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The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20

SgNAToR DorGLAs IN GooD CoMPAsY.-The
abolition incendiaries in many portions of the
northern States, have vented their spleen upon
Senator Douglass by burning or hanging him in
effigy. Among other places thus disgraced, is
Auburn, n. y, where an effigy of Mr.. d. was
recently suspended. with the following incrip-
ton attached: Stephen Arnold Douglass
hung for treason" The Doylestown, (Pa. De
mocrat remarks upon this in the following appo-
site and caustic manner:
Very likely. This thing of burning men IN
etfigy because they are true to their country
has frequently been done before. In l776, Geo.
Washington Patrick Henry and John Hancock
were burnt in effigy in the streets of our cities
In 1900, Thomas Jefferson was burnt in etfigy.
because he advocated the rights of the people.
and opposed the property qualification of voters.
In 1912, James Madison was burnt in effisy,
because he advocated the war with England.
which secured to the American seamen their
rights
In 1896, Andrew Jackson was burnt in effigy.
because he crushed the famous swindling con-
Germ, called the United States Bank and
licked the British at New Orleans in 1914.
In 1916, Geo. NJ. Dallas was burnt in effisy,
because he voted for the peoples Tariff which
is now in operation. and which did not make
the grass grow in the middle of the streets Of
our cities, as our neighbor Of the Iatelligenoer
said il would.
Lastly, in 1854, Stephen A. Douglas is hung in
effigy, by some abolitonists at Auburn, N. Y.
because he advocates the admission of Nebraska
into this great and fraternal brotherhood of
American States. We will guarantee that il was
done by the same men who, in the revelation,
were found fighting side by side with the Brit
ish, who in 1912 We're in the same kind of COM
pany, who in 1923 were battling for National
Bank, who in 1876 were the advocates of high
tariff and opposed to the Mexican war, and who
in 1850 were opposed to the great compromise
measures of Cass, Clay, and Webster. which re-
stored peace to the nation, and caused the Dove
with its Olive Branch to perch in triumph upon
the destinies of our country. The beauties of Au
burn have pretty snug pedigree!
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20

Y Every school boy knows that kite
would moi fiy until it had a string tying it down
1t is just so in life The man who is tied down
by half dozen blooming responsibilities and
their mother. will make stronger and higher
isht than the old bachelor, who having nothing
TO keep him steady.is always houndering il ;t1
mud. II you want 10 ascend in the world. tie
yourself 70 sonlebpdy y.--Al5an, Kssct
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
TEIsAMA HOUSE
r IA n tA<A AAO SA-
g3 1ehn7na, Coiusa County.
5Bsiiil THE SUBSCRIBER. HAVING I;

4gR 1ehoIna, Co!usa County
5Eiii THE SUBSCRIBER. HAN ING taken
-IA..A charge ofth we'll known establishment.
is determined 10 spare no expense or personal
rx,rtion Ia make it pleasant stopping place
ior the travelling public. His table shall always
be supplied with all the substantials. rs well as
luxurics that the market affords while the bar
will be constantly furnished with the very best
lauors that can be procured in this country
TIN. house is also we'll furnished with excellent
beds. In short every accommodation usually
me, with in trs,-raic up-couniry hotels will be
found in rhs house,
There is large stnble upon the premises, al
ways we'll furuisned with an abundance OF prov
,.uo,-r for animals.
CHARLES c. CLIFFORD.
Tchama. Culusa co, sepl7r
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
sW US EFS + r L.
L. Springs


4sa< THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD M
iii ~ respectfully inform his friends and 4
tIisSEs tIsSEs the public generally, that he has COM
business at the NEW HOUSE, pleas
antly situated under the big oaks few yards
belt.w The old stand. where he will ever be
ready to do his best To give perfect satisfaction
10 ali who mny Ia, or him with their patronage.
Attached to liz. houss' is the best acconmoda-
tions for watering To be had in the county, also a
Large Barn aud Corral,
we'll furnished with good spring water. plenty
If hay and barley and warm covering Tor all
inals.
This house being situated in the midst OF
good mining district, We have made prepara-.
lions 10 accommodate miners with the best OF
board aud lodging ut reasonable prices.
Give Us a call and we will Try 10 suit yon-
BENZ. SWASEY.
November u. 1853. nl2-3m
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20

