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sition for surveying and plating the different
towns in the county but rscommend the Procur-
ing Of proper plats and hsld-notes OF the govern
ment surveys Of this county.
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was referrea ne eemmusieotiou q 9. D. Caldwell
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FARM FOR SltE.

TSHE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL HIS
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q 6ne, thrifty young orchard
The above property will be sold cheap. For
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mchl6wlm.
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of the illinois and Michigan Canal to this
city, was not of more decided, definite
and effective character Still we have cause
for congratulations in the fact, that the pro-
ject has been recognized by the State Is one
| OF great importance tothe west. and deserv-
| ing the aid of the State and the Nation, and
| hope the day is not Gar distant when this
! grand and much needed improvement will
be completed a
| These with other minor but important
improvements going on in our city and its
vicinity, point to proud future for Rock
Island, If we do but appreciate our destiny
and strive to deyelope and improve the great
| natural advantages of our locality.
/ GENTLEMeN Having given you all the
information l possess, and having made
such suggestions as seemed proper to the
subjects in question:, il only remains for me
to urge you tecarry forward such measures
as will continue our present prosperity, and
if possible, still further improve the city,
lfeduce the taxed, sand make every efort to
satisfy our constituents that we are laboring
for them and not ourselves.
In conclusion, and in this connection it is
proper for me to say to you, that for the
want OF experience in Legislative action
and parliamentary proceedings, shall be
short comings. and beg to assure you all
that whatever Of error may fall into con-
nected with my duties here, should be at
tribuled to the head and not to the heart.
/ After the delivery of his inaugural address
Mayor Eggleston stated that the first bust
ness in order would be the election of city of
| fcers, and the council proceeded to that bus
ness, Aldermen o. j. Dimick and j. r.
| Huber being appointed tellers. The result
was as follows:
For City Clerk-Jas. r. Johnston s; John
Criswell g.
/ For City Treasurer-James NJ. Buford
p. L. Mitchell 2.
For City Attorney-C NJ. Osborn Al
fred Webster 3.
For City Marshall C. Choppers (vote
Unanimously
For City Assessor FIR. B. Taylor S !; E. S.
Shaw 3.
For Harbor Master-Geo. Lamont 6; Peter
r For Bridge Tender-T. d. Barns s; funan-
| imous.)
For Weigh Master-O. B. Higgins 6 !.
henry Powers 2. .aag .s;e- I liza - :
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MYSTERIES OF THE PEOPLE: the
story of Plebinn Family for 1000 years; by
Eugene Sue. Price $l,00. This remarkable
book is suppressed in France on account of its
Democratic principles.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-16
EYES. EYES.
DR.. {. n. PARDEE,
OCCUIST AND AURIST

4 FTER a protracted blindness of more than five
~ years, DR.. Pardee has made himself thoroughly
and scientifically acquainted with all diseases of
the Eye. and is now practising with a success not
surpassed in the United States.
All operations performed. such strabismus
cross eye, Caterac by linear extraction, Depression
or Absorption, Pterygium, feshy membrane
growing the eye Reduction of Staph yloma, or
bulging out of the eye, Artificial Pupil, Fistula
Lachry nails 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 brilliancy Of
the real eye A large assortment constantly on
hand for sale at reasonable prices. The Doctors
Eye bath for the treatment and cure of all nervous
disorders is used all this coast.
Thankful to those physicians who have sent him
for operations, and hopes that his universal
success will warrant continuance of their conf
dence. His celebrity operator is co-extensive
with his success; patients are presenting them
selves for treatment and operations from New York
and Boston almost monthly.
Many patients can be at the Doctors Office
daily. in different stages of recovery.
DR.. PARDEE has associated with him DR.. ii.
BIGELOW.
Office: 767 CLAY STREET, (abOve the Plaza
near Dupont street. my4
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-16

Pre- Historic MAN-Among the interes
ting subjects discussed by eminent scientific
men at the close of the meeting of the Brit
ish association in Scotland, was the question
of the antiquity of man.
Sir j. Lubbock read paper on pre-. his
toric man. in which he expressed the follow,
ing enthusiastically, that existing saw
ages are net the descendants of civilized
ancestors !; that the primitive condition of
man was one of utter barbarism that from
this condition several races have dependent
ly raised themselves. These views fol
low,' he said. g from strictly scientific con
sideratlOns. We shall not, however he the
less inclined to adopt them on account of
the cheering prospects which they bold out
for the future. If the past history of the
man has been one of deteriation, we have
but groundless hope of future improve
ment; but, on the other hand, if the past
has been one of progress. we may fairly hope
that the future will be so toO-that the bles
sings of civilization will not only be eXten-
ded to other countries and other nations, but
even in our own land they will be rendered
more general and more equable, so that We
shall not see before US always, as now, mul-
titudes of our fellow country men living the
lives of savages in our very midst; neither
possessing the rough advantage and real,
though coarse pleasures of savage life, nor
yet availing themselves of the far higher and
more noble opportunities which lie within
the reach of civilized man."
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The Fegce Islands.

