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The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26
Burmah---Reception of Letter from
President Buchanan.

Several months since, it was announced that
the king of Burmah sent to this country friendly
communication, desiring friendship and comfy,
to the President of the United States. The COM
| munication was responded to by Mr.. Buchanan
in fitting terms, and in due time arrived in Bur-
nah. The manner of its reception py the Bur-
mese authorities is sufficiently unique and in-
teresting
The letter from the President of the United
States to the address of His Majesty the King of
Burmah, brought to this country by Mr.. Kincaid,
was received with every demonstration of res
pect and honor. Expressly for its reception,
royal zayat, or thauday, was built at the lower
end of the city, and on the day of its delivery
into the hands of the Burman officers who were
appointed to receive it, long and imposing
procession formed to convey it distance of
five miles into the royal city. The procession
was organized in accordance with the usual
style of Oriental splendor, comprising mounted
horsemen seated on gilded saddles, line of fan
bearers dressed in flowing white robes, royal ell
ephants decked with gilded howdahs, and, clos
ing the whole, a crowd of government officials,
some mounted on ponies, and others walking
and attended by their followers, carrying variou
umbrellas and utensils.
THE chief magistrates letter was opened at
the zhootan or royal court of the kingdom, by
order of a woondouk, or under secretary of state,
where 1t was translated into Burmese by the
kullowoon, who is an American. In the even
ing it was presented by the woongyee, great
minister of state, to his majesty, who was very
much pleased W ith it.
Being the first communication of the kind
ever received from the American government,
and from functionary of corresponding rank
with the sovereign of any of the great European
nations, his majesty was apparently anxious to
mark the event as one of unusual interest to his
government. The contents of the letter were
plain, simple and straightforward, alluding to
the receipt of Burmese communication from
the King, and expressing hope that there might
be no diminution ia the sovereignty or domn-
ions of His Majesty, and that the existing friend
ly relations between America and Burmah might
be perpetual. 1t gave great satisfaction to the
whole court.
" In subsequent interview with the mission
aries, the King of Burmah intimated strong
wish to have an American Consul residing in his
capital. He requests that man might be sent
of talent and good temper who might, if he
chose, engage in mercantile pursuits, and at the
same time be a medium of communication be-
tween himself and the President of the United
States.
ssThe King has encouraged European mechan-
les and engineers to make their home in his
capital. He has recently purchased and set up
a steam engine, by which pumps are worked for
the irrigation of the fields"
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

"UScLE Ton" IN ITALIAN.-The Paris CORES
pondent of the Boston Trdueller writes:
" You should get Professor Monti to translate
Uncle Toms Cabin from Italian into English
Mrs. Stowe herself would not recognize her
bantling. The Pope having read Uncle Tom,
and being delighted with it, determined to have
it done into Italian for the edifcation of his sub
jects. Strange changes took place in the sleight
of words and by the time Uncle Tom and the
rest OF the characters in the book learned to
speak Italian fuently, the good people became
fervent Papists, and the bad folks deep-dyed
Protestants, and finally Legree puts Uncle Tom
to death, because the poor negro would not for
sake his belief in the doctrine of the-Immacu-
late Conception of the Virgin Mary
No doubt the Protestants, by this last transla-
ton, done some injustice but the great He
upon which the book was originally based, was
not thereby at all enlarged, it was only given a
different coloring. So long as that great lie re-
mains, whatever sort of color may be given its
face, Mrs. Stowe will doubtless recognize her
bantling
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DEATH OF Rev. JOHN HICKLNG.-In the Lon
don Watehman is the announcement of the death
of the Rev John Hickling, g the Oldest Metho-
dist preacher in the world, and last survivor of
the Helpers of John Wesley" He died on the
9th of November, and it is said of him:
He was in the fist year of his ministry and
would have been 90 years old, had he lived only
three weeks longer With him has died the last
of that noble body of men sent out to preach by
the late Rev. John Wesley. His last public SER
vice he conducted at Birmingham, a fortnight
since, when he lectured on % Early Methodism."
At the time of his death large handbils were
announcing him to conduct six services in this
circuit and Kingswood, near Bristol. He has
conducted on the average $50 special public SER
vices year, during the last three years, and
collected many hundred pounds for our chapes
and other funds"
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THE VALUE OF JAPANESE TRADE EXAGGERATED.
"A correspondent of the n. Y. Tribune, who
speaks from knowledge gained by long resi-
dence in the East, declares that too much stress
has been laid upon the Importance of CONNER
cial relations with Japan. Not situated within
the tropics, but possessing a climate resembling
that of our Northern and Middle States, the En-
pire of Japan unlike the fabed Indies, produces
but few fthose costly products which have from
time immemorial made the trade with the far
East of such transcendent Importance. OF pre-
cious spices there are none produced. Their
climate being like our own, as with us, the coun-
try is mainly prolific of DEMONSTRATING cereals ;
the luxurious exotics Of more sunny lands are
not to be had as the growth Of Japan. The en-
tire surface of the country, including the hills
and mountains, is severely taxed to provide food
for the dense population, which numbers TWEEN
ty-fve millions. Grain, therefore, will never
become article of export. The fisheries of
Japan will be Of some Importance to the COM
mercial world. The silk and cotton fabrics of
the country are entirely inferior to those of Chi
na, and would not meet with market outside
fits own bounds. The only articles likely to
become subjects of commerce are their unrivaled
lacquered ware manufactures; and of these the
quantity exported will doubtless be small, they
being more curious and elegant than useful
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Cruelty of the camanone Indians.


