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The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

The NEXT CONGRESSIONAL AppoRT1oNMENT.-
The Nevada Democrat, in replying to our sug-
gestion that the Congressional representation Of
California, under the next apportionment, might
take their seats in 1861, says:
We still believe that the statement in our last
issue was correct, and that the editor of the Ez-
press is in error. The State Legislatures have
nothing to do with making the apportionment
that is done by the Secretary of the Interior
under an act of Congress, which prescribes the
time when the Representatives under each de-
cennial census are entitled to their seats. The
Congressman elected by the apportionment un-
der the census of 1910, took their seats on the
first Monday of December, 1S43-that being the
commencement of the first session of the 2sth
Congress. The 33d Congress, the Representa-
tives of which were the first elected under the
census of 1850, convened in December, 1853
and the 38th Congress, the members of which
will be the first elected under the census of 1860,
viii not convene until December, 1868.
After further examination of the matter, we
perceive the Democrat is right, and that we will
not be able to have our full representation un-
der the new apportonment, in the 37th Con-
gress.-NagysciLle Erpress.
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

gGy@ Among the convicts restored to citizen
ship during the past year, for good conduct, are,
from this county John Smith, grand larceny,
and VIM II. Allen, manslaushter From Siski-
you-John Smith, grand larceny, j. c. Gibson,
forgery
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

FLUsH.-The State Treasury is in an exceed
ingly plethoric condition at present. The Bee
of the 9th says:
The Treasurer Of Colusi is in town with SI3,-
600, and San Francisco, tomorrow, will pay in
$4,000, which viii give total of cash on hand,
Of about G62O.
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15
SAN FRANCISCO BULKHEAD

The Governor appears to think bulkhead
necessary, but advises cautious action. He con-
cludes his remarks on this subject thus:
The front line of the city ought not to be ex-
tended beyond its present limits, unless it is
found indispensable to the preservation of the
harbor, and could not give my sanction to any
plan until scientific and disinterested engineers
have pronounced it the proper one to accom-
plish the object Private rights, as matter of
course, must be protected, but not at the expense
of the public good.
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

NoNsEssE.-The Union, and also the cores
pondent of the Alta attribute the defeat of Beard
for the Secretaryship of the Senate, to the fact
that be was en- old-line Whig. This looks to us
very improbable in the face of the fact that Mr..
Pennington, Assistant Secretary, was one Of the
most earnest Know Nothings in this part of the
State. We cannot believe it possible that De-
mocratic caucus which could so readily forgive,
Democrat for the political crime of desertng
his party and joining the Know Nothings, would
taboo man for having been an old-line Wing
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

WM. r. Danny, Esq:
Dear Sir-Your ''4ronetic Valley Whisky' is
received, and after careful examination, find il
to be pure article, entirely free from the adul-
terating ingredients so frequently used.
JAMES j. MApEs, Chemist
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

State Assayers Office, 80 Somerset St,
BosToS, Mass, April II, 1858.
WM H. DAILY, New York:
Dear Sir-I have made a Chemical Analysis
of your "4romatic Faley Whisky" and find it a
pure, fine favored Rye Whisky, containing no
Injurious matter of any kind, and recommend it
as suitable for medical and public purposes.
CHARLES 7. JACKSON, NJ. D.,
State Assayer.
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

Daly's Aromatic Valley Whisky
Is put up in cases containing one dozen bottles
For sale by all the principal Liquor Houses
- e-N francisco. a20-3fn
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

WHAT AN IDEA w. Wadsworth, editor Of
the California Culturist was recently attacked
in Alameda county by three Mexican robbers,
who, after binding his hands, rihed his pockets
of $50. He had previously slowed away $50 in
his mouth and thus saved that amount.
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

New York, April 10th, 1858.
have analysed sample of g Daty's 4rona!'c
Tallcy IFbisly,n and find it to be pure article,
of fine flavor, and without any deleterious ad-
mixture. JAMES Il. CHILToS, u. D.,
Chemist.
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15
An American Steam Frigate ut Constan-
tinopIe.

