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The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

MARRIED IN Fun BUT Welded IN EARNEST
The Montpelier vt. Journal says. tha,
not Thousand miles from White River juno
ton sero-comic affair occurred. which
made the parties to the joke laugh out of the
other side of their mouths. A corresnon.
dent. who describes the affair, saws "Tbev
have got up the funniest snarl across the
river that you ever heard of At a part
last week at one -'s, after exhausting the
ordinary games. aud wanting something
new. mock marriages were proposed. Ac-
cordngly names were drawn by lots, and
four couples stood up to be married. The
ceremony was performed. and they dulv
pronounced man and wife, by the laws of
the State and before these witnesses. >
Afterwards they ascertained the man off i.
ciating was justice of the peace, and the
parties were legally married They are in
the greatest alarm about it that ever was.-
One of them, Professor - of r semi
nary, expects a lady up from below in about
fortnigh. tn marry him, and nearly every
one involved is expecting to be married right
awav one other gentleman to lady below.
and they feel like death. They have search
ed all the law books and consulted authori
ties far and near, and everything only proves
the knot still tighter. The justice has been
fined fifty dollars for each couple He saws
he is from another county and cannot do
business here, and supposed the marriages
not to be legal. 1t is certainly funny
scrape, and made still funner that all the
parties belong to the upper ten' The best
opinion is that they are legally married. and
can only be divorced by the Legislature.
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01
SHASTA COURIER.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING.
BY JOHN J. CONMY.
Publication Ufice,-Armory Hall
Building, First Floor.
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Terms of Advertising:
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Four Dollars for each subsequent INSERTION Two
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A liberal discount made to Monthly and Yearly
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m.ls- Advertisements not marked with the num-
Der of insertions thereon will be continued until
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ALSO,
Having furnished our Office with an elegant as
s,r,ment of FANCY JOB TYPES, are prepared
to execute neatly and expedtiously, all manner OF
job Printing, such as
Bills of Fare Bill Heads,
Circulars, Handbills,
Pamphlets Programmes,
Ball Tickets, Cards,
Posters Books,
Law Blanks, Catalogues,
Drafts Checks &c.
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

The MosT BEAUTIFUL HANp.-Two charm,
ing women were discussing one day what il
Is which constitutes beauty in the hand
They differed in opinion as much as the shape
OF the beautiful member whose merits they
were discussing. A gentleman friend pre-
sented himself. and by common consent the
question was referred to him. 1t was a deli
cate patter. He thought of Paris and the
three gnddesses Glancing from one to the
other of the beautiful white hands presented
for his examination, be replied at last,
give it up; the question is TOO hard for me.
But ask the poor, and they will tell you the
most beautiful hand in the world, isthe hand
that gives
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

way OF entering lady's room, burst in up
on her. She expected immediate liberia
tion- His Honor stated that it was a
curious case, and very suspicious one
u ne would put her veracity to test The
court had just procured divorce from its
WIFE, and was Intending to procure another.
but the Court was not learned in the way
to to win them, or had forgotten the art
Inc prisoner should be fined $50, but
the hne would be suspended if she
would give the Court series of five lessons
In the art ofproposing Would she accept
She would. The Court then declared its
opinion to be that the maiden was INNOCENT
and discharged her. As for Mr.. Percy
ne should fine him $40 to show him tha
justice might wink, but did not slunlber.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

AN OLD LADY SHocKED.-A correspondent
OF Southern paper relates the following
incident, which transpired during the late
war:
1t was Colonel IS orders when his SOL
dlers arrived at water through which they
had to wade, never to take off their clothing
tor that purpose, as it required too much
time to don afterwards
One memorable day we had to cross a
branch of the Shenandoah River. Now, as
the Confedcrates were badly clad, they were
careful OF their rags. and as soon as the river
was reached the military command was
wlnked at, and Captains, Lieutenants and
prlvates entered the river in a nude state
As soon as the bank was reached we received
orders to double quick" and off started a
regiment of naked men
:" Never mind boys" said one who had
been \thar, there is another branch of
the river half mile ahead, parallel to this,
and we will reach it in fording Style"
No time had been found to put on our
gray, when sudden bend of the road
brought us in view of an elegant mansion,
the piazza of which was filled with ladies', on
Che lookout for their country's brave defend
ers. And, further on, as far as the eye could
behold, numerous residences were seen, their
grounds ornamented with ladies.
We paused not in our mad career-on we
came. | was quite respectfully habited in
shirt my boots and pants slung over my
shoulder. but my comrade, Jack, who was a
lank six footer, rivalcd the Georgia cavalry
man In his uniform, which consisted solely
of his spurs. Jack wore not even the latter
fIr modesty's sake. Watching his attenuated
figure in all the grace of'' double quick, +" for
. the glory of laughter" which fell upon me
l could scarcely march.
As we passed the ladies, not a glance, not
word not bouquet was vouchsafed US,
until an old lady standing near at a gate,
enunciated slowly and distinctlyas her eyes
roved aud rested upon Jack finally. -" Veil,
IT this amt the worst sight | ever seed"
Need say that at this criticism immedia-
tely the whole regiment was in roar of
laughter, perfect peal up and down tho
lines.
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

