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The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

How CuANCED.-A few years since, and
and sell human flesh and blood. The traffic,
recognized by the law, was considered per-
fectlv legitimate, and men, women and chill
drcn were placed on the auction block and
sold to the highest bidder; and this, too, in
a country protesting refinement, civilization
and Christianity. In a few years hence the
historian of the times will be 10th to record
the fact that in the enlightened age of the
nineteenth century free America recognized
the foul traffic by a law of the land. But
how changed to day. No auctioneer's voice
is heard knocking down Human flesh and
blood to the highest bidder How has this
mighty change been brought about? We an
swer by the right of revolution, as claim
ed by the South. In the exercise of that
right. republican freedom, under Cod has
been firmly established on this continent
The old adage was truly exhibited in this
mighty deliverance from bondage of four and
a half million human beings, which declares
I" that whom the gods wish to destroy they
first make mad" The heated blood, the
maddened minds of the Southerners. made
them rush blindly on to their own destruc-
ton. When they had progressed so far that
tueJ "CiO "dIHeu ny pFOclaHiaIlOH lnaI un'
less they returned to their allegiance within
one hundred days, the fat would 90 forth
that all bondsmen and all bondwomen should
be declared free, they had not sufficient rea-
son left to embrace the opportunity to give
up their rehellious notions and seek forgive.
ness from an insulted and injured Govern
ment, but rushed recklessly on to destruc-
ton, as though the Almighty God had left
them to blindness of mind and hardness of
heart, uutil desolation. dark and 6reary,
marked every fair spot in the whole confines
of iniquitous secession and to-day the mists
thrown over their prospects in future are not
dispeiled, because of vicious determination
to set at defiance the laws and the constitut-
ed authorities.-Sa Sac Record.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

A NOVEL PRoPosITIoN.-In Mexico some
time ago. it was seriously proposed that a
law should be passed authorizing men to
take wife for trial, making it optional with
both parties to separate after two years, and
without process of law. Mexican patriots
go little further; they want to make n
population at any price, and the following
articles are discussed as basis of quick
propagation, to-wit: Every man between
20 and so years. if not impotent, has to pre-.
sent annually new born babe to the author
tiles of his district" Thus if married at
20 years, he must raise 30 children when he
arrives at the age of fifty, or pay heavy
fine. Bachelors who should have attained
that age without conforming themselves to
the said obligation, will have to pay a fine
according to their means. Legitimate chill
dren will be cared for by the State, but pros.
titution must cease. Premiums will be
awarded to the women who have distinguish
ed themselves in raising the greatest number
of children. Colonies will be formed at the
expense of Government, with the special view
of furthering matrimony and an increase Of
population.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
For the Benefit CT Suffering Human
ity,

FROM Mr.. THOMAs.-We have used Henley s
Royal Balsam in my family this winter. There is
no use talking. 1t throws everything in the shape
of Cough medicine in the shade that l ever saw.
My wife troubled with asthma or smothering
spells for years and could get nothing to have any
effect until l struck this 'Royal Balsam" She is
now about. well. 1t cured me of the worst cold
| ever had in my life in one night Whenever our
children have anything like cough, few drops
given on going to bed-that is the last of the
cough. l never intend to be without it in the
house.
B. THOMAS, the paper man.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

UTTERANCEs OF BRUTE.-The Albany
Democrat thus concludes its notice of the
death of Tbaddeus Stevens:
8 We might extend this biographical no
tice indefinitely; but we will desist. The
old sinner is dead now. No more will he
lead the Rumps of Congress-no more will
he " reconstruct" unless he attempts to do
so in the Plutonic regions whittier he has
gone. No more will he hold dalliance with
his niger wencb, nor bathe his fingers"
in his kinky hair Malicious, turbulent old
sinner-tyrant of the first water-blasphem
ner and contemner of everything good-vio-
later of all law, human and divine-lecher-
Gus lump of physical deformity ty--tareWeN !"
What can be the opinion of an intelligent
or human being of the cause which has en-.
listed in its behalf fends who revile the dead
and outrage every feeling of decency and
every instinct Of n civilized man? tribe
of savages evince better respect for fallen
foe Oakland NelCS.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
From F. Dewitt. Merchant.

