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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

At O'Clock yesterday morning the mansion OF John
A. Haven, ESQ., at Fort Washington, discovered to
be fire. The family awakened and had loft the
house without their clothing Four daughters of Mr..
H. then returned to their apartment for their clothing,
and only escaped, being rescued by Mr. Connolly,
Jr from the second story window. Two bodies were
subsequently found, but lfeless. The other has not
been discovered.
The mansion, with its entire contents destroyed.
The aa'm quickly given and promptly responded TO
by the police and fremen
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.

The house OF Mr.. John A. Haven, at Fort Washington
on this island between Manhatanve and spuyten Duy
vii creek the North River burned to the ground
about 3 O'Clock yesterday morning. when three Of his
daughters perished.
The entire family had, in the first place. escaped from
the house before the flames had apparently made much
headway, but unfortunately Of the young ladies
thought she would have time to procure some clothing
and running into the house for that purpose follow
ed by three of her sisters.
Anna, the elder one, was rescued, scarcely living
by Mr. Hopkins, Of the neighbors who fortunately
arrived early on the spot.
The bodies Of two of the sisters Mary and Grace
taken out Immediately afterwards and although medical
attendance promptly procured it impossible y
reanimate them, as they were sufocated. II
Mr.. Haven is Of the house of Haven Il Co., in Beaver
street, and his friends viii be deeply affected. IS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14

FoR ErnorE-The steamship st. Louis, under CON-
mand Of Captain wotton late Of the steamship Frank.
lin, sailed for Havre yesterday noon, with twenty six
passengers and s1l 500 in specie.
LArscmKD.--A very beautiful and most substantial
clipper schooner called the Kinsbird $50 tons register
was launched from the shipyard Of Moses Hart,
ESQ, at Northport L. l., Tuesday, the 9th instant.
Her owners are Messrs. Van Brunt siaght NJ O. Smith
Esq and others she Il designed for the general freight
ing business, and will be commanded BY Capt. 4 Y.
Wiske
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14
REPORT OF CAPTAM roRrxR, OF THE TwELF1
WARD POLICE.

Sergeant Peter McCusker, who was patrolling and
visiting the men, being mounted horssbsck, imme-
datey the ALARM and then conveyed the informa
ton to the station house. that the police and aremen
enabled get to the fire in time to render efficient
service. The fog very dense at the time, that
person could but short distance, aud but for the
fact that the sergeant patrolliag horseback
should have known nothing of the fire until extin.
uished This another instance to show the necessity
of having mounted patrol in his district.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14
SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY IA, 1885,

in consequences Of the neglect OF the Governor The next
day, out came proclamation TO that effect showing
conclnsyey that his Exceency frightened into It.
Now, II u shall appear likely that the senator
not take his seat before the day, s for elect
ing United States seuator Mr. O1e should push through
assist him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14

=. NOTHING -LADrB AND GENTLEMEN HAVING
clothes 70 dispose Of can receive fair cash price
~ sepdne 70 the store ~ IAursns street. Canal
G west Rrosxvay address by sttsr hrough ths post
10 a COTHN. Ladies sstsaded By Mrs. cohss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14
DANCING ACADEMIES.

DoDw0RTH's DANCING ACADEMY, NO sos
A. Broadway, opposite Eleventh street, Is now open
for the reception OF pupils who commence at any
time. Ladies and children on Wednesdays and Satur
days at and p. NJ; gentlemen Wednesdays, Thurs
days and every other Friday, at TX p NJ Practising
assemblies Saturday evenings, for les and gentle
ben Monthly soirees as usual. Circulars, containing
days rrs and terms Of instruction. be had st the
aead.u 1t any time, will BE- sent By post.
DLiCTNG ACADEMY, q HOWARD srREEr.-MILE
LIZ CAROLINE vEzfEEs begs leave 70 inform the
public, that she viii open her dancing Academy
Monday January 18th, for the nstruoon OF ladies and
9sn,emen in the most stylish dances Of the day school
for practice every night, from half past seven TO ten
o'clock.
DEoOND AND LAST TERM on THE SEASON OF Mr..
- CHARRUAUD's dancing school, at 81 East Thir-
only from the date OF entering Monday and Thurs
day at O'Clock p. NJ, for gentsmen; Wednesday and
Saturday, at n NJ, and 81 r. NJ for ladies' and cht.
iren.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14

oss BROADWAY, sruYvEsANr INSTITUTE, GEN.
ODOt cmen'r Fashionable Furnishing Bazaar-LEWt5
sEACoRD invite spec al ssntion 70 their system OF
shirt making: complete measurement, careful cutting,
best OF needework uth artistic finish, and sale II
not 10 please Gentlemen vho have been cisapppinted
elsewber~ psrticularly socited to give us trial
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14
TER RIBLE FIRE.
Destruction OF Mr.. Haveu's House at Fort
Neutrality-suspicious. Loss OF Life.

