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The Shasta courier., 1858-11-13

HE New CHURCH PRoJEcr.-The Finance
Committee, Mrs. Shurtleff, Sprague, Mix, West
heiton, Tull Crowell and Gilbert, and Miss Gar.
ter, Evans, Snyder, Parker and Hawthorn. have
been busy during the week in securing subscr;
oers tor the building of new free church. So
far they have had secured upwards of s2.5o
According to the estimate of the Committee on
Building, this figure is within one thousand dol
lars OF the estimated cost of the church. We
presume the work of building will therefore be
commenced very speedily. The ladies are GER
tainiy entitled to hearty praise for the enerpv
manifested in behalf of this most worthy cause.
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-13

REDUCTION OF THE COUNTY DEBr-The indeht-
edness OF this county, at the end of the present
hscai year, we are assured by the Treasurer, will
De some five or six thousand dollars less than at
IFS commencement
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-13

gay@ We are having glorious weather in the
hills about this time of writing. The days are
sunshiny and warm-one day during the week
the thermometer indicated 900 Fah.-while the
nights are delightfully."- cool, and the sleeping
glorious for those who enjoy good digestion
and quiet conscience.
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-13

Gs5H Maj. Chorpenning says he will express
the Presidents next Annual Message across the
continent, uia Salt Lake and Placervile. in Is
days
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-13

REDEMPTION FuSD.-0n the last day of the
sitting of the Board of Supervisors, bids amount
ing to Ss,242 Al, for the S6,547 II cash in the
Redemption Fund, were accepted. The county
thereby, in shaving its own paper, gains s., ,ss4
20.
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CAUSE OF INsANITY.-A man named Ira NJ
Wellsher, from Oregon, visited theatre in San
Francisco, saw the tragedy of Lucrezia Borgia
performed, and straightway became as crazy as
a loon. We do not wonder at it. The manner
in which tragedies are occasionally " done up
in this country would set Ned Forrest or Mac
ready raving mad-ay, mad as March hare
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-13

MAJOR GARNETT.-The remains OF this gallant
soldier were brought down from Oregon few
days since, and will be forwarded to the East by
the next steamer.-Norning Call
1t will be remembered that Maj. Garnett lost
his life in an engagement under Col. Steptoe,
with the Indians recently so thoroughly whip
ped by Col. WRIGHT.
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SCRIP REDEEMED.-The following are the
amounts of scrip redeemed from the lst of the
present month to the Ilth
On the Redemption Fund. Al
On the General Fund in order of pre-
On the Hospital Fund. 2.65I l2
Total .......................... .SI5.593 So
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PARTNERSHIP.
E S L r A Y

~ CANE TO BENTLEY l. CO.'S COR,
~ raj, Shasta, on the 22d of October, a
Mouse-colored Mare Mule,
with Spanish brands on both hips. The owner
py proving property and paying charges in.
Guiding this notice, may have possession.
Ii. A. BENTLEY & co.
Nov. 6, 1858, ne:st
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DIED.
AT Middletown, on the sth, August Peterson,
from Denmark, in the 10Th year of his age.
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MARRIED..

In Shasta, on the 4th inst, by the Rev. Father
Ralph Rainaldi John W. Cooper, formerly of
Philadelphia Pa, and Miss Sarah Jane Spencer.
formerly of Washington, D. c.
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BIRTH

BIRTH.
At Horsetown, on the 9th, the wife of Jno H.
Hough, of a son.
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ES Thanks-to Wells Fargo & Co.
The Shasta courier., 1858-11-13

n@ The "Alta Express is dead.
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THE ARMY AND M w.

The War Department has issued orders directing a
board of officers to at West Point the 18th
instant for the purpose Of trying to be sub
mitted by General G. r. Wheat The board will consist
of Major Alfred Mordecai, ordnance department Lieut.
John Gibbon fourth artillery; and Lieut. G. L. Hart
sn second artillery This gun is twelve feet long 1t
is something new and is known the patent acceera
ting Its peculiarly is that it fires three charges
Of powder behind niDepound she'll which will hit at
the distance of five miles The ball shell
is shaped like the Minnie rifle ball. All who have al
ready witnessed its operations to be perfectly salts
fled with what it represents.
Major j. G. Martin, quartermaster's department is
dered to duty at Fort Laramie, Nebraska Major f. b.
Babbitt department is ordered to Washington city,
for the purpose of settling his accounts when he will be
ordered distant service Captain g. Thorn and Lieut.
j. B. Wheeler, Typographical engineers ordered to
duty at Fort Vancouver Washington Territory Those
officers charged with the construction of the military
roads in Oregon end Washington Territories. Assistant
Surgeon w Babcock ordered to report for duty to
the commanding officer at Fort Columbus Governors
Island Colonel p Taylor coinmssary Of subsistence,
will report for duty in the Office of the chief of his de-
partment, Washington city.
Col Sumner being the senior officer in the department
of the West of the army since the transfer of Gen Har
ney to the northern department Of the Pacific has
cd command Of that department His headquarters
at St Louis.
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personal INTELLIGENCE.

