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The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26
Failing Eyesight.

ThS&yesight generally begins to fail at
from forty to fifty years, and is noticed by an
instructive preference for larger print: seat
near a window is unwittingly selected; there
is an effort to place the paper at convenient
distance from the. eye, or to turn il so as to
get a particular rehetion of the light; next
the finger is inyoluntarily placed under the
| line read, or there is a winking of the eve as
| if to clear il, or looking away at some dis
tant object to rest it; or the the fingers arc
pressed over the lids in the direction of the
nose. to remove the surplus caused BIZ strain
| ing. When spectacles are first used, they
should not be kept on steadily, only in the
early morning, or cloudy day, or dim light
or with fine print. or sewing. Favor the fail
ing eyesght. especially Will reading, as
| much as possible. by sitting in Such a position
as to allow the light to fall upon the page OBJ
liauely over the shoulder. and bv not read
ing or working in the twilight of the evening
| or morning. 1t is an excellent plan. and one
which will greatly strengthen the eyes. By de
voting short time each day to looking at
distant objects; relief, when the eyes are
weary, will come quicker by so doing than
by closing them entirely. Sailors, who are
constantly on the lookout for distant land or
ships, seldom bave poor eyesight. The same
| is true OF people VINO spend much OF their
timaa broad, in the fields, etc. 1t is lack
of this exercise for the eyes, rather than an
over use of them, that makes poor eyesight so
common among students and sedentary per
sons. Sore eyes are as common, and perhaps
more so, among outdoor than indoor people.
1t is a good plan to pass the balls of the
fingers occasionally over the closed eyelids.
in downward direction. This action carries
off any excess of water into the nose. Wash
the eyes freely every morning. lfcold water
| is used do not allow it to enter the eyes. but
wash the closed 'evelid 1t is beneficial to
! immerse them in warm water, andsopen and
close them several times, the warm water act
ing as solvent upon any particles of har-
dened matter that may have collected about
the lids, and is soothing and grateful to the
eye generally. The temperature of the feet
affects the eyes, as well as every other part OF
the body-always keep them dry and warm,
so as to prevent an'undue accumulation Of
blood on the brain, as tit always seriously af-
| fects the eyes. The moment the eyes feel tir-
ed, give them rest; you cannot overtask them
with impunity.
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26

REBEL PeTTIcoAT GovERNMENT.-The dear
ladies of the South are desperately wicked
little rebels, as whole Very many in
stances have come TO light within the lines of
this army, where the men would have alb
stained from and abjured the rebellion, had
it not been for the determined wildness of the
women.
A young man, intelligent and of pleasing
demeanor, when taken prisoner by our
forces, stated that he never was a rebel at
heart, nor was his mother He had deter
mined to keep out of their army, and reso
lutely did SO for a time. He soon found.
however, that he was marked man.-was
leersd at an scorned by every young lady in
his neighborhood. He braved it for a while !.
but one day matters came to crisis. A par.
ty OF girls came to his house, bringing with
them shawls, dresses and skeleton hoop
skirt, which they left for him to put on =
The dose was overpowering. and he went off
at once and Joined the rebel army.
The same spirit pervaded the whole of the
benighted South. There, as everywhere. the
women are the purest or the worst of the
race.
The Misses Smith, residing four miles
from Murfreesboro. upon recent occasion
boastingly assured some Federal officers. at
their dinner table, that they, with other
young laiies Of that vicinity, had formed
themselves into rebel association for the
express purpose of forcing every young man
of their acquain tanee into the army, and that
they had been eminently successful in doing
90. In several instances they had threatened
the backward beaux with petticoat and hoop
skirt presentations.-4nnais Of the -Irmy of
the Cumberland.
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The Law of Newsuapers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice to
the contrary are considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
?. Ii subscribers wish their papers discontinued
puohshers may continue to send them until all
charges paid.
D. Ii subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the Office or place to which they are
sent, they held responsible until they settle their
bill and give notice to discontinue them.
l. II subscribers move to other places without
informing the publisher and the paper is sent to
the former direction. they held responsible
Notice should always be given of removal
D. The courts have decided that refusing to take
paper or periodical from the Office, or removing
and leaving it uncalled for, is prma facia evidence
of Intentional fraud =
Es- Postmasters would oblige, bya strict fulfill
ment of the regulations requiring sthem to notify
publishers, once in three MONTHS of papers not ta
ken from their Office by subscribers
Ns- Under the law of Congress papers are not
pharged postage in the county in which they are
pblished-
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26

THE Prussian soldiers now occupying
Kiel are excessively addicted to smoking,
and an anecdote is told Of two rifiemen who,
in the recent campaign, popped at each other
from behind two trees situated short dis
tance apart. Suddenly one of-them. Ger
man, held out cigar with polite-bow.-
The other, understanding at once, advanced
half way and was met by the German. In
courteous silence the German lighted his ci
gar at that of the Dane. Bowling again 10
litily they withdrew to their respective rla
ces, and ten minutes afterwards. by some
strange fatality, shot each other through the
hpsrt
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26
a Happy Home.

