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WE OFFER NO BAIT, BUT ALL WE
ADVERTISE AND SAY
WE MEAN.

Look Mt the LIST below, and you Will find
Fine BLACK ALPACA ut s7i, so, 81, 7Sc., &C.;
COI.ORED ALPACA at 30, 40, and Soc:
RICH-CoL oRED DELAINEs at e9sc. worth '0c.;
WHITE and RED ALL-w DOL FLANNEL from
CSC. up:
Fine IRISH LINEN at 4oc. worth Soc, at SOC.
worth 75c.:
LADIES' LINEN HANDKERCHIEFs at 75c.
per dozen;
LADIES, and MISSES, COTTON HOSE at l2;c.;
MISSES and CHILDREN's W0oLLEN HOSE
from loo. up;
GENTLEMEN's and LADIES' UNDERsHIRTs
at half their value;
Fifty pair more Of those LARGE BED BLANK
ETs, just received, slightly damaged, at a
sacrifice;
Heavy GRAY and BROWN BLANKETS from
$3.50 up;
BhMoRAL SKIRTS, very cheap, at 7sc. worth
BLACK Wells from l2tc. up;
BROWN, GREEN, AND BLUE BAREGE
Wells at 4sc. cheap at &c.;
500 assorted wooLLEN sHAwLs, just from
New York auctions, at 81, sl.5o, 80, and s2s,
considered the cheapest ever offered in this
city;
KENTUCKY JEANS. SATINETS, CAss1-
MERES, DOESKINS, for mems and boys
wear, astonishingly low;
LADIES' KID GLOVES, the best quality, at 81 ];
FRENCH MERINOS,
EMPRESS CLOTHS,
ALL-WOOL DELAINES,
Beautiful CHANGEABLE POpLINs,
SCOTCH PLAIDS,
ALL-WOOL PLAID POPLINS, &C,
TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. CHEAPER
lnan tiIS Cdll bc OIiiSi i''"SS - ~''
city.
The GREATEST BARGAINS yet IN
BLACK SILKS
to he found Is ut
JOSEPH STRAUSE'S,
No. 1888 Main street.
Re careful, and come to the right place and do
between Fifteenth and Seventeenth streets, oppo-
site Palmer & Sons.
och JOSEPH STRAUSE.
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Southern Lands---Virginia

There are many land companies at the
North engaged in advertising and selling
Virginia and other southern lands. They
are not only to be found in the large cities,
but in the towns and villages of the 1nte-
rior. We have before Us the extensive pro-
spectus of a company in Binghamton, n.
Y, Governor WALEEE's native place, which
displays great enterprise in the matter OF
bringing to public notice the value of our
lands, and promoting emigration i'll this Oh
rection. The Democrat of that town de-
votes much space to comment on this SUBJ
iect. 1t endorses the statement Of the New
York Tribune that "the whole estates OF
..Nirglnia and North Carolina may now be
" purchased for less than what the timber
" and the improvements are WORTH" The
Democrat, however, truly states that the
causes which have led to this depreciation
of our lands are temporary, and must soon
cease to exist. Therefore, it will be all the
better for spectators and settlers To buy
PROMPTLY before, by the influx of popuia-
ton, the lands are so much appreciated n
to diminish the chances for gain by their
enhancement in value.
The Democrat states that "already the
"tide of emigration westward begins to be
"stopped by the bleak and sterile plains OF
"the Mississippi, especially of those
"countries north and south of Nebraska,
where the persistent drought OF summer
"and the cold and frosts of winter render
Hthose elevated regions unsuited to the re-
"quirements of experienced farmers, who
have long known the relative value in SOIL
"and location, but not until latterly have
"they become awakened, as from deep
" sleep, to the advantages also to be gained
!" in climate, which they now find obtain
liable at the South"
This is all very true, and we should have
had manifestation of the effects Of these
natural causes and these logical deductions
therefrom by rapid inflowing of popula-
ton into this State but for the anomalous
political condition in which we have been
most upjustly placed, and which has been
prolonged by the impractieables Of our own
State, whose scheme of the postponement
of the election Of senator's would have yet
further retarded the establishment Of that
peace and confidence indispensable TO libe-
raj investments and active immigration.
Virginia lis now the best advertised State
in the Union, and we shall see the effects OF
the extensive knowledge of her vast re-
sources as Soon rs she Is admitted into the
Union. She win become the chief theatre
of Iron manufacturing, because her deposits
OF iron ore are the most extensive, while
they lie 50 convenient to the best and
cheapest transportation in all directions Of
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From our Special Reporter.
THEE HOCKRRIDGE FAIR.

