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The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22

A jury OF THEIR PEERs.-The Niles
Mich. Times tells good story growing out
of a Fourth of July celebration in that county.
1t was agreed that party politics should be
kept out of the affair, but the committee to
procure the flag staff chanced to be Cops
They procured a hickory pole, as was believ.
ed, for a purpose, politically. Some Union
women cut it down during the night The
Cops recently brought suit against them for
SO doing. The counsel for the women de-
manded a Jury of their peers" a jury of
women, to which they were clearly entitled.
This took the Cops all aback and they with.
drew the suit, knowing that they would stand
no show at all with such jury.
The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22
NOTICE To CREDITORS.

NSTATE OF MARY A. HUNT, Deceased
L-Notiee is hereby given by the undersigneu
executor of the above named estate, 10 'h'
creditors of and all persons having claims agalns
said deceased, to exhibit the same, with the neees
sary vouchers, within ten months from the mrs
publication of this notice, to the undersigned,
his residence on Oak Run, Shasta county.
GEO. II. PENLAND, Executor.
August "a, 1866 auz
The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22
ASSESSORS NOTICE.
YNHE undersigned gives notice to the Property
i Holders of Shasta county, that he WILL on the
FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH,


enter upon the performance of his official duties for
the current year. He would call particular atten-
tion to the following section of the Revenue Law:
of any person shall wilfully make, or give, un-
der oath or affirmation, false list of his, her,
their taxable property, false list of taxable
property nnder his her, their control, such per-
son shall be deemed guilty of perjury, and upon
conviction thereof shall be punished therefor, is
by law provided for the punishment of perjury !;
and any property wilfully concealed, removed.
transferred, or misrepresented, by the owner or
anv AGENT thereof. to evade taxation, shall upon
discovery. be assessed at ten times the amount OF
tax for that year. which would otherwise have been
assessed upon it and fifty per cent OF the amount
of sueh additional tax, when collected, shah De
Maid to the person persons who shall furnish tne
information which reveals the property conceal
ed transferred, removed misreDressnted, and the
remaining fifty Per Sent, after deducting the usual
per centage for collection. shall be PAID INTO the
Treasury for the benefit of the Common sehooi
Fund of the State"
If Tax Payers were to have list of their proper
ty prepared, ready to be sworn TO, as the law di-
reefs by the time of my reaching them, they would
thereby save themselves some annoyance, perhaps,
as we'll as facilitate my work
A. P. LADD,
Assessor of Shasta county.
Shasta, Feb "a, 1866. ia
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500 Reward


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TO cure Gonorrh@a, Gleet, Irritation.
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Neither of the above genuine with.
out our signature across the -s
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The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22

his successes. and prayed that he might be
saved from the fruits of his foul ambition
When his son was born, she only regretted
that she was not near him in his happiness :;
and when he went prisoner to Elba, she
begged that she might share his prison and
relieve his woes. Every article that he had
used at her residence remained just as he
had left it-she would not let a chair be
moved. The book in which be had been
last reading was there, with the page doubled
down, and the pen he had last used lay be-
SIDE 1t, with the ink dried on its point
When her death drew nigh, she wished to
Sell her jewels to send the fallen Emperor
money; and her will was submitted to his
correction. She died but short time be
fore his return from Elba; but her last
thoughts were of him and France; and her
last words expressed the hope and belief
that she had never caused single tear to
fiow.' She was buried in the village church
of Rouel, and her body was followed to the
grave not alone by generals and princes, but
by two thousand poor, whose hearts had
been made glad by her bounty.
Her marble monument bears only this in
scription
EUGENE AND HoRTENsE TO JOSEPHINE
What fund for future writers in her
character and fate; and what lesson to all
OF us, whether in prosperity or adversely?
The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22
NUMBER 80.

