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The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

The LADIES BrrGEr.-This is the title Of
new and very readable little sheet published in
Yreka by the ladies Of that place. If the first is
fair sample, we may expect a great deal Of
pleasure in perusng its future numbers We
wish we had something pretty to say of the Ed
iiress, but fear to trust onrselves-we tight be
mistaken. We might talk of auburn locks, and
eyes of heavenly blue, sylph-like forms. &c and
miss the mark hugely in every particular. So
ladies we wish you success. and hope some day
to have the veil removed, and make our bow to
all of you. for we intend visiting Yreka again
some Of these fine days May your little sheet
shed around whersoever it circulates, such
Light as never was on sea or shore"
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

STEAM Saw MILL.-Selden g. Allen. succes.
sors to Briceland in the Lumber business, ad-
veriise that they will keep all kinds of lumber
on hand and fer sale. They will sell as cheap
ly as their neighbors, and their proximity 10 the
town should give them preference, all other
things being equal. They have also rented the
Touring MILL and are prepared to supply flour,
and ground feed reasonable terms. All
those who wish any thing in their lne will find
it to their interest TO call on them. See their
advertisements
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

R We call attention to a notice in our issue
of to-day. asking information of Mathew Read
late OF Iowa Hill. Persons in this country are
strangely negligent in keeping up correspond
ence with their friends. If they would but re-
fleet on the pain and anxiety which FIVE minutes
employed in writing letter, would prevent,
we would have fewer Of these notices Of enqui-
ry. Communications addressed to Geo. NJ.
Sheridan. NJ. D., al Iowa Hill. Placer County,
containing information in regard to the subject
Of this inquiry. will be thankfully received.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

MISING.-trom French Gulch we hear the
most gratifying accounts We are told that in
the old disgings better wages have recently
been made than ever. since the discovery of gold
IN that locality. In addition TO the old diggings
Messrs. Ferguson & Co., and Conover & Co..
have been making very good wages in The bar
near the mouth of The Gulch, and three hundred
yards above this point, on Clear Creek Mr..
Vm Rainey has struck lead which he sup
poses is the same from which he took out, in
one day. five ounces of pure gold.
We also learn that good wages are being
made on Clnes Gulch. abont mile and a half
above French Gulch on the opposite side of
Clear Greek.
French Gnlch has been n rich mining locality,
and in the immediate vicinity these diggings
the quartz mine of the Washington Quartz Min
ing Company lies. Tins Company has realized
handsome wages ever since its formation, and
and in the vicinity of quartz veins, the richest
placer digsings have always been found. We
hone further exploration of this vein, will lead
10 richer developments.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
SAW MILL FOR SALE!

TINE SUBSCRIBER being desirous of dis
Il posing of his Saw Mill Teams, Wagons,
and all appnrtenances necessary 10 carry the
business, offers his desirable property ON Clear
Creek just above the mouth of French Gulch,
for sale. on very reasonable terms.
The Mill is IN good running order. and there
is an abundance of timber that can be had with
in convenient distance of the Mill. French
Guch and vicinity furnishes ready market for
all the lumber that can be made.
For further particulars, apply soon to the sub
scriber on tn premises.
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN.
Feb. 10th, 1866. fcbI6-tf
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

TENPERAScE LEcTuRE.-we were very much
pleased with the temperance lecture of The Rev.
Mr. Kell"sg. on Wednesday evening last. He
handled his subject with masters hand. and
carried conviction home 10 the understandings
Of very many who heard him. as was evidenced
by the fact, that several members were added to
the Order afier the lecture was 6nished The
D. G. W. T. granted special dispensation. in
order that they might be speedily initiated
There is one feature connected with the order
here. that bachelors generally are not aware OF,
we imagine. and that is. that ladies become visit
ing members. After this announcement, they may
expect large additions to their ranks. Their
doors win always be thrown open to the
"worthy."
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
Funeral Of Robt. McCnbe, Messenger for
Messrs. Rhodes e. Whitney's ExPrcss.


