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The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

JAMES NJ. RHODES, Esa.-We are pleased to
see that our former townsman James M. Rhodes,
Esq, is appointed clerk in the State Treasurers
office. His associate is E. A. Rowe, Esq, of
Trinity.
Mr.. Rhodes was for some time engaged in the
banking and express business here. and there is
no one who has more warm friends than he can
boast of wherever he is known. A better ap.
pointment could not have been made, and we
congratulate the people of the State upon having
secured his services. We are further pleased
to learn from the Sacramento Union, that he is
erecting fine brick building in that city. His
success in business, will always afford largecr-
Gle of friends sincere pleasure. We say to
him God speed"
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
W.. Fex, she Supposed Marderer .
Hmnnah, ON Scotia Bar, Siskiyoa Co.

Wn. Fex, the Supposed Mardcrer sf
Hannah, ON scsss's Bar, siskiyss Ce.
On Wednesday night last week, the indiyid-
ual whose name heads this article, broke jail by
boring through the floor Of the cell, and excava-
ting passage to the street. The most vieilant
watch had been Kept over him, an extra jailor
having been hired for the purpose, and his room
was swept twice day, bis bed searched and
himself kept chained to the wall Of the jail, and
it was supposed impossible for him to escape;
but on the night above named he succeeded in
getting away.
There were several other prisoners in jail at
the time, and one supposed to be an escaped con-
vict, who had fine musical talents and vocal
powers, on the night above alluded to, COM
menced singing at very early hour, and con-
tinued until the jalor in charge went to bed,
and it is thought that his object in so doing was
to drown the noise which the boring and saw
ing Of Fox occasoned, as it was discovered in
by means of an anger and a key saw.
Gen. Cotton the Sheriff Of Siskiyou offers the
sum of one thousand dollars for bis delivery to
him at any time before his term of Office expires,
and it is to be hoped that he may yet be brought
to justice.
In addition to the facts furnished above, the
Yreka Union gives the following relative to his
escape:
1t states that some of the instruments with
which he effected his escape, were conveyed to
him as stuffing for a roast turkey, kindly fur
nished him by friend on Christmas day, and
and other articles were probably carried in a
bed which had also been furnished him. II is
thought he has made his way towards Oregon.
The Jail is spoken of as being most flimsy pre-
tence for place Of safe keeping The person
who sang for him "bene6t," is thOagAt TO be a
man by the name Of Bugbee, and an escaped
epnYict.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
s.prene C..rs Decision Relative 10 the

Supreme Court Deeision Relative 10 the
Rights Of Miners.
We lay before our mining readers the decs-
ion of the Supreme Court in the case Of Kelly
g. Co. VS. the Natoma Water Co.
This decision is in harmony with all the in
structions given in the Courts Of the Ninth Dis
trict for the past three years, and is founded on
reason. 1t establishes the position that actual
occupancy gives the right TO use property against
all constructive possessions in the mining region,
as the right Of soil is in the United States,
and not in any corporation or individuals
Kelly q. Co. The Natoma Water Co.-Pos
session or actual appropriation must be the test
Of priority in all claims 10 the use of water.
wherever such claims are not dependent upon
the ownership of the land through which the
water flows.
Such appropriate n cannot be constr ctive, be-
cause there would be rule to limit control
it, resting rs it must only in intention. The
principle as laid down in Eddy vs. Simpson,
3 Cal. R., o19 must govern this case.
The design of the defendants two years before
to appropriate Alder Greek a connecting link
of their enterprise. could not give them exclu-
sive rights until it was executed, because it is
not the intention to possess. but the actual pos
session which gives the right. And so in the
case of Barnes Stark, cited by appellants, the
doctrine of relation between the acts Of the
piaintifi first uuf last, was simply applied TO the
thing possessed, and not The Intention Of ros-
sessing.
The purchase by the def, ndants of Walkers
dam was an actual appropriation of the waters
ofihe creek so far and no farther, and until they
build dam below in order to make further
appropriation any one else had right to do so.
If they had commenced first TO bnild the dam in
good faith. then although their power of enjoy
ment would not commence until its completion,
yet the right as against others woDld bear rela-
tion to the time OF commencement, and this is
all that the principle in Barnes vs. Starke
amounts TO.
Judgment affirmed HKYDENPEEpT, J.
concur: MURRAY, G. j.
TERRY,J.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
Division of the State.

