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The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

BaT The s. F. Herald, without any author
ty therefor, asserts that the Douglas papers
in the northern part of the State are greatly
troubled on account of the declaration made by
the above gentleman, [Col. E. ]. Lewis in
favor of Breckinridge and Lane.
Ned is good fellow-sound on the social
question "-an ardent friend-a good hater-
makes first rate member of the Legislature
and all that sort of thing. But the Democracy
up this way are inevitably for Douglas. A
thousand Ned Lewises could not change them
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

SHASTA UNION SENISARY.-This institution
5th, proximo, under the superintendent of
Prof. G. K. Godfrey and Judge Landrum. Miss
Julia C. Bourne, teacher; Miss Alice A. Whip
pie, assistant teacher; Miss Carrie A. Harris,
teacher of music.
We are pleased to know that the "Union
Seminary is in most hourishiug condition,
aud that its prospects for the ensuing term are
of the most flattering character Some four
scholars from our neighboring town of Wea-
Yeryilie are expected, while assurances have
been given that our own county neighbornp
towns will furnish a larger quota of pupils than
heretofore. We trust that the Union Semina-
ry will yet prove the pride and boast of Shasta
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

A $500 BET-Au election bet of $500 side,
IN Shasta county scrip, was closed on Thursday
between JAS. P Mix and Joseph Short, both of
this place Mr.. Mix bets that Breckenridge will
secure the electoral votes of Florida, South
Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia,
Mississ'pPi Arkansas and Texas-Mr Short, a
Douglas man, taking the negative of the propo-
s'ton- We are confident that Mr. Short will
win the bet
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

RuMoRED DuEL.-It is believed below tha,
Senator Gwin has challenged Gen. McDougal
for language used in his speech at Marysvile
and that Gen. McDougal has accepted the chal-
lenge. If this report be true-and we trust il
may prove without foundation-we presume the
meeting will not take place until after the elec-
ton.
P S. The report is without foundation.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

SIP OF THE TYPEs.-Last week, in speaking
of the return of our old friend, ex-Sherif Lowe,
Of Trinity, the types made US say /" he looks
some the worse for wear" We wrote it Z" none
the worse for wear" In fact he looked as hale
and hearty as a buck.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

At Fosters ranch, on Cottonwood, on the
llth inst the wife of Jacob Foster, of a SON
weight l49 lbs.
Jake says he is splendid specimen of
bouncing Dutch boy" We agree with him.
On the 22nd, in this place, the wife of A
Grotefend, of daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

PUBLIC SPEAKIyG.-Remember that Geo. F.
Price, Democratic candidate for Presidential
Elector, will address the Democracy of Horse
town on next Saturday night, the 18th, and in
Shasta on the evening of Monday following, the
Doth inst
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

fREAcHSe--Rev. P. L. Haynes, will preach
IN the New Shasta Union Church in this
place on Sunday next, Tomorrow ct II
O'Clock A N, and at O'Clock P NJ. Mr.. Harne.
is appointed to this circuit for the ens,;,r CO.,.
ference year.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

CoRoSERs ISousr.-The Jury of Inquest on
the body of James McFarlane, a native of the
East Indies, who was found dead in bopse
ut the lower end of town, on the morning of
Wednesday the 10th, returned verdict "tha +
deceased came to his death from natural causes -
The deceased had been an invalid for the last
four years. "a A victim of opium" would have
been more correct,
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

by Mr.. Tracy that in the month of August last,
some 5000 lbs. of peaches were sent up north
per Express, from this immediate vicinity, and
about 1000 lbs. from other portions of the
county, the Tower House, Oak Bottom, &c
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

MORE RoBBERY.-We learn that the Messrs
Reed Bros, of Reeds Ferry on Thursday night,
were robbed Of large American grey mare, one
small Cayuse white riding mare, together with
three saddles. The robbers were tracked in a
northern direction. Messrs. Angel, Deputy
Sheriff, James and Thomas McTurck, and Mr.
E. A Reed are now in hot pursuit
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

GILBERTs CHEAP CASH SToHB.-Consnm-
ers and farmers are directed to the advertise
ment of Mr.. Gilbert, successor of the firm OF
Gilbert, Westcott Bartlett
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

s9-The Argas says the two men now in the
Marysville jail are not the persons who are sup
posed to have murdered the man recently found
in q tais race near Horsetown
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

Gen Clarke, commander of the Califor-
Iva division OF the army, died suddenly at the
Tshama House, San Francisco, on the l7th
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

