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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-03-22

painting; while the Dominicans appear to have
practised all the various branches of the fine
arts, with the exception of mosaic, and to have
produced artists who excelled in EACH" Their
devotion to the arts was, indeed, q religious de-
earnest prayers, and solemn dedication of them
selves and their works to the Holy Trinity; and
not nnfrequently with long exordium, intro
ducing the creation and fall of man, as We see
in the prefaces of Theophilus and Cennino Gem
mini.
Whilst the eleventh., twelfth and thirteenth
centuries saw the erection of magnificent cathe-
drals, (our own York, Salisbury, and Westmin-
ster were built in the thirteenth the manners
of the people were yet rude. 1t is curious that
clocks were not found in converts after they
ture in castles and palaces. Perhaps this may
be an instance of u devotional spirit of the
monks, who may have thought it an impiety to
relax the discipline of reckoning the time by
the repetition CT Ave Marias, Paternosters, and
Misereres. They were, however, generally
adopted about the latter half of the fifteenth
century.
I'm the book before us o wood-cut is given,
taken from manuscript in the Bibliotheque
at Paris. 1t is not only curious as showing
what an important and laborious art writing
quired, but for the religious mark which
designates the character of the writing-in the
corner is a painting of the crucifixion.
The Scriptorium of earlier times was obvious
ly an apartment capable of containing many
persons; and in which many persons did, in
fact, work together in avery business-like man
ner, at the transcription of books. The first of
these points is implied in a very curious docu-
ment, which is one of the very few extant spe-
cimens of French visigothic Ms. in uncial char
acters, and belongs to the eighth century. 1t
is short form of conservation, or benediction,
barbarously entitled "Oratioaem in Scriptxris,"
and is to the following effect: "Youchsafe, o
Lord, to bless this Scriptorium of thy servants,
and all that dwell therein, that whatsoever
sacred writings shall be here road or written
by them, they may receive with understanding
and bring the same to good effect, through our
Lord, /" etc. We can imagine that We zee the
impress Of this prayer in the representation in
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Brave Act of an Archbishop.

Victor Hugo has in bis study at Haute-
vile. on the Isle of Guernsey, crayon
sketch of bishop with a cross which he has
drawn himself and under which he has writ
ten the following wordst wooden cross,
golden bishop; golden cross; wooden bish-
op." He would doubtless consider the noblo
Archbishop of Auch 6 golden" bishop
The other day there was destructive con-
fagation at Auch. From one Of the burning
houses burst forth cries, "Save US, save US !"
Heartrending were the screams of mother,
" Save my child?' The Archbishop who
had hitherto assisted the iremen at the en-
gines, stepped forth and shouted out, II will
give twenty five gold pieces to him who saves
the mother and her child ~ Several men
fastened to the flames, but started back
again. The Archbishop repeated his offer
but to no purpose. He then took blanket,
dipped it into a pail of water, wrapped it
around his body, and climbed the ladder
leading to the burning room. The bystand
ers fell on their knees, their eyes steadily fix
ed on the Archbishop. He succeeded in
reaching the window and soon after reappear-
ed, carrying the mother and her chile. Up
on reaching the ground below, be tore the
half-burned blanket from his shoulders, and
thanked God on bis knees for the success Of
his efforts. He then stepped to the poor
mother and said: MY good woman, |
have offered twenty-five gold pieces to him
that would save you. have earned that sum
myself, and..will give it to you."
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10 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 l5ss of muscular power,
paptation of the heart, irritabilty. nervousness,
extreme urinary difficulties, arrangement of digest
i've functions, general debility, vaginitis all dis
eases OF the womb, hystera, sterity, and all other
diseases peculiar to females, she should go write
at once to the celebrated female doctor, W. X. Do
herty, at his Medical Institute, and consult him
about her troubles and disease. The Doctor is
effecting more cures than any other phys elan in
the State of California Let false dclicacy PEE
vent you, but apply Immediately and save yourself
from painful suffering and premature DEATH The
Doctors offices arc arranged that he can be con-
suited without fear of observation.
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To COrresDOndeDts.

