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The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08
Caution to. the Unfortunate.

Beware of the San Francisco quacks and pre-
tenders who with bogus sworn-to certificates, dupe
the unwary. Some of the self-styed doctors,
whose names to be found in the daily and
weekly newspapers of San Francisco and other
places, are tradesmen and became too lazy to work
at their trades Some tinsmths, shoemakers,
newspaper carriers, intelligence office keepers, &C.
Look over the San Francisco directory and you
will not find their Medical Institutions in it. Look
at the Directory for 1862 and 1868. The only way
to avoid imposition is to make inquiryit viii cost
you nothing, and may save you many regrets for,
as advertising physicians in eight cases out of ten
are bogus. there is safety in trusting any of
them until you know who and what they DR..
Gibbon does not deceive people by exhibiting bogus
titles, certificates, pretended patients letters, &c.
DR.. Gibbon will satisfy persons who may call at
his office of his ability to treat diseases that he
proposes to cure.
Consultation FREE.
Correspondents will please inform DIR. Gibbon
that they read his advertisement in the Shasta
COURIER. apply
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08

WHILE one of the Virginia Senator'S during
the late General Assembly of that State
was exclaiming that ''we protest against
Congressional action member who pos
sessed some talent in pencil sketching drew
huge tom cat with rat in his jaws; out
OF the rats mouth proceeded the words,
Il protest" The sketch was shown to
fellow-Senator as a practical Illustration OF
the speakers advice and the position of the
South.
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08

The MARRIAGE OF BLoop RELATIoNs.-The
Commissioners of the Kentucky Institution
for the Education and Training of Feeble
minded Children, at Frankfort, in their
annual report to the Legislature, enter n
vigorous and convincing protest against the
intermarriage of persons nearly related 1t is
stated that the charitable institutions of the
State are filled with the ofsprings of those
marriages, and that every interest of human
iiy and religion demands the legal preven.
sion OF marriages between blood relations.
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE,

NJ Office is hereby given that. in pursuance OF
~ the statute in such case made and provided
L Wiii, either In person or by deputy, accompany
the Assessor in the performance of bis dut;cs
throughout the county. The taxes upon all move
able Personal Property for the fiscal year Is67-s
VIII be due as soon az the same has been assessed
by the County Assessor Of Shasta county. and the
collection Of the will be Immediately enforced
]. W. GARDEN,
Tax Collector Shasta County.
Shasta, Feb. %, 1867. ga
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To Females.
To Correspondents.

Patients residing in any part of the State, how
ever distant, who may desire the opinion and ad
vice of DR.. Doherty their respective cases, and
who think proper to submit written statement of
such, in preference to holding personal inter
view are respectfully assured that their commune
cations will be held most sacred. DR.. Doherty
takes this opportunity of observing that all letters
are only opened and replied to by himself, and the
latter as promptly possible. Ifthe case be fully
and eandidly described, personal communication
will be superseded, and instructions for diet, reg
men and the general treatment of the case itself
(including the remedies) will be forwarded without
delay, and in such a manner as to convey no idea
of the purport of the letter parcel transmitted
Consultation FREE. Permanent cure guaranteed
or no pay.
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08

AFTER p years Of married life. J. Plais
fridge and wife, Of Cornish, Mass, were ai-
vorced in December, on petition of the wo-
man, who commenced service as a hired
maid fo- one Of her neighbors. The husband
e: oaoe began paying her bis addresses, as
in younger days, and on Friday week the
two were again united.
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08

Established expressly to afford The afflicted
sound and scientific Medical Aid, in the treatment
and of all Private and Chronic Diseases, Cases
of Secrecy and all Sexual Disorders.
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08
COUNTY BOARD OF EXAMINATION

4 COUNTY BOARD OF EXAMINATION
N will be held in Shasta on Friday, June 2lst,
The Revised School Law, passed March oath,
1866 requires Teachers to hold Certificate from
State or County Board of Examination before en-
titling them to the benefit of the Public School
Fund. W, L. CARTER,
Supt Public Schools.
Shasta, June l, 1867. jel
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08
To SMOKERS AND CHEWERS,

ID EFoRE YOU BUY YOUR TOBACCO CALL
ID in at my place, as you can buy it here Fifty
per cent cheaper than anywhere else
nl0 J. NJ. MANASSE
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08

Consultation, by letter otherwise, FREE.
All Letters and MONEY must be addressed to
BENZ. +. J0SELYN, NJ. D.
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08
TO THE UNFORTUNATE.
NEW REMEDIES. NEW REMEDIES.
Or. Gibbons Dispensary,

HAH NEARNET STR,
" EO near Commercial, San
Francisco, Established il 1851,
for the treatment Of Sexual and
Seminal Diseases, such as Con
orrhea, Gleet, Structure, Syph-
Ills in all its forms, Seminal
Weakness, Impotency, ETC.
Skin Diseases (of years stand
ing) and liberated Legs, sue
The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08
PRIVATE MEDICAL Aid
Quick Cures and Moderate Charges.
DR.. ". K. D0HERTY'S
Private Medical and Surgical
ENSTETUTEs

Sacramento Street. below Montgomery.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
urobate Netifes.

