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The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30
Douglas.

It is amusing to read the reasons of various
editors for their hostility to Douglas. Some,
who profess Democracy, oppose him because he
introduced the Kansas Nebraska bill. As this
bill constitutes the chief plank in all Democratic
State and National platforms adopted since 1854,
1t Is difficult to conceive how a man can be q
Democrat and yet oppose Douglas for being the
father of that BILL
All persons will admit that Mr.. Buchanan's
election was the result of the issue made upon
that bill. 1t is universally considered to en-
brace the cardinal principles of the Democratic
creed, SO far as the slave question is concerned.
1t declared, in effect, that Congress cannot inter-
dict slavery in the Territories; that the power
to establish or prohibit slavery resided in the
hands of the people of the Territory that the
Territorial laws should not be revised by Con-
gress; that if the Territorial Legislatures should
attempt to abolish slavery or in any manner at
tempt to divest slave owners of their constitu-
tional rights, their appeal should lay in the
Courts; that, in short, the slave question should
henceforward be kept out of Congress. To all
this the entire party-all Democrats north and
south, east and west, have subscribed, and
pledged themselves in State and National Con-
ventions. How then a Democrat can be opposed
to Douglas, because he embodied all these pro-
positions in the Kansas Nebraska bill, we are at
loss to conceive.
But it does not surprise us that the leading
Republican paper in this State, the S. F. Times,
should be opposed to Douglas because of his be-
ing the father of this famous bill. 1t does not
surprise US to see that paper write:
awe have no faith in him. and never had
lie has been dangerous demagogue-powerful
for evil. Now he is a demagogue STILL but his
star is set. He is powerless tor good or evil"
SUICIDE OF YOUTHFUL CoURrEzAN-Lizzie
Lazelle, Sacramento courtezan, but l6 years OF
age, recently committed suicide in a house OF
ill-fame on Third street between and X, be-
cause her friend" George W. Drake had with
drawn his protection from her. She was a
SMALL pale-faced, delicate looking child, says
the Bee, not appearing to be over twelve years Of
age. She had led an abandoned life for two
years. AZ lue age Ol lOurteeu Sne became
q stage struck" in San Francisco, and afterwards
ran off with a circus-rider, and from that hour
commenced going downward. Two years OF
crime doubtless seemed an age to the poor
child, and she had not the bravery to hope for
the future. Poor unhappy child May the man
who led her astray repent ere he falls into the
hands o. the living God. As for her, we can
only say "Poor child"
"One more unfortunate,
Weary of breath,
Rashly importunate,
Gone to her deathl
"Make no deep scrutiny
Into her mutiny
Rash and undutiful:
Past all dishonor,
Death has left on her
Only the beautiful"
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

MAY Day BALLs.--Remember on Monday
evening next " May Day" balls come off at the
Bridge House and Fort Reading. Great pre-
parations have been made for each. We hear
of persons all over the county getting ready to
90 to either one or the other place. At Fort
Reading on the Sd, the day after the ball, there
will be sundry very spirited horse races.
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MEETING OF COUNTY CENTRAL
COMMITTEE.

Members of the Democratic Central Commit
tee of Shasta County are notified to meet at Ex-
celsior Hail. Shasta, ON Thursday, the 18th day
of May next full attendance is requested.
BENZ. SHURTLEFF, Chairman.
Shasta, April 23d, 1859.
The Committee consists of the following gen.
tlemen: Dr. B. Shurtleff, VIM. B. Stoddart, Ii.
R. Clark, H. C. Street, John G. Spencer.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

SKURB-On. our outside will be found an
other poetical contribution from Skurb," in
which he sings most delightfully."- ofthe charms
of the lovely month of May. We have another
gem from his pen for next week-"Over yon
Desert and far away" If we are not greatly
mistaken, we have found stone at EQUINE Cry
that will yet be proven to be q genuine dia-
rrond-
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

Ey%It is represented that -four is very scarce
in Honey Lake Valley, and that many residents
are compelled to eat husked corn, and bread
made of wheat ground in coffee mills.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

"JAcKsoNIAN." Upon our first page will be
found an unusually well written communication
upon political affairs over the signature of
"Jacksonian." However Democrats may view
the writer's conclusions, all will admit that he
states some facts worthy of remembrance.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

