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The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05
sleagher,s Apostrophe to the sword.

The numerous allusions that have recently
been made to the lamented Meagher's cee
brated " ApOstrophe to the Sword" deliv-
cred at Cancellation Hall. Dublin, on the
occasion of the debate on the = Peace Reso-
luton introduced by O'Connell-has caus-
cd very general desire 20 read that mag
nifcent piece of oratory. In lyrical
grandeur and useful suggestveness. it far
surpasses the Sword Song which gives
Koener's name honorable distinction" Here
it is:
- The soldier is proof against an argument
but be is not proof against bullet. The
man that will listen to reason-let him be
reasoned with. But it is the impassioned
arm Of the patriot that can alone prevail
against battaioned despotsm.
Then, my lord, | do not condemn the use
Of arms as immoral, nor do | conceive it pro-
fame to say that the King of Heaven-the
Lord of Hosts the God of Battles be
slows his benediction upon those who un.
sheath the sword in the hour of nation 5
peril
From that evening on which, in the valley
OF Be.hulia. he nerved the arm of the Jew
ish girl to smte the drunken tyrant in his
tent down to this our day, in which he has
blessed the insurgent chiyalry of the Belgian
priest, His Almighty hand hath ever been
stretched forth from His throne Of Light to
consecrate the flag of freedom-to bless the
patriots sword Be it in Defense or be it
in the assertion of a peoples liberty, l hail
the sword as a sacred weapon and if, my
lord, it has sometimes taken the shape of the
serpent, and Redeemed the shroud of the
oppressor with too deep dye, like the an
nointed rod of the High Priest, it has at
other times, and as often, blossomed into
celestial flowers to deck the freeman's brow.
Abhor the sword-stigmatiz the sword Z?
No, my lord for in the passes in the Tyro it
cut to pieces the banner of the Bavarian,
and, through those cragged passes, struck
path to fame for the peasant insurrectionst
of Inspruck.
Abhor the sword-stigmatize the sword g?
No, my lord, for at its blow giant nation
started from the waters of the Atlantic and
by its redeeming magic, and in the quiver
ing of its crimson light the crippled colony
sprang into the attitude of proud Republic
prosperous, limitless and invincible
AbhOr the sword-stigmatize the sword !?
No, my lord. for it swept the Dutch
marauders out of the fine old towns of Bel
gium-scourged them back to their own
phlegmatc swamps-and knocked their flag
and scepter, their laws and bayonets into
the sluggish waters Of the Scheldt."
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

Coon GRGr.-It will not hurt to tell lit
tie anecdote on two we'll known individuals,
if we suppress the names. One was pious.-
The other, sick. Pious called on Sick, when
everybody said Sick was likely to die. Plous
found opportunity to talk about a refurma-
ton to a man fat on his back, unable to
do decent thing for God or man. Plous
talked to him about a good resolution; he
had strength enough left to form good res
0lution and, as he wasn't going to live long
it would be cheap; no chance for any more
fun Of worldly nature, and he might as
well make the best of the case by giving his
soul to God-God ISN'T particular; takes all
kind Of souls at the same price Sick would
be making a particularly good bargain, for
he'd had a good time. and Gods terms were
written down in way that he couldn't get
out of it if the proposition was made.
Sick turned over, spit out mouthful of
blood fresh and warm from his lungs, which
are warmed by being near his heart, and
said: My dear sir, you don't know me-
Pm sorry you think I'm so mean as that.
have lived about as | would again if life was
given me to 90 through again. Have enjoy
ed it, and harmed nobody. [ never cheated
a man, and don't want to cheat God If God
sees proper to let me live, and | think proper
to change all right; but if he prefers that |
die. He knows what He is getting, and
don't propose to plaster the corpse too late
for drying.
His religious adviser groaned, and left
Virginia Trespass.
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SHASTA COURIER.
The Last Hours of senator McDougan