FAMILY RELATIONS OF THE GERMAN
PRINcEs.-At moment when the results of
war are likely to produce important terrific
rial changes in Germany, 1t may not be out
of place to mention the family ties existing
between the sovereign houses of that country
and those of Russia, Germany and Eng.
land
The sister of the King of Prussia was
married to the Czar Nicholas. The present
Emperor of Russia, his brothers and sisters,
are consequently nephews and nieces to the
King of Prussia. The Princess Royal of
Prussia is the eldest daughter of Queen
Victoria, and the sister of the hereditary
Princess of Hesse Darmstadt.
The sister of the Grand Duke of Hesse-
Darmstadt is the present Empress of Russia.
Prince Louis. the heir to the Grand Ducal
Crown, married the Princess Alice, daughter
of Queen Victoria, and sister to the Princess
Royal of Prussia.
The heir to the throne of Electoral Hesse.
Cassel Prince Frederick. had for his first
wife a daughter of the Emperor Nicholas,
and for his second a Princess of Prussia
lie receives pension from Russia, and his
children are the issue of his second marriage.
The Grand Duke of Nassau had for his
first wife a daughter of the late Grand Duke
Michael of Russia. She died without issue
He married a second time. His sister mar
red Prince Pierre of Oldenburg, who re-
sides at the Court of St. Petersburg.
The Grand Duke of Baden married the
daughter of the King of Prussia. One of
his sisters is married to the Grand Duke
Michael of Russia. brother to the Gar
Queen Olga of Wurtemberg is sister to the
Emperor of Russia.
The Grand Duke of SAKE Weimar is the
son of sister of the Gar Nicholas, and the
Grand Duchess. a Princess of Holland, is
likewise the daughter of another sister of
Nicholas The sisters of the Grand Duke
married the King and Prince Charles of
Prussia.
A Princess of SAKE Altenburg, cousin of
the reigning Grand Duke married the Grand
Duke Constantine, brother of the Emperor
of Russia.
The Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha is the
brother of the late Prince Consort of Eng
land, and Prince Alfred is heir to the
Duchy.
The Grand Duke of MeckIenburg. Schwerin
is the son of Princess of Prussia.
The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz
married a sister of the Duke of Cambridge.
His brother, Prince George, married a
daughter of the late Grand Duke Michael
of Russia. He fills high military post at
St. Petersburg.
TIE family of Oldenburg is of the same
origin as that of Russia A cousin of the
Grand Duke. Prince Pierre, received from
the Emperor Nicholas the title of {" Imperial
Highness." He married Princess of Mas
sau, and one of his daughters married the
Grand Duke Nicholas, brother to the EN-.
peror of Russia.
The Houses of Hanover and Brunswick
are, every one knows, nearly related to the
Royal family of England.
The daughter of the late King Maximilian
I. of Bavaria was married to the late King
of Prussia.
The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22

pooR BoY.-A bright little fellow OF seven
vears. who was drowning IN pond IN ot.
i,onis. cried out in pleading accents Save
mech, save me-save me Tor my motner.
Rut he could not be saved
The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22

CONNECTICUT BLUE LAws.-In an old copy
of the Northamptonshire Comm Spy, pub
llshed IN 1907, appears nearly a column of
the Blue Laws of Connecticut. Among them
are the following, which sound very strange
to People who enjoy so much liberty the frs.
day as we do: No one shall travel cook
victuals, make beds, sweep houses. cut hair
or shave on the Sabbath day. No one shall
run on the Sabbath day, or walk in the gar
den or elsewhere. except reverently to and
from meeting. No woman shall kiss her
children on the Sabbath or fasting day. No
minister shall keep a school. Whoever wears
clothes trimmed with gold, silver, bone, or
lace above two shillings per yard, shall be
presented to- the grand jurors, and the select
men shall tax the offender at G300 estate
No one shall read common prayers, keep
Christmas or set days, make minced pies,
dance. play cards, or play on any musical
instrument except the drum, trumpet and
jewsharp. No gospel minister shall join peo-
pie in marriage; the magistrate only shall
join people in marriage, as they may do it
with less scandal to Christ's church. When
parents refuse their children convenient mar.
riages, the magistrates shall determine the
point. No man shall court a maid by person
or by letter, without first obtaining consent
of her parents f5 penalty for the first of
Tense, 9l0 for the second, and for the third,
imprisonment during the pleasure of the
court. Married persons must live together
or be imprisoned. Every male shall have
his hair cut round, according to a cap.
CATCHING A TARrAR-He Henry Hale, one of
the best scouts in the country, left Leaven-
worth with dispatches As he rode along,
men from every direction were going to join
Price. He saw an old secessionist with
shot gun, and thought it would be nice
thing to drive off the old fellow, and take. his
horse into Lexington.
So he engaged the man IN conversation
and getting an opportunity, pnt his revoiVer
| to the rebels head, ordered him to tie his gun
to the saddle, to dismount, and finally 10
skedaddle.
The old man made tracks rapidly, glad to
escape with his life.
| Hale took the horse by the bride, and rode
on. whistling Yankee Doodle
| He had ridden but mile or two, when, at
tnrn of the road, he was suddenly ordered
| to halt.
The old rebel had procured another gun
! ond rot ahead of him. The gun was squarely
leveied at Hale's head.
:. Get off that horse" cried the rebel.
Hale got down.
Tie that revolver to the saddle"
Hale obeyed
.sPull off your pants"
Hale did it.
:" Skedaddle."
An order which Hale, at once carried into
effect. merely saying:
"Wel, Cap, thought my shirt would 90
next-good bye"
The rebel went off with the two horses,
whistling Dixie" while Hale marched
seven miles into Lexington with only his coat
and shirt on. He will not be permitted to
forget that seven mile march.
The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22