During its recent cruise in Polynesia, the
United States steamer Tuscarora visited the
Fegee or FIJI group. The natives of these
islands are the most fierce, intelligent, and
advanced in mechanical science of any in
POLYNESIA Fifteen years ago they were
cannibals, and probably yet occasionally
indulge in the pleasure of human roast. -
The Honolulu Commercial Advertiser. in
connection with the Tuscarora's S visit, has
the following:
The Fiiis are located between south lati-
tudes Is deg so min. and 10 deg. 80 min.,
and west longitude Ia and l7S deg, The
group comprises l54 islands. 65 of which
are inhabited. The total population is
about 1870, 900. The largest island, Vitievu,
il we'll adapted TO grazing, and is covered
with most beautiful pasture lands. partic.
ularly suited to sheep. Foreigners are rap
idly locating there, mostly Englisbmen from
Sydney. and few months ago tract of
land was purchased for a sheep rancho for
which $50, 900 was paid For another,
El5, 1000 Captain Stanley thinks that in
few years the group will virtually belong to
the British Government. as it will become to
all intents an English colony, the same as
New Zealand.
On the largest island is deep river up
which the officers went in boats about forty
mile ard could the Tuscarora have crossed
the bar she might have steamed up twenty
or thirty miles The banks of this stream
are said to be charming. and must one day
become densly populated. as there is room
for extensive agricultural and grazing en-
terprises Samples of long stapled Sea
Island cotton were shown US, which measures
fully two inches in length, aud Of wonderful
iineness-surpassing the best Hawaiian or
Carolina that we have ever examined. As
vet but little attention is paid to agricul
ture grazing is the chief attraction.
The proximity of the group to Sydney and
Tahiti-eght or ten days sail from either
ports attracting many settlers. These are
mostly adventurers without means. who
cause much trouble with the natives and
among themselves. During the Rebellion
these Sydney adventurers persuaded the
chiefs that the American Government was
broken up, and that they would never see an
American war ship there again. The effect
was, that Americans were maltreated in
many instances and despoied of their pron
erty. The visit of the Tuscarora has done
good, In satisfying the natives that tho
government stlll exists and will hold them
to accountability 1t left good impres
siuh VI al ipiciShefe rs well as natives
Three islands have been ceded IN tho
American Government as security for the
payment OF the claims adjudged to be due:
but the chiefs will be allowed their own
time to pay them.
The FIJI group is literally filled with
excellent harbors, making quite a contrast to
our own group. These will in time become
the centres OF industrious settlemenents.
Captain Stanley found Wilkes obsery :.
tions very accurate. In every instance
he noticed, there was no exception to be
taken. Any vessel can follow Wilkes sur.
veys or directions with perfect safety. This
is creditable to that navigator.
Here is another instance of the benefit of
having war ships cruising through this
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-16
FRENCH MEDICAL OFFICE.
nR. JULIEN PERRAULr. Doctor of

