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The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

The BABY TRADE-They ought to have a
Founding Hospital in New York, as they do
in that most wicked of cities Paris. 1t would
greatly conduce to prevent infanticide, which
Is now increasing To a frightful extent. In
our National Metropolis buying and selling
babies has been reduced to a system. Those
who engage in the business keep " establish
mentS, where great many women are kill
ed during the year, leaving babies number
ing in the aggregate several hundred besides
the offspring of those who do not die, and
don't want their babies. The little things
are regularly advertised, and pcrs wal tirg
infants to adopt apply as the advertisement
directs them, and generally get one for very
low price-say the price Of the few rags in
which it is wrapped. Sometimes record is
kept of the persons procuring infants in this
way. but, generally speaking, nothing is
known about them, and the mothers of the
infants can never get trace of the offspring,
even if they wish to, which many of them do
not.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

LAST Saturday afternoon, (says the Yreka
Aug. Meamber at Scott Bar, on Scott river,
Mrs. Meamber and two children were cross
ing foot log toward home, when large dog
ran against them, pushing them into the
stream. man named Barber, hearing the
screams. rushed to their aid He first res.
cued Mrs Meamber, who was nearly ex-
hausted. He next went into the stream and
caught the oldest child, and then proceeded
one hundred yards below, rescuing the
youngest. The oldest child suffered most,
and was brought to life by the usual appica-
tions
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

FUNNY BET.-S. r. Hubbard. of Eagle
Creek, and john Ruster, of Piety Hill, made
funny bet the other day They bet ten
gallon keg of wine on the general result of
the Presidential contest, with the under
standing that if Seymour should be elected
Hubbard should wheel the keg from Eagle
Greek to Shasta on a wheelbarrow, and treat
every Democrat he met on the road, while
he should only take three drinks himself on
the trip. If Grant was elected Ruster was
to do the wheeling, and treat all the Repub-
licans he met on the route. We may expect
to see Roster and his wbeelbarrow arrive
soon
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

A NOVEL ELECTION BET.-One of the most
novel election bets that have come to our
knowledge during the present campaign, was
one that occurred at Martinez, few days
since, au account of which, as related to us
yesterday, by an eye witness, is as follows :
A Republican and Democrat were discussing
politics, in Kenny's saloon, when the Demo-
crat made an offer to bet certain amount
that Seymour would carry the State. The
Republican replied that he had not the mo-
ney with him, but would bet the clothing he
had on against those worn by his Democratic
friend. that Grant would carry the State
"put up or shut up" The last banter was
no sooner made than accepted, and both men
commenced to disrobe and "put up" to the
infinite amusement Of their friends. BY
agreement each enthusiast retained his shirt,
g only this. and nothing more" The Grant
man borrowed an old coat and pair of pants,
but the Seymour man was not so fortunate,
and was obliged to wind his way home in a
state of nudity. Before starting, the Union
man remembered that his keys were in his
pants pocket. He was prevented from hand
ling the wsgers already put up. on account
of the chagrin felt by the Seymonrite in not
being able to borrow some clothing The
termination of the whole affair was that the
Union man could not get into his house that
night, and slept on the door step. while the
Democrat went home quite distance from
the scene IN puris naturdlibus. Times.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

The New York Sun of the Sth ult. con-
tains the following special dispatch from
Washington:
The reported contemplated marriage of
Secretary Seward has excited considerable
interest in fashionable and diplomatic cir
cles, and many inquiries are made as to the
name of the lady who was to be honored by
the Secretary. Some of the intimate friends
of Mr.. Seward deny the report, but without
authority. Rumor has it that there is some
truth in in it, and that Miss Olivia Risley,
daughter of II. A. Risey, Assistant Secreta-
ry of the Treasury, will be the future wife of
the Secretary if be sheuld perpetrate matri-
mony She is highly accomplished lady,
of about twenty years Of age, and the warm
est friendship has existed for years between
the Risleys and the family of Mr.. Seward,
which probably gave rise to the report
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
Plain Truths.

