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The Shasta courier., 1869-07-10

INFLUENCE OF WEATHER ON HEALTH.
The Medical Record of June 1st con-
tains variety of valuable and interesting
matter Among other things, the Record
gives the following "nine aphorisms" of
DR.. Ballard, upon the relations of the at
mosphere of health
1st That an increase of atmospheric
temperature is normally associated with the
increase of general sickness
I'd. That decrease of atmospheric
temperature is normally associated with
elimination of general sickness.
Sd. That for the most part the increase
or decrease OF sickness is proportional in
amount to the extent to which the atmos-
phenc temperature rises or falls
4th. That it is an error to suppose (as
is popularly held) that sudden changes in
temperature are, as Il rule, damaging to
public health. A sudden change from
cold to hot weather is indeed very damae-
ing; but sudden change from hot to cold
is one of the most favorable circumstances
that can occur when sickness is regarded
as broadly as. .itrepresents a large population
9th. That, remarkably enough, these
influences are most marked in the direc-
tlons have mentioned in the colder season
of the year, and more certain in the winter
than lii summer.
9th. That rises and falls of temperature
are more certain and efectual in their
special operation upon public health when
at the same time the daily range of tenn
perature Is lessened, than they are when
the daily range is at the same time increas-
ing Il more certainly and markedly.
7th. That tail of rain lessons sickness
generally, sometimes Immediately, some
times after short interval, and that. as a
rule, the reduction of general sickness is
greater when the fall of rain is heavy than
when it is light.
9Th Tnat drought, on the other hand
tends to augment general sickness.
9Th. That wet weather in the summer
season operates more certainly in improy
ing public health than it does in the winter
season.
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l.. p. FISHER, 90 & 21 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 and Boston.
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JOHN v. SCOTT, Proprietor.

NNHE PROPRIETOR OF. THIS FAVORITR
Il Hotel takes pleasure in announcing to his
friends and the public generally that he has re-
fitted and re-iurnished the establishment through
out, and is now prepared to entertain guests in a
style equal to any other house in Northern Cal
ifornia. The PARL0R and ROOMS are large
and commodious, and the BEDS and sleeping ac-
comodations unsurpassed.
THE TABLE
will always be supplied with everything the mar
kets Of this locality afford, and every possible
tenton will be paid to the wants of guests, and no
pains spared to render them comfortable.
At the B AR none but the best brands of Wine,
Liquor and Cigars will be dispensed to customers.
The Oregon Cal. Stages arrive at and leave
this Hotel daily.
CORRAL g. STABLE.
Attatched to this establishment is good COR
RAJ and STABLE where Transfers and others
can always find an abundant supply of HAY and
BARLEY at reasonable prices.
JOHN V. SCOTT.
Shasta June 10Th, 1869. jel9
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
re DISTRICT COURT.
E. GARTER, Judge.
TERss-Second Monday in March June and
November
COUNTY COURT.
c. c. BUSH, Judge
September.
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r G. C. Bush, Judge
Auans, sss0siIst Monday in February, April, June,
August October and december, NV
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Tenly soness- Lorin Scott. and r. ID. Lsok
and November. may august
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Extraordinary Surgical Case.


