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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

TIE STATE DErALCATION IN OHIO.-The grand
defalcaton Of some Of the State officers Of Ohio,
amounting to nearly 100000 during the last ten
years, affords only specimen of what may be
expected in other States In the State Of New
York millions on millions of dollars have been
squandered on canals, and there are four mil
lions of floating debts at this day. 1t is gene
rally suspected that an honest investigation Of
the canal and other expenditures in this State.
inc last fifteen years, wUuiu Etarte the world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15
The. Steamship Prince Albert.

81 JOINS N. L., March IL, 1859
The steamship Prince Albert, which was spoken or
Cape Race Tuesday morning. has yet arrived here
The coast is lined with ice and ii is supposed that she has
run for Galway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

VERY NATURAI.--Wendall, Of the Wasligton
Union, just fresh from the dirt and spoils of the
treasury, is now stirring up the guano question
with long pole.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

OPPOSITION LINZ 70 CnnoEyA-By the last news from
California we learn that the steamship orizaba the Gar
son opposition line had hauled the wharf at San Fran
cisco preparatory to her trip for Panama on the 5h OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15
Bangor Municipal Election.

BANGOR, Nc March IL, 1859.
Our city election came of today Isaiah Stcean,
publican for Mayor received o67 votes and William A.
Bake, democrat, Tb3 Of the Aldermen elected I'VE
rcpublcans and two democratic; and OF the Councncn
afis en- are repr5ic ans and SIX democrats
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15
Non-Alrival OF the City OF Washington.

SANDY HOOK, March l4--1l p NJ
There are as yet no signs OF the steamship City Of
Washington, about due of this point with Iiverpoo.
dates Of the I'd inst. Wind S E.. weather cloudy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

FieeofoMISi AT NEW 0grEASs.-Mdle. Piccolomlni was
announced to sing at the Orleans last Friday in"Ls Ira
vfaa' The price of seats fixed al three dollars each
and The choice sold AZ auction
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

CALIFORNIA Go1DThe specie list of the Star of the West
arrived Sunday, exhibits the smallest semimonthIy
shipment of gold which has landed from SIN Fran
cisco since 1851. There is evident falling OF ia the
amount OF specie shipped thus far this year. compared
with last as will be by the following table,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

THEATRE FgANcAIs-fIe rs prenicrg Arres de Pchcleur
will he given for the second time to might, with new
farce
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

IosoNIa. g. w, March ia, 1853.
Mr. Richard Golden arrived here 10 lay aud AID
veit to Parliament, in assicn thls aitcrDooa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15
NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, MARCH Is 1859

without which our political influence would not
be 1.-THE of what it to-day il.
The effort against immigration swamped the
Know Nothing purity, and the policy Of opposing
territorial extension which is SO much favored
by the black republicans will do the same thing
for THIN. They are great movements, which per-
meate the whole population with their results,
and whose effects are felt in every mans pocket.
Without them we should not exhibit the wonder
full state of material Development which we now
show to the world, for we should have had mel
thar the labor nor the wealth necessary for our
public and private works, nor the trade and
travel which give employment to them. The
great mass Of the people feel and know these
truths, and therefore it is that they 30 readily
reject the impracticable theories and unsubstan-
tial teachings of the Know Nothing aud black re-
publican politicians. The introduction Of the
Cuba question into New York State politics will
cause a complete revolution in parties here.
Everywhere it carries dsorganization into the
ranks Of the opposition, while it consoldates the
democratic factions into a solid phalanx in sup
port of the foreign policy Of the President. The
triumph of this policy will do more to bring
about revival Of trade and to inaugurate new
era Of prosperity than all the distractions that
ever passed through the visionary brains Of Sew
ard and all the black republicans.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15
NcVyce,io,~or tho Hudson.


