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The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11
Miners Convention.
MIDDLETows, Shasta County.
March dth 1884

Marcn 4tn, 1904.
The Convention of Miners of Shasta County,
pursuant to notice. met this evening, in Middle
town, for the purpose of adopting some suitable
plan for the introduction of the waters of Clear
Greek into this and the adjoining Districts
Mr. Ralston was called to the chair, and Brice
Grimes appointed secretary.
The following Districts were represented, viz
Middletown, Briggsville, and Horsetown.
On motion. the ensuing plan. presented by the
Horsetown delegates, was adopted:
lst. The number of shares shall be one hun
dred.
Cd. The sum of $500 shall constitute a share.
3d. The said moneys shall be deposited at
Adams & Co., or some other safe place, subject
to the order Of the Company; said sums to be
deposited by each member of this company.
4th Each member shall do, cause to be
DONE his share of the work.
On motion, delegates We're appointed in the
several districts as follows, for the purpose OF
keeping a copy of the above pan for signatures,
and to report the same at Mass Meeting in this
place the 24lh inst, at oclock, P. NJ, viz =
Middetown, Thos Beeby; Shasta City, Messrs
Garter and Spencer: Horsetown, Mr.. Duffey
Briggsville, ]. L. Lane; Texas Springs, Judge
Harrison; Muletown Mr.. Hobbert; Dry Greek,
Mr.. Emsley; Oregon Guch, J. p. Lane; Lower
Springs, Mr. Dunlap; French Gnlch, Mr.. Var
rngton Whisky Greek, MIR. Johnson.
On mouon. copy was ordered 10 be iurnlshed
the Shasta Courier for publication; the delegates
to obtain the plan through said paper.
On motion, Mr.. Townsman, of this place, and
Mr.. Spencer of Shasta City. requested to
extend an invitation to Mr. E. c. Gillette OF
Shasta, to attend our next meeting, and furnish
us with such estimates of the probable cost OF
the work as he may have made.
On notion the meeting adjourned until the
oath inst, at l o'clock, P. NJ.
JAMES s. RAISTON, Chairman
PRrcE GRInFs Secretary
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

SHAsTA.-There was Democratic meeting
held IN the st. Charles Hotel Shasta CITY. on
the 29th ult., of which s. Fl. Dosh. one of the
editors OF the Shasta Courier was Chairman and
whose associate. A. Skllman. was the Whie
candidate at the last election for State Senator
from that district. The meeting passed mild
and respectful resolutions, in opposition TO the
Senatorial election this winter and ordered
them to be published
The above very gentlemanly paragraph we
take from the State Journal of the lst inst
Why did not the editor say that the Chairman
of the meeting III Shasta was the opponent o.
Mr.. Sprague in the Convention that nominated
him for Senatorl The inuendo would have
been infinitely more severe and not whit les.
unhandsome
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ued RIua. Corrcspondence.

| 1t is really relreSnlnS 10 kuoW iuat one Is po-
sitively at the head of navigation, from which
place we now date to the Shasta Courier. The
fountain head is here-thus far, steamers, shalt
thou come, and no farther.
Stages are a great invention: we came by
stage to this place. and confidently we do assert
that number of our limbs are dislocated. 1t
rained when we started, rained all the time we
were coming, rained when the stage dropt US
here-the wind blew great gusts; a crowd of
some four people saw alight (including a
small boy who hallowed hurrah y and friend
| of ours took charge of our parcel, recommending
to us at the same time beverage composed
principally of hot water, lemon peel and whisky.
After slghtually" partaking of the aforesaid
delightful beverage, we warmed up at the stove,
brushed our head Of hair, and viewed spirited
battalion of Uncle Sans troops, which had an
rived in the stea Oer.
| We mention, but cannot do justice, to the
deeds of valor executed by said "corpse." In a
word, they routed the owner of shanty, took
possession, lit camp fire, mounted guard,
drained oanteens sang all the national anthems,
blew six immense strains on bugle, and re-
tired then on their laurels (shavings) for the
night At mornings dawn the K bugle sent
forth rs tones of melody-the buwarks Of our
country put on their fixins, formed in line, and
their march is onward-Eureka! Glory and
eight dollars month Hail Columbia
Brother Dick came into the well known and
highly extensive mercantile establishment of
Cavert & Co., and in his own peculiar style,
enquired the lowest price of pair of nice, stout
boots; after which he graciously borrowed set
of leggings of goodlnoking John, donned his
white coat, mounted his mule, dof'd his beaver
said are rirers,' and left in search of fair dam
sells to attend the Ball.
To gentleman from the State of Pike" we
observed, do you think Dick will bring the
gals !" Said he, he from Pike bring 'em,'
said he, " he will that" and he did
Steel pens and ink couldn't make note of the
number of black pants, light CATERS fine shirts,
(we beg pardon) gloves, &C., that were pur-
chased on the morning of the day of the night of
the ball. 1t is enough to know that night came,
and the Ball commenced.
Most remarkable balls have taken place in
this our land of gold, and most remarkable times
everybody has had. Charming Misses AS have
crazed scores of Colonels, Captains, Judges, NJ.
DIS, and citizens. Misses BIS have thrown
their eyes on specimens of the foried genus,
and said specimens have "glve in" We can't
particularize-it amt in us. but
Tehama did us the honor of sending num-
ber of ladies' we hope they enjoyed themselves
as much as the citizens Of Red Bluffs most sim
cerely wish.
The stage waits; cannot write more
Time presses-our thoughts light If our
health permitted. we would visit the Prairie
House, and put our name the " black list"
BARON VIEUx
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

