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The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07
Humboldt News.

The Humboldt Times of the 30th ult. an
nounces that the steamer Crescent City has been
purchased by Messrs. Hinkle & May, to run be-
tween that port and San Francisco.
EARTHouAKE.-On the evening of the Goth, at
III O'clock two distinct shocks of an earthquake
were felt at Bucksport and Fort Humboldt
The first shock awoke many from their slum-
bers.
QUARTERLY MEKTIsG.-The Methodist Epis-
copal Church North, held their third quarterly
meeting on the 30th ultimo and lst inst, at
Union. The Revds. J. Corwin and A. H. Shaher,
ministers
RoBBERY.-The HUMBOLDT Tines says that on
the 24th Sept. Mr. Hugh Nilsson, in company with
John Stewart his mgeteer. was encamped on
Redwood Greek, on his way to Union; he Went
out to look for his mules and when he returned
Stewart had fled, carrying off with him 81, 100
in Trinity river gold dust, rife Of Babcock :
make and revolver. Stewart is from Cleve-
land, Ohio, about thirty years of age, FIVE feet
nine inches in height. slim figure, thin long face,
black hair, large dark eyes and rather youthful
appearance. Mr.. Wilson offers five hundred
aud fifty dollars reward for the apprehension OF
Stewart and recovery OF the money.
THE MURDERER OF Nh. WIaMoz.E KILLED
a correspondent of the Humboldt Times writes
from Eel riYer, Sunday, 9th Capt. Pomeas.
the chieI, and his company have returned from
their search after the rnurderers of Wigmore.-
They brought the head OF one OF them that they
killed last night. readily recognised his coun-
tenarce one Of tie mprderers named by the
Indians. They also brought the revolver be-
longing to deceased, and told where his gun was,
or could be fonnd broken. We found the
breech, but not the barrel. l have the pistol
and head in nay possession. They are going
out again tonight, in search Of two others they
have heard from. We have told them to bring
them alive il possible.
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ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
T Fl E UBSC ERS
have the pleasure Of announce


E3mK ing to the pdblic that this III "
we'll known establishment. Phoenix like, has
arisen from the ashes, and is now in every re-
spect better prepared for the accommodation
Of our patrons than ever before. The entire es-
tablishment is new, from the kitchen to thegar
ret, and everything is in apple-pie order. In.
deed, the ST. Charles is fitted up with great cost
in style Of elegance not surpassed, even in the
lower cities.
Having satisfactorily served the public in this
capacity longer than any persons in our midst,
we have no hesitation in assuring the perma-
nent as well as transient public. that we pre-
pared to give them every comfort usually obtain
able at frst rate hotel. Our rooms are airy
and elegant, and supplied with clean and COM
Portable beds The table is ever loaded with
every thing choice that can be procured in the
market The bar is constantly furnished with
every variety of the very best liquors and cigars.
The utmost pains are taken to procure the very
best cooks, the most attentive servants and at
tendants, and in short 10 effort spared 10 render
the st. Charles worthy Of its high reputation,
and the LIBERAL patronage bestowed upon it.
There is also the st. Charles Corral attaciled
to the establishment, always supplied with good
pure spring water, and an abundance OF hay
and barley for animals
GUS. GROTEFEND s co.
Shasta, August g. 1858. aulStf
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POLLARD Il MASON,S
Anti Malaria Pills,

