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The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30
Sea Sickness and Profanity.

Sea sickness is a sad leveler to which the
strongest minds succumb leaving nothing
but the desire to touch terra frma again
An eminent dramatic artist, who has recent
lv made a most successful tour in California,
returned East by steamer. Scarcely had the
shin got out of sight of land before the Thes-
plan was laid by the heels with NAL de mer.
In the depths OF his despair he called for the
captain, and, when that worthy arrived, the
ira gedan zed at him for few moments
and then asked him:
"Ar-r-e you the captain?"
" l have the honor" said the son OF Nep-
tune.
Very well, sir. want you to run
this blasted ship ashore. III pay you ior
her. hull, eng ines and cargo.
The captain smiled and told his unhappy
passenger it was impossible
Very we'll, sir-rr. Tie her to rock,
then, and stop this blasted rolling"
Being assured that this was also impossi
BILE, the wretched actor retired to his state
room. and living there in mortal agony,
cursed the sea and all that appertalned to 1t,
with oaths both loud and deep.
Nov. it so happened that the Rev. Mr..
Chadband. who had collected a large amount
OF money IN CdllIOIHId " pulCidoO LiiC
tooth combs and tracts for the Digger In
dians. was on his way East to invest his
funds, and occupied his state room next the
actors. Horrifed at the roars of the sick
lion. he walked into the state-room just as
he let off another volley of anathemas,
which extorted a deep groan from Chad
band.
"Hello,' said the player, care you
sick ?'
Sick at heart, brother" was the re
sponse. to hear you use such language"
1T is bad habit" said the wretched
artist, but d-n it. sir, here I've been
turned inside out for three days. thrown up
everything possible, and if I'm sick any
longer, curse me if don think shall throw
up my engagement in New York. Blast
the sea ~
Don't, my dear sir, curse so. Remem-
Der One who was patient under much great
er sufferings than yours"
The tragejian rose to his full hight and
running his fingers through his hair, as he
chewed his voice for a moment, replied:
Il do remember him, sir-r r, and remem-
Der that when he was caught at sea He goi
out and lcalked, and | wish | could follow
his example, in that respect at least"
Mr.. Chadband concluded that any more
missionary effort in that direction would not
be profitable
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30
a Millionaire in the Ranks.

NO army, suppose, ever contained such
variety OF characters and condition as that
OF the United States army during the late
war. There were men in it of almost every
race and color men of every rank-from
French princes linealy descended from
Henry lN. to the plantation slave; men of
every degree of moral worth and unworth-
lness--from the patriot hero giving his life
Tor his country, to the plundering - bounty
jumper" who has since found a suitable
suitable home in States prison. Among
other characters, the strangest, perhaps was
private soldier who obtained an income
OF two hundred thousand dollars a year.
Upon the stats of major generals and at the
head OF regiments there were several million
aires and sons of milionaires but the gen
tleman OF whom we speak, Elias Howe. Jr.
the inventor of the sewing machine-serv-
ed In the ranks of the 18th Connecticut, and
refused every offer of commission. alleging
as reason that he was ignorant of military
affairs and could render no effective service
to the country only as a private. Having
had occasion recently to gather information
regarding the origin and progress of the
sewing machine, | heard the story of Mr.
Howe'S enlistment and service to the country
only as private. Having had occasion
recently to gather information regarding the
origin and progress of the sewing machine.
heard the story of Mr. Howe's enlistment
and service from the officers of his regiment
When the time came for inviting men to
enlist, Mr. Howe, to the astonishm MT of his
triends-fOr he bad never before addressed
public meeting rose to his feet and spoke
somewhat as follows.
" At such time as this every man is
called upon to do what he can for his conn
try. | don't know what | can do unless
1t is to enlist and serve as private in the
Union army. | want no position. In fact
| know nothing of military matters, but
am willing to learn and do what can with a
musket. Atany rate, mean to go. | have
in my hand piece of paper for the names
of those who wish to enlist to night, and my
name is at the head of it,
With these words he laid the paper upon
the chairman's table. The excitement pro
duced by this announcement can neither be
imagined nor described. Mr.. Howe was
known to every one present as being one OF
the wealthiest men in the State whose resi-
dence at lranistan, Connecticut, was as pleas
ant and attractive a scene as could anywhere
be found, and to exchange this for the prlva
tions of camp seemed to the audience, as it
was, a most remarkable evidence of patriotic
principle. Cheer upon cheer relieved the
feelings of the excited multitude. From the
Biography Of Elias Ho'ce, Jr., by James Bar
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