The Albany Evening Journal Of September
Sd thus describes the death bed Of Senator
McDougall
In this city, to dav. at No. II Park street,
died James A. McDougall. formerly Senator
of the United States from the State OF Cali
fornia. and in his time one Of the most brll-
liant and honored of the galaxy OF American
politicians whose talents gave bright promise
of future emireace and usefulness. lew
days since one of our most respected Physi-
clans. while visiting patient IN the YiclhIty'
was called to enter the dwelling IN questloh
and see a sick man. He did so, ana iouhu Il
poor, broken wreck Of humanity totterinS 2
upon the verge Of the grave, In the last stages
of a dreadful disease. Despite the rum
physical and mental, which this unfortunate
presented, there were, at occasional moments,
glimmerinrs of intelligence which showed
that the wretcLed being had been something
more than an ordinary man. hen the
pbvsician left. he was told that he had seen
what was left of Senator McDOUgall. To day
the mournful drama is ended, and the cur
tain has dropped. Senator McDougall was
born in this city. and educated as lawyer.
At an early period in the history Of Califor
mia, he emigrated thitber, and soon attained
a high position by virtue Of his remarkable
talents and great energy. He was a member
Of the Legislature. and took a prominent
part in the organization Of the State
Afterward, he served iD the Federal House
of Representatives, with great acceptance to
his party and his constituency. In 1860 he
was elected to the United States Senate. In
that body he took foremost rank. The same
fervid eloquence which had made him lion
of the masses of California, rendered him
powerful in the delberative body; and some
of his speeches will be long remembered as
masterpieces Of oratory. But passion for
strong drink proved his bane and the cause of
his ruin. Long before the close of his term
he became an object of shame to those with
whom he was associated, aud his suppression
would have been matter of course even
were his party in the ascendant in the
California Legislature. Since his retirement
his only public appearance was at a Demo-
cratic meeting in New York, where he was
shockingly incapacitated. His subsequent
steps have heen rapid and certain towards
the fatal end. The story is one too sad to
dwell upon. Let us remember the unfortu
nate only with pity for his sad fate. Himself
the worst sufferer by the vice which destroyed
him, his mournfuI death furnishes a sad
warning to others against the follies by which
he was destroyed.
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

As genuine Tonic, HOSTETTER'S BITTERS
produce effects which must be experienced or wit
messed before they can be fully appreciated.
Persons of feeble habits liable to Nervous At
tacks, Lowncss Spirits, and Fits of Languor. find
prompt and permanent reliefrom the Bitters Tbs
testimony on this point is most conclusive, and
from both sexes.
In districts infested with Fever and Ague, ithas
been found nfallible preventative and irresist-
ible as a remedy. Thousands who resort to it if
under apprehension of an attack, escape the
scourge and thousands who neglect to avail
themselves of its protective qualities in advance
are cured by very brief course of this marvellous
medicine.
Acting as a gentle and painless aperient, as well
as upon the liver it also invariably relieves the con-
stipation superinduced by irregular action of the
digestive and secretive organs
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

CHICKENS HATCHED FROM EGGS 1900
YEARS OLD.-The Paris correspondent Of
the Nation states that the guests of the Able
Denis. curate of the parish of st. Elio. in
the Faubourg St. Antoine, dined a few
days ago on fowls whose immediate ancestors
figured, he says on the table of the great
FrankiSh King Dagobert. When the Able
Denis laid the first stone of the church and
presbytery he has built, 10y his own exertions
on the site Of the old chateau and gardens
of Dag0bert, hens nest full of eggs was
discovered beneath the ruins Of the ancient
building. These eggs, more than twelve
hundred years old, were about to be thrown
away by the labOrers, when the Able, re
mem bering that wheat had been grown from
grain found in Egypt in mummies dating
back from the time of the Pharaohs, be-
thought him that possibly there might still
be life in these eggs. A SdUaH Of the insti
tute, consulted at once in reference to these
precious relies of an age when there was as
vet no France to detest " Perhdous Albion"
or to be Jealous OF Prussia and needle guns,
advised there being forthwith cont!ed to
hen Of approved success in the maternal
apacity. This advice having been acted
upon the good cure and his friends had the
delight of Witnessing. twenty-one days after
wards, the Matching Of fine brood Of chick
ems, the direct progeny Of the denizens of
King Dagohert's barn yard. The fowls
thus obtained have been carefully KEEP. from
any mesalliance with their congeners of less
ancient blood; and the Able has now
yard so we'll replenished with = King Dago-
bert fowls" that be not only supplies his own
larder with poultry of this illustrious breed.
but is about to organize, at the suggestion
of numerous friends, a sale Of King Dago-
bert eggs for the benefit Of the poor of his
DariSb
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COUNTY BOARD OF EXAMINATION.
BILL HEADS.