Esg~ An anaconda twenty-four feet long, as
big around as the crown of fashionable hat,
and weighing two hundred pounds, arrived on
the last steamer
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

Ba~ The aggregate sentences of the prison
ers at San Quentin amounts to three thousand fire
hundred gears, giving an average to each of
over six years. So says the AhG.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

AFTER HIM.-A man has been in Sacramento
for several days, says the Union, going about
seeking for an introduction to Mr. Brederick.-
So far be has been introduced to about fifty men
for Mr.. B., all of whom he Immediately hugged,
treated the whole crowd and then concluded
that he had been sold. At last accounts he be-
gan to hint a wish to have short consultation
with DR.. Gwin upon Federal matters.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

BOGUS DUsT.-Ws are informed by Mr.. Tracy,
of Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express, that lot Of
dust was offered for sale at their counter, in
this place, which contained large amount of
brass filings. The person that presented it for
sale had himself purchased it
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

SUDDEN DEArHs-Withint the past two months
four well-known residents of this county have
dropped dead from disease of the heart. Indeed
we have been struck with the fact that these
sudden deaths, for months past, have been oc-
curing all over the State with alarming fire.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

DR.. J. H. UNDERHILL.-This gentleman, who
has been lying in the Yreka Jail for some months
past, charged with the crime of numbering
Charles Rose, has been discharged-the Grand
Jury having refused to find bill against him.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

PITT RIvER.-Sam Lockhart Informs us that
the recent warm weather and rain raised Pitt
River five feet higher than it has ever been be-
fore. The water backed upon some of the bot
tom land, and seriously injured several fields of
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

BRoccoLI.-We neglected last week to return
our thanks for several heads of this very excel
lent vegetable, sent US from the Tower House.
accompanied by suitable piece of home-cured
pork to cook with it. 1t was welcome treat.
Droccoii Is very excellent variety of the cauli-
flower, and is never seen in this market for sale.
why do not our gardeners cultiyate it,
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

bg Senator Burch and Capt Messic arrived
in town yesterday evening from the Capital
The former is accompanied by his wife. Both
soldier and legislator are looking well.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

ns75- Jose Y. Limantour, who claimed all of
San Francisco, forfeited his bail of S35 1000 in
the U. S. District Court, in San Francisco, hav-
ing failed to appear and answer to the charge
forgery and perjury. He has never returned from
Mexico. Michael Reese and Manuel Castro were
his sureties.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

BSFA young China woman, descended from
one of the first and most wealthy families in the
interior of China, died in San Francisco on the
oath inst She visited her relatives in one OF
the seaport towns of China, about two years
ago, and was kidnapped and brought to this
country in company with many other females,
and taken into house of fame. The Chinese
of San Francisco gave her grand funeral.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

BIG Guns CoMING.-It is reported that Sena-
tors Broderiek and Gwin purpose coming to
Shasta in the course of few weeks. Our peo-
pie would be vastly gratifed by such visit.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

THE LEGIsLArURE.-We have expressed a not
very favorable opinion of the late Legislature.
While we admit that there was much talent and
many excellent members in the two Houses, we
are impressed with the belief that the majority
were " not fit to have been there We observe
that the Sierra Citizen, Placer Herald, and Call
averas Chronicle, three of the leading Admins
tration country papers of the State, entertain
similar views relative to the worth of the late
Solons as body. The Citizen, speaking on the
I'd inst, thinks "what it has done, is much in
much of shape" and that it may, after q rak-
ing the treasury, " disper,e to obscurity" The
Chronicle says the late session d" was high old
session" and after alludiug to their industry,
zeal and protracted stay pertinenty asks, ''what
record have they to show of their acts!" The
Hcralds views we gave last week
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

TRAIL OPEY.-Sam Lockhart arrived in town
on yesterday, in two days from Fort Crook. He
informs US that the trail to the Fort is now open
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30
IRWIN AfREs- CHARLES COMBS.
TEHAMA HOUSE.

o. THE SUBSCRIBERS having leased
Emi this well-known and popular House. and
AA.sA reftted and furnished it in good style.
are prepared to entertain their friends and the
travelling public in general
The finest STABLE in the Valley is attached
to the premises. AYRES l. COWRS
Tehama, April 20, 1909. an23.tf
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

R9y- The Odd Fellows anniversary celebra-
ton in Weaverville was a magnificent affair
We are informed that Nc. Donald of the Jour
nal, delivered an grafton on the occasion which
was truly grand. One who is capable of judg-
ing says it was a mastery effort.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30
N 0 T | G. E..

