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New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

Yesterday afternoon a meeting Of ladies IN
St Luke's NJ T. Church I'm West Forty ilsst., was ad
dressed by Mrs. Baldwin, rc.uucd Chinese mi sonary
by a Christian Chnaman, and also, briefly, by Mrs
Wright AMI Mrs. Dr. Pulor TAc meeting was called to
hear Mrs BaIdwin's address the condition OF hcathon
women, to organize Juvenile Missionary Society auX-
iary to the Ncw-York Branch of the Womo's Foreign
Missionary Society the ~ L. Church. and 10 open sub
scriptons for the support Orhanacc in Foo Cloo
and Bbloreaders in the Methodist Mo'ons In India and
China. Tue first purpose Was accomplished DuJ tAe
others were deferred.
Mrs Badw address wont into tho details OF vomn5
life n China and presented facts mltItug against t1e
boasted morality and philosophy ol mo Lsl' zen te.'l-
crs. size exhibited sOmc on tle usiruHcrt3 OF tor
ture used TO reduce TIE sZe or The talhere
wOmen's feet. she bore testimony 20 the heroic
conduct and lahOrs of tie Roman CATHOLIC sisters
of charity who were recently murdered at Iicl.Isl.
She had learned by private correspondence lately re-
ceived. that The missionaries In tua' cty. PcEuL ani
other places living in dliy dread of au u inS
OF the natives and general t.aLgn ~ "i the AH'ri
aries: aud that I'm consequence the latter are armug
Themselves for defense. Aite. the lae slaughter o to
tiaus of TIcn-Tsiu were ta.r.d to-hrr, imprs ned
aud tortured in the hulC that they might say something
to give "A shadow for the slaughter Of the l,-
sonares, but the natives held iast 10 tlrr CHRISTIAN
OF the prisoner within spr't"h lime, 10
persons brought 20 the dock by the tS authorities,
who represented tnat those were tic uiy prispners m
and these terribly mutt
lated excite the utmost sympathy. some hdd feet
and hands aud cut of, and were Otherwise tl--
fqUed, set they mcchy bore an rather nau deny th-t
CTimiuatc their teacher Toy single word. Hence
Mrs Baldwin argued that Chri -tHity g China saslcd
sympathy for thcir H. Ingd ana tIiua, and 10 etrSs
T. do all IN their power Tor tuc..
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Biographies.

After October 1st no Biographies ex-
cept Monteith's series can be lawfully used
in the Public Schools of this State, and
any Teacher permitting the use of any
other than Monteith's Biographies in the
public School of Shasta County, will have
their certificates revoked by the Board of
Examination. 1t is also the duty of
Trustees to see that the new regulation,
ordered by the State Board of Education,
Composed of the Governor, Secretary OF
State, State Superintendent &c is strict
ly enforced in their respective districts.
In response to the notices we have re-
peatedly published to Trustees, those of
but two Districts in the County have col
lected aud sent US the Biographies now in
use, for exchange for new ones by the pay
ment of so and 80 cents in addition to the
surrender of the old books. Parents must
hereafter purchase the new books at the
book stores.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Fire.

On the 18th instant John Shed, who
lives near Raynor's Ranch, left fire burn
ing in his cooking stove, closed up his house,
and went to work on his claim, which is
situated some distance from where he
resided. After some time had elapsed the
house was discovered to be in flames. Shed
and several neighbors fastened to the scene,
but arrived to late too put out the fire,
it having already gained too much headway.
BY ygreat exertion Shed succeeded in saving
a portion of his mining hose which was all
stored away in the building, but in doug
SO, received several severe burns about the
face, arms and hands. The house and
contents, with the exception of the mining
hose spoken of, was destroyed. Loss
between four and FIVE hundred dollars.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
SHASTA .COURIE r.
SATURDAY MORNING. SEPT. "a, 1870.
Bears.

Bears are becoming plentiful in the
foothills of this county within the last few
weeks A few days ago Herbert Bass
killed one on Clover Greek, and Brock
killed another somewhere on the other side
Of the river Herbert brought his bear
into camp, but Brock had bad luck with
his. Itappears that Brock, while hunting,
shot and killed fne deer, but having no
horse with him and it being near dark,
he hung bis game up on tree, and went
to camp, intending to come back next
mlrnins and pack it home On returning
Brock found that the bears had been ahead
of him and had eaten up the ve4ison, but
while lamentiug his loss he caught sight
of small bruin on the hillside several
hundred yards off. Hoping to get even on
the loss Of the deer, he crept within range
of the bear, and by well directed shot
laid it out dead He then dressed the
bear, loaded it up on his pack horse, and
started for home. He had not proceeded
far however, before spying cqulle of bear
almost within gubshot. Brock advanced
and fired on one of them, but the bullet
missed its mark, and the game scampered
away through the brush and frightened the
packhorse so that it "got up and busted"
at the. top of its speed. Brock then took
the track of the fugitive horse and after
following the trail about mile came upon
the carcass of the dead bear where the horse
had bucked it off. The horse kept on run
ming and is still going, or was at last ac
counts from Brock.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Upper sacramento.

