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The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

THr SAcRIFiCE OF VANITY.-Black hair comes
mainly from Brittany and the south OF France,
where it is collected principally by an adventur-
Gus virtuoso, who travels from fair 10 fair aud
buys up and shears the crops of the neighboring
damses. Mr. Francis Trolope, in his Sum-
mer in Brittany" gives lively description of
the manner in which the young girls of the coun-
try bring this singular commodity to market:-
" Being al fair at Collenee, what surprised me
more than all, by the singularity and novelty of
the thing. were the operations of the dealers in
hair. In various parts of The motley crowd there
were three or four of the different purchasers of
this commodity. Who travel the country for the
purpose OF attending the fairs. and buying the
tresses of the peasant girls. They have particu-
larly fine hair, and frequently in the geatest
abundance. should have thought ,ha, female
vanity would have etfectually prevented such q
traffic as this being carried to any extent; but
there seemed to be difficulty in finding beau
tiiui heads of hair perfectly willing to SELL We
saw several girls sieared, one after the other,
like sheep, and as many more standing ready for
the shears, with their caps in their hands, and
their long hair combed out, and hanging down
TO their waists. Some of the operators were
men, and some women.
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

BOLD FiGURE.-Theodore Parker told a
crowd of sympalhisers. at the New York Taber-
nacle, the other day that "ln Massachusetts, in
Ohio. and in many of the other States. the Know
Nothings cinched the aide spread abolition feeling
into single fist. and smote az into the face of Mr..
Pierces administration arifh the most horrad effect.
Read the foregoing, and then. per contra the
following beautiful sentiment recently expressed
by Senator Hunter of Virginia:
Deprive" said he the Catholics of MI the
offices, bar them out from every. avenue 10 po-
liica distinction, deny to them the opportuni-
ties which you accord without hesitation TO n-
fidels and atheists, aud when you have done it
al. when you have placed their honest ambition
70 enjoy the honors and elnoluments OF political
preterment. under the ban OF a ruthless proscrip
ton, your work is not yet finished
There will still remain offices for them
Yes. my friends, the sweet Offices of Christian
love will still be left, and i'll the midst OF your
prosecutions their bishops and priests, in the
throng the hospitals and the pest houses, bring
ing succor and consolation to the poor victims of
the plague Aye, and their Sisters of Charity
will still brave the terrors of loathsome and in
fectious disease will still wipe the death damp
from the suffering brow, will still venture in
when the courage of man shrinks back appalled,,
and will point the dying gaze through the mys-
teriuus gloom of the Valley of the Shadow of
Death, to the Cross and the Crucifed!'
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

The LAST OF THE MAMELUKKs.-It may not
be generally known that Selim Pacha the COM
mander of the Egyptians at the combat at Eupa-
Ioria on which occasion he was killed, was the
Mameluke who escaped from the massacre at
Carlo, by jumping his horse over the parapet,
when Mehemet ALI in 1911. ordered the indis-
crminate destruction of all the members of that
celebrated body who were then assembled in
the town. Selim. who was an exceedingly
young man at the time. seeing no other chance
Of escape, mounted his horse, anu forced him TO
spring from the lofty wall of that town into the
empty space. The animal was killed by the falll
but the rider escaped, though not without grave
contusions. Mehemet Ali, astonshed alike at
the young man resolution and good fortune, or
dered HIM to be spared, and in short tine he
perfectly recovered. He owed his subsequent
military career to the kindness of Colonel Selves
at present generalissimo of the Egyptian forces,
and we'll known by the name of Soiman Pacha
Selim Pacha was excellent commander and
enjoyed the confidence OF his men to an extraor-
dinary degree. In the attack at Eupatoria he
hit III the head by Russian bullet and died
instantly.
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

