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The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12
Meeting of two Comrades.

The n. o. correspondent of the S. F. Times,
under the above heading, has the following sad
narrative:
Among General SCOTS army visitors while
here, will be gallant officer, yet in the prime
of life, who just after leaving West Point, some
eighteen years ago, unknowingly to himself, be-
came the object of the affections of one of the
veteran chieftain's daughters. The young Off
Ger was handsome, amiable, accomplished, and
already stood high in his profession. He was
already engaged to be married to one of our
Creole belles-a daughter of one of Louisianas 5
Oldest and most respected families; and his heart
did not falter in its devotion. Disappointed,
Miss Scott abandoned the world and its gaeties,
and entered Catholic convent where she since
died. Her father conceived dislike for our
young ofhcer-a natural feeiing-and would
never meet him, until in the campaign in Mexi-
CO, the young mans services were so brilliant,
and his modesty so attractive, that his General
embraced him on the field of successful battle,
and exerted himself to procure his promotion
The two meet tomorrow but as the father is
childless, the officer is a widower His beauti-
fnl Creole wife died shortly after his return from
Mexico.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

The AUTopAN-TELEGRAPH.-T is the name
of telegraphic novelty claimed to have been
invented by the Florentine Abbe Cacelli, and
elaborately described in the S. F. National by
one of the learned Jesuits connected with the
Santa Clara College.
1t is said that by means of this new instru-
ment fac-simile copies of all kinds of writings
and drawings can be transmitted from one tele-
graph station to another in much less time than
the present form of dispatches. 1t reproduces
faithfully, the writings and drawings in any
shape-in blue, red and yellow colors on a
white paper. Ten dispatches can be conveyed
at the same time, and the size of the dispatch
which can be transmitted is limited only by the
size of the instrument Entire letters can be
forwarded over the wires in this way, and ap-
pear copied at their destination with the authen-
tic autograph of the writer. The most impor-
tant secrets may be inyioably conveyed by the
adoption of conventional characters.
II all this be true, the invention is really the
most wonderful of all the many wonders which
nave illustrated the present century; AID its
value can be but family estimated
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

UNIVERSAL SuFFRAeE.-Mr. Bright, the great
Reformer, is endeavoring to introduce universal
suffrage into England. In one of his speeches
he says:
"Speaking generally, in all the sovereign and
independent States of America there is fran
cllise az wide as that which have proposed to-
night; there is an exact equal allotment of mem
bers to the electors, and there is throughout
most of the States the protection of the ballot.
Yet, in America, we find law, order, property
secure and population in the enjoyment of
physical comforts and abundance, such are
not known to the great body of the people in
this country, and which never have been known
IN any country il any age of the world before. :"
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

Her breast-O, It's glory her face hands and
neck,
Like her teeth, white and spotless free from
sunburn OF speck;
And the ravens wing pales side her soft etty
hair
So lustrous, clean, silken-yet here declare
THAT THE MOST HOMELY PERSON CAN
Il become thus, land, reader, though we thus
poetze, we speak the truth,) by using the fol-
lowing beautiful preparations
Price only 25 and so cents each.
Wash your face, hands and shave with
JONES' ITALIAN CHEMICAL SOAP. This
will make the skin emollient, soft, white and
clear as chld's, even if it is coarse, red, vel
low or discolored. 1t is fine for shaving or wash
ing.
Then clean your teeth with LAFONT'S WEST
INDIA SOAP ROOT. 1t makes dark, discolored
or yellow teeth white; the most foul or impure
breath pure and sweet and cleanses the mouth,
tongue and throat.
Then, if you would have beautiful hair, mind
JONES' CORAL HAIR RESTORATIVE, really
has the following qualities: All those whose hair
is gray, or turning so, in short time it will
make it grow dark. Those whose hair is weak
or falling off, it will force to grow, and at the
same time cure it of dandruf and if used to
dress or embellish the hair, it certainly gives il
most charming look and feeling, and keeps ii
so long time.
Sold at the above prices by every wholesale
and retail dealer in California. nl3:3m
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12
Constitutional Weakness,
lntemperence, Delirium,
Dyspepsia, Chills, Ague, &c
In all of the above it is an absolute panace !.

