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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-07
CHAs. E. STEVENS, Register.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MAssACHU-

~ SETTS-W oRCEsTER SIS. Probate Court. To the
Heirsataw Of kim and all other persons interested
IN the trust estate, under the will of NATHANIEL
BEMlS, late OF Spencer, in said county, deceased:
Upon the petition of W lillian SAMPSON you are hereby
cited TO appear at Probate Court be held at WOr
cester in said county the third Tuesday September
current at nine O'Clock in the forenoon show cause
if any you have, why said William Sampson should not
be appointed trustee under the will of said deceased
The 70 ~ cd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

ORIGIN OF TUE WORD SALARY
Splitting salt was said to be an uulucky
omen by the Romans, aud the supersti
tion has descended to ourselves. Leon.
ardo de Vinci availed himself of this
tradition in his famous picture of the
"Lords SUPPER" to indicate Judas
Iscariot by the salt.cellar knocked over
accidentally by his arm. Salt was used
in sacrifices by the Greeks and Romans,
and also by the Jews, and is still made
use Of in baptism by the Roman Catho.
lie clergy. 1t was an emblem of puri
~, and Of sanctifying influence on
others Of holy life; hence our Lord
tells his disciples: "Ye are the salt of
the EARTH" The salt being split after it
was placed on the head Of the victim,
was considered bad omen, being suppos
ed TO signify that the sacrifice was not
accepted; and hence the superstition.
Wheu We say Of a shiftless fellow that
he does not "earn his salt" unconscious.
iy we allude to an ancient custom among
the Romans. Among them man was
said to be 10 possession of "salary''
who has "salarium," his allowance Of
salt-mouey. or of salt, wherewith to
SAVIOR The food, by which he lived. The
saiary comes from salt; aud in this
view of the word, how many there are
who do not "earn their salt"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12
miscellaneous,
Topham, the Strong Man.

Thomas Topham-the "strong man"
was born in London, ITO, and was
bred carpenter, but afterwards ''trav.
eled on his muscle" He was a quiet,
peaceful man, of middle size and weight,
made like other men, except that the
usual cavities under the arms and hands
were in his case filed with muscles
The wonderful stories of his feats are
well authenticated
Hecould hold under perfect restraint,
and with case to himself, the strongest
horse.
lie lifted table six feet long, with
fifty pounds on the end of it, with his
teeth, and held it in horizontal position
considerable time.
He rolled up pewter dish, weighing
seven pounds, with as much apparent
ease as the reader would roll up piece
of paper.
He held pewter quart pot at arms
length and squeezed the sides together
like an egg she'll.
He lifted weight of two hundred
pounds with his little finger, and waved
it gently around his head
He lifted Mr.. Chambers, clergyman
who must have lived on the fat of the
land, for-he weighed three hundred and
seventy-eight pounds-with one hand,
MIR. Chambers head being placed on
one chair aud his feet on another.
At blow he struck round bar of
iron, one inch in diameter, against his
naked arm, and bent it like bow.
Que night, observing II watch man
asleep 10 his watch box, he picket up
box and Waterman, carrying the load
with the greatest ease, and dropped
them over the wall into Tndale burying
ground.
A butcher once passed a window at
which Topham was sitting He stopped
down aud took half an OK fom the
fellows shoulders with so much ease
and dexterity that the man swore that
the devil had flown away with the beef.
At race man insisted upon driv
ing upon the track so Topham took
hold OF the tail of the cart aud drew it
gently back, the driver whipping the
horse like a madman all the time.
When he kept public house two
men were determined to fight him so,
to satisfy them, no seized them by the
napes Of their pecks aud knocked their
heads together Till he knocked all the
fight out OF them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

A USEFUL TABLE.-To aid farmers
in arriving at accuracy in ascertaining
the amount of land in different fields
under cultivation, the following table is
given by an agricultural contemporary !:
5 yards wide by a6S yards long contains
one acre: 20 yards wide by 242 yards
long contains one acre : 40 yards wide
by l2l yards long contains one acre
160 yards wide by 4Ol yards long con-
tains one acre 22d feet wide by l6s
feet long contains one acre ITO feet
wide by 1896 feet long contains one acre:
60 feet wide by 726 feet long contains
QUE acre. 10 yards wide by 4s4 yards
long contains one acre.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12
Select goetry.
THE FARMER.


