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The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
GUBERNAToRIAL FLOP.

The near approach of the season selected
for political State and County Conventions
induces the hungry corner politician to be
more energetic and obtrusive, and, while
the ton-holers are busy on the curbs,
the interested principals occupy little back
rooms, receive their friends aud partisans
one by one, and each in his turn is dis
missed with an admonition as to profound
secrecy, and request to see Mr.. So-and-
so and ''fx" him and secure his influence
in certain quarters. With all the political
manipulation which must necessarily be
entrusted to all classes of politicians, it
cannot be expected that all the tricks and
schemes of the ofice-seeker can be kept a
profound secret
For the past four or five days rumors
have come thick and fast in regard to the
Gubernatorial candidates before the great
"Unterri6ed." After the usual amount of
knowing winks and side-talks we are pref
ty well satisfied that negotiations Of some
what alarming character Gin political way)
have been going on in earnest in which a
prominent candidate for Governor has been
through intimate friends, negotiating with
powerful corporation, with whom. his
relations have not been of the most loving
character.
In short, it is the street talk, and gener-
ally conceded to be the fact, that our pres
ent Governor has, for the purposes of a
reelection, been consorting with the enemy,
and having offered terms acceptable to the
Railroad people, the latter will withdraw
all opposition to Lis denomination or reelec-
ton. an
Some few persons have said that
change in base Of so great magnitude
would be Impossible, but ready answer is
made in all eases that the same party
had undergone more radical change of
heart in a much shorter space of time. and
for prize of much smaller magnitude
than the reelection to the Governorship.
This trade involves many smaller schemes,
and even comes into the wrestle for county
Offices and Supervisors.
1t secures the retirement of one guber-
national candidate, who heretofore claimed
the delegational candidate, who heretofore
claimed the delegation from this city in
the Democratic Convention, and the tran
sposition of others. This nice little piece
of strategy has been managed, it is said,
by the army of appointees so vividly des-
cribed by Congressman johnson in his
balcony speech as consuming 100000
per annum Of party pap.
That the people who have the least to
say in matters of this kind may be fully
apprised of what is going on, we give
these little items of political side-talk, that
all will have fair chance
From time 10 time we may continue
our review of the position of the contest
ants, showing how others affected by this
change will be disposed of---Alta.
H. II. H. is an experienced fopist.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
GUILTY.

On Wednesday, the Jury in the Critten-
den Fair case, after being out less than an
hour, found verdict of guilty of murder
in the first degree, against Mrs. Fair. We
incline to the opinion that when this ver-
dict is carried out, the scales Of Justice will
stand about evenly balanced. Critten-
den met the fate he deserved, and Mrs. Fair
ought to be hanged higher than Haman.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

ANDY JoHNsoN.-This parsonage has
not been heard from for some time, and as
he once occupied distinguished position
it is scarcely the thing to permit him to
drop entirely into oblivion. We have as
surances that he still lives, and that he is
very sick of his association with the Demo-
cracy. He might well be, although his
own record has not been one of the most
honorable character. The Baltimore
American claims to have good authority
for saying that he has gone back on the
Democratic party, declares himself sub
scriber to the Republican faith and very
much desires to be taken into the party in
full standing. The ex-President can't
stand the Kuklux thugs.-[Sacramento
Union.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

Ku KLrx IN SOUTH CARoLINA.-A Tri-
bune Washington special telegraphs that
intelligence is just received from South Caro-
lima, that on Sunday night party of dis
euised men rode to the house of Robert Mil
ton. m orderly Union man Of Southern birth,
living on little farm near Old Shore, Ches-
terield county, and called for him to come
out. When be appeared at the door, accom-
panied by bis wife and daughter, all three
were Immediately shot. The wife was in
stantly killed, Milton fatally. and his daugh-
ter dangerously wounded. Milton was col
lectorOf delinquent taxes.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
FIFrY-sEcoND ANNIVERSARY.

