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The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17
NJ. Pre,,v girl Of BaiIickmoyIer.

The sun had sunk behind the hills,
The sheep were mid the trees reposing,
The evening shades fell DER the glades,
Ard Natures eyes were softly closing.
We passed the quiet graves of Aries,
While weary birds were homeward flying;
The new-mown hay perfumed the way,
Zen where the village dead were lying.
No more sought than passing thought,
To cheer and soothe the way-worn toiler,
Till, luckless sight, saw that night
The pretty girl of Balllckmoylerl
The winsome grill
The witching girl
The rarest girl in Ballickmoyler.
Her winning ways and her roguish gaze
Her form so slight-her smile SO cheering
Her silken hair, and face so fair
Was ever damsel so endearing?
Her dove like breast-sweet bower of rest
A balm to heal lifes worst vexation!
| frankly VOW, and well know how
She gave my heart palpitation!
What Irish boy could shun such joy,
Yet would of fame and peace despoil her
Blow, blossom, blow: grow, young rose, grow
Safe mid the braes of Ballickmoylerl
The village rose
The fair young rose
That sweetly blooms in Ballickmoyler.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

WoRDswoErH's SOLITARY JoKE-One evening
at falfourds the conversation turned upon wit.
Moore, Sidney Smith, Barham, and many emil
nent men were there. Wordsworth. the great
poet, said, al don't think ever was witty but
once in my life y This, of course, induced all to
beg he would relate his solitary witticism.
"Some time ago. continued Wordsworth, ssas |
was standing at my gate at Rydal Mount, a man
came up to me, and asked if had seen his wife
pass that way? Wbereupon said why my
good man, this is the first time that have heard
that you ever had wife," when Wordsworth
stopped. All roared with laughter at the alb
surdity, and the old poet to his dying day con-
sidered the merriment his obtuseness OCCASION
ed, as a tribute to his wit.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

The ISLAND OF CALIFoRNIA.-We lately cam
across an old book, says an exchange, entitle
F" Geography Anatomyzed,' published in Lor
don in 1928, one hundred and thirty years ago
The above work appears to have been compile
by Pat Gorden, NJ. A. F. R. S. Feeling a sligh
curiosity to see how our State figured in the &c
ographes of olden time, we searched the boo
and found the following:
" California-this was formerly esteemed
Penlnsular, but now found to be entirely sur
rounded with Water. Its North Part was dis
covered by Sir Francis Drake Ammo 1877, an
was by him called New Albion, where, erectin,
Pillar, he fastened thereto arms of England
The inland parts thereofwere afterwards search
ed into, but found to be only dry, barren, coll
country, Europeans were discouraged from send
ing Colonies to the same, so that it still remain
in the hands of the Natives and there bein
nothing remarkable either in them or it, w,
shall pass on to New Foundland"
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

RELrGIors REvIvALs-There is a general re-
yivai of religion, if not of trade going in New
York, and prayer meetings, at latest accounts
were the order of the day. Between the :. First
and Second Boards, numbers of she hard
cases who prowl AROUND Wall street, and who
know more about preyitg than praying. spare an
hour from change to hurry up a self-accusation
IN prayer meeting. In other cities the same
course was being adopted, but it is to be regret
ted that this spiri. has not extended to Wash
ngton. We hope, however, to be shortly able
70 report that it has, and that wherever they are
held good will come out of them. The conver-
sion of Wall street stock gambler is certainly
q miracle.
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A FORTUNE CHASING PRETTY WOMAN BY TEL
EGRAPH.-Some two weeks ago there arrived in
our city beautiful young widow of twenty
FIVE Ia Hungarian by birth,) on her way to New
Orleans, Zen route) to Havana, where she intend
ed to engage in her profession as a female ply
scian. She was alone-an exile from Hungary,
where her husband had lived and died pat
riot. On Friday last, an agent from the house
of Rothschilds the great bankers, also reached
our city in chase of the beautiful, young, self
reliant widow, who is intent upon her journey
to Havana. He has been dispatched from Eu-
rope to seek out the wanderer, and bear to her
the ssglad tidings' that she has recently come
into immen nse possessions at home, and to invite
her to retrace her trip. With the aid Of tue
telegraph he learned that she had arrived safely
in New orleans, and was stopping at the St
Louis Hotel second dispatch urging her to
await his arrival, was forwarded, and he has
hastened on to bear to her the information that
she has fortune of eleven millions Mt home
awaiting her disposal.-Lomsuilie Democrat.
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ASSESSORS NOTICE.

THHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING, IN ACCOR-
Il dance with law, entered upon the perform
ance of the duties pertaining to his Office, would
respectfully call the attention of the citizens of
the county to the provisions of the Revenue Act
requiring them to furnish to the Assessor state
ments, under oath, of their Real Estate and Per-
sonal Property, with descriptions of such Real
Estate and the buildings and improvements
thereon, together with the full cash value of all
personal property, including goods and chattels
of every description; all money loaned, depos-
tied or on hand, notes, bonds, mortgages, gold
dust, solvent debts, &C., whether owned or held
in trust for others.
The following is the penalty for giving in, un-
der oath, false list of taxable property:
Sec. 10. If any person shall wllfully make or
give. under oath, false list of his, her their
taxable property under his, her or their control,
such person shall be deemed guilty of perjury,
and on conviction thereof shall be punished
therefor as is by law provided for the punish
ment of perjury.
Poll Tax, $3.
The following is Sec. 10, of the Revenue Law
Each male inhabitant of this State, over
twenty -one years of age, and under sixty years
of age, and not by law exempt from poll tax
shall pay poll tax for the use of the State and
county of three dollars; provided the same be
paid between the first Monday in March and the
first Monday in August; but if said poll tax is
not paid prior to the first Monday in August, il
shall be four dollars, and the collections of al
poll tax shall be enforced by the Assessor
whether the name of the inhabitant be listed Oh
not. WM. ANGEL,
Assessor of Shasta County.
March 10, 1858. mh2Otf
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eSrRoSe-M -MINDKD SMIrH-4 Mrs. Smith, hav
ing lost her husband, concludes that the bes
plan is to advertise:
LOST, STRAYED OR SroLES-An individ,,
whom |, in an unguarded moment Of lo,elip
was thoughtless enough to adopt as nv
He is good-looking and feeble ink
knowing enough, however, to 90 in
rains, unless some good-looking girl offerA
her umbrella. Answers to the name of
Was last seen in company with Julia Han
walking with his arm around her waist mn n.
plank road, looking more like fool, if possible
than ever Anybody who will catch the poo,
Fellow, and bring him carefully back, so that
can chastise him for running away, will be asked
to stay to tea by
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

Bss" There is now residing near Ringgold,
says the Index an individual named Carpenter
who has been for several years laborinp under
species of monomania which is very singular.
Some two years since he commenced the Her
cuiean task of chopping down all the pine trees
within the boundaries of the State In earnest
OF his intentions, he chopped almost necessarily
for one year, except short period while he was
at stockton After getting out of the Asylum
he renewed his task, in proof of which hundreds
OF trunks can be seen in the neighborhood. He
has given up his task and intends to build him
mouse, get married and settle down.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

A Coop MATcH.-A writer in the Home jour
nal describes couple who were mot uneqltall
yoked together"
In short, the man was very poor
And what was worse, supremely lazy;
a kind of trouble hard to cure
But such as rarely drives one crazy.
His wife was just his proper match,
An idle gossip, and a slattern,
Whose frock, with time and frequent patch,
Knew nevermore its native pattern.
They lived, as 'twere, from hand to mouth
She dwaddling over pots and kettles,
He in constant state of drought,
And both in frequent want of victuals.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

Hea Just as we were going to press. we hear
report that party of Mormons numberipp
from 20 to 100, in men, women and children
who had recently made their escape from Utah
and we're on their way south, and had arrived
at the Canon. We give the report for what IN
Is worth but our informant is a gentleman inl
whose word we can place implicit confidence
should hic information, (which was obtained
oeioF tbe correct.-Jacksonraye Herald.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

STAMPEDE PROM NONE LsckEE.-The mon,bI.
wages of the attaches of the Nome Lackee Rc'
servation having been reduced bv order of the
Government, some eight or ten of them left that
location short time since and came down on
one OF the Red Bluff steamers. They do not an
preclate the doctrine of economy in Government
expenses.-Erming Visitor.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

