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The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
DRs. PAINE BEERS

IL AVE THE PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE
II n that one of their firm will visit this place
once IN iwo or three months. and will remain
tor IA few days only at II. w. Hnbbard's. Shast.
City, who will receive all orders and give all
information as to the time of their arrival, where
they Will be happy 10 receive all calls in their
profession. Having. during an extensive prac-
ice OF fourteen years made many improve
ments III the Dental Art. and assisted materially
III bringing 1t 10 It's present hi gh state of perfrc-
ton. they feel warranted i'll saying to ali those
wishing Dental operations performed on the
teeth, or artificial teeth Inserted, on fine gold
plate. that their work cannot be excelled In the
United States. Terms moderate Consultations
free.
n. Is. To THE PRoFESsr FoR SALY.-At
our office, Masonic Hall, Montgomery street,
opposite Lecount & Strong. may be found
large assortment of lncorruptabe Teeth, Gold
and Tin Foil, Dental Instruments. &c. oltf
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
How to Keep Warm in a Cold Night.

The following is very good recipe tor warm
ing bachelors cold blood of cold night, bu,
not half so efficacious as one friend has dis
covered, and which at his particular request We
give. Take about fourteen or twenty yards OF
fannel-lhe same quantity of cotton goods
make them into petticoats, chemisetts, or what
pot.-then wrap them around something less
than $50 lbs. of the solid, warm and rosy flesh oil
a pretty wife; then place both wife and dry
goods in large French post bedstead then
blow out the candle and get in yourself; then
place your arms around her neck with her head
resting lovingly on your bosom-and then, says
our informant-it you not as cosey and snug
as bug in rug you not the individual peo-
pie generally take you to be. He requests us
To try it. We shall think of it.-CouR.]
Reader--in Winters storm and thou in bed,
Hast ever said
Good gracious shall freeze
My knees,
My back, my toes,
My nose;
And then in great distress by frost,
Hath tossed.
Liko mighty Fubos, who of DID,
Flounc'd off his clothes and starved of cold?
Then let ue tell thee how to warm
The chilling blood throughout thy form.
ifihou'rt man and sleep'st alone,
Then be il known,
That if thou'rt old,
And feel rhe cold =
Or even young and tender
The way t. render
cold night comforting,
A hot sling
Is not the thing:
But rub thyself with cloth and crash
Don't think it rash,
For know
1t is not so,
But gives glow
From head 10 toe.
Then Jump between the cold linen sheets
Thou'lt soon be 'customed to such feats
Next roll thySelf lin this there's knack,)
On one side and t'oiher, Till snug thy back
Fits well the covering,
Like wings of hen Ter chickens lowering;
This in most cases keeps one warm
From nine at night till next days dawn.
But should case occur, because
Thou'st gone to bed without thy drawers,
That thou art like to freeze
For want of flannel bout thy knees
Then take them in, although faint right
To wear thy flannel drawers at night.
E1eter NelrS Letter, 1882.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
SUMMONS.

~ TATE OF CALIFORNIAN THE DIS
~ trict Court for the 9ih Judicial District. and
within and for Shasta County.
Catherine Foutz George Foutz, Shasta
County. SIS.
The People of the State of California to George
Fontz, Greeiing:
Whereas The above named complainant hath
by her guardian, Jacob G. Hinckley filed in the
office OF he undersigned, Clerk of the court afore-
said, her complaint against you for the object of
obtaining Divorce from the Bonds of matri-
mony with you contracted, alleging for cause
against you. fraud, habirual intemperance and
wlltu desertion for period of two years SC
And the said complainant having obtained from
the Judge o. the Court aforesaid. an order that
the summons herein be served upon you bv
publishing tue same for period of three months
IN the newspaper known tie = Shasta C,u
rIer. you are therefore required TO appear and
answer said complaint within the time that fol-
lowsatter the expiration OF the three months pub
llcations OF summons aforesaid. viz:
II served within the Comfy of Shasta ten
days; If served out of Shasta County but within
The Ninth Judicial District OF the State aforesaid
twenty days; in all other cases. forty DAYS and
If you iail To answer the compla ut as aforesaid
the plantlf and Complainant aforesaid will APP
ply Ia the court for the relief demanded therein
Witness my haul and private seal there being
no offcia seal yet provided, done at office in
Shasta. this The 5ih day of December A. D. 1853.
] TIOS. y. DAWSUN, CLERK
,iIO 3u,
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