Patients residing in any part of the State, how
ever distant, who may desire the opinion and ad-
vice of Dr. Doherty in their respective cases, and
who think proper to submit written statement of
such, in preference to holding personal inter
view, respectfully assured that their communi-
cations will be held most sacred and confidential.
If the be fully and candidly described personal
communication will be unnecessary, instruc-
tons for diet, regimen and the general treatment
of the itself Including the remedes) will be
forwarded without delay, and in such manner as
to convey idea of the purport of the letter or
parcel so transmitted. Consultation, by letter or
otherwise, FREE.-Permanen cure guaranteed
or no pay.
Address,
W. X. D0HERTY, NJ. D.
San Francisco, California.
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FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS,

DR. PERRAULT is the only agent in Cali orna
for DR.. BOTS Female Monthly Pills. Their
immense sale has established their reputation as a
female remedy, unapproaehed, and far in advance
of every other remedy for suppressions and rrcgu-
arities, 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 or damage.
Persons at distance can he cured at home bv
addressing letter to DR.. PERRAULT, corner OF
Sacramento and Montgomery streets. Rooms 8, 10,
and II, or Box 973, Post Office San Francisco
stating the ease minutely as possible general
habits of living, occupation, etc.
All communications confidential. dI4ly
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VTV0 THE AFFLICTED.-Dr W. X. 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
eases of the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Digestive and
Ienito- 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
Durnal Emissions, Sexual Debility, Diseases of
the Back and Loins, Inflammation of tho 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. He uses mercury, charges
moderate, treats his patients in correctand honor
able way and has references of unquestionabe vera
city, from men of known responsibility and high
standing in society. All parties consulting him,
by letter or otherwise, will receive the best and
gentlest treatment and implicit secrecy.
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FRENCH MEDICAL OFFICE.


nR. JULIEN PERRAULT, Doctor of
il Medicine of the Faculty of Paris, Graduate Of
the University Queens College, and Physician of
the ST. John Baptist Society of San Francisco.
DR.. PERRAULT has pleasure to inform pa
tients, and others seeking confidential medical ad-
vice. that he be consulted daily, at his Office,
Armory Hall Building, Northeast corner Mont
gomery and Sacramento streets, San Francisco,
Rooms Nos 9, TO- II, first floor, up stairs entrance
on either Montgomery Sacramento streets
DIR. PERRAULT'S studies have been altross
exclusively devoted to the of the various forms
of Nervous and Physical Debility, the results of
injurious habits acquired in youth, which usually
terminate in impotence steriity, and permanent
ly induce all the concomitants of old age Where
a secret nfrmity 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 manhoedj
matrimonial unhappiness, compulsory single life,
etc have their in causes the germ of which
is planted in early life and the bitter fruit tasted
long afterwards patients laboring under this 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 Urethra going to stool or
making water, the Intellectual Faculties are
Weakened, Loss of Memory ensues, ideas srS
elouded, and there is disnclinatiOn to attend TO
business, to reading, writing the society
of friends, etc The patient will probably complain
of Dizziness Vertigo, and that Sight md Hearing
are weakened and sleep disturbed by dreams mel
aneholy, signing, paptations, Paintings, coughs
and slow fever: while have external rheu-
matte pains and numbness of the body some of
the most common symptoms pimpes in the face
and aching IN different parts of the body.
Patients suffering from this disease should apply
immediately to DR. PERRAULT either in person
or by letter. as he will guarantee a cure of Seminal
Emissions and Impotence in six or eight weeks
Patients suffering from Venerea diseases in any
stage, Gonorrhea, elect, Structures, Bubo Ulcers
Cutaneous Eruptions, etc, will be treated success
fully; all Syphilitie AID Mercural Tants entirely
removed from the system.
DIR. PERRAULT'S Diplomas are in his Office
where patients for themselves that they are
under the Of a regularly educated practitioner.
Patients suffering under Chronic diseases can call
and examine for themselves. We invite investica-
tion claim not to know everything. nor to cure
everybody but we do claim that in all cases taken
under treatment we fulfill our promises We par
tcularly request those who have tried this boasted
doctor and that advertised physician till woru 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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EXESs EYES:
~
DR.. (. H. PARDEE,
OCCULIST AND AURlST
OCCULIsT AND AURIsT

