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The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27
SERIOUS AccIDENr.-The San Mateo Ga

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-The San Mateo Ga
zette of the Goth, says:
On last Monday, W. F. Rowe, who resides
at Fair Oaks some two miles from Redwood
City, met with singular and almost fatal
accident by which he came very near having
his head severed from his body. Mr.. Rowe
was engaged with an axe and ladder trim
ming the oak trees on his premises, when by
some means be fell from the ladder, and re-
leasing his hold upon the axe, he struck the
ground with his face down; the axe follow.
ing edge first, struck him in the neck little
back of and below the ear, cutting fright.
full cash three and one quarter inches long
and over one inch in depth.
W. F. Rowe was formerly a resident OF
WeaverviIe, and brother of E. A. Rowe.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27
THE chamnion eater of the United Static:

The champion eater Of the United States
is named Josiah Plumb. A short time ago
he entered restaurant in Hudson, N. Y,
and offered to eat all that any man would
pay for. The challenge having been accept
ed, be disposed of the following articles
Ten pieces of apple pie, six corn cakes, a
quarter of pound of crackers, six cups of
peanuts, thirty picked CLANS, four lemons,
an ounce of candy, and two bowls of clam
soup. He then drank six tumblers of water,
and offered to eat hundred raw oysters
No one doubted his ability to accomplish the
feat but no one was willing to pay for the
oysters, so he went off grumbliug that he
wasn't half full
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

BALL.-The Base Ball Clubs party comes
of on Monday evening. A supper will be
prepared at Mrs. Greene's Hotel, for the
accommodation of all who desire refresh
meuts. A good time is expected.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

OPPosE IT.-The Plumas National, Ala
media Gazette, Vallejo Recorder, Solano
Press, and a number of other Union papers,
agree with us in opposing the adoption of the
demoralizing and partial humbug known as
the Crawford County plan." Sacramento
county, the home of political splits and party
decentralization. will probably be left to ex.
pertinent alone with the "plan.n
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

New STocK-A Grotefend & Co. are re-
ceiving and opening out an extensive stock OF
groceries, liquors, clothing and miscellaneous
goods suited to this market. These goods
were selected by Mr.. Grotefend in person,
and are warranted superior. Call and ex-
anime them.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

l. o. o. F.-The fftieth anniversary Of
the introduction of Odd Fellowship into the
United States, will be celebrated by Shasta
Lodge on the 26th of April. A procession.
Grafton, and grand ball and supper will be
features of the occasion. See advertisement.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

TOWER HoUsE.-Harry Burk has leased
the Tower House, and will conduct the es-
tablishment in a manner that cannot fail to
render it popular place of resort. We
wish him success in his efforts to please the
puhlic and securing patronage.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

saws that on Thursday evening last, Frank
Levena, a resident of Murphys, shot the
woman with whom he was living, killing her
instantly. We are informed that the female
was intoxicated at the time, and in conse.
quence of some domestic" difficulty, she
attacked her paramour with knife, when be
shot her through the head.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

BULLY FOR FANNY.-Fanny Fern thus dis
poses of that ornamental and usless. object
called a Handsome man." and sensible folks
will colcur. She says:
But your conventional handsome men"
of the b:,rber's widow, wax fgure-head pat
tern, with pet lock in the middle of his fore
head, an apple-sized head, and raspberry
moustach with six hairs in it paint pot on
his cheek, and a little dot of goatee" on
his chin, with pretty blinking little studs in
looks as if he would faint were it tumb,ed-
I'd as lief look at poodle. l always feel a
desire to nip it up with pair of sugar tongs,
drop it gently into a bowl of cream, and
strew pink rose.leaves over the little remains
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

RErURNED.-Andrew Westervelt, formerly
one of the sharpshOoters of the Army of the
Potomac, and at present the best hunter in
northern California, returned to this county
this week, having just closed very success
full winter campaign against the wild geese
and ducks of Sutter county.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27
NOTICE.

