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The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

ASSUMING that man weighs equal to six
teen thousand grasshoppers, and sound of
one my be heard a distance of one thirty Sec
ond part of mile, that of n man. if in pro
portion to his weight, would be audible five
hundred miles; and if he sneezed, would be
likely to bring the house about his ears, like
the walls o;Jericho at the sound of a trumpet.
If flea weighs one quarter ola grain, and is
able to clear one and a half inches at spring,
aman of one hundred and fifty pounds weight,
by this rule, could at once spring twelve
thousand eight hundred miles, or round the
earth in two Jumps.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

ze
the successful cure Of herself and child. The lat
ter having been afflicted with a severe attack Of
cholera infantum. was given up incurable by the
most celebrated physicians, when she called on DR..
Czapkay, who, after short period, restored the
child to perfect health Encouraged by this ex-
:raordnary result she sought advice herself for the
screfoious malady with which she had been atiict-
ed sor eight years, and which withstood the treat
meni Of the best physicians IA America and Eu-
rope. But DR.. C@apkay has succeeded in afording
her permanent relief. SO that shs can now enjoy
lie. which, for eight years, had los all charms for
her. She therefore deems it due TO herself and to
al sick and afflicted TO recommend DR.. C1apkay as
one Of the most skiifei physieisns in the United
States, MRS CAROLINE GRAY,
Corner Walnut and 7,h SIS, Philadelphia, Pa.
A. GLAsER. Notary Pablic, lss Seventh street,
All consultations (by letter or etnerwisSl free.
Address. De. L. ). CZAPlcAY,
Medical Institute,
Sacramento street, below Montgomery, opposite
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.'S Office, San Francisco.
SpermasorrhGa.
Orlocsl weakness, nervous debility, low spirits,
assitude. weakness of the limbs and back, indispo-
sition and incapabilty labor or study, dullness
of apprehension, loss of memory, aversion to socie
ty, love of Solitude timidity. sefdistrust, diz1i-
eyes pimples on the sexual or other nfrmities
in man, cured by the justly celebrated physician
and surgeon. L. J. Czapkay. His method ofeuring
diseases is new, unknown to others) and hence the
great All consultations by letter or 9TH
erwise) free.
: Address, L. J. CZAPKAY, NJ. D.,
jnl.:3m San Francisco, California.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

AnoNo the slain in Gen. Sibley's expedi-
ton was John Beemer, n wealthy English.
man, graduate of Oxford, and former off.
Ger on the staff Of Lord Raglan. He hsd
come from England on buffalo hunt in the
Northwest, and took nominal position on
Gen. Sibley's staff to crafty his taste for
adventure. Sent on reconnoitering service,
he was caught in ambuscade and shot down
with iron headed arrows, the savages scalp
ing him and hacking off one side of his head
while he was yet alive. He leaves splen-
did yacht and a large library in New York.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

AMONG those who were lately couscripted
is the pastor ofthe Methods. church, in Har
lem. New York, the Rev. j. E. Ceokman.
Unlike great man, he was not 1isauieted
by the draft, for he was determined to pack
his knapsack aud take the field. Mr.. Cook.
man is a young man. and has just been call.
ed to Harlem, and his loss by the church will
be greatly felt, as he has won many warm
friends during his short stay there. Mr..
Cookman is the son of tho late we'll known
Rev. George Cookman, wis wac Chaplain to
Congress, and who was a passenger in the
ill.fated steamer President.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24
A Tribute to Merited Worth--RemarkabI
Cure of Consumption.

The almost miraculous cure that has been effected
in nay case, prompts to impart to those of my
fello. creatures who may be suffering from like af
fiction, the source of relief with short description
of my case. Several years ago my health began TO
fail. attacked by general weakness and de-
hihty, which reduced me to the mere shadow of my
former self. At that stage l sought medical assist
ance. and expended large amounts, but without the
least beneficial result. That fell DESTROYER CON
SUMPTION, had already seized upon my vitals.
| was daily drawing closer TO the tomb my physi-
clans hela out no hope of recovery; my strength
had wasted aud was in state of almost utter
prostration. ! was informed by my physicians
that they could do nothing for me except to smooth
my path to The grave, when, most fortunately, ap
piled to Dr., L. J. Czapkay, and am now well and
perfectly sound man. 1t is difficult for me to ex-
press the emotions of deepest gratitude experience
when realizngt the immeasurable service | have re-
ceved at the hands of Dr., Czapkay, and feel re-
oiced that it is at least in my power to tender this
feeble recognition of his great skill and capacity
To the afflicted l would say, do not despair, for
whatever may be the nature of your case am con-
dent that you viii iRd relief by applying to Dr. L.
J. Czapkay. There IS balm in Gilead and there
is physician there
H. 81 HENRY WESSLING.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 5th day
of October, A. D. 1859. City and county Of San
Francisco, in the State of California.
f.. 81 F. J. THIBAULT, Notayy Public
The undersigned is personally acouainted with
Henry Wessling, and knows that the circumstances
related in the foregoing certificate true. He saw
Henry Wesslng during his illnqss and bears willing
testimony to the fact Of his remarkable cure by Dr.
IL. Czapkay.
IL. s. A. RoSENHEIM.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day
of October, A. n. 1859. City and county of San
Francisco in the State of California.
n F. ! TIIIRAUIT Notary publr
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

