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The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

REASONS FOR wEtRlYG a MousTAcHE.-Ne
have been able to draw up table OF the differ
ent reasons for wearing fnoustache. We have
questioned not hess than thousand persons
adorned. and iler auswe ers have helped us 20
the following result:
To avoid shaving. 60; to avoid catching cold,
80 To hide their teeth, 1 10 take away from
prominent nose, 5 to avoid being taken
EnglislImnn abroad, = because they are III The
Army, 6; because they have been in the Army
22l; because Prince Albert does it, . because
it is artistic, %; because you are singer, 3;
because you travel a deal L because you have
lived long on the continent, 3; because the wife
likes II, s; because you have weak lungs. 5 :;
because it acts a respirator, %; because ii is
healthy, II; because the young ladies admire
it, al. because il is considered the Thing 10;
Ii will be seen from the above that not one
person confeSseS 10 vanity being the motive.
The majority of persons weaI moustache be-
cause they imagine in their conceit that II be-
comes them. bun horv rarely you meet with a
person who hds the courage 10 admit II tl-Psa'sch.
We wear ours because we choose, (chews. y
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

How TO GtIS RxPuraTloN.-A French au-
thor, finding his reputation iinpeded by The hos
iility of the critics. resolved 10 adopt little
straiasem 10 assist him in gaining fame and
money in spite of his enemies. He dressed
himself in workmanlike attire, and repaired
10 a distant province, where he took lodgings at
a farriers shop, in which he did little work
every day at The forge and anvil But the greater
part of his time was secretly devoted 10 The
composition of three large volumes of poetry
and essays, which he published as The works OF
Journeymau Blacksmith: The trick succeeded
all France was in amazement; the poems of
this child of Nature this "untutored genius,
this INSPIRED son of Vulcan" as he was now
called. were Immediately praised by The critics,
and were soon purchased by every body. The
harmless deceit filed the pockets Of The poor
poet who laughed to see The critics writing i'll
cessant praise author whose every former
effort they made point Of abusing.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

sam SLICK uS HaPPtNEss.-I ask again what
is haPpnessl I II ain't being idle, that's fact
idle man woman ever happy since
the world began. Eve was idle and that's the
way she got tempted. poor critier; employ
meut gives both appetite and digestion Duty
makes pleasure douhly sweet by contrast.
When the harness is Off if the uagk aim, 100
hard, critter likes TO kick up his heels. When
pleasure is The business OF life il ceases TO be
pleasure. and when its all labor and DO play.
work. like an unstuiied saddle. cuts into the
very bones Neither labor nor idleness has a
road that leads to happiniss-one has no room
Tor the heart. the other corrupts it. Hard work
is the best Of the two, for that has. at all events
sound sleep; the other restless pillows, and un-
refreshing sleep; one is a misfortune, the other
curse; and money Amt happiness. that's clear
as mud
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

DEATH or LADY ELLENBoRoUGH.-It Is very
strange To watch how those who, at ditferent
times occupy large space for the moment ci-
ther in public tame public scandal, disappear
suddenly from The scene, and are forgotten, ns
the wave Of ,iue passes over. until again they
rise at some distant spot, where one least ex-
poets 10 find hem. This thought Is brought -
our mind on reading the last news from Asia of
the death in Arabia Of Lady Ellcnborougb, one
who at one time. the star OF London lash
ion. and whose beanty aud wit. the champagne
Of conversation. full Of sparkle and vivaeIty,
gathered round her all that distinguished IN
English society. Among her spacial admirers
Were George Canning and The Duke ot cling
ton but la tie discovery of her amours with
prince Schwarzenberg. which led 10 n trial that
some years since created naintense sensation
among he arisiocr,tis circles of Europe, was
owing her separation and divorce from her
naughty and arrogant lord. who became so mem
orable By The pomp and majesty OF his short rule
IN India For years she had no, been heard Of
when now find her au Eastern Znieiaa. and
the victim OF harems revenge. it is said she
hns been assassinaied IN Arabia. by La Haye,n
d'un ckcik Arate." How beyond all fiction wonld
be the romance Of such q life If faithfully told.
n y. Tribune. /.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
WOODEN WARE, BASKETS, sc.

