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The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
An Eloquent illustrations

The Louisville Journal says: "Amid the chaff
and rant and fustian that for the most part
characterized the speeches of the demagogucs
who were the active promoters of the hunger
meetings in New York, there now and then was
heard the voice of a real working man who ut
tered commendable sentiments clothed in most
eloquent language. One of the speakers de-
nounced the politicians, and urged his hearers
to combine for the election of members of their
own class to city and State offices, and in en-
forcing his views, made use of the following
beautiful illustration:
So Let us bear in mind the temple of Minerva.
When the Athenians built that magnificent struc-
ture, statue was wanted to place on its top
A poor mechanic was induced by his friends to
compete for the prize with favorite and veal
thy sculptor of noble birth. The day for raising
the stone-that of the patrcian was unveiled,
and raptures of applause greeted the revelation
But it was in truth so small, that as it assembled
its beauty disappeared, and when it reached the
top it seemed but shapeless block. The statue
of the poor mechanic was next unveiled. 1t
seemed huge and uncouth, and resembled moth
ing divine or human. But as it assembled, its
apparent deformity disappeared it grew more
and more comely, and finally when it reached
the top, it seemed animate with divine beauty
and life. The poor mechanic won the laurel
and was borne off amid the shouts of the multi
tude. Let us, l say, bear this in mind. II
among us there are men who are rough and un-
couth it is because we have not lifted them to
that proud position they are fitted to honor it is
because we have left them in obscurity to ele-
vate the pandering and INSCRIPTIONS who pro-
mise oaly to deceive u.s.
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
Cyrus w. Field.


The New York correspondent of the Philadel
phia Sunday Dispatch, has the following touch
ing Cyrus W. Field:
Mr.. Field seems to be the recipient of the gen.
eral homage in this quarter. A few weeks age
he was considered ninny. Now he is pro-
nounced sort of demigod. A few weeks ago
he was bankrupt. Now he is probably second
hand millionaire. A few weeks ago "solid
man would scarcely visit him, lest he might ask
for an endorsement. Now he dimes with the
financial divinites of the age; and at his table,
10 are the behemoths of Change, the leviathans
of Fifth avenue, the mastodons of science and
literature.
Cyrus W. Field was rag dealer in Cliff street.
His gigantic mind grasped the idea of a "cor-
ner' in rags. He undertook to buy up and mo-
nopolize the whole rag expectation OF Europe.
The brilliant bubble collapsed. Cyrus went down,
and with him went Persse & Brooks, and other
ponderous paper-houses. But Cyrus had gone
into the Atlantic Telegraph stock with a loose
ness, and, guided by his shrewd brother, Dudley
Field the distinguished attorney, made progress.
Had the cable-enterprize failed, Cyrus would
have been beggar 1t has succeeded-so far.
Cyrus resigns his position as manager of the
telegraph in the very moment of its triumph
But what next? Nothng-unless he sell out his
stock in the nick of time, as they say certain
other quiet parties are doing. In that case,
should the cable enterprise prove an ultimate
loss. it will not be in their hands and those
who have made their money during the eciat will
hold on to it, like wise men, and not lose it again
like silly ones
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09

BH- What gentleman can, with any proprie-
ty, ask a fat woman to lean on his arm?
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
From DR.. Lewis, of Vermont.
BuRLrseroS. VT. Nov. -. 1854.

BURLINGTON, W., Nov IL, 1854.
Gentlemen am pleased to state, that have
tried the Orggenated Btters for Indigestion and
Debility, and found immediate relief from using
only part OF bottle. have the greatest con-
hdence in it as cure for Dyspepsia and Gene
raj Debility, and recommend it with mush plea
sure to all persons laboring under those dis
eases.
You are at liberty to use this as you think
proper, to promote the sale of this excellent med
cine. Yours, &c. JAMES LEWIS.
The Orygenated Btters give a healthy tone te
the Stomach and Digestive system, and act as
the surest preseryative against Fever and Aqua
and other infectious diseases.
SETH w. FowLE L Co., 1873 Washington street
Boston, proprietors- Sold by their agent:
everywhere.
SETH W. FowLE L Co., 1873 Washington street
Boston, Proprietors. Sold by their agents every
where.
Sold by Henry Johnson & Co., Wholesale
Druggists, l46 Washington ST., San Francisco
sole Agents for the Pacific Coast.
Ageat in Shasta-C. R0ETHE, Druggist.
aug2S-lm-
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09

