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The Shasta courier., 1861-02-16
Think of it,.

The seceders say they wish to withdra" from
Il this accursed Union," mainly because the
North will not agree that the Federal Govern
ment shall protect them in the right to carry
s,aves into the Territories and there hold them.
Therefore, to get even on the North, they,-with
tho wisdom of the man who bit off his nose to
snite his face,-abandon to the North not only
all the Territory, but nearly all the two thousand
millions of dollars worth of property belonging
to the United States Government besides !
e There's wisdom for you," as Jack Bunsoy
wonld saw. 1t reminds us of a financial opera
ton of once noted San Francisco lawyer, VINO
| was lost ON board the Central America. Having
| a thousand dollar piece of scrip, he offered te
sell it to his partner for certain price. iii
mariner, however, refused to pay the price asked
hut offered to take it at another and lower ng
ure. which he named. The indignant lawye
ouietly drew out his knife, spread the piece
scrip upon table, and then proceeded dehbe
ratelv to cut it into exceedingly minute part
cles. which, with single angry puff, he the
blew all over the room, exclaiming triumphan
, ", There, sir, that's the way serve men WI
try to swindle me-"
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-16
COUNTY DIRECTORY

County O1lcerS.
District Judge-William P. Daingerheid, Oh
Shasta.
COUNTY Judge-Joel 7. Landrum
dssociate Justices-C. C. Bush andG ID BROOKS.
County Treasrer-James Hayburn
Recorder-J. r. Durick.
CEerk-John Anderson. -
.Sherif-John S. Follansbee Under ShefW--
VIM. H. Angel.
Tar Collector-A. Skillman.
Assessor-B. Garland.
Pub. Administrator-DennisD Dunn.
Suruevor-A. G. Quait.
District Attorney-James D. Mix.
SIM Pub. Instruetion-G. X. Godfrey.
Roard of Superuisors.-lst District, john '.
Scott; I'd District, ]. W. Romer; Sd DISTRICT
Al Reed.
Township Officers.
Shasta Toarnship-Justices-C. G. Bush ane
Geo. s. Kittridge Constables-J. NJ Short ane
p Gilhooley. MI,
French Gulch Tounship.-Justices-E DICK
inson and Wm Hopping. Constable-Wm. m. Da
Wis.
Clear Greek Topnship.-Justices-G II. BROOK
ond George Corson. Constable-A. Engle.
Iockhart Toacnship. Il. !. has
tings and c. H Stevens.
Sierra Observation-Disclosures +. Frank an
q w. Adams Constables-lsaac Shouse an
r. Donaldson.
Pit Rirer To,cnship.-Justice-Joe SUNNY
Suqar Loaf To,cnship-Justice-P.J j. GUM
Cottonwood Township-Justice-W. ii. Broci
way. Constable-D. Cornue.
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-16
THE
SHASTA COURIER,

Publication Office in Loag's Building, on Mann
street where all Orders for ADV eftising and Job
Work should be left.
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-16
TOWER HOUSE,

At the junction of the Yreka and We"-
xeryilIe Roads, Ia Miles from Shasta
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-16
Coercion.

Perhaps no word has ever been used' oy
American citizens. in the discussion of public
affairs, to express sentiments and meaning SO
widely dissimilar, with such antagonistic anu
2erse import,-as the little word Aooercion-
set of cijzenshy the use OF the term "Co-
.so ;, iEat the sec7siiinc States must At
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01
Trnnnn IN namnnh.

The chances now are that there will be
sudden and heavy demand for troops from
the Western States for the several scenes Of
operation in Kentucky and Missouri. Con-
ident as General Fremont is of success in
Missouri, there is, to say the least, the possi-
bility of disaster; and in Kentucky there is
want which, as yet, it is difficult to measure,
but which will, undoubtedly, be large and
importunate. lift is true, as is apprehended,
that the operations in front of Washington
have been with view TO conceal the trans
portation of large army to Kentucky and
Western Virginia, IL is also part of the
strategy TO strike q sudden blow upon some
point before preparations can be made for its
defense.
How much the Administration and the
commanding Generals will permit the army
of the Potomac TO be depleted for the sake of
Western squadrons, it is impossible to say
though the recent transfer of six regiments
from Missouri to the Capital would indicate
that until very late period, their thoughts
have not enjoyed so wide range as they
might have done without danger to the
country.
Looking upon things as they appear to-day,
it ia a matter Of regret that the preliminary
measures for drafting had not been taken in
time for this emergency. As it is, the people
must make up their minds to come up readily
at the first call, nor is it probable that the
call will be long delayed.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01
Cincinnati Produce Market.