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A VERY sU
w perior article Of Bill Paper. Persons wishing
Bill Heads would do well to give US a call, We
print cheap, for Cash.
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

THE BIBLE AND THE School LAw.-The
following question Is submitted by teacher
to the State Superintendent Is the Bible
excluded by law from the public schools p
Ans-It is not excluded. The law neither
requires its use nor forbids it. 1t is left to
the conscience and the judgment of each
teacher whether or not he shall use the bible
in school In this respect, the School Law
is like the School Laws of most other States
The School Laws Of Massachusetts, and
West Virginia require the Bible to be read
daily in every public school; the School
Laws of Iowa and Indiana contain a mega
tive provision that the Bible shall not be ex-
cluded from the schools, and in all the other
States. there is no legislation whatever on
the question: California Teacher.
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

The Cresco Times SAYS Mrs. Smith, while
picking berries near Plymouth Rock. recent
lv. was bitten by yellow rattlesnake. Dr.
Wilkins was Immediately summoned, and
everything done that could be thought of. but
her suf'eripgs were terrible. 1t took four to
hold her to prevent her doing violence She
had an uncomfortable desire to bite some
thing. and suffered in much the same man.
ner as a person from hydrophobia. We have
never heard of a case of snake bite that pro,
duced such terrible results as this When
our informant, Mr.. A. F. Britton, left, the
woman was still alive. though no hopes were
entertained Of her recovery.
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

SQUARfNG AccoUNTs.-George Seckel,
editor Of the Union Democrat, sewers his
connection with that paper. His valedictory
is a gem in its way, showing greater modesty
than we supposed could exist in the editorial
BOSOM If Seckel has not made the business
pay it must be for want Of field. This is
his parting shot:
Our editorial connection with the Dem
ocrat ceases to-day. In last speeches and
confessions of editors, we regret to say that
editatiHg a newspaper is not so remunerative
as we had right to expect. A traveller in
a Western forest met an Iniun' clothed in
swallow tailed coat and plug hat making his
way on foot. On being iaterrogated to
his business, and why he did not ride, he re-
piled that be was a preacher travelling his
clr1nit and that his pay was so small that he
could not afford q horse. That's d-n poor
pay, says the traveller. Yes, replied the
lniuu,' but it's d-n poor preach. So the
patrons Of the Democrat have not all the ad
vantage. If they give US but poor pay we
grimly feel that they have got but poor edit
GEORGE C. GoRuAN.-The S. F. Spirit of
the Times thus compliments the late Union
nominee for Governor:
If any one supposes for a moment that our
STANDARD bearer in the late struggle has gone
down forever in the fight they d. not know
the nature anl characteristics of the material
of which he is composed. The man who is
"a bold and frank as he is in the promulga-
ton Of his opinions, and who is as firm and
determined in his friendships. is not the kind
to be obscured by cloud His natural
resources. abilities and integrity will dispel
it in good time. and his nerve, candor and
talents. viii secure for l;-l consideration and
respect from all classes. Mr. Gorham's life
is but just commencing; with him there is
no such word as fail, and the time will vet
come when. by the moral force Of his charac.
ter. he will eradicate all the preiudices
engendered against him and become promi-
nent in the councils Of the people. In his
defeat our esteem and friendship is the same
MS if he had been successful
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

DAVID D. BUEL, Commissioner from Neva-
da to the Paris Exposition, after lamenting
the ill-arranged manner in which the Amer
lean collection is displayed says there is one
consolation and source of pride to every
American, and that is, our women are the
most lovely in Paris-where the queens of
beauty from every country of the earth are
colleeted-and they won't be tumbled out of
the way for anybody.
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

TRANsPLANrING TREEs-An exchange
furnishes the following advice, which it
recommends to those persons who have
occasion to transplant trees
In taking up a tree, it should be so marked
as to secure its setting out in the same posi-
ton. Thus the north side may be marked
with chalk before work is commenced. If
the side which has been exposed to the north
is turned toward the south, the heat of the
sun is too great, and it dries up and loses its
vitality
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

