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The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

INDIAN DIFFICULTIES IN THE NoRTH.-The
jacksonville (Oregon) Sentinel of the 5ill inst.
gives the most heart rending accounts of Indian
murders in that region. Whole settlements oi
men women and children are inGiscriminatelv
bu,chered in cold blood and the efforts of the
troops have been altogether unavalling thus far
in staying their ravages. We hope that the ar.
rival of Col. Wright, who is daily expected with
recruits, will put stop to this wholesale butch
cry.
The early settlement of the colonies scarcely
furnishes parallel to what is occurring in Ore
gon.
The Crescent city papers also record acts Of
similar kind perpe,ratet upon the whites and
il is generally thought, that systematic warfare
is being waged, in which all the Indians north
of this are fully interested, and that the differ.
ent tribes act in perfect unison with each other.
A war of determination is the only remedy
we see, and this must necessarily be tedious, ex-
pensive, and attended with great loss of life,
for in all engagements heretofore had the "man
pf the forest has been fully equal to his more
enlightened and cultivated antagonist.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

The New CoUSTY.-We learn that an effort
will be made at the present session of the Leg
islnture to form a new County out of portion
of the Counties of Butte, Colusi and Shasta
The friends OF the measure urge as arguments i'll
favor of such division, that they too far
from the County Seats, and besides, that their
interests are wholly separate and distinct from
other portions Of the Counties to which they are
attached-theirs being purely agricultural, the
other portion of the counties Of Butte and Shas-
ia being mostly mining.
1t is we'll known fact that there is a certain
prejudice existing from what is generally known
as the "Cow Counties" towards the mining
Counties. They imagine that the tax for the
support Of Government is principally raised
from them, and that the population being in the
mines, the wealth is expended for the interest
of the miners.
We have never, we confess. seen the force OF
this argument. but this we say, if the people
call for new county, let them have it,
The County Of Tehama. as we believe, this
will be called, will be, although not very popu.
lous at present, one of the most beautiful as well
as fertile counties in the State, and can boast Of
as much individual wealth, as any other.
AT present Colusi, and Butte Counties are al
most out of debt, that the only Indebtedness
which would fall to her portion, would be from
Shasta County.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

ASorHER ATTEMPT TO STEAL.-Sume week or
ten days since, fellow calling himself Brown
came TO The Eagle Hotel, and excited some sus-
pcon by using dark lantern. On Wednesday
night last, he again came to The Hotel and went
TO bed in room with another person, and in
sisted npon having the door left open, as he said
it was ton warm TO sleep with it closed. Some
time during the night he got up and lighted his
lantern and was examining the sleepers 10 see
whether they were really asleep. when he was
recognized by one of the walters W ho Glanced
to be awake The alarm was given and he ran
off but in about half an hour he came back and
was prowling about the house, when his foot
steps attracted the attention of one of the pro-
prietors, who fired pistol a, him as he was
making PERCEPTIONS retreat. He is known now
to the attaches Of the house, and also to the po-
lice of our county, and lie had better make him
self exceedingly around these diggings
in future. The charge of the pistol it is thought
did not take effect, as he kept at two-forty
speed.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

LET THERE BE LIGHT.-Our Wafchmen COM
plain that the merchants on Main street do not
hang out lamps in front f--iher stores. This
would be but slight individual tax, whilst it
would add greatly to the convenience of pedes-
trians, and be great security to property. If
this street were well lighted, the watch could
see almost from one end to the other, and thus
his labors would be very mnch lessened. The
town is not SO well lighted as it was when it
was much smaller. We hope our merchants
will act upon this suggestion.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

MILITARY AFFAiRs.-We observe that our
Senior, Gen Dosh, is appointed on this commit
tee, but you may well imagine our surprise at
seeing our friend Cosby chairman. Cosby is a
good fellow, not military man, at least we have
never heard of it,-not even a corporal. 'Tis
true, he has lived nearer the seat of war than
Gen. Dosh but what of thatl What does he
know about war; we would like to knowl And
he is Chairman Of the Committee, and our Sem
ior. must play second to a civilian
"Republics is ungruteful," and he is another
Peter Brurh.
Suppose the bugle notes ofpreparation should
sound, and the Malicious should be called out,
who would 60 FIRST, the chairman or the Gene
rail-
We imagine even now, we can see that ele-
CANT goose quill plume, far in advance, and hear
the sonorous tones of our Generals voice urging
on the soldiery to deeds OF noble daring.
General there is a puff for you, and if you
don't take to the theatre, and buy all the pea
nuts when we come to see you, we viii take it
all back.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
Domestic News.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 90 90