ESF Gen. Richardson, of Illinois, asserts in
published speech, that whenever a Federal Of
fee holder in that State announces himself for
Douglas, he is removed from Office while those
that support Lincoln are left unmolestedl-
Breckinridge Democrats, just think oft
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20
TURNPIKE ROAD NOTICE,

I'VE, the undersigned, hereby declare our
w intention to organize a corporate comma
ny for the purpose of constructing a Turnpike
Road from point on the north banh of Clear
Creek, about one-halt mile below the Tower
House, in the county of Shasta, along the most
direct and practicable route, in an easterlv di-
rection, to the house of Thos. Ashwortb, abon,
four miles west of the town of Shasta and that
the undersigned will meet on Monday. the 22d
day OF october, 1860, at the Charter Oak Hall
o. nuiiaing In the town of Shasta, at IL o'clock.
a., 10! 'ne purpose Of perfecting preliminary
W. S. Lowden, John r. Nav
James Loag, SD Rrasto,7r
Jno. D. Smith, B. D Ander.o,
a. o0ietnan, D. Callaghan,
Richard Bailey. o13:3t
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20
NJ ARRIED
BIRTHS.

On Tuesday, the leth, in this place by Hon
Joel 7. Landrum, HENRY FaosT to Miss KATE
FLYNN.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

EccESTRIcrrIEs OF TRADE-California mar
chants are shipping California -four to the east.
ern ports, and merchants of the eastern nor,s
are shipping eastern -four to Europe.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20

Rag Andrew Lester, who has voted for every
Democratic President from Jackson down, has
been removed from the CoIlectorship of Stock
ton, because be has announced himself in favor
of Douglas. His successor, Baine, is new
convert, fresh from the ranks of the opposition.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20
P. S. The report is without foundation.

GRAND JUReRs.-Lis. Of Grand Jurors drawn
for the November term of the Court of Sessions;
Simeon Eastman, George Chism, Nahum Bald
win, j. NJ. Hunt, H. S. Ball Noah Clough, Geo.
Cole, J. n Adkins, NJ. 7. Brennan, N. A. Far
rington, Horatio Chandler, VIM. Armstrong, n.
.. Durant, A. 7. Corbus, A. Armstrong, D. C.
haycrait- They meet on the first Monday OF
November
FUSION IN NEW foKk.-The Administration
mas gwen its approval of the fusion in New
YORK That State may therefore be set down
Is certain against Lincoln. Without New York
Lincoln cannot be elected.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20
Bees! Bees! Bees.

T NOW OFFER FOR SALE fine lot of natu
i raj swarms, at Jennings Landing, % miles
below Tehama, on the Sacramento River. These
Bees are in the Longstroth hives, and are par.
ticularly convenient for transportation.
CYRUS HAMILTON.
jennings Landing, Oct. 10, 1850. ol3.t
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20
Democratic Appointments.

Democratic Meetings will be held at the sew
sral times and places named below, to wit:
Buckeye........ ....".....W Wednesday, &" 24th
HOi selOHui .s'..... c''.....' SuluTuhyj - ziL0
Middletown, Thursday, Nov. lst
French Gulch, ,............ Saturday, Sd
Shasta, ......... ........ Monday, 5th
At most of these meetings Messrs. White,
Garter, Shurtlef, Sprague, Dosh and Andrews
viii be present. G. F. Price, candidate for
Presidential Elector, will be present at the
HorSetown meeting the 9th, and at the
Shasta meeting, on the 10Th.
FELIX TRACY,
Chm. Dem. Cen. Com
Shasta, Oct. l3, 1860.
The Shasta courier., 1860-10-20
GENUINE MEERSCHAUM PIPES,
CAN be had at all times, at
~ SEELIG L LEWIS.
SUtlSry.

4 FULL ASSORTMENT of Pocket CUTLERY,
Il at very low figures, at
SEELIG & LEWIS,
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

For DouGLAs.-Gen. J. W. Denver, in reply
to letter Of inquiry addressed him by several
citizens of Sacramento, publishes letter de6n-
ing his position in tho Presidential contest.
After an able argument showing the regularity
OF the nomination Of Douglas and johnson, and
demonstrating that the Democratic party is
fully committed to the doctrine Of Popular
Sovereignty and non-intervcntion, he concludes
as follows:
"After thorough investigation Of the whole
ground, therefore, sense Of duty to my coun
try and of fealty 10 the usages and principles
of the Democratic party, impels me to give my
support to Mr.. Douglas as the regular nominee,
which shall do" 1t2 D.
Denver has thus placed himself in ansago'
nism with Gwin and Latham, who are fully
committed to the fortunes Of the Yaucy seces'
sionists.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08
AppREss no Tur pEMocnAoY.-We give