The beautiful residence Of John Appleton Haven known
waldenGeld totally destroyed by FIRE yesterday
morning at oclockhe most melancholy part Of which
grown, who were smothsred in attempting to escape
from the burning pile The fire. which broke out at
four O'clock occasioned by servant women who
had set up all night aud fell asleep, leaving lights burn
ing. The building frame structure, built in the
modern Italian styIe large portion Of which was con-
structed fifteen years ago. and additions built this sum
mer, at cost Of about fifteen thousand dollars which
was about one half the value Of the whole portion of
which insured. BY the efforts of the neighbors and
the absence Of wind, the fire confined to the main
ed6ce The building was one OF the most complete OF
the very costly mansions in this the part Of
the island Of New York The OF the daughters
lost Mary, Grace and Sarah The first two had es-
capped from the house in their night garments and and
ing others had not, the family being largo one re-
turned to arouse them and clothing when they
were suocated They found in some of the rooms
by those who hastened to the re. Life was nearly ex
tnct when they carried out, and all efforts TO
arouse them were unayailng. The body Of Sarah was
found burned to a crisp.
We learn from Mr. John Gillian, foreman OF engine
No. 50, of Harlem, the following particulars Of this
dreadful affair
The first notice the occupants had of the FIRE was the
house filled with the smoke and flames The family at
first got all safely of the house. Four ghters OF
Mr. H. returned for some purpose three of whom were
taken out, and one perished in the flames. OF the
three taken out two died. The of the young ladies
were Miss Sarah Langdon Haven Ann Mary Haven Grace
Dubois Haven and Anna Ianpdon Haven The attar has
probably recovered. The rst has been found
They were all young ladies. Mr.. Haven had seven
children.
The building Was handsome ediHce 100 feet front
and cost ever $4,000 An addition had just been put
to the house, which cost $4,000. The bodies we're re-
moved to the residence Of Mr. John NJ Hopkins, Mr. Ha
ven's son. in law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14
FINE ARTS.

VTALENTINES.-SPECLAL NOTICE TO THE TRADE.
" Valentine dealers In all parts Of the country
ihould send at once for one Of
sTRoNGs TIN DOLLAR SAMPLE LOTS
OF Valentines containing the following large assortment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-14

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The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26
NUMBER u.
Bessie.

Bessie wears a gown OF red
A homespun gown and apron blue:
She has no hat upon her head.
And her wee brown feet are without shoe.
Bessie has hair like the sunsets gold.
Aud her eyes were born from the deep blue
sea.
In their depths is a story told
| love Bessie and she loves me.
Bessie's hands are hard with TOLL
And her cheeks are dark with the ~inl and
rain;
But her lips are rich with the rosy spoii.
That If once iuste must taste agaia.
Bessie has ne'e silken gown,
Nor crimson hat nor q necklace fine,
But she wears of cowslips golden crown.
That i'd rather than any queens Were mine.
Bessie dwells in lowly cot.
A lonely cabin with trembling walls;
'Tis old and poor, but she thinks it NOT.
And loves it better than lordly halls.
She counts the stars as she goes to sleep.
And loves to list to the pattering song,
That DER her head the rain drops keep,
In the April weather, all night long.
Bessie's step is light like the fawn's.
And her voice like the Ginning of silver bells !;
hear it oft in the summer morns.
But dare not whisper what it tells
Lingering and dying round my heart,
Ever and and ever its echoes be.
Who shall divide us, or what shall part?
l love Bessie and she loves me.
From Putnams Magazine for March
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