IT is said in recent fable that the spirit of
dead Yankee having applied for entrance
INTO Paradise, he was interrogated by St.
Peter with the question: Have you been
through Purgatory?" mo" said the
1ankee, =" but l have been to Chicago. y
al right then" said St. Peter, - you can
SEND your card in, but you will stand mighty
sim chance TO get in yourself" The recent
garotting OF lady, in street ear in Chicago,
IN broad daylight, leads one to think that the
iuture state of dwellers in that city is q mat
ter Tor painful apprehension.
A Coon EGG.-Over simple mound by
the U. P. r. Il. track, between North
Platte and Julesburg, is standing an in
artistic board on which has been daubed in
irregular letters, evidently with marking
brush, the inscription
" Here Lyes Jeemes Engles, hoo was
killed by the Shy an iniuns. JUL, 1900 and
6S: lie was Good Egg"
So says the Omaha Herald.
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05
SOLD EVERYWHERE !
H0STETTER, SMITH & DEAN,
DRUGGISTS,
SAN FRANCISCO. iI27.3u
SPECIAL NOTICE.

In calling the attention of the reader to the ad
vertisement of Dr. J. C. Young's Institute, to be
found in another part Of this paper we feel We are
answering the dictates of honest convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest and
skiful Medical pra"ttiner. 1t is the duty of every
man whose knowledge places it in his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would unvittinr-
ly take wrong path. There is 10 need to wear
out life of pain and anguish. and in the end fill
dishonored grave. Hesitate no longer. unfortunate
ones, but turn to the Doctor who can restore Won.
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health, vigor and power.
The Institute has been in successful operation
for Seventeen Years. and as it was the Pioneer In
stiute of the coast, it has been the Pioneer in the
march of progress.
We say again to the alicted-read the advertise
ment and follow its advice s14
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

A PRErrY W1FE.-An outraged husband
publishes the following fattering description
Of his runaway wife; - Ny wife is about
five feet high, has light brown hair, right
eve out the other is of pale blue color; has
a pimple on left temple, pug nose, scar
across one arm. is stoop shouldered, has short
thick feet. and easily makes the acquaintance
of strangers.
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

ENLARGED.-The Sacramento Daily Record
has been enlarged to twenty-four column
sheet and otherwise improved. 1t is not
only the most lively, but is also the cheapest
paper published in Sacramento.
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05

The hardest thing ever said Of any Amer
lean politician was said by General Sheridan
Of Governor Wells, of Louisiana, namely
q" lie has not friend who is an honest man. y
The Shasta courier., 1867-10-05
STOP THAT COUGHING !!

G ONE OF YOU CAN'T, AND WE PITY
~ you. You have tried every remedy but tho
ONE destined, by its intrinsic merit. to supercedc
all similar preparations. it is not surprising you
should be reluctant to try something else after the
many experiments you have made of trashy COM
pounds fosted the public as 4 certain cure; but
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"AND THEM"

Many years ago there was good man who lived
at one Of the Italian universities Oneday young
man ran up 10 him with face beanning with joy
and said that his greatest wish was now fulfilled,
his parents haying just given him permission to
study law $50 now I am come, be added, esto
the law school Of this University on account of its
great fame; and mean to spare no pains to get
through my studies as well and quickly as posi-
ble." In this way he went on talking for long
time When at last he come to; q stop, the good
man, who had been listening to him with great pa
tience, said, "Wen, and Whenyou have got through
your course Of studies, what do You mean to do
then? - u -
'Then shall take my Doctors degree said
Sand then?'' asked St. Fflippo Neri again.
Sand then," continued the youth, @I shan have
a number of difficult cases to manage; and shall
catch peoples notice by my eloquenee, my zeal,
my learning, my acuteness, and gain great repu-
tation" .'sa'., % s.'-a,
"And then?'' repeated the holy man:
"And them" replied the youth; ''why, then
there cannot bea question, shall be promoted to
some high Office or other; besides, shall make
money and grow rich. " ~ a#E
"And thenp" repeated St Elippo. go. *
And :! then added the young lawyer, "then I
shall live comfortably and honorably, in health and
py old age" ah, t y, 4,
Oh Twas not all this to ..slook at things SEEM:
But the holy man had not done. Again he ask
s'And them said the youth, with faltering
voice-'''and then-and then-then shall de
Here St Elippo again lifted up his voice and
solemnly said, "And then p -.
This last land then?'' was brought home by
Gods Spirit to the young mans heart From
that time he ceased to look at things seen. He
began to feel the power of things unseen.
Erchanoe.
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TALE OF A ARATTLEsNAKR.,

