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The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16
ASSESSORS NOTICE.
HNHE undersigned gives notice to the Property
Holders of Shasta county, that he will, on the
IcIQST AIONDAX AdAQCH

FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH,,
enter upon the performance of his official duties for
the current year. He would call particular atten-
ton to the following section of the Revenue Law:
'If any person shall wilfully make. give, un-
der oath or affirmation, false list of his, or 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, as is
by law provided for the punishment of perjury ];
and any property wlfully concealed, removed
transferred, or misrepresented, by the owner or
any 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 such additional tax, when collected, shali be
maid TO the person or persons who shall furnish the
information which reveals the property so conceal
cd transferred, removed misrepresented, and the
remaining fifty per cent, after deductlng the usuai
nor centare for collection, shall be paid into the
Treasury for the benefit of the Common School
Fund of the State
IF Tax PAYERS were to have list of their proper
Nv nrenared, ready to be sworn to- as the law di-
rects by the time of my reaching them, they would
tberebv save themselves annoyance, perhaps,
as we'll as facilitate my work.
80 A. P. LADD,
Assessor of Shasta county.
Shasta. Feb. "a, 1866. Hf
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16

ROAD AGENT OUrwIrrED.-A few days ago
an Irishman left Copperopolis for San An
dreas, or some other $ very fine place." with
his carpet sack on his back, and when about
five miles on his way, was met by g road
agent" who demanded his money. Pat i'm
mediately dropped his pack on the ground
and then sat down on it, and thus addressed
the man: 8 Holy Virgin, yez must be very
thick along this road I've only come five
miles this morning and this is the fourth
time have been axed for me money" is
that ?" asked the highwayman. "By me
soul it's the gospel truth; replied Pat.
" Well, then, you had better proceed on your
way it wouldn't pay to go through you
now. Pat shouldered his carpet bag, and
they were about to separate when he turned
round, and said have We liver sich a thing
about you as a match to light my pipe wild. y
He was supplied with one, and the two sep
arated
The Irishman had five hundred dollars
in gold coin in his bundle, and by this piece
of shrewdness saved his money.-4mQlor
Ledger
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16

GooD.-Riehard Clifford has been annoint-
ed Postmaster ut Weayeryille.
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16

GENEKAL JEFF.-We have heard various
reports concerning the health of Jeff Davis.
The latest says 8 his bearing is as proud as
a Roman conquerer. lie is great smoker,
and alternately very quiet and pious, res
tive or boisterous spends his time in read
ing and praying expresses himself freely
about the Generals on each side He thinks
Mcclellan our greatest General Grant no
soldier, only butcher; Lincoln good nat
ural jackass; Andrew johnson pretty
smart. but not great. 1t appears. says the
Bee, that the views of this unluckyEDemocrat,
now boarding at Government expense, in
Fortress Monroe, do not differ materially
from his Northern admirers"
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16
Sher'EfesS sale
Of Delinquent Taxes for the Year IS65-(

In the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District
of the State of California, in and for the county
of Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16
SlOO Reward
For an Incurable Case +!

Special attention is respectfully
directed to our exclusive manufacture
of the celebrated Golden Balsam, pre-
paration never known to fail in the cure of
Syphilis in all its stages, and usedi in the French
hospitals for the last ten years with the greatest
success. For obvious reasons cannot publish
the testimonials of the thousands who have been
cured by it, but in the innumerable in which
it has been administered, have yet to learn an
instance of its failure. GOLDEN BALSAM, No
/, for first and second stages, such on the
legs or body. sore eyes, etc. Golden Balsam. No
2, for Tertiary, Mercurial or Syphilitic Rheuma-
tism. pains in the bones, etc. Sent by express to
any part of the Pacific Coast Price, Fifty Dollars
per dozen, or Five Dollars per bottle.
&C. F. RICHARDS & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists and Chemists
corner Clay and Sansome Sts., Fan Francisco,
sole agents, to whom all orders must be ad-
dressed. Also, agents for the celebrated
Spanish Antidote, a preparation warranted
to cure Gonorrhoea elect, Irritation,
Gravel, and all Urinary arrangements
Neither of the above genuine with
10 out signature across the -t1N
face of the label. al
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16

