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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-25

CONGRESSIONAL MORALITY.-Wc
| were Intimately amused three or four
weeks ago by practical joke in
Washington City upon number of
The nice men of Congress. 1t was
too good to be left unpublished. a
couple of merry fellows, one of them
II distinguished member Of Congress
from u Southern State, and the o,her
IL distinguished OK editor from Ken.
lucky, c"nc"c,ed y letter purporting
10 be- addressed by young lady t"
- very fine l"oking gentleman. |,
was got up in first rate style. Tie
rc,en.lcd Young lady set forth therein
hat she had several Times seen the
gentleman she WAS addressing, tha,
Sne was captivatrd by his fine iacc
and manly form, that her heart was
deeply touched by all she saw and
heard of lin, that she must make his
acquaintance before his departure
from the city, that she hoped and
prayed he would t'rgivc her seeming
b"IdneSs as t was The first imprm.
dent act of her life, that she had al
ways moved and was still moving in
the highest circles III the Capital, that
lie would he upon certain square
of a certain street at precisely l2
O'clock on The following day in
dress which she described with great
"r,icnlari,y, and that she hoped and
trusted he would meet her aud thus
afford her all opportunity Of y brief
personal intercourse with the idul of
her heart. The Two wags had be.
tween thirty and forty copies nf this
letter written by female friend of
theirs, and they sent these copies t"
between thirty and forty members Of
Congress. selecting those cf course
who were known to entertain n very
exa ted opinion Of their own person
al dissertations.
Every; thing being thus arranged,
the two j"kers called upon us and
a,l"lhcr ,m,ng gentleman. cxplainc..
what they had dnnc, and invited us
,n @et int" their car!iayc, ride with
them to the point nf assignat,on, and
sec the sights. We unhrsi,atingly
consented. and We saw sights sure
enough. Riding upon the designated
square, We brheld the whole ol the
Thirty ar forty members, Northern
men and Southern men, Wings, Dem.
ncrats, and Know No,hings. walking
To and fro, all gazing earnestly III eve
ry directions and at every female fig.
nrr t" discover The object Of their unx.
iu,Is search.
We concluded, that il few more
"pies of the letter had been sent to
'm.mbers nt the House nf Representa-.
lves. the House would have had to
adjourn for the want Of quorum
! Louisville Journal.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-25

A good old Dutchman and his frow
set up till gaping time, when the lat,
Ter, after full stretch in The above
operation, said:
Il wish was in heaven
Hans ais" yawned and replied:
q wish | wash in the still house,
The eyes of Sally flew wide open
as she exclaimed
81 re pound For you, you always
wish yourself in the best place" g
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-25

ESToMoLoa1cAL.-A correspondent
wishes TO know "what lines in Shake.
speare is entirely chronological 2"
We cannot say, unless somebody
been found has sufficiently barbarous
to read d certain passage OF Macbeth
in this wise: :
Fly, FIca-ancc-(ants,) fly, fly,
Hy !" =
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-25

"A witty lawyer once jokeously ask.
ed bonrding. house keeper the fol.
lowing questions: -
"Mr. ifn man gives you
five hundred dollars to keep for him
and dies, what do you do? Do you
pray f,r him?" gs:t
No SIR" replied Mr.. -, Il
pray for another like him"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-25

"Why in such @ hurry, said man
to an acquaintance. "Sir," said the
man, Il have bought q new bonnet Tor
my wife, and fear tho jash;on ,OiU
change eJore + get home"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-25

a man of wit once said, rightly
enough, "ile VIII" finds good snn.in
aw gains $" !; he who fEds o bad
one, loses u daughter"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-25

"Come here, my dcar,1 want to ask
you all about ynur sister. Has she
got beau?' mo, it's the jaundice
she's got the doctor says so.''
To spin and TO weave, to knit and 20
sew, riuntt' s.
Was once girls employment;
BIT now, to dress and catch beau,
Is all she calls onjuy,nent. III
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-25

II is customary among business
people to square up their books and
take account Of stn k. lt
A well known business man on
-street, recently met fellow,
merchant.
Ah, S., how are you2' !.
% busy, busy. very busy taking
account Of stock. ',s
Are you q was the response; we'll
lisa great bore ain't it 2 but THANK
6 ID am saved the troubIe---the al,eF.
ritl came and took an account osaisf
my stock last week Es,
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

