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The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
Democratic Meeting in shasta in Relation
10 the Senatorial Question.

Democratic Meeting III shasta HI KelaflOn
10 the Senatorial Question.
At meeting of the Democracy of the
town and county of Shasta, held at the ST.
Charles Hotel in said town, on Monday evening,
February 90, 1854, pursuant to call of the
Central Committee, Samuel II. Dosh was chosen
President, J. Fehley and james L. Hart Vice
Presidents, and Thos. w. Dawson Secretary.
The object of the meeting was then explained
by the President, and the audience eloquently
addressed by E. Garter Esq; after which, on
motion, D. D. Harri Fl. A. Curtiss, and j. c.
Spencer were, by the President appointed a
committee to draft and report preamble and
resolutions expressive of the sense of the meet
ing.
The Committee, after a short absence and
deliberation, reported the following
Whereas, A portion of the Democratic men,
bers of the present session of the Legislature of
California have recently issued and circulated
| an address to the people of the State in which
| they declare determination to endeayor to eff
feet the election of U. s. Senator at the pres
ent session, to fill the vacancy that will occur
| by the expiration of Senator Gwins term. and
| Whereas, said Legislature has postponed fur
IL
of March proximo, in order that the sentiments
of the people may be obtained thereon-There-
| fore, be it
Resolred, That we, portion of the Democracy
of the county of Shasta, in view of said contem-
! plated election, feel ourselves called upon TO
| express our sentiments. at least ia brief snan-
ner. in relation thereto.
Resoired That we opposed to the election
! of a Senator, as aforesaid during the present
of I hali
to be premature, but subversive of the true in
terests of the Democratic party.
| Resolced, That III our opinion, the progress of
our party, as well as the best interests of our
State Government, demands that the Represen-
tative should be fresh from The people. and not
chosen at such great period prior to the COM
mencement ot the term of his services, and more
particularly the election of said Senator at
the present session of the Legislature was not
presented to, or canvassed before the people of
this county, either by Senator or Represen-
tative, prior to their election.
Resolced. That we opposed to the prece-
dent likely to be established in case said cleo
ton should take place during the present ses-
sion; and that our rapid and unprecedented
progress State, demonstrates clearly to our
minds the great probability of many important
political issues arising before the next session
of the Legislature of our State which might very
materially affect public sentiment in the choice
and election of a Senator, and thereby avoid the
Incidental abuse of power.
Ga melton. the foregoing preamble and reso-
lutions were severay read and unanimously
adopted and copies thereof required to be for
warded to our Senator and Representatives, and
also to the Editors of the Times and 7'ranscript
and Shasta Courier with a request to publish.
On motion the meeting adjourned sine die.
s. II. DOsH, Pres't
]. L. HART, Vice Presidents
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MAGyANiMoUs HIGHwAYMEN.-The Calaveras
Chronicle says, that gentleman on taking pos
session. lately. of ranch. the Calaveras,
found the following notice posted on the cabin
cd d--n you if you pass here look out
to the right for the ROBBERS, we Robed two men
last night and got So and fifty cents. we do en-
tend to Stay on this road till spring if not taken,
we do not intend to kill any one if they will
give up their change. Jan. 10. 1854.
B f Plunket, NJ Snider, Nj Rillian."
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25

MUSICAL CRITICIsM.-Madame Anna Thillon
is creating a great sensation among theatrical
folks below, and many encomiastic opinions
have been expressed relative to her performan-
ces. The following, however, from the g Pio-
neer," is the best that we have observed:
A waggish friend of ours one Pipes, of Pipes
vile, met us this afternoon. and the conversa-
ton naturally turned on Madame Anna Thillon,
the night previous having been the occasion of
her first appearance at the Metropolitan.
"Well." said he, and did you go to the ope-
IA last night!'' Yes. g And how did you like
Madame Anna?" with his peculiar intonation. J
E" Well, to tell the truth, after all that | had
heard of her, was little Disappointed "Ah,
indeed? She's charming creature though"
''Yes, she is' Perfectly fascinating carries a
man away with her-makes up in maiuete what
she lacks in sp1zerinktnm."
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
TEHAMA HOUSE.
1'ehama, GOIusa County.