HAVE THIS DAY sold all my right, title and
- - interest IN and to a lease of the Oak Bottom
nouse' 10 WIN. L. Cropper, who will receive all
.nueoIeeness que me on book account, and will
pay all debts against Inc while in the Gal Po,-
tom House. Wu n U,VTNC aN Co'-
YAK Bottom, April l6, 1859. an23.1m
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Post Office NOti

Post Office Notice.
The Mails for the Atlantic States will close at
the Shasta Post Office on this Saturday even
ing, at 9 o'clock, P. NJ. ORRIN FITCH, P. NJ
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

MAY DAY PARTY.-Will our beautiful young
Misses and gallant young Masters, permit May
Day to pass without some sort of demonstration?
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

celebrated their forteth anniversary in grand
style all over the State.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

Esy- Judge Daingerfeld concluded the April
term of his Court for Trinity county on Thurs
day, and arrived at home on yesterday.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

The CRoPs-Sinee our last issue we have
been blessed with sufficient rain to greatly ben
eht the crops. We are yet in need of more.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

HS% 1t is said that Gen. James Estil is bed
ridden, and is not likely to rise again. His dis
ease is inflammation of the lungs.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

SKUNk's SKiNs.-The skins of skunks are be-
coming of great value as commercial commo.
dities in the Northwestern States. They are
extensively used by furriers, and are equal to
muskrats. So says the Marysville Express We
think some trapper might do thriving business
up this way. At certain seasons skunks are
very numerous hereabouts
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

NARROW EsCAPE.-We learn from the Trinity
Journal that, on Friday, the 22d inst while DR..
Trask was attempting to cross Browns Greek, on
the Hay Fork trail, his horse became fractions
and threw him. The DR.. reached the shore, after
floating about a hundred yards. He lost his sad
die bags and case of surgical instruments, val
ued at SIS.
Dr.. Trask and family are at present in our
town We are pleased to observe that he suf-
fers nothing in personal appearance from his
unusual bath.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

hxTRAyAGANT.-The late Legislature made
cash appropriations amounting to Ss4S. .49l.
and allowed claims amounting to 227,495 Al
Total appropriations S9l6,O4o "A. Bringing the
business of the State upon cash basis does not
seem to reduce the cost of the State Govern
ment
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30
Senatorial Convention.

We observe that the Democratic County Cen
tral Committee of Tehama, recommends the lotn
of June next as the day for the holding OF the
Senatorial Convention at Red Bluffs. We re-
spectfully submit that the 18th of June Is at
least half month sooner than there is any sort
of necessity for. A better time we think, wouio
be the early part ofJuly. A period OF two months
certainly gives ample time to the candidate 10
canvas the District. We hope the County
Conventions will not adopt the recommendation
of the Tehama Central Committee.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

RF The daily Mail from this place to Sac
ramento will commence running on Monday
next.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

hEruRSEb.-Senator E. Garter returned from
me capital on Saturday last, looking excellenty
we'll
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

10 HUSTERs.-Black fox skins are worth from
SO to $40; those of the silver grey from S25
to $40; and others ranging from $40 to $50
each
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

Preaching on Sunday tomorrow at Il o.
clock, A. NJ, and o'clock, VI. All are in
yited n. BURTON.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

HoRRID WARFARE.-It is stated that party of
men in Tehama are hired to hunt hostile Indians
in the eastern part of the county, receiving so
SO much for each scalp, or other evidence that
they have been killed. The Beacon, of Wednes-
day, gives one of the results of this arrange
ment The scalping party attacked an Indian
camp on the evening of Thursday previous, and
commenced an indiscriminate slaugter, killing
fourteen-the most of whom were women and
children. This is shocking. Killing women and
children for money For the sake of humanity
we hope this report may prove untrue
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

RENovAL.--Freeman & Co., have removed
their Express and Banking House to the St.
Charles block, next door below Seelig & Levy's
Stnre
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