M, c,tarv Of War left Washington last evening for
bort visit 10 the West During his absence Col Drink
r chief clerk of the War Department, Will discharge
tbe duties of its head as acting Secretary.
The Postmaster General proposes to leave Washington
a., dav for a week soiourn In Tennessee Hon H. hing
First Assistant Postmaster General Will discharge the
duties Of Gov Brown during his absence
n Il generally understood that the mission to Spain
has been rendered by the President to the Hon Wm
Preston of Kentucky but that he has not so far, ind
Gated his determination to accept
Mr. George yandenhoff is to give the first reading OF
Longfellows forthcoming poem, The Courshp OF Miles
Standish in Boston, the evening OF NE day hsPao-
hcaton, the 10th inst.
johnson j. Hooper, ''Simon suggs, of the Montgom-
cry Alabama Mail contradicts the report that he had
retired from that paper He thinks ms oniy chance lor
retiring is into that six foot box which has from time
mmemoral been the final retiring place Of the Suggs
The report, however, we may say did not originate In
the Dispatch, but was copied from exchange.
S. b. Paul. esq, of Petersburg, Va, has commenced
the publication of new democratic paper in that place
called 1.-The Press 1t succeeds the South Side Demo
GRAFT and presents very handsome appearance IL is
penny paper and the contents give proof OF the industry
of its editor Mr.. John L. Phillips is associated with
Mr. Paul in the publication of he Press" We wish il
great success.
It is stated that Judge Bowln, commissioner to
Paraguay received his instructions from the Department
to-day for New York. to embark on the Sabine. Com
mander H. J. Page leaves this afternoon, Commodore
Shubrick will leave very shortly,
Among the arrivals in Washington yesterday the
Hon Paul Ledy, of Pennsylvania, who is at the Kirk
wood House Augustus Sche esq., collector of the port
of New York. at the Nationals and Captain Barton, U.
S. army, at Browns.
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EDUCATION.
4 IEyANDRJA HIGH .SCHOOL.-Tbis

A LEXANDRIA HIGH Schoolgirls institution
N boarding school for young and youth in the city
OF Alexandria Virginia number students continues
former years limited only receive the minute
the principal being his desire to combine as far
practicable moral advantages OF family with the
classification and discipline OF a school,
his assistance in the pursuit or his poes
sion the than twenty years. during which time
he has engaged young from almost
every section OF the Union
may prepare themselves at this school for entering
college for the active business Of life Especial attention
given to the study philosophy chemistry and tho mahe
MATES book keeping aud the ordinary English branches
Mnernogy geology application of chemistry the
are taught by systematically arranged cabinets and
made part Of regular civil engineering.
philosophy chemls
try astronomy annually delivered in presence Of all the
studcns 4.
number Of important improvements both the school and
dwelling been made such the erection OF an asro
nomica Of the laboratory addition
recitation rooms, &c,
would be easy the many well known gentle
residing parts United States who either have
been now patrons tho school, but the subscriber deems
Circulars will be forwarded application.
26-lmdksw CALEB ). HlIOWEII+
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POLITICAL WrE1LIGENcE

Last Saturday evening there was great democratic
gathering at Cincinnati which Is described - iar suras
a. A. numbers and enthusiasm, well as in the amount
~ fireworks and the nnumemble transparencies, ban
nsrs and notices any previous demonstration Of the
Kind 10 that city It's estimated that at least twenty
thousand people present Speeches were made IN
E1fman George Thielman, Judge Carter, Judge Latin,
stenben J. Mcirorty Vim. c Mcdowell, and others
ch were received with the most enthusiastic applause
The American convention in the fourth district Of Mas
S.chusets have nominated N A. Thompson for Congress
The Americans refused to coaesce with the Republicans
and united in the nomination OF Mr. COMM
,..,,orats IN the sixth district of Massachusetts,
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United states Hotel.
GALE OF VALUABLE COTTON PLANTATIONS