NAMES OF WESTERN BoATs.-The majority of
names borne by the craft upon the Western wa
ters are singularly beautiful. Far down from
the northern springs of the Missouri" dashes
the Mountaineer' with shout, while Echo"
answers from below, where the "Trapper" steals
noiselessly along, nor heeds the " Reveille" that
beats the Mississippi" into Foam" and star
ties the Prairie Bird" from its covert by the
shore.
There comes the "Southron" with its heart of
fire, and the "Union," with its flags unfurled,
leaving the Crescent City" behind, glides on to
meet the q North Star" while the dawn" turns
the deep into g Pearl "
The " Pioneer passing on his way sees the
flag Of Columbia" unfurled afar, and athwart
the cloudy Banner" of the Rainbow" streams
the "Meteor" and the STAR" and from out the
White Cloud" of the "Storm" swoop the ga
gle" and the Falcon
The "West Wind" comes with "Zephyr', in
its train; there are the Antelope and the
arrow winging after it, while the aOsageo
and the "Chief" appear in the distance. The
Green Mountain Boy" lashed fast to the ewes
tern Belle" and the " Buckeye" " side by side
with the Maid of Orleans" and the Creole
Belle away they glide to the song of faA Life
on the Ocean Wave."-C Chicago Journal
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.
Opposite the old st. Charlie. Hotel.

~ II HE UNDERSIGNED >s",
.GZ- would inform the public that :9.sgts9
he has purchased the above establishment and
will from time to time make additions to his
stock. Persons wishing good saddle horses.
would do well to give him call
He runs Passenger Train daily, on the arri-
val of stages, to Weaverville and its vicinity.
Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery.
Hoping to give his customers satisfaction, he
solicits share of public patronage.
II. A. BENTLY.
Shasta, May II, 1856. If
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
Douglas i'm the South.

The Memphis Appeal does not like that part
of Judge Douglas speech which refers to the
Kansas question, but in regard to the Demo
cratic principle of State rights, it says:
=" He proclaims in the connection the true
constitutional doctrine, and no southern man
can find the least fault with his avowed opn-
ions, and the bold and manly manner in which
they are proclaimed, to say nothing of the close
logic by which they are sustained"
The Mobile Tribune has only read part of the
speech delivered by Judge Douglas at Chicago,
and that (says the TliJune) represents exactly
our ideas OF national man. If Mr.. Douglas
practice be, in harmony with the opinions here
expressed, we should rather see him President
than any other man on the other side of Mason
and Dixon's line.
The New Orleans Delta also finds fault with
the Kansas part of Senator Douglas speech at
Chicago, but is willing to overlook it in view of
the sound, statesman-like and wholesome ideas
he expressed in regard to that great and most
exigent question of the time, the true political,
social and industrial relation of the negro to
the white man.
Unity in diversity (says the Delta) is at the
basis of the federative theory The moment you
attempt to merge unity into uniformity, you
strike blow at federation, and give helping
hand to despotic Capitalization. Mr.. Douglas
has hit upon the true idea here, and that and
his views of the African question, lift him sew
eral degrees in the scale of genuine statesman
ship
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
Times of Holding Courts.

NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
SHAsrA-Third Mondays in January, May and
September.
SIsKIYoU-First Mondays in March, July and
November.
TRrsIrY-Second Mondays in April, August
and December.
Shasta County Courts.
Held on the lst Mondays of January, May and
September
At said terms, the business pertaining TO the
Court of Sessions shall first be disposed of, and
after that the business of the County Court and
Probate Court in such order as the Judge may
determine.
BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs-Meet lst Mondays in
May, August, November and February.
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09

ABOUT ITS TAIL-Dr w. P. Gibbons, in the
Tuolumne Courier says we have not yet seen
the tail of the present comet in its full magni-
tude, although this appendage is longer than
that of the celebrated comet of 1853, which
measured 4,5o0,Oo0 miles, with breadth OF
$50 900 miles
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
RSg- The Chicago Times publishes the follow
ing dispatch of c. W. Field to Stephen A. Doug
las, who lent his aid in the Senate to the sue
az tho atlantic Telenranh enternrise