The MANUAL OF ARMS IN i ,Ys. ScHooLs-
AT the Boston Latin school, and the schools
OF the city where boys form the attendance,
the =" manual of arms" or as it is called mil
itary drill. forms not only principal feature
but one that serves to bring out and develop
qualities. such as the common monotony Of
school life fails to discover. Once year an
annual prize drill is held of the Latin school
boys, at which silk guidon" is the prize
of the best drilled company, and which is
contested for by each of the companies of the
school. This annual exhibition came off
few days since at the Music Hall, and was
in all respects as complete as though it had
been a prize affair of some noted battalion
such as has in days past contended for the
honors which have been so lavishly expended
upon our citizen soldiery. The drill was
witnessed by large number of spectators,
the large hall being filled to overaowing.
Their performance Of the manual of arms
was so near perfect, that an officer in the reg
ular service intimated to friend. by whom
he sat, that it was a better exhibition than
the majority of regulars could give 10 the
same branch of service. And furthermore.
these school boys are taught more than the
mere manual of arms. They are well posted
in all company and battalion movements, and
much that goes to make up thorough mill
tary education.-Co S. r.. Times.
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

l.. p. FISHER, go & 81 New Mer-
chants Exchange, is our only authorized Agent IN
San Francisco. For Eastern Advertising, Mr.
Fisher is represented by S. NJ. Pettengill Co..
Of New York und Boston.
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

ISABELLA AND THE NUss.-It is related
that the ex-Queen of Spain recently resolved
to visit all the converts 10 Paris. but reb, Il
she received at one Of them will probably
lead her to abandon her design. At this one
she was received without any sort of ceremo-
nv, and on leaving no one but the Lady Su-
perior accompanied her to the door, ..Why
am not treated with more respect ~ asked
her Majesty. The Superior meekly replied
that it was not the custom of the house to do
any extraordinary honor to visitors. " But
am Queen!" Tue Superior replied that
no exception was made in the rules for
Queen why, in Spain," exclaimed the
Queen, angrily, IS the nuns kneel when /
enter the convent" "Oh. madam" was
the answer, "here we only kneel TO God"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-04-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
7'77977 NEW AnrIoLE OF iH
Watches and, Jewelry
s's % Called "Gold Metal" 2a3.ial
which has ha.s all the appearance Of FINE GOLD,
s5ssbF9 and 10 very handsome. .8sTpiF

s9s % CniIsd 0G5oId Metnl,o A3a!if
.,,, az, 80 80 - - ls.l
s1sGl'Ta lT and Il yefy .hsndsomo. 81 5sIHl'
Prices Of Meas' Watches, HunrinE Cases.
nw..t n... watch ,o,o,d ,netn,. q, 4 a IN
RS,ntssSI I'm snor.vaJ ~ s srcSor icvsr m
Pesnfitui csse Hne Hni:h * M
Hssyy amerissn stxle sAe'' ''ii' ''i.''A TX m
ma yS.iS .'na onnrved .G,oi :ss: ''''''' N N
Besutifal % itsra WfndsS. % nice :iIe watch 20 90 90
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

law.
The Telegraph also pursues the same
theme. ltsays Having made our pro-
test we may be well content e. wait. IT
il undesirable TO leave the question
open, but in the present condition of
American feeling, no possibility of a
speedy and satisfactory settlement is
apparent. Beyond the desire to act Just
ly, this country has no interest in con-
GLIDING II conventions, save that such
ogrceme"' might protect our commerce
harea't from such depredations astho. G
c)mniCtcu ny the Alabama. \ con-
vention not cordially accepted 10y the
Americans as Il full dischai &c of their
supposed grievances would he valuclCs-,
and the execution Of such Il compact, If
made at the present time, would DC cX-
cccdingly doubtful The honest and
faithful exposition of the views of each
nation, will pave the way to a conrilia-
ton and settlement.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20
MANHOOD:
W.
HOW LOST, s sa HOW RESTORED.

