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The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

STAGE AccIbEST.-The heavy rains which
fell during Monday and Tuesday caused
Whisky Creek to rise to such height that
the waters flowed over the top of the old
bridge. When at that height the creek is
not fordable, and no one acquainted with the
stream could be induced to enter the rapid
current. The down stage, driven by Spauld
ing, new driver on this end of the route,
reached the creek just al dusk on Tuesday
evening and after inspecting the crossing.
concluded to drive in. although warned not
to do so bv parties at Whiskytown. Gather
ing up his lines, Spaulding drove down the
bank and into the creek, but the leaders had
scarcely struck the current before they were
lifted from their feet and swept down stream.
dragging the wheel horses and stage after
them. Coming to a reef of rocks some fifty
yards below the bridge, three of the horses
| caught foothold, and for few moments
struggled desperately to gain the shore, but
the foundering of the fourth horse, and the
rush of the current against the coach, proved
NN'NNA''
again drifted down with the current and soon
disappeared over fall in the creek. Two
of the horses were found alive next morning
on the bank, several hundred yards below
the bridge, and third horse was found
drowned just below the fall. having become
entangled in the roots of willow. The
stage, with another drowned horse attached,
was found in Clear Greek, several hundred
yards below the Whisky Greek junction. At
the time Spaulding drove into the stream two
passengers were on board, but they succeeded
in reaching the bank they had just left by
jumping from the stage, one of them carrying
the express box with him. Spaulding jumped
from his seat into the stream, and came out
on the opposite bank to where he drove in
All the mail matter on board was lost.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

RoUGH.-John Craddock, who has passed
over the route two or three times this week,
says the grade between here and Whisky
town is in a horrible condition In some
places holes have been washed to the depth
Of two or three feet, and wide enough to ad-
nit the wheels of a wagon. Hands are now
at work, and the road will be in good run
ming order in few days. provided no more
heavy rains fall to delay the workmen.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

DoN'r fail to procure Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup for children teething. 1t has
been used for thirty years with never-failing
safety and success by millions OF mothers for
their children. 1t corrects acidity of the
stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the
bowels, and gives rest, health and comfort to
mother and child. Thirty five cents bottle
Offices, No. 2l5 Fulton street, New York, and
205 High Holborn, London, England. Hos
tetter, Smith & Dean, Agents fol the Pacific
Coast
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
To Correspondents.

Patients residing in any part Of the State, how
ever distant, who may desire the opinion and ad
vice of Dr. Doherty on their respective cases, anC
who think proper to submit written statement o
such, in preference to holding personal inter
view, are respectfully assured that their commun
cations will be held most sacred. DR.. Doherty
takes this opportunity of observing that all letter;
only opened and replied to by himself, and th,
latter promptly as possible. fthe case be ully
and candidly described, personal communication
viii be superseded, aud instructions for diet, regi
men and the general treatment Of the case itseli
Including the remedies) will be forwarded without
delay, and in such a manner as to convey no idea
of the purpbr Of the letter parcel so transmitted
Consultation FREE. Permanent cure guaranteed
or no pay
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

A Coop MovE-The action of the Board
of Supervisors in purchasing the Horsetown
bridge, aud declaring it portion of the
public highway was a good move and will
result in bringing an increase of trade and
travel this way. 1t is to be hoped the entire
road from here to Piety Hill and South Fork
will be put in good travelling order as soon as
the winter rains are over. The Importance
of the South Fork mines demands that some
interest be taken in the main highway lead
ing to them.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

ABOUT LocALITY.-Th Solano Herald has
a sensible article on the "arrant nonsense,
as it terms it, of urging candidate for a
State Office because of his locality. What
difference can it make to the people whether
the Governor of the State at the time of his
election lived in Monterey or Shasta, whether
he was lawyer, painter, doctor, farmer,
carpenter or laborer, so long as he is a fit
man for the place?
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
w. Hope for the Amicted.-In another part