INCLUDING BROoMS. TUBS PALS, wood
IL and zinc wash boards, chopping trays rolling
pins. barrel covers, market baskets, peach bas-
kets, bottle baskets. shoe, scrub and dust brush.
es, hair and wire serves, cotton and linen twine
bed cords and clothes lines, with every other
article belonging to the WOOD AND Will.
LOW WARE business. at lowest wholesale pri.
ces, by W. HAWXHuRST.
ll2 & ia, Front, near Washington ST..
San francisco.
P.S. am still doing business in the same
old wooden buildings at a very low rent. sa.
wing OF expense which about all goes 10 the ben.
eht OF my customers. and merchants who do NOT
at least call and see before they buy elscw here,
cannot be wide awake to their own interests.
nov3-6m*
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swiss ceursssE

When n siil arrives at marriaseabie age.
the young men Of the village assemble by con-
sent on given night at The gallery of the chalet
il which The fair one resides This creates no
manner of surprise in the minds OF her parents'
who not only wink at the praciice. but are never
better pleased than when the charms os their
daughter attract the greatest number oi asnii-
fers. Their arrival is soon announced by sum
dry taps at the different windows. Alter the
family in the house has been reused and dressed
(for the scene usually takes place al i"idnisht,
" hen they have all retired TO rest the window
of The room prepared for the OCCASION IN which
the girl is al first alone, Is opened. Then par
ley commences. of rather boistcrons drscrip-
lion; each yonng man in turn urges his SUIT
with all The eloquence and art Of Y hich he is
possessed The fair one hesitates, doubts. asks
qnesiions bu, GENES TO no decision. She then
invites The party 10 partake Of repast of cakes
and kirschwasscr which is prepared Tor them
on The balcony Indeed. this entertainnieni with
the strong water Of the cherry forms a promin-
ent feature in the proceedings oi the night
After having regaled themselves Tor some
lime during which aud through the window
she has made use Of all the witchery of woman S
art, she fegus a desire 10 get rid OF them all,
and will sometimes call her parents 10 accom-
plsh this object. The youths. however, are
not to be put off, for, according tothe custom o..
The country they have come there for the ex-
press purpose of compelling her, on that night,
there and then TO make up her mind, and to de-
clare the object Of her chcce.
Al length, after further parley. her heart is
touched, al least she pretends j, is, by the ia
yorcd swain After certain prelinlinaries be-
tween the girl and her parents. her lover is I'D
mitted through the window, where The Alliance
is signed ard sealed. bat not delivered, in the
presence Of both father and mother. By The
consent of all parties the ceremony is not to ex-
tend beyond a couple of hours, when. after a
second jnlficaion with the kirsohwasser they
all retire--'he happy man TO blesshis stars. but
the rejected TO console themselves with The hope
that al the next ,ournamount OF love making
they may succeed better. In general the girls
decision is taken in good part by all. aud is re-
garded as decisive.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
Lily RcIi.
As srse BY 5. c. nassrrr.


Oh the Lily OF onr valley.
Is he fa;rest flower for me.
With her ofiines would daily,
And The msmenis saily flee
She was fresh as Nays first blossom,
And her sweetness none can tell:
Gentle as Tie saaiii winds breathing
Was he voice Of Lily Bell
Danced she eaily on the meadow,
In the days of early spring.
Aud The crushed flowers incense paid her
As voiive Offering:
But the bloom upnn The red rose.
Where the sunbeam loved 10 dwell,
Mus not half so rich IN heauiy.
As The clie,k of Lily Del.,
But The Lily Of lie valley.
Has bceu called by dealt. away,
And ms heart was aell nigh breaking,
As bent To hear her say
~ am called away to Heaven.
With the angels there 10 dwell,
Aud forever ceased the music
OF the voice of Lily Bell
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
7 Etom D;eEens' Honstkoid U'ords.

fFrom DieEens' Household Words.
Echoes.
Sill the angel stars are shining.
Sill The ripping waters How,
But lie angel voice il silent
Tia, heard here long ago.
Hsrk the echoes murmur low
Long ago.
Still The wood is dim and lonely.
Still abe plashing fountains play,
But the past in all its beauty,
Whiilier has il fie,l away!
Hark. the mournful echoes say
Fled away!
Still the bird of night cnmPlainrill-
Now, indeed. her song is plain
Visions Of my happier hours,
Do call and call in vainf
Iiark the echoes cry ag ,iu
All IN vain
Cease, o echoes, mnurnful echoes.
Once loved your voices well:
Now my heart is sick and weary,
Days of old a long farewell!
Hark the echoes sad and ,ireary.
Cry farewell, farewell
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

