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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-30
PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

TINE UNDERSIGNED have "ssooIated
i themselves in the Gf.'ery trade al tne oIa
stand Of A. K Phileo, ia Lgnglet b'''K' Limos
street. near Court Squara, where ttey will keep
a good assortment Il the
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JOE PRxpTPING.

The subscribers. having purchased the MIL
Property and Lumber Yard Of J.. skinner
Son, situated in the east end of town, opposite
the Atlantic Brewery, are now prepared to fur
ulsh everything usually manufactured Vt hrst
olAss Mil atthc
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Best Family Groceries

10 Tho market, al tho D" hsI VhoH NIVEo
Good. delivered free u charge TO any part oi
the city. roorprpu
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BUILDING ROCK

OP GOOD QUALITY, in large or small quan-
" titles, delivered where needed or OF the
bsBk, f1r sale at my place, on Moline Avenue.
nob26dSm F. NJ SINNET.
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A. K. PHILLKo.

Book Island, Msroh 9, def.
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VERY LOWEST PRICES |

We have given our mill thorough repairing,
nud can now Gil any orders In our line, in as
short a time and With as IL uch neRtnesS % any
mill in thi'eounuy. Our powerful engine which
has lAbOred 90 hard for 60 many Year,, has fully
recovered from it' tatgucs of the past yesr, and
Is now putting away with rcioubed energy, and
always willing to resp pond 10 any demand that
\ may he made upon il.
| Give US q call and examine 0uT
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Also, they are
constantly rocelg.
ing new and we'll
selected Hssurt-
meuts ut
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
SHASTA COURIER.

SIZE OF THE STARS How large are the
stars, and are they alike, or do they diner IN
size 1t used to be conjectured that they
are of somewhat similar magnitude, presum-
ably about as great as our sur, and that the
differences of apparent size are due to diner
ences of distance but when astronomers
came to discover that some OF the smaller
stars are nearest to our system, this idea tell
TO the ground. A German computer has now
however. calculated the actual dimensions of
one particular star, and finds that Its mass
is rather more than three times that of the
sun. The star in question is less than the
fourth magnitude-a comparatively small
one What, then, must be the size of those
of the Sirius and Aldebaran class? The
reason of its selection for this determination
was, that it is one of the components of what
is called binary system-two stars revolving
about each other, like sun and planet-and
the motion of the members OF such system
afford data for computation. The stars dis
tance from us is a million and a quarter
times that of the earth from the sun. SO that
light takes twenty years to travel hither from
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

The Reese River Reveille says: Habit and
necessity may account for the most singular
tastes in men, and perhaps in beasts ALSO
On Saturday night we witnessed an instance
of the degree in which the normal taste of a
dog may be perverted The animal was not
tamished, nor at all in want of food. but was
as well fed and cared for as any dog could
desire. Yet he ate, with great zest, great
slices of Limburg cheese. and as fast as he
swallowed one piece, he wagged his tail
briskly for more. 1t was just !" the cheese"
for him, for his eyes dilated and a stream Of
saliva flowed from his mouth as he received
each morsel. 1t was no ordinary, mild Linn
burg, but was old and soft and emitted an
Odor that would have made wolf howl. :
After the dog had eaten plentifully of the
marvellous compound, we watched him with
increasing interest, in the certain expectation
of seeing him seized with fit and die a
violent death but we were astounded on
seeing him go under the table aud sleep the
sound sleep of puppy. We have resolved
to sift the pedigree of that dog
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
EYES: EYES!
q
DR.. E. H. PARDEE,
OCCITIISr AMI AHDISn
oCCULIsT AND AURIsT

A FTER a protracted blindness of more than five
IN years, DR.. Pardeehas made himself thoroughly
and scientifically acquainted with all diseases of
the Eye, and is now practising with success not
surpassed in the United States.
All operations performed such as strabismus OF
cross eye, Caterac by linear extraction Depress
or Absorption, Pterygum, feshy membrane
growing over the eye, Reduction of Staphy yoma, or
bulging out of the eye Artificial Pupil, FistugA
Lachrymalis, closing of the tear passage, and all
deformites of the Lids, etc. etc.
Artificial eyes inserted without the least pain,
and possessing all the and brilliancy of
the real eye. 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
eases for operations and hopes that his universal
success will warrant continuance Of their conf
dencc. His celebrity operator is eo-extensive
with his success; patients presenting them
selves for ortreatment and operations from New York
and Boston almost monthly.
Many patients be seen at the Doctors Office
daily, in different stages of recovery.
Office 737 CLAY STREET, opposite the Plaza,
San Francisco. my9
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

