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The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

r EXCEEDINGLY REGRET that owing to
Il sickness am unable to visit your different
precincts, and to meet you face 10 facc but
since this is impossible nj present
strained 10 adopt this mode of making know
To you my political sentiments, and also the
course shall pursue. in the event of my elrc-
inn. i'll the discharge OF The duties pertaining 10
the office of Sheriff. fEa
Ever grateful 10 the Democracy for having
honorcd NE with the nomination. herenfter the
best proof of my gratitude shall be, a faithful
discharge of the duties of the office. In this
will know no man-neither his politics, his reli-
gion, nor his country. Having from early you'll,
hnmbly but firmly advocated democratic doc
trines. with abiding faith in their Justice.
simplicity and cquality-always, however,
gnurding myself against prejudice and inioer.
ance, and maintaining due respect for the
opinions of those who happened To differ with
mc-never suffering such difference of opinio.i
to influence tor moment my intercourse with
them | am therefore ever opposed 10 all forms
OF intoerance, particularly so in matters of re.
lgion aud politics. Planting myself upon the
spirit OF the Declaration of Independence and
the Constitution of the United States, with this
declaration clIeertnlly submit myself 10 your
decision. e--
Respectfully. yonr humble servant,
Ha3H JOHN A DREIBELBIS.
Dalngerhel,i'S s Raucn Aug. II. SJ5. .....5.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

PLASrING TREEs.-No person who has passed
simmer in our almost tropical climate, can fail
to regret the unnecessary destruction of shade
trees, which has taken place. The beauty OF
the Scripture quotation about sitting under
ones own vine and fg-tree, is nowhere more
apparent than here. where the deprivation OF
such blessing Is so seriously felt.
To reuedy this defect,-to change in some
degree The appearance of steriliiy and desola-
ton which reigns about Shasta every one who
owns a 10; Of ground, even if he does not expect
20 make this his abiding place, should, SO soon
The season will permit, plant few trees
around his residence. Even if he does not re-
main to e, joy them himself, they will enhance
the value OF his properly, and % future genera
iions will arise up to call him blessed" Care
should be taken to select such trees as will with
stand the climate and location, and they should
be well rendered and wa,ered until they have
taken vigorous root.
So soon as the ground becomes thoroughly
molstened BY the fall rains, is the proper time
TO commence planting or transplanting. as they
will then have the advantage of the wet season,
in which TO perfect themselves, and prepare for
the coming dry weather.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
whisky Greek Correspondence.


DEAR CouRIKR The pleasant entertainment
given by Mr.. s. v. Trip and lady. to the deni
zens of this place, on the Gath inst, deserves a
passing notice Ii is the best possible evidence
we can give to :. outside barbarians" that Whis.
XIV Town is progressins-in fact already pos
sesses the elements of good and respectable so.
ciely. 1t was only in the fall Of so that the
first lady became an actual resident; and now
we are blessed with damsels and danes suffi-
c;ent to form g a merry dance" besides num-
ber who do not 'join the festive throng."a On
this OCCASION there were aDont twenty present,
and nearly twice that number of gents, but as
the room would only accommodate two setts,
the double duty" was not onerous. The
room was tasiefully festooned with evergreen,
and the evening delightfully."- cool.
Gus discoursed the :. fairy like music" which
if no, so soft and melodious, was at least en-
ersetic as the famed 'sondolier's strains. y
The arrangement of the cusine was elegant and
ample, Considering it was private residence)
and reflected great credit on the culinary skill
of Mrs. T. The =" new rule,' which you so kind
iy praised as distinguishing our Fourth OF July
ball, is, in our Faterland, an old custom, and
dates 10 the time when the ladies obtained all
the rights ard preroga,ives of Leap Year. (Con.
iidentially, aenr Courier, the ladies charge you
with rerdancy in making such asserlions.) 1t
was accorded thrice, and added much merri-
ment 10 the anticipating young Leanders. The
evening passed most pleasantly, and the "wee
sma' honrs' found us
Tripping the light fantastic toe,'
for we wol,l,i not
Go home Till morning"
Most truly yours, SAMIVEL.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Election Inv.

