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The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
PRAIRIE HOUSE.

o. THE Undersigned would res sr
b@%; pec'fully announce that he IS a&
III now prepared TO accommodate
his old customers and the travelling public gener
ally, as well as can be fonnd in any honse in the
Sacramento Valley. The TABLE is always
supplied with the best in the market. The
BEDS are clean and in good order. The COR
RAJ is always supplied with an abundance OF
hay and grain, and at the cheapest rates;
Thankful for past favors he would soicit
share of public patronage .cy
Prnirie House, nov. 10, 1855. nov Ia, IL
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
BATHs AT FIFTY CENTS.

BATHS AT FIFTY CENTS:
GTEAM, SHOWER TUB AND DOUCHE
~ BATHS will now be furnished ia good
style, at so cents each, by II. w. Hubbard,
the sign of the globe lamp, Shasta.
Goods taken on storage. From 20 to 80 good
beds for odg will be found at all hours of tie
night Also miners tents always on hand.
There is also attached asylum for the sick
II Money to loan on good security.
Shasta City, May 90. 1854. ap9H
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
QUARTZ CLAIM FOR SALE.

QUARTZ CLAIM FOR SALE.
NNHE UNDERSIGNED will dispose of three
Il half shares in the Washington Quartz Mill
and lead consisting Of one eighth part of the en-
tire property. Said claims will be sold cheap,
either singly or together. For further partcu-
lars enquire of James Daigh. Shasta John Feh-
ly. Scots Bar, or the undersigned, at French
Gulch. Terms, Cash.
A. s. YEOMANS,
A. C. TYLER.
August ii, 1855. aull If
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
PROCLAMATION.
One Thousand Dollars Reward.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

'"
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Sacramento, Cal, Dec. |. 1855. {
WHEREAS. 1t has been represented to me by
the District Attorney of Butte County State of
California that in the month of October, 1855,
man named James Hunt was murdered in said
county, by an Fl. Hoagland, alias Hope Hoag-
and,' and that said Hoagland has escaped and
is at presenla fugitive from jnstice:
Now, therefore, l. John Biger, Governor of
the State of California, by virtue of the powers
in me vested, DO hereby offer reward of One
Thousand Dollars for the arrest and conviction
of the said M. Il. Hoagland, alias Hope Hoag-
and.''
WITNESS my hand and the Great Seal Of the
State at the city of Sacramento, this the lst
day OF December 4. d. 1855.
JOHN BIGLER.
Attest; CHARLES Hampstead,
Secretary of State.
DESCRIPTION
Hoagland is about 80 or 35 years of age, 5 feet
s or inches in height, black hair and dark
eyes, has from Il burn on the right check
and upper lip received when child. on which
there is no beard. on other parts Of the sides of
his face, chin and lip he has heavy dark beard !;
he is heshy, of stout build with short neck,
and formerly lived i'll Schuyler county, Illinois.
Dec. 4. 1855. dec s Ct
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
NOTICE.

rs HEREBY Given to all whom it may con-
j. Germ, that the undersigned will apply to the
Board of Supervisors Of Shasta County. on the
9th day of December. A. D. 1855, for renew
al of license, to keep for period of one year a
Toll Bridge across Clear Greek in said County,
at point on said stream where the main road
leading from Shasta 10 Red Bluffs via Briggs
vile, crosses said Creek.
LANDRUM g. RALSTON,
By SPRAGUE s. McMURTRr Attys.
Shasta Nov. 30 1855.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22

OUT"rT D"97t7y 0"I u1l'JO 'SHtelS,
San Francisco.
nv WALTON & SMITH.
NNHE UNDERSIGNED. FORMERLY OF
Il Shasta County, takes this method ofiuform-
ing his friends throughout the Northern part of
the State, that lin connection with Mr.. d. II.
Waion,) he has leased for term of years
the above new four story Granite Builling, and
ii is now open for the reception Of guesIs-the
house being situated in the immediate vicinity
of the Steamboat Lsadings, the Custom House
aud Post Office, aud the centre of Mercantile bu-
siness. offers inducements to the travelling public
not surpassed 10y any house in the city.
~ Furniture and bedding entirely new
Charges Moderate.
J. PLUMMER SMITH.
San Francisco, Dec. 22d, 1855. d22-3m.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
RELIGIOUS NOTICE
WILTON HOUSE.
nr WALTON & sMI.

