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The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

& A DANGEROUS CITY.-Life is rather insecure
IN the Emporium of the Pacific. Those who
have visited San Francisco are aware of the fact
that large portion Of the lower part of the city
Is built over the water, the houses and plank
streets resting upon piles driven into the deep
mud in the bottom of the Bay. 1t is in this
portion of the city where those fatal institutions
called man-traps," abound. The Times and
transcript states that during the last three months
no less than twenty-one persons have gone
through these traps into eternity. They ope-
crate somewhat after this fashion: A man is
walking along the street-perhaps in harry,
urged by business-perhaps calmly and with
dignity, while recalling to mind the fearful but
hopeful face of the fond one upon whose cheek
he imprinted token of sacred love- on the
morning, long, long ago, that he started for the
land OF gold Suddenly cracking, like unto
the violent disruption of the constituent parti-
cles of plank is heard; the man alluded to
takes shute perpendicularly downwards the
sound "ca-chug" Z" is heard beneath the street
numerous persons rush to the opening through
which the man scooted, and see slight ripping
OF the waters, and-the newspapers next morn
ing contain an item headed Another Man.trap
Victim"
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
From Europe.

There had been tremendous excitement in
England in relation to the threatened rupture
with the United States-an excitement amount
ing almost to panic
The London Times in series Of malicious
editorials, started the subject, which, exagge-
rated by the provincial press, speedily attained
such dimensions that extras were issued an
nouncng that the American Minister had de-
manded his passports.
The utmost astonishment and regret were ex-
cited by the announcement and energetic pro-
tests were heard against the Government fore
ing the nation into such dangerous war;.
There does not seem TO have been any grounds
for the report. At last accounts the excitement
had entirely abated, and the leading English
journals, ashamed Of their share in creating the
panic, now attribute the hostile appearances Of
the U. States to an election ruse on the part Of
the President and cabinet
There is nothing of importance from the seat
of war except that the Allies were in expectation
of an attack from the Russians. IL is unlikely,
however, that any further operations will take
place this season, as both armies are making
preparations for the coming winter.
Some trifiing successes have been gained by
the fleets, which have now sailed towards the
Gulf of Perekop
Gen. Codrington has received the appoint
ment of Commander-in-Chieioii the British army
in Il Crimea, in the place of Gen. Simpson.
Gen. Campbell has taken offense at the ap-
pointment, and asks leave to resign.
Gen. L'Avilland has been appointed French
Governor of Sebastopol.
A French reconnaissance from Eupatoria fell
in with large force of Russians. and offered
them battle. After exchanging few shots, the
Russians retreated.
The Gar has returned to ST. Petersburg.
The latest advices from Russia show strong
war feeling amongst the people.
st. Petersburg dispatches say the Russian
force in The Crinea is 200, 090, and has provis-
ions for eight months.
1t is stated by one of the correspondents of
the N. Y. Herald, that notification has been
sent to the Berlin Cabinet by the Gar. that Rus
sia was prepared to make considerable sacrifices
TO secure peace. lie Nssd. The Russian organ at
Brussels, has published two rather remarkable
articles, calling upon Austria to make serious
effort to mediate between the belligerents.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

MAIN STREET.-Main street at present is a
beautiful sheet of mud. We have taken sound
ings of various portions Of this thoroughfare re-
Gently, and find it of most dangerous and un-
comfortable depth. Indeed expect to wit
ness sundry disastrous calamaties resulting from
its frightful condition. On Thursday night we
had our sympathies severely wrought upon by
an accident happening because thereof A
stranger, while crossing very dangerous part.
was compelled to make a tolerably long jump.
IN order TO clear hole of unknown depth; ma
king the spring, he landed with both heels upon
board, which taking shute forward, carried
bis lower extremities along with it, and caused
very prominent portion of his body to gravi-
tate very rapidly. The stranger "cussed and
swore' toleraby bitter for short time, as he
made sundry Intellectual efforts to catch glimpse
OF the Posterior aspect which seemed so highly
to amuse two small boys who witnessed the
mishap. In conclusion we would recommend.
as the rainy season has just fairly set in, that the
street be declared navigable stream, and mud.
COWS made TO supply the place of wagons aud
drays.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

RAsCALITY SoMEwHERE.-The TriJnne gives
the following account of the warrants issued by
the State Comptroller, for State Prison purposes:
From an examination of the registry book in
the office OF the State Treasurer, we find that
the enormous amount of one hundred and eighty
fee thousand, hundred and sercnfyone dollars
and ninety-seren cents, has been paid in warrants
on account OF the State Prison, between the 9th
of July and the 5th Of December, of the current
year.
OF this $l27 1896 ~ was issued to James Sm-
ley and J.. S. Cohen, for materials used in the
erection of the state Prison wall, where no ap-
preparation for such purpose was ever made by
the Legislature. Rich developments are expec-
ted soon. Somebody deserves hanging, sure.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