4Col: johnson, writing from Fort Bridger
under the date OF Dec. 18th, says: ssSome think
.ne Hormohs, when 1t Is necessary to make the
lssne with them, will submit to the government
do not agree with them | think their fanat;-
cism and villainy will lead them to try ONE en-
counter at least; and | think our government
ought to desire it, as affording a simple solution
OF diificuit political question. If they resist,
hnal settlement would be on the basis of a CON,
of adjustment. vi n''
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

w attention of Dealers to our large ana
well assorted stock of
Paints. Oils, Window Glass, Brushes,
Glue, etc., etc.,
consisting in part Of
WHITE LEAD-Jewett's Atlantic, Forest Riv-
er and English pure ground in oil, in kegs and
tin, assorted brands, do do. do.
LINSEED OIL-Boiled and raw pure in bbls.
and cases.
NEATSFOOT OH-fn cases and bbls.
ALCOHOL-In cases and bbls., 95 pr ct.
TURPENTINE-In cases
WINDOW CLASSIC #. boxes, assd sizes
and good quality, thick Also Plate Glass.
TARNISH-English and American-coach
and furniture.
BR USHES-A large assortment of every kind,
and of the best manufacture
GOLD LE4F-Extra and double deep, manu-
faetured expressly to our own order for this
market.
SIL YER LEAF AND BRONZES-Of the
best quality.
COLORS- -Tiemans Lewis &C., dry and ground
in oil and water, in assd cases.
VERMLLLION-Trieste Chinese, American
and English.
ARTISTS M4TERLALS-A well selected
assortment.
Also-Chalk, Whiting, Putty, ETC.. ETC.
I'VE have also constantly on hand
CdMPHANE-Frcsh Distilled in tins
B BURNING OLLS-Refned and bIeached rs
Sperm, Lard, Polar, China Nut pure, in bar
rels and cases.
BURNING FL UID-Frcsh and perfectly pure.
MA CHINERY OIL-Of excellent quality, in
bbls. and hf. bbls
CAMERON, WHITTIER 4 CO.,
mh27-3mis lO5 Front ST., San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

ss-A correspondent writing from Constan-
nnopie says he recently saw the royal family Of
turkey proceeding to the opera, and that the
sultan rode first, pale and feeble, much bent.
ana with llstless eye; his brother, Aziz Efeu-
al, the heir to the throne, on the contrary. A
nue. erect and manly figure, with 4 countenance
OF muen character and health the eldest son.
Murad Enenai' less SO than the father, whilst
his younger brothers seemed much like the;r
father.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

ET donald, said Scotch dame, looking
up from the catechfsm to her son. awhat's q
siander z "a SANDER, guide mither p, motb
young Donald, twisting the corner of his pla;d
"aweel hardly ken, unless it be mayhap an
anitherp ''' u
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

"Wonid like tire man who will be voted in by
six of his fellow gamblers, in one of the highest
gambling saloons, to be the best gambler, and a
man who can fully sustain tire character of
Devfs Dare, to address a note to Desperation ;
Post Office, Ladies Window, stating name and
where an interview can be had, as life and
death depends upon it-Heaven or He'll. Do
not fail to answer-hunranity calls you"
The latter half of the last sentence of the
above might have been more properly written
"a devil she or she devil calls you"
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nsn. THE traditions Of tho Na~;aa.

neA- The traditions of the Mexican nations
uniformly assert that the mound-builders of our
western world were all people denominatei
Aneghans, :" who originally hunted south and
west of tue Mississippi River 1t is supnosed
lnat IN the eleventh century, before the over
throw OF the Toltec, and the establishment of
tue Aztec empire in Mexico, athey removed
northward and eastward, into the valley of the
ONO, where they subsisted about three hundred
years = = -N-eAA Su
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17
BROOKLYN HOTEL,
COR. BROADWAY g. S4NSOME-S SITS,