The SD anniversary Of Odd-Fellowship
In the United States was observed by the
members Of Shasta Lodge, and invited
guests, on Wednesday evening, by appro-
pirate tableauxs, vocal and Instrumental
music, dancing, and grand supper. The
affair was quietly gotten up by members
Of the Lodge, and no effort at display was
made, yet it proved fine success, credita-
Bile to all concerned. To the ladies, who
interested themselves in the matter, great
credit is due.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

ENTIRELY UNIrED.-There is no divis-
ion ner cause Of division now in the Repub-
lican party at San Francisco. Never be-
fore, since 1850, has it been SO harmonious,
and never was it more enthusiastic, but it
is cautious withal, and will use every ef-
fort for success. The interior may take
courage. San Francisco will not be drag
on the party-but will be help meet
With proper ticket it win give the Re-
publican nominees a majority.-Bee.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

The instructions of the State Board with
reference to the assessment of possessory
rights may be proper enough, but so far as
they relate to possessory claims upon lands
of the United States, we doubt if the State
has any pow to enforce the collection of
taxes. Most claimants upon such lands
will pay reasonable tax, as matter of
equity and to avoid trouble; but it is GER
tain that the State can convey no title to
land of the United States, if she under
takes to enforce the collection of taxes BY
their sale, nor can she divest pre- emption
or homestead claimant of his right, under
laws of the United States, upon lands
which those laws have expressly exempted
from State taxation.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

1000 REWARD is offered by the proprietor
of DR.. Pierce's Alt. Ext. or Golden Medical
Discovery, for medicine that will equal it
in the cure of all severe lingering Coughs,
"Liver Complaint" or Billiousness, and all
diseases arising from impurity of the blood,
as Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches and Boils
Sold by druggists. The Genuine has DIR.
Pierce's private Government Stamp on the
outside wrapper This private Stamp has
the Doctors portrait, name and address, and
the words ''U. S. Certificate of Genuineness
engraved on the same,
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
WILL BE ATTENDED TO

Dr. Mooers, of Burgettville, writes to US
in relation to matters affecting the general
welfare of the people of Pit River Valley,
and we assure him that we shall do our
part toward bringing about a satisfactory
solution and adjustment of local difficulties.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
NEW DRESS.

The San Francisco Spirit of the Times,
the only sporting paper on this coast, has
come out in bran new dress, ard is now
one of the neatest looking papers in the
State. The new heading is model of
taste and beauty.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
SOLD OUT.

s. Waymire recently sold his ranch on
Little Cow Greek to Mr. Harden, and has
moved out Of the county, leaving the "Peo-
pie of the State of California" minus the
main witness in suit brought at the in
stance of the aforesaid Waymire.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

''The wind is tempered to the shorn lamb, I"
otherwise the delicate organization of woman
could never bear up under the severe trials
which it is her lot to endure. As means of
sustaining her strength, and bringing her
safely through the difficulties and dangers of
which she is by nature the heiress, no medi-
cine ever prescribed is comparable to DR..
Walkers Vegetable Vinegar Btters. In all
arrangements of the female system it restores
regularity, and promotes physical vigor and
mental repose.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
ED.

We notice by the San Francisco Chroni-
Gle that onr friend A. J. Gooch, Of Teha
ma county has captured prize in the shape
of bride described as "beautiful blonde"
The wedding came off in San Francisco
and was very fashionable affair.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
1. O. o. r.

Shasta Lodge No. 81, /. o. q. F., has
elected Samuel Isaacks, Henry Habich,
and J. E. Pelham as Representatives to
the Grand Lodge of the State.
The French Gulch Lodge has elected
E. Dickerson as Representative.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

HARD ON AssEssoRs.-Th State Board
of Equalization have instituted schedule,
says the Chico Enterprise, that will make
the respective assessors great deal Of
work, much more than of previous years.
The salaries of these officials are not sufi-
cient to warrant full and perfect assess
ment, especially as the new duties impose
an increase of labor and no inc ease of pay
We would suggest to the Boards of Su-
pervisors that an appropriation be made to
so pay the Assessors Il at they may make
such returns as will embrace all matters
subject to taxation, by which the revenue
may be increased
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

New VOLUME The SHASTA COURIER,
next % the Chronicle the oldest weekly in
the State, has entered upon its twentieth
volume. We wish it continued succesa.----
-lskteras Chronicle .s.;.s. =.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
GONE.

o. Ii. P. Norcross died at his residence
in Weaverviile last week. Mr.. N. was
superior and most estimable man, and we
sincerely regret that his pilgrimage on
earth has ended.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

The Mississippi yet means to forsake
Vicksburg, which so long vexed its passage
to the sea, and natural causes promise TO
make the channel which an army in vain
attempted. The river threatens to sweep
over the low levee opposite Vicksburg, and
thus leave the city inland. Time, which
is said to bring its r.vages, could bring
none stt,pgsr than this
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
THE NEW FOOD.

For a few cents you can buy
Of your Grocer or Druggist a
package of SEA MOSS FARINE
made from pure Irish Moss or
Carrageen, which will make
sixteen quarts of Blanc Mango,
and a like quantity cf Puddings
Custards, Creams, Charlotte
Russo, &c. It is tie cheapest,
healthiest and most delicious
food in the world. It makes a
splendid Dessert, and has no
equal as a light and delicate
food for Invalids and Children.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
A Glorious Changed!
THE GREAT WORLDS TONIC.
Plantation Bitters.

