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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-17

JOHN FITCH, THE INVENTOR OF STEAMBOATS,.
The Journal of Commerce of late date
has paragraph copied from q Cincinnati
paper, stating that John Fitch was the first in
venter of steamboats, &c.
have in my files the entire history of that
wonderful enterprise, collected together from a
variety of sources; and among these, is the
copy of letter written by John Fitch to the
Legislature of the State of New York, bearing
date New York. February 81, 787,-which
letter was referred to committee which re-
ported in his favor. The report bears date
February q, 1857, and is in the words follow
ing:
1.-THE Committee to whom was referred the
Petition of John Fitch. Of Bucks county, in
Pennsylvania, Report: That having examined
the certificates and other papers presented to
your committee, by the said John Fitch, they
are of opinion, that in order to encourage a
further improvement in so useful an art, a bill
be brought in for the purpose Of granting to
said Fitch an exclusive right of navigating boats
by the force of steam or fire for a certain time
agreeabty to the prayer of his petition. The
Committee was Thomas Sickes, of Albany
county, Samuel Jones of Queens, and Alexander
Hamilton, of New York.
An act was passed on the 18th of March,
1857, in accordance with the prayer of the
petition. The original papers are now on file
in the office Of the secretary of State at Albany
John Fitch was born in CINCINNATI in a
house which stood on line dividing Windsor
from Hartford and in the Windsor part of the
house, on the 2lst Of January 1743. He was
apprenticed to the clock making business. He
died at Barston, Nelson county. Kentucky.
between the 10th of June and the 10th of July.
1898, in the fifty-si1th year of his age, and
was there buried, and there is not a stone to
mark his grave. 3, Merriam
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-17

The SPIRIT OF THE LORDS PRAYER.-A writer
in the Roundout Courier finds beautiful Spirit In
the Lords Prayer, and presents the many phases
of its development in the following If the same
could be said of most public praying it is highly
probable piety would be more general and natural.
The spirit of the Lords PRAYER is beautiful.
That form Of petition breathes flial Spirit
" Father" :.
A catholic Spirit" Orr Father"
A reverental Spirit Hallowed be thy name. y
A missionary spirit-aThy kingdom come
An obedient Spirit" Thy will be done on earth
as it il in heaven"
A dependent SPIRIT Give US this day our daily
bread"
A forgiving Spirit" And forgive US our tres.
passes as we forgive those who trespass against US
A cautious Spirit Lead US not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil
A confidential and adoring Spirit-"Fo thine
is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for
ever and ever. Amen"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-17

RUSSIAN DEFENcEs IN THE BLACK SEA.-As
soon as his majesty reached Nicholaieff, the en-
gineer and builder, Lieut.. Volokof, was summon
ed by telegraph, and he received orders to con-
struct round the town several redoubts, five as
is said. with 800 guns Besides these, 500 gun
boats are to be built with all speed by workmen
brought from Cronstadt, who will be under the
personal inspection of the Grand Admiral Con-
stan,ine Each of these boats are to be armed
with two or four guns of long range Thelatter
have already been brought from the arsenal at
Kief. The newly built frigates Vitjas and Ii
ger ars already armed, and have been examined
and approved BY thu Imperial family
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-17

SLAVERY AT THE NoRrH.-The seven several
enumerations of the inhabitants of the United
States reveal some facts relative to slavery north
of Mason and Dixon's line, which at this day ap-
pear curious:
Maiae-This State has had no slaves.
Men Hampshire-1n 1890, l5S slaves; in 1900,
II; after that date none.
Vermont-In 1890, II slaves; afterwards none.
Hassachusetts-Non by any census.
Rhode Lstand-In 1890, $50 slaves; in 1900,
3sI; in 1910, 1885, in 1920, As; in 1880, IL in
ls4o 5; in 1850, none.
Connecticut-In 1890, 1859 slaves; in 1906,
95l; i'll 1910, 80; in 1920, 81; in 1880, IS; in
lS4O 4; in 1850, none.
New York-In 1890, 1884 slaves; in 1900,
20,353 in 1910, l5,ol7; in 1920, lo,oss; in
1881. 10; in 1910, 4: in 1850. none.
Nesc Jerseg-In 1890, 1l,423 slaves; in 1900,
1922; in 1910, 1851 il 1920, 1851 in 1880,
z254; in 1910, GA; in 1880, 235.
Pennsppania-In 1890, 1887 slaves; in 1900,
70s; in 1910, 1876; in 1920, 2l1 in 1880, 4o3
in 1910, 64; in 1850, none.
In the new States north Of the Ohio, slavery has
had but slight foothold.
The census in 1910, mentions three in Ohio
No other census returns any.
Michigan is represented to have had a slaves
in 1910, and 81 in 1880.
indiana had 135 by the census of 1900; 237 in
lsla; 1870 in 1920 and in 1910.
Illinois had los slaves in 1910; III in 1920;
TAI in 1880; 33l in 1910, and none in 1850.
Wisconsin had IL in lS40, and Iowa had / 6 in
the same year.
The above facts and figures are taken from the
American Almanac.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-17

