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The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

THE FRENCH LOCALS the American
local to be surpassed by the French SO
soon after the late war? 1t seem so, to
judge from the following story, in which
probability and possibility are so well mix
ed, that one cannot doubt while he reads,
but is obliged to do SO when he reflects :
"It does not always follow that 'the cure,
bad as it may be, lis worse than the dis
ease The other day an elderly and very
corpulent gentleman, accompanied by a
very pretty young lady, in passing along
the Boulevard Beaumarchais, suddenly
fell, and at the same moment the young
lady was observed to draw a glittering
weapon and repeatedly stab the PROSTATE
and helpless victim. OF course, an excited
crowd gathered around the pair. The
young lady was seized, and found to have
been armed with pair of sharp scissors,
while the elderly party was very naturally
covered with blood. Mute, motionless,
and with a gentle air of innocence and ter
ror, the young lady gazed upon the circle
of enraged faces. Presently the old gen
tleman revived, smiled blandly on the
crowd, kissed his charming companion and
explained. He was subject to apopletic
fits, and never weEt out unaccompanied by
his dear niece, then present, who saved
his life when ever fit came on, by freely
bleeding him with her scissors. Tableau
Old gentleman and niece depart in car
riage amid cheers"
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

FREIGHT-This item of freight says
the Appeal is causing some of our business
men to growl little. The freight on .
plow, from this city to Tehama, is S6 IS,
and to Chico S4 25. 1t works decidedly
against the trade, and our manufacturers
feel its evil effects in the lessening of
orders.
1t is now continual growl at this point,
this rise in freight, especially since the 1st
of November, at which time an extra tariff
seems to have been put on. A wagon
which was put down here previous to the
above date for s4 90, is now charged SO
90, and many other things in the same
proportion. The railroad company, by
their extortionate charges, seem to court
the animosity and ill-will of the people of
the State, and our citizens now appeal to
the Les stature sbout to assemble to cur
tail the powers of this monopoly and relieve
them of a burden too grievous to be borne.
chico Review.
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The following is said to have been a
Yankees reasoning on progress in transpor-
tation: 81 kin reckerlect ten or twelve years
ago, that if l started from Bosting on a
Wednesday, l could git in Philadelphy on
the next Saturday, maxim jist three days.
Now can get from Bosting to Philadelphy
in one day; and Pve been caPlatin' that if
the power of steam increases for the next
ten years as it has been doin' for the last
ten years, I'd be in Philadelphy just two
days before / started from Bosting."
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
SHASTA COURIER,

A FATAL HUNT.-Another instance of
the pitcher going once too often to the
well has occurred in India. Captain Doig,
an infantry officer, had become renowned
as tiger hunter, and the fame of his ex-
ploits had even reached Europe. He was
supposed to be invincible, had performed
almost fabulous feats, life The poor
gentleman was, Notwithstanding, killed by
tiger early in September He went out
one day and had a brilliant success, Staying
fine tiger single-handed. Four or five
days after, news came that another tiger
was lurking in the same place, about six
miles from the cantonment The new ar
rival at once began to distinguish himself
by slaughtering bullocks, and Captain Doig
resolved to bring his sport to an end. Un-
accompanied save by his own "Shikaries," !"
the hunter repaired to the spot. The saw
age beast was soon found, and Captain Doig
got rather long shot at him, and felt sure
he had hit him in the head. His impress
ion, however, was that the tiger had got
off into the jungle, not much hurt, and that
he must beat again for him in fresh
quarter. While preparing to do this,
Captain Doig being at the moment alone,
the enraged animal suddenly leaped from
cover, and in an instant, seized his foe and
bore him to the earth. Captain Doig after
ward said that the onset was so swift that
be never even saw the beast until he him
self was on the ground and being, as he
expressed it, "calmly eaten" A horrible
struggle ensued, the "Shikaries" sprang
to the rescue, and the intrepid hunter ac-
tually fought himself out of the tigers
clutches, and not only that, but managed
to destroy him. The encounter was never
theless fatal. Captain Doig had the pluck
to ride back to the cantonment, being lift
ed to the saddle for that purpose.A But he
recovered from the shock and the frightful
laceration he received, and five days after
breathed his last For men who get cele-
brated for this kind Of achievement its pur-
suit seems to have irresistible fascination,
and the sad case of Captain Doig has
many precedents.
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CORRAL g. STABLE.
TIN s H O P.

