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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-04

MARYLAND.--In the fourth Congressional dis.
trict Of Maryland, yesterday, Henry w. Davis, Of
Baltimore, was nominated for Congress by the
American party. The following gentlemen were
nominated: Henry Winter Davis, Anthony Ken
nedy and Y. Collins Lee. ballot was then had
which resulted in the selection Of Mr.. Davis by
vote of forty-four to thirtyseven for Mr. Kennedy,
and four for Mr.. Lee.
MIR. Davis is a native Of Washington, and gem
tlemen Of distinguished talents as lawyer and an
orator His election over Mr.. May the present
member, is confidently predicted.
Mr.. Kennedy is also gentleman Of high order
Of talent, and, had the choice Of the convention
fallen upon him, the honor would have been worth
lily bestowed.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-04

Carr, TIMOTHY DREw died recently at Mobile.
The Mobile Advertiser says; His attachment to
the great names Of our country, particularly to
that of Webster, within sight Of whose natal
place we believe he himself was born, amounted
almost to dolatry Who that was present few
years since at the Wing meeting in the Alhambra,
when Capt Drew, thinking some slight was Gin.
tended to the great Webster, sprang almost I'M
conscious to his feet, and with the eloquence OF
warm and patriotic heart repealed the imputatiors
can forget his impassioued appeal, which so sur
prised and delighted that large audiences lie
compared the great statesman to the old ship
" Constitution" whose name was terror TO the
enemies of our country, but strong tower and
praise TO her friends.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

The KLAMATH DIsTRIcT-ln addition to its
mineral Importance, correspondent of the Yre-
ka Herald saysit is something OF farming conn.,
try. There are numerous flats along the river
that are susceptible of being cultivated There
are number of enterprising farmers already To-
Gated there. and the weary prospector who may
chance to visit that region, may be sure of get
ting something to refresh him, if he should not
succeed in finding prospect" 1t is also a
most excellent grazing country. Horses and cat
tie keep in good order through the winter with
out feeding. 1t is also well timbered, which isa
very important item. All things considered. this
is destined TO become OF the most attractive
regions in Northern California.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

LATER FROM CARSON VALLEY AND SALT LAKE,.
"A friend writes US from Placerville, under date
OF Wednesday, that two men arrived at his house
that evening from Carson Valley. They met sew
eral pack trains going eastward to the States, and
one wagon load of goods which had just crossed
the Summit.
The grass wheat and crops generally looked
finely in the Valley.
Four men reached Carson Valley week since,
direct from Salt Lake, with mules. They state
that there were some fifty families about to emi-
CRATE from that place to Carson Valley.
The people of Salt Lake are complaining Of
hard times.-Sdc. Union.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

A NAUTICAL IScIDEST.-During our recent
swar with Mexico it was found necessary to call
out the marines and sailors serving in the Pacific
squadron 10 serve on shore, and large number
of salts were accordingly placed under command
of Gen. Kearney. During one of their shore
fights" as Jack termed it, body of :. Greasers "
were discovered firing from large stone barn.
and it being necessary to get 10 its in order
to effect an entrance. the marine officer in COM
mand of the salts gave the order, By the right
flank, file, left. forward!' The blue jackets, in
high state Of excitement, tried it on" but
could not do it,; in fact "they got all in heap"
as a spectator6e describes it; when Lieut. St-w-y.
of the navy seeing some OF his lads in confusion,
came running up with, "What in h-ll's ont 7"
II can't get your men to obey me-" answers Mr..
Marine. "Give the order," says s.. and III
see they do" Accordingly, by the right flank, !"
&C.. was yelled ont but worse and worse was
Jacks puzzle, when s. sang out, ''D-n it, sir,
that's no way to talk to my men. "Luf, you
id lubbefs, and weather that barn ~ You
had better believe it was done 10 less than no
time.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

SMALL VILLAGEs.-A late New York paper
gives practical illustration of the utter contempt
IN which even the newsboys of Gotham hold
every other town in Christendom. A gentleman
recently inquired at news stand under the
Astor House, if they kept Philadelphia papers,
No. was the reply. " Do you keep Boston
Papers?" "No, SIR" exclaimed the youth, we
don't keep any riHoge papers," The emphasis
was upon the village.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

u dispatch from Boston says that the Man.
chester, N. H., operatives, embracing the entire
force of the cotton mills, continue their strike,
and the greatest excitement ever known exists.
The manufacturers contend that they are making
no profits, and so had no objection TO stopping
awhile. The motto of the operatives is the "ten
hour system,'' ,hough they manifest disposition
to work eleven hours.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12
TO NORTHERN MERCHANTS AND
TRADEK&.


