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The Shasta courier., 1855-03-31
DRs. A. =. BALDWIN.
LOAG'S HORSE MARKET.
WcaverviIIe and Yreka Passenger Train
THE SUBSCRIBER respect

o. THE SUBSCRIBER respect
Tsz%Wl fully informs the inhabitants of tn
-Al-UE Shasta and vicinity, that his ar ~
rans semients are now completed 10 have con-
stantly any quantity of Horses and Mules for
hire or sale. He fatters himself that his stock
of saddle animals. for speed and ~ ability. is
excelled by none of any Livery Stable north of
Sin Francisco. He takes this opportunity to
return thanks to former patrons. aud to assure
them that every exerlion will he used to merit
Il continuance of the liberal patronage hitherto
bestowed on him.
Stock bought and sold on commission.
Auction sales of stock daily.
JAMES LOAG. Arctioneer.
n. B. PASSENGER TRAINS START DAI-
LIZ AS HERETOFORE FOR WEAVER AND
YREkA. Charges moderate.
Shasta. August II, 1854. If
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-31

PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, &c.
TIME UNDERSIGNED WILL CONTINUE
l. the business of Painting, Glazing and Pa
per Hanging in the city of Shasta and surround
Ing country, on his own individual account
MARIO It J. VAN SCHAlCh.
Shasta, Dec. l6, 1854.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-31

u A contemporary. describing dance at a
country village in his neighborhood, said The
gorgeous strings OF glass beads gistened on the
heavlng bosoms OF the village bellies, like pol
lshed rubies resting on the delicate surface OF
warm apple dumpIings." Did you ever!
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-31
JONES, TOBIN 6, CO.,
importers and JobberS.


Sacramento Street, Corner Sanseme, San Francisco
ID ESPECTFULLY INVITE THE ATTEN-
IA, ton of the Trade TO their large and varied
Stock of Yankee and European " NOTIONS,
Embroideres, 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,
deries Stationery,
Ribbons, Pertumery OF all kinds,
Bonnets,
Together with general assortment of Varie-
ties and Small Wares consisting in part OF Hooks
and Eyes, Elastics Bindings, Steel Pens. Nee
dies, Tapes, Volins, Violin and Guitar Strings,
Whalebones. Marbles, Dolls, Playing Cards, &c.
J. T. & 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 one 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., 1855-03-31

q Western editor is responsible for the
following illustration OF juvenile piety: :. Pray
God bless father and mother, and Anna, and by
jlnks must scrabble quick to get into bed be-
fore Mary does"
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-31
Term. OF Advertising.

or every description promptly executed in
perior manner.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12


The Washington Union, in discussing the
advantages accruing to either of the beligcr-
ents, from the present war in Europe, thus
Significantly remarks The real value of
this war to the English people, however, is
the political light it has ditfuscd. and the
political hopes it has awakened. England's
nobility in battle arrayed, may have lost
largely in comparison with the soldiers and
statesmen Of France; but England's masses
have gained by the contrast which the fee
bIeness of their titled rulers has presented,
when compared with the vigorous intellects
of the leaders of the middling classes. The
English people may not, therefore, be able
TO rejoice over the capture of Sevastopel, or
the subsection of Alexander, but they may
be called upon to celebrate the triumph of
themselves at home. The ballot may be
exchanged for the bayonet; extended suf-
frage for vast war establishment; liberal
representation for arstocratic rule and SO
the cause Of humanity will gain, even il
Raglan does net come home in glory.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

FIREs.-A Boarding House belonging to
the Hartford Carpet Company, at Thomp-
sonville, was destroyed by fire on Wednes-
day forenoon, and the factory adjoining was
saved with difficulty. The boiler was fred
up in order to get the flames under.
The dwelling house, carriage house and
other out buildings of Col. Edward 'rillot-
son, In Pennington, were totally destroyed
by fire on the night of July 3rd. The fire
was set to the carriage house about mid
night. A considerable portion of the furni-
ture was saved. A reward of 500 is of
iered for the conviction of the incendary.
There was an insurance of $500 on the
house, $500 on the furniture, and 500 on
the carriagc-house. Loss estimated at about
$1,000.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.


