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The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
SUMM(sNS.
M AHITABEL VAN NEST Us. JAMES A.
II1 VAN NEST
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M AHITABEL VAN NEST u.s. JAMES A.
Iil VAN NEST
In the District Court of Shasta County, Ninth
Judicial District of the State of California
The People of the State of California to James
H. Van Nest greeting:
Whereas. the above named complainant, Ma
hitabel Van Nest, hath filed in the office of the
undersigned, Clerk of the Court aforesaid her
complaint against you, the object of which is to
obtain decree of the Court aforesaid, divorc-
ing her from the bonds of matrimony heretofore
contracted with you, alleging for cause habitual
lntemperance, cruelty, &c.
You are, therefore, required to appear and an
swer said complaint, as follows, to wit: Within
ten days if served in the County of Shasta,
within twenty days if served out of said county.
but in said Ninth Judicial District, in all other
cases within forty days, in either case exclusive
of the day OF service, or the complainant will
apply to the Court aforesaid for the relief-rle-
manded
Witness. w. P. DAINGERFIELD. Judge
E L. S. ]of said Court, with seal thereof hereto af
fixed this 11th day of May. 1855.
Attest: THOS w. DAWSON, Clerk.
On petition and order of the County Jud re of
the County of Shasta, it was ordered that the
service herein be made by publishing the sum-
mons Tor six successive weeks In the Shasta
Courier.
Attest: THOS. w. DAWSON.
myl2-ct Clerk District Court
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The Russian secret Police.

The Secret Police OF Russia is apparently or
ganized to detect plots against the Sovereign. but
through its agency most terrific system of es-
poinage is established in all circles. sub-dele-
gate of the grand master, without any other mark
than the livery OF the secret police if he presents
himself on the darkest night before fortress of
the frontier, or the palace of prince. governor
or noble, mustbe admitted-the nuptial chamber
or the bed OF death are not exempt from his Wis.,
its. He can arrest any one without assigning the
least reason. The family and friends OF the de-
linquent are obliged to keep strict silence the
subject, and when he returns, if lie does return,
they say !" he has been absent on business in the
country" Often he is himself ignorant of the
cause of his banishmert, as the following case
will illustrate: A lady still living. was stepping
ont OF her carriage in her ball dress, when she
was arrested; ber destination was Siberia
When she arrived there, she was lodged in a hut
which contained two separate rooms, each lead
ing 10 conrt some feet square. surrounded by a
wall which admitted only the light from the sky
A septInel stood always on guard without. her
]ailor laid down her food without speaking
Whe2 she had beentwo years thus immured the
court door opened, and a second prisoner was
thrust IN. He was hoble looking Pole. who had
long inhabited neighboring cell. and whom they
displaced 10 make room for another In this
chamber. or rather den, she remained twelve
years with her unhappy companion. One morn-
ing her door was opened, and n voice called her
number. which was the usual mode of accosting
her on the few occasions when she was spoken
10. She went out; the door was shut before she
could take leave of her companion. She was led
to vessel which in readiness, made again
pilgrimage of many months. and one night
found herself at ST. Petersburg, in the bureau of
the grand master of police. From little closet
was taken the ball dress Of which the functional
ries had dismantled her the night of the exile.
The ornaments were gone, but except these no.
thing was mlsslng-uot ribbon nor flower.
They even restored her wi,heted boquet, in
which successive generations of spiders had lived
aud died. She was then set at liberty; but
never learned The cause of her punishment or her
pardon. When asked if she had not sought to en-
tighten herself The subject. she replied, Il
have not been 50 long in Siberia without having
learned discretion" " And what said they to
your appearance? Nothing"
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TERMS OF COURT OE THE 9TH
BTDICzAL DIsTHCT.

