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Africa.

We find by series Of dwellings, recent
iy carried across the Isthmus of Suez that.
instead of there being difference of tbir.
ty feet between the level of the Red Sea
and that of the Mediterranean, as was 80
long believed, there is in reality, little or
none-an interesting fact, which will be
still further verified during the progress
OF the railway works to be set on foot in
that locality under Mr. Stephenson. How
the past and the present will be brought
together by having light thrown on an.
ciens geography by modern enterprise
Besides this. an attempt is being made to
solve another important problem in the
valley of the Nile. Lepsius has stated
in his recent work on Egypt, that this
River formerly flowed at a much higher
level than now, having in the course of
ages worn away its bed to the depth of
II feet; and this statement being dispu-
ted, deep pit or well is to be sunk at
Hellopolis, with a view to examine the
strata aid deposits through which it flows,
and thereby determine if any and what
change has taken place. The work is
under the direction of Mr.. l.. Horner.
who defrays the cost with portion of the
annual grant placed by the Government
at the disposal of the Royal Society,
which has lately received consignment
OF cases filled with specimens of the earth
taken from the excavation Meanwhile
1T appears that, like Sweden, the Arabian
Gulf region and Abyssinia are undergo
ing slow and gradual urheaval In addi-
ton to these researches, active explora-
tions are going on in the north. east, west
and south of Africa and more than one
treaty of commerce has been signed be-
tween England and the petty monarchs
OF the interior. The Rev. Mr. Livincs-
ton announces the existence of another
large lake, 200 miles north of that now
known as Ngani; the great Lake Tchad
Is now being navigated BY European
boats; and efforts are now making to
reach those mysterious mountains in which
the Nile is supposed to rise. For, as
Capt Smyth observes, "no European trav-
eler, from Bruce downwards, has as yet
seen ITS true source. - Chambers Jour
nal
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narietp.

Forget injuries and remember benefits.
Don't hesitate; DO something go ahead )
snyting is bette. than stupid inactivity.
An anti-razor association has been establish
ed at southampton England.
An imposing sigh,-The sight of your bill
\, nne-tenths at least, of our first rate hotels.
The man whose conscience smote him, has had
the darned criter bound over 10 keep the peace.
Why is four cent sugar like man that new
ersurrendereds Because its clear grit, and moth
ing else
a Frenchman in Boston has invented rem
edy for the ? take which will aueri-s all pain Attn
,rith. This beats the Yankees
4 good word is an obligation; but not to
speak i'll requires only our silence, which costs
as nothing.
Gold and silver are metals quite too heavy
FOR Us TO carry to heaven but, in good hands they
can bc made 70 pave the way to it.
Nothing more clearly indicates that boys
have been i'll bred, than TO them whispering
during divine serviee.-(BoOth.
1t is complained that no monument has been
SsSIASO N memory OF E4AAlIIs t4S CId!Af ScA-
tsiay. ought 10 erect for him an E1p0sing stone
u; is 10 be feared that they who marry where
they 70 not lave, will love where they do no;
marry.
Serenity OF riad is worth nothing, unless II
Is earned; should be az once susceptible Of
passions, and able TO subdue them
An organ in Williamsburg was no, played the
other Sunday, on account of having new stop
which was put on by the Sheriff
The government tolera,es all religions; but
its not in Christianity (as SO far unders,oodl for
ons religion 10 tolerate another
For every dollar that Bos,,n spends on her
city government, she spends one dollar and thirty
cents on her common schools
A woman should not take lover without
the consent of her heart or husband without the
spprobation of her reason.
you've destroyed my peace Of mind Be,sev
said despaiIing lover 10 tr,iant lass.
l. can't do YOU much harm. John for twas an
amazing small piece you had, any way
What is worse state for an unhappy mar
ried couple TO be in than that of being unhappy in
them selves,
Answer-South Carolina for tha, state grants
&C divorces
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A PARADISE FOR OUR WoMEN's RIGH1s'
LADIEs.-It is said that among the Viz
rees, a powerful tribe of people occupying
an extensive district in Cabul, among the
mountains between Persia and India, a
female prerogative prevails which has no
parallel among any of the other nation.
of the earth. Here the rule in matrimo-
ny is a little more than reversed The
women select their husbands, instead of
having to await the awkward movements
OF the males. If a woman is pleased with
man, she sends tho drummer of the
camp to pin handkerchief to his cap,
which she has used to fasten her hair
The drummer watches his opportunity,
and does this in public, naming the wo-
man, and the man is obliged to marry
her
That custom would probably suit our
Women's Rights Ladies, and we would
advise them to immigrate to that part of
Cabul.
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Life

