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The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

A USEFUL SKILLET.-A Southern cores
pendent gives the following illustration of the
poverty of Southern resources in the cuin.
airy art, which is rather good The style OF
cooking generally is feature which cannot
fail to attract the attention of the traveller in
the South; and good anecdete was told me
by a Southern gent at this point. An old
Quaker lady bad travelled in the South, and
on her return North was asked by her friends
what she thought of the cooking; she replied
Well. thee can have one instance. | stayed
at friends house and in the morning had
skillet to wash in. | had no more than
made toilet when the servant came for the
skillet; soon after. on looking out of the win
dow where | had full view of the kitchen, |
saw the cook scald the skillet and then fry
some pork in it; then she used it to warm
some potatoes, and then boiled some coffee in
it. 1t appeared to be very useful utensil
fer all purposes. On retiring to bed that
night did, like all prudent females, pre-
pare for an emergency, and 10 and behold,
there was the skillet under the bed"
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

CIRCULAR FROM THE UNION STATE CEN
TRIAL CoMMITrEE-This Committee has is
sued a circular to the members of the various
Union County Committees, in which they
say
Reports from Washington indicate the
passage of law converting the Fortieth Con-
gress on the 4th of March next In that
event the necessary legislation will be had
to enable this State to elect its Congressional
del cation in season to be then present The
election will necessarily follow closely upon
its announcement, and but few days can be
had for preparation. From the best infor-
nation in possession of this Committee, not
more than half of the Union voters Of this
State are registered. and unless active steps
are taken to procure their registration within
the next forty days, we shall be very lily pre-
pared to go into an election. The election Of
three earnest Radical Union Congressmen
is matter of the first importance to the
State and Nation, and one well worthy o.
our best exertions. California has not hith
erto been behind her sister States in devo
ton to the Union. and she will not now bt
if proper action is had in the matter of regis
tration. We suggest that sub Committees b,
at once appointed from your bodies or from
the party at large, whose duty it shall lie t,
canvas their respective precincts and see
that every Union voter is registered. Con
ventions for the nomination of candidates vii
be called by the respective District Commit
tees, and the proper apportionment of Dele
gates made
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
The Battle of Dunksburg.

The following amusing account of battle
that occurred in the wilds of Missouri has
not yet taken its appropriate place In the
history of the rebellion
The village of Dunksburg is situated in
the northeast corner of Pettis county. Mis-
souri,. and very near the stream known as
the Black Water. In the southeast part of
Lafayette county, and Immediately in the
neighborhood of Dunksburg, there is large
German settlement. From the very CON-
mencemeut Of the present troubles in Mis-
souri, the Germans have been loyal to the
Government, and as they were the first
against whom the vengeance OF the seees-
sonists was directed, they were the first to
take up arms in the defense of their adopted
country, and a email company of some forty
or fifty banded themselves together for self
defense, making the church at Dunksburg
their temporary headquarters. Late one
afternoon they were notified OF the approach
of considerable body Of rebels from Pettis
and Saline counties and they prudently de
termined to retreat from the position they
held in the church. believing that they would
be unable 10 defend it against greatly supe
ror numbers.
The attacking party, not aware that the
Germans had retreated, advanced cautiously,
under cover of night, and by dexterous
movement succeeded in surrounding the
church, and at signal agreed on, imme
diately commenced heavy fire upon the
building, which being only weather boarded
with thin pine or poplar plank, offered
scarcely any resistance to the bullets which
were rapidly discharged from rifles and shot
guns, and which, passing through and
- l. Id
of the assailants.
Unprepared for what they mistook for a
vigorous defense on the part of the Germans,
after considerable loss in killed and wounded.
thev retreated to their camp a short distance
off, but, dissatisfied with the result, and be
lieving it entirely within their power to cap
ture the small force which had peppered
them so severely. they determined to return
to the charge and to carry the church at the
point of the bayonet.
The same precaution was used in making
their advances for the second attack, ard
they completely surrounded the building be
fore the word was given to fire. Greatly to
their astonshment, at the first voliey many
of their men were killed, and being in close
proximity to the building, several were Sc
rously wounded by splinters, which were
scattered III every uiTeCtioh ny 'ho Jams pass
ing through the house. The fire was so de
structive that no time was lost in forcing the
doors of the building. with the purpose of
making finish of all the Dutch inside; but
greatly to their disappointment and mortiii-
cation, they discovered that there was not
single Dutchman anywhere about the house,
and that they had been guilty of the extreme
folly of shooting each other. Thus ended
the battle of Dunksburg-an event long to
be remembered by the peaceful inha bitants
OF that quiet village which has thus become
famous among the bloody localities OF Mis-
souri, p Frank Moore's anecdotes.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

