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The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

SHoWER OF NIDuwS.-We hear of another
emSlant tram being IN the neishborhood of
The Shasta River just arrived from the land Of
pretty girls, Via the plains, and it is said that
mere are belonglnSto one wagon cieht females,
Three yonng iadics aud fee going utdoms.,
The above announcement is made by the
Mountain Herald. after whch the editor doubts
the Information, but expresses the hope that. if
1t should prove true, better looking men than
himself viii stand aside because, says he, TO
quote his precise words we want 10 get
ahead of our friend Dosh, Of the Courier"-
Alas friend Herald, we fear YOU will learn in "A
few months II you commence running in this
direction, that hope long deferred is one of the
most heart-sickeiing things in all nature. We
known 10 he modest man-everybo1v
says so-indeed it is our cliefest ornameut,-
we are therefore perhaps at liberty to intimate
that the Lord has Hot been sufficiently liberal
with YOU to justify the hope your part to get
ahead" of us. Far be it, however, from us To-
reproach you for your hnneliness friend Herald.
IL is no lault ot yours, of your barber's-
The Lord did it, and the good book saith he
doth all things well. Your extreme ualiness. no
doubt was intended with 'le divine blessing, to
accom- i''isi some great and useful purpose--pro.
oaDiy 'iy way oi contrast along side of ourselves
10 demonstrate the lovely truth that thing OF
beauty is joy forever
Wi'h self,approbative glance over our s;n;..
Ter shoulder into IA cracked mirror and nm e,,r.
t"iri "f an auburn rnustache. we beg to whisper
-au reroiF,
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
" The California State air promises to be

~ The California State air promises to be
superior to anything Of the kind eyer got up in
this State. i will commence the 4th of Oc-
tober in San Francisco Wells, Fargo & Co.,
and Adams & Co.. have very liberally offered to
take charge of any small packages intended for
exhibition at this Fair, free OF charge, over any
of their Express routes. Il is the Wish of the
geters UP Of the Fairhat the parents of remark
ably fine specimens O. babydola will have them
present the Pioneer Race Course, where the
other animals are exhibited, so that he one pos
Sessing the finest points" may be awarded the
prize advertised to be given to such. Those
mothers, therefore who have remarkable babies,
will see, in the event that they are unable to at
tend IN propria persona. that by carefully enclos-
ing their little pledges of love, like billet
doux, in neat and commodious envelope, and
placing them in the hands of either Of the Ex-
presses, marked g this side up with care" SO
that the little things may not be forced to make
the trip face dowpwards. s.--that they will go to
the State Fair in good condition"
Seriously, however, the man that proposed the
exhibition of babies at the State Fair, should
have his name made public, so that California
mothers might contribute and purchase petit
coat for him.
P. S. Since putting the above in type
ceived a note from Ned Tracy, of Adams s. Co.,
in which he authorizes US to say that any good
fat baby, with its pedigree well pinned ON. and
furnished with several quarts Of milk, will be
put In charge of their messenger, Mr.. Lusk, and
have extra attention.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
Trinity River COrrespondence.

BIG BAR, I. R., Sept. 26, 1854.
MEssRs. EDtroRs Having read several
communications of late in your paper from the
lower Trinity, and having few moments to
spare, Ihave devoted them To giving you a few
items of the doings in this vicinity
The river is lower than it has been known be.
fore, lwithin the memory of the oldest white in.
habitant) and the miners have been raking in
the orc In fine style. The Independent Flumiug
Co, half mile below here at Davenport Bar.
have been taking out from three to five thousand
dollars per week for several weeks past, and
alter a hard seasons labor are reaping a rich
reward. The Rich Bar Wing Dammins Co
are averaging from d to SO ounces per day-to
seven men, and the company intend humins
their claim next seaaon Messrs. Wleelrinb,
y Co.. at the point opposite the lower end OF
Big Bar, have been averaging from an onuce to
20 dollars to the hand, and to all appearances
the claim is good for two seasons to come. On
this Bar also miners have been doing well,
making from 10 to Is dollars per day. which
has III measure restored the reputation of this
place.
Since the election there has boen very little
excitement on the river, and things have gone
on IN the old way. At present some dissats-
faction exists among the miners on account of
the Chinese who now here and continually
1ocking III upon MS in swarms There has been
some talk OF holding mass meeting to see if
we could not start tliem up river aeain. which
have no doubt will be done before winter sets
M for they are working every inch of ground
hat is good for anything. and when the miners
come out of the river and look for winter sluicc
diggingS, they will be very apt to find that times
are hard and wages low
Joshua, with his characteristic energy has
established livery stable and built himself
large aud commodious barn on Big Flat, and
is now ready to accommodate the travelling
public,
The boys from the Eagle Flume were down
here on Sunday and in fine spirits. with pockets
full Of rocks. think the prevailing opinion is
that there will be more gold taken ont of Trinity
the present than in any previons season.
Now, MIR. Editor. he sure aud supply Mr.
Pennebaker with papers enoush for Big Bar.
tor the Courier is in good demand here, and We
are good deal disappointed when we don't
get one. | remain
Yours, respectfully j. r.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
weayerville Correspondence.
6PEK CRAM, ROGERS & cos EXPRESS
WrAvERvlLLE, Sept. 21th, 1854