nR. JULIEN PERRAULr. Doctor of
Medicine Of the Faculty of Paris, Graduate Of
the University Queen. College. and Physician of
the St. John Baptist Society of San Franei,c".
DIR. PERRAULT has pleasure to inform pa
TENTS and others seeking confidential medical ad-
vice, that he can be consulted daily. at his once,
Armory Hall Building, North East corner Mont
gomery and Sacramento streets, San Francisco,
Rooms Nos g. 10, H. first fo'r, up stairs; entrance
on either Montgomery or Sacramento streets.
DIR. PERRAULT's studies have been almost
exclusively devoted to the of the various forms
of Nervou. and Physical Debility, the results Of
injurious habits acquired in youth, which usually
terminate in impotence or steriliy and permanent
ly induce all the eoncomitants OF old age. Where
secret inhrmity exists involving the happiness OF
life and that of others, reason and morality die
tate the necessity of its removal for it is fact
that premature decline of the vigOr Of manhood,
matrimonial unhappiness. compulsory single life.
etc have their sources in causes the germ of which
is planted in early life, and the bitter fruit tasted
long afterwards patients laboring under thi. com
plant will complain of one more Of the following
symptoms: Nocturnal Emissions, Pains in the
Back and Head, Weakness of Memory and Sight,
Discharge from the Urcthra going to stool or
making water, the Intellectual Faculties
Weakened, Loss of Memory ensues, IDEAS
cOuded, and there is diSnclination to attend to
business or even to reading. writing or the society
OF lrleulS, etC Inc patient Will proDahly
of Dizziness. Vertigo, and that Sight md Hearing
weakened and sleep disturbed by dreams mel
ancholy, signing, palpiations, Paintings, coughs
and slow fever; while some have external rheu-
matte pains and numbness of the body some of
the most common symptoms pimples in the face
and aching in different parts of the body.
Patients suffering from this disease should apply
Immediately to DIR. PERRAULT. either in person
or by letter, he will guarantee of Seminal
Emissions and Impotence in six eight weeks.
Patients sute ing from Venereal diseases in any
stage, GOnorrhea. elect. Structures, Bubo Ulcers,
Cutaneous Eruptions, etc. will be treated success
fully; all Syphilitic a.d Mercurial Taints entirely
removed from the system.
DIR. PERRAULT'S Diplomas are in his Office,
where patients see for themselves that they are
under the of regularly educated practitioner.
Patients suffering under Chronic diseases call
and examine for themselves. We invite invcstiga-
| ton: claim not to know everything, to cure
everybody but we do claim that in all cases taken
under treatment fulfill our promises. We par
iculary request those who have tried this boasted
doctor and that advertised physician till worn out
and discouraged to call upon us.
| LOW CHARGES AND QUICK CURES.
Ladies suffering from any complaint incidental
| to their consult the Doctor with the assur-
! ance of relief.
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TO Females.

When female is in trouble or afflicted with dis
ease. as weakness of the back and limbs, pain in
the head, dimness of sight loss of muscular power
papsation of the heart, irritability, nervousness
extreme urinary difficulties, arrangement of digest
i've functions, general debility, vagintis, all dis
eases OF the womb, hystera sterity. and all other
diseases peculiar to females, she should go or write
at once to the celebrated female doctor, W. r. Do
bertv. at his Medical Institute, and consult him
about her troubles and disease The Doctor is
effectng more cures than any other physician in
the State of California. Let no false decacy PIE
vent you, but apply Immediately and save yourself
from painful suffering and premature death. The
Doctors offices arranged that he can be con-
suited without fear of observation.
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Read the Following:
A Case of Gleet and Structure.

Dr. HouERTY Sir feel my health so
fully restored, that in common gratitude. bclleve
| should make some written acknowledgment Tor
your valuable services-particularly 50 as your lee
was small for the work performed. L arrived IN
this city from the East about one year ago, and
was then suffering from an old case of Gl,et, com
picated with structure. Being stranger in tins
city, and believing those doctors who gave such
positive assurances of success were necessarily the
best (some of whom have large number of titles.)
| placed myself in their charge and continued un-
der their treatment until had lost nearly all hope
aud considerable sum of money. | wish to say
now that you are the sixth doctor L have en-
ployed, and the only one who has ever done me
any service Ny Gleet is wholly cured, the strlc-
ture is all removed, and my general health is bet
ter than it has been for years. In conclusion
would say to the many unfortunates who require
pedical advice, if you have any doubt as to whom
you should employ, ask DR.. Doherty for my address
and call and me, U keep store in this clty).-
My experience may save you many dollars
would also add that, in the early stage of my dis
ease used a large amount of the preparations
advertised as an nfalible cure for Gonorrhea,
elect, ETC., but never derived any benefit from
them. I am, Doctor. very truly yours, Iii.
San Francisco June 10th, 1874.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2lst day
of June, 1861. A. 5. GorLD, Notary Public
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-16

