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The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

RULES TO BE Observed on CUNNING Ex-
cuRsIoNs.-The following hints, at this
sporting season, will, perhaps, be of use to
some of our young sportsmen
Rule l. Always load your gun when on
the cock, by'whish you lose no time in bring.
ing your piece to your shoulder, great ad-
vantage and if you possess common caution.
you run no risk of blowing your head off
while rauming down your charge
z. When covcy gets up, always fire
bang into the middle of it. It's all nonsense
about singing out a particular bird; it is
easier to miss one bird than to miss doz.
en-.
3. When you are very desirons of game,
instead of shot. fire your ramrod. By this
plan you can spit three braces at one
shot.
4. When you scramble through hedge,
by all means let your gun be at full cock
Caution should be the characteristic of a
good sportsman if you shoot your friend
you will be cautious for life.
5. Ifa single bird gets up on your friends s
side, shoot at it by all means. The old sys.
tenn is to fire at those on your own side,
which is losing game; for. if YOUR friend
brings down his bird, he bags it; whereas.
if you fire also, you have the benefit of the
doubt, which is settled by tossing up. New
er mind theold gag of its being unfair-the
ardor of sportsman is good excuse.
6. Never brag of being good shot
Hold this as a maxim if, for example. YOU
have leave to shoot over gentleman's
grounds, and are successful, which Won are
pretty sure to be if you follow these rules.
and are any hing of a shot, send your man
home with the game, then call at the house
and leave brace of birds, being the whole
contents of your bag; you will be condoled
with, and have unlimited leave to shoot.
7. When you enter field. holloa and
bawl as loud as you can. 1t will save you
great deal of trouble, for you will see at
once if there are any birds there.
8. Always train your dog to chop his
bird from each covey. With good brace of
dogs, and double barreled gun, YOU can
bag more game than any other man in the
country.
9. Choose your dog of the highest posi-
BILE courage. By this precaution YOU can
gratify yourself by thrashing your dog when.
ever you miss, without fear of Spelling
him.
10. The instant the bird rises. blaze
away at him. The reason for this innovation
is, that if you miss, you will have time to
pitch your hat at him.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15
Dodgins the Militia Fine.

In days gone by, when the Objectionable
militia laws were in force in Old Massachu.
sets, the customary draft was made in q
country town few miles from Boston, and
a notice to. appear : armed and equipped ac-
cording 10 law'' was left at the boarding house
ofa wag, who possessed very little 9 martial
music" in his soul. Determined that he
would neither train or pay fne,- and enter
tanning withal very Indifferent opinion of
the utility Of the system, he took no notice of
the summons.
Having been duly warned" as he ex-
pected, at the expiration of few weeks, the
sergeant waited upon him with a bill Of nine
shillings for non-attendanee at the mus
ter.
. You're fined, sir,- appearance. =
:. What is it?' said the wagr pretending
to misunderstood the collector.
| . A fine for not training drawled the
ether.
= l shan't paw it, fellow"
6 1t will be three dollars, the next time
call.u
| But the wag could mt hear word that he
said, and in course of another month he re-
| celved 4 peremptory summons to appear
| forthwith at Court martial in the district,
instituted for the purpose of trying delin-
| quents and collecting such fines as could be
scared out of the non- performers of duty.
At the appointed time he waited upon said
Court, which vas held in en- old country
house, where he found three or four persons
seated, attireG lin fashy regimentals, and
whose awful' yaller epolettcs'' were CROUCH
to command the attention and profound re-
spect of the beholder. Though somewhat
disconnected at this exhibition of spurs and
buttons, he put bold face on the matter,
and responding to the directions of the ju-
nior member of the august Court. he advanced
to the table, and the chief functionary COM
menced the examination.
Your name, sir ~
The offender placed his hand quickly on
ear, without uttering a word or moving q
muscle of his face.
What is your name?' repeated the
questioner, in louder tone.
"A little louder" said the wag, without
replying. :.
g Name !" shouted the judge.
Taunton, Bristol county,
"What business do you follow ?'
Main street," said the delinquent
Your business |" yelled the officer.
Right hand side as you go up"
:" How long have you been there ?"
About two miles and half"
How old are you, fellow ~ continued the
judge, nervously.
Boss carpenter"
"What the devil is the matter with your
cars ?''
''Dr. Scarpic's oil, sometimes"
What sir 2"
g Sometimes Corems ointment"
why don't you answer me ?''
Nearly FIVE years."
g He's deaf as an adder" remarked the
judge turning to his subordinates " clear
the lubber out"
"You can Co." said the under officer,
pointing to the door. But our friend took no
notice of the order.
'' Tou may 90 !" yelled the judge. s' Good
God ! it is impossible that man can be as
deaf as all that?''
sc can't say" continued the delinquent,
pretending not to undcrstand-"but should
think
:. Go-gol' screamed the judge there's
nothing to pay. The Lord pity the colonel
who had a regiment like you to command
Show him the door Major"
Our friend was never again summoned to
train dnring his residence at Taunton.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

