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The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14
Telegraphic.


We learn by telegraph that the Pony Express
arrived at Genoa on the 18th, bringing dates to
the 3d. Nine days from New York to San
Francisco is something wonderful even in these
fast days.
The Pony Express confirms the news received
by the overland mail, of the capture by the
American war vessel Saratoga, of two Spanish
war vessels in the harbor of Vera Cruz. Up to
the Sd inst our Government had taken no ac-
tion in the matter, but it is believed would ap-
prove the action of the American Commodore
Jarvis
1t appears that on the 9th March, two war
vessels entered the harbor of Vera Cruz and
refused to show their colors. boat from the
Saratoga was sent with flag, to demand the
nationality Of the steamers, when she was fred
on by one of them, the Gef.eral Miranon. At
this moment the Saratoga fred broadside into
the Muamon, and the action became general
Both steamers then hosted the Spanish flag
The result was the capture of both vessels,-
the Miramon and the Marquez-with most of
their men, and Gen. Marin. The Americans had
three men killed and one mortally wounded. The
Spanish, or rather Mexican loss was 25O killed
and 10 wounded. The steamers were fitted out
at Cuba to operate against the government OF
Juarez, and cost some 100000.
The KHamon had arrived at New Orleans as
prize, in charge of an American officer
The refusal of a vessel to show her colors, is
deemed sufficient justification for any vessel of
war to treat her as pirate.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

THE RlGHrs OF MISERs.-The Supreme Court
has decided, in the case of Clark VS.. Duval that
all public mineral lands, when taken up and
enclosed for agricultural purposes, are subordi-
nate to the rights of miners-that for TIE pur-
pose of extracting the gold from such public
lands, the miner is entitled to use both land and
water. The Court in this case hold that
=" the miner is not confined to a mere right
OF entry and egress and right to dig into the
SOIL Tor gold Whatever is indispensable to tue
exercise of the privilege must be allowed him !.
else 1t would be barren right, subscribing no
useful end But the substantial thing is a right
to use the land, upon which he goes, not merely
to dig but to mine-and to so use the land and
such elements of the freehold or inheritance. of
which water is oue-as to secure the benefits
which were designed. This use must be rea-
sonable, and with just respect to the rights of
the agriculturist; but no question of limitation
upon that general principle giving this right of
use to the miner arises in this case.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

CREDIrABLE.-The Hartford .Etna Insurance
Company have paid over to Knetzer Crosby,
of Tehama, the sum Of $4,000, that being the
amount of insurance on their mill recently de-
stroyed by FIRE.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

THE SHASTA UNION SENINARY.-We are re-
quested by Prof Godfrey to inform the public
that in consequence of the impossibility of get
ging possession of the building to be used for
the purposes of Seminary at an earlier day, he
will be compelled to defer the commencement
of the opening term until Monday pril 23d.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

QUARTZ DIsoovEEIEs.-A few days ago Dr. Da-
van, of this place, discovered quartz ledge on
the big bill bounding the north eastern portion
of our town. which bids fair to prove quite val
liable. From one small piece, weighing not
more than three or four ounces, he obtained the
sum of 50.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14
Dissolution.

THE CO-PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
Il under the name and style of SPATZ 4
LlTSCH, is this day dissolved by mutual consent
of the parties.
All persons having claims against the firm
Will please present tfen and all persons know
ing themselves indebted to us will confer fa-
vor by making immediate settlement to Charles
Litsch. j. II. SPATZ
CHARLES LITSCH.
Shasta, April II, 1860. apl4:3t
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

EASTER BALB.-Messrs. Schwing & Schneider
had ro1sing benefit on last Monday evening
the occasion of their Easter Ball at the Charter
Oak. Ninety ticketswere disposed of, and
about that number of ladies were present One
hundred and eighty persons sat down at the first
table. The supper was admirable-the man.
agement excellent-the music superior-and, in
short, the whole affair was very delightful and
great success.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

EAGLE CREEK SCHooL DIsTRICT.-The follow
ing gentlemen were elected Trustees of Eagle
Creek School District viz James Lemon,
Joseph Pryor, ). R. Hubbard
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

THEN AND Now.-Frank Undercufiler OF Red
Bluff, went to Washoe, and Immediately wrote
back advising everybody to emigrate to silver
land. Recently he writes to the same Red Bluff
friend, but lo his tune has changed He no
longer advises friends to follow in his footsteps.
So says the Beacon.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

PERsoS1L.-0ur estimable friend, J. P Jones,
ESQ., the very popular Deputy Sheriff of Trinity
county, was in town during the week, and paid
our sanctum the honor of visit
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

