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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-11-14

Notice
THE Members of the Aged Brotherhood. are re.
Il minded that the annual assessment OF One Dol
lar year due, since the 31st OF August last and
all that have not paid, are requested to hand lie
same TO the Treasurer, +. Trow bridge or the sub.
scriber. y. Z. WEEKS Presidant
Portland, Nov. 9th, 1871. no10di
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

Thauksy;ving was generally honorej in
Shs-ta, hy the eatiag cs react turkey.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
TO WHOM 1T May CONCERN.
u. s. I.AED 0FrIcE,

y. c, IsAhD OfflCEp
SHASTA, CAL, November 9th 1871.
In the matter of the Presumption claim of Fran
els Antoine to the S. E. of S. W. ! and S. W. /
of 5. W. and S. W of S. E. of Section No.
30, Township No. 81 North Range West Mount
Diablo Base and Meridian
Whereas Francis Antoine, whose post Office ad-
dress is Shasta, County of Shasta, State of Cali
fornia, has made application to this office to enter
agricultural land the tract of land above de-
scribed under the Presumption laws of the United
States, And Whereas the said land has been re-
turned as mineral land by the U. S. Deputy Sur
veyor, And Whereas the day of A. d.
1870. Robert Berg. Phillip Hitler, Hugh Nc
Cracken. Schurcr Bernhard, James Watson, Will
liam Walsh. Adolph Minnville, William Boatrights
and Dennis Pender fed in the U. s. Land office
at Marysvile, CAL, their affidavit alleging the
said land to be mineral in character and more
valuable for mineral than agricultural purposes
Nov Therefore notice is hereby given to all whom
1t may concern that the undersigned have appoint
ed the Sth day of January, A. D. .lS72 at 10
O'Clock, A. II. at the U. S. Land Office in the
town and county Of Shasta, State of California rs
the time and place for the hearing oftestimony
before the REGISTER and Receiver of said Office to
determine the facts as to the mineral or nouniner
al character of said land, at which time and place
all parties in interest With their witnesses NAV be
heard, and their testimony reduced to writing :
after which the proceedings will be submitted TO
the Commissioner of the General Land Office for re-
view prior to q final award. And in case of a fail
ure to appear and show the land to be more valua
BILE for mining than for agricultural purposes. the
said applicant will be allowed to enter the land
embraced in his application upon satisfactory proof
that said land is more valuable for agricultural
than for mineral purposes, and that the said ap-
plicant has fully complied with the requirements
Of the Presumption laws
JOHN S. FoLLANSBEE, Register.
CHARLES MCDONALD, Receiver.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

The law-abiding citizens of Red Bluff
are talking of organizing vigilance CON-
mittee.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
The only argument lesa 10 favor of the

The only argument iek 10 iavof OF tne
reelection of Senator Cole is the vsfy poor
one that he is the Chairman of the Commit
tee on Appropriations We are afraid that
Mr.. Coles position has overwhelmed him
with its importance, and it is evident too
great for him. According to Mr.. Coles
argument, Senator Sumner should not BE-
reelected because he has been removed
from his place as Chairman Of the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs. Just imagine Sen
ator Morton going back to Indiana and
appealing to the Legislature in these terms:
"Gentlemen, am Chairman of the Com
mittee on Manufactures very important
Committee. Please re-elect me immedi-
ately." In Iowa, Senator Harlan has been
struggling very hard to secure reelection,
and the chances are that he will be defeated,
but he has never been boyish enough to
exclaim, 81 am Chairmaf of the Committee
on Indian Affairs and consequently should
be reelectedw The fact that man hold
a place or an Office signifies nothing in his
favor unless he fills it worthily and with
ability. General Bidwell was Chairman of
the Committee on Agriculture when he was
in Congress, but the people allowed him to
carry out his ideas practically by supervis-
ing the work at the Chico farm.-Vallejo
Recorder.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

CoU2T.-The Powcrs-W Wheatly breach
of promise case was resumed on Monday
and continued until Wednesday evening,
when Judge Rosborough adjourned Court
over until Friday in respect for Thanksgiv-
ing day. The case was again resumed on
Friday morning aud at time of going to
press Friday afternoon) the counsels have
closed their arguments and the Judge is
delivering his charge to the jury
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
SHASTA COURIER.

NOTICE,-We have on our books a. large
number Of accounts which have been running
from over 1, to 2 and p years, and the same
must be SETTLED by the Second Monday in
Jan. 1872, or they will be sued upon on THAT
DAY, and collection enforced by process Of LAW;
No special favors viii be shewn-any ionger-ana
fair warning is given. Working for nothing and
boarding ourself may do for awhile but wont do
to bet on in the long run.
P. S.-This notice has no reference whatever to
our patrons who promptly settle once year, or on
presentation of annual bill.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
attention TAXPAYERS +!

