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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

About thirty vessels are constantly engaged
in carrying fruit to this port from the West
India Islands, whence the chiefsupplies Of pine
apples, banana, cocoa-nuts &C., are derived
but much larger trade in fruits is carried on
with ports in the Mediterranean, which supply
annually something like Seventy or eighty
GEOGRAPHICALLY oranges. The importa.
tons OF last year are estimated by one Of The
principal dealers, as follows:
$4,000 lunches of bananas from Baracoa,
sold here at from l,25 to 81, so per bunch.
100000 Baracoa cocoa-nuts, sold at from
$25 to $50 per 100.
Twenty cargoes of pine-apples, from Matan.
zas and Havana, averaging $4,000 dozen per
cargo, and sold at from SIS to sl2 per lOO
10000 dozen st. Barts pines, sold at from
$3.50 to So per 100.
100000 dozen from the Bahama Islands.
The latter sold very low, on account of the
prevalence of the cholera.
Ten cargoes of Havana oranges, averaging
100000 each, have been received, thus far, the
present season, the crop being more abundant
than at any time during the last fifteen years.
Prices are reduced nearly one half, compared
with last years prices. Mediterranean oranges,
which come in boxes, and are most extensively
shipped to different parts Of the U. s., begin to
be received in January, bnt not extensively
until April or May. The great bulk of this
description Of fruit, which is less perishable
than other varieties, comes from that direction
West India oranges are preferred for their
flavor. Bananas and pine-apples begin to ar
rive about the first Of April, and are most plen-
tiful during the succeeding three months
Cocoa-nuts arrive all the year round. Many
cocoa.nuts come here from San Bias and the
Spanish Main via Baltimore; merchants in the
latter city possess advantages which enable
them to compete successfully with our own, in
this branch Of the trade. West India oranges
arrive in October, and are most abundant in
January and February. Just now, this fruit is
going out of the market, 10 be soon superseded
by Mediterranean oranges.
II is only within short time that Havana
has produced oranges as abundanty as in
years previous to 1874 and l845, on account
of the destruction Of the trees by hurricanes.
During the years mentioned, such was the
scarcity there, that Havana was supplied with
Sicily oranges, re-exported from New York.
The fruit trade Of this city is constantly grow
ing more important as the demand for con.
sumption is increased by a growing population.
Journal Of Commerce.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
HARD TIMES, New Novel, by Chas.

Ii Dickens.
The Metallic Wealth OF the United States. de-
scribed and compared with that or other conn,,;ss
by J. d. Whitney.
Memoirs OF Joseph John Quincy, with selec
tons from his Journal and Correspondence Ia.
ied by Joseph Bevan Braihwaite, in vols.
memories over the Water, or Stray Thoughts
oil Long Stroll by Henry Manly.
On sale nj TAYLOR az MAURYS !,
Aug Is Rooks,ore 80. Or
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

M RS. COWDEN CLARKEyS new Novel.
1Nl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence. bv
Mary Cowden Clarke, author OF "The COMPLETE
Concordance to Shakespeare
Tegg's Dictionary OF Chronology.
Lectures On the True, the Beautiful. and The
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an ppendir
on French Art; translated by o. W. Wight.
TAYLOR a. MAITRy,S
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22
WATCHEs, JEWELRY, SILVER

WATCH ES. JEWELRY, SILVER
w and Plated Ware at Reduced Prces--In
anticipation Of the approaching dull season, we
oier our entire stock Of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jewery, Pure Sverware &c, al greatly
reduced rates
Persons would do well TO examine our assert
ment, which is by far the largest most fashionable,
and best selected ever offered to our customers.
M. w. GAIT IL BRO,
324 Penn. avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb I6-3tif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

H<g We shall issue no paper tomorrow
morning, in order that all the employees in o,Y
establishment may be able to participate in the
celebration of the day.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

IL XTRA Heavy-plated Tea Set. Am.t.
IL Forks, Spoons, &c.-M. w. Gal, 4 RE-
nave Just received beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles
Castors, Cake Baskets, Card trays, &c.
Also, superior Albat&Forks and Spoons.
usually low. -
M. w. GAIT a. BRO.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
Dec. 1916
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

TABLE CUTLERY. ALBATA FOpEs
u and Spoons, &c.--Just received n large a.
sortment OF superior Table Cutlery Of every Va.
rieiy. 10y va
Also, every style OF the fines, quality Alhs,,
FORKS, Spoons, Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Cas,ors
real silver ever discovered. -
M. w. CALF Il BRO,
S24 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10 streets.
Feb l6--3tif -
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