Corner Battery and VaHJo Streets,
San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
NOTICE

NOTICE
rs HEREBY GIVEN TO all whom it may con-
u cern. that the undersigned will apply to the
Board of Supervisors Of Shasta County, on the
81 th day of December. A. D. 1855, for a renewal
of license to keep. for the period Of one year,
public toll bridge across Clear Greek, in said
county. at point on said stream where the
main road leading from Shasta to Red Bluffs, via.
the Canon House and Hontoon's crosses said
creek. J. }. BELL.
By SPRAouE & McMuRrRY, Attorneys.
Shasta, Nov. 80, 1855. dl-4t
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
Fo RwARDIN q AGENCY.

F0 Rw ARDIN q AGENCY.
~ HE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY INFORMS
Il the merchants of Shasta and vicinity that he
is prepared TO attend TO any business in the For
warding line. and respectfully solicits consgn-
ments. Having had considerable experience
both in Freighting and Forwarding, he is
confident that he will be able 10 give eniire sat
isfaction to all who may favor him with their
business.
Terms, 81 per Ton.
A. D. CARPENTER.
Red Bluffs, Dec. Is, 1855. deI5-3m.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
r E NOV a l..
q. CT LBERT, Wholesale Dealer in
LIQUORS AND WINES,

Takes this method to inform his friends and
the public in general, that he has removed to
the fire-proof brick building, next to the Pacific
Express, where he will be happy TO receive all
his customers. He pledges himself that he will
always keep the best WrsEs and LIquoRs that
come 10 this Country. as he has made arrange
ments with the best houses in San Francisco TO
have always at hand the best, and only the
best.
Nov. 3, 1855. n3 If
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
TO THE LADIES'! i!

MRS. SHELDON
rs JUST RECEIVING new and extensive
u assortment OF
CHOICE BONNETS
From New York by the last steamer
Having secured the services of an expert
enced milliner Just arrived from New York, she
is prepared to do any work in that line; slso, to
furnish any articles or the materials for an IN
fant's wardrobe. She may be found at her house
on the hill near the printing office.
Regalia of all kinds on hand or made TO order,
Shasta, October 6, 1854. o6u
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
CA r d

TNHE UNDERSIGNED BEING OBLIGED
l. to absent himself from his patrons and
friends in this vicinity, who have so generously
sustained him during the past four years, in the
practice of his profession takes this opportunity
to extend his gratitude and thanks, aud in his
absence cordially recommends to those desirous
OF securing medical attention, DR.. William T.
Tlden, late of Philadelphia who has taken his
office in connection with Dr. Nc Lauehlin, and
who will be found an accomplished medical
practitioner aud gentleman.
Dec. l2ib 1855. HENRY BATES.
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
NOTICE..

rs HEREBY GIVEN to all whom it may con-
n cern, that TIE undersigned will apply to the
Board of Supervisors of Shasta County, on the
9th day of December, A. d. 1855, for renew
al of license TO keep, for the period of one year,
public toll bridge. six miles from Shasta, and
known as Greeu & Sease's Ferry, i'll said Coun-
ty, at point on the Sacramento River leading g
to Cow Greek, Oak run, &c.
GREEN g. SEASE.
Shasta, Dec. |, 1855. dec. 8 3t pd
The Shasta courier., 1855-12-22
S25 REWARD.