To THE PUBLIc.-I had bad cough for a long
time. A friend urged me to get a bottle of "Hcn-
leys Royal Balsam.'' He said it cured him. L
got bottle, and sure enough it had splendid eff
feet 1t dried the cough up in a short time 1
hereby recommend it to the public. F. DEWITT.
l.. GROSS, Sole Proprietor, Portland, Oregon.
For sale by L. Wellendorf, Shasta. T39.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
W. X. D0HERTY, NJ. D.
San Francisco, California.
SpermatOrrhea.

DR.. DOHERTY has just published an mpor
tant pamphlet embodying his own views and
experiences in relation to Impotence or Virity /;
being short treatise on Spermatorrhea or Seminal
Weakness, Nervous and Physical Debility conse-
quent this Affection, and other Diseases of the
Sexual Organs
This little work contains information of the
utmost value to ALL whether married or single, and
will be sent FREE by mail receipt of SIX CENTS
in postage stamps for return postage.
Address.
W. X. D0HERTY, NJ. D.,
If San Francisco, Cal.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

A coSCEITED coxcomb, with very patron
izing air. called out to an Irish laborer
"Here, you bog gtrotter, come and tell me
the greatest lie you can. and | will treat you
to a glass of whiskey" by my word y
said Pat, and your honot's a gentleman. "
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
From Mr. Pittock.

We have used some of "Heney's Royal Balsam"
in my family and think it is splendid medicine
for children, well as for grown persons For
Coughs and Colds. 1 freely recommend it to the
public. R. PITTOCK.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

/ have used "Henley's Royal Balsam,'' myself
and family. and find it frst-rate medicine for
Coughs and Colds. L hereby recommend it to the
public.
P A. MAROUAM.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

THOMAS CoRwIN ON NoAH's FAMILY.-
Hon. Mr.. Corwin used to tell the following
story:
/" JEFF. Davis has the bearing and address
of a Southern gentleman, but has not the
mental grasp of statesman. He is shallow
and never originated any great measure
| remember the first speech he made in Con-
gress. 1t was on the slavery question. He
dwelt at length on the account of Ham, Ha-
gar, and Onesimus. and to his own satisfac-
ton, at least, proved that American slavery
had Divine sanction. Well, like myself, he
liked glass of wine, and he and l met
few midutes after the debate in saloon.
Said |, Davis, do you: believe Ham was
nigger?' Yes, was the reply. And Shem
one of those red fellows, with long black hair
and high cheek bones, like some of the red
fellows you find out on the prairie? Yes. 1
do And Japheth had regular features
and fair com plexion, like members of Con-
gress, for instance, with perhaps some ex-
ceptions (pointing to himself) p The reply
being in the affirmative, remarked: You
give very poor opinion of Mrs. Noah. Such
a lady would soon lose caste on Turtle
Turtle Creek''
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

Established expressly to afford the afflicted
sound and scientific Medical Aid in the treatment
and cure of all Private and Chronic Diseases Cases
of Secrecy and all Sexual Disorders.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
NUMBER %.

Discussion BETWEEN Bull AND BEAR.
The San Bernardino Guardian of September
5th, tells of fight which took place near
there recently
The only witnesses were Messrs. Brown,
Cavanaagh and a son of the former. These
gentlemen. attracted by the lowing of cattle
and the ringing of COW bell, went up on
a little hill to see what was the matter. They
observed about one hundred yards from them
the cows, all looking in one direction, and
few yards in advance of the cows. "a fine young
bull paving the ground, looking in the same
direction. Looking toward the bushes at
which the bull was gazing they saw Mr.. Bear
come out and advance toward the bull
When within a few feet he made spring
and alighted on the neck and shoulders of the
bull, and fastened his fangs in his shoulder
and commenced tearing away the flesh. By
a sudden effort the bull dislodged him from
his neck, and by another effort broke loose
altogether, when he plunged at the bear re-
peatedly, goringhim severely. until the: bear.
bowling with rage and pain, beat rapid re-
treat from the field. He was followed a
short distanceby the bull, but succeeded in
getting to cover. The bull was frightfully
torn about the shoulder and lamed in the
first onset, Notwithstanding which he made q
gallant fight and came off victorious. Nei-
ther of the gentlemen had any weapons and
they were, unable to ascertain how badly the
bear was hurt, but think from his cries that
he was the worst whipped bear they ever
saw.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

