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The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25
Next Week.

no paper will be issued from this office, IN
accordance with previous custom. We skip
one week but not number, the present
issue being number Al while the next pa
per will bear the number AZ. The inter-
mission will be devoted to putting the Office
in order and settling up some little accounts
preparatory to entering upon the duties OF
the New Year on a sound financial basis
Subscribers who have not paid in advance,
and whose annual subscription expires on
or about the 1st of January, will be afforded
an opportunity to procure choice specimens
of our wonderful hand writing, in the shape
of receipts certifying that the holder stands
square on the printers books. The posses
sion Of one of these receipts is A0s'only an
evidence of mans superior intelligence,
but is said to also guarantee the holder
twelve months exemption from heavy ex-
penses, tootbaehe, corns, rheumatism, fel.
ous, smallpox, splinters in the finger, de-
lirium tremens, troubled conscience, and
various other undesirable Affections too
numerous to mention.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

RETURNED.-When Kesslers store was
robbed at Whiskytown several weeks ago,
buckskin purse and a number of marked
coins were taken along with the money de-
posted in the money-drawer. One day
last week Kessler was away for short
time and Andrews, his clerk, had consid-
erable work to attend to in the back part
of the store during his absence. On re-
turning Kessler pulled off his gloves and
while thrusting them in one of the open
pigeon-holes over his writing desk, discov-
cred the lost purse deposited in one of the
adjoining holes. On examining the purse
it was found to contain the marked coins
that were in the money drawer at the time
the store was broken open.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

CoNeREss.-Nothing of special interest
has transpired in Congress since the OPEN
ing session. except taking test vote on a
resolution opposing the reputation of any
portion of the national debt Only one
member voted in favor of the Pendleton-
Pomeroy doctrine, and that was an insig-
ni6cant chap named Jones. Jones halls
from Kentucky. Last year Democratic
repudiatcrs were thick as leaves everywhere,
but they have been compelled to give up
their pet doctrine, and in SO doing have
acknowledged that the Republicans were
right when they declared in favor of the
faithful payment of the debt.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

PRorEsT.-We are requested to state,
on behalf of the people of Fall River, Pit
River, and Big Valleys, that they are unan-
imously opposed to any movement which
proposes to include them in the same coun-
ty boundaries with Surprise and Goose
Lake Valleys. lhey contend that their
interests would suffer by any such associa-
ton, and are content foreman as they are
situated at present, until such time as the
population of the valleys increase to such
an extent as to call for the formation of a
new county.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25
French GuIch.


Our correspondent, "K," Of French
Gulch, sends us the following:
The new tunnel on the Washington is
turning out richer roeEs than ever. The
pay obtained on the last months run was
splendid, averaging over SIS rer tun.-
With the proper machinery for working
the present quality of rock, over hundred
dollars per ton would be realized. One
very encouraging feature about the Wash
ington is the fact that the rock grows richer
as the workmen 90 down on the ledge.
One mile west of the Washington is
located ledge called the Scorpion, which
believe is owned by parties in Weaver
vile. Prospecting was done on the ledge
some six years ago, and ten tons of the
rock was packed over to the Washington
mill, and when crushed yielded Sl1 SO to
the ton. Sion after this test, large stream
OF water was struck in the mine and some
dlthculty arose among the owners as to the
manner of mining the tunnel which led to
total suspension of work. The Scorpion
will be looked after, and will be heard from
hereafter.
The Honeycomb ledge is located about
mile northwest of the Washington and
the owners have been at work getting out
rock since July; their mill will start as
soon as water becomes plenty.
The Highland has steamed up and is
crushing very rich rock; there will be no
cessation of work on that claim this winter.
The Church Hill Company are ready for
working their hydraulic diggings. A party
of Germans are working claim on East
Fork, and one of them picked up piece
a few days ago which weighed S3 Al
together the mining prospects are favorable
this winter and business promises to be
good.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

Doc CREEK.-We are informed that no
store will be re-established at Dog Greek,
as reported some time since Gooch will,
however, run his wagon down from Slate
Greek occasionally and deliver all the sup
plies the boys order from his establishment.
By the by, Gooch proposes to issue proc
lamation in a few weeks which will interest
everybody in his territory who desire to
purchase cheap goods and supplies
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