ON FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. Urn,
kMAAA lost a Russet Leather Valse, between
Esz..sM Shasta and Red Bluffs. My name was
written upon it, with pen and ink, thus" A;
ID. Carpenter, Colusa.'' The above named
amount will be paid 10 aay one who will restore
TO me the valise acd coateuts. But it the per-
son who found il has broken it open, he is vel
come to keep whatever it contained that can be
of any real service to him; If he will return me
the balance, no questions will be asked. II may
be sent to the Luna House, Red Bluffs, or to the
Pacific Express Office, Shasta.
A. d. CARPENTER.
Luna House Red Bluffs Dec. 10Th. dl5-tf.
Butte record., 1855-09-22

REsUsCITATIo FROM DROWNING
The Glasgow Herald mentions remark
able case of resuscitatlon from drowning.
Miss Murdock, young English lady,
was bathing with girl named Shaw,
when the latter got out of her depth.
Miss Murdock placed her out of danger,
but herself sank to the bottom. She lay
there for fully five minutes, when the
body was rubbed with brandy, mustard
applied, aud the hot bath put in requisi-
ton. To the surprise of all she gradu-
ally recovered. The case is mentioned
as giving encouragement for trial Of re-
medal measures, however cold and
inanimate the body may be when brought
out of the water-excepting of course,
in cases where snbmersion has taken
place such length Of time as to preclude
all hope.
Butte record., 1855-09-22

WHAT is A NEWSPAPER The Su-
preme Court of Pennsylvania lin the
case of Bowen VS.. Taylor and other offi>
GERS of Allegheny city, a suit to recover
damages for opening street through
plaintiffs property, without legal notice
of the proceedings, recently decided:
"Thatpublication Of a notice like this
is not sufficient if made in a German
paper-that when an act Of Assembly
provides for notice in a newspaper, it
always means an English paper, unless
some other be expressly mentioned. The
notice was also published three times in
'Purvianoe's Weekly Advertiser" But
this is not newspaper IN any sense OF
the word 1t was merely a sheet of
paper covered with advertisements, and
distributed gratuitously at the expense Of
the advertisers. 1t was handbill rather
than newspaper. The publication was
the same as none.
Butte record., 1855-09-22
Civ 5torq.
Something About the Mosquitoes.


Walkna, in the language of the Mos
quitos-the Indians, not the insects, so
called signifies a MAN in general, and a
Mosquito man in particular since, in
their own opinion, they are the gem and
flower of the human race. OF these
men par ezeelleucc, and the country they
inhabit, Mr.. Samuel \. Bard has under
taken to tell us something
He informs us, by way Of introduc-
ton, that he was painter, devoted to
High Art" and entertaining most
sovereign contempt for portraItnre-un-
less, indeed, tie sitter Glanced to be
gohng and pretty. Now, as it happens
that people want portraits of themselves
even though they are not beautiful, and
do not, as general thing, care much for
grand historical pictures, it followed, as
a natural consequence, that the artist
found his purse much more scantily
stocked than was desirable.
BY way of compromising the differ
ence Of sentiment between himself and
the public, he resolved to condescend to
landsc pc, and went to Jamaica in search
of scenery sufficiently gorgeous to be
immortalized by his pencil. But un-
luckily, the cholera came there too, and
the artist resolved to leave. Having
painted the portrait of his .landlady, by
way of liquidating her unsettled bill, he
was enabled to quit the island with un-
impaired credit.
A very expensive voyage was quite
beyond our artists means but for the
sum of three pounds currency" Capt
Ponto, the sable master of the schooner
Prince Albert, undertook TO Transport
him and his worldly effects to Blewfelds,
the seat of government of &C Gorge WI
liam Clarence, BY. the Grace of God,
King Of the Mosquito Territory"
The crew of the Prince Albert regu-
iafly consisted of the captain, his mate,
and one sable sailer But on the present
occasion, ID consideration of having a
passenger on board, the skipper engaged
an Indian boy, named Antonio, TO act as
cook. Antonio was 1.-THE, active lad,
with strange, dreamy look, and an un-
definable air of mystery about him. Our
artist soon had his sympathy and curiosity
awakened (; but it was long before the
mystery was solved The boy had a
singular talismau, which nc styled .'Ku-
cimen, the Lord that never lies," from
which he pretend d. TO derive inforina-
ton OF fu ure events, and which, as he
said, had announced that there was death
on board The vessel.
Butte record., 1855-09-22

To DESTROY ANTs.---Procure large
sponge, wash it well, pre- it very dry ;
by so doing it will leave the small cells
open---lay it on the shelf where they are
most troublesome, sprinkle some fine
white sugar on the sponge eighty over
III two or three times a day, take
bucket of hot water to where the sponge
is, carefully drop the sponge in the seal
ding water, and you will slay them by
thousands, and soon rid the house of these
troublesome insects. When you squeeze
the sponge, you will be astonished at the
number that had gone in the cells.
Butte record., 1855-09-22
puet's Curner.
viii You Love Ne When am Old!