The Albany Knicherbocker notices the return
to that city of Nelson Lee, who was taken pris-
oner by the Camanche Indians in 1856, near
Eagle Pass, while on his way from Texas to CAL
ifornia. He furnishes the following:
Lees life was spared because the Indians
could not manage repeating watch which he
carried The watch saved his life. In the Ca
manche camp, Mr.. Lee found no less than %
captured white women, and some 80 or 40 chill
dren A day or two after he arrived in camp,
they massacred an English woman named Anna
Haskin, in most cruel manner. They tied her
naked to a tree, and in the presence of her two
daughters, Margaret and Harriet Haskin, inflct-
ed the most revolving erueltes upon her. Before
Mrs. Haskin was finally despatched, she was tor
tured for nearly half a day, during which time
the Indians became excited with liquor, and
danced about her like so many demons. They
took sharp pieces of flint, and cut her flesh in all
possible directions. Mrs. Fl. and her daughters
were captured while on their way to the Mormon
settlement at Salt Lake. The daughters still re-
main with the Indians. Their ages are II and
10.
Lee made his escape in the following manner:
He was accompanying the chief of the Canaan
ches TO lodge some miles distant; during the
tramp, they met party of Indians; the Indians
gave the chief a skin filled with liquor. The
chief drank of this spirits and became excited.
Arriving at creek, he dismounted and stopped
down to drink. At this moment, Lee seized his
tomahawk, split his head open, and killed him
instantly. He then took the chiefs rife, mounted
his horse, and put for Mexico. When he reach
ed Mexico, he was completely naked, while his
feet and legs were so swollen, from being cut by
the cactus plants, that he could only ride some
eight miles day The last 100 miles he did on
foot his horse having died of exhaustion. The
Mexicans treated him very kindly, and gave him
money and clothing to reach home The clothes
he now wears in Albany those given him by
the Mexicans.
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Township Officers.

SHASTA TowNsHIP.-Justices of the Peace.
r. Durick, and Jmes Keene. Constables-Tho-
mas J. Flynn, Joseph NJ Short.
CLEAR CREEK TowssA -Justices-William
Knowlton, James VI. Eby. Constables-J W.
Gardner, d. Wilder.
FRENCH GULcH Observation-Disclosures NJ.
Mcdonald. Constable-William Davis.
SIERRA Observation-Disclosures d. Baker, D.
C. Stevenson. Constables-Stephen Park, Jo-
eepn Meyer.
PITT RIVER Township Justices Thomas
Bass, A. r. McCollum. Constables-Daniel G.
Hunt, Stanley.
SUGAR LOAF TowSsHIP.-Justices- Nc
Manu. S. F. Southern. Constables--William
Lytle, David Reams.
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A REVOLUTION IN HAYTI.-By a recent arrival
at Boston, intelligence was received of a revolu-
ton in Hayti, which was inaugurated on the 22d
December.
General Geffard, with only four others, enter
ed the city of Gonaives, and was Immediately
joined by the inhabitants and proclaimed Pres
ident. Aux Cages, Jacmel and all the south, it
is stated have also declared in favor of the re-
publican cause, and joined the movement of
Gen. Geffard. This movement against the En-
peror Solouque appears to be quite formidable.
The captain of the vessel which brought the in
formation, states that on passing St. Charles. a
fortified town on the coast, on the night of the
lst ult., he saw the place in flames. Geffard was
to have entered the town on that day.
Later advices state that republic was pub
licy proclaimed on the 23d of Dec, and General
Geifard named Provisional President. The
Constitution had been signed by the authorities
of the principal cities before mentioned as hav-
ing Joined the movement.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26
MIDDLE CREEK, Feb. 26, 1859.