OPENING OF RoCKBRIDGE AGRICULTu-
RAL FA1R--FIRST DAY BUT L1TTLE
MORE THAN PERCEPTION DAY"-No-
TICE OF ARTICLES AND STOCK ON En-
uIRJTION.
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ara A. II. Barclays. G. u. Dold'S, Tate Mo-
Clung'p, and g. 8, Tutwiler's.
There are number Of colts by Harvey.s
celebrated Shiloh. and some of them are
very fine, especially those of Professor
White. Professor Nelson, and Mr.; Gilmore;
The College and Institute will suspend
lectures on tomorrow, and large crowd
is expected to visit the grounds.
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DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS.

We are now in receipt of u large lot of DOLLS
of all sizes from an inch to three and half feet
long, with and without moving eyes; natural
hair; made of wax, china, and composition ; and
ut surprisingly low prices. Give US \ call.
ANDREW PIZZINI CO.,
Sc 90 BOT Broad street.
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LIME.

LIME.
T IME, LINE, LIME.-W | L n, )
LSUPE RIOR VIRGINIA LIME.-FULL
SUPPLY CONSTANTLY ON HAND.-Haying
erected at considerable cost the largest Kiln
In the United States, constructed on the nost IP-
proved plan. WE INTEND TO UNDERSELL
THE NORTHERN LIME, and we invite atten-
ton to this VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE. The stone
of which this lime is made Is nearly pure, and the
barrels full size. .,
AGRICULTURAL LIME will be delivered nj
all points on James river and on the canal, saheo
or In quick state. at the lowest rates.
W. G.. TURPIN Il CO., Manufacturers,
Rockville, Botctourt county, Va.
Address DILLON < Elicit,
General Agents, 1903 Dock street,
oc1a-3m Richmond, Va
DOCKLAND LIME 200 barrels daily
III expected, for sale by 1pr
Oc IL a. =. LEE'
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~ BACHELORS HAIR-DIE.-Thls
splendid HAIR-DYE is the best In the world-the
only true and perfect dye; harmless, reliable In
Simultaneous. No dsappointment-no ridiculous
ttnts remedies the Ill effects of bad dyes invigo-
rates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful black
or brown. Sold by all druggists and pertnmers,
and properly applied at the Wig Factory ID Bond
street, New York. mn =o-eoots
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nISPENSARY AT THE MEDICAL
L. COLLEGE.-Open daily tSnndays excepted
at IL O'Clock. INDECENT PATIENTS white and
cooredl will receive medical and surgical aid In
ending medicine, FREE OF CHARGE.
Contributions to this charity, OF money, medt-
icines, empty vtals, &C., respectfully Invited.
!ous, ST sfs Professor McCAW. Physician.
sc se-lm 4, Professor MCGUIRE, Surgeon.
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FERTILIZERS.

SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO, Whann's
y Raw-Bone Superphosphate, pure Flour OF
Raw Bone. We are agents for the above standard
Fertilizers Fall supply In store and for sale by
sc 10 ALLISON Il ADDISON.
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The letter of our special correspondent in
Washington will be found highly interest
ing, ard its statements Of facts may bcrelled
upon.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
~RETRENCHMENT!
RETRENCHMENT!

REDUCE YOUR EXPENSES BY BUYING
YOUR DRY GOODS AT
JOSEPH sTRAUsE's,
15aa MAIN STREET..
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TOYS, &c.