AS an effort will doubtless be made to de-
prive many of our naturalized citizens of their
votes, upon the strength of the oJuer dictam Of
the Supreme Court, we have thought it adyisa-
bic again TO refer 10 the election law. and to in
form readers OF their rights under it.
No naturazed citizen is bound to produce
his papers in order to be entitled to the right OF
suffrage. nor to make known from what Court
his letters have been issued the utmost that
can be required o. him is, to take an oath that
he is citizen of the United States, ETC., and
when this is done, the Judges have no right to
refuse his vote. He is of course liable TO be
punished for perjury should he swear falsely
bul we should like to see the jury that would
convict man for disregarding the o6iter dictum
of the three wise men of Sacramento. :
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

DIvoRCLs.-California is far ahead of any
other State, in affording facilities to unhappily
mated couples for obtaining divorces. We flat
ter ourselves that in this respect wisely
in advance of the older States We never have
been able 70 perceive the reasonableness or jus
tice of law, that compelled Two people to live
together, when such union was productive Of
the most unalnyed misery. Marriage, in the
eyes OF the law is mere civil contract. Why,
then, when parties, unuc,isedly forming this
contract, find that they are mutually miserable
IN consequence there.i, should they no, be per-
mltted to secure an annument of the same, with
out being compelled to resort to some brutal OF
immoral act Justification therefor? Two
people may live together in the Enrried sia,e,-
| may treat each other as human beings-and vet
| long they continue to treat each other hu-
namely, however, they cannot get the siiken
| cord" severed. But let the same wife neglect
all the duties Of wife; let the same husband
! commence drinking, and, as near as possible
| convert himself into brute-neglcct his busi.
ness, beat and half siarve his wife, and 10! they
are at once fit subjects for the in,erposion OF
| the, law. That is, in simple words, if married
| couple are ever miserable by reason of their
union, there is relief for them unless they
| first become immoral and debased
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
EromW WeaYerxiIIe.

wiihsianding the limited supply of water
in Trinity county, the Times is assured by those
conversant with the matter that there has never
been Time when the miners in that county
were doing as we'll us at present. We extract
from the Times: :,
:" The amount of gold taken out thus far this
season is much greater than in any previous
one. and The average yield to the man is quite
large, it not larger. Imam it ever has been
since this country has been settled. New and
rich diggngs are discovered almost daily in
different portions of the county, from the head
waters Of the Trinity river to its mouth. On
the tops of the mOuntains-in the side hills-in
ravines and guches before xplored, the pre-
cous metal is found in an abundance that am
ply repays the industrious laborer for the toll
expended in its search. There are thousands of
acres of auriferous soil within the limits of this
county which as yet have never been disturbed
by the shovel and the pick, but which offer ev-
cry iuducement to the gold seeker to test their
richness. There is room here for large pop
ulation. and ten times the number of laborers
can here find profitable employment
The business prospects of this place are of
the most fatternS character, and there is at
the present time an unusual activity in all
branches of business-a proof of which can be
daily seen in the numerous improvements con-
staniiy going ON in our town. Large and COM
modious fire-proof buildings are rapidly taking
the place of the frail wooden structures which
formerly occupied our streets, and the town now
presents an appearance of substantially and
prosperity not excelled by any mining town in
the State. May our miners and business men
long be blessed with the same prosperity which
has attended them for The last three years. pa
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
ThL SHASTA COURIER,
SATURDAY MORNING. SEPT. /, 1855.
The Election.

Before another issue OF ourpaper goes to press,
the election will be decided, and the respec-
I'VE candidates will either be rejoicing at their
ourspext Senator our next sheriff. our next
Clerk which party will predominant. etc !;
are questions which asked by thousand
tonguesi and the answer given is almost inya-
rlabiy favorable to the friend or party OF the
person answering. Our opinions are, that
D. ,uii a. still "a matter of great doubt and
Q ns successful parties will have no large
+. s,l lssltteso of winch 10 bnast.
us resent time ui writing the candidates
81 he qut cire-each striving to surpass
ilfs adler BIs love for the dear people-in ihe
aji re- sghich ne manifess in their welfare-in
u- mirl'idn OF al hat is pohicaily good, and
a u.- dclesiaiIoA oi II ia, is politically bad
snch ,hnnpfag. etc. has been done in public.
l6a, usiderahlo wire pulling is doubtless going
uii 4eiund lie scenes, IN Behalf OF each party ,
DI. as 10 MS nssnre and extent we must confess
that are s,ea,ly IN lIfe dark.
As editors are generally pretty liberal with
their advice about election tlnles.we will vonch-
sale ours. huoPl Inc So"u ola Jehefsohihi iesi
of honesty and capabiity the experience OF
more than fifty years pretty clearly demonstrates
ihat none better can he found. In regard 10 po!-
iiics, each party, as general thing, VIII oi
course bc inclined TO support its own nominees;
sAauid any deviation from this rule be made,
let IL rather he IN order that public affairs may
be more liouorably and ably managed, than thar
the interests OF personal friends or acqnaintuii-
ces should De advanced.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