In the county of BUTTE-2nd Mondays of
March and Jnne. 4th Mondays of August, aud
Sd Mondays of December.
SHASTA--4th Mondays March and June,
end Mondays of September, and 4th Mondays
of November.
TRINlTY-2nd Mondays April and July, 4th
Mondays Of September, and end Mondays No
vember.
CoLUSA--lst Mondays of Niay and August,
and Sd Mondays of October.
PLUMAS-3d Mondays May. Sd Wednesdays
August, and end Mondays October.
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IT HAS NEVER FAILED--IT CANNOT
FAIL TO CURE.

[THIS INVALUABLE SPECIFIC, first intro
Il duced into Pisa some fifty years since. soon
became SO we'll known certain cure that
in every town and citNe not only on the Conti-
nent, but in Great Britain, the demand for it
was SO great Its merits ostoundiRg that in less
than one year from It's introduction it had sup-
planted all other remedies The Medical Fa-
Guilty of the principal cities OF Europe w ere
compelled TO acknowledge lis wonderful masteru
over disease. Proprieors of other Medicine.
Jealous OF Its sway, vainlv eudeayored TO stay
It's onward progress. Like grass before the
mower, their efforts fell 10 the ground; and like
tire on the prairies, sweeping all before it, its
onward march became triumphant. 1t stood
forth upon Its own merits; a discerning public
saw, tried aud were convinced of its magical
rirtnes. The massive fortune acquired by Dr.
Pareira from the sale OF it during the six years
he prepared it, alone bore witness to its ani, A.
culous merits. AT the decease of the Doctor. the
recipe was beqneathed to his son. who has late
ly introduced the remedy into the United States
The number OF cures it has already made are
astonishing. Thousands and tens OF thousands
can bear testimony to its efficacy.
ALL WHO USE IT, IT WILL CURE,
With safety, speed and certainty no other me-
dFclne has ever possessed.
RESORT TO NO QUACK NOSTRUMs.
Use remedy that has been tried for the past
tJty gears, and was never known to fail
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITs.
The extensive sale of this wonderful medi-
cine has already caused some person or persons.
to palm of upon the unsuspectiug spurious
compotsnd closely resembling the original Be
particular to buy none without the written sig
natI;ie OF A. Pareira, M. D., on the outside
wrapper of each bottle. All others are counter
felt, and their compounders will be punished
with the utmos; rigor of the law.
Price Three Dollars per bottle. For sale by
D. Babcock. sole Agent for California, Oregon
and the Sandwich Islands, to whom all orders
must be addressed. liberal discount made TO
wholesale dealers.
LIST OF AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
BENZ. SHURTLEFF. Druggist, Shasta; DR.. W.
II Gatlih, Yreka; Rice, Coffin g. Co., Drug
glsts Marysville: r K Starkweather, Drug
gist. Stockton; w H Brtiner, Druggist, Sono
ra; Child & Worthen, Druggist, Placerville ;
Justin Gates, Jr.. Sacramento; DR. w Carr.
Downieville; DR. John Lark, Nevada; DR. J B
Winston. Los Angeles Whsley & Morse, San
Diego; George L Story, Portland. o. T.
D. BABCOCK, Wholesale Druggist,
1873 Clay street, San Francisco.
mao 3m
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HENRY JOHNSON & CO..
Wholesale Druggists,

I46, Washington street, San Francisco
NFFER FOR SALE TO THE TRADE. the
~ largest and best assortment of goods in their
line ever imported into California tu which
they invite the attention of country buyers. who
will find II 10 their advantage TO examine their
stock, as they are determined to sell at the low
est rates goods can be afforded for. Their Chem.
cals are all received direct from The best manu.
lecturers, and their Drugs are of the best onali.
ty. and selected by one of the firm in the East.
ern markets and they will endeavor TO keen up
their reputation of giving their customers the
best quality of Goods, as heretofore.
Their stock consists in part of
Chemicals of every kind Oil Vitriol,.
Dye Stutis do Corks, every kind,
periumery. assorted, Essential Oils,
rant Brushes, Tartaric Acid,
White W ash do, Cream Tartar,
Backing do. Congress Water.
fiair and Tooth do, Bay Water, In bbls and
Spirits Turpentine, bottles
Bronzes. Olive Oil. in bbls and
Window Glass, bottles
Gold Leai, Alcohol, in tins and bbls,
Druggists Glass Ware, Hops, 1854,
Walls, every kind, Labels, every kind.
Soda Bottles, Trusses.
Whiting, Syringes,
Swedish Leeches, &c.
Together with full assortment of Patent Med
icines of every kind in demand and every other
article apPertaining to the business.
Agents Tor DR.. Jaynes Family Medicines
Holoway's Pills and Ointments, Sands Sarsapa-
rilla. Moffatt's Pills and Bitters. &C. m3l-3m
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The seul-lif Eye.