Hon. s. A. Douglas: Having just returned to
the United States, desire, in behalf of the
Atlantic Telegraph Company, to render you my
heartfelt thanks for your aid and assistance in
the great work, happily accomplished, of uniting
the continents of Europe and America.
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09

CATTLE AND WELLs.-Nearly 10000 cattle are
on the overland route to San Diego In hve
weeks the bulk of them will have crossed the
desert. The San Diego Herald says that there
is an abundance of water on the desert now,
new wells having been dug at the indian ana
Cooks which will never fail hereafter.
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
The Law Of Newspapers.

n. Subscuibers who do net give express notice
to the contrary, arc considered as wishing
continue their subscription.
p If subscribers wish their papers disco
ued publishers may continue to send the
all charges are paid.
5. If subscribers neglect or refuse to
papers from the Office or place to wi
are sent, they are held responsible u
settle their bill, and give notice to dis
them.
4. If subscribers move to other places
informing the publisher, and the paper is a
the former direction, they are held respo'
Notice should always be given of remov.
5. The courts have decided that refus
take paper or periodical from the office,
moving and leaving it uncaled for, is
facie evidence of intentional fraud
bay- Postmasters would oblige, ~hv
fuI6lment of the regulations requiring them to
notify Publishers, once in three months, of pa
pers not taken from their Office by subscribers
Day- Under the law of Congress papers are
not charged postage in the county in which they
are published
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
COUNTY DIRECTORY
County Officers.

County Officers.
District Judge-William P. Daingerfeld, Of
Shasta.
County Judge-Joel 7. Landrum.
Associate Justices-J. B. Stewart, and Will
liam Knowlton.
County Treasurer-James Hayburn.
County Clerk-H. l. Vanhorn.
Sherif-H. Clay Stockton. Under Sheriff
county Assessor-W. H. Angel.
County Surreyor-E. Linn.
Public ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Swasey.
District Attorney-James D. Mix.
School Comnaissioner-G. X. Godfrey.
County Physician-Dr. James E. Pelham.
Board of Supercisors-1st District, Samuel
Payne; I'd District, William B. Stoddart; Sd
District, D. c. Johnson.
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09
Township Officers.

SHASTA TowNsHIP.-Justices of the Peace-H.
A. Curtiss, E. X. Shed. Constables-Robert o.
Dewitt, Thomas J. Flynn.
CLEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP. William
Knowlton, James NJ. Eby.
FRENCH GULcH Observation-Disclosures B.
Stewart.
SIERRA TowNsHIP-Justices- D. Baker.
PIrr RIVER TowNsHIP-Justices-J NJ. Hunt.
The Shasta courier., 1858-10-09

b1~ Ex-President Pierce and lady, on their
way from Lisbon to Marseilles, were the recipi-
ents OF marked attention, public and private
at the last accounts they were in Switzerland.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27
OBJ telitiana Democrat.
/ LOVE THEE STILL

I never have been false to thee,
The heart gave thee still is thine;
Though thou hast been untrue to me.
Aud no more may call thee mine.
I've loved. as woman ever loves,
With constant soul. in good or i'll
Thou'st proved. as man too often proves.
A rover--but | love thee still.
Yet think not that my spirit stoops
To bind thee captive to my train!
Loves not n flower ut sunset droops.
But smiles when comes her God again!
Thy words which fall UNDECIDED now,
Could once my heart-strugs madly thrill
Loves golden chain and burning vow
Are broken-but | love thee still!
Once what heaven of bliss was ours.
When love dispclled the clouds of care.
And time went by with birds aud flowers,
While song and incense iilld the air!
The past is mine-the present thine
Should thoughts of me thy future fill,
Think what destiny is mine,
To love.-but love thee. false one, still
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27
II U S II !

al can scarcely hear" she murmnred,
For my heart beats loud and fast
But surely, in the far far distance,
can hear u sound ut last
at Is only the reapers singing.
As they carry home their sheavcs;
And the evening breeze has risen,
And rustles the dying leaves"
"Listen. there are voices talking
Calmly still she sroye TO speak.
Yet her voice grew faint and trembling,
And the red flushed in her check.
1t is only the children playing
Below. now their work is done.
And they laugh that their eyes are dazzlcd
by the rays of the setting SUM-
Fainter grew her voice, and weaker,
And with anxious eyes she cried
"Down the avenue of chesnuts,
] can hear n horseman ride"
1T is only the deer that were feeding
In herd on the clover grass:
They were startled aud flew to The thioket,
As they saw the rcapcrs pass
Now the night arose in silence,
Birds lay in their leafy nest
And the deer cronchcd in the forest.
And the childIen were at rest;
There was only sound of weeping
From watchers around u bed
But rest to the weary spirit,
Peace to the quiet dead!
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27