Ha,,,m THE SUBSCRIBER, HAA ING tax en-
---2--Ac charge ofthis well known establishment,
is determined to spare no expense or personal
exertlon, to make 1t a pleasant stopping place
for the travelling public. His table shall always
be supplied with all the substantials. as well as
luxuries that the market Affords while the bar
will be constantly furnished with the very best
liquors that can be procured in this country.-
The house is also well furnished with excellent
beds. Ia short, every accommodation usually
met with in tirst-rate up-counlry hotels viii be
found i'll this house,
There is large stable upon the premises, al
ways well furnished with all abundance of prov
ender for animals.
CHARLES C. CLIFFORD.
Tehama, Colusa co, sepl7u
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
MEX,S WHISKY CREEK HOUSE,

4s..ssf THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD IN
liiaN forin the public that this Hotel, pleas
IsEA Izs.EA aRtly situated i'll Franklin City, Oh Whis-
ky creek. six miles north of Shasta on the Yre-
ka and Weaveryie road, is now open for the
reception of Travellers b0ar,lers. and customers
generally The Table is constantly supplied
with all the varieties of meats and vegetables
procurible in this market, wi.;ie the Bar is fur
nished with almost every kind OF liquors of the
very best quality. There is also good and Sc
cure
Corral
attached to the establishment, always supplied
with abundance of hay and barley, for the
recommendation of packers travellers, &c.
The Subscriber has no hesitation in promising
full satisfaction to all who may patronze hlm.
BENJAMIN MIX.
Whisky Creek, July 30, 1888. If
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The somIe DmeIs in spain.

The Madrid correspondent of the NY. Hfrold
gives the particulars of the two duels fought,
the first between young Soule and the Duke OF
Alba, and the second between Mr.. Soule and
the French Ambassador the Marquis of Turgot.
The first duel commenced with heavy
Spanish swords. After encounter of ten min
utes there was pause, during which the swords
were changed, when four more trials were had,
neither party having sustained any injury Cour-
teous words having been exchan ged during one
of the passages, the seconds interfcred, and fl
naly brought about settlement honorable to
both parties. Mr.. Soule, the older, subsequently,
learned that the offensive words used by the
Duke of Alba, in regard to the dress of Mrs.
Soule had been furiously made. use of by the
Marquis of Turgot, challenged him, and after
some difficulty in the settlement of the preimi-
naries the parties met and fought with pistols at
twenty PAGES.
The first shet was lost on both sides. At the
second fire, Mr. Soule's ball hit NJ de Turgot
about two inches above the knee, and this ended
the encounter. M. de TUgot taken to his
carriage, and conveyed back to his family. The
wound is very serious though it is hoped not
mortal. Later accounts state that the Marquis
was recovering There was a report in Paris on
the 29th December, that third Soule duel had
been fought between Mr.. Sonle, Senior, and the
duke of Alba, and that Mr.. Soue was killed
We have, however, no confirmation of this re-
port.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
0LIYE ERANcm HOTEL FOR SALE

ssg-TI THE UNDERSIGNED, WISHING TO
E&mil change his business, oilers Tor sale the
--4.IA well known
OLIVE BRANCH HOTEL AND RANCH,
lying on the main stage route from Shasta TO
Sacramento and on the north side OF Cotton
wood The Ranch contains 100 acres OF arabic
land. the whole enclosed by substantial fence.
Among the improvements upon the kanch are
1h, following:
A good and commodious Dwelling House, tor
the past three years kept as public hotel' a
first rate Barn. sufficiently capacious to contain
100 tons of hay, and comfortably stable htty
horses; well of good water at the door-alSo
I, we'll in the garden. with chain pump and
hose attached to it for conducting the water to
all parts of the garden: Garden containing
about five acres of land in high STATE OF Guilt
walton: tsgeher with a Graiucry. Cellar, MIX
House Chicken House, Cosaii, and all other ne
cessary buildings and Improvements. The
."Olive Branch" too, has always been stage
station on the Sacramento road. The terms
will be made reasonable
For tall particulars inquire OF the subscriber
on the premises WM. LEAN.
Cottonwood, July I6, 1853. jyl6t
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
SW ASE T,S HO n n L..
LOMer Springs.

Co. THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD s
jiiil respectfully inform his friends and Te -1'e.
--..A the public generally. that he has COM
menced business at the NEW HOUSE, pleas
antly situated under the big oaks a few yards
below the old stand, where he will be
ready to do his best to give perfect satisfaction
TO ali who may lavor him with their patronage.
Attached to ti,e house is the best accommodate
ions for watering to be had i'll the county; also a
Large Barn and Corral,
well furnished with good spring water, plenty
of hay and barley, and warm covering for an
imals.
good mining district, we have made prepara-
fious to accommodate miners with the best OF
board and lodging at reasonable prices.
Give us "a call and we viii Try to suit you.
BENJ SWASEY.
November 12 1858. n12-3m
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
J. + Ff4IEr. }vice President
THos. w. Dawson, Sec.

