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The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

WEAvERvILLE VIsIToRs-We have be en- Ev
ored for some days past with the society of sew
eral agreeable gentlemen from W Weaverville, and
the adjoining neighborhood They left us this
morning however, for their bomes-A sight of
their pleasant faces is well calculated to drive
away the blues, and we shall be pleased if
more familiar intimacy should be cultivated be-
tween our villagers.
From certain slances which we observed at
the party of Thursday evening, and which we
think were returned in .'melIowed kind" we
shall be greatly surprised if the SHOWS can en-
tirely make the roads from here to Weavervile
impossible. When they informed us that there
was not manageable lady in Weavervlle, we
just stepped back, gave our partner to one of
them, and determined that we would be an hon
orable exception 10 the rule as laid down by
Shakespeare, that friendship is constant save il
the offices and affairs of love-
If we didn't do the clean thing by you gentle
men. it was because we didn't know how
Whether il will result III any thing particular
or not we wait patiently to see.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

% We are in receipt of the Crescent City
Herald, of The 9th jan, but cannot extract any,
thing ofinterest to our readers from Its columns.
The leader seems to be replication to an edi-
forial in the Humboldt Times. touching the char
acter OF their respective officials, and the acts of
their citizens generally. We imagine that you
are all a good set of fellows, both in office and
out oil Office. You shouldn't quarrel about it,
hnwayer
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

20 E. CIampsus Vitws.---Rcgulnr Incef-
ings of this Ancient and Honorable Order, will
herefffer be held every Tuesday evening at
their Hall in Wills Brick Building knights Of
the Order requested to attend punctunly.
By order of the n 6. II.
Dec. Is, 1855. del5tf
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26
Inservicw between Parker HI. French nnd
District Atty. McKeon, mt tho ~. Nicho-

Inserview between Parker HI. French unt
District Atty. McKeon, Mt tho 81. Nicho
las Hotel.
very interesting interview was had be
tween the gentlemen named above in which ths
District Attorney attempted to come the ' blut
game over the Nicaraguan Minister. He &C
cused MIR. F. Of violating the neutrality laws
and advertising for volunteers through the col
umns Of the New York papers.
The manner of the District Attorney is repre-
sented as being very excited, whilst Parker II
French behaved with his usual presence ol
mind.
To the threat of the District Attorney. thai
he would seize the ships Of the Nicaragua Com
pany and sell them. he very coolly made the fol
lowing reply:
Col. F.-My country is poor to be snre; bni il
you will let US know when you are going TO sell
ihnse vessels. we will probably buy them in
But, sir, this conversation is becoming important
Here are pen, ink and paper. write down your
questions categorically, so that may answer
them in the manner propourded.
Mr. Nick (excited)-Sir, sir! l will do no
such thing sir! l cannot recognize you, sir, as
the Minister from Nicaragua!
COl. FL dlu not ask you 10 DO tnai, anu II is
quite immaterial whether you recognize me or
not; but Cannot forget that am The Minister.
Address your queries, if you please, sir, TO Par
ker H. French. as an individual, and must in
sist upon your writing them.
Mr.. Mck-No, sir | will not. sir | will
not sir! The law must take its course, sir!
Col. F.-What do you mean by those remarks7
have you traced any violation Of the neutrality
laws 10 my doorl
Mr.. McK.-I have. sir. ! have undoubied
proofs of your criminality in this matter.
Col. F.-Sir. your words are an insult to me
as man, and to the country have the honor
to represent. And, sir, you shame the office
you represent by coming here to tamper with
me, and trying TO entangle me, when you say
you have already proofs in your hands that will
Justify my arrest. You should have come with
a warrant; but as you have forgotten your own
duty by not bringing it, | will waive the for
mality, and allow you TO arrest me without it. II
have violated the neutrality laws of the United
States, have done SO by doing nothing at all
and / must require an immediate investigation
OF the matter. A pausc-tendency TO retire on
the part of Mr.. Mex. and body gnard.) Other
wise must request you to reiire-and-bid you
"a very good evening. (Col. F. then opened
the door for the gentleman, who accepted this
civiity, Mr. Mex muttering, under great ex-
citement "The law must take its course, sir
the law must take its course sir-ihe law
must,")
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

u Thackeray says that he seho meanly admires
mean things is a Snob. He says Louis XIV. was
most nndoubted and royal snob
A gentleman he thus defines: "It il to be
honest, to be gentle to be generous, TO be brave,
to be wise and. possessing all these qualities,
to exercise them in the most graceful outward
manner"
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