Drive on thy sturdy farmer,
Drive cheerfully over the field,
The pleasure u a farmers life
No other life can yield.
Thou riseth with the morning sun
To till the fruitful earth.
And when thy daily task is done,
Thou seek'st thy peaceful hearth.
Thou lowest not the gaudy town,
With its tumultuous roar,
Plenty and peace thy Preside crown,
And thou dost ask no more.
Monarohs In robes with crimson dyed
Are low compared with thee,
They are pampered sons Of pride,
Thou art Gods nobility.
Go on, thou sturdy farmer,
Tread proudly on thy sod,
Thy proud and goodly heritage,
Thou chosen son OF God.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

~
DIsINrEcrANrs. = Many mistake ia
confounding this class Of medical appli-
ances with deodorizers. The 7eclsao 3,
gist calls attention to the Important dit
ference. A sick or infected chamber
may have offensive odors masked BY
perfumes, us in the use Of pastilles, cic /,
but such practice does not destroy tho
poisonous efiiuvia and gases. The burn
ing Of coffee, BY virtue Of its empysou-
matte oils, is far more etIs,tiye, and 20
with rags and paper when burnt. |,
wisely gives the preference, hoEaEaf,
to carbolis acid. wen diluted aud copi.
ously sprinkled, Whenever au Infection
or bad air is found This is true AMI
powerful disiniectant Of tho violatil,
kind. which, as il evaporates will DO III
work eifectuaIly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

The common custom of decking the
houses and churches at Christmas with
evergreen is derived from ancient Druid
practice. It was an old belief that
sylvan spirits might flock to the ever.
green's, and remain unuipped by frost
till milder season. The holly, ivy,
rosemary, bay, larrels and mistletoe
furnished the favorite trimmings, which
we're not removed till Candlemas. Chap,
let's of these were also worn about the
head, practice to which the phrases
to "kiss under the rose" to whisper
under the mistletoe," are illusions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

SpIcED PEAoHEs.-Take niue pounds
of ripe peaches; rub with q towel aud
halve them; take four pounds Of white
sugar and one pint Of strong vinegar,
Que teaspoonful If cloves, cinnamon aud
mace; boil few minutes; then put 10 .
few peaches at q time and stir Till clear
take them out aud lay on . dish 10 the
sun; boil the syrup till quite rich ant
ill the jars, first with fruit aud ther
syrup. Cherries are nice done thi
way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

Mems lives should be like the day,
more beautiful in the evening; or like
the summer, glowing with promise, aud
the autumn, rich with the golden sheaves
where good works aud deeds have rip.
ened on the field.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

A lady Of the shoddy description
whose regent acquisition Of wealth has
not added to her intelligence, recently
remarked in regard to contemplated
improvements in her dwelling, that she
was not sure whether her husband in
tended to have French roof or mort
gage put upon her house.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

Secrecy of design, when combined
with rapidity Of execution, like thu col
nmn that guided Israel iu the deserts,
becomes the guardian pillar Of light
and fire to our friends, cloud of over
whelming and impeustrable darkness to
our enemies.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

Flax seed occasionally given to horses
or cattle, will make them shed their old
hair, aud whether old or young, soon
get sleek and fat. 1t is the ouly thing
that will fatten some old horses. !
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

California raises silk, wines, and cot
ion, and manufactures beet sugar. She
will soon also raise tea. In the pro
duction Of fruits Of all kinds she already
excels. She must eventually become
the wealthiest State 10 the Union.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

When our clocks are little fast, we
always set them right at once. People
ought to do as much for their fast sons
and daughters; but they generally let
them run.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

A Western paper thinks that women
you'd not make good statesmen. 1.-The
question Of the age always troubles
chem.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12
Select 2oetru.
This Life is What we Make 1t.
by CHARLOTTE YOUNG.

ny CHARLOTTE YOUNG.
Lets oftener talk Of n0bler deeds,
And rarer Of the bad ones,
And sing about our hsppy days,
And not about the sad ones.
We were not made to fret and sigh,
And when grief sleeps to wake III
Bright happiness is stealing by
This life is what we make it.
Let's end the sunny side OF men,
Or be believers In in
A light there Is In every soul
That takes the pains TO win H.
oh there's slnmb'r ring good in all,
And we perchance may wake IT.
Our hands contain the magic wand
This life is what we make 1t.
Then here's to those whose loving hearts
Shed Joy and light about them!
Thanks be to them for countless gems
We meier had known without them.
OF this should be happy world
To all who may partake 1t;
The faults our own II IL Is not
This life Is what we make it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

After Wedding, it was formerly
custom to drink honey dissolved in
water for thirty days--a moons age.
Hence the origin of the honeymoon.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

A daily moderate use Of celery MS
salad at meal times is said to be an ef-
fectual remedy for nervousness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-12

A dangerous character---a man who
takes life chcerfully.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13
SHASTA COURIER.
INDIANS.