"HEREAs, MY WIFE. MARY C. HUNT,
w having left my bed and board without just
cause provocation, notice is hereby given to all
persons not to harbor or trust her on my ac-
count, as / will pay debts of her contracting
]. B. HUNT.
March II, 1869. ml3s
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

FELL TnRoUGH.-We are informed by
residents of Millville that the project Of
building a woolen mill at that point has
fallen through, as no satisfactory plan
could be united upon for effecting an organ
nation
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

HEAvY-The levy made by the Superyi-
sors of Tuolomne county, for State and coun-
ty taxes for the current year, foots up four
dollars and fifty cents on each one hundred
of taxable property.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

LAST Friday, in Andersonville (Ga. J.
while Mr.. Anthony, an old and respected
clergyman, was solemnixing the rite of mat.
rimony, the step-father of the bride entered
the church and, on his refusing to desi.t,
shot him. The clergyman finished the cere.
mony, but died shortly after.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

CHARLES A. GARTER hangs out his law
shingle in to days paper. His recent able
defense of KEN has attracted considerable
notice in this community, and agreeably sur
prised his friends. Any professional bust
ness entrusted to bis care will receive promp
attantion
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

CLOSING OUT.-A. Coleman, being about
10 close out business in this place, offers bis
large stock of iron, steel, hardward, &c., at
less than cost. Good time to get bargains
Call soon.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

AccIDENr-While T. Garrecht was driv.
ing the butcher wagon on Thursday, the
horses took fright and upset the vehicle
throwing the driver from his seat and bruis-
ing him severely.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

GEN. THoxAs.-General George Fl. Tho
mas. the hero of many a we'll fought field
has been ordered to assume command of the
Military Division of the Pacific, headquarters
ut San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

RIcH.-3lair & Banghart have struck
very rich pay dirt on gulch emptying
into Brandy Creek. Two buckets of dirt
taken from the bed rock paid respectively
SIG and SILL The gold is found in decom-
posed bed rock scanned with veins of white
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

WHITE PINE.-Fred. Kushman, Lew Will
liams, VIM. Ismon, II. W. Garfield, and two
others whose names we failed to learn, have
left this county for White Pine.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

In Shasta, March 20, the wife of A. Coleman, of
a son.
In Shasta, March %, the wife of c. c. Bush, of
a daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

KICKED BY HoRsE.-On Thursday last
George, little son Of Mr.. j. F. Scammon,
Of this place, was kicked in the by a
horse, infiicting a serious wound.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27
TERRIBLE AccIDENr.-The Gold Hin News

TERRIBLE AccIDENT.-The Gold Hill News
of the 10th, has the following:
About o'clock to-day, the following sad
accident occurred at the Petaluma Mill, low
er Gold Hill (: The engine had been stopped
in order to take the large driving belt off the
heavy fly wheel of the engine, ,sthus discon.
Meeting the pan machinery, and when this
was done, in order to start the driving wheel
past the center. it had to be done by hand.
While doing this, the engine started. from
some cause unexplained to US, and Nyland'
head was caught between the edge of the fiy
wheel and partition, tearing off the top Of
his skull, scattering his brains and killing
him instantly. A Mr.. Mitchell was hurt
in the back and one leg, and another man
was also badly injured, but what was the
exact nature or extent of their injuries, our
informant did not stop to ascertain, as he
came Immediately up to town after DR.. Hall
who went down to the mill at once Nyland
was about % years of age, single. native Of
Ireland, and leaves brother in Gold Hill.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

New GooDs.-D. We'll & Bro. are receiv-
ing large additions to their already large
stock of goods, and are fully prepared for the
spring trade.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

DIsTRIcr CoURT.-In the case of Hughes
VS.. Davis, Judge Garter rendered decision
in favor of the defendant.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27
MARRIED:
BIRTHS.

At Millville, March IS, by Rev. Alex. Groves
Mr. VIM. H. Mccoy to Miss Sarah Francis Key.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27
DIED.

