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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF
THE TREASURY.

We publish, this morning, the report of the
Secretary of the Treasury. 1t will, no doubt,
be read with much interest, for no subject can
be of more Importance than the finances of a
great country like ours. We have no room for
remark.
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ARRIVAL OF THE pRoMETHEUs.

The Steamer Prometheus arrived at New
Orleans, January 10th. She brings the follow
ing news from San Juan de Nicaragua and
Oregon:
The Northern Light was to sail from San
Juan on the 4th with 100000 in treasure.
Nicaraguan affairs were progressing favorably
for the new government.
The intelligence from Oregon is interesting.
Several battles have been fought between the
whites and the Indians, and considerable num-
bers on both sides killed. In battle near the
walla, Captain Bennett, Lieutenant Bar.
rows, and three privates we're killed, and four
teen wounded. In another battle near Puget's
sound, Lieutenant Slaughter and several others
were killed.
General Wool was arranging preliminaries
for a campaign against the Indians at an early
day.
Another fllibuster expedition, of 500 strong,
is reported to have landed in Lower California
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12

COid.-W Wednesday night was the coolest OF
the season, the mercury in the thermometer beng
as low as Ten degrees below zero. Yesterday the
temperature moderated; but still il was 100 freely
for comfort.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12

Fanny Fern, otherwise Mrs. Sara Paylon
EIdredge, was married in New York, on Sunday
night, TO Mr.. James Payton, a member of the
literary fraternity in that city. We remember a
remark which this lady, year ago, published OF
herself namely: that she could crowd into one
hour more happiness and misery than any other
woman
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12
JUDGE BRoCCHUs, OF NEW MEXICO

JUDGE BROCCHUs, OF NEW MEXICO.
The Santa Fe Gazette, of the 10th of Octo-
Der, is filled with the proceedings of public
dinner given by the citizens of Santa Re to
Judge P. E. Brocchus, who was appointed by
the present Administration, some eighteen
months since, one of the judges of the Terri
tory of New Mexico. The letters, speeches,
and toasts on the occasion, unequivocally
evince, on the part of that community, the
highest appreciation of the personal character
and judicial qualifications of Judge Brocchus
But for the peculiar institutions and character
of the people Of Utah, among whom Judge
Brocchus exercised the same high judicial
functions, he would, we doubt not, have been
as acceptable to the Mormons, as he is to the
inhabitants of New Mexico. Judge Brocchus
is now in this city, on visit to his family.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12

The Members of the House, yesterday, did
not appear to be in the least damaged by their
continuous session Of twenty and half hours,
from Wednesday noon to Thursday, at fashion
able breakfast time. In contrast 10 their fatgued
dozy appearance at the time they ended the siege,
they appeared fresh, good-natured, wide-awake,
and in general good condition for the resumption
of the contest for the Speakership.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12

pE- Our space to-day is so much occupied,
that we have not the room for our usual
amount of editorial
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12
Permanent Endowment OF tho Colleges
OF Virginia.

Permanent Endowment OF tho Colleges
OF Virginia.
A bill has been reported in the Virginia Lee
gislature which provides that the surplus of the
annual revenue of the literary fund above
$99,500 shall be appropriated to the colleges
of the State, after the following extent, to wit:
Whenever William and Mary, Washington,
Hampden Sydney, Randolph Macon, Rich
mond, Emory and Henry, Bethany, Roanoke
or Lynchburg colleges, or such other or any
one of such others, the General Assembly may
hereafter designate, shall satisfy the board of
of the literary fund that it has erected the
necessary buildings, and is free of debt, and
in addition shall transfer to said board $4,000
in State securities, to be held in trust for said
college, it shall annually receive interest upon
$4,000; provided the surplus above named
be sufficient to allow all the colleges complying
with the above conditions, interest upon said
sum; and if said surplus be not sufficient, it
shall be divided equally among the colleges SO
complying, each one receiving interest upon
the securities transferred to the board, and in
addition its share of the surplus aforesaid.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12