The diamond may sparkle,
The ruby may shine,
With light that may seem
To their owners divine
But never can diamond,
Or ruby outvie,
In brilliance Of lustre,
The soul-lit eye. ~t
The eye hath language.
Though voiceless it be.
That all may interpret
To all it is free;
Convincing its eloquence,
Warm its appeals,
And swifter than thought
To the heart it steals.
Flow awful in hatred
How winning in love-
Now fierce as the tiger,
Now as mild as the dove;
All potent its glance is.
Where love hath the sway
In moment we look
What an hour could not say
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Roads, 10 miles from SHASTA.
fs55EA THE UNDERSIGN D-@v
,,aassMa worsl gnnounee to the pub ezaxAX
hizaaG4H4aAs, lie, and particularly TO per-
sons travelling TO and froaa Yreka and Weaver
vile, that, having leased this long estahlished
stand, formerly known as the Free Bridge
House" he is prepared to entertain customers
IN style not surpassed By any hotel in Northertt
California
Having completed his comnadious bpill.
ing, and tnraished it in the best possible manner,
he is enabled to promise the very best accom-.
moeations. 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 grow II
Ill tafs part OF the Stase will be furnished in the
greatest abundance
He has also seeufe Corral connected with
his establish faent, always supplied with an ubun
dance OF barley and hay.
JASON TOWER.
March Isl, 1897. III hl If
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~ genius in Ohio has just perfected ri
fle that knocks the Minnie rife into cooked
hat. He placed an ounce ball into it on Tues
day evening last, and fred at the sky. a few
moments afterwards. the dog star commenced
bowling, and in such a manner that the people
of Cleveland are satisfied that he was wounded
In the thorax. Where yonr French gun
smithsl The echo of the bowling dog star an
swers " where 7"
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

LARGE ESTRAwBERRiEs.-Mr. Swift, fruit and
produce dealers, No. /, Washington Market,
showed us some rare specimens Of strawberries
this morning. They are from, the garden of DIR.
Smith OF Sacramento. the fruit of seeds planted
two years ago. The largest measured seven
inches in circumference, and several averaged
an ounce in weight.-Evenine Journal
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

A PREACHERS STYLE.-Recenty, local
preacher, distinguished for grand eoquence of
style unattainable by men Of common genius,
concluded tervent supplication for the success
OF the allied armies with the-we shall not say
elegant, we fear to say pathetic. but we NAV
safely say unmistakeable position" Lord smash
the Russians. Lord, smash 'em. Amenp'
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

~ That man who is afraid to make an en-
envy. or Is afraid of his enemies when they come
ready made, as come they will, is not made OF
quite the metal to cut his way through the world.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
Surgical Diseases.

AS tumors, morbid growths, affections of the
bones and joints. determines. whether consen-
ital or from accident, diseases of the urinary an.
paratus, of the eye, ear, etc.
Patients placing themselves in Dr. Sawyer's
hands, tor treatment or operation, will be pro-
vided with suitable accommodations, and with
careful and attentive nurses.
Facilities are now offered by DR.. SAWYER for
the successful practice of Surgery, which are NOT
to be surpassed in any city Of The rnionn.
Residence-Rasette House, basement, corner
of Bush and Sansome streets. Office hours until
a. NJ, and from to 5 P NJ
San francisco, January 90, 1855. feba-y
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G Corra l