&a- Hope for the Aficted.-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
latanism it is boon to the suffering to point out
for relief and cure. Under the care of the skillul
Doctor the sick and troubled can divest themselves
Of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure 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 nor the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, 5S6 Washing
ION street San francisco
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

HARD ON FARMERs.-The heavy and long
continued rains of the present season have
rendered it almost impossible for farmers to
pillow their lands, and but little seeding has
been done in consequence. The farmers on
Cottonwood, Cow Greek and the Sacramento
are fearful of short crops next summer, as
grain planted in the spring rarely natures
in time for harvest.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

CHICAGo.-C F. Ellsworth received letter
from Col. Walsh on Tuesday, stating that
the rock sent down from the Chicago had
attracted considerable attention among the
quartz capitalists of San Francisco, and
assuring the owners that lie would find pur-
chasers for the mine in few days. He also
forwarded check for $1,000, for the purpose
of liquidating the Indebtedness incurred in
sinking the Chicago shaft.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

WILD Cara few nights age, Mr.. Stod-
dard, of South Fork, was awakened by hear
ing an unusual noise among his chickens,
and on opening the door to go out and see
what the trouble was, huge wild cat sprang
through the doorway and stood switching its
tail and glaring around the room in the most
ferocious style The animal declined to
evacuate the premises, and was finally dis
patched by load of shot fred into its head
by Stoddards son.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

MIDDLETowN.-'' Bed Rock" a cores.
pondent of the COURIER, says the miners
ter Mr. Kellner, who has been ground
sluicing, picked up piece of pure gold on
Wednesday worth one hundred dollars
Several smaller pieces were picked up by the
same gentleman during the winter Heivner
& Co. are doing well. Water is cheap and
abundant.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

Poor LEADEk.-The opponents of Chinese
labor held a mass meeting, and formed
permanent as ociation, at the Mechanics
Institute. San Francisco, on the Goth ult.-
Zach. Montgomery, the notorious Copper
head brawler, constituted himself leader of
the meeting and managed to give the pro
ceedngs a strong partisan turn. No organ
ization can follow Montgomery's leadership
and live.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
SH ASIA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, MAR. ., 1867.

IMPORTANT TO PHoToGRAPHERs = The
Eastern Courts having confirmed the legality
of the Bromide Patent, all who engage in the
manufacture Of Photographic pictures, with
out purchasing the right to do so, are liable
to prosecution for Infringement upon the
patent. Bradley & Rulofson, Of San Fran
cisco, have purchased the right and use Of
the patent for this coast, and j. B. Ilign5ot
ham, of this place, has bought from them
the exclusive right to take Photographic
pictures in Shasta county.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

Coop DIGGINGs. John Flemming Informs
us that the placer mines on Mad Ok and Mad
Mule creeks are yielding as well this winter
as they did when first discovered. here is
scarcely claim worked on either stream that
does not yield as high as an ounce a day to
double that amount. The gold is coarse, and
pieces weighing several ounces are frequently
found.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

WHEN the town of New Ulm, Mennesota,
was laid out, years ago, the proprietors made
it one of the conditions that 6 no church
should be built on the place." The year the
Indian war broke out, the people Of that
place made an effigy of the 9 Saviour of the
world" and burnt it. When the In1ians
descended on their Z" doomed city" the men
that could dare to insult their God quailed to
meet an Indian. The late horror committed
there is what would be expected from place
so low in the annals of crime.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

PAYING WELL.-Thomas Greene. who has
lust returned from tour through the Roar
ing River mines, informs that many of the
claims on that stream are paying handsome
", and that more gold dust has been pur-
chased by the traders in that locality, the
present season, than for three years past.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

FILLED UP-The heavy rains which fell
on Monday and Tuesday of this week washed
a great quantity of sand and gravel into the
Clear Creek ditch, nearly filling it up in
many places above the Four Mile House.
Several days must elapse before the ditch
can be put in working order
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

DIED OuT.-M. Kilraine. who left Copper
City year ago to try his fortune IN the
Humboldt oil region, writes back that the
petroleum excitement has entirely died out,
and that all attempts to find flowing well
of the fluid has been abandoned.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

