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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1855-02-21

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The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
Manuel Pinto,

The annals of history do not contain a more
horrible cnse OF judicial murder than that of
Manuel Pinto, recently garroted in Havanna.-
The bloody execution Of the Duke d'Enghein,
by Napoleon's order, and the heartlcss fate Of
Marshal Ncy, fall below it in black atrocity.-
The facts pretty well ascertained. The
auditor OF war, whose assent to the sentence of
capital punishment is demanded by the laws Of
the Island, positively refused to sign the war;
rant, on the ground that no sufficient case had
been made out against Pinto. The chief, if not
the sole witness, was vile wretch who had
been previously condemned for felonies and par
doned, and became now the tool of the Captain
General in his bloody purpose against bis for
mer friend and Secretary. The refusal of the
Auditor of War seemed only to have incted
Concha the more, and contrary 10 all law, pre-
cedent humanity, he instituted an arbitrary
court of four, which should revise and override
this decision. But, so fragrant was the wrong,
that even this court were equally divided, when
Concha, bent on the life Of his victim, and in
censed at the protection which law and mercy
threw around him, decided himself the ques-
tion, and ordered Pinto's execution in twenty
hours. He met his fate calmly aud bravely. pro-
| testing his innocence with his dying breath
Such are briefly the facts of this foul murder.
1t is asserted, and not without plausible justi-
fication that Pinto in his relations as secretary
of Concha was possessed of evidence going to
show that Concha himself had maditated trea-
| son against the Spanish government and the es-
tablishment of dictatorship over Cuba. To
Concha's guilty soul he was therefore contin-
ual dread. Hence the resort to such proceed
ings against him, and the fendish malignity
with which he pursued him TO his death He
was determined to rid himself of the witnesses
to his crime at all hazards, and without regard
to law or right.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

A NOVEL BET.-We are opposed to betting,
particularly on elections, for sundry satisfactory
reasons, political, social and moral. But if men
must hack their judgments" we commend to
them such wager as two of our citizens have
entered into. A friend of Mr.. Wise and friend
of '.Sam," each equally confident of success,
have agreed. nfter the election, to spend day
on the river fishing They to take with them
everything calculated to make man feel jolly
The loser is TO sit all day in sight of every thing
thai can tempt his appetite, but, like Tan,alus in
the Tartaran regions, not be permitted to touch.
He is TO catch, cook and serve to bis companion
all the FISH he can, without tasting so much as a
lin. He is to mix juleps and hailstorms, with
out putting drop to his parched lips. Not a
morsel is be to eat, nor thimbleful to drink,
from the rising of the sun to the going down Of
the same. He is to have an umbrella by him.
without the privilege of hoisting it, let the sun
scorch or the rain drench him as they may
Newspapers and books are to be near, but their
contents to be sealed to him. The winner
is expected to make himself comfortable, in any
way his tastes or appetite may suggest, but
chiefly by beholding the sufferings OF his COM
panon. The penalty is as hard as the wager is
novel-and we would not, to add foot to onr
subscription list, be on the "SNise" side of it.
Lynchburg Virginian
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
[From the Boston Post
Trre Roika--An Extract from the ss Country
RaII.v
BIZ ALEXANDER AxELTREE.

40, woman !"-SIR w. Scorr
Oh. Susan swels the orchestra the very music
pow
Which long ago deprived Of life our venerable
COW;
A jump, a jerk, skip, q scrape, whrl and
then spring
"'Tis what the call they Polka, love, won't you
try the thingl 2"
Of course she will-who ever knew maiden at
a ball,
Refuse a chance to spread herself, and wiggle
round the hall
So her little tapering dexter hand in his is gen.
= tly placed
Her left upon his shoulder, and his right about
her waist;
Around which softly stealing each wanton I'm.
ger strays.
And counts the yielding whalebones in her pal
pitating stays
Her heart 'gainst his is beating-cracks the
crystal in his vest,
And like moistened napkin she has fallen on
hs breast
The roses on her cheeks grow pale, save the
pink ones which she paints
And admiring motrons watch the while how
gracefully she faints.
Then ply with all "their chivalry," for fear she
miss the waltz
Their fans, their fuss and feather fumes, their
sympathy and their salts.
So she soon revives to teach again her fascinated
swains-
Like lore and uhiskey, polkaing as alrays turning
brains
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