MRS. STEPHENS NEW NOVEL,
IXl Hagar, the Martyr, or Passion and Reality,
tale at the North and South, by Mrs. III. Marion
Stephens. On sale at
TAYLOR a. MAURY'S
Jan 70 Bookstore, near 9Th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

ID EADY MADE CLOTHING.-Members
LII of Congress wishing TO provide themselves
with Superior Garments for the Winter, will fins
an elegant assortment at
WALL IL STEPHENS.
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WASHINGTON IRvINc,s NEW

w Work, Wolferts Roost and other Papers.
now first collected, by Washington Irving
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems bv Herr
Ainslee. y i'ei'
Fun Proof OF the Ministry, Sequel TO the Bow
who was trained up 10 be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. M. - 'o'"
!, Memoirs OF Lille, Exile, and Conversations of
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de le, Case.
with portraits and other illustrations
Manuel Of Sacred History, by John Henry
Just published and for sale AT
TAYLOR & MAURYS
req 10 Bookstore, near 9th street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher of
w English, Mathematics and Latin; also, the
rudments OF Greek, IL desired. All of which will
be taught IN the most approved manner
The applicant is an experienced teacher, of
good address and will furnish the best references,
both in regard 10 character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S-tf Pittsfeld, Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
+ AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
IL ceived superior lot Of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with a large and
general assortment Of Ladies' Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths and Chidrens Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store.
Dec fNews)
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vTHE UNDERSIGNED would respect

THE UNDERSIGNED would respect
j. fully inform his friends and citizens gene
rally that he has resumed the Grocery business,
and is now located at the corner of Pennsylvania
found choice selection of Groceries, Teas,
Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c.
Special attention is invited to his assortment Of
Teas, Liquors, and Cigars.
The above goods are all Of the best quality and
for sale very low for cash.
R. D. TWEEDY,
Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street,
south side. Nov 3--dlw&eo1w
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BROWN AND SHOOK,

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER-
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA.
And Agents for "Kerrs" /" .Sammeydea,," Old Rive.
and 7. Hangers sod Rye" Whisky Premium.
brands.
All letters promptly answered, aud orders filed
Feb 20-}m
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NDEk GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
~ son.-The largest and best assor, ros,, ~ ~,
qualities, will be found at - a''
- WALL a. STEVENS.
80, Penn. avenue, next door to Iron Hall.
Jan3 (News)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-22

Il tending the Metropolitan Fair have Just
brought on from New York large assortment Of
splendid Diamonds and great variety Of new
styles rich Jewelry.
Also, some very superior Watches, which for
true time cannot be surpassed.
have also Just finished magnificent Silver
Lea Set that will compare favorably with anything
OF the kind at the Fair or in America
IL will be exhibited free OF charge TO all al nv
store, Ais Pennsylvania avenue, between Four
and-a half and Sixth streets.
Feb 1S--d1wif IL o. HOOD
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13
THE SHASTA COURIER.
Axemt, for the Courier.

The following gentlemen are our regularly
authorized agents, empowered to collect Sub
scriptions, Advertisements and Job Work. and
receipt for the samc:-
Heacervile CRAM, ROGERS & Co., and
RHODES & LUsK.
One Horse I'oign- WOODWARD & CHAN
DLER, Expressmen.
French Gnick.-THoMPsoN & ZINN and KNAPP
PER < SCHULTZ.
Yreke.-CRAM, ROGERS & Co., and RHODES &
LUsK
Y@J. W. Evans, of the firm of Best & Co., is
aur regular agent at Bestville, North Salmon
River, Klamath county.
sy Murray & Armstrong; Express is an an-
,thorised Agent of this paper.
W AGENTS wanted in every portion OF the
mines.
REMOVAL. 7. Fisher, onr agent at San
Francisco, has removed his office from the Mer
chants Exchange TO Adams & Co.'S new Ex-
press house, Montgomery Block. We take
pleasure in recommending Mr.. Fisher TO the
merchants of San Francisco. As an agent foi
this paper. he has ever been faithful and re-
liable and any advertising placed III his hands
for the Courier. will not fail of publication tol
the want of attention on his part.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