How ELKO GOT ITS NAME.-The Elko
Independent, in its last issue, has the
following:
This question is involved in considerable
obscurity. 1t seems, however, that Mr..
Charles Crocker acted as god father to this
town, as we'll as to the others brought into
existence by the railroad 1t also fell to
his lot to name the different locomotives
on the road The worthy Director had a
great passion for naming the latter after
wild animals; as illustrations, we have the
Leviathan, Reindeer and Antelope When
asked what name should be given to this
station, having the deer family in mind,
he consulted his list, and decided on elk,
merely adding the vowel 90 to strengthen
the word hence, the name Elko.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE
County of Shasta, State of California.
In the matter of the Estate of A. c. Speck,
Deceased. Order to show cause why order OF
Distribution shoRld not be made.
an reading and filing the petition of Daniel
~ Lynch, the Administrator of the Estate
Of A. C. Speck deceased, setting forth that he
has flied his final account of his Administra-
ton of the Estate of said deceased, in this
Court, and that the same has been duly settled
and allowed that all the debts and expenses
of administration have been duly paid and
that portion of said estate remains to be d.
vided among the heirs of said deceased, and
praying among other things for al order OF
distribution of the residue of said estate
among the persons entitled:
1T is ORDERED, That all persons interest
ed in the estate of A. G. Speck, deceased, be
and appear before the Probate Court OF the
County of Shasta at the Court room of said
Court, in the town of Shasta, in said Shasta
County, on Monday, the Third day of January,
A. D. 1870, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, then and
there to show cause why order OF distrlb-
ution should not be made of the residue of
said estate among the heirs of the said A. G.
Speck deceased, according to law.
tits further ordered, That \ copy of this
order be published for four successive weeks,
before the said Third day of January a. D.
1870, in the SHASTA COURIER, newspaper
printed and published in the said Shasta coun-
ty. C. C. BUSH,
Probate Judge.
Shasta Nov. 30, 1869.
Office of the County Clerk
of the County of Shasta.
l, Grant 1. Taggart, County Clerk of the said
County of Shasta, State of California, and Ex
0ffcio Clerk of the Probate Court in and for
said Shasta County, do hereby certify the forego-
ing to be true copy of order duly made and
entered upon the minutes of said Probate Court.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said Pro
IL. S bate Court, this Nov. so. A. d. 1869.
GRANT l. TAGGART, Clerk.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

Be careful of your health girls. Don't
mind being called "old fogy' because you
wrap yourselves up well and never venture
out in thin shoes. Better be an old togy
than young corpse.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

PROVIDING FOR THE INDIGENT.-All
accounts agree in the statement that the
present Legislature has employed more
clerks, porters, funkies &C., than is neces-
sary to perform all the work required by a
half dozen ordinary Legislatures. Almost
every committee, and sub committee has not
only regular clerks, but assistant clerks,
who in turn are allowed to employ additional
assistants, all of whom receive from s5 to
So per day from the State, for doing little
or nothing. In response to a motion to
provide places for additional seedy appli-
cants, Assemblyman A. R. Andrews arose
in his place on the 18th, and said +:
off the House employs any more assis-
tants there will be so many of them that
the noise and confusion created will be SO
great that no one can tell what is going on. y
More clerks have been employed, never
theless
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

BALL.-Don't forget SCOTS Ball and
Supper on New Years Eve. Preparations
are being made to accommodate all who
attend, and splendid time may be safely
calculated on.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

JUDGE GRIER, of Pennsylvania, has re-
tired from the Supreme Court, and the
President has nominated Edwin P. Stanton
to fill the vacancy.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

DENIsTRY.-Dr Gates, the well-known
and popular Dentist, has returned to this
county to remain for few months in order
to accommodate all who desire his profession
al services. He is stopping at Millville for
the present.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

Snow AND RAIN.-Snow commenced
falling on Wednesday night, and continued
until o'clock on Thursday. Rain set in
Thursday night and was followed by snow
next day.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

CHURcH.-Religious Services will be
held at the Union Church to-day Christ
mas, at IL o'clock A. NJ. Public cordially
invited.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

DIED.-V. E. Geiger, who killed Wells,
at he'd Bluff several years ago, is reported
to have died at Valparaiso, Chile, on the
9th September.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

REMovED.-The President has removed
J. NJ. Ashley, Governor of Montana, on
account of Jim's disposition to fall in love
with the Democracy of that delightful re-
zion.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

THANKs.-To Lieutenant Charles An
derson for a gallon of egg. .nog and Christ
mas cake about the size of an ordinary cart
wheel
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

GONE EAsT.-Thomas S Mount, of
Middletown, left for the East on Monday
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

