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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-20

strncts steam engines, builds railroads
constructs ships, steaInboats---in fine.
does all the business Of civilized lie.
The progress of civilization may be
noted by the greater or less use Of
iron. At first, the only implements
for digging, emitting, hewipe, or any
Ilikepurpose, were made OF stone.z-
The London Quarterly Review, in an
article which led us to judite these re- /,
hectious upon the value and univer-
salty of iron, Gays there is museum
at G0PeRbagt1 ias,5s ,s5sss;ea sssea the parallel
ism between the Alliance of civillza-
tion and the advance in the working
Of metals is illustrated by articles Ia
ken from ancient burying grounds
The first tools were shar pened stone;
for man was then savage, and his
wants were few. This ''stone period"
is succeeded by a copper period for
copper requires, comparatively, but
little smelling, and is often found en-
tirely pure. This is called the "bronze
period"-a period, We believe, to
which our Indians never arrived. In
the "copper" period" tllage was prac-
ticed, and the other arts, with tools Of
copper, at the same time that gold be-
came known and esteemed. Last Of
all came iron.
1t is inconceivable to what differ
ent purposes iron can be applied,
when no other materials combined,
could answer the purposed--a cam
brio needle and Nasmyth hammer,
the Peacemaker, carrying a two.hun-
dred.pound ball, and the most deli
cate surgeons instrument, tho anchor
of a seventy-four and one of Rodgers
mzors, the huge steam engine and the
handspring of watch; that all things
contrasting SO much in quality appear;
ance, size, delicacy, and use, should
be made Of the same material, is pas
sing strange.
Nor have all the uses to which iron
can be appropriated been even yet
fully understood. Every day and year
seems to bring forth new one. A
century ago he would have been a
bold man who would have veutured
to predict that the time would como
when houses would be built of iron,
and when it would be used to the ex-
clusion of every other material in the
construction of ships and bridges
RiChmond Whig. .
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-20
Iron.

A once famous British Minister,
Mr.. Horner, said that iron was the
machinery Of civilized society; and
Locke declared that if the use OF iron
were lost among mankind they would
unavoidably return to the savage state.
At the same time he styles the person
who first made use of iron the 'fath-
er Of arts and author Of plenty;" for
of iron all tools are made, and with
the tools thus made man tills the earth,
builds houses, makes clothes, con.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-20
9oetrg.
THE FISH PATTY

4 sort Of a song dedicated to the other party.
CHORUS:
The other party's mixture mad
All tishified and CANNON;
White.fsh, pick'rel, mackrel, shad,
Herring, trout and SALMOY.
The 'malgamation can't agree l
On what to call their party;
'Twixt tweediedum aud tweededee
The fight is hot and hearty.
Old Greeley wants it so-and-so
And differs with the era"
Funny Prentice says 80! No!P
And Cooke talks rather "skeery.'
There's one wants this one wants that
And 'tother wants the 'tother;
They've tried all names, but can't come at
A name 10 suit their bother.
American-Repubiican!
Repubican-American!
And then they boil-aDd-bubble again
A reg'lar teapot hurr cane.
Republican n-Democracy
Democracy-Republican!
A perfect miXed-up-ocracy,
And for d name in trouble again.
Opposition! Opposition
That's the latest proposition
And applies to their condition
With their motley mess of fish in.
Still they fight and can't agree
On what to name their party:
It's "IIey McCarty out o. me house,
And "out o. me house McCarty."
They haven't got a man as yet
To suit their dearest wish all
When all is fish that's in the net
The name should be OF.FIsH-ALL.
And, probably, old SALMON P.
May clear away the "muddle,"
If Seward doesn't get to be
"The big toad in the puddle" )"
Or Crittenden bring up his men
In go Ammo Dominic,
70 take the name and game and then
Become the motley nominee.
The world is full of Japhet's fame
And how he sought father,
But politics without name
Beats Japhet-Don't it!-ruther!
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-20