WEBSTER AND SIGNoR BLITz.-Signor Blitz,
the genial ventriloquist gives the following
amusing account of an interview he once held
with Daniel Webster:
When Webster was Secretary of State, the
Signor was in Washington endeavoring to
collect bill from a man who held lucra
tive position in the Treasury Department
As he was intimate with Webster, Blitz call
ed upon him and asked his advice on the
subject. After learning that be could not
attach the salary of a Government officer, the
Sgnor said to Mr.. Webster: g l. think
would Ike to hold a Government position"
Well, what would you want?" inquired
Webster.
81 would like to be Government Ma
gician."
"Why so?''
Because" said the Signor, Latter you
had carefully counted over bundle of one
hundred bank notes several times, | could
count them over after YOU and there would
be only seIenty-fve."
Nonsense I" said Webster, "we have
men in the Treasury now who can give you
twenty-five and then beat you !"
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
To Females.

When female is in trouble afflicted with dis
ease, weakness of the back and limbs, pain in
the head, dimness of sight, loss of muscular power,
palpitation of the heart irritabity, nervousness,
extreme urinary difficulties, arrangement of digest
i've functions, general debility, vaginitis, all dis
OF the womb, hysteria, sterlty, and all other
diseases peculiar to females, she should go write
at once to the celebrated female DOCTOR w. X. Do
hcrty, at his Medical Institute, and consult him
about her troubles and disease. The Doctor is
efecting more cures than any other physician in
the State Of California. Let false delicacy pre-
vent you, but apply Immediately and save yourself
from painful suffering and premature death. The
Doctors offices are so arranged that he can be con-
suited without fear of observation.
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS,

DR.. PERRAULT is the only agent in California
for DR.. BIOT'S Female Monthly Pills Their
immense sale has established their reputation as a
female remedy, unapproached, and far in advance
of every other remedy for suppressions and irregu-
larties, and every other obstruction in females On
the receipt of five dollars, these Pills will be sent
by mail express to any part of the world secure
from curiosity damage.
Persons at distance he cured at home, by
addressing letter to DR.. PERRAULT, corner of
Sacramento and Montgomery streets. Rooms 9, 10,
and II, or Box 973, Post Office. San Francisco,
stating the case as minutely possible general
habits of living, occupation, ETC.
All communications confidential. dl4:ly
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
,Uvo THE AFFL1crED.-Dr. w.K. DoHE1

VN0 THE AFFLICTED.-Dr. W. X. D0HER-
IL ty returns his sincere thanks to his numerous
patients for their patronage, and would take this
opportunity to remind thom that he continues to
consult at his Institute for the Of chronic dis
eases of the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys Digestive and
Genito- Urinary organs, and all Private Diseases
viz; Syphilis in all its forms and stages, Seminal
Weakness, and all the horrid consequences of self
abuse ;.Gonorrhea elect Structures, Nocturnal and
Diurnal Emissions, Sexual Debility, Diseases of
the Back and Loins, Inflammation of tho Bladder
and Kidneys etc., etc. and he hopes that his long
experience and successful practice will continue
to insure him share of public patronage
By the practice of many years in Europe
and the United States, he is enabled to apply the
most efficient and successful remedies against dis
eases of all kinds. He uses mercury, charges
moderate, treats his patients in correct and honor
able way ,and has references of unquestonable
city, from of known respectability and high
standing in society. All parties consulting him,
by letter otherwise, will receive the best and
gentlest treatment and implicit secrecy.
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Application to Disprove Mineral Land
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
MARYsvILLE, CAL, 2Sth Nov, 1868.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN
w made at this Office by James Reagan, asking
that day may be fixed for the hearing of testimo-
ny to whether the land described as Sec A, and
more particularly the S. of S. W. of said Sec
ton, Township 29 North, Range 6 West Mount
Diablo base and meridian, is more valuable for
mining than for agricultural purposes, afidavits
having heretofore been filed in this office alleging
said land to be valuable mineral land. Now there
fore, notice is hereby given that we, the undersign
ed, Register and Receiver of the United States
Land Office, at Marysville, have appointed the
2lst day Of January, 1869, at one O'Clock P. NJ,
at our Office in Marysville, as the time and place
for the hearing of testimony, at which time and
place all persons interested in said above named
tract, or who may have personal knowledge as to
its character, and desire to attend, will be heard
and if the evidence clearly shows said S. of s, W.
of Sec. 4, Township 90 North, Range West, to
be more valuable for agricultural than for mining
purposes, then said James Reagan, upon making
the requisite proof bona ide pre-emptor will
be allowed to pay for and enter said land, and re-
ceive receipt for the same.
L. B. AVER, Register.
d5 CHARLES G. B0CKIUS, Receiver.
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
N. Y. S. Vol. INSTITUTE,

