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The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

COURT INCIDENTs.-One of the promi-
ment ornaments of the bar, celebrated for
his genial disposition, found himself about
the close Of the year washed ashore, high
and dry, pecuniarily, in the city of Rich
mond, where he was forced to hang out
his shingle and commenced practice in the
Hastings Court. One of the first clients
was youth who had been arrested at the
instance of respectable negro man Of
family, for having crooked" his house,
and severely injured his daughter with a
stone thrown through the window.
At the examination old Pompy was put
upon the stand, and proved the charge in
such undeniable terms that it would have
gone hard with our friends client, had it
not been for the following cross examina-
ton:
Lawyer-You say stone came into
the room where you were sitting with
your daughter?
Pomp-Yes, boss
Lawyer-Where did it strike her?
Pomp-(Silent for a whitley l don't
like to tell, boss.
lawyer-Dut you must tell. demand
again Where did he strike her?
Pomp-Dat all foolshness, boss. l ten
you it hit her. l don't like to tell fore
desc ladies in Court.
Lawyer-But you must answer. Where
did it hit her?
Pomp-(slowly,) On the buzzum, boss.
Lawyer-Well, how severely did it in
jure her?
Pomp-Oh quit dis foolishness. I amt
gwine 81 tell.
Lawyer-Again 1 must insist upon my
question being answered. Did it injure
her.?
Pomp-Gn despair No sab, it did moi
injure her, but it broke three fingers of Q
gentleman what was payin' 'tention to her
The case was dismissed for want of ju
risdiction.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
CONTE NTs OF A GREAT CITY.

The population of London is nearly
double that of Paris, four times that Of
New York, Eve times that Of Berlin, six
times that of St. Petersburg, twelve times
that of Amsterdam, and eighteen times
that of Rome. The inhabitants of Paris,
Berlin, Vienna, and St. Petersburg added
together, fall short Of the population of
London, which exceeds that Of all Scot
land, is more than equal to two-thirds of
the population of all Ireland, and consti-
tutes nearly one-eight of the whole popula-
ton of great Britain. The increase alone
in the inhabitants of London during the
last thirty years exceeds the entire popu-
lation of the kingdom of Greece, brigands
included
Indeed, one of the most surprising
things about modern London is the rapidi-
ty of its growth. Notwithstanding its
already enormous size in 1849, not fewer
than 225, 1872 new houses have been added
to it since then, forming sixty-nine new
squares and 5,831 new streets, of the total
length of l ,030 miles Nor has the growth
of London apparently been checked, not
withstanding all adverse times forS ,l67
houses were in course of erection in the
month Of February last. In short as the
French observer said of London, at is not
so much of a city, as province covered
by buildings"
The miserable and desperate classes of
London are almost equal in number to the
population of some kingdoms; they would
gil great city by themselves. They in
clude multitude of beggars, tramps,
match sellers, crossing sweepers, rag pick
ers, organ grinders, prostitutes, and others,
all hanging on the outskirts of society,
ready at any moment to become crimisel
In the second week of June last there
were Al, SOP indoor paupers and 8S,982
outdoor paupers in the metropolitan dis
tricts, maintained at the public expense;
and outside this actual pauper class there
is always vast number of poor men and
women struggling for subsistence amid-the
wretchedness, dirt, drunkenness and crime.
Quarterly Review.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
A CALIFORNIA LECTURES IN NEB

A CALIFORNIA LECTURES IN NEB-
RAsKA.-We extract the following from
an article in the Omaha Republican of the
25th instant.
Miss Emery, State Deputy for California
of the order of Good Templars, addressed
q large and attentive audience on the sub.
ject ofTemperance, last Sunday evening,
at the North Omaha NJ E. Church. Miss
Emery was introduced to the audience by
Rev. G. De La Matyr, in few remarks
appropriate to the occasion. With an ease
and self possession which proved her per-
feetly familiar with her subject, and fer
vor which was convincing to all, of her
earnestness in the cause, tie discourse was
opened with the question-"What is the
FIRST cause ofintemperancew Her answer
was, Questionable drinking, wine parties
and the social glass"
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
LOCAL ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY.