Two sisters lately met in Baltimore
forty years separation. Thew - after
six hours, and were siin do;no '@,Aea a. sarty.
counts. N0"s e at last &C,
The Shasta courier., 1866-09-22

lsSs- L. p. FISHER--Is the only Agent
OF the SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with pow
ers to receive subscriptions and advertisements and
receipt for the same.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
62 3w

A Court of Probate holden at Harwinton A within aud for the District of Harwinton, on the sd day of April. 1866.
 Present, Lewis Smith, Esq., Judge. Upon the petition of H. A. Bull, of Orange burg, South Carolina, showing to this Court that he is guardian of Mary Dotha Bull of Or angeburg, South Carolina That said minor is the owner of real estate situated in said Har- winton, viz: One undivided half of land with the buildings thereon standing, known as the Homestead, bounded north and east on high way, south on Addison Webster, west on J Addison Rossiter, containing about thirty acres more or less. Also another undi- vided half of land, bounded north on Highway, and Frederick Catlin, east on Frederick Catlin, Silas E Coy, and Albro Ely, south on Albro Ely, west on Addison Webster, and Frederick Catlin. containing twenty acres more or less, valued at about seven hundred and fifty dol minor 9 j t od be pr .Ha the interest of said thereof invested for her benefit according to law, praying for liberty to sell said property for the purpose aforesaid, as per petition on file.
 It is ordered by this Court, That said Guar dian give notice of said application, by causing the same to be published in one of the newspa. pers printed in Litchfeld, in the County of Litchfield, three weeks successively, at least six weeks before the hearing and that said petition will be heard at the Probate Office in said district on the 2lst day of May next, at 10 o'clock, 4. M.
 Certified from Record,
 H. 0. OSBORNE,
 62sw Clerk
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
of Plymouth, ss. Probate Court, M Marob oNtb 1pRR t-.

nIsTRICT of Plymouth, ss. Probate Court, D March 20th, 1866.
 Upon the application of Aaron Thomas, show ing to this Court that ne is tho Guardian to Walter A Thomas, of the town of Plymouth, a Minor belonging to said District, and that said Minor is the owner of the following real estate, viz. A certain piece of land, situated in the village of Thomaston, within said town of Plymouth, near the Naugatuck K R. depot, eaPta8iaR sIe square rods more or less, ines standing thereon, aud bounded nortasffy on highway and land of A A Bradley, easterly on land of said Bradley and John W Bradley, southerly on land of Aaron Thomas. and wes terly on Naugatuck Rail Road Co.'S land val ued at about Three Thousand dollars, showing just and reasonable cause for selling said real estats praying for an order, that he or some other meet person be empowered to sell the same, as per application on file, dated the 2Oth day ofsMarch, 1866, more fully appears.
 ORDEREp-That the foregoing application DC heard at the Probate Office, in Plymouth, or the 22d day of May. 1866, at 10 o'clock, fore noon; and that notice thereof be published IT some public newspaper where such real estatt lies. three weeks successivly, at least six weeki before said time assigned.
 .a v. R. c. GIDDINGS,
 6osw spa Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12