A FTER a protracted blindness of more than five
IA 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 strabsmus, or
cross eye, Caterac by linear extraction, Depression
or Absorption, Pterygium, heshy membrane
growing over the eye, Reduction of Staphyloma or
bulging out of the eye, Artificial Pupil, Fistula
Lachrymalis, closing of the 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. large assortment constantly on
hand for sale at reasonable prices. The Doctors
Eye bath for the treatment and of all nervous
disorders is used all over his coast
Thankful to those physicians who have sent him
cases for operations and hopes that his universal
success will warrant continuance of their conf
dence His celebrity as operator is extensive
with his success; as patients presenting the en-
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
Office: 737 CLAY STREET, opposite the Plaza,
San Francisco. my9
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FIRST MONDAY IN APRIL,
Enter upon the performance of his official duties
for the current year. He would call particular at
tention to the following section of the Revenue
Law:
"If any person shall willfully make, or give,
under oath affirmation, false list of his or her.
their taxable property, false list of taxable
property under his, her, their CONTROL such per
shall be deemed gnilty of perjury, and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished therefor, as
is by law provided for the punishment of perjury ;
and any property willfully concealed, removed,
transferred, or misreprescnted by the owner or any
agent thereof to evade taxation, shall upon dis
covery be assessed at ten times the amount of tax
for that year, which would otherwise have been
assessed upon it and fifty per cent. of the amount
such additional tax when solicited shall be paid
to the person persons who shall furnish the
information which reveals the property conceal
ed, transferred, removed misrepresented and the
remaining fifty per cent, after deduclng the usual
per ccntage for collection, shall be paid into the
Treasury, for the benefit of the Common School
Fund of the State
Attention is also directed to the following section
of the Act of lS65-6, relating to Shasta county
The Assessor of said county is authorized and
it is hereby made his duty collect all the poll
per capita tax except the road poll tax, and the
taxes upon all movable personal property and upon
the entry of any assessment of movable personal
property 10 any person, nrin, coIpoI"lioh, dssoca
ton, or company, who does not own real estate
sufficient in the opinion of the Assessor to insure
the payment of such tax within the county, to de-
mand the payment of the taxes upon the same ;
and if such person, firm, corporation, association
company shall refuse neglect to pay such
taxes, the Assessor shall, by virtue of the power
herein vested in him, proceed to collect such taxes
in the same manner prescribed by law for the Col
lector."
If Tax Payers we're to have a list Of their pro-
perty prepared, ready to be sworn to, as the law
directs, by the time of my reaching them they
would thereby perhaps save themselves much an
noyance, as well facilitate my work
A. p. LADD,
Assessor of Shasta County.
Shasta, March 2, 1867. MI
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SpermatOrr'liGa.

SpermatOrrhGa.
DR.. DOHERTY has just published an impor-
tant pamphlet embodying his views and
Experiences in relation to Impotence or Virility ;
being short treatise on Spermatorrhea or Seminal
Weakness, Nervous and Physical Debility consc-
Sexual Organs.
This little work contains information of the
utmost value to all, whether married or single and
will be sent FREE by mail on receipt of SIX CENTS
in postage stamps for return postage.
Address,
W. X. DOHERTY, VI. D.,
If San Francisco. Cal.
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NOR NoN-RETENTIoN OR INCoNTI-
Il nencc of Urine, irritation, Inflammation or
liberation of the bladder kidneys diseases of the
prostate glands, stone in the bladder, calculus,
gravel brick dust deposits, and all diseases of
the bladder, kidneys and dropsical swellings, use
HELMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU.
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officers of Charter Oak Lodge. 10. g. r.