Read this statement OF cures, effected by the
most extraordinary concoction Of the age.
A case Of bodily pain, Ague, Debility and Dys-
pepsia cured:
Mr.. John B. Flemming, Merchant Tailor of
Ophir, in this State, certifes, Sept 27, 1854,
that two bottles of DR.. Webber's Cordial cured
Mr.. J. c. Ewens, of the same place, of pains in
the body, dyspepsia, chill and hacking cough,
together with general debility, neuralgia and
rheumatic pains.
DR.. James Bounaut certifes TO the cure of a
pitiable case of decayed manhood (where the
strength, nerves, memory and the whole phys
lque was prostrated) by its use.
Mr.. James Freeman, of Mokelumne Hill, says:
"My feeling was an exhaution, want of strength
torpor, a want of vigor, appetite and other
miserable feelings. One battle of your Cordial
relieved, and three have entirely cured me-"
We could give fifty other certificates, not
withstanding that most persons are sensitive
about being noticed but the above must salts
fy any reasonable person.
1t is sold for SD, or two bottles for So, by
every Wholesale and Retail Druggist in Califor-
MIA. PARK & WHITE,
San Francisco AGENTS
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

WEAR AND TEAR OF A PoLITIcAL CANvAss.-A
correspondent of the Vincennes San relates that
at the Chicago celebration Mrs Douglas was
asked how she stood the canvass? Very we'll .
said she, but must 90 and get my husband
some clothes; he has come out of the battle halt
naked. got him two dozen shirts last spring,
and two or three sets of studs he lost all his
shirts but two, and one that don't belong to him,
and all the studs but four, which belong to
iour different sets and besides, he hasn't any
OF the other clothes he started out with His
old white hat, however, rode out the storm, dill
apidated, but safe
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

EccENTRIcIrY finds eccentric
reasons for its doings. Schlager Danish man
of fortune, sold his estate, and removed to the
northernmost corner of Iceland. lie said that
he settled there because he hated the confined
air of Europe, and chose to have his breezes
fresh from the pole.
An Englshman, some years ago, was found
vegetating in the midst of bogs and solitude
in village on the west coast of Ireland. His
reason was, because he tcished to be IN the nearest
post torn to An,erica.
A Spanard purchased his house on the sum-
NIT of the Sierra Morena. On being asked why
he preferred that place of clouds, storms, and
solitude, he said that +" he was tired of mankind
and that the clouds hid mankind from him that
he was tired of his wife's tongue, and that the
storms drowned her talk and as to the solitude,
he could not be solitary, who had angels for his
next door neighbors."
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

VERY TOUCHING" FAREWELL farewellr' !
cried. "When | return thou'lt be my bride; till
then be faithful, sweet, adieu-in silence oft III
think of you"
The glistening tear stained her bright eyes
her thickening breath is choked with sighs-her
tongue denies her bosoms sway-Farewell-I
tore myself away.
"One moment stay" she stammered out, and
as quick as thought wheeled about
Ny angel speak, can aught be done to CON-
fort thee when am gone? I'll send thee speci-
mems of art from every European mart; III
sketch for thee each Alpine scene, to let thee
see where have been. A stone from Symptoms
dreadful hight, shall crafty thy curious sight
I'll climb the fiery Etnas tide, to bring home
treasures for my bride and oh, my love each
ship shall bear double letter to my fair"
'Ah ! George !" the weeping angel said, and
on my shoulder fell her head-'s for constancy
my tears are hostage-but when you write
please pay the postage"
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

Hoy. ALEX SrEPHENs.-Among the distin-
guished statesmen and orators in the Congress
of the United States, Alexander Stephens, OF
Georgia, stands conspicuous. For intellectual
brilliancy and vigor, he scarcely has an equal.
AS a debater, he ranks with such men as John
Quincy Adams and Stephen A. Douglas in re-
partee be has much of the quickness and keen
ness of John Randolph. Physically, however,
he is frail and infirm Never before was such an
intellect encased in such a body. There is not
healthy secretion in his whole system. His
frame is emaciated, his face bloodless-but from
his eye flashes forth the mighty intellect, the
soul of genius.-Pacifc Methodist
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12
The Voice of a Sister.