The SOURCE OF INDIA's SACRED RIyER.-
From lie Hue, we believe. the following descrip-
ton OF the source of the Ganges is taken: "The
glacier, he says, "thickly studded with enor-
nous loose rock and earth. is about mile in
length, and extends many miles towards an i'm
mense mountain covered with perpetual snow
down to its base, and its gltering summit pierre
ing the very skies rising 2 | 900 feet above the
level of the sea. The chasm in the glacier
through which the sacred stream rushes forth to
the light of day is termed Cows Mouth, and is
held in the deepest reverence by all Hindoos !;
and the regions of eternal frost in its vicinity are
the scenes Of many of their most scared myster-
les. The Ganges enters the world no puny
stream, but bursts forth from its icy womb a
river thirty or forty yards in BREADTH of great
depth, and very rapid. Extensive as my travels
this day have been through these beautiful noun
tains, and amidst all the splendid scenery have
looked on, can recall none so strkingly mag
ni!ceut as the glacier of the Ganges."
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

THE FIELDS OF REsAcA AND PALo ARA
A correspondent of New Orleans paper at
Brownsville, Texas, writes: IL have just entered
from visit 10 the battle grounds Of Palo Alta
and Resaca de 10 Palma: but scarcely n vestge
remains to denote these fields which rebound so
muchro the gallantry of our regular army. On the
former field cannon ball is occasionally picked
up, which is the only indication that it was ever
used except for the peaceful purpose of grazing
the large herds which at present roam over it.
At the Resaca de la Palma the faint outlines of
the redonbt which the Mexicans occupied on the
west bank of the Resaca are still visible, but so
overgrown with brush and underground that
they can scarcely be followed. One or two trees
still show marks Of the strife, and few shreds
OF old shoes and occasional battered canteen
were also to be found in the chapparel; but there
is nought else to show that here was the scene of
one OF the most closely contested fights of the
war, where bayonets were often crossed, and
scattered combatants met beneath the shade of
the sweet-scented mimosa or amid The tangled
brushwood."
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

PoLTTESEss-A sensible correspondent, in a
paper published at Washington, lays down the
following rules, which if memorized and practi-
cally observed. will not put any one back in that
courtesy which should ever mark the true gen.
tleman: II. Before you bow to lady in the
street. permit her to decide whether you may
do so or not, by at least look of recognition.
2. Excuse my glove, is an unnecessary apology;
for the glove should not be withdrawn to shake
hands 3. When your companion bows to a
man bows to lady IN your company, always
bow to him in return. we suggest the follow
ing; No. a. Excuse my calfskiu, is also an I'M
necessary apology, for the boot should not be
withdrawn tor kick No. 5. When your COM
panion winks at lady on the street, you should
not do the same.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

u John Reed, printer, employed in the
Democratic State Journal office, at Sacramento,
committed suicide by taking Strychnine on the
5th inst. The Journal says:
John Reed was known among bis brother
printers one OF the most efficient in his pro-
fession. and was esteemed for the generosity and
atfability OF his disposition The hell on street,
known as the Arcade" was the scene of his
recklessness. After working actively all The
week, his wages were laid cody on the table,
and as a matter of course unable to stand against
the odds, the stakes We're swept off and the poor
victim was left pennilcss
AS q warning TO those who are addicted to
the vice which caused Reed to commit the fatal
act, we quote the following paragraph from his
last letter: 81 have rnned myself forever by
gambling, and the appetite ! have formed for
the pernicious habit is strong that find it
impossible to quit it."
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

II The renowned Col. Walker has again
started Oh fllibustering expedition. He and
his company sailed from San Francisco on Thurs.
day night, May Sd, in the brig Testa. The s. F..
Herald says
The cxpeditionists, numbering fifty-six all told,
were armed to the teeth, each man having been
provided with two six-shooters, Bowie knife
and Mississippi rifle, which are considered to be
the best tools for the development of the agr;cul-
tural resources of the Republic of Nicaragua.
The Walker expedition will. it is supposed, be
joined by portion of the Kinney expedition,
who are to sail from New Orleans aud via the
San Juan River, effect junction with their bro
thers-in-arms from the Pacific side. If the ex.
pedition from the Atlantic side be as well
equipped as that which sailed from this port on
Thursday night, tbe Chamorro party in Nicara-
qua will have rather hard time OF it in main-
tanning their ascendancy. Exciting news may
hereafter be expected from Central America.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
Irscrc.,;ux from sal, Lake.