TUESDAY EVENING, October l.
FLOU R-The demand has fallen off and
the market is dull and heavy, and prices
lower and irregular. Super6ne may be
quoted at So 90@4; extra 81 1904 rs, and
fancy and family 81 3004 40.
WHISKY--A good demand and price nc.
higher: sales of 700 brls. at l4@l41sc., the
latter rate for wagon.
PROVISIONS-The demand is quite light,
and the market unchanged and firm. Mess
Pork, $l3; bulk do, 4@5c., and Bacon AZ,
81 and 55sc,; 500 pieces bulk Sides, light,
sold at 4s4c, and some small lots Of Lard at
&c. for barrel, and 8@SHc. for keg.
GRAIN-The market is firm, and a fair
iobbing demand at 9H@lO%c., for Sugar;
Acc. for Molasses, and l5N@l614c, for Cof-
fee; 30 bags of prime having been sold at l6c.
WHEAT-After our report yesterday q
decline of &c. per bushel was established, and
the market this morning is dull at the de-
cline. We quote prime to choice red at 75@
80c: sales since our last were 1000 bushels
good to prime white at 93@S5c.; 300 bushels
good red and white at &c., delivered; 800
bushels prime red at S0c 1900 bushels do.
do. at $780,; l50 bushels good white at $50
200 bushels prime red at 8lc., delivered; 200
bushels good do. at 90c., delivered; $50 bush.
to prime red at 75c.
CORN-A continued good demand; the
mark ct rules firm at 26@2sc. for ear at tht
lower depots. A'
OATS-The supply is not equal to the
| demand, and the market rules firm at full
rates: sales of $500 bushels at canal at 23@
| 24c .....-F
RYE-The market is unchanged and dull
we quote prime at 35@36c. in bulk.
! .HAY-The demand continues firm, and
the market rules steady at $500 per tun fol
good to prime Timothy, in bales, on arrival
CHEESE-We have no change to repor
in the market, the demand is limited at 81
@6c. the latter rate for selected.
BUTTER-Choice qualities are scarce ant
in good demand at l3@l4e.; prime sell
slowly at ll@l2c,, and fair to good at 6@sC
APPLES-The receipts are light, with
good demand, and prices advanced to 81 Z
az 20 per brl.
POTATOES-Are in good demand, wit
but light supply, and the market rule
firm at Doc. per bushel in bulk.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

We clip this especial from this morn
ing's Gazette: ~
FRANKFORT, September 30.-The Cover
nor cent in his veto of the Military Bill to-
day, assigning, as his reason, that 1t was un-
constitutional, because It limited his power
as CommaRder-in-chief of the Kentucky
forces. The bill was passed, his objections to
the contrary notwithstanding.
A supplemental bill was also passed, trans
ferring the State troops to be raised TO the
U. S. Government. Pay and subsistence will
be furnished by the Government.
A resolution was adopted, requesting the
Governor to inform the Legislature of the
conduct and whereabouts of his Secretary,
I. B. Munroe, and one requesting Senators
Byeckinridge and Powell TO resign their seats
Ia the United States Senate. 80.
A bill passed the Senate, and is before the
| House. ontlawiDg Kentuckians who invade
| their State as soldiers. a
we have news that ZolIicofer hasoceupied
London, Laurel Comfy, about fifteen miles
from the Union forces under Colonel GaT-
rard. Preparations are being made TO resist
bis InVyemsnts which can not mention. !
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01
BY Telegraph
New York Market.

New. YoRK, October l.-Flour-Receipts
24,939 brls market dull, and prices slightly
favor the purchaser: sales of $500 brls. at
So 2095 80 for superfne State; $5 45@5 go
for extra State; $5 20@5 30 for superfine
Western; So 45@5 70 for common to medium
extra Western; So 1906 80 for shipping
brands extra round hoop Ohio. Canadian
Flour quiet and unchanged: sales of $50
brs at So 20@5 80 for superfne, and So 30
@6 80 for common to choice extra.
Rye Flour steady at 81 1904.
The receipts of Wheat are $4,000 bushels;
the market is dull, and prices slightly favor
the buyers, except for choice Winter red
Western, which is lc. better sales of $4,000
bushels at 81 2O(9l 25 for amber Iowa; 81 20
for Winter red Western 81 80 for choice
amber Michigan, and ST. 40@l 43 for white
Kentucky. Rye quiet and steady at 70@75c.
Barley quiet at 65070c. The receipts of
Corn are 59,942 bushels the market is lc.
better sales of 10000 bushels at 5395412c.
for mixed Western, and Gee. for white West
ern. Oats is unchanged, at 3O(935%c. for
Canada, Western and State.
Pork rather more steady; sales of 300 bar
rels, at $l4 6O@l4 62X for mess, and SO rs
Gl0 for prime. Beef quiet: sales of 100 bar
rels. Cat Meats unchanged. Lard firm
sales of 100 barrels at 814@93sc. ...
Butter selling at 7@llc. for Ohio, and l;
! @l5c. for State. Cheese steady at 597c.
Whisky quiet and firm at 2l15c.
| Cotton continues quite dull and only nom
inal at 81 for middling Upland.
! Coffee remains firm with a fair demand
sales 800 bags Rio at l5@l5Ac. Sugar
in good request sales 600 brls. Cuba a
| 9H@s%c.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01