CALIFORNIA CIvIL FUSD.-On the 22d Dec,
in the House. Mr. Latham introduced bill re-
funding to California certain duties collected
since the ratification of the treaty with Mexico,
and prior to the admission of California into
the Union. The bill was referred to the Com
mittee ON Wavs and Means
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
e O rra
TOWER HOUSE

At the junction of The Yreka and Weare'villt
Roads, - miles from Shasta.
4'5.fSaS THE ERSIGN E d ,Ss.7
IlilE would announce to the pub ~>NA
- lie, and particularly TO per-
sous travelling to and from Yreka and Weaver
vile, that he is now prepared to entertain them
at this long established stand. formerly known
as the " Free Bridge House., in style not sur
passed by amy hotel in Northern California. Hav-
lng com pleted his and commodious build
ing, and furnished it in the best possible manner
he is enabled to promise the very best accom-
modatons The table as heretofore will al
ways be supplied with the best viands the mar
ket furnishes while from the large garden at
tached to the premises, all the vegetables grown
in this part of the State will be furnished in the
greatest abundance.
He has also "a secure Corral connected with
his establishment, always supplied with an abun-
dance of barley and hay.
maro6tf LEVI II. TOWER.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
OIL AND CAMPHENE.

VXTILLIAM BAILEY. MANUFACTURER
w ofSperm, Soar, Elephantand Black Fish
Oils. r..
IN ali sales auarapteed, Mandatory. Battery
street between Pine and Bush, San Francisco
do 3m.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25

Wcaverville.
@ THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD AN
#Emi nounce to tis friends and the public at
--Llt.A large that he has taken this favurite ho-
tel, situated in the centre of the busines portion
of Weavervlle, and formerly kept by Mr.. Mes
sic The Austin Hotel is well furnished with
clean and comfortable bedding, and the Bar is
constantly supplied with
LIQUORS AND CIGARS
of the choicest brands
THE TABLE, presided over by Mrs. Nc
aueLlin, heretofore of the Upper Mountain
House, will always be furnished in the very best
manner that the market can afford.
Rooms suitable for families also furnished.
J. MCLAUGHLIN.
Weaverviile, Nov. 5, 1853. n5tf
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p.YNTING. PAPER HANGING. sc.

uyHE UNDERSIGNED WILL CQNTlNl t
the business of Painting Glazing anu IA
per Hanging, in the city oi saas'a ana snrf'"id-
ing country. on his own 'nalsla"ai S%g"IEE
mar19 If VAN % N
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25

Nor BAD.-In matter of intrlcacy and involy-
ing question OF law, 1t is always better to take
legal advice as the following incident related
by the Stockton Post will show.
A few days since gentleman from the STAN
islaus called one of our lawyers in this place,
who is proverbial for giving an honest opinion
in any case in which he may be employed.
The gentlemen's inquiries were, ''if pre-emp-
tors claim, located on school land warrant.
would be good.'' To which Judge-immedi
ately remarked that it would, and that school
land warrants could not hold as yet short
time after, both parties found out that the intend
ed pre-emptors claim was to be located on a
school land acarront claim held By the Judge, and
that in giving his advice he bad also given a
valuable tract of land
THE HIGHER Lawn the constitution of the
Sandwich Islands, the first article reads as fol
lows:
'.It is our fixed decree-1st.-That no law
shall be enacted which i a: variance with the
word of the Lord Jehovah, or at variance with
the general spirit of His Word. All laws of the
Island shall be in consistence with the general
spirit Of Gods law"
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
CITY HATH kEO USE,

CITY HATH HOUSE,
Rear of the CaIi(orSia E@ckGRge,
Shasta.
THE UNDERSIGNED, PROPRIETOR
IN of the, above establishment begs leave
0~sHN to call the attention of the public at
h#Hi large TO his new and commodious
laHH#I BA THIN G. IL 90 MS
i#a555 situated in the rear of the California Ex-
w w chnnge-and takes This method Of Of in
farming them, that nothing shall be wanting on
his part, that will conduce TO the comfort OF
those who may favor him with call.
He is also prepared to give SHOWER
BATHS.
Single Tickets, 81 oo
Thirty '' 10 w
rg- Hot and cold Baths at all hours
n,,rIotf S. LEAN.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25