A Ia Probate Court, Holden at Norfolk "A within and for the District of Norfolk or the sixth day of July, A. D. l867
 & Present, Robbins Battell, Judge
 Hobart Pendleton, Trustee on the Estate of Charlotte Bailey an insolvent debtor of said Norfolk assigned for the benefit of her credi- tors, agreeable to the Statute Law of this State entitled 'An Act for the Relief of Insolyent Debtors, and or the more equal distribution of their effects among their creditors,'' and the other Statute Laws of this State relating to the same subject. having given notice to all concerned to appear before this Court this present day at o'clock, forenoon, to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said Estate. After hearing the parties in terested therein. this Court doth appoint John Boyd of Winchester and James NJ. Cowles, of Norfolk Commissioners to receive examine adjust and allow the claims of the creditors of said Estate and make return to this Court ; and also doth decree that two months be al lowed and limite said Creditors from the 9th day ot July 1867. to exhibit their claims to said Commissioners; and doth further order that said Conn mssioners meet to receive claims against said Estate at the Probate office in said Norfolk on the 9th day of August 1867 and the 9th day of September 1867, at 0 clock forenoon, on each of said days. and that no tice of this order be given by publication of the of the same for une month in the Winsted Her aid and Litchf Id Enquirer, weekly newspa- pers published nearest to the place where such estate is so in settlement. and by posting .his order on the public sign-post in said Norfolk neal est said place And doth further order that copy hereof be sent by mail to every known creditor living without this Probate Distr ict, within one week from this date.
 true copy of Record.
 IA 4w Attest, ROBBINS BAYFIELD,, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
Wonderful but True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the wolld-renowned As trolosst and Somnam bulistic Clairvoyant, while in clairvoyant state, delineates the very features of the person you are to marry, and by the aid of an instrument of intense power. known as the Psychomotrope, guaran- tees to produce a perfect and life-like picture of the future husband or wife of the appli- cant, with date of marriage, occupation, lead ing traits of character, Sc. This is no imposi- tion, as testimonials without number can as- sert. By stating place of birth, age, disposi- tion, color of eyes and hair, and enclosing fiji. ty cents, and stamped envelope addressed to yourself, you will receive the picture by re- turn mail, together with desired information
 GS0 Address in confidence, MADAME GER. TRuDE REMINGTON P. O. Box 297, West Troy N. [. 43 1v
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
DIED.


 In this town, Aug, 4th, MT. Hiram Clark aged 3S years.
 In Harwinton, July 18th Deacon Jona. than Balch aged 79 years.
 On the 2d ult., at Alexandria, Va, George Thornton Baldwin, youngest son of Almon and the late M. $. Baldwin of Washington, D. c.
 In Winchester Center, July 2Oth, Mrs. Ann Phelps Hurlbut, (relict of Lemuel Hurlbnt Esq., aged 76 years. In Thomaston, July 29th. Mrs, Marsh, widow of the late, Capt Levi Marsh, aged 75 years.
 In Colebrook, July 25th, after a very short and severe illness, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Phelps, widow of the late Hon. Lancelot Phelps, aged v years II months In Colebrook, July 26th, Mr. Myron Turner of New York, aged 67 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

4S1 A YouNG LADY returning to.her country home, after soujourn of a few months in the City, was hardly recognized by her friends. In place of a course, rustic flushed face, she had a soft ruby complexion of almost marble smooth ness, and instead of twenty-three she really ap peared but eighteen. Upon inquiry as to the cause of so great change, she plainly told them that she used Circassian Balm, and considered it an invaluable acquisition to any Lady's toilet. By its use any Lady or Gentle man can improve their personal appearance an hundred fold It is simple in It's com bination, as Nature herself is simple, yet unsurpassed in it's efficacy in drawing impurities from, also healing, cleansing and beautifying the skin and complexion. By its direct action on the cuticule it draws from it all its impurities, kindly healing the same, and leaving the sur face as Nature intended it should be-, clear, soft, smooth and beautiful. Price S1, sent by Mail or Express, on receipt of an order by
 w. L. CLARK & CO.,, Chemists.
 No. West Fayette St., s, racuse, N. Y.
 The only American Agents for the sale of the same. 43 1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