IUST published, a new edition Of Dr. CrL,
y vERwEIL's CELEBRATED Essay on the radi.
cal cure (without modicinc) OF Spermatorrhma,
or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal
Losses, lmpotency, Mental and Physical Inca
pacity, Impodiments to Marriage, &c, also,
Consumption, Epilepsy, and Fits, induced by
sof-indugonce or sexual extravaganza.
ca Price, in sealed envelope, only cents
The celebrated author, in this admirable es-
say, clearly demonstrates from thirty years
successful practice, that the alarming consc-
quences of sef-abnse may bc radically cured
without the dangerous use OF internal medi-
nc or the application of the knife pointing
out {. mode Of cure at once simple, certain, and
etfoctual, by means of which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may be, may curo
himself choaply, privately, and rsdcally.
ra-This Lecture should be in the hands of
every youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, postpaid, on receipt of cents, or two
post stamps. Also, Dr. Culverwells s'Mar-
iiagc Guido, price 25c. Address the publish
ors.
rHAs. j. G. KLINE 4 CO.,
~ Bowery, New York,
G3i Post Office Box i.5sG
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

\ distinguished Methodist Minister
and prominent Temperance Lecturer
once remarked that 90 where he would,
from one end If the country to the other
he hardly { 'cr filed to find PLATATIo \
BIrTERs, and while he condemned the
practice of using these Bitters too Freely
he could not conscicntlOusly say that he
would discard them from the Switchboard.
Tor he had himself experienced benefi-
clal results from their use, and that
from long and close observation, he
was convinced that when used mod
crately, and has Il medicine exclusively.
they were all that was recommended.
AT the same time he warned his hearers
not to pull the cork too often, for they
were far too pleasant Il tonic to trife
with.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20
The Tribune Lets its N0H0Oity
EditOr 90.

The SIN says the following notice is
posted up in the office Of the 7iihunr:
GENERAL ORDERS.
l. Mr.. John Russell Young having
resigned the position az managing edi-
tor of the New York Tribune, that posi-
ton is henceforth abolished.
ii. Until further orders, Mr.. White
law Reid will make up the schedule,
and will take care that my orders are
generally Obeyed.
III. Cain O'Donnell is directed to take
charge of the Foreign Department, in
Guiding all its foreign correspondence.
Nv. Mr.. James Mcconnell will take
charge of the city department, until
further orders.
HORACE GREELEY.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

ooh, don't don't, please CONT speak
so" she moaned, pressing his slender,
shrlvellcd hands and covering them
with tears and kisses.
Thank you, Lucie you were always
a gooL girl; kiss me-"
And Lucic pressed Il passionate kiss
upon the pale lips; and the Pickering,
happy smile that stole over the old
mans face was frozen there by death.
Lucic Mansfield was an orphan.
Continucd.)
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20
Sixty Years F.!

INOR over sixty years, DR.. $. o. Richard
L sons Sherry Wine Bittors have been used
by the public 60 correct morbid and mae
tive functions Of the human system 1t pro-
notes healthy gastric secIetions corrects Liver
arrangement, relieves Costivcncss and rheu-
matte affections, cures Jaundco, Loss OF Appe-
titc, Kidney complaints, Weak Back, Dizziness,
LlrGuor, Dyspepsia and its attendant sSmp-
toms. Its valuable tonic and sire lgthening
properties will inyigoratc the co ivalcscent,
cleanse the blood from humors, and will afford
comfort and relief to the aged by stimulating
the constitution to resist its impending intrmi
ties. Thousands OF the venerable pouulation of
New England are sustained in health, their life
prolonged, TO enjoy vigorous and happy old age,
by the use Of Or. Richardson's sherry Wine
Blttcrs.
The herbs can be obtained separately, and
may be prepared in small quantities, IN water
or with wine on spirit. Price 50 ccats per
package.
Office fremont Row, Boston, ana sold by
Druggists and Apothocaries. 1868
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20
The London press on our R"icfiOnS
WiN Great Britain.
LONDON. MAY 10