Salt.-Professor Joseph Henry hns in his pos
session very large crystal of rock salt, which
was sent to him from Salt Lake City Its chiefvalue
is the power of transmitting all kinds oflighl; like
q prism.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12

B@ During the past year there were 1854
deaths in Cleveland, Ohio; % we're from con-
sumption, and l29 from summer complaint.
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD
MHMW@
THE TRAINS

THE TRAINS
Leave Washington at 6 and 81 a. M, and , and
AZ Pun.
Leave Baltimore at at and o. a. m, and 3 and
ST pm.
On Sundays the only train from Baltimore is
that leaving at At a. m, and from Washington at
al pm.
May 5--tG T. III. PARSONS, Agent
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12

~ AUTIER'S.-Just received a large as-
NJ sortment Of Pate De Foes Gras. from Stras
burg, in small and large Jars.
Jan 22-G G GAUTIER
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-12

Fires and False Alarms.-We have received
from Mr.. P. ]. Turk the following statement OF
fires and false alarms during the year 1893, as
reported by the Columbia Active Association, No.
L: January, five fires, six false alarms; February,
three fires, four false alarms, March, nine fires,
three false alarms; April, eight fires, six false
alarms; May, ten fires, three false alarms; June,
seven fires, three false alarms; July, five fires;
August, five fires, six false alarms; September,
one fire, three false alarms; October, eight fires,
four false alarms November, three fires, ten false
alarms !; December, two fires, four false alarms.
Total, sixty-sx fires, ifly-two false alarms.
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4otai anO psrsunal.
Zine united States A gricuIturaI society. in

session al the Smithsonian Institution, IS attract
ing much attention from distinguished men o.
our country; the business before II affecting inc
interests Of our common country; IN which, pro-
badly, there are million and quarter OF land
holders--freemen upon their own soil. Although
the good results Of those annual meetings may
not be Immediately perceptible, they VIII uili-
mately contribute, in an eminent degree, 10 the
general prosperity and welfare of our Union.
Many interesting pepers have already been SUD
mitted to the convention; containing practical
hints, which cannot fail TO benefit the tiilers OF
the earth II is at all times gratifying TO witness
such efforts in behalf Of the human race aud we
should be- thankful for peass, during which the
national resources of country can be the better
developed.
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Congressi0nal.
FIRST SESSION.

FIRST SESSION.
House of Representatives,
JANUARY o, 1856.
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The one hundred and sixth ballot was had. and
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
SIMMONS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT of the ninth Ju-
Il dicial District. State of California.
VIM. w. Smith Samuel Sturgeon.
State OF California, county OF Shasta, S.
The people Of the State of California TO Sanl-
uel Sturgeon, greeting:
on are hereby summoned TO appear and an
swer in said Court, unto the complaint of Will
liam w. Smith, filed for the recovery of four
hundred and seven dollars alleged to be due
and owing TO him from you upon an implied
contract for the direct payment of money, Fl. ed
in said court within ten days after the SER
vice of this writ, if served in said county-wi,ll-
in twenty DAYS if served in any other county in
this judicial district. and within forty days il
served in any other county, or judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you for the sum OF
four hundred and seven dollars and costs of this
suit &C.
Witness VIM. p. Daiugerfeld, Judge of the
ninth Judicial district of said State, this 81 III day
of November, A. d. 1855.
W. s. JENKINS. Clerk. d. c..
SPRAGUE & McMURTRY, !
Atiys. for Pli. Ism
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

CoNFEssIoS,-The Richmond Wig. The lead
ing know Nothing organ in Virginia, pertinent
ly remarks:
'.We areisincerely the friends of the principle
and object Of the American party, as we under
stand them But we do regret TO see lis princi.
pies, object and success kept in perpetual ieop.
ardy by the miserable hummery of frituals oatlls
and The like. 1t almost appears as if nothing on
earth can be done 10 advance the vital and es<
senlal interests of the party, without first con-
suitinS The ritual, and taking an oath in the
street We humbly submit that there
Is no necessity for any such childish fnmolins
and hddllns s.-There is reason in it, no COM
mon sense, nothing-but unadulterated non.
sense and ridiculous tomfoolery
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
ARRoT. WALTER L. CoMsTo
PARROTT & CO.,
BANKERS,

