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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17
Oakland and Ottawa Railroad.

TINHE Stockholders of the Oakland and Ottawa
L Railroad are hereby notified that payment is
required upon the subscriptions to the Stock of
said Company, at the rate of five per cent per
month, on the first day of every month, to the
Treasurer. BY order of the Directors.
Payment, by subscribers in Ottawa County, may
be made to III. Pennoyer, Esq., Agent at Grand
Haven. c. G.. TRowBRIDGE, Treasurer
Grand Haven, Dec 6, 1853. 124 If
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

CIRCULAR SAWS for Lath and Siding Mills
" at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

NLOVES! GLOVES!!-Kid, Isle Thread, Silk
VI and Wooden Gloves for Ladies and Gents al
so children's Mttens to be found at
FERRY & SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

T ES!-Come and sec our Broche and Long
IL Shawls, and superior article of Mufflers.
FERRY & SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

ID IBBONS! Ribbons, winter stock of bonnet
N and other ribbons, for sale by T. & Sous
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

DERFUMERY.-Ott of Roses, Musk, Oil Rhodi-
i um, Burgamot, Jasmin, Lavender, Rosemary,
elegant Hair OIL Bears Oil and Cologne, at the Mill
Point Drug Store, 1871 l.. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

X7IOLINS, Bows, and Italian strings at
VIM. PREUssER's.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

A MOTHER lot of those new style block De
~ LANES have arrived, and can be found at the
storeof 4. & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

ICELAND MOSS, a delightful medicine for the
4 sick, and makes delicious buildings for the
well, at the drug store, Mill Point.
Dec. g. l.. M. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

JUSTICES GUIDE.-Tiffany' Treatise on JUS
81 tees Courts, adapted to the laws of Michigan
A full supply of this popular work just received
from the publisher. A remittance of $780, the
price of the work, will ensure copy by return
mail, postage paid. Address or call at
HOwE's Bookstore
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

TNHOSE Looking Glasses have come. Call and
l. see them at the drug and variety store, Mill
Point. In. S. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

Doors & SHOES, in great variety, including
ID Ladies Caters half do, Polka Ties, Kid Ties
and Slips at FERRY Sons
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17
Fire! Fire!! Fire ~!

DALMER'S Baking Powder, at SMITHS, Mill
ID Point T72l
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

SUGARS, Teas and best Rio Coffee, in great
FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

GROCKERY.-Bluea and white ware, common
4 Cups and Saucers, Casters, Platters and
Bowls. at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

MO USE TALKING.-Lades and Gents:-Cal
~ on us for cheap and fashionable Goods, at
Mill Point. 5tf.I HOPKINS & BROTHERS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

LNINE SHIRTS, Hickory and Flannel do Knit
IL Drawers and Shirts, Socks, at
FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

NEW styles Porte Monnaies, also Calf wallets,
IN to be found at +. & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

~ LASS LAMPS, Candlestcks, Lanterns, Cof-
VI fee Mills, Horse Cards, Curry Combs and
Spring Balances, at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

Culver, Plated, German Silver and metal
- Spoons, Rodgers g. Sons celebrated table and
pocket Cutlery at FERRY g. Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

CYRINGES-Metal, Glass and India Rubber In
- lection Syringes, Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
F's and P's at the Mill Point Drugstore.
Nov 20. I72l l.. M. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17
GOLD PEN MANUFACTORY.

C,HLOROFORM, Just received at the Mill Point
" Drug Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

Knives, Razors, knives and
~ forks. scissors at the Variety Store, Mill Point.
L. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

g ARDINES.-A superior article for sale by the
- box, cheap, at FERRY 8' Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-05-17

M LII Files, Hand Saw, and Cross Cut files just
W received at the Drug and Variety Store, Mill
Polnt L.. S. SMITH.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11