&<aak THE PROPRIETOR OF THIS WELL
Is;iM known and old established House is
1h1I1kA still at his old tricks-of feeding the
public for the low sum of six dollars per week,
and still they come to partake of his good and
well furnished Table; and as Mr.. Kelly is one
of the Pioneer Hotel Keepers of this city, he
pledges himself that there will be nothing
wanting at his House to make the public COM
Portable.
The House is centrally located, in the vicini-
ty of the Custom House. Post Office, and also of
the up-river and ocean steamers.
The House contains number Of single and
Family Rooms, well ventilated, suitable for la
dies and single gentlemen.
There is also attached to the House Reading
Room, and a Library which contains large
number of selected Standard Works. There is
ALSO at the arrival of each steamer wagon,
which belongs to the House, to convey passen-
gers and baggage, free of charge. The public
are respectfully requested to give the House a
trial.
Board, per day. 90
Meals
Lodging, per night. to IS cts
Lodging, per week. 90 to 81 90
JOHN KELLY, Jr., Proprietor.
San Francisco, March 20, 1858. ap3:3m
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ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.-The Havana cor
respondent of the New Orleans Picayune relates
the following interesting incident:
The smallpox is now making havoc in this
city Among the distinguished victims are
Donna Antonio Rubio de Capuzana, wife of the
lntendente. Her illness lasted about four days
only Her funeral was one of the largest ever
witnessed in this city Among those who fol-
lowed her to her last resting place was the
young Count Villanueva, the only son and heir
of the celebrated Cuban fnancier, Pimllos. On
his return from the cemetery he was taken sick,
and Notwithstanding all that medical science
could do for him, he died, and was buried ex-
actiy one week from the time he accompanied
his friends wife to the grave. The death of
young Nlllanueva has caused profound sensa-
tion in the community, where he was much be-
loved by all classes. He was only twenty-five
years old, and the soul heir and inheritor to the
princely fortune amassed by his father. The
title passes into the family of the Marquis de
Aguas Claras, between whom and the old Count
Villanueva there existed deadly enmity ow-
ing to the Marquis marrying the Counts only
sister The Counts sole objection to the rich
Marquis's alliance with his sister was grounded
on the fact that the Marquis was not pure
blooded. Money, however, smoothed the road
to fortune for the young millionaire, and the
Queen of Spain pronounced him white, and
gave him the title of Aguas Claras anglce pure
rdters, vulgarly translated by the Habeneros
i dirty waters." The wheel of fortune turned
rapidly. Vallanueva died suddenly at Madrid,
his amiable and virtuous wife has gone blind,
and the only son of the naughty old man died
with the loathesome smallpox, and the title
has passed into the hands of his detested enc
my. Such is the destiny of manr'
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17
NOTES FOUND.

#D1CKED UP IN THE MAIN STREET OF
II Shasta, on the goth inst, six Promissory
Notes. amounting in the aggregate to S2,316 73.
The owner, by calling at the dry goods store of
i Henry Gettleson, proving ownership, and paying
for this advertisement will be placed in posses
sion of his property.
Shasta, Jan. q, Is5s. jan23:tf
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

nsA- The prettiest lining for a bonnet is a
smiling face.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17

A STRANGE NorfeE.-A female addressed q
note to the Alta, with request to publish the
following notice:
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17
Religious Character in a Bank.

A day or two since gentleman presented a
piece of paper for discount at the counter of a
leading banking house. The banker looked at
and scrutnized it in his usual manner, and then
remarked, q know the drawer. but am not ac-
quainted with the endorser. Who is he ?" The
holder of the paper remarked that he was
good man, and added, d" Mr. (who was
also standing at the counter) "knows him.
The latter gentleman, by the way, is an officer in
leading church. The following conversation
then took place:
Banker-"Mr. -, do you know the in
dorser of this note ?"
Mr.: :" Yes,v very well. He is regarded
as prompt, and as leading man in
church."
Banker-"A church member, is he? That's
enough: I'll have nothing to do with the paper.
We have been cheated more by church members
than by any other class
Mr.. : ''Stop, stop Mr.. Banker, you
are too fast. 1t is not fair to denounce a whole
class because few dishonorable men find their
way into the church. Rascals will find their
way into religious societies, sometimes, with a
view of recommending themselves, under the
cloak of Christianity. You know that, of the
twelve apostles, one turned out hypocrite, and
manifested "a strong propensity for the banking
business p
The banker found it not convenient to reply.
The Shasta courier., 1858-04-17
r E d BL u F F S
Wholesale Prices Current.
Corrected Weekly by ]. G. Doll & Co.