" NASHINGTON, Dec. II.
NnihiDg was done in Congress yesterday to-
wards organizing The House by choice OF
Speaker There no ballniings, and the
whole ssay consumed in paItry debates and
personal explanations.
One OF The Virginia members. the Hon. VIM,
Smith, attacked the editor ot the Washington
Star, on Pennsy ylvania avenue.
The probabilities of an election of Speaker are
as remote now as on the first day of the meeting
OF Congress.
The case of Judge TrnmbuIl, on motion Of
Mr.. Cass, The protest of members Of The Illinois
Legislature against the election of Mr.. Trnmbull,
was referred to the Comm,te of Judiciary
The vote for Speaker to-day sto"d-Banks,
10i; Richardson. 73 Fuller. 81 scattering, 10.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
SHASTA.

Postal LARRAsGEMENT.-Gov. Biger calls the
attention of our Legislature to the fact, that
are unjnstly taxed by the General Government.
in tue postage required on all intelligence trans
mi,ed through the mails.
We have never seen the justice Of the law re-
quiring us to pay more than treble the postage
that our Atlantic neighbors are required to pay,
and whilst we contend that few cents makes
very little difference to each letter writer, still
as matter Of principle, we should cavil for the
"ninih part of hair" 1t seems that we are
made scape goats in this matter, and upon our
shoulders placed all the burdens which our
national Congress don't know where else to
lay.
We pay our revenues to the support of the
General Government, we are patient, we suffer
all sorts of delays and neglect and very rarely
complain. This submission seems TO be a,trb-
uted 10 want Of concern, but still we think
that in all things we should be the equals Of our
older sisters, and that no unequal taxation should
be tolerated, even if it be only few cents on
letter or newspaper.
We have no doubt but the present Legislature
will call the attention of our Representatives in
Congress TO this subject and that the evil will
be removed.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

u Our Senator, Mr.. Dosh has given notice
of his intention to introduce bill increasing the
number of terms of the District Court for Colusi
County. AS the Courts are at present arranged
the Judge has to make special trips TO hold the
terms. and the proposed arrangement. whilst il
will give an additional Court to the suitors oi
Colusi will not add to, bnt rather diminish, the
Judges labors. Colusi County has never had
much business in her Courts, but those few un-
fortunates should have all the facilities for q
speedy trial, that others who live in a more lit.
igious community are furnished with.
The trial of March, transferred from thi.
county, will come of at the next term, which
will probably be in the last Of February or the
first of March,
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

- 1t is rumored that DIR. Frank Bates has
leit for Nicaragua. We do not speak knowingly
On the subject, but should not be surprised to
gee many OF our young men joining Walker, as
eis ultimate success is scarcely any longer prob
iematical, AID if he is once firmly fixed in his
pew government, Nicaragua must become an
important country, as it can boast of advantages
ef soil and productions. which no portion of our
toniederacy possesses. The Coffee trade mus,
pc an element of wealth which Yankee enter.
Prise will soon fully develop.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

Ho! FOR NIcARAGUA.-Several persons du
ring the past week have presented themselve,
at our sanctum, enquiring for the recruiting Of
ficer. We felt surprised at the first application
but found out that the parties had been sent to
us by our funny friend across the way, who
amuses himself by what have usually beer
known as practical jokes. Seeing that we had
been sold, we made the best we could of it, and
sent the applicants house farther" If these
Jokes are so common these days, we fear the
frst OF April will be deprived of some of hel
tights.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

1Hk Cora CAsE.-The papers from the Bav
City, are filled with the testimony in hi. cosa
and some Of the witnesses for The defence mr..
being placed in very unenviable position by
rebutting evidence, and evidence going to i'm
peach their testimony.
This is very important case and the ablest
counsel in the State have been employed both
for the people and The accused The charge is
murder, alleged to have been committed on Gen.
Richardson The United States Marshal for the
northern portion of California.
The testimony closed, learn from
The Alta after The above was in type. and District
Attorney Byrne had commenced his argument
IN which he claimed that the prisoner either
gully of murder in the first degree. or shnnd
be honorably acquitted, and niinia'el Ina, il the
Court should hold otherwise, he wolla appeal To
the Supreme Court. Our criminal Statute on
this subject says in substance. that il The jury
does not believe prisoner guilty OF The off, nc Q
charged, lie may be fuund guilty of lesser srf-
fence; which 1T Is cuntended is nOi in accord
ance with the criminal law of England os of This
country. The decision Of this question will be
looked for with interest by all
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
A CARD.

