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The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
ng- At the election for Delegate to Congress.

HeA At the election for Delegate to Congress
for Arizona Territory, Lieut.. Mowry received up
wards of 5000 majority-nearly unanimous
vote. We think it likely that several thousand
of these voters were Indians. They certainly
could not have been white men, for the reason
that there are not the half of that number of
white men in the Territory. So it is generally
supposed, at least.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

Bag The President has issued proclama-
press all flibuster movements against Nicaragua.
The Union suggests that if Walker is taken en-
route for Nicaragua, on filibuster schemes intent
he should be shipped aboard some Government
vessel bound on two or three years voyage
He claims to be citizen of Nicaragua. There
fore the better plan would be to permit him to
return to Nicaragua whenever he pleases.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
The Cry of Wolf,


number ofjournalists, we think, are raising
iaise alarm relative to certain doings of Gov
ernment touching the mines of California II
appears that the General Government has inst;-
tuted proceedings claiming title to the New AL
MAIDEN Quicksilver Mines. This property is now
held by several foreigners citizens of Eurone
and it is believed, under forged title. There
are also two other claimants under assnmad
grants. The Government thinks all these claims
are based on forged or irregular grants. and
that the mines belong to her by virtue of her Il.
tie to the land 1t is because she claims the
minerals by virtue of her title to the land, that
large number Of papers appear to be filled
with horror They exclaim, in agony, Why. if
she can claim the quicksilver mines of New AL
MAIDEN by virtue of her title to the land, she
can claim every gold mine in the State r Won
derful
We thought every man in the State knew that
the minerals in the public lands belonged either
to the State or Federal Government. Our Su-
preme Court several years ago declared them the
property of the State. The q. S. Supreme Court
has made no decision ON the point. We occu-
py and work the mines by suffrance. We are
all "squatters," in the purest sense of the word
1t is therefore very foolish for intelligent men to
attempt to make "hue and cry' against the
Government for its efforts to oust from posses
- property, worth $40 700, 900, parcel of
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

Beg Col Lewis wishes us to state that he
intends to lick the editor of the Shasta Coarier5
as per promise, for coutradicting that statement
of the Tehama Gazette, about the big deer
That is, provided the General will dispencs with
all military etiquette, and meet an officer of his
staff exactly on the square, Col. Lewis being
ever mindful of the dignity rank and superios-
ity ofhis commanding oficer-Red Bluff Beacon.
All right, Col. We are pleased to observe
that you recognize our relative positions. For
this evidence of your correct military ideas, you
shall be promoted at the very earliest opportu-
nifty. Let the meeting be had some very cold
night, in some very warm room, over generous
supply of very hot whisky punch-our second,
Fisher, of the Beacon, to q do the punch-ing
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

New NAME.-A :" chicken dispute" is adver-
used to term them g cock fights" The world is
rapidly Increasing in reihement. Long since
such coarse and shocking words as " hell FIRE
and birthstone have been deemed too vulgar
in the religious world. Now cock fighting is
considered too coarse for the cock pit. This is
an improvement in the gambling world
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

OLD ScoTcH WHIsKY.--A demijohn of Scotch
whisky, from the house of J. & D. Callaghan,
friends of ours,) as superexcellent With a
little sugar, and little hot water, and bit of a
lemon peel, and "wee drop" of this "stuf,"
all mixed together, you have a mixture that
Bob Burns loved "unco weel," and which he
drank in generous draughts the night Tam
OShanter saw and was chased by the witches.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

BENIcIA COLLEGIATE INsTITUTE.-The Annual
Examination of the students of this admirable
institution takes place on the 7th, Sth and oth
inst. We acknowledge the receipt of a not
invitation to be present, accompanied with
cards of the several Professors.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

Docs Nor PRoPERTY.-Judge Coon, of San
Francisco, has decided that dogs are not prop
erty in the meaning of the law. If the dog stolen,
however, has on a collar the charge of petit
larceny will hold. We believe that this ruling
is in accordance with precedent. Nevertheless
are perhaps thousand dogs in this State that
will readily sell for one two, three, and even
five hundred dollars EACH We have never been
able to perceive why the law that recognises
property in an ass worth $50, or goose worth
one tenth of that amount, ignores property in
the dog worth five or twenty times as much. 1t
is one of the absurdest absurdities of the law
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