Upon motion the charges for taking the
census were ordered to be paid. The Clerk
then read the salaries of the officers and
janitors for the month of September, which
were ordered to be paid. Upon motion, the
Janitor's wages of the Ninth District School
was changed from $l5 to $40.
A communication was received from a
lady about commencing select school, ask
ing use of a number of desks and blacks
board. Referred to the Committee on
Furniture with instructions to report.
A. W. Armstrong, member from the
Thirteenth Ward, rendered his resignation,
as he would be absent the greater part Of the
year. Accepted.
Upon motion, the Trustees of the Fourth
Ward District School were directed TO en-
ploy another teacher at a salary of 800 per
month.
Miss Mary Allen was appointed teacher in
the Seventeenth District School, at salary
OF $50 per month.
A resolution was adopted, .appropriating
a sum not over $50, for repairing Industrial
School. So
The Committee on Furniture were ordered
to furnish the Industrial School with four
recitation benches.
Upon motion, DR.. r. s. Newton was re-
instated as member of the Board.
A resolution was offered placing IL beyond
the power of teachers in the intermediate
Schools 10 refer back to District Schools any
scholars WITHOUT the consent Of a majority
of the Board, or OF the Trustees of the
School. Referred to special committee oi
five.
| A resolution was offered and adopted, in
structing the teachers of the High and Inter
mediate Schools 70 drill their large malt
| pupils In military tactics.
No further business being before the BoarC
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01
Row York Stool nrarkst.

NEW YORK, October l.--Stocks irregular
and dull State and United States descrip-
tions lower, and Western Stocks firm. Money
abundant and dull: 5@6 on call and 6@7 for
short frst-class Paper. Sterling Exchange
dull at lO711@lOs for Bankers Bills. Chi
eago and Rock Island, 461s; Galena and Chi
cago, 695S; Illinois Central Scrip, 66 do.
Bonds, 10; Michigan Central, Al; Harlem,
104; New York Central 7316; Delaware
Reading, 34<; Cleveland and Toledo, 292s /;
Cleveland and Pittsburg, lOH; Harlem First
Bonds, 81; Hudson Convertible Bonds, Il i
California Sevens, slH; Missouri Skies,
4l5S;s North Carolina, So; Virginia, 4S;
Georgia, sc; Tennessee, AZ; Treasury Skies,
991s United States Skies (Begistered,) 9OH !
United States Skies (CoupOns) 9lI.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

THE CASE OF ELIZA ELKINs.--A large and
respectable meeting Of colored citizens was
holden last evening at Franklin Hall, to in
quire into the circumstances under which
Eliza Elkins, the daughter of respectable
colored man in this city, who recently escaped
from her master, a Mr.. Levi, of Louisville,
was betrayed and delivered up to the author
tiles, and sent back into bondage. 1t appears
that the report that she returned willingly is
fabulous; and the facts developed at the
meeting show that from the time of her ar
rival in the city, she was kept under the con-
troll of one Alf. Triplett, q colored servant
upon a steamer plying between here and
Louisville, and his family, under pretense
of protection, but actually with a view of
putting her in the power of her master.
A son of Triplett confessed that he was
the person who gave the intelligence, but it
was thought that this was done to save the
father and mother from the Indignation of
the colored people of the city.
The report is, that Triplett received $3.50
for performing an act which, under the Cir
cumstances, can not be looked upon in any
other light than infamous; and the feeling
of indignation against him among his col.
ored associates is, as might be expected, ex'
treme.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

AUDAo1oUs. - An ignorant burglar-a
green one--attempted to find money the
other night by rummaging our reportorial
apartment. It reminds US :of the story re-
lated of the celebrated French author, De
Balzsc, who, while lying awake in bed one
night, noticed thief entering the. room.
Considering it at best only good joke, he
feigned to be asleep, snoring in very au3i-
premises for some time in vain, Bslzac
laughed aloud, at which the man was much
terrified, but, summoning courage, managed
to inquire, "Why do you augh2" "Ilsugh,"
replied Balzac, "that you should search by
night, for money, where the legal owner is
unable to find it by ddyP
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