The People of the State of California send greeting
to SAMUEL COLE.
NOU are hereby required to appear in an action
4 brought against you by the above named
Plaintiff in the District Cour, OF the 9th Judicial
District, of the State of California in and for the
said county of Shasta, and to answer the cemplaint
filed therein, "a copy Of which accompanies this
summons.) within ten days, lexclusive Of the day
of service,) after the service on you of this sum
mons--if served within this county if served out
Of this county, but within this Judicial District,
within twenty days; OF if served out of said dis
triet, then within forty days-or Judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you.
The said action is brought to obtain q decree of
this Court for the foreclosure of certain mortgage
described in the complaint and executed by the
said Samuel Cole on the 26th day of December, A.
d. 1860, to secure the payment of a certain prom
issory note for slO9i dated Dec. 2sth, 1880 paya-
able years after date, made by the said Samuel
Cole in favor of the said Susan Yank, and bearing
interest at the rate of per cent. per month until
raid-int,rest payable every months-that the
premises conveyed thereby may be sold, and the
proceeds applied to the payment of the balance due
and unpaid OF said note and interest, to wit the
sum of Sl09i, with interest thereon from the 9th
day of December, A. d. 1861 at the rate Of two per
cent. per month until paid and that said interest at
the end of every months thereafter bear interest
at the rate of ten per cent per annum until paid,
anu IN case such proceeds are not su6cient 10 pay
the same. then 10 obtain an execution against said
defendant, Samuel Cole, for the balance remaining
due, and also that the said defendant and all per
claiming by, through or under him. may be
barred and forecosed of all right title claim. lien.
equity of redemption, and interest in and to said
mortgagcd premises, and for other and further re-
lief.
And if you fail 10 appear and answer the said
complaint above required tic plaintiff will take
default against you, and apply the Court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
-, Given under my hand and the seal of
the District Court of the 9Th Judicial Dis
trict, this 9th day of July, in the year of
49, our Lsrd one thousand, eight hundred and
sixty three.
JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk.
BY JAMES KEEN Deputy Clerk.
II. A. CUBrIss, Atty. for Plf. jos
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

THREE brothers were heirs to their fathers
oxen, seventeen in number By the Moham-
medan law of inheritance the eldest brother
was entitled to half, the second to one
third, and the youngest to one ninth of the
whole number. As the animals could not
be divided without destroying them, the sub.
ject was referred to the decision of the com.
mander of the faithful, Ali. The caliph ad-
ded an OK to the number and then made the
division. This gave each brother moro than
his share-the eldest nine the next six, and
the youngest two-and yet left to the prince
the OK he had added.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24
Thankfulness is the incentive to Gratitude.
cERTIFICATE.l