NNHE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING LOCATED
IL at the town of Millville, Shasta county, and
opened shop for the manufacture and sale of all
kinds Of Tinware and such other articles as are
usually to be found in such establishments respect
fully requests the support and liberal patronage Of
the people of the surrounding country, and begs
leave to assure all, that his prices will be most
reasonable.
Repairing done on short notice.
Stoves and Stove Pipe supplied on demand.
Old Pewter, Brass, Copper and Greenbacks
taken in trade. Highest price paid for Wool
BENJAMIN SNOW.
lfilivills, June l, IN,
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A cotemporary records thai. a nice young
girl at Green Bay, Wis, was being courted
by nice young man. He was generously
inclined, and made her presents of hair
oil, which he purchased from the store Of
the father of his adored. After giving her
some 20 bottles of the oleaginous fluid he
discovered he was working in a circle-as
fast as he presented them she returned
them to the store, thus dutifully making
trade for her father.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

An Iowa gentleman, who was involved
in domestic troubles, met with genuine
"Job's comforter" the other morning
Meeting an old friend, who was widower,
he related his troubles to him, and told him
he expected to be broken up, as his wife
had commenced suit against him for the
sum of three thousand dollars alimony-
"Well," says the widower, "Pll wait and
see how she comes out, and if she succeeds
I'll go for her"
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

A burglar was caught at Somerville
Mass J, from the circumstance of meeting
young lady in one of the rooms in her
night-clothes. On seeing him she tainted
and fell into his arms, and when the peo
pie of the house came in he was trying to
bring her to with bottle of camphor. He
said no gentleman would go off and leave a
lady in such condition as that.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

Western Star Lodge. No. 2, F. & A. M.
A L. Wellendorf, W. M; John V. Scott,
~1S. "; C. c. Bush, J. W; Benz. Shurt-
AA left, Treas; A. Dobrowsky, Sec.; G. C.
" \Schroter, S. D.; J. Ashfeld, J. D.; Chas
Anderson, s.; W. p Hartman, ST. Isaacs NJ;
J. F. Scammon, 7.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

The whites Of ten eggs saved the life of
Jesse Crary, of Mystic, Connecticut, after
the foolish boy had eaten slice of butter
ed cake spread with arsenic, which his
mother had prepared for black ants.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

WHAT is the difference between the en-
trance to barn and loafer in printing
Office One is a barn door and the other
darn bore.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

If one man can saw stick Of wood eight
feet long, how long will it take him to saw
it longer?
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ICharter Oak Lodge. No. 26s, 1. o. G,T.7

wa Scott, W. c. T., Norah
MORAN, R. Ii. s. Kirk Spalding,
L. H. s., J. E. Garter, W. V. T.,
MfE &c. A. Garter, W. s., G. Shurtlef,
w. A. s., j. Valuntine, W F. s.,
~ J. N. ohappen, W. T., J. E. Tiffn,
W. NJ, L, veid, W. A. NJ, j. Crocker, W. 1. G.
j. Isaaos, W. O.G., A. n, Scott. W. c., VIM.
ysskson, P. W. O. T. Meets on Monday night
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
SHASTA COURIER.
fuBLIsnID uvnnY SATURDAY NoRSING,BY
W. l.. CARTER.
Publication Ofice,-Armory Hall
sr Building, First Floor.

Terms Of Advertising:
Fer One Square, of 10 lines or less, one insertion
7sur Dollars for each subsequent insertion, Two
Dollars.
A liberal discount made to Monthly and Yearly
Advertisers.
~ Advertisements not marked with the num-
Der Of insertions thereon will be continued until
ordered cut, and charged accordingly.
All Sanmonses, Sherif's sales, and Court ad-
rsrtissnsnts charged strictly according to the
rates fixed by law. All legal advertising must be
paid fer in advance.
ALSO,
nsyiAe furnished oar Office with an elegant as
ssrtnsnt Of FANCY JOB TYPES, We are pre-
pared to execute, neatly and expeditiously. all
manner Of Job Printing, such as
Bills Of Fare, Bill Heads,
Circulars Hsrdbills,
Pamphlets, Programmes,
Ball Tickets, Cards,
Posters Books,
Law Blanks, Catalogues,
Drafts. Checks. g.,
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AGENTS.