WHAT ScoTcHMAN MAY BEcoME.-At meet
ing held IN Edinburgh last week, to obtain from
the British government Justice for Scotland, -
Sir A. Alison. the historian. related the following
anecdote, .'to show how Scotchmen rise all the
world over"
Gentlemen, one very curious thing occurred
to show how Scofcbmen do rise all the world
over. and with this anecdofe | will conclude
Marshal Keith had the command of the Austrian
army. which long combatted the Turkish forces
on the Danube, under the Grand Vizer, and af-
ter long and bloody combat, the two generals
came to "a conference together. The vizier came
mounted on camel with all the pomp Of eastern
magnifcence. The Scotch Marshal Keith, from
the neig ghborhood of Turin. in Aberdeenshire,
at the head of the Austrian troops. had long
conference, aud, after the conference the Turk
ish Grand Vizer said to Marshal Keith that he
would like TO speak few words to him in pri-
vate in his tent, and he begged that no one
should accompany him. Marshal Keith accord
mgy went in and the moment they entered,
aud when the conference in the tent had closed
the Grand Wiser threw off his turban. tore off
his beard. aud running to Marshal Keith. said
'Ou, Jonnie, hoo's a. wi ye, MANI Loud
laughter. And he then discovered that the
Grand Vizier TO Turkey was an old school COM
panion of his own. who had disappeared thirty
years before from parish school near Methlie
Laughter.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

MUSICAL DEFINITIONS Squizzens" the
Santa Cruz correspondent OF tue San Diego
Herald, gives a long string Of musical defini-
tions, from which we have clipped the follow
ing, being the best:
Question. What is the best Italian compost.
tion7 9 efsf
Ansrer. Macaroni.
@. How is il seti
A. In "do." rh
Q. What airs are most favored in England?
A. The Oldest heirs.
@. What is the favorite key of the Irish?
A. Whiskey. E
Q. What is the commonest female keyi
A. La Me.'
@. What notes are the softest and sweetest 2
A. Billet doux.
@. What is meant by fowery music 7"
A. That which is well blown.
@. What is meant by drawing fine bowl"
A. Consult the ladies.
@. What is a bari
A. The place where Phoenix divides his
tme''
@. What is shake p
A. The ague.
@. What is C sharp?"
a. Look out.
@. What is "pitch ~
A. A substance analogous to tar.
@. What is d tonic?
A. Stoughton's Bitters.
Q. Where is the orchestra placed in thea
tire!
A. In band box.
@. What is the best instrument for beating
time?
4. The Magnetic Telegraph.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
SUMMONS.

GTATE OF CALIFORNIAN THE DIS
~ trict Court for the 9th Judicial District, and
within and for Shasta County
Catherine Foutz Us. George Foutz, Shasta
County. SIS.
The People of the State of California to George
Fontz, Greeting:
Whereas the above named complainant hath
by her guardian, Jacob C. Hinckley, filed in the
office ofihe undersi gned, Clerk of the afore
said, her complaint against you for the object of
obtaining a Divorce from the Bonds of matri
mony with you contracted, alleging for cause
against you. frand, liabtual intemperance and
wilful desertion for period of two years, &c.
And the said complainant having obtained from
the Judge of the Court aforesaid, an order that
the summons herein be served upon you by
publishing the same for period of three months
IN the newspaper known as the Shasta Cuu
rIer," you therefore required to appear and
answer said complaint within the time that fol-
lows after the expiration of the three months pub
lications of summons aforesaid, viz:
If served within the County of Shasta, ten
days; if served out of Shasta County, but within
the Ninth Judicial District of the State aforesaid
twenty days; in all other cases, forty days and
it you fail to answer the complaint aforesaid
the plaintiff and complainant aforesaid will ap
ply to the court for the relief demanded therein.
Witness my hand and private seal, there being
no official seal yet provided. done at office in
Shasta this the 5th day of December. D. S53
THOS. w. DAWSON, Clerk.
1Iu On, HtE
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
A THE BSCRTBER RS
zIiI have the pleasure Of announc-

90 T HE ST UBSCRIBERB -
@!.il have the pleasure Of announc- NJ
21..Aing to the public that this xAAka ~
well 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 the gar
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 a first rate hotel. Our rooms 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 taken to procure the very
best cooks, the most attentive servants and at
tendants and in short effort spared to render
the ST. Charles worthy of its high reputation,
and the liberal patronage bestowed upon it.
There is also the St. Charles Corral attached
to the establishment, always supplied with good
pure spring water, and an abundance of hay
and barley for animals.
GUS. GROTEFEND g. co.
Shasta, August 9, 1853 aul3H
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
A Warm Strain.


