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The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08
The Drowning of J. w. Chaffee.

Sheriff Follansbee, accompanied by District
Attorney Mix and Justice Keen, went to Pit
River Valley, disinterred the body of Chaffee,
and held an inquest upon it. Mr.. Chaffee, it
will be remembered, was drowned in Pit River,
on the sth ult., and his death some persons had
charged was the result of maltreatment at the
hands of Sam. Loekhart. In fact the jury, COM
posed mostly Of his personal enemies, it is said,
found that the man had been rendered stupid
by blows from Lockhart, that the drowning was
the result of this stupidity, and that hence
Lockhart was the real cause of his death
The witnesses, however, swore that deceased
had been under the influence of liquor for days,
that Lockhart struck him but once, on the fore
head with his fist, for calling him liar, and
then kicked him out of the house-that after
wards he went to theriver and swan about IN
1t for some time, before he got out in the current
and was drowned. In fact the case was so
plain that Justice Keen could make nothing OF
1t except an ordinary assault He therefore fined
Lockhart $40 and costs. 1t is proper to say
that Mr.. Lockhart came voluntarily to Shasta
when the charge was made against him. for the
purpose of having legal investigation, there
being no Justice resident in Pit River Valley
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the Difference.

Tie Republicans are for Congressional inter
rention to prohibit slavery in the Territories.
The seceders are for Congressional interven-
ton to protect slavery in the Territories.
Thus both are N taror Of Congressional in
tervention-and to that extent stand en- common
ground. They both are in favor Of keeping the
slavery question in the halls Of Congress. The
great purpose of the Nebraska Bill was the ex-
pulsion of this question from the halls OF Con-
gress forever. R. NJ. T. Hunter of Virginia
voted for it simply because, as he then avowed
it would have that effect. And the Cincinnati
platform declared in favor of sc Congressional
non-interference with slavery in State Territory
or the District of Columbia" 1t said never a
word about this new doctrine of Territorial
non-intervention.
Verify those Democrats who denounce Black
Repubiicanism and yet swallow Breckenridge
Intervention" remind US of an old lady in
Pennsylvania who had a great aversion to rye
and never ate it in any form, but of late, said
she, "they have got to making it into whisky,
and find that can now and then worry little
of it down."
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The Richmond Convention.

As all people know, the Richmond Conven-
ton was called by avowed disunionists No man
will deny this. So well was it understood at
the time, that Virginia, although the Convention
was called to assemble at her capital, refused to
accredit a single delegate to that body. She
looked upon it as assemblage of conspirators
and traitors. So too, did all the States save
two or three. Hence, when the members as
sembie1 they found themselves so contemplate
in numbers that they adjourned to await the
action of the National Convention at Baltimore.
After the secession occurred there, and Breckin-
ridge was nominated at meeting of seceders,
composed Of less than one-thrd of the National
Convention, this Richmond Convention again
convened and pronounced" in favor of Breck-
inridge by giving him the nomination of this
body. John c. Breckinridge, in his letter ac-
cepting the second nomination, says:
{" accept the nomination, and shall strive to
merit the confidence implied by the action of the
Convention"
In other words he accepts the nomination of
Convention of avowed disunionists, and will
SIIhc " HicTlt iht COHuutuCC vi ultH WHO dTc
working for the destruction of this Union, by
precipitating the cotton States into revolution"
[yide Yancey's letterl and the establishment of
Southern Republic. Now, how can lie ''strive"
to merit their confidence unless he aids them to
accomplish their purpose-which is the seces-
sion of the Southern States from the Union p
Will some Breckinridger please answer?
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Breckinridge County Convention.

