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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-08-11

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-08-11

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-08-11

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-08-11

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-08-11

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-08-11

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The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
Col. EEnrIs.r.

Col. John Fl. Harper irie1. at the last
term OF the District Court for Butte county, upon
the charge Of having stolen 81 800 from Mrs
Mary Evoy, of Brigcsvlle, in this county. while
travelling in Hall & Crundall's stage from this
place TO Marysville. some time last summer He
conducted his own defence. The fall proceed
ings are published in The Butte Record We ex-
tract the following portion of Col. Harper's re-
marks:
g He stated his embarrassing position: he felt
thai his case was almost hopeless and fororn-s
but trus Ell IN the mercyof lie jury; that lie could
show clearly. that if b.. could have had the two
witnesses from Shasta present. he conld prove.
his Innocence. An atfdavt was read in which
he stated That those witnesses were material ::
that by thrta he could prove that he collected a
sum OF money equal 30 The amount alleged 10
have been stolen; and iha, he had used all due
diligence tn have them present but without ef-
iect. THIS hani Stripped INN oi The last possible
chance and made him stand n n,arvr: and ;hat
iIls liberty, reputation. and perhaps his life were
To be offered Mp sacrice---a yictiin io circnm-
stunces--huned down ike the stricken deer bv
hungry hounds. who wanted TO suck his last
drop OF hearts blood.
He spoke of his election to the Senate in 80
from he counties of Trinity, Klamath. &c, and
after his seat was declared vacant he was about
u make effort for The District .jud ststlip of
those couniea: that he had been from boyhood
ambitious 10 hand down "a nalne to posterity high
and noble for good deeds, honorable fnr the pro-
pagaiion aud advancement If those principles
viii ch conauce most to The greatest amount OF
good III The greatest number
In conclusion. he appealed tn the God thai
made him, and nv high Heaven by the.
earth beneath. that as he loved the mother ilIat
bore him, that he hoped that lie and his might
be racked by pain aud torture, that Heaven
might shut them out, that the earth might deny
him resting place. if he not innocent ot
the charge. Breathrss silence prevailed as be
made this last appeal and his last struggle for
liberty. conmending himself to the mercy of The
jury, and to God. the friend of the lonely
His honor Judge M'Corkle charged the jury in
a very impressive manner.
The jury retired and after three hours, cam.
into Court with verdict OF Guilty. sud assessed
The punishment nj seven years in tue r.nit~n-
tisry.'
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
The News,

We abandon the greater portion of our edito-
rial columns this week to budget of varied and
exciting news from all quarters of the world, to
the exclusion of interesting though less import
ant matter of local character
The most absorbing topic is the war wagine
in Europe between the Russians and Turks
And although the Russian prefext for going to
war, is the defence of the privileges of nomi-
nally Christian church, yet the successes of the
Turks so far, will be hailed i'll almost every por.
tion of the Christian world with gladness and
exutation. AS will be seen. several severe bat.
ties have been fought, the Turks, although con
tending against great odds, having gained signal
and astonishing victories.
From the Filibusters, the latest advices are by
no means hattering. The Mexican Government
is preparing 10 throw an overwh Ginning force
upon them. If captured they will be doubtless
dealt with outlaws and pirates. We trust they
NAV make their escane.
Congress met al noon of December 5th. In
the House of Representatives. 2l7 members were
present After some preliminary proceedings,
the House went into election of officers, when
Linn Boyd, Of Kentucky, was duly elected, hav-
ing l43 votes. John w. Forney was elected
Clerk. The Senate organized with Mr. Atchison
President pro lem, in the chair. At ten minutes
before one, p. NJ of Dec. 9th, the Presidents
Message was handed in by his private secretary,
Sidney Webster, and read. A meagre synopsis
of this document will be found in another col
unln.
The California Legislature assembled at Be-
nicia at noon of Monday last The Senate was
called to order by the Secretary, Col. Love-
After some preliminary business, Hon. B. F.
Keene, of Ell Dorado, was appointed President
pro tem-Lieut. Gov. Purdy being absent from
sickness-and conducted to the Chair by Sena-
tors Coffroth and Sprague. The House was
called to order by J. G. Stebbins, former clerk,
and Mr. Vaudeville was elected Speaker pro tenn,
No other business was transacted on the first
day. On Tuesday the 3d. John Y. Lind, was
elected Secretary of the Senate, and ]. H. Stew
art, Assistant Secretary; w. II. Harvey, Ser.
geant-at-Arms; E G. Dowdigan, Door-keeper;
DR.. Tucker. Engrossing Clerk, and Henry Sim
clair Enrolling Clerk. Rev. Mr. Woodbridge
requested, by resolution, to officiate as
Chaplin to the Senate. In the Democratic Can
Gus, on Tuesday evening, Mr.. Fairfax, of Yuba,
was nominated as the Democratic candidate for
Speaker; Blanton McAlpin, for Clerk, and J. L.
Scoby for Assistant Clerk s. F. Blake for Ser
geant-at-Arms; Mr.. Kemble. for Enrolling
Clerk; Jack Warrington, for Door-keeper, and
Il Mr.. Kelley for Enrolling Clerk. Of course
they will all be elected
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
From Yreka,