WILLTHEr Do iT.-The X. N. State ConveIi.
tion commenced in Sacramento, in the early
part of this week. The work before them is
merely the election If "fdelegaes to attend the Ma
tional Convention to be holden in Philadelphia
in Fub'y next. The Stafe .Journai asserts that
the National Know Nothing Council had notified
the Know Nothing State Council of California,
that the Catholic test must be part Of their riin-
al; that unless they chose To swear never 10
support even native born Catholics for political
offices, their delegates would not be admitted TO
seats in the National Convention. Will they
obey the ukase? We trust not
Since writing the above We have received the
first days proceedings Of the Convention. The
following gentlemen, viz: Messrs. E. C. Mar
shall, Hugh C. Murray, b. C. Whitman. Madison
Wathall. and DIR. 7. A. Thomas, were appointed
a committee to draft platform and resolutions
TO be adopted by the Convention. On the 18th,
Messrs. Johnson Price, K. w. Woods, S. II.
Smith and 5. Fl. Brooks were elec: ed delegates
to attend The National Convention.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

DELISQUEET TAxEs.-To those taxpayers not
cognizant Of the fact, we would state that all
state and county taxes for the current fiscal year
were due on the 18th Of last month. If not paid
at that time, the law makes it the imperative
duty of the proper officer to collect it by process
Of law, permitting him such fees for serving the
necessary papers are allowed Sheritfs for serv-
ing similar papers. Reasonable men will therefore
see that our present tax collector in enforcing
the payment of delinquent taxes, is but perform
ing sworn duty. and therefore unreasonable.
He has already exhibited more lenency. per-
haps. than strict justice would commend. And
therefore, those who fail to pay up now, will
have themselves alone to blame for the addition
of cost to their taxes. Justice toward those who
have promptly paid their taxes, demands that
he shall compel delinquents to step up to the
Captains office and pay the price Of travelling
on the ship OF State.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

citizens of Weaverville in making portion Of
the road. that portion of II from Shasta to the
waters Of the Trinity, as BY 30 doing they would
be overcoming the chief impediment in the way
of making wagon road to Weayerville. 1 have
not had an opportunity of conversing with many
Of my neighbOrs since the receipt Of your favor.
but feel that can pledge them all to donations
or subscriptions proportionate with their means
Personally, would not be pecuniarily bene-
fitted at present, bnt would certainly be loser
were the road to be diverted up the line Of the
Sacramento River, and for this reason will
subscribe the sum Of ten thousand dollars, pay
able in instalmepts, whenever needed and
many others, as before remarked, have signi-
fled a willingness to aid the enterprise by labor
and money.
When first located where now reside. few
supposed that wagons would ever reach me, but
now stages may make regular trips. and with
the expenditure of very few thousand dollars,
any load could be taken TO my place that can be
hauled to the town of SHASTA. This improve
ment is the result Of little more than my individ-
lial labor, and the expenditure of few thousand
dollars, and from actual observation OF the coun.
| try, know that the aggregate cost per mile
over the worst twelve miles of the proposed
route would eAesed but little the expense oI
| this.
Sincerely wishing that this may not end "in
talk" but that we may realize the benefits OF
this road in a few months, am very respect
fully your obedient servant.
/ L. H. Tower.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

EwD. w TRAcY.-An old aud favorie towns.
man, Ned Tracy, of the Pacific Express Com
pany, paid us flying visit during the week
Poor Ned talked very che-rfully about the pleas
ures OF city life, but the eye Of friendship
could not fail To perceive certain almost imper.
ceptible marks of haggardness. occasioned doubt.
less by the unceasing reflection that business,
vile business. forced him from our sweet little
burgh The prayers of the church are respect
fully requested in his behalf
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

GIakD BALL.-Ay reference to our adv erii-
sing columns, the ladies' and gentlemen of this
aud surrounding counties. will perceive that
Mr.. Mix purposes giving a grand Ball al his new
Hotel in Whisky Greek. sn the evening of the
5tl, of December next. He vows dciernila-
tion to .sp cad - himself OH The occasion, and
make il a time that "A i'll long be remembered
for its joyousness i,y many fair lady and gal
laut gentleman. weaniicipate glorious time
Already we Lear-speaking figurativsly-a nigh
ty rusiling among silks aud saiins. N
Mr. Francis Weaver Of French Gnlch, it will
be seen. also proposes 10 give Cotillion party
at his new louse, the evening Of the 18th
inst.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

STATE -TRIBuNF.-This excellent daily is now
under the editorial control of Gen Allen, so long
known as editor of The Marysville Herald, and
mt present Cayenne State Printer elect Ofcourse
he has resigned the position of Mayor Of Marys-
vile. The Tribune, although edited with great
ability heretofore, will certainly not lose any
thing by this change, as Gen. Allen wieids a pen
that compares fav"rahly with any brother qniil
in the State. May old friend through
life. now, exhibit that youthful cheerfulness
so characteristic of young genile.' OF
ov II age.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