A JURY TRIAl-lda Nanard, alias Brewer
who. III the presence of several witnesses cooly
murdered Mary Lee at Sacramento, in October
last yesterday acquitted by jury of that
city. The circumstances adduced on her trial
going 10 prove her guilt, We're all Of posifire
character. and the testimony setting them forth
was clear, explicit. and unconiradictory An
inquiry into the motives which operated to eff
feet all acquittal of the murderess would be a
curious, and perhaps. with relation to future ca
ses of murder, yitally important investigation
The names of the jury which rendered this
verdict of acquttal III direct contrariety to evil
dence which left no doubt of the guilt of the
party trial. were CIV. Hensi, Thomas Lear
L. Pehrcon. G. l.. Overskiner. +. NJ McCord
Henry Meekey james Caruthers, A. D. Oakley.
a. VI. NInn, T. 4. Wand, A. Booth, s. Johnson
II Jnrles continue 10 acquIt nurderers the
business Will thrive. Assassination may then
be prosecuted under the most favorable circum-
stances. and we be enabled 10 record murders
regular productions. subject only TO the same
fluctuations. as regards frequency. with other
transactions. Indeed If the present practice of
iuries continues without modification. we NAV
reasonably anticipate large annual increase. IN
the murder crop, with a corresponding enlarge
ment of The calendar of lesser crimes Tie pros
pect becomes more cheering advance, and
forbear, lest it be made io appear. by the
continued refusal OF Jurors to convict murderers.
that murder is, in reality. what de Quincy treat
ed it, as " one OF the fine arts. '-Ece. journal.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
MINIS WHISKY CKEEK nOUsE

fs55fFa THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD IN
,,..lEsa form the public that this Hotel, p.n,-
halea anliy situated in Franklin City, on Whis-
Ky creek. SIX miles north of Shasta on the Yr,-
ka and Neavervlile road, is now open for the
reception Of travellers. boarders and customers
generally. The Table is constantly snpplit 1T
with all the varieties of meats and vegetable.
procurabe in this market while the Bar is fur
mshed with almost every kind of liquors of the
very best quality. There is also a good and Sc
cure
Corral
attached TO the establishment always supplied
with an abundance of hay and barley for the
accommodation OF packers, travellers, &c.
The subscriber has no hesitation in promising
iull satisfaction TO all who may paronize him.
BENJAMIN MIX
Whisky Creek, Jnly 80, 1853. If
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

E- Harry Edwards, Esq. of the Indian
Agents. returned to this city on the iSonthe,mer
yesterday from Superintendent Beal's camp AT
Telon Pass, which he left on the I7th inst Beale
gave grand entertainment OH the prevous day.
at which about three thousand Iutiians from all
parts OF the monntains-includns the four
Greeks, and those residing the other side of the
SIerra-feasted to their hearts content upon
beef rice. ETC. AT night all the tribes joined in
a grand darce, which was kept up till nearly
morning. The best feeling prevailed, and all
appeared delighted at the prospect of going to
work. Many of them brought their BOYS to
work. Mr.. Beale was running thirty plows, and
has htty by this time. worked entirely by H.
dlans. He was sowing wheat, which completed.
ne Intended to put in crop of barley and corn
besides about three thousand acres in turnips
water melons. pumpkins. etc. The hills and
mountains around We're covered with snow. and
yet The weather i'll the valley was delightful
The furrows are mile long, each Indian boy
making SIX rounds day-ploughing twelve
miles. The Indians were much pleased with
the prospect of the coming crop, aud promised
10 bring large accessions into the Reservations
hose already III, are permanent settlers. Next
spring they all expect to build adobe houses
s. r. Herald.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

An lMPALEMENT IN JAvA.-The criminal was
led III the morning to the place Of execution, and
laid upon his belly, being held by four men.
The executioner then made a transverse incl
SION at the lower part Of the body he then in
troduced the sharp point of the spike which
was about six feet long, and made of polished
Iron into The wound, that it passed between
he back bone and the skin. Two men drove i,
iorciby mp all along the spine, while the exectl-
tioner held the end, and gave it proper direc.
lion. till it came out between the neck and
shoulders. The lower end was then put into a
wooden post and riveted fast; aud the sufferer
was lifted up thus impaled, and the post stuck
into the ground AT the top of the post, about
two feet from the ground there was kind of
little beach upon which the body rested The
nsensibiliy or fortitude OF the miserable suffer
er was incredible.
He did not utter the least complaint except
when the spike was rve,ed into the pillar: the
hammering and shaking occasioned by it, seem
ed intolerable TO him. and then he beloved out
for pain; and likewise once again when he was
lifted up and set on tho ground. He SAT in this
dreadful situation till death pnt an end to his
torments, which happened the next day about
three O'Clock in the afternoon. He owed this
speedy termination of his misery to "a light show
er of rain. which continued for about an hour.
and he gave up the ghost half an hour after
wards
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

M THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS
GzSN leave to announce to his old Gus ~
sAl-NDtomers and the public generally .GS
that his arrangements are now completed 10 hay
always on hand, Horses and Mules for hire or
sale. and trusts that by strict attention To bust
ness to merit a continuance of the liberal pairol-
age hitherto bestowed on him.
Horses and Mules bought and sold OH com
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 -. 1853. Auctioneer
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
GOLDEN GATE FLOURrNG WILL.

WM SHARP & co. having retired from the
w firm of Conro, Sampson & CO.. the Col
den Gate flouring Mill will be conducted by
the subscribers, under The same name and stvle
as heretofore. and The public may rest assured
that no effort shall be wanting on our part to
fully sustain the high reputation tina, the Golden
Gate flour . has acquired in all parts of Caitor-
MIA. The article we manufacture is pure and
is made from the choicest of
native wheat, and is fully equal to the best Iax-
all or Gallego. We tender our sincere thanks
to our friends and the public generally. for their
liberal patronage heretofore rendered 10 us. and
respectfully solicit "a continuance of the same
E. d. CONRO,
n26-3m ". A. SAMPSON.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
SANTA CLARA MILLS FLOUR

VIE UNDERSIGNED TAKE OCCASION
Il TO INFORM the public that, owing to recent
improvements, the capacity of these mills has
been somewhat increased, and they are now
turing out 500 ! bags of their choice Flour
daily
IL affords mnch qualification to know that tho
Santa Clara Flour, wherever introduced. has Ia
ken the place of the Best Brands of the mport-
ed; and we are grateful for the nlannerin which
our efforts to supply Pure and Choice Flour
have been sustained. By continuing to max,
careful selections of Wheat the public NAV be
assured that tile good rente already earned will,
be sustained and that Four. will leave tl,.
Mill, fully branded, which is not in all respects
eqnal to Haxall and Gaeso.
FFss Orders from the Couu,rx c.rcr.u
attended 10.
PATCH & CLAYTON. Agents,
~ Trout street, San Francisco.
Nov. ), 1888 ,m
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
RANCsaHNG: RANCEl1NG..

&s THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW
NSSS prepared to receive and ranch stock AT
.sAs-AA9 Lake Ranch, twelve miles from Shasta
al The usual rates. This ranch is we'll known 10
be unsurpassed for good grass and water and
those persons leaving stock with may depend
upon It's receiving the same care own.
All stock will be ranched at the risk of the
owner, unless otherwise specially agreed upon.
jy23tf MOODY & WOOD
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
Seventeen.

inst seventeen the sweetest age
That's entered ON fair beauiy's page;
Lips like the rosebud cleft III twain,
Eyes like twin stars beneath some cloud,
That comes their sparkling light to shroud
Rich tresses of the auburn glow.
Free waving DER brow OF snow;
And the bosom heaving, swelling,
Where trickling Cupid holds his dwelling,
OF woman's life no year | ween,
Like soft, sweet, pouting Seventeen.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
Az STeN HOTEL.
Wcavervii!c.

G= THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD AN
H#AliI nounce to his friends and the public at
--1..A large that he has taken this favorite bo-
tel, situated i'll the centre of the business portion
of Weavervlle, and formerly kept by MIR Mes
sic. The . Austin Hotel is we'll furnished with
clean and comfortable bedding, and the Bar is
constantly supplied with
LIQUORS md CIGARS
of the choicest brands
THE TABLE, presided over by Mrs. Nc
Laughlin, 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
Weavcrville, Nov. 5, 1853 n5tf
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