n SURE AND SAFE CURE FOR REMIT
n tent and Intermittent Fevers and also
most effectual cure for all the secondary dis
eases accompanying these fevers, such as Liver
Complaint. Neuralgia, Indigestion, and Enlarae-
nient of the Spleen or Ague Cake. For inter
miftent Fever Of Fever and Ague, these pills
are undoubtedly the most etfectual and safe rem
etly in the krown world. They may be taken
at any stage of the disease. as well in the cold
stage as in the hot. These pills not only stop
the Chills and Fever, bnt they remove from the
system all sepnndafy affections which remain
after the use of other remedies to reproduce
the disease again. III tIlis respect We claim a
superiority over every other remedy which has
been offered to the pnblic. There is IA paper
round each box under the label, containing
shori history of The causes of tue seveTs Of this
country. ald the effects and operation OF The
remedy which we propose. These pills are
n'ade and put up in the city of Ma,ysyille, Yuba
county, Cal
Depot and office-D street, second door south
OF the United States Hotel.
20 For sale in Shasta by DR.. Benz ShurtIeff,
agent t9r Shasta County. '''''''-'-'
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1T HAS NEVER FAIIED--IT CANNOT
FAII. TO CURE

fINHlS INVALUABLE SPECIFIC, first intro
Il duced into Pisa some fifty years SINCE soon
became so well known as a eertoin cure that
in every town and city, not only on the Conti-
nent but III Great Britain the demand for il
was so great lis merits astounding, that in less
than one year from its introduction it had sup-
planted al other remedies The Medical Fa-
Guilty OF the principal cities OF Europe were
compelled to acknowledge its wonderful MASTERY
over disease. Proprietors of other Medicine,
Jealous OF Its sway, vaiMly endeavored to stay
lis onward progress. Like grass before the
mower, their efforts fell to the ground; and like
fire on the praries sweeping all before it, its
onward march became triumphant. 1t stood
forth upon Its own merits discerning public
saw, tried and We're convinced of its magical
rtrfues. The massive fortune acquired by Dr.
Parera from the sale of it during the six wears
he prepared it, alone bore witness TO it's nina
culo"s Tseras. AT the leeease of the Doctor. the
recipe was bcqneathet to bis son. who has late-
ly introduced the remedy into the United States.
The number OF cares it has already made are
astonishing Thousands and tens Of thousands
can bear testimony to its fcacy.
ALL WHO USE IT, IT WILL CURE,
with safety, speed and certainty no other me-
dlcme has ever possessed.
RESORT TO No QEACE NOSTRTMS,
Use remedy that has been tried for the pas,
Etfy years, ANA was never known to fail.
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| From Tie ".S0utaern Medical .lour,saI. I
FROM DIR. HUNGERFDRD'S
Pirate Meoieal Ro0@s No 22e1 Dupont Street
Between Washington and Jackson Streets,

Pirate Meoiea1 Rooms, No. 22e4 pupont Street.
Between Washington and Jackson Streets
San Francis
Where all diseases of private character re
ceive the treatment necessary to effect speedy
and effectual cure of those annoying and dis
tressful complaints. The enviable reputation
DR.. Hungerford has earned for himself by his
extraordinary success in all diseases of private
nature, renders it but necessary to state his ad
dress he therefore avoids the long advertise
ments of bombasic promises of the empires OF
the day, so lavishly held out but seldom fuf led
Medicines sent to all parts of the country 3,
with directions for their use.
Nocturnal Emissions, Ulcers in the Throat,
Syphilis Gonorrhea, Structures, elect and those
dreadful symptoms of the head, throat, nose and
skin. under DR.. Hnngerford's treatment are
healed in an incredibly short time, without mer
curry. Young men who have become victims OF
solitary vice. that dreadful and destructive hab
it which ruins both body and mind call imme
diately on Dr. Hungerford. and you can depend
upon being restored to health, that greatest Of
Gods blessings.
STONE GRAVEL. &c.-The efficacy of Dr.
Hungeriord's Liiliron Triptic has proved be-
yond doubt to be the most certain cure in the
above named most painful cases that the human
frame is most subject to. au26-3n
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