Life, without some necessity fer erer.
ton, must ever lack real interest. That
state is capable of the greatest enjoymen.
where necessity urges, but not painfully
where effort is required, but as much as
possible without anxiety where the spring
and summer of life are preparatory to the
harvest of autumn and the repose Of win
ter. Then is very season of life sweet,
and IN well spent life. the last the best
the season of calm enjoyment, the rich
est IN recollections, the brightest in hope
Good training and a fair start constitute
more desirable patrimony than wealth;
and those parents who study their chill
dren's welfare rather than the gratifica.
ton OF their own avarice or vanity, would
do well TO think of this 1t is better TO
run successful race than to begin and
end at the goal
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DoN'T TRADUcE YOUR FRIENDs-Avoid

DoN'T TRADUcE YOUR FRIENDS. Avoid
TREAcHERY. Those uko enter friends
house as VISITORS, should not remain IL,
II as SPIES, or go array from, 1t as TRADu-
GERS Don't be among those ''busy bodies
in other mems matters" who cannot or
will not be beholden TO friends bospi-
tality without returning evil for good, by
making sport of that friends peculiarities,
or retailing petty scandal concerning him.
self or his family, or abusing his conf
dence to his injury If you have Itching
ears" and nimble tongue, keep yourself
to yourself; don't give yourself chance
of pe.petrating mischief which no after
repentance will repair.
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THE PAVING OF THE BORROW OF THE SEA.
The whole channel Of the Mediterrane-
an must be strewed with human bones
Carthagenians. Syrians, Sidonians, Egyp-
tians. Persians Greeks and Romans, there
they lie, side by side, beneath the eternal
waters and the modern ship that fetches
freight from Alexandria sails in it's whole
course over buried nations 1t may be
the corruption of the dead that now adds
brightness to the phosphorescence of the
waves-[J. IL st. Johns.-There and
Back, in search of Beauty
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DEFINITIONS Maideu-Preserveds sweets-
Cnildr en-A mothers history.
Bachelor--A social poacher on other
peoples preserves
W;dower--A liberated prisoner, whom,
(if Well to do,D the female police of So
ciety consider wants looking after
Widow-One who knows what's what
and is desirous of further information on
the same subject Yankee Blade
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1)oetrpp.
FOOTSTEPS OF ANGELS.
BIZ LoSGRSLLow.

BI LoSGfSLlO~.
When the hours of day are numbered,
And the voices of the night
Wake the better soul that slumbered
To holy, calm delight;
IRE the evening lamps are lighted,
And, like phantoms grim and tall,
Shadows from the ftful freight,
Dance upon the parlor wall
Then the forms OF the departed
Enter at the open door
The beloved, the true hearted,
Come 10 visit me once more.
lie, the young and strong who cherished
Noble longing for the strife,
By the roadside fell and persisted,
Weary with the march OF life.
Then the holy ones and weakly,
Who the cause of suffering bore,
folded their pale hands so meekly,
Spoke with US on earth no more
And with them the being beauieous,
Who unto my youth was given.
More than all things else 70 love me,
And Is now a saint in Heaven.
With slow and noiseless footstcp,
Comes the messenger divine,
Takes the vacant chair beside me,
Lays her gentle hand in mine.
And she sits and gazes me,
With those deep aud tender eyes
Like the stars, SO still and saint-like,
Looking downward from the skies.
Uttered not, yet comPrehended,
IS spirits voiceless prayer,
Soft rebukes in blessings blended,
Breathing from her lips of air.
o, though oft depressed and lonely,
All my fears are laid aside,
Ii | but remember only
Such as these have lived and died
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The Albany Register says that farm
er 'out West" thinks the Shank high
chickens wei named, for they are all legs.
The moment, he says, you cut off the
head, the legs fall apart The reason why
they crow so much earlier than other
chickens is, tina. their legs are SO long,
they can see daylight coming long before
other fowls.
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Hints Oh Beauty.


