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The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

SOMETHING STRANGE.-The Dutch Flat
Enquirer of the 10th inst furnishes the fol-
lowing:
Mr. E. II. Smithwick, of Texas DiggiDgs,
informs us that about four miles south OF
Emigrant Gap, near the trail between the
two places mentioned, hole has appeared
in the ground--or rather the, surface has
fallen into a subterranean cavern. He says
the hole is about twenty feet across at the
surface, and that it gradual opens out to an
unknown width; the jagged sides of the
walls are plainly distinguishable for appa-
rently twenty feet below the surface of the
water, which is about forty feet from the
mouth of the opening, making the discerna-
BILE depth about sixty feet he has no idea of
its real depth. The ground in that vicinity
is what is known as cement, and always had
the appearance of being solid. He says it is
sight worth going to see
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

LABOR SAvER.-Our enterprisinp towns
man, Samuel lsaacks, has lately purchase d a
labor-saving machine which cannot be ex-
celled for durability or correct and expedi.
tious work. The machine is called " Roses
Patent Punch, Shears and Tire Upsetter.' -
By the aid of this invention an old tire can
be upset in very short time, an iron rod or
thin bar can be clipped off in an instant. and
holes can be punched through iron bars or
plates three quarters of an inch thick, at the
rate of dozen per minute. 1t is undoubted.
ly the greatest labor saving machine vet
invented FOR the use of blacksmiths.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

CABINS BURST.-We learn that the rem.
nant of the Antelope Indians have recently
testified that they were around" by burn.
ing couple of cabins on the head waters Of
Battle Creek. Last fall small party of
experienced Indian hunters devoted some
time to trailing up and shooting the blood
thirsty devils of this tribe. and eight or nine
bucks were disposed of in this way, and the
tribe is now supposed to be reduced to about
four bucks and five or six souaws.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23
STRANGE FREAK OF NATuRE.-Tbe Yrek:

STRANGE FREAK OF NATURE.-Tbe Yreka
Union of May 9th says:
We are informed that lake of considera-
BILE extent has been formed this spring on the
Ii c of road from here to Soda Springs, on
the Sacramento, near the residence of Mr.
Deitz. THERE'S a low piece of land there in
the form of a reservoir, which heretofore has
collected and held, during the rainy season.
considerable water. But in former seasons,
as soon the rain stopped, and the snow
in the vicinity was gone, the water in this
pond rapidly subsided until it entirely disap.
peared and left the ground bare. This sprin 9,
however, the waters of this pond, instead of
decreasing with the cessation of the rainy
season, and the disappearance of all snow in
the vicinity that could add to their bulk by
its melting, have gone on regularly increas-
ing. till what has heretofore been but a tenn
porary pond, seems to be swelling now to the
dimensions and importance of a permanent
lake. Since our last rains, and since all snow
in the vicinity has disappeared. this pond or
lake has enlarged its area and increased its
depth, spreading over the public highway till
travel is compelled to seek new road. What
has caused This freak of nature? The local
ity of this phenomena is but few miles from
the base of Shasta Butte, and in south
westerly direction from it. In this same
| connection we may remark that we have
been informed on undoubted authority that
the water in the Big Springs"-some
| springs in Shasta Valley, near the western
base of the Butte, and from which Shasta
River, particularly during the dry season,
derives large portion of its waters-is lower
now than they have ever before been known,
even in the dryest portions of the dryest
seasons. Is there any connection between
the development of new lake on the water
shed of the Upper Sacramento and the drying
up of the fountains that feed tributary of
the Klamath And if so, is it due to vol
canic forces acting in and disturbing the very
foundations of the Butte. the monarch of
| North American mountains? Tho earth.
quake which visited us last week would sug.
gest that volcanic or other internal forces
are sporting with the ground which we
stand.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

VERDIcT.-The Coroner's jury, empanneled
to inquire into the circumstances attending
the murder of Nicholas P. Kunkel, at Sawpit
Flat, last week, rendered the following YER.
dict: Nicholas P. Kunkel came to his
death by pistol or gun shot wounds, at the
hands of Chinaman whose name is unknown
to the jury, some time in the night of MAY
18th. 1868, said Chinaman being in the em
.ploy ofth said Kunkel at that time.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

