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The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07

CosTLEss VENTILATIoN.-A constant sup
ply of fresh air is SO important to our well
being, and in the presentation and cure OF
disease, that the subject needs no comment
The method is simple and economical, quite
free from draughts. and does not get out of
order. Raise the lower sash of the window,
and place in front of the opening at the bot
tom rail piece Of wood of any approved
depth: this leaves a corresponding space be
tween the meeting rails in the middle of the
window, through which the current of air is
directed upward towards the ceiling; the
air is driven so high as to be warmed before
it descends. The principle may be modified
in various ways. making the bottom frame
of wire blinds supercede the strip of wood !;
in word, open the lower sash of the window
two or three inches and block it up any how
and the air enters the space in the middle,
and is carried to the ceiling. 1t will be seen
that this simple plan is adapted for the cot
tages of the poor and the mansions of the
rich in the latter, however, the draperies
must be arranged so as not to interfere with
the current of air toward the ceiling; it
may be used in any weather, day and night,
Summer and Winter; indeed, in the house
of a medical friend, to insure constant action,
the window of his reception room has been
nailed open.
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07

RIVERS OF OIL.-Edward Everett, in his
last public speech. in referring to the prolific
resources of the United States, remarked
that the very clods of earth are pouring
out rivers of OIL" This remark, at the time,
was considered nothing more than very
appropriate rhetorical flourish but late &C.
counts from the oil regions of Western
Pennsylvania appear to attach an almost
literal Specification to it. A New York
paper, of late date says:
Last week it was discovered, near Pit.
hole City, that the oil at various places was
oozing from the surface of the ground, wells
of water seeming suddenly to be changed to
petroleum fountains, and men, women and
children rushed with every available vessel
to scoop up the fluid from holes only few
feet deep"
Whether the oil which thus appeared was
the result of surface drainage from the wells,
or some new development of the earth's
crust or whether it was a new and accden-
tai discovery, we are not informed. Neither
are we informed as to whether this phennm
enon has proved or is likely to prove, con-
tinuous but. at all events, it is eminenty
illustrative of the new fountains of wealth
which are constantly being opened in every
direction, bv the scientific researches of our
learned men, or the busy hands of our en-
terprising pioneers. With the inexhaustible
treasures of our gold, silver, copper. iron,
coal. etc., the wonderful development of our
earth oils, and the teeming products of our
fruit and agricultural lands. all added to the
mechanical skill and enterprise of our me-
chancs and manufacturers, who can tell to
what nights of wealth, power. and greatness
the American people may not attain p
Mining and Scientific Press
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07

important part of it. Indeed. it may be as
serted that the absence of attention to this
matter pre- supposes the absence Of almost all
other gentle, kindly and attractive qualities.
The woman who will not t,ke the trouble to
render herself personally attractive in her
husbands eyes, has in all probability no de-
sire to please him by any means. 1t may be
said that there are some men who do not
care for these things. There may be some,
but there are very few so Indifferent; and OF
these few it may be said, that they are not
fit to have wives at all.
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07

A WooD SPLITTING MACHINE The San
Francisco Fuel Company are now employ
ing wood splitting machine at their works
on Long Bridge, in this city. The machine
is the invention of Capt. Taylor, working
member of the company. 1t consists of
heavy iron bed plate, from the centre of
which rise four iron wedges, in the form of
a cross, thus: + The blocks of wood, pre-
viously sawed into short lengths by circu-
lar saw, are successively placed on the top
of this wedge, when heavy weight, like o
pile-driver hammer, is slowly brought down
on the top of the block, forcing it down over
the wedge. until the stick is divided into
four pieces The operation is repeated with
each separate block, until the wood is reduo.
ed to the requisite size. The weight is easi-
ly governed in its motions by crank, so as
to be driven back on the instant the wood
gives way under the pressure. The machine
does the work much cheaper than it can
possibly be done by hand: even the toughest
and most knotty sticks yielding easily to the
heavy pressure that can be brought to bear
upon it.-Mining and Scientific Press.
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07
THE
SHASTA COURIER.

