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The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
Gu.ne:is iss History.

Guano. as most people understand, is import
ed from the islands OF the Pacihc-mosty OF the
Chincha group of the coast of Peru, and under
the dominion of that Government. lis sale Is
made monopoly. and the avails to great ex-
tent, 60 10 pay the British holders of Peruvian
Government bonds, giving them. TO all intents
and purposes a lien upon the profits OF a treasure
intrinsicalIy more valuable than The gold mines
of California. are deposits OF this nnsur-
passed fertilizer in some places 10 the depth OF
seventy feet, and over large exfenfs Of surface
The guano fields are generally conceded TO be
the excrements Of aquatic fowls which live and
nestle in great numbers around The islands
They seem designed by nature To rescue, at least
in part that untold amount of ferilIzIns mater
al which every river and brooklet is rolling into
the sea. The wash of alluvial soils. the floating
refuse of the field and forest. and above all, the
wasted material of great cities, are constantly
being carried out to sea. These, To a certain ex-
tent at least, go to nonrish, directly Indirect
y. submarine vegetable and animal life, which
in turn goes TO feed the birds whose excrements
at our day, brought away by the ship load
from the Chincha islands.
The bird is a beautifully arranged chemical
laboratory, fitted up to perform a single opera
tion, viz to take the fish food, burn out the
carbon by means of its respiratory functions
and deposit the remainder in the shape of an in
comparable fertilizer. But how many ages have
these deposiiions been accumnlaiing
There are at the present day, countless num-
bers of tie birds resting upon the islands at
night; but according to Baron Humboldt, the
excremenis Of the birds for three centuries,
would not form sill alum over one inch in thick
ness. By easy mathematical calculation, il
will be seen at this rate Of deposition. it wonld
take seven thousand five hundred and sixty CEN
tures. or seven hundred and ffiy-six thousand
years. to form the deepest guano bed Such n
calculation carries back well on towards
former geological period, and proves one, and
perhaps both, OF two things-frs, that in past
ages an infinitely greater number of these birds
lowered over the islands, and secondly, that the
material world existed at period long anterior
10 its fitness as the abode OF man.-The length
OF mans existence is infnitesmal, compare ed
with such cycle of years aud facts recorded
ON every leaf of the material universe ought, il
it does not, To teach US humility.
That n little Bird whose individual existence
is nothing. should, in its united action pro-
duce the means of bringing back TO active
fertility whole provinces OF waste and barren
lands, is one of thousand facts to show how
apparently insignificant agencies in the econo-
my of nature produce momentous results.-Lon-
don Farmers Magazine.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
POLLARD g. MASON'S
ANTI MALARIA DUUus

4 SURE AND SAFE CURE FOR REMIT
IA tent and Intermittent Fevers. and also a
most effectual cure for all the secondary dis.
eases accompanying these fevers, such as Liver
Compliant, Neuralgia, Indigestion, and Enlarge
ment OF the Spleen, or Agne Cake. For inter
mlttent Fever, or Fever and Ague, these pills
are undoubtedly the most effectual and safe rem.
edy In the known 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 Chllls and Fever, but they remove from the
system all secondary Affections which remain
alter the use Of other remedies, to reproduce
the disease again. In this respect we claim a
superiority over every other remedy which has
been offered to the public. There is paper
round each box. under the label, containing
shori history OF the causes of the fevers of this
country, aad the effects and operation of the
remedy which we propose. These pills are
made and put up in .he city of Marysvilie, Yuba
county, Cal.
Depot and office-D st:ec;, second door south
of the United States Hotel
.3g For sale in Shasta by DR.. Benz Shurtleff,
agent for Shasta County.
July 18th, lS54. iy15tf
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Mrs. PARTISGToN AND THE CRY ELECTIONS.
$50 they have denominated DR.. Shirtless, !"
said Mrs. Partington. as she heard of the selec-
tion of DR.. Shurtlef by the Know Nothngs. She
had known the Doctor for years. and had ad-
mired his excellence as a man, and his ablity
as physician. Well. he is a good man. and
dare say the city will become better by a
change of doctors. if he is electric. | hope he
will give il good purgatory, and work off all its
corruption, for Heaven knows it needs it bad
enough. wonder what doctor they will have
nextif he don't do no good-Dr Barker, guess;
he gives his patience the elaJu6 omnibus decanter,
as they call it, and cures 'cm by hellbroth and
deadly nightshade. done up in sugar pums.
The noise of an omnibus rendered her remarks
inaudible. but her mouth kept on moving like a
wheel, from its own impetus, after the belt OF
the engine has been removed, while Ike was
trying to twist a nervous dogs tail in the crook
of his bawky.-Bosfon Post.
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Ready Made Clothing Warehouse.
WILLIAM G. BADGER,

