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The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
CALIFORNIA STEAM NiVIGATION
COMPANT.
FOR TEE UPPER SAC.
lsz=s.sz--iis rilinento River.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAY, 1854.
The steamer ORIENT, Capt. A. ID. Carpenter
leaves Red Bluffs every Monday morning, and
arrive at Sacramento the same evening
The steamer BELLE. Capt. Henry Gilman
will leave Red Bluffs every "Wednesday morning
and arrive at Sacramento the same evening
The steamer CLEOPATRA, Capt. ". II. Tav-
lor, will leave Red Bluffs every Friday morning
and arrive at Sacramento the same evening
Freight by the above boats must be paid for
on delivery. For freight passage apply to
the Captain on board. At Red Bluffs To
E. J. WEEKS. Agent.
AT Sacramento, to T. w LYLES. Agent.
mhlSif Office on board storeship Globe.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24

A YANKEE OFFERED THE Contract TO CAP
TuRg CANroN.-The London Neus of January
18th has the following:
- On the 18th We had accounts from Fat-San.
that in grand attack made the place by the
imperialisls they had met with certain reverses,
having lost not less than one ihonsand men III
killed and prisoners. One hundred jnnks were
also taken by the conquerors with large quanii-
ties of guns and ammunition. From all can
hear. believe this to have been the most de-
cisive fight they have had.
The vanqushed were not long in making their
way to Canton where they continue in a state
of nervous trepidation as rumors reach them
from time to time that the rebels are coming
So anxious are the Chinese authorities To regain
Fat San, that they have offered broken down
Yankee S50.000 10 take it aud 900 if he will
take small fort near Whampoa
The American Consul has ntimated to this
free and lishened citizen" that if he goes
on this expedition he cannot expect their ever
lastin stars and stripes to protect him if he
comes 10 grief The imperaists have, | under
stand. already paid heavy amount in advance
and another American holds security for the bal
ance. He has enlisted about 300 scamps of all
sorts, and only waits for written authority.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24

THE EseUIMAUx.-As far as the personal APP
pearance of the Esqnimaux 60. we had IA spec-
men before our eyes in the person of Cget one
of the natives, who returned with Captain Bud
dngton, and is now teastlng his eyes on the
wonders Of the great Southern World. Uget is
a stout, rugged, well-bult fellow apparently
abont thirty years old. In physique lie is supe-
rior to many Americans, and equal 10 the major
iy. He is five feet ight inches in height, with
rlher small black eyes, good teeth long black
hair, and in complexion resembles the North
American Indian. The face is not. however. so
strongly marked as that of the Indian, there
is heavy. greasy, lazy. contented expression
abont il. The Esqnimanx are all good natnred
creatures, like Uget. They live chiefly Oh fish
seal. eaten raw. is their favorie dish They
have no written angnage-no missionaries-no
.overnment-no chiels-it is all perfect equal
ity; and, during the time (nine months that
Captain Buddington spent among them, he
never witnessed any qnarreling or dissention.
Happy people! They do not aggregate together
IN large numbers, unless it is for some special
purpose, such seal catching. or to visit wha-
ler
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IL An Irshman. who proiesse'i the most iul-
picit faith in the Romish creed, went early one
morning to the honse Of the priest, 10 confess.
He passed into the kitchen 10 inquire for The
padre, but perceived there one i'll The
room. There fine ham lying on the table,
thai had just been sent home from the bnicsaers. $.
and he lost time in slipping it under his great
cloak. which he fortunate enough to have
on at the time. In "a moment the servant entered,
saying, that If he wished to confess, the father
ready to hear him in the next room.
:" Here, yer holiness" said Pat, . here S fine
leg of bacon which stole. and have brought for
present to yer reverence. Will ye take ii 7"
:. Take !" said The confessor, by no means.
Carry it back instantly to the man you stole 1t
from
Faith an ! did, sir; an he said lie wouldn' t
take it by no means"
VERY well. then. Patrick. keep it yourself, y
said the confessor.
"An' I'll be absolved - asked Pat.
Eyes; it's your property if the owner won't
take IL" said the priest
"Alant, we divils." shouted Pat. as he lugged
off his booty; good mornin'-long life to ye-
God bless yer riverence!'
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24