THE RIGHT SrIRlr.-The people of Marys-
vile. on the 2eth February determined by a
vote of 964 to 30, to authorize the Mayor and
Common Council to subscribe eight hundred
thousand dollars capital stock, in the Marysvile
and Benicia National Railroad Company. They
also at the same time, by vote of A to 81 au
thorized the Council to subscribe any sum moi
over three hundred thousand dollars, for the con
struction of plank and turnpike road to Gras;
Valley and Nevada.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

THE WooL DISNER.-The Wool and Foot din
ner proved to be nothing more nor less than a
demonstration favorable to Broderck for T. S.
Senator and hostile to the administration of Pres
ident Pierce. We have not he slightest doubt
that Gen. Wool is heartily disgusted with the
whole affair, now that he knows it was sought
TO make him an instrument in bringing his su-
perior officer, the Commander-in-Chef of the
U. S Army, and advancing the political interest.
of man who has disguised those who would
otherwise have been his friends. by his immod
est and tiresome opportunities to be sent to the
Z. S. Senate
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Commencement Of New Volume.

To-day we have the pleasure OF presenting to
our readers the first number of the third volume
of the Courier. To say that we profoundly
impressed with the kindness of our iellow-cit-
zens, for that liberal patronage of which we have
been the recipients at their hands, during the
past twelve months, would be mere wasting
of words. We only regret that our efforts have
not been more worthy of their liberality. 1t is
our intention, however, some time during the
present volume, TO improve the appearance of
the Courier in every respect In the mean
time no efforts shall be spared TO snbserve the
interests of Northern California through its col
umns. We trust therefore that our readers
throughout the North will lend us their assis-
tance to this end. We are always glad to re-
ceive communications from our friends from ev-
cry locality, Especially welcome all letters
containing local news. If we fail sometimes to
publish entire the favors of our friends they
must attribute it 10 the lack of space, and not TO
failure on our part to appreciate their kind
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

STEAMBOAT CoMBINATIoN.-The owners of all
the steamers plying on the Sacramento, Stock
ton, Marysville, Colusi and Shasta routes, have
entered into one joint stock company, after the
plan of the California Stage Company. Richard
Chenery has been elected President. The Com
pany has capital of $4,000, 900, the stock be-
ing divided into $500 shares. of 81, 900 each
No good to the public will ever result from such
mammoth combinations. if We may judge by the
past history OF monopolies. They are almost
sure in time to become oppressive to the COM
munity in which they exist. We trust these
two, the stage and steamboat combinations,
will prove. as they easily may, exceptions to the
general rule. 1t rests altogether with the direc-
tors, whether they prove curse or blessing.
In this connection the State Journal says:
Orders will be sent to the Atlantic States bv
the next steamer, for one or more first class
boats, suitable for the Sacramento trade. A large
amount of money has been subscribed for the
purpose by San Francisco merchants, who are
dissatisfied at the new combination. Smaller
boats are to be built Immediately in this coun-
try 10 ply between Sacramento and San Fran
cisco, until they can arrive.
T. S. Since the above was put in type, we
have been informed that this combination
Steamboat company have already given indi-
cation of what the people Of the north may
pect at their hands. We are assured that freight
measured goods from Sacramento to Red
Bluffs has, at this early day, been raised to
$50 per ton, milking SIS per ton to San Fran
cisco. The Steamers Belle and Cleopatra are
the boats belonging to the combination now
running on this route. Already have they-so
we are inforned-colected these enormous
rates from Yreka merchants travelling this way
Now, what is to be the inevitable result OF
this unrighteous, oppressive, and tyrannical
course of the combination Any man. familiar
with the simplest rules of arithmetic, may sat-
isfy himself in a moments time, that if they
persist in their odious and unjust course it will
result disastrousy to the interests of Shasta and
Red Bluffs. All the trade from Trinity and Sis
kiyou counties will be driven through Union
and Crescent City. Shasta will be almost ire
mediably crippled, and even the combination
itself will sustain ultimate injury. This being
the present perilous position of Shasta, it be-
comes traders and merchants to take active
steps at once to preserve their trade Let them
promptly resolve not to patronize the combina-
tion boats to the value of single ounce. The
steamer Shasta, owned in part by Messrs Bull
Baker & Robbins, of this place, has refused TO
enter into the combination. The owners refuse
to Cypress people-they refuse to strike
vital blow at the prosperity of Red Bluffs and
Shasta. To their honor be it known. Let our
merchants and traders show the owners of the
Shasta, that their conduct is fully appreciated.
Write to your correspondents, gentlemen, and
let no order be returned by the combination
line.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