WoNDERFuL DIscovERIEs.-The California
papers the past two or three weeks have chron-
icled great number Of wonderful discoveries
Among them are Arsenic and Jpecac springs
and lead Of Blue Mass in Ell Dorado; Soap
Mine in Nevada; bed of Oysters in Table
Mountain. from which flows a continuous stream
of very excellent cold oyster soup in Yuba
county bed of Molasses; in Sonora Diamond
mine, the bed averaging eighty feet in depth,
two-ihirds Of which is composed of Diamonds,
varying in size, like Jumps Of chalk; add to
which, says the Monataa Democrat, in the Coast
Range, u never-failing, selfdng artesian well,
acting on its own internal power, of squirting up
large and increasing jets of the Elixir OF Life.
one drop Of which spilled on the tail of any an
imal, nsures it immortal life and eternal youth.
In addition to these we have the privilege of
announcing that an old miner, formerly ply
scian of some emnence near some great Ger
man Prince, has discovered unmistakeable evi-
dences of the existence of a spring of Castor
Oil, in Old Bally Mountain, in this county. We
are pleased to add that the fortunate discoverer
stream is rapidly working its way out. 1t is
thought that this wonderful spring may be made
productive Of much good to the State, in purging
it of Cinnamon, their editorial friends, and the
thousands of rascally politicians who have so
long eaten up her substance.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
From the Atlantic States.

The Pacific Mail Steamship Sonora arrived al
The Bav on the 18th, bringing New York dates
10 The o0rh Of November-eleven days later
and from Liverpool TO the 3rd Of Nov.-seven
days later.
On the 18th the Nicaragua steamer Uncie Sam
arrived with dates four days later from the At
lon,;c States, and one week later from Europe.
To the Pacific Ezpress Company we are In-
debted for the earliest delivery Of full Atlantic
files.
These two steamers brought II passengers,
a large number OF whom are women and chill
drep.
From Washington we learn that the rumor
relative to the dismissal Of Mr.. Champion, the
British Minister, is without foundation and that
the difficulty between the two governments
will be amicably adjusted.
The Know Nothing victory in Louisiana
grows smaller by degrees and beautifully less.
Our latest dispatches from New Orleans an
nonpce the election of the entire Democratic
ticket for State offices, and also three Democrats
and one Know Nothing to Congress.
The recent election in Mississippi resulted in
a Democratic triumph. OF the five members OF
Congress elected. four are Democrats and one a
Know Nothing Wing.
The latest returns of the vote of New York
give the Know Nothings 10,490 plurality over
the Black Republican Sewardites.
Returns from all the towns in Massachusetts
except Nahant foot: Gardner, 5l.790; Rock
well, 36,777; Beach, 34.99l; Valley. ID 46S.
Gardner's plurality over Rockwell, 1853; ma
jority against Gardner, 81, 500.
The result in Maryland is no. so one sided as
we had supposed. The Know Nothings have
but four of the six members.
Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick has been elected
to the United States Senate from Alabama. He
is a Democrat, and has previously represented
the State in the same position.
despatch from Washington states that Ma
ior Hammond. late collector at San Francisco, is
reported to be deiaulter to a large amount
His sureties DR.. Maynard, OF Washington,
and the late Col Folsom of San Francisco.
The New Hampshire Democratic State Con-
vention met at Concord On the 18th Nov, and
nominated Hon. james S. Wells for Governor
In the resolutions adopted. squatter sovereignty
is fully endorsed, the policy of the Administra-
ton approved, and PresidentPierce recommen-
ded for reelection.
The Grand Council of the American party of
South Carolina has recommended the subordin-
ate lodges in that State TO disband and absolve
the members from their obi cations.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

JAcKsoSIAS.-Col. Kinney recently addressed
letter to Col. Walker, as Commanderin-C Chief
OF the army of Nicaragua, asking If Wal
ker would recognize him (kinney) ms Governor
OF the Mosquito Territory. Walkers reply is
decidedly unambiguous and 10 the point. 1t
was as follows:
Tell Mr.. kinney, or Col.kiuney or Gov Kim
ney, or by whatever name he styles himself
that II he lnterieres with the Territory of Mic
araeua and | can lay my hands on him that |
will most assuredly hang him.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