Turner's Tic Douloureux or Universal Neuralgia Pill is safe, certain and speedy cure for Neuralgia and all nervous diseases, The severest cases are completely and perma- nently rured in very short time. Neuralgia in the face or heal is utterly banished in few hours. No form of Nervous Disease with stands its magic influence. It has the unqual- flied approval of many eminent physicians. It contains nothing injurious to the most deli cate system. Sold everywhere. Sent on re- ceipt of sl.t0 and two pos stage stamps. 1UR- NER CO., l2O Fremont St, Boston, Mass . Proprietors.
 Boston, July 1867. Ely
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
FlESruWAILo SOLDIERS MONUMENT.

FNHHE Lsdies of Litchfeld propose holding a N Festival Aug. 2lst & 22d "Wednesday & Thurs law for the sale of useful & ornamental altc es. The proceeds of the same to be devoted to raising monument ill commemoration of the Soldiers of Litchfeld who laid down their lives in the service of their country Refreshments of all kinds, Ice Cream, & C., Sc. Admittance 25cts. Children under 12, 15cts
 17-2w
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
CHARLES HARTMAN,
! ORDER OF NOTICE.

CAROLINE KARRMAN,)
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of S Ltehfeld, ss. Lltch6eld August 9th, A. D. 1867.
 Upon the Petition of the said Charles Karr- man praying fer reasons therin set forth for divorce, now pending before the Superior Court in and for Litch6eld County. to be held on the second Tuesday ot September A. D. 1887 Happening to, and being found by the suscribring authority. that the said re- spondent is residing in parts to the petitioner unknown and absent from this State There fore, ordered, that notice of the pendency of said petition be given by publishing this or der in the Litchfeld Enquirer a newspaper published in Litch6eld county four weeks excessively, commencing on or before the 18th day of August A. D. 1867.
 VIM. L. RANSOM Clerk of Superior Court for Itchfeld County. 4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
MARRIED.

At the Parsonage in Hartland, July 18th, by the Rev. MT. Goddard, James N. billy, of West Granville, former member of Co.,, E. 2d c. VA, to Miss Sarah E. Bidwell of Colebrook River.
 In Derby. July 22, by the Rev, Mr. Chamberlain Augustus Blakeslee to Miss Josephine Hart both of Thomaston,
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
TERRIFIC ONSLAUGHT.

Now is the season for those huge black swarms of flies that so torment man and beast
 BUTCHERS
 LIGHTNING FLY-KILLER. will make a clean sweep of them-evety sheet will kill quart. Beware of bogus limitations which some may say are '.just as good There is nothing comparable with it.
 Sold Everywhere, Price Six Gents: 15-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
A I Court of Probate holden at Plymouth

A Court of Probate holden at Plymouth, 1A within aud for the District of Pl ymonth on the 30 tn day of July A D. 1867.
 Present, V. R. 0. G;ddings, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Hiram Pierce Esq Admins trator upon the Estate of Samuel sCastle late of Plymouth in said District, deceased: This Court doth decree that six months he allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator and directs that publi, notice be given of this order by advertising in newspaper published in Litchtield and by post ing copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Plymouth nearest the place whe re the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record
 T-3w V. R. c. GIDDINGS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

HELMBOLDS EXTRACT BUCHU and IMPROVED ROSE Wash cures secret and delicate disorders in all their stages, at little expense, little no change in diet, no inconvenience and no exposure. It is pleasant in taste and odor immediate in its action
 and free from all injurious properties.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
HELMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT
 RTJCHTJ

u Is certain cure for diseases of the BLADDER, KIDNEYS GRAVEL, DROPSY, OR- GANlC WEAKNESS, FEMALE COMPLAINTS,
 GENERAL DEBILITY, and all diseases of the URINARY ORGANS, whether existing in
 MALE OR FEMALE. from whatever cause originating and no matter of
 HOW LONG STANDING. Diseases of these organs require the use of diu- retic If no treatment is submitted to, Consumption or Insanity may ensue. Our Flesh and Blood are supported from these sources, and the HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
 and that Of Posterity, depends upon prompt use of a reliable remedy.
 HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU, Established upwards of IS years prepared by
 H. T. HELMBOLD,
 DRUGGIST, 594 Broadway, New York, and 10l South 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
NEW BOATS!
 NEW BOATS, FISHING TACKLE,
 HORSE ACCOMMODATION, AND REFRESHMENTS. Cheere Point, New Preston, 16 2m ISAAC SMITH
Collegiate Institute

Waterbury Collegiate Institute
 7a.t= for l
 a@.f~ YOUNG LADIES.
 T1HE third year will commence on Wedncs- \ day Sept. 11th- A few vacancies only remain. A large and efficient corps of teach CTS enables it to offer the very best advanta. ges to those wishing thorough education. A pleasant heme will be found in the family of the principals. For catalogue and information
 Address REV. R. G. WILLIAMS,
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
"xa BVOrES Ltkce c CLs0rssa. .''

