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The Shasta courier., 1855-11-10
The Races.

EpIroRs CouRER :-On Tuesday last party
of gentlemen, Of whom the subscriber was one,
left Shasta for little diversion, and wended
their way to the race course of J. J. Bell, where
we found all the "world assembled to witness
race hitherto advertised between Coyote and
Blundering Dick. We looked for the rest of
mankind but don't think he was there On
"sneaking" as that animal usually looks. and
many anxious friends quite ready to pungle
down on him. when the honr TO start should ar
rive, but the hour came and passed away, and
sill no Blundering Dick made his appearance,
and the crowd began to murmur and complain,
evidently believing that they were TO be dsap-
pointed, and so it turned out-the owners OF
The Blundering horse. finding that they had CON
mitted bIunder when they made the race,
backed ont, paid the forfeit, and acknowled ged
themselves beat.
Coyote ran through the poles alone and thus
ended what all the spectators hoped would be an
exciting race, in which the speed of the horses
would be tested.
But the arty assembled. came for sport and
were determined 10 lave H. so immediately
thereafter made between Towers
avail eye" and Farring,on's Caynse white
three hundred and fifty yards-Serereai Scads
changed hands from out OF Cayuse's friends Il.
the friends of the Tower horse. The race was
exciting and for the first TWO hundred and fifty
yards was well contested. The friends of Cay
use think notwithstanding. his defeat, he has
he heels of The Wall eye. and intend testing il
further at no distant day.
There were other races but as they were not
between ''Iurfsi ers' their feais are not worth
chronclng.
Racing when properly conducted is the finest
sport in the world, and can boast of more pat
rons whose enrolle, high on The
scroll OF fame than any other, but when jockey
ism is resorted to, when the race is not 10 the
swift. it loses its dignity aud degenerates into
the lowest possible swindling; worse ten-fold
than three card monte, the '.liitle joker
game.
That such may NOT be the fate of horse racing
in Shasta County. it becomes the duty of those
who really love the sport on account of its man.
illness, to brand all who engage in il unwor-
thy an association with the brotherhood, and
soon we may expect to see such exhibitions as
will afford pleasure to all classes of our citizens
This racing spirit i'll Virginia and Kentucky
has had the effect OF producing the most dura-
BILE, active. and docie breeds of horses in those
States, that eau be found on the American con.
tinent, and if the same high toned integrity is
practsed here that has distinguished the ..turf''
there, we may expect in few years TO outstrip
the world in the speed and durability of our
horses. for certainly we have here every advan-
tage of climate and food
Althoage we were disappointed in seeing
what we went to see, still on enquiring of our
friends how they enjoyed themselves at the
races. their answer invariably was
SATisFAcToRY."
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-10
DISSOLUTION.

NNHE COMPREHENSIVE heretofore exist
Il ing between Daniel Cady and Hiram Will
lett was dissolved on the 9TH day of September,
1855. All persons having claims against the
firm, will please make immediate application to
}. Wallace Mcintosh, at the Canon House.
DANIEL CADY,
HIRAM WILLETT.
Canon House. Nov. 8, 1856 nI0 St
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-10

DEMOCRA-A a sentiment moi 10 be appealed
corrupted Or compromised. 1t knotcs no baseness,
Il corers to no dtnger; IL oppresses no reakness.
Destructive only Of despotism, IL is the sole con-
serrator 0 t,berty. tabor and property. II IS the
sentiment + Freedom, Of equal rights, Of equal
charlottesville laso Of nature qerrading the lar
Of the land.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-10
Still Later from Nicaragua.
Strengthening Of Passengers at Virgin
Bav.