BURGLARY ON CENTRAL-AvENUE. = Last
night a hardware establishment, No l,028
Central. avenue, was entered and robbed Of
twenty five dozen pocket-knives, one Colts
navy revolver, and number of other re-
yolvers and pistols, the whole valued at about
5000. This morning the officers were in
formed of the matter, and given description
of the revolvers. Officers Phelps and Flan-
the pawnbroker's shops near Fourth and
Sycamore streets, and were there but short
time when a man entered Lipman's and tried
to pawn four of the identical weapons stolen.
They at once took him in custody, and lodged
him in the Hammond street Station. house.
He is stranger to our police, and gave the
name of l.. Smith, which, we doubt not, is
an assumed one. ..I.t.I.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

BOARD OF CRY MeRoVEMENTs.-The reg
ular bl-weekly session of this Board was
held this morning. His Honor, Mayor
watch, presiding.
HThe weekly bills for cleaning the streets,
alleys, &e,, were presented and allowed.
The Clerk read q petition from Alexander
Scott, asking privilege to pave Dunlop-street
by private contract. On motion, the prayer
OF the petitioner was granted, provided he
paves the whole line of street.
Mr.. Peters, City Civil Engineer presented
plstand estimate for bowldering AliAnthus-
street, from Bank TO Clearwater streets,
which, on motion, was approved, ana the
Clerk directed to prepare: and transmit to
to the City Council an ordinance to assess a
special:tax to pay for said improvement.
On motion, the Board adjourned,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

A YOUNG LAD TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER.
tried for murder in the second degree, for
shooting another boy named Brandt in the
hand while the latter was attempting to pilfer
some peaches from the orchard of Mr.. Taylor,
on Bank-street. The deed was probably
thoughtlessly done, but the unfortunate boy
who was wounded suffered the amputation
of his arm, and afterward died. The Ooro-.
ner's Jury yesterday afternoon rendered a
verdict of death from the gun-shot wound.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

The FLOOD AT PITTsBURG.-Y Yesterdays
papers at Pittsburg announce that the river
is falling, after attaining the sudden rise of
thirty feet. The rains of Friday and Satur-
day were general, and the Allegheny and
M0nongahela poured out each food.
Rats of lumber in great numbers were
borne away in the rushing stream OF the AL
leghany. Boats of all descriptions, houses
even, fences, hay-stacks, &C.. were carried
down the stream so that the food has proved
to farms on the river one of the most de-
structive on record.
The inundation has been general to the
border villages and to the river suburbs of
Pittsburg. The loss and damage has been
very great. No special damage occurred at
the steamboat landing at Pittsburg.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

POLICE CoURT ITEMs.-0n entering the
Police Court this morning we missed the
familiar face of the Prosecuting Attorney,
Fred. G. Jones, Esq, whose military aspira-
tions have led him to take the field again.
Hiram Powers Esq, again appeared as
prosecutor in his place, and the trials pro-
ceeded as aforetime.
John Finnegan, for abusing his aged
mother, was sent to the City Prison for fif-
teen days. t..
Luke Shay, keeper of a saloon on Vine
street, between Front and Columbia, was ac-
cused by Mrs. o. 0'Flsherty, who lives above in
the same building, of selling liquor on Sun
day, thus violating the liquor ordinance.
She testified to having bought whisky there
herself on Sunday and paid for it. The man
was also accused of keeping her husband
drunk for several days past in spite of the
earnest plesdings of the wife, who, finding
moral suasion of no avail, had resorted to the
law. Here, too, she failed, for her witnesses
knew nothing about the facts, and the man
was discharged, with few words of caution
from the Judge.
Abraham Simmons, colored inhabitant
of the Thirteenth Ward, was brought up on
charge of stabbing one a shade lighter
| named Cooper. Abe managed his case with
| all the skill of an experienced lawyer, and
when one Of the witnesses against him ap-
peared upon the stand, he objected at once,
/ oNdtlbS thdt thO dlOLCshiU huu opCuJ q bSEu
in the Penitentiary, and his testimony was
therefore incompetent. The Judge decided
| in Abe's favor, but inasmueh as the other
| testimony was positive, the negro was held
under bonds of $780, for trial before the
| Criminal Court. .
Thomas A. Logan, Esq, then arose and
made motion that the Court now adjourn
without transacting further business as a
testimony of respect for the memory of the
distinguished member Of the bar recently de-
ceased, Judge o. N. Spencer. He paid a
high tribute to the late Mr.. Spencer as q
lawyer of most profound penetration, coupled
with genuine common sense, which rendered
him an able advocate and an eminently i'm
partial Judge. He spoke also in high terms
of the social character of the deceased. Mr.
Logan was followed by Patrick McGroarty,
Esq, who seconded the motion for adjourn
ment, and added few words of similar
purport.
Judge Satin, in consideration of the mo-
tion, as well as the high and estimable char
acter of the deceased, adjourned the Court
till nine o'clock TO morrow morning.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01
LAW REPORF.
PRoBATE CouHT.