The following lines have been handed us fol
publication by mining friend They were ad
dressed to him by young sister, now residen
In one of the northwestern States. We doub
not that many miners, as they read these lines
will hear through them the pleading tones 0
Their sisters, asking, Oh, why hast thou wan
dered so far from thy home ~
OH why hast thou wandered
So far from thy home,
Thy friends and connections,
In the " far West" to roam?
The home Of thy childhood
Is lonely and drear,
For the sound of thy footsteps
We now never hear.
Thy voice was once heard
At the close of each day,
When thy labors were finished
And cares thrown away,
Approaching the cottage
With song light and free,
To meet the dear friends
Thou vert sure there to see.
But now thou art gone
To the country of gold,
Where all are so selfish.
So naughty and cold,
That wish from my heart
Thou vert with us once more,
To enjoy all the pleasures
For thee, ever in store.
Oh cruel the fortune
That's forced thee away
From thy friends, dearly loved,
With strangers to stray.
But still we will live
In bright hopes for the best,
And trust kind Providence
To grant us the rest CARRIE
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

How TO SUCcERD.-An enthusiastic, who ha!
advertised extensively, and made a pile by tht
policy, has given the following gratuitous ad
vice. Those who have experimental can judge
if it is sensible or not
Ye who in business would succeed,
This precept mark, It's true and wise:
The printers Office seek with speed
And advertise Yes, ADVERTISED
The printers ink-its magic power
None but foolish man descries,
If panic clouds upon you lower,
Why ADVERTISED Yes, ADVERTISED
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

New EXPRESS CoMPANY.-We understand that
new company has been organized, and will
soon be in successful operation in transacting a
general express business throughout the State.
1t will run in connection with the well known
express of Freeman & Co., and will enjoy at the
start the experience and popularity of Mr.. John
NJ Freeman who has been chosen as the Presi-
dent The selection will strike all as being the
best that could possibly have been made in all
California -Tele1raDl
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

EP Ex-President Pierce recently turned
out of his hotel in Florence, because the ex-
King of Prussia wanted the accommodations for
himself and suite, filling twenty carriages. The
ex-President, it is said, yielded gracefully, but
one of his democratic friends sent the poor
old King and innocent landlord together to a
very bad place, in free republican style, and or
dsred his carriage and bill on the instant, shak-
ing the dust off his feet as he left the unworthy
hotel
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

Nor APPLIcABLE.-Of course the following re-
marks from the Mariposa Gazette do not apply
in this latitude. Oh no-not at all, t" if you
don't care what you say" and don't think its a
sin to tell an untruth
Candidates for office in this county, will be
more numerous the coming political season than
ever before. Many individuals have already
indicated their readiness to be sacrificed for the
public veal, in case their friends insist on drag
ging them out and making them the servants and
menals of the people. Some of them are so ig-
norant that they can't bound the State they
came from, and some can Just do it. Hallelujah
Others don't know the difference between Po-
litical Economy and the principle " when you
have got good thing save it." Many are too
id lazy to earn their bread, as was originally
designed, and all are undyingly ambitious.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

To LAND CLAIMANTs.-We observe letter in
the Yreka Chronicle, written by Mr.. Hill, Sub
Locating Agent in Yreka, now in San Francisco,
Which contains the following interesting piece
of information:
They inform me here at the United States Sur
veyors office that, as far as ascertained, there
will be no mineral land sold and provided min
era is discovered on the land in sufficient guam
tity to pay for working, if sold, the patent will
be revoked and the cash refunded.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

n S-1' Stdrch-Here's lovely youth, Brother
Ramrod, blessed specimen of the reforms we
are sfecting with the Moral Handkerchief Dis
Ramrod.
ha4'roa-Um uni Well, my dear Young
man. which do you like best, the Sabbath
School or horse race?
Lorety f0nA-The horse race, by darned
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

Cor HIM.-The angelic sex are awful on a
retort. Listen:
Miie, said a man, looking for his boot
JacS' have place where keep my things.
and you ought to know it.p
Yes, said she, Il oaght to know where YOU
keep your late hours-but don't
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12
CAUTION.