TIE NECESSITY OF RE-VAccINATIoN-The
editor of the Pacific Medical and Surgical
Journal, in alluding to the existence of small
pox to a slight extent in this city. says the
San Francisco Call, insists upon the necessity
Of vaccination, even though parties bear
broad and palpable marks of the operation Of
the lancet. The editor DR.. Blake) is con-
vinced of this necessity, not only from his
own experience, but from the statistics rela-
tive to the Prussian army, lately published
by that Government, which demonstrate that
during the year 1860, of 69,O96 re-vaccina.
tions, 1910 proved successful, l. e., IS per
cent. The Doctor adds, in conclusion =
I" Were the whole of the population of San
Francisco properly vaccinated and re-vaccin-
ated, the whole number of cases that, ac-
cording to the statistics, would fall to our
share, would be but fourteen, and these only
Of the milder forms of the disease. We fear
that the deaths during the present epidemic
have already exceeded this number, and sim
ply because people will not take the precaution
to be ere-vaccinated.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

SENATOR SrARk.-A correspondent of the
Missouri Republican thus sketches Stark, the
Senator from Oregon:
If the new Senator from Oregon is true
man, he should sue his face for libel He has
long, evasive countenance shiny, sandy
hair; narrow forehead; white eyebrows
colorless, pale eyes, nearly closed, which
watched furtively, felinely mouth whose
expression is hidden by mahogany whiskers
and moustaches. l should think he wou Id
feel ill at ease in Bakers place. should
think the ghost Of the dead patriot. murdered
by the treason that Stark has smiled upon,
would rise uefore him and discomfort him
tIe is NOS to be envied in hi honors. The
tool of disaAected Governor, the misrepre.
sentative of the honest sentiment of his State,
the successor Of man whose glory dwarfs
him, he is to be congratulated only by his
pay, and his ample mileage. Perhaps he is
satisfied with that.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

RELIGIOUS FEELING IN CNP.-The !. bw.
ing is narrated, in an eastern exchaA - pf
the very active Colonel Of the-- Ysgi-
ment, in camp on the Potomac. The Colo
mel was very profane, setting wicked exam
Piles for his men every day, and creating no
little excitement among the brigade
convocation of chaplains. One of these pious
men undertook to save the Colonel and his
men, and early on Monday morning, after a
Sabbath evening consultation with the breth-
rem, he entered the accursod encampment
and called upon the unregenerate Colonel
He was politely received, and beckoned to a
seat on q chest.
Colonel" said he, "you have one Of the
finest regiments in the army" g l think
so,' replied the Colonel "Do you think
you pay sufficient attention to the religious
instruction of your men?'' "Well, l don't
know" replied the Colonel. "a lively in
terest has been awakened in the reg
iment the Lord has blessed the labors of his
servants, and ten men have been recently
baptized" This was rival regiment. +
Is that so, pom honor?" asked the Colo
mel. "Yes, sir" Sergeant, said the
Colonel, to an attending Orderly, have ff-
teen men detailed Immediately to be bap-
tized. I'll be id if I'll be outdone in any
respect!" Itis hardly necessary to add that
the Chaplain took note of the interview and
withdrew.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

