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ANDREW CLARK,
DEAL .KSTA TIE FOR SALE.

Two houses on West street for sale. Builiings
in good repair. One of the buildings IL suppheo
nth aoueduct water the other has a good lime
sfstem in the cellar, two fine wood-sheds aud out
building are attached to the premises: FOR iur-
Their particulars apply TO the sno.rr,o-r On tne
premises. EAhH ID: ILNSEA.
Rutland, Jan. 81, 1859. oiWSSsW
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TIE Come NEws.-This is a Miro,

TIE Como NEws-This is Mirror
of the fun Of the Times, claiming to be
the official conf organ of Gen. Grant
with a pretended letter Of endorsement
from Gen. Grant, Its Illustrations are
full of fna-taking off the leading politi-
cal characters Of the day. 1t is published
by the American News Company, No 12l
Nassau street, New York Price 10 cents
per number. Send and get number il
you want q heap of fun.
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From the Troy Times, Feb. l..
Terrible Accident.

Nitro Glycertne explosion on the Lehman
Springs Three men killed
Seren Others injured
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observation-disclosures Field and Chief
of-Police Crawford, happily foa them,
have returned from Windsor, whittier
they went to escort O. b, Clark alias
Piper, safe and sound, notwithstanding
the threats Of the aforesaid Clark aEl-
Piper The party had quite a reception
at Bellows Falls the different parties in
tercst,2 in Piper calling upon him ANA hi,
guardians. Piper was very communi-
cative, and from his conversation evident
" imagined, and tried to impress tha-c
present. that he was one Of those persons
born t. greatness. On his arrival at the
state prison he inquired il he could be
allowed few Injuries; hnt the warden
politely Informed him, that, As he had
come among them TO make a long stay, he
thought it best to tel him that he would
find that in that institution they were no
respcctcrs of persons--each ftring alike.
Piper is an inveterate smoker. but he will
have an opportunity to break himself Of
this bad habit, ut least, while he resides
therefor no smoking is allowed bat to
compensate for this he viii have his small
plug of tobacco per week for chewing
purposes. When informed that he would
have to don the uniform which the State
presents to each one of its recruits for thi~
institution, which, by the way, Is more
snowy than tasteful, and also would he
obliged to have his hair cut clp-c. and lis
whi>kerS shaved eli, 1t was too much for
hun, and lie dropped tear OF tive. and
said he would rather have died in But-
land Jail than suffer thus iEuobly."
Verify, be that puttcth another man,
name to Il piece OF paper runs rs-k.
Observation-Disclosures, a son #
VIM. Grant, presented the gospel claims
Of the seamen and boatmen u the con
>ideration OF the people of East Poultney,
in>the Baptist church, and took up col
lection for the same. On presenting the
box to me thought | would not give
cent, but, while counting the money. con-
Guided to cast in my mite with the rest.
| thought how ! attended meeting of
VIM Grants, at Fort Edward. number
OF years ago, when they came out on the
Lords side by scores, not only boatmcn
but others, and | had no doubt of his
piety or usefulness. | recollected Of meet
ing him at the association some years
since, ut West Pawlet and bringing him
to Poultney. 1t was there at Elder
Beecher's that | had an introduction to
his son, and hope he may prove as USE
full as his father.
| also thought, as we have seven or
eight ministers IN the town, with a lean
support, that they might all go after the
sailors, though some of them might not
4 be of much use. Yet, in that case, we
could make more liberal contribution
for the seamen. | thought | should hate
to part with some of our minister's and /
think the good people of onr town would
also.
In conclusion l would say, Peace be to
VIM. Grant in his declining days, and
may his son be illumined by his rays.
III. ii.
East Poultney, February l., 1869.
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letter from the West.
HARRISON Co. ONO. }
Jan. 21th-lS69