Be CAREFuL.-We have heard of quite large
number of rheumatic cases within the past
week. We are informed by a physician that
they are the result of the very airy houses pecu-
liar to California. During a cold spell like the
one which we are now enjoying, few hours
sitting in draft will frequently develop this
painful disease Therefore stop up the chinks
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

HORSE RAcE.-A horse race for a purse of
Sl00, distance 44O yards, free for all saddle
horses, will come off over the i" Oak Bottom
Course" on Christmas Day. Also shooting for
chickens. High old" sport is expected.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, DEC. 4, 1858.

j. GEORGE ZIEGLE-Is our authorized Agent
at Red Bluffs to receive subscriptions and ad-
vertisements for the Courier, and receipt for the
same Copies of our paper can always be
found at his Bookstore, at the Bluffs.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

PREAcHISG.-The Rev. Martin Kellogg will
preach in the Methodist Church in this place TO-
morrow morning and evening
He will also deliver a Lecture before the Lii
brary Association on Monday evening.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

s9T The Rev. S. D. Simonds, late Presiding
Elder of this district is lying at the house of the
Rev. Il. B. Sheldon, at Forest City, i'll almost
unto death. 1t is feared that he will not recover
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
From Canon City, Trinity County.

EDITORS COURIER Your excellent paper
reaches our town regularly through Fisher &
Co.'S Express, as do the most of our letters and
reading matter.
have but little local news TO communicate.
The last rain drove the most of our miners from
the stream to the hills and high bars, where they
are making from So to So per day.
The winter weather has brought a consider
able quantity of game to this vicinity. On yes
terday VIM. Lucas killed two large bears, and
to-day fine buck. fyou lived a little nearer
we might send yon mess occasionally.
We have had visit from Mr.. Cox, with his
+" Annals of Trinity County" If you have read
this work, presume you have come to the con-
cluson that the people of this locality are almost
destitute Of energy. | assert, however, that in
no place in the county has there been more mo-
ney expended in supplying miners with water,
in erecting saw mills in cutting bedrock tun-
nels and in making trails.
We are anxiously awaiting the news of the
Illinois election, as we are nearly all Douglas
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

CHRISTMAS BALL.-As will be perceived per
advertisement, the "Library Association" will
give ball, in "Charter Oak Hail." on Christmas
Eve. As the profits of this affair, if any there
be, will be appropriated to the enlargement of
the Library, we trust it may be largely attended.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

ALIVE YET.-A correspondent of the Bulletin,
speaking of the "old" Californians saws
" Whether cid Mr.. Thorn, of Thom's Greek, Te-
han,a county, holds out yet, do not know
We are happy to say that this brave old Pioneer
still 81 holds out" and bids fair to continue to
hold out" many long day.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

Bay Allen Hall has res gned the position of
Under Sheriff of Tehama. Col E. J. Lewis has
been appointed in his stead by Sheriff Dunn
most excellent appointment
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

HIFA special meeting of the Ecclesiastical
Association" viii meet at DR.. Shurteff's Drug
Store on Wednesday evening, December 9th, at
< oicl0ck
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

THANKs-To DR.. Shurtleff for Dutch Alma.
nae. 1t contains heap of good reading, of
which we nr forstan. Moreover mir cum arou,
Likewise, s,rui lager, ollie rile.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

CoLp WEATHER.-Yesterday morning we
found the ice frozen to the thickness of more
than half an inch in our yard. The weather of
the entire week has been delightfully."- cold, ap-
petizing and invigorating
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
Sacramento Agency.

A. L. DOWNER is authorized to ac. as Agent
Of the SHASTA CoURISR in Sacramento City, with
power to receive subscriptions and advertise
ments, and receipt for the same.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

BaS- The Chess Clubs of Shasta and Yreka
are playing game of chess. Wells, Fargo &
Co.'S Express brings move each trip We think
the telegraph would be speedier medium.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

BROTHER kELLoGG.-The Rev. Mr.. Kellogg
who formerly ministered in holy things to the
people of this place, and who is much beloved
by them, is here on a visit The ladies who are
now having Church built are especially de-
sirous of having him take charge of it. We
trust he NAV do so.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

B9r Of course we agree in the opinion that
we're all a 'derned smart set of fellows-we
country editors.-Yreka Union.
That so, SO far as our contemporary is con-
cerued at least
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

SUPREME Court CLERK.-The Amador Sa7ti--
mel announces Harry S. Hatch, County Clerk OF
Amador as a candidate for the nomination of
Clerk of the Supreme Court before the next
Democratic State Convention. Mr.. Hatch is
vouched for as sterling Democrat and man
of undoubted integrity and ability.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
NEWS BY THE STEAMER.

