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The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

Snow PLAYED OUT-0n Sunday and
Monday night our townsmeu were afforded
an opportunity to witness the repeated de-
captation of man whose head continued to
talk after being severed from his body. At
the commencement of the second evenings
performance, a couple of or posted youths
produced copy of a book on ''magic' and
exposed the process by which the trick was
did The 'show" sooa ''busted,' and the
boys were delighted at their success in ex-
posing humbugs.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

RUNAwAY.-On Monday, as Benz. OF
iver was driving for Shasta with a load of
fish, he fell into doze and the wagon soon
tipped over. Result-Ben and the fish
were "spilled" on the ground, and the
horses and portion of the wagon disap-
peared very suddenly up the road. The
team brought up at Lower Springs, several
miles from. the scene of the upset Ben
was considerably "riled' at the team, but
as he had recently attended camp meeting,
he concluded to regard the accident as
judgement sent on him as punishment for
fishing on Sunday, and therefore refrained
from swearing.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28
DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

TENHE UNDERSIGNED, DESIRING TO EN-
gage in other business, offers for sale his SPLEEN
did Garden and grounds which are situated immc-
dately adjoining the Town of Shasta, on the north
west. The garden has the finest natural soil in
this locality, and has been brought to the richest
perfection by proper dressing and cultivation. The
place is watercd by Six Springs of excellent Water
aud the facilities and arrangements for Irrigation
abundant and complete. A good substantial
Two Story Dwelling House, a commodious Barn,
good Sheds. outhouses, &C., also situated on
the place. The Cellar under the dwelling is No. /,
and contains fine Spring of fresh cold water.
As situation for raising all kinds of marketable
Vegetables, and conducting Dairy business, this
property is superior to any other in this locality
Cali and examine the premises.
AL persons indebted to the undersigned
quested to come forward and settle Immediately.
JOHN FORSTER.
Shasta, May ith. 1870.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

CoMING.-James Fisk, a noted New
York nabob and railroad speculator and
swindler, is expected to arrive in San Fran
cisco shortly, where he proposes to give a
S2D, 600 ball. Fisk is chief of the snobs
and if g Bonebreaker will "put head
on him the night of the ball, he can draw
on us for an amount sufficient to pay for
all the 9 American hash he can consume
in one week.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

THE WORD "WHITE." Odd Summer is
said to be getting ready to urge the passage
of his bill to strike the word white" out
of the naturalization laws. He is probably
anxious to succeed in having that word
struck out SO that 70 obstruction can be
placed in the way of the naturalization of
immigrants from China and the Cahnibal
Islands We don't blame Mrs Sumner for
refusing to sleep with the cold-blooded and
impracticable theorist
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

WHEN John Cochrane asserted in his
memorable speech before twenty thousand
Democrats, in the City of New York, that
q he would vote for little dog, if it were
on the ticket" (and which assertion was
received with tremendous cheers), he
struck responsive chord in the breast of
every Democrat
These are the published sentiments of
Mr.. Frank v Seudder- When decent
men deliberately write such words, is it
any wonder political parties reek with cor
ruption We are glad to know that there
are thousands Of good Democrats who re-
pudiate such vileness.-[ Monitor.
Scudder honored this place once by get
ting married here.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

THE FoURrH.-Thc Committee appoint
ed to make arrangements for celebrating
the Fourth OF July, have already com
menced active operations, and have pretty
thoroughly canvassed the town for subscrip-
tons, most of our citizens " coming GU"
literally. The affair is in good hands, and
it is to be hoped that the Committee will
receive every encouragement and assistance
which our townsmen can render, in order
that the Celebration may be made grand
success-an affair that will reflect honor
and credit on the town.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

NAIL 1t is understood that several
bids for carrying the mail between OroviLe
and Portland were put in lower than the
bid of the California and Oregon Stage
Company. We hope the contract will ulti-
mately be awarded to the Stage Company,
as it is reliable institution and able to
carry the mails in good shape.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

On Sabbath, May 29th, Rev. W. B.
Priddy, P. e., win preach and conduct
the Sacramental Service, in Shasta. Com
munion-as the Lords Supper, admins
tered after the morning Service, in which
Christians of all evangelical denominations
are invited to join.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28
Ii is understood that the hill whio,