FLOUR AND GRAIN.
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a UCTIOS SALE or ELEGANT CARVED ROSEWOOD
a mahogany furniture made to order, short lime
use.-H WILSON suctopeer will sell this day (Thurs
day., MsrcA at lO O'Clock, by catalogue, the enti-e
contents OF the large story dwelling house situated
No. 81 West Sixteenth street, lear tfh avenue con
tanning superb household furniture. OF first class work
nsaship and In excellent condition. Pa-lor furniure-
cults covered in elegant satin trocade large Voare
ara reception chairs match rosewood etegees with
marble tops and mirror DOORS aud back lined With satin
very extensively carved elegant rosewood centre,
side tables; ladies' rosewood secretary with
Lined with satin wood, made 10 match the rosewood
rsglor furniture; rosewood and music stands,
SPLENDID octave rosewood premium pisnoforie rich
IL che the superb instruments r,de richly
tossed and stool French plate mirrors expensive lace
eaabrocaie window aims Also gres; variety vi oil paint
tugs large elegantly decorated china paran and
Chinese figures ormou clocks together with many other
cosy mantel orramens maSog black slgt and
wood cushioned chairs covered hair cloth aud medallion;
rocking and chairs sofas oak and walnut extension
bes china tea sets glass comprising fu
sorment such umblers waes champarres gooes cele
csy silver ware elegant revolving cssers with splendid
boes forks cake baske scrvices salvers
ivory cutlery crockery plates, &C also The farr
surc bedrooms. containing mahogany cushioned
chairs elegant rosewood mahogany and black wsll bed
u.sads pure rosewood nad mahogany mar
bic top with washstsnds 30 match tn" beas'ess de-
coracd china toilet SETS bedroom carpets mrOrs toilet and
s,apds Ac sale positive NJ Is Furniture can be packed
And shipped experienced person at the sale Parties In
wan OF soi rosewood paror furniture OF the most expen
Description will d. we'd 70 attend. every article M
Pc sold wi,hou reserve in Of the family re-
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MO. IS CLINTON PLACE. IN EIGHTH STREET, MEAT

IN Broadway.
Auction notice einary DANIEL S. HoUGH, AUG
and peremp'ory sale at auction Of the sle
gam WOOD ana "a &
private residence No IS Clinton place in Eighth street be
dss al psecse The following
tl description of me goods contained in the house VIZ
pedestal st Mic! dining and chairs At, spen
pets oget.T with ali The china and Silver Ware ongng
The house. decorated china dinner get OF 52 pieces two
Bile silver service pieces large silver
Sold SILVER and Ho e~
cutlery sets besides large variety OF unique table orna
Parlor-Carved rosewood suit, in crimson and
satin solid sewood centre and pier table reception and re-
CANT French plate pier glass in gold frame ads escreore
lined win sa wood and nad tables
brodered window drapery, Partisan shades several
Aax and Aramemnon also the shepherd Boy hs
size and as s a ns
by eminent artists in rich gold frames ss-rh shepherd
s sna nSd sa@e AGO. the
"Holy Family" by Hooper, also matched paintings by
fine variety Of elegant Dresden chins Parsn figures
apS s' amt n Of rnure in
gold brocaie table oval fixtures
ace Curtains and shaies fine engravngs. nanei ciocs
and rosewood sh.irs inad with sanwood aueuls
carved octave pianos nearly new in perfect order
besides host of oher articles, which, to be appreciated
must be
wood bedsead With rich lace csropy splendid hair mat.
40 60 lbs holsters and pillows line blankets and
glass bookcase wood couch and furui
Hrs msGs sae nn dAm''k fine
BoudorTapesry carpets carved centre and pier tables
green velvet shades and curtains, splendid amour
Third story~Eeaant carved mahogany bedseads bureaus
washsands wardrobes sofas chairs divans mattresses
Descriptive catalogues can be only the
morning of sale. DANIEL S. HoUGH, Anconeer
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SHIPPING.


L,oR SAVANNAH AND FloRIDA-rHE STEAMSHIP
AUGUSTA, Capt NJ =. Woodruff, will ieave Satur.
day March at O'clock r. NJ from pier No Norariver.
10 gAvUEI1. MrCHIIls& son, No. IS broadway, Steam
ers Tor sorida connect with the above leaving Savannah
every Monda Wednt sday and frdsy
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ssrosEEs SALE OF READY MADE CLOTHING
Ara.n. nnAa

A. CRlSTAbAK. suctioneer. - B0rery.
VIII sell this day Thursday th instant ~ ipiS O'Clock.
large OF ready made clothing sis ng CT
coas pants aud yesis shirts drawers handkerchef collars
crAvs together with tot y piece goods, ssinets, cas-
s.meres docskins linens Marseilcs, &c.
By order % the assignee.
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CCTTON NOTICE j. BOGART, AUCTIONEER by
"A s. BUGARr Friday March 3 at IL O'Clock, In front
q The auction rooms corner OF Frankfort aud William streets
sheriff sale q one igh wagon and harness.
IL, CkUMBlk Deputy Sheriff.