The first year of married life is most i'm
portant era in the history OF man and wife.
Generally as it is spent, so is almost all sub
sequent existence. The wife and husband
then assimilate their views andtheir desires,
or else coniaring up their dislikes, they add
fuel to their prejudices and animosties for
ever afterwards.
g. have somewhere read, y says Rev. Mr..
Wise, in his :. Bridal Greetings" of bride
groom who gloried in his excentricities. He
requested his bride to accompany him into
the garden few days days after their wed
ding. sHe thea tlew a line over their cottage.
Giving his wife one end ofit, he retreated to
the other side and exclaimed:
" Pull the line"
She pulled at his request so far as she could
He cried
"Pull it over"
81 can't" she replied.
&c But pull with all your might" still
shouted the whimsical husband.
But vain were all the efforts of the bride tc
pull over the line, so long as her husband
held the opposite end. But when he came
round and they pulled at the same end, i
came over with great ease.
There as the line fell from the roof
"you see how hard and Intellectual was oul
labor when we both pulled in opposition tt
each other but how easy and pleasant i
was when we both pulled together; it will b.
so with us through life,"
In this illustration, homely as it may be
there is sound philosophy. Husband ant
wife must mutually bear and coincide, if the,
wish to make home retreat Of happiness
and bliss. One alone cannot make home hap
py. There needs unison of action, sweetness
of spirit, and great forbearance and love il
both husband and wife, to secure the grea
end of happiness in the domestic circle. Hom
is no unmixed paradise of sweets the ele
ments of peace and true happiness are there
and so, too, are the elements Of discord ant
misery; and it needs only the bitter spiri
of the world without to make it pandemon
ium, or the loving genius of harmony to maxi
it the prompter of every affectionate impulse
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26

We heard of sad mistake, which occurred
about two weeks ago to family living near
Clearspring which proved fatal to one of the
parties, and quite serious to the other. 1t
appears that gentleman by the name OF
Levi Bowers was engaged at night fishing at
the Conocheagne, when he caught what he
supposed an eel. Without stopping to ex.
anime it, he cut off the head and skinned it.
Taking it home with the fish he caught. his
wife cooked it for breakfast. After eating
heartily of their meal, Mr.. B. and his wife
became deathly sick, and could not account
forit. Mrs. B. Immediately went to examine
the remaining pieces of the supposed eel and
found that it looked very blue, unlike the col
or of an eel. a doctor was sent for, and he
at once pronounced the parties poisoned, and
after an examination, found that what was
supposed to be an eel was snake. Mr.. b.
died, and his wife was quite i'll several days
This statement was made to us by an aequain-
tance, who vouches for the facts in every par
ticular.- Uash. Co. (Ad.) Herald.
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A SINGULAR PRoPHEsY.-The following ap-
peared in the Mobile Tribune, soon after the
fall of Sumter:
"' Michael Nostradamus was physician
Of Province. France, known as an astrologer
in the time of Catharine de Medici. He com.
posed the Seven Centuries of Prophecies, in
enigmatical rhymes, some of which are ad-
mitted to have been most exactly fulfilled.
Among others, his prophecy Zone hundred
years before its occnrrencel of the execution
of Charles I, of England; and, still more sur
prising of the exact date of the French Re-
public in 1892. He died 4. D. l566.'-
Cyclop. Of BiCg.
The following is translation from the
Courier des Etats Unis:
Although many of the predictions made by
Nostradamus Especially those concerning the
details of Henry " and Louis XVI of France
have been completely verified, they are gen.
orally discredited in our times But in the
Prophecies ct Vaccinations of that great man
vol. I'd edition of 1907, We find the follow
ing, which would seem to deserve attention
About that time (lS6l) great quarre
and contest will arise in a country beyond The
seas (America). Many poor devils will b,
hung, and many poor wretches killed by
punishmentether than a cord. Upon my
faith you may believe me. This will no
cease for four years, at which none should b,
astonished or surprised, for there will be NJ
want of hatred and obstinacy in it. At tn,
end of that time, PROSTATE and almost ruined
the people will embrace each other in grea
joy and love-
The period of four years, it viii be observ
ed, comprises the exact term of Lincoln's al
ministration. At the close, a new era, i
seems, will commence of harmony and peace
Well, if we are to go through this fiery or
deal, we must make up our minds to bear W
manfully through the conflict, and acqui
ourselves like men. The more signaly tn,
Hessians are threshed and humbled by oul
arms, with greater joy and love will they
embrace us when the quarrel and contest arr
ended.n
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26