The mail steamer arrived on the lst. The
mail for Shasta will arrive to-day. We quote
from the Jnion's telegram
The dates are from New Orleans, ria Tehuan-
tepec, to Nov. 18th.
Election Returns.
ILLIxoIs-Douglas has five majority In eac'
branch of the Legislature, while the Republican
State ticket has been elected by majority OF
two or three thousand. The Republicans also
elected members of Congress in the first seconu,
third and fourth districts. In the remaining
five districts Anti-Lecompton Democrats have
been elected. The Republicans have carried
Chicago by 1000 majority
The Lecompton vote in the entire State is less
From the returns received it appears that
if the Administration Democrats had all actee
for the regular Democratic State ticket, it wouol
have succeeded by majority of several tho,
sand. 4a
than 3 900 out of 24O,O 900.
New JERsEY.-The delegation from this STATE,
stands three Republican to two Anti-Lecompton
Democrats.
OHIo-Republican majority, official, 2o,926
I MICHIGAN N-Republican State ticket elected /
from 5000 to 10000 majority. Cooper, D.
elected in the first Congressional district.
I New YoRk-The Republicans have swept
Estate by 5000 majority, and elected 80 q
the SO Representatives to Congress.
=, ,.aa..,--,., eii sctr,. 70 :. y. ...sA..,
compton Dem3crat. F
Preparations are being made all over the
Union to properly celebrate the great victory of
Douglas. Public meetings of generalization
were called in New Orleans and Washington.
Gen. Ward, who was President of the Gin
cnnati Convention has been appointed minis
ter to Sardinis.
1t is thought that, if the Secretaryship of the
Treasury is vacated, Erastus Coming will be
appointed.
California bonds have advanced to 80 cents.
The Collector of Mobile has refused clear
ance to the vessel in that port intended for the
conveyance of Walkers emigrating party, and
refers Walker to the Secretary of the Treasury
General Walker promises that, if he is rein
stated it Nicaragua, he will respect all Ameri-
can interests in that country. The difficulty
between General Henningsen and General Wal
ker has been satisfactorily settled.
Europe.
Dates from London are to October 30--four-
teen days later,
Mr.. Bright has made a great speech at Birt
mingham, in which he advocated the system Of
voting by ballot, according to the American
system of representation.
There is no Improvements in the working Of
the Atlantic Cable at Valentfa +
The Spanish feet, with all the transports and
troops intended to act against Mexico, had sailed
for Cuba.
Ten Broeck's horse Babylon won the race :
Newmarket, over his competitor, Olympus.
Sir Colin Campbell informs the British Gov,
ernment that he will not be able to commence
active operations in India before the 18th Of
October.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

Books, BooKs.-The reader is directed to the
advertisement of Mr.. Lougee, of the Pacific
Book Store. He has on hand very large stock
Of choice books.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

Elr Hutching's Magazine for December is an
Improvement on previous numbers in many
respects Lougee has it for sale.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

100 GuSs.-Last evening hundred guns
were fired by number of the Democrats of
this place, in honor of the brilliant victory OF
the great Douglas.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

CHURCH DoSATIoS.-Mrs. W. W. Smith. of Sierra
township, has donated $50 to the Ladies of
Shasta, in aid of building the Church.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

DANCING ScHooL.-We are pleased to state
that Mr.. Milhngton has commenced a dancing
school in this place, with quite large number
of scholars.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

GEOGRAPHICAL kNowLEDGE.-In company of
gentlemen, few evenings since, one of them
observed that the American people were gener-
ally deficient in geographical knowledge. We
differed with him, but are now prepared to state
that the mistakes so frequently occurring in the
newspapers furnish strong grounds for the re-
mark. To give an instance, late number of
the S. F. National says:
On Saturday of last week train of forty
mules loaded with provisions, left Tehama, Trim
ity county, for the Moose Lake Reservation.
Tehama is in Tehama county, and there is no
such lake or Reservation in California, or for
that matter, anywhere else. There is Moose
head Lake in Maine.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

