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The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

RFcovERING.-The Chinaman that
barely escaped death at the hands of his
partner at Whiskytown recently, is recov-
ering. He received severe cut on the
back of his head with hatchet, and was
stabbed through and through, just above
the left hip, with dagger All the fingers
of his right hand were almost severed, he
having clutched the dagger at the moment
his assailant withdrew it from his side
The recovery of this Celestial is a matter
ofsurprise, and illustrates the efficacy of
the Chinese mode of medical treatment
The principal medicine used on this fel
lows wounds was wash made up of warm
soap suds, burnt alum, lizard oil, and bear S
gall.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

LAND 0FFIcE.--The interest of
Northern California imperatively call for
the establishment of land Office in this
portion of the State, and we believe it is
universally conceded that Shasta is the
proper place for such ar office to be located
We trust our representatives at Washing
ton will lose no time in urging this matter
forward.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

w. FL. GoocH-We call the attention
of parties residing in the Slate Creek, Dog
Greek. Portuguese Flat, Hazel Creek and
Soda Springs sections to the advertisement
of W. Fl Gooch, proprietor of the Slate
Greek store. Gooch is one of the pioneer
business men of the county, and deserves
liberal patronage on account of his en-
terprise, and the cheap prices and superior
quality of his goods Give him trial.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

New GooDs-D We'll & Bro. are now
opening out an extensive stock of new
Spring Goods of every description, which
they offer for sale at very low prices. Par
ties desiring to make wholesale purchases
are especially invited to call and examine
'her stock aud prices before purchasing
elss where There is no occasion for send
IN below for Goods, as a visit to Wells
mammoth establishment will prove. Read
their advertisement.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

lNsANE.-On the 18th instant, VIM
Morley, special deputy Sheriff, started for
Stockton with Victor Ugee, who had been
adjudged insane by the proper commission
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

FIRST TERM.-Hon. A. NJ. Rosebor-
ough, held his first term of District Court
for this county, this week, and made yerv
favorable impression, not only as judicial
ofhcer, but also as a courteous and genial
gentleman.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

MOVED Inc W. Taylor Esq, moved
INTO town last week and entered upon the
discharge of his duties as District Attorney.
He recently purchased the Chandler dwell
ing on High Street.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

RATE OF TAxATIoN-Th Board of
Supervisors, at the special meeting held
March 7th, fixed the rate of taxation for
the present year as follows
General Fund tax on the 800, 60c.
Redemption Fund tax on the 800, 4Oc.
School Fund tax on the 500, 33c.
Hospital Fund tax on the 500, 25c,
Read Fund tax on the S100, Csc,
State Fund fnot known)
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

The Colusa Sun says: "If the weather
continues as favorable to the end of March
as it has been, there will be nearly as
much wheat grown in Colusa county as
there was in the State FIVE years ago
Grain everywhere looks splendid"
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

PAYING-The mines about GAINESVILLE
are paying well at present, and times are
lively. Garden Il Regan bought over
$500 worth of gold dust last Sunday.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

FAlLED.-The democratic paper recent
ly started at Nevada, Nevada county has
suspended for want of patronage. Dem.
ocrats declined to go down into their mock.
cts to keep it alive. 1t takes coin and
labor to run a paper.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

FIRE.-The Four Mile House, between
here and Whiskytown, burned down on the
night Of the 1lth. The origination of the
fire is unknown. Loss $4,000. Insurance
$1,000.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

DIDN'T WANT TO BE INsULTEp.-The
Wyandotte Gazette says:
a Z lew days since, recently married couple
from tie country, spent portion of that
romantic season denominated the "honey-
moon, In our burg, and, of course, put up
at and enjoyed the hosptalities of the
Garno House. During dinner the young
lady was observed to turn red and pale by
turns, but this was laid to her new position
as wife. But Scroggs, who has sharp
ear, heard her ask her husband:
''ls my face dirty"
"Dirty? Nol Why do you ask p
"Because that insulting waiter insists on
putting towel beside my plate. l have
thrown three under the table, and yet every
time he comes around he puts another
before me-
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