Es The abolition of the stamp duty upon
newspapers in England. is one of the most i'm
portant measures which has been carried through
Parliament for many years. The object of the
passage OF the bill was 10 cripple the giant pow
er now wilded by the Times which, since the
commencement OF the campaign in the Crimea.
by its prompt expostions of the m<-manage-
ment of the war, and furious onsaughts on the
aristocracy, has grown so formidable that it now
makes and unmakes administrations. At the
present time, it would be folly for an admins
tration to face the thunder of the 7'imes. 1t is
no" the ruling power of England The aboi-
ton of the stamp duty will have the effect of
bringing out number of cheap daily papers.
Already three new dalies-two at the price of
one penny, and one at half penny-are about
TO be established in Glasgow others TO be
established in Manchester and the other large
towns. and before long. England will be able to
compete with the United States in the number
OF its daily papers By the dissemination of
cheap literature, the mass of the people viii be-
come more intelligent and that spirit of democ-
racy which has been lashed into being by the
editorial diatribes OF the Times. will be fostered
and developed. The indications of the times
are, that the downfall of the pampered aud i'm
beetle aristocracy of England is not far distant.
IS. F. Herald.
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

THEOLOGICAL SPEcuLATIoS.-The Cleveland
Herald. commenting upon the late discourse
about the position and temperature of hell made
month or two since, by Father Walworth, "a
Catholic revlvalist) in Brooklyn, N. Y, says:
The temperature of hell has exercised tho
speculations of very many divines, but we think
the talented and eccentric Bnrchard must take
the palm for glowing illustration of the ques-
ilon. Burohard once passing near a furnace
with theological pupil stopped and gazed into
the white heat of the melted iron. Said he ia
his deep, solemn. musical voice: Do you wish
TO know how hot hell is I'lliell you. He'll 10
so much hotter than that fiery furnace, that sup
posing being who could live in hell should
jump thence into that furnace, he rould freeze TO
death in fire minutes"
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

WALKERS ExPEDlTIov-The Ala says it is
evident that the Walker forces from San Fran
CISCO and the Kinney immigrants from New
York, will meet about in the centre OF Nicara-
qua. and the results of their junction can hardly
be doubted as far as the permanent location of
an American colony is concerned. The mines
are in the districts of Segovia and Chontales,
on the foot hills OF the Cordilera. They have
long been celebrated for their productiveness.
Nearly all the silver ore extracted from these
mines confirms more or less gold, which is now
separated in a rude method by smelling.
II is not generally known that Walker enters
Nicaragua by the express invitation OF CastlIon,
the Democrat cand didate for Pesident, and still
waging against the servile or legitimate
party ruled by the chiefs of the late President
Chamorro. A formal contract with the seals of
State, and the sgnatpres of the constitutional au-
authorities attached, was procured by citizen
of San Francisco more than six months since at
the question of Castlion himself. and forward
ed TO Walker; and upon this contract he is now
acting. 1t grants to Walker and the party form
ing the first expedition, to aid the Democratic
party. $4,000 acres Of territory. TO be chosen
from any public lands III Nicaragua. 4" 10 them.
their heirs, associates and ASST sns forever.
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

B Doesticks says, " am charitable: feel
1t in my bones like rheumatism" Impelled by
this strong feeling he goes to fair given by the
ladies OF a certain church. The following are
bits OF his experience: Paid twenty-five cents
at the door. Saw great quantities of nonsense
cal Inconvenience, sold at prices SO exhorbitant
that IT Chatham street lsraete had the impu-
dence 10 ask it, they'd straighten out his fish
hook nose like darning needle"
. There was Post Office-pretty girl called
me-had letter for me-bought it-paid ten
cents-nothng in it-blank. Solicitous young
lady very anxious to have me give her twenty
cents to tell me how much wei eiehed-paid her
the money and she told me within ifty-one
pounds and half-young woman wanted me to
invest in the 'grab-bag'-gave half dollar and
fshed in-got in three times trying, tin whistle,
half stick of candy, and pea nut done up in
tissue paper. Bid off China vase, which soon
discovered had a hole in the bottom, and
wouldn't hold water any more than it would bake
pork If bought it any where else l should
have thought had been swindled, and have de-
manded my money back. Came to a place
where an old lady, with steel spectacles, was
cutting up loaf of cake into particularly small
pieces-asked what it meant-was told there
was gold ring somewhere in the cake, and
they proposed To sell each piece for quarter of
dollar. and give the ring 10 the lucky buyer
wondered il it wasn't another lottery on q small
scale, but supposed it couldn't be-
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02
\. ]. STEVENSON 8. CO.,