L. +. FISHER. go q 81 New Mer-
chants Exchange, is our only authorized Agent in
oan Francisco. For Eastern Advertising, Mr..
risher Is represented by S. NJ. Pettengill & Co.,
oil New York und Boston.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
PRIVATE MEDICAL Aid
Quick Cures and Moderate Charges
DR.. W, K. DOHERTYS
Private Medical and Surgical
INSTITUTES.

sacramento Street. below Montgomery,
Opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Co.'s Office.
Gzss- Private entrance Ledesdeff street..-a- :
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
Henley'S Royal BaIsam

Challenges the world to produce anything in the
shape of Medicines that will remove aud eradicate
Cough soreness in the Chest, as prompt. no
matter what form the disease might assume. Hen
leys Royal Balsam' is the best Medicine in the
world for Bronchial Pulmonory affections. For
Group Hopping Cough, there is nothing on
earth that equal it. All motherefs and Nurses
ought to have bottle close by them, it will give
child relief in two minutes. 1t is entirely veg
etable and will prove blessing to the human
family.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

FALSE FAcE.-The Marysvile Appeal has
the following:
DR.. Lasvgnes. who is lrcoming one of our
practised sharp shooters. is preparing for tho
advent of wild geese. In order to disguise
and pass himself off as one of the bovine
species, he is getting made an exact counter
felt or mask of cows head. This the doc
tor will draw over his own head and move
out on the fields among the wild geese, ex-
pecting to approach within easy range. -It
would be sad mistake if some other hunter
should mistake the doctor for strange and
wild beast. and draw his rife upon him.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26

PUr HIM OuT-Democrats have asserted
that +" Nasty" is doing more harm to his
party than good but we did not quite swal-
low all we heard on that score until the
Fayette County (Iowa) Union of August 5th,
came out against that poor deluded Demo-
crat of Kentucky" and verdantly denoun-
ced this q" faithful one" in the following
language:
NAsBY.--Were we Andy johnson, we
would remove this X road p NJ, or stop his
writing such nonsensical letters. He no
doubt means we'll enough, but such awkward
and uncouth expressions. and such gram
mar and orthography, will tend to show that
Democrats are as ignorant as Republicans
charge, and on the whole will injure the
cause more than it will do good"
A "BLoAT."-A. p. Edgerton, Democratic
candidate for Lieut.. Governor of Indiana,
holds S168. 900 in Government bonds. Hen
docks ia also - bloatad u hut tho ar,,oupt 20
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
TO SMOKERS AND CHEWERS.

ID EFORE YOU BUY YOUR TOBACCO CALL
I'D in atmy place, as you can buy it here Fifty
per cent cheaper than anywhere else.
nI0 J. N. MANASSE.
The Shasta courier., 1868-09-26
From Judge Marnnam.

B. THOMAS, the paper man
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

Our contemporaries Of the New Orleans Crescent will
do US the honor to correct error in its statement
that the first flag raised in Louisiana honor of Sey
1nour and Blair raised in their city, at 3O6 Julia
stree., On the 10th inst The Democracy of Caddo
parish unfured their standard to the breeze on the
9th instant amid the accamatons of the people and
the firing of cannon, at the city of Shreveport, in
scgibed with the names Of its chosen and accepted
endidates
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

RATIFICATION MEEr1Na.-The citizens of Caddo par
ish are invited to assemble in mass meeting Satur-
day. July 90 at the Court House. for the purpose of
retifyng the nominations of Seymour and Blair. The
citizens of the adjoining parishes invited to attend
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