attached to the establishment always supplied
with an abundance of hay and barley, for the
accommodation of packers. travellers, &c
The subscriber has no hesitation in promisns
BENJAMIN MIX
Whisky Greek, July 30, 1853. If
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TO THE PUBLIC.
CAN YOU LET THIS CHANCE PASS
Of securing to yourself one of those
+ | n e. W A L G. Ill E S i,
JUST RECEIVED BY
IT u @ K II n,
Weighing from FOUR OUNCES to ONE
POUND each. They the largest and finest
that have ever been made in any country will
sell any article in my store at any profit, how
ever small.
Quick Sales and Small Profits
Is my motto; but remember, that when | war
rant an article, you can depend upon what tell
you. Few men have their goods made as have
mine. have them made as good as they can
be made, and pay for them when they are fin
ished. BY that means l can buy from rs to 90
per cent. less than if did not Or, in other
words, am doing business that will last for
years, and then leave it respected as a man who
always dealt fairly. J. w. TUCKER
No. 1875. Montgomery ST., near Sacramento.
January 27, 1855. ja27tf
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5000 PACKAGES DRUGS.

Medicines, Chemicals, Dye Stuffs, Paipt,, Oils
Turpeniine, Periumery, Fancy
Goods, Brushes, Sc.
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DIR. A. F. SAWYER.

IVORMERLY CONNECTED WITH THE
Il Surgical Department of the MASSACHUSETTS,
GENERAL HosPrTAL, gives special attention tc
the treatment of all
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19

PAINTING, PAPER HANGING. A,c.
THE UNDERSIGNED WILL CONTINUE
L the business of Painting, Glazing and Pa
per Hanging IN the city of Shasta and surround.
mario If VAN sCHIG,,
Shasta, Dec. IS, 1854 #
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Correl, Stable and Sheds,
SHASTA BATH ROOMS,
And Shaving Saloon.

A THE SUBSCR RIBER R would inform the
El Shasta public that he has just completed,
GHM and elegantly furnished his new '.Shasia
@ hgl,I,l Bath House and Shaving Saloon" situ-
#niN1H ated on Main Street, two doors below
HHHINE#I the Eagle Hotel.
GfSS He flatters himself that his establish
W ment, in every respect, is superior to
anything of the kind ever before seen in Shasta.
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YE THAT SUFFER-READ! READ!!
DIR. R.EIRA
Great Italian Remedy !

For the certain and speedy cure Of Diseases Of a
Pricnte Nature no matter how long standiug,
w4t0ut any Injurious effect to tie system,
or arg change Of diet.
The Shasta courier., 1855-05-19
MIx,s WHISKY GREER noUsp

f'5,SA THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD IN.
1113iE form the public that this IIetel, pleas
- antly situated IN Franklin City, on Nhs
ky creek, six miles north of Shasta on The W.
ka and Weaverville road, is now open for ,bs
reception OF travellers. boarlers, and customer,
generally. The Table is constantly supplied
with all the varieties of meats and vege,able.gs
procurable III this market, while the Bar is tuy.
nished with almost every kind of liquors of the
very best 9gality. There is also good and Sc
cure -
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The French Gllch Hotel for Sale
AT A BARGAIN.