TOYS, &c.
TsNHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RE-
L SPECTFULLY call the attention OF the pub
lie to the VERY FINE AND WELL-ASSORTED
STOCK OF TOYS they are opening. These
TOYS can he sold at unusually low prtces-as
cheap If not cheaper than the same style OF goods
In New York. Dealers In TOYS would do well 10
examine this stock before purchasing elsewhere
We intend to place IL within the power of every
one to give the children something nice. Give us
call, and satisfy yourselves.
L. W. PIZZINI & CO.,
No. 8 Twelfth street.
oc Elm in rear Dispntch Office.
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TOHN Fl. CLAIBORNE,


oc li--1m
TOHN H. CLAIBORNE,
LATE GENERAL AGENT ARLINGTON
LIFE INSURANCE Company
OFFICE WITH VIRGINIA STATE INsU-
RANCE COMPANY,
ONE DOOR WEST OF POsT-OFFICE,
WILL REPRESENT
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
ORGANIZED IN 1912.
THE LARGEST INSURANCE COMPANY IN
THE WORLD.
Cash receipts for the year ending February l,
1859, over $13, 900, 900.
and mortgages worth double the amount loanod J
Number Of policies in force February l, 1859,
%, 486.
This Is an all-cash and a PURELY MUTUAL COM
pASY, and is conducted on the only principle
which time and experience has proven 10 DC utl
are divided annually among the insured in the
most equitable manner, which can be used to de,
the or Of 9 btp
DR.. J. B. MCCAw. Medical Examiner.
' sT%g {?1f '@eMR1ASr
WM. II. CHRISTIAN, Secretary.
Applications solicited. o,
oc l2--dtf&wlm JOHN III. CLAIBORNE.
r IFE, FIRE, AND MARINE
INSURANCE
effected by
THOMAS NJ. ALFRIEND & SON
GENERAL AGENTS.
NO. 9Oo MAIN STREET.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED. .....S27, 100000
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE FIR
INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON
AND EDINBURGH.
CAPITAL AND ASSETS............S.o sc, 100000.
This company was established in 1909, and has the
highest character. It's strength is unquestlonable
kS1CKERBoCKER LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
ASSETS. ,.'...'.....''.''.
ANNUAL INCOME. ..............'.sAo' V'o''.
Dividends paid annually. All kinds OF policies
issued.
TINTED STATES FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF
BALTIMORE.
CAPITAL AND ASSETS. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 900.
PETERSBURG SAVINGS AND INSURANCE
COMPANY OF PETERSBURG, VA.
CAPITAL AND ASSETS. Si2O, 600.
Representing the above sound reliable, anc
pronpt-paying companies, we solicit the patron
age OF those requiring insurance.
THOMAS NJ. ALFRIEND & son,
ca SIN pO2 Main street.
MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF
NI VIRGINIA.
CHARTERED 1894.
OFFICE CORNER OF TENTH AND BANK STREETS,
RICHMOND, VA.
This old and well known Virginia institution in.
sures Buildings by pernetuai or Innua p9 W
LARS insured on property pledged to make good
Moro More than TWO AND A QUARTER MIL
II Upwards @T Of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN IN
THOUSAND DOLLARS "a large part OF III IL ,, LOT
losses during the war; have been paid since the wal
closed. .,. 49,.
been abolished and other important changes lhaut
for the benefit of the assured. .,,,
Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid
HERBERT A. CLAIBORNE
Principal Agent.
J.B. DANFORTH, Secretary.
H. ID. DASFogTIi, Assistant Secretary.
S,u,-EI ~ PTIII.N Collector. ~ 30-3m
N y. WALKER 81 CO..
~. FIRE. MARINE, AND INLAND
INSURANCE AGENTS:
OFFICE. No. 1914 MAIN STREET,
under Mcssrs. r. III. Maury u Co.
Buildings, merchandise, furniture, and personal
property Of all kinds, In the city and country, In
sured against loss or damage by fire ut the iowest
rates In companies OF the highest standing.
Tobacco In warehouses and marine and inlano
risks taken ut the lowest rates.
MY
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STOVES ASD TENvvARE.

