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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-10

CarOndeIet Street nn4 CaTrOIiton City
Railroad Company, Office No. u CarOndelet street,
New orleans, June %, 1872.-A meeting Of the
stockholders of this company is called for the
FIRST OF AUGUST, 1872 tor the purpose of delib-
Grating and taking action upon certain proposed
amendments to the charter.
By order of the Board OF Directors.
iv2Jm P. n. BAKER, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-10

NOtice.-Bauk of America, New Orleans, June
%, l872-This bank continues her regular business
hours from A. M. to P. NJ
lanai J., X PASCAL, Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-10
TROIsIEAE DISTRICT DE DEssECHE-
GIENT.

ROBERT LYNNE, Deputy Clerk.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PAT
ENT TO MINING CLAIM.

NOTICE is hereby given, to whom it may
concern, that an application has been made by
E. M. Dixon and C.FH. Cooper to the Gov
ernment of the United States, for Patent to the
following described Placer Gold Mining Claim,
viz f: ! Known the Dixon and Cooper claim,
situated in Horsetown Mining District in Shasta
County, State of California, being bounded by
the mining claim of William Boyd on the West
and on the North East and South by uusurveyed
and unclaimed Government lands and more par
veyed land, Commencing at the established corner
to Section 20, 30, 81 and 36 on the Ranch line be-
teen Ranges and West, Township 81 North,
Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. and running
IL 90 chains West on a connecting line ; Thence
IL so chains South to rock mound being the
North East corner of the claim. Thence Is 90
chains South to rock mound being the South
East corner Of the claim. Thence 10 90 chains
West to rock mound on the line of William Boyds s
claim. Thence North along the line of William
Boyd's claim 90 chains to rock mound
Thence West4 90 chains along VIM. Boyd's line
to a rock mound. Thence North 10 90 chains to a
rock mound for corner. Thence East IA 90 chains
to the starting corner. Containing 90 acres, said
claim being still more particularly described in
the diagram posted and filed with said applica-
ton.
All persons holding any adverse claim thereto
are hereby required to present the same before the
Register and Receiver Of the United States for
Shasta Land District at Shasta. California, within
sixty days from the first day of publishing and
posting hereof.
Dated October 3, 1872,
JNO. S. FOLLANSBEE, Register.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
COURTING IN WASHINGTON TOWN.
SHIP.


We have it from good authority that j
III. Houston, few years since, reported the
followingto his friend Frank Allen as pro-
found secret not to be told in any event but
death:
One evening as l was sitting by Hattie
and had worked myself'up to the point Of
popping the question, seq L:
"Hattie, ifa fellow was to ask you to
marry him, what would you say?"
Then she laughed and says
"That would depend on who asked me. "
"Then," scz l, suppose it was Tom
Cherry ?"
Sez she: "I'd tell Tom Cherry but moi
you"
That kinder staggered me, but | was toe
cute to lose the opportunity, so sez again
"Suppose it was me-
And then you ought to see her pout hei
lips. Says she:
81 don't take any suppose"
Well, now, you see there was nothing fol
me to do but to touch the trigger and lei
the gun go off. So bang it went. See |
"Lo. Hattie, it's me. Won't you say
yes y'
And then there was a hullabaloo in my
head. 1 didn't know zactly what took
place, but / thought / heard "No."
didn't get married.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
POLL TAXES.

By the present Law the Assessor is made Col
lector of Poll Taxes and all persons liable to pay
such tax are cited to the following provisions Of
the law:
Sec. $3.50. Every male inhabitant of this State
over 81 and under 60 years of age (not exempt by
law, must pay poll tax f$2.
Sec. 3,S40. Poll-taxes must be collected by the
Assessor between the second Monday in January
and the second Monday of October in each year.
Sec. $3.50. The amount of the poll tax with so
per cent in addition thereto, constitutes from the
second Monday in October lien upon the other
property assessed to such person, and must be col
lected in the same manner and at the same time rs
taxes upon his property are collected.
Sec. 3,S4S. Every person indebted to one who
neglects or refuses after demand to pay poll tax,
becomes liable therefore, and must pay the same
for such other person after service upon him by
the Collector of notice in writing, stating tho
name of such person.
Sec. 1850. Every person paying the poll tax
OF another may deduct the same from any indebt-
edness to such other person.
Sec. 3,S46. The Assessor may collect the poll
tax from any person liable therefor by seizure and
sale OF any personal property owned by such per-
son.
Sec. 1851. The proceeds Of the poll tax must
bepaid into the School Fund of the county.
April 8, 1872,
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
Plantation Bitters.
s. T.-Is6O-X.