TUE STATE AND COUNTY TAXES ARE
Il now due and payable and the laws relative to
their collection win be strictly enforced Paw
your Taxes on or before the SECOND MONDAY
In DECEMBER, for the Fiscal Year lS71-72, II
you would avoid paying the ADDITIONAL
FIVE PER CENT, and costs Of suit.
Fo: the convenience of Taxpayers will be pre-
pared to receive Taxes at the following time and
places TO wit
Shasta from date to Dec II
French Gulch, Monday Nov 90
Portuguese Flat. Thursday, %:
Churntown, Saturday, ~ Is.
..illville, Monday. 27
Burgettville; Thursday, 40
Janesville, Saturday, Dee. >.
American Ranch, Monday. "a.
THOMAS GREENE,
Tar Coileet6r.
Shasta, Nov a, 1871. tdlI
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
BORN

At tue Tower House, November 2sth, the wife
Of A. Cusick, of a Son.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
Shasta, Nov i,
Notice to Creditors.

E STATE OF BENJAMIN CARPENTER, DE-
IL ceased, notice hereby given BY the undersign-
ed, Administrator Of the Estate Of Benjamin Car
penter deceased, to the creditors Of and al persons
having claims against the said deceased. to sxhib-
it them with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first public.tan Of this nstice to
the said Administrator. at his -esidence, in the
town and County Of Shasts.
Dated ut Shasta, Nov. ll:h. 1871.
JOHN SCHUYLER, Administrator.
J. S. FOLLANSBEE, Attorney for Administrator.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

EKAMINATIoS.-The regular Quarterly
meeting Of the Board of Examination will
be held on Wednesday December 6th,
commencing at s o'clock, and all persons
desiring TO obtain certificates or have them
renewed must be promptly on hand.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

BALL.-Ee understand that the Good
Templas Ball on Thursday night was well
attended and success financially We
ackne wIedge the receiptof n complimentary
ticket.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

?r"KKY.-Thauks to l.. Hughes for a
Thanksgiving turkey. He who readers
f.>..r, unto .h,c printer, Is boaai to prosper
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

FIsH AS FooD-A well sno7u writer,
on chemistry as applied to food, has made
the statement, based ca actCal scientific in
vestigstion. that there is as much substance
in pound of salmon as there is in pound
Of mutton. This fact alone shows us the
advantage to be derived rom proper care
and protection extended to our waters in
stocking them with ..sh.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

Ti.- ste4: rivers Of America are wnnderf-l,
bu- 'iey csa-s bdions, i,,teriniuent and re-
mn,c,t feep-- to which geoF'e who live near
the Mississippi, Mi--onri, Arka.'>..s. .sed,
Ohi". james, T-aae-sAe Roanoke. Mobile,
A x,su,a, S;svsreaii, Cumberland. ,.t.j tisny
others. durius the ~srm a,G dry seasons are
par icaiariy suljecf. Sach ,.ie':tis-s are
largely esssed by a. ,or3os of tie digestive
organs and ci"ggi..g ap of tie liver. To
correct, th +e vital rga ., restore energy.
and prevent these diseases Use DR.. walker q
California Vinegar Bitters, which long trial
has shown. are certain remedy Ia all cases.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

ApylRrIsM s.-Read the adyertis-
much to your advantage by so doing
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
TOWN SITE OF SHASTA.

LAST N0TICE.-All lots not paid for on Fri
day. December sth. will be sold at public auction
Sale to be 10 Front of the Land Office and to COM
menes at 10 o'clock. A. NJ.
G. C. BUSH, County Judge
Shasta, Dec. 1st, 1871.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16
Railroad Disaster.

