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The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

LARGE MELLox.-Without doubt the largest
water mellon brought to town this season, was
sent us the other day from Tehama, by our friend
A. ]. Winemiller, ESQ.,. in the charge of Lew.
Burke, one Of those rare kind of - splendid
fellows that are to be found all along the line OF
the California Stage Company. The highest
tribute, however, that we cah pay to his faith
fulness is to say, that he did not even plug" it.
We eat oft. Mr.. Anderson, K. N. nominee for
Lieut.. Governors eat of it. Ned MARSHALL eat oI
it, In fact any quantity of old line Wings, blue
bellied Democrats. knowing Know Noihings. and
" severial' that may be classed under the head
of ct crtern, eat of i'-eat large sized slices
Andy, we lowe you one" All persons are in
formed that Lew. Burke is splendid man
through whom to send melons to this establish
ment maif that could withstand the tempta.
ton TO plug that mellon will do to swear by.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

Ho! FOR YREKA BY WAGnN.-The recent ar
rival of number Of emigrant wagons from
Yreka, demonstrates the fact that there is trail
leading from the Sacramento TO the Shasta Val.
ley, susceptible of being converted into good
wagon road We have been informed by Mr.
Mack, who brought one of the trains through
that team Of six oxen may now, in its unim
proved condition, draw load of four thousand
pounds over it. By reference to an advertise
ment in to-day's paper, it will be seen that re-
sponsible gentlemen Offer to haul freight over
this road for one cent less per pound than the
rates now paid packers.
The proceedings of a meeting held in Red
Bluffs in reference to this matter, reached toe
late for insertion In to-day's paper. They shall
appear next week.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

disappointed. In our experience IN political
cony en.ions we have never known one subject
ed TO a greater extent TO those arts and lnf1u-
ences relied upon by trading politicians to ac-
tcomplish their ends Results were apparently
controlled by combinations, formed outside the
Convention, and founded upon anything else
than tile good Of the State of the order. Not
"a whisper OF reform III the enormous expenses
of The State, or reduction oil the burdens of the
people was. heard =
In the same article, it remarks as follows of
the ticket:
:" The ticket presented to the people of the
State by the American Convention we have said
was, taken together, good one We go fur
Their, for we consider it composed of better and
ADLER men than have ever before been present
ed To the voters OF the State by either OF the old
parties. Changes could be made upon it, we
are aware, for the better, but still we think the
Convention made fortunate escape, consider
ing the influences which were brought to bear
upon the members of that body"
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
TO THE PUBLIC!

T1tIE ATTENTION OF A CANDID PUBLIC
Il is solicited TO a statement of facts made in
self defence The facts these:
| had the misfortune to become entangled in
a partnership in farming and ranching bus-
ness, with one j. Winemiiler, of Colusi coun-
ty. This individual though indebted to me ia
considerable sum, has industriously circulated
that owe and refused to pay him.
AS my business relations extend to many gen.
temen who are not personally well acquainted
with me, these reports may be injurious 10 my
business, well moral standing | there
fore submit the following proposition to the said
Winemiller, or to any one acting for him, viz;
| will give s 900, cash in hand, to any one
who will guarantee to me the payment OF the
amount OF such sums as | am able to establish.
over and above all legal offsetts and counter
claims against said Winemiller, TO be adi diudca-
ted before any tribunal he may himself choose,
provided there is no just doubt of the integrity
of the said tribunal.
In case | prove to be mistaken, and should
actually prove to be indebted to the aforesaid
individual, propose TO give bonds, if required,
beforehand. for the immediate payment ot the
sum ascertalned against me, in addition TO
the 81 900, as an inducenen TO bring about
settlement.
l offer the above in disproof of sIanderous re-
ports, rather than to disproye them by estab-
fishing my claim by law suit
lst. That the public may know my desire of
concedng as well as exacting justice in my bus
mess transactions.
Cd. That Judgment al law would be value
less without some guarantee, as above proposed,
Sd. That have no time TO throw away upon
that which would be OF no service 10 me.
J. GRANVILLE DOLL.
Red Bluffs, August 9. 1855. au1l-3t
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
In,portant Deci.iens.