This wonderful vegetable re-
storative is the sheet-anchor of
the feeble and debilitated. AS a
tonic and cordial for the aged and
languid it has no equal among
stomachics. AS a remedy for the
nervous weakness to which wo-
men are especially subject, it is
superseding every other stimu-
liant In all climates, tropical,
temperate or frigid, it acts as a
specific in every species Of disor-
der which undermines the bodily
strength and breaks down the
animal spirits.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

YOSEMITE is one of the resources of our
Slope. The nu nleroe visitors in will not
be less than 23OO. and a gentleman. who has {.
good opportunity to observe the tourists, saw S
that ., COO of them reside outside of California
that most ofthese outsiders are brought to
the State BY the desire of seeing Yosemite and
the Big Trees. and that they spend iu this
State $500 each, on an.average. As the pill
grmage to this valley is in its beginning, we
may make large deductions from these esti-
mates, and yet find that the valley is great in
its value as well as splendid in scenery. The
travel for this season is nearly done. The
visitors numbered 2.l43 in 1871, 1876 in
1870, l,122 in 1869, $40 in 1868.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

MORMON WIvEs-.My fathers first wife,
Ann, showed by her wan and spiritless de-
meanour that coarse as she was a woman's
beart beat in her bosom; Eliza, like many 9TH
er Mormon brides, felt that her welcome was
moie hostile than hearty. Like Ann, she neg
levted us children. She was fat, sleepy
brained woman, who neither enjoyed nor suf.
cred greatly. As grew older 1 mixed more
freely with the people of the country, partly
from curiosity, but principally because faith
er laid his commands upon me. l studied
the woman. and found that they were stolid
heavy eyed and indolent The married wo-
men have pathetic faces and fade young.
With all the sophistry which is woven about
them they have dreams of "the might have
been," OF the joy that comes in its complete.
ness to the heart that is all in all to one alone.
Their cry goes up to God for divine love but
their unsatisfed hearts are doomed to be for
ever hungry for the love that is human. Oh
happy wivesi who are sheltered in the sun
shine of a good mans heart-a heart which
belongs to you and you alone-can you i'm
agine anything more like the apples Of
Sodom than the Mormon marriages | do
not wish to give impression that there were
any highly refined or cultivated woman in
Utah. for do not remember enc of whom an
intelligent, superior man would turn for intel
lectual enjoyment; not one whom a poet
might dream of, or an artist desire to paint.
To stranger they assume ajoyful demeanor.
This their religion not only ineulcates. bat
sajains to carry sad face Intentionally no
more than she would parade disgrace. No
sad hymns or chants are tolerated no one re
peats tale of misery to his neighbor on pain
of Brother Brigham's displeasure. Their
joys are frequently discussed, their sorrow
never. The women in the came house not
home)a commanded to be sister each other
and their tow-headed progeny tumble about
promiscuously on the same grass-plat before
the door. That they don'ta 60 mad and kill
each other is owing to what that powerful
but. ignorant sensual animal, Heber Kimball,
called triumph O. grace."-[''Saved from
the Mormons. lin November Galaxy.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
snASTA COURIER,
HADN'T a RED.