--5li foiSels.
The idea that the General Government, if it
obtains possession of the Almaden Quicksilver
Mines, will take courage and proceed against the
owner of every rich quartz mine or tunnel in the
State, is, indeed, most superlatively preposter-
Gus. And yet the fear of it seems to have
wrought some of our San Francisco cotempora-
ries (who, no doubt, love the miners with love
intense feeling, and they are heard crying from
the house-tops, with tears running down their
cheeks, I" General Government, venerable Uncle
Samuel don't perpetrate this great wrong upon
our poor, unhappy, honest miners"
Bah do you think the miners Of California
are fools, to be caught thus?
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
Nj MARRIED

Nghis place, on the 2sth, by Rev. Father
Ralph Rainaldi, Mr.. G. Ovitt to Miss Catharine
Donolan.
In this place, on the 29th, by the same, Mr..
Charles Keese to Mrs. Caroline Yager
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
BIRTH 8.

Chappeli, of a daughter.
On the 18th ult., at McMurtrys Ferry, Mrs.
Fountain Lafferty, of son.
In Shasta on the 9th ult. Mrs. John Gawne,
of a SON.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

RW The telegraph is now completed from
Placerville to Genoa, distance 100 miles.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

REMovED.-N. S. Arnold has removed his ex-
tensive stock of Groceries to Sam. W. Payne
brick building two doors above his old stand.
A NAME.-Some villainous wretch calls little
girls pantalettes, shin curtains Union.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

The WEATHER.-Cold snaps and rain Trska
onion.
Try Scotch whisky and hot water You'll
like it better
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04

Ii A TIGHT PLAcE.-A few of our acquaint-
ance who have heretofore, when angered, dam
ned Douglas with great fervor /" for opposing
the Administration, are in state of intense be-
tweenty. They feel very much like hallooing
for Douglas, and yet they think it may COM
promise them as friends of the Administration
They want to crow and still they are restrained
by an underlined idea that they are, or ought to
be, down" on Douglas. They feel toward him
as Swift did toward Dr.. Fell when he wrote
these lines:
do not like thee DR.. Fell
AL hough can't the reason tell;
But this, at least, know full well,
do not like thee, Dr. Fell.
The sensible way to do is, to rejoice with
those that rejoice over Douglas great victory,
and mourn with those who mourn over other
Democrats defeated.
The Shasta courier., 1858-12-04
Railroad to Shasta.

We are glad to perceive that our articles upon
the railroad topic have attracted the attention
of the press to very general extent. The great
er number of our contemporaries who have spoken
on the subject, agree with US that railroad
connecting our town with the tide-water cities,
is consumaarion devoutiy to be wished
and that such. = work would pay.
We expected week ago to be furnished with
such an authoritative report of the amount of
goods brought to this portion of the State dur
ing the past year, as would enable US to present
the best of all possible arguments in favor of
the project. AS yet we have not received it.
We entertain the opinion that the speediest
way to have this great work consummated is for
some of our capitalists to take the initiative in
this matter. Let the prgect of connecting Red
Bluffs and .Shasta be first started We verify be-
leye, if the proper men were to take hold of this
matter, that half million dollars OF stock would
be subscribed for in the counties of Tehama,
Shasta, Trinity and Siskiyou-after which, we
imagine, but little difficulty would be met in OBJ
tanning the assistance of San Francisco, New
York, or European capitalists.
That this road would pay at once there can
be no doubt Its length would perhaps not be
more thirty-iye miles, which, at $4,000 per
mile, would cost the sum Of s., ,4oe, ,eao-say,
Sl,50O,0 900: Now the freight annually passing
from Red Bluffs to Shasta amouuts,-so we are
Informed by some of our largest traders,-to over
30,00000o lbs. This, at one cent per pound
would pay 100000. The travel would average,
say, fifty or sixty passengers per day, which at
SIS per trip,would produce from $9l $50 to Sl19-
5Oo-say, 500, 900. Thus, for freight and pas
sage, we have the round sum of S400 900, as the
annual yield of the road. Deducting 500, 600
AS the cost of running the road, and we have
$500, e,0ee left, as the annual profits of an invest
ment of 81, ,400, ,000-which is a fraction over
81 per cent. per annunt on the entire cost of the
road.
As will be perceived, this calculation is based
on an estimate ofthe present trade. Who doubts
that it would be doubled in few years by the
building of the road? We are firmly convinced
that sort of stock in California will be so val
liable as that of this proposed railroad, when
completed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-06-03
March IS, 1858.