4 SNAKE SToRY.-Oue of those singular es-
capes occurred few days back, for narrating
which old Indians get accused of drawing the
most formidable lonsbows when they settle
down on their pensions in shat portion of the
metropolis dedicated 10 their retirement under
the appropriate name of .'Asa Minor This,
however, lis "a las D. as is tioubtsess many sifni
lar story wheb has made people stare and shake
their heads. A penn in The Tannah. near The
College bridge. observed rat across The
floor. He stopped TO look after il, having his
1urban of and his back hair loose. Willie in
this position lie suddenly felt as though some
one were tugging him back by his hair. tie
pnt bis haHd up and to his horror, lie found
there was large cobra ON his back, struggling
free bis teeth from his hair, III which they had
got en:angled. Probuby the reptile had also
observed the rat. aud had dropped from the
roof inbued with keen love of hunting
the peon himself. BE that as it may. the snake
ultimately succeeded in getting loose. and
capped to a hole without inilicting any injury on
The man. / V the orders oi The chief magistrate.
The place was puled down The next day, and
there. sure enough, was the snake, with the rat
in his stomach half digesied- Delhi Gazette.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

DUELLISG.-M McFariand's amendment To
the criminal law. recently introduced before the
Legislature proposes TO enact. that if any person
shall fight a duel. which shall resnlt in the
death OF the other within year therefrom. tba,
The party surviving shall. upon conviction. be
imprisoned in the State Prison for term no,
exceeding len years: but exonera,es witnesses
except they act as seconds. 1t also proposes to
enact that II any person shall fight with wea
Pons IN pursuance of previous appointment
he shall be imprisoned for term not exceeJino 9
FIVE wears
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
r. .oid Dad vas the familiar tile b

r. old Dad was the iaUillar title by " hich
WAS aep,rally known the eccentric landlord oil
tl,. hotel in Lawvilie, New York. he was
good easy soul hamesi aud uususpcious, prefer
mo In be cheated once IN a while, rather than
be ALWAYS locking cut for rogues. Hence II
,,,as not a very hard matter To impose upon hin,
and many were the bad bills with which lie was
sf,,ek In the way of trade. by his travelling Gus
TONERS Indeed he would take almost anything
that was offered him in the shape oi bill, say
lug that bad money was almost as good as any,
as somehow it wouldn't stay in his pocket =
Once however, he took V which stuck To hin.
ike plaster The more be tried TO get md oi
il the more he conduit He bad paid 1t out
several times. but il came back as often, return
ea as bogus
Al length a traveller with whom he was ac-
quain;ed, stopped for dinner on his way to Vii
ca. and /; occurred 20 Old Dad that his bin
might go down there. and stepping INFO the
,lining.room with IT, handed II to his guest, ask
ing him to put it off the first old jooi he met,
and if he succe eded. he would allow him one
halt of The anlount he received for II.
The guest took ii. and promised 10 do as well
with il as he could and account Tor II on bis re-
turn On his way back from Utica he called.
and ON Dad asked him where he had paid ont
the bill, ms he had got it aaaiu, but he could
not for the lille of him. tell where it had come
FROM why said the friend, you told me 10
out IL of on the first old fool ] saw and SO |
paid you for my dinner with it, The old fell
low acknowledged himself sold, and after pay
ing his guest the half, according Ia promise, and
giving him his diuner besides, insisted that he
had five dollars worth OF wisdom out Of the
uperatioD.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
Surgical Diseases.