BoARDoF FSUPERvfsoRs.-This body. after being
in session all Of last week. ON Saturday adjourned
70 Thursday, since which time they have again
been hard at work. We are informed that they
nave dispatched great deal of business. and al
owed accounts amounting TO an aggregate of
more than fifteen thousand dollars
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

+ The GRAVE OF F. A. SNYDER We do not re-
member when we felt more sad than during
the first few moments after reading the fol
lowing ausion, from the pen oi Hon. Wilson
Flint, to the last resting place of one. whom in
life, we esteemed for his many noble qualities
of head and heart:
Passing down the valley we saw the grave
of Major Snyder. 1t is a solitary place. The
long pine boughs above mourn with lonesome
wall aud shaken by the desert breeze, fall sad
ly as mourners upon the little mound that con-
tsins what was once warm and noble heartr'
Maj. Snyder was long connected with the Ell
Dorado and San Francisco press. aud served one
term in the Assembly from the Bay city. 1t
will be remembered by some Of our readers,
that poor Fred" died during pleasure excur.
sion to Lake Bigler. He now sleeps his last
sleep beneath the tall pines of the Sierras. deaf
alike to the calls OF ambition and the voice OF
friendship. aud far from kindred and home; bn,
his memory yet PLEASANTLY, though mournfully
fingers in the hearts OF many who in days "one
goue,' delighted to call him friend.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

HoNEsT HARRY MEIGGs.-frOin a letter pub
lished in the State Journal. week or more SINCE
and from dozen newspaper articles upon the
same subject, were led to believe that pos
sbly, the famous forger, .honest Harry M-iggs,"
late Of San Francisco would be brought back to
the scene Of his rascaities to answer for his
crimes. The letter from d. A Stark weather of
the Legation OF the U. s., OF date Sept l4ih 1855,
stated that Meigss was then probably in the Gus.
tody Of the Chianian authorities and would be
sent back To San Francisco by the very first ves-
sci coming to this port. By the arrival of the
John l.. Stephens, however we learn that, not.
wiilistandins "a company Of soldiers proceeded
10 the residence of the precious Hal, in Talcl.u.
ana. under the direction of the American Minis.
ter's agent. yet they found him not, tor gettin.
wind Of their approach, he weighed anchor and
sped away over the mountains To Bueuos Ayres.
HENCE much relief Of mind is felt by certain
parties in the Bay city who, al the prospect of
the paragon spectators return, had already
began to quake and tremble like So MANY Bel.
shazzers.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17
w The weather ha. been clear and br.c;,

II The weather has been clear and bracing
during the week. On Monday. however, The
sky was overcast with snow clouds, and the
morning following the Sierras, and even the
higher hills a few miles distant from town were
discovered to be clad in garment Of virgin
snow. -x
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17
"Thc G.r-e-n-t Norfh.W

Our facetious friends of the Sacramento and
San francisco press. have frequent "iimes OF en-
joyment'' and q merry making" over what they
pleased to term the exhibition of peculiar
idiosyncrasy on the part of those men who have
dared to express the opiuion, that Northern CAL
itornia entitled To some considerations
when making distribution Of the places Of pro-
fit and honor. And some of them with terri
bly, pungent wit and treuchant sarcasm, occa-
sionally exclaim, the e-r-e.a-t North !"
We'll, gentlemen, this is all very well in its
way. But the Bourbons stand out in bold relief
upon the pages Of history tools, because they
failed to benefit 10y the teachings OF experience: !:
aud we reason why the leading political
wire pullers of parties in this State slrnrId he
exempt from like judgment at the hauds of
contemporaneous historians when they ilnirale
strictly, in their wreched partizan diplomacy.
the course of a race OF idiots.
And especially do think that The Sfate
Journal may pursue far happier policy for the
interests OF the Democratic party, by abstainins
hereafter from all contemptnous alusions TO the
great North" If the " great North" had been
treated with any sort OF fairness in former Dem-
ocratic Conventions, the Democratic party would
not have experienced the disastrous defeat Of
September last eft
The Counties of Butte, Plumas, Colusi, Shasta,
Trinity, Humboldt, Siskiyou and Klamath, never
asked but little of the Democracy, but it is as,
tonishing with what GOODNESS that little was ever
denied them. by those who controlled Conven-
tions. And even in the Convention of last sum-
mer, we were not only refused representation
upon the State ticket, but absolutely cheated
out of it, for the sake of conciating the friend
ship ofthe delegates from few miserable little
Cow counties away down south, who on election
day mustered, perhaps, as many three Or four
hundred voters. t..,
The Know Nothing Convention, taking atvan-
tage of this mistake of the Democracy, placed
upon their ticket DIR. Henry Bates of Shasta,
and Mr. Mckenzie, of Trinity, both popular
men; and what was the result? Will the State
Journal answerl Why, the eight counties jnst
named, which had never failed 10 cast large ma
iorities for our candidates, abandoned the De-
mocracy, for the time being. and elected J. Nee
ley johnson, and with him The entire Know No
thing tcket-defeaied US utterly; routing our
forces,-horse, foot, and dragoon.
Yes, gentlemen, the majorities that elected
Johnson, came from That portion of the State
which you SO very facetously call "the great
North" Look at the figures and satisfy your
selves Of the truth of this assertion. And after
you have finished the examination, ponder over
the fact, there set forth, and determine longer
to be blind to the index finger, nor deaf to the
voice of that sage old schoolmaster. Experience.
And especially abandon the fond delusion in
which you have SO long INDUCED, that the
great North" is only fit to furnish voters.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