LORD PALMERSToN's THEoLoGY-Lord Pal
merston has recently delivered lecture before
the " Laborers encouragement Society,"" some
portions of which have drawn the entire clergy
about his The noble Lord took the bold
ground that all the good qualities of human ma
ture-all those qualities of mind apd heart
which tend to dignity and ennoble our species.
have been sown broadcast over the human race
highest classes with an equal hberaty. Thus
far we presume, the clergy will find nothing to
condemn, unless, indeed, some q My Lord
Bishop" with noble blood in his VEINS, may see
fit to dissent. The position assumed in the an
nexed paragraph oi the noble Lords lecture is
SO palpably violatiye of the great doctrin e, ESQ
essential to perfect orthodoxy of the Unborn,
natural depraviiy of the heart, that it is not al
all strange to hear of great rustling among the
sacerdotal gowns IN consequence thereof:
:. You cW find that all children are born good :;
it is bad education and bad latious in eai ly
life that corrupts the minds of men. 1t is true.
that there are now and then exceptions to gene
raj principles. AS there men who have been
born with club teet, born blind, with other
personal defects, also it will happen that
children will be born with defective DISPOSE
tlons. but these are rare exceptions. Be per-
suaded that the mind and heart Of man are natu-
rally good, and depends upon training and educa-
tioa tchether that goodness implanted at birth shall
continue to display ase, schetaer by bad associa-
tions, IL shall be corrupted and destroyed"
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

Miners MEETING.-Some one has sent us, for
publication, what purports to be the proceedings
of meeting of miners of Horsetown district,
in relation to the propriety Of expelling the Chi
nese therefrom. The proceedings, as written,
contain resolutions notifying the Chinamen,
through Committee, that they will be given
six days in which to remove from that district ;
and requesting our representatives in the Legs-
iature to use their influence in procuring the
passage of Il law that will serve as a check upon
their further immigration, as well as an irresist-
ible motive to the departure of those now in the
countly. The fourth resolution reads thus:
Resolped, That this meeting hail the formation
of The Poy-Wa- kur Observation Society," as Il
movement iraught with the deepest interest to
one Horsetown and that John g. Spencer and
Thomas Duffy, worthy members of that very
excellent Association, are entitled to the hign-
est praise for the very liberal manner in which
they credit the miners OF this vicinity for those
necessary aud indispensable ARTICLES, whisky
and cigars.
After the foregoing the reader will, perhaps,
come to the same conclusion as ourselves name
ly, that some individual is endeavorng to SELF
us, and raise a laugh at the expense of sundry
of the Horsetown boys, whose naules he makes
such free Of
However, what means this Poy- -Wa-Kut OBJ
servation Socie'y?" There is mystery here.
viii either of our friends, Jack Spencer or Tom
bership
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

II Hon. JOHN NJ. Boris of Virginia, has
written letter. in which he saws he is now
strongly inclined to fight on the side OF the
Know Nothings."
Of course. All snch broken down political
hacks. like john NJ. Bolts, will naturally feel
strongly inclined TO fight on the side Of any
party that can hold out to them prospects of ul-
innate POLITICAL success. Make one of this class
believe that you hold public teat in your hand,
and you may lead him about as easily as Greas-
err with peck measure Of barley under his arm,
will toll an old Santa Fee Mule through man.
santa thicket.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

HOSPITAL IN SHAsTA.-We perceive that DR..
Bates, our Representative, is at the head Of the
Committee State Hospitals. He is thus
placed in the position where he can most effect
ualy work tor the accomplishment of an object
that we know he has had at heart for several
years past. We mean the establishment of a
branch of the State Hospital in Shasta Comfy.
The advantages of the establishment of this
branch Hospital. to this portion Of the State,
must be apparent to every intelligent mind. AT
present the destitute sick of the more northern
counties are just ettectually debarred from
avaiing themselves of State charity as is the
dweller in Aessopotamia. Even those of this
| county are too remote from the State Hospital
to derive any considerable benefit therefrom.
How much more unfortunately conditioned,
then. must those of Trinity and Siskiyou be.
And yet these northern counties. we believe,
have never failed to contribute their full quota
in the sustainment of State Hospitals. Is it any
more than Justice, then, to ask that it shall be
made practicable for our destitute sick. as well
as those of the middle and other more favored
counties, to reap some benefit from the State
Hospitals We think not.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13
California Legislature.