LIZ is understood that the bill which
recently passed Congress granting lands
for railroad to connect Oregon with the
Central Pacific Railroad, provides That the
connection shall be made with that road at
Or near the North Bend of the Humboldt
river, and with the Oregon and California
road in Rogue River valley.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

soLD.--Mr, Thos. Ashworth has sold
the -Four Mile House property to Mr.. Nc
Donald, Of Whisky Greek, who will shortly
erect new building on the site of the one
destroyed by fire several months ago. Mr..
Ashworth has gone to San Francisco, but
VIII probably return 70 this county in few
months
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

CAMP MEETING.-We are informed
that Camp Meeting viii probably be held
in the vicinity of Shasta sometime during
the month of August
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

BURGETTsvILLE.-A resident Of Fort
Crook states that Burgettsville. in Fall
River Valley, contains but very small
population at present, many having kft the
place recently.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

Books AND ENGRAvINGs.-Any one
desiring valuable books or cngravings can
obtain good bargains by calling on Rev4V.
Rightmyer See his card.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

New GooDs.-A Grotefend, of the firm
of Grotefend & Co, is now at the Bay, aud
the way he is shipping goods up here is
caution. 1t keeps Theodore Habich hop
ping around mighty lively to look over the
bills and wait on all the customers crowd
ing III to examine and purchase goods.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28
62S Gifts in all 900.

Alser paying the expenses of the Entertainment,
aIrl making the distribution Of the Gifts, as above
announced, the balance will be applied to extin-
gushing the present indebtedness of the Mercantile
Library Association.
The Concert and Distribution will take place un-
der the Immediate direction of the Board Of Trusecs
OF the Mercaiste Library Association, assisted by
Supervisory Committee, selected from State, City
and County officers, and well known citizens of
San Francisco.
Holders of tickets to which gifts may be awarded
VIII receive the same on presentation Of such tickets
or coupons to the business Agents of the Board Of
Trustees, at their Office,
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

AUcrIoN.-Hon. A. r. Andrews viii
sell his household and kitchen furniture,
etc, at public auction, at Roaring River,
June | lth.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

REruRNEp.-E. Levin, E. volantine,
DIR. Pelham, 0. S. HoltcD, and j. s. Fol
lansbee recently visited the Bay, aud have
returned
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28
NC. KE0NE, VAN HAAGEN & co.
Celebrated FAMILY SOAPS.


'Merino," "OrientaI Detersive," Chem
ical Olive" so well known, and popular in the
Atlantic States the past twelve years, now in
troduccd to the trade of the Pacific coast, and will
hereafter be for sale by tie following wholesale
Houses
Messrs Weman, Peck & Co., San Francisco, Cal.
Jones & Co,
W. W. Dodge & Co.
Krnse & Euler,
Coghll, Lyons Co,
g Phillips, Taber. 4 Co.,
- Taylor 4 Bendell,
Goldstein, Seller & Co..
Rountree & McMullin,
g Fordham Jennings,
. Jones & Hewlett, Stockton, Cal,
Adams, Mcneil & Co., Sacramento. Cal.
McCracken, Merrill & Co, Portland, o.
x. G.. Sheath,
These undoubtedly the best and cheapest
Family Soaps in the United States, ard no family
that values economy and merit should fail to use
them.
McKE0NE, VAN ITAAGEN, ( co, Honujac-
mrers. Philadelphia and New York.
ms. .3n.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

NoTABLEs.-P T. Barnum and Bayard
Taylor are lecturing in San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

More New Goods at Weils.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

BEAR.-A black bear was seen on
Thursday, at Waters Gulch, about two
miles from here.
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

SALE.-Mrs. Brennan will dispose of
her household fixtures at public sale to-
day
The Shasta courier., 1870-05-28

PIcTUREs.-Call on Mr. Norcross if
you want good pictures. He gives salts
faction every time.
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MELANCHOLY DEATH or An ALLEGED CRIMINAL.
[From the Dubllaue IL