AYERS AMERICAN ALMANAC is now ready
for delivery gratis, by all agents, to all who
call for it,
Among the problems of high science which
the Doctor presents in it, is the startling as
sertion that the friction of the tides upon its
surface, retards the earth's revolution upon
its axis, or holds it back with a force of 5000
millions of horse powers. Hence it is easy to
see that without some counter force, the
globe must rotate slower and slower. until its
revolutions wholly cease. Then With per-
petual night on one side, and degree of cold
below any now known, we should have on the
other a " fervent heat" from the sun, which
would melt the rocks and make the noun
talns run like water But we need feel nc
alarm. He shows a counter poise which
nearly balances this resistance. and will
maintain, substantially, the present mum.
dane condition, through ages upon ages yet
! to come,
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

A NARROW EscAPE.-The following is
from the New York correspondence of the
Springfield Republican
Speaking Of politics, reminds me of an in
cident of the riots of 1868 related to me by
an eve witness You remember the Tribune
Office had been threatened and was defended
by armed men. The afternoon that Govern r
Seymour address the mob from the steps
of the Astor House, one of the defenders of
the Tribune, a dead shot, stood in the win
dow with telescope rifle aimed at Seymour's
head If the unscrupulous demagogue had
said anything to excite the mob, the inten-
ton of our rifeman was to shoot him on the
spot. and he would have done it beyond IA
question. Fortunately for Seymour he only
sought to concilate the insurgents, and so
escaped with his life. 1t is not probable that
the crafty politician ever knew how near he
came to having ball lodged in his skull,
and it may be that his good genius stepped
between him and his natural disposition on
that memorable day.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
For the Shasta Courier.
CRINOLINE ON THE BRAIN.

IT'S frightful how the trouble spreads
How many weak and empty heads
Seem breaking with the pain
How many think they have call
To write for papers, one and all,
And raise perfect caterwaul,
From crinoline on the brain /!
1t shows itself in many ways
And often at street-corner stays,
Or hides beneath the pave;
Or takes a tumble in the dirt,
In hopes to peep beneath the skirt
(0f any lady-grave or firt,)
The winds may chance to wave.
The stricken stands the church door round
'Tis even at the altar found,
And editorial chair;
In every grade. look where you will
'Tis pity that it does not kill
For neither powder, draught nor pill,
Their reason can repair.
The girls. the girls. is all their theme;
Their daily talk. their nightly dream
We've heard it till it rankle,
OF waterfall and trailing skirt,
And spreading hoops that tilt and firt,
Extravaganza, aud carriage pert,
And ankles anklesl ankles -
If in their shame they gloried not,
We might forgive them. and forget,
Til they grew sane again
But still we must precaution use,
To keep our dresses on and shoes,
If every man thinks he's abused,
From crinoline on the brain
And wearing cotton round our legs
Is but protection for our pegs
A guard from harm or fright
Since sprawling round loose in the mire
Is mans most emulous desire,
To see lady's feet, cor higher"
Who knows how soon they'll bite?
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

DEsERTERs.- On Wednesday nine men be-
longing to detachment of U. S. Cavalry,
stationed at Fort Reading, deserted, most OF
them taking horses, arms and accoutrements
with them. Two of the number took the
road to Shasta, and non commissioned Off
Ger was sent in pursuit. He reached Lower
Springs, two miles from town, and there
stayed, saying he was afraid to go any fur
ther, for if the deserters caught sight of him
they would certainly kill him. From his
headquarters. about three O'Clock in the
afternoon, the brave warrior sent dispatch
to Sheriff Hopping. requesting him to arrest
the fugitives. The dispatch was not received
until after the soldiers had left town, but
the Sheriff deputized Isaac Bloomfield and
William Lahnman to go in pursuit and make
the arrest. They were overtaken at Whisky
town, brought back and lodged in Jail. The
other seven took the Red Bluff road, and will
probably be arrested in Tehama county.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