WrAvERvlLIr, Sept. 27th. 1854.
FnirxD CounIEa.-In the fat just below
town, extraordinary rich diggings have been
discovered. Three men have taken out. as high
as forty.ihree ounces per day altogether last
week. working Eve days, they. took out nine
teen hundred dollars. This fat is extensive,
aud capable Of accommodating hundreds of mi
ners. Ii has heretofore been imperfectly pros
pected, but the yield lately has induced many
to open claims in proper manner, and in ey
cry instance they have prospected favorably.
About mile below town new and rich hill
dgsings have been found, that prospect from
one dollar to three to the pan. Water is all we
need to develop one of the richest mining Sec
tions in this northern country. Miners that are
not at work in the bed of tue river and streams
in the neighborllood, are waiting and praying
Tor water. and when ii docs come they will
have rich yield from the dirt already thrown
up.
From daily discoveries Trinity county has yet
to lay bare iip richest beds OF golden deposits
When We shall have water IN abundance, and
the necessaries of life at a reasonable rate, we
shall be able TO Vie with any county in the State
in our mineral resources. At present e labor
under many disadvantages. such as heavy taxes
no water, bad laws, heavy debts, the meanest
kind of roads and trails, and worse egislaiion-
these with many other kindred evils we labor
under; and until we are relieved our natural
resources cannot be developed. The Cinnamon
are also OF complaint among the mi
ners and by the by, if Cinnamon are to work
in our mines by the payment of tax. why
should OF could not hat taA go toward building
ested, and after you have turned it well over
speak. Yours Truly, AaoBE.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
MAR KIED.

On the l7ih inst, in Slskiyon, by Rev. R. B.
Stratton. SAMUEL BKHl To LAoRNI DEBoKYA. boil,
tormerly Of the Sandwich Islands
On the 18th inst, at Pattersons Ranch. in
Scott Valley, by Rev. Grove X. Godfrey Mr.. G.
NJ. FIREMAN, of Deadwood, and Mrs LUCINDA
o. CoLE, Of Scott Valley.
At Union, Humboldt County, on Thursday.
the 2lst insi at the residence of NJ. Beck with.
brother-in-aw of the bride, by the Hon. J. E.
Wyman, WALrER VAs DYKE, ESD to Miss Ro.
wENA CooPER, all of Union.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

IMPORTANT FROM SoNORA.-Mr. Henry Liv-
insston informs the San Diego Herald that
abont Gfiy-one American emigrants have been
killed by the Apache Indians this season, while
a number of women and children were doomed
TO still more horrible fate Mr.. L. also learned
IRON some Meyicans that some twenty FIVE
Americans hid persisted Gu the Tinijata trail
for the want Of water The same Indians had
taken from the migrants six hundred and thirty
four head of cattle and twenty-eight wagons.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

A MULE THIEF ARREsTED--A man sold q
mule in this place several days since, and gave
bill of sale signed Wm. Anderson. The same
day, from some singuariiy of conduct. it was
suspected that the mule did not belong to him,
when lie was arrested, and his name discovered
to be O. a. Wilson. He then placed in
prison, and the day following confessed that he
hired the mule in Yreka to go to Cottonwood in
Siskiyou county. The nnle belongs to Mr.
Shlenbuck. Wilson la Swede. A few years
residence in State departments at San Rafael
will doubtless do much toward e!eyatng the
moral tone Of his character.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

BALL AT FRENcH GuLcH-.We were present
at the ball given by Mr.. Stodard, at the Indepen-
dence Hotel, French Gulch, on Wednesday eve
ming last 1t was very pleasant affair, not
withstanding the attendance Of ladies was not
so large was confidently expected. The sup
per was Of excellent quality, and displayed with
great taste. The manner in which it was par
taken of by the company was the best possible
compliment that could have been bestowed
The dancing continued until broad day light
when the gay revelelers dispersed to their
homes-lhe gentlemen to dream OF bright eyes,
silken tresses and rosy lips the ladies to sulm-
Der amid magnificent whiskeis-but we beg
pardon. now that we happen to remember that
ladies never dream of such things.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

