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From gacramento---Glad Tidings Of great
Joy l.--Probable speedy adjournment Of
the Hsegislature.

the LcgisIasure:
SACRAMENTO, April Is, 1886.
Ep,ToRs CouRIeR:-The Legislature has at
State has more laws than she actually requires,
and hence resolved to close out on the 3Oth
inst. Nothing Of importance has been done
within the last week, save fixing the time for
adjournment, which, we can safely say, is the
best weeks work of the session.
The Senatorial question is in statn quo.
On Saturday last the bill regulating elections
came up. and during the discussion MIR. Phelps
of Nevada offered an amendment to the effect
that none but natire born citizens should be al
lowed to act as judges Of elections. There was
some delectable dodging when the vote was ia-
ken upon this amendment Few seemed dis
posed to have their names appear in the connec-
tion. 1t was the first effort Of the Borgia to un-
mask and openly show her face, and may all
succeeding efforts meet the same rebuke. The
amendment was lost.
Speaking of X. Ms, it will be observed that
the ID Council of New York has published an
duuicss, "u'Cu bdS UCCi CoPicu iioui Tue HefWu
into some of the papers of this State, and in
which address some OF the principles of the
party set forth. 1t is a singular document.
Protesting to fo-ter religious freedom, it pro-
scribes Catholicism. While encouraging the
immigration of foreigners to settle our public
lands and enrich our country, it denies them the
right 10 recine i'll the shade Of the tree their
own hands have planted and watered. De-
nying them the civil rights OF citizenship, it yet
asks them to rally around the stars and stripes,
and defend them at home and abroad. In short,
It asks foreigners to nurse and warm into life a
power that is to sting them to the death The
secrecy OF the association is defended upon the
same grounds that French revourionist could
as well assume; denying the great philosoph-
lcal principle that truth is immutabe
The bill providing for the purchase of the State
prison contract has passed 10 its engrossment.-
1t provides that the State shall purchase the con-
tract at the price of 100000 The whole pro
ject is about as clear mud" to the nninitia-
ted. To day bill was introduced 10 provide
for the government of the States Prison. The
bill provides for the election by the Legislature,
OF three directors or trustees who are to have
the entire control of the prison. choose War
den, appoint clerk and guards, and in fine,
giving them unlimited power. Look out for
:" breakers if the bill passes. for there is GER
tainly something rotten in Denmark"
Respectfully, KARL.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
KARL.

FRESH STRAwBERRIEs.-We We're yesterday
presented by Messrs. Westcott & Bartlett, with
heaping plateful (about pint) of rosy, lus-
cious Strawberries, fresh gathered from their
garden at the lower end of town. This is the
first appearance of this delicious fruit in our
marker this season, and Mr.. Westcott certainly
has our thanks for giving US the first chance at
them. Strawberries and cream! Does any body's
mouth water. we wonder. Strawberries and
cream and big spoon. Ah-
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
The Death Of sae emperor Nicholas.

The Denth of tsae Emperor Nicholas.
The death Of the Emperor Nicholas is the most
important event that has occurred for many
months What effect it will have upon the
present war-whesher it will prolong, or has
ten it to speedy close-it is impossible for per-
son at this distance to surmise. The Times and
Transcript thus speaks Of his successor:
The Grand Duke Alexander, eldest son Of
Nicholas, will succeed to the crown and being
like his father, bred to soldiers life, he will
doubtless wear his new dignities with ease. That
he is we'll acquainted with the interests and aims
ofthe empire may be presumedfrom the fact that
he has reigned as Emperor protein. on the occa-
sion of his fathers absence on foreign travels,
and that he has been in the confidence and coun-
sells OF the Emperor for several years. His tenn
per may be more inclined to phlegm than that of
Nicholas, yet his superior education will prom
ise security to the empire against those errors
which proceed from the violent passions of des-
pots whose intellects are unequal to their pro-
pensities.
Of the great Autocrat himself the same paper
adds:
Ifhe Is really dead. the world has lost great
man. He was mighty Emperor. welding a
power on land never before equalled in physical
magnitude since mans history began. He was
at times cruel tyrant, and at others. great ben
efactor of his people. He counted his myriad
subjects as farmer would the bearded spears Of
wheat in his fields. He was firm in his purpose
of expanding his dominion. He was ambitious
of leaving his inheritance greater than he fonnd
it. He hid not his talent, nor did he put it out
at a mean usury. He augmented what was
trusted to him in manifold degree. and became
truly ruler over many cities"
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

GTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of Shas-
~ ia, Set.
Justices Court, Shasta Township
The people of the State of California, to A. J.
Stevenson Il Co., greeting:
You are hereby summoned 10 appear before
me. at nv office in Shasta township. of tho
county of Shasta, on the 9TH day Of May, A. ID.
1885, at o'clock J.. NJ. to answer unto the COM
plant of Lphn Gordon, John NJ Brooks and Jas.
Root, for unlawinlly OBTAINING two stoves and
four joints of pipe, the value of two Landred
dollars, for which sum they ask Judgment, when
Judgment will be taken against you for the said
amount, together with cost and damages. if you
fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of the said
county. greeting:
Make legal service and due return hereof.
Given under my hand the 18th day Of April,
A. ID. 1855. ..tn
FRANK MURRAY. IL. 81
Justice of the Peace of said Townsllip
Let the foregoing summons be published in
the Shasta Courier three times. fa%es-
+. MURRAY,J. p.
April 81. 1854. apoI-3t
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Ero,,. Yreka.

The stream of emigration that few weeks
since set in towards the new diggings on the
head waters of the Sacramento, still continues
The Mountain Herald of the 14th inst, says:
THE SAcRAMESro AND McCLorD RIVER DIG
GlSGs.-Quite a number leaving for these
new diggings., The best diggings are said to be
in the gnlches and small streams emptying into
McCoud River Valley, beautiful valley lying
southeast Of the Butte. Independent OF the
diggings this valley is Of the finest for agri
cultural purposes in California. ltis said to re-
semble apd compare favoraby with Scott Valley.
Should the diggings prove extensive. so as to en-
permanent population OF a sufficient num-
ber of men TO render it entirely safe at all times
from Indians, this valley will become perma-
nently settled. The new road to the Sacramento
Valley will no doubt pass through it, rendering
it one of the most desirable valleys in the coun-
try for agricultural purposes.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

RhMARKABLE--A miner In long streak Of
bad luck recently subscribed for the Amador
Sentinel, for which he paid in advance. and
stra;ghtway went to work and struck tremen-
guous rich lead. We have no doubt that smi.
lar results precisely will follow similar acts to-
wards the Courier. We propose that quite a
large number "try it on
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

AccIDENT.-Were regret to learn that Mr.. George
Robnette of French Gulch, had his hip put out
of joint, few days since, while rolling logs.
One of the logs, about three feet through, struck
his feet and rolled clear over his body. The only
wonder is that he was not crushed to jelly
The extreme velocity with which the log moved
was the only thing that saved HIM from instant
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

REMARKABLE.-S. C.. Austin. Sheriff of Placer
County. has resigned his office! 1t is truly re-
freshing in these days. when thirst for office
seems so universal among men, to find one indi-
vidual voluntarily abandoning an office so lncra-
tive as the sherita,y of the rich county of pla-
Ger must be
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

NoTIcE.-From and after the LIST of April. 1855,
the postage to be charged each single letter
ing 5000 miles, is three cents, and over 5000
miles 10 cents. Persons should remember, in
this connection, that all letters between places
in the United States, must be prepaid. The
postage on each single letter to the East is 10
rom
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

