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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-08-29
For the Shirt of the Are

Harrison Creek Division celebrated its
Fifth Anniversary on Saturday the 1lth of
this month. After singing, Bible presen-
tation, &C., we were happily entertained by
Mr. r. Mcdaniel, in speech founded upon
legal prohibition. He discussed the constitu-
tionality of prohibitory law in satisfacto-
ry manner, adducing in support of his posi-
ton, some strong, but plain and simple rea-
sons founded upon the necessity of such a
law and on the spirit of all legislative en-
actments. The objections to such a law
were answered in conclusive manner, ac-
cording to my humble Judgment.
He was followed by Rev. Daniel Culbreth,
in a speech founded upon the evils of iRtem-
perance and the liquor traffic. He portrayed
the character of the grog seller, and classed
him who is thus destroying the property,
character health, and even the life of his
| fellowmen, with those who, wilfully, of NAL
ice aforethought plunges the dagger into the
heart of his fellow. He showed the incon-
sistency and hypocrisy of the liquor drinker
who acknowledges that it is the greatest evil
in our land, and still pursues it daily.
Everything passed off pleasantly and we
all returned strengthened in the cause OF
Temperance.
Harrison Creek Division has been contend
under some disadvantages the last five years.
A feeble band of some dozen members uni
ted in its formation in July 1850, amidst
strong opposition, and surrounded by dis
couragements but stemming the tide of all,
it has grown and increased in strength; and
judging by the past the only just criterion)
we feel no hesitanoy in saying, that the Tenn
i perance movement is destined to succeed
among US, in spite of opposition and contra
ry to the predictions and, no doubt the
wishes also, of our opposers. Though the,
predicted but short life, we are still living
d and though we are occasionally at a stand
we will not surrender. Though we some
!. times lose member we are not discouraged
: for loss of number is not always loss 9
: :. strength. The chaff will blow off and leav
~ the grain. And in many instances we ar
o rather strengthened, than weakened.
t. We feel confident of success. When W
l. meet in our room, we meet with men of tn
Of right stamp-men who, engaged in the caus
to from principle, not merely from curiosity,
10 abandon it again as soon as the novelty wa
= - worn off. l..
u Aug. 10th, 1855.
OF At a Celebration, held BY Harrison
1g Greek Division, on the 1th of August, So
'le a Bible was presented by Miss MARY Az
ell MONROE; in behalf of the Ladies, accomp;
M MED by the following address
irl SoNs OF TEMPERANCE: As tribute
lid respect for the principles of your honorabl
ar Order, appear before you this day, IN b
III half of the ladies of this vicinity, to presel
Vo- to you this BIBLE.
led We admire and approve of the noble an
ng glorious cause in which you are engaged
the the cause Of all mankind. Knowing tn
ar temperance is Jour principle and our pr
mp lection. in what more appropriate mann
the could we manifest our approval than by pr
ner senting this Book, the foundation Of tempe
ere ance-that virtue that stands foremost
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

AN Enormous APE.-lu lecture recently
delivered before the British Association for the
advancement of science. Prof. Owen described
a new species of ape, discovered on the western
coast OF Africa. named the Gorilla species, the
adults OF which attain the hight OF FIVE feet five
inches, and are three feet broad across the
chest Its head is double the size of mans,
and Its extremitles are enormously developed.
They exist In some numbers in the interminable
forests OF the Gambia River. The negroes of
the country, In their excursions into the forests
in search of ivory, exhibited little fear of the
lion, as it slunk away from man. but they dread
ed the Gorilla for when he saw man advanc-
ing he came down out of the trees to the at
tack, and could sfrangle man with the greatest
ease. The strength of this ape is enormous
his jaw is powerful as that of lion. and his
canine teeth equally as formidable. 1t is to
these Gorllas that in all probability we owe the
reports and notices to be found in the works OF
early travellers, OF the dreaded ape of the Afri-
can wilds.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

Nor EXACTLY THE THiNG.-The Courier de.
Etats Unis relates the following amusing anec.
dote: "Felician David, the celebrated French
musician, is travelling in the East during the va
cation OF the company to which he is attached
The fame Of his talent follows him everywhere
At Cairo he was asked if he would consent to
give music lessons to the wives of the Pacha.
Mehemet Ali David who saw the harem filled
with Georgians, Circassians almost Houries.
opening before his eyes, accepted the proposal
with warmth almost too thinly disguised. He
was led into the inapproachable gyneceum, and
there in a porcelain saloon, under the mnrmurs
OF fragrant fountain, he was presented to-fve
abominable ennnchs! These fellows were to
take the lessons from the artist and transmit
them to the wives of his Highness. Felicien
David is running vet"
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