| We alluded last week TO the application Of one
| Knowles before TIE Supreme Court for letters OF
| naturalization This application was resisted
by MIR. Foote, on the ground that the state
courts have not the power to naiuralize aliens
that the law of Congress OH this subject is un-
constitutional and void. By the decision Of the
Supreme Court made on the 4th inst both of
these positions were declared untenable and it
was held that the law Of Congress on this SUBJ
iect is CONSTITUTIONAL and that state courts have
the pow er to naturaize aliens. The court, how
ever, decides that MO State courts, save District
courts, have the power to naturalize. Hence
courts of sessions, probate courts and county
courts, are denied the power to grant letters of
naturalization. We do not. of course, pretend
to much legal lore nevertheless, we may be per-
mitted, we suppose, without being charged with
presumption, to remark that we do entertain
doubts Of the correctness of this decision. By
the act of Goth March, 1890, any court of CON-
comon law record in the States, was authorized
to grantletters of naturalization. We have good
authority for the assertion that, in the various
notifications of this act which were made in
1895, 1898, 1902 and at other periods, no change
has ever been made SO far as jurisdiction is given
to state courts. If Congress then has empow
cred common law state courts to naturalize
aliens, what difference can it make, whether
that common law jurisdiction be criminal or
civil? Our courts of sessions, it is argued, have
common law jurisdiction in criminal matters, and
a seal and clerk. Our county courts have COM
mon law ciuH jurisdiction in all matters of nu-
sance. Nevertheless, the supreme court has de-
cided that these courts have only statute and not
common law jurisdiction, and, therefore, not
coming within the class enumerated by the act
of Congress, nave no power to grant naturaliza
ton.
Those persons, therefore, who have taken out
their naturalization papers in county courts or
courts of sessions. will see that, under this de-
cison of the supreme court, they will not be
permitted to vote al the Semptember election,
unless they in the mean time, go through the
process Of decentralization in some district
court.
The supreme court at the same time decided
that judges and inspectors of elections cannot
compel voter to show his certificate of natu-
razation. All that they empowered to do
is to administer the oath as laid down in the
election law. II the person take this oath they
are bound to receive his vote. If any party
swear falsely and vote without right, he is pun
ishabe under the provision of the criminal code.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

WEAvERvILLE DEMoCRAT.-We have received,
through Rhodes & Whitney's Express, the first
verville by Messrs. Howe Il Crawford The
Democrat presents very neat typographical ap-
pearance; the selections exhibit correct taste,
while the editorials are written in perspicu-
Gus and vigorous style. 1t is Democratic in
politics. and hoists the regular Democratic ticket
at iis mast head. May you live thousand years,
friend Democrat We give you warm fraterual
grasp of the editorial hand.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
TO THE VOTERS OF SHASTA
COUNTY,


r EXCEEDINGLY REGRET that owing to
i sickness am unable to visit your different
precincts, and to meet you face to face; but
since this is impossible at present. | am con-
strained to adopt this mode Of making known
to you my political sentiments, and also the
course | shall pursue, in the event of my cleo
ton, in the discharge of the duties pertaining to
the office of Sheriff.
Ever grateful to the Democracy for having
honored me with the nomination. hereafter the
best proof of my gratitude shall be- 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 youth
humbly but firmly advocated democratic doc
trines, with an abiding faith in their Justice,
simplicity and equalty-aways, however,
guarding myself against prejudice and inoer-
ance, and maintaining due respect for the
opinions of those who happened to differ with
me-never suffering such difference of opinion
to influence for a moment my intercourse with
them am therefore ever opposed TO all forms
of intolerance particularly in matters of re-
ligion and politics. Planting myself upon the
spirit of the Declaration OF independence aud
the Constitution of the United States with this
declaration | cheerfully submit myself TO your
decision.
Respectfully. yonr humble servant,
JOHN A DREIBELBIS.
Dalngerheld's Ranch. Aug. II, 1855.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

KrLLY, THE VIoLINIsr.-The lovers OF good
music will be pleased to hear that John Kelly,
one of the finest violinists and most delightful
vocalists in California, has arrived in this place,
and will give one of his performances at the
st. Charles Holel tonight. Kelly is better than
an old fashioned Westinghouse full OF medicine
for persons troubled with depressed spirits Go
and laugh-laugh and grow fat-grow tat and
you are bound to become good natured, and
happy, and virtuous.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

SHASTA, Aug. is, 1855.
At meeting of the Democratic Central Com
mittee of Shasta County, it was
Resolred, That the name of G. c. Farquhar for
Treasurer be withdrawn from the Democratic
Ticket, and that of T. L. WELLINGTON be
substtnted-Mr Farquhar having publicly adj
mitted that he is member of the secret polit-
ical organization generally know as the Kno~
Nothing party. A. e. LAW RENCE,
auI8.It Sec. Dem. Cent. Com.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