ARRANGErkzTs FOR aAY. 1854,
The steamer ORIENT Capt A. d. Carpenter,
leaves Red Bluffs every Monday morning and
arrive at Sacramento the same evening
The steamer BELLE, Capt. Henry Gilman.
will leave Red Bluffs every Wtdpes,Iay morning,
and arrive at Sacramento the game evening
The steamer CLEOPATRA, Capt. W. H. Tav-
lor, will leave Red Bluffs every Friday mernng.
and arrive at Sacramento the same evening
Freight by the above boats must be paid for
on delivery. For freight passage apply to
the Captain on board. At Red Blntfs to
f. J. WEEKS. Agent.
AT Sacramento, to T. w. LYLES, Agent.
mhlSt Office on board storeslip Globe.
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FOUR MILE HOUSE.

hH THE PROPRIE TOR -
Miii| of this long known and well ~
Ea.A established HOTEL, on the xhAZza 49,
main trail from Shasta to Yreka and Weaver
vile, would announce to the public that he is
now prepared to entertain travellers, boarders,
and customers generally.
HIS TABLE AND BAR
are always supplied with the choicest food and
liquors that can be procured in this market
There is also FINE CORRAL connected with
the house. with abundance Of proyender, where
animals will be perfectly safe.
Desiring to withdraw from the business Of
Hotel Keeping, the undersigned will dispose Of
this well-established hotel stand on moderate
terms. if applied to soon. +. MAHER.
Shasta Co., September %, 1854. IT
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

To ALL WHOM 1T MAY YCoNCERN.-Having been
repeatedly asked, in very impertinent manner,
by Frisbie, Jenkins and others, whom have
condescended to patronise, if was "Pay Up
or if meant to pay up, hereby state emphat-
ically-that is, as emphatically as the shattered
and worn out state of my means will admit of,
that am not Pay Up" have never been
known to pay up, and have never been at all
anxious to pay up, care nothing about going
through the ceremony of paying up, have had
nothing to do with those who pay up hold the
institution of the '.Pay Ups" in the most thor
ough Indifference, and regard the practice of
Paying Up work Of supererogaton.
MONS. BLASE.
N Nrrz11 Jon,o1l
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

a RoARIS' ORATOR." Feller-citizens-tbe
time has come when the DER charged feelings
of aggravated human nature are no longer to
be stood. Mad dogs are in our midst. Their
shriekin yeip and fomy track can be heerd and
seen on our pegaries. Death folers in their
wake; shall we set here, like towards, while
our lives and neighboring lives are in danger
from their voracious hidrofopc caninety7 No !;
IT mustn't be. Fen now my busum is torn with
the confictin' feelin's of wrath and wengence
funeral-pyre of wild cats is burnin' in me! l
have horses and cattle have sheep and pigs !;
and have wife and children: and y (rising
higher as the importance of the subject deep
interest, all in danger of bein' bit by these
cussed mad dogs"
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07
DR.. HUNGERFORD'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,
No. 226 1-2, Dupont Street,
Between Washington and Jackson streets,
San Erapcisco

Between Washington and Jackson streets,
San Francisco.
nR. HUNGERFORD respectfully announces
- to his friends and the pgblic, that he will
continue the practice of medicine and surgery
at his old rooms, No. 2261 Dupont street, be-
tween Washington and Jackson SITS.
The Doctor laying taken all the rooms, has so
arranged them that be can be CONSULTED in pri-
vacy by his patients, either male or female, with
out being seen by amy person except himself.
In the treatment OF diseases entrusted to his
care, no deleterioas dFugs or medicines are ad
minstered
Rooms and board for persons who may wish
to remain private few days under his treat
ment.
: To THE LADIEs.-The Doctor has a private
hospital under the charge of an excellent mat
ron, expressly for the reception of Females.
N. B. All letters for advice containing Ten
Dollars (and no other,) will be promptly attend
ed to.
Remember DR.. HGNGERFORD, No. 226a
Dupont street, between Jackson and Washing
ton streets, San Francisco.
Office hours from 9 O'Clock s. NJ. to ?. NJ.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

THE DIVISION OF Ell. DORADO Cot NTY.-Thc
Miners Adcocate saws that there two propo
slions to divide FL Dorad0. One ls TO make n
new county out of that portion laying norih
OF the South Fork the other to erect another
county out of that portion south Of Weber Greek.
The Adpocdte is opposed to both propositions
and thinks they emanate from Disappointed
office-seekers, and it ventures the prediction
that public b nefit can be suggested
nothing that would be likely to arise Of sni
cient Importance TO warrant a single private
citizen in fayorins the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the
county.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS.