DIRTY TRIcK-One Of Timothy DriscolPs
neighbors lately disputed his title to certain
piece of mining ground on Rock Creek, and
some bad feeling was engendered between the
parties in consequence. Mr.. Driscoll also
owns water fume across Rock Greek, near
its mouth. Monday afternoon last, the
neighbor alluded to, who resides not far from
Waugh's ferry, was seen passing over the
hills. in the direction of the fiume, with an
axe on his shoulder, and shortly afterwards
the fiume 6oated down stream. The perpe-
traitor of dastardly outrage of this KIND de-
serves scourging with poison oak 1t VIII
take nearly a week to repair the damage
done
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

DRowNED.-Lieutenant c. Gllett, guar
termaster at Fort Reading, was drowned
while attempting to cross Cow Creek, on
Monday. December 9th. The unfortunate
man rode his horse into the swollen stream,
and lust as the animal started to ascend the
opposite bank, he suddenly threw his head
back with such force as to knock his rider
ont of the saddle into the stream, where he
snnk and was seen no more He had $500
in gold and $500 in greenbacks on hls per-
son. and was intending to go to Red Bluff to
nav for supplies for the use of the garrison
Several of the Lieutenant's companions had
narrow escape from the fate which unfortu-
natelv befel him.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
A CARD TO INXALIDS.

A Clergyman, while residing in South America
as a 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, will send the recipe for preparing and using
this medicine, in a sealed envelope to any one who
needs it, FREE OF CHARGE.
Please inclose postpaid envelope, addressed to
yourself. Address,
JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station d, Bible House,
| o2O;ly New York City.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

PACIFIc.-An assay made last week. by
Mr.. L. A. Kelley, of rock taken from the
Pacific claim, South Fork district, showed
$22S in gold, and $l72 70 in silver, to the
tun The rock was taken from the lode at
depth of IS feet from the surface. Mr..
Hawley, of Nevada county, has purchased a
half interest in this claim, and thinks it
equal in promise to anything he has ever seen
in the shape of quartz on the Pacific coast
The lode is thirteen inches in width, with
indications of growing wider as the shaft
descends
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

THAD. Stevens was lately presented with a
handsome umbrella. which was shortly af-
terwards borrowed without leave. The great
Commoner was soon caught in a shower,
and meeting friend with an umbrella,
asked the privilege of sharing part of it on
the way home. The request was cheerfully
granted, but the two had not proceeded far
when Mr.. Stevens cast bis eye up and saw
his name in full. Why. bless me. said
he, :" | believe l am in my own house, after
ALL" The umbrella was returned.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

YOUNG man with health and strength
in him, should blush to eat any bread but he
himself earns. Because he should work at
anything and everything, stint himself of
every luxury and pleasure, rather than ask
or borrow, except under rare circumstan-
ces, rather than be indebted to living soul
for half penny.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

Loss OF LUMBER.-Rudolph klotz, who
owns an extensive lumber mill near Shingle
town, had 25 900 feet of saved lumber lying
on the banks of the Sacramento, at Adams
ferry. which he intended to raft down TO
Sacramento City, but the late rise IN the
river swept the whole lot away, distributing
it all along the banks from Adams ferry to
Tehama
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

grape VINES AND WINE.-There is 1000,
900 grape vines in this county, and the wine
produced during the last year amounted to
10000 gallons Most of the vines are yet
too young to bear much fruit. Tehama
county produced 4. .lS3 gallons of wine last
Soosop
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

SrABBING.-John Lewis, cook of the ship
Shatemuc, lately arrived in San Francisco,
wanted his wife to sleep with him in the
galley, but the captain refused to permit it,
and kept her in the cabin, with his wife
John got Jealous and stabbed the captain,
and was put in irons. He is to be tried in
the e. S. District Court.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