4 Sr. CHARLES HorEL.-This old and favorite
Shasta Hotel as will be seen by reference to our
advertising columns, is now kept by Messrs. De-
witt e. Groteferd. The house is under the i'm
mediate superinendence Of Robt. o. Dewitt,
Esq, gentleman who, by his urbanity and ac-
commodatng disposition. is peculiarly fitted for
hotel keeper The patrons Of the St. Charles
can't fail 10 be'pleased.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

FARE on THE GOLDEN AGE.-The fare on the
Golden Age on the 18th inst. was, cabin 1926
second cabin sl75; steerage $lo5. The story
that steerage tickets by the last steamer were
sold an hour or two before her leaving for $50,
was incorrect. $l20 was the lowest So says
the transcript.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

May DAr PARTY.-The young Misses and
Masters Of Shasta are making great preparations
for the approaching May Day Party" The
bright eyes of the " May Queen" and her Maids
of Honor" We fear, will cause sad havoc, on
that occasion, among the hearts of the young
ma sfers
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

E. w. TRAcY.-The friends Of this gentleman,
who for some weeks has been lying in San
Francisco with fractured leg, in the custody of
certain women folks, physicians and long strips
of linen,-w be glad to learn that lie has SO far
recovered 10 Justify the expectation that he
will be able TO travel homeward in the course Of
another week
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

t-y Major b. Barnard. of the S. Engineers,
died "a few days since at Los Angeles. His dis
ease was hemmorase otathe lnnss Major Bar
nard was native uf New York.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
Fr.,c Tri.;sx.

We are indebted to the Trinity Times for the
following items.
LIS Williams, ESQ.,, has resigned the office Of
County Clerk of Trinity County. Eli H. Stone,
Esq, was appointed BY the County Judge to fill
the vacancy.
Messrs. Piper, Mccain and Best have been
elected Supervisors of Trinity County.
The accounts from Ridgeville, in the new dig
sinss, still continue favorable. There are al
ready over thousand persons there, and the
claims generally are yielding abundantly.
The blacksmitlis Of Weavetville have pub
lished an agreement that, after the 9th day OF
May next they will close their shops on the Sab
hath.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

ALMOST FIRE-The Methodist Parsonage of
this place made very narrow escape from de-
struction by fire Thursday night. The fire
caught in curtain and spread rapidly that,
for short time it was feared the house was
bound 10 60. By prompt and vigorous exertions
on the part of Mr.. Sheldon, however, the fire
was extinguished before the citizens reached the
house
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

RAMRoAD OVER NIAGARA FALLs.-The Niaga.
ra Suspension Bridge has been completed. and
trains Of ears have crossed from shore to share
the foalning cataract beneath thenL This is in.
deed glorious triumph Of engineering skill.
The locomotive with tender attached crossed
over the bridge for the first time on. the Sth Of
March last.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

The KANE ExPEDIToN.-For the expedition to
search for Dr. Kane, the Secretary of the Navy
has purchased at fifty thousand dollars, the steam
propeller City Of Boston. She will go on the
OF June.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

COFFEE SALooS.-lf there is any thing that
we do love more than another, (always accept
ing apple dumplings) it is cup of good coffee
This article may be had at the Coffee Saloon of
Messrs. Broch & Co, just opened next door to
the Kossuth House..
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
Pacific Exprc.s Company.

We were obliged by this Express with most
excellent variety Of journals, both political and
literary, brought by the Golden Gate. Also for
the pictorials.
We are likewise under obligations for daily
supplies of California papers.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

RAcE--The steamers Surprise aud Neac Horld
are to run q race for s. ,ooO side. The race
will take place between San Francisco and Be
necia- No passengers to he aboard.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

HARPER's MAGAziSE.--We are Indebted to j.
". Sullivan, Of San Frsneiseo. the authorized
Agent for Harper's Magazine for 1855. for the
April number Of this admirable magazine.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

q An experienced woman asserts, that when
men break their hearts. it is all the same as
when lobster breaks one of his claws-another
sprouiipg Immediately. and growing in its place.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
RACES! RACES!! RACES!!!
a. 49,
ON THE
CANON HOUSE COURSE.