THAT was a frank admission of the New
York Democrat, who was worried by the
constant receipt of Republican paper. He
ordered it stopped, but it still kept coming,
and on stating his grievances to some friends
one of them remarked: d" They think they
can make Republican of you" " Not by a
id sight," replied he; they'll find
they're casting pearls before swinev'
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

DTTCH.-A number of the residents of
Millville and vicinity are engaged in con-
structing large irrigatins ditch, to be sup
piled with water from Main Cow Greek. 1t
is estimated that the cost will be about ten
thousand dollars
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23
VNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Il 81 ites for the State of Californ:a

il 81 ates for the State of California.
In the matter of Henry Jones' Voluntary Bank
rupt.-This is to give notice, that on the 18th day
May, 1858. a Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
against the Estate of Henry Jone, of the village OF
beEer Springs, in the County of Shasta, and
stars OF California. who has been adjudged a
BANKRUPT on his own petition that tbe
payment of any debts aud delivery of any property
belonging to such Bankrupt to him or for his use
AMI the transfer of any property by him, are for,
hidden by law; that meeting of the creditors Of
the said Bankrupt to prove their debts and to
choose one or more assignees of his Estate will be
held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden in the
city of Petaluma. in said District at the Registers
office, Hills building, before Rowland l.. Wood.
worth, Register. on the 7th day Of July, A. D.
1865, at o'clock P NJ
CHARLES w. RAND, U. S. Marshal.
As Messenger, District of California.
FBy GEORGE F. WORTH, Deputy. m23
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

STEAM SAW MrLL.-R. c. Babcock has
sold the machinery of the Copper City steam
saw mill to N. c. Harrington and George
Myers. who intend to remove it to point
near Churntown and there engage in the
manufacture of lumber. As there is no mill
in operation in that locality, lumber is verv
scarce and in great demand A mill at
Churntown will undoubtedly prove good
property
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

JOHN A. DowNER, at the Telegraph Office,
notifies his friends and acquaintances that he
keeps constantly on hand q we'll selected
stock of tobacco. cigars, stationery, etc. He
is also agent for the Antelope Flour Mill Co.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

Coop MovE.-Most of the leading mercan.
tile firms of San Francisco have organized
themselves into association for the purpose
OF resisting the release of all dishonest appli-
cants in bankruptcy. and for the discovery Of
all fraudulent preferences of creditors, as
well as to secure more equitable and j6st
distribution of the property of the applicant.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

COUNTY CoURT-In the case of the People
vs.. Hunter Eagle, the jury found a verdict of
assault with deadly weapon, whereupon
defendant was sentenced to a fine of one
hundred dollars, or fifty days imprisonment
in the County Jail.
The People VS.. VIM. Kenyon. Verdict,
assault and battery. Sentence to day.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

WINE.-The Folsom Telegraph says that
the champagne establishment of B. N. Bug
by, in Harak's Hall, is in full operation. In
short time, under the charge Of skillfal
manufacturer, now employed, it is expected
that hundreds of baskets. equal to the
imported article, will be placed in the
market 49,"
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

FATAL AccIDsNT-About one O'Clock on
Tuesday, 18th inst, young man named Geo.
S. Wilcox was killed. at Virginia, by falling
down the main engine shaft of the Savage
hosting works, distance of six hundred
and fifty -four feet.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23
The San Jose Mercury, one of the YER,

= The San Jose Mercury, one of the very
best Union journals in the State, has entertd
upon its sixteenth year. 1t says:
The Mercury is one of the very few coun.
try papers in California that have proved
reasonably profitable to their publishers
That ours has been so is the best of areu-
ments that the reading public have been well
satisfied with our course.
May your prosperity long continue, bro.
ther.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

The little tax of one cent upon each box of
matches produced, last year, throughout the
United States. about Sl,5OO.OOO, or enough
to arm and keep in the field 1900 men.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

STIRRING ORAToRY.-The Oregon Unionist
tells that when Beriah Brown was making a
speech at Dallas, last fall, his little sou ran
home to the hotel, and when asked by mis-
mother who it was that was then speaking ::
.'Oi it's Pa " said the urchin, and he's
cleaned them out to the bedrock. There
amt but FIVE or six left"
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

OPEN.-Greene's Hotel is now open for the
accommodation of the public. The house
has been thoroughly renovated, and guests
may be assured that nothing will be omitted
that can in any way tend to promote their
comfort
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