An AMrslNG IScIDEYT.-Our friend Silsbee,
who returned on Saturday from trip 10 the
mines, met Governor Bigler in The hall Of the In
| ,ernatonal Hotel yesterday, and Immediately
recognizing him an old acquaintance, ndvan-
ced with open hand, and whilst cordially shak.
ing His Excelency's extended palm, exclaimed
"Why. john heow de dew? Who in natur'
would thought seein' yeou herel'
MIR. Peck OF the International thinking Josh
had made mistake, advanced TO the rescue, and
presented Mr. Silsbee to Gov. Bgler OF Calfor-
MIA. Silsbee thinking it "sell." replied
=" Oh. yeou git eout dye think don't know
my old friend, John Bigler. of the Pttsburg Post?
No yeou deon't.'' " l knew ye was out here.
but i'll be darn'd if expected to meet yeou in
this town meow. But what kind of paper yeou
got here and where yeou gettin' on it eout %
By this time crowd collected around them.
and Josh became convinced the ex-editor of the
Pittsburg Post, and his old friend was actually
Governor of the State. Silsbee assured US this
morning that the laugh raised at his expense
made him feel "a leetle the streakedest criter
about this teown," and no mistake-Eve Jour
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

How TO POP THE QUEsTIoS.-Gracious, says
I, now it's time to look after Nance. Next day
down went; Nancy was alone; and axed
her il the Squire was in. She sed he wasn't.
"Cause," says |, making believe wanted him.
our colt has sprained his foot an cum TO see il
the Squire won't lend me his mare to go 10
town."
She sed she guessed he would-better sit
down till the Squire cum in" Down sot; she
looked sort o strange, and my heart felt queer
all around the edge. After while, seq l. Are
you going down to Betsey Martins quitin 2"
Sed = reckoned l would"
Sez she, dispose you'l II take Patience Dodge"
See l. Il mout, and then again mout not"
Sez she, " / learn you're goin' to git married" :"
Sec /. Il wouldn't wonder a Bit" look ed
at her and seed the tears cummin Sez !,
maybe she'll ak you to be bridesmaid"
She riz up, she did. her face as red as a billed
beet "Seih Stocks" says she, and she couldn't
say anything more she was so full.
Won't you be bridesmaid 2" says I.
mo-" seq she. and she burst right out.
"Wel, then" snysI " ef you won't be brides
maid, will you be bridel"
She looked up at mel swan TO man never
saw anything so awful purity. l tuck righ, hold
of her hand. Eyes or no." says I,u" right of"
Yes" says she.
That's your Sorts" seq I, and l gave her a
buss and hug. soon fixed matters with the
Squire. We soon hitched traces to trot in double
harness for life, and never had cause 10 repent
my bargain.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

TIE MAMMOTH TREEs.-Some time since we
published full account of the mammoth trees of
of Caleveras county, since which corresp pondent
of the San Joaquin Republican has furnished that
journal some items. which will prove interest
ing. The road from Murphy's TO the trees is in
splendid order, and at the grove is first class
hotel well fitted up, and with fine accommoda
ions for travellers. On the body of the big tree,
there is a house IA by 80, which contains two
fine bowling alleys. The stump of this tree is
intended for ball room Besides the biggest
tree, which is 50 feet in circumference, minute
descriptions given of others, and among them
two known as Addie and Mary" named after
two young ladies who made the first buggy drive
to the grove. The trees are nearly 300 feet high
and 65 feet in circumference, and very hand
some. The altitude Of the grove is about 4,500
feet above San Francisco and 2 400 feet above
Murphys Camp. 1t showed al the grove. few
days ago, 10 the depth Of six inches 1t is the
intention of the owners of this grove 10 make it
one of the most agreeable summer resorts to be
found i'll the State.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

The QUAKER AND THE CoLLEcToR.-A col
lector OF church rates in England called upon
quaker who kept dry goods store for the usual
sum; the latter said, Friend is it right that
should pay, when never attend the established
church7' The church is open to ALL answered
the collector. and you might have attended if
you had mind to- The quaker paid the money,
and on the next day sent the collector bill for
broadclo The man came Immediately, and.
in great passion, asked the meaning Of it, declar-
ing that he had never had single article from
his store. Oh = said the quaker. rubbing his
hand, the store was open for thee aud thon
mightest had the cloth if thou hadst q mind 7"
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