IssASE.-We are grieved 10 learn that George
Kerr, State Printer, is now an inmate of the
State Insane Asylum, suffering from mental ab-
erration His physicians. however, are SAN
guine that he will recover in a few weeks We
hope so with our whole soul, as there are few
nobler hearted men than George Kerr.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

SLASDERoUs.-The State Journal is response
BILE for the following:
1t is no more use Tor young man TO try to get
along among the girls without money, than to
attempi to beat a locomotive with saw horse
Calico is enlpllatically cash institution.
Wonder if the editor has been proposing TO
any fair ladyl Such slanderons sentiments can
not be accounted for in any other way, except,
indeed, the girls down that way are opposed to
the election of United States Senator the present
session.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11
Adams 81 Co.'s Express.

We are indebted to Messrs Adams & Co.
for files of California papers and other favors
during the week.
Also Tor copy of the Express Messenger con-
tanning large and well executed map Of the
seat of war in Europe.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11
Agents for the Courier.

The following gentlemen our regularly
authorize ed agents, empowered to collect Sub
scriptions, Advertisements and Job Work and
receipt for the samc:-
SAs FRANCISCO AGEScY.-Mr, L. P. Fisher.
He may be found at his desk in the Merchant
Exchange, Sacramento street.
WeaeerriHe. CRAM, RoGERs & Co., and
Rgopgs & LUsK.
One Horse Topp.--SMITH s. ToLLMAN, Ex-
pressmen.
French Gulch-THoMPsoN & ZINs and KSAP-
PER & SCHULTZ.
Yreka.-CRAM, ROGERS & Co., and RHODES &
LusK.
w AoEErs wanted in every portion of the
mines
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

ScHooL LANDs.-(iovernor Bgler in a speca
message upon this subject says that, in conss :
qnence of the recent decision that School War
rants cannot be laid ON :" unsury yed lands. The
law autlurisng their issue, is rendered altoee-
ther imperative. He therefore recommends the
Legislature to request Congress to relieve those
settlers on whose lands warrants have been laid
Of the 500,0 900 acres of land donated TO the
State for school purposes, there yet remains u,,-
sold 25S,320 acres, and which, if prone rlv dis
posed Of according to the following showing of
the message would be sufficient to support a
magnificent system of common schools in this
State;
If the price be fixed at one dollar and twep
ty-tive cents per acre. the school land upsol,I
including the 10Th and 36th sections. will WELD
six millions eight hundred end foriy-six ,hou.
sand nine hundred aud fifty-fve dollars, which.
al per Cent. would afford an annual interest
OF tonr hundred and seventy-nne thousand. two
hundred and eighty-six dollars and eighty five
cents; a sum quite sufficient to sustain system
OF popular education superior to that of any Of
the older Estates of the Confed+racv''
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

ktDNAPPlsG.-The Alta says that quite num-
Der OF boys. from seven to twelve years of ay-.
have been decoyed from their homes in San Fran
cisco within the past few months. If not taken
by violence, they doubtless induced by gilt.
tering promises to abandon their parents for
honie ON the sea, or life in the mines or on u
ranch.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

- The rates of fare on board the stenmers
Sierra Neroda and John L. Stephens, on the lst
irst., were from 800 to s2oa in the cabins. and
as low as s35 in the 'cerage-ttrough tickets
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

