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The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01
ADMINISTRATORS SALE. :.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that IN pursuance OF
~ an order of the Probate Court OF the County
Of Shasta in the State of California, made on the
10Th day of November, A. D. 1866, in the matter OF
the estate of Thomas n. Hopping, deceased, the
ndorSigned administrator of said estate, will SELL
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash,
in gold or silver coin of the United States, and
subject to confirmation by said Probate Court, on
Tuesday, the 4th day of December, A. ID.
1866,
at 2 o'clock P NJ, at the Court House door, in the
town and county of Shasta the following described
property, to wit
Ten shares in the Highland Quartz and Placer
Mining Company, mining corporation situated in
the county of Shasta, State Of California.
Sxty-two shares in the Cole Silver Mining Com
pany, mining corporation whose works are situ-
ated in Virginia District, State of Nevada.
WM. E. HOPPING, Administrator
Of the estate of Thomas N Hopping, deceased.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

THE LAST INvENTIoN.-The gay deceiv-
er" who runs the local department of the New
Albany Ind Ledger, tells of an invention.
of which he has the patent gotten up for the
purpose of determining whether or not a lady
wears patent calves" 1t is cane with
a fine needle in the end of it. As a LADY
passes, with her beautiful turned pedal
extremities exposed to view by the :. tilter %
the calves are slightly punctured with Il o
cane. If the lady kicks, the calves are ger.
uine. If she does not, they are false"
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01
A CARD TO INVAIIDS.

Clergyman, while residing in South America
as missionary, discovered a safe and simple rem
edy for the Cure of Nervous Weakness, Early De-
cay, diseases of the Urinary and Seminal Organs
and the whole train of disorders brought on by
baneful and vicious habits. Great numbers have
been already cured by this nable remedy. Prompt
ed by desire to benefit the afflicted and unfortu
nate Il will send the recipe for preparing and using
this medicine, in a sealed envelope, to any who
needs it, FREE OF CHARGE.
Please inclose apost-paid envelope, addressed to
yourself. Address,
JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station D. Bible House,
o20:Iy New York City.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

SOUTH FoRK-The prospects in this DIS
trict continue favorable. although the rains
have to some extent interfered with the pro-
gress of work on some of the claims. Moth
ing is being done on the Chicago at present.
but work will probably be resumed in few
weeks. Operations still continue on the IA
ei6c. Ohio and Crystal. The Crystal pre-
sents a particularly favorable appearance
and the rock assays almost fabulously rich IN
gold and silver.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

GREELEY thus welcomes the editor of the
Herald into the Radical camp: " There Is
reason to fear that the editor of the Herald
will presently announce his adhesion to the
Republican party. And at last Satan came
also, y
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

P1rrsBuRG.-The few placer miners re-
naming a1ound old Pittsburg are all dong
we'll this season. The Worley boys are max
ing good wages in Tom Greek. Anderson
Tetrick is taking out from five to ten dollars
ner day from his claim on Bully Hill' and
R,rooon and Williams continue to flourish
on the proceeds of the Bamboo lead. Nothing
has vet been done towards erecting the pro-
nosed smelling works on the kellinger claim
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

OFFICIAL AsPIRANTs.-We observe that
even at this early day, considerable election
eering and log rolling is going on among GER
tain parties who aspire to fill the various
Offices within the gift of the people of this
county. At an early day we propose giving
our views in relation to these candidates and
the merit of their claims to the Offices they
seek to obtain.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01
New Uniforms.