TNHE PUBLIC are hereby notified that ] have
Il made arrangements, and am now prepared
10 pay all my debts and liabilities. This notice
is published for the edi6caiion of all who made
themselves busy about my private business.
will be III Shasta for the next ten days, and all
demands not provided for, will be settled on
presentation TO me. JOHN HOBSON.
Shasta Jan. 10, 1856. 2t~
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

IF We call attention 10 the advertisement of
garden seed, &C., by ]. D. Dunlap, of Lower
Springs.
Persons in want of these articles need not be
afraid of over-ordering as he has upwards of
Ton of them on hand and in store,
A Ton Of garden seed-This speaks well for
the horticulture Of this section of country, as
Mr.. d. has been engaged in the sale of garden
seeds for two years past, and knows the de-
mand for them.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
Rhodes & Whifney's Express.
We are Indebted to this Express for interior
papers furnished during the week

MARYsvILLE DIREcToRY.-We are in receipt
of copy of this work which contains some hun
dred pages, Of very interesting matter to all
who feel an interest in the city of Marysyille
and adjoining country. To business men in
Marysvlle it is invaluable, and all who visit
Marysvlle either on business or pleasure would
do well to consult its pages. The proprietor is
Mr.. Samuel Colville. Thanks.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

SrATE ISDEBrEDSEss.-Aftera all that has been
said about the Indebtedness of California, it ap-
pears from the message of Gov. Bigler that the
amount unprovided for. is only 7aro Malions,
Three Hundred and 7reafytour Thousand, One
Hrndred and Filyeigkt Dollars and Serenfy-sir
Cents. Why should not her bonds bearing seven
per cent, be at par in the Eastern markets 7
The bonds Of other States in the Union bearing
only five and six per cent, command much
hieher price Than California evidences Of in
debtednesa. although we have much more ample
means for paying, than almost any other State in
the Confederacy The answer is in the contin-
aal eyoaksss about California misrulc.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

iHb "FATHER.-The last few days have been
extremely bright, and vegetation is springine
pP, looking very much like the FIRST of Nav in
the Atlantic States. in this latitude. Onions
Pease' and most of the harder vegetables, are
looking quite green in some of our earder,
about town. Extensive nurseries of The cbo;r.
fst iruis are being raised in Shasta, and our far.
ners will not in future have to seek elsewhere
for orchards.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

SARcAsTIc, VkRY.-A correspondent sr the
Alta California writing iroM Shasta, is very
much disposed 10 be sarcastic at The expense Of
the Courier and Republican.
His letters are no doubt thought by him 10 be
very funny. but we only recognize in his wi,
the ''sells'' of some OF our friends, which had
had their day here before their rehash by the
AIMS correspondent.
Don't be sold again Mr.. c. as the Ala desire
reliable information.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

II The Sacramento River is in fine or
der having risen considerably within the
last few days Sixty tons of freight are now
brought to Red Bluffs each boat, and they
experience no difficulty in passing the rapids.
When will they come above the Rlnffsa
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
FOR SALE.

4S2sSk THE UNDERSIGNED being desirous
iii OF leaving Shasta, offers for sale the Cot.
klsk tage where lie now resides. The build
ing is new, and in good order. There is good
we'll OF water on the premises. Any person
wishing a residence, can now have an opportu-
nifty OF purchasing cheap for cash. Apply on
the premises to JOHN HARRINGTON
Shasta, Jan. 18th, 1856. If
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