Ne. SO Battery street, San FRANCISCO.
IMPORTER OF READY MADE CLOTHING
i and Furnishing Goods. Also every variety
of Hats, Boots and Brogans. l would invite
country merchants visiting San Francisco to call
and examine my large stock of Clothing. &c.
have on hand and constantly arriving. the
largest assortment Of every variety and style of
Clothing of any house in the State.
The goods are manufactured under my own
supervision; made from the best material,
and in the most durable manner. Persons buy
ing my clothing will find large and saleable
sizes.
Persons may rely upon finding every article
low, if not lower, than they can be found else.
where in the market. guarantee each article
sell.
Please call and examine my stock. d22-3m
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

SHAwLs.-The Brooklyn Eagle thinks shawls
should be wcrn for the following rhymng
reasons:
II you want TO be in fash ion, wear shawl; if
70 ladies' an attraction, wear a shawl; if to sheep
and cows a terror, or like shanshais in full
ieather, or even rags on the heather, wear a
shawl; II your hips are badly moulded, or your
shIrt and vest untolded unpleasant to behold,
wear shawl; ii you are courting some fine lin
net, wear shawl-you might wrap your lassie
~ TIN your shawl. It's like charity on pins,
snd hides multitude Of sins-although ID it causes
grins-does your shawls. II you wish to be a
dandy, wear a shawl; or have a cover handy.
wear shawl. In a word, it is most useful ar
ncie-as you may wrap your feet, head, knees,
make seat, blanket, bed. a mutt, pillow,
wrap-rascal, or Scotch plaid OF your shawl
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
RaffIe sfNew Orleans.

BalIou has furnished for his Pictorial of Janu-
ary lst, one of the most lifelike pictures of the
battle of New Orleans, and gives the following
has been well nigh exhausted by orators, on
each 9Th of January, still we think the subjoined
description will be interesting:
The defence of New Orleans by General An
drew Jackson is in point of view, one of the
most honorable achievements of our annals -
With courage as fiery as that OF the paladns Of
old, Jackson. on this occasion. displayed the
prud dence of Washington. We believe other
man could have done what he did with the same
material. The admirable adaption Of The nature
oil his ground the impregna5ilify of his breast
work-ihe mental power he displayed in con-
trolling The rash and inspiring the backward,
in directing his deadly fire and in checking the
the mpetuosiiy of his troops after his victory.
are beyond all praise. Every one knows the
details Of the great day of New Orleans.
The British attacked in two columns, sdvan-
cling with their usual ndeniabe gallantry. Not
gun was fired from the line of defence till the
enemy were within three hundred yards. Then
our artillery. admirably served. vomited death
and fire. Shattered, but undismayed, the ene-
my continued to rush forward. Within hun
dred yards the American rifle began its work.
A deadier fire never wiihered an advancing foe.
Every bullet had its billet. The left wing of
the British stormed and scaled the advanced
bastion the American right, but cold steel
and lead soon drove them from their lodgment.
Packenham the British leader. was killed Cen
eral Gibbs MORALLY hurt; Major-Genera Keene
severely wounded. The British total loss was
2600-lhat of the Americans six killed and seven
wounded. Such result was never known in
the annals of war. 1t was splendid victory
won by prudence, skill and valor against over
whelming odds. 1t lesson 10 naughty
nation that will never be forgotten"
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
JOHN PARROT. WALTER D. CoMsTOCR
PARROTT 8, CO.,
BANKERS,