THIEvISo.-There have been q greater num-
Der of thefts committed in Shasta the past
month, than during the two years previous. The
town seems to be alive with rogues. Houses
src entered every night, and jewelry. money,
and other articles of value taken therefrom.--
Bolts and bnrs seem 10 ayai nothing. The
scoundrels go ywhere-indeed, so far, We
believe, majority of The thefts have been per-
petrated in the rooms where persona were sleep
ing-amounting in all to several thousands Of
dollars.
OF course it viii not do TO permit this state OF
Things TO continue any longer. But what is 10 be
donel The scoundrels are so sly that thus far
they have escaped with impunity. How are We
to catch them We viii suggest . very simple
remedy. Watch for them with loaded reyolvers,
and when you find them lingering about your
back yards, or endeavorins to gain an entrance
into your houses. take them into custody, or
shoot them down like you would wild beast
Our word tor it, a few well directed shots viii
prove complete remedy.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

BALLs.-By reference to our advertising col
umns. the ball-soing portion Of the community,
will learn of much happiness in store for them.
On Thursday evening next, they will SEQ, ball
is to come of at the Eagle Hotel" in this place.
From the well known taste of Mr. Lemon, and
more particularly of his accom- plished lady, in
this sort of thing, we anticipate the ball at the
Eagle" viii be very brilliant affair.
On Tuesday evening, the 18th October, anotll-
Mr.. Townsend, at the I" Union Hotel" Middle
town. AS Middietown is so covenineptly situa-
ted for parties from both the valley and the
mines, we may anticipate goodly company on
this occasion.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

TRurH.-rhe following declaration of Nr.
Mellns. recently elected Z Whig member tn the
next Legislature from the democratic county Of
Los Angeles is worthy of being pondered IN the
hearts of Californiaris generally:
{" The great fanlt with us. heretofore. in leeis.
lating for ourselves has been. believe in elect.
ing Representatives who have not ,,ariicle of
interest with ourselves and rsis proy ed by the
exiravagante and waste that has characterized
legislation
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

IMPORTANT DEc:sioS.-Judge Monson of the
District Court, has lately decided that courts of
sessions have only criminal Jurisdictions. and
hat the law authorizing that court audit ac-
counts is unconstitutional and void. So TINT
portion OF the labor performed by this cour,
will fall to ihe auditor, where it properly be-
longs.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
From Trcka.

We are indebted to Cram. Rogers & Co.. and
Rhodes & Co.'S Expresses. for copies Of the
Mountain Herald Of the o3d. delivered on
Wednesday.
The Herald contains a long and very in,eres-
ting account of the ascent Of Mt. Shasta recently
made by party of gentlemen from lreka. 1t
appears over the signature Of John MKee." "
We shall copy such portions Of it in our next as
appear to US of most interest. The party num-
bered the following gentlemen, viz; Chas. Nc
Dermit, L. Lane, d. NJ. kellogg D. F. Lack, Per-
ry Greenfield, A. j Wright, VIM. Boothe, and
the writer, all under the guidance Of Capt. E..
D. Pierce.
This is the second time the summit Of Shasta
Butte has been attained by parties from Yreka.
The account of the expedition of the first party
was SO hyperbolical in some of its expressions,
that We did certainly think it looked wonderfully
like "selr'--that statement, for instance, where
MIR. Pierce describes himself and friends as hav
ing sliddep down an inclinsd plane OF snow four
miles in extent, in the unprecedented time Of
four minutes and-a half, or something to that ei.
feet. We certainly did doubt the exact correct
ness of this portion of the account; but the last
Herald youches for the truthfulness Of the state
ment made by Capt. Pierce, as well as for the
veracity of the gentlemen composing the party,
years; we therefore '"cayepate, and confess that
for sliding down inclined plane of snow, the
Yreka bows can beat the world
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

THE HuMBoLpT TIMEs.-This is the name of
paper just established at Eureka, Humboldt
Co., by Edwin D. Coleman. II is fine spec
linen oi country paper-Pressnting very
neat typographical appearnpoc. and filled with
interesting matter. We cannot wish Mr.. Cole
man greater luck than that !iis success may be.
commensurate with The worth Of his paper.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

y we are informed that several large fire.
proof brick buildings are now under contract.
and will be put IN course Of erection in a few
days. The one to be erected on the 10, now
occupied by Norton's tin shop. by Judge Dan.
gerded. will probably be the most conmodious
building IN town. The ground aoor will be &C.
cupied BY Messrs. Fitch s. Co.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