REFUsAL TO DISCHARGE The ALIRePD SE-
clssIoE1sTs.-~The hdbeas eorpas in the mat.
ter of II. d. Helm and Robert Maddox, al
legged Seeessionists, was disposed of to-day
by Judge Paddock.
The Court considered that the question in
the case was one Of jrTisdiction-tae United
States asserting that its tribunals shall hear
and dispose Of all cases arising under it's
laws, authority aud jurisdiction.
He (Judge P,) did not consider the fact
that the United States Marshal h@d called
on the military to aid him in the arrest or
transfer Of the prisoners TO sny proper place
Of confinement gave to the'proceeding the
color Of military arrest. In every stage it
was the civil power that was acting.
The parties were then in the custody of
an officer of the United States, and under the
authority of the case of Booth, in Tenth
Howard, (which decides this casey the State
Court, after being judieially apprised that
the prisoners were in the custody Of the
United States, could not stop to inquire
whether the preliminary steps to authorize
the arrest had been complied with or not.
This case was under the exclusive jurisdic-
ton of another tribunal, and the parties
would, therefore, be remanded to the custody
of the Sergeant.
They were not, however, without their
remedy, because, if wrongfally imprisoned,
the judicial tribunals of the United States
could relieve them.
Sergeant Pickman then took charge of the
prisoners.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

THE GALE AND THE MAns.-All the great
lines of Eastern travel have been obstruoted
by effects of storms of rain which have fallen
were submerged; the locomotive dashed
through, wetting the mails. Wet OF dry, no
Eastern mails have reached us for three days.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01
ny tn. Pony H.pr,ssl

SWEET WATER, September 28.--4rhs Pony
Express with San Francisco dates 70 the
2lst inst passed here at nine o'clock this
morning.
The Sonora took down to Panama 81, ,l52- =
900 in treasure IA
Judge john McHenry, formerly of the
Fifth District Court in New Orleans, was ar
rested at San Francisco for trying TO induce
soldier TO desert the United States service.
The city OF Olams, in Sonora, had been
captured by large army from the State of
Sonora.
II was believed in Masatlan that Van Dorm
was advancing toward Sonora with a large
force, -
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

COUNTY MATTERs.-The following bills
were this morning signed by the Board of
County Commissioners for payments August
Bechtel for one thousand seven hundred
pounds of corn. meal, SIT; Bdekner, Dunlap
& Co, lime for new Jail, $l6 Trustees of
Symmes Township, relief granted families of
volunteers, $l5 VIM. H. Harrison, box glass
for Court. house, Sc %; Central Committee
of Storrs Township, relief granted families of
volunteers, $66 So II. Ives, copying records,
$e7 IL. Total, $207 81.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

THE RISE IN THE ONO RIvER.-The river
rose more than four feet at this point last
night having risen over thirty feet within
the last few days.
at the Water-works Building deep ex-
cavation had some months since been made
in the grounds immediately above the pres.
ent pumping house. Foundations of heavy
stone had been laid, and iron columns and
supports placed in position to support an
additional edifce, and new engine of great
power. The temporary steam engine: placed
in this excavation was partially removed in
time, but now the river has covered the
whole scene of labor. The work will be
resumed on the fall Of the river.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

mail-boat Superior did not arrive at the
wharf until about twelve o'clock to-day
The cause Of the detainment was the heavy
fog of this morning. The officers report
matters quiet at Warsaw, Carrollton and
Ghent. Below Madison the packing of one
of the steam m-pipes was blown out, resulting
in no damage, but caused delay of about
an hour
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

DEATH OF JUDaE SpENcER-Bar Meeting.
A meeting of the members of the bar of this
county will be held in the Superior Court
Room No. 2, at nine o'clock TO morrow, TO
adopt suitable resolutions in relation TO the
death of Judge Spencer. ,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-01

The FIRST OF OCToBER.-The month of the
sere and autumn yellow leaf-of the many
hued foliage-set IN this morning as lovely
OF war 10 Toughen the tair face Of the nation.