BSy@ James W. Downer, of the Telegraph Of
fee in Shasta, is authorized to make sales Of
our Fruit Trees and Garden Seeds, and has SAM
Piles of the different sizes and vari -ties of our
Fruit Trees for the inspection of those wishing
to purchase.
Catalogues furnished at Shasta. iaS:3m
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

VIc's TITLE.-The legal title of Queen Victoria
is as follows:
Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and OF
the Colonies and Dependencies thereof in Eu-
rope, Asia, Africa, America and Australasia,
Queen, Defender of the Faith.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12
CERTIFICATF


], the undersigned, Governor of HUNGARY do
testify hereby, that DR.. L. ]. Czapkay has serv-
ed l during the contest for Hungarian liberty. as
Cnlei surgeon in the Hungarian army. with
,aithlui perseyerance-whereof | have piyen
nin this certificate, and do recommend him to
lne sympathy, attention and protection of all
lhose who are capable of approaching patriotic
seii-sacriflce and nndeserved misfortune.
hossUTH LAJos, Governor of Hungary.
Washington City, Jan. 6, 1852.
Ns@ opermatorrhoea or local weakness ner-
'cus ueolLty, low spirits, lasstude, weakness
oi .he llmos and back. indisposition and incapa-
piii'y ior study and labor, dullness of apprehen-
sion, loss OF memory, aversion to society," love of
Solitude timidity, self-distrust, dizziness, head
acn' Involuntary discharges, pains in the side,
ahectlon OF the eyes, pimples on the face, SEX
uai ana other intirmities in man, are cured with
out iall by the justly celebrated physician and
surgeon, l.. J. CzAPKAY.
Ills method of curing diseases is new, (un-
known to others) and hence the great success.
IL 4 GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE
Il Agel Greatest blessing to Mankind In
nocent but potent. DR.. L. J. CZAPKAY'S Pro-
phylacticum, (sclf-disinfecting agent,l sure
preventive against Gonorrh9a and Syphilitic
diseases, and unsurpassed remedy Tor all
venereal, scrofulous, gangrenous and cancerous
ulcers, f9tid discharges from vagina, uterus and
urethra, and all cutaneous eruptions and dis
eases. As innoculation is sure preventive
against smallpox, so is DR.. L. ]. Czapkay's Pro-
phylacticum preventive against Syphllitlc and
Gonorheal diseases. Harmless in ITSELF pos
sesses the power of chemically destroying the
syphilitc virus, and thereby saving thousands
of debauchees from being infected with the most
loathsome of all dieases. Let no young man
who appreciates health be without DIR. Czapkays
Prophylacticum. 1t is in very convenient pack
ages, aud will be found convenient for use, be-
ing used as soap. Price SIS.
All letters must be addressed, L. ]. Czapkay
NJ. D., San Francisco. n20-3m.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

HsyT A man in Virginia recently left home
about dark, taking lantern to use on his re-
turn, as the night promised to be dark. Coming
back, covered with mud, he discoursed vehe-
mently about the state of the roads, and his
condition if had not had the lantern. Taking
1t from him to put away, his wife discovered
there was no lamp in it, which, as he is strict
~ temperance man, did not occasion any sus-
nicinn
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

~ Pennsylvania's sale of her public works.
canals and railroads, is operating we'll ON her
finances. She Is paying off her debt, and get
ting iore-handed IN her treasury, having nearly
million surplus at the end of the year
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

~ Colonel Abraham Van Buren. of South
Carolina, son of the ex-President, has sold his
entire plantation Of slaves, 3l0 in humber. for
Sl47,o0o.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

pg@ Mrs Partington desires to know why the
captain of a vessel can't keep memorandum ~
the weight of his anchor, instead Of WEIGHING +
every time he leaves port?
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12
A Rich BurIesque.
WAX FIGURES VS.. SHAKESPEARE.