MARRIAGE BY PRoxY.-She Syra-
cuse IN. W Courier states that Rev.
DR.. Gregory, formerly Of that city,
commemorated the close Of the old
year, or the opening of the new by
sOlemnizing, at De Veaux College,
near Niagara Suspension Bridge, q
marriage between parties who, at the
tins, were not within six thousand
miles of each other. The circumstan-
ces are these: The bride, for seven
years a resident of California after
the death of a former husband, became
engaged to a gentleman residing in
that State, but having a large landed
property in Mexico. BY arrangement
between the parties, the lady returned
to her parental home st. GATHERINGS,
Canada West, where her intended was
to meet her about this time, and claim
her as his bride. TIE recent troubles
in Mexico, however, being in the vi
cinity of his plantation, demanded
his immediate presence in that coun-
try, and forbade his coming North to
fulfill his engagement. lie therefore
frankly wrote her of circumstances
that detained kim, and enclosed a reg
ularly executed power of attorney.
which authorized the ladies father TO
stand instead of the bridegroom, aud
for him to enter into matrimonial
VOWS. The papers being executed
in the United States, it was thought
necessary to have the ceremony per-
formed on this of the Niagara, and
father and daughter came over to the
De Veaux College, aud the lady be-
came the legal wife Of a California
lord. She will sail for her Pacific
home about the 9TH Of February, and
there join her proxy husband, or seek
him IN the wilds of Mexico.
This, we believe, is an uncommon
event in this country, but, perhaps,
not entirely new even here. In. Eng
land, marriages by proxy are not
uncommon, and there have been
many such among the royal families
OF Europe.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-20

WHAT LONDON Dock GIN DID FOR
AN EDIroR.-The editor of the Logan
(Ohio) Gazette, having been present
ed with bottle of old London Dock
Gin, drank it, and then attempted to
write paragraph of thanks, with this
melancholy result:
"In clusion,-here's to "Fire
Fountain Company No. Some," the
Brassfontaine Bell Band, and the rest
of our home ins'utions and org'zations,
including the ladies, and other bran
ches of business [hic] in around town
and especially the Mesident's Pres
age, Monington Wasbument, etc,
all of which may be had cheap at the
Buck-Drook--Brook and Dug store
of Benninger's old London Dock Gin,
at 50 year, if payment is delayed
to the enI Of the Atlantic Cab!I.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-20

A sort Of song dedicated to tho other party.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-20
Ggs Mt9hbur gemptrat.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
% ALEX. PEARCE.
TERMS OF PUBLICATION.

DRArToS's NEW BUILDING, ONE DOOR EAST or THE
COURT HOUSE, UP STAIRS, ... w.. O..
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

SUPERVISOR 2ND DIsrRIcr.-This is an ofhce
little sought AFTER because it has no money IN IT,
Nevertheless it is scarcely second in Importance
to any county Office which is to be filed this
year. In the person of VIM. B. Stoddard the
End District has had a most excellent SuperVl-
sor. Fearless, honest, possessed of exceiien'
judgement. and first rate business qualifications
he indeed made a model Supervisor, and was a
terror to those who had designs upon the Treas
ury. The Democrats have nominated Tor us
successor J. W Romer, of IIorsetown, who, IN
an eminent degree, possesses precisely those
Qualities of head and heart which we have men
toned as necessary to make first rate Super
visor. Mr.. Romer has a clear head, character
free from all suspicion of taint, and the neces-
sary bravery to refuse to pass BILL if he thinks
it uniust or illegal, even though such bill were
presented by his most intimate friend.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

A New CoNTRIBUToR.-W introduce new
poetical contributor to our readers this week
ton, on account of its general merits notwith-
standing the detestable sentiments contained in
the last two lines. zed you certainly do not
mean what you say. If you do, we pity you for
your unfortunate associations. For ourself, We
confess that we have never lived in any place
where we did not find % true-hearted men" and
"pure" women-the latter in numbers as "pen-
ty as blackberries." We hand you over to the
tender mercies of the sex you have particularly
insulted. Therefore repent ye, at once, for a
greater than thou" in the poetical world, hath
said, T" He'll hath no fury like woman scorned'
or something to that effect.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
To the Voters of Shasta County.

l offer myself as candidate for your suf-
frages at the ensuing election, for the office Of
County Clerk.
do not claim to be exclusively an independ4
ent candidate, nor partisan one. claim to
have no party to serve.in the event of an cleo
ton, save alone the party to which every good
citizen should belong-the party having most at
heart the public welfare. My principles my
creed, my policy, whatever honestly profess or
believe, | shall never hesitate to boldly avow,
and proclaim without fear, favor or affection"
If, therefore, it seems to you expedient to ell
evate me to the high and responsible trust which
| seek, by your votes and influence, will strive
to serve you with honor, ;mpartiality, and all
the ability that possess. JOHN E. DENT.
Shasta, July Is, 1859. jyl6:tf
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
BoIting and the Courier.

