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The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21
SOLE TRADER NOTICE.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF SHASTA,
Sierra Township.

II NOW all men by these presents that /, CeuyeI
N Gray, of said township and county, wife
of Thomas Gray. residing in Sierra township
and county of Shasta and State aforesaid, dc
hereby declare and make known my intention to
carry on business on my own account and in my
own name as sole trader, in pursuance of an act o
the Legislature of the State Of California entitled
IAN act to authorize married women to transact
business in their own name sole traders ap-
proved April 18th, 1852, and further declare that
said business will be the business of farming and
stock raising aud will be carried and practiced
in said Sierra township and county of Shasta, and
that the amount of capital investedn this busines:
does not exceed five thousand dollars.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and seal this I'd day of September, A. D. 1861.
her
CECYER * GRAY.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

REMOVAL OF THE COURIER OFFICE. con-
sequence of the sale of Loag's Block, to the
county for the purpose of Court House,
Jail, and County Offices, the COURIER will
have to vacate the Office that it at present oc.
cupies, and will be removed into the Charter
Oak block, directly opposite, where in fu-
'nre 1t will be published. We anticipate a
little confusion and trouble incidental to the
change, that little time will obviate, and
We say once for all, that we will be glad to
see our friends, as usual. and trust that our
future quarters will be as agreeable as those
we are about to leave.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

SHASTA GUARDS PARADE GRoUND.-We
had recently the pleasure of visiting the pa
rade grounds of the Shasta Guards, and wit
Messing their drill, and were much pleased
with the general arrangements, the fine and
orderly appearance of the men, and the neat
ness that prevailed generally. The selection
of the ground exhibits good judgment as it
is admirably adapted to the purpose in view.
There is plenty of pure cold water contig-
uous, the ground airy and well shaded, and
everything has the appearance of comfort
The men progress finely in their new avoca-
ton, and are making commendable progress
in the exercises that go TO make the soldier.
They are bountifully supplied with all the
creature comforts" and the liberality of
many of our citizens, and particularly that
of Mr.. Jones, of Lower Springs, in this re-
gard, is worthy of mention. Ifthey have as
good time in future as they have had for
the last few days, we are inclined to think
that soldering is not so bad after all. We
believe that the company still lack few
more members to complete the roll. Men of
Shasta county, don't stand back when your
country demands your services
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

RoADs-SrREETs.-The roads, as a general
thing, are bad enough, and the traveller has
to run his own risks, in his daily rounds, to
steer clear of fractured limbs, but with the
sidewalks in town the matter is quite differ
ent, and requires more serious attention.
We direct the attention of the owner of ter
raced lot at the lower end of town to this
matter, where a little outlay would very
much conduce to the safety of those who
have to pass up and down town.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

A LARGE PorAroE.-A swee. pota.oe Of
enormous size, grown on the farm of Dennis
Yocum on Payne's Creek ,'on the confines of
Tehams and Shasta counties. has been pre.
scented TO this Office as curiosity. 1t is
nearly twelve inches in length and weighs
six and half pounds. The soil that will
produce tuher of the size of the one in
question, must be rich indeed We are not
apprised Of the extent of culture. manuring,
and irrigation that the ground received, and
would suggest to all in future, the propriety
of accompanying such mammoth specimens
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

New HOTEL AT RED BLUrr-The attention
of manufacturers and dealers in lumber is
called to the advertisement of j. G. Doll, ESQ.,,
of Red Bluff, to be found in another column.
We believe Mr.. Doll is making extensive
preparations to commence the construction of
large hotel, 60 feet front and 100 feet in
breadth, of brick, two stories high. Such a
hotel is much needed in Red Bluff.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

ROBBERY AND LYNCHING.-We learn from
the appeal, that couple of miners living
near Emery's Crossing, and whose names
have not transpired, lately had their cabin
robbed of seven hundred dollars and watch.
They suspected Chinaman of the theft, and
as matter of course John denied his guilt
and by elevating him short distance off
terra .frma, and when he felt an uncomfort-
able construction in the chest, admitted hav-
ing stolen part. A second hoist induced
him to acknowledge to larger amount, say
five hundred, when he was allowed respite
to produce that sum. The process was then
repeated to extract the remainder but with
out success.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