d. WE'LL BROTHER, Dealers in Dry Goods
4 Clothing, Main Street
JOSEPH ISAACS. Dealer in Dry Goods 4
Clothing, Main Street.
C. C. BUSH 4 co, Dealer in Groceries l.
Provisions, Main Street.
DANIEL LYNCH, Dealer in Groceries 4
Provisions, Main Street.
THOMAS GREENE, Shasta, proprietor Patent
Clothes Washer.
SCAMMON TIFFIN. Wagon making 4
Blacksmithing, Main Street.
SAMUEL ISAACKS, Blacksmithing Main
street.
SAMUEL RICHARDS, Blacksmithing and
Wagon-making, Main street.
JOHN v. SCOTT, Empire Hotel, Main Steet-
| d. H. DUNN, Boarding House.
MRS. H. L. GREENE, Hotel. Main Street.
A. COLEMAN, Dealer in Hardware, Fuse, &C.,
Main Street.
VIM. HARTMANN. Bathing 4 Shaving Saloon,
| Main Street, Shasta.
L. wELLENDORFF. Dealer in Drugs, Med
icines, Etc., Main street.
VIM. H. DUNN. Livery Stable and Coral
| Main Street.
| o. 4 C. STAGE CO.. Jno. Craddock, Agent
| Office Empire Hotel.
GRANT TAGGART, Shasta and weavervillt
| Express Line, Office Empire Hotel. Also, Livery
and Feed Stable, Main Street.
JOHN FLEMING, Proprietor of the Brandy
| Greek Saw Mill
CHARLES MCDONALD, Saloon and Reading
Room. opposite the Court House, Main Street.
HENRY F. JOHNSON, Commission Mer-
chant Red Bluff.
| RANTZAU & SHAW, Commission Merchants
| Red Bluff.
SAM JAYNES, Agent California Steam Naviga-
ton Company, Red Bluff.
G. C. SCHROTER, Saddle Harness Maker
Charter Oak, Main Street.
PETER HOFF, City Meat Market, Main
| Street.
J. E. PELHAM, Physician, Office up stairs in
Wells Fargo 4 Co., building Main Street.
JOHN S. F0LLANSBEE Attorney at Law
| Shasta.
SAMUEL COOPER, Agent fer PhGnix and
Home Insurance Companies, Office Main Street.
| Shasta
| HENRY HABICH, Dealer in Books Station
| cry, Main Street.
E. LEVIN Co., Matchmaker & Jewellers,
Main Street.
E. DOBROWSKY, Gunsmth Machinist,
Main Street. Z
A. DOBROWSKY, Matchmaker and Jeweler,
Main Street.
| w. A. SCOTT, Bootmaker. Main Street.
A. W. BAKER, Exprcssman.
G. R. KNOX, Saloon, Greene's Hotel building.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

The Oldest rosebush is said to be one
which is trained upon one side of the
cathedral of Hildeseeim, its age is un-
known. but documents exist which prove
that Bishop Hezilo, nearly thousand
years ago, protected it by stone root
which is now extant. The largest rose
bush is white Banskia in the Marine
Garden, at London, which was sent there
the first of its kind, by Bonpland. It's
numerous branches, some Of which meas
ure eighteen inches in circumference,
cover an immense wall to width Of near
ly sixty feet, and at times, in early Spring,
as many a. $4,000 flowers have been
counted on this queen Of all roses. rs
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CAurIousNEss evil speakers

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. evil SPeakeTs--
Deal tsnderly with the absent; say moth
ing to inhict wound on their reputation.
They may be wrong and wicked, yet your
knowledge of it does not oblige you to
disclose their character, except to save
others from injury. Then do it in s way
that bespeaks spirit of kindness to the
absent offender. Be not hasty to credit
evil reports. They are often the result of
misunderstanding, or evil design, or they
proceed from an exaggerated or partial
disclosure of facts. Wait and learn the
whole history before you decide; then
believe what evidence compels you to, and
no more. But, even then, take heed not
to indulge the least unkindness, else you
dissipate all the spirit Of your prayer for
them, and unnerve yourself for doing them
good.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

SMALL FARMs.-Be content with q
small place entirely paid for, if you have
not the money to buy large farm. Do
not allow that eager and avaricious spirit
to Gown all the land that joins yours" to
ruin you. One of the curses of our agri-
cultural districts is the size of our farms.
Forty acres paid for, and titled, is better,
and far more remunerative than four hun
dred under heavy mortgage, and only
half cultivated Where one man NAV
succeed by rashness in assuming large re-
sponsibilities, hundreds fall; and expert
ence and observation will show that the
successful owners of large tracts of lands,
have usually begun by small purchases
for cash, and by gradual additions as they
acquired wealth by industry and economy.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