AS tumors, morbid growihs, affections of the
bones and joints deformties. wheiher consep-
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 moi
to be surpassed in any city OF the Union.
Resdence-Rasette House, (basement) corner
of Bush and Sansome streets. Office hours until
a. NJ, and from to ) p NJ.
San Francisco, January 23, 1855. feb3-y
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
Ready Made Clothing Warehouse
WILLIAM G.. BADGER.
Ne. 80 Battery street, San Fir

Ne. SO Battery street, San Francisco.
IMPORTER OF READY MADE CLOTHING
u and Furnishing Goods. Also every variety
OF Hats. Boots and Brogans. l would invite
country merchants Wishing San Francisco to call
and examine my large stock of Clothing. &c.
have on hand and constantly arriving, the
largest assortment of every variety aud style of
Cloihing oil any house in the State.
The goods are manufactured under my own
supervision are 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
they wish in my stock. Ny prices will be as
low, II 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., 1856-03-01

q The most singular valedictory address on
record was delivered by Sydney Smith to a
young missionary who was about to proceed 70
Van Dieman's Land. Ii was as follows: Fare
well my dear friend. fsrewell. You are going
70 country where il is the custom of the abo.
iiSinais 10 have clergyman on their sideboard.
every morning, for breakfast; but let us earn
testiy hope that you will prove indisestible to
The savage who eats you."
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

II when yon meet with neglect, let il
rouse you to exertion instead of morfifyins your
pride Set about lessening those defects which
expose excellencies which command attention
ana respect The world may not love you. but
Ihey cannot withhold their respect when you
continue TO deserve it
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4, never ln. fniIed--i. cannot ai, TO Cure.

II never kas fniIed--It cannot fail 10 Cure.
TNHlS INVALUABLE SPECIFIC. FIRST
Il Introduced into Pisa some ftiy years since.
teeif i,rrafffe= So we'll known as IA certain cure,
that in every town and city, no, only The
Continent bui in Great Britain, the demand Tor
it great its merits so astounding, that in
less than one year from It's Introduction it had
snpplanfed all o'her remedies. The Medical
Faculty of the principal cites Of Europe were
compelled to ackno ledge its wonderful mastery
over disease. Propretors Of other Medicine,
jealous Of lis sway, vainiy endcavor 10 stay It's
onward progress Like grass before the mower,
their efforts fell TO the ground and like fire on
the prairies, sweeping all before it, its onward
march became triumphant. Ii stood forth upon
its own merits; discerning public saw, tiied
and were convinced of its magical rirfnoS. The
massive fortune acquired by Dr.. Pareira fror,
The sale oi i, during the six years he prepared it.,
alone bore witness to It's niracnlons merits. Al!
the deccasc of the Doctor. The reel pc be-
queaihed 10 his son, who has ately Introduce d
The remedy into the United States. The number
of cares il has already made astonishing
Thousands and tens of thousands can bear lcsi-
mony 10 its efiicacy.
All who use il. it will Cure,
With safety. speed and certainty no other med
icine has ever possessed
Rescri qunck Nosirums.
Use remedy that has been tried for The pasi
ftiy yearS, and was never known 10 fail.
THIS GREAT REMEDY is
WARRANTED PURELY VEGETABLE.
Beware of Countcrfcits.
The extensive sale of this wonderful medicine
has already cansed some person or persons to
palmof upon the uisuspecting. spurious COM
pound closely resembling the original. Be par
iicnlar to buy none without The written sigma
iure of A. PAREIRa, NJ. D., on the out side wrap
per of each bottle. All others cOnnteIftir.
and their compounders will he punished with
the utmost rigor of the law.
Price. Three Dollars per bottle. For sale by
d. BABcoCK, sole Agent for California Oregon
aud The Sand wich Islands, to whom all orders
must be addressed. A liberal discount made tu
wholesale dealers.
D..BABCOCK, Wholesale Druggist. II Davis
street, between Clay and Washi gou streets
List of gents throughout the State.
BENZ SHURTLEFF, Shasta Drug Store Shasta.
Rn"DEs & DnBxAM. Main street, one door Of
Hunter street. Agent at Stockton.
RICE. COFFIN & CO.. Druggist. MarysviIe
" ii BRUNTER, Tuolumne Drug Store Sonora.
CniLD & WoRTHEx, Placerville Drug Store,
Placervie
JrsriS GATES, JR.. Sacramento City.
DR. w CARR, Downievlle.
DR. JoHNLARK, Nevada.
DR W II GATLIFF. Ireka.
DR. J b WINSTON, Los Angeles.
WHALEY & Morse. San Diego
GEoRGf STORY. Portland. 0. T. febl6 3m.
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DRAMATIC DIET-We understand a conScn-
ton of managers from all parts OF the Union is
to assemble in one of The Eastern cities soon,
for the purpose of taking into consideration the
supplying OF audiences with refreshments IN The
intervals between The acts of plays. II Is be-
lieved that this will have tendency 10 do away
with the call of "supe,' now SO prevalent, and
SO embarrassing TO The attaches of The principal
theatres.- Wide West.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
iN PARROT. WALTER B. CoMsTo
PARROTT g. CO.,
BANKERS,
Corner 9t California and Montgomery Streets
San Fraucisco.