Upon our first page will be found an interest.
ing account of the movements of Col Walker in
Nicaragua. In addition to those, however thu
Alta gives the following exciting details of the
slaugh,ering of Californian passengers at Virgin
Bay. The informant of that paper says:
After the departure of Walker, as above stat.
ed. for New Grenada, the Nicaraguans at Riya.
made descent upon Virgin Bay. where, OBJ.
serving the passengers (bound to New York;
clustered around the Transit Office of Judge
Cushing, and mistaking them for part of Walk.
ers command, they fired upon them, killing
a considerable ndmber. We hear the killed and
wounded variously estimated at from five to
eight of the latter and from FIVE to twelve of
the former. The confusion attendant upon this
unparalleled measure prevented an accurate
transmission of the details.
The transit route is now in possession of tho
natives, who have gickets stationed along the
road, aud stop all communication. There can
be no boubt OF the entire correctness Of the
above news,
Another Report.
1t is impossible to form any correct opinion
of the number of passengers killed at Virgin
Bay. The above report is given us by men evil
dently desirous to have the truth published and
nothing more, and hence they have guarded
themselves against exaggeration. Other pas
sengers by the Uncle Sam, who evidently be-
lieve what they say, put the number OF killed
and wounded at from 40 to 60. stating that for
ty five dead bodies were actually found at the
scene of massacre; but this must he an over
innate. 1t cannot be that many innocent
persons were killed by mistake.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-10
Wells, Fargo Il Co... Express.

We take pleasure in acknowledging the con-
timed favors shown us by this Express, speak
ing newspaporially.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-10
Jepfha II. March

EDiroRs sCcuRIER.-Considerab interest has
been expressed by the community in regard to
the state of the proceedings in this case, as it is
Court the individual whose name appears above,
was condemned and sentenced to be hanged for
the murder of his mining partner, near this
place. in the month of June last.
The facts of the case, and the position which
it at present occupies, are as follows: :-Durng
the trial OF the case, a gentleman was called as
a juror, and upon putting the usual interroga-
tories to him, in regard to his legal fitness to
act In that capacity, he stated, that he had been
resident in the county of Shasta only some two
or three weeks. Wherefore, the Court ordered
hlln to stand aside as incompetent, but the pris-
oner's Attorneys accepted him as juror, enter
ing as matter of record, on the journals of the
Court, the fact, that they waived all objections
to his competency on account of his not having
resided in the County thirty days, as required
by law. Upon this entry being made on the
minutes OF the Court, the District Attorney
thought him competent juror, and he was per-
mitted to act as such.
After conviction, other attorneys took the
case to the Supreme Court on writ of error, and
the proceedings in the District Court have been
reversed on the ground intimated, and the case
remanded, to be again tried at the approaching
term of the District Court.
The point decided was new, and one, as to
which an honest difference of opinion might
very well exist and no blame. or defect of judg-
ment is properly attributable to any one con-
nected with the prosecution.
Many rumors are af1oat in regard to this tr-
al, and the people have right to know the
facts, but if they think, as has been intimated by
some, that any improper influences have been
brought to bear, to cause this delay, they know
but little of the Court the other officers of the
Law. The people have to congratulate
themselves we hiuk, upon having officers in all
our Courts, who are not only honest, "bul above
suspicion" and they may rest assured, that
whilst the laws are entrusted to their hands, no
criminal will ever go unwhiped of justice
through want of integrity in them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13

blind, and Biddy went under water.
'Och, the murthen' haste, says Biddy
squirting the water out Of her mouth,
me best petticoat is spylt intirely,
Mat Mallory, diviIa trap will ever
help yez sit for cat agin.
Don't trouble yersilf, Mistress
Maloney, we've played the diyil as
it is. Niver fear me akin ba 'porth
o yer assistance. It's natural fool
ye are to be takin' haste Nv pole
Cat for house cat
Mat and Biddy went cautiously
back TO the cabin, from which the Of.
fansive quadruped had taken his de.
parture. Things we're turned out O
doors, Biddy's petticoat buried, the
bed. which fortunately escaped,
moved to a near neighbours, the stove
moved outside, and for week they
kept house out of doors, by which
time, by dint Of scrubbipg, washing
and airing, the house was rendered
once more habitable, but neither Mat
nor Biddy have forgotten the strange
cat.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
Scarcity Of Horses in Europe.

A correspondent of the New York
Spirit of the Times, writing recently
from London, thus speaks of the
horse market in that city: Ladies'
saddle-horses are not to be had, nei-
ther are carriage-horses, which will
surprise you. In thirteen days search
/ could not find a decent pair for sale
at any price. If this war lasts an
other year, the Europeans will be i'm
porting horses from America, and it
would be Well worth the attention of
our farmers and breeders to raise large
horses, fit to draw heavy carriage,
or carry a heavy man. Good saddle
horses for gentlemen, are still to be
found by paying for them; a first rate
one stands you $500. A Utica On.
" paper states that a gentleman is
now in that city, purchasing carriage
and saddle-horses for the Paris mar
ket. We are not sure but it would
be wisdom on the part of our country
friends to enter largely upon the prop
agation of horses and mules, for the
European war is by no means at an
end, and the demand for these ami
mails must necessarily increase in that
country for some time to come"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
Wind Sucking.

