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The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

gsA- Thomas Hood died composing-and
that, too. humorous poem. He is said to have
remarked that he was dying out of charity to
the undertaken who wish to urn lively-Hood.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
For sale.

frTs1ss THOMAS GILMoUR offers to sell his
4 ii Private Residence High street. with
L-4l.A Furniture and fixtures. Cheap for Cash.
THOMAS GILMOUR.
Shasta, Dec. II. 1850. dl5:tf
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15
Nj ARRIED

On Roaring River, on the 18th inst. at the
residence ofSamuel Chittenden, Esq, by Judge
Brooks, Mr.. SPENCE to Miss Mary Tewaite, all of
Shasta county.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

BILLIARD SALooS.-By reference TO our adver-
tising columns; 1T will be seen that Messrs. High
Il Fuller have purchased of Thomas Gilmour his
interest in this popular saloon.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

SUNDAY SCHOOL LIBRARY.-We have been in
formed by Robert Strickland, Librarian of the
Union Sunday School, that the new books have
arrived and have been placed in the library for
general distribution among scholars.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

AccEPrs-Itis is stated that Ex-Governor Well
Ter has accepted the position ofNinister TO Mex
leo, rendered him by the President We thought
he would
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

KAYsAs.-The reports of difficulties in Kansas,
says the Union, turn out to have been much ex-
agerated. Montgomery and his men had COM
ter as outlaws But the>rnmor that Missouri
had been invaded turns cut to be totally with
out found'--iosl.-The men supposed 10 be Molt-
gomery's band, it was subsequently ascertained,
were United States troops marching to assist
and protect the people of Kansas. The tele-
graph where any excitement prevails, makes
sad havoc with truth. 1t seems in every in
stance to be used by designing men to increase
the panic and feed the excitement.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

New PAPER.-Mortimer J. Smith, of the
Watch Dog notoriety, will start the institu-
ton again on the 3Oth inst.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15
NOTICE.

A LII CREDITORS of r. Isaacs & Bro. are re-
1 4 quested to present their bills for final set
tlement before the lst of January 1851 All
outstanding debts of the firm remaining unpaid
after this date will be handed over to our attor-
ney for collection.
R. ISAACS G. BRO.
Shasta, Dec. Is, 1860. dl5:td
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15
SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, DEC. Is, 1860.
WANTED!

AT THIS OFFICE, A BOY, FIFTEEN OR
sixteen years of age to learn the Printing busi-
ness. Apply promptly
SKILLMAN L DOSH.
Nov. 3, 1860.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

TIE PREssURE.-The monetary pressure east
ward, says theSF. Herald of the sth is beginning
demand for funds for the ensuing steamer Mo-
ney to-day has been in active demand at 2 per
cent, and we heard OF nothing doing under that
figure. Gold bars are in very moderate supply,
and notwithstanding their low price in New
York at the. date of last adyices, were ruling
here to-day ats7O fine par. Sight exchange on
New York is uniformly per cent. premium.
1t is generally understood that extensive or
ders have been received from Eastern shippers
to realize on goods at hand, at whatever sacri-
fee may be required, and this impression
whether strictly correct or not, has the effect
to render purchasers tardy in their movements
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

REMGIous-There will be divine service in
the Union Church o-morrow-moTning and
evenirCl
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

BeA- At Tomales, on Friday, says dispatch
to the Union, convict, named Merrill, sentenc-
ed to life imprisonment for murder, committed
suicide in prison.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

debt of 81 ZOO, 900, on which the annual inter-
est is S92, 900.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

GSy" The San Francisco Herald thinks that
the selection of Simon Cameron, of Pennsylya-
MIA, for the position of Secretary of the Treas
ury, would be a most fitting one.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

For SEyAroR--John Curry, of Solano, is a
candidate for u S. Senator
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

HeA, 1t is rumored that John Nugent, of San
Francisco, has married, or is soon to marry, a
Calaveras county girl.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

asA- The average tumber of letters sent by
overland mail during the past quarter has been
about $4,000 per month.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

BsAs Two hundred ladies in Syracuse are re-
gular patrons of a billiard saloon. They are
determined that their husbands shall not have
all the fun
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

BeA. An apple tree in Norwich, Conn, which
had neither bud, blossom, nor fruit all summer,
is now in full bloom.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