L. p. FISHER, go & FL New Mer-
chants Exchange, is our only authorized Agent in
San Francisco.
HUDSON & MENET, No. Al Park Row, N. Y.
are authorized to solicit and collect for advertis
ing in New York and other eastern cities.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
EMPIRE HOTEL f!
Hi MAIN STREET, SHASTA, IHi:i
JOHN ". SCOTT PrOurs

HvHE PROPRIETOR OF THIS FAVORITE
IL Hotel takes pleasure in announcing to his
friends and the public generally that he has re-
fitted and re-furnished the establishment through
out. and is now prepared to entertain guests In a
style equal to any other house in Northern CAL
ifornia. The PARL0R and ROOMS are large
and commodious, and the BEDS and sleeping ac-
comodations unsurpassed.
THE TABLE
will always be supplied with everything the mar
kets of this locality afford, and every possible at
tention will be paid to the wants of guests, and
pains spared to render them comfortable.
At the BAR none but the best brands of Wine,
Liquor and Cigars will be dispensed to customers.
The Oregon Cal Stages arrive at and leave
this Hotel daily.
CORRAL g. STABLE.
Attached to this establishment is good COR
RAJ and STABLE where Teamsters and others
can always find an abundant supply of HAY and
BARLEY at reasonable prices.
JOHN V. SCOTT
Shasta, June 10th, 1859. je19
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY,

DISTRICT COURT.
A. NJ. RosBoRoUGH, Judge.
TERNs-Second Monday in March June and
November.
COUNTY COURT.
c. c. Bush, Judge.
TERMs-First Mondsy in January, May and
September.
PROBATE COURT
c. c. BUsH, Judge.
TERNs-First Monday in February, April, June,
August, October and December,
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR S.
Lorin Scott. and j. N. Logan, G. C. Sehroter
TERMs-First Monday in February, May August
November.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

NoTIcE.-No attention will be paid to any ad-
vertisement unless accompanied by the cash, OF
sent through responsible Advertising Agency.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02
Shasta Chapter, No. 9, r.. A. nj.

A A. Dobrowsky, H. P; BENZ. Shurtlef,
wv K; John V. Scott, S.; D. P. Bystle, C.
M H.; j. Isaacs, P. S.; J. N. Chappell, R.
" IA. c.; L. Welendorff, NJ. Sd "; G. C.
Schroter M. I'd v; Chas. Anderson, lst "; D.
We'll, Treas. G. l. Taggart, Secy. J. F. Scammon
q
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Northern Light Lodge, No. 100, F. & A.
NJ. MiIlyille,

n H. F. Ross, W. NJ. P, Webb, S. W.
<hZA Henry johnson, J. W.. DIR. Guptill, Sec
w D. C. Stevenson, S. D.; johnson Fonde,
w J. D.. Robt. Boyce, Marshal; A. Will
liams and George Williamson, Stewards; R. F.
Martin TYLER
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shasta Lodge No. 81, 1. o. o. F.

.,,s9{--sz " IIIIan Jacksoh, NJ U.L IerIy,
g.; G. R. Knox, Secy.; Chas. Nc
=sss5.sssseS- Donald, T. Night of meeting, Mond
Shasta Encampment, No. Ii, L. o. o. +.
s4x Chas. Mcdonald, C. P. w. P. Hartman,
ITEH. P; C. Anderson, S. W.; G. r. Knox
Scribe; L. Garrecht, Treas. W. Elmore,
J.w. Night of meeting I'd and 4th Wednesday
of each month.
The Shasta courier., 1871-12-02

Shasta Council, No. 6, f. & A. M.
A ]. Isaacs, 7. I. M, A. Dobrowsky, D. 1.
ExA M; D. P. Bystel G.. C. W.; John v. Scott,
Treas. L. Wellendorff, Recorder. J. N. Chap
pell, c of g., Chas. Anderson. Conductor
G. G. Schroeder, Steward; Grant L Taggart, Mar
shall. J. 2 Scammon, Sent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
Dwarf Pears.

The Germantown Telegraph says :
Dwarf pears are at this day all that
we ever claimed for them, and weshould
not think of possessing garden with
out them. Where room is scarce we
should grow dwarfs exclusively. and
even where room is unlimited we should
have some dwarfs. If any doubter
could have visited our garden premises
last autumn, he would have witnessed
a genealogical sight that would cause
him to raise up his hands and eyes in
wonder and apologize for his ignorance
on the spot.
1--WE add Internationally that we
prune our dwaris excessively, from COM
pulsion, not choice
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
Feeding Hogs.