The present term of the Normal School
commenced on the 18th of April, and it wilr
close on the l4th of July.
The next term will begin on the 18th of
August and close on the 9th of October.
The number of pupils in attendance this
term is 1873, being an increase Of 60 per ct.
over that of the last summer term. There
are upwards of 80 in the graduating class,
which is much larger number than it has
contained at any former period. One men,
Der is a graduate of Amherst College, and
teacher of several years experience.
Notwithstanding the increase of well
qualified teachers, the increase Of the de-
mand for such teachers is still greater
Some of our schools are obliged to go to
Massachusetts for Normal teachers. Con-
nectlcut ought to raise her own teachers.
Massachusetts has established forty-eight
scholarships in her colleges for the purpose
of fitting teachers for high schools. Some
such provision is needed here. Pupils ought
to be encouraged to attend the Normal
School, by some provision to cheaper the
board. This might be done by building a
large boarding house, after the plan of the
Methodist Conference Schools. In one of
these schools in neighboring State, there
were, the last year, one hundred and ftiy
students from Connecticut. The reason of
their going out of the State is, because they
can go cheap. In Massachusetts the sum
ofSi, 900 is appropriated to each of the four
State Normal Schools, for the purpose of
aiding such pupils as need it. No reason
able person can doubt the wisdom of tina,
policy which has for its object the multiple
cation of good teachers for without this all
other efforts for the improvement of scholars
will prove unsuccessful.
Persons intending to enter the Normal
School the next term, should make early
| application to the Principal. Several have
been rejected this term, because they did no,
apply in season.
School visitors should require of all APP
plicants for certificates of recommendation
to the Normal School, to make declaration
that it is their object in seeking admission
to the school, to qualify themselves for
teachers, and that it is their intention to
teach in this State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

THE NORTHERN LIGHT, which arrived Mon
day afternoon from San Juan, brings Cali
fornia dates TO June l6. This steamer brings
gold to the amount Of nearly 1929, 600 OH
freight, beside considerable amount in tho
hands Of passengers. The U. s. Land Com
missroners had decided in favor of the claim.
ants 10 large amount Of real estate situated
in the heart Of the city Of San Francisco, ard
measures were at once taken by the settlers
TO prosecute an appeal. Great excitement was
produced by the decision.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12


The select committee of the New Hamp.
shire Legislature have reported an excellent
set Of resolutions in relation to the usurpations
Of the slave power. They declare as follows:
l. That no more Slave States or territory
shall ever be added tn this Union.
2. The abolition Of slavery in the District Of
Columbia.
). The unconditional repeal Of the Fugitive
Slave Bill, and,
a. The protection of the people of the terri
tories from the unlawful invasion Of slavery
propagandlsts.
The Palladium says these propositions come
directly TO the point, without evasion or equi-
vocation. The restoration of tho Missouri
Compromise is not all that is wanted. The
demon of Slavery must now be chained every
where, as our fathers intended it should be
when they made the Constitution-that is,
everywhere on national grounds, and in no
tinnai waters, without any reference to tho
cost of consequences. The question is too
rapidly getting to be one Of liberty or slavery
to the whites of the North. Notbins will .avo
us or our posIerity but unceusipg hostility to
the whitening institution. A mere restoration
Of the Missouri Compromise would be virtu-
al concession Of the territory south Of the line
of $500. That must never be. Slavery has
demanded all on both sides of the line--and
now freedom must make the same demand,
and enforce it too-for il was her original
birth-risht. and bartered away by disgrace
full compromise, which slavery has herself
trampcd under foot. 1t is too late for her to
come back on that issue.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12
EUROPEAN NEWS.