The Yreka Union is moving Heaven and
earth on this question, and may succeed In ma
king little capital out Of the movement; ou'
whether the agitation of the question is not pre-
mature, and whether we should not let well
enough alone, is very questionable. The state
of California is in debt, and we groan under
weight of taxation which is almost too grievous
10 be borne: and if the state was divided, OF
course we would have to submit to increased
taxation. State houses would have TO be erec-
ted, full and new set of officers would have 10
be elected, and these upper country fellows
would be very hungry, and indeed we cannot
see that we are in situation to authorize an
advocacy of the measure. The division how
ever, is inevitable, and when we think the time
arrives, the Courier will give it warm and
cordial support. Facts and figures however
may change our views of the present expedi-
ency of this measure, and we withhold an un-
qualified opinion until we have further time and
opportunity to examine the subject.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

INDIAN DEpREDATIoNs.-We understand that
last week some eight or ten Indians, who had
stolen mules and horses from the express train
River, near Robinson's, on the road leading from
Shasta to Yreka. and after being examined and
their guilt proved, five of the number were shot.
1t seems cruel thus to kill these creatures, but
selfpreservation requires that examples should
be made in all such cases. Humanity requires,
for we are confident that many worthless white
men take advantage of the known propensities
of the Indians, to cover up their rascally deeds.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
sacrnmenfe CorresPondencc.

SACRAMENTO, Monday, Jan. 9TH, 1855.
FRIEND SKILLMAN:-You will permit me to
remark in the commencement of this " cores
pondence, that Sacramento, at present is a very
great city.-filled, chiefly, with very great men.
politically speaking-each one Of whom, it would
appear to a stranger, laboring with the weight
of the commonwealth upon his shoulders and
all the while, fully approaching the immense
responsibility of their position. OF this great
city the "Orleans" is the great hotel, the CEN
tire Of attraction, where the great men aforesaid,
politically speaking, "most do congregate " for
purposes of wire-pulling, discussing affairs Of
State, and shenaniganizins in general. From
"early morn until dewy eve," and on high up
among the ' wee sma' hours ayont the twal }" its
large and elegant saloons are literally jammed
with NJ embers, and the thousand and one pat
riots whom villainous and heart corrup,ing Office
has hunted from their distant homes, and who
have fled to this I" city Of refuge" to escape its
clamors. am happy to say that hundreds will
successfully make the rifle"
The political horizon is yet enveloped in
thick gloom, like unto the darkness which once
overspread Egypt, and which, according TO the
Scriptures-unless | Observation-Disclosures suffi-
ciently tangible to be susceptible, like green
cheese, of being cut into slices.
The Senatorial question, of course is the ab-
sorbing topic. At present Foote, Crabbe, and
Marshall monopolize the chances. II is gener.
ally supposed that, as things now stand, the con-
test lies between Foote and Crabbe, although
the brilliant Ned has lot of very staunch friends
who have avowed their determination, he says
to stick to him until hi freezes over" For
myself am impressed with the conviction that
things are nightly mixed. The Know Moth
ings, however have the thing "dead in their
hands, if they work harmoniously in caucus.
The Senate convened at l2 O'Clock to-day,
Lieut. Governor Purdy in the Chair. The ony
business transacted was the adopting Of the
standing rules of last year, and the appointment
Of committee to draft a new set for the pres
ent session. trial of strength between the
two parties was then had upon a vote Of adjourn
ment,-the vote standing for, IL K. Ms to Is
Democrats, against-Mr. Wilson. Independent,
voting with the majority. To-nigh ht the K Ms
hold a caucus, and tomorrow, | presume, the
election of the subordinate officers of both Houses
will be effected I hardly think. however, that
they will get along sufficiently far to be ready
for the Inauguration of the new Governor to-
morrow.
The Inauguration Ball is to come off to-mor
row night, and will doubtless be most bsinnnt
affair. Unless blinded by the blaze Of beauty
there to assemble, will give you a description
of it in my next.
The weather. bereabouts is delightful at pres
ent. Respectfully, SHASTA.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