REJoIcISGs AT Hook FARM-The news of the
confirmation Of the Suffer title was received on
Tuesday afternoon at Hook Farm, and immedi-
ately thereafter the homestead gave unmistake-
able signs of the satisfaction experienced by its
inmates. The veteran pioneer ordered the field
pieces on the lawn to peal forth their laundering
notes, while within the hospitable mansion the
family made merry with their neighbors, and re-
ceiyed the congratulations of those who had ever
synpathized with them in their adversely, and
who were at last also enabled to rejoice with
them In their prosperity. The confirmation, SO
far as General Suffers interests are concerned.
cannot but afford unalloyed satisfs cton even to
those most virulenily opposed to the decision rem
dered IN the claim by the Commssioners.-Sac.
Lni0a.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

THE NATIVES FAST TDIsAPPEARISG.-ChiefJ JUS
tice Lee, in his report TO the Legislature, says:
"First would call your attention TO those evils
which threaten speedy destruction to the Ha-
waiian race. Such are licentionsness, drunken
ness, and the transportation of men out of our
kingdom TO die on foreign shores. These are
great and increasing evils and snch as directly
assail the national existence. Drunkenness is at
work. and prostrates not few. In Honolulu,
during the last year, it has been fearful and it
has extended toa class il never reached before
the staid, sober middle class who have been and
still are the hope OF the nation. Added to these
losses is that of our young men, who go TO sea in
ships and never return, being left destitute in
foreign countries 10 die of want and neglect.
Every year we diminish in numbers. every
day we are wasting away, and breathing shorter
and fainter. The history sf the past teaches US
the events Of the future. and if we will not read
and heed its lessons, nothing can avert our i'm
pending destruction.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

CHuRcH MusIc-The New York Musical Re
rie,c says that opera music is played and sung in
a number OF evangelical churches, and though it
is not always known by the party employing, il
ia q fact that members of opera companies are
hired TO assist in conducting the singing in the
house Of God on the Sabbath, and that frequently
those are employed who all the evenings of the
week have been occupied in singing comic
songs, and entertaining large audiences by low
butoonery.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

MATKIMosIAL MoDE OF PRovlsG lNsocEscE.-
The other day, Mrs. Snifkins, finding herself
unwel, sent for the doctor and declared her be-
lief that she was pizened," and that he (Sniff-
kins) had done it,
81 didn't do it % shouted Snifkips. It's all
CANNON, she isn't pizened Prove it. doctor !:
open her upon the spot-I am willing"
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26
A sADDEHED HEART.

A saddened heart tits fearful thingl
A broken note in the choir OF spring,
A with cred leaf mid the dancing green.
The blight of death in the summers sheen,
A troubled wave on the streamlet's breast.
A waning star in the glowing west.
Or a wounded bird, come back to die,
When the morn is up. and the sun is high
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26
LOAG'S HORSE MARKET
WeavervilIe asd Yrcka Passea ger Train

n THE SUBSCRIBER respect
fully informs the inhabitants OF N
-NIO. Shasta and vicinity, that his ar AZ2-
engagements are now completed TO have con-
stantly any quantity Of Horses aud Mules for
hire or sale He flatters himself that his stock
of saddle auimals for speed and "',rabiity. is
excelled by none of any Livery Stable north OF
San francisco. He takes this opportunity to
return thanks to former patrons, and to assure
them that esery exertion viii be used to merit
u continuance of the liberal patronage hitherto
bestowed Oh him.
Stock bought and sold on commission.
Auction sales of stock daily.
JAMES LOAG. ACcti0neer.
n B. PASSENGER TRAINS START DAL
IY AS HERETOFORE FOR WEAVER AND
YREKA. Charges moderate,
Shasta. August II, 1854.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

DiscoY McCreary informs US that q
cave has been discovered near the head of
French Flat. Oh Trinity River, aud that he as
sisted party ia exploring it for the distance of
half mile. Its natural beauties and cnriosites
equal, if not surpass those Of Weyer's in vir-
einia, and the Mammoth Cave, in Kentucky
Trinity Times.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

Coy. BIGLER.-Gov. Bigler visited San Fran
cisco on the 18th inst. His friends made a great
The State Journal says
The Governor was met at the wharf by the
military and not less than four thousand citizens
of all political parties. The Governor seated IN
an open carriage was escorted through the prin-
cipa streets. As the procession passed the diff
ferent engine houses the bells were rang and
loud cheers were given. At the Exchange the
Governor addressed the people appropriately.
After some illusions To the rapid growth of San
Francisco. lie briefly reviewed the dpings of the
Legislature. When he came to speak OF bis ve-
toes the cheering was deafening.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26
BATus AT FIFTY CENTS:

cTEAM, SHOWER TUB AND DOUCHE
- BATHS will now be furnished IN good
style, ut so ceats each, by II. W. Hubbard at
the sign of the globe lamp, Shasta.
Goods taken on storage. FroEa 90 to 80 good
beds for lodgers will be found at all hours OF the
night. Also. uiuers' tents always on hand.
There is also attached an asylum for the sick.
IYr Money to loan good security.
Shasta CITY, Nav %. 1854. ap9tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26
JONES, TOBlN 8. CO.,
Yyoncrtarc and .T0hharS