BALL.-We understand that Hickey s
St. Patrick's Ball was a success, financially,
and otherwise.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

Prosser. a Congressman from the Fifth
District, Tennessee, insists on nominating
negro for West Point Cadetship On the
strength of this example Mccormick, of
Arizona, nominates an Indian, and the
Wyoming delegate, woman.-Telegraphic
Dispatch
Now let Sargent nominate a Chinaman,
and the universal brotherhood" (and SIS
terhood) tribe can rejoice muchly. The
fool killer should visit Washington with
out delay He has already neglected Con-
gress too long.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

WASHING MADE EAsY.-Attentiou is
selected to the Advertisement of the An.
tomatic Clothes Washer and Boiler. These
machines are coming into general use
and appear to give universal satisfaction.
Send for one, or more.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

LEG BRoKE.-On Friday the 1lth inst,
cave occurred in the Sacramento mining
claim, and a portion of the earth fell upon
NJ. Ratchford, breaking his left leg between
the ankle and knee DR.. Pelham was call
ed and promptly reset the broken bone.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

WEAKENED.-Jack Stratman's Evening
Tribune has pegged out and another name
added to the long list of California papers
that have died in their infancy.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

PIONEER SHoP.-Sam Isaacks took
possession of the telegraph wire in front of
the Pioneer Shop, on St. Patrick's Day,
and forwarded us the special dispatch pub
lished in this ISSUE
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

MILK.-By reference to his advertise
ment elsewhere, it will be seen that Mr..
John George, the pioneer dairyman of
Shasta. proposes after April 1st, to supply
his customers with milk at the low price of
333 cents per gallon. He has fine herd
of cows, and they are in good condition.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

AccIDEST.-Last week miner whose
name We failed to hear had one of his legs
broken BY bank caving on him while at
work in a claim on Hazel Greek.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

HALL.-The Good Templars of Vallejo
have commenced the erection of Hall
which is to cost S35 200.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

READ Ir.-Read the advertisement of
the San Francisco Gold and Silver Plating
Works.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

DocUMENTs.-Thanks to Senator Cass-
erly and Congressman johnson for public
documents and important reports.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

FARMING.-Farming everywhere in the
valleys or foothills, if carried on anywhere
contiguous to market, is certain to pay
hereafter in the long run, better than
almost any other business, if pursued sys-
tematically and with economy. First
Every farmer can raise sufficient grain,
peer, pork and vegetables to suppors his
family without visiting the grocery stores,
eexpending his hard-earned means, except
Tor tea, coffee, sugar, etc, that he must
BUY. 10 provide for his family is his first
duty. 1t he has not fruit orchard, let
MIN select few choice varieties and plant
one-he will be able to sell its products at
Proht. Chickens, eggs and turkeys, all
Dring far prices, and every one can raise
them without much care. All count in
the aggregate
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

SURVEYED LANDs.-The following de-
scriOeo townships were surveyed by VIM.
"agee last Summer, and the plats are now
on file in the Marysville Land Office, and
settlers are allowed three months to file
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

Mr.. G. |. TAGGARr's family returnod d
from visit to the East on Tuesday.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

c. G. BUSH & Co-See their adver.
tisement IN another column.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

1osiaiaeofy statements
township Il 81 North, Range / East.
township 81 North, Range 2 Fast
Township 80 North, Range | Fast
Township 25 North, RANGE 3 West
Township p North, Range 4 West
Township % North, Range 4 West
Township 29 North, Range 8 west
Township 20 North, Range 4 West
Township 80 North, Range 8 West.
Township 30 North, Range 4 West.
Township 80 North, Range 5 West.
Township 81 North, Range 5 West.
Township 80 North, Range 4 West.
Township 32 North. Range 5 West.
Township 33 North, Range West.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19
BORN.