Resolutions passed By the Shasta Library Associa-
ton, at special meeting, on Sunday, April 24M
Whereas, it has pleased an inscrutable Provi-
dence to take hence the soul of Captain l. n.
Briceland be it therefore now
Resoired, That in the deceased the Shasta Lii
brary Association had most worthy presiding
officer.
Resolusd, That in all the relations of life-both
public and private-the general esteem for the
manly and virtuous character of the deceased
has been earnest and constant.
Resolved, That we condole, most sincerely,
with the bereaved parents and relatives, and the
many friends of the deceased.
Resolued, That IN token of sorrow, the men,
bers of the Shasta Library Association wear a
badge of mourning for the period of thirty days.
Resolped, That these Resolutions be spread
upon the records of the Association.
Resolued, That these Resolutions be publish
ed, and that copies be sent to the parent of the
deceased.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

RSy Minister Bowlin writes that our difficulty
with Paraguay will be satisfactorily settled with
out resort to arms.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

BOARD OF SuPERvIsoRs.-Th Board commence
'aeir May term on Monday next.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

Mrs. EsTELLE POTTER MCDoYALp.-The Marvs.
vile Express says this talented lady, the wife of
Calvin B. Mcdonald, editor of the Trinity Jour
nal, will commence an engagement at the Marys-
vile Theatre on the End ofMay. The announce
ment of her re-appearance upon the stage will
doubtless be received with great pleasure by her
numerous admirers throughout the State.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

EXPRESS FAvoRs.-Wells, Fargo & Co., have
our thanks for attentions
Also Freeman & Co.'s Express for fayors.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

nH During the week large number Of
wagons loaded with goods arrived from below
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

sg Hon. ]. C. McKibben is spoken of as the
Anti-Lecompton candidate for Governor.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

LEFT FOR THE EAsT.-Our friends Jas. Brown
and Fred. Chandler, of Horsetown, left for their
homes in the East on the steamer of the goth.
They are excellent citizens, and their numerous
friends will learn with pleasure that they intend
to return in a few months.
Orrin Fitch, Postmaster at this place, left town
on Thursday, for the purpose of taking the
steamer of the 9th prox. Mr.. Fitch is most
excellent young man, and possesses the esteem
OF this entire community. He will be back in
the course of five months
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30
21st of MAY, 1859,

all the right, title, interest and claim of the said
John Y. Averall of, in and to the following de-
scribed tract or parcel of land: A tract of land
situate on the Yreka Wagon Road, about two
miles above McCumber's MILL the same up
on which the said Averall has been residing, to-
gether with the Improvements thereon, consist
ing of Dwelling House, Barn, Enclosures, &C, to
satisfy said execution.
Dated Sierra Township, Shasta County, Cal,
April 25th, 1859.
S. PARK,
ap30:td Constable of said Township.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

sN- L. P. FISHERS the only Agent of the
SHAsTk COURIER in San Francisco, with power
TO receive subscriptions and advertisements
therefor, and receipt for the same.
OFFICE-I7la Washington street, opposite
Aaguire's Opera House.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30
NOTICE.
CONSTABLES SALE.

by VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME
- directed, from the Court of S. D. Baker,
Justice OF the Peace in and for the Township of
Sierra, County of Shasta, and State of Califor-
mia, on judgment rendered therein on the 10th
day of December, A. D. 1858, in favor of c. D.
Carney, and against John W. Averall, for the
sum of Fifty-six Dollars damages, and Thirty
eight Dollars costs of suit, together with accru-
ing costs, have levied upon and seized, and
shall expose for sale at public auction, at the
office of the said S. D. Baker, in aforesaid town
ship and county, between the hours of 10 o.
clock, A. NJ. and o'clock P NJ of the
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30
BIRTHS,
METHODIST CHURCH

In this place. on the oath inst, the wife of [
P. Bystle, of a daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

do hereby certify the foregoing to bea true
copy of the resolutions adopted at called
meeting of Western Star Lodge, No. 2, f. & A.
NJ, April 25th, A.. D. 1859.
= Witness my hand and seal of said
L. 81 Lodge, H. A. CunrIss, sec'y.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

SENATORIAL CANDTDATEs.-We believe the
names of the following gentlemen have been
mentioned in connection with the nomination
of Senator, viz Col. E. ]. Lewis, Col Stephen
son, Jonathan Logan, Judge Harris, DR.. Ruff,
Mr.. Tooms and Judge Ord, all of Tehama. Shasta
and Colusa as yet have presented no aspirants.
Shasta is content that the Senator for the next
term shall come from Tehama or Colusa.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

ns- Strawberries are for sale in the San
Francisco market.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