lCERTIFICATE.
The undersigned, desirous of acquainting those
who may be unfortunate enough to be similarly af-
fcted where permanent relief of their sufferings
may be obtained, feels it his duty 10 thus publicly
express his most sincere gratitude to Dir, L. J.
Czapkay for the permanent recovery of his health.
Borne down by the distressing symptoms incident
to the vicious practices of uncomfortable passion
in YOUTH depressed in body and mind, unable to
perform even the most trifng duty imposed by the
daily avocations of life sought the advice Of ma
ny physicians, who at first regarded my disease as
of trifing importance but alas, after few weeks,
and in several instances. months of their treatment
found, to my unutterable horror, that instead of
relief my SYMPHONIC became more alarming in
their torture and being told oy one that my dis
ease being principally confined to the brain, medi-
cine would be of little consequence, despared of
ever regaining my health, strength and energy; and
as last resort. and with but faint hope called
upou DIR. Czapkay, who, after examining my case,
prescribed some medicine, which almost instantly
relieved of the dull pain and dizziness in NY
head. Encouraged by the result | resolved to
place myself under his and, by strict obedi
ence to all his instructions and advice, my head be-
came clear my ideas collected the pain in
my back and groins, the weakness of my limbs, the
nervous reaction of my whole body the slightest
alarm or excitement, the misanthropy aud evil
forebodings the self-distrust and wantof confidence
in Others the incapabiliy TO study the want Of re-
solution, the frightful exciting and at times pleas
urable dreams by night. followed by involuntary
discharges. have all disappeared and, in fact, in
two months after having consulted the Doctor
felt as if inspired by a life-that life which,
short time age, 1 contemplated to end with my own
hand
With view to guard the unfortunate from fall
ing into the snares Of incompetent quacks, deem
it my duty to offer this testimony to the merits and
skill of DR.. Czapkay, and recommend him to all
who NAV stand in need of medical advice, being
assured by ny own experience that, once under his
care, radical and permanent cure will be effected
r.. 81 B. T. FILLMORE.
State of California, County Of San Francisco
Subscribed and to before me, this 18th day of
April, A. D. 1856.
Signed JOHN MIDDLETON, Notary Public.
~ The attention of the reader is called to the
following lady Of high standing in society. and
great resEeetabiiity. published card in the Pha-
delphia Sunday Dispatch, Sept IA, 1851, hieh is
as follows:
A CARD.-The undersigned feel, it her duty to
express her heartasls gratitude to Dr.. CsapkaJ for
~ -
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

GRAPE, CAyIsrEsAsp SHRAPxEL--An of
fcer of the Fourteenth Massachusetts, regi.
ment, recently communicated the following
interesting article to Lawrenos paper:
Grape consists of nine shot, arranged in
three layers, which vary in size according to
the size of the gun ; they are held together
by two plates of about l. IA inch less diane
ter than the caliber of the gun TWO rings. .
bolt, and a nut. The canvass bag arrange
ment is too old for this war; it j. not so SIM
pie or durable, and has not beea used for
years. Canister for gun contains twenty.
seven small cast iron balls, arranged in four
layers, tle top of SIX, the remainder of seven
each for the same caliber, you will see that
the balls for canister are in tin cylinder,
CLOSED at the bottom by thick cast iron plate
or wooden sabot, and at the top by q sheet
iron plate, with handle attached; the in.
terstices between the balls are closely pack
ed with sawdust, to prevent crowding when
the pieceis fred. Shrapnel consists Of q very
thin shell, which is filled with musket balls !;
lnterstices are then filed By pouring in mel
ted sulphur a hole is then bored through the
mass of sulphur and bullets to receive the
bursting charge. Now to explain the differ
cuOc Dc1neeh euraphei or spHerical
case" and shell" The destructive force
Of a shrapnel is what, it receives from the
charge in the gun, the powder in the shrap-
mel being only to break the envelop. and
spread the balls, they still moving forward
by the impulse they received from the charge
in the gun. A she'll is made up very much
thicker than the envelop of shrapnel, and
is nearly filled with powder. and will do great
execution if it explodes ON the ground, it hav.
ing destructive qualities in ITSELF aside from
the discharge Of the gun. A shrapnel shell
has only half the charge of powder that a
she'll proper has; 8; thus 24 FOUNDER shrap-
mel contains l15 musket balls, six ounces of
powder and weighs 2275 pounds. A "a
FOUNDER she'll has twelve ounces Of powder.
and weighs 1915 pounds. A 6-pounder
shrapnel has SO musket balls 2.5 ounces Of
powder.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24
SHASTAC COURIER.
Real Courage. or Monsters and Flies.