On Oak Run, March =, the wife of D. G
Hunt Of son.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

ELEcrIoN NEws.-The Republican
State ticket is elected in New Hampshire
BY about 1900 m jority, and the Legisla-
ture is largely Republican. There were
four tickets in the 6eld-Republican, Dem.
cratic Labor Reform, and Temperance.
The Democrats of Rochester, New York.
elected their candidate for Mayor by 45O
majority.
On the 10th, McCleery, Republican, was
elected City Trustee of Sacramento over
Garland Democrat, by 904 majority.
The Oakland Municipal election resulted
in the snccess OF the Republican ticket by
a majority of 280.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19
SHASTA COURT + r.
SATURDAY. MORNING. MAR. 19, 1910.
CHINAMAN SHor.-Last Sunday al

CHINAMAN SHoT.-Last Sunday q
brother of the Chinaman who was murder
ed at Whiskytown on the End, procured
the assistance of several friends and started
in pursuit of the slayer of his brother. At
Chinese camp in the neighborhood of
French Gulch, they singled out China
man said to be the murderer, and the BROTH
er of the aforesaid defunct Celestial waited
until favorable opportunity occurred and
fred couple of shots atthe alleged culprit.
The first shot entered the Chinaman's back
little to the left of his back bone and
passed out at his left side, inficting dan
gerous wound The second shot inflicted
flesh wound in the right arm. The
Sheriff has since taken the wounded China
man into custody and placed him in Jail to
await an examination on charge of murder.
The Shasta courier., 1870-03-19

Supt. Public Schools Bond $1,000
j Foster, j V Scott, L Garrecht, A. Cole
man, G Mcdonald and j Isaacs $1,000
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
pOLITICdL.

The Union League of Philadelphia has taken
action in favor of State convention to revise
the constitution.
Wendell Phillips spoke at Boston the other
evening on some of the political issues in
Massachusetts. He arraigned the republican
party particularly, and the democratic party
incidentally, for having mo living idea to
propose"
The Republican State Committee of New
York at a special meeting Wednesday night
declared it expedient to make party nomina-
tons for city and county officers for tie en-
suing elections, ana advised the republicars
and all others in opposition to the Tammany
Hall nominations.
1t is said that the forthcoming annual report
of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs will be
one of the most interesting ever issued from
that bureau, and will show an improved con-
d,ion among all the Indian tribes and in our
relations with Indians, and will clearly DEM
onstrate the justice and wisdom of the Indian
policy of President Grants administration.
The Washington correspondent of the Bos-
ton Journal in a despatch of the 10Th says
.'Senator Cameron and Representative Kelley
were both at the White House to-day, and had
interviews with the President in relation to
Cabinet matters. 1t is very generally be-
lieved now that the vacant Secretaryship of
the Interior has been offered to Commissioner
Delano, and accepted by him. Mr.. Cameron
was at first disposed TO oppose this arrange
ment, but it is now understood that it will be
cheerfully acquiesced in, provided Pennsyl-
vanian shall be appointed Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, and Mr.. J. w. Douglass,
the present Deputy Commissioner, is likely to
be the man.
The Washington correspondent of the Phil
delphia Press says: The reported illness OF
Hon, Edward Mcpherson, Clerk of the House
of Representatives, suggests some idea about
the organization of the House of the Forty
second Congress, which will be undoubtedly
republican. Mr.. Blaine will be reelected
Speaker, which necessitates the choosing of all
the other officers from the Western and South
ern States. Among the candidates for Clerk
of the House will be Col. II. W. Hughes OF
Richmond, an ex Confederate, but since the
war onl of the ablest and most conscientious
advocates of the republican party, and Gov.
James NJ. Ashley. of Montana. Mr.. Buxton
of New York, the present door-keeper, will
probably be reelected He has proved very
efficient officer. The sergeant-at arms will
come from the West, but there are SO many
candidates that it is perhaps too early to men,
ton any of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
The London Standard contends that Prus-