The extensive sale of this wonderful medi-
cine has already caused some person or persons,
to palm off upon the unsuspectins. a spurious
compound closely resembling the original. Be
particular to buy pone without the written sig
nature OF A. Pareiya. NJ. D., on the outside
wrapper of each bottle. All others are countert
felt, and their eompounders will be punished
with the utmost rgor of the law.
Price Three Dollars per b0ttle. For sale by
d. Babcock, sole Agent for California, Oregon
and the Sandwich Islands, TO whom all orders
must be addressed. A liberal discount made 10
wholesale dealers
ID. BABCOCK, Wholesale Druggist,
1873 Clay street, San Francisco.
aug2G BIN
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The ono that 1 admire.

There's not man beneath the sky,
So dull-so cold
That some fair form, or brilliant eye,
Ne'er moved his soul.
All have the idol they adore:
Fancied or real
Many the real love, but more
The mere ideal.
Some love fhe black and sparkling eye
Of the brunette;
Some love the arts, they know not why,
OF the coquette.
Some love. blue eyes !; while gray no less
Others admire;
Some love the form and some the dress
Of gay attire.
For me, the locks be Ii sht or dark,
Eyes black or blue;
Let her possess a feeling heart
Confidirg-true.
love the eye where soul is seen,
What=ier its lne;
But not go yell the gray or green,
=. AS modest blue
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

At the 3HncllOn OT Re Teh0 ana ~ eQrcr,ins
Roads, IL miles from Shasta.
- THE ERSIGNED
Iisi would announce to the pub sHfE8$
sE k.sE lie, and particularly to per- ~
sons travelling to and from Yrek and Weaver
vile, that, having leased this long established
stand, formerly known as the Free Bridge
House, he is prepared to entertain eus,omegs
in style not surpassed by any hotel in Northern
California.
Having completed his commodiops build
ing, and furnished it in the best possible manner
he is enabled TO promise the very best accom-,
modations. The table, as heretofore, will al,
ways be supplied with the best viands the mar,
ket furnishes; while from the large garden at,
tached TO the premises, all the vegetables grown
in this part of the State will be furnished in the
greatest abundance.
He has also secure Corral connected with
his establishment, always supplied with an abun
dance of barley and hay.
JASON TOWER.
March LIST, 1854. mhlIt
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BATHS AT FIFTY CENTS.

GTEAM. SHOWER TUB AND DOUCHE
~ BATHS will now be furnished in good
style, at so cents each. by H. w. Hubbard, at
the sign of the globe lamp, Shasta.
Goods taken on storage. From 20 TO 30 good
beds for odgers will be found at all hours of the
night. Also. miners tents always on hand.
There is also attached an asylum for the sick
u Money to loan good security.
Shasta City, May 20, 1851. ap9d
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70 1t beats all what sensation eleven
yards of silk will create while passing along
the street. Let whole regiment of $43 broad
cloth pass up and down for lifetime, and it
would create no more stir than a large size
bean-pot. Fora four-acre sensation, with giean-
tic trimmings, there isn't anything around town
like a swelling form with ankles and eyes to
match.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

TREASURE FouND.-The Lima NeuS says -
" 1t has been limited to us that two Americans
who engaged in making repairs and altera-
tions upon the premises of NJ, in this city,
have possessed themselves of large amount of
treasure, found imbedded under solid wall of
masonry. The prize consists of three large
earthern crooks of gold and silver coin, of an
old date, together with several valuable gold
vases OF beautiful workmanship The
amount already recovered is said to be upwards
of $4,000, but probably this is far below the
real value.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