SHASTA ScHooL DIsTRIcr-J. H. Lee, j. N.
chappeland J. II. Spatz were elected, on Sat-
urday last, Trustees of this School District for
the ensuing year
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

BunDNG-We are informed that E. Levin & Co.
assayers, dealers in jewelry, &c. intend raising
brick building, this spring, on the site of their
present store.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

SaA- Lew. Burk, it is said, viii shortly as
sumo the position of landlord of the Mix Hotel.
"hisEytoWn. Lew. is a capital fellow, and we
trust will meet with great success.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

CAsrS RoBBED.-on Wednesday last Portu-
gucse cabin, on Rock Greek, was robbed of $40
IN money, three pair Of new boots, and several
pair of blankets. No clue to the thief.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

SHASTA NED.-As will be observed by the fol-
lowing extract from a Sacramento letter to the
Marysyille Democrat, one of our whilom fellow
denizens has been considerably promoted:
have forgotten to say to you before this that
Edward Boyer, Esq, formerly of MAJ sfile, but
lately known as 3" Shasta Ned" has recently ta-
ken up his residence at San Quentin. He had
been recommended to the attention of the keep
ers of the State institution at that point on ac-
count of some misrepresentation larceny
| believe they call it. Mr.. Boyer used to take
considerable interest," your readers will remem-
Der, in the elections, both spring and fall, at
Marysville. He has been charged with accept
ing bribes on such occasions There may have
been truth in the charge, for l once saw him
strike his breast with his clenched hand, on
election day, and exclaim, I'm a hummer NY
self, aml7 Mr.. B. will remain at San Quentin
two years, if he likes the place.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

Dsg- James IIaworth, Esq, President of the
California Stage Company, and Capt. Bailey, of
Marysvale, were in town during the week. They
had just returned from trip to Oregon.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14
BIRTHS.

At French Guch, on the 7th inst, the wife of
D. Desmond, of son.
AT French Gulch, on the 10th, the wife of
Geo. P. Mcclure, of daughter.
AT Whiskytown, on the 9th, the wife of Lew
ellen Williams, of daughter.
In Shasta, on the Sd inst, Mrs. Zorn, of
daughter
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

Eas- The public school for Shasta district
viii commence on Monday next, with Miss Dom
ma NJ. Evans as teacher.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

A RoDEo.-The stock-raisers east of the Sacra-
mento, intend having general rodeo in the
course of a few weeks. AS yet the time and
place have not been fixed.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

REMOVAL OF COUNTY OFFIcEs-The County
Clerk and Sheriff have removed their Offices to
the room over Shed Il Shorts Saloon, hereto
fore occupied by the Library Association. The
Tax Collector will also, by consent of these off,
GERS, keep desk in the same room. The Trea-
surer's office is up stairs in the Excelsior Hall
building The Recorders Office is in the room
IN the Charter Oak building heretofore occu-
pied by the County Clerk.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

Ess H. GetlesOn 4 Bros. are still
RECEIVING new Goods. The prices OF Dress
Goods will be reduced as the season advances
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

A Big STRIKE ON MAD MULE.-A company of
Germans, who recently purchased a claim on
Mad Mule of Williams & Dickinson, last week
took out, after ground sluicing the same, the
sum of 81 500. 1t consisted mostly of Jumps,
the larger of which was worth $780, Mad Mule
has long been famous for its rich yields of coarse
gold. And yet that locality has scarcely been
prospected. We predict that tunnelng in that
locality will one day pay enormous fortunes
Let our miners mark the prediction.
p. S.-Since writing the above we learn that
the Dutch boys have, during the present week,
done better than ever before They took
out one piece of pure gold weighing $500.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

RAcING.-SeTeral races will come off at Cband-
ler's Cottonwood House, Cthe old Ruff ranch)
on next Saturday
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14
The Bulkh head Bill Passed


our opinion the most iniquitous bill ever before
the Legislature of this State-passed the Assem-
bly,, by vote of 43 ayes to 33 noes
AFTER Us AGAN.-The editor of the Beacon
is evidently miffed at US for calling him "little"
fellow, and proposes to bet us bottle of cham
paigne that ne weighs more than we do Now
the fact is Fisher may be somewhat like a little
lrishman who once informed US that he was
little, but who-ee." He may be smaller than
we are and yet weigh more. For instance, ar
apparently very small mule will weigh greatly
more than seemingly very large horse-the
flesh of the enc being more solid than that of
the other. However, well take the chances. So
consider the bet closed Recollect, Cush, and
have good article of Heidsick on hand.
P. S. Remember, the conditions of the bet
are No extra or unusual feeding for the contest.
and total suspension of lager for the time be-
ing
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14
MARRIED

On Cow Creek, on the sth inst, by Rev. De-
witt, Mr.. o. II. P. TANqUARY to Mrs LAURA BAR
Toy
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14
Masonic Celebration.

