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The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23

IMPORTANT TO TOBACCO CHEwERs AND
SMoKFRs.-lf what is said by the Philadel-
phla Press below be true, and we have no
reasons to doubt it. we imagine that Phila.
deiphIa is about the only city in the Union
where such scandalous trade would be tol.
Grated. The Press says:
= Everybody who is in the streets at a late
hour of the night or early in the morning
may notice individuals about the fronts of
restaurants. hotels, and barrooms. rather
ing from the streets and cutters the stumps
of cigars that have beer swept out or emptied
from spittoons, and will wonder what posi-
BILE use can be made of them. For the bene
fit of pipe smokers and tobacco chewers we
can give some information on that subject
There are Ii number of establishments in
this city to which this filthy refuse is taken
and sold, and where it goes through the
following process 1t is washed. dried in the
sun or over IA fire, placed in small mill and
ground, and then neatly put up in small
packages and sold as superior article of
fine cut chewing and smoking tobacco. of
various fancy brands. The quantity of old
soldiers as the boys call them, thus gather
ed, remodeled and sold every day is almost
incredible. The general quality of the
tobacco which goes through this process is
said to be excellent"
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23

A Terrible TRAGEDY-A Chicago de.
spatch of January 18th gives the following
details of terrible tragedy that occurred at
Valparaiso Indiana the dav previous =
" Chauncey Page, jeweler, of Valparaiso.
some time ago bad some trouble with his
wife going to live as a servant with an old
man living in the vicinity. Last night
Page went to the house and succeeded in
having an interview with his wife. A
quarrel ensued. during which Page threw
her upon the floor and pounded and kicked
her brutally, leaving her for dead He then
went into an adjoining room, and with a
heavy poker from the fire place, killed the
aged couple. Instantly to cover up the
crime, be fred the house and fed to the
woods. In the meantime his wife recovered
and, while the flames were surrounding her.
managed to crawl from the burning buildino
and was rescued by neighbors The excite.
ment is intense ard business suspended =
The whole population is occurring the conntrv
to catch the murderer"
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23

The ENGLISH NAvy.-The most eminent
English engineers are endeavorine to devise
some method for the utilization of the Eng
llsh wooden navy. 1t is generally conceded
that, although the wooden vessels of Eng.
land have been built on the most approved
plan for such ships, they are totally untitled
for the new mode of warfare first introduced
to the world during our late intestine con-
hlct. Some advocate the proprietv of cut
ting down the two and three deckcrs to the
lower deck, and fitting up the hull with iron
armor, The general opinion seems to be
that such vessels would be suitable only for
conflicts with such antagonists ms the Chinese
or Japanese would present; they would not
stand, Tor an instant, against the JHtfiRg of
the modern iron ram and no internal Im-
provement can make them fit for such work.
The general opinion seems to be that Eng
land has Got to make up her mind that she
must begin anew and build up an iron clad
navy. The expense Of such IA navy. at all
commensurate with the mercantile interests
of the country, will be enormous but no
other alternative appears to hc left.
While England, owing to the perversenpss
OF her engineers in refusing to accept tire
principles on which the United States have
proved that iron clads could he made service.
able. has lost nearly all she has already
done IN this direct on, Russia, mere ready
to acknowledge merit irrespective of its
source, has now an effective iron clad feet of
at leas' thirty war vessels Of all descriptions.
Russia moreover, will not fail to keep the
superiority she has already secured She il
now, on the ocean, more than match for any
European Government and VIII, ia all
probability, ever remain So Russia aud
America do, and ever should hold the bal
ance of power against all the rest of the
world.
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23

A SAD SToRY.-The report of Coroner s
inquest brings to light some startling facts
connected with the means by which large
class OF London work people strive to get a
living. A man named Hone and his four
children, who followed the occupation of
artificial flower makers. had an extensive
order for wreaths of artificial flowers for one
of the Christmas pantomimes Night and
day, for ninety six hours, had these poor
people stuck to work, so as to have it ready
in time; and this the father states he has
been frequently compelled to do in order to
earn bread for his family. At the close of
the fourth day their labors were suddenly
put stop to by the upsetting of candle,
which simple accident resulted in the burn
inf to death of one Of the unfortunate mans
children, and the destruction ef the whole
fruits of the 90 hours constant work
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23