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,s will reside
permanently in San Francisco. aud will give his
miolc attention 10 the selection. purchase, and
forwarding of goods taontlpission.
The advantages of II permanent residence in
San Francisco, in purchasing goods, must be OBJ
vio,is In all.
Having had about fifteen years experience lh
the Eastern Sales and San Francisco, and two
years residence in the mining region. thereby
becoming familiar with the wants of the mining
trade and bring iterested in the sale OF goods,
we feel justified in offering our services to the
merchants of the Interior and hope by CAREFUL.
PROMPT, and FAiTHfuL attention To orders, 10
mrri, and receive a liberal patranase.
Orders should be accompanied with the
funds. careful description OF goods ordered,
aud shipping directions.
D COMMISSIONS MODERATE. Il
REEEKENCEs.
J.W. Britain Il Co. Sacramento ST. San Fro.
Adams & Co, Shasta.
Cram, Rogers s. Co. Shasta and Weaverville.
&. I. Pennebaker. Trinity River.
wEsTCoTT s BARTLETT.
OFFEE-Rail Road House,
Commercial Street. San Francisco.
ALSO,
A SAW MILL FOR SALE.
One of Pages Patent Circular Saw Mills.
complete, with four circular saws, of different
sizes. all ready To be placed to water power.
with 80 feet of carriage: 10 be seen at our es-
tablishment, and for sale by
EsTCoTT & BARTLETT,
SODA FACTORY, SHASTA.
Shasta, Jan. 13, 1854. lal3-tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

UNrAvoRABLE OMEs.-The Golden Gate car
ried away, as we learn from undoubted author
ity no fewer than fourteen hundred passengers
The Sonora brought up but nine hundred and
fifty, thus relieving us of population Of four
hundred sonls in one day-E1r Union
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12
BATHS aT FIFTg CENTS.

sCTEAM. ERCWER TUB AND DOUCHE
- BATHS will now be furnished in good
style, mt 50 certs each. by III. w. Hubbard, at
she sign OF the globe lamp, SHASTA.
Goods taken on storage. FGam 20 to 30 good
beds for dodgers will he found at all hours of the
night. Also. miners tents always on hand.
There is also attached All asylum for the sick.
" Money To loan good security.
Shasta Citv. Nav 90. 1854. ap9tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12
LOAG'S HORSE MARKET,
Weaverviue RRd Yreka Passenger Train

Weaver viue RRd Yreka Pnssengcr TFaIn
& THE SUBSCRIBER respect
fully informs the Inhabitants of IN
Nh. Shasta and vicinity that his ar -AZ4-
engagements now completed 10 have con-
,stantly any quantity of Horses and Mules for
dire or sale. lie fatters hi,nself that his stock
of saddle animals. for speed and 'rrability. is
.excelled by none of any Livery Stable north OF
San Francisco. Ide takes tkis opportunity to
return thanks to former patrons, and to assure
them that every .exertion will be used TO merit
a continuance of the liberal patronage hitherto
bestowed on him.
Stock bought and sold on.commission.
Auction sales of stock daily.
JAMES LOAG, Auctioneer.
n. b. PASSENGER TRAINS START DAI-
LN as HERETOEORE FOR WEAVER AND
NREKA. Charges moderate.
Shasta. August I2, 1854. Il
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

HIGH PRICE OF WHEAT.-A sale of Z 900 bush
els OF Gennessee wheat was made in New York
lately at 81 20 per bushel This is the highest
price which wheat has been sold at for many
years.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

ANOTHER POWERFUL WEAPON OF WAR.-We
yesterday examined. says the Boston Times of
The 23d, about as extraordinary piece of ord
nance as we ever laid eyes upon. 1t WAS Il
6reech- Loading cannon-a six x-pounder-capable Of
being loaded and fred ten times in minute by
hall the force usually required for ordinary can
non. The mechanism of this piece is very sim
pie, and can be readily understood by The dulest
comprehension. It's value in action upon ship
board, or in forts, or upon the field, must be
incalcuabe. At the experimental trial yester-
day, at City Point, six pound ball was thrown
distance of three miles and half with mar
velous accuracy. 1t is the invention Of MIR.
John p. Schenkl, Of Chelsea. Mass, and has
been patented in this country, and in England.
France: etc. This is the only piece of ordnance
OF the kind in ex stence and is the pioneer of
style of artillery which will, no doubt assume
an important part in all wars, present and to
come. Cannon of any cabre can be manufac-
tured upon the same principle. The present
piece was cast principally at Alger's foundry,
South Boston, and has been for some time un-
dersoing the experiments necessary to bring it
to perfection, which, it may be said, it has now
nearly or quite obtained. Our citizens will
have an opportunity of examining this splendid
yet terrible war-dog, as it will be exhibited on
State street to-day.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

t-g All kinds OF provisions, especially flour.
beef and butter, again enormously high in
New York. People will soon have TO live on
beaus and fresh cod
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

g The Richmond Enquirer says that the
price of slaves in the interior is higher than
ever before known
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12
JONES, TOBIN & CO..

