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The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

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SFATE NsRMAL. school,. LIST of july
is announced as the time set for the opening
of the scholastic year of the State Normal
School; and alt candidates for admission to
that institution must be present on that day.
The regular exercises. however. will not
commence until the 9th. Applicants for
admission to the Junior class must pass a
written examination in Eaton's Common
School Arithmetic through interest, Green's
Introduction to English Grammar, lWillson's s
Fourth Reader, Geography of the Western
Continent, spelling. penmansbip and compo-
stion, to admit them as members. No male
candidate for admission will be received un.
der seventeen year.. of age land female appli
cants must be sixteen or over that age. All
must possess good physical health and vigor.
Should the number of applicants from any
county exceed the number allowed by law to
that county, the application shall he decided
by the school officers If that county. The
applicants shall pass competitive examina-
ton before the County Superintendent and
County Board Of Education. conducted in
the same manner as county examinations for
third grade teachers certificates, and the per-
sons passing the highest examination shall
be eligible to admission in the order of their
standing in examination. The teachers are:
Rev. w. T. Lucky, A. NJ. Principal II P.
Carlton. Vice Principal Miss. E. Houghton
and Mrs. Dorcas Clark. Assistants.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

Col. FoRsEY says that during his receat
tour of $500 miles through the South. be has
found the ex Confederate soldiers the most
loyal men. He has La hundred conversa-
tions with these. ..men-o officers and soldiers
and in no instance did he fail to End courte.
sy, sound sense, cordial submission to re-
suits, and good feeling for their northern
brethren. The enemies of the South are the
Democratic newspapers. They SOW the seeds
of dissension broadcast. Assaults upon Gen.
Grant, upon Congress. and in two many cases
upon the Northern people. as body. are the
daily food they supply to their long oppressed
and miserable readers
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

LUsrs NATURE.-The editor of the Tidal
Wave has been shown curiosity in natural
history worthy of special notice. The speci.
men consists of calfs head in which are
four perfectly formed eyes. two mouths, two
noses. four nostrils, etc., and but two ears
and one neck. The back part of the. head
appears to be natural. though the brain pan
is double, and two sets of jaws and teeth
The under jaws open toward each other the
two faces. or noses, being outside or opposite,
and tapering to a point at the mouths. Two
Of the eyes are close together in the centre of
the head, and the other two in a direct line
with these. under the ears. This curious
lnsus nature was produced in Walla Walla
Valley
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
Malaria

Chills and fever. fever and ague. and every
kind of intermittent and remittent fever,
spring from one cause. viz. inhalation Of
malaria, or miasma. which vitiates and de-
praves the hillary secretions, deranges the
natural action OF the stomach and liver, and
produces the above diseases. Bristols Sar-
saparilla and Pills are the surest and safest
Of all correctors and invigorators of the liver
and stomach. They are a certain cure for
malariar diseases. Sold by L. Wellendorff
Shasta. 579
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

FRENCH GULcH.-We are informed that
Hopping's Highland mine is prospecting
splendidly. and is bound To yield fortune to
its owner. The Washington Company have
struck fine looking ledge, three feet thick,
about 500 feet from the mouth of their new
tunnel. The company have been about
have had extraordinary hard rock To contend
with. The tapping of the ledge in the new
tunnel shows that the Washington is mine
of q very extensive and permanent character
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
COOP THING on 'ToM FrrcH The Hami
tnn Inland En- Miro falla tha foIln q iok a !.

aooD THING on ,foM FfrcH. The Hamil
ton Inland Empire tells the following joke:
Probably. norman in the world can see a
/" "A good thing quicker than Tom Fitch,
our Representative in Congress. Tom 3 wife
is not woman of mediocrity. by any means,
as Tom too well knows. Coming home over
the Union Pacific Railroad, Tom remarked
to bis wife that he was going to settle in
White Pine land, !" said he, it seems to
methat the way the people are pouring in
from the East, will soon be representing a
constituency that never elected me-" g 'Yes.'
retorted Mrs. Fitch land a constituency
that never will elect you % Tom subsidized,
told the joke on himself, and in relating it in
our presence. said privately to us that he
never wanted it printed. As we are in favor
of Woman's Rights, and as Tom never
franked us two hundred pounds of public
documents as Senator Nye has done, we ig-
more his request.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