Publication Office in Tomlinsoh's Building, front
rocm, up stairs, three doors above Wells, Fargo
Co.'s Express Office.
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07

SELF RELIANCE. 81 have great conf
dence." says a writer, in young men who
bslieye in themselves, and are accustomed to
rely on their own resources from an early
period. When resolute young fellow steps
mp to the great bully, the world, and takes
him boldly by the beard, be is often surpr ised
to find it come off in his hand, and that it
was only tied on to scare away timid adven.
tursrs."
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07

INsIGNIFIcANcE OF HUMAN LIFE-It has
with some people got to be a common remark
thst the late war was the bloodiest in history
This is mistake. 1t may have been the
bloodest civil war. 1t was a mild thing, as
to loss of life, compared with wars in the
ancient times. Let us glance at random over
the solemn figures of history:
At the taking of Jerusalem by Titus, l,
100000 died by sladghter and famine.
Marius, in one slaughter of the Teutons,
near AK, left 90, 900 dead.
Cassius at one time slaughtered 1000
inhabitants of Seleucia.
Probus put to death 700, 900 Gauls upon
reducing their country.
Bolisarius once had to kill 300, 900 peopls
to stop revolt in the city Of Constantine
pie.
The Jews of Antioch got mad at one time,
and killed over loo, 900 of the other inhabi.
tants.
At the ttree days battle of Chalons, over
100000, Huns were killed. with proportion
ate numbers of the Gauls and their allies.
Gibbon estimates that in the various cru
sades !, 5,00O,000 Europeans lost their lives.
But why continue? Under the above fig
ures a human life seems to be a very insig
ni6cant thing; and so, almost. does the late
civil war. They were bloody set in the
olden time.
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07

FRIDAY.-The Richmond Times tells good
story about wealthy ship owner who was
much annoyed at having day in every week
ON which he could get no captain to tart to
sea- To disprove the superstition, he builta
vessel in and over which Friday should reign
supreme. He laid the keel on Friday-put
IN the masts on Friday-rigged her on Fri
day-launched ner on FrIday-calied her
Friday-and found captain who took her to
sea on Friday; and be says he p -esumes she
weit to hi on Friday, f,r be never heard
Of her afterwards.
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

E STATE OF JAMES LOAG, deceased.-No-
u tice is hereby given by the undersigned, ad-
minstrators Of the above named estate to the cred
itors of and all persons having claims against said
deceased, to exhibit the same, with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months from the rst publica-
ton of this notice, Felix Tracy, At the ONCE Of
Wells, Fargo Co.. Shasta.
EMILY I. LOAG, Administrative.
Felix TRACY, Administrator.
Shasta, Marph 17d, 1858.
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07

N0- L. p. FISHER-Is the only Agent
of the SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with pow
ers to receive subscriptions sandadvsrtisements, and
receipt for the same.
0FFICE-l7li Washington street, opposite Ma
guire's Opera House.
The Shasta courier., 1866-04-07
Fulfilling Their Destiny.

