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The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06

A man named HOG who had been found
guilty of murder laid claim to some relation
ship with the judge about to sentence HIN,
whose name was Bacon: ~ think you are
mistaken" blandly responded the judge
"Hog must be hung before it cat be good
Bacon"
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06

Farmer Greeley's rallyiug cry.is "Let
tuce have Peas" Grant says he will pre-
sent him with big beat in November
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lz:sssxsss lzzxasszsss ORDERS FILLED AT ANY

point. on the Sacramento River frop' the mill down
10 Colusa. or by team to any point Gff the River
Persons wanting COED lumber will do well to give
call, sell at the most reasonable prices
Spring Greek, June ST. 1872.
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06

Vallejo must be good place for skunks
A man killed nine lately there at one shot
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
SHASTA, CAL, April l0,fS72
Thomas Greene, Jacob NJ. Hudson and John o.
Welsh having filed their application in this office
for a Patent to Mining Claim, and the law and
instructions in such cases provided, having been
complied with, 1t is hereby ordered that the fore
going Notice of such Application be published tor
ninety days, IL the SHASTA COURIER. "A Newspa-
per published the location of said claim at
Shasta, in Shasta ounty. State of California.
JNO. S. F0LLANSBEE, Register.
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= ~ I ~ l. ! IN ~
Made ef E'oor E.Mn;, W.islzey. FroVf ssairi;s
andEce,ssc I.isuurs toctored spiced and swle:.
oned to please tlc taste, called Tonics, " Appotz-
ers," Restorers," '&c that lead tie tppler on to
drunkenness aad ruin, but are true Medicine, made
from ths Native Roots and Herbs of California, free
from all Alcoholic S,i..u!anis. They axe the
GREAT E.S0D PURIFIER AVID A LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE perfect Renovator and
Inyigorator ofthe System, carrying off all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood to healthy condition
No persen can take these Btters according 10 Giroc
ion and remain long unwell.
jSJGG Will Sc given for an incurabc case, provided
the bones are not destroyed BY mineral poison CT
ether means, and the vital organs wasted beyond the
loint ofrcpair.
Far Inaamn,Htory and Chronic Raenna-
tism and Cont, Dyspepsia ~sr Indigestion,
Bilious, Isemiiient and iut or niitient Fevers,
Diseases of the Flood, Liver, Kidneys, asa
Bladder. these Bifters Eave been most success
ful. Such Diseases are caused by Vitiatea
Blood. which is generally produced by dcrGngenens
of the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head
ache Pain in the Shoulders Coughs, TIghtness oftho
Chest, Dizziness, Sour ErGctatons of the Stomach,
Bad taste in the Mouth, Billions ATTACKS, 7sptatoa
Of the Heart, Inflammation CT THO u9r', TAN IN tho
regions OF the Kidneys and hundred otdeT T@il-ni
symptoms, arc the onspri1-s OF 4>Tf75Ts.-.
TIL y iavgorate the Stomach aad , u'-a.7 tie t"7-
pid and bowels. which rcndert cli r5 e. sa-a!si
efficacy In cleansing tic blood cfc -GFlt!cs, SgI
imparting life and vlgor to the '7ao stgassal.
FOR SKIN DISEAS rs, Erup.i og,, e:s--. -.'s
Rheuu Blotches Spots, Pim2ics, PG-t@.c1 - -
buncles Ring Worms, Scad-Iead sore Eyes, E-ysiT-
elas Itch scurfs, Discoioratons fthe si, MINORS
and Diseases of the Skin, of whatever SrcsCrs,
are literally dug ani carried ont ofto system in
short time by the of these Biters. O7o boA's in
such cases will convince the most incredulcas OF tsr
curative effect.
Cleanse the Vitiated Blood whenever you "a ia
impurities bursting through the skin in Pimpos Erup
tons Sores cleanse 1t when You md it obstruced
and sluggish in the veins cleanse 1t when it is foul,
and your feelings will tell you when Keep the blood
rure and the health of the system will follow.
PIN, TAPE and other WORMS, lurking in tho
system of many thousands, efcctually destroy
ed and removed. For full directions, read carefully
the circular around each bottle printed In four Ian
guages-English, German, French and Spanish.
]. WALKER, Proprietor. Il. Il. MCDONALD CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agents. San francisco, csls
and 80 and 81 Commerce Street, Now York. =
rB- SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
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EYESs EYES.
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DR.. {. H. PARDEE,
oCCULIsT AND AURlsT.