Bristol's Sarsaparilla and Pills cure ScrofuIa
and old sores
BristoPs Sarsaparilla and Pills cure tumors
and ulcers
BristoPs Sarsaparilla and Pills cure cancer
Gus diseases.
Bristol's Sarsaparilla and Pills cure all skin
Diseases
Bristol's Sarsaparilla and Pills cure abcesses
BristoFs Sarsaparilla and Pill, cure bad
blood and humors.
For sale by l.. Wellsndorff, druggist,
Shasta 5T1
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

PRETTY GooD.-During the war the wife of
naturalized citizen of this county became
fearful that her husband might be drafted
into the army, and in order to guard against
such an event, she took his naturalization
papers, unknown to him, and burLt them up.
This fact leaked out on Tuesday, after it was
too late to remedy the matter, and the hus-
band didn't vote.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
A Fragrant Cosmetic.

To preserve the soft, clear color of the
skin, even to an advanced age. take of the
genuine Murray & Lanman's Florida Water
one part, and pure water three parts mix,
and bathe the face and neck and arms five or
six times a day.
H0- To prevent disappointment, buyers
should always ask for the Florida Water
prepared by the sole proprietors, Lauman
Kemp, New York.
For sale by L. Wellendorff. druggist,
Shasta 55l
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
CHANGE OF NAME

We subjoin the following affidavit in iniunc-
ton suit formerly pending between Mercada &
ully, plaintiffs, and G Simon, defendant:
p. Sainsevain, being duly sworn, says, That the
article known Sansevain's California Wine
Bittcrs was manufactured by Mercado Scully,
about the month of March, 1861, without the said
Sainsevain Brothers having any concern in the
manufacture thereof. That deponent has always
known and considered said Mercado & Seully as
the Sole Proprietors of the Sainsevain California
Wine Bittcrs.
Notwithstanding the above affidavit the said P.
Sainsovaln is putting up compound under the
of Sainsevain's Wine Bitters, representing it
to be the same celebrated Bitters. which we
have been manufacturing and selling IN immense
quantities since 1860, aud also afhxing nearly
similar label to that used genuine Vine
Bitters. BE NOT DECEIVED Send for
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

OFFICERS OF ELEcTIoN-All officers Of
election who actually served on election
boards at the recent election, are requested
to present their bills, properly certified to By
the Inspector, to the County Auditor, who
has been authorized by the Board of Super.
visors to issue warrants for such services.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

TRuE.-The Marysville Appeal says:
T" There are great many Federal Assessors
and Collectors, and the impression prevails
that these officers have large annual in
come. The fact is, however, that the inter
nal revenue tax is collected at less per cent
than our county officers collect the State and
county tax, the cost the last year being less
than three per cent?
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

For SEYMouR.-Louisiana, Alabama, Ar
kansas and Georgia, all States which Demo
Gratis have informed us were under negro
domination, have voted for Seymour and
Blair. How do the advocates of a White
Mans Government" account for this result
Democrats have to thank the negro for abou,
all they have gained in the late contest. Lei
them henceforth hurrah for the negro.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

FRArDs.-The Democrats of San Francisco
initiated their New York brethren by manu.
featuring bogus naturalization papers previ-
GUS to the election. One Tbeile, clerk in the
Auditors Office, has been arrested for COM
plicity in these frauds.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
recent dinner in

SLURs ON WoMAN.-At a recent dinner in
this city, (says Packard s Monthly at which
no LADIES were present, man, in responding
to the toast on Woman" dwelt almost
solely on the frailty of the sex, claiming that
the best among them were little better than
the worst, the chief difference being in the
surroundings.
At the conclusion of the speech gentleman
rose to his feet and said
" trust the gentleman, in the application
of his remarks, refers to his own mother and
sisters, aud not to ours"
The effect of this most Just and timely re-
buke was overwhelming the maligner of
women was covered with confusion and
shame.
This incident serves an excellent purpose
in prefacing few words which we have for
long time bad in our mind to say.
Of all the evils prevalent among young
men, we know of none more blighting in its
moral effects than the tendency to speak
slightingly of the virtue of women. Nor is
there anything in which young men are so
thoroughly mistaken as the low estimate they
form of the integrity of woman-not of their
own mothers and sisters, thank God, but of
others, who. they forget are somebody etse's
mothers and sisters.
As Tuio, .HO peIoOH WIN euIrcuueTs W
this debasing habit is safe to be trusted with
any enterprise requiring integrity of charael
ter.
Plain words should be spoken on this
point, for the evil is a general one and deep
rooted. Ii young men are sometimes thrown
into the society of thoughtless or even lewd
women, they have no more right to ormeasure
all other women by what they see of these
than they would have to estimate the char
acter of honest and respectable citizens by
developments of crime in our police courts.
Let young men remember that their chief
hapTin mess in life depends upon their utter
faith in woman. No worldly wisdom, no
msanthropic philosophy, no generalization
can cover or weaken this fundamental truth
1t stands like the record of God himself-for
it is nothing less than this-and should put
an everlasting seal upon lips that are wont to
speak slightingly of woman.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