BETTER THAN Norm1xG.-We recall to
mind the story of good old Methodist lady,
very particular and very pious, who once
kept a boarding house in Boston.
Staunch in her princi Piles, she would take
no one to board who did not hold to the
eternal punishment of large portion of the
race But the people were more intent on
carnal comfort than on spiritual faith, so that
in time her house became empty, much to
her grief and alarm. After some time a
bluff old sea captain knocked at the door, and
the old lady, prime as a Puritan, answered
the call
Servant, ma'am. Can you give me
board for two or three days? Got my snip
here. and shall be off as soon as load"
Wv al, | don't know" saidithe old lady
hesitatingly.
"Oh, house full, eh ?"
"No but"
"But what, ma'am?'
4 don't take any unclean or carnal
people into my house. What do you be-
lieve?'
About wbat?"
"Why, do you believe that anybody shall
be damned?"
80 thunder! yes"
"Do you ?" said the good woman, bright.
ening up. "Well, how many souls do you
think will be in fire enternally?"
- Don't know ma'am, really; never calcu
lated that"
Can't you guess?"
Cant say-nerhaps fifty thousand"
Wal-hem - unused the good woman :;
81 guess I'll take you; fifty thousand il
better than nothing"
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-16
yx1o THE AFFLICTED.-Dr. W. K. D0HER-

yJyO THE AFFLICTED.-Dr. ". X. DoHER-
tv return. his sincere thanks to his numerous
patients for their patronage, and would take TINS
opportunity to remind them that he continues TO
consult at his Institute for the OF chronic dis
eases of the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Digestive and
tienito- Urinary organs and all Private Diseases
viz Syphilis in all its forms and stages seminar y,
Weakness and all the horrid consequences of self
abuse :.Gonorrhea, elect Structures, Nocturnal and
Diurnal Emissions, Sexual Debility, Diseases of
the Back and Loins Inflammation OF the Bladder
and Kidneys etc.. etc. and he hopes that his long
experience and successful practice will continue
to insure him a share of public patronage
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 lie no mercury, charges
moderate treats his patients in acorrectand nonor-
able way and has references of unquestonape vera
city, from men of known respectablhty ana hlgh
standing in society. All parties consulting MN,
by letter or otherwise, will receive the best and
gentlest treatment and implicit sccresy
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-16

INDUSTRY AND PATIENCE.-There are two
things that always pay, even in this not over
remunerative existence. They are working
and waiting. Either is useless without the
other. Both united are invincible, and in
evitably triumphant He who waits with
out working, is simply man yielding to
sloth and despair. He who work without
waiting, is ftful in his strivings, and misses
results by impatiences. He who works
steadily, and waits patiently, may have a
long journey before him, but at its close he
will find his reward. In this connection we
quote from a recent essay in the Atlantic
Monthly:
at is said that our mechanics are nearly
oil foreigner and that an American appren-
tice is an extinct species, like the cave bear
or the dodo. Farmers sons prefer any way
of getting their bread to working with their
hands. The pedder's caste ranks higher
than the manly independence of the plough.
A country store is an object of ambition,
where the only toll is to deal out a glass of
tipple to the village sots who haunt those
castles of Incidence to drink, to smoke, and
to twaddle over stale village news. Some
young fellows solicit subscriptions for maps
or for great American works. or drum for
fruit nurseries, patent clothes wringers, or
baby jumpers Others aspire to enter the
religious medcant orders of America as paid
brethern. They are too proud to work, but
not ashamed to beg. Beg is perhaps a hard
word; but solicitation is begging when the
solicitor personally profits by it,"
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-16
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 a written statement of
sucb in preference to holding personal inter
view are respectfully assured that their communi-
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 as possible Ifthe case be fully
and candidly described, personal communication
will be superseded, instructions for diet, reg-
men and the general treatment OF the ease itself
fncludinc the remedies) will be forwarded without
delay. and in such a manner as to convey no idea
the purport of the letter parcel SO
Consultation, by letter or otherwise, FREE
Permanent cure guaranteed or no pay
Address,
W. K. DOHERTY. NJ. D.
San Francisco, California.
The Shasta courier., 1867-11-16
FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS.

DIR. PERRAULT is the only agent in Cali ornia
for DR.. BOTS Female Monthly Pills Their
immense sale has established their reputation as
female remedy, unapproached. ana tar in advance
Of every other remedy for suppressions and irregu
larites. and every other obstruction in females On
the receipt of five dollars, these Pills will be sent
by mail or express to any part of the world, secure
from curiosity damage.
Persons at distance can he cured at home. by
addressing a letter to DR.. PERRAULr, corner of
Sacrament" and Montgomery streets, Rooms 9, TO-
and IL. or Box 973, Post Office, San Francisco
stating the minutely possible, general
habits of living, occupation. etc.
All communications confidential. o20:1y