A FTER a protracted blindness Of more than five
IN years. DR.. Pardee has made himself thoroughly
and scientifically acquainted with all diseases of
the Eye, and is now practising with a success not
surpassed in the United States.
All operations performed. such as strabismus,
eye. Cateract by linear extr cton Depression
Absorption, Pterygium, or feshy membrane
growing the eye, Reduction of Stapkyloma, OF
bulging out of the eye. Artificial Pupil, Fistula
Lachrymalis, 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. A large assortment constantly on
hand for sale at reasonable prices. The Doctors
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
eases for operations, and hopes that his universal
success will warrant continuance OF their conf
dence His celebrity as operator is co-extensive
with his success patients are presenting th' m
selves for treatment and operations from Now York
and Boston almost month";.
Many patients can be setl at the Doctors office
daily, in different stages of recovery.
Office: 1877 CLAY STREET, oppo @i the Plaza,
San Francisco. pyl5
TAKE notice.!
"a liar is not to be believed altho' he speaks the
truth"
Reports are in circulation through the upper
country thai L nave retired from Du -lHess-tud'
have gone to the Atlantic States-that | am in Eu-
rope-that / am dead. &c.
To those interested l will say that these reports
have been gotten in circulation for the fnrtherance
of other parties who are trying to obtain ileg III
matcly eye practice. The reports have been start
ed By an itinerant Mountebank and without the
least truth, as at my Office daily and attending
about sixty daily patients
z. III. PARDEE,
Oculist,
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06
Spring Styles 1872
ID. WE'LL & BRO. MAIN ST. SHASTA.
We take pleasure in announcing the arrival of q
very large and carefully selected stock of

We take pleasure in announcing the arrival of a
very large and carefully selected stock of
NEW SPRING STYLES
in entirely New Fabrics which are characterized
by Elegance of Design and novelty of effect.
We are now opening the largest stock of Spring
and Summer goods. offered to the Trade be-
fore, consisting part in Black and colorea Silks,
japanese silk, Pcplins, Paid. cord & Blk. Ala
pacas, Grenadines, Lawns, Chambrays. and a great
many more of light weight summer Dress Goods
also a large assortment of Ladies, Misses and
Childrens trimmed and untrmmed Hats, Flowers
Laees, Lace Collars, Ribbons, Bows, Hosiery
Gloves, Embroideries, Parasos, Trimmings etc.
etc.
We have also received Bales of Bleached Mus
Inns, s 9 and 10 Sheetinss, Linens, Table Lin
ems. Crash Toweling etc. etc.
In Gents Goods offer large assortment of
light weight Blue Castor Beaver Suits Cassamere
Suits, and everything in the line of Dry Goods
Clothing Boots and Shoes.
All of these goods will be sold cheaper than in
any other Store
D. WE'LL & BRO.
April "th.
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06
Wagonmaking

in all its branches and none but the best material
used. Also, all kinds of Turning and jobbing in
Wood % al 81 -4
Saws fled in Superior Manner.
Shop on Westside of Main street one door above
s. Isaack's Black smith shop residence on High
street ON left hand of the alley leading TO
DR. sburtleff, residence. "a ST E~
ehasts, Feb. 24th, 1872. = .
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they were painfully affecting, have been radically
cured in such great numbers in almost every Sec
ton of the country, that the public scarcely need %
be informed of its virtues or uses.
Scrofillons poison is one of the most destructive
enemies of our race. Often, this unseen and unfelt
tenant of the organism undeimines the constitution,
and invites the attack of enfcebng fatal diseases,
without exciting suspicion of its presence. Again.
it seems 10 breed infection throughout the body. and
then, some favorable occasion, rapidly develop
into enc or other of its hdeous forms, either the
surface or among the vitals in the latter, tuber-
cles may be suddenly deposited in the lungs or
heart, or tumors formed in the liver, or it shows
its presence by eruptions the skn or foul ulcer
atfons some part of the body. Hence the occa-
sional use of a bottle of this Sars0l0riHn is ad-
visable, even when no active symptoms of disease
appear. Persons afflicted with the following COM
plants generally find immediate relief and, at
length, cure, by the use of this S4RSAPARIL-
Ii: st. AntHoHy's Fire, Rose OF E,ysif,elas,
Tetter. Salt RheuD,, Scatd Head, RiHOIrorrr,
Sore Eyes, Sore Ears, and other eruptions or
visible forms of Scrofulous disease. Also in the
more concealed forms, as Dyspepsia, Drolsy,
Heart Disease. Fits, Epilepsy, NeurafgiG,
and the various tIccrons affections of L. muscu.
lar and nervous systems.
Syphilis or IeneFe0l and KeTr,sT-idI Diseases
cured by it, though long time is required for
sybdung these obstinate maladies by any medicine
But long continued use of this medicine will cure
the complaint. LeucorrHoa or Lhites, Uterine
TIcerafions, and Icmpie Diseases, are COM
monty soon relieved and ultimately cured by its
purifying and invigorating effect. Minute Direc-
tions for each case found in our Almanac, sup
piled gratis. RheHmofisDi and GoHt, when
caused by accumulations of eXtraneous matters
in the blood, yield quickly to it, as also Lirer
Complains. To,pidity. Conaesfion or I,sfanl-
np6fiOf, of the Lirer. and JoHHdice when arising,
as they often do, from the ranking posons in the
blood. This S4RSAP4RIIIA is great
storer for the strength and vigcr of the system.
Those who are InpGuid and IistIess. Desron-
dent. Sieepiess. and troubled with Nervous AJ-
lrehensionS or Fears. or any of the affections
Svnlptomatic of Wr0h71~Ss. will find immediate
relief and convincing evidence of its restorative
power upon trial.
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06