Bows and girls, as we'll as men and women.
are ant sometime. 10 take prudence for cow
ardice, and yet no two qualities can be more
differeat. :.
..Pooh - said rough boy. once. to his
more gentle cousin, :. DO believe, John. you
are afraid to 60 near that horse, just because
he isn't tied,
There is no need Of my going near him,
Stephen y was the reply, . and there is dam
ger of his kicking any one who leases hlm
uselessly."
"Hai ha! shouted Stephen, you're a
braver. now. amt you? The idea of being
afraid of a horse Z; and with tannting look
at John. the foolish boy walked mp TO the
grazing animal and poked him with stick.
The horse gave an uneasy start, but contin-
ued pulling at the grass.
. See here.'i exclaimed Stephen, growing
bolder, :" if you'll promise not to faint, John,
I'll present YOU with a lock Of his tan IN
minute
John didn't faint, but Stephen did for as
he stealthily approached the horse IN the
rear. the animal bounded away. after per
forming flourish with his hoofs that laid his
tormentor senseless in the dust.
John tried hard to restore Stephen to con-
seiousness lie loosened his clothing, rubbed
his hands and feet. and bringing water in his
cap FROM pool near by, dashed it on the
bows white face, but all in vain, there were
no signs OF life. The nearest house was their
own home, a quarter cfa mile distant. John
felt that not moment was to be lost. lie
approached th. now quite horse, and leaping
unon his back rode swiftly, without saddle
or bride, to his uncle's house for help.
When. after long illness, Stephen recov-
cred. he was wiser boy, and told his cousin
tha. he really believed the horse had man
aged to knock little common sense into
him.
And what a Ounce | mus. have been,
John, - he added, to fancy you we're afraid
Of that horse I"
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24
COMMISSION AND PURCHASING
Agent,
SAN FRANCISCO.

ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER-
~ chandize and articles of every description are
solicited by the undersigned.
A residence in this city of over ten years. and an
experience in the business of nearly the same length
of time, are considered sufficient to warrant th.
confidence Of persons in the country who occasion
ally require to make purchases here, through the
agency Of a reliable party or who may be looking
for permanent Agency in San FraIeisco. To
either the advertiser offers his services assuring all
who intrust orders to him that effort shall be
spared to execute their commissions satisfactorily
All Orders must be accompanied with the Cash or
City Reference. -aa tE4
Those desiring Information concerning the under
signed referred to
VIM T. Coleman 4 Co., San Francisco.
j. H. Coghill & Co., g
C, Langley, Druggist, :"
Flint, Peabody & Co, -
Ira P. Rankin, I"
Ross, Dempster & Co., q
j, Anthony & Co., Union Office, Saesa
mento City.
And to the proprietors of the Shasta
COURIER.
\. N.B.-0rders for Machinery, Pianofortes, Mslo-
deons, Sewing Machines, Watches, Jewelry, &c.
L. p. FISHER,
Commission and Purchasing Agent
629 Washington street. up stairs,
Opposite Maguires Opera House, San Francisco.
as27
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

THE Rich Dispatch, in an article upon
Admiral Porter, says: I'VE see it stated
that Admiral Porter, during the lombard
ment of Nicksburg. availed himself of the
agency of bomhshells 20 transmit large num-
Der of handbills inside, addressed TO the pri.
vate soldiers in that city, endeavoring to ex-
cite their prciudices against their officers as
aristocrats, who would get all the glory while
they will do all the fighting, and who would
never permit their names TO be given to the
world, no matter how great their valor and
self sacrifice
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24
S-T-IS60-X.
BRAKES, PLANTATION BITTERS.
They purify, strengthen and invigorate.
Thny crnafa a hnnl,hr nnra.;.n

They purify, strengthen and invgorate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They ar 'an antidote to change Of water and dict
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late hours
They strengthen the system and enlircn the mind.
They prevent miasma,ic and intermittent fsvers.
They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera and Cholera Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache
They are the best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong. and are exhausted pa
ture's great restorer. They are made of pure s.
Crox Run, the celebrated Calisaya Bark, roots and
herbs. and arc taken with the pleasure Of beyer
age. without regard to age or time Of iav. psrtic
ularly recommended to delicate persons requiring
geatle stimulant Sold by all Groeers, Druggists
Hotels, and Saloons. P. H. DRAkE Co.. New
Kok SANE 4 BRisKAx ,Agnts, San Francisco.
nE - jy:l2
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

The oaths of the Irish are very whimsical.
such as" BY the seven pipers that played
before Moses the night be was born. and
that's musical oath :" By my fathers
beard. and that's hairy one ~ and va
riety Of others but Of all the odd oaths ever
taken, that Of witness before committee
Of the House Of Commons was the most sin
gular Being inierrasated bv the opposing
COUNSEL as TO his vsracity, he reared out /:
a. It's the sacred truth I'm spaking. by the
scwl of Dan 0'Connell, which is big. and
yees sowl, which is very httls, my lord"
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

An Irishman in New Jersey was one Sun
day driving horse with wagon towards
Easton, when he was met by clergyman,
who was going to church, and who took the
opportunity to chide the traveller for breach
of the Sabbath.
Ny friend,n said he, :" this is bad way
you are i'm
"0ch, honey said the Irishman, ''and
isn't 1.-THE turnpike?''
Yes replied the minister; & but what
| mean is, that you are in lad state.n
. BY my sowl, returned the Irishman,
q and that's true enough, too, your worship.
It's very bad State, this, and I'll get into
Pennsylvania as soon as | can. Gee up, hon.
Cyl
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