q wedding was announced TO come of
at St Patrick Church, corner of Thirteen
iii aud Market streets, last Thursday eve-
ming The friends of the bride and groom
assembled at the church and waited patti
emily for the coming of the hsppy pair
Hhe hour if,rthe wedding came and passed,
and these who had assembled to see the
marriage ibecathe restless, and their impati
euce increased as the minutes licked away,
auI they began whispering one to another.
g W nat can be the matter ?" "Where is
the bride and groom?' why don't they
come p Another quarter of an hour passed
away. still no bride and groom, and the as
semblage dispersed, very much perpIexed
as to the cause of the non appearance Of
the wedding party.
While those at the church were waiting
for the bridal party, the bride was waiting
for the groom. She was all ready to go
to the church, but he who was to.claim her
as his wife had not come, and everything
vas in flutter Those at the church,
however, we're not kept long in suspense,
for soon the expected one appeared, but
looking extremely low spirited and down
hearted for want of bridegroom.
:" What's the matter 2"
"Why forgot to ge. the license, and
We will have to put it off till to morrow
night"
This created quite sensation, but mat
tiers were finally satisfactorily explained,
and everything arranged for the wedding
last night.
The groom is poor man, painter by
the prime cause of his forgetting the IL
cense. He never mentioned this, however,
tut blame himself for his forgetfulness
His intended wife is a hard-working
young woman, and has been living as ser
Want at the residence or prominent West
End physician.
Yesterday the groom called at the doctors
office. He related the occurrences of the
previous night, and in sobbing voice,
said: "Doctor, I'ye loved that girl for FIVE
years, and can't marry her because 1
haven't got monoy to get the license"
"That's bad, sir" said the doctor.
al have come here to see if could not
borrow two dollars to get my marriage
license"
F" Marriage license interposed gentle
man who had been awakened by the Sob
bing of the unhappy bridegroom. "What
in the devil does man who hasn't got two
dollars want with marriage license ?"
g hope none of you will ever be in this
Gx," continued the bridegroom, wiping the
tears from his eyes,
IF was | would not get married" 2"
Doctor" said the bridegroom, "can't
you let ne have the two dollars?'
g No sir; you owe me money"
will give you three dollars tomorrow.
Wait till then and get married.
Il cat, and everything is fixed for to-
night
Another doctor who was present, and
was but lately married, took compassion
on the poor bridegroom, and said: "Come
with me, l will get your license" The
two went to the County Clerks Office, the
doctor went security, the license was grant
ed, aud the parties were married at st.
Patrick's Church last night Louisville
Commercial
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
Ayers Ague Cure,

Tor Fever and Aeue, Intermittent Fever.
Chill Fever, Renittant Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical or Bilious Fever, &c.,
and indeed all the affections which arise
from malarious, marsh, or miasmatic
poisons.
As its name implies, il does Cure. and docs not
fail Containing neither Arsenic, Qunine, Bismuth,
Zinc nor any other mineral or poisonous substance
whatever, it in nowise injuries any patient. The
number and importance of its cures in the dis
tricts are literally beyond account and believe
without parallel in the history of Acun medicine
Our pride is gratified by the Acknowledgements we
receive of the radical cures effected in obstinate
cases, and where other remedies had wholly failed
Unacciimated persons, either resident in, or
travelling through rniasmatic localities, will be pro-
tected by taking the 1GTE CURE daily.
For Liver Complaints. arising from torpidity
OF the Liver, it is an excellent remedy, stimulating
the Liver into healthy activity.
For Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints it il
an excellent remedy, producing many truly re-
markable cures, where other medicines had failed.
Prepared by DR. J. C. AVER Co., Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sold
all round the world.
PRICE, $1.00 PER BOTTLE.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consunption.

Probably never before in the whole history of
nlc, iiie, A2s anything won widely and so deeply
ujoa tse cansitlenue of mankind, as this excellent
l-liedy for pulmonary complaints. Through long
seiirs 0f years. and among most Of the OF
.-! AI5 .isen .s4lef and higher i'll their e.tima-
KOS, MS JSuJiiie better known. Its uniform
character and power to the various affections
% .le lungs ilad throat, have made it known
lihie protector against them. While adapted to
liler forms OF disease and to young children, it is
at tie time the most electual remedy that can
be given for ncipient cons uInption, and the dan
Ecrous affections of the throat and lungs. As pro-
vision against sudden attacks of Croup. ii should
bo kept Oh hand in every family, and ndesd all
ave sometimes subject to colds and coughs, all
should be provided with this antdote for tiiem
Although settled CONSUMPTION is thought in
curable, still great numbers of eases where The dis
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured,
and the patient restored to sound health by the
Cherry i'cctO:dl. So complete is its mastery
over the disorders Of the Lungs and Throat, that
the most obstinate Of them yield 10 it. When moth
ing else could reach them, under the Cherry Pee
to,GL they subsde and disappear
Singers and Public Speakers find great pro-
lection from it.
-fsthHan is always relieved and oftcn wholly
cured by it.
bronchitis is generally cured by taking the
Cherry PectoraI i'll small and frequent doses.
so generally its virtues known that we nec9
not publish the certificates of them here, do
than assure the public that its qualities fully
maintained.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
Mexican Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

Probably few articles have
ever had so extensive a Sale,
while none have been more uni
versally benifcial than the cele-
brated Mexican Mustang Lini-
ment. Children, Adults, Horses,
and Domestic Animals, are al
ways liable to accident, and it is
safe to say, that no family can
pass a single season without some
kind of an emollient being nee
essary. 1t becomes a matter Of
Importance then to secure the
best.
Over three hundred livery stables in the city
ofNew York alone are using the Mexican Mus
tang Liniment, in all of which it gives unusual
satisfaction.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