bctokcning sorrow, anger and determination
to revenge.
Never ride upon bowman's left---if you do
ten to one he will pop an arrow through you.
When mounted, an Indian cannot use his bow
against an object behind and to his right.
The dead are usually born from the field
Nothing but the most imminent danger prevents
them from performing the incumbent duty of
not leaving the body OF u comradc in the hands
of an enemy. Over u fallen chief they will
make desperate stand. Their caution seems
to be merged in the determination to risk eve
rything to bear him from the field They will
fight furiously, bravcly, and even hopclcssy
to attain this object. lfthcy abandon him it
is in despair. Flight is no longer mcthodca
and menacng to the pursucr. Tctrcat degcn-
crates into rout After this, they have seldom,
If ever, been known to resume the offensive.
They will hide themselves in the first chappa-
rel Offering security against discovery. remain
during the day. visit the dead at night and if
not able to remove them, will spread blankets
or soWe covering over them.
The bow is placed diagonally in shooting u
number of arrows are held in the right hand ::
the bow operates as rest TO the arrows. The
distance OF the curve the missile has to describe
IN reaching the object, and in fact everything
connected with their archery, is determined by
the eye without taking aim. Arrows are sped
after each other in rapid succession At the
distance Of sixty yards and over they can be
lodged, if but one Indian shoots at you at the
same moment under forty the siX.shootcr has
little advantage over the bow At long distan-
ces the angle of elevation is considered 1t
requires quick eye to see the arrow and Judge
the whereabouts o its descent q good dodgcr
to move out Of the way, and a good rider with
al TO keep the saddle. 4 man is required to
keep both eyes engaged in an Indian fight
| Prisoners are treated with extreme cruelty
by the Comanchcs They are beaten made
slaves OF, and subjected TO many torturing in.
dignites. This rigor is relaxed when y man
or youth evinces desire to become one Of the
tribe. The man is suffered TO marry, and the
boy is educated to become an Indian in habits
An adroit rogue il held in great esteem
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27
No. 10. OLD LENEE.

NEAK CANAL ST, NEW ORLEANS.
[EsNRilslIED IN 1871
M MANUFACTuRER and Dealer in every dcscrip-
ll ton OF Camp Furniture such as Tents all sizes
ana qualities, Portable Cots, Camp stools * Chairs.
would particularly call thc attention Of Engi-
neers Railroad Contractors and Others to my recent
~ patented PORTABLE CHAIR BED. This article
weighing only abont eighteen pounds, end which
forms complete easy chair. is easily transformed
INTO complete and comfortable Cot Bed with all
inc advantages of mattrass and pillow without the
cumbersome weight Of either. To the sick il viii
oe found Invaluable, as the occupant can Lo changed
10 any position without delay or trouble
also Manufacture superior article of light or
heaVy canvass betting for gin bands, &C., do, do.
nose Tor railroad or plantation use. Those using
Sullh percha or india rubber betting or hose and at
ohc-nali the cost and made Of any size or sreng th
required.
particiar attention paid to getting up in II superior
etyle, every description Of plain embroidered silk
nags or banners for military other companies.
rags OF a nations, Jack Pcnnants, &c. Flags
neatly repaired.
Plain and fancy goods for awnings, light and
heayy canvass French and English bunting for flags
%c', lor sale in any quantity.
N. B. find it necessary to state that no person
has succeeded me in my business as it has been and
is stated by persons in this city. H. CASSIDY,
No. 10 Old Loyee, near Canal street, n. O.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27
EFFECTS OF A VIRGINIA LESSON

