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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
The Draft and the $500 Exemption.

Provost Marshal General Fry has written
the following reply to Hon. W. G. Steele, a
member Of Congress from New Jersey cons.
truing the $500 exemption for communication
for the draft -
"WAR DEPARTMENT,
PRovosT MARSHALL L-GENERAL's OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, d. G., May, 90, 1864. J
Hon. VIM G. STEELE, U. s. Ho of Repre-
sentGtires, Washir gton, D. C
SIR - la reply to your inquiry of this
date, as to length of time to which the pay
ment of communication money exempts man
from liability to service. have the honor to
state that the language nf the law seems to
me to make the subject plain, The law says
'if any drafted person shall hereafter pay
money for the procuration of substitute un
der the provisions Of the act to which this is
an amendment, such payment of money shall
operate only to relieve such person from
draft IN filing that quo,a." Iflt should be
necessary TO make several drawings Of names
in order to fill that quota. that is to say, the
quota already assigned, the person paying
commutatIon-money will be exempt ON ac-
count of such payment. from all The drawings
to fl that quota made subsequent to the one
in which he was drawn, and for which he
paid the Communication. am, Sir, very re-
spectiully,
Your ob't servant, JAMES B. FRY,.'
Provost Marshal. General
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
MICROSCOPIC REVELATIONS.

Brush a little of the fuzz from the winga
of dead butterfly, and let it fall on piece
ofgIass. 1t will be seen on the glass fine
golden dust. Slide the glass under the mi
croscOpe, and each particle of the dust will
reveal itself as perfectly symmetrical feath-
er.
Give your arm Slight prick, so as t. draw
drop Of blood mix the blood with a drop
OF vinegar and water, and place it on the
glass slide under the microscope. You will
discover that the red matter of the blood is
formed OF innumerable gIobu!es or discs, 40
small as to be separately invisible to the ma
ked eye, yet appearing under the microscope
each larger than letter of this print.
Take drop of water from stagnant pool
or ditch, or sluggish brook, dipping it from
among the green Vegetable matter on the sur-
face On holding the water to the light, it.
will iook little milky but on placing the
smallest drop under the mic, oscope. YOU will
md It swarming with hundreds of strange
ANIMALS that are swimming about with the
greatest rapidlty. These animalcules exist
IN such wonderous mutitudes that any effort
TO conceive OF their numbers bewilders the
imagination.
lhiS invisible universe Of created beings /,
the most wonderful Of the revelations of the
microscope. During the greater part of mans
existence on earth, while ne has been fight
'ng, tanning and studying the lower animals
visible to his sight, he has been surrounded
oy these other multitudes of the earth's in
haoltants without any suspicion of their sx-
lstence. In endless variety of form and
structure they are busting through their ac-
tive lives, pursuing their prey, defending their
persons, waglng their wars, multiplying their
species, and ending their careers, countless
hosts at each tick of the clock passing out O f
existence and making way for new hosts that
are following in endless succession. What
other telds of creation may yet, by some in
conceivable method be revealed to our knoBl
edge ?
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

DID THEY TELL THE TRUTH Washing
ton salt the triumph of a sectional party
would bring dlsunion-did he not tell the
truth ?
Webster said the triumph of abolitionism
would bring disunon-did not Webster tell
the truth ?
Henry Clay said tho triumph of Abolition
ism would bring disunion-did not Clay tell
the truth
Madison, Monroe, Wright, Pierce Douglas
and every other democratic statesman pre-
dicted that the triumph of aboltionism woal I
bring disunion and civil war-did they not
tell the truth 2
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

"Does your Reverence know the difere nee
between priest and an ass ?" aske ia young
fop, of a priest, one day.
mo, do not, returned the Pr iest.
why" said the young man, q. one carries
a cross on bis breast, and the 9th en- cross
on his back"
And now,' said the priest, edo you know
the difference between concsit sd young
man and an ass ?''
No, | do not, said the young m n.''
Nor | ether," said the priest, a. I'd the Ar,
plause of the passengers seated t ha Rotor
and the rebuke.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
- A baby is a problem which ;s

81 A baby is problem which is pro-
poonded oy the world, to be solved by time.
geographically speaking, short article,
with heading in small caps. Graphically
Speaking, morsal of humanity, which is
generally the admiration of one sex, and the
aggravation Of the other. Phlosophicaly
speaking, moral lesson is long clothes, set be-
lore US to remind the greatest of what they
have once been, and to worry the irritable
old bachelor with what he has great dis
like TO come 10,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