For some time past it has been rumored
about Fl Crook that the Indians were
threatening general outbreak against the
whites, but little attention has been paid
to the matter This week, residents of
the upper Sacramento and lower Pit river
inform us that there. is great commotion
among the Indians, and that representa-
tives from the Medoes, Goose Lakes, Piutes,
and Snakes, have lately been among the
McCloud and Sacramento River bands try
ing to induce them to agree to join in a
war against the whites. Should an out
break occur, it would probably result in the
murder of number of settlers in isolated
neighborhooda, and the plunder of their
houses, but the idea of regular war on the
part of the Indians, to drive out the whites,
Is preposterous at this late day. 1t is ad-
yisable to watch the treacherous fascals in
this county, however, as they may hatch up
an alliance with the wild Indians by which
they will be admitted into the settle
ments and allowed an opportunity tol IN
dulge in their propensity to murder and
rob the defenseless. As long as there is a
buck Indian alive in the county, there
will be mischief committed or centempla-
kod
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13
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 of Blanc Mango,
and a like quantity cf Puddings
Custards, Creams, Charlotte
Russo, &c. 1t is the 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., 1871-05-13
A Glorious Change!!
THE GREAT WORLDS TONIC.
Plantation Bitters.

This wonderful vegetable re-
stOrative is the sheet-anchor of
the feeble and debilitated. As a
tonic and cordial for the aged
and iansuid, it has no equal
among stOmachics. As a remedy
for the nervous weakness, to
which women are especially SUBJ
sect, it is superseding every other
stiEnsilant. 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. ly.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13
DEATH OF HI. J. SHURTLEFF

A dispatch to DIR. Benz. Shurtleff, of this
town, from Seattle, Washington Territory,
dated May 10th, announces the death of
his cousin, Harrison J. Shurtleff, at that
place by falling tree. He was a native
Of marlborough, Mass, and an early
pioneer Of California and Shasta county,
having came to this coast with the Doc
tor on the schooner Boston, which
sailed from. Boston on the 9th Of
January, by way of the Straits Of Magel-
Ian, arriving in San Francisco on the 9th
Of July, 1s49-the day on which the we'll
known ship Edward Everett, from the
same port, the bark Attila from Plymouth
and the brig Forrest from Newburyport
arrived. He came TO Shasta-then Read
ing's Springs-on the goth day of Octo-
Der Of the same year, where, with the ex-
ception of brief intervals he has ever since
resided.
He was member of the Odd Fellow and
Good Templar Societies, man of unusually
bright intelligence, and noted for his be-
nevolent and generous disposition toward
his felIow-men. A wide circle Of friends
will mourn his untimely death.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

The head of Vermont railroad shop
was applied to for permission to work on
Fast Day, by couple of men noted for
their laziness Permission was given,
"for," says the chief, "you can't either of
you work hard enough to break the day"
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