Under the late Militia Law OF the o'a'e
the ..Lyon Light Infantry was disoahded
and new company organized in compliance
w;,b the provisions of that law and were ac'
cepted by the powers that be. lhereup0n .
reouisit;on was made upon Adjutant ueneral
Evans for new uniforms for the new compa
NJ which reouisition was complied with oy
letter. and bond demanded Tor the pf0pe'
use and safety of the same. The iur'ne' III
f,rmation conveyed by letter from the above
b,cb authority was, that upon receipt ol 'he
bond the uniforms would be 1or"arueu' ~,
the company was to muster Tor ou''uo0i u -
on THANKSGIVING day, considerable anxiety
co1. IN the matter of the arrival OF the
nn;c,rms before that day. JOY prevaded the
b,,zzum of many veteran ana many I'd"
rbon If was announced that the new
;f,rus had arrived in time. The proper
.Gao-s ro.o;ved them on the morning OF
THANKSGIVING day and had the precious
freight conveyed to the armory where the
nockopes were opened and the neac clothing
axnosed to the rays of strong light. Those
engaged in the inspection at this JHncture
presented picture worthy of the pencil of a
Hogarth or Jump. The manner IN which
their noses turned up and their features as
sumed expressions of disgust was graphic.
The whole shipment was overhauled, coats,
wants and hats in vain search for new
one. The company were vlctmlzed IN
manner most contemplate. They had given
a bond for something valuable and received
instead a worthless lot of old clothes. They
had fancied they were gong to appear In the
uniform of their country-objects OF adml'
ration for its loyal citizens, proud of them
selves and objects of pride to lockers on
Such was the situation. Disguised veterans
looked and held their noses, then with a
shudder turned away The company didn't
turn out IN those uniforms.
Now we ask who is to blame in this mat
ter? That somebody has attempted gross
fraud, and with some success too, is beyond
IL
of duty on the part of those under pay tC
supervise the interests of the people is un
questionable Those old clothes will be re
turned and new ones dsmanded in accord
ance with the laws of the land, and the en-
tire matter thoroughly investigated. Sucl
trifing with the health of community
T. ~ 10
culpable to some severe penalty and thos'
interested may take our word for it that the.
will not escape exposure at least.
Our nature revolts at the thought o
how our company would have looked on pa
rade in a lot of old cast off clothing, ever.
separate garment of which might have con
veyed to the wearer some disgusting dlseas
or crawling insect. Faugh
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

CHRISTMAS BALL.-Harry Burk, well
known in this county for the past eight years
as one of the most accommodating stage
drivers on the road, having resigned the whip.
and leased the Empire Hotel, at French
Gulch, will be happy to see all his friends at
his establishment on Christmas Night. lie
promises a good time, and we think he'll
keep his word.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

JonN H. SURRATr.-This accomplice in
the assassination of Lincoln was recently
discovered serving in the Papal Zouaves, at
Watson. He was arrested upon the demand
of the American Minister, but afterwards ran
the guard. lear ed. over precipiee, and
escaped into Italian territory. His recapture
is doubtful.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

CHURNTowN-The recent rains have ere
ated considerable activity among the miners
of this camp. Men are at work in the creeks,
gulches and flats around the village, realizing
good pay, and creating stir which gives the
place something of its former lively and
prosperous appearance.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

ToRNADo.-The Tornado Company cleaned
up last Saturday, after short run, the sum
of S4OO Encouraged by the favorable pros
meets obtained in the claims of this company,
others are engaged in opening claims adJoln-
ing, and are finding good Indications OF pay
The principal difficulty in the way of opening
claims in the Tornado hill is the want OF a
snficient supply of water.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

RED WARRIoR.-Several assays have been
made during the week upon rock taken from
this claim located in the South Fork District,
and the lowest result obtained was sZ'o IN
GOLD and silver, gold predominating. The
Red Warrior is principally owned by parties
residing in this place.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

PREACHING TO Coop PUkPosE.-Some of
the saloon keepers in the vicinity of the Mis-
sion Dolores. San Francisco, are complaining
about the injury they are suffering from the
effects of the preaching of the Passionist Fa-
theirs. which exercises such an influence over
the Catholic portion of the population of the
nlaee as to induce them to abstain from the
use of whisky.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01
MURDERER ARREsrED.-Sherif Cochran,

MURDERER ARREsTED.-Sheriff Cochran,
of Trinity county, passed through this place
last Sunday, having in charge w. S. Broad,
head, arrested on charge of having murder.
ed man named Darling near Austin. Neya-
da, last summer. After committing the
murder, Broadhead fled to California. where
he hoped to avoid arrest; but Sheriff Cochran.
having obtained a description of him from
the Nevada authorities, set to work and
finally discovered his hiding place on Hav
Fork, Trinity river. As he was known to be
desperado, it was deemed expedient to
resort to strategy to effect his capture. To
this end farmer employed him to assort
potatoes in cellar, and while thus engaged
ne was suddenly pounced upon by the Sheriff
and his posse, and handcuffed before he fully
recovered from his surprise. On examining
his bed, Henry rifle and bowie knife were
found, ard the prisoner coolly assured the
Sheriff tia if be had succeeded in getting his
hands on = them blood spilers," he would
have sent some of them the same way Oar
ling went betore he would have given up A
reward is offered for his apprehensi sion by the
Governor Of Nevada.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