FIENDIsH -Perhaps all of our readers are
not aware of the devilish manner in which the
Bradford railroad was interfered with during
last week The wretehes who performed these
operations should be strung up to the first tree
whenever cought. We are informed, on good
authority, that these devils took the spikes
from many of the rails, and carefully laid the
rails in their natural position. that the slightest
jar might move them from their positions, aud
thus throw the trains off, to the imminent
danger Of the lives of hundreds Of passengers.
In other instances, they removed the sleepers
and the ties from beneath the cattle guards,
when the first pressure Of the fore trucks OF the
locomotive would cause them to sink in, and a
tremendous shock would follow. The conse-
quence would be crash, in which the cars
would pile themselves on the top of each other
in scattered fragments. The mind can imagine
what would be the fate of all on board such a
train. If anything can be more fendish than
such deeds, we have never heard of it. The
most unusual precautions were adopted to
prevent accidents to the train, and for miles
the trains were obliged to creep along, no faster
than walk, with men occasionally examining
the track in front of the cars. On one coca
sion, the express messenger was detained two
days. We hope these disturbances are now
over, and we equally trust that the men who
have been engaged in such unmitigated villainy
will be speedily brought to justice.
fBuEHL Republic
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-17
From the Eew York Express.
Burn or Bury.

They are making a very great ado out in
Milwaukee, about very small matter. The
wife of a man named PfeIl Ia Russiant died.
The husband instead of having her interrsd in
the ordinary wuy.-that is, put into q coffin,
and nut under ground.-deemed it more con-
sstent with good taste to kindle a FIRE, and
burn the corpse to ashes These latter it was
his intention to preserve in an urn. Prepara-
tons for the solemnity are n.ade.-whereupon
the people take it into their heads to in
tertere. The Sheriff went to the bereaved
Russian, told him. if he burned the body of
his wife, maddened crowd would surely
burn him too. Then they got coffin, and put
the body in it,-after which, in the midst OF
great tumult, it was consi gned to the earth,
the Sheriff and under sheriff officiating. after
which there talk Of lynchlng the
husband but at last dates, that part OF the
farce had not been performed. Commenting
upon these doings, one Of the Milwaukee jour
mails remarks
We know Of but one na ion where the funeral pile is
considered part Of the national religious cree-an that
country is ndoostanwhere the pagan creed Is sti able
maintain this custom That it should therefore,
be attempted to erec pile for the purpose Of destroying
human body-,lead and inanmate though may be-n
this enlightened agein this land Of Christianity, il the
city of Milwaukee, could hardly have eeved, had We
with witnessed the pile and heard from the
heathen's lips the declaration tn it in ADVANCE OF
present attained cir zaton bum the body instead
! Of placing it in its mother dust"
| If our Milwaukee contemporary will take the
pains to enquire, he will discover. to his aston
ishment probably, that there are places nearer
home, than the East Indies. where the practice
of disposing of the dead, just in the way Pfeil
derised, is not thought to be thing so very
% heathenish.' 1t would astonsh him still
more, perhaps, to be informed. that it is often
done in the United States. by Christians
with Christian ministers. even, saying the
burial service. But such is the fact never
theless. In Louisiana nothing is more common,
especially in the fiat country, bordering on
the Gulf Coast the soil of which is too spongy
to permit grave to be dug. After all. it is
matter of taste, this question of burning or
huryiug. as such it was hardly worth the
while to stir up so unseemly an excitement
about it, Milwaukee of late, however: we are
sorry to see,-is getting somewhat notorious
for its mob demonstrations. things that are
certainly not the most convincing evidence that
might be given of the :. civilization" and Chris
tianity of which its editors have SO much to
say.
Can it be possible that the intelligent editor
of one of the leading, and most influential
American newspapers published in the first
Commercial city of the United States, whose
inhabitants are known for their intelligence, can
be so superlatively ignorant? We know not
from whence the Express obtained its informa-
tion-uor do we care-but we do kaor, that it is
void of all truth or foundation.
EDS MINERVA
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-17