Sim Southern came down from the
upper Sacramento on Tuesday, bringing
several purses well filed with gold dust, or
rather gold nuggets, some of the peices
weighing from SO to S32 A portion of
this gold was taken out of claims situated
on the Sacramento river, but the coarsest
and heaviest of it was taken from a claim
opened several months ago on a stream
called Mears' Creek This Creek empties
into the Sacran ento just above Southern's
Ranch, is about fifteen miles long, and
undoubtedly contains pay diggings from
its mouth to within six or seven miles of
its source The creek is comparatively
unprospected, but the excellent pay obtain
ed in the only claim ever opened and work
ed on its banks, sufficiently indicates the
richness of its placers. Fifty men can
obtain claims on Mears' Creek ''without
money and without price"
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
HOrsetOWn.

This ancient burg, although shorn of its
former glory, is considerable of village
yet, and the surrounding mines still con-
tinue to yield a goodly quantity OF the pure
orc, and will continue to do SO for the
next hundred years. Simpson & Letter do
not expect to live quite long enough to see
the mines worked out, but they are deter
mined to supply everything needed in the
merchandise line in that locality as long
as they do hvc7and they are also determined
to sell goods as cheap as the cheapest
Give them call.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Elections.

The Republicans have elected their dele
eates to Congress in Wyoming and Colora
do--sweeping the latter territory like a
tornado The State elections held this
month in Vermont aud Maine resulted in
the usual overwhelming success of the
Republican State, Congressional, Legisla-
tive and county tickets. "Verily, verify
| say unto you the Republican party is
deal" saith the >nen of ancient Democ-
ratio faith, but practical people cannot see
the truthfullness of the assertion.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24

If you have discharge from the nose,
offensive or otherwise. partial loss OF the ser Sc
of smell taste or debilitated, pain or pres
sure in the head, take cold easily you may
rest assured that you have the Catarrh.
Thousands annually. without manifesting
half of the above SYMPTOMS, terminate in
consu -npiion and end in the grave. No
disease is So common. more deceptive or less
understood by physicians. X. V. Pierce.
NJ. D.. of Buffalo. n Y. is the proprietor
If DIR Sage's Catarrh Remedy-a perfect
Specific for Catarrh. 'Cold in the Head. .
or catarrhal headache. which he sends to any
address post paid. for sixty cents, or four
D packages tor s.. Pamphlet sent free. Sold
by druggists.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
All efforts to mako b.v bv oacl;obt how,

All efforts to make hay by gaslight have
failed; but it is discovered that wild oats
can be sown under its cheerful rays.
The Hartford Post SAYS there is a porter
in one of the hotels in that city who can read
Holmes Had in the Greek"
Secretary Stanton's portrait embellishes
the new 1-cent pos age stamps for use be-
tween this country and North Germany.
A pane of glass seventeen feet high and
ten wide, just set up in New York. is con-
sidered the largest in the country.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
LAND MATTERS.

The following letter from Commissioner
Wilson to Congressman J. A. johnson has
reference to certain land surveys in this
County.
department of the Interior, General
Land Office, July %, 1870
Hon. James A johnson, House of
Representatives, SIR have the honor
to acknowledge the receipt of communi-
cation dated 1st ultimc, from J. Van
Schaick and others, herewith returned,
enclosing protest against the return of
certain lands in Shasta County, California,
by the U. S. Deputy Surveyor, as agricul-
tural, and afidavits by settlers, setting
forth the mineral character of the land
said papers having been filed by you on
the 18th instant.
In reply, l have to state that the
Register and Receiver of the q S. Land
Office at Marysville, Cal. have this day
been furnished with the papers in the case
and instructed to cause trial to determine
the character of the land in question, that
the same may be entered and sold under
the proper laws.
| have the honor to be, very respectfully
your obedient servant,
j. S WILSON, Land Commissioner.
In forwarding this letter to j. Van
Schaick, our Representative stated that he
had withheld it in hopes of being able to
visit Shasta and deliver it in person, but
that be found he could not come, and
consequently sent it by mail.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Jewish New Year.