WHISKY CREEk-It is estimated that more
MINING will be done on this stream the pres
ent winter than for two seasons past. All
the old resident miners are busy at work,
and several new claims are being opened by
now .comers while the clatter of Cinnamon s
rockers may be heard from one end OF the
stream to the other.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

LUxURIEs.-We arc under obligations to
Mr.. Jerry Lynch for the luxuries of our
Thanksgiving dinner, such as wine, oysters,
&c. Hope you'll always know where to get
a good dinner, Jerry
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

DUKE GwIN.--The recent publication of
certain diplomatic correspondence between
Secretary Seward and the French Minister at
Washington unveils some of the schemes of
the sly old traitor, VIM. NJ Gwin, during the
rebellion. There can be no doubt but he
was working, under the patronage of Max
imilian and Napoleon, to establish general
Confederate rendezvous in Mexico, and that
his designs were only thwarted by the vigi-
lance of Seward and Mr. Bigelow, our Min.
lister to France.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

Notwithstanding the bad con-
dition of the roads since the late rains, team
ing continues active, and large quantities of
freight passes through here daily for Wea-
verville, Fort Jones Yreka and other north
ern points.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

BRRAK DowN-While Gilbert's Express
was descending the grade on Salt Creek hill,
on Monday morning, one of the a1les broke
short off at the wheel, letting Samuel and his
load down peg or two in short order.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

TAXES THE Sonny, does your
father take paper n Yes, sir, two of
them. One of them belongs to Mr. Smith,
and the other to Mr.. Thompson. hook
them both off the steps as regular as can be-
We could name two or three parties in
this place who take the papers in the same
way
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

GEN HooD was feted at Richmond, Texas.
In speech at that place he " endorsed per-
iect submission and a dignified endurance Of
all wrongs He advised the people to build
school houses, churches and railroads.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

HoNEYccoMB.-W committed an error last
week in reporting the amount cleaned up by
the Honevcomb mill We should have said
234 ounces or 50, $50.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

ADMINISTRATORS SALE.-The real estate
and personal property belonging to the estate
of the late James Loag, will be sold by the
administrator on Friday next. See notice.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

SroLEN.-Last Monday night some one
stole the large thermometer which hung in
front of the Post Office That thieFs con-
science has evidently fallen below zero.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

LATE PAPERs.-Stratman the Munlflcent,
favored us this week with bundle OF
Eastern journals. pictorials and magazines.
Thank you, Major
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

CATHOLIC CHURcH.-Rev. Father O'kane
will hold Divine Service in the Catholic
Church, in this place, on tomorrow (Sun-
dayl. at 103 O'clock A. N.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01
DIED.,

In Shasta, Nov, 2eth, Mary, infant daughter OF OF
E. j. and c. W. Eames, aged 3 months and l9
days.
At the County Hospital Nov. 2sth, OF lumbar
abcess, Jonathan johnson, a native OF England,
aged 45 years.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

FEEDISG.-A San Francisco paper gives an
account of restaurant in that city which
furnishes from 1900 to 1000 meals per day,
the average price of which is about twenty
one cents. The consumption of fresh butter
is about one hundred pounds per day, be-
sides as much more salt butter used in cook
ing. About half a ton of fish, and five hun.
dred pounds of potatoes are daily served up.
OF bread there is three hundred pounds, be-
sides about five hundred pounds of rolls,
mullins and pancakes. The quantity of
meats consumed is about eight hundred
pounds per day eggs thirty dozen per day
pies, about seven dozen milk, one hundred
gallons. daily sugar, one hundred and fifty
pounds, and other things in proportion.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01
BIRTHS.