- AND FLOODED STOCK II win sell accommodating terms
plantations In Dallas and Perry countless
Alabama Of which In high state OF cultivation,
small from two hundred and fifty TO four hun
dred portions OF every tract in cultivation.
will be given the purchasers the LIST OF January
+. .-
situated the ema and Mississippi Rivers
railroad equal fertility to any land in the world
Also improved nnmproved lots and small tracts
adjoining Selma, including several handsomely
proved situated private residences with large lots
attached TO them. IL :
The trace adjoining Selma of7o viii be laid OF
into two lots each lot fronting
will enable purchasers TO purchase Tor residences
or gardens largo o small lots, as they may desire
head Of thoroughbred racing stock,
Of tho best blood amoig which several fine aon brood
mares hes and also celebrated stallion Bown Dick
the best race horse in the South.
will exhibited for sale at the races at Mon'gom.
cry, Ala In November next
Persons wishing purchase will find to their interest to come
and immediately. IN
ANY debts Col Thornton Godsby will be
purchase OF the above property
George Gosby will show this property to all who may de-
sire purchase 81. h.a @#
Mcssrs Byrd Morgan of Selma and TO
Messrs. Brooks & Carrot, Of Marion l # a@a z
property disposed OF Mt private sale II
WILL together with OF other personal property be
od highest bidder the city Selma tho first
day Of January next i 8
sELNA ALA, Sept. IL 1858. Sep 2S--2m
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TRIBUTE or RESPECT TO THE MEMORY OF A. o.
DAYTON ESQ.

At meeting composed of the Secretary Assistant Sec
rotary and heads Of bureaus OF the Treasury Department
held in the ante OF the Secretary Of the Treasury,
Tuesday the 5th October, 1885, the following pro
ceedings were had
Hon Howell Cobb was called to preside, and made
some appropriate remarks taking the chair. On
ton of f. Bigger, esq, R. j. Atkinson was appointed
secretary.
p L. Smith, esq., introduced, with preliminary
remarks, the following which was read and adopted
unanimously:
Ii seems proper and in accordance with feelings
that in the public service at the seat of the general
government should testify, in associated FORM
profound at the death of late friend and CO.
aborer, Aaron Ogden Dayton, Fourth Auditor of the
Treasury Department
Mr. Dayton possessed talents OF high Order enriched by
careful education and by constant and assduous cultva
ton His taste in literature and the fine arts he ndug
ed with extravaganza from love Of their beauties AS
business man. he distinguished for eminent efficiency
and associated fidelity upon which he built the most
scrupuous observance of honor which years
of official life bear most ncontesabe evidence In the
social relations he modest and retiring yet always
anxious to bear his part in every way that might
duce to the good of society that would enlarge the sphere
of cultivated intelligence and strengthen the founda
tions of pure morality TO these beautiful traits of
character added the gces and the treasures Of re
gion upon which he leaned with mistaken confidence
and abiding consolation Such life was prepared for
death; and he sank into its embrace with calm resgna
uon, ana WITHOUT tis al eAamPio VI
all praise and imitation, it deserves to be treated as
legacy to society that should be honoed at his grave,
and cherished with his memory.
Resolped That we mourn the death of Aaron Og
den Dayton esq., late Fourth Auditor Of the Treasury
Department which has broken of the strong links in
the chain of official brotherhood and leaves melan
choly void in large circle of endeared friends. We
claim the expression of deep as humble
tribute to his memory and the appropriate offering to
his friends We tender coincidence to his afflicted
family and mngle our profound sympathy with the
hearts that bleed for this rrepaabe loss We hope sim
cerey that they may find consolation in tho recollection
Of tho wealth OF virtues that adorned his pure life, and
| the religion that he so faithfully honored.
Rolued That the proceedings of this meeting be com
municated to the family of the deceased
| On motion of J. Hyer, esq, the proceedings were
directed to be published in the city papers and the meet
| inp adjourned. HOWELL COBB
President
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yTNRUSTEE'S SALE OF EXCELLENT FURNl-
te ami household enectsOn Saturday morning, October o.
Ia o'clock in auction rooms we shall sell py virtue
deed trust duly recorded in be j. A. 81 NO. III iohos aovo
aeo lot of furniture household effects comprising
One excellent second hand piano forte
Three mahogany and walnut French sofas
Mahogany rockers, and parior chairs
Walnut and mahogany contre and sdo tables
Gitframe mirrors
Lounges cane-seat chairs
Revolving, Office, and library chairs
Extension dining tables hat rack
Dressing and plain bureaus, wardrobes
Beisteads mattresses, holsters and pillows
Washstands, toilet sets, looking glasses rE.
Comforts blankets quilts
Damask curtains, window shades
Paror and chamber carpets, ocloth
Cooking and other stoves
One excellent Culver furnace
Together with general Of kitchen requisites
Terms SOS and under cash, that credit OF l. = u
and month"; satisfactorily endorsed notes bearing interest
~ JAS. G. MCGUIRE CO.,
NJ, A A a Auctloneers.
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A SPECIAL CARD beg to inform tho public
IN shall still continue the piano, music and musical
business the usual at Coonb's Melodcon Hail. d.
ecty opposite In few weeks hope open
place with large fine, where, with increased fac
ties energies hope merit continuation their
Pianos FOR sale, rcnt, exchange, &c. as usual
t# JOHN +. ELLIS,
No 500 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets
snpte4 id
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ArEW BOOK AVID sTATIoNERY STORE