Next Monday is the 563lst Jewish
anniversary of the creation of the world,
and the day will be observed by our jew
ish residents by closing their respective
places of business.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Notice

HOLDERS OF TICKETS to the GIFT CON-
CERT in aid of the Mercantile Library Assoea-
ton, are hereby notified, that the Concert is post
poned until
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3lst, 1870.
Unexpected mterferences have operated to make
this delay necessary to accomplish the result Of
freeing the Library from debt, without recourse to
other privileges granted by act of the Legislature,
passed February l9, 1870.
This is positively the only postponement which
will be made The Concert will take place on the
day above named, commencing at nine O'Clock A.
NJ, and to continue until all the gifts have been
awarded.
The funds already in bank are considerably
than sufficient to insure the successful COM
pletion of tho contract with the public.
The sale OF tickets will po itively close Fri
day, the 2sth day of October, 1870.
All tickets remaining unsold that time will
be Withdrawn from sale and cancelled. They will
be advertised by their numbers, the 29th day
of October, 1870, in more of the daily papers
of this city. Any diminuton thus made in the
number of tickets to be drawn, will affect the
numter amount of gifts. They will be here
tofore advertised, to-wit: 62S gifts, amounting in
all to 100000 gold.
Ticket holders residing out Of San Francisco
will receive duly accredited lists of the awards of
Gifts. which will also be published in the leading
San Francisco daily papers, on the lst November,
1870
Delivery of gifts will commence November %,
1870 at the Office. No. ois California Street. to all
parties presenting tickets to which gifts have been
awarded All gifts awarded to residents will
be held to their order and for iheir account.
ROBERT b. SWAIN, Prest. NJ. L. A
W. II. l.. BARNES. Vice President
W. c. RALST0N, Treasurer.
TH0S. L. HAYES, Recording Sec'y.
DAVID WILDER. Corre.p. Sec'y.
" AsHBU SE J. NJ. McNuLrY, A. Nj. EBBErs,
". E. WOOD. Isaac WoRNsER. A ?. ELFELr,
REN = Hrrur
MAURICE DoBE s CHARLES Il. PETERS,
Business Agis.
No 3ls California Street
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Last Chance!-DentaI.

Owing to strineency of finance, l will
put in full setts of teeth, in the best man.
ner, above and below, TOR $40, and FIJI for
81 cavity, if called on Tuesday or We'd
nesday next. Satisfaction guaranteed or
no charge made. w. G. KELLUM,
at Empire Hotel. 4
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Grapes.

Our thanks are due to John Raynor for
box ofsplendid grapes grown in his vim
yard on Whisky Greek. A portion of these
grapes were of the quality known as
"white," ard were especially fine Long
may you flourish, John.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
A Glorious Change!!
THE GREAT WORLDS TONIC.
Plantation Bitters.

This wonderful vegetable re-
storative is the sheet-anchor of
the feeble and debiiitated. As a
tonic and cordial for the aged
and languid, it has no equal
among stOmachics. As a remedy
for the nervous weakness to
which women are especially SUBJ
iect, it is superseding every other
stimulant. In all climates, trOpi-
cal, temperate, or frigid, it acts
as specific in every species OF
disorder which undermines the
bodily strength and breaks down
the animal spirits. For sale by
all druggists.
August 18th, 1870. 1y.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
EXAMINATION.

YvHE COUNTY BOARD OF EXAMINATION
L will meet at the Public School House, in
Shasta, on
Saturday. October Ist. 1870.
Teachers desiring renewal Of Certificates should
spply to the Board before the expiration of the
time for which tie original Certificates were grant
ed Examination only open to those who intend to
engage in the profession Of teaching in case they
obtain Certificates.
Examination viii open promptly at o'clock, at
which time all applicants should be present
W. L. CARTER,
County eups.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Equalization.

The Board of Equalization met at the
Court House on the 9Th, and heard the
statement of all who appeared to show cause
why their assessment should not be raised.
See Equalization notice in this issue
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
On a visit.

Hon. R. I. Sprague, accompanied by his
wife, arrived in town on the 10Th, on visit
of pleasure and recreation. We, in common
with the community with which the Judge
was so long identified, are pleased to aga
behold his familiar presence on our streets.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Music Lessons.