STATUE OF CALIFonsrA.-Powers, the great
American sculptor, has completed third statue
of Caifornia-the last, according to the con-
tract, that can ever be made from the same mod
ell. He asks 81, 500 for 1t. We trust the Lepis-
lature will secure this magnificent work of art
for the State No more fitting ornament for
some appropriate portion of the capitol could be
devised. Dr. Reid, now in Rome, describes the
statue thus:
" 1t represents California as the most attract
i've hing in nature, beautiful woman in a state
OF nudity; she is nearly erect, leaning on boul-
der Of quartz In her right hand she holds a
divining rod, and in her left, slightly concealed
behind her back, handful of thorns. The ma
teriaI is of white marble from Carrara, and with
out spot or blemsh.'
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COUNTY DIRECTORY
County Officers.


District Judge-Willam p. Daingerfeid, OF
Shasta
County Judge-Joel T. Landrum.
associate Justices-J. R. Durick and Thomas
Bass.
County Treasurer-James Hayburn.
County Clerk-H. 1. Yanhorn.
Sheriff.. Clay Stockton. Under Sheriff
John Dent
county Assessor-W. Fl. Angel.
County S4rceyor-E Linn.
Public ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Swasey.
District Atorney-Janres d. Mix.
School CommissoRer-G. X. Godfrey.
County Physicidn-Dr. James E. Pelham.
Board of Superpisors.-1st District, Jno. A
Dreibelbis; I'd District William b. Stod-
DART Sd District, D. c. johnson.
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Sniktayv on the Gauger Bill.

That incorrigible wag, Watkins, of Siskiyou,
made the following "hefty" speech on the above
named bill, on the 10th inst, in the Assembly
g rise to point of common sense. | think
it is perfectly useless to discuss question after
it has been perfectly exhausted. Until the gen.
tleman from San Joaquin (AIr. Laspeyre) made
his speech, my ideas in regard to this gauger
bill were in one vast heterogeneous cloud of in
tellectual confusion. But, after the delivery of
that speech, the whole thing is perfectly clear to
my mind. Now, my ideas in regard to this mat
ter could not be made any clearer if angel
was to dip his finger in a sunbeam and write out
all the philosophy of this gauger bill along the
ceruleal arch of heaven. Now this bill has
been waiting here, and going the rounds for
some two or three weeks. Since it has been in
troduced into this Assembly, it has been at thf1 1
bottom of the file, and on the top of the file, and
in the middle of the file; it has been recommit-
ted, and moved in all directions, and adjourned
over, frequently and now we have got it up to
discuss its merits, on a motion to indefinitely
postpone. confess | don't know much about
the merits of this BILL or how it affects the DEM
ocratic or Republican party Well, confess, or
profess, to love my country, the whole country,
as well as the Democrats and Republicans.
stand here as an independent candidate from the
great North. l love my country but | don't
think that has any personal reference to the
Democratic or Republican party. would bleed
for my country but | wish it distinctly under
stood that l don't want to bleed more than a
quart at time (Great laughter.) In regard
to the merits of this BILL all that l know about
them may be resolved into a small question: Is
it advisable for us to have a law remain upon
the statute books that gives to some exclusive
and Democratic individual the power to run
stick into a whisky barrel, and say how much
liquor there is in it? That thing being, since
the speech of the gentleman from San Joaquin,
perfectly clear, | am ready to vote on the ques-
tion which some gentleman will presently move,
as previous to the last one that propound-
| ed
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

A KANSAS DEyELoPMENT.-Balt Jones, ESQ.,,
of Kansas, whose name was affixed to the noto-
rious returns from the Oxford precinct, at the
October election of 1857, has recently declared,
in the st. Louis Democrat, that he never put his
name there, nor consented that any one else
should do so. He acknowledges that he is
blamable for this / confession, but says that
the persuasions of friends and the excitement of
the times have caused its postponement. Messrs
Walker and Stanton avail themselves of this
development to reiterate, in the National Intel
lgencer, the chief circumstances connected with
the fraudulent Oxford returns, and to commend
their treatment of them, now so decisively vim
dicated by the card of Mr.. Jones, to those polt-
ical friends who have slaudered their course in
Kansas and put SO much faith in the Lecompton
Constitution, which, Messrs Walker and Stan
ton are convinced, was vitiated throughout by
similar frauds
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26
TOWER HOUSE.
At the junction of the Yreka and Wea-
vervilIe Roads, IL Miles from Shasta.

