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The Shasta courier., 1859-04-02

As GOES FIGGIYs so GOES THE STATR.-The
evidences of single individual political ponder
ocity have been remarkably prevalent in the
State Capital since the Ninth Legislature con-
yened. Every Higgins acts upon the irreyoes-
bic conclusion that--as goes Higgins so goes the
State. any good sir" he viii say, as he casts
the Democracy of his right hand into his left,
:" I tell you, we've got to elect Lade Governor
and Spoon ard Soup Senator's know it,
When go home I'll make it all right Mere."-
Having disposed of this information he steps
away, and seems to bear the whole future of tho
State. Before he is beyond view, another Fig
gins says: " Why, we've got tie thing fixed-E
know how the State is gong-I adle can't be
Governor, and it's all nonsense for Soup and
Spoon to think they'll be 'lected Senators; it
can't be-Ill be id if don't ix that all right!'
The second Mr.. Higgins then passes on, bearing
with him much ostenta'ion Of imaginary politi-
cal power The third Higgins says: 81 under=
| stand these ropes; you can't Yire-work me- we'll
beat old Fogy so bad he won't know himself
Make him Guvnor agin poo, poop And the
third Higgins disappears majestically, like the
American eagle soaring to the sun. The fourth
] Higgins arrives and exhibits wrath. BY CO"
he exclaims, =" I'll bust up their calculations and
! knock em endwise. Custom ouse'd like to trade
Fogy out and fix up the Congressmen-got the
Speakershp and thinks the State'll go for him.
When go home, I'll make that all right Mere.''
The fourth Higgins retires sustained and sooth:,
ed by an unfaltering trust that as go / so goes
the State. Twenty others will step in after him
each thinking himself sufficiently and independ-
emily equal to the ponderous absurdity that, as
goes Higgins so goes the State.-SierrG Citizen,
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-02

VINO Is HE?-The Washington correspondent
of the New York Evening Post says:
"Ihe report of the intention, on the part of
Mr.. Hunters friends, to cut off certain branches
of the public service, will have the injurious
tendency to pour INTO Washington lobby, more
powerful than Congress itself, to prevent the
very thing proposed The mail contractors on
sea and land employ an army of hangers-on.-
1t is understood that one steamship company
aiope afford to pay all the expenses of an Off
cial, who occupies high position in this Gov
eminent. That official lives in this city in the
most extrayagant style. He keeps open house,
rides in his private carriage with liveried SER
wants. has his private box at the theatre, attends
all levees, and gives the most expensive dinners
aad levees himself. His expenses at the last
session of Congress estimated at about twen-
ty-five thousand dollars! He is not reckoned a
rich man, and his salary is only $4,000 per an
mum. If one steamship company can afford to
support agent like the one described, please
consider the social and financial power which
all the companies on sea and land can throw
into this city to impede the progress of any econ
omical legislation
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-02

PUT DowN.-The Shasta mob has been effect
ually put dowR-crushed out-wiped out
sponged oat There is nothing more of it left
All owing to the prompt action and remarkable
irmness of-somebody So we have seen it
briefly stated in several of our distant exchanges
Who was it that performed this wonderful
work?
II Who killed cock-robin ?'
IP' said the sparrow;
With my bow and arrow
| killed eock-robin y
Who saw him diet'
"i!' said the fly;
With my little eye
/ saw him diet"
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-02
The hazard OF Maintaining the Law at
all Hazards.

We like to see the law maintained at all
hazards" but while there is no necessity for ex-
tensiye and expensive display in the extraordin-
ary execution, we prefer to disprove the agitat-
ed urgency which, for illustration, characterized
government action in the Shasta disturbance.
The Governor has laid before the Assembly an
account of his proceedings, enveloped in his
correspondence with Sheriff Stockton and Dep
uty Governor Lewis, the tenor of which indi-
Gates more apprehension of danger from some
great foe than preparation for dispensing an un-
lawful gathering. The hustle, the brief dispatch,
the reiterated request for aid the lengthy in
structions, the sending of arms, and every feat
in the performance, exhibited the extreme of
theoretical and practicable determination to
maintain the law at all hazards, But the cir
cumstances immediate TO the improper action
In Shasta, did not warrant the extent of warike
demonstration made by legal authorities. The
expense incurred by the State was greater than
forty times the amount which the threatened
Chinese will ever pay in taxes, and the moral
right vested in the expelling parties was supe-
\ rlor to the credit due to the government for its
interference. The facts show no violence except
the forming in body of q number Of miners
who are, or may become citizens of the country,
to iemoye, without resorting to cruelty, num-
Der of those who are not estimated among civil
ized men, and whose habits and presence were
obnoxious. This was the offence; nothing fur
ther was contemplated the peace and dignity
of the State were not insulted the lives and
property of citizens were not placed in peril. IF
the opposing party which joined the Sheriff had
been armed by the State and the Sheriff had Or
dered the parties who were peaceably escoFting
the Chinese to be dispersed by force, the hazard
of maintaining the law at all hazards would
have been manifest in the shape of charges
against the Governor for having recklessly au-
! thotzed the slaughter of American citizens.
! Tae hazard of maintaining the law at all haz-
ards should be calmly contemplated by the Ex-
ecutYe Department, well for the purpose o.
preserving the power of the State from the con-
tempt of the people as to enforce it when the
necessity is clearly evident.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-02