Public RoADs-We refer to the subject Of our
public roads again, because of the urgent need Of
prompt attention to them after the crops are laid by
If work is postponed after that period, we all know
from experience, how difficult it is to get the work
done when picking cotton has begun. We most earn
esty call upon our Police Jury again, to require by
the promptest measures, that the work shall begin in
few weeks, and that it shall continue during the
whole time required by law that notices of their ap
pontments be served on the overseers and that the
returns on certified copies By deputy sheriff be filed
away that the District Attorney can prosecute and
easily make proof of any neglect; and that insruc
lions issue to all overees to make rigorous and exact
enrolment of all persons liable to road duty aud that
they be notified they will be held liable for failure to
attend The trade Of this city is involved in this
matter, and we cannot afford to temporise.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

We are receipt of communication on the annual
examination and commencement exercises of the
Keachi Female College, which will appear in next
Issue, not having room for in todays paper
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

DEMOCRATIC BARBECUE AT JoNEsvILLE, TExAs-A
large and enthusiastic meeting of the Democracy Of
Harrison county, Texas held at Jonesvile Friday
July II, Dr. Perry presiding The coored people
turned out in large numbers, oyer 800, while the
planters and owners of the soil were represented by
some 250 of their number. Many fair ladies craoed
the scene. After organisation and the adoption OF
resolutions rattying the platform and nominations OF
the Democracy the meeting addressed in the order
named by Mayor Turner, Of Marshall, Ambrose Eagle
Coils. Cults and Wharton, and Major Wilkinson. The
utmost enthusiasm prevailed, and the meeting dis.
solved with the general conviction that success in No
vember was assured to the gallant people of Harrison
county We are pleased to know that Caddo parish
was well represented. The work accomplished on the
picket line, and at the advanced posts of our Demo
cratic army of victory is as valuable in its results as
that which is confined to our parish limits We are
moreover glad to aid friends and immediate neigh
Ros in their labors of peace harmony and political
redemption.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

" There are 5,04S registered negro voters in the
Southern States The Radicals intend that these shall
reverse the majority Of all the voters to be found
among thirty millions of white people who acknowl
edge allegiance to the United States Government"
The best laid plans of men and mice "gang aft
awry." Not so fast, little men Our colored voters
do not intend to be your dupes any longer and we in
tend to meet you in the canvass with horse foot
dragons" We will be governed by scalawags no
longer. You shall no longer tyrannse over the white
people OF the South, nor cheat defraud misgude de.
Jude, destroy and ruin the welfare and future hopes
and interests of your superiors the colored men Of
the South. Your purposes Of viIlany and plumber
stand revealed in the following curious and instructive
confession of the New Orleans Republican: -
The Republican party is now poor, and its mem.
hers are poor, but with the patronage of this State and
OF the United States in Louisiana all this will soon
change and it will become rich and powerful. The
future OF all true members of the Republican party in
this State is to be very different from their past so
Inherent that all the money the Democracy can raise
Wonld not pay the bnmblest member for leaving its
ranks :
You expect to grow rich by pundeIing the public
treasury, swinding the people both white and colored
by oppressive taxation and by absorbing all the offices
do you! Wen, we won't permit it. You offer brides
You threaten US with your vilany and corruption
Beware how long you abuse patience!
we are delighted to record the following reply to
an inquiry made by us. The response of our cosem
poFary OF the Mansfield Times encourages US to urge
that the parishes Of DeSoto and Of Caddo will emulate
each other IN all eommendabe exertions for the good
ana Welfare of our people, our State and country. We
applaud and encourage the Democracy of Desoto in
their good work:
me South w estern wishes to know what Desoto
is doing towards organising for the Presidential -
pa'gn Only this: Democratic clubs have been organ.
isea IN all the wards, one, we believe. and the
Melnners are working actively, earnestly, and efectp.
10y 'or Tue New ork nominees. colored club has
Is at this place and steps are being taken
= hoss rgahsed IN each ward There is no furry
q goastng ABOUT what we intend TO do. but ye ara
thinking and maturing our plans If we have
win car ID i.ir ehance the Democracy we thing
- carry me parish By heavy majority. $3.50
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