This detestable habit in horses may
be cured, says a contributor to the
Ohio Cultivator, by the following pro-
cess:
Wind sucking is a habit, Qike
chewing tobacco) much easier &C
quired than forgotten. 1t can only
be practised, however, under favorable
circumstances-that is, when there is
some object on which the horse
can rest his teeth, located about
as high as his breast-such as a COM
mon manger, for instance. The best
remedy, therefore, is to place the
feeding trough as los0 as the ground
OF floor of the stable, and the hay
rack as high as the horse can reach;
and see that there is no object of an
intermediate height for him to rest
his teeth upon to suck wind. Care
must also be taken that when out of
the stable, he is not allowed to stand
near a fence or stump, or any object
of convenient height for practising
this habit. In the course of a few
months, say five or six, he will forget
the trick.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
OH farHlar.
Preservation OF Milk,

The following method is recon.
mended for the preservation of milk,
either at sea or in warm climates:
Provide pint orquart bottles, which
must be perfectly clean. sweet, and
dry; draw the milk from the cow into
the bottles, and as they are filled, i'm.
medmteiy cork them we'll up, and
fasten the cork with paek-!hread or
wire; then spread little straw on
the bottom OF boiler, on which
place the bottles with straw between
them, NATL the boiler contains a
Sufficient quantity. Fill it up with
cold water; heat the water, and as
soon as it bsgins to boil, draw the
fire, and let the whole cool gradually
When quite cold, take out the bot
ties, and pack them with straw or
saw-dust in hampers, and stow them
in cool place.
Some years since, there was Swe-
dish or Danish vessel at Liverpool
having milk on board, preserved in
this manner. 1t had been carried
twice to the West Indies, aud back
to Denmark, and been above eight
cen months in the bottles; neverthe'
less, it was as swee: as when takeI
from the COW.
On this subject, the editor Of the
Chemist" in late number, says:
Eve lately tasted, at the Royal In
stitution, milk preserved by Mr.. Nab
bruins process, and which had beer
presented by the Able Moigne to Mr.
Barlow, who alluded to it in his lee
ture on preserved meats and vegeta
bles. This milk was one year old, anC
was as sweet as when first drawn. A
considerable quantity of cream hat
collected 10 the necks of the bottles.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13

1t stated in the New York paper:
that Bank of England post notes
payable 60 days after sight, have been
sent to this country to a large a.
mount. 1t is supposed they are
intended for the purchase of bread
stuffs, for shipment to Great Britain,
and to prevent or postpone the ex-
portatien Of specie from London for
that purpose. -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13

AN INVASION OF IRELAND.-A cor.
respondent Of the London Times
furnished the editors with a pithy
and truthful answer to the assaults
upon this country recently made in
the columns of that journal. In
regard to the rumored .s'invasion"
of the Emerald Isle, the writer said:
ITO Ireland the only invasion
every attempted from our shores
was an invasion in l047 by Ameri-
can ships, which we're loaded with
grain, to feed its then starving pop
ulation."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
DIR. ROBERT t. SEARCY,

WTILL continue to devote his ex-
w elusive attention to the practice Nh
of Medicine in its various branches. He OBJ
hopes by close attention TO his Profession, to
merit continuance of the patronage of his
friends. He has removed his Office, 6 miles
east of Fayetteville, near Elk river, on the
place formerly occupied by Mr. Brown Greg
orv. July 10. 1855-12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
ROOTS AND SHOES.

II ADY'S fine Kid Lace Boots, Cloth 81,
IL Caters, do Cloth and Goat Boots, WI
do Polka, do super sewed Goat, won. ~
Wax Peg'd do, Lace Boots. large Sizes Ladies
India Rubber Over-Shces. Deerskin do for
travelling, Misses fine Kid Boot, Calf do, Goat
Polka do, Childs fancy Taylor do, Roam do, La
dies White and Satin Kid do, Gents Calf w.
P. Boots fine Zip do, Elk fine Pump do Elk
size, Boys Red Top do, boys and mems Bro
gans, Mems Rubber and Deerskin Overshoes,
Home made Boots and Shoes; for sale by
Oct Is. 49, JOHN GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
FASHIONABLE TAILORING.
Fleming & Dayiis.