San Fraucisco.
N|E 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 & AS.
PlNWALL,of New York. 10 purchase Exchange,
Gold Dust, Bullion, and Mini Certificates, at cur
rent rates; ship Treasure for account nnder our
own policies of insurance, and mike liberal ad.
vances on Gold Dust sent TO our charge for coin.
age or Assay.
We shall have CREDITS established at
an early day on all The other principal Atlantic
Cities. Europe and China, of which due notice
will be given. se29if
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

rS During the search "ns'tn'ed" by the
editor of the Newark Times for female conipos-
iors, il is reported that the following shor; dia-
losue took place:
Editor-"Good morning, Mr.. Henpeck; have
iype-setiersl' ~
Henpeck-"No, but I've got wife that
would make a very fine devil
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
TO MERCHANTS.

TIME 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.
SAML II. PRITCHARD,
Corner of Battery and Sacramento sts.,
d2q-3m San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
POLLARD & MASON'S
ANTI MALARIA PILLS.

A SURE AND SAFE CURE FOR REMIT
n tent and Intermittent Fevers, and also a
most etfec,ual cure for all the secondary dis
eases accompanying these fevers, such as Liver
Complaint. Neuralgia, Indigestion, and Enlarge
ment of the Spleen, or Ague Cake. For inter
mttent Fever, or Fever and Ague, these pills
undoubtedly the most effectual and safe REM
edy 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, but they remove from the
system all secondary Affections which remain
after the use of other remedies to reproduce
the disease again. In this respect we claim
superiority over every other remedy which has
been offered to the public. There is paper
round each box. under the label, containing
short history Of the causes OF the fevers OF this
country, a1d the effects and operation of the
remedy which propose. These pills are
made and put up in he city of Marysvile, Yuba
county, Cal.
Depo, and oifice-D st:ec;, second door south
of the United States Hotel.
EY For sale in Shasta by DR.. Benz Shurtlef,
agent for Shasta County.
July 18th, 1854. jyl5u
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

SAVAGE SuGGEsrIox.-A learned digger In
dian advances the idea that the custom "f long
skilts originated in the lime Of the difficulties
with the aborgines at the East, and That 1t was
adopted with view to oblilerae the trail OF
the wearer. They certainly have that elect
but we do not see that the custom OF following
The ladies has been lessened thereby.-W.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

SORROW AND DSINcERITY.-Sorrow is kind "t
rust TO the sonl which every new idea con'ri-
butcs in its passage to scour away. 1t Is the
putrefactou of slasnant life, and is rcmetlird
by exercise aud motion. Sincerity is like trav-
cling in a plain beaten read, which commonly
brngsa man sooner to his journeys end than
bye-ways, in which men often lose themselves.
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

SLASDER Against SANDER there is no de-
fence: Aeil caunot boast so foul fiend, nor
man deploSe 50 foul foe. II s,abs with smile.
Il is pestnence walking in darkness. spread
ing conl&gion far and wide which the most
wary traveseSSannot avoid II is the heart
seafttsng dagg.~ Of the assassin. II is the pois-
oned snrow vhcse wtund is incurable. II IS as
marital as me sling ofshe most deadly asp: mur-
der S its employment, innocence iis prey, and
ruin its sport
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01

p Why is young lady just from bosrding-
fchool, hke building commiiteef Because
phe Is ready to receive proposals
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
J. WILSON & son,

DIONEER HARNESS REPOSITORY.--On
Il hand, complete assortment of Saddles,
Brides. Martingal,s, Whips, Mexican Spurs and
Bits. Also. Skirting. harness and Bride
Leashes- Fire Caps, from to 80 cone, New
York make. no25-3m
The Shasta courier., 1856-03-01
DIR. A. F. SAWYER,

LNORMERLY CONNECTED WITH THE
Il Surgical Department of the MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL HosPITAL, gives special attention 10
the trpafmeut of all