Corner Of California and Montgomery streets,
San Francisco.
WYE HAVE THIS DAY OPENED our
w banking house for the transaction Of bus
mess, and are prepared to draw Exchange at
Sight and Time on Messrs. ROWLAND e. AS
PINWALL,o of New York; to purchase Exchange
Gold Dust, Bullion, and Mint Certificates, at cur
rent rates; ship Treasure for account under our
own policies of insurance, and make liberal ad-
vances on Gold Dust sent TO our charge for coin
age or Assay.
We shall have our CREDITS established at
an early day on all the other principal Atlantic
Cities. Europe and China, of which due notice
will be given se29tf
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

CAUSE AND EFFEcT.-The Empress Eugene
expects TO present the French nation with an
heir to the throne, so the ladies of the French
Court wear hoops; The French haut ton wear
hoops; the American ladies wear hoops. II
is TO be hoped they will enjoy this eonreni'ni
and grand contour until the event takes place.
when the ladies of the French Court will subsidr
the ladies of the French Aam ton will su5side,
and the American ladies will suGside.-Ertnine
Post.
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COurtship.

Annie sighed and Jennie seized her
Pretty little trembling hand,
Then with outstretched arms he seized her
Half reluctant form, and-and-
loose me ~ but he clasped the tighter.
Annie say; wilt thou be mine 7"
Then her bright face grew much brighter,
Then she whispered, Il am thine"
Then they clasped each other fondly,
Close together as two bricks;
And they kissed each other souudly,
And-I left them in this fix.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
RUSSIAN HILL HOTEl. FOR IN
VALEDS.

HtlilS INSTITUTION, under the direction OF
Il Five Trustees, and charge of experienced
aud competent Physicians, offers superior in
ducemenis 10 such persons rs are desirous of re-
mining quiet for time under Medical treat
meni, and enjoy the comforts of home.
Persons suffering from any form of disease
(excepi cholera and small-po will be received
any time, and full board furnished. Meals
served in private rooms, il desired, without ex-
ira charge.)
The ROOMS of the Hotel are large, airy, and
well furnished with every convenience.
Experienced NURSES will always be in at
tendance, and every means used calculated to
ensure the speedy convaescepce of patients.
The CHARGES will be moderate in all eases.
and no extra expense for Medicines, Lights or
Baths.
The PHYSICIANS in attendance nre well
known to the public scientific and trustwor-
thy gentlemen.
Connected with The Hotel is Dispensary for
worthy INDECENT persons. where Medical atten-
dance and Medicine will be furnished gratis
For admission application must be made TO
the Physicians, at their office, south corner
OF Washington and Dupont streets, San Frnn-
cisco.
All letters mnsi be addressed as above.
Hon. JAMES VAN NESS.O
Hon. JOHN S. HAGER,
Hon. JAS NJ. ESTELL, }Trustees.
WIN. G. WOOD, Esq,
C.V. GREY, Esq,
PHYSICIANS:
LORENZO HUBBARD, NJ. D.,
J. ID. BROWN NJ D.
N. b. -lndigent persons will be prescribed
for al the Dispensary, on the southeast corner
of Washington and Dupont streets, on each day
OF the week, Sundays excepted. between the
hours OF one and two o'clock. Diseases of tho
Eye treated on Saturdays
DR.. HUBBARD, on Diseases of Women and
Children.
Or. j. d. BROWN, on Surgical Diseases gen.
orally. ianl9.3ms
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TO MERCHANTS.