TEyO THE AFFLICTED.-Dr. W. k. DOHER-
4 ty returns his sincere thanks to his numerous
patients for their patronage, and would take this
opportunity to remind them that he continues to
consult at his Institute for the of chronic dis
ea .es of the Lungs Liver, Kidneys, Digestive and
Ginito- Urinary organs, and all Private Diseases
viz: Syphilis in all its forms and stages Seminal
Weakness, and all the horrid consequences of self
abuse ;Gonorrhea. elect Structures, Nocturnal and
Diurna Emmissions, Sexual Debility, Disases of
the Back and Loins. Inflammation of tho Bladder
and Kidneys; etc.. etc and he hopes that his long
experience and successful practice of many years
will continue to insure him a share Of public pat
ronage. By the practice of many years in Europe
and the United States, he is enabled to apply the
most efficient and successful remedies against dis
eases of all kinds. He uses no mercury. charges
moderate, treats his patients in secretand honor
able way has references of unquestionable veraei
ty, from men of known respectablity and high
standing in society. All parties consulting him.
by letter or otherwise, will receive the best and
gentlest treatment and implicit secresy.
DIR. D0HERTY would call attention to the fol-
lowing certificates from two Of his patients who
having recovered their health, and desire to make
known their remedial agent. 1t viii be seen their
statements fully authenticated by a Notary
Public.
The welfare of society imperiously demand their
publicity and the. are given more to warn the un-
wary than to sound the praises of Physician, of
whom hundreds Of like cases can be cited during a
practice Of more than fifteen years.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

Observation-Disclosures, by order of Cen
eral Grant, as we learn by telegraph,
only unmarried men, and those not less
than five feet five inches high, are to be en-
listed in the military service Of the United
States. The veteran reserve corps and
musicians are exempt from this decree.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

OHIo.-IIenry Ludwig, principal owner in
the Ohio claim at South Fork, has been en-
gagged for several months in running tunnel
for the purpose of striking the lode consid
erable depth below the surface Last week
the workmen cut through the casing and
struck as fine looking lode, of gold and
silver bearing rock as has ever been found in
the district.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
REGISTER! +! REGISl Err !!

4 Ii PERSONS wishing to become Voters
N would do well to call at the County Clerk 5
ONCE and have their names on the Great Register,
Remember the first of July is the last day. Per-
sons unregistered at that time cannot afterwards
become voters 1t costs nothing.
f23 CHAS. MCDONALD, County Clerk.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

Rich GOLD QUARTz.-A miner named
French is said to own very rich gold quartz
ledge near Churntown. During the past
summer he realized an average of six dollars
per day from what rock he could reduce in a
common hand mortar
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

VALLEJO REcoRDER.-The first number of
this paper, published at Vallejo, Solano
county, received Geo. A. Poor & Co., pub
fishers. 1t presents a neat and business like
appearance. and, judging from the number
of live local advertisements in its columns,
it will be well sustained We wish the Re-
corder success.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
Special Notices

Ey- 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,
it 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.
ie201y San Francisco
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

ed that be has no authority to order special
Grand Jury to investigate the case of the two
Indians, charged with the murder of All
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

No BALL.-We are requested by the
Committee of Arrangements to state that the
Lyon Light Infantry ball, advertised to come
off on the 7th instant, has been indefinitely
postponed
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

Ar LAsT.-After the lapse of eighteen
years, the object of the Hungarian r belion,
led by the renowned Kossuth, has been
attained. The Emperor of Austria has
restored the Constitution Of 1S4S.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

Hon. JoHN CoNNEss-The Santa Cruz
Times eulogizes Senator Conness, and claims
that he has not only proved himself an able
representative, but has remained faithful to
the principles of the party that elevated him
to his present position. True as gospel, Mr.
Times
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

BURGLARY.-On Wednesday night the
store of G. J. Felt, of French Gulch, was
entered by burglars, and three boxes of
tobacco and twenty dollars in eoinwere stolen.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