STRANGERS CoMING-The New York Express
is informed. upon what is considered good au-
thority that his holiness. the Pope. In token OF
his gratitude to Archbishop Hughes, and the
other dignitaries of the Roman Catholic Church
IN the United States, for the zeal and earnesrness
exhibited in aiding the settlement of the I'm
macuate Conception, has consented that the ia
nous Winking Madonna of Riminl, and the eel
ebrated Weeping Madonna, two pictures whose
moving eeyelids and falling tears have agitated
all Catholic Italy. shall visit the United States.
Arrangements are making for their transporta-
tion hither and it is probable that the dis
tinguished strangers will appear in n York on
about the lst of April.
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onayE BKANCaa EsoTEA FoK SALE.

f44 TIE UNDERSIGNED. WISHING TO
H3Bmi change his business, offers for sale the
-.44A- well known
OLIVE BRANCH HOTEL AND RANCH,
lying on the main stage route from Shasta 10
Sacramento, and on tie north side of Cotton
wood. The Ranch contains 100 acres of arabic
land. the whole enclosed by a substantial fence
Among the Improvements upon 1he Ranch are
the following:
A good and eemmodious Dwelling Honse, for
the past three years kept public hotel;
first rate Barn, Sufficiently capacions to contain
100 tons of hay, and comfortably stable fifty
horses; well of good water at the door-alSo
well III the garden. with a chain pump and
hose attached TO it for conducting the water to
all parts of The garden; Garden containing
about five acres of land in high state of euli
vaton; together with Grainery, Cellar. Milk
House, Chicken House. Corall and all other ne
cessary buildings and Improvements. The
.Olive Branch" too, has always been stage
station on the Sacramento road. The terms
will be made reasonable.
For full particulars inquire Of the subscriber
on the premises. VIM. LEAN.
Cottonwood July I6, 1853. jyI6tf
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Coop ARRANGEMENT.-It is reported that
the P. NJ. S. S. Company is about to haul off
four of its slow boats from the passenger line
and place them on the route hence TO Panama
as freight line. Both Steamship lines, 1t is
understood. will shortly reduce the price of pas
sage from the other side one half, but make no
reduction in present rates hence to New York
If this report is correct, the rates of passage
from New York will hereafter be:-First cabin.
$50; second cabin, SIP. so; aud In the steer
age, SIS. These rates will enable thousands to
come among us who could never, under the late
exorbitant prices, have reached our shores.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
JONES, TOBIN g. CO.,
IrnnorterS and .Tohhe1-c

Sacramento Street, Corner Sonsome, San Francisco
ID ESPECTFULLY INVITE THE ATTEN-
IL ton of the Trade TO their large and varied
Stock of Yankee and European MOTIONS, .
Embroideries, ETC., comprising:
Trimmings, Hosiery,
Buttons, Gloves,
Handkerchief, Combs,
Lace Goods, Brushes,
Millinery, Pocket Knives. Scissors,
White Goods. Razors.
Lace & Muslin Embroi- Fish Hooks and Lines,
derles, Stationery,
Ribbons, Pertumery of all kinds,
Bonnets,
Together with general assortment of Varie-
ties aud Small Wares consisting in part of Hooks
and Eyes, Elastics, Bindings, Steel Pens. Nee.
dies Tapes, vinns, Violin and Guitar Strings.
Whalehones. Marbles, Dolls, Playing Cards, &c.
j. I. & Co. are constantly receiving via. the
Isthmus, and per Clipper Ships, additions to their
stock, of the latest and most desirable goods.
carefully selected by of the firm in New
York; and from the unusual facilities which
they enjoy in This branch of their business. they
are confident of being able fully to meet the
| wants of the California market.
marl7 3m. JONES, TOBIN & co.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
Oregon Items.