BSJ" On Saturday last, Wm. Williams was
found guilty, at Sacramento, of the murder of
A. Blanchard. He will be sentenced on the
2lst
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

gs5- Stephen 4. Douglas is not sick, as has
been previously reported. He is at home, en-
joying good health.
The Shasta courier., 1860-12-15

s2T Messrs. Brumagim Co. received $780,
600, being the yield of Col. Fremont's mines for
the past two weeks
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I
of the pamphlet, y4sgein -I re gives some very
solid reconmendations to fae above named
gentlemen
The HARPER BRoruERs-The Charleston,
South Carolina, booksellers have returned their
magazines and closed accounts with this firm,
because one of the Harpers had been announced
as a Vice President of Republican meeting,
recertly held in New York. Mr. Harper was
not present at the meeting, neither had he au-
thorized his name to be used.
SECRET MEETNGs.-The S. F. Times of the
10th says it has the names of parties who are
holding secret meeting. and distributing circu.
lars ofinvitation for Pacific Republic, and that
the parties are composed of Federal and State
officials. Don't be scary on this point, Mr..
Times.
THE Posr OFFICE Book SroaE.-We have
again been placed under renewed obligations to
this establishment for large supply of mag
aznes, pictorisls aud 20 spapers fsom - parts
Of the world, brought by the las.steaincr.
RETURNED Rev j. A. Benton, Pastor of the
Congregational Church on Sixth street, Sacra-
mento, returned from his long tour through
Asia and Europe on the steamer Uncle Sam.
Our TowN Business, dull money, none in
the market seats in the new church, rather an
upward tendency; in whisky shops, there is
marked decline.
AccEPrs.-Itis stated that Governor Wei
Ter has accepted the position ofNinister to Mex
leo, rendered him by the President. We thought
he would.
BILLIARD SALOON. By reference to our adver-
tising columns; 1T will be seen that Messrs. High
Il Fuller have purchased of Thomas Gilmour his
interest in this popular saloon.
New PApER.-Mortimer J. Smith, of the
" Watch Dog" notoriety, will start the institu-
ton again on the 3Oth inst.
RELIGIous.-There will be divine service in
the Union Church -morrow-morning and
EVENING"
DEBr OF AcRAMExro.-Sacrameuto owes a
debt of Sl,7O0, 900, on which the annual inter-
est is $4,000.
For sryAroR.-John Curry, of Solano, is a
candidate for u S. Senator.
nea- At Tomales, on Friday, says dispatch
to the Union, convict, named Merrill, sentenc-
ed to life imprisonment for murder, committed
suicide in prison.
Gag- The San Francisco Herald thinks that
the selection of Simon Cameron, of Pennsylva-
MIA, for the position of Secretary of the Treas
ury, would be most fitting one.
EGy~ On Saturday last, Wm. Williams was
/ found guilty. at Sacramento, of the murder of
A. Blanchard. He will be sentenced on the
/ 2lst.
asA- The average tumber of letters sent by
overland mail during the past quarter has been
about 10, 900 per month.
aea- 1t is rumored that John Nugent, of San
Francisco, has married, or is soon to marry, a
oalAverAs count, girl.
g9y- Stephen 4. Douglas is not sick, as has
been previously reported. He is at home, en-
/ joying good health.
sz@ Messrs. Brumagm 4 Co. received S35.-
600, being the yield of Col. Fremonts mines fol
/ the past two weeks.
BeA. Two hundred ladies in Syracuse are re.
I gular patrons of a billiard saloon They are
determined that their husbands shall not have
all the fun
BeA. An apple tree in Norwich, Conn. which
had neither bud, blossom, nor fruit all summer
| is now in full bloom.
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apI7 dts
RI q MnGIuREAcn Ano.,onao-.