The Russian River (Cal. Flag gives the
particulars of the remarkable recovery of
Nh u. + Chase, foreman of mill in Men
docno county, from an apparently deadly
wound. ltappears that in July, 1864, Mr..
Chase was doing some work under picket
saw, which WAS running at a great speed,
when in adyertantly raising his head against
the saw he received a cut beginning at the
the frontal bone, enc half inch above the
nose, and running back to the occipital
bone. DR.. A. e. Folsom was called, bat at
first thought it was useless to dress the
wound, believing that the man would die
in few minutes, but Mr.. Chase being per-
fectly concious and free from pain, he coz
cluded to attempt careful dressing, en-
couraged somewhat he says, by remember
ing the case of man in Vermont who had
a tamping iron blown through his head and
recovered therefrom. The cut gaped open
SO that the skull bones were full inch
apart DR.. Folsom estimated that the
brain was cut nearly to its base, or fully
three inches Deep He inserted a pocket
rule an inch and a half. He carefully re-
moved all fragments of skull-taking out
over thirty pieces-and washed out the saw
dust that had got into the opening, using
warm water to produce hemorrhage, which
was slight for SO extensive a wound He
also washed out more than table spoonful
of brain. How much more the saw carried
ha
then shaved the scalp, applied a tourniquet
to bring the bones together, and closed the
Aperture with six stitches, finishing with
adhesive plaster and leaving three openings.
The only dressing ever used was cold wa
ter.
The patient was in full possession of his
faculties during the whole time, aud said he
experienced no pain then or afterward un-
til he was entirely recovered He visited
the mill about four weeks after the accident,
and soon after resumed his duties as fler
and foreman, which position he still holds
He says he never lost sleep or appetite, or
experienced any physical or mental pain or
weakness from his wound The doctor
theory for this wonderful case is that the
wound was clean cut unaccompanied by
concussion, and that it is usually the con-
cussion and not the incission of the brain
that causes death. Believing for year or
two that the patient would die of the injury,
DIR. F. did not send any statement of the
case to the medical journals. Mr.. Chase now
seems To have as long lease of his life as
anybody else.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-06-23

Give us Old Hundred with the varia-
tions and storm of similar exclamations
accompanied with shouting, stamping, whis-
ting and cat-calling, Curtis all the time
standing, twirling his hat and trying to be
heard. A stentorian voice shouted, Three
cheers for Curtis" which were given in
earnest, and literally brought down the
house, or rather the staging on which the
audience sat and stood. 1t fell with crash
luckily doing no further harm than the
breaking of few shins. A moments ST.
lence followed and then another outburst OF
laughter, mingled with swearing and blows,
which soon became one of those free fights
such as ended most public gatherings, stump
speakings, camp meetings, etc, in those
primitive and happy days. The boys now
began to pelt the cats with broken benches,
and Curtis, fearing for the safety of his pets
and unable to remove them bodily from the
scene Of danger, lifted off the upper planks
which confined their nccks in their places
and set them at liberty. The terror -strick-
ed creatures darte1 away in every direction,
mostly among the feet of the spectators,
adding to the confusion. Whoops, yells,
hurrahs, and shouts were followed by gen.
eral smash up of benches and windows.
The boys running down the stairs raised the
cry OF fire !" Citizens and watchmen
crowded the streets to learn the cause of the
uproar, and the engines found difficulty in
getting near enough to perform their part
OF the work. There was no sight of fire,
not even of smoke, but the old Liberty
No. =" could not afford to come all the way
down there for nothing, so she poured
deluge of fresh water through the front
window, drenching the whole crowd inside
to the skin in half minute Peace was
restored instantly, and the late beligerents
came rushing and tumbling pell nell down
the stairs. The watchmen finding that
there was more laughing than cursing, and
that no one had received any worse hurt
than black eye or bloody nose, let them
all 90 without making any arrests.
Thus ended Curtis grand cat concert. an
event that was talked of and laughed over
for many years by the jolly boatman of the
Ohio. Its protector was ordered to appear
before the Mayor next morning and ex plain
the cause of the riot, and it is said his hon
or burst off some of his buttons laughing at
Curtis description of the same. He was
letotf with the admonition to do SO no more,
and he didn't. He went back to his work
shop next day-a wiser man, and soon for
got his disappointment, in some new scheme
which his active brain hatched out-a flying
machine or something of the kind. But to
his dying day he avowed that, but for the
bursting of his bellows, his catharmonicon
would have made him the richest man in
Cincinnati.
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CLEARFIELD PA. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 1869