Have you Headache? Use Rennes Magic Oil! Have you ToOthache? Use Renne's Magic Gil! Have you Neuralgia Use Renne's Magic Oil Have you Rheuma ,ism9Use Renne's Magic Oil! Have you Sore Throat? Use Rennes Magic Oil! Have you Sciatica? Use Renne's Magic Oil Have you RTGise! Use Renne's Magic Oil Have you Cholera Nor
 bus? Use Rennes Magic Oil! Have you Lameness? Use Renne's Magic Oil! This is the Best Family Remedy to cue all kinds of Pain, you ever tried.
 It is clean, safe and delicious to use, and if you use it faithfully. TT WILL DO YOU GOOD! Directions each tile. Buy it of the Druggist or Merchant where you trade. It they have not got it on hand they will send for it. at your request, and sell you the Gen. uine Renn's Pain Killing Magic Oil, at the manufactul ers' lowest price tail.
 VIM RENNF, Sole Proprietor and Manufac- tu"cr Pittstield, Mass
 ag~ Sold by Vessels & Gates Druggists Litchfeld, Conn.
 FREE TO EVERYBODY.
 A Large $ pp Circular, giving information of the greatest importance to the young of both sexes.
 It teaches how the homely may become beau tiful, the despIsed respected, and the forsaken loved. No young lady or gentleman should fail to send their address, and receive 8 copy post paid, by return mail.
 Address P. o. Drawer, 21,
 43,6m Troy, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
lSTRICI of Plymouth ss. Probate Court,

n lSTRICI of Plymouth ss. Probate Court, .AI July l2th. 1867.
 Estate of Eugene Gray. late of Plymouth in said District deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Plymouth hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order for the Creditors of said Estate, represented in solvent, in which to exhibit their claims against said Estate; and has appointed George Perpont and Byron Futile, Esqrs, Commits sioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by V. C, GIDDINGS, Judge. The Subscribers notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said Plymouth, on the 18th day of October, 1867. and January 18th 1868, at two clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the business of ga d appointment.
 GEO. PIERPONT ] o
 BYRON FUTILE, commissioners All persons indebted to sad Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to l5-3w AARON D. MILLS. Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

THE thirty-fourth annual Report of the Il Directors of the Litchfed Mutual Fire Insurance Company, ending July 1st. 1867. To cash received for premiums du- ring the year, S4,64327 To Interest received on Notes and Bonds 1,4s2. .O9
 s6,125ae By Cash paid for Loses and Expen- ses during tn year, 3,9O4 70 Gain during the year, s2,22o. .e6 Policies now in force 1902 Insuring Property to the amount of S3l2O 653. .OO Amount of charged premiums on the Books of the Company, which can be collected i: re- quired, s34. .l68 56 Cash Bonds and stock in the hands of the Treasurer, SO,485. 40 Capital of the Company, at this date. s64,e53 96 A Cash Dividend was declared in
 lS64,to the members of the Company, amounting to $12,643 31 We now make discount on renewal. to the present Members of the Company of 334 per cent, which is equi valent to dividend. No assessment has ever been made.
 DIRECTORS. CHARLES ADAMS, SHELDON OSBORN, JASON WHITING, FREDERICK D. MCNEIL, GEO. c. WOODRUFF. EDWARD w. SEYMOUR II. R Corr, ABIJAH CATL1N,
 Door. A. s. LEWIS.
 CHARLES ADAMS, PRESIDENT. ALGERNON s. LEWIS, TREASURER
 JASON WHITING, SECRETARY, SHELDON OSBORN, GENERAL AGENT
 l5-3w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
TO CONSUM UMPTIVES.