NAVAL CIRcULAR-By a circular issued
from the Navy Department, January Sth
1867, Surgeons Stewards are to be hereafter
designated Apothecaries. Those Of the fist
class are to rank as bo&tswains. and be paid
$50 year, except at Mare Island, Cniifor
MIA, where their pay is to be as heretofore--
Those of the second class rank with boat
swain's mates, and shall be paid $40 per
month those of the third class rank WITH
boatswain's walters, and are to be paid 95o
per month Those Of the first class are as
signed to Hospitals. Navy Yards and re-
ceiving ships those Of the second class to
vessels of the first and second rates, and
these of the third class to vessels Of the third
and fourth rates.
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23
nIp p. FISHER--Is the only Agen,


of tie SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with pow
ers to receive subscriptions and advertisements and
receipt for the same.
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23
NUMBER 81.
Captain James y. Esrownlow.

good deal of cheap admiration has been
expended in certain quarters upon the zen.
erosity of Andrew johnson in making Brevet
Brigader General James p Brownlow n
Captain in the Regular Armv. The follow
ing, from the Knoxville Whig. throws upon
the subject light which is at once instructive
and amusing;
Gen. j. Z. Brownlow has been annointed
Captain in the Sth Regiment of hprnlars in
the United States Army, and is allowed
until the lst of April to report for duty at
San Francisco. OLe of the Nashville papers
intimates that Governor Brownlow ought to
feel grateful to the President for the promo
ton of his son. The Governor does not see
the matter in that light. His son entered
the service at Camp Dick Robinson. as a
private, and fought through the war, having
been made Captain, Lieutenant Colonel. Col
onel, and finally Brevet Brigadier General.
As Lieutenant Colonel of the First Tennes-
see Cavalry, of which the Presidents son
was Colonel. young Brownlow did all the
duties Of Colonel, all the fighting, and as
sisted In taking care of the Presidents son.
when he was not able TO take care of himself
and who never commanded the regiment in
any one OF the hundred and odd battles and
! sklrmlshes which it was in The Go,erno
| considers the honor of commanding a com
| pdny OF Regulars on our western frontier,
and skirmishing with wild Indians. a poor
compensation for having fought through the
rebellion, and having received wounds in
battle, from the effects of which he can never
recover, and had his son consulted him. the
Governor would have advised against accept
ing any such position. And had the Presi-
dent felt grateful to young Brownlow for
his extraordinary kindness to his son, and
tor his services to his country on many q
battle field, he would have complmented
him with position more honorable These
are the Governor S views of the matter. and
they will be concurred in by thousands who
are familiar with the history of the past
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23
EYES, EYES:
DR.. z. II. PARDEE,
OCCULIST AND AURIST

4 FTER protracted blindness of more than five
~ years. Dr. Pardee has made himself thoroughly
and scientifically acquainted with all diseases of
the Eye, and is practising with a success not
surpassed in the United States.
All operations performed, such as strabismus, or
eye Cateract by linear extraction, Depression
or Absorption, Pterygium, heshy membrane
growing the eye, Reduction of Staphyloma, or
bulging out of the eye, Artificial Pupil, Fistula
Lachrymalis, closing of the tear passage and all
deformities of the Lids, etc. etc.
Artificial eyes inserted without the least pain,
and possessing all the movements and hrlliancy of
the real eye a large assortment constantly on
hand for sale at reasonable prices. The Doctor :
Eye bath for the treatment and cure of all nervous
disorders is used all over this coast.
Thankful to those physicians who have sent him
cases for operations, and hopes that his universal
success will warrant a continuance of their conf
denee. His celebrity an operator is co-extensive
with his success as patients presenting them
selves for treatment and operations from New York
and Boston almost monthly.
Many patients can be seen at the Doctors Office
daily. in different stages of recovery.
DR.. PARDEE has associated with him DIR. II
BIGEL0W.
Office 767 CLAY STREET, (above the Plaza
near Dupont street. myl3
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23

THE Prussian war cost S42, ,00O. 900, to pay
which the conqueror has levied on his enemies
$50. .200. 900, giving a clear gain of Sl4 200,
900. earned by the g needle" in a few weeks,
and this independent of territory and other
property acquired.
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23
A LONDON paper, speaking of the metoor;,