By }. G. McGUIR d Co, AuotIoneers.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF SUPERIOR AND
NEARLY NEW FURNITURE AND HoUsEHOLD D EF-
FEcT5, BEING THE ENTIRE EFFECTS OF EVER
date rarch I'd, 1850, executed br Henry r. Johns 10
the undersigned trustee, and duly recorded among
the land records for Wsahington county, D. c., /
shall sell on THURSDAY, May 10th, is6o, com
msncIng st 10 O'Clock a: m., all the Furniture and
Effects Of the Vernon House." situated at the cor
neT Of Missouri avenue and Third street, embrac-
which is nearly new and of superior quality. We
Handsome Carved Walnut Parior Suites, finished
in Fancy Covers and Hair Cloth,
Marble-toP Center, Sofa and Side Tables.
Walnut Etegeres, Rookie and Fancy Chairs,
HANDSOME Gilt Mirrors, of various styles,
Sup rlor English Brussels Carpets throughout the
Walnut Hat Tree, Hall Chairs, Rugs.
0ioloth throughout the passage es and stairs,
French China Vases and Mantel Ornaments,
Dining Tables. .s
Superior Oak French Dining Chars,
Quartltv of superior Granite, Dinner, Tea and
Coffee Ware, Glass Ware,
Silver plated ,Castors, Pickle Stands, Cake Bas-
Table cass2g waters fsas fsbs Cloths.
Handsomely Ornamented Solid Oak Chamber
rnites. with Marble tops,
SOLID walnut Chamber Suites, carved and with
walut Single and Double Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washstands,
Toilet Sets, LOoklns Glasses. SpIttoons,
Feather BoIsteIs and Pillows,
Blankets. Comforts. Counterpanes, Sheeting.
Office Furniture, Writing Tables, Office Chairs,
and Kitchen Furniture, all Of which is nearly
new and of excellent quality.
Terms: S25 and under cash over tha. sum a
credit OF 60 and 80 days, for approved endorsed
-, WIN; 4; BROWNING; Trustee.
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Whisky a Good Drink La Moderatiou.