In Shasta. March 23d, of consumption, VIM. II.
Anderson, (colored,) aged 66 years.
The Shasta courier., 1869-03-27

ELoUR. BACON,
Bran and Shorts, mixed,
Shorts, Bacon, Hams,
Wheat Barley, Sugars,
Coffee, Syrups, Lard,
Oils, Candles, Liquors,
Bitters, Rice, Nails,
Shovels, Hoes, Pickles,
Pie Fruits, Canned Fruits,
Baskets, Salaratus, Soda,
Vinegar, Crackers, Rum,
Teas, Jenny Lind Cakes,
Pepper, Allspice, Nutmeg,
Ginger, Champagne,
Claret, Soap, Lamps,
Lamp Wicks, Sardines,
Oysters, Lobsters Pills,
Sarsaparilla, Soothing Syrup,
Pain Panacea, Liniments, Balsams,
Tacks, Tumblers, Goblets,
And host of other things, at
Wholesale and Retail, by
G. G.. BUSH & CO.,
Main Street, Shasta.
Feb. IL, 1869.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

THE Los Angeles Ners of the 16th, says that Budd Smiths stages, from White Pine, had arrived at Los Angeles, with passengers who started for Prescott some time ago, but who, according to it, gave up the notion of coming here, upon reaching its section. That may be, but the following item, published by it next day Sept. I'D does not look as though they had settled in the City of the Angels:
 FoR AKizosA-A party of adventurous spirits, not having the fear of the Apaches before their eyes, and being instgated by the desire to delvc into the deep recesses of the gold and silver mines of that region, left this city yesterday for Arizona
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

RArLRoAp.-0ur California exchanges have considerable to say about the Memphis, Fl Passo, and San Diego road, and some of them assert that work upon it will soon be com menced. The San Francisco Alta, and the Los Angeles Stdr put in big licks for the desert or S2d parallel route, although, a short time ago; they looked to the 35th ss the only feasible route. Their advocacy of the 3ed will settle that route, sure. The Sac ramento Union, of Sept. II, has an able art,cle in favor of the 35th.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

JUDoE WH. J. BERRY, Register of the Land Office at this place, has recently re- ceived A letter from Thos. c. McGrade, of Nashville Tennessee, which states that fifty Tennessee families were getting ready to start for Prescott, and that, in all probability, l50 more families, who were talking of com ing, would make up their minds to accompa- ny the fifty. This comes of the spreading of good reports in Tennessee, regarding this country, by Major Krause and other officers of the lith U. s. Infantry, who were lately stationed here, and who are now stationed in Tennessee and Kentucky. The writer of the letter states that the immigrants in question are attracted hitherward by the timber, grass, etc, of this section of the Territory They do not care much for mines, wishing to farm and raise stock. Mir. McGrade desires further information regarding this section, and Judge Berry is very proper person to furnish it. What he may say about the country can be relied on. The addition of 200 industrious families of Americans 70 the population of Yavapai county would be hailed with delight by its present white population, and we hope to see them here soon.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

NEW IIoUsEs-The new residence of John G. Campbell, which is now completed, is built of wood, and cost six thousand dollars, currency. It was planned by Gideon Cornell, and built under his immediate supervision. It is, without doubt, the neatest and best private residence in this town. It contains seven rooms, a.hall and cellar The rooms arc finished in fine style. When furnished, its cost will not be much less than sl0,000, and as the grounds in which it stands cost about the same amount, being planted with fruit and ornamental trees, etc, the value of the place will be S2o,0oo, quite costly home for a new town like this to boast of.
 Joseph Kerr's new store building is very nearly completed. It is built of thoroughly seasoned lumber, and presents a very good appearance. It is story and half in height, has front of twenty five feet, and is fifty feet in depth Its cost will be about s2,000. The front, which is of the composite order, looks exceedingly well. Messrs. Kerr and Stanley deserve credit for the skill and work manship displayed in this building.
 Several other houses are being erected, which, as soon as they are finished, we will notice.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02
Arrival of Immigrants.

The long threatened immigration from White Pine, Nevada, is beginning to arrive. Since the date of our last, nearly 200 persons have arrived here, from that region, and a great many more are said to be on the way. Most of those that have already arrived are well-to-do opeople-having brought with them, money, animals, wagons, mining tools and provisions. These people express themselves highly pleased with our section of the Terri tory, and will immediately engage in mining, ranching, etc. A few others who came here broke," with the expectation of finding em- ployment, and high wages, without much ef- fort on their part, are not, we learn, as we'll pleased as they might be. Yet, we think, all who care to, can find profitable employ ment, and become "attached to the coun- try. They say they were invited to come here by the MINER, which is not so, for the MINER has, repeatedly, warned such men AS they seem to be, to keep away from this sec tion, until they were asked to come. Men who cannot help themselves in s country like this, are not desired here, and can be of no earthly account to us or themselves, at present. The class of people which the MINER has invited to come here, and which it still invites, are, industrious, enterprising men of small means, who will cultivate the soil, and work the mines, on their own account. Noth- ing would please us better than to sec de- mand here for laborers, but candor compels us to state that that demand does not at present exist, nor is there any reason to hope that it will exist for some time to come. Our quartz mills are idle, our placer claims are in the same condition, Government hires no citizens, consequently, labor is not in de- mand. A month, or six weeks from now, when water comes, there will be a demand for miners, and all who cannot then find em- ployment, can take hold themselves, if so disposed, and make fair wages In our creeks and gulches.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02
Salt River Country.