No one can doubt, with the history of
dozen centuries before him, that the people Of
Ireland have peculiar destiny to fulfill, and
that they are on the eve of accomplishing
that destiny. Take whatever view we may
of their objects and purposes in the present
movement, we cannot but believe in the sin.
cerity of their professions and admire them
for the exhibition of degree of perseverance
and determination which seems never, under
any circumstances, to lose its vigor. Were
their cause less vigorously based upon a con.
firmed conviction that they have right and
justice on their side, they might have fewer
advocates than they can now boast, but the
friendship and countenance thus extended
proceed, perhaps, more from sympathy than
from any conviction that the Fenians are
destined to succeed in their designs upon
Ireland. A remarkable circumstance is the
rate at which money fills up the treasury of
the Society. One exchange says the cash
flows into the Fenian Golfers like the tide into
the Bay of Fundy. styles the movement the
biggest thing that has been achieved since the
invention of currency, and claims that Chase
is nowhere alongside of O'Mahony. " He
had to print his greenbacks, but they come
into the hands of the Head Center ready
made;' and 'if military operations of the
affair were equal to the financial, Great
Britain would be knocked into smithereens in
less than no time"
At present writing the Fenian movement
instead of relaxing in vigor. as has been said,
is under full headway. Proceeding from one
general fountain source. its numbers are
counted by legions, an0 a Fenian society
exists in every part of the globe where one
may be found who bends the knee to the
shamrock. The most remarkable circum-
stance. perhaps, is the hearty spirit-the air
of triumph, almost, which characterizes them.
They conduct themselves like persons who
had already won victory, and flushed with
:he conquest, are rejoicing over their success
es. Balls and revelry denote their vitality
in every hamlet. village or city. 1t has been
suggested by some that the immediate design
is not upon Ireland that the plan is, first, to
seize upon Canada and then to make them
selves as Independent as the time will allow !;
but the editor of the Irish People iptimates
in his last number that under no circdmstan.
ces would the Irish people accept Canada,
even could they get it without fighting for it,
as a substitute for Ireland" Above all, they
still express the most unbounded confidence
in their leaders.
The Fenians occupy an anomalous position.
in the United States-where they enjoy priv.
ileges unknown to them in other lands and
the question now is, whether they will sue.
ceed in making themselves the masters of en-
pire according to programme.-Bee.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

RECOGNITION OF AIABAMA-Ihe flesiucnt,
through Ihe SeCreLary vi State, has olllclaL-
ly recognized Alabama as "a STATE ol The
Union, and directed Tie Provisional GoV-
ernUr 10 turn over Ills duties To tic Gov
ernor elected by the people.
Tins official recognition by the Executive,
Is good as lar as II goes ; but 1t does not
constitute complete Reorganization. Com
gress Is "a power Ill the government CO..
ordinate with the President Congress is
AS independent Ill lis sphere as the Presl-
dent is III ills. Ii II ls dissatisfied WIN Tie
acIIon oi Alabama, II VIII refuse that State
representation Oh the floor, ana particlpa-
ton Ill national politIcs. Thus wnlie the
otate would be Il complete and intact or
ganISm, IL would sun sIanu outside tne
Union. Ii Congress shall concur with lhe
President, anu admit hle Alabama repre-
sentatives to seats, the reorganization vii
be perfected. 1t is just as impossible Tor
the President to coerce Congress in this
matter as it is for Congress to coerce the
President. We see no conclusive evidence
of an attempt at coercion ON the part of
either only Independent action, where We
should be better pleased to see concurrent
action through similarity Of ideas
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04
.sa. The st Louis papers report that

R- The St Louis papers report that
the bushwhackers of Cass County are re-
newing their old diabolical and murderous
practices On the 26th inst, as the train
from Kansas City to st, Louis was leaving
Lees Summit station, twenty-five or thirty
shots were fired into two of the cars, con-
tanning about sixty passengers. A bullet
passed through gentleman's coat sleeve,
and a number of the windows were per-
forated, but fortunately nobody was hurt.
Gen. Blunt and several members of his
staff were on the train The shots were
fired from revolvers and were fired in the
dark, the marksmen standing close to the
track. The conductor put spurs to his
iron horse and did not wait for repeti-
tion of the unwelcome salute
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