FIGHTs.-Our town has been the scene of an
Two of them were attended with some danger
The first of these resulted in the firing of a pis-
tol ball through the foor-the second ,ermlna-
ted with the thrusting of knife into the carcass
of a Greaser.
2. s. Since writing the above we learn that
the man who was stabbed is dead. The crim-
inal has not yet been arrested.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

In LUcK.-That sanctimonious old hypocrite
and arrant imposter, Brigham Young, head of
the Mormon Church, is in decided luck-wheth-
er good bad, or Indifferent we shall not pretend
to say. According to letter from Salt Lake
City. the old subernatorial rascal basks in the
sunshine OF the bright eyes of about seventy
wives. We see it stated in another paper, that
the old bigamist has Numbered an anathema
against the ancient and venerable order of E
Clampsus Vitus. We are not surprised.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

E CLAMPsUs VITUs.-It must indeed be mat
ter infinitely satisfactory TO the " Knights of
this ancient aud honorable order, wherever they
may sojourn, to learn of the rapid augmentation
of the brotherhood in our midst. So great is the
demand to be admitted to membership, that
extra meetings have tp be held to accommodate
those who seek the light, sc. And then, to the
philanthropic hcart,-and where is the true
i Knight" who is not in heart true phianthro-
pist lit is truly most beautiful sight to be-
hold with what ardor the delighted neophyte
sucks in the sublime lessons that fall from the
lips OF the n. G. ii. and with what earnestness
be avows his determination, In the absence, &c
TO throw, &c. The Order now embraces most
Of the leading citizens of this place, as well as
many from every portion of the county Every
man, be his religion and politics what they may,
should be Knight of the Order of e Clampsus
Yitus.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

NicARAGuA.-The San Francisco Herald saws
Col Parker H. French has resigned his seat in
the Cabinet as Minister of Hacienda, and has
been appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the
United States Government. All is quiet in Mic
aragua.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

PREPARING FOR THE LEGIsLAToRs.-The Stale
Journal says the repairs and renovation which
the State House is undergoing. will make it ap-
pear to better advantage than it did last year
when new The walls, ceilings and wood work
are painted; the chairs and desks polished and
vanished; new window hangings are in pro-
gress of erection, and we understand the floor
will be newly laid with rich carpeting.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
Grca,hou.c a. sricer.,. Exnre...

We call the attention of our business men to
the card OF Messrs. Greenhouse & Slicer. II
will be seen that they have established Daily
Express between this place and Yreka VIM.
1. Hantord, young gentleman well and favora.
bly, known as one OF the oldest Expressmen in
Northern California, is their agent resident a,
Yreka
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

WEAvERvILLE THEATRE.-We are glad to
learn that this establishment under the manage
ment of that sterling actor and elegant gentle
man, Mr.. Thoman, has met with most crafty
ing success. We understand that Mr.. T., with his
troop, may be expected in our place in a few
days He has doubtless with him the ablest the
atrical company that ever visited this portion of
the state.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

For NrcARAGUA.-We understand, says the
Torn Talk of the 18th. that about one hundred
men for Walkers army will leave on the Cortes
tor Nicaragua Only limited number are al
lowed passage on each steamer. Most of these
recruits will be from the interior Mr.. John w.
Ryder, who returned from Nicaragua few
weeks ago will also go down.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

II By the last advices from Australia we
perceive that the presence in those mines OF
John Cinnamon, is relished as little by the mi.
ners there, as by Americans in the mines of Cal
ifornia. fight about claims had occurred be-
tween some Englishmen and two hundred Chi
ueSa
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

)EMOCRACY-A sentiment not TO be appalled,,
corrupted or compromised. IL knOtcs no baseness,
n eo,rers TO no danger; oppresses weakness
Destructire only Of desPotism, IL is the sole con-
serrator of liberty, labor and property. n rs he
sentiment Of Freedom. Of equal rights, Of equal
o5iirations-h Ian Of nature Perrading the lar
of ihe land.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

Fox THE MURDERER.-We learn from the
Yreka Union that the indictment found against
VIM. Fox, was set aside by the Court, for irreg-
ularity, and defendant held in custody. His
case will be submitted TO another Grand Jury
on the first Monday in February next.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
Court Of Sessions.
Hos. J. C. HlscKIEr. Judge; E. X. Shed. and
A. Caldwell, Associates.