Apimposins spectacle was day before esier,lay
presented in Second street. in the funeral pro-
cession of one of the unfortunate victims from
the explosion of the Belle, Robt. A. McCabe-
showing, in fall light. the thorough and inimita-
BILE style always attending the operations of our
indefatignble Expressmem, who seem to possess
iuiniiively. the faculty above all classes OF men
for high taste in matters of appropriate display.
AT three and half. +. NJ. the body de-
posted in the spacious flee of Messrs G. III.
Wines & Co.'S Express, where The Rev. Mr..
Pratt was invited 10 attend professionally. and
who made a few appropriate remarks, IN his
eloquent style, To The numerous friends present.
After which last look at The once manly fea-
lures OF one of the nobesi Of the lraiernity-res-
pecred and honored by all his compeers for his
uniform frank and courteous bearing.
The procession then formed. The hearse-
that very nn express-lke looking vehicle. with
white and black plpmcs drawn by black horses,
surrounded by six palbearers on horseback :;
III carriage with The clergyman and near
friends. followed by the Expr, wagons of
MeSsrs. Wines s. Co. Pacific. Wells Fargo & Co.,
aud Lnngfon 4 Co.. each horse wearing black
aud white plume. and pail trimmed iasieiuly
with white border, and each wagon covered
with pail ofthe same kind. extending over The
seat, on which was a single driver. dressed each
like the other with whip in socket, trimmed
with Grape. Then came numerous carriages
containing The entire balance of genilemen con-
necied with the Expresses OF this city, aud 9th
er friends of the deceased.
AS The procession moved upJ street. could
not but feel truly thankful impulse of The heart
towards that body Of noble hearted men. who
showed such generous respect for the memory
and remains of one Of their profession cut down
in the hey-d -dey of ife-far from friends and kin
dred, and all those whose duty and privilege it
is TO prepare the last resting place on earth for
The remains OF the mortal.
Many expressions of like feeling were heard
from The people, as the procession moved low
ards the Cemetery. where. by the side OF Nc
Bride. of the same Express, who was lost from
the Pearl. and dear friend. Mount, lies all
that remains Of kind. poor McCabe-excert his
memory. which shall bloom like The spring flow
ers over his grave.-State Tribune.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
Business Prospects.

The trade of Shasta is evidently improving
1t is unnecessary to ask our merchants the ques-
iion, 'how is business for they all wear tell
tale countenances, which speak louder aud more
plainly than words, sit is WELL"
We have recently been favored with fair
weather, and all the roads and avenues of trade
are open. The temporary stasnation. which
we ali felt few weeks since, is giving away,
and we can see signs of life, and activity. which
are unmistakeable evidences of resuscItation
of trade. The trade for the coming months, we
prophesy " i'll be large, and will be based upon
cash snles. Shasta has never, like many other
California towns, INDUCED in any kind Of specu-
lation. Her citizens have never built houses
for the simple purpose of building up skeleton
city, but all the improvements have been made
with an eye to immediate use and occupancy.
We have never had placarded on our doors ''to
lei" and now, it is impossible to procure res
idence for love or money. This being the case
hard times cannot affect our people very ma
terially, for if we don't find a sale for our mer-
chandize to-day, we can wait till tomorrow.
Extensive preparations are already being
made, for making brick next summer. and we
suppose that the frame buildings now in the
heart Of the town Will give way to more SUBJ
stantial brick improvements. Success attend
our people, and particularly our merchant inter-
est in Shasta! They have withstood reverses,
with credit to themselves, and none will know
better than they, how to enjoy good fortune.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

JEFFERsoSIAS, will excuse US for not publish
ing his communication of this week. The sub.
Ject Is not one with which we have right to
neddie. and certainly after jury has decide
case. one too, from the vicinage in which the
thei's were committed, zoe cannot condemn.
The Courier has always advocated fearless
administration of justice. aud we should be dis
dressed to think, that favoritism had been shown
'n 'he 'r'al OF any case. but when an unpreu-
diced jury pronounce judgment, ii agsinst right,
'he reason must be. that a cause was not fully
made out against the accused
N0th'ng could excuse Lynch lasc in California at
This ddu ~
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

MARRIED. On Sunday evening last, the 10Th
February, in the Methodist Church, by the Rev.
Mr.. Briggs, Rev. E. Merchant and Miss Mary,
daughter of Rev. Mr.. Arnold, Presiding Elder of
this District.
We had never seen, before. so large congre-
CATION at the Church. and suppose it was ai-
tracted by the fact that Rev. Mr.. Briggs
intended preaching from the text "It is not
good for man to be alone" Curious, that.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

c. The Party at Middletown, at the Hotel
of Mr.. James Buck, was very pleasant and
agreeable one. Mr. B. certainly understands
The art of entertaining, and nothing that the at
tention of the host conld do to render his guests
comfortable, was wanting the occasion. The
attendance of ladies was not great as we had
hoped to see, but they made up in agreeability,
what they lacked in numbers we have never
seen party, where each seemed more anxious
to please. than The company at Mr.. BIS. on the
evening Of the l4'h The night was bright and
beautiful. the air balmy and refreshing, and the
ride from Shasta to Middletown wonld Of itself.
have well repaid one for the time and money
spent in going TO the Ball.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