An affray, says the Portland Times, took place
on the 26th ult. near the mouth of Cowlitz river,
at the house of Orland George. between George
and man named Carroll. They had an angry
conversation with reference to woman llvlng
with Carroll. George gave him the le and Car
roll shot George in the neck. George seized an
axe. and knocked him down. and while Carroll
was in the act of cooking his pistol again. George
gave him another blow from which he died In a
few hours. We learn that George says that he
can prove he came with threats against his life,
aud that he killed him in self-defence.
Apples were being packed for shipment to Cal
ifornia. The Times intmates that they will reg
uarly supply US with our winter fruit.
The Oregon Spectator has ceased to exist.
The Wing Territorial Convention is TO be held
at Corvallis on the 18th April.
The steamers Belle Fashion and Eagle are
running from Portland to the Cascades, Cowlltz.
and Vancouver, and Multomah to Astoria and
back twice week.
The new liquor law don't "go down" with
the lovers of the ardent at Oregon City. The
Spectator thinks it ridculously pithy.
A blacksmith named veasy, from Yreka, Cali
fornia, who was engaged III shop at Portland,
had met with a serious accident. 1t seems that
one of the trimmings flew from slab of iron
with such force to penetrate and cause the
ell tire loss OF his left eye.
Receipts of all kinds of produce at Portland
from the Upper Willamette had been heavy.
The Oregonian has later news from Fort Boise.
The Indians were quiet. The Snakes pretend 10
regret the murder OF the immi grants last simmer,
and charge the whole affair to five Of their peo-
pie. This is false. boy who escaped says
that mnch larger number was engaged IN that
bloody affair
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Little Mamie.
BY LUCY LARcoM.

Fawn-footed Mamie,
Where have you been 7"
Chasing sunbeam
Into the glen;
Plunging through silver lakes
After the moon,
Tracking DER meadows
The footsteps OF June.
Snnny-eyed Mamie.
What did you see -
Saw the fays sewing
Green leaves on tree;
Saw the waves counting
The eyes of the stars;
Saw cloud lambs sleeping
BY sunsets red bars.
Tuneful-eared Mamie.
What did you hear =
Heard the rain asking
A rose to appear;
Heard the woods tell
When the winds whistled wrong;
Heard the stream How
" here the bird drinks his song.
Naunie, dear Mamie,
oh take me with You,
To run. and to listen.
And see as you do -
Nay nay-lest you borrow
My ear and my eye,
The music you'll hear not.
The beauty will die.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24


The Snow OF AGE.-The following gem is go
ing tie rounds of The press without amy author
it is simple, truthful and pretty:
No snow falls lighter than the snow of age
but none is heavier, for it never melis
1t never melis, no, never. Age is inexorabe
its wheels must move onward, they know moi
any retrograde movement. The old man may sit
and sing,
II would were boy again,
but he grows older he sings. He may read
of the elixir of youth. but he cannot find it; he
may sigh for the secret of the alchemy, which
is able to make him young again but signing
brings it not. He may gaze backward with an
eye of longing on the rosy scenes of early years.
but as one who gazes on his home from the deck
OF departing ship, every moment carries him
further and further away. Poor old man. he
has Little more to do than die.
1T never mets. The srow of winter comes
and sheds its white blessings upon valley and
mountain. but soon the sweet spring follows and
smiles it all away Not with that upon the
brow of the totlerIng veieran there is no
spring whose warmth can penetrate It's eternal
frost. 1t came to stay; It's single Hakes Tell un-
noticed, and now il is drified there. We shall
see it increase until we lay the old man in his
grave; there it shall be absorbed by the eternal
darkness for there is age in heaven.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
Articles purchased in New York.
A. L. STIMSON.
COMMERCIAI FACTOR,
SO, Broadway, New York.