BEAvER.-There are several beavers in the
market as an article of food, and they sell readily
at fifteen cents per pound. We have never before
heard of any other part Of the beaver being used
excepting the tail, which is considered very
great table luxury.
They are very numerous in the waters Of our
county, and very profitable trade might be car.
ried on in catching them for their skins, which
sell very readily at good price.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

u We call attention TO the advertisement of
A. Roman. 10 be found in another column. Mr.
r. has been long resident Of Shasta. and by his
genslemanly bearing and pronptaess in business
won the highest praise from all who have had
transactions with him. We advise all who
wait Books and Station cry TO give him call.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
sHERIFF,s SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF TWO EXECUTIONS IS
- sued from the District Court of Shasta
Comfy, California. one onihe 23d day of fOctober,
1855. against the Spring Greek Water and Min
ing Company in favor of james Tartar, for One
Thousand Dollars damages and also for One
Hundred Eighty-fcur Dollars and l5 cents costs
and interest on the same, at the yate Of Ten per
cent per annum with accruing costs. The
other issued on the Goth day of December, 1885,
and in favor OF f. +. Crocker against the said
Spring Greek Water and Mining Company hr
the sux Of Five Hundred Dollars damages, with
ten per cent inieres: thereon, and also for Sew
enty-swo dollars and twenty cents costs and ac-.
cruing costs
will Sell ar Public Sahc on Snturdny.
ahe 2d day of February bSJ6>nt
o'clock, p. M.
In the town of Shasta, in frent Of James Loag's
Horse Market. all the right and title of said
Water and Mining Company, in and to the fol-
lowing described property, namely, the dam in
Spring Creek, the water privilege, the Flnme.
commencing at the said dana the Ditch or Race
about ten miles long. with nineteen hundred
yards Flume, more or less, twenty sluice boxes,
one log Dwelling House, situate on the Spring
Greek road, near the Flume leading to sals
pork Ridge and one frame Dwelling House stu
ate one and half mile east Of Shasta. immedi.
ately on the road leading to what was formerly
called Moodys Ferry, on the Sacramento River,
having been levied on the property Of the
defendants, by virtue of the above named exs-
cutions
JNO. A. DREIBELBIS, Sheriff.
Shasta, Jan. 1. 1856. Jan 10 I'd
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

FEMALE STAMPEDE.-Out of nineteen families
upon Reservoir Hill and vicinity says the Plac-
erville american, no less than sir @iyes have left
their husbands within the the last six months ;
not either because they were ill-treated by their
husbands, but because they were treated by
other men that they liked better, and perhaps
more SO. "Fralty." thy name is the same the
world over.
We clip the above paragraph from the SacrA-
mento Union. What homily upon California
morals, or rather upon poor weak hnmaa Da-
ture Our laws must be made more stringent
or we will degenerate into the worst kind of
socialism. The constitution Of oEr State leaves
the defences of ones own fresids, where the
God Of nature placed il, but we see that men in
this country are too dastardly TO take the pro-
lection of their households chastity in their own
hands, II few Of these seducers were shot a
stop would be put to this crime-But as hus-
bands so peacefully inclined. we must have
some remedy in damages. Shades of the depart
ed, have we come to this, that compensation in
filthy damages can be made for the loss of vir.
tue2
Let every injured man draw his sword in his
own defence. Society demands it, the children
in our land demand that they should not inher-
it shame, and the scalps or hearts blood of a few
of these oily-tongued seducers would correct
this evil and give healthy tone to public SEN
tment on this subject.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

SHERIFF's ADvERTIsEMEET.-Wec call atten-
ton to the Advertisement Of the Spring Greek
Ditch.
We are thus early in directing attention to
this sale, from the fact that it is desirable pro-
perty, and all who desire such investments may
be making arrangements to purchase.
They have the use of the water from Spring
Greek for eight months in the year, and the
ditch supplies large section Of auriferous coun-
try with water.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

CONTEMPT CAsE.-Some time since Gov. Big
Ter and Sam Bell, Controller OF State, were held
to answer for Contempt in disobeying the man.
date of the Superior Court in San Francisco, is
sued 10 prevent their selling, as State agents,
certain water lot property claimed by private
individuals. No action was had by the Court
on the day fixed for hearing, and the Supreme
Court has just decided that they were released
by the omission.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
NOTICE.