WI 6nd lhe following imPassiohed line
apo3g The selections Of the" Pioneer" 'Twer
heavenly to be the object Of this fair maiden
alterations
Let him kiss me. let him kiss me
With the kisses OF his mouth;
For his bursting lip is growing
With the gories of the south.
o, the rosy wine is luscious,
In its chalices of gold;
But his love to me is sweeter-
Yea, u thousand, thousand fold!
And the very air that dances
Meath the numbers of his name,
Smites my soul with dreamy music,
And my heaving breath with flame.
For love him. yea, love him.
So that EN- his name shall be,
Like the breeze that brings the odor
From the blossom-laden tree
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

FEMALE BIGAMIsT-Gertrude K, hier has
been committed to the Albany Jail for indulging
In the luxury of three live lords" To the first
she was married five years ago, to the second
two years ago, and to the third quite recently
They all met few days since at Albany, where
they agreed to decide their respective claims to
the fair dame by ihree-handed game of .'seven
up. The first husband won, but Gertrude re-
fused to abide the hazard of the cards. and
clung to her latest acquisition. whereupon re-
course was had to the law. and she was taken
before the Police Court for bigamy. When
asked what induced her to prefer the last hus-
"niche goot and that the last was 81 wort about
six hundred of such tirty rascals. try dem
all'' said she land takest de bestest: and if he
no goot. tries blenty more, till finds Dutch
man dat suits jest right"
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

SLEIGH RIDING WITH YOUNG WIDow.-Snow
had fallen; the young people of the village got
grand sleighing party to a country tavern at
some distance; and the interesting Widow
Lambkin sat IN the same sleig under the same
buffalo as myself.
''Oh. oh! don't she exclaimed, as we
came to the first bridge catching me by the
arm, and turning her veiled face toward me,
while her little eyes twinkled through the
moonlight.
Don't whatl" asked; I'm not doing any,
thing"
"Well, but 1 thought you were going to take
TOLL" replied Mrs Lambkin.
TOLL" 1 rejoined, What's that?"
" Howl" exclaimed the widow, her clear
laugh ringing out above the music of tn: bells
"Dr. Meadows pretends he don't know what
TOLLS.
tu'' Indeed don't then," said, laughing in
rn.
Don't know that the gentlemen. when they
go on sleighing party, claim kiss as toll
when they cross bridge? Well, l never :"
When next we came to bridge, and l claim
ed the toll, the struggles of the widow were not
sufficient to tear the veil and somehow when it
was removed her face was turned directly to-
wards my own, and in the glittering of the
moonlight, the horse trotting on himself, toll
was taken for the first time in his life by DR..
Meadows. Soon came to long bridge, but
the widow said it was of no use to resist and
she paid up. as we reached it, without strug-
gle. " But you won't take toll for every arch,
will you, Doctorl' she asked. To which the
only reply was a practical affirmative to the
question. Did you ever. reader sleigh-rde
with a widow and take toll at the bridges.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
Lila.

+. .DAGUERREoTrPEs ON GRAVE SToNEs-The
Newark Adrertiser says: "A Grave stone lately
out at c. Grants has at the top daguerreotype
ofthe deceased person neatly let into the stone.
This is novel and appropriate method not only
OF fcommemorating friends but of bringing them
as they appeared in life to the recollection of ac-
quaintances visiting their graves. Were it uni
versally adopted, it would increase the melan-
choly interest of cemeteries, and would be an
Invaluable addition to the tombs of public and
distinguished citizens.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
HORSE MARKET AND LIVERY
STABLE.