LONDON paper, Speaking Of the meteoric
shower, has the following;
There is comieal grandeur in this idea; a
baby star, cold to the heart, with The silence
and frost OF the empyrean. suddenly heated
In frenzy OF fire by the coarse air of earth
till the chilly heart and glowing skin split
asuneer, and the baby star perishes in dust
and glory-perishes Of his teethine.
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23

y Bet THAT BooTH STILL LIvES.-.James
E. Campbell states in the New York Times
that while in Calcutta, India in July last,
he heard singular bet made that j Wilkes
Booth, the assa"sin of President Lincoln. is
still living, an idea that, hv the wav Ire-
walls to some extent in this country, the
theory being that the man shot for Booth
was another man. Campbell tells his story
in this way.
Two gentlemen were discussing the merits
of some of the leading conspirators in the
assassination of our late iamented President.
One of them, apparently man of more than
ordinary intelligence and Of decided Y str,ug
Southern pruciivities, was very oluquenily
defending j. Wilkes Booth, john II. SUI
raJt, Payne, Atzerott, Mudd and otherS.-
His adversary, gentleman from ston,
Mass and evidently a strong Uaion raH,
| made use of some bitter sarea IN when
/ speaking OF them. and said among other
things. that in his opinion. any man cail
! ing himself an American, who Sympathzi
with Booth. deserved the same fate. THe
same fate," repeated the Santhernrr. -
! will lav a wager of five hundred pounds
/ sterling that John wilkes Bonth. who assas-
! sinated President Lincoln. Is alive and IN
| GOOD health at the present time: and agree
to furnish proof Of it within SIX months."
:. accept the wager, was the rcjoinder Of
the other party; and both being men of
means. the money was s0on f5rhcofning
and deposited in tie hands Of the proprietor
of the hotel to await the final deejslnn---
| Curiosity prompted me to inquire the naspe
OF the party whose strange offer Lad been so
| readily accepted, and was Informed he was
no other than the late notariaaS rebel pirate
! Lieut. William Martin Tolhert Of Shenar-
doah notoriety formerly Of Troy. Ohio. hut
more recently of this city, aud vino is at
present master Of the ship Ocean Bird.
The Shasta courier., 1867-02-23

PocAHoNTAs.-An article GA Captain John
Smith, in the new number uf the North
American Review. undertakes 10 prnve BIN
to be a sort of Mnnchauseuish a3yeniurer
and produces testimony to show that his
story Of Pocahontas interpo~ing 10 save his
life is a mere fiction. As to what slrt of a
creature Pncahontos was the writer quotes
the following from an old colonial hi,;ary:
'' Pocahuntas. a well featured but w,uton
young girle, Powha'an's daughter. some
tymes resorting to our fort, Of the e then
Of eleven or twelve yeares. w7nli yet the
bayes forth with her into the markett paee.
and make them whee'e, faiiug on their
hands. turning up their heees upwards.
whome she would followe and wlrpele 20 her
self, naked as she was, all the Tort over"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
AGENTS FOR TIE "CITIzEN. ,

p6y- Mir. Milt. Harry, of the steamer Row ena, is an authorized agent to transact any bushes for the "Citizen, on White river or at Memphis.
 Bas~ Mr. w. w. Garner is our authorized Agent at Quitman, Arkansas, to receive sub scriptions for the Citizen
 pSrCol. L. P. Hughes is our authorized Agent at Clarendon, Arkansas, to attend to any business for this office.
 Capt. G. W. Hurley is our Agent for Augusta, Arkansas, and is authorized to re- ceipt and collect any dues for this office
 rea. MT Dick Poe will attend to the inter- ests of the Citizen, in Memphis, Tenn.
 mA,J. J. Adams, GA Nassau Street, New York, is our authorized Agent, to solicit ad- vertisements.
 y-L. P. Walker & Co.,, are our authorized Agents in Louisville, Ky, to receive and so- licit advertisements.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
RIVER NEWS, WEATHER, ETC

The weather begins to look rather "winterist," cold rains, whistling winds and an occasional sunbeam, are all in- dicative of that season in which over- coats are comfortable and fire luxury.
 The river is still very low, but rising slowly.
 The Guidon passed up on Tuesday evening and down on Wednesday She carried out good freight.
 The Tempest, from Louisville, pass ed up on Tuesday evening and down on Thursday. She was well loaded with cotton.
 The Commercial will be at our land ing from Memphis to-day.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