THE advertiser, having been restored to \ health in few weeks by a simple remedy, af- ter having suffered for several years with SC were lung affection, and that dread disease Consumption, is anxious to make known to his fellow-sutferers the means of cure.
 To all who desire it, he will send a copy of the prescription used (free of charge, with the directions for preparing and using the same, which they find a SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, COUGHS, COLDS, and all 1hro. and LuLg Affections The only object of tnc advertiser in sending the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted, and spread informa- tion which he conceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing. and may prove a blessing. Parties wishing the prescription, FREE, by return mail will please address
 REV. EDWARD WILSON, lO-ly Williamsburg, Kings Co.,. New York. HELMBOLD'S CONCENTRATED EXTRACT BU.
 CHU
 Is tue Great DiuetlC.
 HELMBOLD'S CONCENTRATED EXTRACT sARSAPARILLA
 Is tte Great Blood P,nifer.
 Both are prepared according to rules of Pharma. cy and Chemistry, and are the most active that c tn be made. 46-1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08

TAKE NO MORE UNPLEASANT AND 1TtsAFE REMEDIES for unpleasant and dangerous diseases U SC HELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUCHU AND IMPROVED ROSE WASH
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR.

Any person sending us ONE DOLLAR, or paying the same to cur local Agents, willreceive ID medately fine Steel Plate Engraving, at choice fr' m the following list, and One Certif- cate of Stock, insuring One Present in the GREAT DISTRIBUTION.
 ONE DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
 No. 1-''My Child My Child !" No. 2- ''They're Saved They're Saved!' No. g. cold Seventy-six or, the Early Days of the Revolution.
 Any person paying TWO DOLLARS will re- ceive either of t'e following fine Steel Plates, at choice. and two Certificates of Stock, thus becoming entitled to two presents
 TWO DOLLAR ENGRAVINGs. No. l-"Washington' Courtship.' No. 9 "Washington's Last Interview with his Moth er.'
 THREE DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS. Any person paying THREE DoLLHRs will receive the beautiful Steel Plate of
 HOME FROM THE WAR;" and three certificates of Stock, becoming en- titled to three presents.
 FOUR DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
 Any person paying FOUR DOLLARS shall receive the large and beautiful Steel Plate of THE PERlLS OF OUR URFOREFATHERS. and four certificates of stock entitling them to four presents
 FIVE DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
 Any person who pays FIVE DOLLARS shall receive the large ond splendid Steel Plate of THE MARRIAGE OF POCAHONTAS." :" and five ce' tificates of stock entitling them to five presents
 The Engravines and Certificates will be de- livered to each subscriber at our Local Agen- cies, or sent by mail, post paid, or express as may be ordered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-08
HOW TO OBTAIN SHARES AND ENGRAV-
 INGS
THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE.

THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE Situated at Riverside, Burlington County N J. IS founded for the purpose of gratuitously edu- eating the sons of deceased Soldiers and Sea men of The United States
 The Board of Trustees of the Institute con- sists of the following well-known citizens of Pen nsy lvania and New Jersey:-
 HON. WILLIAM B. MANN, District Attor- ney, Philadelphia.
 CT U. s. Mint, and Recorder of Deeds, Philad HON. JAMES. M. SCOVEL, New Jersey.
 HON. w. W. WARE. New Jersey.
 HENRY GORMAN, Esq, Agent Adams Ex- press. Philadelphia.
 phia.
 The eng,avings and Certificates will be de- llvered at our Local Agencies, or sent by mail, post paid, or express, as may be ordered TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON n q April Is, lo67.-Office of Internal Reveuue:- Having received satisfactory evidence that the proceeds of the enterprise conducted by the Washington Library Company will be devoted to charitable uses, permission is hereby grant ed to said Company to conduct such enterprise exempt from all charge, whether from special tax or other duty.
 I. a NOLLANo, COmmlSSlOnerS.
 The Assoclation-have appointed as Receiv. CTS, Messrs. GEORGE A. COOKE & CO.,. 33 South Third Street, Philadelphia, whose well known integrity and business experience will be sufficient guarantee that the money in trusted to them will be promptly applied to the purpose stated
 PHILADELPHIA. PA. May 20. 1867. To the Otsee and members of the Washinqton Lbra- ry O., ~. s READ, Secretary
 Gentlemen:-On receipt of your favor of the 10th inst, notifying us of our appointment as Receivers for your Company, we,tool liberty to submit copy of your Charter, with plan of your enterprise, to eminent legal authority and having received his favorable opinien in regard to its legality, and sympathizng with the benevolent object your Association, viz: the education and maintenance of the ofphan Children of our soldiers and sailors at the Riv. erside Institute, we have concluded to accept the trust, and to use our best efforts to pro- mote so worthy au object.
 Respectfully. yours, &c.,,
 GEO A. COOKER co.
 Address all orders to GEO. A. COOKE CO.,. BANKERS. S3 South Third Street, Philad. Pa Receivers for the Washington Library Co. 17-2m
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'. The englavings and Certificates will be de- nVered at our Local Agencies, or sent by mail, post paid, or express, as may be ordered.