The members of Western Star Lodge, No. 2,
F. and A. NJ, of this place, purpose celebrating
the anniversary of the birthday of St. John the
Evangelist, in appropriate MANNER on Mon
day, the 25th of June-the anniversary occur
ing on Sunday.
An Grafton will be delivered on the occasion
by the Hon. Humphrey Griffith, of Yolo, who is
justly entitled to the honor of being recognized
as one of the finest orators in the State
The Grafton will be delivered in the open air,
followed by Pic Mic and dancing in the after
noon, and ball at the Charter Oak in the even
ing. A pavilion or arbor will be erected, prob
ably on Shurtleffs Hill, and the grounds suit
ably prepared for the occasion. A fine brass
band will be present. An abundance of pro-
visions will be furnished to satisfy the hunger
of a thousand persons, if necessary, while for
the thirsty, wine, lager beer and water adli5itum
will be supplied.
1t is expected that many persons from Te-
'ama and Trinity will be present, and hundreds
from the various sections OF this county. The
"brothers of the mystic tie" design making it a
grand gala day-a day of pleasure for the en-
tire community. They will extend cordial
invitation to everybody to come and unite with
saesi in having glorious time,-a feast of rea-
son and good things, and flow of soul, wine and
lager--a time of sentiment wit, humor,''
Fasting and joyousness.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14
SHASTA COURIER.
Post Once Notice.

The Atlantic Mail per Steamer, will close
on Monday, April 10th, at Q o'clockP. N.
0RRIN FITCH, p. VI.
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

RoBBERY.-A Chinaman was arrested on last
Wednesday for stealing some SO from the
money drawer of r. Isaacs & Co., of the New
Store" The shopman was walking in front of
the store door at the time, and hearing a slight
noise, cast his eye inside, when he discovered
"John," who, with bare feet, had entered by
the back way. He was identified as being the
same cross between Ourang Outang and
Babboon, 1--WE can't think of these people as be-
ing real genuine human creatures) that stole
clothing from c. Goldstone & Co., some time
since. He was tried in Justice Keen's Court,
and convicted, and, on the first charge, senten-
ced to fine of Sl2O, or 60 days Imprisonment
in the county Jail on the second CHARGE $50
or 80 days Imprisonment. 1t is to be regretted
that the Court had not the power to order him
nine and thirty lashes. Merchants, when they
detect these scoundrels in thieying, should
break their heads and cut off their "tails."-
That's the only punishment they fear. Imprison-
rnent in Jail is but little punishment to them,
besides it costs the county to feed them
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14
SCHOOL NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Shasta Dis
l trict Public School, with Miss Donna NJ.
Evans as principal teacher, will commence on
Monday next the 10th inst
BY ORDER OF TRUSTEES.
tonasta' Apri 10, 1860. apl4:1t
The Shasta courier., 1860-04-14