Authorization. 10. Lane, Col Jack Hayes,
and John Augent, haye written letters to Lieut..
Mowrey, delegate in Congress from Arizona,
stating that that Territory is fine grazing, ag-
ricultural, and mineral country, and-a most de-
sirable country for emigrants in search of new
home. Gen. Lane says it is decidedly the best
grazing country on this continent capable of
subsisting millions of cattle without the aid of
man." On the other hand Lieut. Carr, now
stationed at Fort Crook, in this county, is of the
opinion that Arizona is the very reverse of what
these gentlemen describe it to be- As he resided
in the Territory about two years, and has trav-
ersed the greater portion of it in almost every
direction, he ought to be able to give an ntelli-
gent opinion. He says the lands are barren al
most everywhere, except the comparatively few
bottom lands lying upon streams. He thinks il
rich in minerals but poor indeed in vegetation
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-02

Publication Office in Loags Building, on Main
Street, where all Orders for Advertising and Job
Work should be left
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-02
SH ASIA COURIER.

BsA. If man is Democrat ct all, he msut
be entirely and wholly with the dominant par
ty.-Sac. Star.
That suits the democracy of certain new Dem
ocrats hereabouts to dot. Their democracy is
to h "entirely and wholly with thgdominant
party" They were with the Know Ntthings in
1866. In 1857 they thought the Know Moth
ings still the " dominant party" of the State, and
hence voted for Bowie against Weller. Subse-
quently to the election, however, having learned
that the Democratic party was the q dominant
party, they began to assume Democr,ax air =
and now absolutely have the impudencs to at
tempt to disparage the Democracy of those un-
changing Democrats whose shoes they are un-
worthy to blacken. Let any old Democrat stop
here, and look around upon the ranks of these
yeariing Democrats for one moment, and he viii
see how true are these remarks. Fellows who
have always warred against the Democratic
party until whipped completely out of all spirit
now stealing into the ranks of the Democracy
under cover Of the Kansas excitement! Bah
They remind us of a whipped cur sneakinr be.
meath the table of his master, unobserved amids
the prevailing excitement of social enjoyment.
The Shasta courier., 1859-04-02
C. A N 0 N I'll o u S E

Tower House, March l, 1854. mil II
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
w r. R. ROUTE-DELAWARE,

NEW r. r. ROUTE-DELAWARE
~ LACKAWANNA q WESTERN RAILROAD
New and expeditions broad gauge route from the North
and West, ria. Great Bend and ScrantOn-and from the
Iackawanna and Wyoming vaeys-through to New
York and Philadelphia.
On and after Monday, April llth, 1859, trains will be
run as follows:
The Cincinatti Express Train bound east the \. Y.
Erie Railroad arrives at Great Bend at s. \. NJ. and
connects with the Express Train, which leaves Great
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
SEEMING maehfne.
THESE MACHINES sew from two spools

FB. CHANDLER, Agent MoErIosE;
j. NJ. ROBINSON, LAKE-sT., ELMRA.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
S II O Y z S,