A NICE QUEsTIoN.-A colony of rats 10
Dubuque, Iowa, have. raised an important
revenue question, and if the decisions upon
it should favor such indulgence Of appetite,
the rats will probably become very popular
auxiliaries of the Whisky Ring. The case
is thus stated: a
A nest of rats in Dubuque. Iowa. have
raised an important interna. revenue cues.
tion. Some 5000 worth of stamps were
pasted npon a lot of whisky barrels. stored in
distllery warehouse. The rats, having a
taste for the paste. ate then of. The dis
tiler refused to pay for more stamps, and the
whisky cannot be sold.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

A Conn OspER.-A society. called the Or.
der Of the Eagle, has been organized in Der
by. Conn. for the purpose Of diminishing
political corruption. instilling into the young
men and boys of America higher respect
for the country and its flag, and higher
standard OF honor than is now taught them.
1t is said that branches of the Order are to
be established in every city and town in the
Union. The members take an oath to sup
port the Constitution of the United States
vote for the best men for office. irrespective
of party and never to accept bribe in any
FORM Oakland Neus.
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-SH.ASTA--C0UR,IER
SATURDAY, MORNING, JUNE S, 1863.
%uiehfs.-

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On Saturday morning tho upors rhh
Though town that R9tsa Jamisou. had com
mitted suicide in-isis cabin. at Indian flai.'
.sbout two miles north of this place. We r.
late the circumstances connected with the
tragedy ss gasbGed frsw. the witnesses befare
The CorcneFs, jury: For several days prsvi-
soys % .sh4 commisiiou- of shs. rash act, Jami-
sOu,oecsi;sd the cabin where he and his
partner usually resided. alone, the partner
heiag temporarily engaged at Thompson B.,
on Thursday he remarked to Mr., Stoysll.
asighbotihS mipar,shat be did not feel very.
we'll, but wen. to. Eork ,cleapipg soaa.
bed rock in his clans x 6ttjas being sesh'
) of him6S 5dss. sssweii Vent to his cabin
6 ep sa5urdsy s,maning. thinking he might
po5siblysbe icLe 90 Assiving at the cabinu'
StowelI found the kexin the lock on the out.
side, and the door closed. Pushing the door.
open, q scene calculated to appall the stout
!. nat hssrt. and unstring the steadiest nerves.
',7nsf, big gaze. o. the fOer besids his bad
FAY tbsscospse-ef ganison, stiff 'snd cold. biss.
rife undsS hins. and PARTICLES of flesh, blood
and brains scattered over the room. Srowelf
-pronpdy alarmed the neigbbors and Cero,1
: 'nsr Lynch being. notidedi repaired to the, ]
scene accompanied by DR. shrrsleHs, serrrppaan.:
6 aeisd'ajury and projected sdinvsstsate the
case. The corpse was found with shirt and |
urdershirt on. and appearances indicated
--sAatrhs -fStar deed had been pc petrated on
fhdfsday night. The whole upper part of
The victims head was blown off, one ear, ]
both eyes and the nose we're gone. and
large hole was visible under the chin. In
vestigation showed that two shots had been
fred. and two bullet holes were found in the
roof, about four feet apart. The conclusion
arrived at is that the unfortunate man, fully
determined TO destroy himself, during the
night lit a candle, sat on the side of his bed,
with the rife breach resting on the hoor, and
fred the FIRST shot, which must have inflicted
a terrible wound. The footprints in the
blood showed that after firing the first shot
he bad walked several yards and got a shot
3 pouch and powder horn and reloaded the
rife. After reloading he evidently reseated
himself on the bed, placed the muzzle of the
gun under his chin, pulled the trigger with
his toe, and when the explosion occurred fell
forward on the floor in the position in which
he was found. The marks of bis bloody fin
gers were visible on the powder flask, shot
pouch, ramrod and gun. The whole case
shows that the victim proceeded to destroy
himself with.a deliberation and nerve that
would admit of no failure. The strangest
part Of the affair is that he was a man in the |
prime of life, usually enjoyed good health, |
and always appeared in the best of spirits
Those who knew him intimately cannot
imagine any cause which could have led him
3, make away with hlmsolf. and the motives
which prompted the deed will probably al
ways remain mystery. Deceased was a
native Of Washington county, Pennsylvania.
aged about IL years.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