RrAovAL,-L. P. Fisher, onr agent at San
Francisco, has removed his Office from the aler
uhar. Exchange TO Adams & Co.'S new Ex-
prsss house, Montgomery Block. We take
pleasure in recommending Mr.. Fisher TO the
merchants Of San Francisco AS al agent tor
This paper he has ever been faithful and re-
liable, and any advertising placed in his hands
tor the Courier, will not fail of publication for
me want of attention on his part.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
nALL AT THE EAGLE HOTEL.

s<As, THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD an
| nounce that public Ball will be given
* at The EAGLE HOTEL" in Shasta
on the evening cf Thursday the 18th Oct. No
efforts will be spared to make it an agreeable
and happy gathering OF friends and acquaintan-
ces. The attendance of ladies' Will undoubtedly
be very large. JAMES LENNON.
Shasta. Sept. 80. 1854
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

BUSINESS IS SHAsTA.-Dusiuessi * remark ablv
orisk IN thls place at present We presume our
merchants never have disposed of greater
quantity of goods in the same length of time
thrn they have during tue past month Our
streets every day crowded with wagon.
with the goods from below. and pack trains with
supplies for the country above. The prospects
for hourishipg Full and Winter trade arc in
deed most encouraging.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

LIrrRAEY.-We take pleasure in returning
our acknow,edg g.aents for very large supply Of
newspapers, o. every character, from every por-
ton of the Union, sent us through Rhodes &
Co.'S cypress, from !. W. Sulivans newspaper
Office, next door 20 the Post Office, San Fran
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

SUtcIoE.-The Bate Record says young
man by the name OF John c. Martin. about 81
years of ase, from near Tulon, Illinois, and just
arrived from the Plains, committed suicide in
the Bidwsll jail on Tuesday. the larh lust. by
hanging himself with handkerchief to Joint
OF stove pipe. He was arrcsted on charge
OF horse ST tealing
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

k-g DIR. II. j. Paine. Dentist us viii be seen
per advertisement. will be in Shasta about the
a'n October when he will be prepared to per
form all manner of dental operations.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

MEsSRs CHURCH & MiX.-We direct the at
tention of packers and traders to the advertise
ments of Messrs. Church & Mix, who have just
opened with very large lot of goods, in Nor
ton s. fuckers splendid two-story fiie-proof
brick building, nearly opposite the st. Charles
Hotel These gentlemen have for several years
been doing very extensive business at Red
Bluffs and Weaverville. Indeed they are to we'll
and favoraby known to need recommends
ton from us.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

GRIZZLY BEARs.-The grizzly bears have be-
come quite troublesome in the valley. They
have come down from the mountains to feed
upon the wild grapes, etc, near the water cour-
ses apd by way Of variety occasionally make
meal upon fresh pork. We are informed that
Mr.. Harrington, in the past eight or ten days
has caught no less than six Of them in large
steel trap near his saw mill three or four miles
from town. Those fond of bear hunting may
now, without much trouble, enjoy it to their
hearts content. For ourselves we shall ever, by
our dignifed and reserved department towards
them, endeavor to bold them at "a respectful dis
lance. Familiarity with bears as we'll as with
negro stealers, is apt to breed contempt--and
disrespect for gentleman's blood"
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
MIDDLETOWN BALL.

"A BALL WILL. BE GIVEN at the "UNION
IA HOTEL" Middetown. on the evening OF
Tuesday, the l7ih October. Every necessary
arrangement will be made to make il go off
agreeahy. ~ A. TOWNSEND.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

THE Arctic ExHiBITIoN.-U. B. NJ. Ship Rat
tlesnake, arrived at San Francisco few days
since, bringing advices from the English ship
Enterprise, which, for the past three years has
been in the frozen seas in search Of Sir jc hn
Franklin. This is the first information that III e
world has had from this ship for several year s,
aud il was generally feared that she had me I
with the fate as that of the party VIII I'm
she was endeavorng to find. The Enterp~ss .
lost but three men during her voyage. 1t is pre-
sumed that no fnrther effort will be msde to find
Franklin. He has been absent about eleven
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
Adams & Co... Exprc.s.

we are as usual under obligations to Adams
& Co for full and regular files Of California
papers during thoweek.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
ASes.ss Eer the Courier.