LOYAL LEAGUE OUTRAGE IN NORTH CAROLINA
From the Tarboro (N.C. Southeraer we have an &C
count of another high-hauded proceeding by shoulder
strapism in that State
At the last term of the court of pleas and quarter
sessions Tor Edgecombe county, major" Tattan, a
VIGOROUSLY infamous white man, together with a
Der of negroes all members of the loyal league, were
red and convicted of riot and the false Imprisonment
OF Wiley Taylor, also member of the league, who
had committed the objectionable sin of voting the
Democratic ticket
The offences with which these men were charged
have ever been looked upon by the laws of North Car.
DINA as of the first magnitude, and have ever been
visited with the segerest penalties from the courts
The parties had fair and impartial trial, as GER
tlhed to by the bureau agent at Tarboro, WHO was
present by request of the court.
On Monday, Lieut.. Heiner, bureau agent at Rocky
Mount reached Idrhero with an order from General
Candy for the unconditional release Of Tattan Barnes
and Manner, the only parties then in custody from
the civil authority, declaring null ard void the action
OF the court on the grounds that the
from prejudice On the part Of the civil authorities,
ana a Intention TO break up the league BY such means
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

EXCELSIOR BASE BALL CLUB-We -are pleased ia
announce the formation, by the young gentlemen OF
this city, Of the Excelsior Base Ball Club of Shreve
port. AT regular meeting of the Club, held last
Monday evening, the following officers were elected
w. E. Kennedy, President; E. NJ. Van Nostrand
Vice President; F. A, Leonard, Secretary; James Y
Nolan Treasurer. Directors: Andy Currie, George
Turner and o. Ii. Schonhausen
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

Many thanks to our friend, DR.. W. F. Neal, for biz
delicious present
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22

HOTTER PLACES THAN SHREvEPoRT-On July IA, at
Washington, D. G., the thermometer stood at los in
the shade during the afternoon and at 10 o'clock at
night it ranged about 92 No doubt it has been equal
ly hot at Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg Va, Balti-
more, Md. In New York city there have been twenty
deaths from sun-strokes in single day
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22
Congressional,


WASHINGTON, July Observation-Disclosures Of natural
Used citizens abroad discussed all day. interrupted only
by the reading of the veto and the passage OF lt
Electoral College bill, notwithstanding by - to
Southern Senators, except Pool who absent, fG'
ing with the majority. Executive session and 3D.
journed.
House.-Credentias Of LASH from ,,orth CaFoSnt
and Bowen, from South Caroiua, referred to eIec"-
committee. Jones presented bill extending proTsooi
of the law of July 18th, 1864 limiting jurisdiction,
the Court of Claims over North Carolina. Ee'erca"
Judiciary committee. Winnie Ream restored to ~
studio in the Capitol by resolution, ELdndSe "
Wisconsin, asked leave for resolution requesting ~.
Secretary of War to communicate TO the House Nv
names OF persons under sentence OF military coDI.
sion court martial at Dry Tortugas, and the cfI
with which such persons charged, and the nsDss
persons in confinement by order of military c0huE5
sion at Atlanta, Ca and Charleston, S G. scDonF,,
of Pa, objected Eldrdge then whdre" the s' 'ne
ton. Lash and Bowen seated Mullins oppot N
Bowen said Bowen was born ia Ohio, anu wei i,;on
South Carolina 10 or Is years ago; whenhe Feu', s
broke out, voluntarily went into the Confederate Ig
vice, accepted commission of Captain; suose4lLsn
promoted Major probably for his RaEaniT7 III 5n'
lug down Union men, VII lie Ma)or, Mullins No p'.n
liably informed Bowen had killed his rebel OVtoD .rt
but, of that Mr. NJ. would not complain. For sDE
Bowen was incarcerated, and put in irons cA' a ma
leased When the Federals advanced He then ha' rol
of things to do either be hung or JON es,nrd
era forces. He did the latter, and H., was ino Raw
by Gen. sckles himself that in the Federal army L bg
acted badly, that he hai to be incarceraeu ,s
Federal authority When the war was over, be o 5 ,hs
Radical and adopted the faith Of franchise III and
black men, who he had no disposition to opposs bnt
the pardon Of men who showed proper peni1ene
be would not reward treason by making these psSod
rulers over US as soon as they back He ooua
very much whether the House was pursuing the
policy in this matter Electoral College bill PaSS''''
! "a to &c. Adjourned,