TAKEN BELow.-A board of physicians
having examined and pronounced G. H. Sui.
away insane, the County Judge ordered him
to be taken to the Stockton Insane Asylum.
Under Sheriff jackson started below with
the unfortunate man on Monday.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

FINE SPEcIMENs.-This week Vm. Ismon
exhibited to us number of specimens and
nuggets taken feom his claim on Portuguese
Flat. They weighed from an ounce to thirty
imitation of miners pick.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

JOHN MAGEE. who died recently at his
residence in Watkins, Schuyler county, N.
T., the owner of property estimated to be
worth S40.000.000. commenced life without
a cent.-Folsom Telegraph
Yes, without a shirt to his back.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

CREDITABLE.-No Senator has stood ur
truer and irmer for impeachment and radi-
cal measures generally than VIM. NJ. Stew
art, of Nevada. We know where to find
Senator Stewart every time.-APpeal.
The same may be said of Senator Conness.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

DEPUTY CoLLEcroR.-John Craddock, of
.n's place, has been appointed U. S. Deputy
o0llector for this county, vice A. P. Ladd,
resigned.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

Boy WANTEp-Sam. Isaacks advertises
for an apprentice. An Industrious, steady
boy can obtain comfortable home, and a
chance to learn good trade, with Mr..
Isaacks
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23
NOTICE To CREDITORS,

rs A OF GEORGE R. HENSON.
~ Deeeased.--N -NotiHe is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, administrator of the above named 90
tate, to the creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to present the
same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months from the first publication of this notice, to
the undersigned at his place of business in Shasta
DANIEL LYNCH, Administrator
Shasta, May %, 1868. m2a
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

PREAcHING.-Rev. Alexander Groves will
P'ea1" IN the Shasta Union Church on Sun
oay ITO morrowl evening. at the usual bour
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

BANKRUPT.-Bob Stevenson, late of this
place. has filed in the United States District
Court, San Francisco, his petition in bank
ruptcy.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

* Sends US this week Harper's Ba
!: :: : =: !. :: = e; e. Z:
Last Sensation.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23

IHANKs-To Hon. John CoDness for Of
cial Army Register ftr 1857
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23
Dutcher's Lightning FIy-kiIler.

Dutcher's Lightning FIy-KiIler.
THAT PEST OF SUMMER, huge blacl
swarms of flies be got rid of cheaply and easily
by the use of the above popular article, which ha
an enormous sale in the East, and is now for sail
by dealers everywhere.
HOSTETTER, SMITH DEAN,
REDINGTON & CO.,
m23:2m Wholesale Agents. San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23
DIED.

At Lewiston, May 10th. Florence, daughter of I.
b. and Angeline Kise, aged years, months and
day.
AT Millville. May 18th, of disease of the brain,
Edward g., son of David X. and Martha +. Eu-
banks, aged year and months
The Shasta courier., 1868-05-23
BIRTHS.

In Hcrsetown, May Is, the wife eff Jeremiah
Coughlin, of son. SEQ
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21
MRS. WINSLOE'S
SOOTHING SYRUP

FOR CHILDREN TEETHING,
Greatly facilitates the process Of teething, by
softening the gums. reducing all Inflammation
will allay ALL PAIN and spasmodic action, and
is sure 10 regulate the Bowels. Depend
upon it. mothers it will give rest to yourselves
and Relief and Health 10 your Infants.
We have put up and sold this article for
years, and can say in confidence and truth Of it
what we have never been able to say of any
other medicine-EEvER HAS 1T FAILED IN A SIN
LIE INSTANCE TO EFFECT A CURE. when timely
used. Never did We know an instance of dissat-
isfaction by any one who used it. On the con-
trary. ali are delighted with its operation. and
speak in terms of commentator of its magical
effects and medical virtues. We speak in this
matter WHAT We DO KNOW" after years of ex-
perience, and pledge our reputation for the full
fllment of what we here declare. In almost
every instance where the infants suffering from
pain and exhaustion. relief will be found in
fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup is adj
ministered.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle.
Be sure and call for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup," having the fac smile of
"CURTIS & PERKINS" on the outside wrap
per. All others are base limitations. Sold by
Druggists throughout the world. Price only
Thirty-five Cents per Bottle.
OFFICES: 2I5 Fulton street, New
York; 2O5 High HOIb0rn, London,
England; 4fI 81. Paul street, Mon
freaI. Canada.
auR28 eod6m
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21