NoME-LAcKEE RESERVATIONS Mr.. S. Z. Storms
says the Nerada Democrat. nbIndan Agent,
returned To this county last week, for the pur-
pose of taking TO The Rese walton in Colusi
county, such OF the Nevada IpA.ans as are willing
10 accompany him. Several of the Indians who
Went from this county to the Reservation last
summer, with the intention OF examing the
country. and 10 assist ia putting in crops have
re urned with Mr.. Storms. Tnev bring u favor
able report in regard To their future prospects,
aud recommend their friends to emisrae at once
To the Reservation. About two hundred and
fifty, we understand, will go ont with Mr.. s.
A few Indians about two hundred in all. still
prefer 10 remain at their old homes. Mr.. Storms
informs US that everything is working we'll at the
reservation. About two thousand Indians have
already been collected at that place. and they
are generally pleased with their situation. About
fifteen hundred acres Of land has been put ind err
cultivation. almost exclusively by Indian labor,
and it is estimated that enough will be raised to
supply FIVE thousand people with food for a y ear.
The Indians tractable, and learn to work
very readily The most of them are now at work
getting out timber and boards to build houses
for themselves and others that are expected to
join them during the coming summer. The Re-
seivation is situated i'll Colusi county. ON the
east side OF the Coast Range OF Mountains. The
land Is well watered, admirably adapted 10 cul-
tivation, and plenty OF good timber can be OBJ
tanned from the adjoining mountains. The place
would doubtless have been settled long since by
the whites, but for fear OF hostile Indians Lat
terly, however. quite number OF settlers have
located on land i'll the neghborhood of the Res
ervaiion. and in few years the Indians will, in
all probability. be again crowded from their
homes.
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

e The celebrated author Of Lacon tells the
following: once heard a gentleman make a
very witty reply to one that asserted that he did
not believe there was truly honest man in the
world. Sir" said be, " it is quite impossible
that any one man should know all the world !;
but it is very possible that some one man may
-knofr himself
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02
TO NORTHERN MERCHANTS AND
IRA ID f nSR.

TRADERS.
In connection with The above business we
have establiced an
Agency for the purchase Of goods IN San
Francisco.
One of the firm, Mr.. Bartlett) will reside
permanently in San Francisco aud will give his
'ehole attention 10 the selection. purchase. and
forwarding of goods on commission.
The advantages of permanent residence in
San francisco, in purchasing goods, must be OBJ
vlous to all.
Having had about fifteen years experience in
the Eastern States aud San Francisco. and two
years residence in the mining region thereby
becoming familiar with the wants of the mining
trade. and mol beng Interested in the sale of goods
we feel Justified in Offering our services TO the
merchants OF the Interior and hope by CAREFUL
PROMPT. aud FAITHFUL attention tn orders, to
merit and receive Il liberal patronage.
Orders should be accompanied with the
funds. careful description of goods ordered,
and shipping directions.
~ COMMISSIONS MODERATE. 81
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

COOP ADvIcA.-The venerable Peter Pckleby
said to his son Jabe-" Read your Bible, study
the laws of Moses and don't repeal any of them.
Mind the Ten Commandments, tn, ard the Elev
enih likewise-and don't sell the br,hright OF
Yankee nation for mess of potash; and the day
may kun when you'll be minister of the peniten-
tlary, or a secretary Of news CATION
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