ESF 1t is said that Jew merchant, who was
going up the country to purchase gold, and who
had $4,000 with him, is among the missing. 1t
is not likely that the money is gone, for it were
impossible for him to carry it on his person. 1t
If on board at all-was doubtless in a trunk or
safe.-S. F. Chronicle.
The person above alluded to, was Mr.. NJ Har-
ris. Mr.. H. was on board the "Belle" at the
time OF the explosion, and escaped entirely un-
hurt. He also saved his money, and has invest
ed it in this town, in articles not so perishable
as steamboat stock.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

CorRT OF SEsstoss.-This Court did very lit
tie business, other than arraign several persons
charged with crimes and misdemeanors, when
on Thursday, they adjourned over till Monday
next. Jury was ordered for that day, SO that
next week will be busy time before the trio,
his honor the County Judge, and his two associ-
ates. E. K Shed Esq. of the associates
was absent necessarily after Tuesday. which
caused the delay above alluded to, from Thurs
day to Monday. E. Dickinson Esq. acted as
associate for Thursday. but conld not act longer
on account OF business engagements of his own
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

EB We call attention 10 the advertisement of
NJ. Harris, the successor of A. Solomon, in the
Clothing and Furnishing business in Shasta. Old
residents of Shasta will recollect Mr.. Harris as
having lived here in 1851 and to those, it is un-
necessary to say. that all who may iavo
him with their patronage will have reason to
regret IL
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

ROBERT STEvENsoH.-We call attention to the
advertisement of this gentleman. found in the
columns OF our paper to-day. For long time
he has been the business agent of The firm of A.
J. Stevenson g. Co, and is we'll known to our
readers Any endorsement by us, would SIM
ply be as pipers news
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

usuHr LAws.-we observe that Mr.. Fergu-
son of Sacramento, as Chairman Of the Judicia-
~ Committee il the Senate, has reported ad-
verseiy to Mr.. Shaw's Bill, for the passage Of
nsury laws. The report is sensible, well
written doepmenf. giving soue few. Of the
many reasons, which could be urged against the
Psssase II usury laws 4 shis sdvsneed sssee Of
civilization, and msreensile knowledge. The
Bin was, on his motion, tabled,
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

FAIR TAKE OFF"-Tbe Cincinnati "a. \
Times says that few days since three young
men arrayed themselves in crimson horse. blank
ITS. and paraded The fashionable promenades in
that city causing the lady like young gents with
the shaws no little.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

u Messrs- Seelig & Morris, wholesale and
retail dealers in Tobacco. Cigars. &C.. have COM
menced business in the house formerly occupied
by VIM. s. Fitch & Co., on Main street. We
call attention to their advertisement in another
column, and recommend their house TO the trade.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

CALLAHAN & Co.-This firm at Callahans
Block, Main street, advertise provisions and
groceries. Their stock is large and well assort-
ed, and persons in need of articles in their line.
cannot do better than to give them call. See
their advertisement
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

Public DocUNESrs.-.Our thanks are due to
Senators Scellen and Tilford. and to Messrs An.
drews and Lewis, of the House for favors this
week
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

B~ The U. S. District Court fined Post
master Weller FIVE dollars, upon the complaint
OF MIR. Goodwin. of the Penny Post
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
NOTICE..

"HE UNDERSIGNED wond most respect
Il fully inform the citizens of Shasta Tint he
has sold out his entire interest in the Clothing
Business in this town TO NJ. Harris whom he
would highly recommend.
All persons indebted To me by Book Account,
or otherwise, requested 10 make settlement
by the
18Th Day of March,
and thereby save trouble and expense to them
selves. | shall leave here at that Time and con-
sequently will have to leave my unsettled bnsi-
ness with an Attorney for immediate collection
A. SOLOMON.
Shasta, Feb. 10Th, 1856. febl6.if
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

w The Advertising Agency of L. p. Fisher
has been removed 10 tie Iron Building oppo-
site the Pacific Express Office, mp stairs, San
Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
Pacific Express. Compnny,

We have been furnished with regular files OF
papers by this Express, during the week Much
obliged, Mr.. T.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

Rhodes IL Whismey's Express.
These gentlemen have furnished ms with the
Yreka and Weaverville papers this week.
Thank you
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

~ Mr.. A. D. Carpenter. at Red Bluffs. is au-
ihorized To receive subscriptions and advertise
menis for this office. and receipt therefor.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
DEMOCRATIC NOTICE.