4 Snowman named Ward recently addressed
the CleaveIand Pldindealr quite an original
and forcible essay on the superiority Of an exhi-
hitien of wax figures over the performance OF
Shakspeare's PLAYS. Here is what he says
"Pm trayelin with q tent which is better nor
hirn halls. Ny show consists of serious or
wax works, panetamy called Grand Movln
Diarea of the War in the Crimear, comic songs
and the Cangaroo, which last little cuss contln-
use to conduct himself in the most outrageous
stve started out with the idea OF making my
show great Moral Entertainment, but i'm COM
PEELED to sware so much at that air Internal
Cangaroo that i'm afraid this desine will be fius-
trated to some extent. And while speaking of
morality reminds me that some folks turn up
their noses at shows like mine, sayin they is SO
low and not fit for people of high degree. Sure
maintain that is nfurnal nonsense. maintain
that wax figures is more elevatin than all the
plays ever wroten. Take Shakespeer for in
stance People think he's CRATE things, but
contend he's quite the reverse to the contrary
What sort of sense is there to King Leer who
goes round cussin his darters, chawin hay and
throwwin straws at folk and larfn like a silly
old koot and maxim ass of himself generally :?
There's Mrs. Macbeth, she is a nice kind of wo-
man to have, amt she, putting old Mac her hus-
band to slayin Duncan with cheese knife as
highly morality | spoze, when she larfs wildly
and sez gin me the daggers lie let his bowels
OUT or words to that effect say this is all
strictly proper, spoze? That Jack Fawlstaf is
likewise immoral old cuss take him how you
may and Hamlit is as crazy as a loon. Thares
Richurd Thurd-people thinks, but look upon
him in the light of monster. He kills every
body he takes noshun to, in cold blood, and
then goes to sleep in his tent. Bimeby be
wakes up and yells for hoss, so he can 60 orr
and kill some more people. If he is not a fit
specimen for the gallies then i should like to
know ware yu find um. Thares Iergo who is
more ornery nor pizum. See how shamefully
he treated that highly respectable injun gentle
mum Mr. Otheller, making him for to believe his
wife was tu thick with Casheo Obsarye how
lergo got Casheo drunk as billed owl on corn
whisky in order to carry out his sneakin de-
sines. See how he works Otheller's feelings up
so that he goze and makes poor Desdemony
swaller pill which caused her deth But must
stop. At some future time shall continue my
remarks on the drammer, in which i show the
vast superiority of wax fggers, snaix and other
ixins in interectual pint of view.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

ADVICE TO You've MEN.-Never nod to a lady
it looks as if you were sleepy. Touch your
beaver gracefully-that's genteel.
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12
f RU [ I I r E E S
...AND...
GARDEN SEEDS,
- WI II - I'LL -
Pathological Garden and Nursery,
ION THE.
American River, 1-2 miles from Sac
ramentO.
DEPOT A j STREET.

WE OFFER the present season finer and
w larger stock of Fruit and Ornamental Shade
Trees, Flowering Shrubs and Green House
Plants than any season heretofore, embracing
the following varieties, viz:
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

DR. L. J. CZAPKAY'S Private Medical and
~ Surgical Institute is on Sacramento street
below Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Steam,
ship Company Office, San Francisco. California
The Doctor offers free consultation, and asks no
remuneration unless he effects a cure
The Shasta courier., 1859-02-12

Also, California and Foreign Grape vines,
with full assortment of the above kinds of
smaller fruits.
The above are of the most vigorous and thrifty
growth and well shaped Trees, very large size,
from to Is feet in hight.
Shade and Ornamental Trees,
Consisting of the Elm, Maple, Linden, ALLAN
thus, Catalpd, Laburnum, Cured Leaf and
Weeping Willow, China Tree and Locust, all of
fine growth and large size, sufficient for setting
in private or public grounds.
Our stock of Camelias, Roses, and an endless
variety of Green House Plants are unusually
large and fne
Our Camelias have now commenced blossom
ing in all their beautiful varieties and colors.
and will continue blooming through the winter
and spring months.
GARDEN SEEDS.
We invite the attention of planters and deal
ers to our very extensive and general assort-
ment of VEGETABLE SEED, the crop of this
years growth, which is pure and sure to vege-
tate, which we offer at greatly reduced prices.
We hold out great inducements to parties pur-
chasing wholesale, or stock being very large,
and to dealers and planters wanting large guam
titles.
We will sell for cash at less price than can
be purchased in any part of the State.
iASSoj PieeL1o anu sSSuo p1ShSA Will lue great
est care to in insure them in transporting toan
part of the Pacific coast.
TION.
We caution all persons from buying Trees
from hawkers and peddlers who pretend to have
Trees from our Nursery, without vouchers from
us but should advise all to send direct TO us.
or through our authorized Agent, when they
will be sure to get Trees correct to their labels
Trees ordered from the Nursery will be packed
with the greatest care and will be in much bet
ter condition for planting than Trees long ex-
posed for sale in hauling about the country
Persons planting out orchards cannot be too
careful in planting none but the best varieties of
Fruit Early planting when practicable, is par
ticularly recommended.
Catalogues containing full descriptions of our
stock and prices, sent free to all applicants All
orders must be accompanied by the Cash to re-
ceIye attention. A. P. SMITH.