We are indebted to c. C. Beekman, of Cram
Rogers Cos Express. for the Mounlaia Herald
of Dec. 31st.
We perceive that call has been made. bv
prominent gentlemen, upon citizens of Jackson
County, o. T., to assemble in general mass meet.
ing at the Robinson House, jacksonville. ON SAT,
urday the 9TH day of January, 1854, at 4 o'clock
P. NJ, for the purpose of taking into cousidera-
ton the propriety of taking measures to effect
the formation of new Territory out of that por
tion OF Southern Oregon and Northern Califor-
MIA, lying between the Calapooya mountains on
the north, and the Trinity mountains on the
south and also to appoint delegates to gene
raj Convention to be held at jacksonville. on the
18th day of January next. A similar call has
been made upon the citizens of Siskiyou, to meet
in Yreka on the 18th inst, for the same purpose.
Indeed, leading citizens of Jackson. Douglas.
and umpqua counties, Oregon, and of Siskiyou
and Klamath counties. California have taken all
the necessary steps TO secure a full representa-
ton in the proposed general Convention, to be
held at jacksonville on the 25th inst. The Her
aid advocates the movement.
Colonel z. Rogers has shipped for San Fran
cisco machinery for large grist mill TO be put
up IN this county Also. single and lathe
machine, and two threshng machines and win
moving miis-all OF which will be here in the
| course of u few months -Herod
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

CoTToNwooD BALL.-Accordins to announce
hent, this gay aud happy affair came off on
Monday evening last. We confess that we have
seldom seen a more brilliant assembly of beau
tiful women aud gallant men, than that congre-
gated this occasion. The attendance was
very large, and the whole affair went off as merry
marriage bell. The fascinating and seduc-
tive dance, and the giddy and vouptuous waltz
were enjoyed by those disposed, from dewy
eve to rosy morn-when many beauteous mai
den, with dropping eyeids and hutterng heart,
and many gallant, gay Lothario, with weak
ened knees and no heart at all, dispersed to
their respective places of abode We had the
happiness of meeting our fascinating correspon-
dent "Matildy." She was evidently the belle
OF the night With sky-bue eyes. exhibiting a
great depth of poetry and feelink -chesnut
curls all glossy and perfumed with rose water
cheeks wearing the hue of perennial morn
teeth like rows of pearls, half hid meath lips
rosy and luscious as ripeucd peach half oped
"a neck graceful as that of swan and viii
ter than aabaster-a foot and ankle as faultess
as that OF Nymph or Naiad-a bust match
less as that OF Grace-a step full OF dignity and
love-in short g Maiildy' reigued supreme in
That beauteous crowd. We thought we made
slight impression upon her heart from remark
that she let slip with charming nairette, relative
TO her admiration for red no, auburn mosta-
chios. Butwe can't say positively until we re-
ceive her next letter
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
A2en,. for ,he Courier.