a - Poor WHITEn VoTER.-As an offset
to the story of the ignorant colored voter who
did not know his age or comprehend an oath,
the Griffin, Ga. Union tells how one of the
poor whites" who passed his examination
by the registering board:
Some days ago it was our prerogative to
register, and while in the Office of registry. a
party of white men from the country, came
in and exercised the privilege. One of them,
rather IA green looking fellow, in answer to
the question, What is your name ?' an
swered Dick" Some time was spent bv
the officer before arriving at correct under.
standing.
. Where were you born ?''
. In the house, reckon
Here another investigation followed.
How old are you ?''
" A year oder'n than Peg"
" But how many years old are you? When
were you born ?"
" Do no, sir; Is old enough to vote, do,
cause | voted fur JEFF. Davis
"Can you read and writer"
What do | want to read an write fur ?
Da ole man ad walloped me eff he ever
coteh me a readin'.'
Where do you live?''
. lives WI da ole man."
Where does he live ?''
" lie lives way out yonder, furder en- ye
ever seed"
One of bis companions answered the
question, when he was directed to hold ur
his right hand, and in response to the oath
said
What's all that ere about, mister 81
The officer explained the matter. and the
uuhlemished citizen made his mark and de
parted.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

THE CLOSE OF TIE Blessed be
Saturday night when the labe = the
week are ended, and humanity t Ees, or
should take, one long breath of repOse.-
When the noise of the anvil and loom Is still
and silence reigns for one day where Nam
mon and busy care have sat enthroned. -
With the dust washed from his brow. the
son of toll sits king, with his baby subjects
on his knee. All the week be has obeyed
orders: this day he gives them. Here by the
hearthstone, master and operative stand, IN
sense independent and equal. 1t IS
blessed and soul saving that the latter has
time to cherish this soothing influence one
day in seven. With these heart ties and
their responsibilities, be take those depen-
dent upon him by the hand, and walks proud
ly forth with the proudest, on this blessed
day of rest Ones satisfied eyes follow such
little home groups with benediction.-
Emerson.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

The Graad Hotel in Paris is advertised for
S11 900, 900.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

DEATH VALLEY.-The Buletin, reporting
the last meeting Of the California Academy
of Natural Sciences. says that Prof Whit
ney preseated paper from Major William
son, detailing Il series Of bar metIical OBJ
servations. and the processes l,y which they
were verified. to ascertain the altitude OF
Death Nalley--a remarkable depression lying
partly in San Bernardino and partly in
Inyo county, between Owens Lake and
the Nevada State line This valley is
stated in the geological reports to be about
$50 feet below the level of the sea. and is
further remarkable for the popularity of its
fora. The Nevada papers have lately
denied. on the authority Of observations
made by Mr.. Gabb, the accepted statements
on this subject. and asserted that Death Val
ley is really several thousand feet above the
sea, and has no such peculiar features as
have been assigned to il. Prof Whitney
said this contradic' ion resulted from con
founding the upper sink of the Amargosa
river. in Nevada. with the lower sink Of the
same stream, in California, distant 20 miles
in direct line and 200 by the river which
Is the true Death Valley, and was not seen
by Gabb. Major Williamson's paper de
monstrates that the lower sink Of the Arma.
gOsa, though situated in the high Sierra is
at least 100 feet below sea level. and several
thousand feet below the SUBMITS Of the
surrounding mountains. The paper Will be
published by the Academy.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