Importers and Jobbers.
Sacramento Street Corner SaEssme San Francisco
ID ESPECrFULLY INVITE THE ATTEN-
Il l. tou uf tue Trade To their large and warned
Stock of Yankee nnd European - NOTIONS. a.
Rmbrunierles, etc, comprising;
Trimmings, Hosiery.
Burtous. Closes.
iInndk kerchiets, Conlbs.
lSce Goods, brushes.
Millinery Pocket hRises. Scissors.
N ht, Gonds, RaZors,
..ce & Muslin E!labroi-tish Hooks aad Lines,
drr-s, Stationery.
Ribbons Periunesy ,d all kinds
Bonncts.
Together with general assortment af Farie-
si.s and Small Wases consisting Ia past OF Hooks
and Eyes. Elnstics Bindings, Steel Pens. Nee
dies, Tapes Vnas, Violin and Guitar Strings
Whalcbones. Marbles, Dolls. Playing Cards, &c
!. T. & Co. afe constantly receiving via the
I,ihmus, aud per Clipper Ships. additions TO their
stock. at the latest and most desirable goods,
carefully selected by of the firm in New
York aud from the unusual facilities which
they enjoy in this branch of their business they
ar. confident at being able fully 10 meet the
wants of the California market.
marl7-3 -3m JONES. TOBIN & co.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

n Perseverance is failing nineteen times and
succeeding the twentieth; but when YOU do suc
ceed. good gracious me. how the applause does
come down
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26
D / S S 0 | U II 0 N
TO NORTHERN MERCHANTS AMI
TRADEkS.

TO NORTHERN MERCHANTS AND
TRADERS.
In connection with the above business we
have establice,i an
Agency for the purchase Of goods in San
Francisco.
One of the firm. Mr.. Bartlett.) will reside
permanently in San francisco. and will give his
,cholc attention TO the selection, purchase, and
forwarding al goods on comsaiTsion.
The advantages of permanent residence in
san Frapcisco. III purchasing goods, must be OBJ
vious ta sil.
Having had about fiftcep gears experience in
the Eastern States and San Francisco. apd two
years residence i'll the mining region. thereby
becoW az familiar with the wants of the III ming
trade. ap nat bring Interested in the sale OF goods
teei Justified IN Offering services to the
merchants of the interior. and hope by cAREFUL,
PROMPT and FAiTHFDI. attention To orders, to
merit aud receisa liberal patronage.
Orders should be accompanied with the
funds. easAful description of goods ordered,
and shipping directions.
U COMMISSIONS MODERATE. .sl
REFEHEkCES.
JW. Brittan Il Co. Sacramento St, San Fro
Adams Il Co., Shasta.
Cram. Rogers & Co., Shasta and Weaveryille.
&. L. Pennebaker. Trinity River.
wEsTCOTT 8 BARTLETT.
OFFICE-Rai Road House,
Commercial Street, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

NEW REsERvATloS.-We understand that Col.
Henley. Superintendent Of Indian Affairs, will
visit Fort Reading in few days, with view to
the location of a reservation somewhere in
the Cow Greek or Pitt River Country, upon
the State. We have been informed by persons
who ought to know, that there several large
and fertile vallies high up on Pitt River. If so
we trust that Col. Henley will see them before
he makes a selection in the Sacramento Valley.
II possible the Ind ans should be placed outside
Of the white settlements.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26
THE SHASTA COURIER

The following articles We're prepared for last
weeks paper, but owing to an unusal press Of
advertisements, were crowded OUT
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-26

Nor CASDIDArE.-Judge Washington, ed-
tor OF the Times and Transcript, has announced
that he is not capdidate for Guberpat atorial hon
ors The State Journal intimates that he has re-
Court. We are glad of it, provided it does not
withdraw him from the editorial ranks AT pre-
sent he stands coniessedly the most brilliant and
able political writer in the State.