E,ety yea increases the populari-
of this valuable Hair Preparation
which is due to merit alone. We
can assure our Cd patrons that it is
kept fully up to its high standard;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring GRAY
OR FADED HAIR to its youthful color,
making it soft, lustrous, and silken.
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and c,ean. 1t removes al eruptions
and dandruff, and, by its tonic prop
critics, pre;ents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-g'ands. BY its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
ba dness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
viii create a new growth, except in
extreme old age. It is the most eco
nomical HAIR DRESSING ever used.
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, MD,
State Assayer OF Massachusetts, says,
The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality;
and | consider it the BEST PRErA-
RATION for its intended purposes"
S9li by all Druggists, and Dealers in sled ciaes
Price One Dollar.
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06
April 6. 1872.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PAT.
ENT TO MINING CLAIM.

NOTICE is hereby given, to whom it may
concern that application has been made by
Thomas Greene, Jacob NJ. Hudson and John o.
Welsh to the Government of the United States. for
a Patent to the following described Mining Claim,
viz: known the Live Oak Quartz Mining
Company, situated Spring Greek, in Shasta
County, State of California, being bounded by
vacant and uuoccupied land and more particularly
described follows, to wit on surveyed land,
being the S of N of E of S E of Section
IL and S of n of W of W of Section
II of Township 81 North, Range West Mount
Diablo Base and Meridian, in the district of lands
subject to sale at Shasta, California, and contain
ing 20 acres, said claim being still more particu-
lary described in the diagram posted and filed
with said application.
All persons holding any adverse claim thereto
are hereby required to present the same before the
Register and Receiver # the United States for
Shasta Land District, at Shasta. California, within
ninety days from the first day of publishing and
posting hereof.
Dated April s, 1879,
THOMAS GREENE,
JOHN O. WELSH,
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WilIOw-waro.

BIRD CAGES, COAL OIL. LUCINE, LAMPS,
including the splendid Orient Argand Kerosene
Burner, &C., &C., all of which he offers for sale,
and hopes to merit the patronage of the comma
nifty at large by his attention to business and low
prices [my13.
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD.

The reputation this ex-
cellent medicine enjoys,
is derived from its cures,
many of which are truly
marvellous. Inveterate
cases of Scrofillous dis
ease. where the system
seemed saturated with
corruption, have been
purified and cured by it.
Scrofulous affections and
disorders which were ag.
gravated by the scrofu-
lol1s con To m In q fiosa until
The Shasta courier., 1872-07-06

Please state in what paper you saw this ad
vertisemeut. 40
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TAKE NOTICE

jel'72-ly) 7s7 Clay Street, San Francisco
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
AN AFFECTING INCIDENT.

The news caused intense excitement in Wall
street and the neighborhood, and 1t was nOsed
around that Mr.. Wierum, the banker, OF the
firm OF Randall 4 Wierum, at So Exchange place.
had two children on board. fastening to the ad-
dress above mentioned, Mr.. Wierum was found.
who kindly gave the following particulars :-"On
Thursday" said he, 81 took my two boys-Arthur,
aged eight years, and Carl, aged seven years
on board the Mets, and placed them In
charge OF Mr.. @. 9. Adams, OF the GOrham
Manufacturing Company who was taking them
down on visit to his farm at Newburyport. The
state OF suspense am in as to whether they are
alive or dead is awful. Ex-Commedore Stebbins
has kindly telegraphcd down to his yacht, which is
at Stonngton, to make all possible inquiries about
my poor boys. have also sent repeated kilograms
myself, but have received no answer Ii do not
shortly receive an answer l shah go down to Ston.
ingtOn tonight (Fri6ay)."
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
SENATOR DOOLITTLE.
The Senator'S Letter Explaining HIS Re-
lntions with Connatty.