ARREST OF A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the
trio who robbed Langton's Express in Sierra
county, has been arrested, says the Sacramento
State Journal. A Deputy Sheriff OF Nevada was
in stage on Friday. travelling from Sacramento
towards Stockton. when on meeting the return
ing stage the officer recognised one of The rob
bers seated on its top. He Immediately had
the stage stopped, and springing ont arrested the
individual who is known by the names OF
George, George Walker, and George William
son. 1t would thus seem that the information
given by the Chilian who was arrested for being
concerned in the same robbery, is Incorrect
He stated that George had gone To Valparaiso.
1t is very probable that the third party is sill
prowling about. George brought to Sacra-
mento and placed in custody
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

THE CASE OF BRfAsT.-The ease of Brant,
the man who attempted to blow up tie banking
house of Ritter s. Co.. some weeks since. ihe in-
vestigation of which had been deferred. owing
to his not being in fit condition 10 appear III
Court was called up before the Mayor OIL Satur-
day. Col. james appeared for Brian,, and
waived preliminary examination, as The Grand
Jury had already found an Indictment against
him for assault with intent to commit murder,
by exploding twenty five ponnds of gnnpowder.
Ii was stated that the Indictment was incorrect.
inasmuch as there was but twelve pounds OF
powder in the carpet bags. +. Times and
Transcript dug. 81.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Co.r. Of ses.iens---August Term.

| Hon. J. q H,ScKLEY. Judge; j. G. Spencer,
and A. H. Stout, Associate Justices
The Grand Jury, empanne!ed at this term o.
the Court. during a session of more than week,
presented great number of indictments Tor va
rious offences. The warrants issued nave no,
been all returned, many OF those lnuic'eo
having escaped from the county. Among tnose
indicted who have been arrested and are III
custody, are Mexican named Herara, ana
man by the name OF Higgins, each for Murder.
They will be tried at the next term OF the DIS
trict Court
In the cases of The People as. F. Golden and
Jane Golden, and same vs.. Sacramento Fontes,
indictments for keeping disorderly houses, and
the same Mary Bennett, indictment for keep
ing house Of ill-fame, the Court ordered the
discharge of the defendants.
The People Us. J. M. Smith.-Indictment for
Gambling. Defendant came into Court and
pleaded guilty to the charge contained in the IN
dictment; whereupon, he was fined by the
Court in the sum of 500. John Harrington
and Samuel Waring, indicted for the same Of
fence, also pleaded guilty, and were fined each
$l0O.
The People as. F. Nozert.-Indictment for
Grand Larceny. The defendant charged
with stealing twenty-six ounces of gold DUST
The jury before whom the case was tried, found
a verdict of guilty, and recommended that the
defendant be imprisoned in the penitentiary for
the period of one year. The Court gave judg-
ment in accordance with the verdict and recon-
menda,ion of the jury. E. Garter, Esq, attor-
ney for prisoner.
The People u.s. L. Hughes.-Indctment for
Assault and Battery. Defendant came into
Court and pleaded guilty; whereupon the Court
ordered that fine Of $50 be entered agninst
him.
The People as. Jesus Fontes.-indictment for
Assault, with intent to commit murder The
defendant being tried by jury, was found
guilty. and was sentenced to the penitennary
for period OF two and half years. L. Everis
Esq, for defendant. 4a
The People as Jos J. Bell Indictment for
Grand Larceny. A motion to continue the cause
until the next term was sustained SpraSue
& McAlurtry, Esqs.. attorneys for defendant.
The People as Nj. Schloss.-lndlctment for
assisting an escape. The jury empannelsd Ill
this case, after deiberating about five hours
failed to agree upon verdict, and were dis
charged. The case was therenpon continued
until the next term of the Court, by consent OF
parties Sprague & McMurtry, Esqs attorneys
for defendant. es,,e
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Wells. Fargo 4 20.

A branch of this wealthy and energetic Ex-
press and Banking Company, Samuel Knight,
Agent is now in full blast in Shasta. Their
office is on Main Street, next door below Rhodes
G. Co. They have our thanks for various news
Iapurial favcrs during the week.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

ELECTION NOTICES,
DEMOCRATS BEWARE f!