SENATOR BRowNLow is said to have re-
piled to an inquiry about his health eyes,
johnson and Etheridge have administered
on my political estate, and cast lots for my
garment; but" he added, with grim
smile, eI amt going to die"
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25
Latest DiSpatch!
SPECIAL TO THE "coURIFF

SPECIAL TO THE COURIER.
"ERE WE ARE AGAIN,-wITH FOUR
i horse Wagon which, We challenge any Shop
ia the State to beat We don't file our work to
make it smooth just take look at it. Tape is
the lucky man. SAMUEL ISAACKs
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

DARLOR, Kitchen, and Store Lamps. Sun
Il Burners. and Chimney Burners. for sale by
J. NJ. MANASSE
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

A Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to all
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25
NOTICE!

State of California.
County of Shasta.
TENO TIE HON. I. GARTER. JUDGE OF THE
4 Ninth Judicial District Court. in and for IT, c
County of Shasta-ard John S. Follan sbee. Dis
srict Attorney Of said County:
You viii please take notice that l intend to ap-
ply to the Governor of the State of California as
soon as the same be legally heard for the par
don of David Hughes and John Reagan, now con
fined in the penitentiary of this State The said
persons were each convicted of manslaughter in
the District Court of the Ninth Judicial Dstri t.,
in and for the County of Shasta, Hon. E. Garter
presiding, to-wit: John B. Reagan on the 2Ist
Of June, 1867, and David Hughes on the 1st of
July 1857, and each sentenced to serve in the pen
ltentlary of the State for the term of seven years
December 9th, 1869.
W. S. LONG,
On behalf of Applicants.
The Shasta courier., 1869-12-25

Friday, ! o'clock P. M.-snowing.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-18

MAYORS COURT-MAYoR GEo. CHAHoss.
Traders License. Robert Sloan (white)
charged with selling goods without license
in violation of the State law, was called up
and the case dismissed, he having obtained
q license according to law.
Assaults. Martha Ann Ford (white)
charged with assaulting and beating her
step-daughter, Martha NJ. Ford, was fined
two dollars and half. A..
Anthony Holmes and William Bass,
charged (for the fourth or fifth time) with
assaulting and beating Lizzie Holmes, were
arraigned. The Mayor told Lizzie to quit,
and warned her not to bore the court with
her frivolous complaints again. Lizzie, as
she left the courtroom, threatened to make
Grant and Pollard affair out Of this.
TheftS. Ambrose Daniel (negro)
charged with stealing lot of coal from Mr.
Cottrell, was required to give security il
the sum of 500 for his future good beha,
vior. -a.......
William johnson (negro), charged with
stealing pair of pants from Robert Smith
was sent on for indictment.
Stolen Property. Hurley (white)
charged with having in his possession one
counter valued at FIVE dollars, knowing the
same to have been stolen from John Otey
was discharged.
John Leary and John Crotz united
States soldiers), charged with having in
their possession one hat and suit Of
clothes, knowing the same to have been
stolen from Sergeant Kneader, were dis
charged, there being no evidence to show
they knew the things were stolen.
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A Man MISSING ONE MONTH FOUND
DRowNED.-On Friday evening negro
fishing in the Dock, at the foot of Twenty
third street near the York River depot,
brought to light the dead body of a middle
aged white man, apparently long dead.
Deputy Coroner Trent being informed Of
the circumstances ordered q jury to be sum-
moned, and on Saturday the body was
hauled out of the water and an inquest
held. It was very much swollen, especial
ly about the head, and the features could
hardly be recognized, but close and care
full examination revealed no marks of vio-
lence. Fourteen dollars in greenbacks, q
little specie, pair Of spectacles, and a
flask of whiskey, were found in the pockets
of his coat and pantaloons, besides q letter
which proved conclusively the identity of
the deceased with Mr.. Joseph B. Signiago,
. citizen of Richmond, who has been miss
ing month. .-
Mr.. Signiago left his home at o'clock on
the morning Of the 10th of December, in
tending to 20 to the wharf of the Norfolk
steamer to mail letter. From that time
until Friday last nothing was heard of him.
1t is probable that hurrying down Dock
street he walked overheard, there being
no gaslight in that vicinity, and nothing
to warn q pedestrian of his proximity to
the water. His body lay under the water
d whole month, and was then only accident
ally discovered.
The coroner's jury George w. Fowlkes
foreman), after hearing the witnesses sum-
moned, brought in verdict Of accidental
drowning" The body was delivered to the
friends of the deceased.
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The FRIEND AND HERO" REPUp1ATEp.
The Grant and Colfax Association has been
for some days much exercised upon the
question as to whether Hunnicutt should
be admitted as a member. His application,
it seems, was referred to q committee !;
which reported in favor thereof. A mi
nority report was made by Humphreys,
who contended that Hunney's conduct on
the hustings and in private was such as was
detrimental to the interests of the Repub-
lican party. This, it is supposed, was in
consequence of the "'Friend and ,Hero's |"
language on the Capitol Square net long
since. After several debates in meeting,
the Association came to conclusion on
Saturday evening adverse to gHunnicutt.
He was rejected by vote of 20 to 20-a
two-thirds vote being required for his ad-
mission. Vale Hunnicutt.
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OUAL1FIED.-Mr. Andrew Washburne
qualified as clerk of the Hastings Court on
Saturday. Messrs. Lewis Chamberlayne
and B. F. Carr are his deputies.
As a tribute of gratitude to retiring Of
fcer, we would express our feelings of
grateful respect to Mr.. Andrew Jinkins, the
deputy clerk of the Hastings Court. From
his position he was thrown more directly IN
contact with us in our official capacity than
any other officer Of the court. We have
ever found him, even under the most aggra-
waiting circumstances, of polite and ac-
commodating disposition. We have never
attempted to obtain information for the pub
lie from his department but that he has
given us his hearty cooperation, and we
cheerfully second the general opinion that,
while he was most faithful and efficient
officer, ne was always a polite and pleasant
gentleman.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
ry- SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY 4