Begin early to feed hogs for pork.
We are apt to delay too long for con-
venience Of having corn gathered, and
throw this important business too far
into the cold weather, when it takes a
much larger quantity of food to make
the same quantity of flesh and fat.
When the atmosphere becomes cold
the carbon Of food, which should make
fat, is burned out to keep the animal
comfortable, and an extra consumption
is required to serve both purposes
Hence the necessity also of comfortable
houses and bedding in cold weather.
Hogs that have had the run of a good
pasture without other food will not
fatten well in less than five weeks, and
if not in very good condition when
brought to the pen, six weeks will be
required. Let them, if practicable, be
shut up and fed regularly by the mid
die Of the month.
s=It is most desirable that for feeding
all animals we should have convent
ences for grinding and cooking, and for
hogs especially. 1t is the misfortune OF
mall farmers, however, that they can
not afford to practice the most econom-
ical methods; they cannot incur so
large a cost Of preparation for the sake
of the saving in small way that would
result. TO all who can, cooking is the
true mode OF preparing food; others
must do the best they can. Grinding
and soaking both help the perfect diges-
ton, and the latter at least may be
always practiced. Hogs should be
taken off the ground and put into pens,
with raised floors that will drain read
lily and May be easily cleaned, and their
food should be given them in good
troughs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
Planting Fall Bulbs.

The Gardeners Monthly says: Gas
soon in the fall as bulbs can be obtained
they should be planted-though this
will not generally be the case till Octo'
ber-but it is as well to tear in mind
that the earlier they are planted the
finer they will flower. :"
ANOTHER OPINIoN.-The German
town Telegraph says: "ln setting out
tulips be careful not to make the soil
too rich. Hyacintbs require heavy
manuring-tulips not, or they will not
thrive we'll and produce inferior flowers.
The beginning of November is the best
time to plant bulbs generally
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
NOxiOuS Weeds.

1t seems to be a great puzzle to
some persons how to get rid Of noxious
weeds. There is one certain method
which never fails if it is properly and
persistently put into practice, viz,
keep all the leaves and stems cut close
down to the surface. 1t makes but
little difference what kind OF instru-
ment is used for this purpose, whether
it be hoe, plow or cultivator, only let
them be used so frequently that the
plant can get no opportunity for breath
ing, as it were. through its leaves.
There is no species of noxious plant
that will live for any considerable time
without leaves, and this peculiar charac-
teristic should be taken advantage ofin
their destruction. Even Canada
thistles and Toad fax will succumb
under such treatment.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13

THR Radicals in Arkansas are in a
very healthy state Of diScord. The
CLAYTON men and the BROOKS men, or
as they are popularity termed in Arkan.
cas-, the Ministries and the ''Brindle
Tails" are making things pretty lively
and affording no little amusement to
the Democrats, for whose delectation
the show is being carried on. Their
squabble extends even to municipal
affairs, the nomination of Mayor for
the city of Little Rock having produced
a row somewhat similar to the Coating
gun Convention" in New Orleans. The
BROOKS men slept on their arms all night
in the hall where the Convention was
to meet.on the following day, and the
CLAYTON men took possession Of the
door and staircase and attempted to
starve the garrison into submission.
The result was the holding of two Con.
ventions and the nomination of two
tickets for city officers, but at latest &C
counts an armed collision of the con-
tending factions was deemed by no
means improbable.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13

A correspondent OF the american
Stock Journal has a valuable horse
that has q cough, runs at the nose, and
has been so about six months. He Is
advised by a Veterinary Surgeon to
take balm of Gilead buds, one ounce;
skunk cabbage, three drachms; slip
pery elm, three ounces; lobelia, two
drachms; all powdered fine and mixed ;
divide into three powders, give one at
each feed. The discharge from the
nose can be cured by the following
catarrh snuff, powdered bayberry bark,
bloodroot and lobelia equal parts, to he
blown into the nostril with a quill.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
The Warning has been
Needed.