NEW BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE.--The
undersigned has returned from the great
Philadelphia with large and varied
American publications. bought very low will
cheaper other house in Washington Also complete
Classical and Common School Books and Writing
Pens and everything in the Stationery ine
Fancy Goods Table and Desk Ornaments &c. Juvenile Picture
all variety OF Standard and other
Books. #.7fHF .lss
Blank Books bound and ruled order the
manner, at reduced prices.
Periodicals and Newspapers supplied subscribers
promptly by HENRY WANBoRG,
Cheap Book and Stationery Store
No. 277 south side Penn avenue,
4 q between 10th
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JAS. G. MCGUIRE s. CO., Auctioneers.

By JAS G. MCGUIRE g. CO., Anctioneers.
T,nRNTTI1RE AND HOUSEKEEPING EFFECTS
II Mt public auconon Friday morning. October = at 10 O'Clock,
nj tho residence over Washington we shall sell inc nrm
trc and effects Of family declining housekeeping, comprising
Rosewood sevenoctave piano forte by knabc q Saenie
Brocatcle covered sofas and chairs
Mahogany spring sofa, rocker
DO card and ido tables, whatnot
Curtains and cornice, window shades
Cane nd ood-seat chairs, lounge
Carpets, olclotl mating
Bedsteads, dressing and plain bureaus
wardrobes, washstands, toilet sets
beds, holsters, and pillows
Hair and husk mattresses, looking glasses
Blankets comforts spreads
Gilt ana mahogany framed looking glasses
Extension dining and other tables
China, glass, aud crockery
Table cutlery stoves, fire irons aa
Together with general Of kitchen requisites
Terms S25 that credit OF 90 and W
''s' - JAS O. MCGUIRE 4 CO.,
cd \ Auopoioo'S
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE.

NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE.
= 49,. DEPARTMENT COLUMBIA COLLEGE,,
a..g. ~a..-. Washington, ID. c.
The thirty Of lectures will in this
institution 18th and continue until the LIST Of
March. gs
THOMAS MILLER, NJ. D.,
Professor Of Anatomy.
"s. WILLIAM p. JOHNSTON, NJ. d.,
Professor Obstetrics Diseases Women and Children.
JOSHUA RILEY N. d.,
Professor OF Matera sIcdca, Therapeutics, and Hygiene,
m GRAFTON TYLER NJ D.,
Professor Pathology Medicine Clinical Medicine.
JAMES J. WARING, Nj. d.,
Professor Physiology crocopc Pathological Anatomy
r. KING STONE, NJ. D..
Professor of Ohhac Surgical Anatomy
y u JOHN 6. Il. HOUSTON, NJ. D.,
Professor Of Surgery and Clinical Surgery
HENRY WURIZ, NJ A..
Professor OF Chemistry md Pharmacy
a|.N sEI.DEN w. CROW, NJ. D..
Demonstration or Anatomy
4ss
For The entire course .sye
tickets
MANIPULATING fee paid only once.
Graduating expenses 70
No charge for clinical lectures.
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District Court OF the United States for the Dis
triCt OF Columbia.