REVISED LAws-CoRPoKArIoNs.-T Revis-
ion Commission, submitting for examine
tion the portion Of their work referring to
Corporations, say:
Scarcely section of this title is in the
exact language of the original. All have
been condensed and made to conform to the
decisions of the supreme court and when
possible, one has been made to perform the
Office of many. The main features Of our
present statutes applicable to special cor
porations have been retained some of minor
Importance are omitted as unnecessary. We
invite all to give US the benefit of their views
on the proposed changes contained herein !;
we do not claim to be infallible. and from
the multitude Of laws on the subject of cor
poration We may have selected some which
are not best. If such is the case, We are
more than willing to be corrected"
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

EXECUTED UNDER PRorEsT.-The Chinese
went rather bunglingly at work to atone for
the massacre of Christians at Tien-T -Tsin, and
it is by no means certain that the reparation
will be considered satisfactory. Ths Chi
nese executed were treated as martyrs in Q
just and holy cause, not as the perpetrators
of an odious crime. Great pains were taken
to assuage the bitterness of death. The
friends of the deceased were paid 500 taels
for each victim. Of this sum 100 taels was
paid in advance to purchase handsome cof-
fius and silk grave clothes. After the exc
cution the balance was paid to the relatives
in grand ceremonial manner. The heads
of the victims, instead of being exposed in .
sort of wooded cage on the city walls, %
customary, were sewed on again. The
bodies were then handed over to their friends
and bonored with public funeral. In thus
treating these murderers, the moral effect of
their execution was greatly lessenef. II
was virtually saying that they were guiItless
of any crime, and that they were simply ex-
ecuted under protest.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

A Coal PIT ON FIRE FOR HUNDRED
YEARs.--One of the most curious pheno-
mena in connection with coal mining is
exhibited at the Bank Collfery, near Ro.
therham, the property of Earl Fitzwilliam
The pit caught fire 100 years ago, and all
the efforts of the workmen at the time, and
subsequently, have been quite Intellectual
to extinguish it. A short time ago it was
ascertained that the flames were approach
ing the bottom of the shaft, and it was
then resolved, if possible, to stay their
progress, SO that they might not extend to
other parts of the workings. At length
the Superintendent of the coIleries, Mr.
7 Cooper, conceived the idea of building
wall to shut in the fire, and in order to
ascertain the best site for this wall, sever
al OF the officials crept on their hands and
knees, through the dense sitting smoke
as far as possible into the workings. Theil
efforts were successful, and the wall is now
completed nearly 1000 yards in length
and varying from nine inches to FIVE fee,
in thickness. At distances varying from
thirty to fifty yards metal pipes have beer
inserted in this wall, which are securely
plugged at the end, SO that at any time, BY
removing the plugs, the state of the arr OF
the side of the fire, and even the position
of the fire itself, can be ascertained. s.
intense is the heat arising from this fir
that people possessing gardens above tn,
colliery declare that the growth of plant
is materially affected, and that they ar
enabled to obtaintwo and three crops ever,
year.-TFrom the London News.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

The Sacramento Rel orter, Sonoma Dem.
ocrat, Colusa Sun, Mendocino Democrat
and Sierra Democrat are among the lead
ing Democratic papers that have come
out decidedly against the incorporation of
an anti railroad subsidy plank in the Dem
ocratic platform-all Of which means hos
tility to the denomination of Governor
HAIGHT. There, it will be observed, are
all interior papers, and in the interior
HAIGHT's strength is supposed to be
greatest. The San Francisco Examiner is
on the fence.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

Western Star Lodge, No. 2, +. & A. M.
a L. Wellendorff, W. M; John " Scott,
>~S. w.; 9. C. Bush, ]. W; BENZ. Shurt-
AA left, Treas; A. Dobrowsky, Sec.; G. G.
~ >Schroter, s. D. J. Ashfeld, J. D.; Chas.
Anderson, s.; W. P. Hartman, s.. Isaacs, NJ;
]. F. Scammon, T. fAt
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

A young man at La Crosse, Wis, look
ed through the keyhole Of girls bedroom,
and ever since the doctors have been try
ing to got Knitting needle out Of the
place where his eye used to BE-.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

Poetical Pittsburg newsboys enlivened
the streets with their cries Of "Here's the
Presidents lingo, all about fish and st.
Domingo"
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

In Napoleon, Arkansas, q man who had
been guilty of not less than inc homi-
cides, was elected constable by an over
whelmipg majority.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
Northern Light Lodge, No. 100. r. a,

h. F. Ross, W. M. J.P, Webb. & W.
\LL2 Henry johnson, J. W. Dr.. GuptilI' Sec
% D G. Stevenson, 8. D.; johnson Fonds'
Id; Robt. Boyce. Marshal: A. VIII
liams and George Williamson, stswarts r. r.
Martin, Tyler.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