This body met in Shasta, on Monday last
Our friend James r. Keen, the Convention
accomplished Secretary, kindly furnished us a
copy ofthe proceedings in exterso, but not until
our outside form" had been put on the press
Hence, owing to the very limited inside space
at our command we will be compelled to reduce
our account to as small compass as possible, for
the purpose of finding space for comment.
In the first place, the Convention was of a
most respectable character, and contained a
number of most excellent gentlemen. It's pro-
ceedings were conducted in gentlemanly and
unexceptionable manner, and it adopted series
of resolutions " wonderful to behold"
Drs. Conklin and Pelham were respectively
temporary Chairman and Secretary. For per-
manent officers, J. Van Schaick was chosen a;
President, DR.. Conklin, N KENNEDY, H. Anklir
and Z. Linn as Vice Presidents; James R. Keen
and E. L. McCutchan as Secretaries Harry
Kerr as Sergeant -at-Arms, and C. Ovett and D.
Kemble as Tellers.
Convention refused to send delegates to a
Judicial District Convention, by vote of SO to
l0-and elected the following gentlemen as del
egates to the State Convention, viz I. Hare, L.
oConnell, j. McGinnerty, H. C. Street, E. Nc
Kewen, John Gates, Jas. D. Mix, Geo. Kittridge,
and forbid them to appoint proxies.
Messrs. John Hale, II. A. Curtiss, John s. P.
Bass, ]. P. MeCutchan, Stephen Lean, J. NJ.
Roche and Isaac Hare were then put in nomi-
nation for the Assembly, and balloted for with
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Gov. DowNEYs ELECTIoNEERING INTENT
Agreeing with him in political views, the ANA
dor Ledger nevertheless advises Gov. Downey
not "to 60 forth to partisan wars when holding
the highest Office in the State" Many other
right-thinking people would unite with the jour-
nalist in that suggestion.-S. T. Mirror.
That's all nonsense. If it is proper to " go
forth to partisan wars when one is candidate
for " the highest efice in the State," as did La
than, it is also proper for one holding the
highest Office in the State" to do the same, as
did Cows. Bigler and Weller. The idea that
because man is Governor, he is forbid to
work in the most effective way in behalf of the
candidates ofhis party for the two highest offices
in the gift of the American people, is untenable.
1t is old-fogyish. 1t is going back to the days
when it was deemed dishonorable for Guber-
Material candidate to make stump speeches. We
trust Gov. Downey viii let his voice be heard
in behalf of the regular nominees of the party
to which he owes all of his political honors, on
every proper occasion, from now on to the clos
ing OF the polls on the 9th of November next
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Chief Justice Taney.

Mr.. Douglas said, in his Freeport speech, that
the people of Territory may lawfully exclude
slavery, by refusing to pass laws for its protec-
tion.
Nearly af Democrats who oppose hm now
give that declaration in Justification thereof
They admit that Cobb, Secretary of the Treasu-
ry; Cass. Secretary of Estate; Toucey, Secretary
Of the Interior; and Holt, Postmaster General,
had each, years ago, uttered precisely the same
opinions in speeches afterwards published. They
admit this, but say the Dred Scott decision was
pronounced since then, and that that decision
emphatically declares the very opposite doc
trine.
In reply, the friends of Douglas say that no
such question was ever before the Supreme
Court-the only points decided in the Dred
a citizen of the United States, nor institute a
suit in the Uaited States Courts. They quote
Reverdy Johnson, who helped to argue the case
on the side of the 20 defendant in error" Mr..
who declares that this point was never mooted,
never alluded to, much less argued before the
Supreme Court.
Now, Ar. Johnson must be considered pretty
good evidenee on this point. The Brecknridg-
ers feel it, because Mr.. Johnson is q great law
yer, and Southerner and STAKEHOLDER. Hence,
with great flourish of trumpets, and trium-
phant shouts, they quote the opinion of the
Court itself-written they proclaim, by the
great and venerable Chief Justice Taney him
self
Very well. We reply that Chief Justice Ia
ney, the author of the famous bred Scott deci-
sion-the very decision by the aid of which the
seceders seek TO prove the great, the gallant and
the glorious Douglas recreant to Democratic
principles and outside the pale of the Demo-
cratic party-we repeat, we reply that Chief
Justice Taney is himself warm supporter of
Stephen A. Douglas Cry it aioud-let it be
borne on every breeze-thunder it in the ears of
every enemy Of the great IHinoiSan--that the
great author Of the DreG Scott decision is him
self an earnest supporter of Stephen A. Doug
las Our authority is the New York Ne,es of
the llth Aug, which declares that
We learn from reliable authority that Chief
Justice Taney, the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States, is warm advocate Of Mr.. Douglas
election.
What say you that; ye Breckinridgers
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To the Point