WOULD beg leave to inform the II
w citizens of Fayetteville and IN
Lincoln county, that they are still car E7S
rying on the Tailoring Business
In all its various branches. next doorto III
AcEzroy, Mckinney d. Aihsr's drug Nsd
store, where they will be pleased to see az
their friends and patrons wishing to have any
thing done in their line of business.
We have Just received the LATEST FALE
and WINTER FASHIONS from keio York
1t is the richest and most approved plate Of
fashions that has ever been introduced to the
world. Call and see. Give us
a trial, and we will insure entire Satisfaction.
Our motto is: "No FIT, NO PAT."
Particular care will be taken with cutting
done for ladies, so that thore will be no nis-
take in the making.
We are thankful for your very liberal pa
tronage heretofore extended. and we will use
BUR utmost endeavors to merit continuance Of
5he same. FLEMING & DAVIS.
Sept Is. 1855.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
The Terandah Hotel
AT PUIh1AID MAo
DR.. JAMESR. HOGAN, Proprietor.
Eeh 1S5S-1n
Our Extensive steck OF

Our Extensive Steck Of
STAPLE and Dry Goods: NT0
~ Silk and Fancy do; ~
White and Figured do; ~
Lsces and Embroideries; X
Nantes and Lace Points,
Umbrellas and Parasols;
Bohnets and Ribbons;
Flowers and Bobinetsy
Gloves and Hosiery;
Lawns and Brilliantes5
Organdies and Linens;
Beragcs and Grenadines;
Linen-Lawn Dress Goods;
Hardware and Cutlery; t
Tln-Ware and Queenswars;
Grindstones and Fixtures;
Hats, Boots and Shoes;
Clothing and Spices;
Books and Stationary:
Carpets and Carpet-Bags;
Saddle-Bags and Saddlery;
Whips and Walking Canes;
Tobacco and Snuff;
Harness and Leather;
Calf-Skins and Shoe-ThreaJ. ere. stc
w. & A. S0UTHWORTH'S
April D. Oheap House.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-12-13
TuIIahOn,a Lots,

7ENHE undersigned has laid off blocks of Lots
il of several acres in each, for private resi-
dence, and is now prepared to sell them at pri-
vate sale to those who desire to have summer
residences in the beautiful and healthy town in
TulIahOna. We have in the Town Site,
besides the most healthy atmosphere and pure
freestone water, most excellent Chalybeate
Spring, which is supposed to be mixed with
white sulphur.
S. VIM. MOORE, Agent. etc.
May 20, 1852-tf.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-06-21
Literary Intelligence.

The Boston correspondent of the New
York Post speaks as follows of the wife of
James Russell Lowell: "
A beautiful addition to the treasures of
American literature are the Poems of Maria
Lowell" the lovely wife of the poet Lowell,
who died q year ago. Her poems have been
collected with loving care by him, and printed
for private circulation among her friends. I
have been fortunate enough to see copy of
this interesting and beautiful little book, an
exquisite specimen of the book-makers art,
and fitting casket for the jewels contained
within.
Every poem is gem of the purest water, in
sentiment and expression entirely perfect and
complete, and giving glimpse Of the rare
cultivation and refinement of the authors
mind, and the wonderful beauty of her soul.
Some Of the poems are to be found in the
earlier numbers of Putnam, and others will be
familiar to many readers. The Alpine Sheep,
The Morning Glory, Africa, are among those ;
and of new ones, none perhaps is more striking
and beautiful, more thoroughly poetical in its
conception, than "An Opium Fantasy" A
portrait from Pages beautiful picture is pre-.
fixed to the volume, which is too valuable to
be entirely confined to private circulation, and
must surely some day be given to the public.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-06-21

By Telegraph from London 70 Liverpool.