The London Standard contends that Prus-
STA, by insisting on the annexation of Alsace
and Lorraine. including Metz and Strasboug,
would embarass herself with a practically
continuous war. Such a settlement would be
fatal to France, and in any case fearfully bur-
densome if not ruinous to Germany.
The Italians complain that foreign govern
ments are tardy in instructing their embassa-
doris to recognize the new order of things al
Rome. The italian government will shortly
make this matter the subject of earnest re-
monstrancc.
A letter from Paris, dated the 4th. received
by balloon, says the squares and pleasure
grounds of the city have been planted Will
cabbages and caulifowers. There is NJ
anxiety to make peace. The battle OF Bag
neaux resulted in such severe loss that the
Prussians asked for six hours armistice to
bury their dead
A private letter from Wiesbaden says
"McMahon and about 100 of his officers ar,
now here and have attracted tolerable show
of visitors, and it is expected we shall have Il
winter season here. The French officers have
,lenty of gold. Mcmahon divided the whole
sum which they had with them in gold and
silver, which they had for the campaign,
between his officers before the surrender.
and each officer had two or three bags OF
gold or silver, but still they are not extrava-
giant and do not gamble at our tables"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The democratic papers in the West ART
not satisfied with the result of the cleo
lions. The St. Louis Republican says
I'VE frankly acknowledge disappointment
at the result, which we expected would b'
Jar more favorable" The Cincinnati En-
luirer says: THE Republicans have ;
majority of about $4,000 in Ohio, having
made slight gains IN every quarter" The
Chicago Times says: The niger Gle
ment came out in full force. and in some
Of the Southern districts of Ohio and In
LLAMA this new-made Radical voting pow
er enabled the nigger-nursing party to pol
some increased majorities." .The Louis
Vile Courier Journal says: I'VE have no
looked to these elections with much hope
The Democrats must pick their ilints an'
Try it again. There are some gains a
matters stand, and to those who are pre-
pared for the present situation there is nc
need of crying"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
TIR SPLINTERS.

St. Cloud is total ruin. All the pictures
and tapestry have been destroyed by the fire
from the forts.
The government has abandoned the prose-
cution against Gustave Flourens on represen-
tatons made by Henri Rochefort.
Hamburg and Bremen are threatened by
the French fleet and the excitement in those
cities is intense.
1t is asserted that the Emperor Napoleon
has 10, 900, 900 Of francs secured on real es-
tate through the agency of Brown Brothers
of New York.
Two well known actresses on the French
boards, Miles Massn and Mighard have
enlisted in the Rationale Guards as can
timeres. Several of the mail actors have al
ready enlisted either in the National Guards
or Mobiles.
gentleman has arrived at Versailles from
England with 500, 900 raised in that country
tor the German hospital fund. The amount
will be turned over to the German authorities
Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The close of the drought has been &C
companied by heavy storms. tornadoe'
and an earthquake, making rather tenn
pestuous ending Of one of the Longest
seasons of fair and dry weather in the
memory of man. The late storm was un-
usually severe on the great lakes, which
with the frashet in Virginia, the hurricane al
Cuba, and the earthquake in New Eng
land, makes succession of phenomena
quite striking. The earthquake was,
without doubt, the most startling shock
that has been experienced in this section
for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The Wing says that on Tuesday, diver
was under water on Independence Rock, in
the channel near Bangor, preparing for a
blast, when the crew of the sloop from which
he went down, discovered schooner driving
full upon them. There was barely time to
draw the man up, slip the moorings and get
out of the way, before the schooner passed
over the spot. 1t was Il narrow escape for
the diver, for had the vessels collided, he
must inevitably lost his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22
domestic Nems.

An exchange says case similar to that OF
Capt Rynders, recently decided in New Jcr-
sey, has just occurred in Maine. A Mr..
Piper sued the inhabitants of Shapleigh, in
an action for damages. Plaintiff was thrown
from sleigh and injured claimed that high
way was detective. The case was submitted
to the jury, when it was discharged on evil
dence that the injury was received on Sun
day. As plaintiff could show no pressing
necessity for riding on that day non-suit
was entered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