TIE OLD HYMNs.-Fanny Fern asks .
brought up on the good old zion hymns,
whom they ever failed to move to the found
ations when heard? The feet moving on ho-
ly errands linger on their way past the church
door, as the melody floats out upon the
night air.
That man-who has wasted life, and en-
ergy, and talent which might have blessed
mankind, to reap only the whirlwind-h is
back again with his little head upon his
mothers lap while she sings that same
hymn which will never grow old, about ''thc
beautiful river" His eyes moisten as he
thinks how panied she would be, were she
living, to know him now; the hymn ceases
and the low benediction follows, and as the
worshipers emerge he recollects himself, and
with an impatient "pshaw" passes on.
What he moved at 'conventicle hymn -
he, who for years has never crossed the
Threshold of church? He who believes
neither in prayers nor priests, Bible nor
Sundays! He who has ''outgrown all that"
All! but he hasn't, he can't outgrow it
it is there. 1t will come, whether he de-
sires it or not. Come in spite of all his ef-
forts to laugh or reason it away. Come
though he live in open derision and mock
cry of that religion whose divine precepts
he cannot eiface from his mind Come as
it did to John Randolph, who after years
of atheism. and worldliness, and ambition,
left on record that ''the only men he ever
knew well and approached closely whom he
did not discover to be unhappy, were sincere
believers of the gospel, who conformed their
lives, as far as the nature of man ca per-
NIT, to its precepts. ''Often," he says,
1.-THE religion of his childhood was banished
wholly by business or pleasure; but after a
while they came more frequently, and staid
longer, until at last they were his first tho is
on waking, and his last before going to
sleep" Said he II could not Danish them
if would
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-06-23
A Love of Letters.

Crafty men contemn studies simple men
admire them, and wise men use them, says
Lord Bacon. The Chinese can hardly be
reckoued in the first of these classs. So
great is their reverence for everything writ
ten or printed, that they take the greatest
pains to prevent the least scrap, whether
favorite poem or school-boy' S copy book,
from being trampled upon, or in any way
treated with disrespect. Persons are hired
to go about the streets and into the shops
and houses to gather everything of the kind
that can be seen. Baskets, too, with the
inscription, Respect printed paper" are
placed by the roadside to receive these rev.
cred scraps. This paper when large
quantity has been collected, is burned, and
the ashes are carried out to sea and thrown
overheard. This reverence for written and
printed characters is now carried out so far
that an attempt has been made to prevent
the use of inscriptions on China ware, be-
cause so little regard is paid to broken crock
cry. The authorities have also forbidden
the working of Chinese letters in embroidery.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-06-23

WoMAN's GRAvE-I can pass by the
tomb of man with somewhat of a calm in
difference; but when | survey the grave of
female, sigh involuntarily escapes me.
With the holy name of woman | associate
every soft, tender, and delicate affection l
think of her as the young and bashful vir-
gin, with eyes sparkling. aud cheeks GRIM
soned with each feeling of the heart as the
chaste and virtuous matrcn, tired with the
follies of the world, and prepa, ing for the
grave, TO which she must soon descend. Oh,
there is something in contemplating the
character of a woman that raises the soul
far above the level of society. She is form
ed to adorn and humanze man, to soothe his
cares and strew his path with flowers. In
the hour of distress she is the rock on which
he leans for support, and when fate calls
him from existence, her tears bedew his
grave. Can you look upon her grave with
out emotion? Man has always justice doEe
to his memory; woman never. The pages
of history lie open to one; but the meek
and unobtrusive excellencies of the other
sleep with her unnoticed in the grave. In
her may have shone the genius of a poet
with the virtues of saint. She, too, may
have passed along the sterile path of exis
tence, and felt for others as | now feel tor
her.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-06-23
A Tonching Incident.