- 4 gentleman, seeing the town-crier Of
Bristol one market day standing unemployed, asked
him the reason "Oh, said he, can't cry to-day
nv wife Is deade'
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-17

q An old Greenland seaman said he could
really believe that CROCODILE shed tears, for be had
often seen whales biuhher.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-08-22

pliments paid the cowardly ASSISTANTS would
have been rather more numerous, and at
tend with more fatal results. The poor
wretches were covering in fear. They had
been warned from the polls, and told that
they stood in danger Of their lives. They
sought their homes, were pursued there,
and, when the more courageous attempt to
defend their wives and children. they were
shot down, and even the helpless women
and children were mercilessly butchered.-
The valiant mob had cannon, and para
ded under Captain Stone, Assistant City
Engineer, who ought to have used the ord
nance under his charge in defense Of the
peace and quiet of the city. and not to in
timidate citizens whom the saysges intend
ed to murder. We have not heard that the
cannon wss employed, save BY way Of ex-
hibltion and bravado; and that it was so
used there is no doubt.
The Louisville Democrat, in a remarka
bly, calm and temperate article on the SUBJ
ject, altogether unlike the inflated and bonn.
bastic effort of the Journal, remarks;
"We leave il to any one to judge whether
feeble and terrified minority we're at all
likely to commence riot and disord err We
know that rumors Of this sort prevailed
Early in the afternoon we were standing on
Jefferson, and saw IL mob rushing madly
down the street. As they approached, the
wore passed along that the Dutch had taken
the polls with hundred gans, and the A.
mericans were rushing to the arsenal for
muskets and cannon. MeD and boys, in
hot haste, rushed by with few muskets,
and presently the cannon followed, by whose
orders we are not inforped." aEg
The consequences are upon Louisville
Already numbers Of her industrious citizens,
whose labor contributed to her wealth, and
whose children were born upon the soil,
have turned their backs upon place where
they could not "sit under their own inc
and fig-tree, and none to make them afraid" F"
Five years will not snfice to repair the in
jury, and there we're injuries that are ire
parable. Consoling reflection for the con-
siderate, law abiding citizens, and for those
politicians who lead the Know -Nothings-
especially for the Louisville Journal,to whose
pernicious counsels. more than any other
cause, may be attributed the riots!
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from Anssia.

Interesting Letter from Russia.
The following letter was written by DR..
Thrall, formerly of Columbus. to the editor
of the Ohio Statesman. DR.. T has accep-
ted position in the medical staff of the
Russian army in the Crimea. He intends
hereafter to act as European correspondent
of the Statesman. His letters will be read
with interest.
ST PETERsBrRcH, June 20, 1855.
Col. MEDARY:--The first impressions Of
an American upon arriving at the Russian
Capital, are three in number. First, that
years, wealth and lavish hand have laid
the foundation. Second, that the manage
ment of its erection was entrusted to few
hands. And third, that Royalty is the
proprietor.
The public buildings Of St. petersburgh
make the city. Her lofty palaces and gull
ded domes. which for great distance are
visible to the approaching traveller, at once
impress one with the idea of splcndor. and
prepare the mind for minute examination
Of her boarded jewels, princely wealth and
refined elegance.
The Government is a military one, and
all the Departments have their officials
clothed in peculiar Uniform, save the uni
versal double beaded eagle, which is a.
ways visible upon their persons, even down
to the street drosbky boy. Every ether
man is dressed in uniform, wearing on his
head the massive helmet adopted by Mich
olas, but which is about to be laid aside by
the present Emperor for something more
hearable. The military schools of Russia
are probably not surpassed by any in the
world, and simply for the reason that it is
the only school of any moment that she
possesses. Parents who belong to class
emitting them 10 educate their childrer
place them where they can he qualified fol
becoming officers; so that the school Of Ca
dets is very large and very thorough.
i ] had the pleasure of attending an Impe
rial review of the Cadets few days sinct
at the Champ de Mars. where we're assem-
bled something like three thousand, presen
ting as pretty sight as it has ever been
my good fortune to see. The movement
of the troops we're said TO be excellent, ant
especially did the flying artillery manned
by mere bcys--el icit the admiration Of al
beholders. The peculiar dress Of the Cir
cassians, who compose the cavalry. attrac
ted every eye, and their splendid horsel
with their curved necks. ptancing 70 tim,
made spectacle worth seeing. The En-
peror was surro unded BY heavy corps .
aids. yetg all the commands; himself
in loud and distinct voice. He il fin
looking man and an admirable horseman
and seemed to be familisr with militar,
tactics. ! observed one old general wit
massive epsuletts. and only one leg, whic'
Ihe had been fortunate enough to save fror
the disasters Of the battle feld, hoverioI
& close 10 the Cars side and watching ri
every movement. and toward whom bi
Majesty frequently turned 10 speak. iva
unable to learn his name, but saw on b.
shoulders the fgurcs XXXv. showing ID
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-08-22
Heni,,g e. .MelUin,

WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
MARKET STREET, SOUTH SIDE
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO.
DEALERS in Paints, Dye Stuffs, Linseed oil,
IL Lard Oil, Sp. Turpentine, Varnishes, Glast.
White lead, Alcohol, Spices, Brushes, &c. &C.,
We have also large stock of srticles for Pedars,
70 which we would call their attention. Merchants
can rely upon having their orders promptly attended
too. Personal attention will be paid to Shipping,
&c. lmay 30, 1851
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4. PHILLIPS & SON.

MANUFACTURERS of boots and shoes, and
INEpdeAJers in Trunks and travelling sacks, Mo-
Feceo X kid-skins lining and binding do. Peggs
Nails thread and shoe FINDINGS generally keep con
stantIy ior sale an assortment OF the above articles
81 their old stand opposite the Public Offices.
Cadiz. O., April IL, 1855,
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M Uncurrent Money. g8f.
TIE HIGHEST PRI Il PAID FOR, ALI
kiuds Of uncurrent money atthe banking house
! r. LYONS in Cadiz. tsaef e8g esEe (
ApriIl8 1S65---tf.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-08-22
A. .JUI sCHRETBEE..

M0OREFlELD, HARRISON COUNTY o..
TNEALER in all kinds Of Dry Goods, Groceries
- &C., which he seAs cheap for Cash, or good
edu., June 9, 1852.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17

BARTON 4 SNAyELY
CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS.
Estimates and specifications made on all kinds
Of buildings. Jobbing done at the shortest no
tice. Also, Rockers, Toms and Sluices always
on hand and made to order
N. u. Seasoned lumber always on hand.
LIvISGsToS BARTON. URIAH B. SNAvELr.
marl2f Shasta City.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
ALSO,
A SAW MILL FOR SALE.

One of Pages Patent Circular Saw Mills
complete, with four circular saws of different
sizes, all ready to be placed to water power
with 80 feet Of carriage; TO be seen at our es-
tablishment, and for sale by
WEsTCOTT q BARTLETT,
SODA FACTORY, SHASTA.
Shasta, Jan. 13, 1854. jal3-tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17

TO NORTHERN MERCHANTS AND
TRADERS.
In connection with the above business we
have establiced an
Agency for the purchase Of goods IN San
Francisco.
One of the firm, (Mr. Bartlett will reside
permanently in San Francisco. and will give his
mhole attention to the selection, purchase, and
forwarding of goods on commission
The advantages of permanent residence in
San Francisco in purchasing goods must be OBJ
vious to all.
Having had about fifteen years experience in
the Eastern States and San Francisco, and two
years residence in the mining region, thereby
becoming familiar with the wants of the mining
trade and not being interested in the sale of goods
we feel justified in offering our services to the
merchants Of the interior, and hope by CAREFUL
PROMPT, and FAITHFUL attention to orders, to
merit and receive liberal patronage.
Orders should be accompanied with the
funds, a careful description Of goods ordered,
and shipping directions.
W COMMISSIONS MODERATE. "a
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
SHASTA WHOLESALE PRICES
CURRENT.

CORRECTED BY RULL, BAKER 4 RoppIss,
SHASTA. March IL, 1855
Freight to Yreka, l2al6HGold Dust. l7al7s
do to Weaver, 41a5g Ex. on Al. States. 4p.c.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
F II U IT TIRE E S

f X u 1T TR E ES.
THE SUBSCRIBER has for sale at his
x Garden IN Shasta City:
5000 Peach Trees, ~ varieties.
4,000 Apple do Al do
500 Pear do
400 Plum do 2 do
200 Apricot do
500 Qnince do
GRATED and Buded.
500 Grape Roots, 9 varieties
400 Currant do do
500 Raspberry do 8 do
10000 Strawbrry do 8 do
Also, Ornamental Trees.
Locust, Walnut,
Catalpa, Weeping Willow,
Pride of India, Roses,
Alantba, Flowering Almf nls, SC.
A. L. DOWNER,
Shasta, January 6, 1855. 3m
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
FRESH GARDEN SEED.
JUST ARRIVED BY EXPRESS,
Thirty Days from New York.
A VERY LARGE LOT OF
G. A K ID e. N S r. Ell

