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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-09-17
NO. l6.

ILAf ON. III the pleasure OF suDatan-
tial enjoyment is true land where is
the man or woman to deny it, J let us
have it. Life is brief, and its entlu-
rance vile, if it be not seasoned with
substantial enjoyment. Though there
be diherence Of opinion as to what
pleasure is, still there is a singular
concurrence and harmony in the main.
There is no one-however matter Of
fact and Unitarian he may be, in his
notions, who does not receive pleasure
by reflection from the enjoyment
of others. There is no one who does
not inwardly rejoice to belle the tout
ward hypocrite," in the pleasures, en-
joyed by the young and light t-hearted.
Pleasure and happiness is ipseper-
able, therefore it becomes the duty of
every one for his own sake, to contri-
butte, with the smile Of his appreciation,
to the enjoyment Of others Pleasure
is not selfish-it does not come by
contrast with misery and misanthro-
py. A we'll regulated mind, gives, to
receive: and its fund of good hsmor
and flow of spirits, is kept out at per
petual interest. it is thus that the eapi-
tai stock is increased. But away with
speculation. If people could be COR
vineed Of the truth Of a few plain Ak
IONS, the world might ever be happy
but it will not and therefore 1t may
do as it may, for all time to come
On Thursday night Of this week,
the great Fancy Dress and Mask Ball
Of the Season, will come of, at that
shady retreat, designated on the igu-
rative plan Of GreenweA--as EUREKA.
then and there we expect to see the
beauties of the Felieiana's unite with
5heir sisters of East Baton Rouge in
he mazes Of the dance. Then and
here, we expect to see such \ bequet
If native flowers, as will do the soul
pleasure to look on-sueh a collection
# lilly's from town, and roses from
he country--blue-bells with daises
ND modest violets-sllch flowers a. do
lot fade when winters winds set in
uch as are the verypoetry from heav-
n; without which, the earth were
'arren waste, and man but little bet
er than mule. n"
On that occasion, we advise our
.ood natured neighbor in Lafayette, to
read lightly, for "Aspasia' will be
here in the Bloomer costume. and
fill have nothing to fear for the skirt
f her dress. BY the way, whilst on
bis subject, cannot compromise
anuot curtailment Of the proper
ons OF dresses be agreed upon, for
he "ball"--at least? We are will
~ to admit the chasteness and ele-
ance Of lady's walking dress, when
sweeps the side walks, and offers
n apology for showing pretty foot,
the street crossings; but in the
rowded ball, where gentleman has
nough to employ his time in doing
lie 'amiable,' it is torturous for the Ia
es to cause so much agony to the
nofending, by their immoderately
ng dresses. Bahish them from the
Ill room ladies, and If they are made
ven times the length they now are
r street walking, we shall never say
word.
Many costumes are already "spo-
,n' for the ball on Thursday night,
I'd that beautiful dress for all misses
e "bloomer,' will be well represent
on that OCCASION. ..-.
-%-lN4
RIOT AND BLooDsHED IN New.
III raNs 0n uninn Ia nrnca 1ostor
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| 49,
respectable and influential journal like
this. There's nothing aaoat that does
! not have to pass through the "brair
editorial" and be remoulded TO suit
the complexion of the latitude in
which the daily paper moves and has
its being We get all sorts Of things
that can be transmitted hy mail, with
out even the cost of Postage The
latest patents, for labor saving, are
generally drawn out in profile, and
have letter press notes of explahation
to make them easily understood; they
are got out it would seem, expressly
for editorial inspection. There is no
new Panacea, or Eliro, rite, that the
editor does not get vial, to try-no
remarkable double headed calf born,
or curious vegetable sponge, that he is
not called on to look at, gratis-be
goes to the public shows and the pri-
vate exhibitions, and the keeper is
more than happy to class him in tile
reserved gallary of dead-heads. If
any body arrives in town, he has the
very latest dates from the very farest
.fetehed place IF the bearer of des-
patches does not deliver them in per-
son, note ip pencil informs him that
they are from his friend "Wilkins' or
some one equally kind and consider
ate.
Talk of the miseries of editorial
life 1t is the climax Of earthly fe
licity.
If the editor is reading man Git is
not at all necessary that he should be),
he finds accumulating on his table, the
rarest and most valuable books and
serials. It 3 his option to notice them
or not-at least we take it so, and act
accordingly. It affords us infinite
pleasure as we'll for our own sake as
others 1--WE have quantaem subicit Of
selfishness in our nature) to notice the
reception of still another number of
"Blackwood' or one of the other
sterling Reviews, republished by
Messrs. Leonard Scott & Co., of No:
10 Fulton street, New York.
In this age and country of rapid
living and. rapid thinking, no man who
desires to be briefly posted in English
literature, should be without these
three several republications of the
Messrs. Leonard Scott and Co., of New
York. This is rather long puff, but
is very well paid for in the books.
THE NFw ORLEANS AND Baron
RoucE RA1LRoAD-The Picayune Of
the 10Th inst, contains another article
from the pen Of B. J. s. of Opelousas.