PURCHASING AGENT in connection with
L the principal American and European Ex-
presses.
For the accommodation of the public, A. L. s.
will, either personally or through his agents,
execute business and fiji orders in Paris, Lon
don, Havre, New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and other principal cities.
~ Persons in Shasta and its vicinity wishing
purchases made in the Atlantic States, will
please remit through Adams & Co., or deposit
with E. ". TRACY. Esq, Adams & Co.'s agent
In Shasta, sum sufficient to cover the cost.
Reference: Adams & Co. no1S-3m
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24

EY@" 1t appears, from a telegraphic dispatch
which we published yesterday from Mobile
that general subscription is going on among
the black slave population of that neishborhood
for the relief of the suffering poor OF the North
and our seaboard ciiies.-N. Y Ere. Post.
So, while the people of the North pity the
poor slaves of the Sooth, the slaves OF the South
pity the poor white folks of the North, aud do il
to much better pnrpose.-Louisrille Journal
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fss.I2faf feI2af THE UNDERSI IG N D r,.sSSsssv
iiiHsJ would announce to the pub sAsSSS
- - lie, and particularly to per-
travelling to and from lreka and Weaver
vile, that, having leased this long established
stand, formerly known the Free Bridge
House, he is prepared to entertain customers
i'll a style notsurpassed by amy hotel III Northern
California.
Having completed his commodions bnild-
ing, and furnished it in the best possible manner,
he is enabled 10 promise the very best accom-
modations. The table, as heretofore, will al
ways be supplied with the best viands the mar
ket furnishes while from the large garden at
ached to the premises, all the vegetables grown
in this part of the State will be furnished i'll the
greatest abnnGance.
He has also IA secure Corral connected with
his establishment, always supplied with an abuna
dance OF barley and hay.
JASON TOWER.
March 1St. 1854. mhlltf
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24

THE EMPEROR AND THE BIBLE.-Punch and
the British Bible Society at loggerheads.-
The latter association has offended The sarcastic
scribbler, by noting that the Gear of Russia was
a friend of the Bible. because he remilted duty
of about s 400 on shipment of British Bibles.
Punch ia IA fit of patriotism exclaims Tattoo
e s. d. on the back of Satan. and these men will
drop on their knees before him.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
Surgical Diseases,

As tnmors. morbid growths, affections Of the
bones aud joints, determines, WHEELER congen-
ltal from accident, diseases of the urinary ap-
paratns, of the eye, ear, etc.
Patients placing themselves in DIR. Sawyer's
hands. tor treatment or operation, will be pro-
vided with suitable accommodations, and with
careful aud attentive nurses.
Facilities now offered by Or. Sawyer for
the successful practice of Surgery which are not
to be surpassed in any city Of the Union.
Residence-Rasette House, (basementl corner
ut Bush and Sansome streets. Office hours until
a. NJ. and from 3 to s P. NJ
San Francisco, January a3, 1855. feb3-y
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24

SWEDISH Royalty IN BusToN.-lne ne Fuessde
JournaI ns made grand discovery -nothlng
less tlinn ii second Bourbon case-n which the
lately deceased keeper of Long Island Light
plays HE principal part, and is asserted to have
been SON nf Gusiavus Ill. King "t Sweden.
This is Interesting question for The qnsd m"Rcs,
and one which will undoubtedly atiiact aiei-
ton. We give The substantial iacts OF the state
meut of the Fueside:
''rhe story. get it, and we have no
doubt of lis substantial truth is this. The late
Capt. Joseph Beck, So long known by our mar
iiime folks keeper of tie Long Island Light
in our harbor uu his deaih-bed. last summer
disclosed Ia his family thai he was son at Gus
brother If that remarkable kni =ht-errant OF "A
king. The late Gustavus w A'lnnkuown per-
who had been tn regard hun with great m
ierest. and who was present at the time OF ms
DEATH left in the next European steamer Tor
Sweden Within short time. the only daughter
of Capt Beck. very inteligent and accom-
pished lady, now the wife of Abel T. Hayden.
one OF the pilots in onr harbor, has been sent
for from hish quarter in that country. and sup
piled with funds for The voyage, lo be restored
to the possession of property and titles belong
ing to her father. which were confiScated at the
time when his brother, Gnstavns w. was de-
throned. MIR. Hayden and his wife. 1t is said,
will take their departure for Sweden III few
days.
The life and character of Capt. Beck, give
strong tinse OF dramatic proprieiy, ii not proba-
blity. to this curious rumor."
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
L. Religion Bca.tifuIe