HORSE SHOE BEND.-We are informed
that it is the intention of the stockholders OF
the Horse Shoe Bend Company to either
commence work in the river bed. themselves,
in the spring, or sell out to a Chinese com
pany the foreman of which has signifed his
desire to purchase the entire ground drained
bv the tunnel.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

GONE BELow-A Coleman, of the hard.
ward emporium, started for San Francisco,
on Monday, for the purpose of purchasing an
additional stock of goods
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
Monday, the Ist day of April, A. ID. 1867.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

COUNTY OF SHASTA.
I, Charles Mcdonald County Clerk, and eX-
oieio Clerk of the Probate Court in and for Shasta
County, State aforesaid do hereby certify the iore-
going be true and correct copy of an order duiy
made and entered upon the minutes Of said Propa'e
Court
Witness my hand, and Seal of said Prooate
IL. ST. Court affixed, this 25th day of February
A. D. 1867.
CHARLES MCDONALD
mr2 Probate Clerk.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

hELLEr Co. have completed their mill at
Mrletown, but have concluded not to com
menee running until the weather becomes
more settled.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
A. G. RANDALL, Notary Public.
To Females,

When a female is in trouble or afflicted with dis
ease, weakness of the back and limbs, pain in
the head dmness of sight, loss of muscular power,
palpi,ation of the heart, rrtability nervousness,
extreme urinary difficulties, arrangement of digest
i've functions, general debility, vagnities all dis
OF the womb, hysteria, sterity, and all other
diseases peculiar females they should 90 write
at once to the celebrated female doctor. W. X. Do
herty, at his Medical Institute, and consult him
about their troubles and disease. The Doctor is
effecting more than any other phys clan in
the State Of California. Let 10 false delicacy G.
vent you, but apply Immediately and save yourself
from painful suffering aud premature death. The
Doctors offices arranged that he can be con
suited without fear Of observation.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
Returns in Coin made in Forty-Eight
Hours.

Silver contained in deposits for coin will be ac-
counted for at the rate customary at the Mint.
Gold Bars of other Assayers in good standing,
will be cashed by us at the highest market rates.
Dust and bullion, can be forwarded to us from
any part of the couaitry and returns made through
wells. Fargo & Co.'S Express.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

CoNFiRMED-The T. s. Senate has con-
tirmed the appointment of B. n. Bugbey, of
Sacramento, as Internal Revenue Assessor
for the Fourth District.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
PAssED.-Both Houses of Congress have

PAssED.-Both Houses of Congress have
agreed upon and passed a bill for the govern
ment and reorganization of the Southern
States The bill, as amended and passed,
has not been telegraphed, but we infer that
its main provisions are similar to the original
Stevens Military Bill. 1t is thought the
President will sign it, and thus save Congress
the necessity of passing it over his veto.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

LAST OF THE NoLUNE.-The present mum
Der completes the Fifteenth Volume of the
COURIER.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

DULL.-Times have been exceedingly dull
in this place during the past few weeks
Owing to the bad condition of the roads, no
one comes in from the country unless COM
PEELED to do so, and as there is nothing of
cult to procure anything of interest for our
local columns.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

SNow-Trinity Mountain is now covered
with snow from two to six feet deep.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, an Essay

of Waning and Instruction for Young Men Also,
Diseases and Abuses which PROSTATE the vital
powers, with means Of relief. Sent free of
charge in sealed letter envelopes. Address DR.. J,
SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association.
PHILADELPHIA Pa ie23
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

PoToSI 1.-The Potosi rock. at Midtown,
is continually growing better as the shaft
descends. The superintendent has about
completed a full months run on rock which
he thinks will average more per tun than any
quartz vet crushed in the mill. Owners in
the Potosi are in good spirits in consequence
of the encouraging prospects ahead.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

PosrPoNED.-Jager's great furniture sale
is postponed until Saturday next, March 9th.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
For Coming Gold.