Under this heading the Herald of last week
thus intimates that the editor of this paper bolt
ed last election by voting for McKibben:
"Did not Mr.. Dosh, the senior editor, support
Mr.. McKibben for Congress last fall ?"
We did vote for Mr. McKibben last fall. But
whom what did we holt in doing so? Not
the regular Democratic party, for our party made
no nominations last year for Congress not any
regular Democratic candidate, for our party had
no Congressional candidates in the field last
year How then can we be fairly charged with
boiling? We informed Mr.. McKibben that we
would vote for him, as personal compliment,
for we were old personal friends-but that we
would not do so, if the regular Convention had
made Congressional nominations, nor unless he
would pledge himself not to claim his seat by
virtue of that election. He did make that pledge
publicly from the rostrum. But we did not vote
for his colleague, Dudley-thus proving that we
were particularly actuated by personal friend
ship. We presume, if the regular Democracy
had not nominated Mr.. Cope for Supreme Judge
that many of Mr. Streets Democratic friends
would cast their votes for our fellow countyman
Royal 7. Sprague, and that they could do So
under such circumstances, without laying them
selves liable to the charge of boiling. In short,
we state as a self-evident proposition, that it is
impossible for any man to bolt a nomination, un-
less there be nominee to bolt. This is as in
disputable as the proposition of the African
preacher;
"My beloved bredren, whar de hen scratch
dar am de worm, provided de worm be dar when
de hen scratch"
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
PACIFIC FOUNDRY AND MA
CHINE SHOP.
SAN FRANCISCO.
Established in 1850.

Established in 1850.
|INHE undersigned continue to manufacture
Il at the above establishment every kind oi
machinery and of iron and brass casting.
We are sole makers of H0WLAND'S PAT
ENT ROTARY QUARTZ MILLS, which have
now been thoroughly tested in many localities
and are believed to offer many advantages over
any other mill now in use.
We also manufacture quartz mill machinery
of any other description required; saw and four
mill machinery; shingle machines, steam en-
gines, force pumps, &c, &c.
Quartz miners can be supplied at short notice
with Screens of any degree of fneness, made
from the best Russia iron and in the most per-
feet manner. We have facilities for furnishing
this article to any extent which may be required
Orders are respectfully solicited for any of the
above, or other, articles in our line 1t is oul
design to turn out the best work for which We
have facilities at least, not inferior to those Of
any other establishment on the Pacific Coast
and at the most reasonable prices.
GODDARD, HANSCONE & RANKIN.
(Late Goddard & co.,
San Francisco, Feb 10, 1858. aul3:6n
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
DIAMONDS,
GOLD w A TCHES
JeveIry and Silver Ware,
FOR SALE BY
BARRETT & SHERWOOD.
135 Montgomery street, San Francisco.


A RTICLES OF GOLD.-Consisting of Ladie:
II and Gentlemen's Watches of all descrip.
tons, Chatelaine, Fob, Vest, Guard, and Neck
Chains, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Brooches, Brace.
lets, Ear Rings Pencil Cases, Lockets, Buckles
Rings, Card Cases, Snuff Boxes, Seals, Keys
Eye Glasses, Ribbon Slides, Charms, Thimbles
Cane Heads, Armlets, Crosses and everything
new and beautiful in Coral Work, Canoes, Jet
Work and Mosaic
ARTICLES OF SILVER.-Consistingo of Nap
kin Rings, Knife, Fork and Spoon, in cases, Salt
cellars, Spoons and Forks; Ice Scoops, Fish,
Desert, Butter, Fruit, Pie, and Cake Knives,
Pitchers and Goblets, Tea Sets, complete, Cake
Baskets, Castors; Butter Dishes, Salvers, Lii
quor Stands, Trays, Coffee Urns, Card Bas-
kets, &c.
Bsy- Diamonds set in every style of ornament
now in fashion.
Country orders, sent by express, are attended
to with punctuality and dispatch, and satisfac-
ton in all cases guaranteed.
Watch Repairing commands our particular
and prompt attention. aul3:3m
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

THE BATTLE OF SALFERINo.-In this the last
great battle fought by the allied and Austrian
armies, upwards of %, 900 were slain. This is
just double the number of the entire standing
army of the United States. Alas, is not war a
horrible thing Twenty-Five thousand men
slain in one day Think of the widows, and
mothers, and sisters, and children of those
twenty-five thousand slaughtered men, What
a host of weepersl What wailing have they
uttered throughout the hills and wales of Eu-
rope! The heart sickens at the thought.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Green, of Mis-
souri,, in a speech at Jefferson city, said that
while he differed with Douglas upon several
points of his political creed, yet, if he was nom-
mated by the Charleston Convention, he would
vote for him. for, said he, Douglas was wide
asunder from Seward, or any other that can be
nominated by the Black Republican party, as
heaven is from earth"
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
a CARD.
MOUNTAIN HOUSE. Anr. u. Isl.

