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The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30
A Smart Legislator.

Afew weeks since We pronounced legisla-
tor ismart," because in a caucus of the Demo-
crats of the Assembly, convened for the pur
pose of nominating candidates for Legislative
Offices, he introduced resolution appoint-
committee to prepare joint resolutions,
to be offered to the Assembly, instructing our
Congressman to use every effort to get Pa
cific Railroad Bill passed We remarked upon
the originality of the proposition, it being the
first of its kind, with the exception of forty or
Fifty Well, the mover of said resolution was
rati6ed-placed at the head of said committee
and has since delivered himself; his bantling
was at once patted through the Assembly, and,
with well slicked hair and shining schoolboy
Foarth-of-July- address face, presented in the
S0Hfe, where its head, the Where-as(s)' por-
b. being found imperfect like that of its dad
dy, was incontinently chopped off. Thereupon
the atfectionate father, with tears in his eyes,
pitched into the Senate generally and Mr.. Mer-
ri,t. who welded the axe that did the bloody
d<S4 in particular. He said the Senate treated
bis rhetoric discourteously-that he wanted the
preamble to remain particularly because it was
designed to point out to Congressman who were
dazbtful upon the measure its perfect constitu-
tionality-and fmost wonderful of all , for the
additional reason that the poor widow prevailed
upon the unjust Judge by long continued en-
treaty
He also came back at US by saying that we
distinguished ourselves in the legislature by our
silence. Now were it not that Senators Merritt,
Bell and Garter have made the author of the
schoolboy resolutions appear exactly as the
Lord made Unexpectedly ridiculous-we
might hit him lick in return. We will only
remark that he would do well to distinguish
himself in the same way. He should remem-
ember the fable of the ass in the lions skin.
That conceited beast passed himself off for a
real lion, until in his excessive vanity or stu
pdity, he essayed roar, when all the world
with one accord said, 10 an ass. an ASST
But in conclusion, the indignant legislator,
(who ought TO- knew tkat it does not comport
with the dignity Of legislator to notice in his
place passing newspaper squb) will permit us
to observe that 'silence" is one of the chief vir-
tues in a California Legislature, where the fool
alcne distinguishes himself by lack of silence.
We have always observed that if there chances
to be small whifiet among gang of dignified
and sensible dogs. the whiffet is quite sure to
distinguish himself by lack of silence in their
midst. We have likewise remarked that if there
happens to be one jackass in a clover field along
with dozen horses, the ass is sure to dstn-
guish himself by a plentiful lack' of silence.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

Boy LosT.-A son of Mr.. John George of this
place, about eight or ten years of age left home
a week or more since without the consent of his
parents, who are at present unacquainted with
his whereabouts. We believe he was apprehen-
sivc of being punished for some fault, and, hav-
ing filed small basket with food, departed to-
wards Horsetown. He is remarkably sprightly
boy, and is one of those genuine specimens of
Young America" who 60 straight from baby
hood to manhood. We have no sort of doubt
but that he is getting on comfortably wherever
he may be. Il is possible that he is sojourning
with some of the miners-and it is equally pos
sible that he has taken possession of some de-
serted cabin and gone to mining on his own
hook. His parents are very anxious to learn his
present whereabouts
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

DICKINSON u.s. VAN HoRS.-This case was con-
cluded in the County Court of Trinity on the
18th inst, and resulted in finding in favor of
Mr.. Dickinson. Before the trial had proceeded,
which, after argument for and against, was de-
MED. The Saturday following Judge Miller
changed his view of this point, and thereupon
granted Mr.. Van Horn new trial, to come off,
we believe, at the next regular term of the Court,
in March next
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

RsS~ 1t was reported in Washington on the
l4th Dec, that General Shields, formerly Sena-
tor from Illinois, and Mr.. Steele were elected to
the L. S. Senate from Minnesota Shields is the
gallant man who, as Mr.. Douglas said in his
speech of the 23d of February, 1855, "was
stricken down by a combination of all the fkc-
tons and isms of the day, of which Abolition
ism and Know Nothingism were the controlling
elements" for ''the monstrous crime of having
been born in foreign land, and especially in
old Ireland
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30
FOR SALE.