SPRING is HERE.-Already have the early
flowers, those beautiful messengers of the near
approach of the gayest season of the year, made
Their appearances on the surrounding hills.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

The news from Europe is to the 2lst Ja,r
ary
Political Intelligence.
Europe is said to be now waiting with trem
bling anxiety further accounts from the Eos,
and the general impression in both London ana
Paris is, that there must be general war
Austl la is said to be quite disaffected to Rus.
sa.
Spain remains exceedingly unsettled.
France is represented as being very much
agitated.
The latest reports confirm the account of an
insurrcction among the peasants of Lesser Wal.
lachia The insurreclon was extending and
may cause the Russians serious trouble.
Polish regiment of 1900 meu had been Or
ganized by Scamyl, the great Circassian leader.
who is also organizing an army IN DaShestan
| The Russians have erected strong fortifca
tions at Sebastopool, and along the coast of Cri.
mea, and have extinguished the lights in all the
| lighthouses.
| On the 9th of January an important battle
was fou uht at Citale, in which the Russians wers
utterly routed The conflict lasted five DAYS.
ending with the entire route OF the Russians
! who lost 900 killed. Two of the Russian Gen
erals were wounded. On the last day the Turks
| attacked the Russian Reserve, and drove it in
confusion upon Krijova, with the loss of its ar.
| tIery. The slaughter on both sides was inI-
mense The Turks afterwards destroyed the
Russian Notifications, and returned in triumph
| to kalafat.
The Sultan has essentially modified the last
note of the four powers, which was declared
satisfactory, and has been forwarded 10 the Eu4-
peror of Russia, at ST. Petersburg. No answer
had vet been received from the latter, but there
was litile doubt entertained that he would reject
it, and it was expected that he would at once
recall his Ambassadors from Paris aud London
and formally declare
PREPARATIONS IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE.
The English Government have commenced
strengthening the coast detences, in preparation
t0r the event.
In tue French Navy yards the greatest activity
prevails in fitting out ships and preparing ARM
ameuts and stores. Every vessel in the navy
lit for service is ordered to be fitted out inmc.
datey and the workmen are engaged, even on
SuutaV
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs-W direct the atten-
ton OF readers TO the new advertisements in
this mornings issue, from Red Bluffs, Big Flat
IN Trinity Co.. and Shasta
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

MOVEMENT OF TRooPs.-Capt. Judah passed
through this place few days since, with about
seventy-fve soldiers, for Fort Jones, in Scott
Valley. We presume they will not be permit
ted long to remain idle, after their arrival. We
trust that Capt. Judah, with these additional
troops, has been empowered to fight the Indians
on the Klamath after his own fashion, free from
all control on the part of any officer from Fort
Lane. If he has been thus empowered, we may
soon expect for once to hear if the impending
war does break forth, of some good resulting
from the interference of u. S. Troops in the diff
iicuties existing between the citizens and In-
dians of that portion of the country The citi-
zens have the utmost confidence in his bravery
and skill, and volunteers will take pride in pla-
cling themselves under his command Those
citizens who are the better acquainted with the
Indian character, know from ample experience,
that it is worse than suicidal, to attack party
of hostile Indians and then leave them in quiet
possession of the ground or stronghold from
which they sought to be routed and they
have the satisfaction of knowing that in this re-
spect Capt. Judah agrees with them in TOTO
Hence our confidence, and hence the confidence
of the citizens generally, in Capt. Judah as a
leader, should the threatened war be realized.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11

ETA PREACHER WANrED.-We have re-
ceived communication from a gentleman in
this place, who has heretofore manifested con-
siderable interest in sustaining a minister of the
Gospel here, complaining that no provision has
been made by the NJ Episcopal Conference, for
supplying Shasta with preacher for the coming
year. He seems to think that
"a Church without shop,
A State without King"
A community without preacher,-
are evils worthy of mention, with all of which
we fully agree. after changing q King to Pres-
dent, and supplying the word good" before
preacher. With him we fully agree, that tai
ented and sincere worker in this porti on of the
vinyard of Christ-be he Methodist. Presbyte-
rian, Lutheran or Babtist, would be literally
sustained by the community. One with a family
would be greatly preferred.
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11
Rhodes & Co.'S Express.

We are under obligations to Messrs. Rhodes
& Cos Express, for files Of Atlantic and Cali
fornia papers. Also for the +" London Times
and I" London Weekly Dispatch''
The Shasta courier., 1854-03-11
FOURTEEN DAYS LATER FRou
EUROPE.
Battle of Citaie:
Political Intelligence.