Stores 25 per cent. less Than usual far Cash,
or Gram al the highest marIet prices
Coal and Wood Cooking, Coal and Wood Paror Dining
Room, Six Plate and Cylinder, ever brOughtnto Northern
Pennsylvania or Southern New York all of which we
are prepared to sell at wholesale retail as low
rates, ana on as good TERMS be found this side
New Ori from the fact that all goods bought
Of first hands and in full packages and large quantities
that gives advantage smaller purchasers and
Dry Goods dealers that will enable to sell from
l5 per cent less than any Of them which advantage
shall offer to any who will favor with call before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
large quantity Of Tin ware, Stove Pipe and Elbows
always on hand wholesale and retail All kinds of job
Work done to order, on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to buy STOVES and HARD
WARE cheap-One door South of Tracy Moore's. and
Powcll's block Main street, in the new Wood
Building, icttcred all oUer.
Grain and Country Produce, old IRON Brass Brttania
and Copper Dried Fruit of all kinds Feathers and Bees
wanted for goods.
10000 Sheep Pelts wanted for which the highest price
CASH viii be paid.
fg" No credit given over four months, and all hav-
ing accounts notes due had better call and pay
Immediately if they wish to save cost.
IOWlDda. October IL. ISIS.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28

Axes. Broad Narrow, Lath and Hand Hatchets-Cable
Log Trace and Haltr Chains Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
and Spades
POCKETAND TABLE CUTLERY-Shears and Scis
sors Edge Tools of all kinds Brass and Enameled Kettles
Shovel and Tongues Spoons and Ladies' Tubs and Pals
Mops and Washboards and all other kinds of housekeep
ing implements.
In the HARDW ARE line, Brass, Brittania, Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware single in sets Bar, Band Scroll
and Hoop Iron Steel of all kinds Nail Rods &c Pumps
and 900 other articles too to mention that
we are receiving direct from the hands of manuac
turers andimporers, including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
NJ Y ER'S M ILLS,

'HHE undersigned having purchased the above well
J. known mills and attached to il Steam Engine anG
also put every thing connected with it in perfect repair
WIN all the modern Improvements in use in first
cass FIGURING Mnls-would respectfully solicit the pa
tronage OF the commnnitytrusng that the reputator
the ll has heretofore borne may not suffer in the hands
ol the new rm 1t shall be aim to do all work en-.
trusted to promptly and in the best possible nper
customers from distance may rely upon having their
work done at once, to make but trip to mill"
Mr.. FROST viii continue to give his personal at
tentiOn to the business at the mill
CASH paid for all kinds of GRAIN; also Flour. Meal
and Feed for sale at the lowest market prices
MYER, FROST & co.
ISAAC MNER j. q. FROST z.
NORTH TCWANpA Oct. g. 1853.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28

~ b. PARSONS, ATTORNEY Y AT
IIs Ll.IV, TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
NJ 4 H r Lonr's store. Aug I, l56.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
NEW TIN SHOPI

T'HE undersigned respectfully informs his friends and
l. the public generally, that he has opened
TIN WARE SHEET IRON ESTA BLISHMENT
10 the Foundry, first door below Mercurs Store where
ne s prepared to conduct the business in all its various
branches.
I'm ware and House SpOutng Of all kinds made 10 or
der on short notice Stoves of various STYLES constantly
Tor sale Particular attention paid JobLng Old Iron
copper and Brass taken in exchange for goods
June /, 1858. JOHN CARMAN
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
n. A. BURBANK'S BAKERY

O'VV 1000' ~ ~ y V71o " IVIW ILOTt9t.
TOWANDA, PA.
A7HERE you can find constant supply of Bread Rusk
w Crackers, Cookies, Jumbes and all kinds of Fancy
Cakes.
G1- OYSTERS furnished by the quart keg, or cook
ed TO order.
A Particular attention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning sincere thanks for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon us during the past year. and hoping by
close application to business to merit continuance of the
same, We remain as ever, your humble servant,
March lG. 1851. H. A. BURBANK
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
DR.. PORTER'S PREPARATIONS
For Family Use,

Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies warranted for
what they are intended to give satisfaction
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28

nR. G. S. PECK, Surgeon and Mechani-
~ cal Dentist, being permanently located in Towanda
teuders his professional services its citizens Especa
attention given - FILLING and CLEANSING DECAY
Ed TEETH, also EXTRACTING and ARRANGING
lRREGLl-A8 TEETH - CHILDREN. Teeth insert
ed o1 -Ti also --- ard plain incOrruptible teeth
m0Ilt-- ~ god 4zEsr sEHgg.z-t.c and SaytOns base
from u s1aEs zez FL TIE artistic manner
known % TIE -r.t=-
All the ahsrs operations viii Re performed with
THOROUGH PEAfTECAL KNOWLEDGE of his bust
ness. and duty - hiz patient.
Office over f. T. Fo1s Store. No. l, Brick Row En-
trance. first door % pIzs s.Fset.
N B. Produce taken IL part payment for dental ope-
ratiOBs ~ u market y.-zes-
July 30 t----
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
MfsrglldneOus.
ToWANDA 70 UNDRY.