THE UNDERSIGNED BEING DESTROYS
= of entering into other business, on account
q ill-health, offers for sale his entire interest
yeing one undivided half-in the SHASTA CoU-
RIER Newspaper and Job Establishment The
COURIER is the oldest established paper North of
Marysville, and continues to do paying busi-
.pess, as heretofore.
Any person wishing to locate themselves per-
manently in lucrative profession, would do
well to make early application.
= $500. ALSO ......
~ One undivided half of the Cottage Residence
on Court Street, formerly occupied By William
A. Nunnaly, Esq. This property is most desi-
rably located, commanding it does, a view of
almost the entire town. Attached to which, is
a never-failing spring of good water, and prob
ably the best water-privilege in the town of
Shasta. Also, good barn and ont-houses
There are also quite number of choice Fruit
Trees upon the premises, some of which bore
fruit last season. Any person wishing COM
Portable residence, will please call upon the sub
scriber. ......ALso.
One undivided half of the house and lot on
High Street, formerly occupied by the Shasta
Courier printing Office.
The above property will be sold together. or
singly, to suit purchasers.
ESF Immediate possession given
For further particulars in regard to terms, &c,
apply to A. SKILLMAN,
at " Courier Office
Shasta, January 90, 1858. jn3O-lm.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

Holders of the foregoing Warrants, are hereby
notified that said Warrants will not bear interest
after this date, and unless presented to the Coun-
ty Treasurer for payment within sixty days from
this date, the money set apart for their payment
will be applied on Warrants next in order of re-
gistry. Said Warrants cannot afterwards br paid
except by order of the Board of Supervisors
JAMES c. HAYBURN,
County Treasurer.
Shasta, January 2fst, 1858 jan33.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

MOTTO e .---Rev. s. ID. Simonds vii
preach in the Methodist Church in this place
next Lords day-in the morning at IL O'Clock.
and in the evening at 81.
Sunday school every Sunday at o'clock P. II.
Shasta, Jan. 2sth, 1858.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

BALL.-The lovers of dancing will be
pleased to see that Mr. Corbett has announced
Ball at his house, the ''0rleans HOTEL in this
place, on Friday evening, Feb. 9Th prox. A good
time is generally anticipated.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

ALL ONE WAy.-The Mountain Democrat has
not heard of Democrat in Ell Dorado who does
not justify the position taken by Douglas on the
Kansas question. We can say the same in re-
gard to the Democracy of Shasta. We have not
heard of a single Democrat in the county who
does not sustain his course
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30
SUMMONS.

United States of America,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County OF SHASTA,
The people of the State of Calf rnia 20
Dewitt G. POmerOy, greeting
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to be and
l. appear before me, at my office in Horsetown,
in the township of Clear Creek, of the County
of Shasta, on the goth day of February, A. D.
1858, at o'clock P. NJ, to answer unto the
complaint of J. w. Romer and N. G. Looney. who
sue for the foreclosure of mortgage dated Oc-
tober 3lst, 1857, and given as security for the
payment of SIS 85, with q per cent. interest
per month from date until payment (said mort
gage now filed in my Office when judgment will
be rendered against you with cost and damages,
ifyou fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any constable of said county,
greeting:
Make legal service and due return hereof.
Given under my hand and seal this 2sth day
day ef January, A. D. 1858.
JAMES n. EBY, f. ST.
Justice of the Peace of said township.
true copy. PAT. MARMIOy,
Jan3o-d Dep. Constable.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

DEpIcArIoS.-On Monday the Odd Fellows OF
this place, assisted by brothers from neighbor-
ing lodges, in the presence of goodly number
OF spectators, dedicated their new Hall. The
ceremonies were conducted by District Deputy
Strand Master Allen, who made very appro-
pirate address upon the occasion. The Hall is
IN Wills new hre-proof brick building, and is
eommodious. and most elegantly fitted up
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

COUNTY CouRr.-The February term of the
eounly court commences on Monday next. The
most interesting cases to be tried are those of
sne State VS.. H. l. Van Horn and W. s. jenkins,
for misdemeanor in Office.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30
REMOVAL.