GROWTH OF SAN FRAScIsco.-The growth
Of this city is almost unparalleled in popula.
ton and wealth, and we gather from Lang
|ley's Directory, recently published, some
statistical details that may be of interest to
our readers. There are 3O,0O0 names in the
Directory, and this embraces only those who
have fixed business, and residences, and
does not include females and children. The
nopulation is calculated as follows: White
males, 40, ,33l; white females, 81 1862. The
total number of Chinese is 3,l30. The col
ored population is lSOO-l050 male and $50
females. All of which places the entire pop
ulation of the city at SO ,223. The account of
Mr.. Langley is supposed to be very reliable,
and yet the census of 1860 made the entire
population at &c. ,s35. A very marked dis
crepcncy between the two estimates. There
are II, ,265 buildings in the city, including
those of wood. brick and iron, and in hight
VARYING from one to FIVE stories. During the
past year 3l3 old buildings were demolished,
and l455 new ones erected. The statistical
details of the Directory are very voluminous,
and all we have space for will be those hav
ing special reference to its finances. The
expences of the city during the fiscal year,
up to June 30th, 1861, were S762, l25. Du-
ring the same period the receipts from all
sources amounted to s760, 422. The assessed
value of property for the current year is $40,
600, 900. The annual expenses of the city
amounts to about 50, As for each man, woman
and child in the city, while each's proportion
of debt is fraction over S37, ~. We have
culled the above figures and facts from ex-
tracts made from the Directory by the Call,
thinking them of interest to our readers.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21
1000 Emit Trees
Sheriff'S Sale.
Charles Camden VS.. G. c. 8. Vail an.
Frank Crosby.

Charles Camden VS.. c. c. 9. Vail and
Frank Crosby.
In the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District
in and for the county Of Shasta.
"HEREAS, by decree of foreclosure of mort
w gage and order of sale, issued out of the
District Court aforesaid the 2lst day of August
A. D. 1861, in favor of Charles Camden and against
the above named defendant, G. c. S. Vail, for the
sum of seven thousand and eighty dollars ($70S0),
bearing interest from the Sd day of August 1861 At
the rate of two por cent per month and the further
sum of five hundred and sixty-six dollars ($566),
together with legal interest thereon from the said
Sd day of August, A. D. 1861 also cost of suit tax
ed at one hundred and sixty-four 70-100 dollars,
fees, disbursements and commissions that may ac-
crue, it is ordered adjudged and decreed that SELL
in accordance with the law in such case made aud
provided, the following described property, to wit
All the undivided one-half of the following lot or
parcel of land, situate in the town and county Of
Shasta and State of California, and thus bounded
and described to wit: Beginning the north least
line of Main street of said town. at the south
of the brick building known the Empire Ho-
tel = thence north-westerly along the northeast
line of said Main street forty 40) feet, to the
of said hotel; thence north-easterly at right
angles with said street. hundred and forty feet,
more less, to stake; thence south-easterly par
alle with said Main street, forty feet, to stake
thence south westerly, in direct line, to the place
of beginning. The said property being known as
the Empire Hote' lot and building, together with
all and singular the tenements, hereditament and
appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise
appertaiEing.
Notice is therefore hereby given that on
Friday, the Goth day of September, A. d.
1861,
between the hours of 9, A. NJ, and 5, P. NJ At tho
Court House door, in the town of Shasta will sell
the above described property, much thereof ~
may be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs demand,
nserest and costs to the highest bidder, at public
auction, for cash.
JOHN S. FOLLANSBEE, Sheriff.
By WM. II. ASGELL, Under Sheriff.
Aug. 80, 1851. su31 I'd
The above sale is postponed until Thursday, the
| 10th October, 1861, at o'clock, P. NJ
se1A 7 EOII.ANEREE Eheyi6
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21


Coon NEws.-On our first page will be
found the details, received by Pony, of the
attack, by the United States naval forces un-
der Commodore Stringham, on Hatteras In
let, the capture of the same, 700 rebel prison
ers, 25 cannon, and 1900 stand of arms
Hatteras Inlet is apere strip or ribbon OF
land following the general course of the main
land, and is broken by several inlets or pas
sages, into which vessels pass into Pamlico
and Albemarle Sounds, and reach the har-
bors in that locality. The attack was emf
nently successful, and adds another to the
many laurels already gained by the Navy
Many are disposed to believe this the first Of
a series of attacks to be made on the rebel
strongholds on the seaboard, and if they are
all as successful as the one reported the soon.
er the better. The President declared, in
his Inaugural, the right of retaking, forts,
arsenals, mints, &C., and we agprehend there
is no change in the policy to be pursued in
this respect. The more energetic, decisive
and terrible the blow the sooner will the pre-
sent strife be ended. In addition to the clos
ing of their ports, if they are harrassed on
their coast line the more keenly will they
feel the untoward'' position in which they
are placed.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