on this subject. The writer says:
"The route I propose runs directly
to Baton Rouge from New Orleans, i
using the New Orleans and Jackson =
Road as far as practicable in keeping i,
he direct route. This would ulti-
nately be part Of an airline route
rom New Orleans, via Alexandria, to G
he great trunk road to the Pacific, on t
he line of 80 o, and it passes through 4
he very centre Of the most mag
lifccnt planting region of Louisiana, =
" the southwest A glance at the Il
nap here, will be better than page b
# explanations" .@...- $
The writer says that in all railroad f
Enterprises two objects should be kept a
constantly in view. Important term
nj, and local support. That there is k
oon to be great railroad commune a
alton from the opposite side of the Il
iver at this place, with Opelousas e.
nd thence on to Texas, there to tap
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TRE BEGINNING or TIE ENp.--
The burning of some of the forests in
Maine, has thrown the people "har,
by" a into dreadful state of excitement,
They believe it to he the beginning
Of "the end of things, 7 as written BY
Mr.. (1Iugh) Miller. The Boston
Traveller says. that sone Of the femi-
nine victims to the delusion, have
been marched of to the Insane Asy-
ium.
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was fired at, by four men in Tehoupi
toulas street One Of them willis
taking rest at him from an awnin,
post, was approached in the rear b,
Corporal Sullivan and knocked dow1
with club-the others then ran. Th,
Recorder fired a pistol a, the retreat
ing rufiians, but without effect. After
this, Mr.. Summers with rraisworthy
courage and zeal for the public peace,
succeeded in quelling the riot a
man by the name of Gilpatrick, (per-
haps Kilpatrick), was found near st.
Mary's street with shot through his
head, and no hope for his recovery
Officers McMahan and Monaghan
were wounded, We condence this
version of the riot, from the Delta of
the 18th inst. That notice is conclu-
ded with the following reflection:
Duly warned Of these anticipated
outrages, we are astonished that they
could occur in this manner, in such
public and populous part of the city,
and not single arrest be made of the
offenders. Recently, in St. Louis, it
was found necessary to maintain the
peace Of the city by dispensing with
the regular police, and organizing one
composed fthe citizens. fthe pres
ent state of thing continues in New
Orleans, our citizens will have to pur-
sue like course.
Yes-Let such an organization take
place, that such dregs Of society-such
grogshop vagabonds may be arrested
at the instant Of the outbreak. And
le. the outraged laws reek summary
vengence upon them. Let a few ex-
amples be strung up in the market
places, BY some quick legal process,
that does not admit of time for some
thick headed Recorder to issue his
writ Of Habeas Corpus, before the
turbulent spirit that moves it, be
sent to bedlam.
The DoeMAT1cAL STYLE.-The
Hon. Thomas H. Benton writes let
Ter to the editor of the Missouri De-
in which he takes back with
condition, the assertion
made by him, that Republics are ever
grateful" His recent defeat in what
le deemed his invulnerable district,
'auses him to exclaim, "No such result
'ir, could have been produced, except
~ the basest ingratitude, Sir.
"Am ! not Old Bullion, sir Did
lot I, solitary and alone, put the ball
# the Expunging Resolution in mo-
ion? Didn't advocate in many
peecbes the reduction of the duty on
Salt? Didn't | throttle and kill that
Monster, the United States Bank ?
Vas | not in the Senate for thirty
ears? =? and have l not written thirty
ears view. sir +? No, sir-it is false,
if you affirm to the contrary,
ir, you are liar and a dirty dog,
ir- misrepresenting the truth for
riminal purposes, sir"
HARDwoRKINGMEN's BENEVOLENT
AssocIATloN.-This is the name Of
mother new society in the Crescent
ity which is fast becoming famous
lace for philanthropic societies, In
nch perverse time as this, where
othingis known by its name, we are
lclined at q venture, to doubt that {
lere is single hardworking man in
lat society.
10 On Thursday, there will be {
atgot shooting at Greenwell for l
rizes. Crack shots from town are s
ereby challenged to be on the
round. I
THE STRANGERS HoME.-Until re-
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Capt. J. A. Jaques, is announced
in the city papers as candidate to
fill the vacancy in the lower house Of
the Legislature, occasioned by the
resignation ofH. NJ, Summers, Esqr.
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rThe City Temperance Alliance,
Of New York. met the other day, to
nominate municipal officers, for the
coming election. They put out fol
Mayor, Charles G Leigh, Esur.
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Neao York Trihune.-This paper
has been slightly reduced in size.---
The Tribune assigns as reason the
present ealamitous depression in all
kinds Of business, and the consequent
diminution of the space occupied by
advertisements.
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R1or AND BEooDsHED IN New.
ORLEANs.-On going to press yester-
day we regret to'notice in telegraph
ic despatch to the evening Advocate
another disgraoeful riot in the Cres-
cent City, growing out Of the cleo
ton that was to have come off yes
terday. The number killed and woun-
ded we have not yet learned but shall
give the particulars as early as they
come to hand. %1a is sa}
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21