Ii Drake aDdGeo. Myers, Judges.
Buckeye preeinct-S. Hull, Clerk, and
I. Battams and D. Whiting. Judges.
Round Mountain precinct-G. w. jackson.
Clerk sand G9W- Brown and Thomas Lowe,
Judges. 4. = 49, .nrsfs-fE - ,z
Sbingletown precinct-J. R. Spencer,
Clerk, and VIM. Davis and W. Wilcox,
Judges.
Millville precinct ID. c. Stevenson, Clerk,
and D. EiIer and John Wheatly, Judges.
Cottonwood precinct-J. Forster, Clerk,
and W. M. c.. Wilson and J. Drieling,
Judges. ,,sy
Texas Springs precinct-John Bedford,
Clerk, and P. Hitler and G. Reese, Judges
IIorsetownt precinct-E N. Dixon, Clerk,
and R. Close .and. A. Letter. Jndges-..--
Pety Hill precinct Parker, Clerk,
and o. Engle and A. Stiller, Judges.
Eagle Creek precinct-W. S. Kidder,
Clerk, and II. W. Adkins and John Whee-
lock. Judges.
GAINESVILLE precinct-A. w. Baker, Clerk,
and Jacob Murray and III. H. Shuffleton,
Judges. Ae
Roaring River precinct-D. B, Whitbeck,
Clerk, and Z. Fitzhenry and E. Groom,
Judges.
Bald Hills Preciuct-F. Saddler, Clerk,
H. Gary and j. Chestnut Judges. a.
Abaekle precinct-John Parks, Clerk,
and Thomas Smith and Charles Seamans,
Judges. e alsb
Chicago precinct-T. Stoddard, Clerk, and
J. B. Batcheller and j. P. Wright Judges.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13
Saddle and Harness Shop!
Main Street, opposite Dunn's Stables.

JOHN FORSTER & CO., PRoPRIEToRs.
4 LII KINDS OF SADDLES, BRIDES,
~ Harness and EVERYTHING belonging to
the Trade kept on hand or manufactured to order.
Repairing done with dispatch. Prices-low for
Cash. Call III where you the Panther or Cal
ifornia Lion over the door. [mlS.3m.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

Several communications are necessarily
laid over until next week.
o. III. Leonard, of the Industrial Reform
newspaper, passed up on Thursdays stage.
The wife and family of Hon. A. R. An
drews, returned from the East this week.
Rev. Father Kearney will hold Mass at
the Catholic Church, Shasta, next Sunday
and at IIorsetown the following Sunday.
CIV, Nieman, who died at Quartz Hill
on they Sth, came to Shasta in 1849 and
camped for awhile at the springs on Shurt-
left HILL
We were pleased to receive call from
Hon. George Oulton on Wednesday. He
thinks the Republicans will elect their
State ticket this year.
John v. Scott, proprietor of the Empire
Hotel, left this week for visit to his rel
atives in Pennsylvania, and will be absent
two months, His wife also went East
several weeks ago, Mr. Scott being detain-
ed until this week by business. We, in
comm9n with their many friends, wish
them pleasant visit, and safe return to
their California home
John Craddock will have general charge
of the Empire Hotel, during the absence
of its proprietor. Captain Charles Ander
son will officiate as second in command, and
of course everything under his supervision
will move like clock-work. Charley is now
in his glory, is as "happy as big sun
flower" and ready to make the patrons Of
the Empire "feel perfectly at home"
A miner gives US this item: IA few
days ago two men who claim tract of
land were establishing their lines prepara-
tory to applying to enter the ground as ag-
ricultural, when dispute arose as to the
exact location of one of the boundaries
Becoming excited, one of the agricultural
claimants forgot himself, and Indignantly
inquired of his partner: "If you run the
line there, I'd like to know where the HI
we can dump the tailings when we go to
sluicing this ground Off"
Explanatory.-Agricultural land is 81 25,
per acre and mineral $3.50, but who would
perjure themselves for the difference in
the price?
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

WHEN Adam and Eve partook of the
tree of knowledge did they study the
higher branches
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

HANS HAMS We have supply Of those
III superior Cow Creek Hams. same as last year.
May 18th. c. c. BUSH 4 Co.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

Whiskytown precinct-L. Williams,
Clerk, and John Kimball and A. q. Swain,
Judges.
French Gulch precinct VIM. Watson,
CLERK, and j. Frank and B. Garland Jud ges<
! Portal lSnese Fiat precincs-R. ID Gipson,
Clerk, and r. FIT and josh Stone Judges.
FortsCrook preeinct-Wm Bureet Clerk,
and A, Chill md G. NJ. Rock, Judges
North Cow Greek precinct-I. G. Wood.
man, Clark, and VIM. Fender and a. Hii-
dreth, Judges.
Copper City precinct-H. ii. Worley,
Clerk. and c. W. Pierce and A. Sandford,
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

John d. Musgrove ~ native of Pennsyl
vania, was admitted Nav 18th. 1869. and
died Of CIR mic Darrhea Feb. 4th 1871 aged
55 years.
Six persons have been treated as out pa
tients not included in the above ia bles.
Bills have been contracted for the benefit
c IL, nI I'll
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