We have been credibly informed that The X.
Ms, have procured 10 be printed aud put in
circulation large number Of spurious or split
tickets. The Democrats OF Shasta County should
look TO it, and that none but the genuine ar
ticie goes into the ballot-box. lf
By order of the
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Shasta, Sept. ! 1855.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

citizens OF these mountain towns appear TO be
making great boasts about their roads TO the Sa-
cramento Valley. We do rot perceive any
dimunition, however, in the business of Shasta,
as compared with former years-in fact, we be-
heve that it has greatly increased, and will con-
tinue SO TO do for years to come. 1t would be
well FOR our merchants however, 10 see 10 II
that our own roads are kept in such condition
tnat they may still continue successfully TO CON-
pete as they have heretofore done, with all
highways aud byways going around our town.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

STEAMBOAT TADvERTIsEMESTs.-- Merchants and
boa, advertisements in another column. A great
reduction in the rates of freight and passage
has taken place.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

FIRE ENGINE.-ls it not about time that the
cltlzens OF Shasta were making some arrange
ments about procuring fire engine and orsauiz-
ing a fire company town which boasts of the
capital and popu at IN of fourown, should certainly
have some means OF protecting itself from dlsas-
ter by fire. 1t may be urged by some that the
principal portion OF business houses are
fre-proof, and that therefore we do not
need an engine; but we would respectfully re-
mind such persons that there quite num-
Der of private residences which are not fire.
proof; and that quite number more of this
description will no doubt be erected before
many months have passed away.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

~ The Yreka Union OF Aug. a5,h says, that
the trial of Mr.. S. Oldham, for shooting Dr. Alex
ander. at Rogue River Valley, few weeks since
was concluded on last Tuesday. The jury after
few minutes delibera,ion. returned a verdict
of not guilty. Messrs Cook & Cosby were
counsel for the defence.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Nd e. E1.

In Shasta, on the list of Aug. of Itlamafory
Rheumatism, Mrs Emma Ann B.lamy. aged 10
years. and formerly of Iowa.
In Shasta, on the Goth ul;., Mr. Dagley, OF Bill
ious Cholic, aged about 40 years.
In Shasta, on the Both ult., Mr. Philip Fix of
debilitaiion, aged about 80 years, formerly from
Indiana
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

FROM SALMON RtvEn.-Mr. Sprigss, of the
Salmon express, informs us that Mr.. Henry
Rhodes, formerly of Portland. Maine. was killed
on Tuesday last, while working a, iume. Mr..
R. fell some eighty feet, striking his head on
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Washington Quartz Co.

4 MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
Z \ OF the Washington Quartz Company, will
be held at their office in Mount Washington, on
Saturday. Sept. Is. 1855, at 2 clock p. NJ for
the purpose Of transacting business of import
ance. A general attendance is requested
By order of the Board #9
W. B. STODDARD, President.
WM.WATsoS, Secretary. sci ot.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
FOB SUPERVISOR,

MEssRs EDIToRs CouRtEK:-Pleuse announce
he name of John A. Rnf of Cottonwood as
Candidate for Supervisor, for The District COM
posed of French Gulcli and CieHr Greek Town.
ship. and oblige MANY VOTERS.
Briggsyille Aug % 1850
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

CANON CouRsE-The race between Daiglls
Mare and updesraff's Horse was not run
Daigh's mare was taken voicnily sick on th,.
track and paid forfeit.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

ScnTT RIVER MiSEs.-From Jack Horsely. of
the Pacific Express Co, we learn that the mi
ners are doing well Oh this favorite stream and
that. the river is qni,e low, it affords them
fine opportunity of getting into its bed. A new
ditch is abont being put in out of Scott River.
of which 8 miles have already been completed.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Election Notices.
Regular Democratic State Ticket


For Governor.
JOHN BIGLER,
OF Sacramento
For Lieutenant Gorernor,
SAMUEL PURDY, of San Joaquin.
For Justices Of the Supreme Cont.
MYRON NORTON. (full term.)
CHAS. III. BRYAN, (unexPired term.)
SO For Comptroller.
THOMAS c. FLOURNOY, Of Mariposa.
For T'~easurer.
B.F. KEENE, of Ell Dorado.
For Attorney General.
BIC. WHITING, of Santa Cruz.
For Surreyor General.
S.H. MARLETTE, Of Calaveras.
For Stale Printer.
GEORGE H. CROSETTE, of Butte.
For State Prison Directors
WMH. BELL, of San francisco.
SAMUEL C. ASTIN, of Placer
CT. POWELL, of San Joaquin.
Prohibitory Liquor Law
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
REGULAR DEMOCRATIC SHASTA
COUNTY TICKET.


For State Senator,
SAMUEL II. DOSH. ~
For Assembly,
ALFRED A. MIX.
For Sheriff.
JOHN A. DRElBELBIS.
For County CLERK,
WILLIAM S. JENKINS.
For Treasurer,
T. L. WELLINGTON. ea1r
For assessor.
JAMES HAYBURN.
For Public administrator,
WILLIAM McTURCk.
For District attorney.
EPHRAIM GARTER.
For SnrreyOr,
WILLIAM MAGEE. - <h
For Coroner,
SILAS S. TUCKER.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
WITH ID EI AVAIL. fE6
To The Voters of Shasta County.