hF nearly every variety suitable for this eli.
~ mate-all of which were raised the past
season, (l854,) in the best gardens in New Eng
land, and put up expressly for us by A. H. Dun
lap. Great pains were taken to put them up in
manner that would efi'ectually secure them
from the slightest injury from the sea voyage
hither-each package being secured with three
cases: two OF wood, and the other metallic and
air tight.
We do not present these seeds with bare
recommendation, but are prepared to exhibit
actual tests of most Of ihem-and which tests
are the best possible evidence of the quality oS
the seeds. We have no hesitation therefore, lin
presenting them TO the farmers of Shasta, Wea-
verville. Yreka and Jack ksonvile
Remember, they are all of the past seasons
growth--perfecty fresh, and put up by brother
OF one OF the firm, expressly for this market
DUNLAP, CRAM & co.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17

RRRERENCEs.
J.W. Briftan g. Co.. Sacramento st., San Fro.
Adams & Co., Shasta.
Cram, Rogers & Co., Shasta and Weaverville.
G. 7. Pennebaker, Trinity River.
wEsTCOTT 8 BARTLETT.
OFFICE-Rail Road House,
Commercial Street, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
OF CO-PARTNER-

DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER-
SHIP.
TVHE co PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
Il existing between the undersigned under
the firm OF Klofz & Co., in the Bufchering busi-
ness is this day dissolved by mutual consent
Persons to whom we are indebted will please
present their claims for payment, and those in-
debted to the firm will oblige us by settling the
same at once. K. kLOTZ,
JOHN KLOTZ.
by John Klotz, at the old stand
r. RLOTZ, Agent.
Shasta Dec. 80, 1854. d30-H
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

D1SS0IuL1Un OF CU-Ta CNtISHlp.
V1yHE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
J. existing between Roberts & Prior is this
day dissolved by the mutual consent of the par
ties. All debts contracted by the firm will be
settled by them on or before the first day of
April, 1855. All persons indebted TO the firm
viii please make immediate payment.
JOSIAH ROBERTS,
JOSEPH PRIOR,
March g. 1855 mhl0-3ts
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17

SHAATA SFEAM SAW AND FLOUR.
ING MILLS,
rLOURi
Il Corn Meal, white and yellow,
Biscuit Flour, lcomes l0w;)
Shorts, cattle feed,
Bran, do
Barley, Meal, do
LUMBER, Of all dimensions; Shingles;
Hay and Straw Cutter;
Some Zinc; For Sale.
Cash paid for wheat according to quality.
BRICELAND & co.
Shasta, Dec. 16, 1854. If
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
J. d. DUNLAP & CO..

j. IL. DUNLAP & CO.,
HAyE JUST RECEIVED A PART OF
i Il their fall stoekof miners supplies at their
we'll known trading post at
Lower Springs.
Our arrangements such that we will re-
ceive goods regularly from San Francisco. which
We prepared TO sell to our old friends and
the public generally for the lowest figures for
cash.
A Ninblc sixPence is better shan y slew
shilling.
We invite the attention of the farmers to our
stock. as 1t will compare fnvorably in quality and
price with any in the Shasta market, without
exception. We have on hand an assortment Of
Procissons, Ctothmg. Table Furniture,
Groceries. uiardrare Ammnnitioa,
Liquors, Mining Tools, Stationery
Purchasers are invited to call and examine
our goods and prices.
Lower Springs. Oct. 81, 1854. If
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
CuAFFINGs 4 CO.'S saw WILL.

CHAFFING & cos SAW WILL.
THlS MILL is LOCATED ABOUT TWEN-
l. ty-two miles nortll-east Of Red Bluffs. on the
head waters of Antelope Greek, and is turning
out large amo1nt OF the very best lumber IN be
found in tue State, the greater portion Of which
is If sugar pine. The citizens OF the Valley are
informed that Lumber Of every description may
be obtained from this mill on terms more favor
able than from any other mill in this county.
CHATTING g. CO.
Red Bluffs Feb. "a. 1855. fe24-lm
The Shasta courier., 1855-03-17
DENTISTRY.
DIR. !. .. MORSE,

DIR. j. =. MORSE.
SURGEON DENTIST
"AVING PERMANENTLY LOCATED
Ii himself in Shasta, is fully prepared
to perform all Dental operations Teeth inserted
ON the principle of atmospheric pressure, from
one to full set. Perfect satisfaction guaran-
tied. no charge made.
Shasta, Nov. l8, 1852. nole-tf