FArRs-The Agricultural Fairs for the
Northern and Southern Districts have been
recently holden at Marysville and Stockton,
and the exhibitions were of truly crafty
ing character, exhibiting a degree of scien-
tifc enterprize that is ccmmendable. No
country is better adapted to agricultural pur-
suits than California, and the side hills in
the mountains have the elements lying waste
for the best vinyards in the world. The
Grape, the Peach, Apricot, &c., can be
grown to perfection unknown elsewhere
These Fairs stimulate competition, and infuse
an emulation that would not exist otherwise.
The State Fair was to meet on the 10th inst,
and is in full blast at the present time. We
are indebted to the gentlemanly Secretary
for complimentary ticket, but business
prevents our attendance. A prominent fea-
ture in these exhibitions is ladies equestrian
ship, and immense crowds go there to witness
the exercise. For our part we never had a
high idea of this branch of the programme,
but we yield our seruples to the Judgment eff
others better competent to form an opinion
of their nature.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

OvERLooKED.-We are informed the citi-
zens of Shasta have not refunded to the Nav
igation Committee the money advanced for
expense of boat, pilot hire, fare from Red
Bluff to Shasta, and other necessary e1pen-
ses which the Committee were obliged to incur
in the examination of the Sacramento river
between Waugh's Ferry and Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

Four MILE HousE.-The attention of the
public is called to the advertisement, to be
found in another column, wherein Mr.. Ash.
worth offers this valuable property for SALE
The house is admirably adapted for business,
and is one of the best stands in the county
Persons wishing to engage in this business
cannot find more desirable location.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

CATHOLIC CHURcH.-The Rev. Mr.. Kums,
assistant to Rev. Father O'Reilly, has arriv-
ed, and will officiate in the Catholic Church
in this place tomorrow We welcome this
gentleman to our midst, as the labors of Fa-
ther O'Reilly have been too arduous, and
trust that he will find this as agreeable as no
doubt it will be profitable field to labor in.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

Day OF AToNENENT.-Our friends of the
Jewish persuasion observed the g Yom Kip.
pur," or Day of Atonement, on Saturday
last. The observance, by the Israclitish
community, of this day, is an additional evi
dence of their deep devotion to. and undying
love for the faith of their fathers, as trans
mitted to them. The day is one of fasting
and prayer. and its observance enjoined all
members Of the faith.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

COUNTY JuDGE.-Inadvertently, last week,
we omitted the vote for this officer at the late
election, for which we owe the gentlemen
who were candidates for that Office an apollo
gy. c. c. Bush, the Union Democratic can.
didate, received log votes, and Homer A.
Curtiss, independent, received 964.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

KENovAL.-Our old friend, John Ball,
of the Bee Hive Saloon, has removed into
the vacant brick store lately occupied BY Mr..
Pestner, and directly opposite his old stand.
where he will be glad to meet his old friends
and customers. As Mr.. Ball keeps the
choicest liquors, and is withal popular gem
tleman, ii is not likely that his friends will
have any difficulty in finding out his where
abouts.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County OF SHASTA.
SierrS TnXnshin.
mark.

COUNTY OF SHASTA,
Sierra Township.
On this the I'd day ofSeptember, A. D. 1861, be-
fore me- G. W. Adams, Justice of the Peace of ST.
township, in and for the county aforesaid per-
sonally appeared Ceuyer Gray, wife of Thomas
Gray, personally known to me to be the
individual described in and who executed the
above declaration party thereto, and that said
Ceuyer Gray, wife of the said Thomas Gray,
having been by me first made acquainted with
the contents of said instrument, acknowledged
to me, on examination apart from and without the
hearing OF her said husband, that she executed the
same freely and voluntarily, without fear or com
pulsion, under the influence of her said husband,
and that she does not wish to retrac the execution
of the same.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and seal in the township and county aforesaid, the
day and year last above written.
G. w. ADAMS,
se2ls Justice of the Peace.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