we have been much struck with the
following passage written by Mrs Jamie
son, which we cordially recommend to the
attention of our readers Let the Ladies
observe the following rules:
''In the morning use pure water as 8
preparatory ablution, after which, abstain
from all sudden gusts of passion, particu.
larly envy, as that gives the skin sallow
paleness. 1t may seem trifing to speak
of temperance, yet this must be attended
to, in both eating and drinking. if they
would avoid pimples. Instead of rouge,
let them use moderate exercise, which
will raise natural bloom in their cheeks.
inimitable by art Ingenious candor and
unaffected good humor, will give an open
ness to their couutenances that will make
them universally agreeable A desire of
pleasing will add fire to the eyes and brea-
thing the sunrise will give their lips a YER
million hue That amiable vivacity which
they now possess may be highly heightened
and preserved, if they would avoid late
hours, and ard-playins, as well as novel
reading by candle light but not other
wise, for the first makes drowsy disa-
greeable aspect, the second is the mother
of wrinkles, and the third is fruitful
source Of weak eyes and a sallow com
plexion. A white hand is very desira-
bic ornament. aud a hand can never be
white unless it be kept clean nor is this
all, Cor if a young lady excels her com
panions in this respect, she must keep her
hands in constant motion, which will Cause
the blood to circulate freely, ard have
wonderful effect The motion recommend
ed is, working at her needle, Frightening
the house, and meking herself as useful
as possible in the performance of all do.
mestic duties
A reverend gentleman down south be.
Ing iavited by a young friend to take
private drink. agreed to dispose of lem
onade BY some mistake he drank his
friends whiskey punch. and the young
man informed him that be had taken the
wrong horn The minister smiled affa DIV
and remarked. 'Ah, my young friend,
''the horn of the ungodly ehall be put
down."
~ When once you allow girls head
to get full of fnery and beaux, and her
heels full of waltzes, polkas and cotillons,
you may about as well throw books IN the
FIRE, and marry her to the first simpleton
who will take her off your hands-for her
days Of study aud improvement are at an
end
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RATES OF ADVERTISING :

gy-All advertisements ordered in without spe-
cfying the length of time, will be inserted until
ordered out, and charged accordingly.
T-Business or Professional Cards, by the year,
Erst three lines s3-each additional line SO cents
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GONG THAT WAY.-AI old woman ob
serving sailor goinS by her door, and
supposing him to ne her Billy, cried to
hin
billy, where is my COW gone 2
Tne sailor replied in contemptuous
manner:
Gone to Satan, for what / know
Well, as you are going that way said
the old lady, I wish would just let down
the bars
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nlisfellallenls.
A TRAGEDY OF REAL LIFE

The Missouri Republican of the Goth
ult., contains narrative of Mrs. Jane Ad
cline Wilson, who, it will be remembered
was taken captive by the Camanche Iudi.
ans, and after almost incredible hardships
and dangers, has recently been released
She is represented as being young woman
of prepossessing appearance, modest and
unassuming, and of remarkably strong
mind. Although the narrative is quite
long, We publish it entire, believing that
nothing could be more interesting.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
AGENCY FOR CT AIMS AGAINST THE
u. 9. GOVEKNMENT.

ID A BRINSMADE has removed his office to-
L Sherman's Buildings No. LAG Montgomr-
ry street. where he will contnne the prosecu-
ton of Claims against the Federal Government;
embracing
Claims of the officers and soldiers Of Col Str-
phelsons Regiment of New York Volunteers,
for bounty lands, extra pay, land transportation
allowances.
Claims of the officers and men who composed
the California Battalion of Volunteers, under
Lieut.. COL John c. Fremont, for bounty lands,
arrears OF pay, and extra pay.
Claims of the officers, petty officers, seamen.
and marines, on account Of additional compensa-
ton for services in the naval and revenue service
OF the United States'in the Pacific Ocean, on the
coast OF California and Mexico, from 18th May
1876 to lst of March, 1853, provided for by nets
OF Congress. approved August 3lst 1852, and
March 3d. 1858.
Also,-Claims for indemnify on account Of
losses occasioned by Indian depredations upon
the property of the citizens of the State; and
Claims for advances made to U. States Indian
Agents, to enable them TO negotiate or to exc
cute treaties with the Indian tribes.
Mr.. BRINSMADE has secured the most re-
liable and efficient aid in Washington, and claim
ants may feel sure of the most attention possible
N. b. He viii also give his best attention to
CoSvEYANcISG in all its branches. Jan IA
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