TIE " funeral of Pere Hyacinthe took
lace, according to the London Echo, on Sep
ember 9Th. 1t is the custom among Catholic
religious communicate consider any member
who deserts them as dead, and the ceremony
of burying him is gone through with. This
was done at the Convent of Dominicans, to
to which Hyacinthe Loyson belonged. A
coffin was placed in the middle of the chapel
and the burial service chanted.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

e think, " said young boarder to his
iandlady." itisa good idea now and then.
especially when one does not feel very we'll i,
to fast day OF two.". There can be no
doubt about that fact, his landlady replied,
land the oftener the better, Pas a sweet, sooth-
ing. satisfied smile passed over her coun-
tenance.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
Farm For Sale.

vHyHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE
the desirable property known as the Doll
Farm, situated on Hulen Creek, 8 miles from
Piety Hill. This farm contains 232 acres
of good land. and is provided with good fences,
dwelling house, barn, out-houses DC. 1 will also
sell all my stock of horses, cattle hogs. farming
implements, household and kitchen furniture, and
all the fixtures Of first class farm. Any person
desiring good comfortable home is invited ~
call on me at the place.
v. DOLL.
July 9th, 1872.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

Death is not laughing matter, but even
those who found the body of a young French
man must have smiled when they found in his
pocket note. saying My name is;
1 had not the least intention of committing
suicide. merely went into the sea for a
BATH How did he know be was dead when
be wrote the note
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
For Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm, consist
ing of 24O acres of good land, situated the Sac
ramento River 13 miles southeast of Shasta and
miles from the located line Of the California and
Oregon Railroad. 200 acres are under fence and
the place is supplied with dwelling house, barr
and outbuldings. There is also an excellent orch
ard of about 800 fruit trees on the place. For
of sale apply on the premises to
]. n. LOGAN.
Nav 10th 1872
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

a singular law has just been declared by
the Japanese Government to the effect that
no land holder in the empire shall, under
pain of death, sell or mortgage real estate
to foreigner. The reason, probably, is to
keep outside harbarians from gaining foot
bold on Japanese territory.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

a CINcINNATIAN, with the constitution
and by laws of a temperance organization
in his side pocket, was found dead drunk
in Evansville, Ind, the other day.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

CAUTION.-The genuine is wrapped in fine
Steel Plate engraving with &c. W. Westbrook,
Chemist" and 'Trade Mark, Mexican Mustang
Liniment," engraved across the face of each wrap
per. The whole bears the proprietor's private
United States Revenue Stamp, and not common
stamp, as used by druggists.
LYON MANUFACTURING Co.,
So Park Place, y. Y.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
OFF FOR The NEW TOWN !

IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE OUR Gus
toners are building branch store at the
new town of Redding at considerable expense
Ifthose indebted to us could settle in whole or in
part, il would assist us materially at this time.
c. C. BUSH & co.
Shasta, July Goth, 1872.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FERRY LICENSE.

NroTrcE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE
undersigned will apply to the Hon, Board Of
Supervisors in and for the County Of Shastai
State of California on the first day Of the regula1
meeting of said Board in November next, at theii
place Of meeting in the Court House, in the town
and county of Shasta, for license to keep Pub
lie Ferry on Pit River, in said county, at point
where the road running ria Bass Ranch ana Soda
Springs to Yreka, crosses said river.
L. AUTENREITH,
J. S. Foilansbee. Atty for applicant.
Shasta, Sept 2Sth, 1872. 27.4i
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS :!

VUyHE STATE AND COUNTY TAXES ARE
now due and payable, and the laws relative to
their collection will be strictly enforced. Pay your
Taxes on or before the
FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY!
For the Fiscal Year 1s72-73, if you would avoid
paving the additional five per cent. and costs
For the convenience of Tax Payers L will be
prepared to receive Taxes at the following times and
places to wit:
TOWNSHIP NO |.
Shasta. from date to January 9th, 1878.
TOWNSHIP Nc s.
Roaring River, Monday, November 18th, 1872.
TOWNSHIP NO. 7.
Cottonwood, Forster's, Tuesday, November 10Th,
1872.
TOWNSHIP NO. 6.
Millyille, Wednesday November 10th, 1872.
TOWNSHIP NO. 4.
Burpettvile Saturday November 23rd, 1872.
TOWNSHIP NO. 5.
Buckeye, Tuesday November 26th, 1872.
TOWNSHIP NO 3.
Dog Creek, Thursday November 2Sth, 1872
TOWNSHIP NO. 2.
French GuIch. Monday December End, 1872.
S. HULL, Tax Collector.
Shasta, October 3lst, 1872. n
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16