The following gentlemen are our regularly
authorized agents, empowered to collect Sab
scriptions, Advertisements and Job Work, and
receipt for the samc:-
Iveaverpille. -CRAa, RooERs & Co, and
RHODE: 81 LUSH.
One Horse Toscn.- WoepwAaD & CHAN.
oLER, Expressmen.
French Guich.-THexes SON s. ZIxE and KNAp-
PER & SCHULTZ.
Yreka-CRAx, RoaEns g. Co., and RHODES e.
Lusx.
VJ.T. Evans Of the firm Of Best s. Co., is
our resalar ugeu, ut BestYille, North Salmon
River, klamath county
" Murray & Armstrong; Express is an au-
fhorised Agent Of this paper.
n AGENTS Wanted in cTery portion Of the
miucs.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
Rhodes & Co.,. Express.

Messrs. Rhodes s. Co. have placed US in Their
debt during the week for Gles of Californis
papers.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

CHILDRES's ExuIBITIoS.-We are requested
TO give notice that there will be an exhibition
given by the scholars of the Public School, un-
der the charge of Mrs. Sheldon, of this place,
on Monday evening, the 9th of October The
patrons of the school, and the public generally
are invited to attend.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

the last session of Congress. An act has been
passed, however, graduating the price Of land
to actual settlers, which provides that lands
that have been in the market and remained uu-
sold for fourteen years, shall be subject to entry
at 81 per acre; lands in market Is years, at Is
cents per acre; lands in market 90 years, at so
cents per acre; lands in market % years, at 25
cents per acre. and lands in market 80 years. at
l2l cents per acre.
No person is permitted to enter more than
$50 acres of the aforesaid lands, aEd he is re-
quired to take an oath on affirmation that he en-
trrs them for his own use.
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30
NOTICE,
CO-pAKTNEEsmIr NOTICE.
n Il ESH CORN VIE Al

ETST RECEIVED, and for sale bv
~ WM. S. FITCH & co.
Shasta, Sept. 80, 1859. n
The Shasta courier., 1854-09-30

We are indebted to Cram, Rogers s. Co.. and
Rhodes & Co.'S Expresses. for copies Of the
Mountain Herald Of the a3d. delivered or
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-01
PERSONAL.

80. An exchange paper says that Lola
Montez failings are high temper, and some
obtuseness on moral questions. 1t is said she
has given her liege lord one or two good pun
mellings, by way of interludes in the great
drama of % high life below stairs"
80. We know not who {" Ion is nor what he
is-but we unhesitatingly pronounce the as
sertion "that civil appointments are sought
and conferred ayih a rtet0 to PLUMBER" an
unmitigated libel and gratuitous falsehood. So
says the Baltimore Argus. lE
80. Ex-President Fillmore, during his late
trip to Tennessee, visited the tomb of General
Jackson, whose remains rest in the garden of
the Hermitage by the side of his wife. The
monument which marks his resting place is as
plain and republican as was the character of
this illustrious citizen. 1t bears no inscription
save his name and the date of his birth and
death.
80. The hysicians of Commodore Wander
bilt pronounce him to be cut of danger-his
disease having taken favorable turn.
80. Mrs. Robinson, recently convicted OF
murder at Troy, seems to be a hardened case.
When the Deputy Sheriff, few days ago,
visited her, she said to him, laughing, "YosW
have nice time putting tie rope around sxy
neck, old boy''
80. VIM. E. Graham, on trial in tho =. S.
District Court for robbing the mail, tho Frank
fort (Ky) Commonwealth says, was found
guilty on Thursday.
Mr.. Hemans, the son of the poetess, hal
resided at Rome for more than six years, al
the correspondent of London newspaper. -
He is a ''most exemplary catholic.
80. John n Genin has been elected one o,
the directors of the New York Crystal Palace
He will probably be the Independent candi.
date for mayor.
80. Count Nesselrode, the Russian Prime
Minister, is eighty-four years old.
80. woman named Jones committed sui
eide by hanging herself during the absence o
her husband, on Saturday last, at her resi-
dence, about three miles up Boggs' Run from
Wheeling, Va.
49,. John st. John has been arrested a
Cleveland, charged with committing forger.
for $4,000 at Davenport, Iowa.
| go. Madame Sontag and troupe are delight
ing the Mexicans with the standard operas.
| 80. The Washington correspondent of tn
Richmond Enquirer says, that there is n
doubt of the fact that Col Benton is one of tn
Southern Free Sellers.
| 80. Mrs. Cecilia Young has met with tn
most fattering success in Richmond He
first concert was attended by large, appre
ciative and delighted audience.
Gov. Bigler is now on a visit to Phils
delphia.