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The Shasta courier., 1858-11-20
How to Keep an Umbrella.

As the rainy season is now due, it may be of
interest to our readers to learn how to keep
their umbrellas Beard, the Cincinnati artist,
is the discoyerer He bought silk umbrella
and at the same time small paddock We let
him tell the rest
On arriving at the hotel closed nv umbrel-
Ia, slipped the lock upon the wire spring which
keeps it shut, and deposited it with the most
perfect confidence in the public rack. was not
long waiting for customer. 4 splendid look
ing fellow, with goatee and mustache, stepped
up with the most perfect nonchalance and took
my identical umbrella. quietly sauntered to-
ward the door, giving casual glance at the
weather; my hero essayed to spread the shell
tering silk but alas it was no go-again still
worse. What the deuce was the matter? He
looked-saw the trap, and the fall of his coun-
tenance was exactly the step from the sublime
to the ridiculous had so often heard Of but
never seen before. Ny umbrella was quietly de-
posted in its place, and my gentleman meekly
sauntered towards the reading-room and slip
ped out of another door umbrea-less
was by no means satisfied with one expert
ment in a little while saw one of the most
brazen appropriations of small things (he was
especially hard on lunches and drinks-free)
in all Cincinnati. ''Now," said l, &" is my
chance"
This customer had an article in his hand.
which might in courtesy be styled the /" ghost of
an umbrella" and cotton at that. With grand
Eloquent air, he deposited it right alongside of
mine, and went to the bar. There he picked up
treat ut was election time) and ate crackers
and CHEESE enormously. Thence to the reading
room, with my eyes still on him, and in less than
a minute, with a shrug, and buttoning up his
coat an extra button, be passed in a rapid busi-
ness manner to the door, picked up my umbrel-
Ia, with scarcely glance as he went along. l
was on hand With a sudden movement he at
tempted to raise it; no goi
Again Still failure With a decision
perfectly Napoleonic, ard worthy of the occa-
sion he was about to tear the slight obstruction,
when ! stepped up and said
Don't do that I'll lend you the keyp
All, Mr.. Beardl Hal Strange mistake
thought it was my own. Good device think
I'll adopt it,"
And with the most perfect ease, he pnt my
umbrella down, and took his own and vamoos-ed
l was satisfied l had found out how to keep
an umbrella and now | am on nv way to
Washington to take ont patent for it.
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-20

bsgT man ought to carry himself in tho
world as an orange-tree would if it could WALL
up and down the garden-swinging perfume
from every little censer it holds up to the air.
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-20

WAsHINGroN's FAMILY BIBLE.-The agent of
the Nashville Bible Society Mr.. r. NJ Hawkins,
has recently been distributing Bibles in Macon
county, Tennessee, and while travelling through
the country met with the old family Bible that
found place in General Washington's 8 chamber.
Mr.. Hawkins says:
took it in my hand and examined it carefully,
after which | read the 9th psalm in family wor-
ship. then asked the brother to tell me how
he came by it. He said that at the Generals
death his niece fell heir to the Bible Previous
to leaving Virginia, her son was taken sick and
died. He waited on him until death. The old
lady told him that she was getting old, and that
she had nothing to give him for waiting on her
son, except the old family Bible He gladly re-
ceived it, and brought it to Tennessee with him
on horseback. He told me that he would not
take three thousand dollars for it, The gentle
man lives in the town of Lafayette, Macon coun-
ty, and his name is Colonel Claiborne. You
can't begin to imagine how 1 felt turning over
Its leaves. really felt and thought that l had
found precious jewel 1t appeared to me that
would have given any price for it."
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-20

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WANTED-A correspon-
dent of the Sacramento Bee writing from Shasta
county, says:
Since have been in this upper country"
have very much regretted that there never has
been thoroughly scientific geological explora-
tion of the mineral lands of the State, under the
government, either State or Federal, for have
no doubt in the least, but that such an one
would be Immediately advantageous to the coun-
try, and hope the Bee will take the initiative
in urging its Importance upon the next Legisla-
ture. 1t is nonsense for old miners to pretend
that they know more Of the whereabouts Of gold
than geologists can teach them. 1t is the pro-
vince of ignorance to ridiculc science. have
personally known hundreds of shipmasters to
laugh at the idea that Lieut. Maury could teach
them anything about the weather, or the best
route to navigate their ships while it has come
within the range of my own experience to save
my ship, cargo, and many lives by a stout ad-
herence to his directions, when overtaken by a
hurricane, although said directions, were con-
trary to pre-coneeived notions of my own judg-
ment. 1t does not follow, that to be weather.
wise man must necessarily be covered with
tar-neither does it follow that to be success
full miner one must necessarily be brought up in
cave.
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-20