N. Y. S. Vol. INSTITUTE,
Corner of 9Th Ave. and 10th St.
Central Park
"a Home and School for the Sons of Deceased
lSolders.)
DIR. III. 7. HELMBoLD:
Two bottles only of the package of your valua-
bic Buehu presented to the Institute have been
used by the children, and with perfect success In
the case of our little Lieutenant A. J., his pride is
no longer mortified, and he is free from the daily
morning anathemas of the chambermaid who has
charge ofhis bedding. feel that knowledge of
the result of our use of your Buchu with the chill
dren under our charge may save many Superin-
tendent and Matron of Boarding Schools and Asy-
lums great amount of annoyance; and many a
poor child suffering more from tceakness than from
habit, may be spared punishment, that is (not
knowing it as a weakness instead of a bad habit
most unjustly inflicted upon them Thanking you
on behalf of the children, and hoping others may
be alike benefited,
am respectfully yours,
COL. YOUNG,
General Sup't and Director.
june l6, 1866. jyl
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
To CORRESPONDENTS.

Patients residing in any part of the State, how
ever distant who may desire the opinion and ad-
vice of DR.. Doherty in their respective cases, and
who think proper to submit written statement Of
such, in preference to holding personal inter
view, are respectfully assured that their communi-
cations will be held most sacred and confidential
fthe case be fully and canddy described, personal
communication will be unnecessary, as nstruc-
tions for diet, regimen and the general treatment
of the case itself ncluding the remedies) will be
forwarded without delay, and in such a as
to convey no idea of the purport of the letter OF
parcel so transmitted Consultation, by letter OF
otherwise, FREE.-Permanent cure guaranteed
or no pay.
Address,
W. X. D0HERTY, NJ. D.
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

DR.. DoHERTY has just published impor-
tant pamphlet embodying his views and
experiences in relation to Impotence or Virility
being short treatise on Spermatorrhea or Seminal
Weakness, Nervous and Physical Debility conse-
quent this Affection, and other Diseases of the
Sexual Organs.
This little work contains information of the
utmost value to all, whether married SINGLE and
will be sent FREE by mail on receipt of SIX CENTS
in postage stamps for return postage.
Address,
W. K. DOHERTY, NJ. D.,
IF San Francisco Cal
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

a SURPRISED IRIsHNAN.-When Kendall,
OF the New Orleans Picayune, was taken
prisoner by the Mexicans, and his party were
chained in couples and driven inland, guard
ed by body of armed men, word was passed
among the prisoners that they were all to be
s9ot s Immediately. g Can this be possible,
WlstnerT' said the big Irishman to whom
nenuail was made fast. "Quite likelv,'
Sas SIs ,ne quiet response. .But, Misther Ken
ran, reJoined Pat, "isn't this a yery ex-
'raordinary state of society ?n
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
a MuRpERER's SpEEcH.-John Hoas

A MURDERER SPEECH.-John Hoag
was hanged at Walkerton, Canada, Decem-
Der 14th, for the murder of Stephen New
becker Just before the moose was placed
around his neck, he turned to the crowd
and spoke as follows:
forgive all who may have given too
strong an evidence against me. | forgive
all my enimies as wish to be forgiven
Before close | want the young people to
take warning by my example You see me
here before you and in as awful position
as any person can be placed in. 1t is not
for myself | care, but for my dear parents,
who will follow me to the grave, which
have been the cause of bringing them to
BY my disobedience. Had [ taken their
advice, this would not have been for had
a good Christian training. All young boys,
take my advice, and be obedient to your
parents, before you bring disgrace upon
them, as l have done. Especially shun
and keep away from whisky, fast young
men, and the United States. Then you
will be an honor and support to them in
their old age. But whisky is the begin
ming of all evil, and | hope that you will
take warning before it is too late. So, for
the last time, bid you good by, and the
last farewell on earth, hoping we may meet
in far better place than this, where all
our sighs and sorrows are at an end, and
where the truth will come to light | con-
fess am satisfied with the sentence passed
on me, and hope that Almighty God may
be merciful tome So, no more; good by.
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