Corner Of CALIFORNIA and Montgomery streets,
San Francisco.
"E HAVE THIS DAY OPENED our
w banking house for the transaction of bus
mess, and are prepared TO draw Exchange at
Sight and Time on Messrs. ROWLAND & AS
PlNWALL, of New York; to purchase Exchange
Gold Dust, Bullion, and Mint Certificates at cur
rent rates; ship Treasure for account under our
owu policies of insurance, and make liberal ad-
vances on Gold Dust sent to our charge for coin
age or Assay.
We shall have our CREDITS established at
an early day all The other principal Atlantic
Cities. Europe and China, of which due notice
will be given. se29tf
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
WOODEN WARE, BASKETS, sc.

INCLUDING BROOMS, TUBS, Fails, wood
Il and zinc wash boards, choPping trays. rolling
pins barrel covers, market baskets, peach bas-
keis bottle baskets. Shoe scrub aud dust brush
<s, hair and wire selves, cotton and linen twIne,
bed co,xls and clothes liaes, with every other
article belongng I" the WOOD AND WILL
LOW WARE business. at lowest wholesale pr-
ces, by ". HAWXHuRST.
ll2 & IA. Front, near Washington St,
San Francisco.
rs. ] am still doing business in the same
old wooden buildings at very low rent. n sa-
wing of expense which about all goes 10 the ben
eft of my customers. and merchants who do not
at least esll aud see before they buy elscw here,
cannot be wide awake to their own interests.
no,aGmT
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

ties and obligations than those entailetl in the
management OF our domestic affairs As one of
the American confederacy. whilst California
would evince due spirit of resistance towards
any encroaciiments on her we'll recognized rights
, as n sovereign stale. she Yields 10 none in the
alacriiy displayed in the performance of her fu-
ties towards the General Government. The his
tory of her people constitutes the noblest vndi-
cation OF their iealiy to the Union and their de-
sire Tor lis pcrpeiuation. When Years AGO she
was struggling with self-constiuted Govern
meni-during months of anxious entreatv. re.
used recognition as a state-pavna tribute in
countless thousands 10 The Federal treasury
her people sorely perpexed With the apparent
indifference with which their appeals were. re-
ceived. M mnrnur of discomfort was heard or
threat of secession indulged in; and wLen at
length. came the sladsnme news uf admission
to The rights ot state, the universal ioy of the
peop'e demonstrated their loyal attachment and
devotion to the Union. Sucll is now the nniver-
sal sentiment which The lapse of time has hnt
strengthened and the fond hope may confidently
be cherished. hat If ever disnrsanizers shall plot
the destruction of this .ioblesi fabric of human
government, the people will be found array ed
III lis defense and preservation.
In conclusion, though fully sensible of The
tact that the present condition of the state in
vekes the aid of administrative capacity having
lis foundution in eminent ability and The mos
comprehensive experience, and conscious that
those attributes OF character denied me- vet
IN the discharge of the difficult duties which |
am called upon 10 perform, with a hopeful de
pendence on the watchful and protecting care
OF that Rner who is supreme over all, lcsnie
not TO give The assurance that so far as have nj
this time avowed my of policy and re-
coinmen'iation. they shall be strictly rt eardcd
ana mat III all matters of public duly. impair
liai' honest and conscientious shall Illus
iraie my own action and if the fond wishes for
The pnblIc good in which have indused be not
realized, il will not result from The want of de-
'ermlned and constant effort on the part of your
executive.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
POLLARD 6 MASON'S
ANTH w a1AvesA DEEgS