EaS The republican majority in Maine this
year is 6,440. Two years ago it was $4,000.
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-20

n MULE IN CELESTIAL CoURT.-In our last ap-
peared an item stating that celestial at Good
year Bar had been kicked by a mule, and that
1ohn was likely to die. He died and the Chi
naman who owned the mule was summoned to
proauce him in open celestial court. to answer
10 a charge OF Chinamanslaughter. The animal
was trotted up before his peers, sans saddle sans
nrldie, sans Gpdr9o, Sands Sarsaparila; and the
,fial began. After a protFacted !. ching-chanr
how-ee-luin, the jury Of seventeen Cinnamon,
iong-taled and true children of the flowery land,
proceeded TO ballot on the question of shooting
sne mule. Poor mule he had few friends on
.lat jury, and lost his life as brothers aud cous
ms before hin had-by a lack of rotes. They
shot SIX balls into him, and then dubbed his
nrs1ns out. Then, it was determined the offend
ing member must be cut off. A quandary arose
Mules kick promiscuously and indiscriminatelv
with their two hind legs, and now which was
tue leg to amputate? The court hadn't been in
the country long, and didn't know which was
the night leg of an American mule living on his
back. The difficulty was settled by one of the
Johns suggesting that by cutting of both hind
legs they would have dead thirru The
legs were cut OF faccordingly; and the Johns had
high time, drinking brandy and eating tried
hog.-Sterra Democrat
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-20

ASTRONOMICAL Considering the enormous
and incessant emanation of light and heat from
the sum- the question has often arisen whether
the sun undergoes any diminution. Ifthe high
temperature Is kept up either by electric cur
rents or by friction, no loss of volume is sustain
ed but if according to the hypothesis of New
ton, hight is produced by the actual emission of
luminous particles, a diminution of volume
would appear to be necessary consequence
observation, however can afford us no informa-
sion on this head; for supposing an actual dim
mutton to be going on at such a rate as to les
sen the diameter by two feet in twentv-four
hours-whIch, having regard to the suns mag
hitnde, may be considered as enormous-three
thousand years wonld eapse before the diminu-
uon OF the apparent diameter would amount to
single second. The mystery, according to high
astronomical opinion, is to conceive how SO en-
ormous a conflagration-if such it be-can be
Kept up Every discovery in chemical science
here leaves us completely at a loss, or rather
seems to remove farther the prospect of proba-
pie explanation. New theories are constantly
being propounded, most of which are either at
variance with all the established laws of astro-
nomicai science, or otherwise inherently absurd
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L a. EST N e w S .
EThirty-Fifth Congress IS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.--SENATE.-Tl c
Senate was not in session to-day.
UoUsE.-On motion of bIr. Quitman, a
resolution was adopted calling on the
President to communicate the number OF
soldiers engaged in the late war with
Great Britain, and the Indian wars of the
same period; also, the proximatc estimate
of the expenditure in extending to them
the benefits of the Revolutionary pension
laws. This information is desired pre-
liminary to action on the bill-pending for
that purpose.
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THE SUBSCRIBER offers x1zszz