ADDRESS TO THE DEMocRAoY.-We give up a
large portion Of our columns to-day to publish
the address to the Democracy Of the county.
II Is signed exclusively by persons who sup
ported the Administration ticket last year, and
who still adhere to the doctrine of non-inter-
vention as Endorsed by the Convention that
nominated that ticket. We invite Cor the docu.
ment car full perusal. 1t shows concluslvely
that the nomination Of Douglas was 10 accord
ance with the usages Of the Democratic Ma
tional Conventions, and the argument 10 favor
OF non.intervention is unanswerable. The late
Administration State Convention, by adopting
Popular Sovereignty resolution, secured the
votes Of thousands Of Democrats, who honestly
believed they were sustaining that doctrine
when they supported tho ticket; and when La
than, Ia bis speech before the Convention. de-
clared that be was In favor Of the same doc
trine, thousands gave him credit for sincerity.
All such will now vote for Douglas, for the
time has come when the politicians who con-
trolIed the Convention that nominated Latham
can no longer fobt men into high places by
concealing from the people their real senti-
ments. .9
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

FATAL MINNIE AeciDENT.--Mr. Donald Nc
Kensey was killed on Monday last, at Little
York, by the caving Of o bank In the claims Of
Valentine Curran. He was at work with an
other man named Alexander, who was also par
TALLY covered up, but escaped without injury,
and bad they known where to look for McKen-
sey II is probable be might have been saved.
His body was found about three hours after the
accident, covered with two feet Of earth, and
he had evidently smothered, as no bones were
broken and no serious bruises on bis body
The deceased was native Of Scotland, and
about IS years OF age.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

ARCTIC ExPEDITIoN.--Dr. Isaac j. Hayes and
bis band of adventurers sailed from Boston on
the 7th of July, in the schooner United States.
on their voyage to the Arctic regions. The
object of this expedition is to explore the open
Polar sea, which was discovered by the Kane
expedition In 1855. The party consists of six-
teen persons, and they calculate upon three
years voyage, for which they have gone well
provided. This expedition is entirely due to
private enterprise. Citizens of Boston fur
nished the schooner and her outfit; New York
aud Philadelphia provided the money to provis.
ion the party, pay the crew, and supply the ne
cessary Instruments. Private generosity con-
tribuied everything towards the expedition. for
the rake Of science; the government contributed
nothing. h 4E fa
The following is a list Of the persons compos-
ing the expedition Commander, DR.. Isaac J.
Hayes; Astronomer and second In command,
August Sontag; Sailing Master, s. P. McCor-
mick; Mate, II. W. Dodge; Captains Clerk,
Geo. T. Knorr; Assistant Astronomer, Henry
G. Radcliff; Carpenter, GibsOn Carnthers; Cab
10 Boy, Colen c. Starr; Steward, Frank L. Har-
ris; Cook, John Williams; crew, Chas. McCOr-
mick, VIM. Miller, HIS. Haywood, 7. F. Browne,
john Mcdonald, and Thos. Bowman.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

SAD CAsUALTY.--Ad distressing accident occurred
at Democratic ratification, held at Pine Grove. in
Sierra county, on the evening of July Slst. The
Sierra Democrat gives the following particulars;
Amer the meeting the national salute Of 80 was
firing, when by premature explosion, Mr.. Urlah
Rogers lost both his arms and his right eye. DIR.
Jump amputated his right arm close to the Shout
ders and the left about three inches above the ell
bow. On Wednesday, Rogers was in fair way to
survive his injuries. He is from Mt. Vernon, Knox
county Ohio, where he has wife and two children.
He will be kindly cared for by his friends at Pine
Grove and St. Louis, and when his wounds have
healed will be amply provided for return to his
other friends on the Atlantic side.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

FIRE At Grass vALLEY.-A number Of build
ings we're destroyed by fire at Grass Valley, on
Monday night The fire originated in awooden
building adjoining Loutzenheizer's drug store,
on Main street. aud is supposed to have been
the work Of an Incendiary. The row Of wooden
buildings between the brick stores Of Sylvester
and LoutxenhelEer, aud several residences and
outhouses 10 the rear, were destroyed before
the flames could DO snbdued. We are informed
that but for the efficient exertious Of the Grass
Valley fire company the most Of the town would
have been destroyed. A valuable horse be-
longing to Mr.. Sylvester was burned up 10 she
stable. The buildings ON Main street belonged
to Col. Richardson, and the residence Of Mr.
Cady was among those burned. The fire &C.
CURED between eleven and twelve O'Clock.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