New RAILROAD ARRANGEMENTs.-We un-
derstand that the Northern Central Rail
way Company have purchased the Northern
Division of the Erie Railway, and during
the coming season intend laying the mar
row gauge track of the road through to
Canandaigua, so as to enable them to send
through trains from Baltimore to Niagara
Falls. II. B. SMITH will remain for the
present as station agent at Elmira H. D.
V. PRATT will be Superintendent of the
Northern Division, also Superintendent of
the Susquehanna Division of the Erie Road
-Gazete
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04
Ray Generals Scott and Longstreet reach

ay Generals Scott and Longstreet reach
ed New Orleans on the same day, and both
stopped at the ST Charles Hotel The New
Orleans True Delta of Dec. Is says The
recent and severe change in the weather
has, we believe, affected Lieutenant Gener-
al Scott greatly-so much, in fact, that he
is determined to leave at once He stated
last evening that he should this morning
leave New Orleans for Key West, and there
remain until mild weather again sets in,
when he would return to this city We
wish him a bon lOuaQe
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

b9s- a very destructive fire occurred at
Groten, Conn, early Friday morning. 1t first
broke out in the railroad depot at the dock
and the flames rapidly spread to the steam
er Commonwealth, which, on account of the
low tide, could not be got off in time to
save her She was burned to the waters
edge with the heavy load of freight she had
on board. in and adjoining the depot
where thirty-tour freight cars, which were
destroyed The steamer was valued at
about six hundred thousand dollars, and
the total loss is thqught TO be about a
million and a half
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

sea- On Christmas day an aflray oc-
CURED between some negro soldiers and
white citizens at Clarksville, Tenn. The
dispatch says drunken soldiers" but it is
questionable whether this apology should
be denied the white assaiants, who were
led by NICK CoRAnI, notorious guerrilla.
The row is said to have originated in some
way with an att, npted arrest of colored
soldier by ap,..ceman. No one was killed.
but two or three were seriously wounded.
Major BoND, agent of the freedmen, was
quickly on hand at the scene Of action. and
soon restored quiet
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

CHOLERA IN THE WEST lNDIEs.-Wc have
most unwelcome news from Boston, to the
effect that letters had been received there,
stating that the cholera appeared about the
middle of November in the Island of Quad
alupe, West Indies, and had committed
great ravages that in one town (Basse
Terre) of only 5000 inhabitants there were
lO1 fatal cases on the 22d ult If this re-
port is correct, it behooves rs to keep a
close. watch upon our coasting and West
Indian trade. Guadalupe is one of the
Windward islands, but a short distance
from St Croix, St. Thomas and Porto Rico,
and if the infection reaches the latter is
land, its leap to our Southern border is al
most certain. And in what condition are
our seaboard cities--especially New-York
for the visit of this terrible destroyer?
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

Se- An abominabe outrage was COM
mitted on Christmas Day, at the Twelve
mile Switch on the Louisville, New albany
and Chicago Railroad. As the train passed
the station, three men were seen near the
track, who, without the slightest provoca-
ton, fired into the ladies' car with revol-
vers. Fortunately no one was hurt, but
this was not owing to the scoundrels who
did the shooting. One of them was soon
arrested, and the others were being closely
pursued
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

Ras~ The reports from the South continue
to furnish evidence of the peaceable be-
havior of the colored people on Christmas
Day. At Savannah no accident occurred,
nor did a single unpleasant thing occur to
mar the beauty and holiness of the day.
The churches were open in the morning,
and were exceedingly well attended,
In the evening there were fine displays of
fireworks
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

nA- The presence OF Gen SCHorIELD in
Paris has excited the French very much.
They imnagine he has been sent there by
our Government on some mission concern
ing Mexico, and they interpret the mission
as a hostile one. The General, it is under
stood on this side ofthe water, went abroad
on leave of absence from tie army, for
his own enjoyment and recreation, and is
as full Of diplomatic ambition as the French
are full of suspicion of every military Amer
ican they see.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

The REBEL DEBT PAYERS follow
ing are the members Of the House, all Demo
Gratis, who voted against the amendment to
the Constitution prohibiting the payment of
the Rebel debt Brooks of New York;
Dennison, of Pennsylvania; EIdridge, Of
Wisconsin; Grider, of Kentucky; Harding,
Of Kentucky; Mccullough, of Maryland; ;
Nicholson, of Delaware; Ritter, of K Kcntucky;
Rogers, of New Jersey; Shanklin, Of Ken
lucky and Trmble, of Ketucky.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