ALBANY, March IL, 1859.
The propcpor Esssas Corning reached here lac. nigh,
from New York She mad tho trip in twcntysx hours
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

THE VIRGINIA STATE ELEcrIoN.-The cleo
ton for Governor in the Old Dominion, which
will take place on the 26th of May, is beginning
to attract attention all over the country. If the
new opposition succeed in that State it will be
the signal Of reorganization for similar parties
in the Middle States, aud it will be the
greatest blow to the black republican fac.
ton in The free States that it has yet
received. The idea put forth by some igno-
rant journalists, that if the Virginia opposition
should prove successful it will affiliate with black
republicansm in the North, is very preposterous
and absurd. 1t is perfectly independent move
ment and if it succeed in Virginia it will tell in
other States
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

EFFECT OF THE SfCKLEs TRAGEDY IN TAMMANY
HALL.-The unfortunate tragedy in Washington
in which Mr.. Sickles was concerned begins to
produce some strange movements about Tam
many Hail. It is generally supposed that that
sad affair removes Mr. Sickles from all political
position for long time to come. It is well
known that for the last two or three years be has
been the most efficient man and leader in defeat
ing Fernando Wood, and ousting him from Tam
many Hail. Now that Sickles is in some measure
out of the way, we would not be surprised to see
Wood come back to Tammany, for he was the
ablest man connected with that institution till
Sickles developed genius and talent to cope with
him. 1.-THE exMayor should go back to the old
party wigwam, and undertake the regulation Of
the concern, it will be grand stroke against the
Albany Regency and the rogues in that direction.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15


Albany, March IA, 1859
The attendance was very light, barely quorum being
present.
The bill to repeal the act removing the Aegany county
site reported for the consideration of the House.
Mr. BRocKwAY rcp.), from the special committee on
Amendments to the Constitution reported favorabiy on
the resolutions amending the Constitution, by abolhng
the property qualification The resolutions we're laid
over.
Mr. ToMIINsoN (dcm) introduced bill to empower the
Mayor and Corporation Of New York 10 enact and enforce
the laws with view to suppress the evil Of public pros
tuition in said city.
Mr. S1ocuM rcp) introduced bill to empower the Ad.
iutsnt Commsary end Inspectors General to 60 and
finish the New York State Arsenal ard to authorize two
builder the Arsenal investigate the Of the fall
of the New York Arsenaf it is found to be the fault Of
the bill the Attorney General is to prosecute and not
the State il 10 pay him such damages as the commission
may agree on.
Mr.. CoSkIls rep) introduced bill to define tho la
bily of life insurance companies Il provides that when
swered no plea of want OF interest shall be valid pre-
vent the collection of the policy by tho holder.
Mr. CoSK1iNG also introduced bill to repeal the law OF
1853 authorizing the State 10 bear its share of the
pepse towards the erection of monument in Indepen-
dence square to the sgners Of the Decara
ton Of Independence.
Er. COLEMAN (rep) introduced bill TO authorize any
banking association to reduce its capital stock to
amount equal to the value Of the property and effects
such association but in no case to be reduced below $780,
600.
The Quarantine bills made the special order for
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. RUTHERFORD moved for report from the Attorney
General to the right OF the State to lands made below
water marx in New York
Mr.. IOSGEyrR moved resolutions for the anendm en-
OF the constitution by extending the right Of suffrage
females.
Mr.. MoIEop (dcm) movea for information from the
First division OF State militia respecting the amount of
moneys received, and how disposed of.
The resolution 10 select two Regents OF the University on
The death OF Mr Baker was announced by the Speaker
and after appropriate speeches and the adoption Of tue
usua resolutions, the House adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15
NEW YORK LEGlsI.ATURE.


ALBANY, March ID, 1889.
Mr. WILLARD introduced bill to permit Supervisors to
act as Commissioners OF Deeds
Mr PRossrm (rep introduced concurrent resolution to
amend the constitution so as to allow loan Of s. 900
10 complete the canals OF 1861.
Mr.. SrMoiA (dem.) introduced bill TO authorize the
construction Of railroad in Grand street, Bushwick,
Mceker and Metropolitan avenues, Brooklyn.
EVENING SESSION.
The Senate is in session this evening
Mr. ELY (dem) introduced bill 10 authorize official
report full of all the legislative proceedings in the State
papthe remuneration bepg about 500 per day for the
copies furnished Senator's sembymen and State officers
Mr. Ely also introduced bill 10 amend chapter $50 Of
the laws of 1854 by providing that publication In any
Newspaper respecting any person holding Office shall DO
deemed Bbel and providing that any assault upon the
person Of editor who has made any such publication
shall not be illegal punishable unless resulting in the
death or manning of the person assaulted.
Several private bills then considered in Committee
Of the Whole.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-15

PROPOSED S3,JOO,O0O CANAL LOAN-THE NEW YORK
ARsENAL-DEATH OF AssEMBLyMAN BAKER, ETC.
AINANY, March IA 1850.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01
Pacinc Railroad Convention.