The following are some OF the par
ticulars of the recent terrible accident
on the Hudson River Railroad
New YoRK. Feb. THE train
leaving New York at o'clock las,
evening met an oil train on the New
Hamburg drawbridgc. The oil train
jumped the track and broke iu Two.
Au oil car tipped over on the passenger
train aud sci it on fire, and tho loco.
motive. cars aud bridge were all burned
up. Three sleeping cars are among
those destroyed. Eighteen persons
were killed outright, and many morc
injured who cannot recover. No
names have yet been Obtained.
PoUGHKEEpslg, Feb. THE dcs-
patch sent this morning incorrectly
stated the cause OF the disaster on the
Hudson River Railroad. An oil train
was bound south, and when passing
New Hamburg aud axle Of ihe oil car
broke aud dragged along the ground
until it reached the drawbrido. .,e ,,.eo
"HNps
sr!.!3g ,ne timbers, il threw the cars
oil It's track aud upon the up track, ip
lace OF the second Pacific express. An
attempt was made to stop the express
train, but not in time enough, and il
struck the oil car, aud fragments OF
tho oil car were scattered iD every
direction, and ut once ignitcd. enve!.
opiug the express tram in flames.
The express train was composed OF
q locomotive, one baggage car aud FIVE
or six sleeping cars. Tho locomotive
was at once hurled into tho river and
the engineer killed, and the baggage
and express cars were piled on top OF
the engine. At the same time the
Chicago sleeping car was one sheet
OF fame, and though desperate at
temp:s were made to rescue the pas
sengcrs, it is said not one got out alive.
Two Of the other. sleeping cars. next to
it were also wrapped in flames, but the
passengers in them all got out safely
and then the bridge took fire.
10 less than ten minutes afterwards
fths whole structure fell, carrying with
it tho Chicago car, and burying it and
its inmates out of sight under the
water and among the ruins OF the 10
comotive and express cars.
This terrible result settled all doubt,
as to the probability of resouing any
one, dead or alive, aud then there wa
nothing to do till Daylight.
The passengers say that the Chicag,
car con taihed 25 or 80 persons, ant
not one got out alive
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16

Now that thore is fair prospect Of
settling the Alabama claims, all par
ties concerned are acting with des-
patch which presages a speedy ad-
justment Of the questions at issue, if
harmony attends the session of the com.
mission. The Cunard steamship Gu
ba, which sailed from Liverpool on
Saturday from New York, ,0ok out
among her passengers Earl de Grey,
Lord Tenderden. Mr. Montague Bern
ard, and ViscOuot Goderich. of the
joint high commission for the settle
meut Of the fishery question between
Great Britain and The United States,
aud ais, Of tho Alabama and other
claims Of the United States upon Great
Britain. The commissioners are ac-
companied by number Of diplomatic
attendants. The gentlemen whose de
parture is noticed above will arrive
about the latter part of the month,
and if they proceed promptly to the
business which has called them across
the Atlantic. the commission can con-
vene. its session by the first Of March.
1t Q stated that The commission will he
in session but few weeks, us lis un.
derstood iha the conference is not to
arrange the details OF q treaty or trea-
les covering the several questions at
issue, but to determine the principles
and settle the policy upon which the
details can aiterword be negotiated.
IL il ulso given out on other authority
that the basis OF tho settlement Of the
Alabama aud other question, has al.
ready been sgreed upon. The mes
sage and correspondence sent by the
President to the Senate rather evaded
these points, and 10 the absence Of
any official information the Washing.
ton, correspondents are. as usu al, very
fertile in their surniises.-APres
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16

Property taxable for state purposes alone.
Property Gdings Mules &c. and
Cattle above Of foury years S2OOj99
interest,"
the sale m Real Estate . 02i25
Bonds Money Interest given Tor by
o sale Of Real Estate 32sW
Including
taxable the value S00
income a ibe Z Of / per een.On excess, = - 1875
other Gold Watches valuc-3i
turned 81 each-or S,oo each $500
ando oflike lie q
70 eachor S75 each
like yalue-l2
rotal amount taxable fo State purpo
the n Assembly
Supplements
public
Commissioners will their Office in
Mdeburg finally
made
intention OF -Couny
OIL 5milso dollar
1871 InNc .cpp
fhihii n.NShl,
A.. rrER CLERK.
the aid Board OF
Franklin ana Mddeeurg
o Monday the February
Mddeercsk, and seng Borough
oil Tuesday. Of February next
Wednesday the 22d day Of February
requested be present
information BY others interested
e received aud duly considered,
J. PETERS,
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16
Auditor. RsncraI.