VERY ToUcHING.-f1ere Is ID touching descrip-
tion OF moonlight scene. After whirling for
some time In the ecstatic mazes of IA delightful
waltz, Cornelia and myself stepped ont unob-
served on TO The balcony to enjoy few of those
moments OF solitude so precious to lovers. 1t
was glorious night, the air was cool and re-
freshing. AS | gazed on the beautiful being at
my side thought | never ner look so love-
ly; the full moon cast her bri ght rays over her
whole person, giving her almost angelic APP
pearance, and impar;ing to her flowing curls a
still more golden hue. One of her soft hands
rested in mine and ever and anon she met my
ardent gaze with one of pure con6ling love.
Suddenly change came over her soft features.
her full, red lip trembled as if with suppressed
emotion tear-drop rested on her long, droop-
ing lashes the muscles around her faultless
mouth became convused, she gasped for breatl.
and snatched her hand from the warm pres
sure of my own, she turned suddenly away,
buried her face in her white fine cambric hand
kerchief, and sneezed!
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
POLLARD 4 lIASON,S
Anti Malaria PilIs.

4 SURE AND SAFE CURE FOR REMIT
IA tent and Intermittent Fevers. and also a
most effectual cure for all the secondary dis.
eases accompanying these fevers, such as Liver
Complaint, Neuralgia, ndigestion, and Enlarse-
ment Of the Spleen, or Ague Cake. For inter
mittent Fever, or Fever and Ague, these pills
are undoubtedly the most effectual and safe rem
edy in the known world. They may be taken
at any stage of the disease, as well in the cold
stage as in the hot These pills not only stop
the Chils and Fever, but they remove from the
system all secondary affections which remain
after the use of other remedies. to reproduce
the disease again. In this respect we claim a
superiority over every other remedy which has
been offered to the public. There is paper
round each box. under the label, containing
short history of the causes of the fevers OF this
country, aad the effects and operation of the
remedy which we propose These pills are
made and put up in the city of Marysyille, Yuba
county, Cal.
Depot and office-D street, second door south
of the United States Hotel.
DT For sale in Shasta by DR., Benz Shurtleff,
agent for Shasta County.
July 18th, 1854 jyl5tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
A HARD Run FOR TRUTH.-Old Parson

A HARD Run FOR TRUTH-Old Parson NJ o.
-, Worcester County, sometimes used to
be absent on missionary tour. Opce on time
having just returned from one of these excur
sions, he found his congregation quite drowsy
and wishing to wake them up, he broke oft in
the midst of his sermon. and began to tell them
what he had seen in York State. Among other
wonders he said he had monstrous great
mosquitoes, large that many of them would
weigh pound. The people were by this time
wide awake.
"Yes" continued Parsop NJ; and more
over, they are often known to climb trees and
b1rk!?
The next day one of the deacons called on
him, and told him that many OF the brethren
were much RcandaIized by the big stories he had
told the day before.
% What stories?' said Parson NJ.
"Why, sir, you said that the mosquitoes i'll
York State were so large that many Of them
would weigh pound"
well rejoined the minister, II DO really think
that great many OF them would weigh a
pound"
"But," continued the deacon. "yon also said
they would climb up trees and bark
. Well sir." says Parson NJ. as to the
climbing mp on trees, have often seed them do
that; haven't you, deacon7'
'Oh, yes.'
g Veil how could they climb up on trees and
not climb on the bark ?'
The deacon left.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

MILITARY SrREsGTH OF EURoPE.-We find in
the New York Times table of the military
strength of the leading European powers
The army of Great Britain amounts to 1923 600
men, which, together with pensioners, dock
yard men and others, reach $4,000 men. OF
these but go, 900 are stationed in England, the
others being employed in her various colonies.
The peace establishment Of France amounts
to 4Os, $50 men, including all arms of the SER
vice; but has been increased 100000 by con-
scription since the commencement of hostilites.
The National Guard amounts to $3.50 men, all
well disciplined and familiar with the art Of
war.
The regular force of Russia is $50 600 men !;
but the Gear has the power, which he has twice
exercised since the war begun, of making leyies
on the mass OF the population.
The peace establishment of Austria amounts
TO 1852. besides the militia, but at present her
regular force is 626, 453. which. together with
the militia, would make 800 0en.
The Prussian army numbers 379 .392, which,
with the militia. amounting to 222, 4I9, makes
grand total of COL .S08.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