How LovE-SIcK YoUTH WAS CURED
Mrs. was pretty widow of twenty
eight, left rich by her husband. resbectable
and wealthy farmer of s., in the coun-
ty of Oakland. who judiciously died at the
age of fifty. B., a sighing swain of TWEEN
ty. fell in love with this charming widow dur
ing school vacation, and was thereby dis.
tracted from study and nearly frantic His
father, who /" designed him for the ministry"
had peculiar horror Of the sweet widow,
whom he regarded as little better than ons
of the wicked her black eyes, her heaving
bosom and elastic tread were, to him, only
the simbols of old Nick a
He was in despair, and in despair he Wis
tied the widow, and besought of her, if she
had particle of mercy, not to ruin his son.
In vain the widow protested that she had no
arts, had only seen the youth few times
and was entirely indifferent to him the ia,
ther still insisted, and the pretty widow prom.
ised that if the boy came again to see her, il
should be his last visit Notmanv dayspa
ed before the enamored youth made arrange
ments for visit, of which the widow had no.
tice. Att4t
The previous interviews between them took
place under circumstances peculiarly to ro-
mance and sentiment, upon moonlight walks
or parlor tete "a -tetes. This time the timid
youth was told upon his arrival that Mrs
was,at the barn, whittier he went, and found
his beauideal, with skirts knee high, dressed
in a mans boots and covered with mans
hat, pipe IN her mouth, mug of cider III
her hand. experimenting her men-KILlING
HOGS. He never came again: It was too
killing.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24
TO THE AFFLICTED.

9g. L. J. CZAPkAT, late Of tie Hungarian Ar
my, and Honorary Member Of the Philadelphia
College of Medicine, calls attention 10 the following
malsdies, in he treatment Of which be guarantees
cure. Diseases of the Brain such as Epilepsy. Ap-
oplssy, rushes of blood to the head, In6sInmstion
efthe diferen; tissues, Partial and Complete Paral-
ysis aud Insanity, and All FunctioEat berauye-
menfs. such loss Of memory, aversion to society,
Misanthropy. Timdty, Nervous Excitement from
silgnt es'''sS Self iiduasss Headache
Ringing in the Ears, confusion Of ideas, love of
solitude optical illusions, distorted sleep and inca
pabiity for labor and study. Also in diseases of
the lungs and air passages, such Tubereular dis
eases or consumption, Pneumonia or Inflammation
of the lungs, Pleuritis Pleurisy, Asthma, humo-
raj or spasmodc, Bronchitis, Laryngitis, and all
forms OF Catarrhal affections; also dieases of the
Liver such as Hepatitisor Inflammation of the Liv-
sr, Congestons OF the Lives ADeesses OF the Liver
Caleuli in the Gall, Bladder aud Ducts, Jaundice,
and those diseases which impair its functions such
as Panama fever, bilious fever and intermitting
fever, and the consequences Which these disorders
leave behind them.
Also diseases of the Stomach, such as Gastritis
Inflammation of the Stomach, Enteritis. inflamma-
tion Of the Bowels Dyspepsia in all its forms which
destroy appetite and Digestion, Flatuence. Dysen-
terry and Darrhea also diseases of the Kidneys
and other Urinary organs, such as Diabetes, or IN
excessive How of urine, Albuminaria, commonly
known as Brights disease lin this complaint phys
ican patient oftentmes suspect the presence of
disease until toe late the most common symptoms
general indisposition, with dropsical swelnss,
Calcui in the Kidneys, Urethra or Bladder Eneu-
resis inability to retain the urine Cysttis or in
famma,ior Of the bladder, and all other disorders
OF the urinary organs; also diseases of the Womb
and its appendages, such as irregularities of the
MENSES when excessive, defective, suppressed or
irregular, Prolapsus falling Of the Womb, steril-
ity, ovarian dropsy, and other diseases of the parts
In the treatment OF any OF the above diseases the
Doctor has many remedies, and guarantees
perfect cure in all diseases, or the money will be
returned. All consultations (by letter or other
wise) free.
Address Dr. L. J. CZAPKAY, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-24

A WOMAN is either worth great deal or
she is worth nothing. If good for nothing,
she is not worth getting jealous tor; if she is
a true woman. she Will give no cause for
jealousy. 4 man is brute to be Jealous of
good woman fool to be jealous of
worthless one; but he is a greater fool to cut
his throat for either of them.