v
The Ee& .BtqJyr issYendxya Is
ma king itself hcurd "a. behalf of-C en-
sral 1Iarty Allen for Auditor General.
The Independent is in eatnest, aud
we clip the following Is 4 sample
article. ~
Among lin promipent gentlemen
named 10 connections with thus impor-
tant Office, is that Of General Harry Al
len, Senator from tho Warren Dis.
trict. His Dame Is known all over
the Stnte, not alone as u leading putt
lie man, or the popular senator from
he District be represents. but As a
brave soldier during the rebellion
His army record is bright, and during
that fearful struggle he stood second
to no officer for 6rmness and his SOL
dicrly' qualities cudearcd him 10 the
people aud as u mark oi hieh esteem
IN which they held him for hi' devo.
ton TO his country. aud q recognition
.oi bis merits as q man, be was chosen
to the important position which he
now hlls, with high honor 10 himself
and credit to his constituents. ..
His character Is beyond reproach
and with such standard bearer, Oh,
Repnbllcan party would march
to certain victory, Knowing tb,
high stcnding OF General Allen,
We would ur2c his nomination to the
convention Hs the best that can bt
made. If the prestige Of popularity
is desired they have it in all its full
ness in this gentleman or oi fitness
thoy need not look further.
He will adorn the place and add Ia
1t the character which such station,
sLould always present Thoroughly
educated. intelligent aud refined as Q
civilian tried and popular as an of.
Ger, bis name ~ould rally the entire
sympathy Of his party.
The Democracy Of to-day arc awake
to their Interests, and should weak
incompetent or unpopular man be
chosen by their opponents, tbey will
not fail to re-enact the scene as in
Philadelphia, whereby they elected
q State Senator, when their opponent.
really had lsrge majority in the city
aud save the democracy the control OF
the Senate, OF Pennsylvania.
The convention will decide for the
best. But We can assure its members
it rests with them to win or secure
defeat. They have the lessons Of the
past to warn them, and if they fail.
the fault is theirs, when they eau
avoid it by the election Of such mat
as we have presented.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16

GREAT anxiety exists in Washington
aud other cities, for tho safety Of the
United States steamer Tennessee, ,whicll
sailed some time ago with the San
Domingc.Commission. 1t is stated that
she has been out ne.rly two weeks
longer than she should have been
without being heard from. There is,
however, 90 tclegraphic communities
t'on with San Domingo City, nearer
,hun Havana, some 700 or $50 mule,
distant, aud there is perhaps, no real
ground for alarm vet.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16

Z Pofrsyrfit, Feb. l3.-Thc follow.
Ing from tho Miners Journal report
of'he meeting Of. coal operators held
to-day:
There was held this slterooop at
tho rooms Of the Aptbracite Board OF
Trane, ono Of the largest and most
harmonious meetings ofthe operators
ond those interested In the coal trdde
that we remember ever 10 hase. known.
Representatives wsre present from oil
parts oftbe Sebuykill region, as well
as large delegation from Pliladcl
pha. :, -. sftsl
Although'tbe proceedings we're by
r solution directed, 10 be kept private,
we Learn that DECIDED lihe Of policy
was determined upon which it is be.
lieved, when fully perfected, will con.
tiuue work during the balance OF the
season without reasonable fear Of scr
Gus interruption, We sincerely hope
this anticipation may be more than
realized, and that the region may not
be placed in the unfortunate position
OF last year.
A telegram received this afternoon
from Shamokin states that the opera
tors and workiDgmen oJ Nurthumber.
land county, at II meeting held to-day
a1fesl to resume work ON the 18th oI
t Q present month, on the terms of the
bisis Of 1869, with o sliding scale oI
81 per cent. up and dowo The ope-
rator@ are to pay the basis for the fir.t
month after the cool goes down below
81, but not after that.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16
An Important nIIl.

The following is the text Of an im.
portaut bill recently introduced 10 tn.
Legislature by Mr.. Dill. State Senator
from this district:
SECTION /. That from and after the
date ofhnal passage from this act it
shall be TIE duty Of the several clerks
ofthe orphars' court Of this commou-
wealth to record st length. 10 docket
10 be provided Yor that purpose Ut the
expense Of the respective counties.
al bonds thereafter given by Admins
traitors, Exe,tors, Trustees or Guar
dams for tho performance OF soy du !.
ties imposed upon or required from
them by law or order OF court, pro
pided, that before any such bond shall
bs recorded, tho same shall be dolly
acknowledged BY the obligors, or pro-
ven by subscribing witness in the
manner provided by law, for the &C
acknowledgement 'or probate Of deeds.
SEcrfoN 2. That said docket or an
exsm mplI6oation OF the record Of apy
bond o. bonds % recorded, sbsll be
stceivsd ~ evidencs 10 any court Of
Of this cosnnon wealth " fully ~ the
orieioaI topd would - evidsscs, were
M saas peodueed n court. \
6goVloHl 3, Nh ~ fscosdleg MD
S2sll y - Y Z s. ~ a. ~:
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16