FoUND DRowNED.-On Thursday of last
week Frenchman named Cavaignac was
found drowned in Jerusalem Greek dam, at
the head of the Bald Hills ditch. Deceased
had been missing for several days. Justice
DAILY held an inquest on the remains.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

SPUDs.-Rudolph Klotz, of Shingletown,
last week sent us an acceptable present in the
shape Of a sack Of splendid potatoes. They
are the finest we have ever seen raised in thi
county. Thanks, Rudolph.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

ouPERyrsoRs.-The Board of Supervisors
met on "ednesday-Messrs. Scott and Jones
pressnt-and proceeded to the transaction of
business. They will finish to-day. Pro-
csedings next week.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

APPKoPRIATE.-As the Democratic process
sion was passing along Main. street on Satur.
day night last, one of our business men was
observed closing his store doors. A bystand-
er asked him why he was thus engaged,
when he replied Il always close up when
a funeral procession is passing by"
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

precincts of the county, except Fort Crook,
foot up Union majority of eighty-three
votes. Fort Crook will probably change
these figures very little either way. Leaving
Fort Crook out, the returns show Union
gain of sixty-one votes over last year. We
will give the official vote next week.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

INsANE.-A Board of Physicians have de-
clared that Thomas Fleming was insane, and
the County Judge has ordered him to be Ia.
ken to the Insane Asylum.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

CoURT-Tbe November term of the Dis.
trict Court will commence in this place on
Monday next, 9th inst. The case of KEN is
the only important one on the docket.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

THE number of deaths in San Francisco
last week were eighty-6ve, of which twenty
were from small pox.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

CALAvERAs CHRoNIcLE.-The Calaveras
Chronicle, the oldest weekly paper in the
State, has entered upon its eighteenth vol
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

A MARRIAGE was to take place in Suisun,
recently, bat the bridegroom failing to make
his appearance at the appointed time. one of
the guests went to hunt him up, found him
in a whisky mill, and endeavored to punch
his head. Three rounds were fought, and
the guest was cleaned out" The marriage
did not come off.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

GRAPEs.-Fresh, choice grapes, from Wood
mans orchard, for sale, in quantities to suit
at Mrs. Young's fruit stand, next door 70
Madison's barber shop. "
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

~ STATE of John C. Strickland Deceased
IA Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
ADMINISTRATOR of the above named estate, to the
creditors Of and all persons having claims against
said deceased, to exhibit the same, with the
necessary vouchers, within ten months from the
first publication of this notice, to the undersigned
at his residence, Thomas Ferry, Pitt river, Town
ship No. 4, Shasta county.
A. THOMAS, Administrator.
October Is, 1868. OH
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
MERCADO'S
Native California Wine Bitters,

And you will obtain the same popular beverage so
favorably known since 1860 Beware of 0Oun-
terfeits! Purchasers of WINE BITTERS
requested 20 observe the familiar old yellow
label, and that the words, "MERCAD0 4
SEULLY, SAN FRANCISCO" are engraved on
the Government stamp pasted over the cork of each
bottle. This is the only efectual security against
the counterfeit limitations.
Depot-5O6 and sos Jackson street, San
Francisco.
n7:3ln MERCADO 4 co.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

RIcH.-One tun of rock from the Whit
Pine District, Nevada, yielded $4,000.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
LATEST NEWS F!

We received tho following dispatch at one
O'Clock p NJ, Nov. 9th
To j. j. CoNMY Grant and Colfax have
98l majority in 40 counties, with one county
to hear from, which will reduce to six hun
dred.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

READ the notice of Mercado & Co., in ano
ther column.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
SETTLE UP!

nERSONS KNOWING THEMSELVES IN
debted to the undersigned, either by note OF
book account, requested to pay up immediate
ly, or legal steps viii be taken to compel settle
ment. SAMUEL RICHARDS.
Shasta, October l., 1868.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07
HOSPITAL REPORT.