VNHE undersigned respectfully offers his sell
Il vices to the merchants in the interior, as
a commission buyer of goods in San Francisco
Having been engaged in that business for three
years past, with three years previous experience
in the interior. he hopes TO give satisfaction to
such as may employ him in that capacity. Or
ders for any description of merchandise filled
and forwarded promptly.
SAM'L H. PRITCHARD.
Corner Of Battery and Sacramento ats,
da9-3m San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

UOULD MOST RESPECTFULLY IN
w form the Projectors of Saw Mills, and
the public generally, that they now prepared
TO do all kinds of work appertaining to the Saw
Trade. They will keep for sale Circular Saws
from to 70 inches in diameter, made express
ly for this market, and of very superior quality.
Larger sizes, if desired. made to special order
We shall be constantly receiving from Spear &
Jackson Sheffield, and e. Hoe & Co., New York,
and other reputed makers, Mill Cross-cut and
other description OF Saws and Files at the low
est tmarket price.
n. B.-Particular care taken with re-toothinp
and truins large Circular and Mill Saws ON the
most reasonable terms
GEO. STEAD,
oec29-3m CT. SHEFFIELD
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DIR. A. F.. SAWYER,

TNORMERLY CONNECTED WITH THE
Il Surgical Department Of the MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL HosPIrAL, gives special attention to
the treatment of all
Surgical Diseases,
AS tumors, morbid growths, affections Of The
bones and joints, determines, whether congen-
ital or from accident diseases Of the urinary ap-
paratus, of the eye, ear, etc.
Patients placing themselves in Dr. Sawyer's
hands, for treatment or operation, will be pro-
vided with suitable accommodations, and with
careful and attentive nurses.
Facilities offered by Dr. Sawyer for
the successful practice of Surgery, which are not
to be surpassed in any city of The Union
Residence-Rasette House, (basement) corner
of Bush and Sansome streets. Office hours until
A. NJ, and from to S P. M
San Francisco, January 80, 1855. feb3-y
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
San Francisco Advertisements.

GOODWIN & co.
11o Front St., corner Of Oregon.
San Francisco.
OFFER FOR SALE:
RA TIERCES AMES' HAMS;-2OO tier.
leDO ces Hams in Brine;
lI6 hhds extra clear Bacon sides;
500 firkins choice Goshen Butter;
$50 cases Lard in 10, Is, 20-lb Tins;
800 kegs Lard:
400 tins English Dairy Cheese;
900 bbls Mess and Clear Pork;
200 half bbs Mackerel;
80 casks Goldfish;
500 bbls and half bbs New Orlenns sugar;
500 mats No. China sugar;
$50 bbls Crushed sugar;
100 bbls Powdered sugar;
600 bags Old Rio Coffee;
600 sacks White and Bayos Beams:
300 cases Y. Hyson Tea, and Glib cans;
900 cases Gunpowder Tea, and Glib cans
400 cases and boxes Imperial Tea;
200 hlf chests superior Oolong Tea in paper
I,5OO whole and half boxes Raisins;
1000 boxes Adamaniine Candles;
800 cases Tomato Ketchup;
100 cases Stoughion Bitters;
200 cases Kensetl's Fresh strawberries;
$50 cases fresh Pine Apples, and Glib tins
100 cases fresh Pine Apples, 3-lb glass;
200 cases fresh Apples;
800 cases Jams and Jellies in glass and tin
200 cases Kense,ts fresh Peaches;
100 cases Green Cages;
$50 cases fresh Cherries and Gooseberrics
100 cases fresh Raspberries;
zoo cases Wells & Provost's Pie Fruit;
800 cases Lobsiers. 2-lb cans;
$50 cases Oysters, lb cans;
100 cases CLAIMS Glib tins;
200 cases Essence Peppermint;
$50 boxes Pepper sauce;
200 cases fresh Tomatoes;
300 cases Green Corn;
$50 cases Green Peas;
800 cases pure sirnined Honey;
2O( cases Roast Chicken;
500 cases Pickles, qts and hf gals each;
500 cases Brandy Peaches
900 cases spices;
600 cases saleratus in 1O-lb bxs and lib btls
900 cases Carb. soda:
400 cases Cream Tartar Lib tins and bolts;
1000 boxes Hill s. Colgaie's soap;
500 boxes Chemical Olive soap;
900 boxes CASTLE soap;
100 boxes salt water soap;
100 cases Peach Tobacbo;
Is cases Grape Tobacco;
so cases Sacramento Tobacco;
25 cases Game Cock Tobacco;
25 cases Fruit Tobacco;
$50 cases Tobacco various brands;
$50 cases smoking Tobacco;
80 cases p. s. Ms Yeast Powders (gen.)
800 nalf bbls new Corn Meal
300 whole and half bbls Carolina Rice
1000 mats No. China Rice:
$50 half bbls split Peas;
400 dozen Shaker Brooms
200 bales Wrapping Paper;
5000 pounds Nutmegs;
$50 bbs and bags Whole Pepper;
500 kegs and 10 gallon Cranberries;
600 kegs 5, 10 and Is gallon Pickles;
a5 half bbls Dried Apples;
100 bags Dried Cherries;
so cases Cnrrants;
$50 dozen 3-hoop Pals;
100 cases Olive Oil;
GO cases sardines;
100 cases salt, 10 and 20-lb bags;
800 cases SALT 5-b bags;
400 boxes 7. d. Pipes;
100 bbs and kegs Vinegar:
500 kegs E. b. syrup. feb2-lm
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
]. WILSON SON.