SHASTA BRxwEaY YoR SALE.-This institu.
tion, admirably arranged and fitted up for
the manufacture of that Teutonic beverage
that does not intoxicate, is advertised for
sale, and the attention of interested parties
IL called 70 the fact
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

HUNBoLDT, KLAMATH AND DEL NosrE
SESAroRiAL DIsTRIcr.-Complete returns
from this district give Van Dyke l0li, and J.
f. Ryan 9S4. Van Dyke was the regular
nominee of the Union Democracy, while Ryan
run as an independent Union Democrat. with
decided squirting towards j. r. McCon
wall
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

SuIcIDE-A Frenchman named Alof, who
formerly lived in Trinity, and latterly of
French Gulch, in this county. arrived in
town on Thursday night, and put up at Brin-
cards Hotel. He complained of an ailment
of the chest. and in company with friend
who came to town with him, called at the
City Drug Store and purchased a small phial
of Laudnum, and stated he wanted it for ex-
ternal use. The bottle was accordingly Ia
belled. ''Laudnum. for external use' II
appears that the unfortunate man, who must
have been laborins under mental depress-
ment, took it and died from its effects vester-
day
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

WORTHY OF CoMMENDArIoN.-TheC Califor-
MIA Steam Navigation Company is exhibiting
a generous liberality that is worthy of all
commenda,ion, in giving a free passage on
their boats TO all volunteers now raising in
the State. They charge only for meals and
lodging and the sum thus saved to the vol.
unteers is very great. We take great pleas.
ure in chronicling this fact.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

COURT OF SEssIoNs.-This Court is now in
session, and disposing of the business before
it as rapidly as the administration of even
handed justice will. admit. We have heard
of no convictions up to the time of going to
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

CATHARINE HAYES, the celebrated Irish
songstress, is dead. She was born in LINER
lex, in 1920, and received her first lessons
from Professor Sapio, of Dublin, and after
wards from the celebrated Spanish teacher,
Garcia, and finally from Rorconi, at Milan.
As singer of the airs Of her native land she
probably has never had an equal.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

A Coon CHANcE.--Holn,es, of the NaripX
sa Gazette, is wag in his way, and withal q
good, whole souled, jovial fellow. He is
tired of the life editorial, and offers his estab
lishment for sale. In his notice he says that
''blurs are on our eyes, and public warts
grow where warts are supurfuous and un-
com mfortable. Any dirty, half bred, lousy
pup has a right, as he thinks, to bark at, and
to question an EDITORS course, and if he
don't like it, bite or try to. Men that can't
tell the boundaries of the State they came
from, who cannot treat the English language
respectfully, mouthing it much like jackass
braying before daylight, thinks that he has
the prerogative of an editorial regulaior-to
accost him at any time with the view Of ap-
plying proper correctives."
Friend Holmes, for once you are. right,
and evince proper spirit. Editing paper
is dogs life at least. That much we know,
though new hand at the business.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21
Military Election.

The Shasta volunteers organized on Thurs
day last, by electing B. R. West, Captain
Harry McCann, 1st Lieutenant; o. Fl.
Young. ID Lieutenant, and James Fitzpat-
rick, brevet I'd Lieutenant. Capt. West
served with distinction in the Mexican war,
is an accomplished soldier, and held the bre-
vet rank of Lieutenant during that war
His selection has given very general satisfac-
ton. All the other gentlemen selected are
well and favorably known in this communi-
ty, and will make excellent officers. The
commissioned officers will appoint the nom
commissioned officers.
The flag that the ladies of Shasta procured
for the company, will be presented on Mon
day evening, at 7 o'clock, at the Excelsior
Hall, where the public are invited to attend.
There will, also probably, be a party in the
evening, at the Charter Oak Hall.
The company is almost full, and has been
accepted by Governor Downey, and they con-
template leaving Shasta on Wednesday morn
ing next, to take Fridays steamer from Red
Bluff to Sacramento.
We cannot, in this connection, omit a
passing tribute to the merits of Mr. Smith,
through whose instrumentality mainly the
company was got up, and who modestly re
tired into the ranks.
Altogether, the company is well appointed,
and, if occasion requires, we answer will
give a good account of themselves.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
In the matter Of the Estate Of John Suser
Deceased. =