latiOns with Connatty.
MILWAUKEE, Wis.,, August so, 1872.
The NeacS Of tomorrow win contain q letter rom
ex-senator DOolittlc coniuting the allegations Of
the C0nnatty anldavit in which the Senator Is
charged with exacting money for his influence
while member OF the Senate. Mr.. Doolittle pro-
nounces every statement relating to the exercise
or his personal or official influence In obtaining
permit for Connatty false.
MIR. Doolitte further says
A telegram from Washington informs me that
there were no papers nor recommendations on file
from any one. The record shows that did not ask
f"r permit In writing. and the only way in which
oud have aided him would have been by per-
sonal interview with the President or Secretary Of
the Treasury, which interview I never had. The
only papers ever drawn by me in relation
to any matter between us were drawn in
his presence, at his suggestion and with his full
consent and approval, upon the mutual under
standing that such papers were simply private and
confidential memorandum, TO be preserved for pri-
vate use by the parties themselves cannot detail
conversation which occurred eight years ago, but
know there was not one word said or purpose en-
tertained which, if known to the whole world,
would stain my honor as Senator or a man.
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
OF BODIES AT NEWPORT.

NEWPORT, r. l., August 80, 1872.
The schooner A. II. Belden,, from Elizabethport
for Plymouth arrived here at i've O'Clock with two
bodies on board, which were picked up about
eleven O'Clock this morning about one-third dis
tance from Watch Hill to Point Judith. One is the
body of q male about thirty-dve years old; from
papers found on him supposed to be Emil Stampe,
an artist, OF Newark, N. J. He had stateroom key
No. Is in his pocket. He was dressed In black
frOck coat, with checkered vest and pants.
The other body was that OF female. dressed In
her night dress, with two rings on her left fore
finger one with initials IN. A." on it.
Both persons had life-preservers on with the word
':Metis," and were passengers on board the ILL
fated steamer Mets that was sunk of Watch Hill
this morning by collision,
The bodies have been given to an undertaken to
await Identification.
The New York herald., 1872-08-31

carried the after part OF it right over and smashed
1t to atoms. Then fearful scene ensued. The
riven timbers and floating debris crushed and beat
out the life Of many hapless one as the surges
beat and broke upon the sand. / gave up hope,
for saw so many
SINK TO wATERY GRAVES
around me: but after awhile, during which period
received many severe contusions, touched bot
tom and essayed to wade ashore. My strength
failed me, however, before could emerge from the
water, and II it had not been for the assistance rem
dercd me by parties on the beach should have
certainly pershed.
AS soon as those among us who were fortunate
enough to gain the beach were somewhat resusci-
tated we were taken to the Ocean House and other
hotels upon the Shore at which places every one
received the kndest attention from the proprietors
and sympathetic guests. Dry clothing was pro-
vided for us, and all survivors OF the wreck were
tended with the gentlest care.
When left Watch Hill eight bodies were reported
as having been washed ashore. should think that
there were at least
SIXTY LIVES LOST,
many persons probably having been washed from
the raft by the waves Seventy nine was the total
number OF those saved, as far as could learn Not
one OF my unfortunate fellow passengers could
have saved any OF his effects. have my watch,
tnou2h, and as you VIII perceive, 1t Is still going.
The captain and officers were all saved, heard 1t
said; but will not vouch for the truth of the state
ment that the steamer Stonngton passed the
Metis about twenty minutes after the collision but
Captain Burton refused assistance, thinking his
vessel could reach her port OF destination in safety
Yes, sir l thank God have been spared, and fer
vently trust may never undergo another night OF
such pain and suffering as that of yesterday.
The foregoing narrative was taken from the lips
OF Mr.. Guild while he was recuperating the inner
man after his journey the cars to New York, and
may be relied upon as very accurate statement
OF facts the narrator is highly Intelligent man
and one who evidently had no wish to magnify the
horrors OF the Disaster
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Session and Secrecy Of the Geneva Tribunal
Another Adjournment.
yElteaAm 10 TINE NEW YORK HERALD

GENEVA, August e. 1872.
The members Of the Court Of Arbitration in the
Alabama claims case assembled in session at the
hour Of twelve O'Clock, noon, to-day and, at half
past one O'Clock in the afternoon. adjourned till
Monday, September g.
The proceedings which took place at the meeting
orc not known to the people outside, as the trlbu.
nal rule OF secrecy is rigidly maintained.
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
THE LOUISVILLE CONVENTION.