Is HuRHr-fhs Sacramento Reporter
says that at Truckee, the other day, - two
souls with but single thought @swere anxious
70 be joined in the 'buly bnnds. etc., but fear
ing a fit of Inconsistency might attack one or
the other. determined not to await the slow
progress of the mails to and from the county
seat IN procuring license, but telegraphed
to the County Clerk for one, who Immediately
issued it, and then telegraphed to the parties
TO 60 ahead-it was all right. Wherennon
tse two were soon made one.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

IN. Y. TnlsusE:-rhe foliowins is the ma
terial portion Of an order lately posted in the
Tribune editorial rooms, in the handwrit-
ing of Horace Greeley, and signed BY him
Jpo. Russell Young having resigned the
position of Managing Editor, that position is
henceforth abolished.
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid will make mp the
schedule and will take care that my orders
generally are obeycd. Those who are In
d,ubt as to their duty at any time, may,
in my absence, inquire Of him.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
PANrHERs.-The Sonoma Democrat of Ma

PANrHERs.-The Sonoma Democrat of Nav
10Th says:
B. j. Harrison, who lives about ten miles
from Sebastopol. had narrow escape FROM
panthers short time since. He bad gone
out alone. entirely unarmed. to drive home
his COW, when, on turning bend in the road i,
be suddenly came apon three pantbers. Two
of the savage beasts crouched, bristled and
approached as if to spring upon him. on
which Harrison stamped, yelled. and made
other demonstrations to frighten them off,
They then sprang on the bill side above him,
running by, and he gave chase, yelling at the
top of bis voice. As be was on the road home
Harrison kept up the chase right lively
Suddenly he heard rushing in the brush
below the road, and the third panther came
tearing along. Here the road turned again.
and the two ahead came to standstill, per-
mitting him to pass. He now made Dexter
time for home. reaching there in safety
Getting his rife. Harrison went out and
aroused the neighbors for hunt. but no.
where could they find the rsntbers. lie says
he was nearly frightened to DEATH
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
No Reneal.

-
One of the nnisfos.unes of this State has
been the constant changes-or reversal of the
laws enacted BY Our Legislatures. No State
-orceunty csu-prospsr without well-consider-
I'D, jadieieus and permanent iaws to guide
them. But it i. Notorious that in California
scA affecting. the .inserests-of counties, and
bearing ,rpon.locsl matters, arspsssed at one
session xf ths Legislature, and either changed
or repealed at subsequent session; before
shsir 6sili.y-or merits 6ave been tested by
putting them faisly into execution. Such
changsfot and vaseillstipg Legislation is dis
gtsSefHl. injurious to the people who permit
It. aud should be disconraged and prsusIted
ri The future. Even here in this coupfy, we
understand. cersaisinterests are at work with
:a;;sisN e securing lbe fsrssl 81 .theIafe act
WHICH provides .that rooaty warranne shall
not bear interest This act. has hut. lately
gone into effect, and,- so far as tested. has
psorsd 6rbsa good and bsnefciaFlaw That
sthe.eo,,nsy bas:already been, benefited By it
is certain and that these. sbsne6 e will be
stfh more apparent and. substantial in the
futnre .ifshe act isa allowed to stand, there
can be no doubt. Therefore it behooves every
property holier:inz the county to $50 that the
faw in qdestisn >is allowed.to stand; and in
o[der 10 secure this result, the people of all
parties should refuse 70 vote,forang lsgisla.
ss9~aspirast who will mot pledge himself to
sustain The law. as. it is.~ Tbis-.s,is,. an
mportant~master, and the people should see
to f that their interests are secure from-mo
lestatien.s - t4:.7
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

Masonic CELEBRArroS.-St. Johns Day,
june 24,h, will be celebrated at Millville by
appropriate exercises, and laying the corner
ssone Of q new church. A ball will be given
10 Intervening. Members of the Order and
the public are cordially invited.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
Caution /!