IAN. = itN, INbJ.
J Dodr Hfdid Three years ago | made
winter tour through a few of the States
west Of Vermont, round via Washington
home. This winter, or rather season. for
the weather is nearly as much fall as
winter the Thermometer rarely getting as
low as fifteen degrees above zero, am on
the same trip | took hurried look
among the farmers in the vicinity Of
Rochester. Land III York State is jogging
along slowly up in value in comparison to
city property-Inore 50 than in Vermont ;
hardly any farms in Monroe county. con-
vcuicutly located, bring less than one hum
dred dollars per aere,-whiie larger por-
ton Of those in good repair and under a
high state Of cultivation, sell as high as
from one hundred and fifty to two hun
dred dollars per acre; not including those
lying within six or eight miles of the city
whchare still higher.
Many Of the Workers seemingly come
nearly up to the Englandcrs in the cult
walton Of wheat. They thoroughly pre-
pare the ground for the crop, and then
take care of ii until sold or used, con~e-
.quently they are least subject to more
than an averas yield. This brings me to
the thought that some person or persons
ought to encourage and enlighten the
Eermonters upoti the necessity Of larger
cultivation Of wheat for home consump-
ton how can such a desirable end be
brought about
The Empire State farmers, as general
thing, conclude that mixed farming does
very well, especially in these varied sea
sons Of drouth, wet, cold, and heat Of
m,1crn times | did not have time to
examine the different branches of farming
as | should like to have done. Cattle
breeding and dairying seem to take the
lead, and the success of those branches of
farming, no doubt, Is sure. Sheep breed
er. missed their lessons, automatically,
and others got ahead
Crops in York State We're good last sea-
son. and the people have cause 10. rejoice.
Through the Stute.of Ohio to this place
where | am now writing. the leading feat
ure in a.,rirulturo l.o- -t,t,y.iI sheep breed
iug aud wool growing, i this county being
at the head most of the time, for the last
6fty- va,rs. Panic has oyerr,l,on largo
portion Of this State in sheep breeding,
anu haN'' "'h'h2 l"e "oehS mas oeeh thc
result. the canine race not being rs usual
in the ascendency in the destruction OF
49,, woods. F,co
.tl
fe>i"'hee' l lrtoly ol9'u>'S'd 'he SUBJECT OF
-. agriculture with the present occupant and
his ueiyhbors, more than - dozen years
aro Previous To that time he purchased
H. f,,.,,, So. +,,...,.+,, NOW,
:,
Ii'' l. "H''e" '"' Il" eo ooii"'S per "'l
Rise in farming lands Is universal III ONO
In my next | will give your readers i
shout ancorp+ of ,vh,. | sea in nv visit +,
:,
/ '"' ''I ~
The case of Judge Goddard a.. The Crane
Trunk Railway company, was decided a
Portland on tuesday last. Inc laclS are
these:
Judge Goddard purchased ticket t.
DAnVlile > Junction. ana started 70 VlSlt M
'liS -, - '4s I..a;Iaa - -,
tha tick = of n,ssepgers laav;n,, tba tr,i,
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WANTED. AGENTS. S75 TO 500

w per month, everywhere, male and female,
to introduce the GENUINE IMPROVED COM
MON SENSE FAMILY SEWING MACHINE.
This machine Will stitch. hem fell, tuck, quilt,
cord, bind, braid and embroider in most SUPERB
or manner. Price only SIS. Fully warranted
tor five years. We will pay $1,000 for any ma
chine that will stronger, more beautiful, or
more elastic seam than ours. 1t makes the ''elas
tic lock-stitch." Every second stitch can be cut,
and still the cloth cannot be pulled apart without
tearing it, We pay Agents from sI5 TO 5000 per
month and expenses, OF a commission from which
twice that amount can be made. Address SE-
COMB & CO. PITTsBuRGH, Pa. BosloS, Mass,
or ST. LOUIS Mo.
CAUTION. -IpferiOrw works of a similar charae-
ter are being circulated. See that the books you
buy contain over 50 fine eugraungs, and sell at
& 80 per copy.
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OFFICES UNDER

We prepare applications in form for Government
positions, secure Congressional and other nee
sary influence, aud per .onally present the -:
OF applicants. For circular OF instrucf' Si@ihi'
dress, with stamp. WINCHESTkR y |l;1i ~
Washington, ID. G. LA DE-'
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YOU WANT TO IN
\ sure your Life, or act as an agent for one q,
me best Lie insurance Companies, call on or adj
oress ,.. O L. BABCOCK,
oSsiso@Wu Rutland, Vt.
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THE IMPERIAL FIRE ms
i RANCE COMPANY,
OF LONDON.