bah we feel poetcal, but dod ret our buttons
if we can make the words jingle properly
Come to our aid, oh, thou immortal Nine or
provided you are otherwise engaged, let Dor
vile, Skurb or some other poetical cuss give us
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@@ I OSAgAkal N6s1cS.~
y s. 81 Milinep sLRcP da Hlnpr - y. billings,
Chss. 8. AsoI Dam HOE ysD-uA. wllisns,
jesse H0ugh, WinSr b Rvsns. James IArsffn,
John Winthrop, Patterns, Lane h Miriam, Dan 4
W. Pressell, Peter Hart, Calvin Beebe. j. p.
Ogle, Hiram Barney, Rob't Galloway, W.. Van
B Horn, Bs1j. Jones, David MANS, Geo, O. Dixon,
Oscar Gdygar, VIM. euygar and Mrs. G. III. Gny-
gar, widow OF @. ii. 0uygar, deceased, (defsaA-
antsl. @
yyOU are hereby notified that there liz now ON Gle
i IN tho CLERKS Oboe of the District Court Of
Lee Corntys iowa, at Keokuk, . petition and
amended petition Of Ben. johnson, claiming 8
Judgment and decree in his favor and against g. 8.
Billings forVten rhuusKnd dollars with interest
from 9Th June, 1858 and also three thousand dol
lars with ten per cent. interest from the 18th of
january, 1855 upsn eaidn. E. Binngsas ne prom
ipsory ao,etfuf sad "a ms iprayinx fofRt1e fore
closure Of two mortgages securing said notes,
made by s. B. Filings, upon lot 3, block ID, in
Kodiak, Lee Cosnty, Iowa, known as the Billings
House the sAae and deciding or said lot to pay of
said nortgaeed incum branses, the extipguishment
and cancellation Of oil recorded or pretended in-
forests liens Of the other co-defendants In sAA
lot aud the establishment Of the true chain OK a.
tile the1stc, tho disbass ements of tho proceeds Of
the sxa Ut skd lot according to the respective pri
critics Of liens for general relief, with costs of
suit, a c. VsI .ta.s sse
\ Nov, therefore, you are hereby ssverally mott
iay OF next term II said Court, to be holden on
judgment and decree will be had against you.
H. SCOTT HOWELL,
solicitor for Plaintiff
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rFss Thos. n. Curtis, Times sASilay. ySsse H.
l. Holmes, Chas. Smith, John Stsnnus, John
Hamilton, NJ. * Hineh. A. X Spears, !,
Pickering. ]. TillinghAst, Thss. u, White, Eh y.
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Il. Seeley, LydiA 4. Winch, james Bradford, T..
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Thee. Davis, T1nstssof Hughes, DAvis Co.
You are hereby respectively notified that there
is now on le II The oRce Of the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court Of Zee County. Igwa, at Kcokuk, the
potion Of Hiram Barney as signee of chas. Mason
claiming a judgment and foreclosure of mort rage
against Tbos- II. Curtis above named, for the sum
OF nine hundred and sevensy-hve 60-100 dolls
$9T5 60) with ten per cent interest from the 10Th
dAyof May, 1859, and geperainnG special execu-
tion agapst said Thos. H. Curtis, aud against all
other said attendants above named, praying for
the foreclosure of mortgage, executed by the said
Thos. III. Curtis to yChas. Mason, up n the 3. Of
the s. W. Of section twenty-eight t26) In town
ship sx,y-fve (6b) north Of rasge five l5)
west, situated in Lee county, State OF lows, the
sale of said mortgaged property to pay Cd said
debt, the extingaishment Ut all equity OF redemp-
ton therein, and for costs and all general rrlisf
sou and each of you arc notified to appear and an
er said petition the morning of the second
day of the next term of said Court to be holden
the hrst Monday OF February, 1900, ~ Juagment
and decree will be had therein prayed for, by de-
fault. w. ID. WOkTHiNGION,
declsd4w Soi'r for Hiram Barney.
Two A. B. McElroy, Mary McElroy, s. y, Jones,
i M. Jones, j. r. Richards and A. q. Grinnan /
You are hereby notified that there is now on file
in the 0ficc Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of
Ice County, Iowa, at Keokuk, the petition Of Lewis
ID. Hamilton, ella ming as against each and all you
the foreclosure Of mortgage, executed Feb. Sd,
1857, by A. b. McElroy TO the said Hamilton, upon
thirty.hve and one-half acres of the Sou b. East
quarter OF section thirteen l3l township sxty-six
1907 north Of range five west bounded q follows:
comm 9ncing ut the sectional line above Nashville,
running west thence about one fourth OF a mile,
thence 70 culvert the railroad, thence to the
river, thence to the place of beginning, situated
IN Lee county, state OF lows, and Judgment
agsinst you, the said A. b. meEroy, for the
sum of twenty-five hundred dollars, money due.
and secured by said mortgages and also asking the
sale Of tbs above described real pay said
amounts and for general and special relief, and
uslsss you appear and answer thereto on or before
the 7th day Of February next that being the second
day of the next term Of said court, judgment will
be rendered against you thereon.
w. Ill. WOkTHINGT0N.
declBdlm Solr for l.. ID. Hamilton.
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SM ERIFF,s SALE.

LIKE Cous1y.
DY virtue of special execution to me directed,
Dissued by the Clerk ofthe District Court Of said
County, in fssor OF Creel Shepherd for mss oil
Scott Ormsby, aud against James Martin and
Hannah Martin, will sell to the highest bidder
at the door Of the Clerks Once Of the Distrc,
Court Of Lee County, Iowa, at Keokuk, In said
County, on the s0th day Of January, 4, d. 1880,
between the hours of clock A. M, and clock
p M, of said day, the following property, to wit
Lot four "a, block eighty-six 800 Of Mason I
lower addition TO the City OF Keokuk, Lee Count y
Sold by order OF Court to satisfy said writ Of ex
ecution.
Keokuk, Dec. both, 1859.
w. II. LEECH.
dec3 I-dlm sheriff Of Lee County.