LARGE PEAcHEs.-Our friend, L. H. Tower,
Esq., of the Free Bridge, presented us, few
DAYS since, with several of the largest peaches
that We have ever seen IN any country. One of
them measured some ten inches in circumfer-
ence, and all were possessed ofa most delicious
flavor, They were raised in his garden. Anoth-
er year aud he will be able to furnish his friends
with them by the peck, if desired in such guam
tity.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

PoLITIcAL MEETINGs-Will be held at Oak
Bottom tonight; at French Guch Tomorrow
afternoon, and at Whisky Greek tomorrow
night. Messrs. Sprague, Lawrence, McMurtry.
Garter and Dosh are expected to be present.
The Know Nothing speakers also invited to
be in attendance.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
DISSOLUTION OF Co-PARTNER-

DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER-
SHIP.
N Office is hereby given that the co-partner-
ship heretofore existing under the firm Of
Taylor, Richards & Co., III the trading business
at Horsetown and Midtown has tins tay been
dissolved by mutual consent, j. W. Richards
having Withdrawn from the firm. Hereafter
The business will be conducted under the firm
of TAYLOR, TALBOT u CO.
H. TAYLOR,
s. B. TALBOT,
W. TAILOR,
}. w. RICHARDS.
Horsetown, August l3, 1855. auIs-4t
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
TO THE VOTERS OF SHASTA
COUNTY,.

Having been urged by many of my friends in
different portions of the County Wings as well
as Democrats-to present my name before the
People for reelection to the office OF Sheriff, |
take this method of announcing to my fellow
citizens that will be an N d E PEN DENT
CANDIDATE, at the election in September
next, tor the Sheriffaty OF Shasta County.
WILLIAM A. NUNNALLY.
Shasta, June 9, 1855. ie9-tde
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
TO the People of shasta County.

You will perceive by perusing the notice be-
low, that the name of G. c. Farquhar. candidate
for County Treasurer, has been stricken from
the Democratic Ticket by the Central Commit
tee.
The reason for this act, as therein set forth, is,
that Mr.. F., after pledging himself to an anti
Know Nothing platform, has violated that pledge
by joining the Know Nothing party. The Com
mittee have substituted the name of man who,
for many years. has been resident of this State,
and for four years or more. citizen of this
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
wG HzAw. FOIs xRENA

E)ERSONS WISHING ORDINARY MER-
n chandise taken 10 Yreka, are informed that
they can have 1t hauled on wagons, in original
packages, through from Red Bluffs in IA or Is
days Tor one cent less than any responsible
packer Will take H. Inquire of " m. w Smith
Dreibelbis Flat. or 1hos j. Butler al the stor.
OF Bull, Baker ~ Co, Red Bluffs
Red Bluffs, Aug. 10. 1853. aul8-Iw
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
NOTICE.

KNHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
IL under tie name OF Benz. VI ilson & Co.. for
the purpose OF carrying the butchering aud
meat business in the town Of Shasta has, bv
mutual consent of the parties, been this day
dissolved. The undersigned, late members Of
said firm, will continue The busineess at the old
stand under the name, firm and style of " ilsou
" Dewitt. II. c. WILSON,
ID. NJ. DEWITT.
Shasta. Aug 18, 1853. anls.3t
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

CoRREsPoSDENcE.-We are in the receipt of
an eight page communication, written from In
dian Bar, by &C. G. g. 1t is Just four times
the length that communications should be- if in
tended to find place in our little sheet. This
fact, in connection with the request of the au-
thor that it be published entire, must be our ex
cuse tor not giving it space in our columns.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

|. l. c. WooDs.-The Alta of the l2th instant
thinks it very improbable that this gentleman
took much money with him to Australia. 1t is
believed that he is gone to Australia with a view
to the arrangement Of the affairs of the branch
house Of Adams & Co. in that distant quarter OF
the globe.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

F We direct attention TO the card OF John
Dreibelbis, ESQ.,, Democratic candidate for
Sheriff 1t will be seen that he will be denied
through sickness, the privilege OF visiting the
various preeincta of the county.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
L = S e |!

&c ST!
fe-> A DARK BROWN MARE MULE
GA The left ear had IA short slit in it, No
other marks or brands Tecollestcd, except sad
die marks. She was lost somewhere III the vi
c1nty of the old steam mill about one mile
and a halt from this town, on the night of rlI,
29th OF June. Any person returning said mul.
TO Dennis Dunns Corral. in this town, or ut
Readings Bar, on Trinity. will be literally re-
warded. d. F. LOCkAIAN e co
Shasta City, Aug. II, 1859 IL
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
A CARD.