J.C. HINCKLEY,
Attorney md Counsellor ut Law,
Shasta, California.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25

At the junction of The Yreka and Weare,viH
Roads, l2 miles from Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
Another account of the disaster says:

The whole number of persons ON board the
San Francisco, when she left New York (inclu4
ding companies A, B, d, g, II, |, ], X, and l.,
of the Sd Regiment U. S. Artillery, with the non
commissioned officers staff, and band of the reg-
iment, and the officers, wives and children, be-
sides other passengers and crew. was about
seven hundred OF these, between one hundred
and sixty and two hundred We're lost.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-25
AUSTIN HOTEL,
Weavervillc.

November 10, 1858.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-29
Medical Reporter.

The Arkansas Whig contains prospec-
tus, for the publication of monthly Med-
cal Journal under this title, at Little Rock
to be conducted by Doctors BoELAND and
PEYToN
A journal of the character proposed, will.
We doubt not, be literally sustained by the
Medical profession, and We hope its success
will fully meet the most sanguine expecta-
lions Of its enterprising projectors. The
Medical gentlemen, under whose editorial
management the work will be published,
are eninently qualified for the discharge of
the duties they are about to assume. and the
Publishers, MessrS STLLwELL & WAssELL.
will discharge their duties by getting it up
in good style, on good paper, and with pune
tuali.y. Each number will contain 81 roy
al octave pages, and it will be furnished to
subscribers at So per annum, in advance.
The first number will be issued on the first
Monday in January next, if a sufficient
number of subscribers to justify the under
taking are obtained by that time, and regu-
larly on the first Monday in every month
thereafter.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-29
A New WslNKLE.-TEe n o. Bulletin

A New WaINKLE-The N. O. Bulletin
states that the Hon. GEORGE NJ. DALLAS
late Vice President of the United States, is
out in letter, giving his adhesion to a
movement in Pennsylvania, (centering in
Philadelphia to form constitutional par
ty'-that is to say, party pledged to main
tain the Federal Constitution, as paramount
to all other isms, of a local or national char.
acter. The new party processes to have in
its embrace Wings as well as Democrats
The Ex-V. P. bids them God speed, anl
tells them they have not organized mo-
mcnt too soon, seeing the powerful elements
of sectionalism and disunion that are now
at work
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-29
lN. Y. Conr. a. Eng.

SOUND THE ALARM The Virginia De
mOcracy IN Danger There Is danger 10
the Democracy Of Virginia Imminent
and deadly peril i At band. Party men,
even in the Old Dominion. are going
to cast off their party garments, and to
clothe themselves in The speech and thoughts
Of free and independent citizens Of Ameri-
cl.
The Richmond Inquirer. which for forty
years has held the Democracy in its keep
ing, and elevated and depressed men at
pleasure, at last is alarmed, and now SAYS:
IF we tolerate heresy and insubordina-
ton. decentralization and defeat will be the
consequence. In crisis OF unusual peril,
the severe sway Of Martial Law is essential
to the safety Of the Army. The Democ-
racy are encompa>sed by many foes. and
vexcd by much strife Shall we relax our
d discipline! Shall we suffer every man to 90
his own way, as caprice or treachery may
suggest ? Or. shall We draw tight he
screw Of Party. and exact rigid conform-
ty to ancient usage? The Democracy must
consider and settle these things. 4 strug-
gle i before u and we cannot afford to neg
lect any precautions essential to success"
Ii the free. white American citizens Of
the Old Dominion can stand that, they can
endure anything in the way of subservien-
ry, commands and threats
NJ y. Express
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-29
Explosion at Earie's Hotel, Park Row
new Internal Machine-Look out for Va