TIE DAVIS CASE The Washington Star, says that Chief Justice Chase will be in Richmond on Sunday next, and charge the jury, but will not stay their longer than one day, as he will return here to preside at the U. s. Supreme Court, which meets on Monday week. A new indictment will be found against Davis, but it is very probable that the trial will be postponed until next May. Mir. Evarts, who has been employed by the Attorney General, will represent him, and it is very likely that he will consent to postpone ment, as many desire that Chief Justice Chase shall preside at the trial when it takes place. The counsel for the defense undoubtedly will object to some of the counts in the new indictment.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
TO 1,ONsUMPTIvEs.

The REV. EDWARD A. WILSON will send (free of cbarge) to all who desire it, tho pre- scription with the directions for making and using the simple remedy by which he was cured of a lung affection and that dread dis ease Consumption. His only object is to benefit the afflicted and he hopes every suf- ferer will try his prescription, as It will cost them nothing. and may prove a blessing.
 Please address
 REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, No. 165 South Second Street, Williamsburg, New York
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
The London Quarterly Revie,

The London Quarterly Review, replying to an essay by Goldwin Smith, who cites Lincoln, Grant, Sherman and Stanton CD as examples of American great men, says:
 | "We admit that Mir. Stanton and his colleages have done great things on a great scale, but they lack the stamp of individual greatness. If that is to be found anywhere in America, it is un- der the modest roof of Gen. Lee, the champion of q lost cause, whom pros- perity never intoxicated nor diversity depressed, and who exceeded his op- ponents as much in real nobility and greatness of character, as he did in military skill and daring"
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

sB-As we have received no papers in the last few days, our readers will excuse want of political editorial matter The latest indications, how ever, are favorable to quiet time this winter. Since the elections politics have died out and the attention of the people directed to other channels. We may expect though soon to have the presidential question raised, when ex- citement will no doubt run higher than ever.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

LOOKING FOR FARMs.-We noticed, last week, number of Kentuckians in our town. They are visiting this sec ton of the State with view of loca- ting. There is still room. Come on. We have plenty of land for sale cheap. Come on. with your blooded horses, fine cattle, and excellent grasses, ana assist in making this great country Searcy Record.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

gsg- The whistling wind and passing clouds, tell us unmistakably that win ter is coming. These admonitions are needed by the prudent, who make haste to provide against the inconvenience of weather and wind. If there are those who have not provided against the time to come, to them we say, Go to Wilson x Cooks and buy good warm suit of winter clothing. Call on Gates & Bro. and get wife a nice cloak. Lay in your groceries at McLaren x Aliens, subscribe for stho Citizen and prepare to have good time generally through the winter.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years A from Nervous Debility, Premature De- cay, and all the effects youthful indiscretion, will for the sake of suffering humanity, sead free to all who need it, the recipe and direc- tions for making the simple remedy by which he was cured Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertisers experience, can do so by ad- in perfect confidence,
 JOHN B. OGDEN, Az Cedar Street,
 may11-ly New York.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
MCGregOr BrOs., No. I96 Grav- fer st.. New Orleans, advance IiberalIy on Cotton.

CoTToN.-The non arrival of a steam boat within the last two days leaves us without any market reports. From transactions in town, we judge the ten dency of the cotton market is down. ward. At the time of this writing, we quote middling at 10@I0ls.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 3l. 1867.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 3l. 1867. MANSFIELD X HlGDRE-
 Dear Sirs: In March last had severe attack of chills and fever After using the usual remedies (Quinine Smiths Tonic, &c., &c.) without any good result, was induced to try your Texas Tonic Syrup. After taking few doses was en- tirely relieved, and have had no return of the disease since. 1 take pleasure in recommend ing it as u speedy cure of the above named disease. FERGUS HALL, with Orgill Bros. X Co.,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
Captain G. w. Hurley With McGregOr Bros, No. l96 Gravfer St.. New Orleans.