STATE AGRICULTURAL CoLLEGE-The Conn
misslonors to locate this institution have Sc.
iected 100 acres Of land near Oakland, do
mated by the California College. The Bull
ietin says: The land was found to be in
most part nearly level, and embraced a
portion "i the lower range Of foothills The
so'l appeared to be very fertile, and there
was an abundance Of live water on the track
quite stream running from a canyon, and
several larger streams, which latter would
alone furnish abundance Of water for both
college and agricultural purposes. The
grounds embrace quite variety of locations
well suited Tor cultivation of different kinds
OF products, and well adapted for the sue
cessiul raising Of the new varieties Of veo.
citation, which are proposed to be imported
LOT introduction as staple. products of the
State The climate is reported to be unsur.
passed Tor the proposed purpose, while the
views from the college grounds are very fine,
including the Go.den Gate and other points
at interest aronnd the Bay.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

PENNSYLvANIA.-'rh vote cast in Pom.
Sylvanla at the late election is GO .GfO less
than last Fall The Republican vote falls
OF 40.54O, and the Democratic vote % O7O
The Republican vote of last Fall is 40 24S
greater than the Democratic vote of this Fall
with the exception of the city of Philndel.
phia. the Democratic vote is less than II was
last Fail In every county in the State, Il ia
nonsense t. talk of reaction" in Pennsvl.
vania, against the Republican party or its
principles, for the returns prove that the op
ponents. with the aid Of 1900 boilers, in
Philadelphia. are still below last Falls vote
by 22,0OO. Next Fall, when Grant leads
the column, the Quakers will be ont. and the
Philadelphia " boilers will have reconciled
their local squabble about candidates. and
the keystone State will give her usual Re-
publican majority.-&. Louis Democrat
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

NtW l0Fk-" every male citizen" but
coiored men are required to own Sl5Otaxa.
BILE property.
Penn" every white freeman"
MiSconsin-" every male person.
Kansas every white male adult,
DELAWARE every free white male cit7.
zen." ''''''0 o'''N
Maryland-' every free white male citi.
Tennessee every free white man. far.
merly, but no negroes vote.
In those States which were engaged in
rebellion, and which are governed Inv the
hec instruction Laws negroes are allowed to
vo;e and hold office. ''" W
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30
Another National Democratic Conyentfgs<
From the New York Tribune, Oct. 9I.l


The World, apparently speaking in the
interest of our city hotels and restaurants
proposes that convention be held of those
Democrats who suffered from arbitrary ar.
rests during the Lincoln reign. Such a
convention could only beIlodged and fed in
New York city. and it would tax our rosour.
ees to the utmost There were arrested.
without warrant or any lawful process what.
ever, other than the arbitrary orders of the
Secretary OF War, at Fort Don Is m Is 600.
ut Fleksburg 30 900, at ChattanOoga % 900
at Appomattox and the other closing arrests
say I5UUOO beside an aggregate on other
mlSceilaue lus occasions of about 200 OOO
making In ! at least 900 Democrats
arbitrarily arrested without warrants or.
process during the g Lincoln reign.n This
would amount, according to the most ears.
fully prepared tables of logarithms. to six in
bed, exclusive of any other yer.,in for
every Democratic couch in the State of New
York, including those at Sing Sing and
Auburn: The thing is to big. 1t can't be-
done. III the intention is to convene only.
those who were arrested in Northern States
the question arises, Were Pennsylvania
Maryland, Ohio and Missouri Northern
States? 1t so, the arbitrary arrests made
at Gettysonrg and Antietam, in Morgan's
i"'u' anu III tiIe missouri battles must be
included. Or is it intended to exclude ALI
who fought in rebel uniform, and admit onlv
the st. Adams raiders, the burners of tbe
New York Asylum, the agents employed
by Blackburn to introduce yellow fever into
New York, the conspirators to resist the
draft IN Ohio and Indiana, to unloose the
prisoners at Camp Douglas Chicago. and to,
assassinate President Lincoln and his Cab
met? IT these are the parties to be sum.
moned' 1t becomes an important question
whether the meeting had not better be defer.
red awhile. 1t would be great discourtesv
to hold such convention unless it could he
presided over by j. Wilkes Booth as Chair.
man. with the assistance of Paine. Atzerodt
ourratt Blackburn, and other equally dis.
tngulshed, as Vice Presidents. So MANY of
these have reached their final destination
and the rest are 50 plainly on the way. that
II would save heavy expense in lights and
teul to wait till they have all got there We
have no drsire to be present at the convep.
ton, or to send any of our reporters. But
we venture to predict that, for the first time.
IN the history of Democratic conventions
cold water will be in lively demand and
the supply limited.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