INTERESTING TO QUARTZ MINERs.-In an arti-
Gle several days since, in this paper, written by
a skiful geologst, the existence of arsenical py.
rites among the quartz in our mines, was men.
tiCned the cause of much of the ANNOYANCE
and Encouragement that has been experienced
in this kind OF mining. 1t was mentioned thai
the mines of Silesia had been closed for wears
on account OF the quantity of this material amons
the ore.
A recent discovery, however, by Mr.. Plattner
has had the effect of removing this difficulty in
measure, and the mines of Richenstein. which
have also been closed, have been reopened and
worked. A similar annoyance which this arti-
Gle causes the quartz miner, was experienced by
those who used quicksilver machines. two or
three years since, by what was called rusty gold
with which the quicksilver would not annals ga
mate.
The discovery of Mr. Plattner is very simple
affair." and could be very easily adopted in this
country. 1t consists of roasting the quartz in a
reverbatory oven-a process by which the arse
nic is entirely driven out, leaving the iron gold
and sand upon the bottom of the oven.
A large portion OF the quartz upon what is
called p" Irish Creek" in Ell Dorado county, is
mixed with arsenical pyrites and railroad,
some sixteen hundred feet in lengih, twenty feet
in height. and eight feet in breadth, near ANA
dore creek IN Calaveras county, is built of nearly
one halt OF this material, which has been suppo-
sed worthless.
An experiment was tried by Plattner's me-
thod, by gentleman in this city last week
which was entirely auccessfnI This article
which was considered worthless, was fonnd to
contain quantity of gold which would warrant
it being estimated at thirty five to forty dollars
10 the ton, 1t is thought that by the adoption
OF this plan, the enormous waste that has been
experienced Ill this important branch of our in
dustry, will be avoid ed.-T5 and Trans
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
e. G.. GEIlEE ETTE,
n:.-sY

Comfy Smreyor Of Shasta Comfy
CURVEYS AND RECORDS THE FIELD
~ Notes of land claims. Canals and fumes
land out and graded Plans. estimates and spe-
clflcations drawn mp for bridges, aqucducts,
dams and all kinds of structures.
Office III County Clerks Office. marl9,f
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
FOR SALE OR RENT.

h,,GA ON THE MOST REASONABLE
!5# terms the Cottage House, situated ON
- haanA the northeast side of Shasta CITY. The
house Is new, and is beautifully situated. conv,-
nient to good water. For further particulars ap-
ply to L. II. Barber or E. w. Meech, at the Bill
lard Saloon.
Shasta City May 3D., 1853 NV If
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
. w A y EY,S HOT Ell.
Lower Springs.


@ THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD NG
lHii respectfully inform his friends and %st<
--l14iiA the public generally, that he has com.
menced business at the NEW HOUSE, pleas
antly situated under the big oaks few yards
below the old stand, where he will ever be
ready to do his best TO give perfect satisfaction
to all who may favor him with their patronage.
Attached to The house is the best accommoda-
tions for watering to be had in the county, also
Large Barn and Corral,
well furnished with good spring water, plenty
of hay and barley, and warm covering for all
imals.
This house being situated in the midst of a
good mining district, we have made prepara-
tions to accommodate miners with the best of
board and lodging at reasonable prices
Give US "a call and we will try to suit YOU
BENZ. SWASEY
November 10, 1853. nlo-3m
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

u do not wish to say anything against the
individual in question. said remarkably quiet
man, but would merely remark, in the Ian
guage of the poet that, to him truth is strange
stranger than fiction
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
,. a. RAYMOND,
Physician and Surueor

"7OULD INFORM HIS FRIENDs .,.n
w the public, that he is about to ensasa .'o -
the business of his profession in Shasta. and t IN
an experience OF ten years public and nr;va,A saA
practice IN the Atlantic States, large .sbars 80
which time he was Surgeon to a Public Hosn;
tai where he was constantly engaged in surgi.
his business, to merit share of public patron "
age.
Office on Main street, few doors below aa
ans & Co.'S Banking House.
Shasta, May 5, 1858. NV If
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

70 The Sandwich Islands, twelve in number.
contain six thousand one hundred sqnare miles
Four of the islands are SO rocky as to be unin.
habitabe
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
NEW MARKET.
BLOOD for Blood, and NO Monopoly.