A ConstaHtinople correspondent of the Boston
Irdpeler, alludng to the presence of the Ameri-
can steam frigate "Wabash" at the Turkish
capital, says
According to treaty between Turkey and nthe
hve powers, it was some time since agreed that
no 1oreign ship OF war of any nation shall be al
lowed to pass the Dardanelles, larger than a cor
vette, and for such vessel an Imperial Firman
IS requisite. Application was made for firman
to allow the Wabash, u s. steamer of war.
to visit Constantinople, and it was readily Grant
ed, and shortly this splendid vessel made her
appearance in our harbor. The usual salutes
were exchanged, and everybody began to ask
everybody" Have you visited the American
trigate She is a perfect beauty and immense
ly large and strong" Soon it was noised abroad
that the Minister of England and the other Eu-
ropean governments had protested to the Porte
against admitting vessel of such size to pass
the Dardanelles, and that the Porte forced by
its kind friends, had protested to the American
Minister for deceiving them SO, and under the
name of "a small war steamer" bringing up
| here vessel, which though of the build of a
frlgate, measured as many tons as their largest
three-decker, and carried q more effective bat
| terry.
An Englishman told me that when one of the
officers of the Wabash was asked chow could
you call that ship small frigate ~ answered
swell, ifyou should see some of the other frie-
ates that we have got, guess you'd say this was
a small one." The story, in this shape, was ol
course manufactured, but very likely the sub
stance of such reply was given, for the frigate
Niagara is said to be 20 or so feet longer than
the Wabash.
No great harm has been done by all this
pother. The ship had got here, and she was
not to be ordered away And moreover, the
Sultan and his government knew as well wha
her size and armament were before they CAV,
the firman as they did after her arrival Between
you and |, they oished her to come here in orde
to see a specimen of our modern steam frgates
about which they had heard much from tn
Turkish Admiral, who went to America; bu
they did not let the " Five Powers know this
To the English it was particularly CALLING be
cause at the very time the Wabash came to Con
stantinople, q British steam frigate of q simila
size, that brought out Lord Stratford from Eng
land, was obliged to stop at the Dardaneles, an
put his lordship on board smaller craft, i
order to get him to the capital
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15
ID A L Y'S
VALLEY W HISKY.

ME BEG TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF
w Dealers, as well as consumers, to the fol-
lowing certificates of well known chemists who
have analyzed
HDaly's Aromatic Valley Whisky"
The high reputation of the parties is a sufficient
guarantee that the article possesses all the merit
claimed for it.
WIN. NEWELL 81 CO.,
SoIa 4
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

full and fair expression of the popular will can
only occasionally be obtained
Considering it of the greatest importance, in
government like ours, to prevent frauds upon the
elective franchise, | have deemed it proper to
recommend this subject to your earnest consid-
Grafton.
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