tFrom the Dubuque tIowa) Herald OF June 22.l
MANY OF our readers VIII remember that in the
yeary 1854 the treasurers safe of Buchanan county
was blown open and robbed OF q large amount or
money (S26 000I and that two young men, one
named HJrobacher and the other knight were ac-
csed and convicted Of the robbery and sent to the
pententary. Alter remaining In prison for several
years bo6h were pardoncd by the Governor Roro-
bacher first and subsequently Knight. There was
very inucn doubt IN the minds OF the people In the
Vicinity as 10 their guilt, and when Rorobacher was
released and returned TO his former home he was
received with quite an ovation by large number OF
tne most respectable and intelligent citizens of Blu
chanan and Biackhawk counties. He has since re-
sided IN Waterloo in comparative poverty having
expended his Whole property, from $4,000 to
$4,000, In defending himself and Knight from the
charge on which they were convicted. The people OF
independence were startled little more than n week
ago by the arrival OF knight among thenl CHASTITY
enacated. dying. They remembered him a young
man full OF life, energy, hope and spIrit defending
himself proudly and haughtily He returned 4
skeleton In body, broken IN spirit, hopeless and
Dying. He came saying 81 am too weak and worn
and weary for rcproaches, but will Buchanan county
give TO the dying pauper pillow and to the dead
convict comm and grave ~ Very many OF the
citlzens called TO see him, Qnd non. looked the
pale lace and heard the dying lips protest his
cence without feeling OF awe and shudder az the
Thought that would obtrude, that terrible crime
had been committed against the ptiful wreck before
them. Dying pauper aud pardoned convict though
ne was, death claimed him IN a few days and with
his latest breath he asserted his innocence. lie lies
buried In the cemetery at Independence DOW, and il
Is at least happy thought that there IS no fear OF
any unjust Judgment In the court TN witch he has
appealed.
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CIVIL RIGHTS IN LOUISIANA.
state Senator Thrashcd by Sheriff.
Iron the New Orleans PicaYune Lima 90 1

e, D.
Senator Wilcox who claimed TO represent the
legislature and who brought recently before one of
the state courts a suit Tor the amount OF certain
note gwen nun by one Frzzel to secure the PASSAGE
Oh certain DILL once more hriiss himself before III
pupHc IN o most unenviabe altitude. He yesterday
appeared before United States Commissioner Weller
WIN ms lace looking very much like Tom Aliens
aiter MS mill with Mace, ana preferred charges
against the iolowng-na parties, all residents OF
ine town OF 81. Francisyllie parish OF West Fe-
iiciana, aud all good republicans "A. Weber
Deputy United Safes Marshal: T.. +. Weber
sheriff Charles w. Tempet, Deputy United
states stat, Marshal A. j.. ronrsine clerk for
Mrs. Weber; Francs voltaire and Laurent
Lieutenant, employees of Mrs. Weber. It anpears
mat on sunday last, while he was In the enrolment
OF all tnoSe CIVIL rights, privileges and irnnunittea
guaranteed to MIN by the constitution and the va
rlous acts amendatory thereof, and while copgrat,l.
atng himself upon the fact that he had enjoyed the
happy privilege OF representing In tho councils of
suddenly set upon by the sheriff OF the parish who
then and there, administered castigatiun such ne !,
would be highly INDIGENOUS for any man and esne
clay S3ator TO submit to without Sc King peci,ni.
any redress. what the occasion for the assault was
does not appear, though there Is q rumor to the
enect that the Senators course In the IeQs ature
was not such as to meet the enthusiastic approha
on OF his constituents. The news OF the suit against
FrlZzeil, ana the subsequent Withdrawal cf the sa ma
OH inc answer or The defendant being fled setting
up the Immoral nature OF the obligation must haye
preceded the senator, and possibly accounts for tho
unQenue treatment he received from members OF
ms own party. warrants for the arrest OF thp mar
ties charged will probably be issued, and witness"s
are 70 be summoned The charge 10 made under the
lateiaw passed. ny Congress TO enforce the fourteeDt
ana nlteentn aMendpcnts, and i probably the
second case thHt has arisen under the act.
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lumbia Railroad, guaranteed by South Carolina, 70
u; Macon and Brunswick, guaranteed by Georgia.
50 SO; Memphis city skies, SIS sax; Savannah city
sevens, 81 90; New Orleans consols, old, "a a II;
do issued to railroads. skies, II u 70; do. new
seyens, 79a 81. I'D
RAILWAY MATTERS.
Memphis papers speak enthusiastically OF the pro-
ject known as the Memphis and St. Louis RAJ road,
which is TO run from Memphis through Marion and
Osceoia and connect with the Iron Mountain road
at Morley 1873 miles from st. Louis.
The earnings OF the Rock Island Railroad Company
for each monthof its fiscal year ending April l. 1870
published In the annual report and vary quite
materially from the figures which have been made
public from month to month during the year. The
following table shows a comparison of the ng1res
given ont zach month. and the figures for the same
months as contained In the annual report
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ClCkENs' PROPERTY.