MOUNTAIN House. Aug. u, 1859.
EDITOR COURIER In the Trinity Journal Of
the 9th inst, find that my husbands unhappy
death is attributed in part to my having quar-
relied with him the morning previous. This is
absolutely, iahumanly untrue. Already over
whelmed by one of the most terrible calamities
that can befall woman, had not dreamed that
the additional grief of being charged with being
the cause of the appalling event, was to be mine
Such cruelty is not humn-it is fiendish
aul3:lt MARY A. MCLAUGHLIN
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
A CARD.

THE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to attend to
L any business in the Land Office at Marys-
vile, such as entering lands that have been Of
tered at public sale, or securing pre-emption
rights for settlers on the public lands where the
same have been surveyed and the plats returned
to the Land Office.
Also, wanted to purchase BOUNTY LAND
WARRANTS.
can be found at my residence in Shasta.
jy30:4t WILLIAM MAGEE.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

WRATHY.-Our notice of Mr. Poorman last
weeks seems to have angered that gentleman.
We had not the slightest intention of hurting
his feelings, we assure him. He SAYS that he
does not reflect Mr.. Buffers opinions on the
Chinese or any other question, and we had no
-4,gh; 70 intimate anything of the kind. As to
our right to make such intimation, we must beg
leave to differ with Mr.. Poorman, for whom per-
sonally, he will here permit US to say, we have
all due respect. A personal friend, travelling
with Mr. Butler helping him, ostensibly at least.
to free the track of distractions likely to be in
Mr.. BIS way, necessarily assumes position
where he is liable to be looked upon as an expo
nent of his principals views. If this is not the
political relationship existing between Mr.. B. and
Mr. P. then we have done both of them an in
justice. Mr.. Butler, however is the man to tell
us whether this is so. We would like to have
his views on those questions responded to by
Mr.. Logan. The people would also like to be
informed whether or not Mr.. B. has accepted the
nomination for Senator extended to him by the
Ant-Lecompton Central Committees OF the Dis
trict Let US know Otherwise we may do
those Committees the same injustice which Mr..
foorman claims we have done him.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
A CARD.

EDITORS COURIER the Convention, nom
mating County officers Mr.. John Anderson in
taking his loyal pledge, made a speech before
the Convention, part and most of which is as
follows: pledge you my word that if elected
will not appoint H. !. Van Horn my deputy"
Now | simply wish to state that never solicited
a deputyship from Mr.. Anderson, nor would |
under any circumstances accept one
H. |. VAN HORN
Shasta, August 9th 1859. aul3:lt
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
FOR ADMINISTRATOR.

announce myself as an Independent candi-
date for the office of Public Administrator.
To the voters of Shasta County frankly say,
that want the Office; and therefore shall feel
thankful to all parties, without discrimination,
for their support. J. VAN SCHAlCK.
Shasta, July goth 1859. jy30:td
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

BALL AT FRENCH GULcH.-Messrs Bonnet &
Brownell purpose giving a grand ball at the
Empire Hotel, French Gulch, on the evening of
Friday, August Goth. They intend to make
great preparations for the occasion, and will
doubtless have the benefit of large attend
ance
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
NOTICE.

A Ii PERSONS indebted to me on Book ac
II count, are requested to make immediate
payment on or before the 22d of August, as |
am very much in want of the money, and all
persons not paying at that time will have their
bills presented to them at their place of business
JOHN BALL.
Shasta, August 49, 1859. 1t
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
ASSE SsOR.

EDIToRs COURIER Please announce that hav-
ing been solicited by a large number of my
friends, of all parties, ! am an Independent
Candidate for the Office of Assessor of Shasta
County, at the next General Election.
jy23:td WIN. DAVIS.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

The undersigned announces himself as an In
dependent Candidate for the Office of District
Attorney for Shasta county, at the ensuing cleo
ton. ]. G. HINCKLEY.
July 90, 1859. jy30td*
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

EDITORS COURIER You will please announce
my name as an Independent Candidate for the
ofhce OF Tax Collector Of Shasta county at the
ensuing election. a. R. ANDREWS.
Shasta, July 81, 1859. jy23td
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

EDITORS COURIER Please announce my name
as an Independent Candidate for the office of
Collector for Shasta county, at the next general
election. je4:td] A. X. WATTS.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
COUNTY RECORDER.

EDITORS COURIER - Please announce my
name as an Independent Candidate for the Office
of County Recorder at the ensuing election.
Ii. |. VAN HORN.
Shasta, July %, 1859. jy23:td
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
For Senator.