Will Affection still enfold me,
As the day of life declines,
When Old Age, with ruthless vigor,
Ploughs my face with furrowed lines.
When the eye forgets its seeing,
And the hand forge.s its skill,
When the weary words prove rebels
To the Minds once kindly will:
When the deaf ear, strained to listen,
Scarcely hears the opening word,
And tn unfathomed depths of feeling
Are by no swift currents stirred:
when fond Memory like q limner,
Many a line perspective casts,
Spreading out our by gone pleasures
On the canvas of the Past;
When the leaping blood grows sluggish,
And the fire of youth had fed,
When the friends who now surround US
Half are numbered with the dead:
When the years begin to shorten,
Scarcely leaving us trace,
When Old Time, with bold approaches,
Marks his dial on my face;
When our present hopes, all gathered,
Lie like dead flowers on our track,
When the whole of our existence
Is one fearful looking back:
When each wasted hour Of talent,
Scarcely measured now at all,
Sends it's witness back to haunt us,
Like the writing on the wall:
When the ready tongue is palsied,
And the form is bowed with care,
Wien our only hope is Heaven,
And our only help is prayer;
When our idols, broken round us,
Fall amid the ranks of men;
Until Death uplifts the curtain,
viii thy Love endure till then;
Butte record., 1855-09-22

Tuv RAINING TREE.-The island oil
Fierro is one Of the most considerable oil
the Canaries, and l conceive the name
to be given it upon this account-tna''
its soil not affording so much as a crop
&c f,esb water. seems to be iron, ana
indeed in this island there is neither
river or rivulet, nor well or spring, save
that only toward the seaside there are
some wells, but they lie at such dlstance
from the CITY that the inhabitants can
make no use thereof. But the great
Preseryer and Sustainer of all remedies
this inconvenience, by way so extraor-
dinary, that man will be forced to sit
down and acknowledge that He gives in
this an undeniable demonstration of His
wonderful goodness. For in the midst
there is a tree, which is the only one of
the kind, inasmuch as it has no resem-
blance to any of those known to us in
Europe The leaves of it are long and
narrow ,and continue in constant verdure,
winter and summer, and its branches are
covered with a cloud which is never dis
PEELED, but resolving into moisture,
causes to fall from its leaves very clear
water, and that in such abundance, that
the cisterns which are placed at the foot
of the tree, to receive it, are never
empty, but contain sufficient water to
supply the wants of both man and beast.
Butte record., 1855-09-22
NUMBER 46.

eWhen I had got near him, he ad-
iusted himself in position and compressed
his lips, with an affectation OF severe
dignity. Hardly able to restrain laugh
ing outright, I took off my hat, and
saluted him with profound bow, and
good morning Captain = He pulled OH
his hat in return, and undertook bow
but the strain was too great on the sole
remaining button of his wais'band II
gave veg, and, to b 'rrow mod st nau-
teal phrase, the neither garment came
down on the run = The captain, now
ever, no way Disconnected, gathered IL
up with both hands, and held 1T IN place.
while read the paper that talked" "
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-10-19
pRARI FLXERz.