THE FAsHIoHaBLE World and all pnrchas-
ers of FLORIDA WATER, should be careful to
see that they get the true MURRAY & Lam
MANS FLORIDA Water. AL other preparation
under the name of Florida Water are COM
paratively worthless, and possess none Of
the virtues of the genuine article, which is
prepared only by Lanman, & Kemp New
York, sole proprietors. Sold by L. Wellen.
dorff. Shasta. $50
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

CoNEIrTED.-The two French Gulch Chi
namen, arrested on charge of stealing, four
hundred dollars from Chinawoman, were
examined -hefo.e Justice Knox on Saturday.
and coinraistsd tn await The action Of the
Gran6 JuEya4s- t.s -
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
CHOW shall Recover my Health .,

AAV" SAA~AA RCOoNCE AICdtSu
This is the mental question asked BY the sick,
and after repeated failures. Have you used
BRANDRETH'S PILLS? This is medicine
which simply cleanses''-cleanses the blood and
every organ of the body. This purgation" is sure
to restore your health, if pursued in accordance
with the printed directions. One who has recovered
his own health by this tell you to have
age and do likewise. j. ]. Cook, publisher Of the
Banner for twenty years. at Bennington, VI. says,
" Brandreth's Pills cured me Of dyspepsia when
every other means had failed, and was actually
given uo by my physician and friends -
Scrofula Of 42 Years Standing Cured.
PREsrosvILLE, Pa, January Il 1858.
DR.. Brandreth- Dear Sir j have bean afflicted
with scrofula for forty-two years; but when hope
had long departed. salvation Unexpectedly came.
have used your pills for the last ifteen months.
Language fails to convey an idea Of the blessing
they have been 10 me they have cured sme, and
my health and strength are now perfectly restored.
e s4 LUCIEN B. JONES.
Sold by an Drugsis1. Dr. Brandrsfb's once.
Brandrsth Hca.e, New, Yoxt.. ny22
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

HoRsE KILLkD.-A few days ago Mr.. Bass,
Of Saltwater, was unfastening team from a
moving machine, when one of the horses
suddenly started forward, pulling the ma
chine against another animal and cutting its
ham string. The animal was afterwards
killed to relieve it of its misery.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

ARHrsED. Minister Motley has arrived i'm
England and presented h,s credentials. His
address on the occasion was cor,eou. tho.nh
trm and, dignifed, 90 far as it.related to ,br
differences which exist betweeo tha ,s.e
Governments .'"9
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

LAsr TiE.-We have received letter from
VIM. Butts. dated at Promontory Point
Utah, in which ~as enclosed aspliuter from
the last tie. I'M which the gold spike was
driven, on the completion Of the Pacific Rail
road. 49,
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

SLATE CREEK.-A man called French has
cleaned up Us high as forty-6ve ounces in
with the diggings on that creek is their spot
ted character. One day miner may take
out an ounce or more, after which he may
work q week and not make grub.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

INrEAcHxEsr.-The. Mexican Congress is
sndeavoFing to impsach President Juarez
and the Supreme Court which sustains-his
of5oial acts. Much excitement exists in con-
ssquense. and, if impeachment carries, revo
lution Sill undoubtedly fnllow.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

ARBfTnARY.-The S. f. Democratic Cen
'rai COMMITTEES have decided to appoint 70
Delegates to the State Convention, instead of
allowing them to be elected by the people
and th@peiheerats of that city are furious AZ
the preposilioxi. -
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EYES! EYES.
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Or. <. II. PARDEE,
OCCULIsT AND AURIsT,
oCCULIsT AND AURIsT,

A FTER protracted blindness of more than Eve
IA years, DR.. Pardee has m ade himself thoroughly
and scientifically acquainted with all diseases of
the Eye, and is now practising with q success not
surpassed in the United States.
All operations performed, such strabismus or
cross eye, Cataract BY linear extraction Depression
or Absorption. Pterygium, or heshy membrane
growing over the eye, Reduction Of Staphyloma, or
bulging out of the eye. Artificial Pupil. Fistula
or closing of the tear passage, and all
deformities Of the Lids, etc. etc. WY ffts
Artificial eyes inserted without the least pain,
and possessing all the movements and brilliancy of
the real eye. A large assortment constantly on
hand for sale at reasonable prices. The Doctors
Eye bath for the treatment and cure of all nervous
disorders is used all over this 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 operator is co-extensive
With his success as patients presenting them
selves for treatment and operations from New York
and Boston almost monthly
Many patients can be seen at the Doctors ONCE
daily, in different stages of recovery.
Office 1877 CLAY STREET, opposite the Plaza,
San Francisco. myl5
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

ofs. IaoAAs.-Geu. Geo. H. Thomas, the
berg Of Nashville, arrived at San Franc;;.co-
orr Monday eseuiag,. and viii assume com.
mand Of the Military Division of ths pacisc
il PLACE nf Gen. Hsneck; relieved.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