by the arrival Of the America we have i'm.
portsnt news from the war; On the 18th Of
June, the Allies attempted to storm Ssbasto.
pol. The English troops attacked the Redau
and the French the Malokoff towers. Mt d,v-
light; but were repulsed with great loss
Pellissier's official despatch says that although
his troops had showed the greatest ardor and
gained footing in the Malokof' tower he was
obliged to retire, which they did in good ORDER
and without molestation by the enemy.
According to one account, the English loss
alone was not short of 1000. including among
the killed Gen. Campbell and upwards Of 20
other officers.
1t is said that the greatest portion of the
loss was experienced in ravine where pow
erfnl and unexpected battery was opened on
the troops. The Allies lost terribly by the
Russians springing niue, and during the
confusion, they ilhe Russians) recaptured the
Mamclon tower.
A horrible cruelty was committed at Hun
go, on the Baitic--a firing by the Russians
upon flag Of truce. In order to set some
Russian or Finnish prisoners on shore, a boat
was sent in at that place, with lieutenant
and few soldiers, and having the flag con-
spicuousiy displayed. A force Of some hun.
dreds Of Russians fred upon the flag, killing
every man but one, and also killing tho pri-
soners a
There is no doubt that the Russians knew
that they were firing upon flag oftruce, and
| the only imaginable excuse for their conduct,
is TO be found in the reported fact, that such
hlgs have sometimes been used for the pur-
pose of obtaining soundings. This, however
is denied by the British Government.
The matter has been broushr before Parli-
| ament, and most indignant comments wore
made by Lord Brougham and others.
The occurrence will perhaps do more 20
occasion continuance of the wal, than any
| event that has yet TRANSFERRED.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12
The Lifchfie1o enquirer.
LIT FIELD.
Thursday Morning. July IL. 1855.
Platform OF ahe American Party In Com
Aecfienf.

Aectient.
We publish below synopsis ofthe plat
form adopted by the American party of this
State, at their Convention held at Hartford
on the 9th ult. After approving of the ac-
ton of the Connecticut delegates at the
National Convention Ia Philadelphia, and
declaring the necessity of making uniform
the principles upon which the American
party take issue, they promulgated the fol-
lowing as their platform:
/. The maintenance of the Union of the
Federal Compact, as the paramount politi-
cal good hence the full recognition of the
rights Of the several States Dis reserved in
the Constitution and careful avoidance
by the general government, of all interfer-
| ence with their rights by legislative or exc
cutiye action.
2. Obedience to the Constitution of the
United States as the supreme law Of the
land
3. A revision of the laws regulating en-
grafton, and the settlement of emigrants,
and unqualified opposition to the transmits
sion to our shores, of criminals and paupers.
A.. radical change in our naturalization
laws.
S. The support of those only fof political
stations, whether executive, Legislative, iu-
| dlcial, or diplomatic, who do not hold civil
or ecclesiastical allegiance, directly or indi-
rectly, 10 any foreign power, and who are
Americans By birth. or by thorough educa-
ton aud training The protection Of all per-
sons In the legal and proper exercise of their
al
enjoyment OF all In tlieir religious opinions
and worship.
&. The common schools of the State free
to all without distinction of creed or party !;
to strictly guard them from all influences
| that would give them UNCONVENTIONAL or
! partiZan character, the use of the Bible in
/ our common schools. and opposition to all
p! attempts for its exclusion.
| 7. Protection Of American industry and
/ genius, and the improvement of rivers and
! harbors.
/ s. The unconditional restoration of the
t Missouri Compromise, and The admission
! of Kansas and Nebraska into the Union as
free States.
| 9. Opposition to the extension of slavery
TO new free territory, and the exclusion Of
slavery therefrom.
10. Protection on the part of the General
Government by armed Intervention if neces-
sary. to the people OF the territories in the
free exercise Of the right of suffrage.
IL. The perpetuity of the Union by strict
adherence to the principles embodied in the
Declaration of Independence, and confirmed
by the Constitution.
IL. All the principles of the Order to be
hene eforth everywhere openly avowed, and
every member to be at liberty to admit his
connection with it.
We believe this is platform upon which
the American party may maintain a secure
foothold, and which will draw to its sup
port large majority of Connecticut free
men. To such Know Nothingism as the
above inculcates, the American voter may
heartily subscribe, and under it battle man
fully for the spread of republicanism and the
preservation Of those rights so hardly earned
and so highly priced.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12
U Mr.. White, the receiver of the Crvs

II Mr.. White, the receiver of the Crys.
tai Palace in New York, states that the
.statuary belonging to Mr.. Leschene, of Pa
ris, the gentleman who caused Horace Gree.
ley to be arrested and imprisoned, under the
impression that it was broken, is sssafe and
sound, and in much better condition thar
when it was re"eived." 1t seems that he
has given the association a good deal Of
trouble first and last, and the impression is
quite strong that he would much prefer the
pay for his statuary to the statuary itself.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