PLoUGHING WITH THE EELEPHANT.-Baruum is
now pIowing with an elephant. We have seen
him at it. The hinge fellow was put 10 plow
yesterday. in field of green sward. near the
railroad. and west of Iranis'ap. and walked off
with it. at the bidding of his keeper, easily as
a yoke of oxen would draw al empty cart. His
pace was apparently slow. but continuous aud
steady The sod was very tough but ii was evil
dent. for all this. he would do a great days
work.-Br,dgeport Farmer.
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

CRImE AND ITS CoNsEeUENcEs-Tbe three
mnu;hs ending April the Both. furnished the fol-
lowing number of persons killed, hung and con-
victed of murder in this State 1t is fearful
commentary upon the morals of California:
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02
JONES, TOBIN & CO.,
Importers and JObbers.

Sacramento Street. Corner Sdnssnne, San Francisco
ID ESPECTFULLY INVITE THE ATTEN-
4 J. lou "f lle Trade TO their large and warned
Stock of Yankee aud Enropenn NOTIONS" ="
EtubruIderlcs, etc. comprising:
trimmings, tlusiery,
stuuons Gloves
Haudkerchiets Combs.
larc Guals Brushes,
Millinery Pocket Knives Scissors.
htt Gonds Razors.
Ice x MpSnp EpPrOi-Fish Hooks aud Lines.
,i"ries Stationery,
slbhnus, i'eriinery uf all kllds,
Buunets
Togejbex Wits = general assortment OF Varie
lirs aud S2lai NaIes. consisting IN part OF Hooks
nuh Eyes EIasiic~. Bindings Steel Pens Nee
dies Tapes, piolin. Violin and Guitar Strings.
Wbaleboues Marbles. Dolls. Playing Cards &c.
!. Z. < Co constantly receiving via. the
lshnlus. and per Clipper Ships additions 10 their
stock. uf ibe latest and most desirable goods,
carefully selected by OF the firm III Ne~
York and from the unusual facilities which
lhey eujny iu this branch Of their business, they
are confident of being able fully 10 meet the
wants of the California market.
marl7 -3m. JONES. TQBIN & co.
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02
RATus At FIFTY CENTS.

CTEAM. SHOWER TUB AND DOUCHE
- BATHS will now be furnished in good
style, at 30 cents each by II. W. Hubbard, at
tc sign of the globe lamp, Shasta.
(inods taken on storage. From 30 to 30 good
beds Gr lodgers will be found all hours OF the
M ght. Also. miners tents always ON haud.
There ia also attached an asylum for the sick.
~ Muney 10 loan ON good security.
Shasta Civ Nav 90. 1854. ap9u
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

q company of Cocknies are playing ont
west. The Mysterious Horphan. hor the Hout-
rageous Hunkle, the principal character ap-
pears q orse
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02
LOAG'S HORSE MARKET
WenvervilIc and Yreka Passenger Trails
THE SUBSCRIBER respect

M THE SUBSCRIBER respect
EHl fully informs the inhabitants OF IN
Nl-N- Shasta and vicinity, that his ar 4AZ4-
Judgements are now completed 10 have con-
sthntiy amy quantity OF Horses aud Mules tor
hire or sale He hntters himself thai his stock
OF saddle animals. for speed and liability. is
excslled by OF any Livery Stable north OF
Sau Francisco He takes this opportunity 10
return thanks to former patrons, and to assure
them that every exertion will be used to merit
u continuance OF the liberal patronage hitherto
bestowed on him.
Stock bought aud sold on commission.
Auction sales OF stock daily.
JAMES LOAG. AGctioneer
n 3. PASSENGER TRAINS START DAI-
LY AS HERETOFORE FOR WEAVER AND
YREkA. Charges moderate.
Shasta August -, 1854 II
The Shasta courier., 1855-06-02