- Z
Blood for Blood, and NO Monopoly!
The price OF Beef has come dozen at last
THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD
~ MOST RESPECTFULLY inform
- their friends, and the citizens
OF SHASTA, and the miners of the surrounding
country, that they have opened their new mar
ket ON Main street, opposite the old burnt tree.
and next door to Adams & Co.'S Express office,
where will be found full supply OF
Beet, Suasages,
Mutton, Fresh Pork,
Lamb, Salt do
Veal, Corned Beef, &c.
Also, full supply of Vegetables and Game,
Velison, &c, in season.
By strict attention to business they hope to
render this establishment one of the most inyi-
ting in California,
n. B. The prices have been made to snit the
times. The usual deductions made to Hotels,
Restaurants, and persons purchasing to sell in
other localities.
SMITH, BLODGETT, & Co.,
Oct. %. If Proprietors
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
TEHAMA HOUSE.
\ COlusa County.

M 1ehama, COlusa County.
HHmi THE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING tolan
lG4--s-charge ofthis well known establishment
is determined To spare no expense or personal
exertion, to make it pleasant stopping place
for the travelling public. His table shall alway.
be supplied with all the substantals as well a.
luxuries that the market affords while the bor
will be constantly furnished with the very best
liquors that can be procured in this conntry.-
The house is also well furnished with excellent
beds. In short, every accommodation usually
met with III tirst-rate up-country hotels will be
found III 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, sepl7tf
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
CO-PAKTNERsafHP NOTICE.

TIME CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
L existing between the subscribers. under
the name and style of Conro. Sampson & Co., is
this day dissolved by mutual consent
+. d. CONRO,
w. A SAMPSON,
WIN. SHARP & co.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

SAN FRANCISCO & COLUSA PACKET
THE well known Steamer
EEzss.sstsss--..ys ORIENT, A. ID. CARPENTER, Mas
ter, will leave San Francisco every Monday and
Thursday evening, for Colusa; returning, will
leave Colusa for San Francisco every Wednes
day and Saturday morning.
The Orient has recently undergone thorough
repairs, and for comfort and safety, both for
passengers and freight, is not excelled by any
boat in the trade.
AGENTs.-F. SLEEPER
Clay Street Wharf, San Francisco;
CHARLES SPALDING.
au27 I'm Colusa.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
H. w. lEUIsHARD.

Storage and Commission Merchant.
A I THE UPPER END OF MAIN STREET,
1 a at the sign OF The :" Globe Lamp where
will be found 20 or 3G good beds for lodgers
all hours of the hi ght. Also, shower and tub
baihs at all hours OF the day night, hol cold.
Also. miners tents always on hand, cheap.
There is also attached an asy luln for the sick
Shasta City, April 9, 1858. ap9if
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matter of right 1t lis admitted on all hands that this
exacton is sanctioned not by the general principles
OF the law Of nations but only by special conventions
which most Of the commercial nations have entered
into with Denmark. The ffth article Of our treaty
of 1926 with Denmark provides that there shall not
be paid the vessels of the United States and their
cargoes when passing through the Sound, higher du
ties than those Of the most favored nations. This
may be regarded as an implied agreement to submit
TO the tolls during the continuance of the treaty and
couse, usntly, NAV embarass the assertion Of our
ri1ht to IL released therefrom There are also pro.
visions in tbs treaty which ought to be modified It
was to remain H. force for ten years, and until one
year after either party should give notice to the other
of intention to term,.ate It. ! deem II expe1ient
that the contemplated notice should DO given to the
government Of Denmark.
The naval expedition, Despatched abont two years
since for the purpose Of establishing relations with
the empire Of Japan, has been abs and skilfully
conducted t. successful termination hy the officer to
whom it was intrused. A treaty opening certain Of
the ports of that pnpulous country has been regofa
ted and in order to give effect thereto, it only re;nains
to exchange notifications, and adopt the requisite
commercial regulations.
The treaty lately completed between the United
States and Mexico settled one Of most embarrass
ing difficulties with hat country bat numerous claims
upon it for wrong and injuries to citizens remain
ed unadusted, and many new cases have been recent
" added to the former list Of grievances. Our le-
CATION has been earnest in it, endeavors to obtain
from the Mexican Government, favorable considera
tion Of these claims but hitherto without success
This failure Il. probably, in some measure, to be
Inscribed to the disturbed condition OF that country
Il has heen my anxious desire 10 maintain friendly
relations With the Mexican republic, and tn cause its
rights and territories to be respected not only by our
,itixens but by foreigners, who havs resorted to the
GATED States for The pmpse OF organising hcetile