ESTABLISHED A y. lbtS.
Capital and Cash Aecumulations- ooo. 200, v''-
Has established Branch Of the Company IN ~
United Stats, -
oFFIcE:-So. 40 PINE STREET,
NEW YORK.
g. che r,rrrspse Of fransacting General Fire ~
.,,r.nes pti-ine . IN tins o5un'ry. bhe t"A"N
named gentlemen. constitute tn Local boai-
DIrec,aIs for the Tnit.d ttAtes frauch
M. Archibald IL Is. Nj Consul, 1haaItlN
A A Lor. 81 A. A. Low Bro
Y : Jafray 81 r. =. JAZZ ay a -.
P,chsrd Ir1in OF Richard IINin a GO.
David solomon. No. Il West hirfy sight =
j norman Johnston, Of J. Boornasn s0--''
jas. stuart, of al. Stuart
All Losses Of the Unit-d states Brspeh va
adjusted and paid IN New iofh.
The reuutstion and standing which ihls -.
Many ha. secured during the sixty =. az
.ransacted business throughout the fIo - 81
- ~ large aud urdouut.d s.curi y II onei,
ali ~ iga-,on. Will. IL u hOpras sernie ~
hare Of the public PATRONAGE
EDGAR W. CkOWElL l., v-k
II. sident Manager, New
The undersigned have been appoint lror.lgs
..a,.s ~ The above company fT NsS may
vs,,nont- and northern New YORK ..-4.s-<.
All spplcati0n- 4 Il agencies, IA sac a.a,.srlrs
should he addressed 90 tins seepc,, o.s. %
nth recommendations, and they ~h'
prpT px suIs IL pURNHAM q TEMPLE, "
i.naodkvsw. 6sessa1 ASssb' Ss
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CAMILLA URso. As the time APP
proaches, the concert of this great Violin
list awakems general interest. In addition
to the Witches Dance this lady per-
forms several other exquisite selections,
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ERRING BUT NOBLE.-SELF
IL Help for Young Men who have erred, desire
a better manhood. Sent in sealed letter enyel-
opes tree of charge. Ii benefited return the
p pstage Address PHILANTHROS, Box p,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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Aleu- advertisements.
THE PATENT MAGIC COMB

VIII color gray hair p permanent black or brown.
- Sold everywhere Sent by mail for : %.
Address VIM. PATTON, Treasurer,
aMagic Comb Company, Springfield, Mass.
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The PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL-Sen-
ator Howard, chairman of the Pacific
railroad committee, on Saturday, report
ed, under instructions, what is known as
the 'Pacifc railroad omnibus" bill 1t
guarantees the interest on six per
cent. thirty year first mortgage bonds to
the amount of thirty thousand dollars per
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| AIDES SUFFERING FROM FE

- male Uterine or Abdominal Weakness Fs1-
ling Of the Womb, with Iamena.. in U,,ns o. a.
Bark, Corpulency, General Debility. Hernia or
R rupture; should wear sEELEY'S HARD BUB-
pamphlet, l3i7 Chestnut at, Philadelphia' -0'
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THIS Is NO HT-NRTG D.

sending'3a cents; with age, height. color of
eyes ana mar you VIII receive by return mail a
with name and date Of marriage at5r - ", u,
foA, 4. y. Drawer No 8, Fultonyille. NV York
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From the numbcrle-s meetings which
were holl to determine when, and whore,
and how meeting house should be- built,
we infer THAI that was ar enterprise not
so easily accomplished IN those days as
now. itcrc rs sPcCjmeu:
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01
A Lady Killed by Her Lovcr--A
Double Fatal Duel.