4s2Hr THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD AN
nk3 nounce to the public, and particularly
Ils.a IEls.a to persons travelling to and from Yreka,
and Weayerville, that, having leased this long
established stand, formerly known as the Free
Bridge House" he is prepared to entertain Gus
toners in style not surpassed by any hotel in
Northern California.
Having completed his commodious building,
and furnished it in the best possible manner, he
is enable to promise the very best accommoda-
tons.
The Table, as heretofore, will always be sup
piled with the best viands the market furnishes
while from the large garden attached to the
premises, all the vegetables grown in this part Of
the State will be furnished in the greatest abun-
dance
He has also a secure CORRAL connected
with his establishment, always supplied with an
abundance of Barley and Hay.
LEVI IL TOWER.
Tower House. March l, 1854 mhll-tf
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place in the Halls of the Capitol, between Hon,
Geo. c. Taylor, of New York, and Mr.. Waldron,
former Deputy Collector of the New York Custom
House. Waldron believed himself to have been
removed in consequence of charges made against
him by Taylor, and made the attack.
From Europe,
Dates are to the 22d January.
The Spanish Ministry declare that Spain will
never sell Cuba, and Indignantly protest against
the insulting hypothesis to the contrary implied
in the President Message.
The Spanish Government has addressed the
Cabinets of France and England on the subject
of Mr.. Buchanans remarks concerning Cuba,
and calls upon them for their condemnation of
the course the United States seems disposed to
take
Fifteen members of the Phornig Club, sus-
pected ofbeing concerned in the Irish censpira.
cy, have been committed for trial.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

RsiE1 Gen. Quitman attributed the cause of
his decline, up to the last moment Of his lift, to
poison, administered to him in the shape of ar
senIc, while a resident of the National Hotel, in
Washington. He used to assert that it mix
ed with the sugar, and snbstantiated this by the
fact that during the entire term of the malady,
which afterwards assumed the name OF the ho-
tel, no one was taken i'll who refrained from the
use of that article.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26
Times of Holding Courts.

NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
SHAsTA-Third Mondays in January, May and
September
SIsKrroU-First Mondays in March, July and
November.
TRISIrY-Second Mondays in April, August
and December.
Shasta County Courts.
Held on the lst Mondays of January, May and
September.
At said terms, the business pertaining to the
Court of Sessions shall first be disposed of, and
after that the business of the County Court and
Probate Court in such order as the Judge may
determine
Board OF SUPERyIsoRs-Mest Ist Mondays in
Nay, August, November and February.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

BSsse 1t is said that one of the editors of the
Lewisburg Chronicle soon after he went to learn
the printing business, went to see preachers
daughter. The next time he attended meeting he
was considerably astonished at hearing the min
lister announce a. his text My daughter u
grieyously tormeuted with DEVIL"
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

ESy@ An editor in Kansas says that the pub
lication of his paper will be suspended for six
weeks, in order that he May visit St Louis with
a load of bear-skins, hoop poles shingles, oak
bark, picked catfish, &c, which he has taken
for subscriptions.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

THE PACIFIC RAiLRoAD.-We last week pub
lshed, in connection with portion of Mr.. Brod-
ericAs speech on the Pacific Railroad question
an extract from a communication of Mr. Lander,
who surveyed the portion of the central route of
which he was writing. In the same communi-
cation, Mr.. Lander suggests the following plan
for the building of road at most inconsider-
able cost:
Mr.. Lander proposes to build the railroad from
Pacific city, on the Missouri, at the mouth of
Platte river, to Salt Lake city, for $4,000 per
mile, provided he be allowed to import his rails
without duty, and be assigned one section of
land for each ten miles of the route Or, paying
the duties on the rails, he offers to do the same
work for 1000 per mile, with the same allow
ance of land. The distance is 100 miles At
the first rate, the total cost would be $4,000 oO0;
at the second, Sll 900. 1t will be recol-
lccted that there has been paid on the contract
with Russell, Majors Il Co., over this line of
travel for army transportation, within one year.
S5,oeO,0o0 on their statement, and by other ac-
counts, 81 4304,964 So that in three years the
government alone will have business enough to
indemnify the builders. Salt Lake City is some
what more than half the distance to California.
Upon the proposition of Mr.. Lander this great
project is relieved of all its terrors as financial
undertaking, and it is almost demonstrated that
the nation has but to express its will and put
forth tythe of its energy, to accomplish what
has heretofore been deemed enterprise too
great for the resources of the country.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26
Special Notices.
> YOUNG MEMS, LIBRARY Asoc1A-

a YOUNG MEMS LIBRARY AsOCIA-
ton. This Association will meet on Thursday
evening of each week, at o'clock, for the
transaction of general business. Rooms-in
Tomllnson's Building, over Wells, Fargo Co.
open to members at all hours
]. E. DENT, President
JOHN ANDERSON Secretary
Shasta, Oct. Is, 1858.
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gsg= The wife Of Senator Douglas is mem
Der Of the Catholic Church.
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ES5-" This augers WE'LL as the mosquito said
when he settled on fat mans nose.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

p5@" Speaking your mind" says Jerrold, "is
an extravagance that has ruined many man."
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26
JUST RECEIVED,

LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORT-
ment of very fine white and blue
LII HEAD AND wAY-BILL PAPER.
7e are now prepared to do this style of print
n a neat and expeditions manner, and
!, FJazcisco Pric1s!f
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

a WESTERN STAR LODGE, No.
~ 2, of +. Il A. M.,.meets every Saturday
AE evening. Stated meetings on the Sat-
y urday Evening next preceding the Full
Innn
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CLEAR CREEK LODGE, NO. 60, meet
every Thursday Evening in Spencers Hall, at
Horsetown. A. Corbus, N. G. o. H. Ander-
son, Sect
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-26

sus SHASTA ENCAMPMENT, NO. II,
ET |. O. o. F.-Regular Meetings ON the End
S@@ and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
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@Nggm SHASTA CHAPTER orr. A. MA
=ZNy= sons, No. 9-The regular semi-monthly
szzTSS Meetings held at Masonic Hall every I'd
nd 4th Tuesday
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A0 2Do 0Do Eo
.sssss..Ysssse SHASTA LODGE, No. 81,
avsA: Meets every Monday Evening at Odd
szsaafSss~ Fellows Hall, in Wills and Young's
Building. All visiting brothers are
cordially invited to attend. Geo. R. Knox, N G
B. Taylor, Sect.
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every Saturday Evening. E. Dickinson, N. G..
Marcus Levy, Sect. :.
R3gH WILLIAM NJ. ALLEN R. W. G. W,
and d. D. G. M.-Residence, Horsetown.
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REMOVAL!
Horsetown Shaving Saloon.

yNHE knERsIGNED BEES LEAVE 7
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-04-13

marked out by industry and peaceful enterprise,
they might have been wealthy men and useful
members of society. 1t is impossible for the
victims of excitement ever to enjoy happy and
con.ented moment. 1t can with truth be said of
them, that their prime of life is spent
'In wandering and in care;
Impelled with STEPS unceasing to pursue,
Some feeting good that mocks them with the
view,
That like the circle bounding earth and skies,
Alures from far, yet as they follow flies"
The indifferent success which has attended the
efforts of adventures recently will have the effect
of deterring others from following in their foot
steps. The young men of our country are al
ready beginning to ignore the wild schemes of
day dreamers, and to recognize perseverance and
patient industry as tie certain attendants to
wealth and independence.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-04-13

leaders, named Villar, was executed ~
morning. Another by the name of Fier,o !;
sentenced already, but is allowed to appe,l =
the Council of State Two more. nv
Riobo have taken refuge in the house oS =.
American Consul, but will have to be c;r-'
up. And fifth, young Irishlnen bv Il.
name of Nixon, hear, is also taken -;
awaiting sentence.
All the foreign houses are closed. and -
siness, of course, at stand still The ,.s
ing of the Cloda, for Panama, has been -, =,
off till tomorrow.
There is some talk of another outbrs.,
but ] do rot apprehend any further ds.B,
bance.
The number of killed on one side of
soldiers is only stated BY the Government :.
four, the number of revolutionists kiIIs5 :.
twelve, wounded fifty. Villar. spoke of abo,.
was a composition in the Office of the C5s.erc;o
He was taken in the act of setting fire 70 i.
Palace of the Intendente. Damiop ora
Bartolomeo Riobo, the persons spoken Of a.
having takeo refuge in the house Of Mr. Tra.
witt, the United States Consul, are brothers
The house of the Consul was surrounded bv
soldiers, who were to watch it until directior,
from the United States Minister, Mr.. Bisls,
could be received from Santiago