We were pleased to receive a call from
Hon. George Oulton on Wednesday He
thinks the Republicans will elect their
State ticket this year.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

Number of patients treated during the year
4s-10 more than the preceding year.
Discharged. ......... ........................... 35
DIed......... ......... .................
Removed to Insane Asylum, Stockton....
Remaining in Hospital. tal................ 4
Total number of days Of treatment for
year exclusive of out tpatients 2674, being
$50 less than the preceding year.
The expenses of the year are as follows:
Quarter ending August lst, 1870... 5000 03
/" /" November L, 1S70... 99l SO
I" g February l ;, lS7l... 905 OIL
'' +" May l, 1S7l......... CAB So
Iotal...............-... ....... .....,..So44U lU
Last year the expenses were .....$4l44 Sc
showing reduction in the expenses of the
year just closed. when compared with the
preceding year r0f......................S70 76
The subjolped statement, furnished me by
Mr.. Samuel Cooper, County Treasurer,
shows the amount of revenue received by
him for the support of the Hospital for the
last two years. M
Amount received for year. ending May 1st,
1870. Hre
From property tax ................. S2362 I3
From capitation' tax.............. 1918 25
From State tax-.................. $50 80
1otal..... .......--................. S4340 III
Amount received for year ending May 1st,
1871.
From property tax........ ......... S2709 II
From capitation tax...... ........ 1917 60
From State. te...................... 402 SO
Iotal... ........-.................... S0UZ9 ~
The above shows an increase of revenue
for the last year over the preceding year of
$699 10.
The peresent audited debt of the Hospital
is as follows 4s ai
NonIDterest bearing warrants...... $203 95
per cent interest bearing warrants 1868 81
Accrued interest to date........-..... 159 %
Total .......... ................... .s4O32 O5
The audited debt on the first day of Nav
1870 was S507S Is showing decrease our
ing the year of Sl046 10. W
Respectfully submitted,
B. SHURTLEFF, Hospital Physician.
Shasta. Nav lst, 1871,
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

CIV, Nieman, who died at Quartz Hill
on they Sth,l came to Shasta in 1849 and
camped for awhile at the springs on Shurt-
left Hill.s
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13
BRIEF MENTION.

Several communications are necessarily
laid over until next week.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

Rev. Father Kearney will hold Mass at
the Catholic Church, Shasta, next Sunday
and at lIorsetown the following Sunday.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

O. III. Leonard, of the Industrial Reform
newspaper, passed up on Thursdays stage.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

The wife and family of Hon. A. R. An
drews, returned from the East this week.
The Shasta courier., 1871-05-13

Number ofpatents treated during the year
4S-10 more than the preceding year.
Discharged. ......... .......... .............. 35
Removed to Insane Asylum, Stockton....
Ii, Hnsn
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-11-04
Josh Billings, in his "Farmer's Alma

josh BllllnSS, III MS ~ Farmers Alma
nax," for 1872, gives the following:
Advise tew young men. Don't be dis
kouraged if yure mustash don't gro; it
sumtimes happens WHARF mustash duz
the best, nothing else duz SO we'll.
Don't be afrade ov anything that is hon.
orable, and don't forget that the best friend
that God haz given emmy one IL his con-
science.
Larn tew wait!-this il hard gait for
yung man tew travel but il the surest way
to git thare.
If you hav got sum wild oats land phew
won't Spite yu) git them in arly, and sow
them deep, so they will aot in the ground.
Advise tew boss Jockeys: Never swop
bosses with a deakon--not if yu belong tew
the same church he duz.
If yu have got boss that you ask 200
dollars for, and are offered rs dollars for
him, alwus sell him; don't Spite good boss
trade for 1875 dollars.
If you should, by acksident, git hold ov
a sound boss, git shut ov him az soon az
yu kan, for yu won't be happy with him.
If, in shopping bosses, yu git kornered,
and kant lie, postpone the trade until next
day.
Nobody ever expekts tew buy moss
without Citing cheated; tharfore, if boss
jockey don't lie, he loses one of his blessed
privileges.
Advise tew young doktors: Hire an offs
on the main street of a village, and stay in
the offiss.
When yu do go out, always go on the
lump.
Don't never talk much on emmy subjek,
but always look MYSTERIOUS.
Sedan go tew church, but when yu do,
always leave before the church duz.