We present our readers with synopsis of
some of the most interesting features of this
very interesting State paper.
CONDITION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
1t effords me sincere pleasure to say that our
finances are in much mere prosperous condi-
ton than at any other period since the organi-
zaton of the State. The interest upon the pub
lie debt is being promptly paid, and our bonds
rank as high in the market as those of our sister
States The ratification by the people of the
unconstitutional debt, created by their reckless
and extrayagaut agents, has done much, both at
home and abroad, to inspire confidence in her
integrity.
The Governor cautions Legislators against
special legislation, and especially against 'Lob-
by Members'-who are frequently gentlemen OF
| influence, who, for consideration, are ready to
give their services in favor of bill, regardless
of its merits or dement's.
On the 18th ult. there was balance of S522,.
| ITO 26 in the Treasury. The State indebtedness.
is S4,o43,485 60. This includes the sum O
Sl43,48 63 yet outstanding in bonds and Con-
troliers warrants, for the payment of which nc
| provision has yet been made The amount o
interest upon the debt ratified by the people i.
S273,oOo
TAXABLE PROPERTY.
Tho assessed value of taxable property for tn,
year 1858, is about $124, 900 900. This fall,
two millions below the estimate of 1857, and il
accounted for by the excitement consequent up
on the discovery of gold on Fraser river, whicl
occasioned great falling off in the value of al
kinds ofproperty. In reference to this the Gov
ernor says:
The estimate made by the late Governor wa
a hundred and forty millions, and upon this cal
culation the Legislature proceeded to reduce th
taxes on property from seventy to sixty cents OF
a hundred dollars. Whilst am not dispose,
to increase the rate of taxation the safety of th
public credit, in my opinion, demands that th
Act of April II, 1858, giving the ninth and tent
classes Of Licenses and the Liquor Licenses t
the counties, should be repealed
1t is recommended that a plan be devised b
which the poll-tax can be collected
The delinquent list, in almost every county, i
unusually heavy.
| PRACTICE ACT.
1t is also suggested that it might be prope
| Cf upon examination it shall be found constitu
| tional) to amend the Practice Act in civil cases
SO as to allow the judgment of two-thirds o
| three-fourths to stand as the verdict of the Jury
| JURY SYSTEM.
Indeed, am not sure that in criminal cases
would not be expedient to increase the numbe
of trial-juror to fifteen, and require the concur
renee of twelve to render verdict. The guilt
very often escape under the present system Gu
Criminal Code requires thorough revision an
it is hoped that the subject will receive you
early attention.
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15

Indeed, am not sure that in criminal cases it
would not be expedient to increase the number
of trial-jurors to fifteen, and require the concur
renee of twelve to render verdict The guilty
very often escape under the present system. Our
Criminal Code requires thorough revision, and
it is hoped that the subject will receive your
early attention
The Shasta courier., 1859-01-15
SHASTA COURIER.
synopsis of the Governors Annual Mes,
sage.

We present our readers with synopsis of
some of the most interesting features of this
very interesting State paper.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10
w. j. MARKS,

PI2A CTICAL:W MAN AT, I.
Wntchea, C1 0c lks, IVel. w nre id y ewelFy
TAYING on hand, a intend keeping, we'll selected
stock OF American, English, French and Swiss Watch
Chains Keys SEALS Rings Breast Pins, Ear Rings and
Iockes silver ThbeS; Gold, Silver, Steel and Gernan-
SILVER Spectacles Spoons Forks Ladies', Butterknyes,
FruIt-knves Gold Silver Pens and Pencs Work Box
es Card Cases Cabas, Portmonas and PursesIwith my
long experiences and being well prepared with fine TOOLS
WATCH ESGSR Lathes-I fully convinced that Will
be able to render full the public who
vor me with the old stand 189 Main St. Sign Eagle
and Watch. W. .. MAhhs'
wheeling Nov. %, 1858.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10

and ran up stairs with it, where he was heard
in high glee after the feat was accomplished. -
The iron was very hot, and by being left mo-
mcntariy at several places on the stairs, left its
imprint wherever it stood. Writing is favor
lite amusement with this remarkable Spirit. He
writes epistles, and throws them on the floor
quite frequently. His chirography is awful,
and his orLhography Of the same pattern.
"Josh" is very fond Of children. and treats
them with becoming consideration. When the
adult members of the family leave the house. the
children are entrusted to the special care and
guardianship of the said spirit, and he, like
true and worthy ghost, leads them from all
harm ~
This is only meagre beginning of the story
of "Josh," the spirit 1t comes direct from
family of the highest responsibility, and is cor
roborated by the statements of several "neigh-
bors, who have also been favored with frequent
conversations from the disembodied individual
above described
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10
coal ON and Coal Oi1 Lamps.

