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The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

THE STATE REGIsTER-The publishers have
our thanks for copy of this work. 1t contains
a vast amount of useful information touching
California affairs, not to be obtained elsewhere
in so convenient form. As book of refer
enee it is, indeed, now that we have it, almost
Indispensable. No library, public or private,
should be without it.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

H~ SIM Oldham recently shot and killed a
rather dead shot. A few years ago he shot
and killed DIR. Alexander. formerly of this town,
in a +" scrimmage" in Jacksonville, Oregon.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

CHANGE OF FIRM.-By reference to our adver.
tising columns it will be seen that A. W. Snyder
has disposed of his store to B. P. Hazeltine
Esq, formerly we believe of the firm of Har.
rington & Hazeltine, Marysville.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Snyder design:
removing from this place permanently. He pur-
poses resuming business in San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

Bsy@ The Hon. Gilbert A. Brush, member of
the Assembly from Marin in 1856, was recently
accidentally killed in Los Angeles, by the dis
charge of pistol supposed to be unloaded.-
Mr. G. was one of the celebrated band known
as the Meir prisoners" and was lucky enough
to draw white bean from the vessel when he
and his companions forced thus to de-
termene which one out of every ten should be
spared. During The Mexican war he was among
the Texan Rangers under Jack Hays
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05
FERRY NOTICE.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED will apply to the Board
Il of Supervisors of Shasta county, at their
next regular term, for renewal of license to keep
a Toll Ferry two floating bridges) across the
Sacramento river at a point where the Shasta
and Yreka road crosses the same, heretofore
known as McClouds Ferry.
JOSEPH SENTI.
Jan "a, 1859. ia29:3t
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05
LON DON
CLUB HOUSE GIN.
TO THE PUBLIC.

THIS CELEBRATED GIN-pretcnding to
i nothing but what it is, viz pure and un-
adulterated article, and assuming no artificial
merits of what it is not, as some of its rival imi-
tators do-after FIVE years of public approval
and very extensive sales in California, has been
pronounced by the public to be superior, not on
ly as a beverage of general use, to any other ar
ticle competing against it, bnt is
Unrivalled i'm its Medical Efficiency
in most cases of complaint. Topersons travel
ing in these days of rapid transit from East to
West, North to South, who are constantly chang
ing their water as well as their climate who are
drinking, indeed, dozen kinds of water in ev
cry twenty-four hours, and each draft contain
ing some property acting in chemical antagonism
to the preceding one, thereby causing an unnat-
ural degree of excitement to the stomach-it is
positively and absolutely necessary to use a
counteracting agent From the fact that the
"LOndon Club House Gin"
is prepared expressly to meet such exigencies,
and to act as we know it will act, as an anti
doe, we confidently prescribe it as the very best
article in the country. The name of q Aromatic
Scheidam Schnapps" has never been attached
in any way to this article. In first presenting
the
"LOndOn Club House Gin"
to the public, my aim was to give them pure
and unadulterated article of Gin, and to call it
by its right name. The success attending its
introduction and extensive sale in California is
a sufficient guarantee of the high appreciation
of the article by consumers.
Various parties have from time to time put up
and shipped to California an article which they
call "Club House Gin" My Gin, which has
gained such reputation in California, is brand
ed on the cases,
The bottles also have white label with fac
slmilie of my signature. caution all parties to
beware OF limitations. WM H. DAILY,
f5:tfis Sole Importer New York
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

re- The Shasta Courier has not come to hand
for some time past. Can't stand that Mr.. Cou-
rier. Are you frozen up ?-Amddor Ledger.
Not our fault, sure. 1t is mailed regularly to
your address. We are not " frozen up"
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05
SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, FEB. 5, 1859.

ORGAN AT THE CAPITAL.-The celebrated half
a-hundred members of the Assembly, (made un-
their speeches. circulated paper for the pur-
pose of raising the wherewithal to publish an
organ to suit them at the capital, and secured
the promise of the enormous amount of little
rising 5000 So, in the language of "Jem
Beggs," that business " is done busted up
The S. F. National however, says branch of
that concern will be put in operation in that city
if sufficient inducements are held out.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

nay- On Monday Mr.. Street made very ear
nest and able effort in favor of his Nicaraguan
resolutions The resolutions were lost by vote
of % ayes to so nays. 1t matters very little,
however, whether they were passed or not, as
they were introduced too late to be passed and
sent forward in time to reach Congress before
its adjournment
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

OPPosIrIoN.-At last regular and powerful
opposition to the P. NJ. s. S. Company is about
being put in operation. On the 9TH of March the
Orizaba will lead off from San Francisco. The
steamers on this side are the Orizaba, Uncle
Sam, Cortes and Sierra Nevada, to connect with
the Northern Light, North Star and Ariel at
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

psA. Brutality is charged against the officers
of the Insane Asylum 1t is said that one Brett
was put in a cold cell and left without care, so
that his feet were frozen, and had to be ampu-
tated to save his life. Much excitement was oc-
casioned by the report when it-was brought be-
fore the Assembly. 1t has since transpired that
the mans feet wefe frozen in tire stage while
going to the Asylum No one who knows Doctor
Aylette would for moment believe him capa-
bic of treating a patient, or even dog or horse
with brutality.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

Bs We regret to learn that the banking and
express house of F. W. Blake l. Co., Weaver
vile, has closed. The agency of Wells, Fargo
Il Co. has been transferred to the house of
Greenhood & Newbauer.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

DsA. A fellow in San Francisco, while ex-
hibiting the feat of holding the heads of three
rattle snakes in his dirty mouth at once, was
bitten in the palate by one of them. He immedi-
ately drank a decanter of liquor. The snake
poison didn't seem to hurt him much, but the
liquor came near {" curing bis bacon.n Pity i,
didn't kill the fool.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

PooR MExIco.-lf it be true that " in multi
tude OF councillors there is wisdom" then Mex
ico ought to be wise country, for at present
she IS ruled over BY no less than FIRE Presidents.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

E55@ The trial of the Wanderer case was still
progressing at last accents. From the develop
ments made thus far there can be no doubt but
that she did land a cargo of Africans some
where on the coast Of Georgia.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05
NOTICE OF SALE.
Estate of Alphonsc Dianin, insane.

TN PURSUANCE to an order of the Hon. the
L Probate Court in and for the county of Shas-
ia, made the oath day of January, 1859, will
offer for sale, at public auction, to the highest
bidder,
On the 18th day of February, 1859,
At IL o'clock NJ, in front of the French Gulch
Hotel, in the town of French Gulch, county of
Shasta, the following described property, be-
longing to the estate of the said insane man, and
situate near French Gulch, in the county of
Shasta, to wit:
Those two certain mining claims formerly
worked by Alphonse Dianin, having each ninety
feet in front by the full depth of the bar, said
claims being situate on Canadian Bar on the
west bank of Clear Greek, opposite Mathewson 5
house, and about one mile below the y;llage of
French Gulch.
Also the undivided one-third of three mining
claims on the hill north of Mathewson's house,
and about one mile from the village of French
Gulch.
Also one miners cabin on said last mentioned
claim. Also miners cabin on Canadian Bar,
together with lot of mining tools, provisions &c.
Terms CASH. WM, B. STODDARD,
Ja29:td Guardian.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

WONT oSITE-On the 3lst of Dec, the DEM
ocratic primary elections of New York city were
only participated in by the Tammany men. The
Anti-Tammany men intend calling primary
elections of their own.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

Rs The "reigning belle" of Havana, is the
wife Of Gen. Santa Anna She has left him be-
cause of his numerous amours. Sonora Santa
Anna is famed for her surprising beauty of per-
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

FRozEN-We are informed that a man en-
ployed by Mr.. Louden, on the Trinity Mountain
wagon road, usually called Tim," was found
frozen, or Saturday morning, a short distance
from his cabin. Cause BRANDY
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

TAKING THE CHANCEs-The friends of Douglas
IN the east are already betting freely on bis NOM
ination for President by the Charleston Conven-
ton. Bets have even been made of thousand
dollars to five hundred that he will be the next
President
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcTs.-0n the 2sth ult.,
the Senate bill to divide the State into Congress
sional Districts was ordered engrossed. Senator
Garter made short but very forcible and tell
ing speech in favor of the bill
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

DISTRICT COURT. H. Robinson rs Susan
X Robinson; decree of divorce granted.
Danforth Whiting Us. his Creditors; final de-
cree of insolvency granted, and Sheriff ordered
TO sell property.
James W. Downer rs. his Creditors same Or
der
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

Rg~ The Bee says Gov. Weller, NJ. S. La
tham and Gen. Denver will be candidates be-
fore the next Democratic State Convention for
the nomination of Governor Frank Washing
ton and Lieut. Governor Walkup, it is thought
will also be candidates.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

B5y- The case of j. G. Doll ct al. ys. W. S.
Schock before Judge Daingerfeld, in Cham
bers order for defendant to pay over certain
monies and notes to satisfy judgment of plain
tiffs
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

BAD KoAD.-A portion of the road between
this place and French Guich has been impas-
sable to wagons part of the past week, occa-
stoned by the rise of the waters of Clear Creek,
which flooded to more than swimming depth
that part of the road on the bank of the stream
some distance beyond Grizzly Guleh.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

Coon REAsox.-The San Jose Tribune saws its
legislative proceedings is " crowded out" for
the reason that It's not ''ofleading Importance -
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

ssA The California CuItrist for Feb, has
been received. 1t is a most excellent number.
Every farmer should take this admirable month
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

B65r Walter Scott Tarbox wants the Legisla-
ture to change his name-to remove his tarbo1,
we believe.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

MINERS County CONTENTION body will
ssemble at Excelsior Hall in this place o-day
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05
n o t / C E.
A. w SNYDER & co.

HAVE PURCHASED all the interest of j.
IL G. DOLL L co. in the business at Shasta,
lately carried on under the firm of J. G.. Doll
i Co.
All accounts due the said firm are to be paid
to A. W. S. l. Co.
All claims against us will be settled on pre-
sentation. A. w. SNYDER co.
ia99
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05
TO PHYSICIANS.
HIDES! HIDES /!

THE SUBSCRIBER is desirous of purchasing
Il a first rate article of Hides, for which he is
willing to pay Two Dollars piece, delivered
at the Shasta Tannery. W. SCHEUERMAN.
Shasta, Jan. II, 1888. jal5:tf
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

HIGH WATERs--The recent rains occasioned
great rise In the waters of Clear Creek, Cot
tonwood, Sacramento and other streams.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

hAN--Sinee our last issue, we have had the
hardest rain of the season, accompanied by
high winds.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05
NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS are hereby notified that 7
4 VIII pay no debts contracted by my wife
Maria Eyalllard Lafontaine, of French Gulcb
Shasta county. will not be bound by, adopt
or confirm any contract made by her with any
person. ANSELME LAFONTAINE,
Siskiyou County, Jan. II, 1853, ja22:4t
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05
United States of America.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
In the Justices Court of the Shasta Township,
in and for the County of Shasta.
The People of tie Stale Of California TO d. d.
HENRY, Greeting:
you are hereby summoned to appear before
L me, at my Office in the township of Shasta,
in the county Of Shasta, on the 2Sth day of jan
uary, A.. D. 1885, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ to answer
unto the complaint of Robt. Stevenson & Co..
who sue to recover the sum Of sixty-fve dollars
with legal interest thereon, alleged to be due
and owing from you 20 them, on an expressed
contract for the direct payment of money as is
evidenced by promisory note made by you in
their favor, and dated 2lst Nov, 1856, over and
above all payments made on account of said
note, which note is now on file in my Office
when judgment will be taken against you for
said amount, together with costs and damages
if you fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of said County,
Greeting:
Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand, this 26th day of Janu-
ary, a. D. 1859. JAMES KEEN,
Justice of the Peace of said Township
On reading and fling the affidavit of A. J.
Stevenson, one of the plaintiffs herein, showing
'h"' a. e'uoC VI "NeiOn SAiseS 'b"iHst thc eCiCHu-
ant and that after due diligence used the de-
fendant could not be found at his place of resi-
dence or in the county, and that due legal SER
vice could not be had in said cause, except by
publication, it is therefore ordered that the
foregoing summons be published in the Shasta
Courier, a newspaper published in said county
once week for three successive weeks from the
date hereof, and that copy of said summons be
forthwith deposited in the Post Office, directed
to the said defendant. 1t is also ordered that
the time for the appearance of said defendant be
extended to the 14th day of February. 1853, at
o'clock, Pm JAMES KEEN, J. p
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

HaT The Board of Supervisors meets next
Monday
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-05

LrTERArURE.-We thank Mr. Lougee of the
Pacific bookstore for late numbers of the Ladies
American Magazine, Lady's Book, Boston, New
York, and London Pictorials, as well as for CO.
pies Of all the leading Atlantic newspapers.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23

A GULF CoNFEDFRACY.-A contribu.
tor to the ,!obile Mercury advocates the
establishment by the Southern States, Of
Gulf confederacy. The writer con-
cludes by saying:
In conclusion, | ask those who believe
in the wisdom Of the cotton plant and
sugar cane, to take pleasant look at the
Gulf of Mexico, as shown to us on the
map, and note its spacious harbors, FORM
ed at the mouth Of the most noble rivers
in the world. Take into consideration
the products of the surrounding country,
which, even now, lead the commerce of
the world. After you have done that,
ask, yourselves this, shall the finest Dor.
ton of the American continent, continue
to be governed by majorities Of the fro
zen North in a common Congress Or
shall it erect an independent Government,
and assume that proud position among
the nations of the earth, that its products,
soil and climate entitle it to? / am for
the latter. and, therefore I say let us
have Gulf Congress in New Orleans,
next January. There is fire in our po]it-
ical bed with the North, and let us not
rest on till we are burned.
SOUTH.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23

0T The conversion" of Lola Mon.
tez is announced. She has, it is said set.
tied down an humble, peaceful, exempla.
nary. religious woman, in her own domi.
Gil In PiccadilIy, London, having amassed
a sufficient sum to purchase and pay for
house, which is now the receptacle and
center of large number of wealthy and
pious enthuiasts Of London, male and fe.
male. Among her constant and intimate
visitors is Mrs. Thistlewaite, formerly an
actress, who was Familiarity known as
Laura Bell, and was about as notorious
as Lola herself. About the time that she
turned from the error of her ways she
won the beart OF the rich commoner.-
She married him, and is now a bright and
shining light to Exeter Hall. Il was she
who was the principal instrument in bring.
Ing about Lola's " change Of heart"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23
Strongly Said.

Strongly said.
A writer in the Richmond Wing ha,
the following strong paragraph. 1t is d
dreadful picture of the rottennrss of OuI
public administration. Can such things
be and not fire every citizen with indig.
nation l.! How can a psrty that tolsrates
it dare to go before the country with an
unblanched cheek and an up|ifted head
The Federal Government is bankrupt
Democratic politicians have enriched
themselves and their favori'es by appro.
priating its funds. While our navy com.
mands but 5000 men, as many more are
sumptuously supported in comparative
idleness in our navy yards at the public
expense, merely to retain their suffrages
for the aspirants in power. Editors are
receiving $4,000 for blanks which cost
them but $4,000, and the profits are shar.
ed with another editor, the assistant
Secretary Of State and member Of Con.
gress, and that, too, with The cognieance
9fMe President efMe United States -
Congress halls are decorated with such
splendor as might we'll characterize the
palace of some oriental monarch, and, as
if the last spark had been struck from the
Undertook of shame, gorgeously wrought
mirrors are suspended, in which they, to
whose fostering care America has COM
miited her eagle, may accustom them.
selves to the reflection of their foul mis-.
deeds. The reports from the Oregon
War exhibit an expenditure with which
the receipts can in no way be made to
balance. Nor yet has the half been told
of the dangers which threaten and the
difficulties which surround Us. Neither
have the important alone been mentioned
for all are important.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23

V We are panied to learn from the
Monitor that w. B. Fulton, of Tusca.
loosa, was shot and killed a short time
since by a common woman of the town. y
named Nancy Johnston. He, with some
young companions, in mere sport, an
noyed the house of this female, when she
fred pistol through a hole in the wall
and the load took effect in young Fulton
head. He was about II years old.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23

70 The news from Europe informs us
Of heavy advance in the price of cot
ton-supposed to be caused by the rever-
SEES of the Austrians. If this effect is
ascribed to the proper cause, we hope
the Austrians will soon be thrashed out.
Our commercial relations exist princi-
pally with the allies, and if we are to
gain when they gain, We are willing to
share their rejoicing. Breadstuffs have
declined.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23
FROLICKING IN THE COUNTRY.

FROLlCKING IN THE COUNTRY.
Last Thursday evening, accompanied
by friend, we stole away from the dull
and lonesome town to spend happy time
in the country. Arriving at the beauti-
full country residence of j. N. Gates, ESQ.,,
about o'clock in the evening, We met a
gay assembly of wit and beauty. There
we were welcomed and entertained with
that genial hospitality which Mississip.
plans know so we'll how to extend. With
one accord all agreed with the poet who
wrote,
Strike up the dance, Pleasures bowl FIJI high
Drain every drop Tomorrow we may die;
and we doubt whether an evening was
ever passed more pleasantly. An ariel
never lived more merrily, under the
blossoming bough, than we.
The next day large portion Of the
company repaired to the banks of Pike
vile Lake, there to spend few hours
among the shady groves, wild flowers
and pure air of that delightful region.
Some fshed, some rowed upon the bo-
som Of the Lake, in skiff, others wan
dered amid "the wales and streams,
green woods and hollow dells"-and all
were happy. Hope rode high on the
mornings breeze, and Joy outshone the
sun.
Late in the evening we returned home,
and the next day went to another picnic,
where another day of pleasure was en-
joyed by "merrie companie." About
4 o'clock we left the sylvan scene, hoping
the opportunity may soon come again
when we will SO happily enjoy frolick-
ing time in the country.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23

V A correspondent of the Macon
Beacon, writing from Pontotoc, takes oc.
casion to speak of, and pay the following
compliment to, our neighboring town,
Houston
The latter place {Houston) is the
county seat, is quite handsome town,
and is somewhat enlivened at present by
Sickles affair, the parties being DR.
Perkey and Mr.. Jemison; so far there
are no killed or wounded except in repu-
tioa.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23

Or We find the following notice of
the Okolona Male Academy in the last
Conservative.
This is one of the most fourishing
young institutions in the State and we
take great pleasure in Recommending it
TO parents. Its principal, Prof. M. F.
Woodruff, than whom no better teacher
or higher toned gentleman can be found,
has given it reputation which many in
stitutions of grester pretensions cannot
boast. See advertisement in the proper
place."
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23
SHEARER'S GROCERY.

TT you want Groceries call on Ihos 2. - ~,
L er, who now has. and designs keeping
stantly on hand a supply Of
Coffee, Tea,
Molasses, Tobacco, Cigars
Star and Adamantine Candies, Powarn -.
Shot, Nuts of all kinds, Assorted Cand,c
dimes, Fresh and Picked Mackerell rW
serves and Pickles, FlavOring III
tracts, Syraps, Shaving, Bar
and Toilet Soaps, p,.s
Bacon, Flour, Cheese, Nails, Painted sne 49, ~,
bound Buckets, Tubs, and many otncr w. n Z
usually kept in Family Grocery st9te'
which he will sell at low prices for csse urp
THOS. B. EHEAkEh
Apr q, $50 ST
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-06-23
The Deadly Nature Of the Combat at Monte
bellO

The correspondent of the New York
Commercial writes, May 20:
The loss of superior officers on The
French and PiedmOntese side comprises
more than one-half of those engaged in
the action, and is accounted for by the
fact that the officers were compelled, by
the nature Of the fight, the scarcity of
troops, and the absence of artillery, to
engage in the hand to hand fight with
their soldiers. Their uniform served to
distinguish them from the Tyrolese sharp
shooters, who composed portion of the
Austrian force, and they were selected
as good marks for the long range rifles
Of these troops. General Beauret seems
to have been killed by almost the last
gun discharged by the retiring troops.
The greater part of the fight took place
in the streets Of MontebeIlo, and the Aus
trians had to be dislodged house by house,
at the point of the bayonet. The battle
Of Montebello, unlike that of 1900, will
be without importance as regards the fu-
ture movements of the two armies. 1t
was an unexpected battle, and was mere
ly the resistance of an advanced French
corps to strong recon Offering furce
from the Austrian side. 1t was none the
less hard fought, and for the French, a
brilliant feat Of arms. The first victory
OF the contest will give prestige Of moral
influence to the victors, which is not with
oat importance.
II cannot be denied that at Paris the
public have grown impatient at the mae
ton OF the Emperor and the great body
of the French army.