The French Gulch Hotel for Sale
AT A BARGAIN.
Gf13 THIS HO 7 E l. Is SITUATED IN
iA4lI the town of French Guch at the juno
-lal..A ton of The roads from Yreka and Trinity
River, and at the head OF staging upon these
routes, and is offered for sale in consequence OF
one OF the proprietors (the present landlord }
being compelled 10 return to the Atlantic States
within few months.
The House is new and commodious, and is
doing most excellent business. In connection
with it is good
Correl, Stable and Sheds,
All of which will be sonrce of profit to the
purchaser. This presents TO any person wishing
to engage in Hotel keeping. an opportunity Of
securing not only VALUABLE PROPERTY.
but profitable business in one of the best and
most permanent locations in this section of the
country.
Price low and terms favorable if applied for
soon. j. L. WRIGHT s. Co.
French Gulch, April 2s, 1855. ap2S-tf.
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IRON CASTINGS & MAGHINERY.
T'HE PRICE OF CASTINGS. of ord;n.rv
! size and patterns, reduced to
Eight Cents per Pound.
Machinery, Engines and Boilers at a corre.pon.
ding reduction.
Vulcan Iron Foundry Co.. San Francisco.
GEORGE GORDON, Prest.
E. T. STEEN, Mechanical Manager.
mh31-3m
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Greathoase & Bros Train to Yreka.
This Hotel has always been the great depot
for the travelling public of the north, and the
proprietors hope to more than maintain its pre-
vious reputation of being the best house IN this
part of California.
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ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
AND
3 q AG = II o y s =
Main Street, Shasta.
n. O. DEWITT and ID. C. BRO WIN,

r.. o. DEWITT and ID. C. BROWN,
PROPRIE TORS.
f@ The present proprietors of the ST.
Eaiii Charles Eutel would inform its old pat
-E2.MA rons and the public generally, that they
have re6tted and furnished it in such manner
that they can assure them of being as well ac-
commodated in their establishment as in any
hotel in No.thern California, and ask for them
selves fair share Of the public patronage. The
TABLE will always be supplied with every del
icacy that can be supplied in this market as also
those OF Marysville and Sacramento. The
Sleeping apartments
are new, aud will be kept in manner inferior
to none in the country. The
Bar Arrangements
will be under the direct supervision of D. G.
Brown, long and favorably known as connois-
sepr in this department.
al the stages running from here to Marys-
viffe and Sacramento, belonging to the
california Stage Company
start from this House. Passengers wishing any
information, can obtain it from WIN. McTURk,
Agent for the company, who is always ON hand.
Also the office of the
California Steam Navigation Co.,
E. X. SHED Agent. is kept at this house.
The Passenger trains for the north, leave the
ST. Charles daily, consisting of
Lcag's Train to Weaver.
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FOR SALE.
DENTISTRY.
DIR. j. =. MORSE

DIR. =. MORSE,
SURGEON DENTIST,
EsNSES HAVING PERMANENTLY LO-
U1fTTYYA Gated himself in Shasta. is fully
preparedto perform all Dental ope-
rations. Teeth inserted on the principle of at
mospheric pressure, from one to full set.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, OF no charge
made.
Shasta, Nov. is, 1852. nolS-tf
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CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.
THE UNDERSIGNED announce thar ,b.v
l. have entered into co-partnership for tbs
purpose OF carrying on the business of Butcher.
Ing IN all OF its branches-the co.partnership to
commences October lst 1854. -
A. J. VAN WE,
THOS. R. KING.
Shasta, September 80, 1854. If
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8 w A g e US HOT TEL.
Lower Springs.

T5s7 THIS HOUSE is located in a good
I.!l mining district, and possesses superior
advantages tor the accommodation OF
mipers and the travelling public. Teamsters are
assured that every attention will be paid to their
wanta. Hay and barley always on hand at the
lowest market prices. BENZ. SWASEY.
Dec. SO, 1854. If
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TOWER HOUSE.

Al tie junction Of tie Yreka and IVeouerpiA
Roads, 10 miles from Shasta.
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The . athing Rooms

Che . athing Rooms
are separated into two depar,ments-the one
for ladies, attended by Mrs. Young, and the 9TH
er for gentlemen, by myself-with a separate
entrance TO each department.
The rooms are opened this morning for the
first time. The Ladies and Gentlemen of Shasta
are requested to call and enjoy bath in lux
urious style never before experienced in this
place. B. B. YOUNG
Shasta, April Z, 1855. ap7tf
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TIE OrPsIoS or TIE RELIGIOUS CoNHu.
srrr. To show tho opinion of the clergy
men Of one whole denomination - and that
one Of the most numerous in the State-up-
on the subject Of prohibition and the Maine
Law, which the Journal and the strait wings
oppose, we copy the following resolution
unanimously passed by the General COnsrc-
gational Conference ai Portland, on the very
day that the Temperance Convention vas in
this city. 1t appears to be sufficiently strong
and explicit:
Resolrsd, That the law Of this State for
the suppression OF alcoholic liquors, meets
our cordial approval. Its necessity has been
abundantly demonstrated, and we believe 1t
to be our duty to use our influence in every
proper manner, for its vigorous enforcement,
and to pIeyen. its repeal, or any essential
notifications Of its provisions.
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FOR 5 L e,
A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE
I'M SACo.