A traveller from Virginia, as his blooded.
horse plcthoric Saddlc.bacs, and naughty IN.
.soucaacc. indicated stopt at comfortable way
side inn in Kentucky one night, many years
ago The landlord was a jovial whole soulcd
fellow, as landlords were in those days, and
gave the stranger the best entertainments his
table and bar would afford, as well us his own
merry company to make him glad Early in
the morning the stranger was up and looking
around when he espicd rich bed of mint in
the garden. lie straightway found Bonilacc,
and indignant of what he supposed his hospi-
tality in setting plain whiskey before him when
the means of brewing nectar were SO easy of
access, he dragged him forth to the spot, and
pointing his finger at the mint he exclaimed
81 say, landlord, will you be kind enough to
say what that is z"
"A bed Of mint said the somewhat aston
ed landlord.
"And will you please tell me what is the use
of fitY
well don't exactly know, 'ccpt the old wo,
man dries it sometimes with the other "yarbs!"
The Virgiuian almost turned pale at the en-.
ormity of the assertion.
And do you mean to tell me you don't know
what a mint julep is?'
"Not 'cept it's something like sage tea, stran-
ger"
"sagc tea ! Go right along to the house,
get bucket Of ice, loaf sugar, and your best
liquor"
The landlord obeyed, and the stranger soon
made his appearance with handful of the fra
grant, dewy mint, and then they brewcd and
drank again.
Breakfast was over, and the strangers horse
was brought out onlyto be ordered back again
Through the lifelong day they brewed and
drank /; one or two neighbors dropped in, who
were partakers, and late in the night were
these orgies kept up. Ere they made it bed
time the landlord and his Virginia friend, who
had initiated him into the pleasant mysteries
of mint julip, were sworn brothers, and when
the latter departed Bonface eXactcd pledge
that he should stop on his return, and stay as
long as he pleased free of cost.
The strangers business, however detained
him longer than he expected, and it was the
next summer before he came back Riding up
late in the evening he gave his horse to an old
negro who was at the gate, and at the same
time inquired
"We Sam how is your master ?"
"Yonder him come" said the negro, point
ing to youth who was approaching.
81 mean your old master, foole'
"Od massa him done dead dis tree month y
"Dead !! What was the matter with him
lie was in fine health when left him"
eyes, but you see, Massa Stranger, one of
dem Virginia gemmens come along here last
year and showed him how to eat greens in his
liquor. lie liked it so well he done stuck to
it till it kill him, said the old darkey, shaking
his head
The stranger passed a less iovial night than
on his previous visit, and was off by daybreak
the next morning. lie quieted his conscience,
however, in the end with %e reflection that
good things are sometimes rhisused.'
Woman's tongue-a little horse which is
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27

Woman's tongue--a little horse which is
constantly running away
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27

Ill DEALER IN DRUGS
w, CLINTON, la.
, u large aud complete no.
'erlumeries, nc.
ing direct from the mann
!, u large and varied ussnr,
Chemicals, which he o,lrr.
ern's us can be had in tho
IS a few of the articles sl..
ug store ; viz.
Morphine, acetate
do sulpllatc
do innriate
Moss, Iceland
do Irish
Musk, grain
Nipple shields
Nursing bottles, ass'i
Nutgalls
Nux yDmich
Oil Of almonds
do annisccd
do bcrgamot
do black pepper
do cajeput
do caraway
Jn .a1n',
do cliamomilc
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McIanes ycrmifupe
Mustang linimcnt
ladrlihle ink
Harry's tricopherous
ljrandralh'. iii.
Elowus r-.. Jam. ging
Carpenters ext. bachu
do sarsr
tunpor's isingIas,
Daley pain extractor
luhncstoek'- ycrmiiuga
Gray ointment
Henry magnrsia
iautcn's capsules
Endway : ready galief
iiuShlOn cod liver oil,
lalraut's apcricnt
sands sar.apnrilla
Thompson : water
Thorn .rytruct
Towu.snd'. snrsonorilln.
Nistar' ; bnl wild rbcrry
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27
ARTHUR CRA WFORD.

"A RTllUR
WHOLESALE ~ RET
w AND MEDICINES.
No. 2, BRICK RI
Keeps constantly on han
sortmcnt Of Paints. Oils.
lie is constantly rccci
factories, and other sourc
mcnt of Fresh Drugs an,
for sale on rs favorable
Southern market.
The following compriI
ways 10 be found ut his i
Acid, acctic
do brnzoic
do citric
do n;,ric
dn nvnlic
do phosphoric
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do Perm
do Tolu
do Fir
Bath Brick
BntIoy'. /, Jntiye
liny nm
I}cbcrine
I,rl,prrin a,l,h
Eisnnl,th oyyrhlor
do sui. nit.
Black lead
Blue indigo
Blur mas. English
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-11-27
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