For various reasons. some of which do not
feel it necessary to make public, but which
sufficient to Justify myself in my presen, course.
have determined Ia Withdraw from the pres
ent canvass, as an Independent Cunddft for
the Sheritfahty Of Shasta Comfy. My nlain
object in Withdrawing nj this time is, to nssist
far in my power lies, in winning success
for the entire Democratic ticket: and trust
that my friends throughout the Comfy will
Join with in supporting the same ticket.
WIN. a. NUNNALLY.
Si,asto Auo % AIS55 & p > p
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

EgT The wings OF San Francisco county have
made nominations separate from the X. Ms dn.
ring the past week Their ticket is said TO he
n strong one, and well worthy of support.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
FOR JUSTICE OF TmEpEACE.

AT the request oi many friends, Announce
myself as an independent candidate for Justice
of the Peace for Shasta Township.
NM. 5. HUGHS.
Middletown, Ang 18, 1850 anIStde
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

B AS there has been some enquiry since
the insertion of the above notice concerning
my political predictions, | would stale thai i
am. and ecer hare been. Democrat. and that
belong TO no secret political organization What
ever.
Shasta Serteuber J. 1853.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Withdrawal,
NILE. Z.H. CAAEAGalaN

N1E. 3. II. CAE.EAGllAN
XNTOULD INFORM THE VOTERS and his
w friends inthis County. tbnt he has with
drawn his name an independent Candidate
for the Office of Public Administrator Mr..
Calaghan expects to change his residence from
this County 10 that of San Francisco.
Shasta, Aug. 80, 1855. sci 1t
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
ALFIsED CADWEAL.

Would annonnce 10 The citizens OF Shasta
Township, that he is an independent Candidate
for the Office of Justice of The Peace.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
A CARD.

Al the request of many Wing and Democratic
friends throughout the county of Shasta, II RES
Pectiully announce myself to the voters of the
county an Independent candidate for the Office
OF County Clerk, at the election in September
next s9 J. T. PENNINGTON.
Middletown, July 5th, 1885, jy7
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

HOSPITALITY TO STRANGERs.-lt seems that
hospitality to strangers is not altogether an
American institution The following is from
Holy Writ:
:" And if stanger sojourh with thee in your
land. ye shall not veX him. But the stranger
that dwelleih with you shall be unto yon one
born among you. aud thou shalt love him thy
self for ye were strangers in the land OF Egypt
an the Lord yonr God" "-Leriticus, eli. 10.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
FOR JUSTICE OF TIE PEACE.

A. l.. DOWNER is Democratic candidate.
for election 10 The office of Justice of The Peace
for Shasta Township, at the September election.
ivO2fd..
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Public Speaking.

considerable amount of public speaking has
been done throughout the county since the is
sue OF our last paper. First upon the list comes
the debate of Messrs. Dosh and McCutcheon in
front Of the st. Charles, on Saturday evening
last. In this contest the general impression
seems 10 be that the X. N. candidate came out
second BEST but whether this was from the
lack of brains, the want of grounds on which
to base his arguments, or from the fact that he
has so recently joined the order that he is rot
altogether invested with its secrets, or from all
these circumstances combined, is mure than we
able TO say. These gentlemen proceeded
TO Red Bluffs the following day, and had de-
bate there on Sunday evening, since which time
they have been stamping it in Colusi county.
Messrs. Sprague, McMurtry and Mix. the
purt of the Democrats, and Andrews, Pr;ch-
ard, and other gentlemen whose names we do
not remember on behalf of the K Ms, had "a
debate at Horsetown on Sunday last. How
they succeeded we have not been informed -
On Sunday evening, Messrs. Sprague and
McMurtry addressed an assemblage of citizen
at Middletown. Messrs. Mix and Andrews
candidates for Assembly, also had debate at
French Gulch few evenings since.
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01

MAINE LIeUoR LAw-We hope that voters
will bear in mind that they are requested to
vote Yes No upon the subject of Prohibit
ory Liquor Law. general compliance with
this request would, no doubt, enable Legislators
much more etfectually to carry out the will
of their constituents than they otherwise could
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
F.UCRAN EgEEsTs,

Respectfully announces himself to the voters
of Shasta township as a candidate for the office
OF Justice OF the Peace. ulS,de
The Shasta courier., 1855-09-01
Pacific Express Conpnuy

This Express, as usual, has been promptly
on hand. with all that is new and interesting i'll
the newspaper world. They have our hauks