The Pacific Railroad Convention has adjourn
ed to meet again at the capital during the sit
ting of the Legislature. The Convention passed
the following resolution favoring the central
route:
ResolYed That from all the information before
the Convention, it should and hereby does de-
clare its decided preference for the Central
Railroad ronte.
The San Francisco Herald, which, in its own
estimation, " more than once demonstrated that
the southern route is cheaper, shorter and better
adapted to the purposes of a railroad than any
other, By reason of the mildness of the climate"
says this action Of the Convention amounts to
nothing" or, in the language Of Mr.. Toots, " is
of no consequence" We are inclined to the
opinion that the editor of the Herald under-es-
Inmates the weight of this particular recon-
mendation of the Convention.
The Convention also recommended that the
State should borrow the sum of Sl5.00O,000,
with which to commence the work, issuing its
bonds for the same. That the people would
vote for the creation of such debt we have not
doubt, although, to quote the language of the
Union, we would prefer the plan of having the
State guarantee the interest on the bonds of the
company for this amount rather than become
directly liable for the bonds issued.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01
Legislator Elect Barely Escaping
Death.

Our old friend mot old in years) A. c. Law
renee, Assenblyman elect from Trinity county,
met with little " incident last week that came
very near occasioning a vacancy in the Califor-
MA Legislature.
It appears that he, together with several gen.
tlemen of his neighborhood, constructed bear
trap. On repairing to it one morning last week
10 and behold therein was very large sized
grizzly. All save Lawrence were started back
to the house for guns. pistols, ropes, axes, and
suffurth." He, having lained himself "runningu
for the Legislature was permitted to remain and
take the first lesson in the art of watching the
State Treasury, by watching bruin. He did
watch him-with great care. In fact, with his
eye steadily on him, he proceeding to cal-
culate the amount of fresh meat there was within
his skin, the value thereof, the sum of money his
share would bring, and the distance towards the
capital that sum would take him, when smash
went the pen, and foamng, snorting and gnash-
ing came the grizzly in bee line for Trinity
county's Assemblyman. In this instance, i
never before with Lawrence, time was s'preeious,
speed more He made bounce in the
ambient air, that, if performed in Lees circus
wonld have made bis foytune and won him las
ing fame. For space he lew-his feet almos
refused to touch the earth-he bounced over n
bush fourteen feet nigh and never teched' Z
branch-the bear jumped after him through She
top, and, grabbing forward, tore piece ont OF
his g. wamus'-(not the bears but Lawrence's J
The flying Assemblyman then changed his tao
tics and scuted under a bush, thereby losing a
very ordinary wool hat, which cost about two
dollars, Wholesale and thereby barely saved his
bones from being converted into bare boues
by the ferocious bear For, stopping to q chaw
up" the unfortunate but cheap hat, he gave Law
renee chance to take to a tree which he
did, with remarkable expedition. Perched on
limb, he gazed at his shaggy foe, and marvelled
at his remarkable speed, until his companions
returned, when he came to mother earth once
more-a wiser if not better man.
For these particulars we are indebted to our
friend, Judge Miller.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01
The Senatorial Question.

Who shall be elected to fill the vacancy Gre
nted by Mr.. Brodericks death. is question that
is beginning TO agitate the public mind. Oa this
subject the Sacramento Standard has the follow
ing;
Il is hinted that Mr. Weller will himself be
An asprant for Senatorial honors before the
Legislature. and that nnwllingness TO give his
competitor the advantage of being the incum-
bent may prevent the appointment If Mr.. Well
Ter Intends to be candidate for election, the
predicameut is undoubtedly awkward one.
He is bound TO give California her full represen
tation in the Senate the appointment Is a certi
fcate that the appointee is, in the opinion of
John B. Weller, the fttest man for the place, in
all California. OF course no person who is fit
for the position, would take it with the under
standing that he merely to keep the seat
warm for Mr.. Weller-he would of course be a
candidate for election. There is no instance in
the history Of the country, of Governors op-
posisg the election of his own appointee; the
ining is, probably, without Il precedent; but in
this, We have the fullest confidence, that Col.
Weller will do in the premises what it behooyes
an upwright and conscientious officer to
do
This dsposes of Gov. Weller very smoothly
and quietly But there is no justice in the man
We would, personally, prefer the election
of Denver or McDougal to Gov. Weller, but we
would not wish to see him shenaneganned. If
there is no instance in the history of the coun-
try, ofa Governors opposing the election of his
own appointee,' then let him create an instance.
Tnis is not State where absurd precedents
followed California was created in a manner
without precedent Gov. Weller does not cstop
himself from becoming candidate for election
by tie Legislature, whether his appointee be-
comes 4 candidate not. If are wrong,
alsn We would justify Gov. Weller in taking
particular care to appoint some competent Dem
ocrat who would not be candidate against
him We like the fair thing in all sorts of fights.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01
District Court.
Hon. WM. P. DAlSGEnglELn, psosi,'ing.