rs HEREBY Given TO all WHOM 1t may con-
Il Germ that the undersigned will apply to the
Board of Supervisors of Shasta county, on the
4th day of February. A. d. 1856, for renewal
of license TO keep for period of one year
public Ferry across the Sacramento River in
said County, at point said stream, known
as the Emigrant Ferry, about four miles below
the mouth Of Clear Creek.
A. s. WELLS
Enigrant Ferry, Jan Q, 1856. Jan l2 81
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

D We are happy to learn that the Miners
in the vicinity of Middletown are being reward
ed for their labors. company of three persons
took out of their claim on Thursday last, three
hundred and eighty dollars, and as a proof of
the fact, one of parties in this place yester-
day and sold the gold for coin
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

CouRT OF SEssIoSs.-The Court of Sessions
for this county, adjourned over from last Mon
day, one week, owing to the illness of a child
Of one of the Jurors. They were engaged in
the trial of Fitzpatrick, charged with assault
with deadly weapons.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

EExAToRIAL. rumor that the Hon. Ned
Marshall had declined in favor Of Gov. Foote,
is contradicted in the Tribune of Saturday last.
We didn't believe it when we heard 80, as
Young America these days does not yield to old
Fogeyism. and almost all the signs read John
Jones and FafAer.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
SHASTA BOOK STORE.
A. ROM AN
WILL SELL
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,

ATA LOW Err rate than ever before offered
II in this market; will promptly attend toall
orders from the country; will keep constantly
on hand all late and desirable publications ip
the market and will mail, TO any part of tho
states.
FREE OF CHARGE. ALL PAPERS, MAG
AZINES, &C.
He will always be glad TO have his friends and
the public in general visit his store and examine
his stock, ETC.. etc.
Cohens Block, Yrekai Calhghan's Blsck
Shasta.
January 10, 1856 If
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
A CARD.

THE PUBLIC are hereby notified that have
l. made arrangements, and am now prepared
to pay all my debts and liabilities. This notice
is published for the edifcation of all who made
themselves busy about my private business. |
will be in 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. ct
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
Jan. 3, 1856.

Il. Clampsns Viius.---ReguInr meet
ings OF this Ancient and Honorable Order, will
hererfter be held every Tuesday evening, at
their Hall in Willis Brick Building. knights of
the Order are requested to. attend punctually.
By order of the N. G.. II.
Dec. Is, 1855. de15tf
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

THx RoADs.- The roads leading to Shasta
have never been worse than they now are, and
the stages from Marysville are always late, not
withssanding the efforts made by the drivers,
and the fine teams Of the California Stage Com
pany.
The rains still falling, and there is no prob
ability that the roads will be any better for some
time to come.
The niners, however, rejoice, and when they
are satis6ed we shonld not complain.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

u Young America Temple Of Honor
Meets every Monday evening at their Hall in
Lanes building on High Street.
WM HIGH Wet
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
Rh06Ga 4

Rhodes & Wniiney's Express.
We are indebted TO the above express for tbs
Crescent city Herald and Yreka Unsos besides
other favors.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
M. Il. CHURCH..

Service will hereafter be he'd every Sabbath
evening, commencing at early candle lighting.
in the M. E. Church in this place.
Sabbath School every Sabbath, at O'Clock P
M. II. B. SHELDON.
Shasta, June 80, 1855. Pastor.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

t8 Sons of temperance, Shasta ss~wNnx
Division, No. 183, S. of T., meets exery @zX2
Saturday evening at u o'clock at their ssSSES
Hall in Lanes Building on High Street.
A. SPENCER GRAHAM, r. s.
Oct. 90, 1855. oee.f
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
MAR RE ID.

In Marysville, January lst, by the Rev. Mr.
Briggs, MIR. Henry Kinkaid to Miss Lizzie Fall
daughter of John c. Fall. Esq.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
KELICIOUs NOTICE

Regular service will be performed in tn
Catholic Church, Shasta, every Sabbath, at L
o'clock A. NJ. RALPH RAINALDI.
Shasta, 1855. Pastor.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

ty The Advertising Agency of L. p. Fisher
has been removed to the Iron Building oPpo-
site the Pacific Express Office, mp stairs, San
Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
Wells. Fargo q Co... Exprc..