VTTE have Just received beaatifll article OF Coal on
w better than any before sold In this city.
The dissresable odoF which 4 eonneetsd With the Oar
Coal 0iIs offered BY oteTs has Ia great degree
been removed from tis Oh making Is pleaaanef handle
and giving brilliant Light smoke Which
attends the Coal Oils nov In --f--
have hand, Of own E1anufaeture the largest
assOrtaent OF Lap8 Of every description for
burnitsx different kinds Of oils .
Our Coal Lamp Cap & constructed that by the
f nson ehnne from heat it Nili not break BY
ing crated cap which With other eSps.
Coal Oh ls the best OH used giving far more light
At less and being non-xplosYe. An in want Of
Light call At the oueeasraTe Store Of
HOBBS 4 BARSES, IFS MaIn ST.
next door to Hesken sHeaTinFen,
oet9 ~ at1 % e7s-Ezes Wheeling, Va.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10
SADDLES, HARNESS. TRUNKS. sc
NVHOI ESAI.Ert: RETAIL.

T n SHEPPARD No. ISL Main 81, of Union, win
81 continue keep hand large and complete as:
articles in hs ne consisting of Ladles and
Yaces Carpet BAGS, sateSels CotarS HaDss WHIPS &e
would respectfully call attention my stock end trust
attention and promptness to merit eontnunnee
Of the pGblie patronage.
Ali kinds Of repairing promptly done, audin pr Her
manner. }. B.hHEfPAA
ssr,qO 1aI Main
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10

AN EXTRAORDINARY "SP1RIT. We have
heard great many marvellous stories in rela-
ton to the conduct of spirits" in different sec
tions of the country, but none to equal the fol-
lowing, from the Medina Tribune. The editor
says:
We will tell the story precisely as it reached
our own cars without the shadow of a shade OF
coloring, and without the least variation. from
reTbatim et EiterGtim repetition Our Informant
is resident ofMedina "A young lady, educated,
intelligent and truthful. She visits in "hgh-
ly respectable family" who are constantly an
moved with the presence of badly brought up,
uneducatcd and uncivil spirit. This spirit oe-
gan to "cut up" about two years since. First,
Il commenced trapping" in the bedroom oCtwo
young ladies, members ofthe family: trapped
on the walls on the floors, ON the head-hoard,
on the ceiling, above, below, all around, ana
finally commenced pulling the bedding from the
bed The young women, nearly frightened out
of their senses, ran down stairs, and reported
the terrible phenomenon to their parents. The
spirit followed, and the entire household were
smittrn with terror.
But after they had become satisfied that the
noise and other demonstrations proceeded from
N spirit and when their excitement had partial
ly subsidized, they commenced making inquiries
of their invisible visitor To their utter horror,
they received vocal responses The spirit IN
formed them in clear and audible, but not very
OOliShed EnStlSn, tnnI MS Huule was OOshI
that he died about thirty years since in South
Carolina; that, when on earth, he was ignorant,
vulgar. and dcbaSed, so that when he passed
into the spirit world he was confined in the
lowest sphere; that he wandered oil, and twenty
wears ago became a resident in the family where
he Ind made himself ''nanilest;" that he had
remained with the family because he found
them congenial, and that he INTENDED TO stay
with them for years to come; that no power
could drive him away, and if he was not used
well he would "knock things endwise," and
make himself generally disagreeable.
From that time to the present, Josh has
been fixture in the family, and laughs, talks,
cracks Jokes &c, us if he was still occupying
his ,fleshy tenement He is somewhat passion
ate and frequently breaks crockery, mars FUR
niture or lntiicts personal injury upon members
of the family when he is offended. But he is
easily coaxed. When company is expected,
'Josh" is importuned to keep quiet. Upon
one occasion the girls were expecting company.
and were particularly desirous that Josh
should keep perfectly ''mump during the So
iomrn of the visitors After receiving tho
rough outlay of fflattery and coaxing, he agreed
To Seep quiet; "but," said he, 81 shall remain
here upon this end of the piano. There is no
! need OF my leaving the room" The next day
| he stated that he sat on the piano during the
visit, and to prove what he said repeated por-
tiou of the conversation between the young la
| dies and their company.
| At one time, when Mrs. - was ironing in
| the kitchen, sJosh" seized one oFthe flat irons,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10