FT IS NOT 4 DYE. It restores the color OF
4 the Hair'by supplying the capillary tabes with
natural sustenance, impaired by age disease. All
instantaneous dyes are composed of mineral caus-
tic, which destroys the vitality of the hair.
The Circassian Hair Restorative
Not only restores the hair to its natural color, but
Gts for short time) renders it soft, luxuriant
aud beautiful.
1t also promotes its growth, eradicates dandruf,
and imparts health to the head, and cures disease
or eruptions of the scalp.
WHEN THE HAIR HAS BECOME GRAY
it shows that the scalp, and blood vessels
have partially lost their vitality, and to
crete the colorng matter which supplies the inter-
nal pith of the hair To restore the hair to its
original color, the scalp, nerves and blood must be
which nature has failed to do, and restore life to
the roots, andc them to secrete coloring mat
ter and nourshmeut to the hair.
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26
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FOR THE CURE OF PAIN

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The Greatest Pain Curing Remedy yet
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In the above named diseases ii needs only to be
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DIRECTIONS
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The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26

The Rebel raider Wheeler is only % years
old and verv small. lie is ladies' man. At
a ball in Carlisle, Pa. just before the war Che
got tight, and becoming aware that the ladies
were turning up their noses at him he solilo-
quized TINS Wheeler. you're drunk !
Wheeler, the gals are laughing at yon Whee-
Ter you'd better go homal" and he did.
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26

WANTS TIE Does CALLED OFF.-Beriah
says that after political contests, it has been
usual for the vietors to let up on the vanquish.
ed and take them by the hand in amity. That
was all right after political contests. But
Beriah must receollect that this last has not
been political, but a national contest, a
struggle for life. for nationality, for freedom
and fhe rights of man, not only for the pres
ent, but for all coming generations. Beriah
has not been our political opponent but
our national enemy, as much so as JEFF. Davis,
and he cannot reasonably expect cessation
of hostiIties until national peace has been
declared. Even then, Copperheads will bear
the same relation to Union men that Tories
did to the Patriots of the Revolutionary war.
There is no forgiveness for them in this life !.
they are strangers and aliens in the land
Flag.
That's just what's the matter.
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26
That'sjust what's the matter.

An English paper relates that one of the
housemaids at Newstead Abbey, has been
lately subject toA painful visitation. About
three months ago, two pieces of needle came
out of her knee, and during the last month
twenty five fragments of the same kind have
issued from small boils which have formed
on the lower part of her feet. Neither she
nor nor her friends have the slightest idea how
these substances entered her BODY.
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26

STEAMBOAT SPRINGs.-This precinct. in
Washoe county, says the Virginia Union. gave
Mcclellan a majority of 80. The last time
we were down at the Springs, we thought.
from the looks of the people. the lay of the
country, and the smell of the hot water. that
hell was not far off.
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26

PAT" TO THE PURPosE-A Dublin rexal
Ter, on being committed by Alderman Porter
for s1k months, and told that he would have
plenty of time for cursing whisky, answered.
Yes, by dad, and Porter, too.r
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26
THIS RESTORATIVE

is purely scientific preparation, discovered by
long research and study, and can be depended on
as being all that it is represented; is perfectly
harmless, and viii no. stain the finest can5ric.
If the use of this preparation is persevered in,
according to the directions (which will be found in
full on each bo.te) there will be no necessity of
any one having gray hairs, no matter to what age
the person may live.
The Shasta courier., 1864-11-26
Commission AND PURCHASING
Ascent,
SAN FRANCISCO

ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER-
W chandze and articles of every description are
solicited by the undersigned
residence in this city of over ten years, and an
experience in the business of nearly the length
of time, considered sufficient to warrant ths
confidence of persons in the country who occasion.
ally require to make purchases here, through the
agency of reliable party; who may be looking
for permanent Agency in San Francisco. 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
City Reference
Those desiring information concerning the under
signed are referred to
VIM. 7. Coleman & Co., San Francisco.
j. II. Coghill & Co.,
G.. Langley, Druggist, "
Flint, Peabody & Co.,
Ira P Rankin,
Ross, Dempster & Co.,
j. Anthony & Co., Union Office, Sacra
mento City.
And to the propfetors of the Shasta
COURIER.
N.B.-Orders for Machinery, Pianofortes, Melo-
deons, Sewing Machines, Watches, Jewelry, &c.
will be attended to by competent judges,
L. p FISHER,
Commission and Purchasing Agent,
629 Washington street. up stairs,
Opposite Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco.
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SHASTA COURIER.
Rheumatism.

Common rheumatism is decease which
affects the hinges of the body, in such way
that the slightest motion of the ailing part
gives pain. A creaking hinge is dry, and
turns hard. All kinds of rheumatism are an
Inflammation of the surface of the joints. In
fiamation is heat; this dries their surfaces !;
hence, the very slightest effort at motion gives
piercing pain. In healthy condition Of the
parts nature is constantly throwing out a
lubricating oil, which keeps the joints in a
perfect smooth and easy working condition.
Rheumatism is always caused-indeed, it
may be nearer to the truth to say, that it is
always the result ofa cold dampness. A dry
cold, or warm dampness, does not induce
rheumatism. A garment, wetted by perspir-
alton, or rain, or water in any other form,
about a joint, and allowed to dry while the
person is in state of rest, is the most COM
mon way of causing rheumatism. A partial
wetting ola garment is more apt to induce an
attack than if the entire clothing were wet
ted; because, in the latter case, it would be
certainly and speedily exchanged for dry gar
ments. There are two very certain methods
of preventing rheumatism. The very mo-
ment garment is wetted in whole or in part,
change it, or keep in motion sufficient to
maintain a very slight Precipitation, until the
clothing is perfectly dried.
The failure to wear woollen flannel next the
skin, is the most frequent cause of rheum-
atism for common muslin or linen or silk
shirt of perspiration, becomes damp and
cold the instant a.puff of air strikes it. even
in midsummer This is lot the case when
woollen flannel is worn next to the skin.
The easiest, most certain, and least hurtful
way of curing this troublesome affection is,
first, to keep the joint affected wound around
with several folds of woollen flannel; second,
live entirely on the lightest kind food, such
as coarse breads, ripe fruits, boiled turnips,
stewed apples, and the like. If such things
were eaten to the extent Of keeping the sys-
tenn freely open, and exercise were taken, so
that slight moisture should be on the sur
face of the skin all the time; or if. in bed,
the same thing were accomplished by hot teas
and plentiful bed-clothing, a grateful relief
and an ultimate cure will very certainly re-
suit in REASONABLE short time. Without
this soft and moist and warm condition Of the
skin, and open state of the system, the dis
ease will continue to torture for weeks and
months and years.
Infamatory rheumatism may, for all prac-
tical purposes, be regarded as an aggravated
form of the common kind, extended to all the
joints of the body, instead of duplicating only
one or two. For all kinds, time, flannel,
warmth, with light and cooling diet, are
the greatremedies.- s.-Hdl's Journalo Of Health.
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TESTIMONIAL.

HAMILTON, Ohio, April 4, 1858.
MEssRs. A. L. SCovILL d Co. =
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owing to the of your CIRCASSIAN HAIR
RESTORATIVE, my hair has been restored to its
original color. Before using it had become quite
gray. l have no hesitancy in recommending it to
the public as being all it is recommended to be.
Yours respectfully, DAVID FOWLER.
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IMPORTANT CAUTION.

IMPORTANT CAUTION.
Be sure and purchase the Circassian Hair Re-
storative, which words will be found blown in
each bottle.
The CIRCASSIAN HAIR RESTORATIVE is
put up in large bottles. Price, 81 90.
For sale by all Druggists aud Hair Dressers.
A. L. SC0VILL & CO., PrcprietoIs,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
REDTNGTON &. CO., San Francisco,
Are the General Agents for California
And the Pacific coast
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than formerly. The same care and attention will
be paid to the forwarding of all packages for which
this establishment has gained such an enviabie rep
ufafion throughout the Pacific Coast
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