By Telegram from 1onoon 70 Liverpool.
- LONDON, Jnne IAN
:. When the war steamer Driver was cent into
the Baltic % seise the vessels lying there, off
the blockade, she warned, among others, the
American ship Samuel Appleton Of Boston,
which she also seized, with q warning to clear
out within six days.
A day or two after, being out cruising, she
fell in with the Appleton, and an officer was
sent on board to examine her papers. They
were found perfectly in order, whereupon the
officer demanded to see the bills of lading.-
The American captain objected to this. and
began to make difficulties which excited the
suspicion of the British officer, so he insisted
on their presentation, which was at length COM
piled with when it t;appeared that the Apple
ton had just landed $4,000 rifles, and 10000
revolvers, besides about 800 bales of cotton as
the ostensible part of the cargo The ship
was carefully Overhauled, and nothing contra
band of war found on board. .... 1sE~.,
In the case of the brig Corinthan VS.. the
q. s. Steamer Pacific, the English Admiralty
Court has decided the steamer to have been
wholly to blame for the collision in which the
brig was sunk in Mersey in January last Loss
estimated at $4,000. ......- ......
Some of the English papers have taken oc.
casion on Mr.. Filmores arrival in England, to
denounce him because he signed the fugitive
slave bill. ...-.....'..
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-06-21
Money In New York.

The Evening Post of late date says The
week opens well for the money market as to
available means, but with want of any cores
ponding extent of demand. All activity is
over, and it appears to be the general aim now
to SO place funds as to have large supply in
the preparatory times for the ensuing fall sea-
son, when quick demand is expected to arise.
On call, or for short time, money is being
offered on loan at very low rates to reliable
parties. The brokers, however, do not loan to
outsiders under seven per cent, though they
can borrow at five, and in some cases at four
The rates of discount are easy at five to six
per cent for first class, and six and seven for
second class paper. Good paper is very scarce.
The receipts of the bank are light at present.
but will again be heavy when most wanted, in
September and October. Paper falling due
after November is not so easy to negotiate.
The paper offered for discount to the banks
is far below the amount they have at disposal,
and many are seeking out of their regular line
for good bills receivable. The discount brok-
ers also have large funds placed at their dispo-
sal still unemployed, and good borrowers are
more to seek than easy lenders.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-06-21
p%The BODY of Mr. James s. Treat.

p0-The body of Mr.. James S. Treat, a
very reputable citizen Of Norwich, Conn.,,
was lately found in the Thames. Mr.. T.
had Leen missing some five weeks, being q
passenger on the Commonwealth. On the
night Of his disappearance a cry for help
was heard on the opposite river bank, but
the boat was at the same time letting off
steam, which prevented the cries reaching
any ear on board the boat. The Norwich
Courier says:
1t is sad fate of man highly respected
and esteemed in the community and upon
whose good name, whether as q man or a
Christian, no blot rests, so Ear as we know
and believe In . delirium of despair, un-
der the accumulated pressure and mortifca-
ton of pecuniary embarrassment, it is prob
able be threw himself into the river but as
is often the case under similar circumstances,
the shock to his system produced an instan-
taneous revulsion of feeling and purpose
hence that desparing, agonizing cry for
help when help was beyond his reach
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-06-21
MARKLEY & KERN.

DEALERS IN HARDWARE TOOLS AND CUTLERY,
On St. Anthony ST., near the American House.
WTOULD call the attention of the citizens of st. Paul
w and vicinity to their new, large and well assorted
stock of HOUSE FURNITURE,
Such Nails, Locks in all their variety Wrought cast
Parliament and strop hinges Bolts shutters, Fasteners
brads Locks atches Bell pulls and door Rappers
MECHANICS TOOLS
Hand, Buck, mill Back and Rip saws; Hatehets, az
Frmer, socket turning pairing Chise; Augurs, braces
Trowel Jack smoothing and Fine Planes Plow and bead
Guages boring machines Hatchets Hammers Flat round
and saw Files, two and four fold Rules
.s... AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
Forks Rakes Scythes scythe snaths Hoes combs
Trace, back Breast Timber and Lock Chains; Grub Hoes
and Picks. .
HOUSE FURNISHING.
Tnys, Looking Glasses Knives and Forks spoons; 6ns
Boilers Kettles Firedoss, Shoves and Lounges, Waffle
Irons Coffee Burners, Patent enameled Iron Kettles La
dies Skimmers gridirons Coffee mills, FlatIrons Butch
er, Cook and Carving knives. ...t.
They have also assortment of Saddlery Trimmings
stirrups Bits Buckets with Chain Pumps door
Corn Mills, Patent Balances and Counter Scales.
st. Paul May lslss4. w.t.