A CONSCIENTIOUS MINTsTER.-There is a
story told OF a travelling preacher,whose opin-
ions in regard to horse flesh were quite as
ready on orthdoX as we're the views of scrip
turai doctrine of which he instructed his
backwoods audience, who once stopped at
the house of brother of the same faith. who
had reared beautiful colt. Between the
morning and afternoon services on Sunday
the two ministers visited the barn of the res
ident preacher where the latter introduced
his promising colt to the travelling BROTHER
The guest was so much delighted at the fine
points ofthe animal that he could not restrain
himself, end he Immediately bl ,rted out the
question, Suppose 1t was not the Sabbath,
Brother-ho,o aoould you trade?
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

E A YANKEE ed tor lately closed a
leader IN this unhappy strain-"The sherifi's
officer is waiting flr us in the other room, SO
we have no opportunity to be pathetic we
are wanted and mus. go. Delinquent sub
scribers-you have much to answer for -
Heaven may forgive you, but we never can"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

A MUTUAL MIsTAKE.-Two gentlemen
were riding in stage coach, when one of
them misplacing his handkerchief, rashly &C.
cuSed the other of having stolen it but soon
finding 1t, had the good manners to beg par
don tor the atfront, saying it was ,istake /;
to which the other replied, with great 'read-
ness, Don't be uneasy. it was mu t'lal mis-
take ;you took me for a thief: and l .toosyou
for gentleman"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

LEARNING'-By too much lear ming many a
man has been made mad but never one from
the want of it. Hence, some would draw an
argumen: against learning but as we'll might
the advantages of steam be called in question
because, when raised too high, an explosion
sonnet lines takes place.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

Mr.. Bacon called his wife "unrvall-
ed" IN the epitaph upon her tomb stone.
The second was fully her equal When she
died he ordered these word:
| was mistaken
In the first Mrs. Bacon
Here's another
AS good as t'other.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
EE The iron mountain of Missouri is

The iron mountain of Missouri is
exactly in the geographical centre Of the Uni
ted States. 1t is an almost solid mass of spec
uiar iron ore, rising from level plain 260
feet. It's base covers 500 acres. The ore
contains 81 per cent. of iron, aud y ields one
on of pig for TWO tons of ore. 1t cpsts
about so cents ton to quarry little if any
blasting is required. One hundred and ent
bushels of charcoal make ton of iron.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

t. A pretty girl of our acquaintance
says that no one falls in love with her unless
they are "dreadful wicked" or "awful pous."
Is there no young man between these two
extremes that would like to try his luck.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

The boys in New York have caught the fe :.
yer for speculation. 1t has been fayorite
operation OF late to visit the Sub-Treasury,
and join the procession of gold certificate
buyers for the sake of selling their ''turnsn
to those whom time is more an object than
trlfle in money.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

- Finn the celebrated comedian, once
stumbled over a lot Of wooden ware in front
of mans store, whereupon the man cried
out" You came near kicking the bucket,
this tlms, Mr.. r' "Oh no." said Finn, quite
complacently, l only turned little pail
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

- "1f ycu wish to appear agreeable in
sceietys" says Talleyrand, ''you must consent
to be taught many things which you know
already"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

il A young girl loses her fres ,ness bv
m'nghng with fashionable society, as a, bright
stream does by mingling with the sea.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

e Even those who smoke and drink at.
the expence of others do SO still more at their
own.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
10 YOU WISH TO BE CURED I'd

no YOU WISH TO BE CURED ?-D
a. BUCHAN's ENGLISH SPECIFIC PILLS cure,
Lnan 50 days the worst cases of NEnvoUsNEss-
Inaan;,U Iey, Premature Decay, Seminal Weakness,
Afscti Ins anu all Urinary, Sexual, and Nervous
Price 0na, NJ n,iier matter from what cause produced
on n,ice 1ne Dollar per box Sent postp aid, by mail
On receipt Ct an order Address r''P'' y -'''"
JAMES S. BUTLFR,
Station D, Bible House
v3-n3l- -3n n &C. New York.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

A thoughtless old geptlemon, the other
day, sat down on the spur of the moment
His screams were horrible.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

Actionis the great law; it is by steady
strong, continuous action that all great works
accomplished.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

Bob, how Is your sweetheart getting along?
"Pretty well guess, she says incident call
sny more
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

u Don't confide your money, your se-
crets. or your wife, TO friend over auxiou
for the trust.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
M. GILMAN.