AcQUlrTED.-The trial Of Dennis Carly ct. al
charged with the murder Of Moran in January
last. on Salmon creek, came off at Crescent CITY
before Judge Peters on the Goth inst. McCarty.
McElwee and Miller were tried together, and
the jury upon hearing the evidence, returned a
verdict Of not guilty There were two others
in custody charged with the same offence in
favor OF whom the District Attorney, after the
rendition of tbe verdict, entered a mol. pros.-
YreEu Union
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17


LIEUT.. uNDERwooD's CoMPANY.-Lient. Un-
derwood with the remainder of his company OF
the 4th Infantry-a portion having gone north
few days previous passed through town on Tnes-
day last en- route for Fort Lane. While we
would not desire to keep our gallant friend
away from where laurels may be won. yet we
cannot but regret that circumstances should de-
prve us of the pleasure Of occasionally grasping
his hand-which ever contained his heart-or
enjoying the hospitality which he SO well kuew
how to dispense to those who cslled npon him
in his quarters at Fort Reading. Frank us gem
erous. and courteous brave, he wins the
friendship OF men without an effort, and binds
them to him with bands of steel. Wherever
your country calls you, Ed, "God be wi you"
aav
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

A Few PERTINENT QUESTIONS. MIR. keitt, OF
South Carolina, in speech delivered in the
House of Representatives. last January, in COM
hating the charge that good Catholics III every
land acknowledged temporal allegiance to the
Pope of Rome, propounds a trio of questions. to
answer which would. we think, necessarily
bring the blush TO the cheek of any Know Moth
lug who may have ever repeated the slanderous
charge:
Have not Catholic soldiers carried their mon
arclls iuto the very Vatican, and compelled the
I,ope to auunnt and crown theml Have not
Onthpic soldiers horne the flags of Protestant
rulers 10 victory? Have Irishmen done no
deeds of chivalry in the cause of Protestant Eng
land Spread out the pages of English history,
and show me single battlefield where empire
has been won, or her Meteoric flag has foated
in victory. aud will tell you whore Irish blood
lias flowed, and Irish valor triumphed. f7ge
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

Minnesota papers Of the 10Th October, con-
tain partial returns Of the election If Congress
ional delegate in that Territhry. Rice, Nebras.
Ia Democrat, he'd 2.3UO votes; Marshall, Fusion
ist, 100, and Olmstead, anti-Nebraska Demo.
crat, l,450. The remaining returns would
probably increase Rice's pInrality
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

Too Much MoSEY.-lf in the language Of the
Bible. as popularity misquoted. money is the
root of all evil, then the Federal Government is
threatened with greater danger than aeita.
tion Of the negro question. The national treas
nry now contains nearly twenty-five millions of
dollars subject to draft. just think Of t,-twen-
ty-two millions of the Internal root"
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

GRAsD JuRY.-Judge Hinckley has ordered
q Grand Jury to be summoned for the term uf
the Court OF Sessions, commencing on the first
Monday in December next
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

GOING HoMs.-Mr. WIN. McTurck, Sage
Agent resident in this place, informs us that on
has booked no less than sixty passengers who
were bound for the Atlantic States. Ii they were
Cinnamon, what capital illustration this would
afford the editors below, in writing against the
Foreign License Law. 'Tis pity they
Americans
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17
War.
Latest from Esropc---shc War.