GoLD.-Sinee the freshet, considerable gold
has been picked up in the gulches in this
vicinity One enterprising prospector real
lied s1S for one days labor, finding one
piece worth s. so.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

Tur RA1I.-The ball given by the Shasta
Brass Band, on New Years night, was unu'
sually we'll attended, and was decidedly the
most agreeable affair of the kind that has
taken nlace here for many day.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

SATIsFAcToRY-On Monday we took occa-
sion to call on our town patrons for the pur-
pose of settling up outstanding accounts, IN
order to commence the New Year square
with the world. In every instance our de-
mands were promptly and cheerfully re
sponded to, and we hereby return thanks to
our friends and hope that prosperous
future awaits every one of them.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

ANorHER.-It is reported in San Francisco
that T. P Anthony, Wells, Fargo Co.'s
agent in~Stockton, is defaulter to the COM
pany to the tune of many thousands of dol.
lars. Anthony was thought TO be wealthy
and honest, and was an influential member
of society.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

FoRrUNATE.-John True and wife, wife's
sister and baby were upset into Napa Creek,
last week. Mr.. True got his wife and her
sister out, but the baby foated down $50
yards, over an eight foot fall, and two men
jumped in and hauled it out all safe.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

CAN'T Do 1.-TWO numbers of the ). +.
Weekly Times have been received at this
Office, which, we suppose, means that they
wish to get our paper in exchange. Can't do
t. If YOU want the COURIER send your
daily. or the subscription price, s. in gold
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

REcovERED.-The body of kean Maho-
nev, who was drowned in Grizzly Gulch on
Tuesday, Dec. 18th, was recovered on the
Thursday following, about mile below the
place where he was thrown into the stream
An inquest was held, and the remains were
buried at French Gulch.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

A Coop TIME.-Harry Burk's Christmas
ball, at French Gulch, was success IN every
respect. The participants enjoyed the occa-
sion with a lively zest, and went to their
homes highly gratifed at the manner In
which they were entertained, while Harry
had the satisfaction of counting over several
hundred dollars as the proceeds of the
affair
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 5, 1867.
NOTICE.

From and after January lst, 1867, all transient
and legal advertisements to secure insertion IN the
COURIER, must be paid for in advance, or the
payment guaranteed by some responsible party
Trustees and Secretaries of mining companies will
please take notice.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

FAyoRs.-Our thanks are due to Lieut..
Charles Anderson for sundry favors durin g
tha holidays. Charley is always liberal. and
never fails to provide something nice for the
printer, which is a highly commendable
virtue. Success to you, Charley.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

M1LE.-The length of mile is DINER,
eutly estimated. An Irish mile Is 1'o9V o91
Yards or 6.720 feet; Scotch mile is 1,9od
yards or s. 943 feet an English mile is 10y 10y
wards, or $3.50 feet; German miie is 'Soe ooc
Yards. .or 5, AIS feet a Turkish mile is l,o2o
yards. or 5,478 feet.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

RoBBERr.-Last Tuesday afternoon a party
of Indians robbed Chinese camp, near
Middleton, of about $500 worth of provisions
and all the clothing belonging to the compa.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

REcossrRucrIoN.- Andrews COM
menced repairing his bridge across Clear
Creek. at Horsetown, during the week. with
the intention of having it finished to-day
saturday
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

MASSACRE OF SoLDIERs.-On the 22d of
December large body of Indians surround
ed a detachment of 70 United States soldiers.
near Fort kearney, and killed the entire
command
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

Recommendations Reagan, who was
hurt by being thrown from his horse, some
weeks ago, has so far recovered as to be
around, but his wounds have not entirely
healed up yet.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

THROWN OFF.-While crossing run, near
Bells, last Tuesday the fore wheels of the
stage suddenly dropped down in the mud
throwing the driver from his seat and bruising
him badly One of the wheel horses was
also badly hurt by thrust from the break
handle.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

DEAD-General Samuel Curtis, the hero
Of Pea Ridge, died at Council Bluff, Iowa,
on the 2Sth of December.
Carlotta, Empress of Mexico, died at the
castle of Miramar on the 14th of December.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