At q meeting Of the Andrew Jackson Club, on
Lexington avenue, last evening, at which Senator
OBrien, Alderman Gilsey, who heads the delega-
ton to Louisville from this city, and others were
present. communications were received to the effect
that the following gentlemen had been elected by
various 'straightOut" organizations throughout the
State as delegates at large from this State to the
Louisville Conventions :-Ex-Judge ThOs W. Clerkc,
Roswell ID. Hatch, Mark NJ POmeroy, Joseph X. Flan-
ders and Judge GoOdlett. In the report previously
published Mr. Flanders was reported as q delegate
from this city. In place OF MS name that OF Lewis
May ought to have been given, as he Is the local
delegate, Mr.. Flanders being one Of the delegates
at large.
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
RUSSIA.
Cholera Progressing Westward and Active in
Grodno.
TELEGRAM TO TIVE new YORK HERALD.
ST. PETERsBURa, Augy

ST.. PErERsBURa, August 80, 1872
Cholera has appeared at Grodno, capital Of the
government Of the same name, in the Western
part of Russia.
The population Of Grodno is about eighteen thou
sand and that OF the government district Of Grod-
no ovel million Of people. The surface Of the
country Is, generally speaking, level. The soil is
watered BY the rivers Niemen, Bug and Nasew.
There are extensive forests. The population is for
the most part poor, and great amount OF the pro.
duce OF their farms Is exported.
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
SOLEMN FUNERAL OBsEQUIEs.

Burial OF Four OF Those Killed by the
Locomotive ut Tacony, in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, August 80, 1872.
The funeral OF four OF the victims OF the Tacony
disaster-Reuben Dial, Mary E. Freeburger, Mary
e. Snyder and George H. Muock-took place at the
Nazareth Methodist Episcopal church In this city
to-day. There was a large crowd OF people pres
bid curiosity.
It Is feared that Mrs. Freeburger, daughter Of Mr.
Dial, and mother OF Mss Freeburger, both OF whom
were victims, will survive the shock occasiQned
BY the death or her two relatives.
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
DEXTER PARK RACES.

CHICAGO August 30, 1872.
There was a fair attendance at the Dexter Park
races to-day, and the weather was FINE The 245
race, purse $1,000, was won by Hope in three
straight heats, beating Naughu, Whitcomb, Charley
and Virginia. Whtcomb was the favorite. The
best time was 2:33h. In the 2:35 race Hattie won
in three straight heats, beating Ed Shelley,
Kate Hazard, RObby Golddust ana Kate. Ellen
Davis was dstanced. Hazard was the favorite.
The best time made was
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
SENATOR WILSON.

FAC OecIaEes tne brooklyn UeTmon Letter
2 Forgery.
AUGUSTA, Me-, August 80, 1872.
Senator Wilson, who is here pronounces the let
tnr published purporting to have been addressed
by him to certain German citizens of Brooklyn in
response to an alleged letter from them requesting
TO be informed whether he ever belonged to the
Know Nothing party forgery.
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
MOBILE FOR GREELEY AND BROWN.

MOBILE, Ala, August 30, 1872
Ward meetings were held in every ward In the
city tonight, and were more numerousy attended
than for years past. The utmost harmony pre-
vailed, and complete coalition between az parties
favoring the election OF Greeley and Brown and q
State ticket was secured.
The New York herald., 1872-08-31
TIE COUNCIL OF THE CROWNS.
Prince Gortschakoff to Herald the Ad
vent of the Gear Alexan-
der to Berlin.
His Imperial Majesty Of Russia Will
Arrive September 5.
Emperor William TO Fete His Royal Brethren
in the Palace at POtsdam.
TelsGaAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.


BERLIN, August SO, 1872.
Tho Emperor Of Russia will arrive In this city at
about five O'Clock next Thursday afternoon, the 5th
Of September
PRINCELY AvANT COURIER.
Ills Imperial Majesty Alexander will be preceded
by His Exccllcncy Prince Gortschakon who will
leave Frankfort for Berlin on Tuesday, septem-
Der Q.
ROYAL PRUssIAN FETEs
His Majesty the Czar will be the guest OF the En-
pcror William for five days, during which time mag
niGccnt Jdtes will take place.
grand entertainment will be given at the new
palace at Potsdam the 9th of September, at
which the Empcrors Of Germany, Russia and Aus
trIa and several German potentatcs and princes
will be present.
ADIEU FOR ST. PETERSBURG.
The Car Alexander will leave Berlin probably
on the 10th Of September, on his return home
ward to the Russian capital
The New York herald., 1872-08-31

realized by experience; fathers looking for their
children husbands for their wives, mother for
her child, son for his father and sister for
brother. 1t beggars description.
DAVID RICHIE,
Commanding Revenue Steamer Moccasin.