STONES!
HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS!!!
CHARLES G. GREGORY
Is receiving and keeps constantly on hand large
assortment Of the most improved paterus of COOK
ING-STOVE. for wood or coal.
PARLOR STOVES of every description. The
celebrated fuel-saver, "MORNlNG GLORY y :
the SHEPHERD COOK. for wood; MORNING
and EVE MING TAREXTENDED TOP COOK
ING-STOVES, the best In use, which will be sold
ut the lowest prices. -
oc SIN No. l1lI MAIN STREET..
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WE BEG TO CALL THE ATTEN-
w TON of merchants and others to our stock,
embracing in part the following:
Choice APPLE BRANDY,
Engleman's fine RYE WHISKEI, -
As barrels COMMON to MEDIUM NHlskEl:
so barrels Foley x Shutterlc FAMILY FLOUR
$50 barrels choice brands VALLEY EXTRA
FLOUR,
SO barrels choice brands VALLEY SUPERFlNE
FLOUR,
hogsheads SHOULDER BACON,
7 hogsheads SIDES.
10 boxes prime JOLES -
IS bags prime RIO COFFEE,
IS bags good RIO COFFEE,
100 bags low grade RIO COFFEE,
, hogsheads prime PORTO RICO SUGAR,
1 hogsheads medium grade PORTO RICO ST.
GAR,
so barrels REFINED SUGARS,
SALT. SOAP common and toiet,
SHOT, BLACk1NG.
MATCHES, BUCKETS,
BROOMS, &C., &c.
ocs ANDREW j. GRAY X co.
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GET THE BEST.
u
FIREPLACE STOVE,
HEATING TWO AND THREE ROOMS.
THE BEST STOVE OUT.
The undersigned would respectfully refer TO the
numerous citizens 10 whom he has sold these
stoves to their economy, convenience, ana
cleanliness. JOHN BOW Rs,
Plumber and Gas-Fitter. and dealer IN Tin and
Woodward, House Furnishing Goods, &C.. Iron
Front Building, Governor street Sc"
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TE1HE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL. S23O,OOO.
Chartered BIZ the Commonwealth OF Virginia.
ONCE Northeast corner of Ninth and Main
streets, Richmond, Va.
This company issues participating policies on
comes q member Of the company. sharing In Its
profits semi annual dividend Of three per cent.
j. S. CALVERT. President;
n. s. PRICE. Ytce-Prcsident and treasurer
|; :" II. q. DAVIDSON, General Agent.
Oc li--lm
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YagrnANcN CssssFAnxEa.
rNCoPORA TED, 1850.

TTORGIA HOME INSURANCE. -,
OF COLUMBUS. GA.
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,n,r.I 80. $3.50 oeo.
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WHAT THE LADIES SAY-That the
w best TEA and ROASTED COFFEE they
can find Is j. II, a NTHONY'S Tea Store, Main
and Eighth streets: Best Gunpowder, ~; JapS'
uese Oolong and English Breakfast. Sl.2o. Supc-
rior Roasted Coffee Vine Crackers, Ginger Snaps
and Spiccd Jumblcs Honey Soap at SO cents per
dozen good Green Tea, Sl.s0; Starch. Blueing
and Soap for washing cloths Japanese Fans.
au Il
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EDUCATIONAL.
FEMALE COLLEGE.

Payments One-haIt IN ADVANCE.
Pupils furnish their own towels and table nap
For further information, circulars Will be sent
on application. r,,u,, p,po Va
REFERENCE The Trustees OF the College.
lS-3m
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-12

was the only person on board who witness
ed the catastrophe. Most of the emigrants
were below; and the few who were on deck
were, with the crew, watching our own
progress. Still narrower grew the passage.
Some OF the parts we had passed through
were already closed The wind, fortunately
held fair; and though it contributed to
drive the ice faster in upon us, it yet fav-
ored our escape.
The ship flew through the water at a
great rate, heeling over to her ports but
though, at times, it seemed as if the masts
would go over the sides, still the captain
held on. A minutes delay might prove
our destruction. livery one held his breath
as the width Of the passage decreased,
though we had but short distance more
to ihas-s goe2 befare we should be frea
must confess that all the time did not
myself feel any sense of fear. / thought
it was danger more to be apprehended
for others than for myself At length a
shout from the deck reached my ears, and
looking round, saw that we were on the
outside of the foe. We were just in time
for the instant after the ice met, and the
passage through which we had come was
completely closed up
The order was now given to keep the
helm up and to square away the yards, and
with flowing sheet, we ran down the edge
of the ice, for upwards of three miles be.
fore we were clear of it.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-12
Rather Tough ON Dutch Doctor.