Hon. WIN. P. DASGERylELn, pt0si,'ing.
People vs.. Charie, Buck a1t John DS dig
-ssr lE-iians--fhr Aant IL ms a., q,as - TO
sequi. ''''
Sutton & Mortland vs. Howe, Ware and
others-Suit dismissed Judgement for defend
ants for costs
People ex. rel, at the relation of E. R. Arm
ington, VS.. Vim. 5. jenkins; continued for the
term.
People ex. rel A. Skillman vs. John A. Drei-
belbis on motion of relator, the ca sc was dis
missed at his cost.
VIM. Partridge VS.. Mckinney & Elmore-
Nancy E. Elmore was substituted as defendant
in place of VIM. II. Elmore, deceased; ten days
given to answer
L. Williams VS.. L. 4. c. Young.-Suit for the
recovery of property claimed by the defendant
as homestead. Judgment for plaintiff. De-
fendant gives notice ofappeal to Supreme Court.
Ranaldi vs.. Greenwo ood.-Cause placed at
foot of calendar
Bull, Baker e. Co. vs.. Chandler Continued
for the term BY stipulation.
OConnell VS.. T. & E. Dickinson and John
Ball.-Suit on primisory note, John Ball rs Sc
curty.-Settled and paid by John Bal.
B. Conroy ct al. p. Sullivan ct a-Sut for
recovery of a mining claim. Jury trial verdict
and judgment for plaintiff
D. Kemble vs. kimball, Taylor & Mcdonald.
Cause continued until next term
Ludwig vs. Howe, Ware ct al.-Motion for
new trial overruled.
W. S. Wills VS.. kempt & Manseau.-Decree
and judgment for plaintiff.
j. Z. Crowell ct al. vs. Thomas Gilmour as
signee, ct al Leave given plaintiffs to file
amended complaint.
Wales S. Knox admitted to practice as
an Attorney.
Peter Fosbenden was admitted to citizenship.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01

POISONED Cows.-We have been informed, by
three of our citizens, that recently their COWS
died quite suddenly, apparently from the effect
of poison. No doubt, owing to the scarcity of
food upon the surrounding hills, the cows had
fed upon some poisonous plant In one instance,
the milk taken from the COW before she was
known to be sick, and used in the family came
near doing most serious harm, as all who par
tooa of it were made quite sick. In two in
stances the young calves of the poisoned cows
died from the effects of the poison.
1t is very certain that the cows are forced to
eat this poisonous weed, in the absence of more
tempting food, in order to fill themselves aud
satiate hunger. We would therefore advise
cow-owners to feed them something every morn
ing before they start upon their rambles among
the hills, and every evening after their return
Thus they could not become SO hungry as to be
tempted to eat food which experience proves
they do not love, aud which excessive hunger
alone induces them TO consume.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01

IMPRovEMEYrs.-We are pleased to perceive
renewed spirit of enterprise exhibiting itself in
our town. Besides numerous Improvements be-
ing made to buildings already erected, several
fine brick houses are going up. H. GetIeson &
Co., are putting brick building in the place of
the wooden structure heretofore occupied by T.
Gilmour for Billiard Saloon. When completed,
it will again be occupied for the same purpose.
There will then be continuous block of brick
extending from the =" Charter Oak" to Litsch &
Spatz 8 Saloon.
We also observe that Mr.. Jacob Bicking is
erecting fine brick building upon the site here
tofore occupied by his blacksmith shop, next
door below the post Office. This will work a
very decided Improvement in the appearance OF
that part of the town.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01
Shasta and San Francisco Railroad.

The Sacramento Union thinks " the State
would be fully justified in lending her aid to
create a trunk road from San Francisco to Shas-
ta and another as far up the San Joaquin as
might be deemed advisable" The Union fur
ther remarks:
railroad between the points named would
operate to develop the resources of the State
and increase the value of her taxable property
beyond any reasonable calculation which can
be made. Such line of road 4ould create
wealth that could only be counted my millions
Hence we argue that the State should aid in
building it. 4 trunk line from San Francisco
to Shasta would also prove beyond peradven-
ture the best paying railroad stock on this con-
tnent, and that, too, for the next half century
Nc rival line could be built the business to be
done for years would not require it, and if it
did, the geographical position Of the country i5
such as to render it almost, if not quite impossi-
BILE to build another line, unless the stock hold
erS resolved to lay it down BY the side of the one
already in operation. Such a risk capitalists are
not likely to take. After reaching Shasta the
line would soon be extended to Portland, in Or
ego1. The natural route for railroad commu-
nicatiou with that State is up this coast if a
Pacific railroad is ever built on the Central route,
instead Of branching west of the Rocky Noun
tains the Oregon branch will be likely to start
from the head of the Sacramento Valley. Or
egou would thus be placed in railroad communi-
cation with the Atlantic States and with Cali
foruia at the same time
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01

HoS. J. BURcH.-This gentleman, Congress
man elect, passed through this place on Thurs
day, en- ro1ts for Washington. We believe Mr.
Burch will make faithful Representative Of
Californas interests, and trust be may prove
eminently successful. As we have once before
remarked, those of our citizens who have occa-
sion to write to him upon matters of interest to
themselves, connected with the Federal Govern
ment, will hnd him prompt and anxious to rem
der them any aid in his power. Nr. Busch's
excellent lady accompanies him.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01

COMING OvER.-The editors Of the S. T. Na-
tionat say they are constantly receiving inteli-
gence of the fact that the most eminent mem
bers of the last Congress, who were chosen as
" Southern Americans" are abandoning tha,
fragment of party, and are openly avowing
their intention to cooperate with the Democra-
cy. Among those who have announced their
intention thus to act, are Woodson and Ander-
son, of Missouri; Eustis, of Louisiana; Ready, oil
Tennessee, and Humphrey Marshall, of Ken
lucky This is the only course left for the truly
conservative and national men of every part Of
the Union.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01

sg- The proposition to cali Constitutional
Convention has doubtless been defeated. For
ourselves we do not regret it. Let the Legisla-
ture 60 to work and make the comparatively
few changes, needed in our present Constitu-
ton. In this way the reforms demanded eau be
effected at one tenth part of the cost which
would attend the boldins of Constitutional
Convention. Twice have the people neglected,
when the opportunity was presented them, to
vote for this proposition. We trust therefore the
question of calling Constitutional Convention
will be permitted to rest for lev years.
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01

CONC INTO OFFIcE.-On Monday next the
newly elected County officials will so into Office.
All of them, save those whose bonds are requir-
ed to be approved by the Board of Supervisors,
have fled their approved bonds in the Clerks
Office. For the purpose of passing upon those
yet unapproved, and for the additional purpose
of fixing the amounts of the bonds of the vari-
GUS Justices of the Peace, special meeting of
the Board of Supervisors will be held on Mon
DAY next
The Shasta courier., 1859-10-01
List of Township Omcers Elected.
SHASTA TOWNSHIP.


Justtce;-E. K. Shed, James Keen
Consta6les-J. Short, c. s. Ovett.
FRENCH GULcH TOWNSHIP.
JnSticss-E. Dickinson, J. B. Stewart.
CoH,ta6ies-John Ginty, G. F. Baker.
CLEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP.
Justlcss.-Wm. 5. Barnum, G.. II. Brooks.
Constable, Charles Mcdonald, VIM. Logar
SUGAR LOAF TOWNSHIP.
Jastice,.-M. O'Shea, John Vast
Constables.-E. Phillips, John Dunbar
COTTONWOOD TOWNSHIP.
Jusfices.-James Hone, W. Gidurch.
Consta6les.-J. Foster, ~ Edwards
FIT RIVER TOWNSHIP.
justices II. F. Ross, Thomas Bass.
Constdbies.-A. J. WiImot, P. IT, Carl.
SIERRA TOWNSHIP.
,FHstices-Joha Dunlap, J. B. Downs.
Constd5les.-W. Strong, E. N. lfin.
LoCKHART TOWNSHIP.
Justices. Ford, Z. D. Ganigus.
Constables-Wm. Lee, G. S. Whiting.