de vejetabl kipdom ov de Prariz aperz
tn differ from dat ov dc timber landz OIL
most az mug az de animal kreaJon ov dc
former from DAT ov de later SG variation
ov sol haz its on spelez ov gros and herbz
dido sum or komon over de hol rejon.-
Amuu its different produklonz, de rozin
wed IL dc most remqrkabl, on aksnt ov
dc properti askribd tu il ov unjlp It's lew
dq MORT and sst, in so mug dat sum ov DC
ferst sctlerz PROBES TIL hav deternind dar
kors Ii il in klSdi weder, az b a kumpas.
From Ma until lat In dc fol dc prari IL
wun vast bed ov flScrx painted wild de bri-
test kulorz. Tu DC / beholdip dis SC ov
fret verdyur, de flserz brilyant wild ever
tint ov dc mnbo, spqrkl lik so meni jcmz.
In de midst ov oil dis varicti hsevor. ee
floral period hwiG lasts abst munt, haz
It's on lavorit and ranip flscr, DO tszandz
ov udcrz or intersperst in smoler kwostitiz.
No sdner duz wun spejez begin TIL fad
dan anuder komcnsez tn unfold Its frc( and
radiant gloriz. And dus duz ever mon,
dqrip DC lou flseriu scion, fin upon difcr-
ent sukselon ov dcz verdant butz.
lie hol vejetabl kipdom lik dc rus ov
animalz. IL ov a vcri inosent karakter.-
Y6 ma wad uptu y@r lolderz in gros for
a week, and yd vii not enksnter a bur-
No sent eder fctid or odorus, ever saluts
dc nostrilz. dqrqrno bitter ern6jus herbz
hwiG de katl rehuz tuet Amidst oil de end
les varieti ov VEGETABLE, / kv'cstyon hwedcr
dar IL siDgl l0zonus herb. aus dc pes
ful tribz ov DEE abodz enjc oil dc sweis ov
yejehlon widst chi oy It's alc, and oil its
bqtiz widst eni miksiyur ov defomiti.--
And IL IL dc perfeks inosens ov DIR inhabi-
nJon, / konjcktyp, dat rcnderz dem ino-
sent td. No dizi hits oryenip depts ever
ai7t dem no raf krass nor frSniD prcsi-
pses habityqat ar IL TIA dc sitov blud and
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-10-19
The alternating system is not

The alternating system is not |
complete, and answers by no
means the ends Of which it is Ca
pable Of, without the introduction
Of the cultivated grasses. They
are cultivated at very little cost
enlarge the variety Of the
plants and promote the economy
Of feeding. They cover the soil,
protecting it from the waste OF
the sun and frost Their roots
accumulate in the soil a large sup
ply Of mould for future use. And
they afford much material for ma
nure, thus supplying at a cheap
rate several important requisites
of a complete system Of alterna-
ton. As our agr culture i'm
proves, there is no doubt it will
embrace a much more extended
cultivation Of the grasses.
The researches Of science are
throwing much light upon facts
long familiar to intelligent observ
|ers. While these latter had OBJ
served that different classes OF
plants exhausted the soil in differ
emit degrees, and that where the
| soil refused 10 grow those Of one
character, another sort might still
be prolitably cultivated, the facts
are accounted for in the analysis
Of the ashes Of these plants
These analysis distinctly show
the different degrees in which
different substances are consum'
ed by plants. The grains Of al
show a very large per centagc O
ph0sphOric acid, equal to near
ly one-half Of the amount Of ash
"a large amount Of potash ant
nagncsia, and the straw slice
to a large amount. The ash 0
potatoes, turnips, and plants o
that character gives potash il
much larger amount than the for
mer; phosph0ric aid ant
ns0gmesia In smaller amounts
but more iimr and suipAuri'
acid. Hay gives on analyst
more lime than the others, mucI
potash, though less than the 9th
ers, and much silica. The ash
es Of all classes contain the vari
Gus mineral elements, viz. sulphu
rio acid, phosphoric acid, chlorine
lime. magnesia, potash, soda, sill
|ica, iron, but In various and man.
Of them in very small proportion
Amer. Farmer.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-10-19
HELMBoLDs HIaLy CONCENTRATED
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
SARSAPARILLA.