GENERAL NELsoN's DIscIPLINE.-Amonc
the stories told of General Nelson, one of the
best of the Federal commanders in Ken
lucky, is the following:
While visiting the guard of neighborine
regiment, few days since, he noticed the
absence of the officer in command, and de-
manded his presence, whereupon very un
military like figure, enveloped in shawl,
appeared.
General Nelson-Beg your parden, sir,
want the officer of the guard.
Oficer-I am the officer of the guard
sir.
General Nelson-Take of that shawl. sir
THE mysterious stranger divests himself o
the shawl.) Now sir, where's your sword
06icer-In my tent.
General Nelson-Put it on, Sir. Stand
up now. Take the position of a soldier
and salute your superior officer. Very vel
done, sir-quite correct. Now deliver your
sword to my adjutant- general, and repor
yourself under arrest, sir
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

HEALTH OF JEFF DAVIS TN HoRN) AT
festival on some occasion among the sol
diers in Missouri, one ofthc men from Ad-
rian offered the following extravagant senti-
ment, which VIC copy from Missouri pa
per:
JEFF. DAv1s-May he he set ahoat in an
open boat, without compass or rudder; may
that boat and contents be swallowed by q
shark, and the shark swallowed by whale,
the whale in the DEVILS belly, and the devil
in hell, the door locked, and the key lost
and further, may he be chained in the south
west corner of hell, and north wind blow
ashes in his eyes to all eternity, Cd d-n
him.
JEFF. will, no doubt, feel himsss
complimented.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

THE DknocRArIc PARrY.-The attempt Of
the pretended Democratic papers Of Cafifor-
MIA, that supported the Mcconnell ticket at
the late election, to deceive the jbeople of
California into the belief that the Democratic
party of Illinois and Connecticut are acting
in harmony with them, il as grossa misrep-
resentation as Abolitionism or Secessionism
lever attempted to practice against the Gov
ernment. The Democracy Of Connecticut and
! Illinois despised the pusilanimous Peace
party of California equally with the rabid
Abolition fanatics they were combating ut
home. 1t is the Democratic doctrine Of pop
ular sovereignty that is resumiug sway in the
Atlantic States, and cordial support Of the
constitutional acts Of the constitutionally
chosen Government. The idea that Govern
ment should lay down its arms and cry peace
to armed traitors who were demanding pos
session of the National Capital, and Of States
that refused to go with them, when it was
known that they would not dictate terrns of
compromise if blank paper was laid before
them for that purpose, is beautiful Democra-
cy. Every rebel camp of the South, andeve-
~ Abolition sink hole of the North, IL full
of just such Democrats. The National Dem
ocracy call them traitors, and strike blow
for their country by shivering an arm on
their reasonable heads whenever presented
Butte Democrat
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

EDWARDS, being great lover of dogs, has
a famous breeder, and the pups are in great
demand among those who know and appre-
ciate their quality. Edwards has great
many friends, and whenever any of them vis-
it him, his enthusiasm for dogs leads him to
boast of the breed Of lis own. The resujtis
his friend makes him promise to save one of
the pups for him when the next litter is
produced. One day Mrs. Edwards asked in
a quiet way
Edwards, how many pups will that
wonderful dog have ~
"Three or four perhaps.'
DO you know how many Of the next lit
ter you have promised to your friends?''
"No."
'' You have already promised thirty
five ~
Well," replied Edwards, reddening
slightly, and speaking with considerable
vehemence, a man that won't promise his
friend pup is mighty mean man.n
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