THE SUBSCRIBER offers x.Sxs
l. himself to the citizens of Nor ffTET 7
folk and Portsmouth, as Tuner and Re
pairer of Piano Fortes From a among large
number of those capable of judging of his
ability, he subjoins the following
NATIONAL H0rRL,
Norfolk, Jan. 10th, 1868. !
DEAR StR:-It is with great pleasure
recommend you to the citizens of Norfolk
and vicinity, as a gentlemen, who is entirely
capable, either as a Piano Forte maker or
Tuner, and it is quite certain, that your resi-
dencc here, will be great advantage to the
musical community generally.
Yours Respectfully,
S. THALBERG.
His rooms are in Johnson's building on
Main street. where he intends keeping an as
sortment Of the best Pianos manufactured in
the North. Respectfully solicits the citizens
of Norfolk, and Portsmouth and surrounding
country, to call and examine his stock. Being
practical Piano maker and Tuner, feels con
: fident, that he can give satisfaction in al
! cases.
/ N. Dust received one of those paten.
double sounding board Piano Fortes, from
1.-The mandatory of Newman Bro. Il Sons.
10 D. W. WINTER, Agent.
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SUNDRTES-
- Fresh Tomatoes in cans at a low figure
Genuine Olive Oil in Black Bottles
bordeaux Oil in large and small Bottles
French English and American Mustard,
Andrews and Durkie's Yeast Powders,
Very Superior Green and Black Teas,
Genuine Lagpyra and Old Java Coffee,
First rate Butter at 25 and 81 = cts.
English Dairy and Imitation English Cheese,
Wicker Baskets and Pals of every variety,
For sale atprices to suit purchasers.
GEO. X. GOODRIDGE,
tel No. 6, Campbell's wharf
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From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4th.-Mr. Wilson,
whose case caused 50 much excitement
in the House to-day, this evening APP
peared before tAe select committee, and
it is said: answered all legal questions,
not however, duplicating any individuals
in the alleged frauds connected with the
tariff act The report that he plunged
himself of contempt seems to be sustain
ed by the fact that he is at liberty, al
though detained as a witness.
The House committee on patents has
reported bill extending for seven years
the patent Of David Bruce for his type
casting machine; and bill extending for
a like term VIM. Crampton's patent for
an Improvement in the figure Of fancy
power LOOMS
A petition, signed by one thousand resi-
dents in the Territory Of Arizona, has
been received at the War Department,
asking for mounted troops to be station
ed in the Territory, to protect the inhabi-
tants against the ravagcs of the Apache
Indians.
The court of inquiry in the case of
Com'r Boutwell,, for disobedience of or
ders in returning home from the Paci-
fic, has been postponed at his request,
until the arrival of the ship John Ad-
ans.
= The French spoliation bill, reported by
Mr.. Crittenden, from the select commit
tee of the Senate, is accompanied by an
able and elaborate report. The former
is similar to that heretofore introduced,
and appropriates $5,000,0O0 of five per
cent stock in satisfaction of the claims.
The Douglas Democrats were again
in council this morning,
WAsH1SGToS, February 5.-The
Douglas Democrats and Republicans
have had no formal conference as to the
course they design pursuing on the
Kansas question, nor according to pres
ent indications is it probable will one be
held. The movement of Mr.. Harris, of
Illinois in the House to refer the Presi-
dents message to a special committee, to
be appointed by the Speaker, embodics
the policy of the Douglas men.-Should
the resolution for that purpose be adop-
ted and the Speaker appoint committee
unacceptable to the anti-Lecompton
Constitution men, an attempt, it is said
will be made to set it aside and elect one
by ballot.
The Republicans privately say that
they will support such a movement with
view to secure the best attanable end
while their votes will be given in favor
of the proposition to refer the question
of the formation of Constitution to the
people of Kansas.
The entire number Of warrants issued
under the bounty land acted of March
1856, is 219,7S0, to satisfy which 81
100000 acres will be required.
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Miscellaneous.
NOtice.


HAVING this day sold to C. F. GREEN
Silver Ware, Lamps, Plated Ware and Fan
cy Goods, l bespeak for him the same liberal
patronage that has been extended to ne, and
do cheerfully recommend him to my custo-
mers.
All Watches and Clocks sold, or repaired,
by me, for the past year, are still warranted,
and will be attended to, by a iirst-rate work
man.
return my sincere thanks, to my friends
and patrons for their encouragement and
may be found at the old stand, or at my Da-
guerian Gallery, formerly occupied by J. H..
Whitehurst. +. w. BURWELL.
Norfolk, January LIST, 1858.
Mr.. Greenwood, Mr.. Hathaway or Mr..
Bush are authorized to give receipts for any
monies due.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

w II are Just in receipt ola lot of very a
w desirable goods, which we think ~
we can offer as great inducement to
purchasers, on account of remarkable low
price, for which we offer them; they are such
as Ladies Kid Congress Boots Ladies Moroc-
co Boots, with and without heel, any quanti-
ty OF Misses Morocco Boots, and as nice as
can be had in the city. A superior quality
OF Gents Cater Tops, remarkably low price.
Besides every other article of Ladies, Gents
and Misses goods in our line, which are neat
and serviceable. Our store is small, but we
have the goods, give us call and prove it.
at No. So, Church street.
we have small lot of Children's Caters,
very pretty article, which we will sell low.
ia 70 WILKINS & co.
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& HOICE BUCK the
~ season for hot Buckwheat Cakes, fresh
supply pennsylvania Buckwheat just received
at the City Provision Store, and for sale low.
tel L. G. DEMING.
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TO THE OFFICERS OF THE NAVY.
GRIFFITH, WILSON 81 co.