GENTLEMAN, cured of Nervous Debility. In
competency, Premature Decay and Youthful Error.
actuatee by desire to benefit Others will be happy
tOfurnish to all who need t. free of charge J. the
recipe and directions for making the simple remedy
used in his case Those wishing to profit by his. and
possess Valuable Remed, Will relieve the came,
by return mail, Carefully sealed) by addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN
No gu Nassau street, New York
va: MAO 3mo.,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

D r. & ., w. LITTLE ATTORNEYS AT
IL LAW, Office on Tl0ga street, Tunkhannock
Pa.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

SWALLOW two or three kogsheads oflBucuh
~ 'Tonic Bitters,: sSarsapariIIa ); seN,rro,Is
aatdotes, &C., &C.. &c, and after you are satisfied
with the result, then try one box of ON D0CTOpS
BUCHAN'S ENGLISH SPECIFIC PILLS-and he
restored to health and vgor in less than thirty das
They purely vegetable, pleasant to take IroT,r
and salutary in their effects the broken down AID
shattered constitution Old and youny can take
hem with advantage Imported and sold in The
United States only by W
JAS S. BUTLER
Station d, Bible House
New York.
General Agent.
P.S.-A box sent to any address on recent Of
price-which is One DoLIar-poSt free;
N3-n3l-3m. M. & Co.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
CUISINES 0otirts.

GEO. 8. TUITION, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
u Tunkhannock, Pa. Office In Stark's Brick
Block, Tioga street
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

JHTM. Nj. PIATT, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Of
w fee in Starks Brick Block, Tioga St, Tunk-
hanneck Pa
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
Meeting of Democratic Msmbers OF
greSs

We have heard 1t rumored that a meeting
has been suggested, or will soon be held, by
the Democratic and conservative Members of
the Senate and the House of Representatives
TO discu IS the proprlety of change of the
time, and probably the place fixed for the
meeting, of the National Democratic Conven-
ton.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22
(Qnrtb Branrb Qemurrat,

Terms-l copy year, lin advance) Sl.50. L
act pain within six menths, $500 will be charged
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-06-22

CINCINATI, Juue 15.>- Hon. G. L. Valian-
digham arrived at Dayton at S 80 P. M, and
proceeded Immediately to his residence,
There was no demonstration. but rumors are
current that saon after his arrival he had ta-
ken the night train for Toledo, but subse
quentIy announced he would make a. public
speech to morrow.
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
The Medicine for all Seasons.

DR.. hoBAcK's STOMACH BITrERs.-Wc profess
to have more than superficial knowledge of the
healing art and vhtle We fully prepared to ad-
NIT that humbug is but another word for imposi
ton. and, therefore, do not allow any advertise
nent or notice to appear in paper that has the
least tendency to corrupt the human mind, We are
always glad to recommend what we believe to be
real boon to society, and having made an expert
mental use of DIR. Peback's Stomach Bitters, we
bear cuF testimony to their real. genuine and very
beneficial use. DR.. RS bitters far surpass any
preparation of the kind we have ever used and we
urge all who need mild. safe, and most agreeable
tonic, to try this medcine at once. If you try it
once you viii be sure to try it again. 1t is just
the thing for the stomach in hot weather. Eaton
(ohio) Democrat, of May 80, '6l-
See advertisement. seS
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
MOTHERS MOTHERS!
MOTHERS:

N ONT fail tc procure MRS. WINSLOW' S
IL SOOTHING SYRUP for CHILDREN.
This valuable preparation is the prescription of
one of lhe most experienced aud skiHful Nurses in
New England, and has been used with nerer failing
success in THOUSANDS OF CASES.
1t not only relieves the child from pain, but in.
vigorates the stomach and bowels, correcs acidity
and gives tone and energy to the whole sy stem.-
1t will almost instantly relieve
Gripping IN the Boicels and Wind Colic,
and overcome Commissions, which if not speedily
remedied, end in death. We believe it the Best and
.Swest Remedy in the World, in all cases of DYS-
EMERY and DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN,
whether arising from teethng or from any other
cause.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the c-siniie of
CURTIS & PExKINS, New York, is one the out
side wrapper.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
Principal Office. As Dey street. Ns,c York,
Price ONLY 25 CENTS PER BOTTLE.
-..- REDINGT0N CO..
416 and AS Ercpt ST., San Francisco,
aul en- Agents for California
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
INFORMATION WANTED