NJ THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS
l leave to announce to his old Gus -
NJ N.tomers and the public generally, ~
that his arrangements are now completed TO have
always on hand, Horses and Mules for hire or
sale. and trusts that by strict attention to busi-
ness to merit continuance of the liberal patron
age hitherto bestowed on him.
Horses and Mules bought and sold on COM
mission.
Auction sales of stock daily.
Those wishing to sell or purchase stock will
find it to their advantage to call at the Stock
Market. JAMES LOAG,
Shasta March 12 1853 Auctioneer
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
"THE PiONEKR."w
California MenabIy Dlagazine Of sci-


WILL BE ISSUED MONTHLY. and as
w nearly as possible on the same day OF
each month. The first number will appear on
the 23d inst. 1t is hoped, bv the projectors,
that it will be supported entirely by California
talent.
1t will contain about sixty pages-and will
be published and conducted as nearly as possi-
BILE after the style of the Knickerbocker. Its
plan is sufficiently comprehensive. and its con-
templated size sufficiently large to allow free
scope to any department of Literature; and it
will afford ample space for the free discussion of
the most important Political and Scientific SUBJ
jects of the day. 1t will. consequently, in that
respect, possess an advantage over the daily pa
pers, whose columns cannot often afford room
for the proper consideration of many important
questions which almost daily come before the
public. 1t will also afford fine field for those
who are desirous of Distinguishing themselves
in Poetry. Bellies Lettres, and the more fowerv
paths of Literature, whose contributions will al
ways be welcome
Each number will contain brief statement of
thc most important decisions of the Courts; a
carefully compiled table of the various nj eteoro-
logical changes which may have been observed
during the month in the climate, tides, and at
mosphere OF San Francisco; and summary of
the most important events that have taken place
during the month-so that while it may be de-
sired as a source of amusement, it is hoped it
will also possess some value as a book of refer
ence, and be worthy of preservation. Its Edit
orial management will be in the hands of per-
sons of acknowledged ability and tried expert
ence in the conduct of periodical publications,
and no effort will be spared on the part Of the
publishers to make it worthy of the noble State
in which it has its origin, and whose literature it
is expected in measure to embody and the
patronage of its subscribers
TERMs-50 cents per NUMBER or S. per year.
All communications, contributions, &C.. must
be addressed to w. II. BROOKS & co.
fe4-lm No. l57, Montgomery st
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

The New Jersey clergyman whose nom
de plume is Kirwan.' says, in his European
book that he saw no female dress abroad that he
desired to see introduced into this country. save
that of the ladies of Genoa, and this he thus de-
scribes: Their dress consists OF a piece of
muslin folded across the top of the head, ele-
gantly pinned to the hair, and gracefully falling
around the neck aud over the shoulders in the
form of a shawl. Their ear rings are usually
large and elegant" Isn't this rather "scant
natteru z"
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

A SToRY OF NEw YEARS DAY.-An acquain-
tance OF ours tells pretty good story of friend
OF his, who recently came down from Shasta to
spend the New Years Holiday. On Mon lay.
bright and early, after getting shirted, sham
pooned aud shaved, our hero, whom we call
Dick, for the euphony of the story stroIled with
some comrades on his tour among the ladies.
carrying string OF names as long as the moral
law. Dick had been told that it was an imper-
ative duty OF the gentlemen to imbibuate with
the ladies at every invitation, and OF course he
was too gallant 10 disobey Injunction of that
character, especially when tempted by the
bright eyes aud seductive manners of the m INV
graceful women who abound in San Francisco
With the first half dozen visits he got along
capitally, and between the exercise of walking
and the delightful enjoyment of social cnai,
with fascinating women-the first be had met
since early Ia 49'-the influence of sherry was
considerably negauved Toward sun-down
however Dick began to complain of leg wea-
riness' and the dust on his tongue and moreo-
yer got amazingly poetic, tearing Alexander
Smith and other distinguished poetizers into a
variety OF shreds. The dark eyes of one he
compared to those of the gazelle,' and then
viewed himself quite compacently, with the
self assurance, wv ell Dick, you get along SWIM
mingly with the fair ones, don't you the blue
eyes OF another called forth indefinite express
slons of 'cerulean depths, the ocean to the river
OF his thoughts and all that sort of thing: ha-
Eel eyes took him down completely, however,
and he was forced to confess the meagerness
aud infelicity OF language in the expression of
the sentiments that beset him, and the only pos
sible way to surmount the difficulty that sug-
gested itself to his floating comprehension, was
to come out strong tonsued and upright as the
Buttes. The thought was a lucky one, and Dick
endorsed it speedily. My hazel eyed friend ;
quoth Dick. you've got me l can't tell you
how feel! leave! Those eyes yours have
taken me down. You're single? know you
are. So /. I've got rancho, and a store,
and about $4,000. Just take and give me
those bright eyes that twinkle in that pretty face
of yours and store, rancho, and every dirkin of
the $4,000 is at your service. Come, here
am, all booted and spurred, full prigged. and
about as tall man In my own estimation, as
ever slung pick axe, or hooted hippa mmla in
the valleys of old Shasta Alas for poor Dick
He began to get out of breath as he finished his
eloquent aud vehement appeal. The mist began
to sweep before his vision, and all at once full
consciousness of his situation flashed upon him,
as he saw the soft hazel eyes retreating into the
remotest corner of the room. With spasmodic
stride he cleared the door, and the last words
that were heard to fall from his lips were, Bows
by Cd believe I'm drunk, mingled with the
merriest peal of laughter that ever trilled from
pretty woman's bosom. Dick now swears that
the story is miserable hoax, but half of Armory
Hall wouldn't persuade him to look into a par
of hazel eyes again for month of Sundays
to come."-Eue. Picayune.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