DIONEER HARNESS REPOSITORY.--On
l. hand, complete assortment of Saddles
Brides, Martingal.s s. Whips, Mexican Spurs and
Bits. Also, Skirtng, Harness and Bride
Leashes. Fire CAPS. from to 80 cone, New
York make. no2J-3m.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

DEATH OF A PoETEss.-Miss NJ. Louisa Chit.
wood, young lady whose reputation as poetess
= familiar to the litersy world, died suddenly
q her residence in Mount Carmel, Ind. on
Wednesday last.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

JOKING WITH BARBER-A correspondent
tells a story of our g Jeems," says one OF our
exchanges. which we intend 10 tell again for
the edifcation of the public. Stopping for day
or two at village a short way from Boston,
Jeems went to barber to get shaved. On ell
teriDg and casting his eyes about the room, he
perceived that the barber drove the double trade
OF tonsor and small grocer.
"Shave. SIR" said the barber TO bis customer,
whose face sufficiently indicated the object OF
his visit.
Jeems made no reply but drawing himself up
TO lofty height proceeded in the attorney fash
ion, TO interrogafe the barber as follows:
Is Sir, are you the barber ~
Eyes, sir; have shavel 2"
And do you also keep this oyster cear?"
% Yes sir have any oysters u
Well, sir, this occupation of yours gives
rise to most horrible suspicious. II is serious
thing sir, to submit ones head to the manipula-
tions of siranger but if you can answer IA
couple of questions 10 my satisfaction, should
like 10 be shaved"
The barber said he wond try
"Well, SIR said Jeems solemnly, edo you
shave with The oyster knife ~
" No, sir, said the barber smiling.
Zone question MORE" said the interrogation,
"and remember you are under oath or rather
recollect that it is a serious business-(the barber
started)-one question; do you never open oys-
tiers with your razor?"
"No, sir" exclaimed the barber Indignantly,
amid a roar of laughter from the bystanders
Then shave me-" said Jeems, throwing him.
self into chair, and untying his neck cloth with
the air Of man who has mistaken confidence
in human nature.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

COMPLIMENT To As EDIToR.-The publishers
OF Philadelphia and others gave public dinner
On Thursday evening to Louis A. Cooley, ESQ.,.
me proprietor OF Godey's Lady's Book. About
one hundred persons sat down 10 the table.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

SMALL Pox.-The Alexandria Sentinel learns
rom gentleman, direct from the Northern Neck
q Virginia, that the small pox is prevailing to
an alarming extent in the lower part of the
eouniy OF Richmond, sixty cases having deveL
eped themselves up to within the last few day..
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