DEMOCRATS ,hrou hout the County are re-
- qnesied To hold primary meetings in their
respective precincts, for the purpose of electing
delegates To the County Convention. which will
elect delegates 10 the State Convention, to be
holden IN Sacramento on the 5ih of March
The County Convention will meet in Shasta on
the 23d Of this month.
BY order A.C. LAWRENCE
Secretary Central Committee.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express.
Have as usual p oliiely supplied us with paper
during the week. Please accept our acknowl-
edcments
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

EAGLE HoTEL.-We neglected last week to
call attention to the advertisement of Messrs.
Maharg g. Bro. The Eagle is certainly one OF
the best eating houses in Northern California.
as we can testify. from actual proof Of the pud-
ding" The table is very neatly spread. and no
expense nor pains are spared to supply it. with
the very choicest viands in the market.
The hungry cannot do better, than to test the
truth Of our statement by actual trial. The gen.
tlemanly proprietors will be glad to see you.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
SHASTA BOOK STORE.
A. ROM AN

A. ROM AN
" II o L Z S A LIE AND TAIL
DEALER
Books. Stationery, Periodicals,
Valentines, Pictures, Amanacs
Diaries, Novels. Lihographs.
School Books, Histories. Playing Cards
Maps, Prayer Books, Bibles,
MIN Views, Portfolios, Pen Knives,
Chessmen Varieties. Newspapers,
COHEN'S BLOCK, CALLABAN'S BLOCK.
freka. Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

iHE masonic BALL--The Ball going public
are requested not to forget that the Masonic fra.
ternlty know how to get up pleasant agreeable
parties. They certainly have not forgotten The
delishtfnl evening ofihe 25th of May. We were
81 the party, and have the most vivid recollec.
flons OF the fact that the Masonic Ball Of the
25th of May. was the party of the year in sba,,.
we hope that there will be full turnout ON the
s2nd, as the funds are always appropriated to
ects OF charity by this most excellent soc;e,v
we are not members Of the fraternity. bu, can
Judge OF the institution by its fruits.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
Special Notices.
MASONIC FESTIVAL,

.sMyMllbU>. THE MASONIC Fraternity of
&SMMMNzzzM Shasta. will celebrate the ami
* - versary of the birth day of Wash.
SS@MmmMM$S ington. at their Hall, on The
ElGIjNllXMM evening Of the 22d of Febru-
ary. inst All members of the Fraternity, in
good standing. have general invitation to at
tend without further notice.
Gentlemen who are not members of the Fra
terniiy. will be admitted upon exhibiting at the
door card OF invitation.
Invitations will be issued by the Committee
only.
Refreshments will be served at the Hall.
Ten dollars will be collected from each gen.
tleman in attendance.
By order of the Committee.
February 9, 1856. ot
R Rev. NJ. Kellogg. Congregation
will hereafter meet by invitation, in the NJ. E
Church. Service every Sabbath ut IL A. NJ.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

n Messrs. Horseley & Brasiow furnished
~ with copy of the Ladies' Budget also the
Yreka Union Thanks gentlemen,
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
THE e. CLAMPSUs
B L Ii AR d ALOON
1oag's Brick Building,

II IKE HAYES, takes this method of inform.
IL ing the citizens of Shasta and vicinity, tha,
he will open the above named Saloon this eve.
ming, on which occasion, he invites his friends
to give him a call
The BAR will be under the immediate super.
vision of D. g. BROWN, ESQ., long and well
known. febI6if
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

~ Democrats will please notice the call for
County Convention. This day week is the
lay OF meeting. and Shasta the place.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
vi n II ri 4 d.

In Shasta. on the evening OF the l4ih of Feb.
al the residence of Mr.. Glenn by Judge Dain-
serGeld, Mr.. A. G. Glenn and Miss A. E. Ford
ham. all of Shasta.
Also. at the same time and place. by the same
Mr.. J.. V. Middlesworih. of Oak Run, Shasta
County, to Miss C. A. McCullum, of the Gown of
Shasta.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-12

SOMETHING OF A FIGHT.-They have de-
lcious way of settling personal difficulties
in Lumpkin county, Ga, ms the following
paragraph from the Plain Dealer may be
witness:
"On Friday afternoon dispute arose be-
tween J. II. Skies and Samuel Harris, both
of this county. Skies, nose ran against Har.
ris fist-Alr. Skies not relishing the Joke,
inflicted severe, though not dangerous
wound upon Harris-the knife entered the
left side near the shoulder. The parties
then separated, not however, until Harris
took n shot at Skies, with pistol, WITHOUT
effect
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-12

AvERAG Es.--A writer, speaking of what
are termed accidents by rail or sen, says
The average length of breakman's life is
81 years; the average number of deaths by
"accidents" in America is over 500 per month;
the average number of breakdowns on our
railroads is four to every locomotive every
year; the average number of wrecks on the
Lake is two hundred per annum; and the av.
erage number o! disasters at sea is one for
every day in the year.
A sad array,to be susc; and all caused by our
carelessness, and nothing else.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-12
PAN FOR IT Il ..