ET 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., 1856-01-26

II We see it stated in the New York papers
that the interest California seven per
cent. bonds would be paid on The lst of January
by the States agent. If the interest on this
debt is promptly paid, what better stock can
Eastern capitalists ask?
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

THREE CHISAnES DRowkED.-We learn that
shree Chinamen were drowned on Wednesday
evening last, in attempting to cross Cotton.
wood Greek.
The point where they me, their un,imelv fate
vas al the crossing of the main road to Tehama.
and The stages had crossed only few hours he.
FIRE
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

BEArTIFYING We have observed with pleas
ure from The window of our sancium our en-
ferprising townsman VIM. Robbins Esq. of the
firm of Bull Baker s Robbins. planting beauti-
ful trees in, and around the yard OF his resi-
dence. He will thus have one of the mos, beau
tiful private residences in the town, His ex-
ample is also being initiated by several other
gentlemen, and in few years. what was a bar
rem looking, unsishily hill, will present the most
attractive appearance.
California is now onr home and we can by
the investment of little labor, make the town
of Shasta the most attractive mountain town in
the State. Water for irrigation can be found on
the hill sides, by digging only few feet, and
with its aid all kinds of vegetation can be made
to grow, and the suburbs of the town present
the appearance of perpetual spring.
We like 10 see this kind OF enterprise display
ed, and he who makes 1.-TWO green blades grow,
where only one formerly grew, is public bene-
factor"
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

Hon. }. b. WELLER.-This gentleman will
please accept our thanks for bound copy of the
surveys and accompanying reports made for the
Pacific Railroad, and other favors
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26
Il CARD.

M R. NJ. g. LUNEY takes this method TO
1Sl inform his friends and the pnblic generally.
that having fitted up the Shasta Bowling Saloon.
he is now prepared to give instructions in the
" Manly Art of Self Defence
Those who may favor him with their patron
age may rest assured that nothing will be Ief,
undone 10 ensure satisfaction.
If preferred, Gentlemen can be waited on at
their rooms.
For terms by the month or a stated number
of lessons, apply al the Bowling Saloon to
NJ G. LUNEY.
Shasta Jan. 26ih. 1856. Inn
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

THEATRIcAL.-Our Theatre gcing people will
regret to learn that Mr.. Thoman has been dis
appointed in procuring the necessary parapher-
MALTA for the entertainments promised, and has
gone TO the cities below to procure them. His
exhibition will consequently be postponed Tor
few days.
Bills will be struck off however. on his return
and the community thus notified Of the time oI
his first performance, which will be some day
next week.
We regret the delay, as Shasta is somewhat
dull about this time, and we know of no more
pleasant mode of spending an hour or so, than
in attending good theatrical performance.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

Boor-BLAcKs.-For the first time we have a
living, moving, acting boot black operating on
Main street. Shasta. This is decided innova-
stion upon the rights Of pedestrians as the side
walk is not at all too wide for safe ambulation.
even when unobstructed. We have another OBJ.
lection to it, and that is it looks like aping the
abandoned custom Of our larger cities. The
street is no place for to make his toilet, and
whilst facilities Afforded at every barber
shop, and walters can be found who will visit
rooms and perform these services, we write
this street boot blacking down-qnite bore
muddy boots look better
We wish'the sable individual who presides
over the institution success, but suggest that he
make his fortune by indoor operations.
There are other distractions on Main street
which, though not of deep hue as the one
just mentioned, are decidedly out Of place, and
lead TO blue shins and other unpleasant results.
Give US clear sweep. Verbum sat.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

SEHAToRIAL.-There seems to be as little pros.
the first day of the session of the Legislature
Marshall's chances, the Democratic State Journal
thinks, are the best at present. The balotings
on this question should make every true lover
OF his State blush with very shame. That such
men as VIM. 1. Ferguson and Jas. w. Coffro,h
should receive one vote for an Office of such re.
sponsbility is truly humiiating.
We do not speak as politicians but as men
having the good of California at heart. Elec,
Foote, Crabbe, Marshall, any one of fair talents
unsullied reputation, and some political inior-
nation, but for the respect you owe your con.
stiuents, don't even in jest cast single vote for
the persons first named
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