A GOOD STORY-ls told IN an eastern paper OF
he treatment OF drunken husband by his
amiable spouse After trying various expert
ments to cure his Drunkenness he at last be-
thought herself of another plan of making re-
formed druukard'' of her husband.
She engaged watchnan. for stipulated re-
ward, to carry Pbilander" to the watch house.
while in state of insensibiliy, and TO rghien
him a little" when he recovered.
In consequence of this arrangement, he was
walked up about eleven o'clock at night. and
found himself lying on pine bench in a strange
and dim apartment. Raising himself up ON his
elbow. he looked around, until his eye rested Oh
man sitting by stove, and smoking cigar.
'.W here am 7" asked Philander.
% In medical colleger said the cigar smoker.
" What a doing then I"
"Goins TO be cut up :"
" Gu ~ how comes that -
why, you died yesterday, while you were
drunk, and we have brought your body here to
make 'natomy.'
Its lie--I amt dead!
No matter We boush your carcase any how
from your wife, who had right to sell it, for
it's all the good she could ever nuke out Of you.
If you are not dead it s no fault of the doctor's
and they cut you up, dead or alire ~
% You will do it, eh ~ asked the old sot
g. To be sure will-no7o-immedldteig," y
was the resolute answer.
Wall, look o here. can't you let as haze sopc-
thing to drink before you begin 2"
This last speech satisfied the watchman that
the man was hopeless case and as his reward
was contingent upon his successful treatment Of
the patient, he was not little chagrined al the
result with no gentle handling, he tumbled
the rreformable inebriate out of the watch
house.
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
NUMBER II.
Louis NAPoLEoN APPoRrioYlSe EuRoPr-
The San Francisco Herald says:

I1OeF' ~" V11EO' -AFFUKTIUNING EUKoFF.-
The San Francisco Herald says:
remarkable publication has Just made lis
appearance in Paris under the title of " A Mar
OF Europe" 1t is sscrihed, with some show Of
probability, To the pen of the French Emperor
aud has created considerable sensation In this
new territorial distribution of Europe Louis
Napoleon proposes To restore Finland To Svc-
den-to give Poland TO Prussia, as a kingdom
under the sovereignty of that powcr--and To
give Lombardy To Piedmont. In indemni6catios,
for the loss of Lombardy, he proposes giving
Mo o'davia and Bessarabia 10 Austria, the Otto
man empire 10 have the whole of the CriuI-s
and Caucasian countries III Asia. France
and England are To have no addition of territory
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
BANKING.

We do banking business of Deposit only.
Checks on any OF our offices in this STATE are
sold at par by
CRAM. ROGERS s. co.
We send regularly 10 Weavef, lreka, JACK
son, lille andIrcgou.
Checks ar drafts on us can be obtained At any
of their Offices.
E. ". TRACY, Agent.
Shsstn November IL. 1873 ni9-if
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
ufSER,s ExCmaNGE AID SAVINGS
BANK
arnsr, Hall, Corucr of Montgomery nnd
sacrnncnfo Streets,
SaN FElScIsco.
By DR.. A. S. " Wright.

nEPOr FOR THE RECEPTION OF GOLD
~ Dust for the United Sia,es Mint.
The miuer is hereby informed. that the MINI
will be IN opcratinu in very short time. An'
DR.. Wright is now fully Srep .reI to secure ana
receipt for all relnittances made ior coinage.
DR. Wright viii, when required, make hoerhi
.,l,.pce< on. re1ait,aaccs If gold dust, AT
mud = half per cent per month interest; and VII
LAO ALLOW the same rate of in'ercst wien the
funds remain over the time required tor The
'.'';naas a s. WRIGHT
March 4. 3El
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
CRAH ROGERS &. co.
CITY Haru HopsE.

Rear Of the CaitJorntd Errho = ge,
shasta.
! THE UNDERSIGNED. PROPRIETOR
fN OF tlc above ..stablis..aftit begs leave
~;~N to cali the attention at the pubic at
t5.ll nr.r. Ia his u,r s,sad colnmodious
siE5l BiTHTNG Il q u Ms
sfli#s situated in thu. rear of the California FIX
KIT c6ange--al.d takes this method OF Iii
s,rnIius them, that nothing shall be wanting OF
his mari. that will contluce 10 iif comfort OF
,nns'. who may favor him with call
n. Is also prepared To give SiION ER
BATHS
Singh. Tickets, 81 "
titlpru ~ W
Thirty ~ oo
IgY hoi and cold Baths Al all hours,
Inarl2 If - % I.n-n '.
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
CCETSSS s. IICGHES,
Cnrncntcra mud Cakisct Makers