To THE Hon. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SHASTA
COUNTY:
The undersigned submits report of the County
Hospital for the Quarter ending November 1st,
1873.
The Shasta courier., 1868-11-07

Hospital for the Quarter ending November 1st,
1868:
Patients treated during the quarter........... 81
Discharged, cured OF relieved...... .......... IL
Remaining under treatment. 10
Aggregate number of days of treatment for
quarter. ................ ............. SAT
The following diseases were treated; Diarrhea,
L; fracture and disocation of ankle, fracture of
arm, /; intermittent fever, 5 hydrocele, paral-
ysis, /; neuralgia, 2; pneumonia. 1 ulcers, 2 +;
disease Of heart, l !; myelits, l structure, l /;
rheumatism, 3 scurvy l.
Below is a list of names, and the number of days
each patient has been treated:
Patients discharged Days treated.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-11-13

The excitement 10 Wall street on Fri.
day bordered on the panic Of 1867. aud
threatened to equal the latter in scope
and disaster. Ii created apprehension
among the bankers and brokers aud
caused enormous depreciaticns in stocks,
Railway shares we're sold by ,he thousands
and government bonds by the millions.
Trade was standing still 10 all directions.
The operations of the banks in locking
up greenbscks are condemned on all sides,
not oely By stock operators, but by mer-
chants Of all classes. The stringency sf.
fected the Produce Exchange, and has
materially checked the Shipments Of grain
from the West. IL is estimated that from
twelve TO fifteen millions 10 lawful money
has been Withdrawn from use Of the mar
ket in tao weeks. On the bank state
ment the loss of currency deposits is over
ten million dollars. of which s4,42s, 000
was drawn in greeubacks aud S5,55S, 900
drawn to pay off loans and discounts to
the banks themselves.
The semi-officisl announcement from
Washington that the Secretary OF the
Treasury had decided to exercise authori-
~ to reissue the greeubacks withdraw
from circulation last year or the 3 pei
cent. certificates Withdrawn last month
il needful to restore confidence to tbs
money market, had the immediate effect
Of reducing mouey to 7 per cent. in cur
rency. aud the market left of compara
lively easy. The rate. compared with the
severe stringency on Thursday and Fri
day, was significant Of the prevailing re-
lance upon the purpose Of the govern
meut to afford relief il necessary.
Operations in government bonds have
been very large, especially in Eve. twenties
OF 1867, which are expected 10 advance
under the news from Washington that nc
more boRds would be thrown on the mar
kst for the present.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-11-13

General Carr. while marching with two
compaaies Of coIorsd cavalry. under Col.
Carpenter, was attacked BY Ipdisns. su the
morning Of the 18th uIs.. a. Beaver Creek,
Karsss. rixty miles below the trail iexdisg
from Fort Wallace TO the Republican riv-
err. The command Was frat attacked At
sunrise, aud the Indians speedily dirpers-
ed, Paving failed 20 stampede Gen. CARTS
stock, which seemed TO be the ohject Of
the attack. After marching few miles,
Gen. Carr suddenly found himself sur
rounded By force Of three hundred saw
ages. He formed bresst works Of the
wagons and grain sacks. aud a severe &C
ton took place, resulting in loss Of nine
Indians killed and about thirty wounded.
Gen. carr's loss is reported at three men
wounded snd three horses killed.
Finding the Indians were too strong
for him. Carr refreated to Fort Wallace,
where he wss re enforced Ly seven COM
psnies of the 9th u. 5. Cavalry. lie
again advanced, and on the 9th ult. at
tackled the Indian town. killing ten war;
riors, wounding q great many. besides
killing and capturing eighty ponies and
threw away most Of their winter supplies,
and fed in great confusion toward the Re-
publican river. The latest Intelligence
from the Indian seat Of war states that
General Carr was in bo. pursuit Of the
ssvsges, and Generals Bradley ssd Bris-
bin moving with infantry and cavalry
down the Republican 10 cut them of.
Colonel Banshead. with some infantry
and Colonel Carpenters cavalry, was re-
ported TO be near Big Timbers, the Re-
publican. General Sheridan seems to be
prosecuting the Indian war with his usu-
al sigor. aud will doubtless soon clean out
the coustry between the two railroads. and
compel the Indians to go upon their reser-
vations and behave themselves.-[G Gazette.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-11-13