JERRY w. SuLLIvAs.-We again acknowl-
edge from this accommodating gentleman in San
Francisco, the receipt of new monthlies.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

APPOINTMENTS BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
We learn that the Hon. D. F. Douglass has ap-
pointed the following gentlemen as his clerks :
w. ii. Woods. {Librarian.) Mr.. Bagley. and
Mr.. Vaaghn----.JoarsaI.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

q An exchange says that Gen. Wool does
not think the great Oregon war half SO serious
an affair as the people up North seem to imagine
it. He iniimates that the accounts are greatly
exaggerated. We hope be may be right.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

II Mr.. A. d. Carpenter, at Red Bluffs, is au-
ihorized to receive subscriptions and advertise
ments for this office, and receipt therefor.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26
w. e. CIEUKsCF1.

Service will hereafter be he'd every Sabbath
evening, commencing at early candle lighting,
in the NJ. e. Church in this place
Sabbath School every Sabbath at 3 o'clock p.
NJ II. B. SHELDON.
Shasta, June 80, 1855. Pastor
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

" The Democratic State Central Committee
met yesterday in this city. and decided that the
State Convention should be held on the first
Wednesday in March.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

LAW REPoRTER-W have heard great com.
plant EXPIRE ssed by the members of the bar, al
the tardiness with which they were furnished
with reports of the decisions of our Supreme
Court. Judge Tiford, Senator from San Fran
cisco, we see, has given notice of his intention
to introduce bill having for its object reme-
dy for the evil complained Of Last winter tie
Legislature neglected to provide for the report
of cases decided, and for the past year, the Bar
has only received the Supreme decisions ihroush h
newspapers, and pamphlets, which cannot be
preserved. end even if they could, furnish but a
meagre report Of the cases as decided by the
Justices. They have been but little better than
digest of points decided without any of the
facts making the presented Oh appeal.
Lawyers like to see the case to which the prn-
cple is applied, SO that they can judge whether
their case comes within the principle adjudcat-
ed. Had it not been for the kindness of the pub
fishers of the Sacramento dailies, the decisions
upon our laws would have been like the laws OF
old. which were written above the sight of the
subject, whom they were intended to govern.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

THAsKs.-Mr. Lougee, of the Literary Depot,
will please accept our thanks for full files of
Eastern literary and California papers.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express.
This Express has furnished Us with papers
again this week. We are obliged to you gentle
men.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26
Paciac Rr....-C.-

we have been furnished as usual by this Ex.
press with The dailies from the cites. The irreg-
lar mails however. have been grea, source
ef Inconvenience to US.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

lPsE DooDLE.-Of all the funny things of
which we have heard, the most so, are the pre-
tentions of Mr.. Ferguson of Sacramento. The
idea of sending ipse doodle to the U. S. Senate
is sublimely ridiculous, and we cannot help
thinking that it is one of the ''sells'' of the day.
for certainly if the whole body of which he is
member searched, there is no one. who
would be so much out of place in that august
body, as w. l. Ferguson. Gentlemen, your con-
stituents expect that since you have had the fun
Of the holidays and the Inauguration, that you
will 20 seriously to work
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26
NOTICE I

A Ii PERSONS INDEBTED to John Ball
n by Note or Book account, are requested to
settle The same on or before the 10Th day of
March, as all Bills not paid by that time will be
given 10 an Attorney to be collected with costs.
1t being my intention to return to the Allan
tic States for my family, and having a very large
and well selected stock of choice Good, on
hand, will sell The same
Cheap for Cash
For the next 90 days, as shall leave Shasrn the
latter part Of April JOHN BALL.
Shas'a. Jan. Goth, 1856 n
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

The WEATHER, ROADS, AND MAILs.-The
weather over head has been very beautiful for
the last few days, the rains having fallen chiefly
at night. 1t wonld in this particular, suit the
wishes Of the pious oil lady who had number
Of hands hired to work for her, and who prayed
that it might rain Of nights and Sundays, so that
the poor people could do their daily labor. The
sun shines brightly, and the air is very bracing.
The roads are very bad, and even in our
streets the mud is not all "dried up." Horses
heads, however are visible yet, in passing through
them, for the reason, that being generally ami
mails OF spirit, they ambulate with elevated ex-
tremities. Private enterprise has furnished safe
and dry crossings at convenient intervals, so that
the inhabitants of the two sides of the streets,
sometimes meet.
The mails have not reached us regularly this
week, having been delayed below Tehama by
high water. But these little Inconvenience,
more than atoned for. by the great good
which the rains have done to the chief interest
of our county-to wit, mining.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