There are said'to be at least half 3 dozen
Senators DOW anxious abont Chief Justice
Ohase's health. *.E 4ss j.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
shasta Council, No. q. F q : M

A J. Isaacs. 7. 1. M. A. Dobrox.Lv n T
Ea NJ D. 7. Bystei, G.. G. W.; John v Scott.
Treas: L. Welleudorff, Recorder. J. N. Char.
peh, @ of g.; Chas Anderson, Conduetor.
q. c. Schroeder. Steward; Grant /. Taepart' MAJ
shal. j. Scamnon, Bent. ee-'' = :
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

The Silsby Brothers at Tshams, have
sown 1000 acres Of grain this season, all
wheat. g
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empire HOTEL !
1Hi MAIN STREET, SHASTA, jHil
JOHN v. SCOTT, Proprietor.

TIME PROPRIETOR OF THIS FAvoRITE
II 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 large
and commodious, and the BEDS and sleeping ac-
comodations unsurpassed.
THE TABL
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 b AR none but the best brands of Wine,
Liquor and Cigars will be dispensed to customers.
The Oregon 4 Cal. Stages arrive at and leave
this Hotel daily.
CORRAL g. STABLE.
Attached to this establishment is good COR
RAL and STABLE where Transfers and others
can always find an abundant supply of HAY and
BARLEY at reasonable prices.
JOHN V. SCOTT.
Shasta, June 10Th, 1859. jc19
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shasta Chapter, No. Q. R. A. N.

"A A.. Dobrowsky, H. p; BENZ. shurtlotf,
K; John V. Scott, S.; d. p Bystle, c.
~ H.; J. Isaacs, P. s.; J. N Chappell, R.
VA. C.; l. Welendorff, NJ. Sd VI; G. C.
Schsoter SC M. I'd "; Chas. Anderson. LIST "; D.
We'll Treas; g. l. Taggart, Secy.; J. F. scammon
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
"A nts.

L. p. FISHER, 20 & 81 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., 1871-02-11

shasta Encampment, No. IA, 1. o. o. =.
- Henry Habieh, O. p. !; Chas Mcdonald. n
AxE P; W. P Hartman, s. w.; G. B. Knox.
Scribe. L. Garrecht, Treaa J. =. Pelham, ],
J. W. Night of meeting I'd and 9Th Wednesday
Of each month,
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
SHASTA COURIER.
The ShOWman's Speech ON the
~sRNas COnstrict0r.

"Jo hn, undo his tail. There, ladies
and gentlemen is the wonderful boy con-
structor, so called because he constructs
many pleasing images with his serpentile
form. The constructor is long animal,
as you will perceive, and is very long liy-
ed. He lives hundred years or more, if
he don't die beforehand. He is Of the
wormy species, and worms himself along
the ground without legs. He is capable
of climbing the highest trees, in which he
is fond of concealing himselfin the branch
es thereof, that he may impose upon the
benighted traveller or other beasts, where
by to assatiate his hunger He mashes
his vittals before he eats 'em, and then
swallows 'em head first. The sea serpent
is much larger, yet think the boy con-
structor could lick him for he is full of
pluck. Prick him John, and make him
hiss. When he Kisses he is very angry
and cares very little what becomes of him
This is because he is weak-minded, and
has small head. He has, however, a
very large belly, and when it is full be is
good-natured. He has lovely skin, but
is very ugly tempered. He is very sulky
and lazy, and he is spiteful, it is a mercy
be can't talk. / have took care of this
mighty snake for three years, but he shows
no gratitude. He is glutton, and likes
to stuff himself, and then go to sleep. If
John don't stir him (stir him again, John y
he would never wade up, except to his
victuals l don't knows l ought to blame
him though; because nature is nature,
whether in Boston or the rude valleys of
Bengal. have an uncle who has lived
in Bengal, and brother who has never
been there. Ny uncle tells me he has
seen ten thousand boy constructors at one
time frolicking in the forest, and eating
each other up. My brother does not be-
lieve it, but then he has not seen it. My
uncle may be depended upon. He was a
missionary once, and sold rum and sugar
to the Injuns. He is the only man in the
world who ever sold liquor to the boy con-
structors. This is the one he gave it to.
He first got it tight, and then boxed him
up The boy will never forgive him."
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
Shasta Lodge No. 81. I. q q n

s.amxEx Joseph Mullen, N. g.; WIN. jackson.
S Y. g.; G. R. Knox, Secy.; Chas. Nc
Donald, T. Night Of meeting, Mond.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
FLEMING'S SAW MILL,
Brandy Creek.

yIyHIs MILL is IN SUCCESSFUL OPERA
ton on Brandy Creek, about two miles from
whiskytown, and G. C. SCHROEDER will keep
on hand and for sale supply Of Lumber, at
Shasta, and all orders left with him will receive
prompt attention. L. BEHRENS will also re-
ceive orders and attend to the sale Of Lumber at
whiskytewn. Prices reasonable, fssi4 18
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11

NorIcE.-No attention will be paid to any ad-
vertisement unless accompanied by the cash, or
sent through responsible Advertising Agency.
The Shasta courier., 1871-02-11
CORRAL g. STABLE.