SECRETARY SEWARD GONG TO THE WEST
INDIEs.-Secretary SEWARD, with his daugh-
ter, Miss FANNY SEWARD, and his son FRED
ERIcK and his wife, Washington, on Friday,
in steamer for the West Indies. He goes
first to Santa Oru2, and will be absent
three or four weeks. His object is mainly
relaxation and the more complete restora-
ton of his health. Mr.. HUNTER will be act.
ing Secretary during his absence. As u.s.
ual, rumor has this afternoon attributed all
sorts Of objects to the trip, even TO the
landing of the honorable Secretary upon
Mexican soil in search of JUAREz and his
government, but ii positively has no other
object than the one stated
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04
THE NATION NAL INK CO.'S
SCHOOL AND COUNTING ROOM INKS.
Business Office ls4 Washington Street, New YORK.
C. Ivan ALLEN, Actuary

This Ink has been in general and constant use for the
last 20 ye and Is warranted to be all that of it,
/. 1t is indelibe.
2. 1t will not corrodc the pen.
}. 1t flows with perfect Iacilitya line never is broken
1t will not collect on the pennor mouthofthe stal d.
all this Is warranted. This Writing Fluid is black with
rich and glossy tint OF blue.
This Ink is for sale, wholesale and retail by SOLO.
MON STENE EMS, Herickville, Bradford County Pa
Orders filled on short notice.
Oct % lS65
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04
Mem advertisements.

CASH PURCHASERS TAKE NOTICE ,
Oh yes the subscriber has again returned iron A..
York having IN the meantime Sclcc ed with are, AeR
A splendid assortment Of NEW GOODS wen - ,aie
tOthe wants Of all. the olG, the middle aped srf
young, and at the same time not forgetting the wec
all have especially been cared for in the seecfiC - :,
stock. He would tender bis warmest 1banE @ 's
his old ead' ana PaFons oF Of P' syo[ ana respect
age.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

STRA1ED-From the enclosure of the
~ subscriber, i'll Oyeron twp, Oh the 7th of Deem
Der, 1865, Brown Cow. midding size about 10 years
old. One horn bl oke off att tip. Any person giving
information OF her whereabouts will be literally reward
ed JOEL BARNES.
Camp Farm, Overton, Dec II. lSG5.-3t
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04
WARD HOUSE, TOWANDA. PENN'A.
JOHN o. WARD

Respectfully informs the public that he has purchased
this Unknown Hotel and taken possession of the same
The Ward House will be thoroughly r paired and re-
furnished, and labor expense will be spared to
gige satisfaction to guests
The travelling public and persons visiting Towanda
are requested to continue the liberal patronage which
the Ward House has hitherto employed. Having ha
considerable experience in the business he is confident
that with strong determination to please. and with
strict attention to he House he satisfy the equir
mcnts OF those stopping at the House. 20dec65-tf
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04
NETROPOLITAN HARDWARE STORE
S.N. BRONSON

Announces TO the public that he will sell goods great
R reduced prices for cash after the st of January 1866
1t has cost thousands OF dollars books and eX
pense of keeping them and great amount OF mental
vgor, and nearly lives, Oneourth pre for Cash is
better with health and longevity is better than the old
roueen although the customer will pocket he hun
dreds and we the dollars. Certainly the sharp sighted
ness OF customers buying credit at 4 low figure we
have doubt they will rally with grea energy the
above ratio where they have brought one customer to
our support we have doubt now there will be ten
under the regime 5 \. BRONSON.
Orwell Pa, Jan. |, lS66.-3t
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-04

Garnet Chill at about the market price.
The Cuzco has been known to yield 600 bushels to the
acre in drills; the early Goodrich 400 bushels the 9th
between 900 and 400 bushels to the acre In our
soil in Bradford with proper tage they will average
over 300 bushels to the Whoever procures and
plants any OF the above varies will consider themsees
fortunate in having secured the seed at such apparently
high prices. nR H. c. PORTER
TOWan6a Ian |
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