Forpudblng The blood, removing all diseases
arising from excess OF Mercury, exposure and
imprupenee aud LA iffo, ehronie CONSTITUTIONAL
disease, arising from an impure state of blood,
aud The only reliable aud oncvusl known
etaody Tor the cure Of Scrofnia, Salt Rheam,
rScnid Head, ulcerntions OF tho Bones, letter,
fimples ON Tho Taco, aud all scaiy crupIions OF
the skin.
THIS article !. now prescribed by some OF Tie
moot distinguished phyyie lans Ia the country.
and has proved more efficient IN pfactca than
any propagation OF sarsa2rilla yet offered 10 the
public. Several cases al secondary Sphyhs.
Morcuriai and Scrofuious diseased have entirely
recovered In tho tneurablc wards OF our public
Inst itu lions which had Tor many years resisted
cry modo OF treatment that could DO devised
These coses Furnish saiking examploso Of the salu-
fary ELECTS OF TINS medicine In arSortlng some OF
The most inyetcraie diseases, after the glands
were dislfosed, aud the bones already affected. -
Notlcx.-Lshefs IRON responsible Physicians
and Professors ofsovorai Medical Colleges, aud
eertiheaias OF cures from patients will be found
accompanying both preparations.
PRicks, Fluid Extract OF Buehu, 81 per bottle
OF bottles fcrs
.. ssrsrarliia
equalin, strength 10 ono gallon OF Syrud OF sar-
prepared aud soia by u. 4. HELMBoLr,
Chemist, - Shssnat street, neor the oirard
TO Bis HAD or
JOHN W. MOODY,
Brookvilie,
Ind.
All letters directed 10 the proprietor or agent
~ linn sstIl ul.t ulf..
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-10-19
TO FAg TRUE NTgRBsT or rRMsRs MECHANICS A WORKING MEN


Among the Americans who attended
the late ball given at the. Hotel de Viii
le, Paris, was Jack Spicer. Of Ken,
lucky. Jack rushed the dress some
what strong, and supported epaulests
on his shoulders large enough TO start
four Major Generals in business Jack
was the observed OF all observers. and
got mixed up with a party that his
friends could not account for Where
ever the marshals Of France went.
there went Jack; and when the mar
shals sat down, Jack did the same, al
ways taking the post Of honor. The
day after the ball. Jack called on his
old acquaintance, Mr.. Mason. our MIN
lister to France. who started up little
conversation in the following manner:
Il hear Jack. you were at the ball
last night?"
81 was, sir, and had high old
time sc secs 4f W
"For which you are indebted, sup
pose to the high old com any you got
mixed up with? By the way. how
came you associated with the mar
shals?' 1900
How" by virtue of my Office
they were marshals in France. while |
am nothing else than q marshalof the
Republic. showed my commission,
and took post accordingly"
"By right Of your Office; what dc
you meanY'
"Read il and see." $50.
Here Jack presented Mr. Mason
with white-brown paper, with sea
big enough for a four pound weight.
"What In the namej Of Heavens i
this?" - es r
"My commission Of marshall re
ceived ii in 1850. when I assisted u
taking the census in frankfort"
you don't mean 10 say that yot
travel on this?" 54 5tss
81 don't mean anything else. Tha
makes me a marshal OF the Repub
lie, and intend 10 hay the business
duly honored."
Mr.. Mason allowed that Jack wa
doing a large business on q yer,
small capital. We should not wonde
! if the reader did the came. A censu
marshal OF Frankfort, mixing will
the marshals Of France. is certainl.
rushing matters in manner tn 1t re
CURED Is much brass as epauIettes =
Jack. we are happy to say, Is equal t
the requirements.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-10-19

NobLE CosDuor.-The fidelity Of
the negroes is spoken of as not the
least noticeable feature in the history
Of the yellow fever at Norfolk. 1t is
difficult. nearly impossible. to separate
servants and mistresses. Forbidden
to enter the sick chamber. the blacks
will creep into concealed places. hide
beneath the beds. crouch in corners,
employ every artifice. to remain in
attendance upon the mistress. Left
to themselves, the negroes are abjeci,
refuse to take remedies, and die rapid.
~. Their last wish often is that Mey
may Be buried near their mistress.