During the summer months rattlesnakes geDer-
ally 20 about in pairs so that if one is killed, the
hunter had best look out for the other. Phis hab-
it is not confined to the rattlemake. Most venom
ous species observe the same rule Anegro slave
in St. Domingo once took advantage Of tito per
conspiracy to revolt, but being suspected of luke
warmness In the cause was commanded to destroy
his masters only daughter, as proof of his zeal,
or suffer death himself He discovered the haunt
of a pair of deadly snakes, and by means Of those
arts peculiar to the hafsaYage race, enticed them
to the neighborhood Of the house. He then in
formed his master that he had reason to. believe
that there was q venomous reptile In the neighbor-
hood of the house. A reward was offered for its
destruction, which was gained by the negro him
SET, who killed the female snake the following NOR
ming. His courage and devotion were highly com.
plimented by the master, and an additional reward
given by the daughter Of the planter. @@ff
work to % complete his plans He dragged the BODY y
of the dead snakes along the; ground, through the
house into the young lady 3 bedroom, and allowed
it to remain for some few minutes between the
sheets on the bed. This done he concealed the
snake about his body, and carried it to distance
Night came and the surviving snake began TO seek
its mate. The scent was still on the ground, and
the reptile followed it up to the door, and then gil
ded across the hall to the chamberof the planters
daughter. The trail was quite warm !, the snake
worked its way beneath the coverlet to the place
where the other had been; and when the unfortu-
nate girl moved her hand inher sleep tobrush it
from herneck, the fangs of the enragedrsptle ewere
instantly buried in her throat The deep sleep
produced by a sulty heat WAS upenIher and she
awoke no more. When the parents visited their
child in the morning, an offensive, putid mass of
corruption, in which they could hardly recognize
the loved countenance, was all that theiraght.
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D such causel But whose child was it? Dc

you not known .. -.
Before Jack could answer, the outer door was
unceremoniousy opened, and Solomon Gordon en-
tered the apartment Abby shrank back in alarm
when she saw how pale and excited the man look
ed and how he trembled, for she did not notice
the moist brimming light that shone in his 'swoL
len eyes. -,..., 80.
"Jackl" spoke the new conner, in q gasplng man
ner at the same time holding out both his hands
He choked and stammered, but presently gained
strength to add y"Oh, my God, what can say,
JackI Jack Jack!" Here the stout man broke
entirely down, and burst into tears g.
Jack almost as much affected as was the visitor,
arose, and took the extended hand. .fs -
'"Never mind, SOL It's all rightI' = -
mo, no." cried Gordon, lit isn't all right; It
never can be right. OF what can I dof Jack,
ming My Cod! 1 beat your child for triaing
thing, and you have saved mine from terrible
death saved him almost at the expense of your
own life. Do any thing you like, but only for
give me for what did to your little Freddy for
give me so that this saving act of yours shant be
always like heap of Goals upon my headH
And then with sudden impulse - under the In
huence of such an emotion as he had never before
experienced, Jack Sprout said: -
'Solomon. I tell you it's all right You have
no more reason to thank God that l saved your
ClllQ tQan nave. W men WenG 1OfLu IEUm LILY
house I was full of wrath and madness, and curses
were upon my lips and in my heart l should
have sought such revenge as the wild beasts seeks.
Is it not better that found your little Andy In
the food? and is it not better that my great
strength was used in saving his ife2 forgive
you, Sol, from the bottom Of myheart. And now,
I say, its all right"
And so was cemented friendship, holy and
lasting.
Seemingly slight perturbations in the current Of
q mans life sometimes work marvellous changes
for good or evil. >.>.-
'Abby," said Sprout-it it was late in the even
ing, and they had been sitting for some time with
out speaking 81 believe I am converted"
"Jack ~
"Yes, Abby, I am converted Saul Of Tarsus,
that you read to Freddy about last Sunday, was
not more suddenly brought to light than have
been. Really and truly, there is more virtue in
kindness than in enmity-it blesses everything and
everybody. He who bestowsit is as much blessed
as he who receives it.
And then the wife, with her arm placed gently
around her husband neck, gently, kindly said:
"Dear Jack, wouldn't We both be happier if we
would try to live by the blessed rules laid down
by the Saviour. Oh! know that they were given
by One who sought our highest good, and I think
we should find much Joy, in trying to square our
lives by the golden rules
And Jack, with kiss, made answer; MY dar-
ling, we will try" ...- .'