The SHASTA COURIER Office, after to-day, viii
be found occupying the room, in Loags Brick
Block, two doors below the Empire Hotel.
EsrRAxcE-Door next adjoining McTurck &
Raines' Billiard Saloon. January 2, 1858.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

Io oooaREsPospESTs.-We have a verv able
ie'er upon the subject Of Ditchmen, Miners, &C.,
winch we will publish next week
Also the account of nirht attack or N.
fi's hiSer Road, will appear in our next num-
Der.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

BAD RoAo.-The street in the lower part of
shasta is impossible. The Road OYerseer, we
understand, says he cannot have it repaired for
me reason that he has no funds on hand. We
present the matter to the attersion of the Su-
pervisors
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

RUBBING 1T N.-0ur town has become a very
Peaceable and quiet place. The time was when
almost every week we could chronicle numerous
fights. Now, alas, it is regarded as most rare
occurrence, when one of those very attractive
performances comes off Even the four or FIVE
hundred dogs tNore or less) that dwell in our
midst, have lost their pugnacity. Hence it is
with feelings of peculiar satisfaction that we
state that during the week two fellows were
whipped 1t seems that they attempted to win
the money of some of the sporting gentlemen of
this place, who, thereupon dreamed them until
they had nary red" and then drubbed them
for their presumption.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30


THE REPUBLIcASs.-In 1854, when the Kan
sas-Nebraska Bill was before Congress, the Black
Republicans and Abolitionists denounced it in
the bitterest terms. 1t was an abomination, an
outrage. In the May following its passage, Mr..
Douglas stated in his place in the Senate, that
he had seen extracts from five hundred sermons
preached on one day in New England by con-
cert in denunciation of the Nebraska Bill be-
cause it removed the Missouri restriction in
order that the people might have the power to
regulate their own domestic concerns in their
own way Now these same persons are pre-
tending to be violently enamoured of the Ne
braska Bill. The arrant hypocrits. What has
become of their great love for the Wimot Proviso
which proposed to restrict slavery to its present
limits ? The principles of the Nebraska Bill and
the Wilmot Proyiso are Numerically opposite,
and yet in the course of few years these negro
worshippers have hurra'd for both Douglas a
few years ago predicted that they would have
to come around and swallow the principle upon
which the Kansas-Nebraska Bill was based. He
said SO atthe very time that these hypocrits were
asking that Kansas be admitted into the Union
with the Topeka Constitution, which had not in
any manner in part or in whole, been voted upon
by the people
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

MISISG.-lu every locality in the county water
is now quite abundant, and of course the miners
are busily at work. We trust they may not have
occasion again during the winter to knock off
work for the lack of water
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

EAST FORK CLEAR CREEK-We are credibly
informed that the miners on this creek are now
doing admirably well. The claims of Messrs.
George Williams i Co., Flanagan, O'Shea Il
Co., Burk L McKanna, and Mr.. Gallou are es-
pecially yielding handsome returns.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30
TREASURER'S NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED TREASURER OF THE
l. County of Shasta, State of California, here
by gives notice that he has set apart money for
the redemption of Warrants, drawn ON the
County Treasurer, which are numbered as fol-
lows:
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

V The Atlantic Mail Will close at the
Shasta Post Office on SUNDAY, January 3lst,
1858, at O'Clock P. NJ. ORRIN FITCH, P NJ.
Shasta January % 1883 ian23:It
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

OPPOSITION BoAr.-The Beacon says the steam
the 23d- Captain Trueworthy is her commau-
der and owner. She is of II 1926 tons bur-
then.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

TIVE EMPIRE RAR.-Jack McTurck. known to
evrybody in Shasta, Yreka and Weaverville,
has rented the Bar of the Empire Hotel in this
place
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