An EXTRAORDINARY Story The following
anecdote is told in Berlin: At ball given
recently, on the seventeenth birthday of
the daughter of one of the noblest families a
mysterious fgure-a monk mask-entered
the saloon precisely at midnight. and disap-
peared, after having presented the young lady
with basket of flowers On examining the
contents an ebony coffin was found, inlaid
with silver, containing a paper on which was
written, '' A greeting from the world of
shadows 1t should be added that, though
the mother became insensible, the young
countess did not lose her presence of mind,
but continued dancing, and betrayed no
eEotien whatever.
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16

San Francisc0 and SacramentO City,
To whom all orders should be addressed. il
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16

w. Hope for The .AtRicted.-In another part
of this paper viii be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by DR.. J. C..
YOUNG, IN 1850. In this age of deceit and char.
atansrp it is boon to the suffering to point out
to thea where they of obtaining the wished
for relief and Under the of the skillful
Doctor the sick and troubled can divest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame, lay aside their
cross, and health and happiness. If you
sick or in 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, $40 Washing
ton street, ,sSan Francisco
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16

HAsrY MEAL TAKING-The lawyer who
stuck upon his sfice door, . Gone to dinner !;
back in ten minutes might as well have
added, q am killing myself by boiling my
food, and then trying to digest itover my
papers; at forty five | shall probably be ei
theT broken down invalid or lunatic but
IN the meantime | am very much at your
service There is also ghastly humor
about that other story ofthe host in New
England city whe asked his guest, at a mid
day dinner, If !" he would mind eating his
PIE IN the street as they walked along. y
There Is Il moral in this which fast business
people should heed. Boltine down food
anaconda fashion may give one little more
present time for business. hut it will take
away from life about as many wears as the
number of days saved by working by the
gushing policy of meal taking.
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

NTOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of
~ the statute in such case made and provided,
/ will, either in person or by deputy, accompany
the Assessor in the performance of his duties
throughout the county. The taxes upon all nova
bic Personal Property for the year 1861 will be
due as soon as the same has been assessed by the
County Assessor of Shasta county, and the collec-
ton Of the same will be Immediately enforced.
]. W. GARDEN,
Tax Collector Shasta County.
Shasta, Feb. "a. 1866. f24
The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
Cincinnati Market.

FLOUR-Superfne 90 5O9 10; extra $40 b0all:
family gil 759l2 25, and fancy $l2 5O9I5
- w WhEAT-Ihe sales were: 800 bushe rejected
Spring At 81 IS; 200 do No. do at 81 TO- 800 do No.
do at so, and 800 do do ut 81 S. 800 bush No.
new Red sJld at 80 %,
CORN-Sale OF 500 bush mixed sheled in elevator
OATS-The sales were 800 bush bright No. at
canal at Soc; 500 do No in elevator 53c 500 do do
inelSyator at SOC; and 500 do, no inspection at 2Oc
RIE-Sale nf 500 bushels at 0Oc
BARLEl-Prime Fall and Canadian 81 lD9I So
POkh-hess was held at $3l, with sAlos Of 800 brls
BULK MEATS-Held at I2kc for shoulders, I5K
zoOOO lbs rlb sides light at l54c, and 30 hhds shoul
BACON Held atl4J49l71zc. and lOc for shoulders,
sides and clear sides.
!lAMS-5O tierces sugsr-cured sold at 23Kc.
LAkD-Held at &c, with sale of 100 terces at this
rate.
COTTO N-The market was dull to-day and prices
nominal Al 3s93sc for middling.
COFFEE-Fair TO choice Rio 2392Sc.
SGGAR-l2Gljc for raw; l7s sl7JSc for hard-re-
fined
MnLASSES-9OsoJc for Porto Rico.
BUTTER-lhe market rules rather firm at Q5a
2Sc for prime to choice qualities Of Central Ohio
yellow. The lower grades are quiet at l8923c.
ClE EESl.-The market rules quiet and unchanged
at lOg l6c for new, according 10 quality.
shinpers' count, for prime.
WHlSkl-There is a far demand for duty paid
24c. "
SEEDS-Flax remains firm, and in good demand
at q 65.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
Cleveland Market.