B. L. Turbush, attendance OF Board OF
Equalization and sup assessing. Is 60
d. II. Parkhurst, election, reed Nov II, 90
J. B. Hill, juror, do 10 90
J. L. Landrum, Associate Justice. 16 90
O.C. Lee, stationery for Treasurer's office,
Feb 4, SO, l30
D. Lockmau, juror, reed Sep. ls, SO, 500
J. G.. Hnckly. J. z. :. 1890
Skllman 4 Dosh, Publishing notices of
General Election, received Sep. u, SO, 46 90
H. A. Curtiss. services in criminal pros,
Sep. IL, '53, Is 90
T. w. Dawson, Co Clerk, Dec. 30, SO, 1877 90
CIV. McAlurlry, Co. Judge, Dec. IL, SO, e72 90
W. Wills, juror, Sep. 10 90
w. &. Moody, do do 90
B. Shurtetf, Office rent treasury, 81 II
r. W. Dawson, cash for stationery Dec.
90, SO, Sd so
M. +. Lyon, juror, Sep. 4 90
5. Lean, attendance at Dist. Court, IL 90
Geo. F. Jones, services election, 8 90
c. Nortllway, do do 6 90
Bragg & Isaacs, ironing prisoners, Nov. %, 50 80
X. }. Walsh, Court room and office rent,
Oct. l5, Lola S3
J. Ward, Dist. Attorney, Nov. IA, lG 90
Bragg g. Isaacs ironing prisoners, Novl9, % rs
J. Ward. prosecuting Bates and Tatnan,
Nov H. los 90
r. C. Baker, defending, do do 10S 90
d. D.Corsaut, services as Sheriff, ,Jailor &c.
in case of Bates aud Ta,man, Dec 1,129 66
j. G.. Hinckly, III criminal pros. Nov. a. % -
j. G. Hinckly. services as Associate JUS
tice, Nov IA, % 95
D. II. Lowry, services in recurring prison
ers. April 80, ia $50
r. J. WasII. stationery for court, Oct l.. 81 80
E. Garter prosecuting T. Ord. Nov. Is % 90
W. Stewart, Associate Justice. Nov 80, SO 40
d. Corsaut, cash expended for county,
Feb. -. 3 so
d Corsaut board and cash expended for
prisoners. Feb. -, Is 90
B. Shurtletf office rent old Treasurer
and collector of gaming tax, Aprl20. 27O7
g. McCumber. ironing prisoners, June 8. l67 30
Bull. Baker g. Co., office rent Co. Clerk,
April, GO 90
D. Corsaut boarding criminals. Feb. II. 129 90
H. A. Curtiss conviclng four criminals,
and rooms for Grand Jury. April, 100 25
+. II. Merritt. services Coroner, June 1, 81 IS
H. A. Curtiss, conviciing Gross OF murder,
reed May "a, SO 80
June 10. = 74a5
do do do 1472
reed Apr;l = 80 o5
w. E Dicus, juror, reed II 90
Fl. A. Cur,iss Is 90
John Quick, juror, reed 00
TT. Cabness, services as Assessor, reed
Feb. 1874 90
w. G. Walker. election, reed June 90
G.. E. Goodwin, juror, 10 90
E Tnttle do II 90
A. H. Stout election, 100
c. E. Goodwin. overpaid Treasurer on Ii
cense, Feb. SO, II 30
+. s. Renson. services as Justice SO 90
Fl. II. Shufile,on. juror, II 90
d. Corsaut, arresting Black Jack, 30
C.. E. Goodwin, juror, 0O
O. D. Judd, do w
C. s. Kasson, do 00
II. E. Blakely, do 90
D Corsau,, funeral ex'ps. Bates s. Tatman, 25 %
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21
WATER CURE HOSPITAL.
High Street, first Building East Of the
Printing Office.