Persons afflicted, however slightly, with any
weakness of the chest or throat, involving
either the Larynx, Trachea, Bronchial tubes,
or the lungs themselves, should on the first
symptoms, commence with FELLOWS Com
POUND SYRNP OF HYPoPHosPu.TEs. as by its
use diseases of those organs (even Consump-
ton in its primary stage, are speedily cured
and more alarming symptoms prevented.
t&WlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The Gazette Is informed that active steps
are being taken toward the formation of a
Lodge Of Odd Fellows in Dexter village, th'
requisite number of names having been sem
70 the Lodge at Dover 1t is stated that the or
5anization will be fully perfected in fe"
weeks. The Lodge which was organized al
Dover but short time since, has increased
in numbers very rapidly, and Lodge at Mil,
is also in fiourishing condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The Chronicle says that during the severe
blow of Tuesday night, the north gable end
of the brick house of Daniel Clark, Esq in
Pennington village, was driven in till ii
brought up against the chimney, where it in
passing along the street discovered its con-
diton and informed Mr.. Clark. Had the
wall fallen in, Mr.. Clark's daughter and hel
grand mother, sleeping in room directly
under it, must have been killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

John knowles, of Maine, who has been in
Jail at Guildhal VT, for burning the Norton
Mills, had his trial and was acquitted on til,
plea of insanity. and was sent to the asylum at
Brattleboro by order OF the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

William Thompson of Limington, was 20
his birth day he traced up nine traces of corn,
and picked four barrels of apples from the
tree by hand. He is native of Portland
and was carried out of town in his cradle
when Portland was burned by Mowatt. He
has never missed voting at Presidential
election since he attained his majority. He
is still hale and vigorous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

THE WORD "SozoDoNT," Which is fas
becoming household word, is derived from
the Greek. and composed of two words, Sozo
and OpoNTEs. 5000" translated, means to
preserve, and ''odontes," the teeth. Sozo
DON'T, preserver of the teeth. And it is
true to its name.
"SrAULDINGs GLUE will mend your ways,
or anything else that needs mending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The Maryland papers complain that the
Democratic registers are tampering with
the lists of voters in all parts of the State,
striking off names without the least
shadow of right or authority to do SO. In
Prince Georges county 27o have thus
beeu stricken from the lists, in Kent county
ao,, names have been dropped, and so it
goes all over the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

In Bath, on Wednesday, Michael ODon-
nell aged IA, and Daniel Leo, aged ~ stole
Sl2 from the money drawer of Mr. JAS Wake
field, trader. The next day Judge Tallman
committed the young offenders to the State
Reform School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The Belfast Age says work is going on over
the whole route of the B. & NJ. l.. X. X. witt
expedition, and their is no danger with goot
weather but that the road will be ready TO!
the rolling stock before the time specified il
the contract Over six hundred men ar,
regularly at work night and day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

$1,000 reward is offered by DR.. Pierce's Alt.
Ext. or Golden Medical discovery tor a medi-
cine that will equal it in the cure of all those
diseases for which it is accommodates among
which are severe, acute or lingering coughs.
Consumption in its early stages, Bronchitis,
Liver Complaint, or "Biliousness," Consti.
patton of the Bowels, Loss of Appetite,
Sctotulous diseases, and Skin diseases as
Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches and Boils. Ii
is sold by druggists. t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The Maine census is now complete, and the
footings make then entire population of the
State $50, 423. In 1860 the population was
G2S ,279, thus showing an increase during til,
last ten years of only 2l44.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

Arrangements have been completed for tn,
erection of Freewill Baptist meeting hous'
at Harrison village. The meeting house al
Spurz Corner, Otisfcld, is nearly completed
and will be ready for occupancy by the lst OF
November. 1t was built by several religious
denominations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

The Chronicle says that the total age of the
oxen composing the town team from Farm
ington, which was awarded the first premium
at the late Show and Fair, was As years; the
total girth 70 #. l-2 in. The age of the
Wilton team, which took the second pre-
nnum, was AT; girth 6S #. in. There were
ten yokes in each team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

NOTHING LIKEl IT. We refer to NATURES HAIR
RREsToRATIvE, advertised in another column. Ii
is in one bottle, and clear as ice No gum, no
filth no poison. Examine it. See advertisement.
Uctlo-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

THE PEARL TooTu POWDER is manufactur-
ed and sold at Partridge's Drug Store. DR..
Smells Tooth Powder and other desirable
dentrifccs NAV also be found there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-22

A chap named Chapman, who is pro-
nounced swindIer, has been soliciting aid
for Calais sufferers. He has been operating
in Brunswick and Yarmouth.