FL0UR--Held at s149I4 so for Xxx red. city made.
Sl5al5 so for do white do $40 90 II for Xxx spring
Slggl3 so; Xxx red. country brands
WHEAT-NO. Milwaukee spring held at o. O5
in ear lois.
C0RN-Steady at Csc for No. l mixed from
store.
OATS-Held nOminally at 4Ss47c for No. Ohio
from store
RYE1-Stesdy. Held at CSC. for No. from store.
PuRk-Sales Of No. mess at $3l 90: No. 9 mess
held at $50 90; prime mess S2T 90; clear $685.
= aLARD-City-rendered in brls 22c do in kegs $50
Country-rendered 10 92lc. :
BEEF-SaleS 90 brls mess at SlS
Smoked MbATS-Sales $500 lbs city sugar.
cured Canvassed hams at 23c. Shoulders Bacon and
Dried Beef steady and in fair demand Prices are
unchanged. ~
BUTTER-A very light trade demand exists for
choice yellow and small lots are worked off at 2s9
SOC. =
CHEESE--Dealers quote the range to good to
chni,e at I29lG.
'EGGS-Sales at zoe.
at 81 2l92 %. '
ALCUH0L-Steady Cologne Spirits 81 54@4 50.
Spirits % g7(92 ~ --NOA
,PETR0LEUM-Helda at 46c in bond. for July New
tember delivery F
LAKE FISH-white Fish ss so; Pickerel. ss OOa
8 IS; Trout $797 So Bass IS so; Herring S4@4 So,
all for half bril-
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
IIOIIAE.

/
On motion of Mr.. " lLSON, of Iowa, the Senate
amendments to the House bill to facilitate c0mtAer-
several States, were taken from the Speak table
snd concured in. The bill has therefore passed both
The House re,umed consideration Of the bill 20
promote the construction Of line Of railroads from
| Pittsburgh, PennsyVania, TO Cleveland. Ohio which
was under discussion when the morning hour ex-
| pred yegerday.
| Mr.. LEBLOND made an argument against the
principle Of Congress assuming such authority as Is
proposed in this bill and that reported yesterday by
Mr.; Stevens to promote the construction Of line Of
| railway between Washington and the Northwest
He did not believe that Congress possessed sovereign
rights over each State IN every essential particular
| MI. SCHOFlELD opposed the bill. contendlng
Lthe proper action TO be taken by Congress would
be The passage of general bill, instead of special
one. ,,oopDup,r,
expressed the hope that both it and the bin 70 con.
structa line between Washington and the North
Mr.. 0'NEIL opposed the BILL arguing that II was
unnecessary; as the State Of Pennsyvania had NJ
ways been libersl to the neighborng States in re-
gard to m railroad franchises, u
Mr.; EGGLESON spoke in favor Of the bill. and
Mr.. C0iirOth followed on the same side.
Debate was closed ny Mr. GARFIELD, in advO-
viops question, which was seconded BY the Fl u O..
Ihe 6ill was then PISSED by vote of II to Al.
The following bills. &c. were taken from the table
and appropriated referred To regulate the trans.
por'ano9 "l Eltrn G,ycerIne or Glycerne Oil for
the relief Of Commodore Thomas Turner; the Sep
ate appointments to the House bill to amend the
iostal Laws; authorizing the aPpo ntment Of Exam
ihers 70 examine site Tor fresh-water basin for
Ir9hclhhs; y.a
Mr. Ii NCH moved that the Joint resolution be
put upon its passage, and moved the previous
question.
Mr.; LEBLOND suggested that v should be re-
ierred 70 the committee on Naval Affairs.
MIR, LYNCH expla'ne that the proposition was
simply to examine site for iron clads near Port
land Me- IL was intended TO detail for the purpose
some naval officers near that station. II was simply
matter OF inquiry, and he did not see any reason
why 1t should he referred.
Inc joint resolution was read three times and
passed. .-..-..
Ihe following were presented: Several acts relat
ing 10 tne District 0t Columbia. and several private
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
FROM NEW YORK.