SPoRr.-The Empire County Argus, in speak
ing of the vicinity of Ell Dorado Hotel thirteen
miles from Placerville. says:
cover three hundred and twenty dozens of
quals, more than four hundred hares with great
numbers of the little brown rabbit have fallen
before the leaden shower OF the sport.men ma
king the Ell Dorado their head quarters, within
the last ten weeks alone"
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
DRS. PAINE & BEERS
OF San Francisco.

"AVE THE PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE
Il Il that one of their firm will visit this place
once i'll Two or three months. and will remain
for a few days only at H. w. Hubbard's, Shasta
City. who will receive all orders, and give all
information as to the time of their arrival where
they will be happy TO receive all calls in their
profession. Having during an extt nsve prac-
tice of fourteen years made many improve
ments in the Dental Art, and assisted materially
in bringing it TO its present high state of perfec-
ton. they feel warranted in saying to ali those
wishing Dental operations performed ON the
teeth, or artificial teeth Inserted, on fine gold
plate. that their work cannot be excelled in the
United States Terms moderate. Consultations
free.
n B. To THE PRoFEssIc Z, For SALE-At
our office, Masonic Hall, Montgomery street
opposite Lecount & Strong may be found
large assortment of Incorruptable Teeth Gold
and Tin Foil, Dental Instruments &C. Off
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

EXTRAORDINARY STaTEMENT--A letter re-
ce'ved from an intelligent gentleman residing in
New York. makes the following extraordinary
statement: The Millerites say Long Island is
gong to sink, and believe il has already begun.
There is point OF land near Norihpor,. six hun
dred feet one way, and two hundred the other,
called Point Bluff, that commenced settling be-
tween two or three months ago, at the rate of
four inches day. 1t has sunk twenty feet al
ready, and still continues sinking.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

~ "Jim," said one fast man, the other dav.
to another. lit is reported that you left the East
account of your belief--an itinerant MARTYR. y
How" replied Jim. aattered by the remark,
'hows that 70
Why the police officer told me that you be-
lieved everything you belonged to you, and
the public didn't, you left.
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11

II Harry Erskine, of facetious memory. was
retained for female named Tickle. against
whom an action had been brought. On the trial
he commenced his address to the court thus :
Tickle, my client, the defendant, my lord
The audience, amused with the oddity of the
speech, were almost driven into Mysteries by
the judge replying. :. Tickle her yourself, Har-
ry; you are as well able to do it as l."
The Shasta courier., 1854-02-11
Shasta. .Tnly Is. 1853.
DAGUERREOTYPES.

IT RUTH, DAGUERREOTYPE ARTIST, St.
y Charles Hotel. Shasta, is now prepared to
put up Daugerreotypes in every variety of style.
Pictures neatly set in Lockets, Pins. Rings,
Watch Seals, &c. Persons wishing to secure
good life like pictures, will please call soon.-
Likenesscs taken in all kinds of weather, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Oct. 90. IF