from the London Echo. June .:

[From the London Echo, June 22.]
The sale OF Mr.. Charles Dickens PICTURES draw.
ngs and objecs Of art, to be held at the rooms or
Messrs. Christie & Manson, Saturday, July o.
VIII command special interest, many OF the
finest works were presents to the lamentei author
BY the artists. Among the pictures Is the cele-
brateI portrait OF Mr. Dickens by the late Daniel
Maciie X. A., painted in 1889; "Dothcboys' Hal,n
by I. Webster, II. A.; "Dolly vardenn. and skate
Hckleby'" by wP FIRTH =. a.: "P lex, and
Mrs. Bardell,' by G. Leslie. H. A.; three spfen.
dld Works by Cla kson slanle.d, illustrating
tine. tine Frozen Decp;n portrait OF Mr.. Dickens in
used up by A. Egg, A. r. A.; "Tda Price," by
Frgak stone, A. 4. A.; THE Noveln and .Tne Pay,o
by r. Hannah; "Mi F.s Aunt" by w. Gale, &c.
The drawing include "rhe Britannia the vessel in
which dr. Dickens frst went to America, by G. Stan
field, K. A.; "Lttle Nels Home and Little Ne's
Grave" by G. Cattermyle: Little Nell aud Her
Grand ather' and "Barnaby Rudge and HIS
Moher." ny r. W. Topham: an illustration to "The
Cotter's Saturday Night" by Sir David Milkle K.
A., &C. The "Silver Plckwick Ladles,n with Char
acters from the work. presented by tile publishers
ana splendid collection OF bronzes Old Nankln
blue and white, and richly enamelled pelin porce.
lain, Parlsan candelabra and other decorative OBJ
ject, viii be included In the sale.
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ARRAY AT NIAGARA.
Killing OF the Negro the Canada Side OF
the FaiIs-A PhOtOarnphcr,s Fend.

the rhns-A fnOIOgrnphcrSs FeHd.
The Hamilton Spectator OF Tuesday has the follow
Ing In relation to the shooting ARRAY tile Falls on
FRIDAY, TO which reference has already been made in
Our cOiumns:-
The long standing feuds between the rival estab.
Hshments AT the Fails has ended, as might have been
expected, IN murder, and possibly In two. On FRI
day, IL seems, that the sons OF Mr. Saul Davis had
descended the embankment for the purpose OF oh.
said that some OF the colored employees belonging to
the establishment Of Mr.. Barnett, who keeDs the
museum, little eastward OF Davis, commenced
throwing stones at them, whereupon Edward DAVIS
drew revolver and fred the bali entering The left
breast OF one OF the negroes, named w
Price. "He tottered TO the house fsays
the st. GATHERINGS Tmesl and died Ia
rev moments He leaves widow aud four Chi.
drcn. party OF the dead mans friends or reIo.
tves then assembled, and sort or free lyllt took
place with the opposite faction. The result WAS
that another coored man named Burke attached to
tac Davis party was so badly stabbed that he is not
expected to recover and several OF the combatants
received flesh wounds. Young Davis was promptly
arrested, anu cOroners inquest Is now In progress
Mr.. Saul Davis came to st. Catharines this ,Salur-
day. morning and secured the services OF lawyer
TO watch the proceedings on behalf of his son.
"a c0rOner5 inquest was held on Saturday 25th
inst, over the body OF William Price, shot on Friday
evening at the Falls. The verdict was that William
Price came to hrs death BY pistol shot discharged
by Edward Davis, and this jury ind the said
william Davis guilty OF wiiuly and feoniOusly
numbering the said William Price, and this Jury
further ind Robert DAVIS guilty OF aiding and assist
Ing Ia SAID murder. The prisoners were committed
iof trial and taken to the Welaud jail.n
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FREEM&S0NR
Installation In New South Wales-The New
Provincial Grand Master.