BY WALTON & SMITH.
TIME UNDERSIGNED. FORMERLY OF
Il Shasta County, takes this method ofinform-
ing his friends throughout the Northern part of
the State, thai lin connection with Mr.. D. H.
Walton,) he has leased for a term of years
the above new four story Granite Building, and
it is now open for the reception of guests-ihe
house being situated in the immediate vicinity
OF the Steamboat Landings, the Custom House
and Post Office, and the centre Of Mercantile bu-
not surpassed by any house in the CITY.
"a Furniture and bedding entirely new
Charges Moderate.
]. PLUMMER SMITH.
San Francisco, Dec. 22d, 1855. doo-3m.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

I Yeung America TempIeof He ner
Meets every Monday evening at their Hall in
Lane's building on High Street.
VIM. HIGH, Wet.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

y Men of the noblcst dispositions alway,
think themselves happest when others share
their happiness with them.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
CARRIAGE.

Toe BRODERICK would inform the citizens
y Of Shasta that he is always on hand with his
dray to do small chores.
Oct. 90 + is BRODERICK.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
California Cream Ale,

California Cream Ale,
LNOR WHICH A PREMIUM was awarded al
Il the State Agricultural Fair in 1855,
are now manufacturing and offering for sale the
above named
Ale and Porter,
in barrels and half barrels in lots to suit
San Francisco, Oct. %, 1855. o27-3m
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

NOBLE SPIRITs.-We love noble men. Pull
them this way and the other, and they only
bend, but never break. Trip them down and
In irice they are on their feet again. Bury
them IN the mud. and in an hour they would be
out and bright You cannot keep them DOWN
You cannot destroy ihem' they are the salt OF
the earth. Who but they start any noble pro-
lectf They build our cities, whiten the ocean
with their sails, and blacken the heavens with
the smoke OF their cars. Look TO them. youne
men, and catch the spark of their energy. and
when you feel the blood run warm IL your
hearts at the thought of some noble purpose do
not let Its How be checked, even though The
world be ever so censorious or misiudeins; and
though you may have seen many q brave heart
lacerated a. the worlds hearflessness falter not
out press on-try the steep pass; up up lis -us.
ged summit, and you shall attain its highest ala.
ficn.
q Anguish of mind has driven thousands to
suicide; anguish Of body none This proves
that the health of the mind is Of far more conse
quencc to our happiness than the health of the
body. although both are deserving of much more
attention than either Of them receives.-Cotton
4 i remarkable fact, that no lew eve,
isiis upon the public for support To their bonol
oe = said. they take care Of all Of their creed
when under misiortune
- Mn. Jameson s.ys, the broad of life i,
love; ohe salt of life Is work The sweefne.. \
ne = Poesy; The water of life fsilh.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

II While the last generation was hourishing,
there dwet in what is the famous city, not
mile from Boston, an opulent widow lady. who
once afforded queer manifestation of that odd
compound of incompatibiliiies, called ''human
nature"
1t was Christmas Eve, one of those old fash
ioned winters which were so bitter cold The
old lady put an extra shawl, and as she hug
ged her shiverng frame, she said TO her faithful
negro servant:
q" It's terrible cold night. Scip. fear that
my poor neighbour, widow Green, must be suf
fering. Take the wheelbarrow, Scip. FIJI i; full
Of wood, pile on good load. and tell the poor
woman TO keep herself warm and comfortable.
But before you go, Scp. put some more wood
on the fire, and make a nice mug of flip"
These last orders were duly obeyed. and the
old lady was thoroughly warmed, both inside
and out, and now the irusty Scipio was about TO
depart on his errand of mercy when his consid-
crate mistress interposed again.
:" Stop. stop, you need not 60 now; the
weather has mod derated"
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09

4 TTENDlNG and resident Physiciun. ]. T.
IA CZAPKAY, M. D.. laie of the Hungarian
revolutionary war, chief Physician to the Goth
Regiment of Honveds. chief surgeon To the Mil
i,ary Hospital of Pesth. Hungary, and late lee
turer on The Diseases of Women and Children
Particular attention given TO the Diseases Of wo.
men and Children