AT Centreville, Nov 18th, the wife of John
Devanny, of son.
At Centreville, Nov. 23d, the wife of James
McGarry, of son.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

&s- Hope for the Affiicted.-In another part
ii this paper will be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by DR.. j. c.
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit and char
latanism ii is boon to the suffering to point out
to them where they of obtaining the wished
for relief and Under the of the skillful
Doctor the sick and troubled divest themselves
of their burdens of pains andshame, lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
sick i'll trouble, do not hesitate. Read the
advertisement and follow the advice. Do not for
get the number the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $50 Washing
ton street, San Francisco
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

OUR osTMASTER.-P0stmaster W ellendorf
lately received the following circular from
the headquarters of the g Rread and Butter
Brigade"
WASHINGTON, Oct. IL, 1866.
10 the Postmaster. Shasta, Shasta County,
CM.-Sir: The Resident Executive Com
mittee appointed by the late Convention at
Philadelphia propose to circulate, at as early
a day as practicable, large number OF
Documents calculated to enlighten the public
mind on the great questions now at issue.
From YOUR official relations with the Pres
ident, we presume you will cheerfuliy aid his
friends and supporters IN the moment0us
contest in which they are now engaged One
method of doing this will be by reasonable
contribution of yourself and friends to aid in
meeting the expenses necessarily incurred by
US in this matter.
Should you do this, please forward the
amount by draft or postal order to Charles
KNAPP, Esq, the Chairman of the Finance
Committee, who will ut once acknowledge
the receipt thereof If such acknowledge
ment is not duly received, please inform us.
Do not pay one dollar to any travelling agent
of the Committee We make these requests
to avoid fraud and imposition.
By order of the Resident Executive Com
mittee. C. KNAPP, Chairman.
C. Mason, Corresponding Secretary.
In reply to the foregoing, our Postmaster
wrote the following note
SHASTA, Nov 25, 1866
Ch. Knap, Chairman, and C. Mason, Secre
tary Resident ErecutiDe Committee Of
Philadelphia Conrention, Washington.
Gents Your circular of October is re-
ceived. In reply have to say that there is
but one request therein contained with which
can comply, viz: g Do not pay one dollar
to any travelling agent of the Committee. y
You may put me down as sound on that.
Respectfully. yours. &C..
l.. WELLENDORFF, P. NJ.
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01
Special Notices
re- The Best Remedy for Purifying the

Blood, Strengthening the Nerves, Restoring
the Lost Appetite, is
FRESE'S HAMBURG TEA.
1t is the best preservative against almost any
sickness, if used timely. Composed of herbs only
it can be given safely to infants. Full direction IL
English, French, Spanish, and German, with every
package. TRY IT!
For sale at all the wholesale and retail drug
stores and groceries.
EMIL FRESE, Wholesale Druggist,
Sole Agent, 40 Clay street,
je20:1y San Francisco
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01
MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, an Essay

of Warning and Instruction for Young Men. Also
Diseases and Abuses which PROSTATE the vital
powers, with of relief. Sent free of
charge in sealed letter envelopes. Address DR. ] g,
SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association.
philadelphia, Pa. ie23
The Shasta courier., 1866-12-01

OUR Postmaster Postmaster Wellendorff
lately received the following circular from
the headquarters of the g Rread and Butter
Brigade:"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-16

lay in September; in Kent County, on the first
tuesday after the fourth Monday Ia March, and
on the fourth Monday in September; in Sussex
Voun,y on the first Tuesday after the second
MONDAY IN March, and on the first Tuesday
alter Tho third Monday in September.
Ihe Mayors Court sits in Wilmington on the
nrst Monday in March, June, September and
December
BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
Tnh NATIONAL BANK or DELAWARE, AT WILL
MH0ToS,
Corner Of Sixth and Market Streets. Capt.
isi' sllO,OOO. Discount days. Tuesdays and
Fridays.
tue PARNERs HANK, At wILMndTON,
Corner Of Third and Market Streets. Capt.
.a'. $50 900. Discount days, Wednesdays aud
Saturdays.
TnE NATIONAL BAEK oP wlLMIRdroN AND
BaANDYwINR,
Corner Of Second and Market Streets. Capt.
laI' S2OO,OOO Discount days, Mondays and
Thursdays.
ahE UNION NATIONAL BANK or WILMINGTON,
Market Street. above Fifth. Capital, $780,
OoO' Discount days, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK oF WILMINGTON,
Corner of Fourth aud Market Streets. Capt.
tai, 100000. Discount days, Mondays and
Thursdays.
SAVINGS BANKS.
wlLMisGroa SAVINGS FUND.
Office S. Il. corner Of Eighth and Market
streets
DELAWARE SAVINGS BANK.
Office Cog Market street.
ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK.
! Office 607 Market street.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
DELAWARE fIRB INSURANCE. coMrANY
Office No. 607 Market street.
FARHsRs Mutual FIRE INsuRAEcs COMPANY o.
rnE STATE OF DELAWARE.
Office No. S27 Market street.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE (FiRg
COMPANY.
Office Institute Building, Market stoeet, aboy
Eighth.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-11-16
THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE
Insurance Company of the
State of Delaware
IlRlllsAll VIM NRRRE, 20