\ PURSE OF $50 will be given on the
"A above course, free for all emigrant horses
in Shasta county. Distance 500 yards; the races
to come off April 25. Each person on entering
horse, Is to pay Is per cent. on the amount OF
purse All entrance money 10 be paid the day
previous to running.
ALSO,
On the 10th OF May trotling match will come
Oft on the Canon House Circular Track, for q
purse of 5000.
The owner of each horse is TO pay twenty-five
dollars entrance. No horse admitted except
those that have crossed the plains last season.
and were unframed in the States. No horses
admitted out OF the county
April IA. 1855. ap14td
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

New ANEsTHETIc.-It has been discovered
that ice benumbs the nerves, so that severe sur
gical operationscan bepcriormed by its aid with
out pain TO the patient.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
Rhodes & Co... Express.

This Express furnished us with most accept
able budget of pictorials,-literary aud news
paporial favors brought per the Golden Gate.
They also obliged us with regular daily sup
plies Of California papers during the week.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

of Yankee character, is playing at the Metropo-
Titan. San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

No PLACE FOR MoRMoNs.-The Supreme Court
of the Sandwich Islands recently convicted
Messrs. kaahu and Keaonoholoa of bgamy, and
sentenced them to Imprisonment at hard labor
for several years.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

UxITED.-Mr. Ah Tshon aud Miss Con Eau.
from China. were united in the holy bonds OF
matrmony, by Justice of the Peace Of Arnador
County, on the 10Th inst.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

RiGHT.-The Stale Journal is correct in suppo-
sng that the Supervisors recently elected in this
County are not Know Nothings. They are any
thing else.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

MULEs FOR SALE.-James Loag, ESQ.,. will sell
90 Pack Mules and apcrejos at his Horse Market
on aext Monday.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
BIRTHS.

In Shasta county, on the Goth of Anr;, :,
wife of John S. p. Bass Of daughter april the
In this town. on the 7th inst. NJ.
Schneider Of daughter. ''''' Louisa
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
FOR SALE.

M5 STORE AND LOT AT RED BLUFFS,
,H now occupied by Bishop & Goodrich.
-eH..A for sale low. For particulars apply to
the subscriber at Hollub & Isaacs Shasta.
GEO. D. FORBES.
March %, 1855. mh94G
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

SrIIL THEY CoME.-The Golden Gate hron oht
SIS passengers, of whom So were children.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

B The Advertising Agency of L. P. Fisher
has been removed 10 the office of the Pacific
Express Company. corner of Montgomery and
Washington streets, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21

n 1t il said that the hearing is the last sens
TO die.
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
Dice

In Scott Valley, on the 9TH inst, Mr. .,o,
Mullender. John
The Shasta courier., 1855-04-21
UNITED STATES OFF AMERICA,
C1TAIE OLE o. IEQPNIA Ca....t,x 4as Sh.x

Shasta. April 81, 1865. np2Ite
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-12-26
A Devoted Wifi.

We have the following accounts Of a
singular instance of conjugal affection
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an English paper:
can old couple ID Newcastle became
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He besought removable Hayerton Hill,
and his wife had promised it. The Jour
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strung to noble resolution to satisfy the
desire Of her poor husband in the face of
these difficulties, She undertook to oar.
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route distance Of so miles! This NE
undertook and performed, and the couple
arrived safely at the end Of of their journey
within IL hours form the time Of their
starting-a temporary rest at Durham
haying been. the only intermission the
faithful woman permitted herself between
the banks ofthe Tyne and Tees''
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PHoNoG RAPHY.T

Had Photography been known fortylyears
age, il would have saved me 90 years Of hard
labor. 81 Hon. Thomas H. Benton. sIs3s
Some Of our students not yet 20 years Of age
are making more money by Photography, than
the Principal Of the High School, after having
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