Since the exposure of the attempts made
by certain interruptions local dealers, to
palm offtheir coarse astringents, made from
cheap and impure materials, in the place OF
the great national tonic, HoStettcr's Stem
ach Bitters, public opinion has set strongly
against these empires and their prepara-
lions. Their occupation is gone or soon
will be. When the light is let into decep-
ton il soon willis down. Persons who tritle
with their own health, by using unknown
preparations, with no guarantee to sustain
them, when an established specific, proven
by twenty years experience to be exactly
what it Is claimed TO be, is within their
reach, are sure to repent their temerity.
Many have done so in this instance, but it
is hoped that the truth plainly spoken has
arrested the evil. In the meantime the de-
mand for the leading protective and resto-
rative medicine of America was never so
great as it has been this season. From the
fever and ague districts of the west, south
west and south, 1t is literally overwhelming
and it may be said of the advices from all
parts of the country Of the cures 1t is effec-
ting in dyspepsia, bilious complaints, and
chronic constipation, that "their name is
LEGION" Everywhere the sick and feeble
seem to have realized the importance of
"Holding fast that which is good" and Of
avoiding what is spurious and dangerous.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13

In publishing the first Of series Of
letters written from West Virginia by a
careful and picturesque writer, the New
York Tribune says: This great tract
of country, the future home of a numer-
Gus and prosperous people, will soon be
traversed by iron rails, and manufac-
lures OF iron will multiply channels OF
trade and means of livelihood" And
it adds: "The keen eyes OF capitalists
and business men are now spying out
the solid attractions OF the State
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
R0Se Cuttings.

One of the best methods Of securing
the success OF these, says a recent
writer, is to stick the cutting about an
inch deep into clean river sand with
properly prepared soil about one inch
below to receive the roots as soon as
they strike. The clean sand prevents
the roots from rotting. A correspond
ent of the Horticultrist succeeded with
this when every other mode failed
and says he does not lose one in
twenty.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13

The Cincinnati Gazette, that truly
good" and intensely Republican paper,
dissents from recent decision Of the
Supreme Court of the United States
and says mo respect should be paid to
the decision any more than if it emana-
ted from lunatic asylum" The Rad
ical. have tempered with and disregard
ed the Supreme Court so much during
the past five or six years that they have
lost all respect for it themselves.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
Getting n Gait for Horses.

The american artisan says: IAN IL
genious German has gained a great rep
utation in New York by his success in
training horses to a grand gait. He
used no burr-bit or other cruel con-
trivance, and people couldn't see how
he did it until it was found that he put
magnifyipg goggles upon his horses,
which made cobblestones look like
boulders, and they acquired grand
tread by trying to step over them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13

The city of "Brotherly Love is be-
coming somewhat noted for the plentl'
full lack OF that virtue on election days.
The bloody riot between the negroes
and theroughs on last Tuesday seems
to have been provoked by the colored
brethren, but was very disgraceful
nevertheless.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
RameIy for Poll EVIL.

In answer to a correspondent a
Veterinarian says: lift has broken,
wash the sore clean with CASTLE soap
and warm water, then inject and dress
itwi,h spirits OF turpentine, pyroligneous
acid and linseed oil, equal parts, mixed.
Fir balsam has also a very good effect
on indolent and morbid parts So soon,
however, as the parts show a DISPOSE
ton to heal, dress with tincture of aloes
and myrrh. Keep the bowels open"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13

Or the debt Of the city Of New York,
which has been placed at snm much
greater than q well governed nation
ought to owe, the Evening Express says;
,'We have now before the public the
worst that can be stated in regard to the
debt, in regard to the loans and bonds,
in regard to the expenditure aud in re-
gard to the parties receiving the money.
The debt dwindles down $l20,000,000
from the point stated by Mr.. RoosE.
WELT, whose statements were oy many
believed to be true; and if the last
financial report made to the Supervisors
is true, it is $2S,OO00O0 less than the
S97,297,000 stated by the Citizens COM
mittee. Our fate seems to be just like
that of Chicago and Philadelphia under
Radical administrations, nd better and
no worse, considering the number OF
people and the property taxed"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13
BatchelOr's Hair Dye.

This superb Hair Dye is the best in the
World-Perlectly Harmless, Reliable and In
Simultaneous. No disappointment. No RI
diculous Tints or Unpleasant Odor. The
genuine w. A. Bachelors Hair Dye pro-
duces IMMEDIATELY splendid Black or
Natural Brown. Does not Stain the Skin,
but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau.
tiful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold
by all Druggists. Factory ID Bond Street,
Now York. ian23-d&w
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-13

Mr.. JOSIAH TURNER, for daring to sue
a Federal Marshal for false imprison.
ment, is indicted and arrested for con
spring to injure that Marshal for the
lawful discharge of his duties" North
Carolina Democrats should thus be
taught better than to presume a citizen
has any right which an official is bound
to respect. We are impressed more
and more with the frantic efforts of the
United States Government officers to
commend themselves to the people of
the South,