The People VS.. I'm. Domns.-lndictment for
assault and battery. The jury IN this case found
verdict of guilty, and the defendant was lined
in the sum of 500 aud imprisoned ten days IN
default of paying the same.
VIM. High, J Hadley, Ebenezer Robbins,
and james Hoag, were each fined sa5 for failing
10 appear as jurors.
The People VS.. Z. McInfosh.-lndictment for
assault and battery. The jury failed to agree
and nolle prosequi was entered.
The People VS.. Rafaa .Saias.-Assault and bat
terry. Verdict of guilty and same Judgment
in case of People VS.. Downs.
The People VS.. T. w Dacson.-Indictmentf for
misdemeanor in office. A statute of our state
provides that, on the commencement of suit in
The District Court, the plaintiff shall pay TO the
Clerk the sum Of three dollars, as the Judges
fee, and that the Clerk shall pay the same to the
Judge and take his receipt therefor The in
dic,ment in this case charges that the defendant,
as Clerk of the District Court collected this fee
in seven cases, and failed 10 pay ii over as re-
quired by law. The defendant pleaded not
gnilty to the indictment, and demanded trial.
The Prosecuting Attorney stated that he was not
ready for trial. and fled his affidavit stating that
Judge Daingerfield was a material witness, and
that he expected to prove by him that the mo-
ney had not been paid to him by defendant
alleged in the Indictment. The Court there
upon ordered that the case be continued until
the next term. The defendant ihereupon stated
by his counsel, that continuance Of the cause
would work him very great Inconvenience, as
he had made arrangements to visit his family in
the Mississippi valley, and rather than submit to
the delay he would admit that Judge Danger
field would testify, if present, set forth in the
affidavit of the Prosecuting Attorney. The
Court held this admission sufficient to entiile
the defendant to an immediate trial. The At
torney for the People, however, stated that he
could not properly present The case, in the alb
sence of Judge Daingerfeld, and lhereupon
moved that nolle proseqai be entered. Motion
granted.
THE People VS.. James Fitzpatrick. k.-Indictmen
for assault with deadly weapon. This case
has occupied the Court for several days, and a
large number of witnesses have been examined.
We presume the case will be submitted to the
jury to-day
For the following of the Courts pro-
ceedings for the week, we are indebted to the
courtesy of the Republican editors.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

ExTRAokDISARY GRISDISG.-Wea are informed
that in one hour and four minutes, one day last
week, in CrDsby's Mill, under the direction of
Dexter Salisbury, the large amount of 42a BUSH
els of wheai was ground into -four with one run
Of stone. This is the biggest hours grinding
hat we have ever heard Of
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

% The prorrietors of the Alta California,
Messrs. Pickering & Fitch, have purchased the
Times and Transcript. This latter paper is
therefore discontinued. The Alta, with the ad-
vantases afforded by the T. and T., will doubt
less be made fully worthy of the rapid increase
of patronage which has flowed in upon it since
1t came into the hands of its present proprie-
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

Nor TRuE.-The report that Marshall, the dis
coverer Of gold in California, had become in
sane from the excessive use of Intoxicating
drinks is not true. He is engaged in mining,
and although poor, hopes to "strike it rich'
somewhere yet. We trust he may speedily re-
alize his hopes
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

In this town, on the 18th inst, Mr.. james NJ.
Daigh, formerly of Perry, Pike County, Illinois
Mr.. Daigh was an old resident of this place, and
by his great industry and business talents, had
accumulated very handsome property. He was
looked upon as one of our most estmable citi-
zens. He leaves several children to mourn his
loss. He was native of Western Virginia
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
NOTICE

is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL WHOM 1T
IL may concern, that The undersigned will an.
ply to the Board ofSupervisors of Shasta County.
on the 9th day of December, 1855. for re.
newal OF license, to keep for the period of one
year. Public Toll Bridge, twelve miles north
OF Shasta, on the Yreka and WeayeryiIle Trail
and known as the Tower House Bridge. beino
across the Clear Creek T.. n T0WER
io"er mouse, Zee. IA, 1855. d22-3t.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

The RoADs.-The roads in the county are
represented to be dreadtully cut up at present
a worse condition than at any time during last
winter. We believe the California Stage Com
lany have hauled their stages off the CoIusi
rad. because of its almost imnassahle condition
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

}AiS.-We have had vast amount of rain
$ing the week. Yesterday was decidedly one
the dampest days that we have seen for some
ts<e. We expect the Sacramento will be BOOM
ing in few days.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

" The Advertising Agency Of L. P. Fisher
has been removed to the Iron Building oPPo-
site the Pacific Express Office, mp stairs, San
Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

LITERATURE.-From Roman, of the Shasta
Book Store, we have this week received late
numbers of the London Illustrated News. Ballou's
Pictorial, Yankee Notions and above all, Harper's
Magazine for December. Thanks
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

Ey Our readers, who may visit the Bay city
during the winter. referred to the advertise
ment of the % Walton House " published in an
other column.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

PIcToRIALs.-We have before us copies of
the Pictorial Union and Wide Hea. They re-
fleet great credit upon the enterprise of the pro-
prietors. A copy of either would prove a most
acceptable present to an eastern friend Call at
Romans Book Store and see them.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
Destructive Fire at Weaverville
Twenty BuiIdings Burned.