In the child, the maiden, the wife, the moth
er, religion shines with holy, benignant beau
ty of its own. which nothing Of earth can mar
Never yet was the female character perfect
without the steady faith Of piety. Beauty, IN
tellect, wealth! they are like pitfalls, dark in
the brightest day, unless the divine light, unless
religion throw her soft beams around them, TO
purify and exalt, making twice glorious that
which seemed all oveliness before.
Religion is very beautiful-in health or sick
ness. iii wealth or poverty Wenever enter the
sick chamber of the good, hut soft music seems
10 float on the air, and the burden OF their song
is: ''Lo peace is here!''
Could we look into thousands of families to-
day when discomfort fights sullenly with lte,we
should find the chief cause of unhappIness, tcdnt
81 Religion IN vomaa
And in felon's ceIls-in places OF crime, mis-
cry, destituIinn, isnorance-we should behold
iii all It's terrible dcfurmiIy the ttult OF rre
ligion in woman
Oh. religion benignant majesty, high on thy
throne thou sitest. glorious and exalted. Not
above the clouds, Tor earth comes never between
thee and truly pions souls-not beneath the
clouds, for above them ls heaven. opening
through IA broad vista OF exceeding beauty.
lis gales are The splcndor of jasper aud pre-
cious stones, white with dewy light that nel-
| ther flashes nor blazes. but steadily proceedeh
from The throne o God. Its towers hathed III
| reiulgent glory ten times The brightness OF ten
thousand suns vet soft. undazzling 10 The eye.
Aud there religion points Art ihou weary
it Whispers. = reSt-up ihere-lere for ever
Art thou sorrowing. JOY" Art thou weighed
down with unnerhed lgnonllny kings anu
priests in that holy home" Art thon poor 'lhe
| very street before Thy mansion shall be gold
Art hou freud!rss? :. the angels shall be lby
companions, aud tind Thy Friend and Father"
Is religion beautiful We answer. all is des-
olaiion and defprmifv where religion is not.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24

Row AT SALT LAKE.-On Christmas day,
number of regular soldiers. who were at rum
hole in Salt Lake City, met a number OF the le-
gitimate and bastard sons of Gov. Yonng and j.
Kimba a, the same place. Liquor being pretty
freely circulated. the soldiers did not hesitate To
express their opinion that Young and kimbal
were "a couple of id old rakish reprobates.-
This raised the wrath of the Young and knbal
progeny, the Legitimate and illesitlmale making
common cause, and grand fight ensued. The
boys fought with fists and Clubs, and the soldiers
used their muskets. The army officers aud the
civil officers of the city, after a great deal OF
trouble, succeeded in stopping the row. and pre-
venting the effuson of blood. Both parties
We're greatly enraged. portion of The militia
Were called out. and placed in the streets as
police guard. On new years day. Col. S'eptoe
refused to allow the soldiers to GO on liberty
and the city authorities put IA stop to the sale OF
liquors
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
RANCH FOR SALE

ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE LOCA
~ fions in Trinity County.
This Ranch is situated about two miles above
the Bridge on Trinity River. 1t contains 16e
acres, and will be sold at bargain, if applied
for Immediately at the Diana Saloon, w ea-
vervile, or to Chaband s. Fleason on the pren,-
ises.
Weaverville, Nov. /, 1854 motif
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
DIR. A. F. SAWYER.

ESORMERLY CONNECTED WITH THE
Il Surgical Department of the MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL HospIrAL, gives special attention 10
the treatment OF all
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24

Br"Take a drink, Judge l"-.If the court
know herself iniimately-and she thinks she do
she will
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
March 1st. 1854.
LUNA HOUSE-RED BLUFFS.