- ESTIMATES. PLANS, ANDm
sSSss-5SF<p specifications ON MI kinds of bull -
A=lk@-@@s3 ,iiugs. bridges. mills. &c. Furni- IL
ture and sasl. Of all kinds on hand and made 10
or.ier. Turning and job work Of all kinds done
10 order and on short notice. Wagons repaired
With good timber Toms, rockers and sluices
always on hand.
All or,lers in our line promptly attended TO.
Shop II The head OF Main street. Shasta.
r. J. CERTISs WM 5. HUGHES.
Dec L. 1873 IT
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
Ds.ryK BRANCH HOTEL P0s SALE

-. THE CNDERSIGNED. WISHING TO
s..iiiiI cltus, his business. ohcfs ior sale the
saa1..A web known
OLIVE BRANCH HOTEL AND RAAEH.
living on tue main stage route from SHASTA 10
Sacramento and on the north slde "f Coloh-
wool, The Ranch contains l6o acres "i arabic
land the whole. enclosed by substantial ience-
Anon. 1n.. improvements upon the Ranch are
sh, following:
A aooI and commodious Dwelling liouse tor
rhc past three years kept rs pu'ilc hotel:
fra, rate Barn sufficiently capaclons to contain
iuJ tons of hay. aud comfortably stable nifty
hnrscs; a well of gond vairr a. me o"or-"iSo
), well in The garden with Chain pump and
hose attached 10 it for conducting the water 10
all parts OF The garden Garden containing
alont iive acres of land in hlgh state OF cnlll-
walton; tog,. her with Grainerv. Cellar MIX
House Chicken House Cor,l and all other ne
.essry bnildings and improvements The
olive Brauch.'' too. has always i'ren stage
.iation on the Sacramento road. The terins
will be made reasonable.
For iull particulars inq'lre OF me sn3serloef
-, -. ,,,,,,;sas " NJ. LEAN.
cn,,opwool Jnly I6. 1853 iylG'f
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
PAINTING. PAPER HANGING. Sc.

sIsIE UNDERSIGNED WILL CONTINUE
4 the business q Painting, Glazing and IA
per Hanging. III the city oi saas'a and surro''nd
70, cnnntrv ON his oyn individual account
mario 1t sAN Seu-tiS "a
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20

H. C. EAEER. 3. GARTER.
RAKRR e. GARTER.
Attorneys aud Gouasellers at Inv.
OFFICEin ID. Corsauts buildings.
ap23it
The Shasta courier., 1854-05-20
H.RI.Ey. BARLEY

BARLEY. BARLEY:
200 BAGS OF BARLEY, in lots TO ,nIt; Tor
cOO sale low Aprf, 10 j q. DOLL.
Shast.. Nov. II.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-30

A HOME ITEM.-We have probably all
of us met with instances in which a word
heedlessly spoken against the reputation of
female has been magniied by malicious
minds until the cloud has become dark
enough to overshadow her whole existence.
| To those who are accustomed necesSa-
rily from bad motives, but from thought
lessness- speak lightly of females, we
recommend these "hints" as worthy of con-
sideration:-
"Never use a lady's name in an improper
place, at an improper time, or in mixed
company. Never make assertions about
her that you think are untrue, or illusions
that you feel she herself would blush to hear
When you meet with men who do not scru-
pie to make use Of womans name in a
reckless and unprincipled manner, shun them
for they are the very worst members of the
cOmmunity-men lost to every sense ofhon-
or-every feeling of humanity. Many a
good and worthy woman's character has
been forever ruined, and her heart broken
by lie, manufactured by some villain, and
repeated where it should not have been, and
in the presence of those whose little judg-
ment could not deter them from circulating
the foul and braging report. A slander is
soon prOpagated, and the smallest thing de-
rogatOry to woman's character will fly on
the wings of the wind, and magnify as it
circulates, until its monstrous weight crush
es the poor unconscious victim. Respect
the name of woman, for your mother and
sisters are women; and as you would have
their fair name untarnished, and their lives
unembittered by the slanderer's biting
tongue, heed the i'll that your own words
may bring upon the mother, the sister, or
the wife, of some fellow creature"
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-30