RUSSIAN PkoPHET.-The Russians are be
coming greatly excited by the preaching of an
old Museovite peasant who, after seclusion
of several years, now declares himself a pro-
phet. He is going from place to place an.
noancing the approaching destruction of the
Crescent and the substitution of the Greek
Cross for it, on the dome of st. Sophia, at
Constantinople. The Russian Government
allows every liberty to this popular agitator,
who does not attack the administration in
any way
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

A NEwsBoY's REvENGE.-A party writes
to the New York Express saying
g yesterday saw acowardly fellow-elab.
orately got up as gent and lounging, for
the enchantment of servant girls, at metro
poltan omnibus viciously kick
a newsboy for pestering him to buy an Even
ing Express. The lads revenge was ingen-
ious and complete. He waited till another
boy accosted the gent and then shouted in
the hearing of all by-standers, It's no use
to try him, jim; he can't read "
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

The BLIND GIRL Jessie Grant," the
San Francisco correspondent of the San Jose
Mercury, relates the following touching
incident:
l was asking questions of the children
playing in the yard of the Institute for the
Deaf and Dumb and Blind" the other day
They were nearly all going home to spend
the holidays, and were planning in childish
glee the enjoyments to come. One little girl
stood apart from the rest with q sad face and
dropping, sightless eyes. I stepped up be-
side her and asked. ''And are you, too, going
home, Christmas?" 81 haven't any home.
or any father or mother" she said, and |
never shall forget the tone nor the words, nor
the heart-ache they gave me. What has she
to do with plans for happiness? Poor child !
She is fed and clothed and kindly cared for
by womanly hands, but mo home, no father
or mother" and blind. Just heaven! How
many calamities can one little heart sustain
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
HERoIsM OF BoY-The Alpine

HERoIsM OF BoY-The Alpine
Chronicle of the I'd has the following:
One of the most remarkable instances of
presence of mind and courage occurred at
the Buena Vista Ranch, in this county,
on the Goth ult. Mrs. Uncapher directed
one of her little daughters to light can
die for the purpose ofprocuring something
from the cellar, whereupon a son, two
years old, went into the kitchen and light
ing a candle set fire to himself The
child screaming, his little sister went to
see what the trouble was, but seeing the
child in flames, she rushed back with simply
the exclamation, Oh, Mother p In the
meantime, before Mrs. Uncapher could
reach the sufferer, her brother Albert
only six years old, came from an adjoining
room, and, without utteringa word, march
ed boldly up and clasped the child in his
arms and smothered the fire, and so tight
did the little brothers embrace each other
in this battle for life that they fell to the
floor and rolled under the table, where the
mother found them The breast, abdomen,
and chin were considerably burnt, and his
hair we'll singed. Nothing but the bold
ness and forethought of this heroic boy
Albert Uncapher, saved the child from a
terrible death.
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
FRENCH MEDICAL OFFICE,