ELoPENENT.-" Strange as 1T may SEEM" says
the Grass Falley 4elegrapa, "a clear case of un-
licensed departure took place in our village yes
terlay. The parties were from Pike originally,
and it was fun to see their way of doing the
matter up The woman has husband living in
town. who expressed his unwillingness with re-
gard to the proceedings by clinging to her dress.
The hooks gave way, and the fair damsel went
out of the village in her pettcoats."
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07
I1nAer-Tla Crescent civ Herad saws:

MIRAGE-Tle Crescent City Herald says:
In the forenoon of the 18th inst. phantom
shape resembling two colossal towers with
flag waving from the top of one, appeared over
the ocean to the southward. We had not the
good fortune of seeing it ourselves, but are il
formed that it lasted for about an hour, and was
seen by many of our citizens.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07
ExrRAoRDISAnY PIsToL.-The London COR

respondent of the Boston I'rareller writes:
have just been shown rifle pistol, invented
by an English gentlemen residing at Ratisbon,
and which is calculated to make as great rev.
olution in that the Minnie rifle in mus
kerry. 1t can kill at 500 yards Last week it
wich and completely stood the trial. Since
then it has been exhibited to Prince Albert and,
from my own observation, | can vouch for the
efficiency Of this extraordinary weapon. 1t is
easily charged and has sights regulated at 900,
300, 400, and 500 yards 1t is, besides, light
and beautiful. Only fancy revolver of this
description, with six or eight barrels, good
marksman, and an adversary a quarter of
groove.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

1s,Tf4 THE UNDERSIGNED NDtLD IN-
!li && form the public that TBS Hete pleas
aaeHEkS a.se 90 anty situated i'll FraRkln City, MS
ky creek, six miles north of Shasta on the Yrc-
ka and Weaverville road, is now open for the
reception of travellers, boarders, and customers
generally. The Table is constantly supplied
with all the varieties of meats and vegetables
procnlabIe III this market, while the Bar is fur
nished with almost every kind of liquors of the
very best quality. There is also good and Sc
cure
Corral
attached to the establishment, always supplied
with an abundance df hay and barley, for the
accommodation of packers, travellers, &c.
The subscriber has no hesitation in promising
full satisfaction To all who may patronize him.
BENJAMIN MIX
Whisky Greek, July 80, 1853. If
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All t;,e Time.

You ask, love, how many Zines,
| think Of you a day,
/ frankly answer, only once
And mean just what ! say.
You seem perplexed, and somewhat hurt,
Bnt wait and hear the rhyme;
Pray, how can one do more than once,
What one does all the time.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

VIRrrous WoNES.-It has been we'll said that
the virtuous women is an angel in dry goods
and glory. She makes sunshine. blue sky and
happiness wherever she goes. Her path is one
OF delicious roses, perfume and beauty. She Is
sweet poem, written IN rare curls, choice cal
leo, and good principles
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

SILVER ORE.-About ton of silver ore. from
mine in the noun aims about forty miles above
Volcano, has been sent to San Francisco, TO be
assayed. month ago. hundred pounds
sent from the same mine were assayed, and
yielded 33 per cent of copper, II per CT OF sill
Yer, and per CT. of gold. The Jackson Sentinel
SAYS that if it all prove of the same value. this
will be the richest silver mine in the world as
the vein would not be exhausted for centuries.
-lStQke Journal
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

BowERY B'HoYs IN A SeuALL.-A couple of
Bowery b'hoys being caught in thunder squall
in the bay. Tom who was very much frighten-
ed said to his companion in peril, 9" / say. Nose,
can you pray - . Not bit" was the answer,
= hat" says Tom, !" can't you say prayer of
some sort ?" Not a word'' was the laconic
reply. Then says Tom 4" something must be
done, and that d--d quick"
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07
aug2G BIN