We are greved again to be compelled to re-
cord the destruction of large portion of the
town of Weaverville by fire. The fire ignited
in the Ell Dorado Saloon at 6 o'clock on Friday
evening, the 18th inst, and before it could be
stopped, burned abont twenty buildings The
principal buildings destroyed We're the lnde-
pendcnce Hotel, ST. Charles Hotel, Ell Dorado
and Diana Saloons. The principal loosers are
S. Hovey, ST. Charles Hotel. e. A. Rowe's Llv-
cry Stable, Greenhood & Newbanner, Cigar
Store; A. Blair, Ell Dorado Saloon; A. Love,
Diana Saloon; Kelly, Shades Saloon; J. Carr
Blacksmith Many persons escaped from the
flames by jumping from second story windows
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
Special Notices
, ALL PERSONS DESTROYS OF

~ ALL PERSONS DESTROYS OF
having presents for their friends placed upon tho
Christmas Tree, for distribution, are hereby re-
quested TO send them TO Mrs. Elizabeth Lem
mon, on High street, prior to Monday neat, at
o'clock, p NJ. The Juvenile Christmas Festival
will be held at O'Clock ON the evening Of tho
same day, at the Clampsus vitus Hail.
By REqrEsT OF THE COMMITTEE.
p 4. Clampsus viius.---KcguInr nsect-
ings OF this Ancient and Honorable Order, will
hereFf'er be held every Tuesday evening. at
their Hall in Wills Brick Building knights Of
the Order are requested TO attend punctualy.
By order of the N. 6. H.
Dec. Is, 1855. deI5n
Sons of temperance, Shasta @SNWxz
Division, No. 1888, s. of T., meets every ZNS
Saturday evening at ! o'clock at their
Hall in Lanes Building on High Street.
A. SPENCER GRAHAM, R. s.
Oct. 90 1855. o20tf
rY@ Young America Temple Of Honor
Meets every Monday evening at their Hall IN
Lanes building High Street
WIN. HIGH, w. T.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
NOTICE.!
HENRY GETLESON.

I'll E. NK 7 GETLESON.
nF THE FIRM OF NJ JACOBSON g. co
~ Shasta. will leave i'll February next for the
Atlantic States and Europe. for the purpose of
purchasing large stock Of goods for this mar
ket Hence every dollar will then be an object.
Therefore we wish that all those indebted to us
would please call and settle their accounts be-
fore that time. Otherwise we will be under the
necessity of leaving them with our attorney for
collection, which might cause unpleasant feel
ings to both barlies
All those who have claims against us, we are
ready to pay whenever they present their ac-
counts. M. JACOBSON & CO.
Shasta, Dec. 22 1855. d22-tf.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
STRAYED.

t'hoM, OR NEAR JOHNSON'S RANCH
on the 10th inst, bay horse mule. brand.
ed U on the left shoulder, and Nj on the rob,
shoulder and hip, and had old collar marks
Also, at the same time, an iron eray mare.
years ola, with Spanish brand on the left thigh.
- ~ "ii pe gwen to any person who will bring
them to the Ledoyn House, Shasta.
onasia' Dec. y, 1855. d22-ItA
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

~ A. Solomon (id est wise man) advertises
to sell all manner of Clothing at San Francisco
prices
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

w~ Morris & Seeis, Coniectioners, have now
on hand fresh supply of Cigars. Fruit, &c.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

PERsoxAl-Our friend Ned Rowe Of the I'ria-
Times. called uffz US yesterday. He leaves
aaarning for N Capital.
~ Upton. Assessbly lyman from Trinity, and
Alex Asslfews, member from this county. also
aeaSs as ;parning for the Legislative halls
'AHsSf*As fEEsEsTs.-We do not envy the
~ wo leeis 20 unusual glow of pleasure in
esssr making ar receiving presents. To the
10Y 6 itsenss we are every week indebted
%seehss- y il not fal the intrinsic worth of
be; tsr the liieadship which they be-
~ value them Our friend Sam
~ qly understand us-