tOKlGiFAL Mill CRREE, &c.)
THIS Company continues to uteF n the people OF DaA
ware ITS suaror advantages of Insurance against los.
by hTe on all descriptions OF property, sxrspt Marine
disks.
The Institution is commended by over 90 years expert
Que" in and attention to the snbe II Mutus Insurance
beng ths first introduce tho principle Into our Sat-
by reasun OF which, II Is believed the Managers hAye
been enabled to adjust and Discriminate siweeu tn.
different varieties o property ~ Ia render tho ma,nlsr
shP Hnoug the most equitable character of the nunip
ons Insurance Companies presented to the public.
u takes credit to itsi that It's payment o losses have
been prompt aud liherA that il n yoars hnsinsss and
lnsses reA hing SluouUO not single of tiga
on hH occurred, and scarcely without suTo satis
iactlnh To tue parties Insured.
Looking t. ths safety than the nulnher and
amount q" it, risks IL has declined Hundreds OF Thou
groa an amount 10 single risk Offering unit oh
iect ot Insurance for the character Of the Institution
In lhls manner 1t is conceived Il has the safest aud
nos OF ihsuTaness lnpportion to the amount
-oyer Six Millions of Dollars, ui auy other Company
within reasonable range.
As svidecs of this. has not only reduced the rate of
Insurance, at all times moderate, onesixh during the
~ Two years, but it prerents now clear surplus fund
Sopu security against any assessment ou the Deposit
Notes which sum by this resort Scrip UerthcAtas oi
The balances due to each member being issued will
.. paving Interest tu them irUm January 1862, At the
steot per cent per annuul thus making still f4rtho
II eommenred ths year 1867, with feal protection to
the community In Deposit Notes of i25uOOl
surplus Fund 5U.OU0
Ills the work Of the Farmers OF Delaware and As sucb
President-JgssE SHARPE.
Secretary sud TreAsurer-R0RRRr McCABR MD
DIRECTORS:
Hi Wilson, Brandy wine ia iamas nslapain Christi
ana lids James Melih, Samuel Bur II. G. Sinsenhurg
aud Jesse ShAfpe " ilmingtou lld hobart MrtAle Mill
Creek lid- John y williamson White clay Greek It'd
urptge IAuser. New Castle iId Curtis T. Ellison, Pen
oader hdi John q GarR, He'd l.ou tld. WA temple,
smytnai James H. hnrnhsm, st Heorges HID; Charles
e FLEMING Peter y. Csusey milford, lsury rndd Dover
Charles Tnun- drlfs-toWn.
AuhNTs--As well or receiving applications Ter nsnr
ance ~ dues ut memhefs:
I'll Wilson, Brandyaine ma Robert Mc(,abe, Mnl
Creek I'D, James Delspinin, Chrstiana Hd; John F
Williamson White clay Creek Hds Curtis u. Ellison,
Hundreds. Jpleph Gnith, Smyrna; James Crirpen,
New Castle Hdi Charles r. Fleming, Milford Charles
Iunnell' u,"fgeown. Henry Iotd, bower.
communications On general business addressed to tha
undersgned, Wilmington Will receive Immediate Attan
Ton.
S@ ROBEgT MhlABE NJ. o.. Secretary