Wehave been permitted to examine letter
from a gentlemen in a high official station in
Utah Territory, to a friend in this city, which
was received by the last mail. The following
is an extract:-[ Times and Transcript.
"Col. Steptoe has received his appointment as
Governor Of this Territory from Washington !;
whether he will accept and be qualified is not
known, but the general opinion is he will de-
cline. He will at all events start for Carson
Valley with his command, on the FIRST of May.
He will take the new cutoff recently discovered
by Lieut.. Beckwith, one Of the Gunnison party,
and farther explored by Messrs.Reese. Hunting
ton and others There was q cutoff discovered
some time since, but as it involved traversng
some ninety miles of desert, it was not gener.
ally used. By bearing short distance to the
South the desert has been avoided, with the ex-
ception of some thirty miles This route is sa-
wing of some three hundred miles tosthe trav-
eler AS the Colonel will have some seventy
heavy wagons in his train, he will, doubtless.
cause an excellent road to be made both for his
own use and for the benefit of future travellers.
Though the route has already been well explo-
red the road is not, at present, in good a con-
dition as might be wished. This route avoids
the Humboldt, and there is good feed, water and
fuel the whole distance. understand that the
troops will go to California, where they will be
mounted and portion sent to Oregon. The
horses have already been sent forward The
winter has been mild, and the farmers have now,
(28th March, sown all their seed. The princ-
pal item of interest is the trial Of the Indians
who killed Capt Gunnison and portion of his
party They were found guilty OF murder in
the second degree, and sentenced 20 imprison-
ment for three years. These Indians belong 10
a party who visited camp of emgrants to Cal
ifornia few days before the massacre. Their
arms were demanded, and because they refused
to deliver them, several were shot down like
dogs. Unfortunately Capt. Gnnnisons party
were the sufferers by the outrage, the ignorant
creatures knowing nothing but revenge withou:
regard to persons The party who committed
the murder of the Indians have been indicted,
and should be made to suffer for both murders.
1t is, however, one thing to indict them, and an
other to find them"
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

INTERESTING TO HEN FAScrERs.-One of the
most serious obstacles in the way of keeping
mems about house has been their hitherto un-
conquerable prediction for scratching up gar
dens. We learn from the Osrcego Palladium that
an ingenious Yankee has at length discovered
remedy for this difficulty, and is taking measures
to introduce it into general 1t consists of a
small instrument somewhat resembling q very
long spur, attached to the hind part of the hen
leg. The instrument is so arranged that when
catches in the ground before her foot has fairly
descended, and obliges her to bring the foot
down, quietly and harmlessly little in front of
place where she has aimed a.. The hen there
upon tries the other foot, with like result Sho
keeps on trying, and before she 10 aware Of ir
the machine has walked her right ont Of the gar
den! An agency has been opened in Chicago
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

New INDIAN REsERvATIoE.-Joel Palmer, Su.
perintendent of Indian Affairs. 0. T., has des-
ignated new Reservation for the Coast and
Willamette Indian tribes. 1t is situated south
of the Callapooya mountains. midway between
the Umpqua and Si-u-slaw rivers, and extends
easterly to the ridge dividing the waters of those
streams. The tract described presents few at
fractions to the white settler while it is be-
leved to be better adapted for the colonization
Of the Indians than any other portion of terri
tory west of the Cascade Mountains, affording
SO few facilities Of settlement to our citizens
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
SHovELs FOR SsgAsroPoL.-The EUening Ne,r,

SHovELs FOR SEGAsToPoL.-The Erening Ne'rs
Of San Francisco fathers the following:
We hear it stated that the clipper ship Charm.
er has on board several thousand dozen of SHOW
els. purchased at an average of 50 per dozen,
for the English Government, to be sent to the
Crimea, doubtless to be used in the works OF
the Railroad. These shovels, we are informed,
have been contracted to be laid down in Eng
land al about Sc per dozen. large portion OF
them were, no doubt, purchased at very low
rates, at the late auction sales of hardware.
which we understand did not bring over 80 to
80 per cent OF Eastern cost.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