ANoNd the bills introduced into the
Statc Legislature Inst wcnk, vas one
aIlowiog wards and townships to vote
eSe every three years on Liquor law
hnother requiring all healthy chill
drer between G and IL years of rye tc
attend some school three months every
year, under penalty to the parent Of
imprisonment and n fue of one dollar
rer day. Referred 10 the Judiciary
Comrait,ce.
An act authorizing tho sale of SO.
curitics in the Sinking Fund was
reported negatively.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16

me NEW BouSry BILb.--Tbc
Soldier. Land Bounty Bill was pass
cd by the House. with but two yoies
IN the negative, Gibson of Virginia
and Smith of Oregon. 1t provides that
every Soldier, Seaman and officer Of
the Army aud Navy who did serv.
ninety days during the REBEL
ion' and was bonorsbly DISCHARGED
and having since continued loyal. will
DO entitled to one hundred and sixty
acres Of land under the now exist
ing Homestead laws. They will also
10 allowed twelve months more than
his term Of service, or enlistment in
which to make an actual settlemep,
ana commence his improvements on
'he lands or may assign his certif-
cate to the United States citizen who
has not previously availed himself Of
the homestead or presumption laws.
An actual residence OF two years by
The scttlersr bis assignee. except PEN
sioners, is however, required before q
title will be Issued, and unmarried wld.
ows and minor orphan children OF
soldiers and sailors. are included in
the provisions of the act.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16
T'HE CELEBRATED IMPROVED
G. L II a II
Oride Gold Watches.
S12, $40. 800, S25,

Du ring the past four years our watches have
been SO thoroughly tested, that for appearance,
style of finish, and accuracy OF time eeping
the Gerard Watches" are universally acceded
the best. They retain their brilliancy and color
until worn out -
ss-If after purchasing and fairly trying, any
one is not fully satished, We will cheerfully re.
fund the money.
As.They are all In Hunting Gases. Gentle.
mons and Ladies sizes, Every Watch Euaran.
tecd for time and wear, by special certificate.
ss-A large assortment "lmproved Oriden
Chains, "a to ts. Also, oentlenen's and La.
dies Jewslry In great variety.
ArBeware Of limitations. Order direct from
US or our authorized agents Agents and others
applying for circulars will please enclose three
cent stamp Tor postage.
Goods sent to bo paid on delivery. Customer.
permitted to examine what they order (beiore
paying bills. on psSment Of Express charges
sS-whon SIX watche. arc ordered at oncc.
We will send an extra Watch lof same kind) free.
A1-Purchassrs residing at fomo distance from
Express ofices, and desiring to save time and
expenses, can have the goods sent by mail,
by remitting with the order) the amount
required by y o. Money order registered letter.
dram, or check. payable to our order. at our risk
Address plainly, JAMES GERARD b 90,
50 NASSAU SrRKxT. Ngw YoKR.
p. o. Boz S,sai. tDec. is-3m.I
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16
FrighlfuI AFFAIR In a Will.

The Pitvburg Commercial OF yes
terday says; One Of the most fright
ful accidents which We had to record
for some time occurred on Saturday
afternoon at Graf, Bennett e. Co.'S
iron mill in West Pittsburg, resulting
in tho death of Ralph Calbertson,
engineer of the establishment.
About 8 o'clock laborer went into
the engine room and discovered the
mangled leg of man lying On the
Aoor near the fy-wheel, which was
revolving with great velocity. He At
ouce gave the alarm and the engine
was stopped aud Investigation made.
when the mangled and murIlated body
OF the eugiueer was found 10 the pit
under tho Ay-wheel.
Tho last seen Of Mr.. Culbertson
prior to bis death was about ! o'clock,
sy,ne two hours before tho accident
was discovered. At that time labor-
or having business in tho engine room
went ip aud saw Mr.. G. preparing to
oil the engine, having . lighted lamp
snd tho oil.can 10 bic hand. How
the accident occurred 10 OF course
mystery which 10 all probability will
never be expiained. ~ ..fi
The deceased was Almost estimabls
el,ls>s, . careful sub attentive work
~. "a highly ssleemed BY his en-
p!oyers 10 IA yer 70 ~ employ 2
of.ihe nra y Ell 1lsssr for he pasf l2
ytarp, - ~ eleel q ysas1 q e..
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-02-16
TIL Rsp6ST.
aIDpI .kBvRs. ~ .FEBRuARYIe lrl

1r is stated shat Senator Cameron,
who for many years has been the able
representative Of Pennsylvania in the
I. s. Senate, has expressed his inten-
ton Of declining candidacy for re-
election to that high position. 'rbe
election Of u. s. Scndtor viii be male
~ tho Legislature of 1872. Orcourse,
whether a RepUblicsu or Democrat
shall be selected. will depend entirely
upon the political complexion Of the
Legislature.