This wonderful vegetable re-
stOrative is the sheet-anchor OF
the feeble and debilitated. As a
tonic and cordial for the aged
and languid, it has mo- equal
among stOmachics. As remedy
for the nervous weakness to
which women are especially sub
ject, it is superseding every other
stimulant. In all climates, tropi-
cal, temperate, or frigid, it acts
as {, specific i'm every species Of
disorder which undermines the
bodily strength and breaks down
the animal spirits. For sale by
aH druggists.
August 18th, 1870. 1y.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

The Red Bluff Independent has been
enlarged and otherwise improved.
District Court, Judge Rosborcugh pre-
siding, is in session.
The Sacramento Daily Record proposes
our townsman, Hon. ]. N. Chappelle, as a
suitable candidate for Secretary OF State.
Charles A. Garter Esq has returned to
Shasta and will permanently reside here.
He will enter upon the practice of his
profession.
We are informed that twenty additional
families have located in Pit and Fall River
Valleys since the 1st of March, and others
are on the way to the same locality.
Goods are arriving for J. N. Chappelle's
new establishment. His advertisement
will appear next week.
From all portions of this county we hear
the most favorable reports concerning the
growing crops. The general opinion is
that the coming harvest will be "bully"---
which means very good.
We see by the Red Bluff Independent
that the Republican Central Committee of
Tehama have decided to adopt the Craw-
ford plan of making nominations.
E. F. Crocker has sold his water and
saw mill right on Brandy Greek to John
Femming. Crocker contemplates moving
into Shasta.
Gen. Reddington announces that he will
make no scramble to secure the Guberna-
toral nomination, or sanction any proceed
ure calculated to produce discord in the
Republican ranks
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

Charles A. Garter Esq has returned to
Shasta and will permanently reside here.
He will enter upon the practice of his
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
Saddle and Harness Shop!
Main Street, opposite Dunn's Stables.

JOHN FORSTER l. co., PROPRIETORS.
LII KINDS OF SADDLES, BRIDES,
u Harness. and EVERYTHING belonging to
the Trade kept on hand or manufactured to order.
Repairing done with dispatch. Prices-low for
Cash. Call in where you see the Panther or Cal
ifornia Lion over the door. mis- .3m.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
BRIEF BRIEF MENrioN.

The Red Bluff Independent has been
enlarged and otherwise improved.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

The Sacramento Daily Record proposes
our townsman, Hon. j. N. Chappelle, as a
suitable candidate for Secretary Of State.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

We are informed that twenty additional
families have located in Pit and Fall River
Valleys since the 1st of March, and others
are on the way to the same locality.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

E. F. Croker has sold his water and
saw mill right on Brandy Greek to John
Flemming. Crocker contemplates moving
into Shasta -
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29

District Court, Judge Rosborough pre-
siding, is in session.
The Shasta courier., 1871-04-29
.EMOVA AL.

April 21st.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
LOUISIANA LEVEE COMPANY,

1t was objected in certain quarters that
the ten specific reasons, which we urged a
few days ago against the Louisiana Levee
Company, were selfish, and, therefore, in
sufficient. Admitting the selfshness, what
effect can any question of mere personal
interest in a matter of great political i'm
portance, be allowed to have? Is it suffi-
Gent to render this bad measure worthy
of public support that those who oppose
it are actuated by selfish considerations
This is a process of reasoning that would
justify the prevalence of the greatest i'm
morality, because all that would be neces-
sary to insure the success of a corrupt
scheme would be to engage other parties
to oppose it because they had another pro-
ject of still more venal nature.
We hope the public paid attention to
our objections to the charter Of the Louis
lana Levee Company, because there is an
importance attached to the defeat of this
measure which is of the first magnitude
The law is defective in not providing that
immediate protection which the State re-
quires. There is only a limited amount
of work allowed to be done per annum,
and since the business Of keeping the
levees in complete order is monopoly, if
the company is restricted from building
the embankments that are wanted, they
will necessarily remain unbuilt. When
the company has done work to the amount
of me million Of dollars this year, it will
stop operations, no matter how pressing
the demand may be for new levees at
other points on the river. The law is
strict in two particulars, that the com
pany shall alone build the levees, and
that the amount of its work shall be linn
tied to so much This is the very lin
itation which ought not to be tolerated,
first, because it defeats the object Of the
law, and second, because it protects
the company from prosecution for
damages. If break occurs after the liza
bllity of the levee company attaches, it
can plead in defense that the law only
allowed it to build so much levee which
being done, its responsibility in the prem
ises is thereby withdrawn. The statute
must be construed as whole, the liability
being limited by the extent of the engage
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