NNH0LEsALE AND RETAIL. Manuiaeturer o. toddles'
w Brides, HarntHs and Trunks, and dealeT in all Art
cles usually kept by saddeTs leave inform the
public he has opened No 1SS Ma ST. Market
Alley, where he will be glad to persons wanting
the above articles Asheintends to make good work
and sell fair prices he hopes 20 obtain liberal share
public patronage. Particular attention paid to ordered
WORK. and repalrinR doae With dspateh. aeplS.-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10
CHARLES W. GRAHAM,

CHARLES w. GRAHAM,
> u q ESS . Il n . > a N rs n ANN E r I.
THE undersigned would the citizens Of Wheeling
and vicinity that having purchased the Drug and Pre-
scriPon Store, formerly owned by Dr. James Tanner, he
will carry the Drug business IN all ts
branches. lie respectfully sOciis cOntinuAnee OF
the public patronage which las heretofore been so bernly
extended towards this old and we'll known establishment
It viii be his aim to keep thing, II the purest kind
the lowest price, usually be found in we'll fur
nished Drug establishment.
Prescriptions carefully Compounded from the puTest
Medicines. CHARLES ". GRAHAM
No. 90, cor. Main and Webster Sts.,
myI0 Centre Wheeling.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10

THE Arm Of Sheppard Morgan this day dissolved
By Eautnal consent The bushes OF the hrm vi ~ be
by J. Sheppard. Those Indebtedt to tn efTn are
respectfully requested call make payment and those
having accounts against viii please presen the for
settlement :. b SHAffAllDs.
Sept. 10th, 1858. clAS- MORGAA&s
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-10
BUSINESS CARDS.
EAa. g. WmRATE.

AYIOIINE II d 1T I'd ", ~ y"
Wheeling, Va,
AVIEG sufficiently recovered to be able to resume the
IL practice of his profession he may for the be
found at his resenee Quincy street. and
Fifth sts. oct4:a
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-14
dissolution.
DisSOlNtiOu.

u HE coparmership heretofore existing between
Il tie undersigned WAS this day Dissolved by ma
tual iJusen Mr.. ANS BLowS, Sr., having purchased
of "a hEuwN his entire interest The busiuess viii
be continued at the old stand firm style OF
RAIAs, BROWN q Co. L. IL. RAINS,
J. ". Brown.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-14
Dissolution Of COparlnershlp.

II HE Undersigned have this day issoiycd by mu
Il tuai consent the coIartueis sup heretofore
Quoted unaer tlieArm VI WILLIAMSON &CuEA1HAM
Alexander Williamson Liyiig sOli cut his entire IN.
teIest ia c~nevr,- 10 -i,.iiu l. Chratanl.
Nashville, Jul! oil, le5S.
4slkAAAIER WILLIAMSON,
AIOHEk CHA lHxA.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-14
directions for IL. Use.

Obtain a sooi cosi od lamp Securu hin wicks
ss that they viii move up and dUWn ia The tube
Trim the wick with sharp scissors, Nscty ca NiI
the top of the wick tube, clipping OF the small pro-
jec,ieg pants At the CORNERS. Ftl your lamp with
our oil. Turn NO the wck eaTsgaIy a. nESi as uoi
20 crack the chimney
A shade Will greatly cnh&n exits excellence To-
reading or sewing BY
BY The carefal Observance OF these directions, yot
will secure q hight that eat.not "a 40 please
ostl2-tf MCKENZIE 4 MlNCHIN.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-14
Just Received al ChaS. RObsFlS0n'S
Candy Mandatory,
No. II Market street.