James F. scammon, W. c. t.. James Ashfeld
X. IL. 3; Frank Gilbert, L. II. S.. Mrs. j. N
Chappell, W. VT. John A. Downer. W. s.. A..
Pelham, W. A. s.; W. A. Scott, W. F. s.; VIM.
Kenyon, ". 7. JOS. II. Pryor, jr, W. NJ Sarah
Augusta Eames, W. D. NJ. C. W. Eames, W. l. G.
A j Muling, W. o. c.; Mrs J. Follansbee, w..
C.; J. N. Chappell, W. P. C. T.
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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-styled doctors,
whose names to be found in the daily and
weekly newspapers of San Francisco and other
places, are tradesme 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 will cost
you nothing, and may save you many regrets /; for,
as advertising physicians in eight out of ten
are bogus, there is safety in trusting any of
them until you know who and what they are. 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 Dr. Gibbon
that they read his advertisement in the Shasta
COURIER apply
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~ NFEEBLED AND DELICATE CONSTI-
Ia tutions, of both sexes, use HELMBOLD'S
EXTRACT BUCHU. 1t will give brisk and en-
ergetic feelings, and enable you to sleep well.
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HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU AND
i i Improved ROSE WASH cures secret and
delicate disorders in all their stages, at little ex-
gense, little or no change in Diet no inconvenience
and no exposure. 1t is pleasant in taste and odor,
immediate in its action, and free from all injurious
properties.
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PRIVATE MEDICAL Aid
Quick Cures and Moderate Charges.
DR.. W, K. DOHERTY'S
Private Medical and Surgical
INSTITUTES!
INSTITUTES!

Sacramento street. below Montgomery,
Opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Co.'S Office.
EfS- Private entrance on Leidesdorf street. -sssa
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Established expressly to afford rhe afflicted
sound and scientific Medical Aid in the treatment
and of all Private and Chronic Diseases Cases
of Secrecy and all Sexual Disorders.
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Submissive all know that breast
swimming is the style usually adopted all
over the world Beginners commence on the
breast, and in nine instances out OF ten they
continue TO move through the water on their
breast all through their lives. 1t is in the
water what walking is on land. To the be-
ginner it has the advantage of being the ca
sest to learn, and to the adept it has the at
traction of having last about it, Long dis
tances are mostly performed in this STYLE as
being more steady, and consequently less
fatiguiug $50 that here the breast frequently
conquers its more dashng rival the side
Also, when swimming for pleasure, rather
than for glory, we instinc'ively take to the
breast The chief rules are
l. Spread out your bands fingers closed J
widely so as to describe as large circle as
you possibly can. If YOU watch good breast
swimmers you will at first be surprised to
observe what a broad sweep they thus
make.
.. The same rule holds good for feet you
cannot describe too large a circle therefore,
send them out to their utmost length and
breadth.
3. After you have described this circle in
order to complete the stroke, bring the heels
together sharply and vigorously. Remember,
it is this jerk and quick meeting of heels
which sends you forward.
1t is in this particular that Gurr especially
excels,. so that he can propel himself five or
six feet eash stroke. A long stroke could
not be made in another way. The secret
of the matter is this--that after the sharp
contact of the heels, the body instantly floats
along, or rather cuts. through the water those
five feet, without any other effort on your
part. The stroke made with hands or arms
really is of small service except to maintain
your balance ON the water
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HELMBOLD's EXTRACT BUCHU GIVES
I'LL health and vigor to the frame, and bloom to
the palld cheek. Debility is accompanied by
many alarming symptoms, and if treatment is
submitted to, consumption, insanity epileptic fits
ensuc.
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VVVAKE NO MORE UNPLEASANT AND
unsafe Remedies for unpleasant and dangerous
diseases. Use lIelmbold's EXTRACT BUCHU
and improved ROSE WASH.
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ASSESSORS NOTICE.
FIRST MONDAY APRIL,

VV~HE UNDERSIGNED GIVES NOTICE TO
L the Property Holders of Shasta County. that
he the
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TO THE UNFORTUNATE.
NEW REMEDIES. NEW REMEDIES.
DIR. Gibbons Dispensary,

0lR XEARNEY STR,
UlO near Commercial, San
Francisco, Established in 1854,
for the treatment of Sexual and
Seminal Diseases, such as Con E.
orrhea, elect, Structure, Syph-
Ills in all its forms, Seminal
Weakness, Impotency, ETC.
Skin Diseases (of years stand
;1orN apd VTloora+ad Lars sua
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$500. $500. $500.
HANCOCK SEWING MACHINE.
THE GREATEST NOVELTY OF THE AGE.
The Simplest, Best, and Cheapest Machine
in the World.
PRICE, ONLY SIX DOLLARS.
PRICE, ONLY SIX DOLLARS.