The following gentlemen are our regularly
authorized agents, empowered to collect Sub
scriptons, Advertisements and Job Work. and
receipt fer The samc:-
Sas Francisco AGExcY.-Mr L. p. Fisher.
lie may be found at his desk in the Merchant s
Exchange, Sacramento street.
Ueara0ale Cram, RoGERs & Co., and
RHoDEs & LUsK.
One Horse Topn--SxrrH g. ToLLMAS, Ex-
pressmen.
French Guich-TRoMPsox s. ZIsx and KSAP-
PER & SCHULTZ.
Yreka.-CRAN, RcGERs & Co., and RHODES g.
LusK.
~ AGENTS wanted in every portion of the
mines.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

The SHASTA AND YREKA TRAiL.-We invite
the attention of business men of all classes in
this vicinity to the letter of Mr. Bull on our first
page. We have on several occasions urged the
Importance of improving the trail leading from
this place to Yreka We rejoice therefore TO
perceive this manifestation of interest in the
matter on the part of at least one of our business
men. From personal observation we are con-
vinced that few thousand dollars iudicionsIv
expended upon this TRAIL will remove all cause
of complaint on the part of packers. Let some
immediate action be taken. Talking will not
alone effect the desired object. Let our mer-
chants, wagoners, steamboat owners, packers,
hotel keepers and other business men, take this
matter in hand at once, and carry it through
with promptness. Who will be the first to step
forth in the important work
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
To CoRREsPoSDESTs.-rhe letter of Joshua, y

To CoRREsPoSDESTs.-rhe letter of Joshua ~
from Trinity river, shall appear next week
We in the receipt of u well written let
ter over the signature of "a Motive" and OF
which the author makes the request that We
publish ali or none" But for this request, the
entire letter, with the exception OF slight
modification in one paragraph, would have ap-
peared in tins weeks paper.
The proceedings OF meeting of miners in
Trinity, relative 10 water privileges, &c. came
to hand too late for insertion this week They
shall appear in onr next.
The letter of :" karl' WAS not received in time
for to-day's ISSUE 1t shall be forthcoming in our
next.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
News from sonora.

BY the arrival OF the schooner Visurgis, Capt.
Hayson. after passage of ihirty-fve days from
Mazatlan. we have some very interesting news
| thrown into IA state OF great excitement and con-
sternation by the arrival of the news that La Paz
, had been taken by the Americans, and all the
coast towns were being armed and fortified.
fleet of four vessels-ihe Guerrero, Eclipse.
Vague ami Deserrado-are being fitted out al
that port with great dispatch. to carry assistance
to the Lower Californilns, anb capture Walkers
party The British ship of war. Tirogo had
been at La Paz, aud number of persons had
taken refuge on board of her. among others Mr..
Robson. acting consul for Gaeat Britain and the
United States The people were desperately
enraeed, and were about TO murder him. under
the impression that he was interested in the
movements of the Fillbusters
The San Francisco San SAYS:
Mr.. Goodman was spectator of the engage
ment at La Paz from the decks of The Caroline,
and represents the affair as being sharp fight
the fllibus,ers'' lost four men and the Aiexicans
seven, and quite number wounded. The iu-
habltants are exceedingly enraged, and are de-
termined to show quarter to the invaders.
Captain Hayson, Of the Vismgus informs US,
that he had great difficulty in clearing his yes
sci at Mazatlan, and was detained three days III
consequence of the refusal of the Marine Cover
nor to furnish the necessary papers. Capt. Hay
son, in company with his onsignee, then called
on the Governor of the Interior and entered his
protest to such detention, who, after some con-
sultation, gave him permission TO sail. The Ma
rne Governor, however, still persisted in his
refusal. and declared the port in state of block
ade. Capt. Hayson, nevertheless, got his vessel
under way and went to sea. He thinks that
some zine must elapse before the Mexican Acc.
can sail, as they are short of hands. Nothing
further had been heard of the Caroline when The
Firago left Guaymas
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