"HAT THE WATER CURE SYSTEM is
Il an improvement upon the old practice OF
attempting to remove diseases from the system
by filling the stomach with poisonous COM
pounds, is abundantly attested by the thousands
who have been effectually relieved by its appli-
cation. Hundreds who for years have been at
flicted with chronic diseases and ails resulting
from the inordinate consumption OF deletereous
drugs, and who have been abandoned by their
physicians as beyond the reach OF medical aid
have sought and found relief i'll this simple
though energetic remedy. 1t is especially eth
cacious in veuereal diseases, frequently RENO
wing all effects thereof ia very few weeks Also
in all kinds of Fevers, aud injurious effects re-
sultng from the Introduction OF POISONOUS drugs
into the system. Indeed its influence when
properly used, though comparatively mild and
perfectly harmless upon the system, is more en-
ergetic and speedy ia the removal OF diseases
than any other remedy now known, and has
never failed 10 remove hurlful and poisonous
medicines from the system OF the patient
The undersigned is therefore confident
that he can be Of great and Invaluable benefit
to all afflicted persons who may be pleased TO
| make use of his assistance. And to prove That
| his confidence is well founded, he would re-
spectfully refer persons to those patients already
successfully treated by him, siace his residence
in Shasta. Ii. Q. OkERSTROM,
Water-care Physician.
Wasser-cour Doctor.
Shasta Dec IL 1853.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21
OLIVE ERANCH HOTEL FOR SALE.

sss1a THE UNDERSIGNED. WISHING TO
EsiiI change his business, offers for sale the
-ad...A well known
OLIVE BRANCH HOTEL AND RANCH,
swing ON the main stage route from Shasta to
TSacrnmento and ou the north side OF Cotton
wood The Ranch contains l60 acres OF arabic
land. the whole enclosed by IA substantial fence.
Among the improvements upon the Ranch are
1he following:
A good aud commodious Dwelling House for
the past three years kept as public hotel;
first rate Barn. sufficiently capaclous to contain
100 tons of hay. and comfortably stable htty
horses; a well of good water at the door-also
:. we'll in the garden. with a cham pump and
hose attached TO it for conducting the water TO
all parts of the garden: Garden containing
about five acres of land in high state oil culii-
~a,on; together with Grainery. Cellar, MIX
House. Chicken House. Corall. and all other ne
cessary buildings and improvements The
:. Olive Branch too. has always been a stage
station on the sacramento road. The terms
will be made reasonable.
For full particulars inquire OF the subscriber
a, the nremises. WM. LEAN.
Cottonwood, July I6, 1853. jyl6f
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21
Total amount of Indebtedness Of
January 1st, 1854,
S12,335 Sc

January 1st 1854, Sl2,335 SO
1t will be seen by the above that the liabilities
incurred for the year ending on the 1st day OF
January, 1854, exceeds the revenue for the same
year by 5000 "a. This balance against the
treasury, however, is but the result of indebted
ness incurred prior to 1853 Itcannot be doubt
ed that the services that have cost the county
$l3, ,o21 Is, in scrip, could hare been amply met
with slo.42l 81. in cash, the amount of revenue
received for general county purposes.
1t cannot fail to be source Of qualification to
the public to know, that the Sheriff, in the col
lection of taxes assessed for the year 1859, has
performed his duty with becoming promptness,
energy, and yigor. The total assessment inclu-
ding both State and County, amounts to $l3.353-
81, while the delinquent LIST as reported TO the
Auditor is but e, Ace 80.
The committee notice but small proportion
of the delinquent list of 1852, appended to the
assessment roll of 1852, while it seldom happens
that delinquent list yields revenue of any
considerable value over its expenses OF collec-
ton They would yet recommend that strict
observance of the law be maintained, and that
all delinquents be carried forward upon the
s.ssment roll from year to year. unless the Court
of Sessions from time to time, shall in their dis
creton otherwise direct
The Act of the Legislature, to provide for
the protection OF foreigners, and to define their
liabilities and privileges" approved March 30th,
1885, so far as its protective features are con-
cernsd, is altogether alien to the legitimate du-
tics of this committee; yet rs revenue meas
ure merely, it has an Important bearing upon
the finances of the county, particularly at the
present tirae Should the Geaeral Revenue Act
Of 1856 undergo nc material modification by the
Legislature now in session, and the income from
the Foreign Miners Tax continnc for year In
the same ratio as was collected tor the last two
weeks in December. the revenue from this
source alone will overbalance ths total amount
of the income Of all other sources computed to-
gether, and bv the first day of January, 1855, be
sufficient to meet the present indebtedness OF
the county.
Shasta is still among the most fourishing Of
the northern counties Of the State. With tran
sient, fiuctuating population (and small amount
of tangible property subject to taxation), the
mining counties are generally burdened with
Indebtedness. But this evil, alike the common
scourge of government as well as individuals,
under an improved future, it is hoped, will soon
cease to embarrass our county affairs
BENZ. SHURTLEFF,
E. HILLTS,
Jan. 81, 1924. sILAS THOMPSON.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21
Financial Condition Of shasta County.