LUNA HOUSE-RED BLUFFS.
s43 THE EXTENSIN E STABLlNG and
III CORRAL of tins establishment are now
-E-441a complete, and can receive and shelter
large numbers of animals Hay and barley OF
the best quality always on hand. ranch for
grazing animals. under constant charge OF Il care
iul herdsuan, is connected with the place. Pack
mules and enIigrant stock will not find Il better
recruiting spot in the Sacramento Valley.
THE 81 TEL
Is well known, and no pains will be spared 10
maintain It's reputation. DOW NlNCENI.
Red Bluffs. Sept 30. 1854 o7 -3nI
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YE THAT SUFFER-READ! READ!
DIR. PAR EIRAS
Great Italian Remedy!

For tie certain and speedy cnre Of Diseases Of a
P,1rate Nature. matter how long standing,
rithout any injurions effect to the system,
cL11aloro of dioL
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
BEWARE OF ccuNTERFEITs.

The extensive sale Of this wonderful medi-
cine has already caused some person or persons
to palm Oft upon the unsuspecfius. spurious
compound closely resembling the original. Be
particular TO buy none without Tie written sis-
nature OF A. Pareira. NJ. d., on the outside
wrapper OF each bottle. All others are counter
felt. and their compoundcrs will be punished
with the ntmos; igor of the law.
Price Three Dollars per bottle. For sale by
d. Babcock. sole Agent for California, Oregon
aud the Sandwich islands to whom all orders
n:ist be addressed. \ liberal discount made TO
Wholesale dealers.
LIST OF AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
BENZ. SHUETLEFF, Druggist. Shasta; DR.. W.
II Gatlih Yreka; Rice, Coffin s. Co.. Drug
sists. Marysvill,: X Stark Gather, Drug
gist. Siockion; W II Druner, Druggist Sono :
IA; Child 4 Worihen, Druggist. Placerville !;
Justin Gates. Jr.. Sacramenio; DR. 4 W Carr
Downieville; Dir John Lark Nevata Dir J b
Winston Los Angeles; Whaley 4 Morse, San
Diego; George l. Story, Portland O. +.
d. BABCOCK, Wholesale Druggist
l33 Clay street, San Francisco.
mao 3n1
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1T HAS NEVER FAILED--IT CANNOT
FAIL TO CURE.

HNHIS INVALUABLE SPECIFIC, first intro
Il duced into Pisa some fifty years since. soon
became well known certatn care that
in every town and city, not only on the CONT
nent, but in Great Britain, the demand Tor II
was great It's merits so astounding that III less
than one year ii ON its introduction it had sup-
planted all other remedies. The Medical Fa-
Guilty of the principal cities of Europe were
compelled 10 acknov ledge It's wonderful mostery
over disease. Proprietors of other Medicine.
jealous of Its sway, vanly eudeavored 10 stay
lis onward progress. Like grass before the
mower, their efforts fell tolle gronnd; and like
fire on the prairies, sweeping all before ii, It's
onward march became triumphant. 1t socd
| forth upon its own merits; discerning public
saw, tried and We're convinced of lis mngical
ri,1ues. The massive fortune acquired by Dr.
Parera from the sale of ii during the six years
he prepared it, alone bore witness to its mi,u-
culous meyas. AT the decease of the Doctor. the
recipe was bequeathed to his son. who has late
" introduced the remedy into the United States.
The number of cures it has alrendy made are
astonishing. Thousands and tens of thousands
can bear testimony TO its efficacy.
ALL WHO USE IT, IT WILL CURE,
With safety, speed and certainty no other me-
dicine has ever possessed.
RESORT TO NO QUICK NOSTR UNS.
Use remedy that has been tried for the past
fly years, and was never known to fail.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-24
G O 4 T. al
TOWER HOUSE.

At the junction Of tie Yreka and IFearerrHi
Roads, II miles from Shasta.