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-03-23
Correspondents of the Beacon
Tall Pine, Nd, March 18th, ISL.

Mr. Eff.or.-fn seems that the iner-
caaiaseni mechanical portion Of cur dis
iriet are rigidly and .:enacionsly sdhering
to the oh alage. Opposition is the life
OF trade" regardless ofsubscquess events
Dick is strenuously en3eavorin- to sell
his coffee tea and minec-meat q. figure
''ieetle below Tom. and Harry promises
to shoe horses eightecn-and- tiree-foursh
cents cheaper than any other Nulcanite
from Tall Pine to Lecnardtown!
1t is-an incontroveruble fact that cP-
position in the multitudincus avocations
Of the present day, and diversity OF opin-
ion conserving the different subjects o:
discourse, conduce considerably IN arous-
ing and exciting the natural Incidence OF
the physical and mental organism, of man;
nevertheless. there is point at which
cessation should take place. and that, ere
virulsnce of feeling is manifested.
The fishing season has commenced
hcrcabouts. and the occasional cultural
enunciations of the fshmongers, "E-c-l-s
for tn SELL" are quite pleasing and
satisfactory to those who delight in prac-
ticing the assertion Of the wiscst of men
"Thsanis nothing better than to eat y
XY largo schooner cspsized 81
"foundered" near Point Lookout O. The
18th instant. and Captain Charles Clark.
Willie Clark, James Murphy. WIN. VIII
son and James Carey were drowned Said
deceased were white men, and were resi-
dents of Philadelphia. Pa.
William Lewis & Co O. 50 Cedar st.
New York. are busily engaged sending
circulars to their "Dtar Friends" of St.
Inigoe's district, disclosing the way Of
gaining a rapid fortune. BY selling IS 600
packages of spurious U. s. currency for
IN inconsidcrablc amount of the real
"spondulix - The above gentlemen q
are swindlers 'to whom Arnold's sell
could not hold candle" and when pro-
perry identified, should be summarily dealt
with.
The cracking of the frogs the carols
Of the little birds: and the swelling Of the
buds nron the trees plainly indicate tina,
the gentle season offspring has appeared
Most assurcdly we can use the following
scrap of pocsy with clear conscienccs and
hearts o'eraowing with thankfulness after
passing through long and weary Winter
20 Gentle Spring ETHEREAL uilincss come.
And from the bosom of the dropping cloud
While music wakes around. veiid in Shove,
OF shadow ing roses on our plains descend"
RALYAT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-03-23
Correspondence of the Beacon
Fairfield, March 18th. 1871.

Der Rcucoa Sometime ago you pub
lishcd n series Of letters from =. Point
Lookout" They were good but alas
| see them no more. Next, onward in
the interest of reform. vending its way
northward, | hear clarion notes from
Tall Pine" but there the fire soon dies
out for want Of fuel: and next. oh my
''St. lnigoe's' kindles a little. Let us
review the situaticn-What is the sum-
ming up of their LAMENTATIONS Idlcness.
intempcrance. cards, Sabbath-brcaking,
hunting, horse-racing. looking for Office,
looking for matrimonial connection that
has grreais,cks in the prospective, cursinc
the hard times and sraitiRs for better ~
come. instcrd-sf iiriag sci;hin their ia-
conae and putting their hands to the
ploush-handlc. and by rc,rcnchment, econ
omy. and industry. making the times
good. mo money is the cry" There
Is the same money in the country that
there always was; but il has, BY the nat
ural course Of trade. been drawn towards
those ccn,crs where enterrrising manufac-
lures, commerce and Madame Industry
hold the sway. When ne get to be a
producing people. when we ssR more than
We 6sy. then all win go we'll. Then.
IL ''Sp ciator's" friends wish 10 fig 1
the Tiger. they can dispense with
..nickles and aof the green-perhaps
the hard stuff. Go to rork, toys,-ssop
your growing. stop complaining Of hard
times. put your hand to the plough and
ssake them good.
Yours truly.
JEEMS.