NOTICE is shereby given, that in pursuance Of
~ an order Of the Probate Court in and for the
county of Shasta, made on the 14th day of Septem-
ber, A. D. 1861, the undersigned, Administrator Of
the said estate win sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for Cash, on
Tuesday, the 22d day of October, 1851,
at o'clock, P. NJ, the premises, the following
described real estate, being land claim, situate
lying and being the waters of Little Cow Creek.
in said county of Shasta, containing one hundred
and sixty acres, be the same more less, together
with all the improvements and appurteuances there.
unto belonging or in anyvise sppertainins
D. H. DUNN,
Public Administrator Shasta County. Cal.
Shasta, Sept IA, 1851 ss7l:4t
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21
Sheriff,S Sale.
Samuel e. Love vs. Benz. F. Wilson and
Seward Wooster.
In the District Court of fhe Ninth Judicial District
in and for the county of Shasta. ~


in and for the county of Shasta s.
ID virtue of writ Of execution, issued out of
I'D the District Court aforesaid, ION Judgment
obtained therein on the 5th day of October, A. d..
1882 to me directed and duly attestsd on the 18th
day of September, AID. 1861, in favor of Samuel
E. Love and, against the above named defendants,
for the sum of five hundred and sixty-eight 67-le0
dollars, with interest thereon from the 2qth Sep-
tember 1852 at the of % per cent. per month,
together with ten dollars COSTS also for fees, dis
bursements and commissions that may accrue, l
have levied upon the following described property,
to wit:
All of the defendants right, title and interest in
and that certain piece parcel of land, situate
ON the North Fork of Cottonwood, in the county
and State aforesaid, and commencing at black oak
tree the west bank of said creek, about fifty
yards above Wooster Wilson's saw mill running
thence, in southerly direction, down on the west
bank of said creek, four hundred (40o) yards
ming thence across said creek, at right angles, in an
easterly direction 200 yards; running thence, par
allel with said creek, in northerly direction, 400
yards; thence, in westerly direction, across said
creek, 200 yards, more less, to the place of be-
ginning; together with all and singular the tene-
ments, hereditaments and appurtenanees thereto
belonging or in any wise appertainng, said i'm
provements consisting in part of saw mill, known
as Wooster 4 Wilson'S dwelling houses, &C., &c.
Also, all of the defendants right, title and inter
est in and to certain dam across said North Fork
of Cottonwood, about two miles above said
mill.
Also. certain ranch situate the east branch
of the North Fork of Cottonwood, about p miles
above the aforesaid mill, and known as Woos
ter { Wilson's Potatoe Ranch, together with all and
singular the improvements thereon.
Notice is therefore hereby given, that, on
Friday, the 18th day of October, A. ID. 1861.
at O'Clock. P NJ, at the Court House door in the
town of Shasta will sell the above described pro-
perty, OF as much thereof as may be sufficient to
satisfy the plaintiff demand, interest and costs, at
public auction. to the highest bidder, for cash.
JOHN S. FOLLANSBEE, Sheriff.
By WV. Ii. ANGEL, Un0er Sheriff.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

SUPERVISOR Supervisor, District No
L, Samuel Cooper, the regular nominee Of
the Union Democracy. received 3l6 votes
and Col. Magee. independent, received l7ss.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21

GRAND JURY REpoRT-We have not room
for this document but will give its substance.
Eleven cases in all were examined, and six
true bills found-one for arson, three for
misdemeanor, and two for felony The cases
of Dougherty, for grand larceny, j. P Nor.
site, for assault with intent to kill, were, af.
ter careful examination, dismissed. Through
appropriate committees detailed for the pur.
pose, the records, books &C.. of the various
county officers were examined, and found in
a " state of efficiency and accuracy credit
able TO the incumbents The Jail and pris.
oners were found all right. The Hospital
clcanly and well attended, great credit being
due the gentlemanly steward in this respect.
y suggestion is contained in the report that
Is worthy of attention, being the dilapidated
state of the building requiring attention at
an early day, for its preservation. and the
comfort of the inmates we hope that this mat
ter will not be overlooked.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-21
DIED.,

| At the residence of H. C. Dougherty, about four
miles from Red Bluff, the I1th inst, MARY
RIGGs, wife of I. G. Riggs, formerly of this county.