WEArHER--The unusually cool weather
which prevailed in this latitude during the
month Of Mays has suddenly changed, and
far several day. past ne have experienced a
foretasfe OF The regular heated term.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
SHASTA COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION,

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
County Democratic Central Committee at their
meeting in Shasta on the Sd of April last, Dele
gated Convention of tho Democracy of Shasta
County is called to meet in Shasta on
Friday. the 25th day Of June next,
at IL M, for the purpose of nominating candidates
for County Officers, Delegates to the State and
District Conventions. County Central Committee,
and TO take such other action as may be deemed
necessary for the promotion of Democrats princi-
PIES
Tho voters of the county will meet at the usual
place of holding elections for each precinct, on
Saturday. the 10th day Of June next,
and elect Delegates to said Convention in accord
ance with the following apportionment baeed upon
ratio Of one delegate for each precinct, one for
every twenty votes cast at the last election for the
Democratic Congressman, and one for every frac
ton Of 20 votes
In order to entitlc q voter to participate in the
election Of Delegates to said Convention be should
be legal voter Of the county on the day of the
next election, and express an intention to support
the Democratic Ticket the best means of defeat
ing the proposed amendment to the Consultation of
the United States, which is in the following words
to wit:
Article XIV. The right of any citizen of the
United States to vote shall not be denied or abridg
cd by the United States, any State on account Of
race, color. or previous condition of servitude.
Section 2. The Congress shall have power TO
enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Delerateg as ammo rtioned tn the proc;r.<.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

A MORO jury down South, having conyict-
ed man of numbering another who. is still
alHe. are IN qpandary whether 10 -rsscind
The majority favor the latter plan. 80
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

In The FIELD.-Idaho papers state that
agentsfor Chicago business houses are now
canvassing the principal towns of that Terri
tory, Offering to place upon the shelves Of
Idaho merchants, for greenbacks, the very
same class Of goods heretofore purchased in
San Francisco for gold.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

HaRvEsr.-Hsrvestihg has. commenced IN
this county, and as far as we have heard the
crops ara yislaing better than..was aniicI,
uafcd. ~ !.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

Two ladies have Travelled from San Fran.
cisco to New York, overland, accompanied all
the way BY bull dog as protector. They
take him, to meals with them, and feed him
we'll.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
BIRTHS.
DIED.

I; DIED.
/, :. In San Francisco May 2sth, Mss, orpha Ann,
wife Of Henry A. Sweet. aged 20 years.
In French Gulch, May 23th. Mrs. Julia Hunter.
mother Of the above Mrs. Sweet, aged SIS years.
In Shasta, june. LIST, Florencs, daughter of z.
levin, aged II months and days.
In Shasta. june 4th, Of measles. James W. Curry,
aged l6 years and s months. Funeral to-day, at
2P.M. ~
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

!. An Illinois clergyman has resigned bis
pastorats .keesaee-he va nunsble to prevent
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

-THE Quincy Wing is responsible for the
following: 80 se.
An Irish girl in the employ of one of anr
hrss families was sent, by the. lady Of the
house one day last week to. a drygoods store.
WITH instructions to bring home bed-com-
iorter- She retnrnsd- afeer-a -shurt -absencE
with one Of the clerks.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

scAfHelIc cHuRcR.-R Father osKane-
viii hold Divine Service in Shasta. on snn..
day, Jane 17iE ct Lag fo'eIOek A. =.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05

THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS HIS RES
4 idence, Garden and Orchard for SALE The
House contains eight rooms with never-failing
supply OF water. The Orchard contains about
four acres. with the choicest variety of Apples,
Peaches, Pears. Plums and Grapes, and the best
water privilege in the vicinity of Shasta Persons
wishing comfortable home can obtain . bargain
by applying soon.
John 7 CONMy
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-05
EVERY WEEK.

They hope to'recsive . costinustios Of the BAT
ronsgs heretofore extended 70 the firm, spd win
sndesvor 70 merit the sszns. 100 SEA
s.Ssll tne z8ca1s sta1eFr tF 81 eesEi-, 80
sisa D. WEfL D BRO.
SHASTA, Sept, II, 1887 1Isi'