A SURE AND SAFE CURE FOR REMIT
IA tent and Intermittent Fevers aud also
NEST ehcciual cure for all the secondary dis
eases accompanying these fevers such as Liver
Complaint. Neural sia, Indi gcstion and Eularae-
ment of the Spleen, Agne Cake. For inter
nittent Fever, or Fever and Ague, these pills
are undoubtedly the most eiiectnal and safe rem
edy IN the krown world. They may be taken
at any stage of The disease, as well in the cold
stage as III the hot. These pills not ouly stop
the Chils and Fever, but they remove from the
system all secondary atlliciions which remain
after the of other remedies, to reproduce
the disease again. In this respect claim a
superiority over every other remedy which has
been offered to the public. There is IA paper
round each box. under the label. containing a
short history of the causes of the fevers of this
country, ald the effects and operation of the
remedy which we propose. These pills are
made aud put up i'll he city Of Marysville, luba
county. Cal.
Depot and ofiice-D st.cc$, second door south
of the United States Hotel.
Izy For sale in Shasta by DIR. BENZ Shurteff,
agent for Shasta County.
July 18th, 1851. jy1jtf
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

JusTrcE IN BUTTE CoUNrY.-The Butte Record,
speaking of the trial for murder in Butte County
of man named Reisburg. uses the following
language in relation to trials generally in that
county 1t mi ght apply with equal force TO
other counties in the State.-AHa.
The Jury again failed to agree on the second
trial of this man. and his case was continued
until next term. 1t must be only the fear of
Judge Lynch that prevents the evii-disposed
from committing murder more frequently.
With Butte County Jury there seems to be no
such thing murder. Not long since, a man
near Wyandotte had some difficulty with n
negro, and five or six hours afterwards, in the
dead hour of night, he went to the negro's cab
in, run his gun through a crevce, and deliber-
ately shot the negro so dead that he never wig
gled. He was convicted of manslaughter, and
sent TO prison Tor two years. Another man ran
a knife between the shoulder blades of anotht
person, and afterwards stated that he meant to
kill him, and regretted that he had not Jury
condn't agree and the prisoner was discharged. :.
Now, IN all these cases the Jury undoubtedly
acted honestly and conscieniiousy in accor-
dance with their obligations but we would
suggest to Jurors that they pay strict attention
10 the evidence and the law as laid down 10y the
court, and our word for it, they will arrive at a
correct conclusion. Counsel in such cases. are
no part OF the court-ihey are hired for the
special purpose of specious reasoning and thew
care not whether their client is guilty; if he
pays well, their business is to clear him. Cour-
'esy demands that jury should hear him, and
admire his ingenuity. Duty demands that iury
should disregard the arguments of counsel
when not sustained by law and evidence They
should laugh at such reasoning If c, unset or
counsellors will continue TO chuckle over their
power 10 bambonzle jurors. On the next trial,
we hope to see Reisberg convicted Of something,
as we really believe he ought to be- if it's notI-
ing more than bigamy!
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
SUMMONS.


TN THE DISTRICT COURT of the Ninth Ju-
Il dicial District, State of California.
State of California. County of Shasta SIS.
The people of the State of California to Wal
Ter J. Lean and Moses c. Farrington Greeting
You are hereby summoned 10 appear and an
swer in said Court. unto ille complaint of S.las
A. Thompson and Samuel + Zmm, filed for the
recovery of The sum of tllrty-three hundred
and tweniy-scven $1,000 dollars. with interest,
upon contract express for the direct payment OF
money, filed in our said court. within ten days
alter the service of this writ. if served in said
couniy-wihin twenty days If served in any
other county in this judicial district, aud within
forty days if served in any other county or
judgment by default will be taken against you
for the said sum of thiriy-tiree hundred and
twenty-seven dollars. and fiitysix cents, togeth-
er with costs of suit, sc.
Witness Wm 7. Daingerfeld, Judge of the
ninth iu1icialdsirici of said State, this 29th day
of November a. ID. 1865.
". S. JENKINS. CLERK. D. C.
GARTER & EARL, Auys. for pltffs.
Dec. |, 1850 dl-3m
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
}. NEELY JOHNSON.

fGN AHEAD Gen james Nj. Estell Informs
'he editor OF The Bulletin, James King of Wm., }
that he intends to publish in paper "of very
general circulation" some interesting remins-
cences OF the past, and that said james King of
VIM will figure prominently in his memoirs.
Pitch IN gentlemen; we like fun and know that
you both have capacity for making it, We feel
like the woman did when the bear and her hus-
band were fighting, we don't care a cent which
Whips. =" Lay on AIacduf, and Id be he
who first cries hold, enough
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