TIME NEED HAS LONG BEEN FELT OF
i Sewing Machine that, while it would combine
within itself the elements of beauty, simplicity eff
fcisncy and durability, should yet be sold at such
price as would place it within the reach of all
We present such Machine, confident that all who
purchase it will find it to meet every reasonable
expectation 1t requires only to be seen to be
appreciated.
FULLER 6 CO., Agents.
109 Montgomery Street
San Francisco.
N.B.-City and Country Rights for sale. Agents
wanted, and great inducements offered. jyll;0m
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II. A. NJ.

a Joseph Isaaes, II. P; t. S. Mount K. :;
w W. E. Hopping, s.; A. Dobrowsky, c.
w H.; D. P. Bystle, P. S.; F. 3. Chandler,
R. A. c. H. Taylor, of Sd V; U. r. Lord, VI. of
I'd ". J. W. Garden, NJ. of 1st V A Coleman,
Treas. L. Wellendorf, Sec; J. B.Higinbotham. G
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VVNHE GLORY OF MAN Is STRENGTH.
Il Therefore tho nervous and debiltated should
Immediately use Helmbold's EXTRACT BUCHU.
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Officers of shasta Council, No. e,F.&Am.

A Jos Isaacs, 7. I. NJ. A. Dobrowsky, D.
ga l. NJ; D. P. Bystle, G. C. W.; H. Taylor,
Treas; L. Wellendorf, R.; L. L Reese
C. of g.; Thos. Greene, c. John v. Scott
St.. U. r. Lord, NJ; J. B. Higinbotham, s.
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An OREGON FAMILY-A letter to the Port.
land Oregonian dated North Yamhll, July
10Th, says:
On the 14th of the present month, Samuel
Laughlin, Sem, called together his family
Tor those of them who are residents of this
State, all of whom are residents of this
(Yamhill county which numbered, besides
himself, one hundred and eleven persons.
OF this number there were / sons, 4 daugh-
ters, sons-in-law, and ughters-in-law
81 grandsons, grandsons-in-l law, 81 grand
daughters, and l grand daughter-in-aw
great grandsons and great grand daugh-
ters. Besides these, Mr.. Laughlin has
daughter aad children living in Missouri
He was born December ID, 1872, in PEN
dleton county, South Carolina. the hot bed of
secession-emigrated with his father, when
IL years old, to Kentucky from whence at
the age of % he came to Missouri, where he
lived % years-til lS47-when he enigrated
to Oregon and settled in this county, where
he has ever since lived. excepting a short Wis
it in 1865, to the States east of the Rocky
Mountains.
Notwithstanding Mr.. Laughlin was born
and has always lived, till he came to Oregon,
in slave State. yet he votes and his senti-
ments have always been in opposition to that
chivalric institution and of the voters of the
above 10, being %, % of them cast their votes
against Smith at the last election and will
cast them for Grant and Colfax this fall.
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Officers of Western Star Lodge, No. q, f..
& A. VI.

A Adolph Dobrowsky, W. NJ; F. B.
-HA~ Chandler. s. W; Thomas Greene, J. W;
AE B. Shurtlef Treasurer; L. WeIiendorff,
~ Secretary James Scammou, S. D.; Chas.
Anderson, J. d. Joseph Isaacs, NJ E. L. Reese,
St. U. r. Lord, St. ; J. b. Higinbotham, T.
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MANHOOD AND YOUTHFUL VIGOR
WI are regained by Helmbold's EXTRACT
BUCHU.
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Price, 81 rs per bottle, or six bottles fer Sc 50
Delivered TO any address.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
jyl1.
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FROM VIRGINIA CITY.-The Territorial En-
terprise of Wednesday. contains the follow
ing:
While on his way to Carson, day before yes
terday, Judge Ptzer was thrown out Of his
buggy by striking into a rut, sustaining in
Juries in the shape of badly sprained ankle
and some slight scratches and bruises about
the face.