Too GooD TO BE LosT.-The boarders in
one of the fashionable houses in Brooklyn were
assembled in the public parlor one stormy eve-
wing few months since, when rather anti
quated maiden lady. who never seems to have
any employment but admiring her jewelry and
dresses, isped out the remark that she loved a
rainy day, aud always availed of one to arrange
her drawers. $50 do ~ growled an old sea
captain, :. l overhaul my drawers and shirts too,
spmetimes, and sew on button or a string
where it is wanted" Mademoiselle did moi
faint, but there angry rustic of her silks
she swept from the room. leaving all to ex-
change suppressed litter for good hearty
laugh.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
Mnx's WHISKY CREEK lROUsE.

f5afAI THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD IN
9l55ssA form the public that this Hotel, pleas
asEE1A GlasE1A antly situated in Franklin City, on Whis,
Ky creek, six miles north of Shasta on the Yre-
ka and Weavervlle road, is open for the
reception of travellers. boarders, and customers
generally. The Table is constantly supplied
with all the varieties of meats and vegetables
procnrable in this market, while the Bar is fur
nished with almost every kind of liqnors of the
very best quality. There is also good and se-
COrraN
attached to the establishment. always supplied
with an abundance OF h-ry and barley. for the
accommodation of packers travellers, &c
The subscriber has no hesitation in promising
full satisfaction to all W no NAV pafronize him.
BENJAMIN MIX.
Whisky Creek, July 30, 1853 If
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
MERCANTILE HOTEL.
No. so and 151 Front ST., san Frnncisc

TIME SUBSCRIBER HAVING AGAIN taken
Il possession of the above named hotel would
respectfully inform his friends and the public
that he has completely renovated the establish
ment. and by adding to The bedding and re-car.
peting the rooms safely say that no house
can be found cleaner. The dining room and kifch-
en- will be under the supervision of Steward
and cook inferior to none in the city.
The best the market affords will he daily
served mp at his table regardless Of cost, and il
will ever be his desire to satisfy all who may
favor him with their patronage.
In consequence of the extension of the city
front. the house is one street back from the wa
ter front, and two streets above Vallejo street
the lapding OF all the river and Bay Steamers
it may be readily recognized at night by two
bright lights burning before The door.
GEORGE BROWN,
nol9-3m Sole Proprietor.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
CALIFORNIA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY
sygfTA FOR THE UPPER SAC.
-ksggaazSsszIs1zs77. ramemfo River
ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAY. 1894

ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAY, 1854,
The steamer ORIENT, Capt. A. b. CARPENTER
leaves Red Bluffs every Monday morning. ano
arrive at Sacramento the same evening
The steamer BELLE, Capt Henry Gilman
will leave Red Bluffs every "Wednesday morning
and arrive at Sacramento the same evening.
The steamer CLEOPATRA, Capt. w. II. Tay.
lor, will leave Red Bluffs every Friday moruing
and arrive at Sacramento the same evening.
Freight by the above boats must be paid fo,
on delivery. For freight or passage apply to
the Captain on board. At Red Bluffs to
E. J. WEEKS. Agent.
al Sacramento. to T. ". LYLES. Agent.
mhl8tf Office on board storeship Globe.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

The FEELING IN ENGLAND on THE WAR QUEs-
TIoN.-Jndging from the tone of private letters,
received in this country from some of the inte-
rior towns of England. there is somewhat of a
change of feeling in regard to The Eastern War
One letter speaks of the probability that the
English Government w"nld resort to forced
enlistment IN England to supply The gaps made
by fighting and sickness. and also fears were ex.
pressed that higher taxes would be laid ON the
necessaries of life, to meet the extraordinary
expenses incurred. The letters sneak of public
meetings being held TO discuss these subjects
and says the excitement is considerable, and is
lncreaslng.-B0ston Itureller
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