WHIPPING IN THE PENITENTIARY.-
Facts have recently come to light which
prove that in the most hated forms Of sla-
very there never was one-half as much
cruelty pracliced rs is now seen in our
State penitentiary. There have been 529
whippings administered to the convicts in
last six months, with an average Of FIVE 10
seyenty-iive lashes at each whipping. An
unpleasant feeling now exists between The
Warden and the lessees in regard TO the
whipping of a convict The lessees adyO.
cate whipping, while Mr.. McElwee, the
Warden, contends that the law does not
authorize whipping as a punishment. The
facts in this Individual case were as follows
One Of the conyicts was accused Of
having mislaid a pattern; he denied
having ever seen il: he was ordered TO
be whipped, but the Warden refused
10 administer the whipping The convict
afterwards found the pattern and the lessees
believing he had not only mislaid the
pattern, but had told lie about it, ordered
him whipped, but still the Warden refused
TO carry ont the order, on the ground that
the laws governing the penitentiary do not
authorize this mode Of punishment A
majority of these convicts are negroes,
whose masters, under the old regime settled
their little misdemeanors by decorating
their epidermis, but one blow now given TO
one of these former slaves by his late
master would cause a pious howl from all
New England, while their daily Jogging
in the penitentiary gives them no quslms
Of conscience.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21
ST. LOnis Market.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20.-Business almost sus-
pended. TObaccO-more Offering Flour IN
changed9 Red and winter wheat 81 2092 .
40 2Slf2 q Prnvisinns held firrnIu- I.nrh 19c
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21

LoTTI's GRAND OPERA.-The Adelphi
Theater last night introduced to Nashville
Signor Lotti's renowned German Opera
Troupe, and its splendid success was far
beyond anything anticipated for it. There
was full house, in spite of the disagree.
able snow-storm and chilling air, and the
beauty and fashion Of our city crowded
the dress circle everywhere. Flotow's
celebrated opera of Martha" was the at
traction, and "t0ok" remarkably. Moth
ing fulsome could be said of Frederick.
She is perfection itself in the song drama,
and is already a favorite in Ma hville. The
qualifications Of LOFTS troupe throughout
are certainly of a superior order, and it
will be fully appreciated here.
II is to be regretted that portion Of the
fine orchestra accompanying the troupe
had not arrived last night night, but they
will all be here to-day. Tonight
We are TO have GOunod's Faust" with
Fredereci as Marguerite, sophia Dzubia
as Siebel, Thinner as Faust, Weinlich as
Mephistoles, Steinecke az Valentine, Leh-
man as Wagner and Madam Schmidt "a
Martha. Tomorrow night comes Stra-
della" to be followed by the Magic
Flute" Der Freischuez" and era
Diavoln," the latter being the concluding
opera.
In view Of the large attendance which
this superb entertainment will command
the present week, we would suggest that
ushers who understand their business
should be one OF the features There was
one there last night who had entirely too
big head for the occasion, and somebody
who knows his name should give itsto the
management.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21
LEGISLATIVE VISIT.
state Prison SIafters-The Legislators
Visit the Penffenffary. etc.

Visit the Penitenfiary, etc.
On Saturday last some twenty or thirty
members Of The Legislature visited the
penitentiary, and made observations upon
the condition Of the institution, the care Of
the inmates, etc. 1t was rare day for the
convicts They were turned loose in the
inclosure, and had the privilege of con-
versing freely. We trust the observations
our lawmakers were permitted TO make
will prove Invaluable to them in acting
intelligently on the questions which will
doubtless soon come before them. Among
the considerations the visit suggested and
which has been before agitated, is the abol-
ishment of the fogging system which has
been kept up in the institutions Of this sort.
The consideration is very grave one, and
those who have experience in such matters
are the proper persons to Judge as to the
propriety of the abrogation of corporeal
punishment Of eonyiets when they become
refractory.
There are now incarcerated SIS convicts,
while the prison is only provided with 1862
cells. One year ago there were but 240
convicts, but since that time they have
come in at an average rate of one per day.
This crowded condition of the prison is, of
course, extremely uncomfortable to the
conviets and likewise inconvenient to the
officers.
Out of the SIS convicls now confined in
the penitentiary, 232 are for petit larceny.
There have been thirty escapes Of conyicts
during the year, many of whom, however,
have been captured and returned to their
cells.
A bill has already been introduced in
the Legislature, which provides that no
person shall be sent TO the Penitentiary for
a larceny not exceeding $50. If this bill
pass, the number of conYicts will be greatly
reduced, and the necessity of enlarging the
building, which has been apparent, may be
obviated.
Another bill, we are informed, will be
introduced in the Legislature providing
for the release of all convicts, Confederate
or Federal, convicted of ofenses perpea
trated during the war. This will tend stiIl
further to decrease the number now con-
fined in the State prison.
The visit of the members was an in-
structive one to themselves, and we trust
that it may prove profitable to all con-
cerned.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21