In the Office of the Chicago and North
western Railway at Chicago, has for long
time been employed young man of fine
address, good business habits, modest man
ner, and some reputation as wit About
a year since he aoedded young lady,
merged his bark upon the sea of matrimouy,
quit the European style of obtaining hap
piness, and settled down to the duties and
comforts of married life With the money
saved from his earnings he purchased a
nice cottage home, took his new-made bride
there, and with the permission of the reader
we will draw vail or curtain, as the case
may be, over what followed supposed to
be the same more or less. A few weeks
since servant girl came rushing down to
the office where he was employed and stated
that her mistress was growing sicker, not
altogether unexpectedly, considering these
circumstances, and that he must hasten
bone and bring with him DIR. Adams, their
family physiclen, who had been spoken to,
to otficate on the occasion when called for
Asking to be excused from the duties at
his desk, he put on his hat and coat, called
q carriage and FASTENED to the Office of DIR.
Adams, to find that gentleman out He
then drove rapidly to his house to find his
wife in more distress than danger, aud to
learn from her what physician she would
choose in the place of the one usually en-
ployed. She expressed a preference, when
he jumped into carriage and was driven
rapidly there, when he found the second
choice also out of his office, attending a
sick call some distance away. As he came
out of the office, he met friend, to whom
he applied for advice, stating that it was
necessary to have somebody mighty quick
The friend to whom he applied advised him
to call upon DIR, German physi-
clan, noted for his skill in such cases as
demanded his attention, who, unfortunate
ly, had lost the use of his eyes, but who,
nevertheless, was called at times by those
who knew him and had confidence in his
skill and ability.
AS no time was to be lost, he drove to
the residence of the German physician,
found him at home, and induced him to go
with him at once.
The next morning, instead of visiting
the railroad office as usual, he sent a note
asking to be excused till afternoon, when,
on reaching the Office, the following con-
versation took place:
Superintendent" Your note came this
morning. 1t was all right. You need not
have come down to-day at all, unless you
wished to-"
Clerk" l suppose as much; but there
being SO much to do, thought best to put
in all the time l could till these accounts
were made up"
Superintendent-"W Well, how is your
wife getting along? All well, everything
satisfactory ?"
Clerk" Well, yes; reasonably SO. l
went for DIR. Adams, family physician, who
was not in, and being obliged to have some
body, | employed old DR."
Superintendent" Why, he has very
fine reputation for attending to cases of
this kind"
Clerk" We'll, that may be so-but the
id old blind Dutch doctor let all but
three get away-two boys and girl p
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-12
Educating an idiot.

The case is one of the patients at the New
York State Asylum for Idiots. This was a
girl eight years old, slender and well formed,
belonging to an intelligent family. Sensa-
ton generally was 50 inactive that no dis
tinct impressions bad been conveyed to the
brain. If pricked with pin she screamed
but did not shrink. When her eye-ball was
touched she did not wink. She could neither
walk nor stand, nor could she sit unless sup
ported and much of the time she kept her
nand in her mouth. IF her chair was sud
denly tipped over, aud caught before it
ouced the floor, she did not move muscle,
for she did not know that she could fall. :
An infant has this knowledge at an early
period of its life. She could hold nothing
in her hand, and the Only semblance of will
was in throwing berself backward with CON-
vulsive motions when angry. Tones Of en-.
dearment or displeasure made no impression
upon bsr, and the only imitation or reflex
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-12