IiHE subscriber continues to carry on the
H. Foundry business in Towanda and is prepared to
do all kinds of work in his line short notice and in
workmanlke manner. He will keep on hand or make to
Boxes and any article Of cast iron that may be required
Turning and fitting up work will be done on short notice
and on reasonable terms Persons wishing TO purchase
Stoves of any kind will find it much to their advantage
to buy at the Foundry, they be repaired much
cheaper Please call and examine before purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in pavment-
Don't mistake the place-one door Of Mercufs Block
aB would also say to those having accounts stand
ing six months that they must be settled without
delay and those having notes that due win do weto
pay up and save cost JOHN CARMAN
Towanda, Oct. D. 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28

Nelo T. Splendid Jelcelry Store, one door north
Of Patt0aS Drug Store,
ca HAS just been opened with the largest and
~ A mort choice -tuck OF FASHION ABLE
h3E<slM JEWELRY everofered to discriminating
%E- II public. Indeed, he safely say that with
NY, I'm the opening of his store has been in
-aSsSe1>A@~ auguraed a in the Jewelry line,
nasmuch along with the choice and elegant assortment
he gives the most reliable of almost ncred
bic reduction in prices the rich and tasteful articles hay
ing been all bought with ready cash.
A. NJ. W. when he reflects how for the past years with
far less attractive stock he has enjoyed large share
of public patronage atters himself that the immense in
crease OF Goods he offers which have been boughtso
much advantageously will enable him to increase
he generous confidence which has hitherto been vouc-
safed to him. He therefore Oicts continuance of the
favor of his old customers and invites the public general
" to come and the fashions.
EB-THE WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to be distinguished by the skill and despatch
which has heretofore enabled it TO enjoy the enyabe rep
utation of being the most reliable in town.
Towanda September u. l55.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-07-28
TOWANDA HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
IRON AND STOVE STOPE.
d. G.. HALL

Wholesale and Retail Dealer
in Hardware and Stoves. Iron
and Nails, Sash, Glass, Paints
and Oils, House Trimming
all kinds ofCarriage trimmings,
Seat Cloths and Laces, Carriage
Sulkey and Seat Springs. Car
penters' and Joiners' Planes.
Saws, Augers, Chisels and all
other TOOls-Cross Cut, Mill
and Circular Saws, Blacksmith
Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
Hammers and Screw Plates
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-01
A Challenge.

Mr.. Marsh a. CockrelI, of Nashville,
publishes the following challenge:
He proposes, first, to take five sheep
from his flock, three ewes and two bucks,
and match them for $4,000 IA side, against
five o,Eer sheep. The prize to be awarded
to the owner of the three sheep out of the
five having the largest amount Of soft fine
wool. Entries to be made with the Stcre-
taly OF the Tennessee State Agricultural
Society before The 2Oth of April, and the
exhibition TO take place at The Nashville
course on the second Monday in May,
1860.
Second-A match for 10000 side, of
two blood horses. against two fast trolters,
not blooded or half blood The animal
travelling the greatest distance intwo hours
around the Nashville tack TO take the
purse.
Third-A match of 1900 a side, OF
TWO mules against two camels or drome
daries, to convey each 900 pounds on
wheels or not, as they think proper. The
animal that takes the burthem the greatest
distance around the Nashville track in two
hours to take the prize.
He wishes to show that the cotton eli
mate is more favorable than that Of Siiesia
for woolraIsing; that the blooded horse is
the most active ard strongest of the race,
and that the mule is better animal for
army labor than the camel or dromedary.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-01
MUSICAL CONVENTION.

The Pomeroy Musical Association. have
engaged the sci vices of Prof G B. Hitch
cock, to hold a Musical Convention in
PomeroY, commencing Tuesday, March
18th, and continuing four days. three ses-
sions each day, the whole TO conclude with
Grand Concert.
The object of this Convention is the ad-
vancement of singers in Musical knowl-
edge, by the study and practice of Indifferent
styles of composition, and by Lectures and
criticisms. Teachers, Choirs and all
singers may be greatly benefited by the
exercises Of this Convention.
Concert Music Choruses, Anthems,
Quartetts, Gees, Solos and the Cantarta OF
Esther.
All persons who are interested in music
and It's cultivation, are cordially invited to
attend. Clergymen and Editors are invi-
ted TO attend, free of charge.
Tickets to the whole course, rs cts
By ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-01
SPECIAL NOTICES..
Welfare Division NO. 06 Sous
OF TEMPERANCE, meet II their Hall. over the
Bank. every Saturday evening, at 81 o'clock.
l-ly By order Of Division.