At the request of many Whg and Democratic
friends throughout the county of Shasta, res
pectfuly announce myself to the voters of the
county an Independent candidate for the office
of County Clerk, at the election in September
next. j. L. PENNINGTON
Mddletown. July 5,h, 1855 iy7
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
ADNINIsTRATORyaI.

~ Office is hereby given to all persons whom,
~ 1t may concern, that d. ID. Harrill. Pubjio
administrators within and for the county Of
Shasta. In the state of California, and admins.
traitor OF the estate of Geo Gardner. deceased
late OF said county, having this day fled in the
once OF the undersigned, Clerk of the Probate
Court ol the County aforesaid, his account cur.
rent re LAM anu vouchers therefor, will, on Monday
the TN Gay OF August, A. d. 1855, proceed to
make with said Court final settlement of his
administration on said estate.
THO. w. DAWSON, Clerk,
O., by GEo. +. Afford, Dep.
Shasta, Aug. 18, 1854. auIs.2t'
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
ELECTION NOTICES.
REGULAR DEMOCRATHC sHAST.
COUNTY TICKET.


REGULAR DEMOCRATIC sHASTl
COUNTY TICKET.
For State Senator,
SAMUEL H. DOSH.
For the assembly,
ALFRED A. MIX.
For Sheriff,
JOHN A. DREIBELBIS.
For Clerk,
WILLIAM S. JENKINS.
For Treasurer,
T. L. WELLINGTON
For assessor,
JAMES HEABURN.
For Public administrator,
WILLIAM McTURCK.
For District attorney,
EPHRAIM GARTER
For Surveyor,
WILLIAM MAGEE.
For Coroner,
SILAS S. TUCKER. au4-tde.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
n. .ne request OF many friends throughout the
ooanty OF Shasta respectfully announce myself
G 70 lne voters OF the County as an Independep.
oanoidate Tor the office of Public Administrator,
at the election i'll September next.
=, JEREMIAH CALLAHAN.
Shasta, Aug. Sd, 1855. au4-tde
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

A. L. DOWNER is a Democratic candidat
for election TO the Office of Justice of the Peac
for Shasta Township, at the September election
jy2Side
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
LUCEAN EYERTA

Respectfully announces himself to the voter
OF Shasta township candidate for the ofc,
of Justice of the Peace. aulStde
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
PACIFIC EXPRESS co.

WILL CARRY LETTERS from Shasta to
w ary point in California where our Express
runs, for 10 cents. Government Envelopes for
sale at our office.
Shasta, Aug. l8, 1855. aul8tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

~ The Advertising Agency of L. P. Fisher
has been removed 10 the Iron Building oppo-
site the Pacific Express office, up stairs, San
Fran
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

E Proceedings of Board of Supervisors
crowded cut, They will appear next week.
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
FOR sUPERvIsOR.

RILEY G. BABCOCK. of Spring Creek, is
Democratic candidate for Supervisor for Shast
District. jy2Sde
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

FOR JUSTICE OF TNE PEACE.
At the request of many friends, announce
myself aiNindependent candidate for Justice
OF the Peace for Shasta Township.
WIN. s. HUGHS.
Middletown, Aug 49, 1855. auiS,de
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18
WILLIAM II. HANFORD.

Of Shasta, is an INDEPENDENT CANDI
DATE for the office of County Clerk of Shast;
Comfy. jy7-td
The Shasta courier., 1855-08-18

Daingerfield's Ranch. Aug. II, 1855.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1855-06-15
Kn0w-NOthisag. Fraud Exposed
i'm Philadelphia

The Common Council of Philadelphia
have, upon investigl .tion. discovered that
one Robert Newman, Know Nothing
member Of that body, had been elected to
that position by fraudulent tax receipts
and fraudulent naturalization papers, and
by perjury. He was unseated, and Van
Horn, a Democrat, took his place as the
legally elected candidate. In commenting
upon this disclosure, the Philadelphia PENN
sylvonian says:
we have now testimony of the most
incontestible character, 10 show that both
Mr.. Hagret and Mr.. Sherry were elected
to the Offices for which they ran, and that
a clear majority of Reform candidates were
elected to the Common Council We
heard an Alderman yesterday admit before
an Examiner, in contested election case,
that blank tax receipts were taken out Of
his office .fraddulenty, and used, and that
he had assumed the payment Of persons
taxes who had not called upon him to pay
the money. Where will this conduct lead?
Just where it did lead at the recent election
Hundreds Of votes were created that were
utterly fraudulent. Ifan Alderman may
assume one PERSONS tax he may one hun
dred, when heis caught in his roscality. The
magistracy is in the hands of the secret
order, andmost vilely has theirpower been
used in the matter OF tax receipts
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1855-06-15
Then and Now.