TIE Journal 'supposes the city pays the
damage" to the teamster who lost ten or hf-
teen dollars worth OF barley ~ tho breaking
OF the Pine street bridge. We suppose the city
did no such thing. When the accident occurred,
parcel of miserable loaferS, who never paid q
dime In taxes IN their lives, gathered around
the teamster and advised him to "sue che city,
but the teamster had too much sense to heed
any such advise. His damage did not exceed
twenty dollars, and 9 suit for damages against
the city would have cost him, at the least cal
culstion, Eve times as much as his original loss
and there IL no probability that be could have
recovered any damages.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

TIE Marysville Appeal, in specializing upon
the politics Of Nevada county, is sure the Re-
publican party will be the second ia the field at
the next election. and thinks 1t may possibly be
the fret. At the present time Lincoln and
Breckenridge are running neck and neck in this
county, aud the race is so near even that we do
not feel inclined to hazard an opinion as to
which OF the two win come out ahead. But
they will both be distanced In the race. The
probability Is that Douglas will have larger
vote in this county than oil the other csndi-
dates combined. a' ua
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

We publish today the call Tor Democratic
State Convention, to nominate candidates for
Presidential Electors. The State Central Com
snistee. appointed blythe Administration Con-
veution of last year, met at San Francisco, en-
the 3oth ult., and as was anticipated the mem
bers were divided-ssme being favorable to
Douglas and others for Breckinridge. Mr..
Hoge, the Chairman. refused to recognize a.
members Of the Committee those who supported
the Secession candidate; consequently two Con-
ventions were called, one meeting on the 9Th
of September, and the other on the llth.
The manner 10 which the Conventions have
been called will preclude any contest In the pri-
mary elections. between the friends Of Douglas
and Breckenridge, and do away with dis
graceful contest and split, which would inevi
tably have occurred had but one Convention
been called. A resolution was offered In Com
mittee, calling one Convention to nominate
four candidates for Electors, two from the
friends of Douglas and two from the friends Of
Breckenridge, to be supported by the Demo-
Gratis OF the State, each voter to head bis ticket
with either the name Of Douglas or Breckin-
ridge as he should prefer, and the Electors
pledged to cast the vote Of the State for the
one whom majority of the voters should des-
ignate as their choice. The object OF this move
was 70 keep together those who voted for La
than last year, but the resolution was voted
down. Had 1t been adopted the move would
have failed; for the people do not vote directly
for President, and the election officers would be
under. no obligation 10 return the number OF
votes cast directly for either Of the two candi-
dates.
We believe Douglas would carry California,
let party organizations be fixed up as they may;
but the mode which has been adopted of calling
the Convention 10 nominate Electors will un-
doubleday bring to bis support larger number
of voters than could have been obtained had
the Convention been called 10 any other man.
ner. OF the voters who supported Curry last
year, nineteen out Of twenty will vote for Doug
las In any event, and the object now is 10 in
crease this number as much as possible by ad-
ding to 1t portion OF the Latham vote. This
can be best done by allowing the members OF
the State and County Committees, who are fa-
yorable to Douglas to take the lead in calling
the Conventions
The test recommended, and which will doubt
less be adopted by the County Committees, as
qualification for participating in the primary
meetings, is an Intention to support the regular
Democratic nominees for President and Vice
Presdent-Douglas and Johnson.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

DIABoLIcAL MURDER.-A man named Blan-
chard was found murdered in field near the Elk
Grove House. on the upper Stockton road, about
sixteen miles from Sacramento, last Sunday morn
ing. Two men named William Williams and Jo-
seph Blake were arrested suspicion of being the
murderers, and the latter confessed the crime The
murder was Of the most diabolical character, and
perpetrated in cold blood, to crafty the malice Of
Williams towards the murdered man. Blake testi-
fed before the Coroner's jury that he had no i'll
feelings towards Blanchard, but assisted in murder
ing him in order TO do Williams service.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08
NOTICE TO PROPERTY HOLDERS.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
IN Tax-Payers Of the County of Nevada, that the
sessent roll for the 1850 has been returned to my
Office and will remain open for the inspection of the pub
lic And you further notified that the Bo ard Of
Equalization win meet at the Court House. In the City Of
Nevada, on MONDAY the 18th day Of August and will
continue in session from time TO time until the business
Of Adjudication is disposed OF.
JOHN s. LAMBERT,
Clerk Of the Board of Supervisors Of Nevada county
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