NORFOLK, VA
DEG leave to call attention of messes fit
I'D ting out for sea, to their large and we'll
assorted stock of articles suited for use on
shipboard, such as
Knives without and with forks,
Albata spoons and Forks, Dish covers,
Chatting dishes, Walters, Hanging Lamps.
Casters, Coffee and Tea pots, Baskets,
Candlesticks, Sconces, Looking Glasses,
and great many other articles, too numor-
Gus to mention, which they will be pleased to
exhibit.
Having had considerable experience in fit
ting out government vessels, together with
their position as government contractors,
enables them to offer these goods in large
lect the place, No. II, East Side Market Sd
jazz GRIFFITH, WILSON & Co.
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New York Markets.

New York, February 5.-t1our-
The market to-day was firm, with sales
of 5000 barrels at 81. 15a425 for Com
mon to Good State; Ohio $4.75a4.9O;
Southern 81 50a5.00.
Wheat-The market is buoyant; sales
of 10000 bushels at 115a122 cents for
Southern red
Corn-Prices have declined cent; sales
Of $4,000 bushels-Southern white at
64a66 cents, and 64a65 cents for do,
yellow.
Pork-Is dull Mess declined Is cents;
sales to-day of Mess at $15.6o.aI6 90,
and Prime $12.
Beef-The market is steady; sales of;
Re-paclSed Chicago at $10.50a 1900.
Lard-Is firm; sales at 9a-9s cents.
Whiskey-The markets. dali to-day
sales of Ohio at 20}a21 cents.
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no TRUSTEES OF ACADEMIES

TO TRUSTEES OF ACADEMIES
L AND PUBLIC SCH0OLS.-A Genlle-
man and Lady, (brother and sister-no in
cumbrance, highly Educated, and with many
years experience in teaching, desire STU
ATOMS as PRINCIPAL and A SSIS-
TANT in some Academy in this State or
Maryland. where theil services would be APP
preciated by liberal compensation. All the
English Branches taught-Music, &c. The
best of refere aces given. Would be pleased
to open correspondence with any parties
DESTROYS of obtaining their services. Par
ticulars then given. Address TEACHERS,
Box 379 Post office Norfolk, Va ia IA
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Auction Sales.
Superior Clothing &c, &C.
8. O. MERWIN, Auct.

WE WILL sell at public Auction at ou,,.
w Ware house on TUESDAY, the 9Th
of February, A large and valuable assort-
ment of Clothing &c, &c. Consisting in part
of
100 Gentlemen Coats, assorted Qualities and
coors,
$50 do Vests, do do colors,
$50 do Pants, do do do
Is doz. Linen Bosom Shirts,
20 do Cotton and Sent Draws,
10 do Mems Gum Overshoes,
10 do Ladies, do do
20 do Misses, do do
Dealers are invited to call and examine the
stock on Monday the Sth inst.
te 6 MllRWIN & MORE. Auct'rs.
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LUDLOW HAS REMOVED TO
No. "a, West Main st.

No. "a, West Main st.
have just received a choice lot of goods,
Il selected especially for the Ladies of Nor
folk.
6 doz Pomades, Assorted
do do Frangipanni Pomadcs,
do do Boudois Pomade,
do do Barrel Pomades,
gross Assorted Colognes, doz Cold Cream,
do Extract Frangipanni
6 do Lubin Ext Assorted, gross Windsor
Soap,
4 doz Monster Soap, do Universal do
2 do Milk of Lettuce Soap,
Go Banzold Soap,
do Black Strick Polade,
10 Gross Assorted Eng. Tooth Brushes,
3 do Lows Hair Brushes.
Together with large variety too numer-
GUS to mention. Give me call
JOHN r. LUDLOW,
"a West Main st,
ia ~ Norfolk, Virginia.
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Baltimore Advertisements.

BALTIMORE.
Ssssgsyrs,> MANUFACTURES of ma
chine made netting for fishing
nets, seines and other purposes also gillng and
SEINE wine corks, leads &C., fishing rope Of
every variety, and Of superior quality made
eHfaessly for fishing purposes.
Is5 Person wanting a seine of a particu-
lar depth, or tapered, would confer favor
by giving timely notice beforehand. as it is
impossible to have on hand all the kinds
winch may be wanted; Seines hung and tarred
in thorough manner.
TANNING AND TARRING.
We have a building and apparatus pur-
posely for Steam Tanning and Earring such
Netting as may be wanted thus prepared.
By Jets of steam we force tie Tan and Tar
into the body Of the Twire, and make the
process much ntoro e&ectual for preserving
the Net thar The 81 binary method.
REhARNS. 1t Is always desirable to avoid
danger OF delay, to have the orders for net
ting sent Us some tinl9 before it is wanted. 1t
IS impossible to anticipate the wants Of all,
and we should be pleased to have order BY
mai or otherwise which we win fill exactly
IN compliance with the wants Of the customer.
Estimates Of cost Of Scincs, any length OF
depth, will be sent by mail on application.
oc "--ly w. j. II. & co.
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Y. S. GUYOTS
"DYEING ESTABLISHMENT"