Z JULIUS sYCLE's,
& 81" ais BROAD STREET.
The people who crowd the stora OF JULIUS
SvCLE. AIS Broad street, daily arc now fully con-
vinced that he is selling his desirable stock OF
DRESS ard DOMESTIC DRY GOODS As cheap
as any ether house-in the city, Below mention
some of my numerous goods for the benefit OF the
ClLICOES
- MUsLINS, 40 ~ Etsr4 sa llEr
g. EMPRESS CLOTHS,
+ FRENCH MERINoFS,
A. ENGLISH MERINOES,
OPERA FLANEELSe =
BALMORALS,
BLkNKETS,~-
CLOAKS,
"esN SHAWLS &c. ~ t<s ""''.r' -
Ihaye also avery large and selected stock Of
GENTS WEAR, comprising
BROAD and BEAVER CLOTHS.
.r DrFSKlNS, -.-.--.---------.-------.--
and CASINETS,
which am selling now re- 'lless Of cost, before
laying In my spring stock. - 1AJA3'
The ladies and public In :,''Ncral would find 1t
to rhcIr advantage to call & rly and secure the
greatest bargains that ever we're OF .red In Rich
mord before, at JULIUS sYCLE'S,
as Broad street, between Fourth and Fifth.
ALESMEN.-R 6. CARE, j. j. TURNER,
GEORGE SwABACHER, JoNASWE1NBERG.
a STORE CLOSED ON SAJ DAYS. ja,6
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Ministry will go-a-head this season in gaye-
ties az in the last.
Mrs. James Gordon Bennett is at Wies-
baden, and is "taking notes" for work
on the &c Watering Places of Europe"
Mr.. Ticknor, of Ticknor s. Fields, is to
settle down in Paris. .,r, + ,,..
Mr.. Washburne has brought out pamph-
let here against the Paraguayan Govern
ment and its SANDERS.
ARRIVALS DURING THE WEEK.
New Orleans. Frank Kennedy San Fran
cisco, Eugene Denny; Mobile, Mrs. Rice
Boston, Mrs., Miss, and Charles Bigelow
New York, Howard Jaffray; Philadelphia,
R. s. Spencer.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

WELLINGTON GODDIN will sell at 4
O'Clock an excellent residence and vacant
lot on Valley street. ... ..-
COOK s. LAUGHTON will sell at u o'clock
three quarters of mile of plank fencing,
. with all the stabling and shedding of Jack
son Park Race Course.
GRUBBS & WILLIAMS will sell ut 4 O'Clock
g building lot on the east side of Twenty
seventh between L and NJ streets. --
SAMPSON JONES, JR., will sell at 10 A. NJ
groceries, wines, liquors, &c. -s ..-u
LYME & BROTHER will sell at 4 P. M. the
blacksmith shop and fixtures at the corner
of Sixteenth and Franklin streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-18