SHASTA COUNTY MIyISG.-We are gratified to
learn from all portions of the County, of the sue.
of the miner Every where the sound of
industry can be heard, and the nights we'll as
the day are sonorous with the din of the pick
and shovel. On Flat Greek, Spring Greek, Whis.
ky Creek, Horse Town, Middletown, and Cen.
treville, the news is most cheering and crafty
ing. A twelve ounce lump was taken out of a
claim near Centreville a few days since, and
such strikes are by no means uncommon in 9TH
er localities. Every wheremineres rejoices and
we feel justified in the prediction that the yield
of gold from this portion of the great north"
will be heavier than it has ever been. The
Ditch conveying the Clear Greek waters through
the populous mining region along its line will
be of untold advantage TO our County.
There are similar advantageous routes over
which the water from Rivers and Greeks can be
conveyed, and we hope that during the coming
spring and summer capitalists will direct their
attention to these sources of investment, as we
feel assured that they would richly repay them
for their labor and the money expended.
The present Clear Greek ditch is probably
the best Stock in this portion of the State.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

n The Court of Sessions for this county. adj
journed on Wednesday last. The County Court
is now in session.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

THEATRIcAL.-Alr Thoman has been in town
and understand made arrangements for a
series of theatrical entertainments. The first
we learn, is 10 be given on Wednesday night OF
next week.
No one knows better how to please The thea
re-gong public than Mr.. T.. and we predict
for him the most entertaining and instructive
amnsements ever offered to the Shasta public
Miss Julia Pelby, is in herself host, and re-
Gently in Weaverville. the high appreciation in
which she was held by those before whom she
had been appearing, was evidenced by most
substantial benefit.
The actors and actresses are all proficirnts
and we hope they will be literally paronized
on their appearance here.
They We're heavy snfftrers in The late fire at
Weavervile having lost all their theatrical par
aphernalia, and we trust our play y-goins people
will bear this in mind.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
Arrival or ,hc s,cnmcr Oregon.

The Steamer Oregon arrived at San Francis
co on Saturday last with one weeks later news
from Europe, and two days later intelligence
from the Atlantic States.
The European news IS unimportant. There
had been no election Of Speaker of The House,
and no material change in the baIloIing. Banks
had I04 votes, Fuller 3s. Richardson n, Scatter
ing7.
MIR. McMullen of Va. said Before vote, l
give notice that. unless within the three next
days we shall select speaker, | will submit a
proposition for a compromise"
The nature of the compromise is not given,
but we hope it may result in the election of a
good and true man.
The Oregon brings Col. George Wright (for-
merly of Fort Readins) Lieut.. Van voast, also
Of Fort Reading, and six companies, in all 42l
men, % women and IL children.
We also observe in the list, the names of Mrs.
Van Voast, and Mrs. Col. Wright. The numcr-
Gus friends of these gentlemen will be most hap
py to welcome their return TO the Pacific shores
Lieut.. Van Voast is Quarter Master.
In Kansas there is still great excitement.
There are said to be 700 men under arms at
Lawrence. and 3lS Missonrans were at Wau-
kesa Greek, armed with rifles and cannon.
The President wi not recognize The walker
Government in Nicaragua, nor will he receive
Parker II. French as Minister from the Repub-
lie. A dispatch TO the Pacific Express Compa-
ny iniimates that Mr.. F. will be arrested on the
charge Of forgery growing out of the Howland
6; Aspinwall affair. This we do not believe as
he has been to the city of New York since the
charge was made, and his position here has rem
tlered his residence matter of notoriety.
In Boston, Rice the citizens candidate. was
elected Mayor. and in Lowell, Worcester, and
Newburyport the citizens candidates have been
elected against the Know Nothings.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
ESTRAY,

- TAKEN UP BY THE UNDERSIGN-
GS ed one BROWN MARE, with star in
her forehead, about fourteen hands aud half
high, and supposed to be about six years old.
She was taken up by the undersigned, above
the Canon House, al Benjamin & Snaveley's
fishery, about four months since, and is now at
Whisky Greek, where she may be had by pay
ing charges, and proving property.
u. b. SNAvELY,
GEO. BENJAMIN.
Shasta, Jan. 10, 1856. 81
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

n The Sons OF Temperance will bold their
meetings on Wednesday evenings instead of on
Saturday. as heretofore.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
EST RAY.