SUeAR-Orleans 12l@l52c. Demsrara
l51@16c; coffee A lie; B 164c; G
16Ic; crushed 1Sc.
CoFFEE.-Rio 224@264c. Laguyra 27l
@2Sel Java S6@3Sc.
BULK MEATs.-Hams 1910 lac ; aides
ll4@12c; shoulders S2@9e.
BAcoN.-Sides 133@14c; plain hams
l4@l5c; shoulders IO1@11c; sugar cured
hams l6@19c.
LARD--In tierces l3c; in kegs or cans
14@144c.
APPLEs-Green So 5000 per barrel.
SALT--S4 so for Z bushel barrels.
oANDLEs.-Star 17c per lib.
SoAP-6I@s.e per lb.
NAus-$6 25 for los, and 25c additional
for each smaller number.
BAGGTNG-Kentucky and India 249 SOC.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21
9pHFs CITY.

AND CLOSING Of 1859;
atssS-ATssUSr fst.-0issetnI.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21
A COUGm. A COLD. or A SORE

A COUGH, COLD. OR A SORE
THROAT requires immediate attention. and
should be checked. If allowed to continue,
Irritation of the Lungs, a permanent
Throat Disease, or Consumption is
often the result.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES
Having a a direct influence to the parts. give
immediate relief. For Bronchitis, AstlR-
ma. Catarrh, COnsumpIive and ThrOas
Diseases, Troches are used with always good
success. Singers and Public Speakers
use them to clear and strengthen the voice.
Obtain only Browns Bronchial Troches." and
do not take any of the worthless limitations that
may be offered. Sold everywhere.
Ort27 4meOd
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21

ASLEEP FOR FoUR DAYs.-Ihere is
negro woman at No. so, Fogg, or Ash
street. Who has been asleep four days. She
is at the house of a man named Duncan.
The woman has been afflicted for some
time with a species of dizziness, and has
not been exactly in her right mind. Four
days ago she fell into a state of somnabu-
lance, from which no application will arouse
her
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21

THIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON THE
4th day of January, A. d. 1855, warrant in
bankruptcy was issued against the estate of
Mathew Anderson, of Carthage. in the county of
Smith and State of Tennessee. who has
been adjudEed bankrupt on his own petit
ton; that the payment Of any debts and deliv-
cry of any property belonging to such bankrupt.
to hit1 or for his use. and the transfer Of any
property by him. are forbidden by law; that a
meeting Of the creditors of the said bankrupt.
to prove their debts and to choose one or more
assignees Of his estate, will be held at a Court
of Bankruptcy, to be holden on the 9th day OF
March A ID. 1853, at ! o'clock P. NJ. at the
Office Of the Register in Bankruptcy, Carthage.
Tenn, before J. ". johnson. Esq, Register.
+. r. GLASC0Ck.
u. S. Marshal, Messenger
By II. l.. STUBBLEFIELD,
iAn8 II Den. Id. s.. Msrshal MesaenRer.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21

CANDIDATE FOR JAILoR.-It will be
seen that Mr.. A. A. Carter announces him
self as candidate for Jailor Of Davidson
county, at the ensuing spring election. Mr..
Carter served three years as a Federal
soldier, and was for a time Quartermaster
of the Fifth Tennessee Cavalry. He is a
native and citizen of the county, and no
doubt understands the duties of the Office
TO which he aspires.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-21

WHERE IS HE2--The Criminal Court is
in session, but Tuthill, the Attorney Gem
eral elect, is not here. Where is he ? Mr..
Stubbleiield is acting ia that capacity pro
team. bu, declares that he will not try the
docket through.