SALE OF STATE PRoPkarr.-At the two sales
OF Beach and Water property in the city OF Sau
Francisco, by order OF the State Commissioners.
the State has realized about 5000. .n00 and which,
will of course GO 10 the immediate liquidation of
her Indebtedness TO that amount. The remain
der of the reserve property. it is confidently an.
ticipated viii command abuut million more.
This will at once place the finances Of the State
q an unsmbarrassed aud healthy condiiion.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

NEw STAGE CoMPANY.-On the first day of
January, 1854, the California Stage Compauy's
line of stages started from the New Orleans Ho-
lei, IN Sacramento, upon the various routes radi
ating from that city 10 the differ ent portions of
the State. The California Stage Company is
composed of all the various stage lines that have
heretofore run out of Sacramento. 1t is now
probably the wealthiest stage company in Amer
Tea. the stock, coaches. and other property of
the combined lines. having been assessed at
$1,000, ,000 fair valuation. Their office in this
place is al the ST. Charles Hotel. where Mr..
buckingham, Agent well as co-proprietor,
will always be found ready til render to the pub
lie every accommodation within his power
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
SHASTA WHOLESALE PRICES
CURRENT.
SHASTA, jan. I'll

SHASTA, Jan. 7th. 1854.
Packers from Yreka. Trinity and Salmon are
coming in freely Business tolerable. Prices
remain the same as last week.
Flour, l3al6 Shovels. per doz 3O136
Corn Meal, kin id l3aI4 MoaSses, o,OOa2,25
Barley Sa00 Chill Peaches, 40n
Beans. Chile. l3"l5 Dried Apples, -as2
Rice. China. No l. l5ul6 Coffee Rio. Java, 40aOO
Potatoes, San Jose, l. Teas, Imp & p. P.,ssasl
Valley, Sugars, Manila, l4al6
Clear Fork, 29a30I a No. China. -ao0
Hams, 2Sa30 pd, cruslls. -n24
Bacon, 28a30I Candles, admit rio
Butter. firkin, 45a50 Salt 1900
Cheese. 30o35l Mackerel,hf bis, 81 On24
Lard, 10000 Brandy soIo1
Tobacco, Grape 5Oa75 Whiskey. O., l75ao 90
Nails, l5al7 Port Wine, $2o5aa so
flcks per dcz., 24a30l Gin, Holland, e,o5n25o
Also Iron II cents per h.; Tom do 1920
Steel 30 Cod Fish %; Cotton Duck 36a4o
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

NV MARKEr.-Our citizens will perceive, by
the advertisement Of Messrs. ". Jackson Berry
& Brown, that those gentlemen have es,ab-
lisbed the ST. Mary's Market on Main street.
just below the Hong Kong Hotel. where they
are prepared 10 furuish choice meals Of all
kinds.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

BIG TuRStPs.-The San Joaquin Republican
brass about turnip weighing 9lbs. We saw
one a few days since in the ST. Charles Hotel,
that weighed 30 lbs 1t was raised upnn the
ranch OF Messrs. Lowden s. Parker, on Trinity
River
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

RAcrsG-The .tha says, match race for
sl0.cGO side, between two pairs OF horses i'll
bugges, to go from San Francisco to Beatty's
Hotel. on the Pulgas rancho, and back, is to come
off IN few days.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
FIeHr WITH rHR Four CREEK IsplAxs.-Thc

FIGHT WITH rHR FOUR CREEK lspiASs.-Thc
San francisco Herald of Sunday. says:
lntelliye yence has been received in this city
that the military force of fifteen men under COM
mand OF Lieut.. John Nugent. stationed at W Wood-
vile on the -Four Creeks. had been attacked bv
Inc Indians in that vicinity, and in the erconn-
Ter mad Killed three. wounded six, and taken
Twelve prisoners. None of the command was
injured in the fight
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07

- we invite the attention Of traders to tho
advertisement of j B. Weir, ls Frcu. street.
San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
Is EK.EEHOUS NOTICE

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHuRcB-Public- ser.
wees every Sunday at l01 A. NJ. nnd II r. NJ.
Sunday school every Sunday at 81 p. Nj.
Rev. JAMES RoGER<. Pastor
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-07
PROVISIONS.