On the 4th inst, Mr.. Sprague, Senator from
this district, was elected President pro tenn OF
the Senate for the present session, by vote Of
| ID to 13 over Keene, of Ell Dorado. After many
Intellectual ballots, it was agreed that Crouch
and Pratt should open the Senate alternately
with prayer. w. A. Cornwall was elected Sec
retary, over A. C. Bradford Chas. Dickinson,
Assistant Secretary, over e. C. Southwick. The
defeated were "Gwin nominees" J. P. Van
| Hagon. caucus nominee, was elected Engrossing
Clerk James H. Gardner, caucus nominee,
Enrolling Clerk; and John G. Knox, caucus
| nominee, Sergeant-at-Arms
In the Assembly Anderson has been elected
! Clerk; Scoby, Assistant Clerk E. A. Kelly,
| Engrossng Clerk; C. Daniels, Enrolling Clerk
| B.. McAlpn, Sergeant-at-Arms d. F. Price,
Door-keeper. This body have refused to elect
! Chapain-thus saving fourteen dollars per day
/ to the State. The Assemblymen are evidently
"past praying for"
4 On the 5th, the Assembly passed resolution
1 fixing Wednesday, the 10th of January. as the
lay for going into joint convention with the
i Senate for the election of U. s. Senator. The
Senate non-concurred in the Assembly resolu
ion, by vote of IL to Is. and substituted mex
Wednesday, the 18th inst. A resolution wa.
passed subscribing for five daily papers, or with
4 others not daily not 10 exceed the aggregate
cost of FIVE daily. After other unimpor-
lant business both houses adjourned to Tuesday
last, the 9Th inst.
On the 9th, in both the Senate and Assembly
4 notices were given of the introduction OF a
number of important bills, amcng which were,
one to suppress the Chinese Immigration to this
State; une TO prevent the Chinese from holding
mining claims; one to suppress the traffic IN
spirjtuous liquors. one for the construction OF a
carriage road across the Sierra Nevada Noun
tains; one providing for the amendment of the
Constitution; one to prevent mining claims
from execution at law; (Mr. Farrell has heard
of Buukum;) one for protection Of actual set
tiers. and many others of more local charac-
ter. The Speaker of the Assembly announced
the Standing Committees. The following gen.
tlemen are the Chairmen, viz:
! Judiciary, Edwards; Ways and Means, Doug
las; Federal Relations, Oxley; Commerce, Buf-
| fun; Education, Hober; Mining Interest,
Rowe; Printing, Farwell State Prison AIRING
ton; Agriculture, Brown, of Contra Costa Cor
poration, Whitney Accounts and Expenditures,
| Meus; Escheated Estates, Farrell; Buildings
| and Grounds Lincoln Hospitals, Bates; Claims.
Waite; Public Lands Doughty; Elections, Hos
nler; Countless Farley; Roads, Gaylord; En-
rolhent, Meredith; Engrossment, Moreland
Military, Covarrabus; Mileage. Reyes.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

MINING lNTEREsTs.-Ewd. A. Rowe. Assem-
blyman from Trinity. has been placed at the
Interests" We are glad of it, and trust that he
will at once give his attention TO this vexed and
dangerous Chinese question. 1t is not necessary
for us to say to him that it is of far greater i'm
portance than the election of q. s. SENATOR
Coming, as he does, from among the miners be-
ing literally of them, he knows without learning
from us. that they look to the Legislature tor
prompt action on this matter
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

WATER.-What is water! We do not expect
all of our acquaintance to be able to answer this
question, for the very simple reason that some
of them have SO precious little to do with it, 1t
may be of interest to them then to know that
water, according to the celebrated Boerlaave,
is a liquor highly fluid inodorous insipid. pc
lucid, without color, and which, in certain de-
gree of cold, is condensed into "a brittle, hard
vitrious substance commonly called ice. There
now, that's wisdom for yon
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13
Court of Sessions.
DECEMBER TERM. 1854.