States Of America Ibans Fifteen Boxes Of edoo
Wine and Ten Baskets Of Champagne Wino respondents
DE II remembered that Philip Barton Key esq,
Attorney for tho District Of Columbia, hath
libel in the District court Of the said District alleging that
November in the 1857 fifteen boxes OF
baskets Of Champagne wine imported into
United States Into Georgetown portn the District
lunbia In vessel schooner, called the Bedc
whereof Ryder MASTER that the said fifteen
baskets ofChampagne described
included mancs OF the the
required by law BY which the has become
forfeited States seized by the collector
Of Georgetown persons having any right title
Of Medoc wine and ten baskets Champagne
wine admoncd be and appear the house.
the City the city Of Washington, the first Monday
bor next hear abide by perform all judicial
are by law required TO be done in the premises.
Test JOHN A. SMITH,
Sep 16--I4texSun Clerk.
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BY JAS. G. MCGUIRE q Co.. Auctioneers.

GALE OF SMALL BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
and m IN tho First Friday afternoon October at
~ O'Clock on the promises sell lot No s. in No 10
fronting feet 26 street west between north ana
streets running twenty foot alley, with the improve
cnts consisting twoory brick house containing nye rooms
residue In twelve, and eighteen
N' - JAS G. MCGUIRE CO.,
Oct cd Auo'once's-
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4 CARD.-Edward Dolan, Merchant Tailor, sign

A CARD.-Edward Dolan Merchant Tailor sign
IA golden OF 14h street and Pennsylvania
avenue opposite Hotel respectfully invites the gentlemen OF
his splendid assortment oil goods Tor the
trade which he Will sell cheap his stock consists
mi the and styles Of French English Ger
man and American cloths black added golden olive invisible
green mulberry and other shades
panaloons-back and fancy doeskn, with side bands.
ycngsvelvc silks and cashmere rich and beautiful for ball
and party.
and Esca beavers, pilot CASTOR, and Napo
leon Tricord. H&t.a
Also superb gents furnishing goods dc
scrpton Sept l9--dlm~
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Ron. j. ATKINSON, Secretary.

RRoRGANzArIoN or MnmA-The following Or
der which was issued from the War Department yester
day. affords evidence that the President is not only ready
to hear the application of the citizens Of the District but
prompt grant their request when it can be done con-
sstently For years past militia system has been
decaying but we trust it will now be 50 revised and inn
proved that it will meet the just expectations of our own
citizens and call forth the admiration Of those OF other
cities: s-@t" .a
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NTEDDING PRESENTS.--M. w. GAIT & BRO.
wv opening addition to their very elegant
Watches Jewelry silver and Plated Ware great variety
OF beautiful goods suitable for wedding presents.
Also, Fans Hair Pins, fancy Shell Combs, &c.
a '.r n #H# M. W. GAIT BRO, Jewellers,
324 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
Oct r.
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ANOTHER MAnRIAcE STILL AT Browns Last night
Mr.. Philip Hill and Miss A. v. Crawford of Prince
Georges county, Maryland, were married at Browns
Hotel
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nR. VAN PATTEN, DENTISr.-Oiiice and resi-
IL dcnce removed 70 the Willard Hotel square, opposite
18th street.
Oct 7-3mds
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.TTNO DIPLOMATS AND T0URISTS.-The adver-
scr aged who canversant with and speaks
English French Spanish Italian languages Is well educated
morals, acquainted with maritime affairs, mas
merchant and owner for several years wishes particularly
diplomats and tourists bound to the
European South American continents who may heed an erpre
ter confidential travelling clerk He furnish the
for qualification from many dsn
gushed persons highest standing Washington and Alabama
g. Box No. is, Mobile, As or care Of the Hon B.
Ftzpatrick u. s. Aa. Sep 30-d1m
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A NEW EDITI0N.--The Political Textbook, or
IN Encyclopedia containing everything for the refer
enc, OF the politicians the United Edited by
NJ W. Cus postmaster Of the House OF Representatives rye
volume Price So.
Just received, and for sale at
TAYLOR 4 MAURYs
oct3 1884 Penn avenue.
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by JAS. C. MCGUIRE 4 CO., AuctioneSrs.

MEAT TW0STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT
IN between Eighth and Ninth streets al AUCTION
O Thursday 7h O'Clock the premises We
shall sell part oot square fronting 80 feet on north
I-stree between 9th running back 100
feet improvements, consisting o neat and wepuh
twostory frame house, containing six rooms, -,
Terms CASH the residue in H. and IL months Win
'n'0iV''' s0O - w j. c. MCGUIRE a Co..
o.z Auctioneers.