How TO KEEP GATHERED FRUIT AND
FLOoERs ALWAYS FREsH.-A friend has in
formed US that fruit and flowers may be pre-
served from decay and fading by immesing
them in solution of gum arabic water two
or three times, waiting iufficient time be-
tween each immersion to allow the gum to
dry. This process covers the surface of the
fruit with thin coating of the gum, which
is entirely imprevious to the air, and thus
prevents the decay of the fruit or the wither-
ing of the flower Our friend has roses thus
preserved which have all the beauty and fra
GRANGE of freshly plucked ones, though they
have been separated from the parent stem
since June last. To insure success in expert
ments ofthis kind, it should be borne in mind
that the whole surface must be completely
covered, for if the air only gains entrance at a
pin hole the labor will be all lost. In pre-
serving specimens of fruit, particular care
should be taken to cover the stem, end and
all, with the gum. A good way is to wind
a thread ofsilk about the stem and then sink
1t slowly in the solution, which should not
be SO strong as to leave particle of the
gum undissolved. The gum is so perfectly
transparent that you can with difficulty de-
tect its presence, except by the touch
Here we have another simple method of fix
ing the aeeting beauty of nature, and sur
rounding ever with those objects which do
most elevate the mind, refine the taste, and
purify the heart
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-30

RESOURCES OF THE STATE.-Among the
multiplicity of available resources of Cali
fornia, there are two which appear to have
been entirely overlooked in summing the
grand total of our exports and productions.
We allude to the Pearl and Otter fisheries
Of the State of California proper.
1t may not be generally known to most of
our readers that this business is conducted
on an extensive scale upon the coasts and
islands south of the 35th parallel of north
latitude.
During the past year there have been
three companies engaged in each of these
branches. In Otter hunting there is one
boat with three men employed for six
months; two boats with six men lone com.
pany) for eight months, and one boat with
four men for six months The skins taken
by the whole number engaged during the
season amounts to four hundred and twelve
having an average value of fifty dollars
each, yielding an aggregate Of $20,600.-
This business has been conducted successful
ly for two years.
In the Pearl fisheries there have been
eight men only engaged The product OF
their joint labors amount to $4,000 in five
months. The pearls have mostly been sold
in the city of Paris, and bring high price
State Journal.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-30
Don't Stay Long,

"Don't stay long, husbad," said Young
wife tenderly, in my presence one evening,
as her husband was preparing to 90 out
The words themselves were insignificant. but
the look of melting fondness with which
they were accompanied, spoke volumes. 1t
told all the whole, vast depths of woman's
lOve-of her happiness when with her hus-
band-of her grief when the light of his
smile, the source of all her JOY, beamed not
brightly upon her.
Don't stay long, husbandr'- I fam
cied [ saw the loving, gentle wife, sitting
alone, anxiouSiy counting the moment of
her husbands absence; every few minutes
running to the door to see if he were in
sight, and finding that he was not, l thought
l could hear her exclaiming in disappointed
tones, mot yet-not yet
Don't stay long, husband" And again
I thought 1 could see the young wife, rock
ing herself nervouSly in the great arm chair
and weeping as though her heart would
break, as her thoughtless "lord and master"
prolonged his stay to wearisome length of
time.
O, you that have wives that say "Don't
stay long, Wnen you go lOrIn, tnlnk OF them
kindly when you are mingling in the busy
hive life, and try, just little, to make
their homes and hearts happy, for they are
gems too seldom found, and when lost too
seldom replaced. You cannot find amid
the pleasures of the world the peace and
Joy that quiet home, blessed with such a
woman's presence, will afford.
Don't stay long, husbandw w-and the
young wifes look seemed to say, ''for here,
in your own sweet home, is loving heart
whose music is hushed when you are absent
here is soft breast for you to lay your
head upon, and here are pure lips, unsoiled
by sin, that will pay you with kisses for
coming back sOon."
Think of it, men, when your wives say to
you "dOn't stay long"-and oh, don't let
the kind words pass unheeded as of little
value, for though they may be to you, the
disappointment or the fulflment of their sim
pie, loving wish, brings grief or JOY to them.
If you have an hour to spare, bestow it up
on them, and the pure love, gushing from
their gentle, grateful hearts, will be a sweet
reward.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-30
Educational,
Nov. 21sr

The Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, Hon. Paul K. Hubbs, issues notice
for an Educational Convention, to be held
at San Francisco, on the 26th day of De-
cember. He invites all the County Su-
perintendents and Teachers all City Su-
perintendents and Teachers be present,
and lend their aid to form State Institute
for Teachers. 1t is also proposed that this
body shall take into consideration all other
matters pertaining to the cause of education
in this State. We presume the intention
is to invite all teachers In the State to meet
in council, in order that the Convention may
enjoy the advantage of their learning and
experience in devising the best and most
complete system of Common Schools for
California.
The suggestion of the Superintendent is
one, we trust, may be acted upon generally
in the State. Superintendents and Teach
ers we hope to see present from every coun-
ty in the State. No convention its equal
in Importance to the rising generation, has
been held in the State since the formation
OF the Constitution. Let County Superin-
tendents and Teachers bear this Convention
IN mind, and see that each county has a
ddelefgation-and large present The
California Steam Navigation Company
have generously profered free tickets on
their boats to those who may wish to attend
the Convention as delegates.
We presume the California Stage Com
pany will not be excelled in generosity
The friends of education from all parts of
the State are cordially invited to be pres
ent. 1t is contemplated to devote the days
the convention may continue strictly to
business; the evenings to be appropriated to
hearing addresses upon the subject of edu-
cation from distinguished advocates of the
cause. Sac. Union.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-30