HERE is funny endorsement on the
back Of q letter dropped into city post Of
fee, addressed to recently appointed QUAR-
termaster in one of the New England regi.
ments:
/" Harry, | hear you arc commissioned
as qnartermaster and can save 81 900 year.
Why didn't You 50 in for .ehole one, and
make s., 600"
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

PUNISHMENT OF REBEL DEsERrERs.-A
letter in the Memphis Appeal, dated +" Camp
Bcauregard," F" near Feliciana, Kentucky, has
the following " On Friday, all the troops
at this station were assembled together, and
formed into square, for the purpose of wit
Messing the punishment of three men, be-
longing to the First Missouri Regiment, con-
victed of desertion. 1t is not necessary to
give their names, or the facts drawn out by
the court.martial concerning their crime.-
They were branded on the left hip with the
letter d, which was done with hot iron
made in the shape of that letter; then their
heads were closely shaved, and finally, they
were each hit fifty lashes upon the bare
back, in the resencc of all their comrades,
and drummed out of the service to the tune
of the :" Rogue's March,"
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

SALMON RIVER CHANcEs.-A letter in the
Oregon Statesman, ofthe 9th January, says:
An Old Oregonian just returned from the
Salmon river mines, says there are some
rich diggings there. but not enough to 60
around. If Sc, 600 people 60 there, as now
appears probable, he says about one IN iffy
will pay expenses, and one in hundred
make a strike"
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

:. Ar the last meeting of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society at Springfield, J. H.
Smith, of Quincy, exhibited one ton of sugar
made by himself from Northern cane. He
states that about seven-tenths of the syrup
runs to sugar, and that he can make the su-
gar at FIVE cents per pound and molasses at
twenty-five cents per gallon, and realize
msra profit from an acre Of cane than he
can hom an acre of corn.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

Power OF HoRsE's ScENT-A CORES
pondent of the Homestead says: There is
one perception that horse possesses, that
but little attention has been paid to, and that
is the power of scent. With some horses it
is as acute as with the dog, and for the bene
fit of those who have to drive nights, such as
physicians and others, this knowledge is in
valuable. never knew it to fail. and have
ridden hundreds of miles during dark nights;
and, in consideration of this powerful scent,
this is my simple advice: never cheek your
horse at nights, but give him free head,
and you may rest assured that he will never
get off the road, and will carry you expedi-
tiously and safe. In regard to the power of
scent in horse, once knew one Of a pair
that was stolen, and recovered mainly by the
track being made out by his mate, and that
after he had been absent six or eight hours.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

MEpDYzsxPs.-The town of Meddybemps,
in Maine, contains fifty legal voters, and her
due proportion of men to be furnished for the
war, according to population, is eight only:
She has furnished thirty three able bodied
menl Good for Meddybemps?
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

Del NoRrE CouSrY.-This county is in q
bad fix, about the prospect of sustaining .
county organization, with $50, 600 debt and
great. disasters by foods. The people are
studying the idea of annexation to Siskiyou.
They don't fancy going back to Klamath. =
Treka Jeurnl.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

TIE CAP OF LIBERrY.-The explanation of
the cap Of liberty is this:
After the death of Cesar, the conspirators,
who had secured his death. marched out
with cap, as an ensign of liberty, carried
before them on spesr-the cap without q
head indicating that the tyraut had lost his
power. From that fact and for this reason
it has ever since been an emblem of liberty.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

ANorHER.-Mike Mitchell. the celebrated
jig dancer, lost his life from bad whisky
and exposure, atPortland, Oregon, on the
18th ultimo.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15
FORTY BRILLIANT COLUMNS,

finding in them fascinating mental discipline
known only to those who rally to the Banner-sheet
of the Grand Army of American Intellect and Ge-
MUS
In commencing a New Year. the proprietors of
the New York Mercury only say, that it shall
be their aim to make their great family journal of
American literature for 1862, more brilliant and
enchanting than ever, in its concentration OF all
the worlds grandest and most beautiful specaties
in healthful Romance, graceful poetry, elegant and
quaint Gossip, refining knowledge, sparkling Hu-
NOR, and entertaining News-until, like love, it
"-rules the court, the camp, the bower
as it already rules the happy domestic freside. =
The editorial tone and National departments of
the New York Mercury will continue true to that
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The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15
Commission AND PURCHASING
Ascent,
SAN FRANCISCO.

ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER-
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solicited by the undersigned.
A residence in this city Of over ten years, and
Lexperienee in the business of nearly the length
of time, considered sufficient to warrant the
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Those desiring information concerning the under
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And to the proprietors of the Shasta
COURIER
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deons, Sewing Machines, Watches. Jewelry, &c.
viii be attended to by competent judges.
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Commission and Purchasing Agent.
629 Washington street. up stairs,
Opposite Maguires Opera House. San Francisco.
apr
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15
NEW. YORK MERCURY.
A New Year with an Old Friend.

AN New Years day of 1862, that world-renown-
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the peerless New York Mercury, will enter upon the
twenty-fourth year of the most brilliant
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Two Hundred Thousand American Homes, from
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of wisdom, romance. art, poetry, and genial humor;
and its praise is
Familiar in their mouths as household Words"
The noble patriot soldier in his tent too, has whiled
away the tedium of camp life in the absorbing re-
view of its
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15
JUST Received!
Notice..

IN transferred and assigned to J. r. Keen. for
value received all my right and interest in and to
all outstanding accounts due the late firm of Keen
& Watson, in the publication of the Shasta Herald
newspaper. WIN. WATSON.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15

Those indebted to Street Watson win pleas,
call and settle with Homer A. Curtiss.
f5 STREET & WATSON.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-15
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Maryland free press., 1862-11-21
No person shall be held to answer for capital

No person shall be held to answer for a capital,
or otherwise infamous crime, unless on present.
msnt or Indictment Of Grand Jury, except In
cases arising in the land naval FORCES, or.in the
Militia, when in actual service in time of War or
public danger; nor shall any person be subject
for the came offence to DO twice put In jeopardy
of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any
Criminal Case to be q witness against himself,
NOR BE DEPRIVED OF LIFE, LIBERTY, OR
PROPERTY, WITHOUT DUE PROCESS OF
LAW nor shall private property be taken for
public use, without just compensation.
D, Amendments Con. U. 8
Maryland free press., 1862-11-21
A HOME SCENE.
Cen., Ia. US pull the curtains down,
And lay the woik aside,


CeE., Ia. US pull the curtains down,
And lay the woik aside,
And gather up the play things.
You've scst'ored fer and wide:
And place the lamp upon the ttand,
Beside the great arm chair,
And bring the last new magazine,
And cut the leaves with care.
Now he,p the coal upon the Ct te,--
He loves CT eeifui fro. =
See h,w the flames dance merrill,
Ard leap up high and higher
Now place bis ell pers on the rug,
And get tii DIRE sire gown;
For papa wall be tired and cold,
When he comes tack from town.
Conn, le t me bathe your glowing cheeks,
And make your hair Look neat,
And put your bright PINK apron on
,,here, now, you're clean snd sweet
Row sit down on the little bench,
y. That grand-papa N ade, and see,
How still you'll be while good mamma,
Gees to lay the eltth for tea.
~,
Tho tsa.kett!e sends forth Its him,
o., -he biscuits are go ght--
wish he'd come, Il seems TO mo,
:, He's rather late t=-2ightl
yark wasn't That our gate that clicked?
"Hurrsh I" shout, li'tle Will,
Apd ere I've time to tell him hush,
Hos bounded OR the sill.
A d "paps's come he shouts sg.in,
And climb, up for kissi =
And i'pap.'s tum Oh papa's tan ="
Echoes his little sis,
oa! happy group that live and love,
Within that HURDLE c"t;.
Many who dwell In palaces,
Might envy them their lot.