THE GAINES WILL CAsE.-Mrs. Gaines has at
last received judgment in her favor, and an
order that she be put in possession of all the pro-
per,y for which she sued, amounting TO several
millions Of dollars. The decree was that Daniel
Clarks will, be probated and that she be pnt in
possession of all bis property. The will bears
date in 1913, and it is probable that she will
have innumerable actions Of ejectment and per-
picking delays, before she enjoys much OF this
property Her energy in the prosecution of
this suit, showed a degree of resolution that
knew no abatement, and fully establishes the
fact that justice though tardy sometimes, is al
ways certain. She has battled for her rights for
more than twenty years and the end is not yet.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

Es- We are indebted to the Hon. Alex An
drews for copy of The Controllers report
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

- Rev. M. Ekciiogs's Congregation
will hereafter meet by invitation, in the NJ. E.
Church. Service every Sabbath at IL A. NJ
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

A HEAVY DucK.-Quite good thing was got
on on Restaurant keeper down street, the other
day, in the sale Of duck. Some wags at
neat market had been adding to the weight of a
auck which shung out for sale by the addition of
few buck shot. dropped into his craw, and when
tius stuffed, bets of divers and sundry dram. of
rye were made as to its weight. In the alb.
sence OF the owner, the Restaurant man above
alluded to- bought it. and to his utter surprise
Iound no less than tifty-one buck shot in it. He
snought that 1t was the best killed fowl he had
ever seen. but The beauty of the joke was. tba,
The meat man, not knowing of the sale Of hi.
stuffed duck, lost the next bet be made on the
weight of the substitute left in its place
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

A PLEASANT PARTY AT THE EAGLE HoTEL.--
The party given to our townsman George Great
house, on the occasion of his marriage, was one
of the largest, if not the very largest which we
have ever seen assembled in Shasta.
The capacious dining room. which had been
converted for the time into dancing hall, was
filled to overAowing, with gallant men and fair
women, aud all event merry as a marriage
bell!"
He and his beautiful bride received the graf
ulations of numerous friends, which from the
tone, and manner in which they were uttered
showed that it was not merely lip service, but
that the sentiments uttered, came from the heart.
May they long live to celebrate their bridal
day, and may each return be as pleasant the
first.
We hope for the sake Of future generations,
that this may be but the beginning of a series
of weddings, and that the truth Of the old song
may be verified, 'that going to wedding
makes way for another"
1t is good institution, but to be kept up
there must be union.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

The KANSAS TRoUBLE.-We learn from the
Eastern papers that the troops in Kansas have
been disbanded, and all seems to be quiet. A
good deal of dissatisfaction however, is mani
tested by the Missonrians at the course Of Gov.
Shannon in disbanding their forces. The anti
slavery men pledged themselves TO obey the
laws now il existence, but refused to give up
their arms. Thus has this whole affair ended,
not even in smoke and it is sincerely to be hop
ed that no such disgraceful scenes will ever be
re-cnacted upon American soil. We believe
there is sense of justice and right in the great
American breast which will not inflict wrong
upon any portion of our citizens, and tina, when
the right is made apparent there are very few
who would wish to do violence TO it. Under
high excitement the best men often err, but the
sober second thought generally makes amends
for any wrongs which may have been done.
Things being now quiet, the industrious set
tier will soon develop the resources of the coun-
try, and ere long another star will be added to
the bright and growing galaxy of States. When
the Nebraska bill is once recognized as contain
ing the true doctrine on the vexed question OF
slavery. an end will be put 10 agitation, and the
peoples wishes will be carried out, whatever
they may be. Tie people having decided, Con.
gress will have nothing TO say.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