Did not excite hardly the usual amount Of
patriotism in the different parts Of the
country this year. Waterbury was about
the only place in the State where much of
celebration was attempted, and there then;
succeeded acknowledgement had most of The
Naugatuc valley people to witness it.
What little patriotism was possessed in
our village could not be restrained until the
4th, but found ven, the night preceding in
firing pistols, kindling bonfres, beating
drums, and unearthly noises in general.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

LIGHTNING IN A PRINriHG OsFIce.-Da-
ring the storm on Friday last, the electric
current appeared TO let loose in the vicinity
of Little Falls, n. Y. One of the places in
which it "made free" was the printing of
fee of the Mohawk Courier. Ii went down
the chimney like an inverted rocket, and
passing through the stove-pipe, drove col
umn Of flame through the draft fue of the
stove, 10 the Consideration Of all present.
Even the ''devii'' thought this was .srush-
ing things" in his own dominion, and ex-
pressed decided aversion to this display
Of ere works, not under his direction.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12
ST.. LOUIS, July l

Gov. Reeder and StringfeHow.-The ru-
NOR of a personal rencontre between String
fellow and Gov. Reeder, is confirmed. Tho
parties met at Westport. Gen. Stringfel-
low demanded from Gov. Reeder retrac-
ton Of charges or imputations made against
him by the latter in some Of his Eastern
speeches. Gov. n. declined to make any
retraction. or TO give any satisfaction, and
then followed the personal rencontre in
which the Governor was pretty severely
handled.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

Sectionalism IN our Aymy.-Tt is a re-
markable circumstance that OF the thirty-four
cadets composing the graduating class ofthe
Military Academy at West Point, this year,
there are but five from the Slave States-a
seventh of the whole number--while Mas
sachusetts alone has four, and New. York
seven. This class started, it seems, four
years ago, with fifty members but the RI
gours of West Point discipline, and the
''demerit'' marks have reduced the number
down to thiny-four. The Slave States must
have had their full share of representatives
in the class, and we are led TO infer that the
greater part of the missing members were
from the other side of Mason and Dixon's
line. If the graduating class of 1855 be
fair criterion to judge by, we should say
that the Army in short time would be Off
cered almost wholly by Northern men but
The South could have no cause for complaint
If such should prove to be the case. In the
civil service where there are no rigors of
discipline, nor any lists of " demerits'' to
interfere with appointments, they will be
sure to have at least their full share Of ofIice.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

MARKET Prices Of l796.-We are apt to
imagine that, sixty years ago, lie prices of
provisions were much lower than at present;
bat statement submitted totEe New York
Farmers Club this week, giving the range
Of market prices for the year 1856, showed
that at the time referred to, beef sold at |
cents pound; veal at l6 cents pork at
cents; cheese, II cents; bacon, g cents !;
butter, IS cents; and potatoes at So so for
200 pounds.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12
TIE CRops.-A correspondent of the Gin

TIE CRoPs.-A correspondent Of the Gin
cinnati Gazette writes:
sin Journey of3,300 miles through por-
tons Of The States Of Ohio, Kentucky. In
diana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan,
Pennsylvania and Virginia, performed dur
ing the past six weeks, and mostly by day.
light, MY heart has been constantly glad
dcned by the prospect Of Tie growing crops,
In travelling experience of more than fif-
teen years, have never seen so broad a
portion Of the country under cultivation as
al present, or during that period time when
the crops Of every description promised a
more abundant yield than now.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

RELIc OF REyoLurIoSARY TIaEs.-The
massive chaia placed across the HUDSON
river in ITS, to proven, the passage Of the
British ships of war beyond West Point,
SIT lies in the river where i, fell few years
alter 1t was pat up. lis weight was i've
hundred tons, so heavy that it coAld not
sustain itself 'rhesdepsh Of the water there
Is 10 teet. An attempt has just been made
10 false the chain by means OF fss,.in,s
derrick, but was unsuccessful. 80
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12
CHAPTER NIX.
CHAPTER NIX.
An Act relating to Borough BaiIiffs.