1t is peculiarly refreshing just now, to
get hold of scrap of the past of Whig-
gerry. We have met with one which we
consider to be rich, when we take into ac-
count the present position of Whiggery
ond its allies, upon the matite question.
1t is just to the point, and may be taken
as fair specimen of the larney used by
our ancient enemies at time when they
stopped to conquer" The following is
from the Louisville Journal, of June 18th,
1853:
"Mr. Pierce's nomination is compli-
ment to New Hampshire, and his election
would be still greater compliment to that
Stste. We think, however, that New
Hampshire is just about the last State in
the Union that should be honored by COM
pliments. She is the only State in the I'm
ion that tolerates an infamous religious
test, denying to all Roman Catholic citi-
Gems the right to hold Office. Her Consti-
tuition is at war with the fundamental
principles Of religious liberty and republi-
canism.'
The Journal, at the present time is one
of the most relentless and bitter Know
Knothing sheets in the Union.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1855-06-15

UNpopu1ARrrY OF THE WAR IN FRANCE,
Greedy writes thus to the New
York Tribune from Paris:
cat all evests, | feel confident that
France desires peace, and that England is
at heart in accord with her on this point.
The two last men to accede to the impulse
will be Palmerston and Louis Napoleon,
because both are threatened with the loss
of their places, by its satisfaction. Were
peace concluded this day, on the ground
suggested by Count Buol for Austria, and
acceded to by Drouyn de + Hugs, and
virtually by Lord John Russell also. John
Bull would be in worse humor than he has
been for a generation; the Wing Cabinet
would be tossed over the wall immediate,
ly, vnd Earl Derby would probably be
called to the helm. Here in France the
war is far less popular than in Great Bfi
tain; in fact cannot. discern that, ou: O.
the ranks Of the office-holders and the i'm.
mediate adherents Of Louis Napoleon, tive
phrases to designate the same get of per
sons, there is any feeling at all in favor
Of the war. But let peace be made on the
Austrian, or any practicable basis, and le
the army Of the East be called, home in
its present temper, worn. down by labol
and suffering in the trenches Of an abor
tive siege, and infuriated BY such still'mort
abortive and ridiculous demonstration al
that recently made against Kertch, apd
do not believe the Empire could stant
through another winter"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1855-06-15


DEMOCRATIC PRospEcTs. The prose
poets of the Democratic party were never
brighter than they are just now. All the
indications on this point are clear and un.
mistakeable. Pennsylvania will be re-
deemed next fall without the shadow Of
doubt, thus securing a Democratic u. 8.
Senator for the old Keystone-vand, the re-
suit Of the election in Virginia settles the
question Of the next Presidency in favor
Of the Democracy, a fact admitted by the
New York Herald, the leading organ Of
Know Nothingisrn.? All honest Demo:
Gratis who were deceived will come back.
and be truer to their former faith than ev.
er-and for every disappointed office.seek.
er we lose we will gain ten honest men
from the ranks Of the. old Wing line, who
refuse to be sold like cattle in the market.
There are now but two parties in this coun-
try-the Democratic and the Know Moth
| ing. There is no neutral, no middle grouad,
and all who do not rally under the Flag
Of Democracy, must rally under the black
Flag Of Know Nothingism, no matter
what their professions are He that is not
for us is against ls.-Bedford Gazette.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1855-06-15

=
ELECTION IN Norwich, CoNN.--The
Norwich election was a very important
one, and like New Haven, shows like a
powerful reaction against the secret party
in Connecticut. We find the following
account of it in the New York papers of
Tuesday last:
Norwich, June, 4, 1855,-At our city
election, VIM L. Brewer, democrat, on the
largest vote ever given in this city, was
elected Mayor by overt wo hundred ma
jority, and every candidated on the DEM
ocratic ticket for Alderman, Common
Council, Clerk, Sheriff, &c., was elected
by about the same majority. Great re-
joicings in the streets. The Know Moth
ing majority in the town last April was
over three hundred: