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The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

VAN HORNS RETREAT.-Van has fixed up the
old Fountain House so that it is now in fact a
most pleasant place to "retreat" to for an
hours enjoyment We informed he has
fitted up his bar in admirable style, and sup
piled it with the finest qualities of liquors
aud cigars. He has also surrounded the house
with several hundred feet of awning, so that
during the summer, being distant buta pleasant
drive from town, it must become point OF
much resort.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12
Nj ARRIED

AT the Empire Hotel, French Gulch, on the
9TH day of No, ember, 1859, by J. B. Stewart
Esq, WIN. E. HOPPING to Miss B. BURKE
At San Francisco, on the I'd inst, by Rev. Dr.
Anderson, Hon. J. TUCKER LANDRUM, Judge of
Shasta county. to Mrs. MARRIErrE HARRIs
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

CIGARs.-Eugene Howard has established
himself in the cigar and tobacco business at Red
Bluffs. We are Informed that be is receiving an
enormous stock, and will sell wholesale and re-
tail A promised advertisement will enable US
20 speak more intelligibly. In the meanwhile,
thanks for favors, &c. We love good tobacco
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

FAcr.-We acknowledge the corn that Fisher
was a little too hefty for US. No wonder The
scamp's a perfect /" beefeater," and for week
previous to Cushing's Ball had been swilling
lager beer inordinately, in fact literally convert
ing himself into sort of peripatetic lager beer
key. Falstaf never swilled sack more '.promis-
cuously" than he guzzled lager.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

HYMENIAL.-We congratulate our friends,
Judge Landrum and VIM. E. Hopping, ofFrench
Gulch, upon their introduction into the Bene-
dctne Kingdom. Six bottles of champagne
enabled us with dozen others to drink long
life and happiness to you, Bill. We have like
wise remembered the Judge in our pious ORR
sons. Transit gloria bachelor, y which meaneth
Thus passes away bachelors.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

GRocERIEs.-J. & D. Callaghan IN another
column offer an immense quantity of Rice, Flour
Sugar, Butter and Candles at very low rates.
Consumers and dealers may find it beneficial to
read their advertisement.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

Preparing goR HARvEsT.-We observed a
large number of farmers during the week in
Coleman 4 Co.'S extensive Hardware establish
ment purchasing hay-making and harvesting
implements, by which were reminded that
the reaping and gathering season of the farmer
vas nigh at hand.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

THE PIONEER SToRE.--Messrs. IIollub &
Isaacs announce a very extensive assortment of
fresh Spring and Summer Dry Goods, which
they propose to dispose of, at the counters of
their establishment, the Pioneer Store, at rates
exceedingly cheap. Observe advertisement.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

firm has new advertisement IN another column,
announcing the possession of fresh stock of
new goods in their line. See advertisement
headed with the name of the firm
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

HG- The price of passage on the Pa:fc
steamers still ranges from $3.50 in cabin to Sl25
in steerage.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

A FREAK OF NATURE. DR.. Shurtleffs Drug
Store may be observed, preserved in alcohol, a
double pig-that is, pig with one head, one
mouth, one pair of eyes, and two bodies, four
ears, eight legs and two tails. The two bodies
commence uniting about the navel, from which
point upward they gradually run into each other
until they terminate in one head. 1t is pro-
duction of the Piety Hill vicinity. We believe
Piety Hill previously produced a double chicken
now in the possession of DR.. Mclaughlin
Great freaks of nature, these
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

B9y Justice..Shed has removed his place of
business to the office of Col. Baggs, in the En-
pire Hotel
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

Mr. HAwoRrH.-This gentleman, President OF
the California Stage Company, passed through
town during the week, on his way to Yreka.-
We learn that he goes to Yreka for the purpose
OF closing contract for the purchase of the
Trinity and Yreka Wagon Road. 1t is the pur-
pose of the California Stage Company, if the ar
rangement is effected, to go to work and COM
plete the road this summer in such a manner
that not only can stages pass over it, but heavily
loaded freight wagons. To this end the road
over Trinity Mountain, well as that portion
lready made on Scott Mountain, will be con-
'erably widened and otherwise improved
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

D. 1t. DUNN.
STAE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Shasta 3D.
D. II. Dunn, Public Administrator of the
county of Shasta and State aforesaid, first being
duly sworn, deposes and says that the within
is true and correct report of all the estates that
have come into his hands since he entered into
the discharge of the duties of Public Adminisrra-
tor as aforesaid, and that it contains true and
correct statement of each and every such estate
up to this date.
D. H. DUNN,
Public Administrator
Sworn and subscribed to before me at Shasta
this llth day Of May, A. D. 1860
]. R. DURICK,
mylZ Clerk Probate Court
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

HANDS WASrED.-The knights Landing Ne,es
says harvest hands are in great demand in that
vicinity, at fine wages.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12
Public Administrators Report.
10 the Hon. tie Probate Court of Shasta couu

To the Hon. tie Probate Court Of Shasta County !:
d. II. DUNN, Public Administrator in and
Tor said county, respectfully reports, in pursu-
ance of the 9TH section of an act concerning
Public Administrator, passed April 18th, 1851,
that the following estates of deceased persons
have come into his hands, to wit
The estate of Henry Stephens, the value
of which was Sl32S Is
Expenses paid thereon. ............... 49, "a
Leaving balacce of......... $685. 81
The estate of DR.. Edward Owen, the
value of which was ..... Sll2I 95
Expenses paid thereon 49,. ........... I76 %
Leaving balance of................S945 70
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

E ISaacs Bros. have received large
quantity of Silks and Calicoes.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12
TREAsURER,s REPORT.

10 the Hon. Board of Supervisors of Shasta Coun-
ty, State Of California:
GENTLEMEN Il herewith present you full
report of the receipts and disbursements from
Feb. list, 1860 to May lst, 1860, it being cor.
rect tran script of books kept by me as County
Treasurer:
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

RSsr III. GefleSOn s. Bros. are still
receiving new Goods. The prices OF Dress
Sood; will be reduced as the season advances.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

gS- The Assemblymen, Immediately after
the final adjournment of the Legislature, presen-
ted Speaker Moore with valuable watch.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12
The sayers-Heenan Fight.

On our fourth page viii be found the full
particulars of the Sayers-Heenan fight As
will be seen, Heenan had Sayers completely in
his power, when the crowd broke up the fight,
and in a few more moments would have had
him whipped beyond question. In fact if the
question be left for the decision Of any disinter-
ested and heightened Englishman-such as the
editor of Belts Life, for instance-we believe the
champions belt will yet be awarded to Heenan.
Heenan fought admirably through the CONTEST
At the last round he was quite blind In the
first dozen rounds Sayers was knocked about
terribly. Ills arms suffered great deal, and
we should think his mouth must be made Of
cast steel it ii did not suffer more, judging from
the number of times he was knocked down by
blows on the same. Sayers fell almost every
round. And yet the accounts say that Heenan
showed much more punishment than Savers
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

FROM PIT RIvER.-Our friend Sam. Lockhart
came through from Pit river on Thursday. He
informs us that he was not compelled to travel
through more than three miles of snow. He
left five Government teams, and several belong
ing to citizens, at the edge of the snow. He
thinks they succeeded in getting through. If SO
the road to Yreka ria Lcckhart's Ferry is now
fully opened.
HoN. A. C. LAwRENcE.-Our old friend, the
distinguished member of Assembly from Trinity,
stopped in town for several days during the
week, on his was back to his pick and shovel
in old Trinity. He has made a most faithful
Representative. His name is found recorded
every time against what in common phraseology
are called 20 thieving bills" Let him receive
the award, Z" Well done, thou good and faithful
servant"
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

FooLIsH.-The Black Republican s. F. Times
speaks of negro woman in Georgia who killed
her three children and tried to kill herself, and
then continues with saeer:
We are told by the Democratic papers that
the slaves of the south arg the happiest class of
laboring people in the world. It is unfortunate
that they should be so stupid as not to appre-
ciate their happy condition y
The same paper, on the arrival of every steam
er, has accounts of laboring men of the free
States killing themselves, notwithstanding the
Republican papers think the laborng men of
said States are the happiest people in the
world" Thus, according to the Times illogical
and senseless argument the laboring classes of
the free States must be very miserable, because
some of them commit murder and suicidel
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

$685. "a
To balance on hand May LIST,
ls6O.............. .....".S7,6l5 16
To the Hon Board Of Supervisors:
GENTLEMEN Il herewith present you state
ment of the County debt up to May lst, 1860:
DR..
To amount of unpaid war
rants on Co. FUND.- 705 IA
Contra, Or.
BY cash in County Fund. 5s2 90
- Cash in Redemption Fund. .......... 2l90 rs
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1860-05-12

p, Z
Amount of County debt, not
including interest, May
lst, 60....-............S37, 1881 Al
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

At no period in the history of the Republic has
the election of President been important to
the country. On it depends, in great measure,
the peace, if not the existence, OF the Federai
Government. Throughout the'Southern States, IN
Congress, and in many of the Northern States, the
American people have been forewarned that the
election Of Black Republican to the Presidency OF
the United States would be the death-knell OF the
Union If not, it would be the dishOnor and de-
struction OF the savcholding States. No patriot
should be iDsensbe these alarming predictions,
or needless of their consequences. All should
unite in time, and harmonIOusly struggle to avert
so dreadful calamity. On the Democratic party
depends the salvation of the country. Their action
in the Charleston Convention should be wise and
prudent moderate and concatory. They should
strive to keep the South united in such course OF
action as will bring to them the conservative
portion of the Northern Democracy who have always
been our ales-tnev were such in the formation
of the GOvernment-they were found united with
the South In the overthrow of the first Northern
Presdent-they were the supporters Of jefferson
administration-in the war with Great Britain, they
were found on the side of their country, and IN
opposition to the dominant power of the North
they were the supporters Of JacksOn's administra-
ton, the opponents of Bank, internal improve
ments, and high tarif-they have ever stood by
U.s. and noby fought battles in the slavery COLI
troversy No section of the Union has produced
a more national unsel6sh and fearless party than
the Northern Democratic party. They have prov
ed themselves entitled to confidence and our
gratitude by their adherence to the letter and splr
it of the Federal COnStitution.-COt CarO/intdn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03
Candidates for Sheriff.

We requested to announce ALLEN h. Bko"N
as a candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county "
the ensuing election.
We requested to announce STEPHEN J. BERkl'
HILL a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county
at the ensuing election.
We are requested to announce W. W. GRlER xs
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.
We are requested to announce SAML A. HARRlS
as candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
We are requested to announce WILLIAM
MAXWELL, Esq, as candidate for Sheriff Of Meek
enburg county Election first Thur sday in August next
We are requested to announce r. NJ WHITE
as candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county NJ the
ensuing election.
We are requested to announce JOAB r. oAIIh az
a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
We are reouested TO announce JAMES WALLACE
az candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county at the
ensuing election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03
IMPORTANT FROM, TExAsl

THIRTY Prisoners taken-F2ight Of Cortinns!
New Orleans March Give have Browns
vile dates here to the 23d.
Two companies of Rangers under Captain Ford
and two companies of Federal Cavalry, under Lieut..
Stoneman, crossed the Rio Grande Oh the 10Th,
into Mexico, searching for Cortinas, who had re-
turned to the frontier.
The troops approached the encampmeDt at night
and drove in the picket guard, taking 30 prisoners,
who claimed to belong to large body of National
Guards, and said that they also were in search of
Cortinas Next morning large Mexican force
appeared and claimed the prisoners as their rear
guard.
1t was afterwards ascertaned that these forces
had been watching the Americans, and that Cor
tinas was with them, but he escaped on the first
alarm.
Our troops remain encamped on the Mexican
side above Brownsville, and are determined to cap
ture Cortnas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03

CAPTURE OF THE MEXICAN STEAMERS
Threatened Complications ruth Spain.-The seiz-
ure of the Mexican vessels by Commander Turner
was not made under any special instructions from
Washington bearing upon the conflict now going
on in Mexico but under the usage which prevails
amongst all national vessels. The captured vessels
were sailing without flag, and, when requested
in the usual way to stop, by firing gun across the
bows replied by firing into the American national
ship As matter of course, such conduct was
promptly punished by the capture of the vessels.
From their conduct the inference Was strong that
they were either flibusters pirates, and such
it was the duty Of the commander of the Saratoga
to overhaul them. The seizure has no connection
whatever with the present imbroSlio III Mexico,
and so the President will inform Congress- if call
eG upon
The prisoners will probably be liberated by the
President if :hey shall show they not violat-
lug the neutrality laws, aud did not kill any Amer
lean citizen by first firing or the indianola. The
Government is determined, however, to demand of
Spain whether these vessels were fitted out in
Havana with the cognzance of the Spanish of
fcaIs for the purpose Of interfering with our COM
mercc. Unless Spain clear her skirts of this
completely, it is more than probable our neutrality
laws so far as Spain is concerned, will be suspend
ed this session by an almost unanimous vote.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03

EDWARD GRAHAM HAYwoOD.-We have sci
dom listened to better, more logical and highly
argumentatiYe address than that delivered bv this
gentleman on the evening of the 22d inst in the
Fayetteville Hail. He gave the whole history Of
the compromise IF our present Constitution, Which
is ROW attempted to he destroyed by the opposition
showing coneiusively, that its destruction would
bring upon both East and West, consequences of
the most humiliating nature; not only would it in
jure both as far the pecuniary weight and power
In the Legislature is concerned, but it would also
stir up the biterest hatred between both sections
of our State, which an age would not alleviate
and could never be entirely removed. He proved
concusivey. that the slave property was the wealth
and credit of the State, and that to take from it
the Constitutonal protection which it required
would be to seriously impair our States growth
and prosperity; besides to impoverish landholders,
by throwing land into the market as almost worth
Jess, land thereby reducing the value of real estate
We are confident that some few ad roIorem
men, who belong to the opposition, were satisfied
that Mr. Haywood knocked I'D raloreaa Unto
cooked hat" We heard of few, who said that
they were in a doubtful position before, but the
address of MIR Haywood satisfied and confirmed
them in complete antagonism to the whole thing.
-FdyetfeviUe CaroliHian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03

\ DEAR BOTTLE OF WINE.-The editor of the
Richmond Enquirer has received notice from a
correspondent in Brennan that he has sent him d
bottle oithe celebrated % rose Wine which is 22S
years old. The writer gives this account of it:
This rare article can only be obtained at the
Cellar in half bottles and then in but small guam
titles
Until recently it was only permitted to be used
as Medicine in cases of extreme illness Its flavor
is exquisitly delicious, though its taste is not pc
culary rich A thmbe full is as much as is
drunk at a time. You may rely upon its having
attained the age of 22S years l present it to you
for the use and benefit of the individual States
composing the Americon Union, and l fatter my
self, that it will teach them valuable lesson in
public economy.
This bottle of wine cost originally 20 cents, by
allowing two per centum on the purchase money,
added to the principle annually, afterwards bear
ing like interest and you make the present cost
seven million eight hundred and eighty-four
thousand seven hundred and nineteen dollars and
twenty-eght cents. A larger sum than the entire
public debt of Virginia. For my own qualification
L employed an accurte arithmetician to make the
calculation for me, and the above is the astonish
ing result.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03

LIBERAL BEoUEsT.-Mr William Enston. for
many years large deaerin furniture in Charleston,
died very suddenly on Friday morning last Mr.
Enston was a native of England but came to
America in early childhood. By habits of strict
industry, he became one of the weathiest citizens
Of Charleston, and has died possessed of property
O. about s3,OOOOOO. Being childless, he has left
his wife life interest in tie estate and one or two
nnnuities to relatives. Upon the death of these
parties, the entire estate excepting about $4,000,
reverts to the city Of Charleston, in trust for
charitable purposes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03
DISSOLUTION.

The firm of T. II. BREM & co. is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. The books and papers in the
hands of T. H. Brem the Hardware Store OfCOchrane
Sample All persons indebted to said firm will call
and settle the with him; and all persons having
claims will present them to him for payment.
T. II. BREM
j. A. SADLER. Jr,
March 20, 1860 T. L. ALEXANDER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03

SUBsIsTING WITHOUT FoOD OR WATER.-Mr
Samuel B. Ellis, of this county, has informed US,
that on tie 10th day ot November last, hog of
his disappeared and was not found until the lst
day of February. The animal was found in an
clubhouse which was filed with straw, and, by "a
calculation, had been ~ days without food and
water. He had lost about fifty pounds, otherwise
was ia good heath-StutcsriUc E,rDyess.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03
Largest yield on acre,
PEAS.
Largest yield on one acre,
Largest yield of hay acre,
IRISH POTATOES.
Largest yield on acre,

Largest yield on acre, 2
Exhibitors of all the above crops must furnish full
statement, in writing, to the Secretary according to
the acquisitions laid down for Cotton Corn, &c. as
above, when the articles entered upon the books
for exhibition with the certificates for the measure
ments of lands and pounds and bushels per acre. with
out which the Judges will be required withhold their
awards.
COMMITTEES Elliott, chm, N Alexander,
Alexander.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03

AccIDENT.-We regret to learn that negro wo-
man belonging to Amos w. Osborne of this Dis
trct was burnt to death on last Wednesday, We
have not heard the particulars, but learn that she
had on cotton clothes, which rendered it impossible
to extnguish the flames Chester Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03
THE USE OF DIR. HosTErTER,s STOMACH

THE USE OF DIR. HOSTETTERS STOMACH
BITTERS for Chs Fcve:, Dyspepsia Heavnass Of the
Som ch or any other like affection, second TO none IN
America or abroad TO be able confidently that the
Bers are certain for Dyspepsia and like diseases
10 the proprieiors nnalOyed pfasure L. re;
moves ali morbid from the stomach pu es the blood
and npaus new vitality the nervous system, giving
thai tone and energy indispensable for the restoration OF
health The numerous acknowledgements OF its superior
excellence and benefcent results have assured The prope
tors that II cannot but prove great to the sicied
For sale in Charlotte by 4. NYE HUTCHlSON q ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-03
SHEEP.

Pen, consisting of Buck Eve, and
Lamb, of either Of the above
breeds, 3
coMmTrEE-J Sample chm, DR. N Davidson, VIM
Stewart.
FIELD CROPS.-coTToN.
The largest yield of Cotton on acres
improved land, with the amount
and kind of manure used; the pre-
paration of the Soil time of plant
ing; mode of cultivation, and the
variety OF Cotton;-the land to be
measured and the Cotton to be
weighed and vouched for by affi-
Gavit LIST pre Sl5. I'd 3lO
The largest yield on acre, same
acquisitions, 10 I
Same premiums under same requi-
stions, on fresh land.
The largest yield of Corn on one
of improved land same re-
QUESTIONS, 10 7
The largest yield 4 acres improv-
ed land, same acquisitions, Is 10
Same premiums, under same reQui-
sitons, new land.
The largest yield on acres improv-
ed land, same acquisitions, Is 10
The largest yield on acre. same
requisitions 10 7
The largest yield on acres improv-
ed land, same requisitions Is 10
The largest yield acre i'm
proved land, same acquisitions, 10 7
OATS.
The largest yield on ono acre i'm
proved land same acquisitions, 2
RYE.
The largest yield one acre i'm
proved land same acquisitions, 2
Largest yield acre, improved
land, same acquisitions, 2
Largest yield on acre, 2
SWEET POTATOES.