JONES, 1OBlN q w.,
Importers and Jobbers.
Sacramento Street, Corner So4esame, San Francisco
ID ESPECTFuLLY INVITE THE ATTEN-
a 4 ton of the Tsade To their large aud varied
Stock Of Yankee aud Enropea4 :" NOTIONS" :"
Embroideries, etc. comprising:
Trimmings Hosiery
Buttons. Gloves,
handkerchief, Combs,
lace Goods, Brushes.
Millinery. Pocket kaives. Scissors.
White Goods, Razors.
l. zee & Muslin Esnbra Fish Heoks and Lines,
deri-s Stationery,
Ribbons, Perfumery vi all kinds.
Bonnets,
Together with general assortment OF Varie-
ti-s aud Small Wat ess, consisting i'll part OF Hnoks
and Eyes. Easiics, Bindings, Steel Pens Nee
dies. Tapes. violins, Violin and Guitar Strings,
Whalebones. Marbles, Dolls, Playing Cards &c.
j. I. Il Co. are constantly receiving via. the
Is,huius, and per Clipper Ships, additions TO their
stock, of the latest and most desirable goods,
carefully selected by one of the firm in New
York and from tae unusual facilities which
they enjoy u this branch of their business, they
are confident of being able fully to meet the
wanis OF the California market
marl7-3m JONES, TQiBIN & co.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12

. PRETTY FAiR.-A composiror in the Newark,
n. j.. Mercury "aet" $4,000 ems lately in ono
week.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-12
The Gambling Act.

We annex the first and second sections of the
new law passed for the suppression Of gaming
in this State:- u
81. Every person who slall open or cause
to be opened any gaming bank or game OF
chance. the whole part of which belongs to
him. in any house or other place whatsoever,
whether the said house or place be owned or
usually occupied by said person or not, and like
wise every person who shall deal for. other
wise conduct, or assist in conducting the affairs
Of such bank or game, aud also every person
who shall permit such bank or game to be-
opened in any house under his control, may be
prosecuted by Indictment by the Grand Jury Of
the county in which the offence shall have been
committed. before any Justice of the Peace.
or Recorders Court of said county, and on con-
viction, upon evidence of one or more credible
Witnesses saall be Gned in a sum not exceeding
five hundred dollars, nor less than one hundred
dollars for the first offence, and double such
amount for each subsequent offence; and in all
cases, the house or place where said illegal ga
ming is carried on or held, except it he done
without the knowledge of the owner thereof.
shall be held liable for the 6nes imposed on per-
sons Tor such illegal gaming within the same
". 1he owner, tenant. or occupant OF any
house or building. in which money or goods
shall have been lost by gaming, with the knowl-
edge or consent o. such owner. occupant or ten
ant, shall on conviction thereof, be fined not ex-
ceedng five hundred dollars, nor less than ono
hundred dollars for the first offence, and double
such amount for each subsequent offence.
Section Sd declares that all notes, bills, bonds.
mortgages, &C., &C., in which the whole or any
part of the consideration shall be for any money
or goods, won by gaming playing at cards.
dice or any other game whatever, shall be void
and of no effect. Section fourth makes it tho
duty of the District Attorneys to prosecute all
offences against this act. Section fifth gives fun
jurisdiction in all arising under this act to
District Courts, Courts Of Sessions, Justices of
the Peace and Recorders Courts, and makes it
the duty of the Court of Sessions to give the
law in charge to the Grand Jury. The law has
no reference to the games Of billiards and ten
pins.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-05
LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A NEH
CHURCH.