GOLD Drsr.-The late rains have caused such
quantities of gold dust to be offered in market
that our Bankers have not at all times been able
to keep the requisite amount of coin on hand to
make purchases. The bad state of the roads.
has in some instances prevented the regular re-
ceipt of coin, but arrangements have been en-
tered into which in future will ensure full snp-
ply.
Indeed so heavy have been the receipts of
gold dust that no former experience in the sup
ply Of coin would furnish data, for the demand.
AS long however, as we have plenty of the
glitterng orc, we can make out TO live, and al
though it may be little inconvenient to make
change TO pay for blacking pair of boots or to
buy segar, still we can make some arrang-
ment with the vender, which will be entirely
satisfactory"
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

Bho6os - Wn1meyss nxpress.
We have been farnished by this Express wi,h
copies Of ihe Yreka Uxios. Thanks gentlemsn.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26
Sons of Temperance, 81

Sons of Temperance, Shasta sasvyw>,
Division No. 1888, s. of T., meets every sXE
Wednesday evening a, ] clock at the as'aESs
E. Clampsus Vitus Hall
JOHN GEORGE, RS
Oct. 90, 1855. ooO,f
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Special Notices.

~ Notice. All persons Indebted TO shns-
la County for Poll taA for the year 1855, will
pay the same Immediately.
Your attention is requested 10 this subject,
gentlemen.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

COUNTY CouRT OF SHASTA CoUHrY.-This
Court was in Session two days this week, and
disposed of the following cases: 1t commenc-
ed on Thursday. The case of Willis Mexican,
VS.. A. s. Wells and F. Sturgeon, was dismiss
ed by stipulation of parties.
Miller & Winston, VS.. VIM. M. Lowe. This
cause was transferred from the County Court Of
Trinity, the County Judge being connected to
the parties, or interested in the result. 1t was
an appeal from Justices decision. Judgment
of Justice reversed, on account of the insuffici-
ency of the pleadings.
Lucien Everts Respondent VS.. Shasta County
Appellant. Judgment of the Court below re.
versed, on account of defective pleadings.
The Court of Sessions will meet on the first
Monday in February.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26
EsEE.EGENErS NOTICE.

Regular service will be performed in tho
Catholic Church, Shasta, every Sabbath, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. RALPH RAINALDI
SHASTA, 1876. Pastor.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

sentiment not TO be appalled,,
corrupted compromised. Ii knors no bnsencss,
it corers to no danger; IL oppresses no readiness.
Destructire only Of despotism, ii is the sole eon-
serrator of liberty, labor and property IL rs The
sentiment Of Freedom, Of equal rights. Of equal
o5ligatious-the lar Of nature perrading the lar
of the land.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26

MisISG.-We have no big strikes to chronicle
this week, for the simple reason that we have
not enqured for this kind of information We
have heard from packers and traders, however,
that the miners every where are doing very
WELL and we know from actual observation that
all the little bitches and gulches around town
are filled with toms, rockers and an active pop
ulation. Where such evidences as these are
produced, it is certain that mining must be a
paying business.
There is an abundance of water now for all
practical purposes, and no one who has ever ex.
amined this county doubts the fact, that it is one
OF the richest in gold, in the State. In wishing
success to the miner, we wish success TO all.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26


Assessor for Shasta Comfy.
Jan. 3, 1856 Jan. If
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-26
Yrekn News.

From the Yreka Union we collect the follow
ing items :
The great ditch of seventy-nine miles in
length is almost completed, there being in all
only some ten miles to make. When this work
is finished. one OF the finest mineral regions in
the great North will be opened to the use of the
miner. and its good effect will be experienced
in all classes of industry. Although the ditch is
completed entirely for about sixty miles, it is not
paving much as the richest mines are near the
town of Yreka, which has not yet been reached.
The inhabitants oi Shasta County are directly
interested in the growth and prosperity OF Siski-
you County, as a great portion Of the freight is
carried through this town. In addition TO this,
the increased travel will make it a source of ad-
vantage to us.
The Union had not at the date OF its issue,
saturday, the l9th.) received the intelligence
of the organization of the Legislature, the latest
dates from Sacramento being to the 9TH. Jack
Horsley, the enterprising Expressman of the
firm of Horsley & Brastow made his last trip
across the mountains on snow shoes. He re-
ports the snow on Scotl's Mountain being
eight feet deep and still falling.
An unusual quantity Of snow has fallen upon
all the mountains, and we may expect fearful
food when the winter shall break up. The
Sacramento levee will be fairly tested.