PERsoNAL-We had the pleasure of re-
ceiying a call this week from j. y. Welsh,
who passed through here on his way from
Weaverville to San Francisco. He requests
us to state that he will return in about two
weeks and will stop here for short time for
the purpose of accommodating all who desire
to secure nhotographs. ambrOtypes, &c.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

DISTRICT COURT. The January term of
the District Court commenced on Wednes-
day. There is only three cases on the dock
et-that of Reddng VS.. Mullen, Camden
VS.. Mullen, and the People vs. John R "a
pan
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

RErAIRISG.-The Clear Creek Ditch Com
pany have already set about repairing the
damage done their property by the late
freshet. The fume washed away at Whisky
Creek will be repaired as soon as the water
subsidies, and the necessary lumber can be
got in readiness.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

LOOK OuT.-On Sunday, weather permit
ting, we purpose visiting our friends at French
Gulch and intermediate places.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
Nn Hone for the AfIicted.-In another par

W. Hope for the AIiCteu'-ln auotner paw
of this paper will be found the advertisement OF the
celebrated Institute established by DIR. J. Z.
YOUNG. in 1850. In this age of deceit and char.
lotanisr il is boon to the suffering to point ont
TO them where they are sure of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure Under the care of the skilful
Doctor the sick and troubled can diyest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame, lay aside their
cross. and secure health and happiness If you
are sick or in trouble, do not hesitate Read the
advertisement and follow the advice. Do not for
get the number nor the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $50 Washing
ton street. San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
BIRTHS.

At Bakers Ranch near Millville, December
goth the wife of VIM. H. Baker, of a son.
At Millvie, December 23d, the wife of R. A
Martin, of a son.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
MAiSISIltD:

In Shasta, January 1st, by Hon. E. Garter
District Judge, Mr. Greenberry Logan, of Tehama
county, to Miss Lavina Coffee, of Shasta.
Compliments received, for which the happy
couple will please accept our thanks.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
Dl ED.

At Millville, December goth. Eddie Raymond,
son of Nahum and Ann W. Baldwin, aged about 3
months.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

PoTosI.-At the last run of the Potosi mill
fifteen tuns of rock was reduced, which
yielded Sill %.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
MaRRIAGEAND CELIBACY, an Essay

MARRIAGEAND CELIBACY, an Essay
of Waning and Instruction for Young Men. Also,
Diseases and Abuses which~prostrate the vital
mowers. with sure means of relief Sent free of
charge in sealed letter envelopes Address DR.. j.,
SKILLIN HOUGHToN, Howard Association.
Philadelphia, Pa. je2S
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

And in accordance with law, and an order of
the Board of Trustees, many shares of each par
eel of said stock may be necessary, will be sold
Friday January 18th, 1867 in front of the Court
House, at 2 o'clock P. ", to pay said delinquent
assessment thereon, together with the costs of ad
vertistng and expenses Of sale.
A. GR0TEFEND, Secretary pro TEN.
Shasta, Shasta County, jn5
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05
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Special Notices

ng- 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,
il can be given safely to infants Full direction IN
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,
:onr San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

F. & A. M.-The following officers of Western
Star Lodge No. 2, F. & A. NJ, were installed
December 9th:
a Adolph Dobrowsky, W. NJ; F. B.
wv Chandler. S. w.; Louis Weliendorff, J.
AE W.; A. Coleman, Treas. C. L. Daniel
v \ son, Sec. H. E. Wilson, S. D.; Chas.
Anderson, J. D.. Thomas Greene, S. C. C. Bush,
S.; Joseph Isaacs, NJ. J. B. Hginbotham, t.
Joseph Isaacs, W. E. Hopping, F B. Chandler,
Trustees.
The Shasta courier., 1867-01-05

Joseph Isaacs, II. P. T. S. Mount, X
w W. E. Hopping, s.; A. Dobrowsky, c. of
w H.. D. P. Bystle, P. s.. F. B. Chandler,
R. A. c.. L. Wellendorff, NJ. of Sd V; J. n. Chap
pell, NJ. of I'd "; J. W. Garden, NJ. of 1st V; A.
Coleman, Treas. Geo. D. Forbes, Sec; J. B.
Hgnbotham, 6.