MEDICAL USE OF SALT.-In many cases
of disordered stomach, teaspoonful of salt
is certain cure. In the violent internal
aching, termed cholic, add a teaspoonful of
salt to pint of cold water-drink it and
go to bed-it is one of the speediest RENE
dies known. The same will revive person
who seems almost dead from receiving
very heavy fall, etc.
In an apoplectic fit no time should be lost
in pouring down salt and water, if sufficient
sensibility remains to allow of swallowing,
if not, the head must be sponged with cold
water until the sense return, when salt will
completely restore the patient from the leth-
argy.
In fit, the feet should be placed in warm
water, with mustard added, and then brisk
ly rubbed, all bandages removed from the
neck, and cool apartment procured if pos
sible. In many cases of severe bleeding of
the lungs, and when other remedies fail, DR..
Rush found two teaspoonfuls of salt COM
pletely stayed the blood.
In a case of bite from mad dog, wash
the part with strong brine for an hour then
bind on some salt with rag.
In toothache, warm salt and water held
to the part, and renewed two or three times
will relieve in most cases. IF the gums be
affected, wash the mouth with brine; if the
teeth be covered with tartar, wash them
twice a day with salt and water.
In swelled neck, wash the part with
brine, and drink it also twice day until
cured.
Salt will expel worms, if used in food in
moderate degree, and aid digestion; but
salt meat is injurious if used much.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-30

EXCELLENT REPARTEE.-Th Rev. DR..
NC, minister of Douglas, in Clydes-
dale, was one day dining in large party
where the Hon. Henry Erskine and some
other lawyers were present. A great dish
of crosses being presented after dinner, DIR.
NC, who was extravagantly fond of vege-
tables, helped himself much more largely
than any other person, and as he ate with
his fingers with peculiar voracity of man.
ner, Mr.. Erskine was struck with the idea
that he resembled Nebuchadnezzar in his
state of condemnation. Resolved to give
him hit for the apparent grossness of his
taste and manner of eating, the wit address
ed him with, "Dr. NC, ye bring me in
mind of the great king Nebuchadnezzar;'
and the company were beginning to litter
at the ludicrous allusion, when the reverend
vegetable devourer replied, cay, do I mind
We of Nebuchadnezzar? That'll be because
I'm eating among the brutes."
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-30

The BRIDGE AT MoNTREAL.-The bridge
across the st. Lawrence is, or will be, one
Of the wonders of the world 1t is a tubu-
lar structure, on the principle of the cele-
brated Victoria Bridge in England. Inad-
dition to the two abutments from whence
the tubes spring, it will rest upon twenty
four piers. The span in the centre is three
hundred and thirty feet, and the span be-
tween each Of the other piers is two hundred
and twenty feet. The solid masonry width
of the two center piers, is eighteen feet-of
. the others, fifteen feet. The abutments are
each two hundred and forty-three feet long
by ninety feet wide. The total length of
the bridge is ten thousand two hundred and
eighty-four feet, or two hundred and seventy
six feet less than two miles, which length
includes twelve hundred feet of rough ma
sonry on the north bank, and six hundred
feet of the same kind on the south bank Of
the river. AT each abutment the bridge
will be thirty-Six feet, and in the center six
ty feet above the summer level of the river.
The work is expected to be completed for
travel in the spring of 1858. The Montre-
al Pilot, in speaking of the work, says:
''The Colossus Of Rhodes, under which the
pigmy shallops of former ages could pass,
was esteemed one of the wonders of the Old
World. But an iron bridge spanning a
river two miles in width, giving safe passage
to hundreds of tons of weight, between its
iron sides, and permitting ships of the lar
gest tonnage to pass beneath its elevated
arches, is an achievement still more remark
able for the New World and is worthy of
the young giant rising in the West. If the
Coliseum and the Pantheon, and the Pirae-
US, and the Pyramids, have attracted visit
ors from every land so in future days will
this Victoria bridge Montreal will here
after reap much of the benefit which must
follow the completion Of so mighty work. >
State Journal.