TINE Subscriber offers for sale his estate in
i Saco. The house is located on the hand.
soonest site in town, 50 feet from North and 40
feet from Seaman streets, enclosed with a sub
stantal iron fence, and is five minutes walk
from the Depot Of p. s. 81 p. r. Road, Post OF
fee, Churches, High School and Stores, and
twenty-five minutes ride from the famed Saco
Beach II was, with Shed and Stable, most tho
roughly built for my own use in 1851, having
piazzas on two sides,-is high-posted, with blinds
inside and out, contains on the first floor Hall
feet wide extending through the house, large
Drawing Room, Sitting, Nursery, Dining, Wash
Room and Kitchen, with large China Closets,
Pantry and Wardrobes. On the second floor six
large Chambers with large Closets = Bathing
Rooms, Water Closets, &c. Attic Chambers,
with Closets and large Storage Room. Handsome
Marble Nantes in i've rooms.
The house has all modern improvements, such
as Furnace, Range, hot and cold water, Force
Pump, Gas, &c.
The cellar extends under the whole house, and
is as complete as any in the State, containing n
very large rain-water Cisiern, with hltering ap.
paratus attached, large Brick Oven, &c.
The grounds, which are handsomely laid out,
contain about / ! acres, in high state Of cult.
walton, being well stocked with large number
and variety of Ornamental and choice Fruit Trees,
in fine hearing condition, together with an abun.
dance Of Strawberries, Raspbenies, Blackberries,
Gooseberries, Grapes, an Asparagus Bed, and ev-
cry variety of Curran,s-RoSe Bushes, Vines, &c.
Also, for sale, 4 Cottage Houses in Biddeford
The above estate can be- seen and terms known
by applying TO the subscriber on the premises.
JARVIS WILLIAMS.
Saco, May %, 1855. 2ltf
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3. I. THOMPSON,
STATE OF MAINE.

WORK, IS. Atsthe Municipal Court Of the
L city of Bi1deford, in the County Of York,
holden al the Municipal Court Room, IN said Bid.
deiord, on the seventh'd day Of May, A. ID. 1855, by
Edward f. Bourne, Jr, Judge OF said court,
William NJ. A. w. Todd versus Jeremiah Per
kins, otherwise called jeremiah Perkins Jr, in
plea of the case, for that the said defendant, on
the day Of the purchase Of this writ, being IN.
debled to the plaintiff in the sum Of twenly-sey
en- dollars, according TO the account annexed, then
and there, In consideration thereof, promised The
plaintiff to pay him the same sum on demand,
vet, though often requested thereto, said defend.
ant has not paid said sum TO the plaintiff but neg
lects and refuses so to do, to the damage OF the
said Plaintiff, (as he says,) the sum OF iiliy dol
lars.
Writ dated April llth, 1855. And II being
made TO appear TO the Judge OF said court
tina, property OF said defendant has boon attached,
on said writ and that the defendant, being olt oil
the State, has had no notice Of the said action,
/, is thereupon ordered by the said Judge that The
said Defendant be notified Of the tendency OF this
action by publishing an abstract Of the writ, to-
gether with the order OF the court thereon, in the
Union and Eastern Journal, a newspaper publish
cd at Biddeiord aforesaid three weeks success.
ivey the last public alton TO DC prior TO The third
Monday in August, A. ID. 1855,
A true abstract Of said wri, and copy Of the or
der of court 10
A,iesi,~EDwARD E. BOURNE, JR., Judge.