The London Times to-day continues
TO discuss the relations of Great Britain
in the United States. After tracing the
feelings of the Americans towards En-
gland in past times, and the conduct of
England during the late rebellion, it
says: The Americans know that con-
duct was, or was intended to be void of
Offe use. If private opinions or sympa-
thies are to be made the subject of in
ternational litigation, Americans must
consider what counter changes they are
liable to. In cause SO fOunted the wi er
course would be to put aside such mat
ters, and confine the negotiations to af-
fairs, within the cognizance of public
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

AFRIEND IN NEED. Grdcc's Cclebr0-
ted .Sdlre is a friend indecd. Who has
not found it such in curing cuts, burns,
bruises, scalds, felons, boils, and even
the most obstinate old ulcers and other
sores. Itisa wonderful compound, suit
ed alike to the skin of the child and of
the adult
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

" a springing joy, ii pleasure which
no language can express" is impaired
to every poscssor of a luxurious head of
hair which only " Barrctts Vegetable
Hair Restorative can impart. This is
the only preparation to which a "Med-
all has ever been awarded. -T. JOsoph
TniOp
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

A HANDSOME INCOME. - MIR. III. II.
Helmbold, the well known druggist OF
New York City, returns for this year,
an income of 1852 ,205. All this comes
from advertising. Mr.. Helmbod's ex-
penditures for advertising averages
over $4,000.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20
Errors of Youth.

NOUNG MEN, the experience of years has
L demonstrated the fact that reliance can
be placed in the efficacy Of
BELLS SPECIFIC PILLS
For the specky and permanent cure Of Seminal
Weakness, the result Of Youthful Indiscretion,
which neglected, ruins the happiness, and units
the sJitcrer for business, social society or mar
ragc. They can be used without detection or
interference with business pursuits.
Price one Dollar per box, or four boxes for
three dollars. Ifyou lnnot procure these pills,
enclose the money to BRYAN Il Co., "a Cedar
Street, New York, and they will be sent by return
mail, WELL SEA LED. Private circulars to gentle
men sent free on application enclose stamp
lS9eOd- w2iS-y
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20
information.

Information.
IMPORTATION guaranteed to produce luxu-
/ rant growth of hair upon a bald head or a
beardless face, also a recipe for the removal of
pmples, blotches, eruptions, ETC., on tho skin,
be obtained without charge by addressing
THOS. L. CHAPMAN, Chemist.
66-ly S23 Broadway. Now York
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

MAGAoLIA WATER. to the
best imported German Cologne, and sold
at half the p.ice
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20
dW-269-S
TWonty-fre Years Practice.

In the Treatment OF Diseases incident 10 Fe-
males, has placed DR.. Dow at the head of all the
physicians making such practice specially, and
enables hin to guarantees speedy and perman-
ent cure in the worst cases of Suppression and
all other Menstrual DerdagoaentS from ,chdt-
ecer cause, All letters for advice must contain
81 Office, No. Endcott Sire ct, Boston.
n. b. Board furnished TO those desiring to re-
main under treatment.
Boston, July, 1868. 226- 1yr-dAw
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

40 TO VIM. N. SMITH 4 cos for your
VI Black Sack Goats.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-05-20

|INiE Kidneys are two III number, situated at
i the upper end of the lon. surrounded By
fat, ana consisting OF three parts VIZ thu an
tnrior. the intcrior. and thn rNterior.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-09

J0BDIN1 DEPARTMENT..

looming : HafeFiai. embracing the very
latest styles We arc therefore, enabled to execute
Joo Wo.k Of every variety in satisfactory mannor
when dcsiel, JOBS will be neatly printed in CoLoIs
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-09

Merchants, Lawyers, Justices OF the Peace, Land
Agents, Gil Dea.ers ard Agents, Insurance Agents
E2preasmCn and other parties in want, are informed
aat We are prepared to execute TO oder all kinds OF
n Lsy ys'gg eusineosr ltss, rcF.lEsd 10 tlis eonl-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-08
Tru st y ale