 The delightful country adjacent to Salt River, in the Eastern part of our Territory, is now the objective point cf prcspectors end others. Two parties are now in the field, ex- ploring and prospecting that region, and should gold be found there, great rush will, no doubt, be made for it. All who have here toforo travelled through that region of coun- try, have spoken very highly of it, and we, ourself, can bear witness to the fact that prettier country than that adjacent to upper Salt River, is not to be seen on this coast. Its mountains, streams and valleys, are superb, and, with it's timber, grass, climate, etc, make it very tempting bait for the miner, the farmer and the herdsman. It is at pres ent occupied by tine bravest of the Apache tribes-the Pinals-and the first settlers that go there will have to look out sharply or the Finals will "settle" them, for, according to Mir. Cooley, who lately passed through the country, under tho protection of the Coyoterro Apaches, tho Finals are determined not to be bothered with whites, and will not allow them to settle in their country, if they can stop them from so doing. Of this, whites may feel certain, for, unlike all other sneak ing Apaches, for when Finals say thing they generally mean 1t.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02
wiping Out of Another Indian Nest.

In previous issue, we stated that General Frank Wheaton, Commander of the Sub Dis trict of Upper Arizona, had sent ont scout, under command of Lieutenant Gibson, Sth L. s. Cavalry, to hunt up, and, if possible, chastise the red skins that lately attacked two men at Dickason's ranch, on the Lower Agua Eric, or any other redskins the com msnd might fall in with. We'll, that was all correct, and now, we wish to inform our readers that the Lieutenant and party got back to Fort Whipple Tuesday afternoon last, after achieving a splendid victory over the moccassined thieves and murderers. Ed. Peck, the chief of guides, was with the com mand, and SO was Mir. Townsend, of Lower Agua Eric, man who knows no fear, and is thoroughly skilled in Indian warfare. The enlisted men of the party numbered IS, Is of company D, and of company L, sth Cav airy, and We will here state that they covered themselves with glory, whatever that may be. They found rancheria in very se- cluded spot, about 30 miles east of Camp Mcdowell, worked their way cautiously to within shooting distance of it, when at sig nal from their commander, bullets flew and Apaches fell. Of course all Apaches who had not been stricken down at the first fire, fled from the wrath that had come, and, while so doing, many fell to rise no more, of their on accord. After the fight, IS dead bodies lay in and around the rancheria, and it is thought that great many were wounded and crawled into the rocks and bushes. Every man of the command done his duty nobly, and for SO doing deserve the thanks of Government and people. All honor to Lieutenant Gibson, his brave troopers and the two citizens who accompanied them, and shared in their tolls, trials and victory. They have accomplished greater good for the entire country than Con- gress, the Indian Department, and its Qua ker toad-stools could accomplish n one whole year, at a coast of millions of dollars; yet the officer and his men do not receive sufficient pay and allowances to keep them comforta- ply clad, and provide them with indispensa- ble necessaries of life, which they have to have outside of what Government allows them. It is shame that troops in Indian countries are not allowed more pay and cloth ing. They are constantly on the go, over mountains, through thickets, and across streams, and each cavalryman generally wears out an entire suit of clothing every scout he inakes-let it be long or short, yet, Govern ment makes no allowance for this, and the poorly paid, hard worked and badly-treated trooper must pay for every stitch of clothing he draws, over and above the scanty allow ance given him by the Government. This is radically wrong, and Radical lawmakers, who receive immense salaries for spouting nonsense, in tapestried halls, and who profess great love for the soldier, should right this wrong, or stand convicted of baseEess, in- gratitude and double dealing.
 This last killing makes 38 Indians slain by the few cavalrymen under General wheatons immediate command, since his arrival here, a little over month ago, and speaks we'll for bis energy and ability.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