The Empress of the French was In very poor
health. ...p.l,n.s xv;,b
Abd.el Kader. This city, since the ar...",
Prokescl,. is said to be the focus oi poh''c"'
tricues, tending 10 the disruption ol .'I a"so
French alliance. The befro'hai o. 'no ..r Pm !.
ROYAL &c England TO the young Prince oi rrus'
ala which seems to be determined upon, may
noss;blx have some influence on this movement.
The Italians seem ripe for revolt. Inc Ming
of Naples anticipating the coming, is withdraw
ING his capital from the NeoPolitan ana invest
ing il in the Dutch aud American iunds'
Lieut.. General Simpson has oeen "aa1
General for distinguished services n 'ne nIt;' ~;
hnt this title is only cover tor his disgrace, nls
recall having been determined upon, because oi
his Shameful incidence and incapacity.
From Seyastopol we learn that the hect had
..;led On a secret expedition, which was sup
oosed TO bs either Odessa or Nickolass
.kirmsh had taken place at EuPatoris. be-
tween the Russians and French cavalry, under
General Dalruville, in which the former sus'
tanned a trif1ing loss.
Judging from appearances the Russians are
preparing for q protracted and desperate strus-
gle.
The Crimean correspondent Of the London
Times, seems to think it will take two years to
discourage Prince GortschakoH and his troops
lies, it is said are sinking mines to destroy its
magnificent Docks, Arsenal. and ship building
yard, and to entirely uproot the place as naval
stronghold The recall Of Lord Stamford and
Radcliff from Constantinople, coincidently with
the capture of Sevastopol by the French, is
looked upon by the political 9uidnunc,s as :,s'
nficant Of the ascendency OF the French at Sc
vastopol
Prince GortsakoG telegraphs under date OF
a3d Of September, that the allies had landed
1000 men at Eupatoria and Ind 10000 on the
Russian tank. On the 29d the allies attacked
the Russian infantry and the latter returned to
the heights on Rusta.
Another dispatch from Prince GortsakoH dat
ed the 26th, says. that on the previouos day
SO, 900 Of the allies had debouched around Eu-
patora and occupied the neishborns villages
on the left flank.
The loss of the Russians is eltimated at 49,
600 men. f2.- -@
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

PosT OFFICE BoxEs.-We observe that our
very worthy Postmaster. Mr.. Lemon, has fitted
up number OF letter boxes. opening from the
outside. and furnished with lock aud key. This
will doubtless prove very great convenience
to the business portion of the community.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

SCHLEsIxGER's LITERARY UEroT.-Uur friend
Schlesinger has just got into his new rooms inn
mediaieIy adjoining the Post office, where, as
viii be seen by his card. he keeps we'll Sc
lected stock Of new books. periodicals. n-wspa-
pers, stationery and a e little oi everything in
his line" Give him call.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

AssAssisAT.D.-fion. /. Wall, Collector of
the Port Of Monterey. and Mr.. Williams. As.
SCISSOR uf Monterey County, we're murdered
some miles below San Jose OH the lutIi inst.
Mr. Wall presided over the Assembly during ,lc
memorable session Of 1853. lie was "a native
of Lynchbure. Va.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17
STRAYEn.

EvSTRAlED from the front Of Rhodes and
- "hItney's Express, Shasta, ON Monday
evening lasi, black mare mule sadJled and
oridici, branded with square aud compass on
near i,re shoulder. A liberal reward viii be
paid Tor her return. WM A. MIX.
Nov. IL, 1855. MILF
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17

RoMAN's Book SToRE.-Our friend Roman re-.
led a large supply Of late papers by last
nights stages. We thank him for Harper's
Magazine, Yankee Notions, Ballou's Pictorial.
London Illustrated News &c.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17
NJ. f. CHURCH..

Service will hereafter be held every Sabbath
evening. commencing at early candle lighting.
in the NJ, E. Church in this place
Sabbath School every Sabbath. at 3 O'Clock p,
NJ. II. B. SHELDON,
Shasta, June 80, 1855. Pastor.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17
kELIGIOUs NOTICE.

Regular service will be performed in the
Catholic Church, Shasta every Sabbath, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. RALPH RAINALDL
Shasta, 1855. Pastor.
The Shasta courier., 1855-11-17
Paciac Exp-e.. Company.

With their accustomed unfailing promptne.s
have each evening Of the week placed npon our
table ample supplies of California dalies and
weeklies #.is5r