S00 BBLS AND HE BBLS CRUSHER
oVO and powdered Sugar
1000 mats No. | China sugar;
500 bugs light Peruvian do;
800 tins asst'd crackers 300 Glib bxs imp tea;
200 bxs, and ? lbs imp. tea;
100 do do vonno hv son ton.
200 ht chts souchong, s-lb papers;
1000 groce R. W. matches
For sale by GOODWIN e. Co.
sep23 I'm 81 California street.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

~ If you want to grow fat, feel like the
closing day of a camp meeting, have the first
cup of coffee and the warmest BUCK wheats,
flatter Mrs Browns daughter, tell the old lady
she is wonderfully young. pat Johnny the
shoulder, and 60 out with Susan Anna to the
concerts and theatres. Mrs. Brown. like other
calico has her weakness.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07
TestimoniaIs from the Press.
From the "Ecko d. PaciGe."1

From the "Ecko d. PaelEe-"1
DR.. HUNGERFORD.---We wish to call the
attention of our readers to the advertisement Of
this gentleman, whose extensive practice and
great snccess is sufficient to induce all those af
iicted to give him n call. The Doctor is not
only regularly educated physician, but he has
the principles of honesty, and can feel for his
fellow beings. He has undoubtedly more prac-
tce than any other Physician in San Franeisco,
and it is fast increasing. To those acquainted
with the Doctor, say nothing as to his skill
and integrity, these are well known; but to
strangers do soy. call at No. 226i Dupont
street, and you will find that friend in need is
a friend indeed.
From Tie ''.S0uteerm Medical .lour.saE.1
PROFESSOR HUNGERF0RD --Althoug gh
opposed to the system Of advertising, yet
deem it bnt just to this gentleman to admit thai
his system OF treatment in Private Diseases is
undoubtedly the most approved one now in use
throughout the civilized world.
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stfAsx.E EDUCATION.

THHE YOUNG LADIES SEMINARY, at Be.
l. ncia, II is believed. offers superior induce.
m-its .o parents aud guardians who are seek
ing thorough instruction for their wards or
Cau4Aters.
Rev t. VI. Blake, agent for the same. Will
ISL Shasta and vicinity soon, and refers to s,
Lean Esq, and The editors of this paper.
June 10, 1854. I'm
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SW 4AsE K'S not l..
Lower Springs.

f..5,6SNh THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD sss
lii# respectfully inform his friends and Il r
- aEaa1aaza the PUBLIC generally, that he has COM
nenced business at the NEW HOUSE, pleas
antly situated under the big oaks few yards
below the old stand, where he will ever be
ready to do his hest to give perfect satisfaction
to ali who may favor him with their patronage.
Attached to the hopse is the best acconlmoda-
tons for watering to be had in the county; also
Large RarH and Corrnl,
well furnished with good spring water. a plenty
Of hay and barley, and warm covering for an
imals.
This house being aisgated in the midst of "a
good mining district, we have rtace pre- para
tions to accommodate miners win tI.e best ut
board and lodging at Reasonable prices
Give US a call and we viii tiy to suit yan-
BEN SWa>E4
November 10 1873 .l1-34r
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

ES The polkas, scottisches, redowas, and all
those frantic melees which bring into relief the
graces and destinations of young girl, are the
first stain upon her mental purity.
The Shasta courier., 1854-10-07

70 If your wife runs away don't you run
after her. for if you do there will be two fools
in the chase.
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RENO OVAL.
JOSEPH M. BROUN &. CT
Hardware Merchants.

Hardware Merchants,
SAN FRANCISCO
II AVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW
Il Il Store corner of Battery and Sacramento
streets. and having the largest stock of Goods in
their line to be found the Pacific coast.
(Which will constantly be replenIshed by clip
per arrivals from New York and Boston they
viii. be happy to see receive orders from their
old customers and friends, and all who are in
want of hard ware iy29 3m