John Savage, of Virginia, hearing it reported
that Henry A. Wise was going on the stump in
behalf of Breckinr'dge, wrote him most admi-
rabe letter, wherein he called his attention to a
most remarkable speech delivered by Mr..
Breckinridge in 1855, April 7th, at the town OF
Cynthiana, Kentucky, and copied into the Wash
ington Union of May 9Th, 1855. Here is one
extract
1t was natural for Il to prefer those of
his own religious faith in voting, and he himself
would vote for one of his way of thinking in re-
ligon, rather than another, all other things be-
ing equal, just as he would vote for a native
in preference to a foreign born citizen, other
things being equal.
Mr. Savage says this extract has been brought
to the notice of Mr. Breclinridge, but failed to
elicit reply" As will be seen, the doctrine of
Mr. Brcckinridge would, to quote the language
of Mr.. Savage, institute not only discrimina-
ton between native and naturalized citizens,
but denationalzing division between native
citizens of different religious views! That is,
if the patronage of this Government is ever
placed in the hands of Mr.. Breckinridge, he will
always appoint to office Presbyterian, rather
than Methodist, Episcopalian, Catholic or
Baptist" all other things being equal" Is that
Democratic doctrine? We ask native and
adopted citizens to ponder over this question:
Will true Democrat, in choosing man for an
official position, discriminate in favor or against
any religious persuasion? Mr.. Breckenridge
says he will. Do you support him in that? If
so5vote for him.
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JOHN S. P. BAss.-This gentleman is the
regular nominee Of the Breckinbridge wing OF
the Democracy for Assemblyman. We frankly
admit that Mr.. Bass is most excellent man
and citizen, and well qualified to represent this
county in the Legislature. We have no single
wcrtt to say against him, save that he is out OF
the regular Democratic organization. Hence,
Notwithstanding our personal friendship for the
man, we shall aid in his defeat, which is as GER
tain as any future event can be. So we think
at least, although we are free to confess that on
this point he and his friends differ from us
However the 9Th of November will tell the tale
when the result win generally be expressed
thus: Je-e-e-ru-sa-lem how that id little
John White does run
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Thursday, the f8th inst

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT, No. 3.-Delegates from
Fort Crook, harrill's Mil, Buckeye, Churntown,
rort heading, Oak Run, McMurtrys Ferry, Fall
River, Sierra, North Cow Creek, and Lockbart's
will meet at Buckeye, and nominate one caudi-
date Tor Supervisor and Justices and Consta-
bles for their respective townships
SHASTA TowNsHP.-Ene 8slegates from Mid
dletown, Whisky Creek, Canon House, Mad Ok,
Lower Springs, Spring Creek and Shasta, are
requested to meet in Charter Oak Hall, Shasta,
at II o'clock, A. NJ, to nominate one Supervisor
and two Justices and two Constabes
FRENCH GULCH TowNsHIP.-The delegates will
meet at French Gulch to nominate two Justices
and two Constables.
CLEAR CREEK Delegates will meet
at Horsetown to nominate two Justices and two
ConStables.
CorToNwooD TowNsHIP-Delegates will meet
at American Banch tc. nominate two Justices
and two Constables.
FELIX TRACY, Chairman.
]. W. GARDEN, Sec.
Sept lst, 1860.
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GSa- Henry A. Wise announces himself in
favor of Breckinridge and Congressional pro-
lection to persons and property in the Terrific
ries, and against the doctrine of Congressional
non-intervention, pronouncing it Federalism OF
the bluest sort. He therein differs from Breck-
inridge's professions, (for he says he is opposed
to Congressional intervention) but agrees with
his platform, which favors Congressional inter-
vention. In 1858, after Douglas had made his
Freeport speech, Mr.. Wise wrote letter to the
Chairman of the Illinois State Central Commit
tee, wherein he uttered sentiments directly con-
trary to those held by him now. He has sim
ply changed his views
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So John S. P. Bass was declared duly nomi-
mated, thereby producing intense bitterness on
the part of Hale's friends, who perceived that
the supporters of Messrs. Curtiss, Hare and
Roche had combined upon the weakest man on
the first ballot in order to beat him (Hale) A
number swore positively that they would stand
no such shenanegan" as that
The Convention then resolved that Messrs.
John Dreibelbis and the Herald were g-r-r-reat
institutons-th the latters advocacy of Demo-
cratic principles was peculiarly bold, manly
and efiicacious-which, in view of the fact that
both proprietors we're formerly ardent members
'of the Know Nothing party, (at least Mr.. Street
does not deny that he was once a member of
that order, and his partner will not deny that he
yet holds to his Know Nothing prnci ples,) was
peculiarly fit and proper.
The general resolutions were read by Dr.
Pelham, Chairman of the Committee, who
stated that they had been prepared by T. A.
Curtiss. They are unexceptionable in style, and
particularly fascinating in matter and spirit, to
say nothing of that other ingretiert-frozen eff
frontery.
When the resolutions were being read, we
could not but remember that the gentleman
reading them was, short time since, hoping
and praying that Mr.. Douglas would be nomi-
mated, for the reason that he thought him the
very strongest man the party could select. He
then-only few weeks since, mark you-did
not deem the author of the " Freeport Speech"
worthy OF political accommodation And
when he announced that the resolutions had
emanated from II. y. Curtiss, we could not but
perceive the perfect fitness thereof We once
heard venerable minister declare that the peo-
pie Of the woI1d-sinners, outsiders, wanderers
from the fold, backsl;ders or bolters-were the
very best judges of what constituted Chris
tians walk or life. Upon the same principle
and on that principle only-can we recognize
our friend Curtiss as peculiarly fit to expound
democratic principles, and define Democratic
usages. He has himself been a backslider
and wanderer from the Democratic fold. In
1855 he was Know Nothing candidate for Dis
trict Attorney, in opposition to Mr.. Carter
Then he was opposing the regular Democratic
organization and its nominees. Nor h is do
ing the same thing precisely. Hence, we repeat
that we deem him eminenty a suitable person
to expound Democratic principles and usages to
a SET of men who are opposing the regular DEM
ocratic National organization and its nominees.
In conclusion, while regretting that we are
compelled to separate from numerous old DEM
ocratic friends-who have been seduced by the
syren tongues of Yancey, Rhett, Davis ct al. to
wander out of the regular Democratic organiza-
ton, and amid the bogs, fens, marshes and cess
pools Of the opposition-we cannot refrain from
saying to them, affectionately, Come back
StephenP and then, if they do not hearken to
our voice, Farewell, brother Crafford.n
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