HE Two Sales.--future is much truth in
the following, which we clip from the Syracuse
Standard.
When a raking youth goes astray. friend.
gather round him in order to restore him to the
paths OF virtue. Genileness and kindness are
lavished upon him to win him back to innocence
and peace. No one would suspect that he had
ever sinned.
But when poor, con6ding girl is BETRAYED
she receives the brand of society and is hence.
forth driven from the wavs of virtue The BIZ.
trayer is honored, respected and esteemed; but
the ruined. heart-broken victim knows there i,
ne peace for her this side of The grave. Society
has no helping hand Tor her, no smile of comfort
no voice of forgiveness.
These are earthly moralities unknown to
heaven. There is deep wrong in them, and
fearful are the consequences.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

FEEDING PoULTKY.-Prot. Gregory, of Aher-
deem, in letter TO friend. observes: "As ]
suppose you keep poultry may tell you that it
has been ascertained that if you mix with their
food sufficient quantity of egg-shells or chalk
which they eat greedily, they will lay .w;ce as
many eggs as before. A well-fed fowl is dis
posed to lay large number of eggs, but cannot
do so without the materials of the shells. how
ever nonrishing in other respects her food NAV
be; indeed, fowl fed on food and water free
from carbonate of lime, and not finding any in
the SOIL or in the shape of mortar, which they
often eat on the walls. would lay no eggs at all
with the best will in the world'
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

IMPORTANT Decision is free negro citizen
of The United States ?-The Chicago Times says !:
" A highly important decision was made recent
ly in the United States Circuit Court for this
State by his Honor Judge Drmmond, in the
case of Joseph c. Mitchell. free negro, plaintiff
rs. Chas. A. Lamar. defendant. The plea filed
by the defendant alleged the plaintiff to be a
free negro, and not citizen of the United States
entitled to maintain snit before the United
States Circnit Court. The plea was sustained
by the Conrt. We also learn that Judge Nc
Lean coincided in the opinion delivered by
Judge Drummond.'
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

ST. CHARLES HOTEL.

GEs3 THE PROPRIETORS of this 4.~
Hsgmi well known and commodious TA
-IAa.A Hotel, take this means of in -->A-g
forming the Public that their entire establish
ment has been completely revised and thor
oughy refitted and their customers are assured
that they are now prepared to receive them un-
der more favorable circumstances than ever
Extensive addititions and improvements have
been made to the sleeping department of the es-
tablishment which is under the direction and
charge of Housekeeper whose reputation for
cleanliness and neatness is guarantee for the
order in which it will he kept
T HI E T A B L e
Will at all times be provided with every sub
stantial and deicacy the market can afford, and
the BAR will be supplied with all kinds of
Superior Liquors, Cigars, &C..
The Sacramento and Marvsville stages, and the
passenger trains TO and from Yreka and the
Northern Mines, arrive and depart daily from
this Hotel, rendering great convenience to the
travelling public. GROTEFEND & co.
Shasta, Dec. 9, 1854. del6f
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
Articles purchased in New York.
A. L. STIMSON,
COHMERCIAL FACTOR,
36, Broadway, New York.

DURCHASING AGENT in connection with
Il the principal American and European Ex-
presses.
For the accommodation of the public. A. L. 8.
will, either personally through his agents,
execute business and fill orders in Paris, Lon.
don. Havre, New York, Boston, Philadelphia
Baltimore, and other principal cities.
Ey Persons IN Shasta and its vicinity wishing
purchases made in the Atlantic States, viii
please remit through Adams & Co, or deposit
with E. W. TRACY, Esq, Adams 4 Co.'s agent
IN Shasta, sum sufficient to cover the cost.
Reference: Adams 4 Co. noIS.3m
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

CHIFFoNIERs OF San tRANcIsCo.-Ihe Herald
has an interesting account of the rag pickers
and bottle gatherers of San Francisco, who
make living by gathering up the cast off cloth
ing thrown into the street, cleansing, and ship
ping it to the East Tin boxes, and even the tin
foil wrappers from tobacco all gathered up,
empty bottles and worn ont cooking utensils is
considerable. This higher order of street scav-
engers is composed mostly of Frenchmen-
men, women and children all huddled together
ir shanly on the outskirts of the city. and
there carrying Or their humble trade.-Sie'ru
Citizen.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
Go. Happy Rose.
RY ROBERT HERRIcK.