CHAIR AND FURNITURE
ESTABLISHMENT IN THE U. STATES
No IS g. q North Gay ST., near Fayetie
W7HERE is kept always on hand. made to
w order, every style of French Tete-a-tetes, in
Plush, Hair, Cloth. or Brocatelle.
French Full Stuff and Medallion Parlor Arm
Chairs, in Plush, Hair, Cloth Brocatelle.
French Full Stuff Carved Parlor Chairs, in sets
with Plush. Hair. Cloth or Brocatelle.
Sofas; half French Spring Mahogany and Wal.
nut Paror Chairs, in Hair, Cloth or Plush.
Rocking Chairs-various designs, in Hair, Cloth
and Plush.
Stuff Spring Lounges-a large assortment al.
ways on hand. or any pattern made or covered with
any goods to order.
Chamber Suits-in Mahogany or Walnut, com
plete, from S35 up.
Cane Chairs and Rocking do.-the largest as
sortment ready made in any house in the
United Staes-from Sl2 dozen up.
Bar Room. Office and Dining Chairs, in Oak
Walnut or Mahogany, with Cane, Wood or Stuff
ed Seats-an assortment embracing over SO dozen
Wood seat Chairs and Settees and Rocking
Chairs-over 100 dozen A. MATHIOT,
Nos 25 and 81 North Gay ST., near Fayettee
June | l, lS57-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-06-03
CHARLES III. DRURY,
Corner of Camden street and Light street ,oh
BALTIMORE,

N"'e' W S""s~cW oI ect uHu LtSieG SI ees sc""sJs
BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment with
II Foundry connected, for the making his own
A Castings is prepared to furnish all va
s=7 rieties of AGRICULTURAL I'M
AEssss2zaMsSxsaRsaA PIGMENTS AND CAS- THINGS,
made TO pattern ofthe best material.
The following list of PLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, of the different numbers, fol
wrought and cast shears, S. & NJ, Chenoweth
Wiley, and furrow, No. O, Hill side, No j and
3 Connecticut Improved or Posey Plow,
with common Davis cast -Selfsharpener OF
wrought shear-Corn Cultivators, plain and ex-
pandng-Tobacco do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter Harrows superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Cradles-RevovingH Horse Rakes-Cylindri-
cal straw Cutters, &c., &c. Horse Powers GRIST
MILLS, very useful and saving article, and conn
ing into general use. HORSE POWER IND
THRESHIyNG MACHINES, ofthese need not
say anything, as wherever they have been in use
any time. they are preferred to all others
G. f. ID. will this year makea smaller size Pow
er & Thresher, price of Power, 500, Thresher,
$50, Band, $40, or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 CASH. Persons in want of Implements made
ofthe best material and put together in the strong
est and bgst mannert to answer the purpose forwhch
they are intended, invited to call upon the SUBJ
scriber. feb 90.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-06-03
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

1879 "A Benevolent Institution, established
lOCO. By special endowment, for the relief Of
the sick and distressed, afflicted aUith Virulent and
Epidemic diseases.
The Directors Of this wel-known Institution. in
their Annual Report upon the treatment OF Sexual
Diseases, fer the year ending January LIST, 1858,
express the highest satisfaction with the success
which has attended the labors of the Consulting
Surgeon, in the cure of Spermatorrhea, Seminal
Weakness, Impotence, Gonorrhea, elect, Syphilis,
TIE vice of Onanism, or Selfabuse, SC and order
continuance of the same plan, for the ensuing
year. The Consulting Surgeon is authorised to
give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS, to all who
apply by letter. wih-a description of their condi-
ton (age, occupation, habits Of life. &c., and in
| cases of extreme poverty, to FURNISH MEDl-
CINE FREE OF CHARGE. Some of the new
remedies and methods of treatment discovered du-
ring the last year, are of great value.
| An admirable Report SpermatorrhGa, or
Seminal Weakness, the Vice of Unanism, Mastur-
baton, Seliabuse and other diseases of the Sex
ua organs, by the Consulting Surgeon. will be sent
by mail I'm sealed letter envelope), FREE OF
CHARGE, on receipt of two stamps for postage.
Other Reports and Tracts on the nature and treat
ment of Sexual diseases, Diet, &c., constantly
being published for gratuitous distribution, and will
be sent to the afflicted.
Address, for Report or treatment Or. GEORGE
R. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon, Howard Asso-
citation, No. South Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa
By order of the Directors,
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, Pres't.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Sec'y. jan 2S-ly