PROVISIONS. ~
B. WEIR, PROVISION MERCHANT.
~ offers for sale ;
6ou hrkins choice Orange comfy Butter.
800 cases refined Lard. in 10 and 90 III. cans
100 barrels Leaf Lard
Pork. Hams, aeon, &C. J.. H. WEJR
Js|-fm 4S. Front Street. San Francisco.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-17

about hin. Contemplate the trouble he always In
about the otces-wh other than panied aud sorrowin
he"t' When We think Of thesgony he endures, on this
account We can scarcely restrain our feelings We al
most blubber right out-so easily touched SYM
psthies at the thought Of human woe. Indeed upon
looking In the glass after such melancholy meditaoUs
We frequently find tears-6ona 6d genuine tears-sand
ing in eyes, 1t would do neighbours heart good
to them-they arc such big, IA. plump fellows-en
trey unlike those give vent to ordinary occasons
Our neghbo ought to feel greatly aatered therefore, and
IT, sgaiust oil probability command sufficient
presence Of mind, bottle one OF the bgges
and best looking OF them aud make him present Of it
just by way Of giving him tangible evidence OF our
sympathy.
Seriously, though, do wish neighbor would quit
disturbing himself about this The Southern Wings
have wish to deprive the Democrats OF tho offices for
the sake Of getting the offices themselves but only for the
good Of the country-thats all
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-17

hvEpER.-An inquest was held by squire FoWkes on
Thursday last, upon the body OF Christian Bloom a Ger
man and verdict rendered that he came TO his death by
wounds Inflicted by John Faherbcry another German
Tie substance Of the evidence before the coroner ufy
was that on the 2Sh nit. Fahetbery lost a gold dollar
and accusing Bloom Of having IT, qusrrelled With him
The dollar found by little girl but while Bloom was
sitting on log Fahetbery struck him on the head with
axe breaking bis skull aud then ran or He was i'm.
mediatey arrested aud put in jail When arrested ia .
hung. He replied that he wanted TO be hung that n
Bloom not dead he would kill him yet and that he
had killed two before be LEFT the old country bloom
died eight or ten days after receiving the wound
C2drksJurg Register, Oet IL.
NAu-The oldest inhabitants say they have n.vor
known such mast we have this year. This will enable
mauy to atten their hogs without corn and under the cir
eumstaocos Is Huely Godiend.- Stanton Utnsngey
CIRCUIT CoURr.-The fall term OF the Abematle Cir.
cult Court will commence on Monday next. The only i'm.
porau upon the Commonwcalths docket are the
trail OF Jones for the murder Of SbAe and probably the
trial Of David Humphreys for placing distractions upon
the Genital Railroad which resulted In the death OF Mr.
NupnaIy. Humphreys has not yet bad an investigation
before tho County Court but it is thought that he will
waive that and stand trial at tho Circuit Court William
w. Humphreys trial will not off until tho Novem-
Der term Of the County Advocate
Oct 18Th.
Mr. Pope Abel haViog resigned his Office Of Cashier
OF lbe Monticello Bank the Board Of Directors At their
last meeting elected Mr.. b. O. Flanagan TO m the yGcan-
cy for the uneIprcd term.-Ib,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-17
For The Wing.

At meeting Of the Farmers Of King and Queen Couu
~ held at the Court House Monday the 9Th day c
October (heing court day for the purpose of forming
Agricultural Society for the county On notion William
Todd wss called to the Chair. and VIM C. Wright ap-
pointed Seer, ;ary. Mr. Berj Dew being called upon
dcrercd spirited address and explained the object
the contemplated society Whercupon the following gen
tlemen appointed committee to draft cons,itu
tion ard BY Laws: Messrs. Ben amin f. Dew Col J. b
Roanc Edward Gresham. DR.. Samuel q. Fauutleroy Jr
aud Samuel 7. liarwood and report the at an ad
journed meeting be held the Court House. on tn,
snd Monday IN next mouth. beirg court day. o.
motion he proceedings ordered be published
the Richmond papers, and on motion the meeting ad
jOurned. WM. TODD Chairman
wv Il. WRIGHT, Sccy.
Enquirer anu Examiner COPY