and Territory coming into the Union, should de-
eide for themselves what kind of institutions and
laws were best adapted to their condition and
welfare" In other words, he has always con-
tended as he now contends, that, in the language
of the bill ITSELF the people of territory should
be left perfectly free to for and regulate their
domestic institutions in their own way, subject
only to the Constitution of the United States
That this was the Interpretation given to it by
its friends at the time of, as well as subsequent
to its passage, there cannot be the slightest
doubt in the mind of any one who will take the
trouble to examine the speeches then made by
its friends. Let US quote few extracts:
Mr.. Breckenridge, now Vice President, in his
speech of March 80, 1854, on this bill, saws:
% 1t will be observed that the right of the
people to regulate in their own way all their
domestic institutions is left wholly untouched,
except that what is done must be in accordance
with the Constitution.
Aagain:
The South insists on it the Kansas Bill
as cmbodying the doctrine of State equality,
on which her very existence depends; but it
should commend itself equally to all sections,
because the underlying principle is not north
ern or southern, but american. 1t is true that
the question of slavery happens to be the one in
Issue; but IS there as tie representative of ereTy
other social and political right. The freedom of
these countries to establish their own insti-
tutions ought, therefore, to be as dear to the
man from Maine as to the man from Florida"
Gov. Weller in his speech of Feb. 10, 1854,
the same bill, gave it similar interpreta-
tion. Hear him:
I'VE propose that the people, the original
source OF all power, those who spoke this Gov
are, shall be allowed to decide for themselves
Again, in reply to a remark of Wade, of Ohio,
he said:
q The simple proposition to leave the people
of Kansas and Nebraska free and untrammeed
to decide on all their local institutions for them
(sssl YES is<in nshis Judgment, more dishonorabc
proposition than that for which Major Andre
was hung !"
Senator Brown, of Mississippi, in his speech of
Dec. 26, 1856, only two years after the bill be-
came law, says:
The people there, those who were bona fde
citizens of the Territory, were to be left per-
fectly free to settle their domestic affairs in their
way, subject to but one influence and that
the benign and peaceful influence of the Consti-
tuition.
Again:
We agreed to let Kansas and all the other
Territories manage their affairs in their own
way, subject only to the Constitution.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

Ra~ ~Hazelrigg L Co. are selling off at cost.
See their advertisement
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

wolves GU the Pitt River Road, viii appear next
week
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

BOARD OF SUPEgvIsoRs.-The February term
of the Board commences on Monday next.
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

TRINITY JoURNAL.-The editorial columns of
this paper-one of the handsomcst and best edi-
ted papers in the state-is hereafter to be presi-
ded over by Calvin B. Mcdonald, formerly of the
Sierra Citizen and Sacramento Age, and, as we
have frequently said one of the most beautiful
writers connected with the California press As
the editor of a neutral paper $50 far as politics
are concerned) he has but few superiors in our
state. Off of politics, his independence is always
attractively presented at least. We give you a
most hearty grasp of welcome to this portion of
the great North" Mac. We also say " well
come to your accomplished lady, Mrs. Estelle
Potter Mcdonald, not only because of the high
regard which we have for her, but because of
the exalted estimation in which we hold I" her
glorious ancestors" the great Rodolpho,' and
"Guelfo, the murderer
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

DISTRICT JupGEs-Hon. W. T. Sexton, Judge
of the Fifteenth District, is holding his first
term for Tehama county. The Beacon says he
has more than met the expectations of his
Fri
The Shasta courier., 1858-01-30

Of his predecessor the Beacon says:
We part reluctantly with Judge Daingerfeld
who, by his wisdom, dignity and impartiality a
aJudge, has won for himself the confidence ant
admiration of all our people.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-03
Tbe ftlitiana Democrat.
THE ROsEBUsH.

A child sleeps under roscbush fair.
The buds swell out in the soft May air;
Sweetly It rests, and on dream.wing fes
To play with the angels in Paradise
And years glide by.
A maiden stands by the rosebush fair,
The dewy blossoms perfume the air;
She presses her hand to her throbbing breast
With loves first wonderful rapture blest,
And the years glide by.
A mother kneels by the rosebud fair,
Soft sigh the leaves in the evening air;
Sorrowing thoughts Of the past arise,
And tears Of anguish bedim her eyes,
And the years glide by.
Naked and lone stands the rosebush fair,
Soft sigh the leaves in the evening air,
Withered and dead they fall to the ground,
And silently cover new made mound,
And the years slide by.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-03
YOU WILL FORGET ME.

Forget thee? when the valley stream
Forgets its pebbled path;
The flower that droops above the wave
Each pleasing hue it hath;
When morn forgcts the eastern sky,
Or noon her glorious god.
Or eve the soft delicious dew,
That cools her fragrant sod,
If hearts are held as blessings be,
Thy memory shall pass from me.
Forget thee! twas thought unkind,
II breath'd not friendships strain,
But rather told of fckleness,
OF vow and promise vain.
Recall 1t for future hour
God speed it bright and near
Shall prove to thee how false 1t was,
And l. how all sincere.
For only when silent be,
Thy memory shall pass from me.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-03
THE WESTERN BAR.