WHO CAN NoTE.-As the suffrage cues
ton Is now being so generally discussed. we
copy the following table, from one of our,
exchanges:
Maine every male citizen -
New ampshire-'' every male inhabi-
ahi"
Vermont" every man,
MaSsachuSetts-'' ever male citizen"
Rhode Island every male citizen"
Cannectlcut-' every white male c;t;zon -
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

THE work of the present Rump Jacobins
must be undone and white man Govern
ment vindicated -Eraminer
This man wants to be elected to the
" Rump." If we declared Congress a
"Rump" we would maintain our consistency
by declining to be member, and thus deny
the constitutionality of the present Senate
Ma1ysrille Appeal.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

TEACH child that there is harm in every.
taing' however innocent, and as soon as il
discovers the cheat it won see sin in any.
thing. That's the reason deacon.s sons sel.
uoh turn out well, and preachers daugh-
are married through window.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-30

Jzzsy~ L.. p. FIsHER--Es the only Agen
of TIE SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with pow
receive subscriptions and advertisements and
receipt for the
OFFICE-169 Washington street, opposite Ma
guire Opera House.
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A Young Lady

Returning to her country home, after so
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By its use any Lady OF Gentleman can imnroye
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DR.. Schenck'sM Mandrake Pills
A Substitute for CalOmel.

These Pills are composed Of various roots,
having the power to relax the secretions Of the
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Know Thy Destiny.

I MADAME E. F. THORNTON, the great English
Astrologist, Clairvoyant and Psychometri
clan. who has astenished the scientific classes
the Old World, has now located herself at Hud
Son, n. Y. Madame Thornton possesses sHct
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ance to the single or married OF either sex
While in = state Of trance, she delineates the
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tees 70 produce hfe-like picture of the future
h,isbandsor wife OF the applicant together with
date ,otmarriage position in life, leading traits
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peols expect too much ofNature. They tribe
with their heath and their constitution, and
|1aen are nrprissd that they fall sick. &51.s
The pressure Of constant mental or bodily Il
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iew systems . d constitutions can bear up
against this pressure unassisted. Add to this
the unhealthy influences which lurk unsesa,,in
the air we breathe, the water we drink the las
situde produced at this season by the change
from the rigor of Winter 10 tho warmth OF
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The sodn WATER Campaign

Of 1867 is now fully inaugurated.
With the warm days of Spring desire
for something to drink will come, and
as this desire must be satisfied with
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refreshing and healthful beverage than
soda water. You can always get u
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No. 1 Odd Fellows Hall.
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Wonderful but True.

Madame REMINGTON, the world-renowned
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az the Psychomotrope, guarantees to produce q
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We Laagh At

Women concealing their ages. How
heroically they struggle to retain the
only source of power left to them! A
woman looks into the glass as she is
wont to do to smile at her own lowell
ness, and 10, she sees the faint lines OF
o crows foot about her eye. She turns
pale. A sicklish feeling comes over
her. She throws herself on her bed
and weeps. She has played the fairy all
her life, and has INDUCED in the widest
caprices of her bountiful power. Men
have been her willing slaves; but heI
magic wand is broken! Let not the
world know that she has crows feet
around her eyes or her power is gone
forever. Henceforth when she smiles
it is only grin of the lips; horrible
corpse laugh, which maintains the eyes
deadly placidity!