Go, happy rose and interwove
With other flowers, bind my love.
Tell her, too, she must not be
Longer flowing, longer tree,
That SO oft has fettered me.
Say, if she Is fretful, have bands
Of pearl and gold to bind her hands;
Tell her, il she struggle still,
have myrtle rods at will,
For to tame, though not to kill.
Take thou my blessing thus. and go,
And tell her this,-but do not so
Lest handsome anger fly,
Like lightning from her eye,
And burn thee up, as well |.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
ADMINIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS agains,
N the Estate of Henry Whitney. decd, late
of Colusi County, hereby required to pre-
sent the same with the necessary vouchers, tc
the undersigned. Public Administrator of Colns
County, at his residence in Grand Island town
ship, within ten months from the date hereof
or they will be forever barred.
ROBERT EDDY.
Public Administrator of Colusi Co.
Dec. 80, 1854. 4t
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

~ Life is but the second edition of tallow
candle; all we have to do with it is, to live
comfortably, to nse the snuffers of humanity and
knowledge to trim the wick, and keep the grease
of meanness from running too strong, and we
will be sure when the light burns low-when it
of "gong OUT in a blaze Of glory. Amen
TOwn Talk
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

MOsoUITo REPUBLIc.-It was stated seve-
raj months ago that American capitalists
had purchased from the Mosquito King sort OF
title to all his territorial possessions According
to the New York Herald, this company has now
fitted out an expedition in New York city to es-
tablish colony in Mosquito, with republican
government, the purchase covering twenty-five
millions of acres, and the intention being to
unite San Juan thereto. Col. Kinny, of Texas,
heads the expedition -
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

A SAD SlGHr.-A London paper states that,
since the battle of Alma, the different military
depots of London, in Pail Mall, Charing Gross,
Picadilly and knightsbridge,h have been tnronged
with old men, women and children, seeking
news of their brothers, sons, husbands and fa-
theirs in the Crmea. Many heart-rending
scene follows as the announcement dead or
wounded is made by the clerk in charge. More
than two thousand homes in England are desc
lated by this one glorious victory
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

~ Nicholas of Russia is said to have great
love for music. and an abiding faith in its in
spring effects upon soldiers with which view
he has ordered from lutte maker in Geneva
Switzerland, 100 900 musical boxes playing the
national air, to be distributed to the besieged
army in Sebastopo hoping thereby to arouse
yalor-
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

LAKE COMO -Taglioni, the celebrated dam
seuse, besides possessing three princey palaces
at Venice, has purchased villa, and makes her
summer residence on the banks of Lake Como.
Miss Augusta haywood, a notable in the Terp-
sichorian profession, is also the owner of three
houses in the same vicinity,
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

A HUSBAND AwARDED.-Amongt the rewards
at the late celebration of the jacksonville (Ill }
Female Seminary, was the following:
ITO Miss Hattie j. Hine, for meekness of dis
position, kind-heartedness and affection, hus-
band-Mr Austin Rockwell"
If such magnificent prizes are annually
awarded shat school will become very popular.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

PER DIEM OF CoNGREssMEN.-Notce has been
given in the Senate of the United States by Mr.
Badger, of his intention to introduce bill for
an increase of the per diem of Members of Con-
gress.
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

- "Can't you let me have clean towel n
said gentleman to bis landlord, few days
since.
" a clean towell" exclaimed the landlord in
tone OF indignant astonishment. whats the
matter with that 'un, wonder. Twenty men
pave wiped on that towel for week, and YOU
gre the FIRST man that's grumbled
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
RANCH FOR SALE.

nNE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE LOCA
~ tions III Trinity County.
This Ranch is situated about two miles above
me Bridge on Trinity River. 1t contains 100
acres, and will be sold at a bargain. if applied
for Immediately at the Diana Saloon Wea.
verville, or to Chaband & Fleason ON the prem.
ses.
Weayerville, Nov. l, 1854. no4tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20

PoETRY.-A poet, and man OF taste and
sense, has the following. which will '.do," with.
ont any additional sauce:
'Wiihin her breast, more white than SHOWS,
Fair Amarylis plants the rose;
Not that the flower should fix our ewes,
But the sweet garden where it lies.''
The Shasta courier., 1855-01-20
The Pacific Loan and Security Bank.

is NOW RECElEING DEPOSITS of CASH
i from Ten Dollars upwards. at the rate of one
and a-half per cent. month, and secured by
mortgage for year on spacious fre-prooi
brick building and lot 25x70 insured and advan-
tageonsy located in this city. Also, for six
months, secured by fire brick bnilding aud lot,
22x137. MARRIOTT & WHEELER,
n1S-3m Trustees,
9S Merchant street San Francisco