A PRAcTIcAL JOKE WHICH PROVED SERIOUS
TO ONE OF THE JoKEss.-A young man who
resides in the vicinity of Six Corners, in
Ottawa County, and had habit (uot by
any means the worst habit that young man
can indulge in) of visiting young lady who
also lives near there, was selected by two
other young men iIfthe neighborhood for the
victim of practical joke on Sunday night,
May 9th. Knowing about the hour when
he was in the habit of returning from his
sparkling" they resolved to assume the
guise of highwaymen aud lie in wait for him,
for the purpose of giving him good fright.
Choosing lonely spot. they took their posi-
ton to await his coming. Punctual as a low
should be, he not keep them long
waiting, but came briskly along. his heart
too full for utterance, and his thoughts build
ing castles oe indescribable bliss. Suddenly
two men emerged from behind tree, and
confronted him with two immense horse
pistols, and ferocious demand for Ibis
money or his lfe," after the regular an
approved dime novel fashion. But their
proposed victim happened to be armed with
weapons more tangible than Cupd's shafts
and putting his hand in his pocket as thew
Thought. fer his pocket book, he drew forth q
small revolver and shot one of them, infiict-
ing severe wound in his shoulder. The
other highwayman" was SO terrified at this
unexpected climax that he took to his heels
shouting In lugubrIous tones, Don't shoot
me, Charley; don't shoot me, Charley i"-
The real victims were then recognized bv
their intended victim, and the little Joke
explained to him by them. They are douht.
less pretty we'll cured Of their pencbant for
practical joking-Grand Rapids (Nich.l
Eagle.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-12
SHASTA COURIER.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING.
BY JOHN >. coNMY.
Publication vfice,-Armory Hall
Building, First Floor.

Terms of Advertising:
For One Square, Of 10 lines or lesa, one inseruon'
-Four Dollars; for each subsequent inseruon' A"o
I;bsral discount made to Monthly and Yearly
Advertisers. ...
bar Of insertions THEREON, win be continued until
ordered out, and charged accordingly.
ALSO,
Having furnished our Once with an elegant as,
sortmsnt Of FANCY JOB TYPES. we are prepared
to execute neatly and exPeditously' all manner Oh
job Printing, such as
R;lIs of Fare. Bill Heads,
Circulars. Handbills,
Pamphlets, Programmes'
Rail- Tickets Cards,
Posters Books,
Law Blanks, Catalogues,
Drafts Checks. &c.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-12


WOMEN GYMNAsTs.-lIas the Chamberlain
or his Commissioner ever seen band of
bounding sisters? They dress in the unem-
harrassed style which for ages has been the
costume of the male acrobat, and which
is very like that in which they were born
As they stand in line with the men, hands
on hip, the difference of sex is at first scarce
perceptibe. Nor, indeed, do they indulge
themselves in any reserve of gesture such as
might be cherished as relic of modesty.
They form pieces of pyramid with the men,
and when the pyramid j. resolving itself to
bits. are held by the heels. or distorted in any
fashion permitted by the laws af gravitation.
1t should also be observed that the ladies are
subjected to the most nerilous portion of the
business, tor the obvious reason that the
spectators have paid .heir money on an
implied understanding of the sort To do
these women Justice. they do not shrink from
teats that astonish as well as disgust. A few
years ago there was only one Menken, and
she bad hard time of it if she were as sen =
tmental as her posthumous Sapphics would
suggest; but now we have not got far be-
yond the wearisome Mazeppa'
1t is bad sign when people hunger after
cruel sport, and this female acrobating, if
we may use the term, is not only unseemly,
but cruel to degree. If the women are
closely watched, it is easy to perceive that
their nerves are not fit for the sad work.
Behind the grin of the mime their is a look
of natural fear and distrust. as if CHASTITY
finish to the exhibition were constantly in
sight. Their limbs. too, the arms especially.
tremble when the feat in band must be re.
peated or prolonged. And what sort of train
ing do these wumen undergo, brought up
f'om early girlhood to such calling ?-PaU
MaH Gazette.
The Shasta courier., 1869-06-12

IHE only way to suppress Drunkenness and
immortality among the men, is to give the
nailot to women--then they'd drink all the
LIQUOR up themselves.