This charge will be the same at the Mint--a
half of per cent.-and which is paid by us &c
that institution But there will be charge in
future for making fine gold or silver bars from
bullion refined by us.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
For Refining Deposits made for Coin or
SFiue Bars.

On bullion under 800 parts gold, cents per
ounce.
On bullion from 3OO4 q 600 parts gold, cents
per ounce.
On bullion from 600; a $50 parts gold, cents
per ounce.
On bullion from 1903 q 9494 parts gold, s cents
per ounce.
Above $50 the only charge will be for coinage
But there will be no charge for refining less than
two dollars
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
MARRIED:
DI ED.

In San Francisco, Feb goth, Philip Morshead t.
Julia A. McCalmont
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

California.
ut APPEARING TO THE COURT BY THE
petition presented and filed by Dennis II
Dunn, the Administrator of the estate of David
SALESMAN, deceased, praying for order to sell
the real estate that is necessary to sell the whole
of the real estate to pay the debts outstanding
against said deceased, and the debts, charges and
expenses of administration,
1t is therefore ordered by the Court, that all
persons interested in said estate appear before the
said Probate Court on
Monday. the Ist day of April, A. ID. 1867.
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of said to day. at the
Court Room of said Probate Court in the town and
county of Shasta, to show cause why an order
should not be granted to the said Administrator to
sell much Of the real estate of the said deceased
as may be deemed necessary, and that copy Of this
order be published, least four successive weeks
IN the Shasta COURIER, newspaper printed and
published in said town and county of Shasta
C. C. BUSH. Probate Judge.
Dated Shasta Feb. 25th 1867.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

Coon AssAYs.-During the week l.. A,
Kelley has made several careful assays Of
South Fork rock, and in every instance the
result was highly encouraging. We were
shown gold button" weighing one fourth
of an ounce, which was extracted from quite
a small piece Of rock taken from the Pacific
lode. Another assay made from ore taken
from the Ellsworth lode yielded $92, in gold,
TO the tun.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
PRIVATE MEDICAL Aid
Quick Cures and Moderate Charges
DIR. W, K. DOHERTYS
Private Medical and Surgical
INSTITUTE!
INSTITUTE!
Sacramento street. below MOntgomer,

Established expressly to afford the afflicted
sound and scientific Medical Aid, in the treatment
and cure of all Private and Chronic Diseases, Cases
of Secrecy and all Sexual Disorders.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

Two dollars for the gold contained, up to 81 600,
and one-eighth of one per cent. for all amounts
over that sum, and one per cent on the silver
contained. Returns made in twenty-four hours.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

LOUIS A. GARNETT, President and Manager.
JOHN HEwsr0N, Jr., Chemist and Superintendent.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02

VESH1S COMPANY HAVING GREATLY EN-
larged their Refining Works, and introduced
many other important improvements, are pleased
to announce that they feel warranted in again re-
ducing materially their terms of doing business.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
PROBATE NOTICE.
In the matter of the Estate of David
SALESMAN, deceased.

In the Probate Court, County of Shasta, State o
California.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-02
ST. PATRICKS' BALL !

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The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-18
aMiscellansaus.
The Pi.tsb,,rG;i Election.

At the charter election held in that
city on the 10th inst, Ridtlcll, the Re-
publican candidate, was badly beaten
by Blackmore, the candidate of the
Workingmen. Dlackmore received
very nearly the entire Demcratic sup
port, and the vote of multitudes Of
the republicans in addition. Indeed
Mr. Rildcll carried but one precinct in
the whole city, aud thatbya majority Of
only four votes.
Allindcr, Independent Republican
was elected City Treasurer, over Nc
Carthy, regular Republican. Allinlcr
was adopted by the Workingmcn, and
was supported by the Democrats
generally, as well as by many Repub-
licans.
SIaglc, regular Republican, was
elected City Attorney, over Burgwin,
Workingman.
McCargo, regular Republican, was
elected Controller, over Wright, Work
ingman.
The select council stands twenty
three Republicans to three Democrats,
and one Labor "ctorm. The Common
Council, thirty-cight Republicans to
five Democrats.