ARRIVAL OF Coz. FREMosT.-Col. Fremont
arrived in this city cy the Stockton boat of yes.
terday having left his whole party in good
health, on Saturday, encamped beyond Stockton
Col. Fremont is in excellent health and is very
hearty. The reports brought by Col. Babbitt
of the loss of a number of his party and the in
tense suffering of all, were much exaggerated
Col. Fremont's party was composed originally Of
eight Americans and twenty Delaware Indians
and but one man, an American, was losl. He
Jagged behind and finally became discouraged.
and sat down in the snow, where he was found
by party sent back after him. He was orou sht
into camp, bvt all efforts to restore him were in
vain, and he died. His whole party are in good
health.
Col. Fremons crossed the Sierra Nevada near
the head of the Merced River, and reports thai
there is but little snow there. The railroad
route which he examined he considers to be ia.
vorable. His explanations and notes are very
important, he havine passed over good deal O
ground, over which no white man had previous
ly trodden We hope to be able TO present in a
few days more complete account Of his trip
Alta California April IL.
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

A Coop SToRY.-We take the following ANU
sing anecdote from the !" Editors Table" Of the
San francisco Pioneer: ~
1.-THE affair occurred in that celebrated fishing
village known as Marblehead, which lies like a
huge dirty shell upon the eastern shore of Mas
sachusetts The remarks of the boys of this
place, were, it seems, as thickly strewn with
sea-phrases, as were those of the Nantucket boys
The incident occurred in the good old days
when the danes wore huge hoops in the skirts
of their dresses, to make them set in accord
ance with the prim taste OF the period. Dick
and Robert had often played pranks with the
old lady pump, and just as they had so arrang-
ed the sucker" again that it would be impos-
sible for that domestic hydraulic apparatus to
Weld water, the old lady, happening to look
out of the window, caught them at their work.
She started for hroomsiick, and came storming
out at the door, after the young rsacals. The
boys separated running in different directions,
and the old lady took after Dick, who hap
pened to be scudding before the wind, which
was blowing quite freshly. The old lady, with
all sail set and the fair breeze in her favor sail
ed down easily upon him, and soon overtaking
him, commenced series OF smart thwacks upon
his head and shoulders. Dick still kept on run
ming, but was evidently getting the worst Of the
battle, for the old lady, with her hooped dress
could keep up with him, with The greatest ease.
At this stage of the chase. Robert, who was
watching the belaboring of his unfortunate COM
rade, and saw the nautical bunder he com
mitting. shouted out, " Try her the wind.
Dick !" AS quick as thought, Dick tackled ship
and sailed into the-wind, while the old lady, her
inainsail taken all aback by the dsadvantageous
course she was forced to steer, fell gradually as
tern, got herself thoroughly out Of breath. gave
it up bad job and returned to the seitn-
rOom. !"
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29

The NEXT CRor.-The inducements held out
TO farmers to plant large spring crop were
never more fiattering than at the present time
wheat i'll New York, and so of all other grain
and these large prices are not entirely the re-
suit of speculation, based upon European war
news. Independent of the war demand there
is scarcity of breadstutfs abroad which has
already drawn off the surplus of our crops, until
the price is affected by the natural law OF de-
mand and supply. The supply having become
exhausted and the great American granary, in
a measure emptied the world calls upon the
farmers to refill it.. There is another demand for
grain besides the foreign one, which will pre-
vent prices from receding below the paying for
several years to come, and that is for the i'm
mense number of hands employed in building
railroads. The works cannot be suddenly stop
ed, matter what the pressure may be upon
the money market or grain market, because TO
stop them wonld be rnin to the capitalists
When cufrent once forms channel, it is diff.
fcult to turn its The products of the
American farmer have lately fallen into chan
mel, when the current of trade is sweeping
them onward to markets before unknown, pro-
ducing prices before unthought Of We there
fore counsel our country friends to prepare for a
spring crop. Let them sow all the oats they
can get in the ground in good order, in proper
season-then plant corn upon every acre in
good condition which can be devoted to that
crop. Let them also sow buckwheat and tur-
nips, So they sell a large portion of all the
grain produced.-N Y. TriJun..
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
DRs. PAINE A BEERs
of San Fraucinco.