The New York correspondent of the New
Orleans Plcayune relates this amusing story of
a Southern Governor:
The other day, jolly party at the table was
joined oy venerable Ex-Governor of one of
the Southern States, and also Dr. s., one of our
eminent city physicians, whose recent ere
port on the 'social evil question is some
what celebrated
The Governor, who had drank freely, but not
excessively, Of the cherry, the champagne, and
the elaret, was asked by the Doctor what he
would like next And now, what follows, let
me try to report exactly as the conversation oc-
Cured
Governor-Well, Doctor, amt much of a
judge OF your fine wines; but, for steady drink,
prefer whisky. We have a Saying down in
our State, that If man commences drinking
whisky early in his life, and drinks regularly,
he will live to be hundred and FIVE years old
Doctor-Ah! well, Governor, 1 am glad to
get your opinion on the subject, as / have Just
had barrel of choice ''Old Bourbon" sent me,
and want to know how to drink it, In the
meantime. how would you like little good
Madeira?
GOvernOr-Very we'll. (The Doctor orders
bottle of "lSl0," price ten dollars very
choice wine "whose rich perfume fills all the
room with benson on the giyer')
DoctOr-NOw, Governor, while you are test
ing that, tell us how and when you drink your
favOrite liquor
GOvernOr.-At home, am in the habit of
getting up at 'clOck-it is a good thing to
rise early-and then while dressing take glass
OF whisky as an ''eye-Opener; then lust before
breakfast you take anOther-but you mustn t
keep drinking all the time. At 10 o'clock YOU
drink again, and at IL o'clock everybody takes
a Slass-but you mustn't keep drinking all
day just before dinner you drink again, and
then at dinner you take about half a pint-but
IL won do to be drinking all the time.
Doctor-What time do you dine1
Governor-At two o'clock; and after dinner
take good nap. When you wake up you will
want another "eye-Opener;" then You start
fresh, and want a drink before five O'Clock;
because, remember, You mustn't keep drinking
all the afternoon. Just before supper, you take
another; and go to bed at eight O'clock, when
you will want one as a might cap" But.
then, you mustn't keep drinking all day.
Doctor-How much are you in the habit of
taking, in the aggregate, during the day,
| Governor
GovernOr-Well, think about three hints
L think that's about my average measure, Doc
tor; but then you mustn't be drinking all the
| time, you know
CranstOn-Certainly not; and l am not sur
prlsed that your people live to the good old
age OF hundred years, well preserved in
health and spirits
Doctor-Well Governor, how do you like this
Madeira Will you have another bottle
GOvernor-It is pretty good; don't care if 7
do; for steady drink, however, give ME whis-
Ky; but 1t never III do to be drinking it all the
time
The Doctor thinks the information he gained
In regard to the most approved habit of whisky
drinking, IN the collOquy, which its incidental
cautions against excess is we'll worth the dou.
bic y it cost him in Madeira.
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The MAYORS LAST DoDGE.-Printers occu-
Ply as class so distinguished position among
the trades, and command so extensive an in
fuenee, that 1t has become favorite trick with
politicians, and even with actors TO boast them
selves "old printers as comforting sort of
noblllty-as stepping stone, in short, to ho1,-
ors and emOluments which most printers would
doubtless be very glad to arrive at, and might,
II 1t ccmpOrted with their notions of Industry to
look after them. During the last exciting can
'ss, "a we'll known political IN aneuverer, who had
grown gray In wire-pulling for Others ventured
to launch forth on his own hook as claimant for
some small Office in the gift of the people The
mayor OF course he was nothing shorter
mounted barrel and waxed eloquent over his
personal merits as contrasted with those of his
antagonist, who was holding forth on the oppo-
site side of the way. ''You won't do,' shouted
one of the neutrals, "the judge goes in for free
whisky, 80 do ~ yelled the Mayor, again
pate all debtors. " $50 am l." chirruped the
Mayor, who was over head and ears in debt
himself. Free tradeu' $50 am To "Frce
lOye"' $50 am l, - rejoined the Mayor, who
having wife that he idOlized was not so prompt
III responding "He-he's Printer" shouted
the excited sovereign, thinking he had corn
cred the Mayor. No such thing. $50 wasI !"
said the MayOr-"served my time at tit-father
printer before me-in fact, all the family
were printers" The Mayor got the vote of the
craft, and their influence, but a few days after
wards it turned out that the Mayor had been
chatting. lie taxed with the falsehood
but unexpectedly came off with flying colors
~ was printer. really!' won't go down,
Mayor ''Honest and no shenanigan " Now,
Mayor" ''Was, indeed'' "Weil. what sort
OF printer, job, news or book7' "CaIico
printer replied the Mayor, laconically The
prolonged whistle that followed never stopped
until the corks begon TO pop
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A YANKEE "HIRED MAN Abel Stebbips
was good specimen of that extraordinary
hybrid or mule between democracy and ebrv-
s)cracy, natiye-bern New England serving
man. The Old World has nothing at all like
MIN. de Is at once an emperor and subordi-
nate. In one hand he holds one five-millionth
part (be the same more or less) OF the mower
that sways the destinies of the Great RenphI;c
His other hand is in your boot, which he il
about to polish. 1t is impossible TO turn a fell
low-citiZen whose vote may make his MASTER
say, rather, employer-Governor or President
or who may be one or both himself, into a
hunky. That article must be imported ready-
made from other centres of civilization. When
New Englander has lost his self-respect as a
citizen and as a man, he is demoraliied, and
cannot be trusted with the money to pay for a
dinner.
1t may be supposed, therefore, that this
fractional emperor, this continent sharper,
finds his position awkward when he goes into
service, and that his employer is apt to find il
sull more embarrassing. 1t is always under
protest that the hired man does his duty.
Every act Of service is subject to the drawback
" am as good as you are" This is so CON-
mon, at least, as almost to be the rule, and
partly accounts for the rapid disappearance
OF the indigenous domestic from the base
ments above mentioned. Paleontologists will
by and by be examining the floors of our
kitchens for tracks Of the extinct native spe-
cies of serving man. The female of the same
race is fast dying out; indeed, the time is not
far distant when all the varieties of youn0
aoonsan will have vanished from New England Z
a the dodo has perished in the Maufitius'
The yeung lady is all that we shall have left.
Q ,d the mop and duster of the last Almira and
Loizy viii be stared at by generations of Bird.
gets and Noras as that famous head and foot Of
the lost bird are stared at in the Ashmolson
Museum.-Dr. HOLMES. 80 J. : : !
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THE CENSUS or lS6O.-The following excel
lent take-0f on the questions proposed to be
asked by the takers Of the Census of 1850 has
been varlously credited to the Buffalo Express
and the Cleveland Plsindealer Without at
tempting TO settle the question of paternity,
What is your age?
Where were you BORN
Are you married, and if so, how do YOU
like it,
How many children have you, and do thew
sufficiently resemble you as to preclude the
possibility OF their belonging to any of your
neighbOrs?
Did you ever have the measles, and if so,
how many ~
Have you a twin brother several years older
than yourself2
Have you parents, and if SO, how many of
tbem2
Do you read the New Testament regularly ?
What is your fighting weight!
How many times has your wife wished she
was dead, and did you reciprocste the wish :?
Do you use boughten tobacco?
Were you and your wife worth anythiny
when married, and if not, what proportion Of
her things were your and your things were
hern'n2
Were you ever in the penitentiary?
Are you troubled with biIes!
How many empty bottles have you in the
house
How does your meeischaum color!
Have you all Of Thayer's speeches on the
horse railroad
Are beans an article of regular diet in your
family, and if so, how does ID 90?
State whether you are blind, deaf, idiotic or
have the heaves? es.e
How many chickens have you, and are they
on foot OF in the she'll Also, how many sue
cedaneuns
Is there q strawberry mark on your left arm?
Which food do you prefer, rum or mixed
, drinks
State how much pork, Dutch cheese, inn
pending crisis, popular sovereignty, standard
poetry, Gayety paper, slave code, catEip, red
flannel Constitution and Union old junk, per-
famery, coal oil, liberty, hoop skirt, &c, you
have on hand
Persons liable to be ''censussed" will do well
to cut the above out and put it up in conspic-
uous place. s4 5
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A keminiscence.