Explosion at Earle's Hotel, Park Row
new Internal Machine-Look ont for ",
lises.
On Saturday afternoon. about 2 O'Clock
the contents Of valise, lying in the Office
Of Earle's hotel. exploded with great force
resulting in considerable damaees to the
building, but fortunately. without serious ii.
jury to its occupants. An examination of
the remnants of The valise and its contept,
discovered the fact that they together con.
stituted most powerful internal machine
The valise contained about twelve pounds
Of powder in keg. and canister contain.
ing small quantity. Connected with the
powder was the muzzle of the loaded barrel
OF pistol. to which was attached some ma.
chInery OF the nature Of clock work. or 9th.
er apparatus which would. when the vaEse
was held by one handle cause the pistol bar.
rel TO discharge and set fire to the powder
and thus produce an explosion The valise
also contained a number Of rife balls. whicl,
it was doubtless intended should be scat.
tered by the explosion.
At the time of the disaster. the bay.
gage was being overhauled bv young man
connected with tie hotel. who was q seri.
ously injured that he was sent to the bospi.
tai. The book keeper who stood within a
few feet of the baggage at the time was
driven against counter with much force
and III clothes and hair much scorcbed ~
An old gentleman guest. was also scorch-
ed and bruised Mr.. Earle. the proprietor
who was at some distance from the scene
was struck in the face BY splinter from the
door, which was blown OF Ifs hinges. The
damage TO the hotel building consists in in
jury to ceiling partitions. d1ors and win
dows, and will probably amount to a thou.
sand or fifteen hundred dollars Altogcth-
er. It is most singular atsaa, ,Eanl !; j. quite
impossible to determine the object Of those
who. concocted this attempt on life and pro-
perty. II i probable. however, that it was
not intended for any person in the hotel.
but had not reached its destination. The
police we undersiand, have the matter in
charge. and it is stated that the whole ma.
chine is to be reconstructed.
M Y. Conr a. Eng.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-29

BARNuMs AUToBGoGRAPHY-B -BARNUM' S
last dodge is his advertisement for the recep-
tion ofbids for the publication of his autobiog-
raphy. The committee appointed by himself
to examine the bids for the publication ofthe
work, have made their report. Twenty-one
bids from book publishers in different cit
les were received.-the highest bid being
that of ]. s. REDFIELD, of New York, who
bid SO cents per copy, or $4,000 for the
copyright
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-29

SOMETHING FOR THE CREDvLous 1t is
stated that the scientific men of France are
at present specializing on recent instance
of young man being brought to life after
being frozen eleven months on the Alps
The blood of living man was infused into
the veins of the frozen youth, and he moved
and spoke. The experiment was afterwards
tried on hare frozen fer the purpose, with
complete success
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-29
Yours, &c
OUACHITA.
For the Tsiegraph,l
LITTLE Rock, Nov. 24ih.

Mr. ErrER
We had Railroad meeting in the Rep
rescntative Hail last night. At the hour
appointed the members Of the Legislature
and people generally assembled. and after
an organization was effected, Gen'l JAMES
YELL. Of Pine Bluff, being called for, took
tie stand very modrstly. and, as he oL<erv-
ed, very reluctantly Indeed, tie General
seemed to be as mild a hammered man rs
ever scuttled ship" until be came to speak
of Napoleon and il advantages over Mem
pLiS anl Helena, A. the Mississippi teymi-
nus Of The contemplated Railroad and then
the General was metamorphosed into one
of the boldest and most asSumin. speakers
YOU ever heard He dwcit some two hours
On tile advantages and importance of an ap-
preparation Of land by the legislature for a
Railroad from this place to the ent6ryo city
of Napoleon, and then vacated the stand
Col. ABsALoM Fowler. who was present,
was then loudly aud repeatedly called for,
and not being able. as he said. 10 resist the
soft impeachment, he arose from bis seat,
and, after making few remarks 10 dispcl
the rumrr that the distinguished visitors
from adjoining States had visited this place
to dictate to our legislature. he entered into
the discussion and took issue with General
YELL with regard to the Mississippi ternai-
ms lie touched chord that vibrated to
the hearts and sent conviction TO the minds
of IA major part of the assembly, and sue
ceeded, by sound argument. in proving that
Memphis, from considerations Of patriotism
and nationality, ~ well as locality. il the
pom, for The Mississippi terminus. Col
Fowler disclaimed the idea of dctation,
aud gave his Suggestions merely as con-
~ttuent Of his members in the Legislature,
and for the reason that lie was so urgently
solicited. After The speech Of Col. Fowler,
wheh should have have been heard to bs
fully appreciated, the meeting adjourned.
lNCOGNITO.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-29

% The City Council of Memphis have
appointed Messrs D. B. TURNER J. KNOX
WALKER and JAMES B. LAMB, Commit
tee to visit the Arkansas Legislature during
its present session, to represent the interest
felt by Memphis in the building of the
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad One
thousand dollars was appropriated by the
council to defray the expenses of the COM
mittee.