The following illustrates the ruling passion
for poker" among Western members of the
bar. The court is in session, the Judge is on
the bench, and the case of Smith Us. Brown is
called up. "All ready!' shouts the counsel fol
the defendant but the counsel for plaintiff does
not respond. "Who's for the plaintiff?' in.
quires the Judge, somewhat impatiently.--
May 1t please the Court" says rising mem.
Der OF the legal fraternity, "Pillikins is for the
plaintiff, but just now left him over in the
tavern playing game Of poker. He's got q
sucker there, and he's sure to skin him, if he
only has time. He's got the thing all set tc
ring in cold deck' in which case he will dea
himself four aces and bis opponents four queens
so that your honor will perceive he must rake
the persmmonsv The look of ilnpaticnce
vanished from the face of his honor at once
and an expression more Of sorrow than of an.
ger took its place. At length, he said, with
heavy sigh, "Dear me, that's too bad! 1t
happens at a very unfortunate time. | am
very anxious to get on with these cases!n A
brown study followed and at length happy
idea struck the Judge "Bill, said he, addrcs.
sing the friend of the absent Pilkins who had
spoken; "you understands poker about as well
hand!o
At another time counsel took some cycep
ton to the ruling of the Court on certain
point, and dispute arose "If the Court
please" said the counsel, :" l wish you to refer
to this book moment" at the same time pick
ing up large law volume "Thcre's no use
O your referring to any books, exclaimed the
Court angrily, II have decided the pint!'-
But your Honor, -" persisted the lawyer.
= tell you again, have decided the pint!"
know that, was the reonder. "I am sat
isfed Of that--but this is a volume of Black
stone-pm certain he differs with your honor,
aud only want to show you uhat d--n
fool Blackstone was!" "Ah, that indeedr
exclaimed the Court, smiling all over; "nom
yon begin to talk"
Cn similar occasion the affair did not end
SO happily. The Court decided point ad-
verse to the views of counsel Counsel was
stubborn and insisted that the Court was
wrong. 81 tell you am right!n yelled the
Court, with flashing eyes. II tell yon You are
not" retorted the counsel Il am riphtw re.
iterated the Court; "d-n a nigger if ain'tw
II say you ain'tH' persisted the counsel, "Cr
er!" yelled the Judge; L adjudge the Court
for ten minutesw And jumping from the bench
he pitched into the counsel, and after q yery
lively little fight, placed him hors de combat,
after which business was again resumed, but
it was not long before another msunderstand-
ing arose. "Crier," said the Court, "we will
adjourn this time for twenty mnutesw And
he was about taking off his coat, when the
counsel said, "Never mind, Judge, keep your
seat-the pint is yieded-my thumbs out O.
jint, and I've spraned my shoulder"
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-03

FEMALE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. livery school
for young ladies rejoiccs in its teacher Of draw.
ing painting, &c, as well as is teacher of mu-
sic and, under the hands of those ndiyidu-
ais, the whole school, as general thing, is
desired to pass by teachers and prrents.
French is studied as an accomplishment
The result usually is, that when young lady
is finished off" she can play six tunes on the
piano has executed three pieces of drawing
or painting, which papa buys frames for and
hangs up in parlor for exhibition to visitors;
has done little portfolio of water colors, in
which the teachers hand is frequently visible
has learned to dance, and has achieved free
run of nineteen French phrases, which she could
not pronounce correctly to save her life. So
far there is nothing but show. Principles
have not been comprehendcd, and she has in
her hands nothing not even the instrument
for winning the accomplishments which she
and her friends imagine she possesses. How
many misses can sketch from nature? How
many, who return home accomplished" can
sketch even the old domiciI in which they
were reared ? How many can paint the tiger
lily that occupies corner of the garden /,
How many can take simple piece of music,
and play or sing it at sight? How MANY 90
on from the foothold they have achieved and
become mistress of the delghtfal art, eooth-
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-07-03
W ON AN.

When Eve brought wo to MI mankind,
Old Adam called her woman
But when she wood with love so fond.
He then pronounced her woo.man
But now with folly and with pride
Their husbands pockets trimming,
The ladies are so full of whms
That people call them whim.men.