space for the free discussion of
the most important Political and Scientific sub
jects of the day. 1t will, consequently, in that
respect, possess an advantage over the daily pa
pers, whose columns cannot often afford room
for the proper consideration of many important
questions which almost daily come before the
public. 1t will also afford fine field for those
who are desirous OF distinguishing themselves
In Poetry, Bellies Lettres, and the more howery
paths of Literature, whose contributions will al
ways be welcome.
Each number will contain brief statement of
the most important decisions of the Courts
carefully compiled table of the various neteoro-
logical changes which may have been observed
during the month in the climate, tides, and at
mosphere OF San francisco; and summary of
the most important events that have taken place
during the month-so that while it may be de-
sired as source of amusement, it is hoped it
will also possess some value as book of refer
ence, and be worthy of preservation. Its Edit
orial management will be in the hands of per-
sons of acknowledged ability and tried expert
ence in the conduct of periodical publications,
aud no effort will be spared on the part of the
publishers to make it worthy of the noble State
in which 1t has its origin, and whose literature it
is expected in measure to embody, and the
DatrOna of IFS Subscribers
TERMs-50 cents per number, S. per year.
All communications, contributions, &C., must
be addressed to w. II. BROOKS & CO.
fe4-lm No. l57, Montgomery st.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18

ARTLEss SIMPLIcITY.-The Petersburgh (Va.)
Democrat relates very interesting anecdote Of
little boy of that city, who, having recently
lost his father, found himself debarred thereby
from attending school as formerly, and. in the
tullness of faith, determined to seek the where
withal at that footstoo to which he had doubt
less been taught to look for other and higher
blessings. The Democrat says, in the simplicity
of his heart he sat down aud gravelv wrote
letter to his Redeemer. thinking perhaps that so
formal mode of preferring his requests would
meet with greater attention. What was the sur
prise OF the Postmaster, VIM. n. Friend, ESQ.,.
on discovering among the contents of his mail
lately, a missive directed to Jesus Christi
Opening it, he read the story of the boys wants.
and with noble kindness he deposited in an
envelope the amount required, and directed it
TO the young supplicant. We never heard "a story
that in so short compass contains more in
structiye and interesting lesson. 1t contains a
singularly feictous union Of fine illustrations of
the great pillars of Religion, Faith, Hope and
Charity; and we would not wish to know the
man who could hear this "pain. unvarnished
tale" without feeling himself and his kind eno-
bled by the recital.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-18
HORSE MARKET AND LIVERY
STABLE

n THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS
JzA@0 leave to announce to his old Gus 7l-~
Al-Notomers and the public generally, .GS
that his arrangements are now completed TO have
always on hand, Horses and Mules for hire or
sale, and trusts that by strict attention to bust
ness to merit continuance of the liberal patron
age hitherto bestowed on him.
Horses and Mules bought and sold on CON-
mission.
Auction sales of stock daily
Those wishing to sell or purchase stock will
find it to their advantage to call at the Stock
Market. JAMES LOAG,
Shasta. March L. 1853 Auctioneer.