North Carolina State Convention.
New YORK, May 3l.-North Carolins
State Convention continued its proceedings
yesterday. A report was received from the
special committee in reference to the repeal
of certain acts concerning rights of persons
OF color. The report recommends the un-
restricted admission of negro testimony in
| courts in cases where negroes are PARTIES To
a suit; their free migration; their right to
bear arms, and the making of the law to
punish negroes with death Tor attempt at
rape on white women, applicable also to
white men.
Changes In the Custom House.
The following chnages have been made in
the Custom House Alexander Mcleod
| Deputy Collector OF Order Division, is sue
ceeded by r. j. Mason, formerly a store
keeper; III. w. Barney, Jr., formerly clerk
in the Cashiers office, is succeeded by w
| II. Broom, from the Order Division: E.
| Clinch, clerk in the Cashiers office, by H
@. North, of the Order Department; Mr..
Doolittle, son of Senator Doolittle. is ap-
pointed a storekeeper; Rudolph Bunner,
appointed clerk in the Order Department,
vice Broom, transferred; Mr.. Emerson, ap-
pointed clerk in the Order Department, vice
North.
Seizure OF Femt0m Arms.
U. S. Marshal Murray has seized, on the
steamer Gen. Sedgwick, from Galveston,
5000 rounds of ammunition and 30 revolv-
ers, consigned to the Adjutant General of
the Fenian Brotherhood. From correspon-
dence which fell into the Marshal's hands
it appears that the property was stolen
from one of the Federal camps in Texas.
Arrival of the Stess..e.. Costa Rica
"A Revolution Expected i'm Pan.
Rma-The Spanish Defeat AT Cal.
lao COnfirmed--Withd of
Their Fleet.
The steamer Costa Rica, with San Fran
cisco dates to the 18th, has arrived.
AdVices from Havana state that certifi-
Gates of freedom have been given to the
emancipated, by some of the planters lately,
on condition that they contract for a
term of years at nominal wages. A great
many of the freedmen accept the cOndi-
ton.
Five Spanish men-of-war left the harbor
hurriedly and mysteriously on the 22d, on
mission as yet unknown. "
Advices from the West Indies of the 18th,
state that Gov. Eyre was about returning
to England.
Two cases of cholera had appeared in
Kingston, but were not fatal.
A riot had broken out In Trinidad, but
was quelled by military.
Disastrous cOnfagrations had occurred In
Barbados.
Since the sailing of the last steamer PAN
anna has been kept in state of excitement
by the report of revolution being nightly
expected. The present government Is SO
and fpehle that with a forca of
only three hundred soldiers it is In hourly
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
XXXIXth CONGRESS--lst Session
WASHINGTON, May 81.
SEN