~ CAME TO THE PREMISES of tho
.GS subscriber on the 18th Dec. 1855,
mouse colored HORSE MULE, branded on
the left hip with Spanish brand The owner
can have the same by proving property and pay
ing charges. EDWARD BROWN.
Grizzly Gulch, JAN, 18th, 1856 jal9-3t.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

Eg- The Advertising Agency of L. p Fisher
has been removed to the Iron Building opPo-
site the Pacific Express Office, up stairs, San
Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

From YREKA.-The Herald Of last week was
barren of mining news as well as ourselves
cold weatht and want of water were the causes.
long communication appears from Scott Val
ley correspondent, advocating the Scott noun
tain route for the Yreka and Shasta road.
We are ready to cooperate with our Yreka
friend in connecting The two counties by COED
road no matter which of the two or three ruut es
are selected. We hope however that all the
capital will be concentrated on one road, as the
population between points is very sparse, and
we will have difficulty in rnsing The necessary
means we fear. We advise nnion, harmony
concession, everything for the road, nothing for
individual favortism.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
Pacific Exprc.. Compauy.

We are again Under obligations to Mr.. Felix
Tracy for files of papers delivered promptly and
regularly during the Fast week.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
BE EKTIHS.

In Shasta, January J2, the wife of F W. Yea
ger, of daughter.
In Shasta, Jan'y. l3, the Wifi of Calvin Win
sctt, of a son.
AT The Canon House. Jan'y. II, the wife Of
Vim. Tracy, of son.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

The undersigned will continue The business
at the old stand, under the name firm and style
OF J. w. DEWITT
II. GREATHOUSE.
Shasta. Jan. 10. 1856. If
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

Mixlxs At rHk LowkR SPRiScs.-we are in
formed shut several companies Of three. are ma
king $i5f 90 per day, il the vicinity Of the Low
er Springs With supply Of water. this would
be one of ihe hest mining localities in the
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express.

This Express Company will accept our thanks
for numerous iavors. They are always prompt.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

y We are indebted 10 Senator Dosh for !
pamphlets rpIg Of Gov. Bisler's Message.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-03
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, 1856
The fsrent ResnIf.

That the choice of the people of the whole
country has fallen upon the nominees of the
Democratic party, James Buchanan and John
G. Breckenridge, there is no longer room for
doubt Gratifying as this result must be to ev-
cry conservative and national man in the Uniou,
it is still more gratifying to reflect that this re-
suit has been the work of every section of the
Union. By the side of Pennsylvania, of the
Northern States, stands New Jersey, Indiana,
California and perhaps Illinois, firm in the cause
of Democracy, and in their devotion to the
Union. In our estimate below, we have given
both Maryland and Louisiana to Mr.. Fillmore,
yet we hazard nothing in saying, that had bis
friends in those States made the same issue up
! on the Kansas Nebraska bill, which was made
in the State of California, both of those States
would have gone for Mr. Buchanan by majori-
ties that would confound the Arithmetcian.-
The adhesion of these additional Northern
States to Democracy, leaves no room for those
who would have been disposed to cavil at the
position of Pennsylvania. That State pride, as
IL is denominated, did much for Buchanan in his
own State it may be true. In honoring her
great son. she has done honor to herself. But be-
yond this; in New Jersey, Indiana and Califor-
mia, where no such influence could operate the
power of the Democracy has triumphed upon
those liberal principles of government which
has marked it out for the popular regard
The following table will show the result in
the electoral college, giving every doubtful
State reported by the Steamer news, either to
Fillmore or Fremont
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-03

ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-A young man by the
name Of Conklin was seriously wounded on
last Friday night, near the Primrose House, be-
low Grass Valley. Conklin and Riley Armstrong
were in pursuit of thief who had stolen horse
from Conklin's father. 1t was raining at the
time, and Armstrong asked Conklin if be was
ready provided they should come upon the thief
Conklin put his hand upon his pistol, which was
in his pantaloons pocket to ascertain if it was
in order, when it went off, inhicting terrible
wound in his thigh. The ball entered near the
groin and passed down towards the knee, and
no attempt has been made to extract it. The
wound was considered dangerous but it is now
thought he will recover
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-03

DENrIsTRY-The fact that the human teeth in
the mining region, are more subject to disease
and decay than in other regions, although unac-
counted for yet is we'll attested by observation.
10 those who have the misfortune to be afflicted
with the loss of these important members so
essential to health and comfort, we can highly
recommend DR.. A. Chapman, whose operations
IN surgical dentistry are performed with the
skill OF an accomplished dentist. We have ex-
amlned MS mechanical work also, and pro-
nounce them perfect specimens of the art His
ONCE will be found iu the second story of Kidd
Anox's building, corner of Broad and Pine