An Act relating to Borough BaiIiifs.
BE 1t enacted By the Senate and House Of
Representatives. az Genera! assembly eonce-
ned:
Sec. l. That Borough baili!fs within the
limits OF the horoughs to which they re-
spec'lvely belong. may serve all psocess,
civil and criminal which sherifrs aud con-
stables are, or may be by law empowered
TO serve.
See. ,. This act shall take fleet from its
passage.
Approved June 30, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

II A Great Pic Mic and Clam Bake are
to be had at WofcouriHe on Friday, and an
Excursion is proposed on the Naugatuc Z.
X. A good opportunity TO see how Clam
Bakes are got up in the interior.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

THAT Pic Nc at the Lake last week was
largely attended and passed off in grand
style. The festivities of the day were con-
.clnded by a ball at Buckley's Hall in the
evening.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

" Alphonzo Walker, aged ~ years, son
of Mr.. Phlo Walker of Hitchcocksville,
was drowned in the Pennington river at that
place on Friday week. He had gone into
the river to battle. He was a bright, active
lad, whose loss will be severely felt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

u Stephen w. Kellogg of Waterbury,
A. q. Bradford of Torrngton, and Henry
Whitney of Derby, are Commissioners on
the Naugatuc r. r., appointed by the last
Legislature.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

A man was recently employed in some
sewerage works, Halifax, and while being
wound up rapidly out of deep hole, after
having lit the fuse Of blast, the rope, ow-
ingts the caIelessness of the parties at the
top, was suffered to slip back again. The
man fell close upon the impending danger,
and in the sudden view of almost certain
death fell on his knees uttering accents Of.
prayer. A thought struck him, however
he seized the burning (uze, and pulling it
cut Of the hole, saved his life tnd then
alas for his penitence! he commenced swear
ing at the man at the wheel for letting him
slip.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

Noun, vosavius was proceeding with ire
mendoas energy. A river of lava tea miles
long, with a cascade of molten fire, offered
scene OF splendid devastation. The ter
ror Of the inhabitants was becoming ex-
treme,
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12
CHAPTER XVIII.

CHAPTER XVIII.
An Act in addition TO and alteration of An
Act entitled Gan Act authorizing the
establishment of Savings and Building
Associations"
Be il enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives. IN General ASSEMBLY COME
ned
Sec. l. That three-four,hs of all moneys
received by savings and building associa-
tons, either as stated payment of INSTALL
men,s on stock, or as deposit or otherwise,
shall be loaned TO stockholders holding such
number of shares of stock as when full will
equal the amount loaned and all such loans
shall BIO secured by mortgage on unincum-
beled real estate situated in this State.
Sec. ,. The bonus on loans made to stock
holders as provided in the preceding section,
shall in no case exceed twenty five per cent.
on the amount loaned, when taken for the
whole time for which said loan is made,
and one half of one per cent. per month
when taken monthly.
Sec ,. No bonus shall be taken on any
temporary loan, exceeding one-halt Of one
per cent. per month, and no loan of any
kind shall be made by said savings and
bona hde stockholders, at a greater rate than
six per cent. per annum.
See. 4. All installments Of stock in said
savings and building associations, shall be
payable at the rate of one dollar per month
upon each and every share of said stock, but
the same may be made payable monthly or
yearly, as the by laws Of the company may
direct.
Sec. s. Any savings and building associ-
alton, whose officers or directors shall know
ingly violate, or permi, to be violated, either
or any Of the provisions OF either section of
this Act. shall forfeit and pay to The treasurer
of this State, a sum not less than five hun
dred dollars for each and every violation
thereof: and it shall be the duty Of the attor-
ney for the State, in each of the several
counties of the State, to prosecute every
violation of this Act, in their respective
counties, and any person, residing in this
State may prosecute any such violation in
his own name, onc-haif of which forfeiture
shall be for the use Of this State, and the
other half for the prosecutor.
Sec. 6. All acts and parts of acts incon-
sistent herew it'll. are hereby repealed. This
act shall not take effect until the Ist Of
January, 1856.
Approved, June %. 1865. -
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-07-12

" Rev. VIM. b. Weed, for long peri
cd settled at Stafford, has become pastor of
the Congregational Church at Norwalk.