HAVE THE PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE
Il 4 that Of their firm will visit this place
once in two three months, and will remain
for few days only at H. w. Hnbbard's Shasta
City, who will receive all orders, and give all
information as to the time of their arrival where
they will be happy TO receive all calls in their
profession. Having, during aM extensive prnc-
tice of fourteen years, made many improve
ments in the Dental Art, and assisted materially
in bringing it TO its present hi sh state of perfec-
ton, they feel warranted III saying to all those
wishing Dental operations performed on the
teeth, or artificial teeth Inserted, OH fine gold
plate. that their work cannot be e1celed in the
United States. Terms moderate. Consultations
free. ~ $3.50 S
N. B. To THE PRoFEssIe FoR SALE-At
our Office, Masonic Hall, Montgomery street,
opposite Lecount & Strong, may be found n
large assortment of incompatible Teeth, Gold
and Tin Foil, Dental Instruments, &c. oltf
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
ST. .CHARLKAuHOTRL.
3 THE vSrUBSC RIBERS Ia
D have the pleasure Of announc-

TIL E rSrU RIBERS L.
M have the pleasure of announc- S3A
EE:..A ing to the pdblic that this ---AS
well known establishment, Phoenix like. has
arisen from the ashes. and is now in every re-
spect better prepared for the accommodation
Fof our patrons than ever before. The entire es-
tablishment is new, from the kitchen TO the gar
ret, and everything is in apple-pie order. In.
deed, the St, Charles is fitted up with great cost
in style of elegance not surpassed, even IN the
lower cities.
Having satisfactorily served the public in this
capacity lopger than any persons in our midst,
we have no hesitation III assuring the perma-
nent well as transient public. that we are pre-
pared to give them every comfort usually obtain
able at a first rate hotel. Our rooms are airy
and elegant, and supplied with clean and COM
Portable beds The table is ever loaded with
every thing choice that can be procured in the
market The baris constantly furnished with
every variety of the very best liquors and cigars.
The utmost pains are taken to procure the very
best cooks, the most attentive servants and at
tendants, and in short no effort spared to render
the St. Charles worthy Of its high reputation,
and the liberal patronage bestowed upon it.
There is also the ST. Charles Corral attached
to the establishment, always supplied with good
pure spring water, and an abundance of hay
and barley for animals.
GUS. GROTEFEND & co.
Shasta, August g. 1853. aul3f
The Shasta courier., 1854-04-29
SUJHMONS.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT of Shasta Coun-
Il ty, within and for the County OF Shasta in
the Ninth judicial District of the State of Cali
fornia. Shasta Comfy, IS.
Ole II. Thoen VS.. j. A. Winemiler, J. 6. Doll
aud F Haywood.
The people of the State of California to J. A..
Winemiller, J. g. Doll and f. Haywood, the
above named defendants, greeting:
Whereas Ole Ii. Thoen, the above named
plaintiff. having, on the 18th day of February,
A. D. 1854, filed in the office Of the undersigned,
Clerk of the Court aforesaid, his complaint
against you as defendants therein for the re-
coveyy of the sum of eight hundred and forty
dollars and eighty cents, which he in his COM
plant alledges and in his affidavit swears, is
Justly owing from you to him, all of which will
specifically appear by certified copies of said
complaint, to copy hereof attached. These are
therefore TO require you to appear and answer
said complaint within the term as follows, to
wit: Ifyou are served within the County of
Shasta, aforesaid. within ten days; if served
District, twenty days; in all other cases forty
vice or the plaintiff will take judgement by
default against you, if you fail 10 answer his
said complaint within the time prescribed by
law as aforesaid, for the aforesaid sum of money,
together with his costs. damages, &c.
Witless, Thomas w Dawson, Clerk of the
District Court aforesaid, with private seal here
unto affixed there being no official seal yet pi O.
vided. Done at Office in Shasta this the ninth
day of March, A. d. 1854.
THOS. w. DAWSON,
Clerk of Shasta County.
BY GEO. F. Afford, Dep.
April 8, 1854. 3m