BAs~ Ex-U. Senator Dixon, of Kentucky,
at whose suggestion Douglas incorporated into
the kansasNebraska bill provision repeating
the Missouri Compromise line, is an ardent sup
porter of the regular nominees, douglas and
johnson. He understands the Kansas Nebraska
Bill now as he did then, and as Douglas does
now and did then. Prentice, of the Louisville
Journal, says 'the Little Giant of Ill-ois couldn't
ask for a more gallant and effective champion
than the tall giant of Kentucky"
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The Editor of the Herald Again.

SHASTA, Sept. 5th, 1880:
Ed. COURIER The editor of the Herald refu-
ses to answer my question touching his former
Know Nothing party associations. He possibly
forgot 10 answer. Hence l will repeat the ques-
ton:
Were you, Mr.. Street, ever Know Nothing
This is plain question. Why not answer yes
or no? Dare you say no? Nous rerrons.
A DOUGLAS DEMOCRAT
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

LAUGHABLE.--Dr. Gwin delivered very able
speech at Stockton a few days since. 1t has
transpired that the speech was in type in the s.
F. Herald Office before it was delivered, and
even before DR.. Gwin went up to Stockton. And
yet, strange to say, the speech, a copy of which
is now before US, is interlarded abundantly with
reportorial notes, thus: "Great applause" /"
Tremendous Applause" Laughter" Great
Laughter" Tremendous Cheers" and so forth.
Now, the question arises, how could Dr. Gwin
know before hand when and where all this laugh
ter and applause would come in2 The truth is
said to be, that, while the reportorial notes in
the speech would indicate that it was delivered
to highly excited and gratifed crowd, it was
really delivered to a crowd than which there
never assembled one more leaden- cared and IN.
sympathizing. Tricks in all trades but ours y
as the jockey said when he infused temporary
life and action into wind broken and spawned
steed, by sticking chesnut bur under his tail
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

CLAM BAKE.-The second of August was
set apart by the Democracy of Rhode Island for
a mammoth Clam Bake in honor of Judge
Douglas visit to that State. The assemblage
estimated the number present at $4,000 the
greatest outpouring of the masses ever witness
ed in little Rhody. Douglas, of course, made a
grand speech to them. He spoke to n larger
number of men than there are voters in the
entire State. They came in steamboat loads
from the neighboring States. Upwards of two
thousand carriages reached Rocky Point by the
different roads during the day.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

UNION STATE CoSvENrIoN.-This body met on
the 5th. Judge Shattuck was chosen President.
For Presidential Electors, J. B. Crockett and G.
WBowie, at large, and P. T. Miner, of Red Bluff,
for the North, and James Lander, of Los An
geles, for the South, were chosen by acclama-
nation,
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

DOUGLAS MEETING AT WHISKY CREEK.-On last
Saturday night Messrs. Dosh, White, Shurtlefr
and Tracy addressed, m the order named. a
meeting, numbering over eighty men, at Whisky
Greek. Judging by the hearty manner in which
the speeches were received, we may safely as
sert that Whisky Creek precinct will give Doug
las and johnson hearty support Wewere in
formes that at least two-thirds of the persons
present were supporters of the regular nomi-
nees
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