nR. JULIEN PERRAULT, Doctor of
D Medicine Of the Faculty of Paris Graduate of
the University Queens College, and Physician of
the St. John Baptist Society of San Francisco.
DIR. PERRAULT has pleasure to inform pa
tients, and others seeking confidential medical ad-
vice, that he can be consulted daily, at his office,
Armory Hall Building, Northeast corner Mont
gomery and Sacramento Streets San Francisco,
Rooms Nos. 8, TO- ii, first floor up stairs entrance
on either Montgomery or Sacramento streets
DIR. PERRAULT'S studies have been almost
exclusively devoted to the cure of the various forms
of Nervous and Physical Debility, the results OF
injurious habits acquired in youth, which usually
terminate in impotence or steriity, and permanent
~ induce all the concomitants of old age. Where
a secret nhrmity exists involving the happiness OF
life and that Of others, and morality die
tate the necessity of its removal for il is a fact
that premature decline of the vigor of manhood,
matrimonial unhappiness, compulsory single life
etc, have their sources in causes the germ of which
is planted in early fe and the bitter fruit tasted
long afterwards; patients laboring under this COM
plant will complain of one more of the foowipp
symptoms: Nocturnal Emissions, Pains in the
Back and Head, Weakness of Memory and Sight,
Discharge from the Urethra on going to stool or
making water, the intellectual Faculties are
Weakened, Loss of Memory ensues, Ideas are
clouded, and there is disinclination to attend to
business or even to reading, writing the society
of friends, etc. The patient will probably complain
VI DiAHAness, 'eftlso, anu tnat SlgnJ ma hearing
are weakened and sleep disturbed by Dreams mel
ancholy, signing, palpitations, Paintings, coughs
and slow fever; while some have external rheu-
matte pains and numbness of the body : some of
the most common symptoms pmples in the face
and aching IN different parts of the body.
Patients suffering from this disease should apply
Immediately to DR.. PERRAULT, either in person
or by letter, as he will guarantee cure of Seminal
Emissions and Impotence in six or eight weeks
Patients suffering from Venereal diseases in any
stage, Gonorrhea, elect, Structures, Bubo Ulcers,
Cutaneous Eruptons, ETC., will be treated success
fully; all Syphilitic and Mercurial Taints entirely
removed from the system.
DR.. PERRAULT'S Diplomas are in his office,
where patients for themselves that they are
under the care of regularly educated practitioner
Patients suffering under Chronic diseases can call
and examine for themselves. We invite nyestiga
ton; claim not to know everything, nor to cure
everybody but do claim that in all cases taken
under treatment fulfill our promises. We par
ticularly request those who have tried this boasted
doctor and that advertised physician till out
and discouraged to call upon us.
Low CHARGES AND QUICK CURES.
Ladies suffering from any complaint incidental
to their consult the Doctor with the assur-
ance of relief.
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

A REVOLUTIONARY CoUNTRY.-In a recent
letter Mark Twain writes g They have a
revolution in Central America every time the
moon changes. All you have to do is to get
out in the street, in Panama or Aspinwall,
and give whoop and the thing is DONE
Shout, Down with the Administration and
up with somebody else-the revolution fol
lows. Nine tenths of the people break for
home. slam the doors behind them and get
under the bed. The other tenth go and over
turn the Government and Danish the officials,
from President to Notary Public Then for
the next thirty days they inquire anxiously
of all comers what kind of stir their little
charivari made in Europe and America. BY
that time the next revolution is ready to be
touched off, and out they CO."
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

We subjoin the following affidavit in an injunc-
ton suit formerly pending between Mercada
Scully, plaintiffs, and G. Simon, defendants
P. Sainsevain, being duly sworn, says That the
article known as Sainsevain's California Wine
Bitters was manufactured by Mercado Seully
about the month of March, 1861, without the said
Sainsevain Brothers having any concern in the
manufacture thereof. That deponent has always
known and considered said Mercado seully a;
the Sole Proprietors of the Sainsevain California
Wine Bltters."
Notwithstanding the above affidavit the said Z
Sainsevaln is putting up compound under the
name of Sainsevain's Wine Bitters, representing il
to be the same as our celebrated Bitters, which We
have been manufacturing and selling in immense
quantities since 1860, and also affixing nearly
similar label to that used on our genuine Wine
Bitters. ~ BE NOT DECEIVED Send for
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16

DRESS OF A PRINCEss.-The wardrobe
of the Princess of Metternich, it is. said,
consists of 1l9 dresses of silk, each of
ll9 pieces, end trimmed with 1000 yards
of trimmings; 164 morning gowns Of va
rious materials, and adorned with 200, 900
of buttons 81 walking dresses and cloaks,
ornamented with one ton of bugles; 81
shawls, of various sizes and colors 152
petticoats, in variety; It's other under gar
ments; 365 pair of stockings; 156 pairs
of gloves of every known color; 40 pairs of
boots and shoes, II sashes and belts GA
brooches, in variety; ~ pairs of earrings,
in variety; 81 fans; "A parasols; l um-
brella.
The Shasta courier., 1869-01-16
REDEMPTION FUND.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals,
~ directed to the undersigned, for the surrender
of County Warrants, will be received up to the last
day of the next regular meeting of the Board of
Supervisors.
F. B. CHANDLER, Treasurer
Shasta, JAN l, 1859. o3