Mr.. James G. LEM will commence
term of Musical Instructions on the Piano
on Monday next. Cha ges for tuition :
s. for ten lessons. Parties desiring to
receive instruction will please ap ly at
once. Aug. 9th.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Schools.
The Public Schools of Shasta District
will open on the first Monday of October

MANY SUFFER rather than take nauseous
medicine. All such. who suffer from cong
c,lds, irritation Of the bronchial tubes. and
tendency to Const mption. have in DR.. Wis
tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry remedy as
agreeable to the palate as egectual in remog-
ing disease.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24

628 Gifts in all l.................-.S500, 900
The Concert and Distribution will take place
under the immediate direction of the Board of
Trustees of the Mercantile Library Association,
assisted by Supervisory Committee selected from
State City and county officers, and well known
citizens OF San Francisco.
ROBERT B. SWAIN, President NJ. L. A.
w. Ii. L. BARNES Vice President.
WIN. C. RALST0N, Treasurer
After paying the expenses of the entertainment,
and making the distribution of the Gifts, as above
announced the balance will be applied t. extingu-
ishing the present Indebtedness of the Mercantile
Library Association.
Holders of tick, is to which gifts may be award
ed, will receive the same presentation of such
tickets or coupons to the Business Agents Of the
Board of Trustees their office, No. 3iS California
street Snn Eranciscn.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24

The Notifications of Paris were constr uct
ed in the reign of Louis Philippe.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24

Road agents relieved a chair peddler of
$500 in Colusa county asst week
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24

M Chassepot has received Russian
patent for an improvement on his rife.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Lectures.

Prof. G. X. Godfry, will deliver two
lectures at the Union Church on Sunday
next, on Theological subjects First
lecture will commence at 10 A. NJ.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
THE NEW FOOD.

For a few cents you can buy
OF your Grocer or Druggist a
package of SEA MOSS FARINE
made from pure Irish Moss or
Carrageen, which will make
sixteen quarts cf Elanc Mango,
and a like quaint y Ct Puddings
Custards, Creams, Charlotte
Russo, &c. It is tie cheapest,
healthiest and most delicious
food in the world. It makes a
splendid Dessert, and has no
equal as a light and delicate
food for Invalids and Children.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
RARN.

At Shasta, September Il, the wife Of A. Leschin-
sky, Of Daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24

BY AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL ACT OF
THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.

g TATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Shasta.
cry has been added to, with the amount so added,
on the origional Assessment Roll for the fiscal
year lS70--7l, by the Board of Equalization of
Shasta County. All parties who have been in
creased on their Assortment may appear before the
Board of Equalization
Monday November 7th. 1910,
and upon making afidavits that they had no
knowledge of such increased valuation of their pro-
perty, may then have bearing before the Board,
and the determination then had shall be final:
TOWNSHIP NO 5.
L. D. Bickfard, increase Cattle, ,..... S465 90
Leroy Gregory increase on Cattle. ....... so 90
William Houston, increase Cattle... $50 90
D. c. Osborn. increase Grain n......... 200 90
F. 4 S. Smith, increase Cattle ........ l40 90
John Schroeder increase Horses 80. $50 90
Joseph Senti, increase on Horses ......... 100 90
TOW NSHIP NO 6.
VIM. Davis, increase on Real & Personal
property lOU0 90
{. r. Hereford increase on Hsrses and
Cattle. .......... 760 90
j. W. 0gburn, increase on Cows....... 200 90
III. p. Rose, increase Oh Cattle.......- 14S 90
J. NJ. Weimmer, increase on Oxen 10000. loo 90
h. Wagner, Increase on Cattle....... 49,. 800 90
Frank Kenyon, increase on Mules........ 200 90
<. Klotz, increase Cattle Horses 500 90
p. b. Langlois increa. mules Il horses IS 90
H. L. Lewis, lncrease.... 625 20
TOWNSHIP NO..
VIM Ludwig, increase attle........ IFS 90
GRANT I. TAGGART, Clerk of Board
Shasta Sept. 24th' 1870 (7t.)
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
Paris.

The Germans have completely surround
ed Paris.
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24
SI,oo0,Oae,

MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION of
San Francisco, California,
MONDAY, October 31st, 1870.
Tickets of Admission, $500 gold coin.
Treasurer Bank of California.
During the entertainment the sum of $500 .0Uh
U. S. Gold Coin will be returned to the Holders of
Tickets by the distribution by chance, Of the fol-
The Shasta courier., 1870-09-24

HOLDERS OF TICKETS to the GIFT CON-
CERT in aid of the Mercantile Library Associa-
ton, hereby notified, that the Concert is post
popef until
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-27