IF MRS. WINSLOW, an experienced
Nurse and Female Physician, has Soothing
Syrup for children teething, which greatly fa-
eilitates We process of teething, by softening
the gums, reducing all inlammation-wil alay
all pain, and is sure to regulate the bowels. De-
pend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to your
selves and relief and health to your infants
Perfectly safe in all cases. See advertisement
in another column. auIs
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

LIrERATuRE.-Messrs. Gold & Philippson, of
the Post Office Book Store, have on hand, re-
ceived by the last steamer, all OF the latest East
ern and European periodicals., pictorias and
literary and newspapers. We thank them for a
most liberal supply.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

s4S Amos Kendall, that famous old Jackson
Democrat, refused to preside over Breckinridge
meeting. He said he was too old a Democrat
to bolt regular nominees. He supports Doug
las
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

BsJ~ Breckinridge has written letter to
political friend in St. Louis, in which he hints
at lukewarmness on the part of an eminent
parsonage there, which will prevent him from
carrying the State, and throw it to Bell, whose
prospects for carrying Kentucky cannot now be
doubted. The eminent parsonage is no doubt
the Hon. James Guthrie
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08
Democratic State Convention.

The Democratic State Convention assembled
on Wednesday last. l. N. Quinn, of Tuolhmne,
was chosen temporary Chairman.
On Thursday the Convention, we learn by
telegraph, nominated for Presidential Electors
the gentlemen whose names will be found in the
ticket under the editorial head.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

BALL.-Remember that Mr.. Freeiand gives a
grand ball at the Pine Grove House." on next
Thursday evening, Sept. 18th. A large crowd
Is expected, and candidates for Office and poli-
ncians may further their interests by being
there.
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DEMOCRATIC NOTICE.

The delegates to the late Democratic County
Convention from the various precincts, are re-
/ quested TO meet at their respective places and
] for the several nurnnsns narn-ad hoIo..-
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

SEWING MAcHNEs.-To persons who contem-
plate purchasing G'sewiug machine, we recon-
mend most heartily that known as Grover &
Bakers Noiseless Family Sewing Machine" ad-
vertised in another colnmn. The proprietors OF
have each been using one in their respective
families for some months, and we therefore are
prepared to pronounce them all that they are
represented to be in the advertisement. 1t is our
Srn,' opinion, next to nice fat baby in family
they are the greatest promoters of domestic fe-
licity. We know-proprietors and foreman, all
three. As announced in the advertisement. we
will receive and forward orders for these ma
chimes.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
For Supervisor.

ii. f. RO S, of Oak Run, announces himself
as candidate for Supervisor for Third Super
visor District
Shasta, Sept. 5. 1860. ses.td
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08
FERRY NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all wnom a., II may
IN concern. thatI. the undersigned, will make
application to the Honorable Board of Supervi-
sors of Shasta county, California, at their next
regular meeting in November, for license to
keep Public Ferry across Pit River, about one
mile above Frank Kenyon's Bridge
LLOYD STONE.
Pit River, Shasta county, Cal,
Aug. l3, 1860. aul6:4t
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

"oNe oourH.-Judge Douglas has been in
."ea oy the Democracy of Virginia and North
esFo,ina 10 visit those States.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08
DIED,

AT Horsetown, on the Sd inst, FRANK infant
son of Horatio and Melvina Chandler; aged
about 2 months.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

Man can get Along without Ad-
vertising, and so can wagon wheel without
HuckS Lambert's Axle Grease-but it goes
haru jl2S:3m
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

EsA- The Douglas men have been holding
meetings in New York, Ohio, Indiana and Hi
nois in the North and West, and in Tennessee,
Alabama, Louisiana and Georgia in the South,
exceeding in numbers and enthusiasm anything
that has been witnessed since 1870
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

PAT Comfy ON DoUGLAs.-The Portland Tor
egon) Adrertiser says that Pat Comfy, speaking
to small sized Englishman, describes Douglas
thus:
Well, he is the greatest man you ever saw !;
a little man, about your size weighs one hun
dred and twenty-five pounds, and ons-third Of
lin Is headw
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

preach at the VI. E. Church next Sunday, ai
o'clock, P "
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

The BALL Rolls 0S-Rev Robert J. Breck-
inridge, uncle of John c. Breckinridge, has
written letter denunciatory of his nephew
course, and declares he is in favor of Douglas
and Johnson
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-08

sgr The Board of Equalization meets on
Monday next, the 10th inst.