HoLLowAI's PIIIs-CoNDITioN or TIE rLooD.-As
the blood, and the blood alone snstuirs and reno
every part of the living system, it is manifest
that medicine which does not reach the ciIc laioa
exterminate disease. Professor Holloway claims
that his Pills operate directly powerfully, and ben
ecially upon the whole of the blood, and
artcral can we question the fact when
dyspepsia cured, liver complaint arrested. the op-
pressed lungs brought into healthy play, and every
physcl function renewed and sire nthcncd by cir
agency. That their regulating and purifying effect
lends to promote long life, well to eXpel dis
ease. cannot be reasonable doub The family that
has them not lacks 'material guarantee OF health
and life.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-01
Isnilros,d Smuggling.

A goodly sized female who was journey
ing by rail from Bangor to Boston attracted
the attention of the conductors by the sim
gular appearance of her extensive skirts.
Railroad men have all kinds of customers
10 deal with. and the opinion Of those in
charge of the train below Portsmouth was,
that this was case of smul Cling. Con-
ductor Towle. of the Eastern Road, regard
ing the interest of his employers with a
JEALOUS eye, and becoming satisfied that
there was something in it, politely in
formed the one Of large dimensions that if
she continued 10 smother that boy any
longer lie would certainly become dead
head" and requested her to rise. A COM
pliance with this desire disclosed stout
boy of sixteen summers, who had ridden
all the way from Bangor "under deck,
and who now breathed first the free air OF
New Hampshire, and saw the first sight
since he had left the Penobscot.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-03-01
[From Swans Statutes.]
Z he Interest Law as II Is.

AN ACT, fixing the rate of interest.
Passed January l2, 1924. Took effect
June |, l824.-[ 90 vol, stat. 451.
G SECTION BE it enacted by tie
General Aasem6y Of tie State Of Ohio,
ceive interest on all money, after the same
shall become due, either on bond, bill pro-
missorv note, or othe, instrument of wri-
ting, or contract for money or porper,y;
on all balances due Oh settlement bet wecn
parties thereto, Or money withheld by un-
reasonable and vexalious delay of payment;
and on all judgments Obtained from the
dale thereof; aud on all DEGREES Obtained
in any court OF chancely, for the payment
ot money, from the day specified in the
SAID decree for payment thereof, Or if no
day be specified, then from the day of the
entering thereof, until such debt, money,
or property is paid; at the rate Of six per
cenLum per annum, and no more.
(2) SEC. H. That the ac; fixing the
rate OF interest and for the prevention of
usury, passed December tweuly-nnth,
eighteen hundred and four, be and the
same is hereby repealed.
This ACT shall he in iorce from and after
the first of June next.
AN ACT to amend an Act fixing the rate
interest, passed January 22, 1874
1894
(3 SEC. I. Be it enocted by tie Gen.
era: Assena6Ly of Tie State Of Ohio, That
in all cases ior the recovery of money,
hereafter prosecuted in the Courts of this
Stale, all payments of money or properly
e lab boc
made in advance or not, shall be deemed
aud taken, as TO the excess OF interest
above the rate allowed by law at tie time
OF making the contract, 10 be payments
made Oh account of principle; and The said
Court shall render judgment for no more
than the balance found due alter deducting
the excess OF interest SO paid; nor shall
any debtor be deemed particeps criminIs,
on account of having paid, or having
agreed to pay such exorbltant interest, but
shall have like remedy and relief in either
case; Provided, that 10 bona ide endorsee
OF negotiable paper purchased before due,
shall be affected by any usury exucted by
any former holder of such paper, unless
lie shall have actual notice of The usury pre-
viously to his purchase. But The amount
Oh Sucn excess IncoIp poIhteu Ilito heSotIdOIe
paper may in srch cases. after payment,
be recovered back by action against the
party originally exactIng the usury, in
any Court of competent jurisdiction.
a. SEC. 2. This section is repealed
by the Code.
(5.) SEC. s. That this act shall take
effect, and be in force from aud after the
first day.of March next. But all ACTS done
and rights acquired previously TO the
taking effect OF this act. shall be adjudi-
Gated accol ding to The laws now in lorce.