A Ia Court of Probate holden at Harwinton, "A within and for the District of Barwinton, on the Sd day of April, 1s66
 Present. Lewis Smith, Esq, Judge.
 Upon the petition of Roswell Scovile and George Cook, of Harwinton. showing to this Court that they are the Guardians of Louisa A Scoville, Rosina A. Scoville, and Cornelia A Cook, that said minor own real estate, situa- ted in said Harw nton, viz One piece of land bounded north on Roswell Scoville, east and west on highway, south on David Beach con- taining thirty six acres. more or less, valued at about six hundred dollars. That it would be for the interest of said minors that said land be sold and the avails thereof invested for their benefit according to law. praying this Court for reasons in said petition set forth, to pass an order authorizing and empowerering said petitioner or some other meet person to sell nd convey the interests of said minor in said described premises according to the statute in such case made and provided-as per petition on file, dated April Sd. 1866. ..-.
 Ordered, That said petition be continued to the Fist day of May. 1866, then to be heard and determined at the Probate Office in said Harwinton at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon and that notice of the pendency thereof be given by publishing this order in a newspaper printed in Litchfield, three weeks excessively, at least six weeks before the said 2lst day of May
 true copy of Record.
 n H. c. OSBORNE,
 52 3w Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
Notice | 1Tax-Payers.

A IL persons lIae to pay Taxes in the town A of Plymouth,te hereby notified that 6 Rate Bill on the Akssment for Town, State, School and MilitafTaxes on list of 1865. has been lodged in mySnds with 8 warrant direct ing me to collect same.
 I therefore give itice that I will be at the Post Office in Plyluth. Saturday, April 2l, 1866. At thestord Terry S Potter in Thom. aston, Saturday .4t tril 18th, 1s6s. At the store of B H Hemfway, May 5. 1866, from z o clock, A M untib o'clock, P M in each oi said days for the ppose of receiving said Tax. es. E @5s8
 All persons neglfng pay their taxes on or before the SixthH, 1866, will render them selves liable to thagal fees for collection. A-a.s8 H ECOOK, Collector.
 Plymouth, Marcl866. 603w
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
BILLIARD HALL.

r HE subscriber having leased the Ball Room
 attached to the Mansion House, has fitted up the same in neat style.
 The room is large and handsomely lighted. and contains two elegant, new birchwood Bill Hard Tables, from the celebrated manufactory of Phelan & Collender. N Y. i The room has two entrances, one from the Hotel, STRICTLY FOR GUESTS of the House, and their friends, and an
 Entrance on South Street. for the PUBLIC GENERALLY. Particular at- tention to these requirements is especially re. quested.
 The patronage of all who are fond of this most popular game is respectfully solicited
 Gentlemen will find Hiram $. Spencer on hand at all seasonable hours to attend upon
 '.iHhss The Hall xill bs eaessa ss E!ss-
 Ltchfeld. Feb. 9th. 1866. 4S If
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
Aiqet FeMaie 1pstitute.

gulHE Summer Term of the Alger Female h.
 stitute at Cornwall, Conn, will open on Wednesday, April 18th, and continue twenty weeks. Board and tuition in all the higher branches including lights, fuel and washing. in advance ,.
 It is highly important that all should be in at the beginning of the term.
 .sezE sa Rev. L. F. DUDLEY,
 50 3w Principal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
FOR SALEl [ run sKITTpN HOMESTEAD!

nNE of the finest farms in Litchfield Coun- 'O ty, comprising about 1l8 acres, suitably ,oomposed of Meadow Pasture and Flow Land. Afro rood OTchardina. There are on the prem ises a fine q Story Dwelling House, also Ten ant House. 2 large Stock Barns, and Cow Housss, and smaller stock Barns. Carriaae and, Horse Barn, Wood, Corn and Hog Houses, s--also a rood Ice House well filled, in fine all the buildings dssigabls with such . farm. Also an out Pasture and Wood Lot that would be sold with or seperate from the place as desired
 Said farm ,is situated at Morris East Side, miles south of LitchHcid, on turnpike running to Waterbury. Terms of payment easy Fol
 further partioulsrs enquire on the premises o
 T Rkilton, or R N Skilton, at Geneva. :.
 or Q "A Skilton. Northampton, Mass. Possess ion given immediatsly. or next Autumn, ol Spring of '67 as 'desifed by purchaser Itii net often sueh V placs is for sale, shia not hay ing Neen Ek Hhsl16t 26 yesrs. So nowis rar' s1e ,ssfsss fsssssss.la 1plll ll,h, lsss. x < ssa
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Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
A Rare Chance.