The returns OF the vote cast in this
State on Tuesday last confirm the charges
made by ns OF Kentucky importai aud
other fraudulent devices practlced by the
Democratic leaders TO carry the State cleo
ton Then the Republican majority was
but little more than an average Of one
thousand for the several candidates; now.
although the Republican vote has increas
ed but slightly, If at all. our majority will
come closely up to that of 1866. Some
Democrats we are aware voted for Grant,
but n comparison of the vote in Novem-
Der with that cast in October for the rival
candidates, will convince the most incre-
dulous that large imported vote was poll
ed by the Democratic psrty In October.
These returns show that Messrs Voor
bees, Niblack and Holman owe their cleo.
ton to interlopers from Kentucky. or FROM
sumo other quarter outside OF this State;
and in every vote they may give ia Con
gress in opposition TO the administration
Of President Grant, they will misrepresent
a majority Of the voters oil their respective
Districts.
There will also be goodly number Of
Senators and Representatives in our Leg
islature ia the same predicament. The
gentlemen from Vanderhurg, for example.
who were declared elected by msjorities of
about thirty votes each, will misrepresent
. county which, on fair vote, has given
. Republican, majority Of Two hundred
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-11-13
HOW GRANT sprnr rnE DAY.

General Grant spent the day at his
headquarters, where he was visited by
many friends, citizens aud strangers
CONGRESS.
There were about two hundred spects-
tors in the House to-day, spd about Que
hundred 10 the Senate to see the closing
proceedings OF the second session Of the
Fortieth Congress-. Both chaplains gave
thanks for the happy issue of the recent
elections, aud prayer was also made 10
the lower branch that the candidates elect
might be saved from violence. The pro-
ceedipgs In the Hause occupied just FIVE
minutes, and in t.s Senate four.
MEssRs WADE AND coLFAx.
Dir. Wade was congratulated BY many
persons on his good health and robust
appearance, while Mr.. Collar found hun
dreds to shake his hand in honor Of his
election to the Vice Presidency, and iu
token Of good will for his coming
marriage. The two gentlemen left at
o'clock for Baltimore. where reception
in their honor, from the Republicans Of
that city, takes place this evening. Mr.
Colfax will then go to Ohio. He will be
married next week, aud come here with
his bride, on Thursday. the 18th.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-11-13
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, November 10.

HOW GRANT sSUBs POLITICAL BOREs.
The small fry politicians here who sought
an opportuni y to show themselves on III
connection with some sort If demonsira
ton to Gen. Grsat, have finally, TO the
satisfaction Of the great body of Repubi-
cans in this city, gJt their quietus. They
could not be satisfied with the informal
notice they received yesterday, that the
General did not desire any display, aud SC
about = dozen OF them called on him
formally, ut his headquarters, this after
noon. lie received them in bis ofiee
listened to the reading OF a written speech
by tho Mayor, aud answered them MS
follows: "Gentlsmen, AIN glad to meet
you all aud to receive your congratula
tions on my election 10 the Presidency
| hope. however, that you will
spare me from any public dc
monisirarion. have avoided such, so far
as could IN nay >ctey from the West
aud | see no reason tor accepting dis
play here. live 10 the city, and shall
be glad to see my friends at my house OF
at my office. whenever they choose to call
on me. L prefer haNtns no uirPiAy, anu
none will be bad with my consent. To
receive you Individually will be much more
agreeable 10 me, and | hope that course
will be agreeable to you. l will take the
demonstration for granted, aud appreciate
your motives the same"
After the General had concluded, some
of the persons spoke privately with him;
said how much they were disappointed,
and ssked him again II he would not let
them have procession aud sereoade him.
lie answered them substantially that he
could not, of course, prevent them from
hsv ny procession whenever they pleased,
but he preferred that they should not make
10y display at his residence. This settled
he matter, aud the delegation retired a
good deal cres,fallen. The conclusion Of
his business is very generally gratifying
10 all except the host OF Office seekers who
we're chiefly concerned in trying to get up
he demonstration. Ii deserves to be said
hat the Mayor Of the city bad 10 con.
lection with the movement, other than
hat he was persuaded to appear as the
,fiicial head Of the Republicans party 10
Washington.