TEMPERANCE LEcTUREs.-We learn that
Dr.. Peterfeld Trent, who has long and
zealously labored in the temperance cause
in this city and State, has been invited by
q committee from Shockoe Hill Division,
Sons of Temperance, to deliver a course OF
lectures on the History, Nature, and Eff
fects of Alcohol" The Doctor has accept
ed the invitation, and will deliver the first
lecture in about two weeks. The members
of the other Divisions will be invited to be
present on the occasion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-18

SToNE-DR1LLING MACEINE.--An persons
concerned in -quarries will be inte-
rested In witnessing the operation of Messrs.
w. P. Ossrander s. Co.'S stone drilling ma
chine, which will be exhibited in this city
to-day, from IL to 2 o'clock, ct the yard Of
the Richmond Granite Company. It is
said to be. machine of great merit, and
well worthy examination. q.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-18

LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN THE RICHMOND PosToFFICE JANUARY
1s.-Miss Mary L. Warning, Richmond,
Va; Lieutenant s. R. Whetall, Lynch
burg, Va; Miss Lena NJ. Elmore, Bergen
county, New Jersey Mrs. Charity Robert
son, Richmond, Va; Pheby Ganaway,
Charlotte county, Va. Langdon s. Ward,
Boston, Mass. Jane Graves, Washington /;
Miss Susie Bookins. .......--r g.. -..s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-18

NEW RADICAL MovEMENT.-W We under
stand that meeting of the State Central
Committee of the Radical party has been
called, to be held on the 9th instant. The
chief object of the call is the consideration
of the expediency Of holding convention
at an early day for the purpose Of making
an entire renovation, Of the State ticket.
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STEARFEgS.

PHILADELPHIA, RICHMOND 49,,
AID %n%fDLE =AN5HlP ssssns. s5 1. iss-..s1. ! :
~ g. >teancrs %orF0Ik and NHua.EY
'I.I, cAu9os.H. his line, viii leave Phiiad .lphia
.4rE >AI - n&I, and Richmond every FRI
pAl, alternately.
Err.sw taken for Cincinnati, Chicago, and st.
.~g'7r rtG Pennsylvania teaErai railroad. Also,
ts Ao.uk aud Boston: aud close connection
5.w!r ~ >urinlk. Bills of ladlng signed through,
.aas 70 Philadelphia, in ,ludng and state
f"u O.. ". Y. PORTER, Agent
pthr,. 1!o5 Dock street.
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GRIP VAN WINKLE."-Colonel F. R..
Farrar, the popular Virginia humorist, as
has been before announced, will deliver
his new and snxiously-expected lecture on
" Rip Van Wrinkle" this evening at the
Second Baptist church. Colonel Farrar's
popularity as humorist, and the ample
field afforded by his subject, are both guar
antees that his lecture will afford an eve
ming Of most agreeable entertainment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-18

BACHELORS HAIR EyE.-This
splendid HAIR DYE is the best IN the world; the
only true and perfect dye harmless, reliable, In
Simultaneous; no disappointment; TO ridiculous
tnts remedies the Ill effects Of t-t dyes tnvtgo-
rates and leaves the hair soft and t,cs-.,frl b'ocs
or broom. Sold by all druggiots srd pcrfrTners,
and properly applied at Batchelo-'o w. factory,
No. ls Bond street. New York. Sc cS-eodt5thfe
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-18

THE RELIGIOUS HERALD is one Of the best
mediums for advertising In the country. 1t Is the
organ Of the Bap.ists Of Virginia, West Virginia
Maryland, and South Carolina, and has also good
circulation In other States. The business men Of
Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk, Charleston, Bal
timore Was hington, and other cities, should con-
slider whether their interests may not be promoted
by availing themselves Of the advertising columns
of the RELIGIOUS HERALD. It's advertising rates
are very reasonable. 'e"
Office on Main street opposite the Dispatch
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-01-18

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-Grand Chancel-
lor Hartman and Messrs. Capers, Tompkins,
W. R. Teller, Warren, Blount, Gary, Hines,
and others, went over to Petersburg on Fri
day night and organized the pioneer Lodge
Of the Cockade city, to be known as Hart
man, No. 8. It is said that Lodge will
soon be instituted in Manchester.
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FOR TIE oAT DISEASES AND AFFECTIONS OF
THE CHEST "BRowS'S BRONCHIAL TRocHEs," !"
or Cough LoZeng,s, are of great value. in
coughs, irritation Of the throat caused by cold. or
unusual exertion of the vocal organs in speaking
in public or singing, they produce the most bene-
fetal results. he 1roches have proved their