Ea- Mortgages canrot be taxed this year
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

STATE CENTRAL CoMMITTEE.-Ths Anti-Le-
compton State Central Committee met at Sac
ramento on the 2lst. Full attendance. State
Convention called to assemble at Sacramento
on Wednesday, the 18th ofJune. The following
test resolution was adopted:
Resolred, That this Committee recommend to
the County Central Committees the establish
ment of no tests as qualification for voters at
the primary election, other than an adherence
to the principles of popular sovereignty, abso-
lutte noD-intervention by Congress with the
domestic institutions of States and Territories,
and opposition to the Administration in its ex-
travagant expenditure of the public money.
According to the basis of representation
adopted, Shasta is entitled to 3, Trinity to 4,
Siskiyou to 7, Tehama to 2, Colusi to 2, Del
Norte to 2, Klamath to 2, and Humboldt to 3
delegates.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

" One more unfortunate,
Weary of breath,
Rashly importunate,
Gone to her death
Make no deep scrutiny
Into her mutiny
Rash and undutiful:
Past all dishonor,
Death has left on her
Only the beautiful"
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-30

ssFThe Atlantic mail closes at o'clock this
evening.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-10-29
TnR HARPER's FERRY INsURREoT1oN


The bloody, insurrectiot airy movement at Har-
eeTs Ferry, in Virginia, Is ore Of the pregnant
sRns Of The times. 1t was organized and inaugu-
rated BY power styling itself 1.-The Provisional
Government Of the United States" ANiliative
esalitiOns with this provisional government" is,
1t is reported, established at Washington, Balti-
more and Alexandria. No doubt there is exqcge.
setOB In the multitude Of telegraphic deepatches
that have been OF culated over the country in
Fegard 10 the subject, but enough has been de
Telopea to convince the most incredulous that
there Is now in active operation an organized
project the palt Of the Abolitonists to involve
she North aud South In civil war The spirit Of
rebellion 10 our form Of Government is rife
fhrOughou, the Northern States and is increasing
10 force and power every day. The experiment
al Harper's Ferry will be followed soon by smilsr
and more frequent outbreaks. y" Their fanatic
leaders may not succeed tn winning battle for
some tme-indeed they do not hope to succeed
yet awhile Their main object is to arouse the
popular sectional feeling to a revolutionary point.
Phey hope that By aggression they may provo ke
aggression BY way Of retaliation. and thus to in
Game to deadly hostility the general unfriendlv
feeling pervaing both sections Of tho confederacy
Their attempts will not be devoid Of success,
These rsbels ind willing and powerful auxiliarie
N the Black Republican party. Who can believo
that the Iebel Cook if apprehended in Massachu
Hstts, or any Of the New England States. or, in
deed, in any Northern State under Black Rapub
hsan rule, would, upon legal requisition, be
delivered over to Virginia FOR trial judging
from the past, we are warranted In the belief that
this niscreant is arOedy safe from any possibility
Of being npprehended and brought to Justice. An
attempt 50 arrest him within the borders Of Black
Eepublicanism would ultimate in bloodshed and
defeat Virginia can only bury her sons slain bv
Q rebels band. and lament the state Of afF,re
chat will not permit her to avenge their mnrde,
- vindicate her laws. Lamenting as we do the
political state Of the Republic still we cannot but
believe that the Harper's Ferry outbreak Indicate
course OF events prOpitious 20 Southern interests
and institutions The long pending difficult
between the North and South is now approacbin
the beginning Of the end Whether the arbitra
ment is to be achieved by arms or diplomacy, the
South, in either case, 10 equal to the emergency
and we hope is fully prepared and willing to NEE
It. We have only one point to discuss. and thn
can be done In the field or In the council, 40 ou
adversares may prefer. This one psint is, our
constitutional rights in the Union IL we can. out
Of |, II We must In either case the victory mu
be with as; an 1t may he bloodess one, or
sanguinsry without parallel in history. 1t NAV
b achieved peacefully, restoring fraternal feeling
- With oil the horrors Of q fratricdal war.