The news from Europe is to the 2lst jam.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-13

Hon. Judge himself to enlighten US in !.
premises, and to tell US, what there ;s Me
this whole transaction, that demands !"
lmperatively the attention of the Gran3 81
Jury. "'o
Let me now recur to the past, and ner-
haps can point out a circumstance. wi b;oh
will show, that the conduct of the Hoa
Judge has not always been marked h..
the same disinterested devotion to the ;r'
terests of the county, and its taxpayers
On the 4th day of July, A. ID. 1853 IT
Fitzsimmons filed his complaint nnda-
oath, with H. A. Scofeld, Esq. then
Justice Of the Peace, charging cer,n;e
individual with having cheated him." "n
warrant was issued, an officer sent "a
Downieville, Sierra county, after the ner' ~
son charged; he was there arrested and
brought here to answer the complaint
BY an agreement between the parties rho
matter was settled without an investo.
ton, upon the defendants giving to fha
Hon. Judge security for the anount ho
claimed. The bills of the under Sheriff
and the magistrate, were presented to tho
Court of Sessions, aud although the Hon
Judge knew full well, that they were
not legally chargeable against the county
yet he allowed them and they were maid
Why, oh ! righteous Judge did Won not
then enter your solemn protest against tho
allowance of these bills?
1t was violation of the law, to use
the money of the county to paw hills
which should have been paid out Of tho
private purse of the Hon. Judge himself
The county, however, was alone respon.
sible for the expenses incurred in the pro,
ceedings against the delnquents, the off.
GERS were justly entitled to their fees. and
the Court of Sessions could not refuse to
allow them.
| may have occasion again to inqure
into the manner in which the affairs of
Placer County are managed, but for the
present will leave the subject with this
piece Of advice to the Hon. Judge:
Remember that "those who live in plass
houses shouldn't throw stones"
FUZ BOZ.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-13
For the Placer Herald

Mr. EDlToR:-The editor of the Placer
Democrat, through ignorance or wilfully, as
serts in his issue of the Bird instant, that Mr.
Astin, present Sheriff, never had prisoner
to escape from him Does the Editor of the
Democrat remember anything of the escape
of one SAM TATE from the aforesaid Sheriff.
and who was never retaken. History should
never be lie As for Constable Love if he
did accidentally lose a prisoner he was smart
enough not to lose his track, and to retake
him. L.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-13

we been guilty of? shall the old commit
tee resign the trust imposed upon them
until the same authority which gave shall
convene to take it back? shall we concede
to you your unjust demands for the spoils
of office? that indeed would be com
promise worthy band of robbers, but
not the upright gentleman worthy the
confidence of the great national party.
Compromise! yes, such a compromise as
was offered by your friends at the capital
recently In order to harmonise the par
ty, they, on their part conceded that the
administration of General Pierce was all
right, if we wonld consent to the Imme-
diate election of d. c. Broderick to the
u. S. Senate. You ask the lions share
by right of your royal birth, and the bal
ance you'll take by right of your royal
claws. These are the compromises you
would make.
But for one we set our face against your
designs. for one we will stand by the men
who have hattled steadily for the rig hts OF
the citizen. We are satisfied to battle
with those who are recognised, by the
party at large, and whose position is sus-
tained not only by the democratic party,
but the people at large. TO these croak-
ers for compromise we say this, If you are
not too far gone, learn that no upright
man compromises IN politics or an other
matters, The principles Of truth and justice.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-13
Summons.

The people of State Of California;, nv
TO PATRICK BUCkLE1'
YOU are hereby summoned to appear ~. ue'
fore me, at my Office. in Michigan CITY, "a 70
Ger county, on the 5th day of June ,.;nt -.
1854, at 10 o'clock, to answer the comPianinV mPn
of John r. Collins. wherein he prays Juus,
ment against you for the sum of eighty 'tn.e0
dollars, in action for the amount OF an "o
count, work and labor done and money y ioan a.,
ed to you by plaintiff, and take notice II ;yr yG
fail so to appear and answer, planti1n wa
take Judgment against you as aforesalu: Mov
Given under my hand, this 4th day OF N'''
A 1854.
Justice of the Peace
l hereby order that publication osId o. I'D
above summons be made in the Placer nel".I ~
for a term of twenty one days. Dated "f oS
my office in Michigan city, the 4th aay "
May, 1854. ,rc 1P.
n35 3w CHAS. bOYLEo' =.