A FTER protracted blindness of more than five
N years, DR.. Pardeeha made himself thoroughly
and scientifically acquainted with all diseases Of
the Eye, and is now practising with success not
surpassed in the United States.
All operations performed, such as strabismus, or
eye, Cateract by linear extraction, Depression
or Absorption, Pterygium, or feshy membrane
growing the eye, Reduction of Staphy Iona, or
bulging out of the eye, Artificial Pupil, Fistula
Lachry closing of the tear passage, and all
deformities of the Lids etc. etc.
Artificial eyes inserted without the least pain,
and possessing all the movements and brilliancy OF
the real eye. 4 large assortment constantly on
hand for sale at reasonable prices. ne Doctor s
Eye bath for the treatment and cure of all nervous
disorders is used all over this coast.
Thankful to those physicians who have sent him
cases for operations, and hopes that his universal
success will warrant a continuance of their conf
dencc. His celebrity an operator is coextensive
with his success patients are presenting them
selves for treatment and operations from New Yerk
and Boston almost monthly.
Many patients can be see. at the Doctors Office
daily, in different stages of recovery.
Office: 1877 CLAY STREET, oppcS the Plaza,
San Francisco. uy15
TAKE NOTICE!
"a liar is not to be believed altho' he speaks the
truth"
Reports are in circulation through the upper
country that have retired from business-that
have gone to the Atlantic States-that am in Eu-
rope-that / am dead, &c.
To those interested I will say that these reports
have been gotten in circulation for the fnrtherance
of other parties who are trying to obtain iegiti-
mately eye practice. The reports have been start
ed by an itinerant Mountebank and without the
least truth, as at my Office daily and attending
to about sixty daily patients.
E. ii. PARDEE,
0culist,
jel72-ly) 1877 Clay Street. San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

DR. RApwAYI have hal Ovarian Tanor the ovaries and
bowels All the Doctors said there help for It," tried
thing that recommended but nothing helped me- '.w
because had suffered for twelve took bottles Of the
Roven and box Of Railways Pills. and bottles of
Ready Relief there is be ty
better smarter happier
The in the left side Of the the groin.
write this to you for the benefit f Others Yoa puhih 10
u
The Shasta courier., 1872-11-16

May 10th 1872.
Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1872-08-31

The originator Of this wonderful medicine
claims t. have discovered AMI combined with
harmony mt re at Na'"re most sopereiyn Nedi.
one medicine. The evidence of this fact j.
found in the variety of n"st obstinate diseases
which il has been found To- conquer In the
cure of Bro"chnis, Serere toughs, and the early
stages OF Cansumption, it has 1stonished the
meuicaf faculty, and hundreds of tho best ply
s,cians pronounce il the gredtest medic"t die.
corery .f the age. While It cu,es the severcst
Coughs, it Strengthens the system aud puSfes
thp bl""d. BY it's great and th"roayh bto"d
purifying properties II ~ es all HHmots ii. M the
worst sc,ufatu to oumm ~ Btotch Iimpie ar
Eruption. Aerrurial Diseases, Mineral pulsons
Sypniiiiic and Veneriai Diseases. aud their ct.
fects are eraIi.atsd aud vigorous heaith and n
soH"d co"sfif"tion established. E'ysipet,s, SAT-
RhsaR.. Scatd Head, Ferer Snes, Scaig q,
RoHgh Skin. IN short all the numerous discusses
caused 10y bad b.ood We t"i 4ueicl by ihis
powerful. purifying 8nd i"vig"rating medicine
For "Liesr Compiai"a" hiii"ns Diso, de,s and
Hdbf'aat Const. .pattoa, II las lntt,td IL,
treds ut perfect and pernansnt cures where
other me,liciue had taiIed.
lhs proprietor offrrs 500 reward for N medi
clue that will Equal it in the cure Of the Diseases
Ieits ~, tcorthfess limitation s,e iha. my tiuy-
ernme"t stamp. which Is "A p"sit.ce guarantee oy
yeHHi"eness. is upon the outside wrapper Tins
mc'ticine il Sold by Drayyists "t one dottar per
b"ftfs. Prepared Ly H. '. PIERCE NJ. D., so,s
Proprietor, Mt bis chemical Laboratory. l33
Senoos street. Buffalo NY. June vi, IL. s.n.