DROWNED IN LAKE BIGLER.--Geo. Downey.
who arrived q few days ago from Virginia City,
informs Us that man named John Smith. who
formerly worked on Selby Flat, was drowned
last week In Lake Bigler. It appears that
Smith and two others were sailing In yacht
on the lake, when the boat was oapsized. Two
of the men chung to the boat and foated to the
shore, but Smith was drowned.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

CospER oRs.-Speoimens Of copper ore have
been found In claim on Buckeye Hill, near
Sweeiland's. The claim is owned by Major S.
s. Lewis. who Is Of the opinion that copper
mine Of considerable richness will develop itself.
if the necessary labor is performed. and IN the
right direction.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08
aAI.E.-HNhereaa. on che 60

CHERlFFoS SALE.-Whereass ON snS 80
- day of August A. D. 1850, anal Judgment ana DS
cree was rendered IN the District Court of the IousssA
Judicial District Of the State OF California, in and er ne
county of Nevada Rgainst A. 7. LAIRD and T. CHAh.
BERS and in favor Of CHARLES MARSH, FOR ine IN
Sixteen Hundred and NnetySix Dollars and si.ySNx
Cents principal debt with interest on The
the rate Of two per cent per month from the
judgment until paid together with all costs o. SUIT Aee
whereae on the said 9th day Of August A. D. 1900
Ordered md decreed by the said Court that the
forth in Plaintiffs complaint DO foreelosed ana me
property therein described, to wit: That certain me'
Ditch property aud premises, situated lying ano
the County Of Nevada State of California, known e 80
St. Lawrence Co.'s Ditch. The said Ditch taxes Wssst
from the North Fork Of Deer Creek and IL the sam:
ter Ditch heretofore owned by A. +. Clark ana =. =
Woodward, and by them sold to Defendants herein, -.
all aud singular the franchises, rights, privileges nes
reservoirs ways rights Of water, easements and
nances thereunto belonging in anywiHe appsrmn
be levied upon and sold to satisfy said judgmsnt aes
and costs and the proceeds thereof applied 70 hs
ment Of said sums Of money q aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given that on THURSDAri tes 80
day OF August, A. D. 1860, between the hours q
and P. N. will sell all the right title and ntelsrs
the above named defendants in and to the above
property, at the Court House door, in the Gy o.
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash. 70 r
fy said Judgment and costs. sx.~
Ihos. ?. Hawley, PIES Atty .'r ~"
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

EASTERN PAPsRs.-ws are indebted to Geo. w.
welch. of the Pioneer Book Store, Main street, for
copies of the New York Tribnne. Times and Louis
vile Journal received BY the late mail steamer; al
so, to II. II. Wickes 6 Co.. Of Broad street Book
Store, for the New York Herald, Boston Journal
and Philsdelphis Press.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

ORneoN.--I.ate adyices from Oregon represent
that the Democracy Of that State are almost unani
mously for Douglas.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08
NOTICE.!

ALI PERSONS ARE FOREw ARMED
not TO trade for Certificate of Deposit No. 81 given by
GEO. W. KIDD, Banker, and payable 10 my order for
one thousand dollars dated March 9th 1850 the
has been cancelled. THOMAS COOKE.
Nevada, August 9Th, 1860 454w
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

CsrrRAL CAIfYoRNIAN.-This is the name Of
. strni-weskly paper just started at Placerville-J
q. McCallum, editor and proprietor. It supports
Douglas and Johnson, and is ably edited.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

The Democratic County Central Commit-
Zee will meet at the Court House. in Nevada City, on
Saturday next, August 18th, 1860, at - O'Clock N.
Punctual attendance Is requested. lin4ylI
by order of AMOS T. LAIRD, Chairman.
J. P. BouRKE, Secretary. q ,ti. .a..r f..a t
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

AangvHD.--3win and Latham arrived at San
Francisco last week; the former came by the mai
ssesmer and the latter by the overland mail route.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

IKsANR.--Mr. A. T. Langton, Of San Francisco
has been declared insane and sent to the stockton
Asylum.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-08

n 4. SPENCE, Agent for Sand's sarsnpa-
rilla, and all the popular Patent Medi cines Of the
iay No. Al Broad street. Nevada.