A SAW MILL FOR SALE.
One of Pages Patent Circular Saw Mills
complete with four circular saws, of different
sizes. all ready 10 be placed to water pn~er.
with 30 feet of cnrriagej to be seen at our es
labilsiiment, and Tor sale >g
WESTCOTF 4 BARTLETT,
SODA FACTORY, SHASTA
Shasta jan 13, 1884. jai3-tf
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FIELDING NUSSELMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds
CONFECTI0NARlES.
Conner of Third and Laurel Sts., NEARLY
opposite the Bank Baton Rouge
HAVING this day REDUCED his prices,
IL he is prepared to furnish all kind Of
CANDY at WHOLESALE. and RETAIL, on
more favorable terms than can be had in N
Orleans; and having experienced workman.
hi. candy will always be PURE and FRESH;
care being taken that no ''deeterious ingre-
dent" is used in its manufacture. as is too
often the case with confectionery purchased
at AUCTIONS and from irresponsible houses.
He trusts that the trade OF this, and the
adjoining parishes, will give him their or
ders to fill, which he is prepared to do to
any amount, having made arrangements for
the best quality Of sugar in market, and be-
ing in correspondence with one Of the large
est houses in New York, to supply him with
fancy confectionery and articles in his line
September 7,-y.
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FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk & Fancy Goods.
W. d, PHILLI PS,

W. d. PHILLIPS,
Coner of Lafayette and Church Streets
Opposite Harvey House,
HAS now in store and will be receiving
Ill daily from New York and Philadel-
phia full stock of Silk and Fancy Goods,
which have all been selected by myself in
the northern markets. In consequence of
the increasing demands Of his trade, his
stock will, this season embrace larger a.
mount and greater variety than ever before !;
he would beg leave 10 call particular atten-
ton to his stock of ladies' DRESS GOODS,
which for novelty and elegance Of design
cannot be surpassed by any other house in
this city. CONSISTING IN PARToF:
Rich brocade and glace silks of the new
est colors and designs; Rich figured and
plain black silks and Saline de chimes; Prn-
ted and embroidered cashmeres, and de lai-
nes in robes; Rich printed cashmere d'ecos-
Sc and satin reps: White and colored en-
broidered crepes for party dresses; Rase
silks, French and Scotch plaids French
and English prints; white goods OF all DIS
criptions. together with general assort-
ment of goods adapted to a fine trade, all OF
which will be offered at the most favorable
rates. With an earnest desire to conduct
my business upon the principal of doing, as
| would be done by | hope to continue to
merit the confidence which has been so IL
berally bestowed upon me.
octi5 9-y. W. D. PHILLIPS.
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Fashionable Jewelry,

GOLD EAR and Gold finger Rings;
VI gold studs heart slides; breast pins;
ear wires; snaps; cuff pins also gold, sill
yer and plated spectacles; vest and fob
chains; gold and silver watches; pistols,
and coral beads, just received and for sale by
oct-6-ly. GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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SCuIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS.

nR. ID. l.. MOTT, an eminent chemist
~ of New York. says he recommends
the "Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps," inn
ported by Mr. Wolfe, Of New York. as the
purest and best article of Holland gin to be
procured in the United States. and peculiar
ly valuable for medicinal purposes For
sale in this place by
sept6.y II. T. WADDILL.
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Books ! Books

w EBSTER'S Die tionary, cteplmoe
w quarto edition Swifts works COM
plete in two vol. Vol Greenleaf on
evidence; Hillard on Mortga ,es Ross
eau's confession; Christmas Roses The
Rose Bud: Juvenile Keepsake. Also a
large variety o, Disries and AImanacs for
1854, and fine assortment of blank Cards
in store and for sale by
nov. 10Y GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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MARSH'S Improved Elastic Sus.