Hon. J. G. HiSCKLEY, Presiding.
J. T. Lapdrnn and A. II. Stout, Assnciates
The people VS.. Law Wan, ct al, all Celestias
Indictment for MisdemeaEor. Law found guilt
ty. and fined 5000 and imprisoned twenty days
i'll default OF payment thereof.
The people VS. Jane Golden impleaded with
Frank Golden. Indictment for mist emeanor.
In this case after two mistrials, a noHe p,osegui
entered.
The people VS.. All Man, .Ah Men. Arfou. and
MARION, Celestials. Indictment fer misdemean-
or Cause tried and All Man. All Men, aud Ar
fou found guilty and fined 500 each and inn
prisoned in defant of payment thereof for the
term of ten days.
The people Chinese Mary and others. on
separate dictments for miSdemeannr. aud in
which cases sotie proseqnis were ente red.
Court adjourned sine dse
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

u The Sau Francisco Herald publshes "a.
bic showing that there were sixty-two fires in
San Francisco during the year lS54-averaging
fraction over five for each month-by which
property amounting in the aggregate to $780,
ss5 was destroyed. During the year the Fire
Department was called out on an average of
three times in each week
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

CRocKERY.-Messrs. Godstone announce that
in addition to their large supply OF staple aud
fancy dry goods, they have recently opened an
extensive assortment Of Crockery, Queens and
Glassware. See advertisement
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13
ATLANTIC NEWS /:
ONE WEEK LATER!

Adams & Co. delivered us copy of the Ma
rysville Express. Extra, by which we first OBJ
tanned summary Of the news brought by the
Sierra Neyada.
Rhodes & Co. were first on hand with New
York, New Orleans Boston and st. Louis pa
pers.
The Sierra Nevada brings dates to the 10th
Dec. Que week later than previous advices
Hon. lessee D. Bright. of Indiana, has been
chosen President of the Senate by vote of "a
to TO- in place of Mr.. Atchison, Of Missouri, re-
signed.
A Resolution, in the House, calling for infor-
nation respecting the conference of American
Ministers at Ostend, failed to be sent to the
Committee on Foreign Relations. by one ma jor-
ity. The day following the matter was recon-
sdered by vote of 92 to 49, 1t is thought the
Committee will not use any great hurry in re-
ferring it back.
Mr. Adams, of Miss, introduced bill estab-
fishing uniform system Of NATURALIZATION, and
repeating all laws in force relative to that
subject. This bill extends the term of naturai-
cation of foreigners to 2l years. Of course it is
intended to apply its provisions only to those
persons who enter the U. S. after the passage of
the act MIR. Adams dsclaimed any hostility to
foreigners, and denied having any connection
with the Know Nothings; but the burning in et-
figy of Senator Douglas by party of Germans,
had determined him to introduce his bill.
The correspondence relative to the Dillon iaf-
fair was called for.
On motion of Mr.. McDougall, the Pacific Rail-
road bill was postponed till the second Tuesday
in January, by which time The reports of the
surveys will be in readiness for distribution.
J. ". Blodget & Co.. heavy dry goods deal
ers of Boston, failed on the Ilih Dec, for $2,-
900 900.
The Know Nothngs were thoroughly defeat
ed in the Charleston Municipal election.
On the 23rd of Nov. the business part of the
town of Council Bluffs, in Iowa. was entirely
destroyed by fire. Loss $4,000.
Mr.. Lewis Cass, Charge d Affairs to the Conrt
of Rome. has been raised to the rank ofresident
minister to that Court.
The Ohio River was partially frozen oyer near
Wheeling, Va, on the 9th of Dect mber.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

PRETTY GooD.-UIiver eudeil Holmes IN a
recent Lyceum Lecture, speaking of the opin-
ions expressed of Americans by EngliShmen
says" The English through the medium Of
insular prejudice, the conceit of their ltte is
land, which might be stirred into the Mssissip-
pi, and settled before it reached thu. Balize
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13
Rhodes a Ce..Exure...

We are obliged to Rhodes 4 Co.'S Express
for the earliest delivery of Atlantic papers by
the Sierra Neuada. They supplied us with files
OF New York. New Orleans, Boston, st. Louis,
Louisville and Philadelphia papers.
Also with regular daily flies of California
journals.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

FROM WEAvERvILLE--We are indebted tn
Cram, Rogers q Cos Express for the Trinity
Times of the 9th. Also TO Rhodes & Co. The
Times contains no local items Of any unusual In
Ierest.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

MARRIEp-In San Francisco, Dec 81, Chas
A. Poor, ESQ.,, of Honolulu, and Miss Francis A.
Badger, of San Francisco Cruel fellow. to
chase-a-poor Badger SO. Who sees the point,
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-13

WEsTcoTT Il BAKrLETT.-These gentlemen
"ake proposition, in to-day's paper, to north
ern merchants and traders, that may prove OF
great interest to both parties. Read their adj
yertisemeut headed :" Dissolution