0F LEONARD WILSON, gentleman who,
J when last heard from, was at Shasta or there
abouts. who, if living is forty-sx years old, and
has wife and children residing IN the State of
Maine. He sailed from New York the 5th of April.
1858, accompanied by sewel Leighton Any one
who will give any information as to his where
abouts will be we'll rewarded for all trouble.
Please address A. W. sIARBIKD,
d1o San Francisco, Cal.
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
SanaeVain'S
WINE BITTERS.

I is Pure, Mellow, Delicious, and the Best Tonic
i known.
- Beware of Counterfeits. Observe the YEL
Low LABEL, and Cork branded SASsEvAIS Bros.
For sale everywhere. Depot at MERCADO 4
SULLY'S, 506 and sos Jackson street, San Fran
cisco. jy33
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
REDUCTION IN PRICES
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

4 TTENTIoN is called to the following list of
IN American and Foreign Periodicals, for which
l reeeige subscriptions Permanent arrangements
having Been made by the United States Govern
ment for carrying of the mails from the Atlantic
States by steamer three times month, l am ena-
oled to receive subscriptions at much lower rate
than formerly, The same care and attention will
be paid the forwarding of all packages, for which
this establishment has gained such enviabe rep
utation throughout the Pacific Coast. '..' =
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
REDEMPTION FUND.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals,
N directed TO the undersigned, for the surrender
OF County Warrants will be received up to the last
day OF the next regular meeting of the Board of
Supervisors.
FELIX TRACY. Treasurer.
Shasta Jan.l. 1854. i2
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of August Falcke, deceased.

NofiCE is hercoy given by the undersigned.
n administrator of the above named estate. to
tue creditors Of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased exhibit the same, with
the necessary vouchers. within ten months from
the fTs publication ef sAis notice, to the uns Ter
signed a; his Office in Shasts, or the same will aot
be allowed
D. H. DUNN, Administrator
Shasta, January IA, 1854. jnls
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
Original Twenty-six Mining Com
pany, Pittshurg District. : as

N Office is hereby given, that at areguiar meet
~ ing of the Trustees Of the Original Trenty Six
Mining Company, held at the office of said compa-
ny, in Shasta, January lfth, A. d. 1864, an as
sessment levied of Ten Cents upon each foot or
share of stock in said company, for current ex-
penses, payable to the Secretary in gold or silver
coin, on or before the 2Jth of January inst.
Also, at the same time and place, assessment
of Ten Cents upon each foot share of the capita
stock of said company, was levied, as working
assessment, payable to the Secretary on or before
the 25th day of February, A. D. 1864, in u S. gold
silver coin.
= By order of the Board of Trustees,
III. A. CURTISS, Secretary.
Shasta, Jan. llth, 1864. jnl6:lm
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
Original Williams & Kellenger Gold,
Silver and Copper Mining Company,

DITTSBURG Mining District, Shasta County,
Cal.-Ata meeting of the Board of Trustees of
the above company, held on the 4th day of Janu-
ary A. D. 1864, assessment of Three Dollars
1881 per share was levied each and every share
of the capital stock of the company, due and pay
able Immediately, at the Office of the company,
Copper City, in U. s. gold or silver coin, to the
Treasurer or Secretary.
By order of the Board,
G. J. McKEAN, Secretary.
Per AND. J. BURNETT, Deputy. jnI6:4t
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
Mammoth Quartz Mining Company.

NJ 0TICE.-At meeting of the Trustees of the
IN above company, held this dsy, an assessment
of 10 cents per share was levied upon every share
of the capital stock of said company payable i'm
mediately in u S. gold coin, at the banking house
of E. levin Il Co., Shasta.
JAMES KEEN, Secretary.
Shasta, Jan. S, 1864. jn9
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
NOTICE To CREDITORS.
Estate of John Wilson, deceased

- - -
NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned.
~ admimstratrix OF the above named estate, te
the creditors of. and all persons having elaims
against the said deceased, exhibit the same with
the necessary vouchers, within ten months from
the first publication CT this notice, to the underl
signed, at Wilson's Ranch, on the Sacfameuto river.
or the same win lot be allowed. :
SARAH ELIZABETH WILSON,
Administratrix.
January Fl, 1864. ;v2
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
Summons.