We have never read more touching In
cident than the following which occurred a
short time since in one of the French courts.
The natural nobility of the brother and the
affectionate faith of the sister, are exam
Piles to be followed by the unfortunate youth
of our own or any other country, and an ev-
idence, however dark the day, an honest
heart and firm resolve will overcome the
greatest obstacles.
A French paper says that Lucille Rouen,
a pretty girl, with blue eyes and fair hair
poorly but neatly cad, wasl brought before
the Sixth Court of Correction under the
charge of vagrancy.
Does any one claim you?" asked the
magistrate.
"Oh, my good sir, said she, II have no
longer any friends; my father and mother
are dead, and have only my brother James
but he is as young as | am. o, sir, what can
he do for Inc p
''The court must send you to the house
of correction"
Here am sister, here am. do not fear, F"
cried childish voice from the other end of
the court. and at the same instant little
boy, with a lively countenance, started forth
from amid the crowd and stood before the
judge.
who are you? ?" said he.
James Rouen, the brother of this poor
little girl
Your age?"
''Thirteen?"
And what do you want?"
Il come to claim my Lucille. -
''But have you the means of providing
for hcr?''
Yesterday | had none; but have now.
Don't be afraid"
"Oh, how good you are, James. -
''Well, let us see, my boy said the ma
gistrate; ''the court is disposed to do all
that it can for your sister but you must
give US some explanation. -
About fortnight ago, sir, said the boy,
my poor mother died Of bad cough, for
it was cold at home. We were in great trou-
BILE. Then said to myself, will become
an artisan, and when | know a good trade,
| will support my sister. [ went appren-
tice to brush maker. Every day used to
carry her half of my dinner. and at night |
took her secretly to my room, and she slept
on the bed while | slept on the floor. But
it appears that she had not enough to cat.
One day she begged on the boulevard and
was taken up. When heard that, | said
to myself, Come my boy, things cannot
last so; you must find something better I
soon found a good place, where am fed and
clothed and have twenty francs month. |
have also found good woman, who, for
these twenty francs, will take care of Lucille
and teach her needlework | claim my SIS
ter"
MY boy" said the judge, ''your con-
duct is very honorable. However, your
sister cannot be set at liberty until to NOR
row."
Never mind, Lucille, said the boy, Il
will come and fetch you early morrow"
then turning to the magistrate he said, Il
may kiss her, may not, sir?"
he then threw himself into his sisters,
arms and both wept fond tears OF affection.
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Entail PARTNERSHIP.

DIR. A NJ. HILLS desires to inform his patients
and the public generally, that be has associated
with him in the practice of Dentistry 5 p. SHAW.
D. D S who is graduate of the Philadelphia
Dental College, and therefore has the highest
attestations of his Professional skill
All work done in the Office viii hold myself
personally responsible for being done in the most
satisfactory manner and highest order of tn pro-
fession
An established practice of twenty two years in
this place enables me to speak to my patrons with
confidence
Engagements from a distance should be m ad e
by letter a few days before the patient designs
coming tClearfield, June 5, lS6s-1y.
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"What do you think of whiskey, DIR.
Johnson?' hiccupped Boswell, after empty
ing sixth tumbler of toddy. ''Sir, said
the doctor, it peuetrates my very soul like
the small still voice conscience; and doubt
less the worm of the still is the worm that
never dies.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-06-23

C,LEARFIELD HOUSE, CLEARFIELD,
~ PA.-The subscriber would respectfully
solicit continuance of the patronage of his old
friends and customers at the ''Clearfield House -
Having made many improvements, he is prepar
ed to accommodate all who may favor him with
their custom. Every department connected with
the house is conducted in manner to give gen
eral satisfaction. live him a call
Nova 1856 GEO. N. C0LBURN.
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w T. GIBSON. PRAor;eAL DESrlsr, having
w permanently located in the town of James
vile. tenders his professional services to the
people of that place and vicinity. All work en-
trusted to his will be done in the most salts
factory manner and highest order OF the profes-
sion Nov. is. lS6S-6m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-06-23

SURVEYOR.-The undersigned offers
~ his services to the public, as Surveyor.
He may be found at his residence in Lawrence
township. when not engaged; or addressed by
letter at Clearield, Penn'a.
March 9Th IS67.-tf. JAMES MITCHELL
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CLEARFIELD ACADEMY.