DOuUlt dtal DuCl.
The Memphis, Tennessee, Avalanche of
April Sth says:
The steamer Richmond, which passed
up from New Orleans, learned at Grand
Cuff the particulars of one of those TRACE
dies of passion that appear more like ro-
nance than reality. In the country at
some distance from Grand Gulf reside two
respectable families, those of Gushing and
Andrews. Miss Andrews was lovely girl
of II years, we'll accomplished and of un-
usually fascinating manners Mr.. Cush-
ing's son, youth of 20 years, had been
attached to her from their early childhood,
and as he grew older his affection became
an absorbing passion. A short time ago
he made formal offer of his hand, when,
to his intense disappointment and mortifi-
cation, his offer was firmly, though courte-
ously, refused. He brooded over his i'll
rewarded passion, and became prey to
jealousy, and at length left the neighbor-
hood, vowing madly that he would come
back and take his revenge. On Sunday
last he returned, and, riding up to Mr..
Andrews house, he begged to see Miss
Andrews at the door, without alighting-
She came out, when he suddenly produced
pistol and fired, shooting her through the
body, and she fell on her face and died
without struggle. The infatuated mur-
derer rode frantica'ly away, but Miss An
drews' brother, breathing fury towards the
murderer of his sister, sprang on horse
and followed He came up with Cushing
as the latter was crossing creek, and fred
at him. Cushing jumped from his horse
and took shelter in bush. Andrews, not
to be at a disadvantage, did the same. A
parley ensued; and the two young men
agreed to fight according to the code; to
leave the cover, fire, advance and fire, and
again advance, firing until one of them
should fall At the first fire, Gushing re-
ceived mortal wound in the left shoulder,
lua . -;-"nd To near each other
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01
SHASTA COURIER.

A TERRIBLE FIaHT WITH ROBBERS. Mr..
c. L. Goodrich writes from Ogden concern
ing most singular adventure of bis and
miraculous escape from being killed and
robbed. He left befe for Chicago about two
weeks since, going by way Of railroad stage
line to Elko, thence intending to make his
.Fay from the end of the track to Ogden by
such Conveyance as be could find. On Tues
day, the 9th inst, he had hired two men 70
carry himself and baggage eleven miles IN
wagon from Cedar City to Blue creek 10
Utah. Night came on, and the intenoea
robbers left the direct route and took "ooo
road leading up long cedar canyon. on
getting six or seven miles out OF the way
they came to what appeared to be wood
choppers cabin, where there were three
men. The men with the wagon. to their
apparent great surprise, just now hrst learn,
ed that they had lost their way, and turned
the wagon and team around, heading down
the hills. Mr.. Goodrich was about TO take
his baggage out of the wagon when they
objected and seized hold of bis valise to take
it away from him, the others drawing weap-
ons and telling him to . shell out OF they
would kill him. He OF course refused. we
know Of no man 70 the wofid VINO wouiu
more certainly refuse to give up bis money
without an eQulValeHt luah OVVuiiS" " 49,
strenously object under no matter how trying
circumstances~ The chief of the gang had
a dragoon pistol aud the others fourished
knives. Mr.. Goodrich continued his objec-
tions to being robbed, when the chief fred
at him with bis dragoon, missing him entire
". Goodrich returned the fire as deliberate
" rs possible under the circumstances, kill
ing him instantly. Another of the gang
then rushed at him with an uplifted knife,
but another shot staggered him and caused
him to drop his knife. At this point the
other three ran away. The shooting which
had been at distance of only few PAGES,
now came to close fght, but Goodrich got
in three more shots. which induced the road
agent to lie down. gasping, . Gray, you have
killed your friend" Gray was the name of
the man frst killed. Not being hurt, and
not liking to stay all night in the locality,
G. picked up his valse and followed after
the horses. which by this time had run away
down the hill and torn the wagon and har-
ness into thousand fragments. He travel
ed on all night, and finally made his way to
Ogden. whence he writes us. as we'll as sew
eral Of his friends in town. and his brother in
Idaho City, these particulars.-Idaho States
man April 18Th.
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01
Mrs. Lincoln In Frankfort.