New PAPERs.-We are in the constant re-
ceipt of new Dailics, Tri- weekly and Weeklies,
which either show that we are very reading
people, or that some of the CORPS editorial. and
corps publisherial are engaged in very poor
business-We hope the former may be true.
In this connection we acknowledge the re-
ceipt of a copy of the Volcano Weekly Ledger,
(Amador) a neatly printed and interesting news
paper, advocating the interests of that par,icu-
lar locality. is a Furnishing mining
town and can well support paper, and we have
no doubt of its success. The editors and pub
fishers are Springer & Daingerfield.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

FOREIGN LIcESsEs.-The Sheriff of this County
has paid over to the County Treasurer the sur,
OF 5 5000 81, realized from the sale of Foreign
Miners Licenses for the period of two and
half months. We believe this is a much larger
sum than was ever before collected from the
same source in the same length of time.--iSonora
Herald.
The Butte Record gives similar statement in
regard to the workings of the present law.-
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
EScfOrr,i.

The Sacramento Union seems to think there is
very little prospect for reform in the administers
ton of affairs in, and around the Capitol this
winter, judging from the beginning which onr
Solon's have made in selecting pages and por-
,ers, and other officers attendant on the House
They seem thus far. i'll favor Of giving every body
every thing! Seehow he belabors them. A chas-
tising from his lands is only an evidence of love
we suppose:
Any two poriers who cannot do the legitimate
work necessary to that body are unfit for the po-
sitIon, and ought 10 be exchanged, for hundreds
OF others, who would delight in the opportunity
of doing it. And what is true in respect to por-
tiers, is equally true in respect TO pages. One
page each side of the Assembly chamber
ought 10 be abundantly able TO fulfil all the or
dinary or legitimate duties assigned them and
forty boys of very respectable. if of The first
families, could be obtained who would not only
do The work according TO the above limits, but
would be glad 10 do ii for three dollars per day.
And we should think, that after seeing such a
schedule of prodigaliiy and shame in connexion
with these appointments of last year, that the
present Legislature would cut off the posssbil-
ity ct incurring a similar weight of odium.-
-Four OF each have been appointed.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

DEMocRATIc ZEaLs-The Democratic mem
bers OF the Legislature have sent a courier ID
urge Senator De la Guerra to hasten from San
Ia Barbara, to be present at the opening of the
Legislature, and posted relays of horses for him
but it is very doubtful whether he will take iii,
opportunity TO ride express
He arrived on the last Steamer and taker
bis seat h
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

COOP FOR THE MIsER.-we saw Z piece of
god which weighed little over seven ounces,
taken ont on Thursday last, from The diggiugs
near town. 1t was a nice, solid, compact lump
of pure gold, (none of your quartz humbugs,)
and reminds of old times. The leaat that we
can wish the lucky miner is, that he may find
more than he can pack of. Trinity Times.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19
=. WILSON SON.

DIONEER HARNESS REPOSITORY.--On
Il hand. a complete assortment of Saddles.
Brides, Martnsai, $, Whips. Mexican Spurs and
Bits Also. Skirtins. Harness and Bride
Leashes Fire Caps, from to 3a cone, New
York make. noa5-3m.
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

A LUCKY MAN.-We see from late Eastern
papers that the wife of Elk President Tyler has
lately fallen heir TO fortune of five hundred
thousand dollars
''Surey goodness and mercy have followed
Mr.. Tyler all his days. We believe that the
death OF Governor in Virginia made him Gov
ernor, he being Lieutenant Governor and the
death OF a President, made him President.
The old adage is realized in his case-.'it is
better to be born lucky than rich'
The Shasta courier., 1856-01-19

~ Mr.. Thackery received 81 900 for his firsf
delivery Of his four lectures on the Georges,
in New York; and the Mercantile Library,
which engaged him, doubled their money. The
Institution at Springfield pay him 4 50 for sin
gle lecture there.