The Committee appointed at the December Term Of
the Conrt of Stss Of Shasta County 10 anoes-
tigate the financial condition Of Shasta County,
submit the tolloring
The county of Shasta was organized on lae
10th day of February 1851. Up to the present
time. period Of nearly three years, no publ,i.c
exhibition has been made of its financial condl-
ton. The duties assigned the Committee, there
fore, naturally lead them back to complete re-
view of the whole financial history OF the
County from its organization. The COMMITTEE
are well aware that the full accomplishment Of
this obiec: would be OF intense interest 10 ine
public. but they regret to have to state that cir-
cumstances are such as wholly to prohiblt any
such extended analysis.
The books of the County Clerk and Auditor
are plain, business-ike and intelllgible- But Inc
County Treasurer appointed June II, 1872, nav
ing some months subsequently taken exit from
office without settlement with the Auditor. OF
his own successor in oflice-together with the
burning of the books and vouchers soon alter
left the Treasury department, on the goth day
of November. 1852, with but a faint Sllmmer OF
light to mark It's ruins-enveloped III mastery
state of obscurity.
The Committee, after protracted and tedious
labor. have been enabled to exhibit the total M
debtedness of the County the 1st day OF Jan
uary, 1854; and also complete account OF the
revenue received into the Treasury tor County
pnrposes-together with the disbursements and
liabilities for the next year preceding
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21


Roads, IL miles from Shasta.
- THE ERSIGN -Egzy
iii would announce to the pub NAg
IssE& IssssE& lie. and particularly to per-
sons travelling TO and from Yreka and Weaver
vile. that he is now prepared to entertain them
at this long established stand formerly known
as the "Free Bridge House. y IN a style not sur
passed by any hotel in Northern California Hay
ing completed his new and conmodious build
ing. and FURNISHED it in the best possible manner,
he is enabled to promise the very best accom-
modatons The table, heretofore, will al
ways be supplied with the best viantls the mar
ket furnishes; while from the large garden at
tached to the premises, all the vegetables grown
in this part of the State will be furnished in the
greatest abundance.
He has also a secure Corral connected with
his establishment, always supplied with aa abun-
dance of barley and hay.
mar26tf LEVI ii. TOW ER.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21
NATION d sNAVEE.Y,

CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS.
Estimates and specifications nnde ON all kinds
of buildings Jobbiug done at the shortest no
tice. Also. Rockers. Toms and Sluices always
on hand and made to order.
NIB Seasoned lumber always on hand
LIVINGSTON BARTON. URIAH B. SNAvELY
marl2u Shasta Clty
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21
DAGUERREOTYPEs.

r RUTH. DAGUERREOTYPE ARTIST. st.
u . Charles Hotel. Shasta. is now prepared to
put up DaugerreotyPes IN every variety OF style.
Pictures neatly set ia Lockets. Fms. Rings,
watch Seals. &c. Persons wishing to secure
r,.,d Ife ike pictures. will please call soon.-
I.;keaesscs taken in all kinds OF weather, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Oct. %.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21
on AND CAMPHEsE.

yXTILLIAM BAILEY. MANUFACTURERS
w ofSperm, Solar, Elephantand Black Fish
Oils.
Also, Camphene and Burning tlnld' pual1Iy
in all sales guaranteed. Manuiac'ofy' pat'e'y
.,reet between Pine and Bush, San Francisco.
dl0 3m.
The Shasta courier., 1854-01-21
UPPE. MOUNTAaN moUna.

- 1,.s1k THIS HOUSE, LONG KNOWN TO
ii@ travellers and packers one of the
lsI5M lE15 MA best houses on this route. is situated
about halfway between Weaverville and Shas-
ia. An excellent table is always provided. and
the Bar has constantly OH hand a supply of the
best Liquors and Cigars.
Good accommodations for mules and horses
can always be had. and constant supply OF
Hay and Barley is always kept on hand.
j. MCLAUGHLIN,
ie1ltf Proprietor