STEWART, GwYNNE x Co.-These gentlemen have still on hand one of the largest stocks of dry goods and groceries west of the Mississippi river. Our farmers should not fail to examine their goods and prices before purchas- ing elsewhere.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

BUsrSEss.-The fall trade which we must conclude has well begun, is not near so brisk as was by all expected, the extreme low price of cotton has stagnated business, compelled the far mers to deal very lightly, and leaving the merchant with his shelves filled with goods, for which he can find few cash nurc hnsnrS
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
IMPORTATION.

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 So3 Broadway New York.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
llEDICiL.
DIR. JOHN BULLS Great Remedies.
Bulls Cedron BitterS.
AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS. Arkansas Heard From.
 TESTIMONY OF MEDICAL MEN

Stony Point, White Co.,, Ark, May 2S, '66. DR. JOHN BULI-Dear Sir Last February was in Louisville purchasing drugs, and got some of your Sarsaparilla and Cedron Bitters.
 My son-in-law who was with me in the store, has been down with rheumatism for some time. commenced on the Bitters, and soon found his general health improved. Dr. Gist. who has been in bad health, tried them, and he also improved.
 Dr. Coffee, who has been in bad health for several years--stomach and irer atfected-he improved very much by the use of your Bit ters. Indeed the Cedron Bitters has given you great popularity in this settlement. think could sell great quantity of your medicines this fall-especially of your Ced- ron Bitters and Sarsaparilla. Ship me via Memphis, care of Rckett & Nicely.
 Respectfully,
 c. B. WALKER
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
PatrOniZe a nrst-CIass hOuse.- Ship your Cotton to McGregOr BrOs., New Orleans.

Rsg- Private adviccs are that the State has gone largely for convention, say fifteen thousand.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

Bay The young men of Des Arc have organized a Debating Society, and now hold their regular meetings once a week. This is certainly a good thing, and if properly conducted, will tend greatly to the advancement of all con nectcd with it. This enterprise should be supported by all of our young men, and every step should be taken to make it permanent thing in Des Arc.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
Make your cOnsignments tO McGregOr BrOs.. New Orleans.

CHoATE & Golf cheap stove, su- perior iron or steel ware, hardware, of any description are needed, don't fail to call on Choate & Co.,, No. 232 Front street, Memphis, who sell these things cheaper than the cheapest.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
MsMpn1s. June 1. 1887.


 This is to state that was afflicted with Fe- yer and Agne of the most inveterate charac- ter for about two years tried many reme- dies, including large quantities of quinine, etc., without avail. I was finally induced to try the Texas Tonic Syrup--the result was that after taking the first dose, had '.chills no morc," and am now rapidly recovering my health and strength. have sent two dozen of this valuable ague cure to my plantation at Milliken's Bend. Every planter should keep it on hand. II. R. AUSTIN,
 Formerly Sup Little Rock R, R.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
ANOTHER TESTIMONY.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, Oct. IA, ISbI.
 DR. JouY BULL: We made an arrangement with your agent, July 20, 1864, for selling your Cedron Bitters. and are about sold out. We want lone gross) twelve boxes more, without delay We are introducing them readily, and think they answer good pur- pose. DRS. HOGG & BROTHERS.
 For Sale by J. M. BURNEY, Des Arc, Ark.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

nn- The New York Day Book says Shanks, mongrel member of Congress from Indiana, has been featuring to the negroes in Richmond. That is right anc propcr-SHASKs addressing sHINs.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM

PROVIDENCE, ALA, May 10, ISbO. Dn. JOHN BULL: I send you $50 for CED- RON BITTERs; please send what it will come to after paying freight to Columbus, Miss. I have been troubled for several years with indigestion; have had to take pills every night for ten or fifteen years, and in Februa- ", 1864, was attacked with general paraly- sis. was confined to my room for the bal ance of the year; and, in fact, continued in a very weak and nervous condition until some two months since, when was put under an operation, and your CEDRoN BITTERs for treatment. I commenced improving right away, and am pretty well restored.
 Yours truly,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 25. 1864. Ireceived this day the following, from Lan- caster, Kentucky:
 DR JOIN BULL: Please send me in haste, for nay omn use, ONE DOZEN of your Cedron Bitters. 1 have tried them, and find them all you claim for them.
 Yours respectfully, q NJ SIJtNDI ER0WES
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

nR-We will take corn and other country products for subscription bring in your names.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-11-30

nsn. General Schofeld is said to be of the opinion that the convention business in Virginia willprove complete failure.