ment. In this respect the company has
won an advantage over the State and the
people both, if we can separate these ele-
ments into two sections by its grant of
limited engagements and exclusive rights.
1t can decline to do anything beyond the
actual levee building. contemplated in the
provision limiting the expense to one
million of dollars per annum; and it can
say that if the grant and the pay are not
enlarged the consequent neglect to con-
struct the necessary levees shall result in
an overflow of the entire delta of the State.
further observation might be ven
tured that while the corporators are esti-
mable gentlemen, there seems to be some
doubt as to the competence and energy of
some Of them to carry forward a work of
such magnitude as is involved in build
ing repairing and maintaining the entire
levee system of the State for twenty-five
years. If it is improper that so vast and
so necessary an improvement should be
entrusted to the hands Of a monopoly for
the space of twenty-five years, how much
more improper is it that this tremendous
sequestration of specific power should
be cast into an incompetent or Indifferent
control for almost the life of generation.
Even these two points are of such an
alarming nature as to justify US in declar-
ing that the charter should be recalled by
the power that granted it before some
great evil befalls the State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

Canada allowed Mace and Coburn one
bruise and batter each other, but as they
did not Improve the shining hours" the
authorities came down upon them with
a detachment of militia and threatened to
dispense them with round Of buckshot if
they did not move off of their own accord.
Coburn acted the rufflan, as was expected,
and made every effort to draw Mace into
a corner where he would have been beaten
to death b. band of roughs. The entire
mill lasted eighty minutes, during which
time the bruisers only made feints, with
out striking a blow. Is this the begin
ming of the end of the noble sport ?
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

An eminent cardinal of the Catholic
Church declares that the Emperor of
Germany is a Catholic because he be
lieves in the divine right of kings, which
is only another name for law and order,
while Napoleon is Protestant because he
believes IN the people, which is only an
other name for confusion and disorder.
According to the construction of religious
assignments, President Grant is a devout
Catholic, for he believes in law and order,
and has the Ku-KluX bill for his creed.
What does the Cardinal say to this?
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
THE COLUMN OF THE PLACE vENDoME.

IND CULUMN VI Id6 cbACh NbNUuWh.
The mob of Paris have symbolized
their speedily approaching fate in the de-
struction of this celebrated column
Erected in the beginning of the present
century, composed of the materials of
twelve hundred cannons captured by the
armies of France on every battlefield of
Europe, it stood, monument of French
valor. That it should fall by the hands
of Frenchmen is a fact significant of the
blindness and stupidity of which a mob
is capable when led by unscrupulous and
unpatriotic leaders. 1t is no sign that
the French nation, nor even the mob OF
Paris, IL so thoroughly set against the
Napoleonic dynasty as to despise and
trample under foot even the military glory
which their country derived from the ca
reer of the great emperor, The statue OF
Napoleon may indeed be thrown from its
height, and the pillar which supported it
be reduced to splinters, but the immortal
Corsican still stands enshrined in the
hearts of millions Of Frenehmen, and
will hold its place while the love of mar
tial distinctions characterizes the nation.
That this act of vandalism will arouse
more indignation in the breasts of the
French people at large than any other
atrocity committed by the communists,
and will enlist fresh recruits for the YER
sailles government, is only in accordance
with human nature. The column Ven
dome had national, not a political sig
nifcance, and the destruction of it will
be regarded as treason to France. The
destruction of the Bastile, of which this
outrage is intended as an imitation, was
a very different thing. The Bastile rep
resented tyranny, the absolute sacrifice
of the subject to the arbitrary will of the
ruler; the lettre de cdchet principle of gov
eminent, whereby any innocent man at
the word of the king, to please favorite,
without trial, without even being in
formed of the offense for which he suf-
and left there until released by death.
The column Vendome, on the contrary,
the world renowned victories
Of the French people. AS such it should
have stood until the force of higher
civilization should have so firmly estab-
ished the reign of peace and good will
among nations that military glory would
become shame, and all men, of one ac-
cord, should desire to obliterate all record
IF its deeds. The day when such senti-
nents will prevail is far, very far distant,
md certainly no such motive influenced
either leaders or followers among the
1and of bedlamites who destroyed this
historic monument. Iniamed by their
wicked leaders, they have done an act
which will doom to infamy every one con-
.erned in it.