1
| SENATE.
| Mr.. RAMSEY, from the Naval committee, re-
| ported resolution for the relief of Carl Forbes
contractor for the building of the ironcad Idaho
| Mr.. WILSON, from tho committee of the two
Houses on the death of General Scott, reported A
| resolution Of respect and veneraton for the memo
ry Of the DECEASED, and that as further mark of
respect to the memory of the deceased, when the
two Houses adjourn to-day it be to meet on Monday
next and that joint committee of seven Senators
and nine Representatives be appointed to represent
Congress at the funeral.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
The Senate agreed to the report Of the Conference
committee. on the bill to amend the Pension laws.
The Tax bill was received from the House and re-
ferred to the Finance committee.
The Reconstruction resolution was taken up.
The pending question was on the substitution Of a
Mr.. D00LITTLE moved to amend by inserting
the words voluntarily" before the words "shail
have" and before the words engaged in insurrsc-
Mr.. DOOLlTTLE moved 20 except those who duly
received pardon and amnesty. Rejected.
Section then adopted-3a against 10. Further con-
sideration of the subject was postponed till Monday
The CHAlR announced as the committee to at
tend the funeral Of Lieutenant General Scott
Messrs. Wilson, johnson, Lane, of Indiana, Davis,
Mr.. CHANDLER introduced a bill to amend the
National Currency act authorizing the issue Of one
hundred millions notes additional to three hundred
millions provided for in section % Of said act pro-
vided not over five millions be issued within six
months from the passage Of this act and not over two
mllllOns per nOnLn thereafter, and provided
listing bank applying before October first next If ap-
proved BY the Comptroller as in good standing shall
have authority to become National Bank, and pro-
yided also that banks of unimpaired capital in
States having the least rateabe amount of circulate
ing notes shall have preference in receiving authori-
ty, aud provided the entire amount given to Nation
al Banks converted from State Banks shall NOT ex-
ceed fifteen millions, and preference shall be given
such States and Territories have secured their
rateable proportion Of circulating notes so as to
equalize the entire apportOnment Of the four hum
dred millions. The bill also amends the National
banking act so as to require the banks in New York
Boston and Phadelphia to have on hand at ali times
in lawful money of the u s., at least 25 per cent OF
the aggregate amount of its notes in circulation apd
deposits If below 25 per cent, such Banks cannot
make loans or discounts, or pay dividends, until the
required proportion is adjusted provided that clear
ing house certificates be deemed lawful money. The
act is also amended by allowing each Association 10
select, subject to the approval Of the Comptrolier
an Association in New York. Boston or Philadelphin
in which to redeem its circulating notes at par IT,
is also amended BY striking out the exemption from
State taxation.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Aqua de MAGNOLIA,

toilet delight The ladies' treasure and gentle
mems boonl The sweetest thing" and largest
quantity. Manufactured from the rich Southern
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render the skin soft and fesb to prevent eruptions
to perfume clothing, &c.
1t overcomes the unpleasant odor of perspiration.
1t tremovesredness, tan. blotches, &c.
tcures nervous headache and allays Inflammation.
ltcools, softens and adds deicacy to the skin.
Ityields asubdued and lasting perfume.
Itcures musqueto bites and stings of insects.
ltcontains no material injurious to the skin. r
Patronized by Actresses and Opera Singers 1t is
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
FROM MEMPHIS.
Steamer City of Memphis ExpIOd.
ed-Sixty Persons Lost and
Injured

Injured.
MEMPHIS, May 31.-The steamer City OF
Memphis, from New Orleans for St. Louis,
exploded at the foot of Buck Island, forty
miles below here, at s o'clock this morn
ing, tearing away the forward cabin and
setting the boat on fire. She had 2S cabin
passengers and 60 deck. The following
are lost: Mr.. Smith, Evansville, Ind; Mrs.
Donne, Deagle's Varieties; Pilots Frank
Perdue and George Brtton; Steersman
George Hanger, ST. Louis; 1st Engineer
Harris Fox, and two Stewards; C. A. Ham
ilton, cabin boy; James Robinson.
The following were injured: Mrs, Wake
field, st. Louis; Mrs. Seldom, Jefferson,
Texas; Samuel Harris, Second Mate, leg
broken, neck burns, Second Engineer, LEG
broken, Fl. Smith, Third Engineer, slightly.
About sixty persons are supposed lost and
injured. The steamer st. Patrick brought
up the survivors.
The Memphis was owned by the Allan
tic Steamship Company, and valued at
100000. Insured.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
FROM CLEVELAND.
Accident on the Cleveland and Co.
lumbua Railroad,

CLEVELAND, O., May 3l.-The train from
Sandusky to-day stopped for broken en-
gine three miles from here, and was run
into by the day express from Toledo. One
lady, name unknown, was killed, four or
five more seriously and several slightly
hurt. President Newell, of the Toledo
road, and Superintendent Rucker and
Flint are doing everything for the relief of
the injured. There will be no detention of
travel, as the track is not disturbed.
We will give names of injured when OBJ
tanned. -1hN .fJOI
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-01
HAGAN,S MAGNOLIA BALM.

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