The ceremony Of ley ing the cornerstone 81 a new
Methodist CT urch the southwest corner OF Henry
and Summit-sts, Brooklyn, took place yesterday
afternoon before respectful audience. II is TO be
substantial brick edifce and finished in imitation OF
brown stone liz dimensions are % by - ieet, ana
the style Of architecture that of the Norman and
Gothic. The cost OF the building Viii not De fsr IRON
Sl4 coo.
The exercises commenced with singing by the choir
of the Church, after which prayer was offered by the
Rev Mr.. MILEl, OF the Eastern District. 40 address
was delivered by the Pastor of the congregation the
Rev. THos. s Birch, in which &c stated that II was
between five and six years $40 since the effort was first
made TO establish Church in tina part OF the City,
but the population was sparse, and much difficulty
was found in raising the funds necessary. About II
months since the project OF building church on thus
se hrst started, but nesrly year elapsed before
onv sttemnt wa M de 10 raise subscriptions, and
about that time an effort was made 10 estaoish
church ecihce for this Society. Inree lois were pnr-
chased on which the e6ihce lie TO be consructei' on
the remainder parsonage TO DC ouut and lae touau
srourd the Church appropriately lad Out AT Tue
present time nearly thirds Of the amount ne oessay
TO build and purchase the lots has been snoscr,oeo
and they hope by the time the church hnshed anq
dedicated the rem ainder VIII be subscribed AZ tue
conclusion of these remarks
The Rev. Mr.. MILBCRNE, ex-C haplaln 10 Congress,
was Introduced and made few very eol uent and
pleasing remarks in which he alluded TO me caase OF
Me,hod!sm from the days OF John esey 20 tns pres
cut tine: also to its popular progress among the
masses. he stated with much force tha; notNisn-
standing legislative eDscmens 10 prevent the progress
OF crime in tho country yet nothing w1uia 90 en-
ally prove its spread the advancement OF religion
among the people. -.
The Rev, Mr.. HaGASLY called upon those present 10
contribute literally, and stated that those who had
contributed ais aud upward would have their names
plsced on the scroll in the cornerstone. consider
able sum was collected.
The corner stone was then laid. Tie box deposited
in !, contained The Methods. Discipline TIE Chrsf's"
s5roco,e and Journal, Sunday School Adc0cate
cories Of The Brooklyn Eagle, Star, Times Press, and
journal. Kiaes County Record, New-iork secular
papers, names OF officers ara Trustees 81 the s'c'et!
and list OF subscribers Of s25 and upward.
After these ceremonies the sssemblaSe separated
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-05
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

TBtR,DAr, Oct. AID. Isaac o. BARKER in the
etAr.
Finonce DEPARTMENT Resolution by Aid. HERHIcE:
Sn tie Soproe report the purpose for which bnd 70 he
e1ezn OF Issued payable In 1886 (the charter
ioeg said except IN icip ition Of the reVenue sEd
hs ,sihoTity upon which be issued the N. Adopted
, by tie same HkeFtds, IL appears from statement
ne e. Coniroe Report ths I'll. Of pesriy two mill
doas (sl $50 ~ ~ have been advanced r0m the City
eNey or Of Improvements payable by asses neut
SrrAsd tlsqcfors
en-, Is1 Committee Of Three Be appointed to Invest
rs eoevns Of the Copfo er and the Street Commissioner
NS's discovering the Of this enormous dehcsnsy
% 49, 'Ssns5 upon the payers debt Of sbs1t S2
tasala ss,s been ASSESSED ppon the Collection from
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-05
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.

WEDNESDAY,, Oct. 3, laj5-Present ID. ID. CoSo-
vER Esq, President in the chair.
Petitions Reterred..-By Mr.I C0rENHovfN-Ol
CHARLIE, Jarvis askiDs permission exhibit the portrait Of
the bon Herr, Clay at the Crystal Psacs Amended aud as
uendsd gfaDied.
B. Mr. PRESTIs-OfG Lee Knapp and others ths the ter
min the twenty thirds Ferry from the Penny
Bridg. TO Green Point, L. l.
RESOLUTIONS Referred-By Mr.. ScHESCH, that the
Committee Ferries the eNpedency OF establish
pg ferry vcuy Of Canal Jersey CtY tbe Com ntee
having I.poed 10 favor last yeN but scton tab upon II
COmnluRic0t,oa-From the Clerk of the Board, 10
resolution what tcke and pssss have
been presented uembrs Of the Board and whom ssng
that the practice heretofore adopted by OF the
railroad and other companies complimentary season tickets to
the members Of the Board have been almost entirely tins year
dened that tickets have rendered TO
received by the members e his knowledge or
iuforrsi. extends for Of the lines livery stables
Co Inns Vanderbilt line Of steamers, steanbos or IN
the ond Third, sixth Fgh'hav City on the Long
blend SewJeey Rar that ticket. but one
Company he Herl-rn Raroad) held by OF The nem
b-rs which pass he City or long aud that PRIOR
az, .ts helms left with the erh for the who
express dese for the II distinctly se'sd TIA.
they ended \ uprnent merely, and not with any
reference bssng influencing the ecticR OF sny member
bou SIS members have hd the tickets and those
who OBJ sin hen. The Geek cannot tate the
the embers who bave them eX opt Nj Van
Riper who mentioned the fact al the last meeting Passes
allowed upon application by the Hudson Now add Enc
r. roed and the privilege he's been pted and
enioyed various occasions. Filed.
hsporfs.-Of the Committee on Law Department,
in ayo OF non corcu-ripg IN uton inspectors end
resolution thst the employment OF inspectors
IN respect or regulating and grading streets
setting curb and gutter stones, tagging sidewalks, hiios
whsryes piers sn slips b. DISCONTINUED that the heads de-
notfs such and the Controller maks no
payments such inspectors for services uent 10 me ap
proved of this resolution Amended by striking on as % p'r'
&C.. and adopied.
The Board adjourned TO Friday afternoon at .
O'Clock.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-05
THE LATE PRIMARY ELECTION RIOT
EXAMINATION BEFORE JUSTICE BRENNAN.