DY VIRTUE AND. AUTHORITY OF A
ID deed Of trust made BY NJ. j. Cox. on the 4th
day Of January 1855. to secure certain debt
edness therein described. will, on
Saturday, 4th day OF December, 1859,
In front of No 164 Front street. Memphis,
Tenn, proceed 10 sell for cash, to the highest
and best bidder, the following described lot Of
land, lying and being in. Shelby county and
State Of Tennessee, and boun red as follows,
to-wit: Beginning at point where the west
ern boundary Of the VIM. Black tract crosses
the Memphis and 0hie railroad; thence east
erly with the north line of said railroad twenty
poles, to a stake; thence north sixteen
chains, TO a stake; thence westerly TWENTY-FIVE
poles and half, 70 a stake; thence south
wardly seventy eight poles, to the beginning;
Containing ten acres Of land. All right Of re-
demntion IL expressly waived in said Trust
Deed; and the title to said land Is believed to
be perfect. but / will convey as trustee only.
Sale between the hours Of ten and twelve
O'clock m, Of said 4th day Of December.
57-s5 II. II. METTE. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-08
BY Ell E G RAP d,
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
ST. LOUIS.

ST.. LOUIS, November THE local
hoard of Supervising Iuspe ctors OF
Steamboats, have been investigating the
S,ouewall disaster, and have taken q
large amount of testimony.
A report will be made BY Mr.. Sanford,
the Supervising Inspector, as soon IS the
frat engineer RECEIVERS sufficiently to
give his testimony.
Arrangements will be completed in q
few days for the transfer of freight With
out breaking bulk, between the Iron
Mountain and Mobile and Ohio railroads
at Belmont, Mo-, and Columbus, Ky.
An Omaha dispatch says the total re-
ceipts of the Union Pacific railroad, for
October, were 1879 092, an increase over
Sentember of $40, 625 of this the pas.
senger earnings were $60l .579
Ssven,y-six Mormon missionaries
twelve of them won en-left last evening
for the East, en- route for Europe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-08
The New York papers ask for prote

The New York papers ask for protee-
ton against runaway bulls We thought
they could bear such fl ctions.
Itis nov common at Western fairs to
offer a premium to the prettiest girl VINO
shall be in attendance.
A gentleman was lately black-balled in
an Epglish club because bis wife was in
the habit Of dropping her h's
Two loving couples in New York are
anxicusly awaiting the arrival Of the
steamer with the troussesus-
A wedding guest in New York es,i
mates that, ont Of eighty-two marriages
which he attended last season, only nine
teen we're love matches"
An unprotected male writes to the New
York papers against the annoyance vnict
those Of his class are subjected 10 10 pub
lie couveysnces BY aggressive and de-
signingWomen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-08
Flora versus Cupid.

| From the New tofk New"
Manv were the floral offerings contain
inc ;svels that greeted the burlesqoera
of the lydia Thompson troupe IN this
o;,v and one lady ID reported 70 have
s.ca;ved diamond brooch valued ct no
less than sic. 0c0. Sweets to the sweet, :
snS an a gay young cavalier named
Harry @. Msrkley, who 10 ssid to be
fIiuent. believing that the sayings OF
nc % divine william" are not without
stfsct prevailed upon florist named
s ,lomon Hofheimer TO furnish him With
mn merous elegant and gorgeous bouquets.
which, having been gotten up without
regard 10 cost, were to be presented to
The fair beauties who we're attached TO
the lydia Thompson burlesque troupe.
The florist fulfilled his order. and de-
livered the abundance of roses, lilies,
neonies. Chiea asters, etc /, to Mr.. Mark.
lev. who said he was gentleman OF for
tune. and would pay the trivisl account,
which amounted to $l25, If the bill was
sent to his hotel. The bouquets were
sent to the Lydia Thompson Troupe, and
the dealer 10 flowers, having completed
his norton of the agreement, sent for his
money but Mnrkley, from time 70 time,
made several excuses, until Hot heimer,
seeing that he had for . customer one OF
the sort of gentry who allow their tailors
bills to run from one generation to Az
other, secured the services OF the we'll
known lawyer, VIM. F. Howe. Who, it
may be remembered, was counsel for the
beauteous Pauline Markham on the
occasion Of the threatened injunction
against that actress. Mr.. Howe at once
proceeded to draw afidavits. and applied
to the Supreme Court for an order Of ar
rest against the sdmiter Of the blondes
The Court granted Counselor Howe
warrant for the apprehension Of Msrkley,
which was placed in the hands Of the
Sheriff, who instituted strict search for
the defendant, but up to the present
writing has failed to capture the gentle.
man Of means, who, it is surmised, will
not, foe some time to come, annoy au-
iiences by covering stage full of How
srs, making q ninny of himself and q
bankrupt of florist