At the places named below. The persons here,
after named are appointed officers, judges and
clerks of said election, in accordance with the
First 'WsrdNEnrine House. Main street
Deputy Sheriff. j ] Murphy; John Newsom,
= ID Davis, Patrick Herns, Judges @ W New
som, L Williams. Clerks.
Second Ward-Engine House-POplar street
Deputy Sheriff, Geo X Powell; Frnciol,,
j McKeon, Louis Selby, Clerks.
Third Ward-Engine House. Adams street
Deputy Sheriff, X NJ Mason; ID II Goodyear,
Tobias Wolf. g W L Crook, Judges; Eugene
Finn, Martin Reynolds. ,jr. Clerks.
deputy Sheriff W W Coleman; John n
Bowen, W d McCallum. James Brett. Judges I;
Rush Bowen, w B Lonsdale. Clerks.
Fifth Ward-Engine House. Shelby street.,
sieger. Charles Small. Judges; Q Allen
Sixth Ward-EWaIdran Block--Deputy sher-
III, j M Fraim; A w Jones, III b Childs, Jack
Halstead. Judges; William Rufin. Dies
Seventh ward-Engine House, peSoto street
Deputy Sheriff. J q Moifstt;. s W Green,
M Jobe, j Jenny, Judges; Sam Moore. u,
X ii Johnson, Clerks.
Eightr Ward-Poplar street, opposite North
Richard II Norris. L II Taylor. N b Holt,
John Frick, Judges; Simeon Barinds' John
w Goddard. Clerks.
Ninth Ward Brust's Grocery, Ghelses,-
Regpty Sheriff TasgS 1dGs: c Pss cRSSsyy.
Tenth Wsrd2feufeTs Grocery. South street
Deputy Sheriff, J s Lanford; A b jewell,
James Teufei, Colonel sharpe, Judges; Mike
Pendergrast, r w Jenny. Clerks.
MARCUS J. WRIGHT,
Sheriff of Shelby County.
December "a, $50. l0l-l09
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-27

Mas. GATES AND Mrs. JAMEs.-Mrs.
Gates: "Good morning, Mrs. James
How well you are looking; far better
than when saw you last" fIar b,
Mrs. James: Oh, yes; am much
better than have been for a long time,
and | am now on my way for more ofmy
favorite Standardization Bitters.
One bottle of it is worth all the doctors
in the world. No more doctors for me. z"
Mrs. Gates: Nearly every one speaks
well of Plantation Bitters, and have a
mind 20 try it myself The fact is, /
have no appetite, strength or energy for
anything. Mary and Lizzie are in the
same way, and lounge about the house
all day long, good for nothing"
Mrs. James: My word for 1t, Mrs.
Gates, just let them try Plantation Bit
tiers moderately three times day, and
you will sac wonderful improvement"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-27
Bismarck Demands OF the Swiss
Government Neutrality.
Six English Vessels Robbed
and ScuftIed by the
PrIssians. ~
Paris to be BOmbarded on the First
Of January.
ENGLAND.

L0SDOx. December IA telegram from
Versailles states that Bismarck has dispatched
10 the Swiss Government demand that il
should observe 4 more rigid and strict ned
trality in the present European complication.
He accuses the Government Of want Of that
energy and deeisiTeness which alone can con
stitute and uphold neutrality, and intimates
. decision on the part Of Prussia that these
rules should be still more strictly maintained
and observed. In order 10 avoid probable
Misunderstanding.
Information has just been received here Of
a dastardly outrage. which has been lately
perpetrated BY Pmssians upon a number Of
English suhjects. Six English vessels. which
were lying AZ anchor At Duclare. q small town
on the Seine. were fred into BY the Prussian
troops. and he crews being unable 70 ohsr .
formidable or prolonged resistance. we're ~
last compelled 10 surrender. The PrusIians
then boarded the vessels. and AFTER securing
the crews By binding then. they proceeded 10
ransaek the ships for valuables and other
plundef. What property vas found upon the
persons Of the crew was seized. Amer their
appetite for plunder had been satisfied. and
everything that could be discovered Of any
value had been seized. they turned Ne ssips
out from the wharf into the middle Of
the stream and scuttied them. With the
view q imHeaisx the navigation q the
river, which. II zen unobstrueted. might
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-27
FRANCE.

VERSAILLES. December Alt is expected
here that tho bombardment of Paris will
commence about January I This Is gathered
from various indications in the Prussian army
which point strongly to that inference.
BoRpEAUx. December H.-M. Jules favre
not having yet received the safe conduct
promised by the Prussian Government, 1t is
feared that he will not be able to arrive at
London in time TO be present at the Confer
ence and participate in its proceedings. The
Conference meets on Tuesday next. and the
delay occasioned by tho withholding of the
safeyconduct cannot prove otherwise than SCI
riously detrimental TO the interests Of the
French Government. 1t is probable that NJ Z.
Tiss. at present Charge Affairs of the French
Government in London. may be empowered
to represent the Government in the place OF
Fayre should the latter be so hindered as to
preclude all possibility of his being present.