During the Administration of President
jackson there was singular young gentleman
employed IN the public service at Washington.
His name was g.: he was from Tennessee the
son of widow, the neighbor of the President.
on which account the old hero had q kind
feeling for him, and always got him out of his
dIthcultles with some of the high officials, to
whom bis singular interferences Wers dlstaste-
ful.
Among other things, it is said of him, that
while he was employed in the General Post Of
nee. on one occasion he had to copy a letter of
Major H., high officer, in answer to an appli-
cation made by an old gentleman of Virginiaor
Pennsylvania, for the establishment of a new
Post Office. The writer of the letter often used
classical language; in this letter he said the
application could not be granted, in conse-
quence Of the applicants proximity TO an
other office. When the letter came into G IS
hands to copy, being great stickler for plain
ness, he altered proximity to "nearness to. -
MAJOR IL. observed it and asked g. why he al
tered his letter! Why replied g., because I
don't think the man would understand what
you meant by proximity. Well, said Major
H., try him: putin the proximity" again
In a few days letter was received from the
applicant, In which he Indignantly said =
That his father had fought for liberty in the
first, and he himself in the second war of indie
pendence, and he would like to have the name
OF the scoundrel who brought the charge of
proximity or anything else wrong, against
him ~ There" said G., did not say so9''
u carried his improvement so far, that at last
Mr.. Barry, the Postmaster General, said to
him II do not want you here any longer;
you know too much" Poor g. went out, but
his old friend, the General, again got him into
another place. This time G.'s ideas under
went change. He was one day very busy
writing, when stranger calling in, asked him
where the Patent Office was. II don't know,
said q. 'Can you tell me where the Treasury
Department is?" said the stranger NO.
said G.. ''Nor the Presidents House," mo"
The stranger finally asked him if he knew
where the Capitol was. No replied g. DO
you live in Washington sir!" said the stranger.
Yes, sir" said G.. "Good Lord and don't
know where the Patent Office, Treasury, Pres
ident's House and Capitol are?" Stranger"
said e., 81 was turned out of Office for know
ing too much. / don't mean to offend in that
way again. L am paid for keeping this book.
L believe do know that much; but if YOU find
me knowing anything more you can take my
head" "Good morning." said the stranger
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EDUCATIONAL.

ri MRS. McCOR uICK'S SCHOOL.
lNtRS. MCCORMICK desires o. inform her
friends and the public generally that she wall resume
the duties 81 her School on the lst Monday in Sep
tember uent
The course of study Pgpsued will comprise a. the
branches requisite " . thorough English educa-
tloH.
In addition 90 her day scholars ebe is desirops Of
receiving into her family few pupils ss bosrdeFs.
aged from le O. I. years, Who VIII be under her I'M
mediate care and overnight
Her arrangements for the eooommocehon and
due care of pupils have been ooRsideTaily increased
desiring particular information with reference 20
her school may apply to w. ID. Wallaoh, Editor
the Star.
For terms and further particulars apply ~ her
residenoe-NO. 50 Cameron street, Alexandria- Va.
jyH-u
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WOOD AND COAL.

f U L fUELF X In
have now one Of the most extensive stockr Of
Fuel IN Washington, consisting Of
White Ash Brcfen Coal, Red Ash Egg Coal,
Mhite w Ash Egg Ccal, BED Ash Stove Coal
FEsys5ssos s.PTs PTse Burning Do sTH q Hss
Wood, sawed and split. in sll oases.
All of which will sell at the lowest prloet for the
cash. for 81 or 81 days paper, well secured.
III All accounts now standing will be presented
before the lst of January, 1880 and 10 is earnestly
n. w BATES,
Wood and Coal Dealer, 18th and c sta,
de1 near Canal.