MiLIrARY.-Lieutenant A. B. Wells, of Company L, sth Cavalry, the able, efficient and gsntlemsnly adjutant at Fort whipple, informs us that Gen. Devin, who commands the Sub-District of Southern Arizona, has started large force of troops for the Sierra Blanca country. Hope they will be success ful in finding and whipping the enemy, and thereby gladening the old mans heart. Gen. Derin, like Gen. Wheaton, has his mind set on subduing the Apaches, and giving peace and security to the Territory, and both are nobly seconded by the officers and men Of their commands. . Their is some talk of our valiant and successful sth Cavalry being sent to New Mexico, but we hope the regiment will not be taken from us, now that it's off ocrs and men have become acquainted with the country, and the haupts of the hostile Indians.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

THE San Bernardino California; G,sardian, of the 10th ult., says; Sheriff Thackcr, of Unionville, Nevada, arrived here on Wednes- day last, from Fort Mohave, Arizona, having in charge two murlerers. Lindsey and Cage, who escaped from the Humboldt county i.,l some time ago" Under Sheriff MoMurray, of Mohsve county, this Territory, arrested these fellows, and kept them in jail at Hardy. vile until the Nevada officers came and took them in charge. A large reward was offered for their arrest, and McMurray is entitled to if .ft rfHt
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

DEATH or PROMINENT ANERIcAss.-John A. Rawins, Secretary of War, died at Wash ington City, on the afternoon of Monday, September 9th.
 Wm. Pitt Fessenden, U. S Senator from Maine. departed this life on Wednesday, September sth
 Secretary Rawlins was known to the coun- try by the war record he made while on the staff of Gen. Grant. Fessendcn achieved fame as legislator
 John Bell, Of Tennessee, died in that State, September 10th. Deceased was pol- tician oe some note, and was once honored with nomination for the Presidency, by the Native American party.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02
The Pimas and Maricopas.

The letter and report published by us last week. from two distinguished military off cers, prove, exclusively, to our mind, that the suspicion recently held by some people m tbis Territory, that the PimaS and Marico- pas were concerned in the recent attack upon and capture of the mail near Willow Springs, in this county, wa. unfounded. The docu- ments alluded to settle all doubts regarding Pima and Marcopa faith. These Indians may steal hum white men whenever easy op- portunity offers, but we have never yet be- lieved they would kill white man, for the mere sake of killing him: neither do we be- lieve they would shed white blood, in order to get possession of horse, a mule, or an OK. Their account of the manner in which they got possession of portion of the cap tured mail, is straight as an arrow, and high ly honorable to them. No fears need be en- tertained that the Pimas and Mancopas will ever unite with the Apaches against us. The bitterness and hostility between them and the Apaches is far greater than that which we cherish for the Apaches, although we have sufficient cause to hate the cowardly coyottes known as Apaches.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

Tccsos ARIzosIAs.-This paper "went up Hume," short time ago, but was again taken down, and is now running on funds raised by the business men of Tucson. We would like to sec . copy of it, once in a while, but, for some reason, its conductors deny us that privilege, although we mail them copy of our paper, regularly. Why don't you send it along, brother Doonerl
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

MAJOR DUDLEY SEWARD, of the 8th U. s. Cavalry, who lately commanded at Camp Toll-gate, in this county, has goue east, on leave. His homo is at Akron, Ohio. We ex- pect him to accomplish some good for this Territory by telling the people of his native State the chances there are in Arizona to ac. quire farms, mines, etc.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

MuspER AT CHucEwALLA.-A private let ter from J. W. Bennington, of La Psz. in forms us that on the night of September 20. last, Mir Smith, who. for long time past, had kept station at Chucewalla, on the La Paz and San Bernardino wagon road, was cruelty murdered, by some unknown person or persons.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-02

RrrURsED.-Jas. F. Bull, who, short time ago, shook the dust of the Territory from his boots, and started East, got no far ther than San Francisco, where he stayed about three weeks. He is now back on the Colorado river, and "glad arc we '" that he is for Jim is good citizen.