In Justices Court No. township, in and for the
county of shasta.
The Peape of the State of California send greeting
to JOHN r. GEH0:
VOU are hereby summoned to appear before me
i at my office in the Township No. 6, in the
county of Shasta on the fifteenth day of March, A.
d. 1864, at one pollock, p NJ, TO unto the
complaint of O. II. P. Tanquary, who sues to re-
cover the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars,
claimed to be due certain premissory note Civ
to him by you, when judgment will be taken
against you for the said amount togethar with
and damages, if you fail to appear and answer.
greeting:
Make legal service and dye return hereof
Given under my hand this 18th day of Decem-
Der. A.. D. 1863.
W. n. GUPTILL,
Justice of the Peace
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
Original Bully Hill Gold, Silver and
Copper Mining Company.

q EALED PROPOSALS for running Tunnel
- the Original Bully Hill claims, will be re-
ceived at the office of the Company, in Copper City,
up to the
3Oth OF January,
the Company reserving the right to reject each and
every bid. Size of Tunnel to be six feet in the
clear in height five and one-half in the clear in
width at the bottom, and four and one-half in
width at the top. No bid for less than two hun
dred feet in length will be received. The Company
will furnish car, with the necessary timbers for
laying track.
By order ofthe Board of Trustees,
WIN. S, KAPPLE,
JIG Sec. of the 0. B. H. G. S. j. C. NJ Co.
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30

1t is ordered that service of the above summons
be made by publication of the same in the Shasta
COURIER three months.
d26 W. n. GUPTILL, J. P.
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
Original Twenty-Six Mining Compa-
ny, Pittsburg District.

NJ 0TICE.-4 meeting Of the Stockholders in the
~ Original Tyenty-Six Mining Company, will
be held at the Court House, in Shasta, on the 26th
day of January, 1864, at o'clock, p. NJ, for the
purpose of adopting By Laws for the company, and
for the transaction of general business.
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
Daniel Webster Gold, Silver and
Copper Mining Company, Pitts
burg District.

NJ Office is hereby given, that at regular
n meeting of the Trustees of the Daniel Webster
g. s. Il C. Mining Co., held at the Office of the Sec
retary, in Shasta, the 18th day of January,
1864, an assessment of Three Cents per share or
foot, on each and every share of stock in the COM
pany was levied, meet current expenses, payable
Immediately, at the office of the Secretary in gold
and silver coin.
II. d. CURTISS, Secretary.
Shasta Ian 49, 1861 in23:4t
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
500. AGENTS WANTED. Sl5O.

II IBERAL inducements TO Canvassers for the
i sale of the CELEBRATEE COTTAGE
SI2 SEWING MACHINE.
Twish to engage an active Agent in every coun-
ty in the United States and Canada, to travel and
Introduce nv New, Cheap. Family Sewing
Machine. This Machine possesses more than or
binary merit, is just patented with valuable i'm
prorements, and acknowledged to be unsurpassed
for general utility. limited number of response
BILE Agents are wanted to solicit orders, 70 whom
salary of from
$50 to $50 per Month and Expenses
will be paid. For conditions and full particulars
address, with stamp for return postage,
= 49, "'s' L. MALCOM,
Box 27SS. Boston, Masy.
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30

The four Reviews and BlackToee... ......-.. ID w
.- Subscriptions receiTei for all the San Fran
cisco Iailies, at Publishers prices. - ar
Any Newspaper, Magazfas'5- Review not raen-
toned in the above list VIII be furnished to order.
Orders for Books, Music Fancy Articles, &C., filed
promptly at thelpwest market rates. Subscriptions
payable invariably in advance, :
Address, J, STRATMAN,
ills News Agent, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-01-30
PROPOSALS.

2 EALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
y office Of the Secretary of the above company
Until January 26th,
at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, for running fifty feet of the
lower Tunnel in the company's claim, to be 81 Feet
on the bottom, feet the top, six feet high
to be upon a grade of one-half inch to the rod of
16 feet clear of all distractions. The Trustees to
reserve 40 per cent of the contract price per foot
until the contract is completed, With power to reject
all bids
By order of the Board of Trustees
II. A. CURTISS, Secretary
Shasta, JAM 11th, 1864. jn16:2t