MARSH'S Improved Elastic Sus-
A'A pender Shoulder Brace, the object
Of which is to correct habitual STOPPING
round and crooked shoulders, weak back
and chest. and to preserve that erect and
graceful position which is indispensable to
health and beauty it is adapted to Men,
Women and Children OF all ages, occupa-
tons and conditions: it is light, yet strong
perfectly elastic, simple, and beautifully
iulfils the object designed. For sale by
Oct4. VIM. BoGEL. Druggist,
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Petroleum, or Rock Oil.

Petroleum., or Rock Oil.
TINE most wonderful remedy ever dis
l. covered, procured from we'll in the
Allegheny mountains four hundred feet be-
low the earth's surface, will effectuallv cure
Piles, Deafness, Ola Sores and Ulcers, Sore
and infamed eyes Rhumatism, Neuralgia,
White swelling, ert. for sale by
VIM. BOGEL, Druggist.
march Is. Lafayette street.
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MEDICINES &c.


J. l.. VALET,
Az his Drug Store ON Third Street.
3 in constant receipt Of PURE,
1 FRESH RUGS. MEDICINES. ,,YE.Ny.
HAS, PERFU.HERflES, dc. He has Just receiv-
% per ship Tempest, from N. Y. the following:
! Barrel Refined Alum;
J do. Coperas;
! do. Gum;
! DO. Gum t'amphor. refined;
! 20. B,carb Of Sofa; do Cream Tartar;
! do. Fine white Gum Arabic.
10 Onz. Sulph Quinine;
20 drachms SuIph Morphine
Best African Cayenne Pepper,
30 lbs. Best Bermuda Arrow Root;
American Scarifcators;
Turkey Rhubarb, Pulv. 1pecac. &c.
All Of which, he offers on the most rea-
sonable terms. oct2O.
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Cofeenns Liniment.

EOR MAN and BEAST-Cures wounds,
i sores, bruises, sprains, burns, scalds,
rheumatism,so throat, toothache, piles and
cornes. Is most excellent internal reme-
by-cramps cholic, flatuiency, cholera NOR
dus, fiux and dysentery. For sale by
aug sly. II. i. WADDlLL.
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Books and Music.

Books and Music.
CONVERSATIONS on common things :;
" Fern Leaves, by Fanny Fern; Bur
rett's Geography OF the Heavens, and At
las; Webster's 4th Dictionary Sophocle's
series of Greek books Hannah Moore's
private devotions; Pictorial Brother John
athan; Uncle Tom in French Confessions
OF an Eaton Boy; Bleak House, by Dick
ems; the Harmonial Man, by Davis; Leni
Leoti F; Head Of the family; Gentleman
Jack; and a great variety of Toys and
other books, suitable for presents, and
large collection of Piano Music. Just re-
ceived from New York and Boston, and for
sale by
jan ely. GEO. NJ. HEROMAN.
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" E w BOOKS.

NE w BOOKS.
TYPES OF MANKIND; MAJ. JONES
L Courtship; Vale of Cedars; Drama at
PokerviIle Memoirs of Mary L. Wave
Virginia Housewife; Davis Surveying and
a splendid variety of Episcopal and Catho-
lie Prayer Books velvet bound and gilt
clasps. Just received and for sale by
apl25-y. GEO. NJ. HERoMAN.
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PREPARATIONS FOR THE HAIR
i Bears oil, Pomatum, Tricopherous.
Balm Columbia, Jaynes Hair Tonic, LOU
dens Hair Tonic Phalons Hair Invigorator.
Lyons Katharion and Hair dye-ior sale by
oct 26 H. r.. WADDILL.
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VIM. BOGEL,

Druggist and ApOthecary
II EEPS constantly on hand a large ands
n well selected stock Of fresh Drugs and
Medicines. All his preparations are PIE
pared by Northern manufactures, and put
up in the very bestmanncr to preserve their
medicinal virtues. In 4 climate like this
persons should not overlook this important
consideration. ~ i'..lls -.'inr
~ Prescriptions filled with care at any
time of night or day. set10-y