SOUTH FORK OF SALMON RIVER.
May IA, IS.
MEssRs. EDITORS I'VE are so seldom noticed
in your columns, that cannot longer resist the
desire to remind yon of a locality cf such vital
importance to the interests of your fourishing
little city. Heretofore the Salmon river has
been one of the best markets for the trade of
Shasta, and it will rise in importance consdera-
bly, by the completion OF the new trail now un.
der process of construction. The encourage
ment extended 10 the projectors of the route, by
the community in and about Shasta, has given
general satisfaction on the river, and we may
look for its completion on or about the FIRST of
June. The new trail will bring Shasta within
sixty-fve miles Of the central point on the South
grounds, grazing equal to any mountain trail in
northern California, and should be travelled by
all classes coming direct from Shasta County.
cannot give you any glowing description Of
our diggings. We have never boasted of large
llmps, or big strikes Our claims pay slow
but sure, and there are few more left of the
same Sort One thing tells largely in favor Of
the Salmon mines, viz. nine-tenths OF those who
left the river in the fall have done worse than
those who remained.
Miners supplies are very low for the season,
and traders dong brisk business with
small profits We have now two Expressmen,
and we hope both may receive fair share OF
patronage-not that we love our old Express
man less but we love our papers more and
now that we have two. the pupers, and espe-
cially your excellent little sheet (and assure
you it is received with great gusto by large
class of citzens.) comes To hand aDd The news
is cleaned. long before it is refniled by strag.
CLING prospectors. Yours,
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

BT Vienne, in Dauphiny, a province of
France, the ancient capital of transalpine Gaul
under the Romans is situated on the river Rhone
There, on the left bank of that beautiful stream,
is seen a tomb of ancient architecture, which,
according TO tradition. is the tomb of Pontias
Plate, under whose government Jesus Christ
sufered
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

ANTIDoTE FOR PoisoN.-An exchange gives us
the following: Lard, or lard oil, is an antidote
for the poison of strchnne nux vomica or any
poisonous effects of wild cherry, the peach
tree, fox glove or the deadly night shade. The
tea of the common garden tonch-me not roots.
is certain antidote for the bite Of rattlesnake
or any other snake-a poultice Of the same for
the bite Of a spider or The sting Of any insect
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

THE BURNING MOUNTAIN IN PENssYLvSIA.--
That remarkable phenomenon in natural science.
the coal mountain in Pennsylvania. which has
been on fire since 1s47, will probably soon bo
extlnguished, the fire is approaching point
which can be submerged in water. mass of
coal has been consumed three-eights of mile
long. 60 feet wide, 800 deep and equal to |, 400
0QO fons
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

Ey A country schoomaster happened to be
talking about the curious skin OF an elephant
Ibid you ever see elephants skin7" he
asked the scholars.
have" shouted little "six year DID," at the
foot of the class.
Where?" he asked, quite amused at the
boys earnestness.
ION the elephant" said be, with most pro-
voking grin.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

A New REsIDENr-The Hon. J. B. Weller,
U. ). Senator. has arrived IN the city, and taken
rooms temporarily at Miss Clark's on j. street.
1t is his intention to become a permanent resi-
dent Of the city, TO which end he has purchased
new and elegant frame building at the corner
OF + and Eleventh streets, opposite the resi-
dence of DR.. s. A. McMeans, and formed law
co-partneship with J. Neely Johnson.-Sac.
Union.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

6 From an intimate acquaintance and po
litical association with Judge Douglas. we fee
justified in stating that he neither desires mol
would receive the nomination for the mex
Presidential term. = Washington Sentinel.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
LO G'S HORSE MARKET.


THE SUBSCRIBER respect
H fully informs the inhabitants of TN
,AUc Shasta and vicinity, that his ar ~
rangenents are now completed TO have con
stantly any quantity of Horses and Alales for
hire or sale. He 5atters himself that his stock
of saddle animals. for speed and 'rrability. is
ercelled by none of any Livery Stable north OF
San Francisco. He takes this opportunity 10
return thanks to former patrons, and to assure
them that every exertion will be used 10 merit
acontinuance 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-
J.Y AS HERETOFORE FOR WEAVER AND
YREkA. Charges moderate.
Shasta. August IL. 1854. If
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
BATHS AT FIFTY CENTS:

CTEAM. SHOWER TUB AND DOUCHE
- BATHS will now be furnished in good
style, Mt SO cents each, by H. w. Hubbard, at
the sisp of the globe lamp, Shasta.
Goods taken on storage. From 20 to 80 good
beds 10y dodgers viii be found at all hours OF the
night. Also. nsiners' tcnrs always on band.
There is also attached asylum for the sick
EFN Money To loan on good security.
Shasta City. MAY 20. 1854. ap9tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

n Little boats must keep near the shore; th'
larger crafts may venture more.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

u When wife kisses her husband. and
looks upntterable affection at him. she is in want
of NoEyY
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
LUNA HOUSE-RED BLUFFS
DOCTOR J, E. PELHAM,

DOCTOR ], E. PELHAM,
TIAvING LOCATED HIMSELF FOB THE
IL purpose of practiciag the various branches
of Medicine. offers his professional services to
the citizens of Shasta and vicinity, and hopes,
by close attention and reasonable charges to
merit and receive portion of the pubic pat
ronage. To those to whom he is unknown, he
hopes it will not be considered out Of place for
him to state that he has practced the various
branches of his profession for
10 Years,
the last five years of which were passed IN Cal
iEornia He is a graduate of the Medical De-
partment of Pennsylvania University, and has
recommendations from men of the highest
standing in the south west in reference TO his
character as Physician.
OF ICE
Next door to the Eagle Hotel.
Shasta, March "a, 1859. mloa-tt
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
JONES, TOBIN & CO.,
Importers and Jobbers.

Socrame1to Street, Corner Sansesqe, San Francisco
ID ESPECTFULLY INVITE THE ATTEN-
HI tioa of the Trade To their large and varied
Stuck "f Yankee and European NOTIONS"
Einbr"ideries etc., comprising;
Trimmings, Hosiery,
iiutions. Gloves.
handkerchief, Combs,
Lace (ioods, Brushes.
Millinery. Pocket Knives. Scissors,
White Goods, Razors,
Lace 4 Muslin E;qbroi-fish Hooks and Lines,
drrirs, Stationery,
Rbbons, Pertumery OF all kinds,
Bnnneis,
Together with aseueral assortment of Varie-
ties aud Small Wares. consisting in part OF Hneks
aud Eyes, Elastics. Bindipgs, Steel Pens Nee
dies, Tapes, violins, Volip and Guitar Strings,
Whalcbones Marbles, Dolls. Playing Carde, &c.
!. L. s. Co. are copsiautly receiving via. The
l.thnius and per Clipper Ships, additions 70 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
wunts Of the California market.
marl7 -3m. JONES. TOBIN X CO.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
DIS S @ | u I'll 0 N
TO NORTHERN MERCHANTS AND
IRA DEksS.

AO NUN kAE aeN uA u fsOkaAIeAS AN -
TRADERS.
In connection with the above business we
have establced 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
rctoic attention 10 the selection, purchase, and
forwarding of goods on commission.
The advantages of a permanent residence in
San francisco, in purchasing goods, must be OBJ
vfons Ia ALL
l]aving had about fifteen years experience in
the Eastern Staies and San Francisco and two
years residence in the mining region, thereby
becoming familiar with the wants Of the mining
trade. and being interested in the sale of goods
we feel justified in Offering our services to the
merchants ef the interior, and hope by CAREFUL.
PROMPT. aud FAITHFUL attention To orders, to
merit and receive liberal patronage.
Orders should be accompanied with the
funds. careful description OF goods ordered,
and shipping directions.
t COMMISSIONS MODERATE. "A
REFEHENCES.
J.W. Britain Il Co.. Sacramento ST. San Fro.
Adams x Co, Shasta.
Cra2), Rogers e Co. Shasta and Weaverville.
g. +. Pennebaker, Trinity River.
wEsTCoTF & BARTLETT.
OFFLCE-Rail Road House
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
ALSO,
A SAW MILL FOR SALE.

One of Pages Patent Circular Saw Mile,
complete. with four circular saws, of different
sizes, all ready 10 be placed TO a water power,
with 80 feet Of carriage; to be seen at our es-
tablishmert aud for sale by
WEsTCOTT & BARTLETT,
SODA FACTORY, SHASTA.
Shasta, Jan. l3, 1854. jal3-f
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
THE SHASTA COURIER.
From salmon River.

SOUTH FORK OF SALMON RIVER.
MAY ID. '55.