Opposite aorrisS Stratton 'snew warehouse,)
A LARGE lot of froshSicily Orang eEand Lemons;
n Rusips Figs CurrAIts ,truues ,Sc
Also "a Inc ASN tut OF all the aiuerCnt kinds ~
NgtE.
a anetresh ot o Baltimore Cove oy stersi n cans
Fields celebratee branOs.
Fresh salmon ,Lobsters SaTdines SC
Pickles reserves FIRES breaches snGStraN berry
ia cAus.
Brandy Peaches Cherries &c. in bottles
Also anew suppiy OF ysAna Fancy Articles
4 81 manufacture alimy Candies mere and war
ranithem good and cell As cheap any house IN
NasAVlii r.r
IhaVefor sale few silver PLATED New York Ale
PUmps CHAS ROBERTSON,
0cttT-tf IL Market street.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-14
Farm for Sale.

| AN oasring Zoe sale, privately, that valuable
l Tract Of tand known the Hays Tract, situated
"a the Nashville ana Chattanooga Railroad about 9
miiTs lrurn tho city. The Imprevett ats are Of tSe
b. lescri ton. con slspng of hue Beck house Nh
AL vtler uccess.,ry out houses. There = abogl 20
acresCicarrd Ina, balance heavily umbeTesA he
place also Neli WGtefed. Take u afoEstster, Il Is
Nashville, n not soid By the trst Of November
NIL DO Cor rent the ensuing year. For particular
call % /. K. GLASCCCk A CU ~ NANCE 3 WOOD
WARD, or TO me Al my store Market street, Ne IS
ssplS-u JAS. Y. HAYS.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-14
J. W. BROWN.

THE undersigned have this day as ciaied them
selves together under the stS le oi RAMS BROWN
CO., ior the purpuse 0l transaClhs general
Drug hussncss, aud hoie b, SIR q attention
10 the interested l,eiF Cust'ners 10 niern cOutin
ct the very hOera! patrol vN,u' ed o. their
predecessors I. T. RAINS,
July 25-if AkIs b. UNN, IN.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-14
C A n ID.

HE subscriber informs his friends and ibe public
generally that lac has the day sold Ogt his entire
o crest In tile concern OF WtIIlAAsSON q CHEAT
HAM Ia JOHN J.. CHi.A1HAM. In WITHDRAWN from
the business hs ouid res ectluily tender lbs warm
thanks 10 all his numerous lrIvIis ~ 10 have 30
Hbs rally extended their IlrOlage 10 thc old con-
ccru, aud EOcts from them ChnuLussiCe Of the same
a. h succtssors-gentlemcn Ia every respect ent!
teu The hig ndcnre. Nashville Juy o. 1853
ALLAN DIX WILLIAMSON.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-14
And from Nashville to Lynchburg, Va, and all
Stations west Oh theVirg mia and Tennessee
Railroad 70 Central Depot.
Canuci Coal sIl.

GONE Of the good en-. refined Cam.
~ Coal on, are these
II RIVALS GAS LI5H fS 5RIJLIAycY;
IT rs ENTIRELY NVN- ET SLOSfFE;
1T MAY Be O. RRFEo ) jOUT;
II IL CONVENIENT FOR GENERAL USEi
II BCRNS WITHOUT Az OFFE.VSGTE ODOR;
II rs CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL ~ Color;
Ifi APPE4RIN y ~ TIE LIMP Is ORNA.
ksyTtL IND ATTR4CTTFE;
n DOES MOI PERMANENTLY SPOIL oar.
PES, cLOIfING, &c, on lskich e ssdg D. spifI..5
Ct iargs portion OF q S1sg one IF e ssst articles Tor
sloaHir1 SDi~i Ioeis. ...t sr-s
N Is EKPHdTTcALLYT THE PEsr EIsa1
FNOKN