THE subscriber is now resolving new
l. stock of ELEGANT PIANOS from the
oldest and most responsible manufactures OF
the North, among which are
7 octave Plain Center Pianos
&" Carved
=" Halfcarved"
81 " Plain, round corners;
81 Plain,
4 Z" Grand Piano. very heavy toned.
Also, the Budoir Piano.
Also. the celebrated Corrugated Sounding
Boards, of Boardman, Gray d Co., which are
becoming so vastly popular in Europe as well
as America.
All Pianos warranted to give satisfaction,
or no sale.
Also, Just received, large selection of
Piano Music-Songs, Polkas Waltzes, Varia-
tions, DC, DC; Guitars and Strings superior
Melodians; Harmonious; Piano Stools and
Covers.
Pianos tuned and repaired.
The subscriber refers to the following gen.
tlemen who have purchased of him, and who
can testify as to the excellence of these in
struments:
Gel. W. S. Galloway, Riceville, Tenn.
Hon. j. G. Gaut, Cleveland,
Hon. II. Ferguson, Selma, Ala.
DR.. Harrison, Loudon, Tenn.
Mai. L. II. Hurst, Mouse Creek, /"
DR.. w. r. Hurley, Loudon,
Col. r. b. Brabson, Chattanooga,
]. Burt, Esq, Knoxville,
VIM. Beale, Esq, Murphy, N. G.
DR.. r. II. Hodsden, Seviervile, Tenn.
ST. Rowen, Esq Monroe county,"
IT, Campbell, Esq, Cleveland,
VIC. McLin, Esq, Loudon,
Col. P. J. Weaver, Selma, Ala.
Hon. II. w. Massengale, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Col. d. A. Tib5s, Concord,
Benjamin Chandler, Esq, Chattanooga,
Maj. J. Nee, Bradley county,
R. r. Cleaveland, Esq, Philadelphia, "
j. L. Hopkins Esq, Chattanooga.
Maj. j. johnson, Sweetwater,
Augustus Cooke, Esq, Chattanooga,
Rev. Mr. Bradshaw,
Tx Warnacutt Esq,
r. N. McEwen, Esq, Athens,
These instruments are for sale at Athens
and Chattanooga. Ii. u. COOKE.
Dec g. IS56-tf-42S
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-12

REASON INDEED TO GIVE THANKs-ln its
Thanksgiving article of last Thursday morn
ing, the Cincinnati Gazette refers especially
to the public schools of that great State, Ohio,
and says:
"To-day Ohio has the following proper
tons of children at school and of suitable
age:
Youth between FIVE and twenty 100000
Attending public schools $4,000
Attending other schools 10000
Public money paid for schools per
annum S3,500,000
"No portion Of the children of Ohio are
without the means OF instruction, and at this
day a larger number of children attend
school in Ohio than do in Pennsylvania, five
times as meny as in Virginia, nearly as many
ms in the State of New York, and as many
as the ten States Of Georgia, North Carroll
ma, South Carolina, Maryland, Florida, AT,
ALBANIA, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri and
Arkansas"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-12-12

tW- One of the New York Politicians
which one we do not know, is thus painted
in public lecture delivered in Boston an
evening or two since by the Hon. Josiah
Quincy:
"If we would visit Washington, and look
behind the curtain, we should be shocked to
find how largo number of members either
gave or withheld their votes for pecuniary
reasons. 1t had come to be considered mere
ly as n business transaction. He had lately
witnessed, in New York, case where open
bribery were practiced; had seen S25 given
for single vote, and on his expressing sur
prise that man could afford to pay such a
sum for one vote, he was assured that the
candidate II reelected, would make mon
ey.making operation of it, he had received
$4,000 at the last session for getting n bill
through and at that rate could afford to pay
good price. This was understood by the
constituents, who were content as long as he
paid them literally for their votes; and to-
the lack Of integrity in those constituents, af-
ter all, could be traced these results"