VINO procure beautifully finished Photographs
 l of Distinguished Personages at a trifing cost. will send, post paid. to any address, loo Photographs of Union Generals for 50 cts; 50 Photographs of Rebel Officers for 50 cents
 100 Photographs of Statesm en and Generals fo, 50 cents; 100 Photographs of Actors for 6C osnts 100 Photographs of Female beauties for 50 cents. Now is the time to fill your Album g. Send on your orders. and receive the Photo
 graphs by return mail. Address MARTIN CoN. NOR, P. o. Drawer, 16, Albany, N. Y. 60ly
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
THE PEOPLES MEAT MARKET.

LANE G BLAKEMAN IT ATE COOK & FARNHAM, are prepared to 1I furnish to their customers and the public generally, everything to be found in first class market. We can sell you good
 BEEF, PORK, MUTTON. CHICKENS,
 VEAL, LARD. HAMS-A NO l, WARRANTED SWEET @4 PICKLED TRIPE. SALT
 PORK, SALT BEEF, r OYSTERS
 fr.sh euzy soeek and @~ SHELL OYSTERS when we can get them. We have some nice CATSUP bottled expressly for family use. Call and try it. We have some of the BEST SAUSAGEs EVER IN THIS MARKET. Come and try them and be convinced We have BOLONA SAUSAGES, very nice to eat for Tea.
 Please call and see our market if you do not wish to buy.
 Thankful for the kindness that we have re- ceived since we have arrived in town, and hop ing that it will continue, we remain yours re- spectfplly, & LANE BRAKEMAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
A Ia Court of Probate holden at Plymouth A within and for the District of Plymouth

A T Court of Probate holden at Plymouth "A within and for the District of Plymouth
 on the 3d day of April. 1866.
 Present, V. R. c. Giddings, Esq, Judge. On motion of Arza L. Welton, Executrx, on the estate of Heman Wslton, late of Plymouth
 within said District, deceased: This Court doth
 decree that six months be allowed and imite'
 for the creditors of said estate to exhibit theil
 claims against the same to the Executrix. and
 directs that public notice be given of this or.
 der by advertising in a newspaper published in Litch6eld. and by posting copy thereof ou
 the public sign-post in said town of Plymou h, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, i Certified from Record, ... V. R. c. GIDDINGS, 62 Sw Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12

ILLAIRE, the f1st wonderful discovery in modern science, ting upon the Beard and Hair in an almos miraculous manner. It has been used by the fte of Parissnd London with the most fatterir snccess. Names of all pur. chasers will be restered, and if entire satisfae- tion is not given 1every instance, the money will be cheerfully Price by mail
 sealed and postpab VI, Descriptive circulars and testimonials piled free. Address BER- GER, SHUTS SD, Chemists. No. 2s5 River Street, Troy, N. II Sole agents for. the Uni ted States. 601v
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-12
American and Foreign Patents
R. H. EDDY,

R. H. EDDY,
 SOLICITOR OF PATENTS, Late Agent of the U. s. Patent Office, Wash
 ington, under the Act of 1887. No. 7s STATE STREET, Opposite Kilby St. BOSTON A FTER an extensive practice of upwards of A twenty years, confines to secure Patents in the United States; also in Great Britain, France and other foreign countries. Caveats. Specifications, Bonds, Assignments, and all pa- pers or drawings for Patents, executed on req sonable terms, with dispatch. Researches made into American and Foreign works, to deter mine the validity and utility of Patents of h. ventions. and legal and other advice ren dered in all matters touching the same Copies of the clans of any patent furnished by remit ting one dollar. Assignments recorded in Washington
 No Ageney in Me United States possesses superior tacilitses or obtaining Patents, ascrtaining he During eight months the subscriber, in the course of his large practice, made on ts0ies re- jected applications, SIXTEEN APPEALS svfTy one of which was decided in his fauor by the Com missioner of Patents.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 II regard Mir. Eddy as one of the most eapa- De aud suecessful practitioners with whom have had afiieial intercourse CHAS. MASON," Commissioner of Patents.
 II have no hessi tation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ man more competent and trsstsoerthy. and more capable of putting their applications in 8 form to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent office. EDMUND BURKE"
 .f Late Commissioner of Patents,
 MT. R. H. Eddy has made for me THIR- TEEN applications, in all. but ONE of which patents have been granted. and that one is noso pending. Such unmistakable proof of great tal- ent and ability on his part leads me to recon mend all inventors to apply to him to procure their patents, as they may be sure of having the most faithful attention bestowed on their
 JOHN TAGHART. !"
 March, 1s66.-46-1y.