With his usual courtesy and dispatch, the gen.
tlemanly agent has furnished us with papers
from all parts of the State, besides other express
favors during the past week.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

LB Rev. MI. Keilogg's Congregation
will hereafter meet, by invitation, in the NJ. E
Church. Service every Sabbath at IL A. M.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

u We call attention to the letter of our Sa-
cramento correspondent it will be read with in
terest.
aragua from the pen of an accomplished writer,
and most reliable man. 1t may be two or
three weeks before we receive the first number,
but they will be welcome whenever they ar
rive. Most of the letter writers from that coun-
try are interested, and it is difficult to arrive
at facts from anything we see from them, but IS
our promised correspondence will be free from
like objections. it will be read and may be re.
lied upon IS true.
He has no ''axes TO grind" and will view the
country as it is.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
EXCHANGE AND BANKING NOTICE.
SAN FRANCISCO, January Ist, 1856

SAN FRANCISCO, January LIST, 1856
TNHE UNDERSIGNED have entered into CO.
l. partnership, for the purpose of transacting
legitimate Exchange and Banking business,
under the name and stye of GARRISON, NOR
GAN, FRETZ & RALSTON, in this city, and
CHARLES MORGAN & co. in New York.
The cash capital paid in is seven hundred
thousand dollars ($7t0,000.)
An amount will be kept in the Manhattan
Bank, New York, at all times, to cover our bills
in case OF the loss of any shipment of treasure.
We are now prepared to sell sight Exchange
on the Manhattan Bank, or Charles Morgan &
Co.. New York; also ON the Manhattan Bank.
made payable, viz: at the Southern Bank New
Orleans, La, Messrs Darby & Barksdale, Bank.
ers, St. Louis, No. Southern Bank of Keriucky.
Louisville, KY, Ohio Life Insurance and Trust
Co.. Cincinnati, Ohio, Merchants and Mauufac-
turers Bank Pittsburg, Pa, to purchase Gold
Dust, Bars, Bullion, Mint and Bank Certificates.
approved securities, make collections and to
transact all matters pertaining to our business
on the most liberal terms
@. X. GARRISON,
CHAS. MORGAN,
by his atty, G. K. Garrison.
X. s. FRETZ,
Jal2-lm w. C, RALSTON.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
REDUCTION OF BOARD
THE EAGLE HOTEL.

Il Il
%,.f@S THE UNDERSIGNED So
lli& has the pleasure of @6
III NJ nouncng to his friends E-S-
and the public that he has taken charge os
this elegant and commodious Hotel
He is determined thai In no particular shah
any department of the establish nae al be sec
ond-rate.
Beds,
The sleeping arrangements are such as wig
not fail to satisfy our customers.
THE TABLE,,
No expense or tresble Will be spared no pro-
cure the very best food that our markc, affords
THE BAR,
viii always be supplied with the choisesa
Liquors, Cigars, &c.
STAGES,
One of the California Stage Company's, Shasta
and Sacramento line OF stages, make daily ar
rivals at, and departures from the Eagle iioieL
solicit fair share of patronage. Call and
sry the Ragle"
Board and lodging per week sit,oo
Meals. rs
Lodging, so
Persons boarding at this Hotel. win be pre-
sented with their bills at the end Of each week,
when payment willie red,ifreA
Having secnred the services Of Nfs- Wright
and lady, most iasorably knswn while connec-
ted with the French Gulch Hotel, feel quite
sure Of making the Eagle" one of the most
pleasant stopping places in the county. Mrs.
Wright will have charge OF the rooms and beds
S. +. SOUTHERN.
Shasta. Jan. ls. 1856 jal2rS
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
Special Notices.

~ Notice. All persons Indebted 10 shas-
ia County for Poll taA for the year 1855, will
pay the same Immediately.
Your attention is requested to this subject,
gentlemen.
r. r. SNEE,
Assessor for Shasta County
Jan. 3, 1856. Jan, If
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12

SHASTA JAIL.-For the frat time since the
jail was built, II i without tenant This
speaks wen for our anihoriiies, and for the
people.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-12
Pnciac Expre.. Comnnn..

Pacific Express Company.
We are again nnder obligations to this COM
pany for sles Of papers during the past week,
which are always promptly delivered.
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Oct. 90, 1855.