The Fourth Session of the present Scholastic
year of this Institution will com encs on Mon
day, the z6th day of April 1869.
Pupils can enter at any time They will bs
charged with tuition from the time they enter To
the close of tie session
The course of instruction en- braces eycrvtbjn.
included in thorough, practical and accom-
plished education of both sexes
The Principal having had the advantage Of
much experience in his profession, assures ps-
rents and guardians that his entire ability and
energies will be devoted to the mental and moral
training of the youth placed under his charge
TERMS OF TUITION
orthography, Reading, Writing and Primary
Arithmetic, per session, III weeksl S. 90
GRAMMAR, Geography, Arithmetic, and Histo
ry. 5000
Aigeora,Geonetry, Trigonometry, Mensuration
Surveying, Philosophy, Physiology, Chemistry
Bookkeeping, Botany, and Physical Geogra
ply. $500
Latin, Greek and French, with any Of the a.
Dove branches: si2,oo
Music fiano go iessons) $1,000
70 No deduction will be made for .b,e.ee
For further particulars inquire Of
Rev. P. L. HARRISON, An
-oiy oI, IooI- Principal
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N + w S Rim STOCKI
j. SHAW l. SON.

Have just returned from the east and are now
opening an entire new stock of goods in the room
formerly occupied by VIM. F. Irwin, on Market
Street, which they now offer to the public at tn.
lowest cash prices.
Their stock consists of general assortment Of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Queensware, Hardwars,
Boots Shoes, Hats, Caps Bonnets, Dress Goods,
Fruits, Candies. Fish, Salt, Brooms, Nails, etc.
in fact, everything usually kept ia retail store
can be had by calling at this store, or will be
procured to order.
Their stock is we'll selected, and consists OF IN.
newest goods is of the bes. quality, Of the l.t.s,
styles and will be sold at lowest prices for cash
or exchanged for approved country produce.
be sure and call and examine our stock before
making your purchases, as we are determined
please all who may favor us with their custom,
Nay o 1887: J.sHAw SON.
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THOMAS w. MOORE. Land Surveyor
L and Conveyancer Having recently To-
Gated in the Borough of Lumber City, and resuIn-
sumed the practice of Land Surveying, respect
fully tenders his professional services to the
ers and speculatOrs in lands IN Clearfed and ad-
joing counties Deeds of Conveyance neatly ex-
ecuted. Office and residence one door East of
Kirk u Spencers Store
Lumber City. April II, I86T-ly.
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DR J. p. BURCHFIELD-LAte Surgeon of the
IL SD Reg't Penn'a Vols, having returned
from the army, offers his professional services to
the citizens Of CIearfeId and vicinity. Profes
sional calls promptly attended to- Office on
South East corner of Sd and Market Streets.
Oct L. IS65-6mp
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~ KRATZER h SON, dealers in Dry Goods,
u. Clothing. Hardware. Quecnsware, Groce-
ries Provisions, &c, Second Street Clear field,
Pa Dec 81, 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-06-23

TAILS FINE CALF-skIN BOOTS, at s. co.
III May IL, so. at Mosoof .
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PURE BUCK LEAD, equal in quality to
L English white lead Oils, Faints and
Varnishes of all kinds; Gold leaf in books. and
bronzes, for sale by A. I. SHAW.
Clearfeld, October %, 1857.
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DICHARD M0SSOP, Dealer in Foreign and Do
IN mestic Dry Goods Groceries, Flour, Bacon,
Liquors, &c. Room, on Market street, few doors
west OF Journal OEc>, Clearfeld, Pa. Apr27.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-06-23

"ARTSWICK 4 IRWIN, Dealers in Drugs
Medicines. Paints Oils Stationary, Perfume
ry Fancy oods, Notions, etc, etc. Market street
Clearfeld, Pa Dec. 6, 1865.
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/ Clearfeld, Pa. Office, east of the !Clesrfed
bank. Deeds and other legal instrumentsp pre-
pared with promptness and accuracy. July 3.
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ToIiN GUELICH. Manufacturer of all kinds of
y Cabinet-ware, Market street. Clearfeld, Pa
H. also makes to order Collins. on short notice and
attends funerals with hearse Aprl0 SO.
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T KRATzER, Dealer in Dry Goods. Clothing
- Hardware Queensware, Groceries Provi-
sions, etc Market Street, nearly opposite the
Court House, Clearfeld, Pa. June, 1865
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NTESTERN HOTEL, CIearfeld. Pa This
w well known hotel, near the Court House, is
worthy the patronage of the public. The table
will be supplied with the best in the market. The
best of liquors kept. JOHN DOUGHERTH.