"DYEING ESTABLISHMENT"
WAS NOT IN THE LEASTIN-
w iured by the Fire, but is in active opera
ton as usual, and he is happy to inform his
patrons and the public in general, that he is
always ready to receive SILK TO BE DYED and
WATEnED, also GRAPE SHAwLs, CoArs, PANTS,
CARPETS and WooLLEN CLOTHS, of every des-
cription, to Dye and Clean. Warranted to
he done in the best manner.
gaS~ Office at the old stand, corner of
Main and Fen Church streets.
ia 27-2m.
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GOING! GoING!! GONE.

w e hardly knew what one adyer- sgAa1
w tisement could do for us beforeY a3
one we had in the Day Book last Hsa'-
week we advertised a very cheap lot OF
Shoes, which have since that time nearly all
been sold, few more left and if you will
call soon you may yet get some of the bar
gains.
Ladies Slippers so and SO different colors,
Ladies Tan CATERS 80 cts pair black, 81 90,
1,25,
Misses Caters IS cts pair, Tan and light,
Chldrens' Caters colored 50 cts pair,
Misses Morocco Bootes IS cts a pair,
Gcntleman's Congress Caters 90 pair,
Ladies Leather Buskins 3715 and so ctsa pr,
only few pairs of these left, For CASH.
BUTT Il DOUGLASS,
No. As, Main street,
ia &c Norfolk, Va
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TUST RECEIYED-5O bbls. heavy Mess
y Pork,
Is bbls. Prime Pork,
so do Mess, Family AID Extra Family
Beef,
GOO Sue ar Cured Hams,
500 Breast Pieces, a nice article,
5 hhds. New Sides,
5 do Shoulders.
3 do JoIes small size,
60 pieces Smoked Beef,
Smoked and Salt Tongues,
Bologna Sausages,
so good Cheese,
rs bags Ruckwheat,
100 boxes Pearl Starch, cheap,
20 kegs Butter, good article,
Is bbls Lard,
10 kegs do for family use,
Please call at No. II Roanoke Square.
jas PENTZ & CARTER.
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NORFOLK, JANUARY

q ttS k-aSiESS
AAf II invite the attention Of ou1I aay friends
W and customers to the annexed list Of
NEW, DESIRABLE and SEASONABLE
GOODS, viz:
soles, with and without heels,
Ladies' Cora CATERS in great variety,
Ladies' black Morocco Bootees, Buskins,
Slippers, Ties, &c.
Ladies Lasting Buskins, Ties and Slippers,
Velvet Slippers, Goat Boots, and Bus
kins.
Together with a large and superior assort-
mcnt Of Misses and Children's Morocco and
Goat Bootees, Slippers, Buskins, black and
sol'd Caters, Jenny Lind Boots, Plain Boots,
Ankle Ties, &C., &c.
ALSO,
Servants Shoes of every style and grade
Persons in want Of any kind of goods will
find it to their advantage to give us call,
as we are determined to give our customers
good articles on the most liberal terms.
GURNEY & CO.,
JAZZ No. 10, Market square.
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NEW BAKERY. THE SUB

NEW AVERY. THE SUB
~ SCRlBER would respectfully inform
his friends and the public generally that he
has commenced the BAKING BUSINESS,
No. 40 West Main Street and intends carry
ing it on in all It's branches
LOAF BREAD and CRACKERS, of the
best quality, and CAKES and PIES, of
every description, always fresh and on hand.
JAMES REID,
45 West Main Street.
would most respectfully invite Commits
sion Merchants to call and examine my stock
OF butter, soda, sugar, and wine Crackers,
Eliot and Navy Bread, as am satisfied they
Will find them as good as the best.
no 2G-ly JAMES REID.
mo. ID. GORDAN 60.
EXCHANGE OFFICE,
No. 90, Market Square,
RUY GOLD AND SILVER CorNs at highest
~ rates, and all kinds Of uncurrent Money
on reasonable terms.
EXCHANGE on Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York and Boston for sale at market
rates.
LAND WARRANTS bought and sold.
de 7-ly.