As Mrs. Lincoln's petition for pension
is now before the United States Senate,
perhaps your readers would like to know
something of her whereabouts She is at
Frankfort with her son, who is at school.
She lives at one of the public hotels, in a
very plain and unpretending style, occupy
ing room in the third story, and having
the reputation of being very industrious.
She is quite economical, and it appearances
do not mislead, she has no more funds than
are necessary.to make her comfortable
To Americans she speaks very freely of the
good President, and always with tears
Two periods of the Presidential career of
Mr.. Lincoln she alludes to with great feel
ing. The one covers the last day he spent
in Springfield before he first started for
Washington. The other is connected with
the last day of Mr.. Lincoln's life He had
presentiment that he should never enter
it again, He was tender but very sad in
all his farewells to his neighbors. When
he got into his carriage to go to the station
be gave the old homestead, where he had
passed SO many happy hours of his life,
long, fond, lingering look. Turning to his
wife, he said; "My dear, take good
look at the old house. We shall never live
in It again-never." He leaned back in
his carriage and was silent till he reached
the station. The day on which Mr.. Lincoln
was shot he seemed very sad and worn
down. Before he left the breakfast table
Mrs. L. said to him: You need rest, you
are exhausted. Promise ne that you will
ride with me this afternoon at three
O'clock" and he promised. Mrs. Lincoln
said /: "Shall / invite some friend to go
with us?" He said: "No; let us go
alone" He was uncommonly tender dur
ing the whole ride; spoke of their pleasant
home in Springfield their early struggles /;
the death of their children the noble men
who had died in battle; and the dear
friends they left behind. He seemed like
one on the western slope and nearing the
going down of the sun, whose joys and the
friends of hisyouth were clustering around
him. The rest of the story the world
knows by heart Whatever may have been
thought of Mrs. iLincoln during the heat
and conflict of the rebellion, she has won
on this side of the water only friends by
her ladylike and retired conduct. The
best friends of America here think she has
been treated rather harshly Military men
are unanimous in the opinion that she is
entitled to a pension as much as any
soldiers widow, for by our Constitution the
President is the head of the army, and he
fell in the cause of his country.-Cor.
| Boston Journal
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

A JERSEY Boy SWALLOWS WATER SNAKE
Two Feet LoNG.-Newspaper stories Of
snake.swalIowing, says the Newark Courier
of March 18th. are common enough. but can
seldom be traced home to any positive source.
A case of this kind recently occurred at
Martinville. Somerset County, concerning
the truth of which there can be no possible
doubt its actual occurrence being vouched
for by perfectly reliable people in the vicinity.
1t appears that son of F. Burr Of that place,
while coming from school, stopped to take
drink of water from trough by the road
eide. The lad was exceedingly thirsty and
drank deeply. During the time he expert
enced momentary spasm Of the throat. but
thought nothing Of it. For several davs
afterwards symptoms were manifested
OF any irregularities in the boys stomach,
but at the end of the week his appetite in.
creased enormously. There was developed
a craving for food which no abundance
could satisfy, and everything eatable that
came in his way he devOured ravenousy.-
This singular exhibition Of glnttony contin.
ued with increased violence until his parents
became alarmed and solicited medical advice.
The doctors disagreed widely on the dag
nosls OF the case, and finally came to the con-
clusion that the boy must be afflicted with
tape worms. On Monday last. feeling a
choking sensation in his throat, he ran his
finger down. when water snake, fully two
feet in length. wound itself around it and
was drawn forth. to the astonishment and
terror of the family who witnessed the oper-
alton. The boy tainted at the sight, and lay
for some time nfterward in convulsions. lie
lis. however, now rapidly recovering. This
story, though perhaps not quite as sensation
al as some that are told, has the merit of be-
ing true. and in that respect differs some.
what from the majority Of snake swallowing
warns
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

JAMES r. sCAMMoN,

JAMES f. sCAMMON,
is now prepared to do a general AF1H
Wagon making business. All aeek Aeaxn
styles of Wagons and Buggies made to order on
short notice and none but the best material used.
/ will also do all kinds Of Woodwork as hereto
fore.
In the Building formerly occupied by J. r.
rf20
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

BIsHoP's SALARIES IN ExcLANp.-The in
comes of the various English Bishops range
from SIC. 900 to SIS 900. Canterbury enioys
the latter and Sodor the former amount
London and Windsor have each an income of
$50, 900 year, and Durham $4,000. The
other Bishoprics are worth from $50. 900 to
S27 900 year. Worth that to the Bishops.
perhaps; but what are the Bishops worth to
the people who drudge away to paw them.
and live themselves, so many of them, in
starving poverty?
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01
Tu. SHAD-BELLr IsDlAN RIsc.-Tb,

THE SHAD-BELLY INDIAN RING.-The Chi
cago papers are getting alarmed at the pros.
pect of the Philadelphia Quakers running
the Indian machine. One Of them says
"Whenever you see man with shad-
bellied coat and brosd-brimmed hat. spot
him Nine times out Of ten he will be
nothing bat an Indian ring in Disguise"
The Shasta courier., 1869-05-01

CoNrrscArED.-The Spanish Admiralty
Courts have rendered final decision !, ,hs
Mary Lowell case. deciding that the vessel
is legal prize, and ordering her confscated
for the use of the Spanish Government.