From the Sydney tAustralia) Herald, March 2J.l
On Monday afternoon, the 14tll March, the Right
Worshipfnl Brother James Squire Farnell j. p
M. l.. A., was formally Installed as the Provincial
Grand Master Of the Free and Accepted Masons In
New South Wales, under the Irish constitution The
installation took place In the Masonic Hall, YORK
street; the r. w. Brother John Williams j. r., Past
District Grand Master under the English constitu.
ton, officiating at the impressive ceremony, Which
was conducted according to the ancient and estab.
lished usages OF tue above named mystic fraternity
The p. d. G. NJ. was assisted by the three
Grand Lodges-English Irish and Scotch.
Most OF the leading members OF the craft
were present. the brethren under the
English and Scottish constitutions assembling on The
occasion in proof OF their good will ana cordial SYM
pathy with their brothers under the u. Every In.
nueDtal member of the order under the Irish con.
sutution resident In Sydney was In attendance.
the r. G. l.. was opened az about half-past four by
Brother John Williams on the right hand Of whom
sat the r. w. the p. G. M. Brother J. s. Farnel the
new Provincial Grand Master, the II. W. the Past
Provincial Grand Master ]. O., George Thornton, J..
p. being the LEFT.
Next to Brother Farneu sat Brother q, o. Smith,
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from the sydney Herald, March Is.
deputation from the committee or the Chamber
81 CoMme.ce CONSISTING OF " CHAIRMAN lMr !. ..
John Keep ana Robert Rome, had an interview on
Monday with the Hon. the POSTMASTER General
on the subject Of proposed monthly mail to Eu
rope, via Auckland and San Francisco. The Post.
master General expressed himself aware OF
the object OF the deputatiOn, when Mr. Watt
pointed out that, to lie a real convenience
to the public, 1t would be desirable that the mail
rho United States Consul Mr. Il. II. Hall, had inti.
mated that he could arrange for the service to be So
carried out by the payment OF prOportionate add
ClOnal amount for thirteen instead OF twelve mails
annually. BY the monthly MAIL via San Francisco
the mails would freq uently be despatched stimuli.
taneously.
Mr. Watt also urged the Importance OF supporting
the line as means OF extending the commercial
relations OF New South Ma'es with New Zealand and
the South Sea Islands. The Postmaster General
observed that at present there was no definite ar
Management but that, In the interim, mails for Eng
land would be made up via San Francisco.
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have been carried into oil the large suburbs around
1t. The schools opened at Carlton, Emerald Hiil
ana Brunswick ca report good average Attend
ancc Within the last two or three weeks tno eiu
site steps have been taken TOR opening SCHOOLS ~
FltZroy, Sandrldge and Richmond.
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Food for India.

from the Melbourne Argus, April 23.I
The returns from shipments OF aour. mimosa bark,
biscuits, preserved meats soap &C, lrom Auelaide
exporters suilicenr encouragement to perse ere
with the experiment. Although the prices realized
by the shipments were not SO high as could Ialrly
have Deen desired the primary object which was to
have attention drawn to South Australian produce,
has been accomplished.
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Premier Gladstone's Nephew Killed.
fEr0m the Sydney Herald Mnrch o.

telegram In the Melbourne Daily Te!e1roph
states that the remains OF Mr.. Thomas Gladstone,
nephew OF the Hon. William Gladstone, Premier OF
England, were inferred In the 1erang Cemetery. The
deceased gentleman, who was only twenty years OF
age was thrown from FESTIVE horse, near the
township OF Tcrang, on Thursday last. lie retained
MS nod OF the Bride, aud wa then kicked by the
horse lie fingered until hai.-past three on Saturday
morning, when he died. There were eleven car
riages and other vehicles, and nearly one hundred
nofsemen followed the remains to the grave starting
from his late residence, Mount koerat station.
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from the Melbourne Argus, April 2O.l
The fourteenth anniversary OF the establishment OF
the eight hour system was celebrated on Thursday
by tie various trades enjoying the benefit of It.
There was procession through the streets Of the
city and J3ie the Friendly Societies. grounds, at
tended by from four to five thousand persons.
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iauINALKIIc HQIes.

The Boston Daily Ne,cs the champion OF tempe
the "HuD.u DR.. Il. p. Marvin, formerly editor aud
proprietor Of the Boston Recordey IL the manager OF
the Ne0s and in its publication Ia supplying want
manliastiy long felt In that city.
The Boston Herald " now printed from stereo-
typed pla es the hrst 'lnnovation' Of the KIND yet
made among the New England press.