EXAMINATION BEFORE JUSTICE BRENNAN.
A crowd of Soft Shells Half Shells, Barnburners,
fighting men, and political oafers generally assem-
bed Yesterday afternoon at the Third District Police
Cout, 10 attend the examination Of George Ferris,
charged with shooting Samuel Mcdonald at the Pri-
mary Election riot. Of Clinton and Grand-sts.,
on Tuesday night. Policeman Cornwell Of the lhir'
teonfh Ward made an affidavit TO the effect that no
had visited Mcdonald and found him, in consequence
Of bis wound unable to appear in Court, and that
Mcdonald told him that he saw Ferris discharge
loaded pistol at him the time he in ured. Lieut..
Joseph O'Keefe Of the Thirteenth Ward Police, tes-
tilted that about Il o'clock last Tuesday evening" he
was in Ciintor-st near Grand-st near where the
primary election was going Cd. and cav a crowd as
sembled some Of whom were dragging ell sticks oil
wood from cart which standing near, and pass
ing them into the po-room. He also cav number Of
men nh) were Inside holding up man as if 10 push
him through the window. lie also saw two men with
clubs in their hands in the crowd lighting, and sep
GRATED thom after which be saw George Ferris and
VIM r. Mccormick clnched. He, with the aid OF
Others separated them, when Ferris struck some other
men who were fighting near him. lie then drew
pistol and oischsgea it, and was in the act Of pre-
pairing again 10 discharge l., when be anu Mccormick
we're arrested AID taken 10 the Station House.
Tsos W. Thorre Of the Thirteenth Ward Police,
testified to being present at the time Of the disturb
ancc in question aud saw striking at the wl2cow Of
the polroom with sticks Of wood. He Immediately
crossed the street and found Ferris surrounded by
number Of men who cry ing out kill tie redheed.
"ed sou Of b-h." TIE officer rushed among the
crowd and pushed the men away from Ferris, but they
go; q, him again. Mccormick Pstsey, Congrove aias
Cockrodch, were striking Ferris and soon the later
drew pistol and pointed lover the heads OF the crowd
The officer ssid to BIN What are you going to d.,
Gecrge'' Ferris then pointed the pistol in 'laning
DIRECTION toward the pavement AID discharged It. The
ball passed near my legs and stuck hDon'd. No
otter vitresses being present, Ferris the accrsed was
erraigned and examined He stated that he wass native
OF Ner-York and lives ST Nc&I Goerek st., and boat
man BY occupation. In rels.iop 20 the ehage sgans'
lin be said: dhl Intend 70 take the life OF any
"pe-son l discharged tie pistol 10 .el:'deenss
Tie magistrate held HIM TO bail N 5000, Ferris Te
serving the privilege Of opening the case Hereafter aud
Offering evidence in bis own behalf samuel 1. Web
SIR Of No. e29 Broone st. and John C1dnsy OF No
a42 Morree =. were his bonG.men.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-05
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The Board OF Education met on Wednes9Ay ngu.,
hpt tho attendance was rather Slim there being but
few members over q quorum preseat-W. II. NEIL
soS. President, in the chair. Several communications
on minor matters were referred to appropriate com
mittees. A communication from several puoiSSnes
relative 20 new school books was referred 70 Tom-
mittee on school books. The applications from rus
tees Of Sixth and Fifteenth Wards for new iarn'are
were referred 10 appropriate Committees. rcpor. rel
Srs who had no Certificates, and of others who held
posi- ions not warranted by the grade Of their cor m
Gates, elected considerable debate pending when tne
Board adjourned No business Of public im2orsnoe
was transacted during the evening, although ine
Board held session Of three and hall nouFs ou'
ration.