THOS. ]. BUTLER announces himself as an
Independent Candidate for the Office of Senator
Of the Thirteenth Senatorial District, composed
of the counties of Shasta Tehama and Colusa.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

We are authorized to announce the name of
GEORGE KITTRIDGE as an Independent can
didate for the Office of County Recorder je4:td
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
FOR SALE.

ME UNDERSIGNED offer to sell the well
4 known MARKET and Butchers stand situ-
ated IN the village of Horsetown, being desirous
of entering into other business
J. W. ROMER,
". J. LUNEY.
Horsetown, July 2, 1859. jy9.3m
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
FOR SHERIFF..

MAY 27th 1852
EDIToRs SHASTA COURIER You are author
lied to announce my name as an Independent
Candidate for Sheriff of Shasta county
my2S:td - JOHN S. HALE.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
GRAND BALL
.:....AT......
FRENCH GULCH,
On Friday Evening, August 10th

q THE UNDERSIGNED announce their
* purpose of giving
- GRAND BALL,
at the EMPIRE HOTEL, in French Gulch, on
Friday ey ening, August 26th.
Every preparation will be made that will be
likely to prove conducive to the agreeableness
of the occasion.
A general invitation is extended. No cards
of invitation will be sent out.
We have the best DANCING HALL in the
county.
MANAGEMENT.
French GHlch. I0trer House.
j. C. Nixon, Sam. Francis,
Chas 0'Connell. VIM. Hill.
Uhiskytown, Trinity Centre,
l. Mcintosh, John More,
Ben. Anderson. Rush McClury.
Shasta,
A Skillman,
n Robinson.
Floor Managers.
VIM. Hopping, Geo. P. Mcclure.
BONNET & BROWNELL.
French Gulch, Aug. II, 1850. aul3:d
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
SHASTA COURIER.

eLP. FISHERS the only Agent of the
SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with power
10 receive subscriptions and advertisements
therefor, and receipt for the same.
OFFICE-l7II Washington street, opposite
Maguire's Opera House
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

ESy- G. K. Godfrey will deliver a lecture in
the School House at Horsetown, on Sunday
evening, August l4th, at o'clock, P. N. Sub
consistency as connected with
party organization.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
For JUsTICE OF TILE PEACE,

HARRY SHURTLEFF announces himself as
an independent candidate for Justice Of the
Peace of Shasta Township. jy3Otd
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
FOR CONSTABLE.

A CALDWELL offers himself candidate for
Justice of the Peace for Shasta Township. jyl6d
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Taxpayers of
l Shasta County, that the Board of Equaliza-
ton is now in session, and will remain in session
during the time prescribed by law, which is un-
til the second Monday in September.
II. |. VAN HORN, Clerk
Shasta, Aug. Il, 1859. aul3:lt
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
COUNTY CLERK.

MEssRs. EDITORS Please announce my name
as an Independent Candidate for the office of
County Clerk Of Shasta County.
W. G. WEST.
Shasta July goth 1859. jd23td
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

nSJ- The Board of Equalization will here
after, to the End Monday in September next,
continue in daily session, in tie Clerks Office
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

Mr. EDIToR Please announce that l am
candidate for the office of Constable of Shasta
Township l am a Democrat, never voted any
but the Democratic Ticket, State and County,
from Governor down. G. G. LANGDON.
iv90.td of Whisky Creek
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
democratic State Nominations.

Democratic State Nominations.
For Governor,
JOHN CURREY Y.-..................Of Solano
Lieut.. Governor,
JOHN CONFESS FL Dorodo
Congress,
JOSEPH c. McKIBBEN........... Sierra.
SAMUEL A. BOOKER. San JOAQUIN.
Judge of the Supreme Court,
ho1Ah I. SPRAGUE........... Shasta.
Clerk OF the Supreme Court,
JOSEPH POWELL. Sacramento
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
A. H. MYERS. A1omodo
Surveyor General
JAMho LUNG. Butte.
Attorney General,
EDMUND RANDOLPH ........San Francisco
Controller,
GEO PEARSE. Sonomo
Treasurer,
JoSlAH JOHNSON........... Sacramento
State Printer,
JUN v MEARA ,..................San Francisco.
je25:td
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13
COLLECTOR OF TAXES.
70 the Voters of Shasta Couatv. .

announce myself as an independen demo-
cratic candidate for the Office of Tax Collector
for Shasta county at tie ensuing election
j. II. SPATZ.
Shasta, Aug 4th, 1859. au6tde
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-13

Mr.. EDIroR The undersigned announces
himself an Independent Candidate for the office
of Constable for Shasta Township.
NJ. II. LOWDEN.
Shasta, Aug l3, 1859. aul3:td