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The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06
Homestead for tie Family Of the Late sen-
ator Douglas.

| Like the younger Pitt, this distinguished
gentleman died bankrupt in his financial
affairs, and committee of citizens of the
greatest respectability in the State of Illinois,
headed by Gov. Yates. have issued an ad-
dress to the people of that State, and of the
United States, setting forth the fact.
The following paragraph from this address,
is sufficiently lucid to explain the material
facts of the case:
Fellow countrymen: While thus laboring
for your interests and the interests of your
posterity, his own means were lost He died
not only poor, but has left to his wife and
children legacy of debt. The only unen-
numbered piece of land-a small tract, less
than three acres-of which he was ever pos
sessed, was, when he died, the property Of
his widow. At the request of the people of
Illinois, coming up to her even in the hour
of her sorrow, she surrendered his remains
to the State, and with them gave that piece
of land for his interment, asking of the peo-
pie only that she might be allowed to reside
near the grave in which he reposes. She has
thus given to the people of Illinois all that
was left of Douglas. This lot in which now
rests his ashes, is in the center of that beau
tiful grove known as his long chosen and fa-
vorite home. The surrounding portion of
the tract is covered with mortgages. His
children, his widow, and his countrymcn, to
approach his grave, must do SO by permission
of the Sheriff, his creditors and strangers.
Will the nation he has served forget Douglas
in his tomb? Will the Republic prove un-
grateful? Will the American people, whom
he served so long and so faithfully, suffer his
widow and his orphans to be turned from the
home he loved, the soil he defended, to seek
elsewhere, and from strangers, a shelter and
support2 Shall they be shut out from the
sight of his tomb, and denied the melancholy
satisfaction of being near his grave? Shall
the wife and children of Douglas go forth
homeless, houseless wanderers from the State
of Illinois?
The fund to be raised is to be administered
by Hon. John D. Cation, Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of Illinois, VIM. B. Ogden
Esq, and others. Hon. Thomas Drummond,
Judge of the United States Court for the Nor
thern District of Illinois, and who resides at
Chicago, will act as treasurer.
We suggest that the many friends and ad-
mirers of the lamcnted statesman in this
country have an opportunity of testifying
their regard for his eminent public services,
by contributing their quota, and that Felix
Tracy Esq, act as treasurer.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

FIRE.-We have received a communication
from Mr.. j. C. Conway, of Motion Creek, de-
failing the particulars of fire that consumed
his brothers home on Sunday last. The
cause of the FIRE rs perfectly mysterious, and
occurred when the household were in the
garden attending to some trivial matters
The building was frame, two stories high,
20 by 50, and almost new. The fire spread
so rapidly that everything was consumed
The loss, including damage to fruit trees,
does not fall much short of $1,000. From
this casualty, we regret to learn, the family
are left in a very destitute condition.
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SOLE TRADER NOTICE.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
N COUNTY or SHASTA, 81.
Sierra Township.
IL NOW all men By these presents that ], Jane
N Freeland, Of said township and county, wife
Of John Freeland, residing in Sierra township,
county of Shasta, and State aforesaid. do hereby
declare and make known my intention to carry
business on my own account and in my own name,
lature of the Stateof California, entitled IAN Act
authorize married women to transact business in
their own name sole traaers sPpro, ed April Il,
1852. And l further declare that said business
will be the business of farming, stock raising and
hotel keeping, and will be carried and practiced
in said Sierra township and county of Shasta, and
that tho amount of capital invested in this business
does not exceed five thousand dollars.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and seal this twenty fifth day of june, A. D. 1867
JANE FREELAND. IL. ST.
In presence Of
WV NJ. GUPrILf
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WHERE Is IIE?-Is a question that has
frequently been asked US within the past few
DAYS. in relation to c. B. Mcdonald. the as
sistant editor of the S. F. Erening Journal,
who, with his wife, are giving dramatic
readings in the mountain counties At his
request we printed lot Of bills, and had
them posted, on Tuesday evening last, an
nouncing an entertainment here on Wednes
day evening. The disappointment of our
citizens was very general at the nom appear
ance of Mr.. Mcdonald
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AUSTIN E. SNIrH.-The probabilities are
that this gentleman who had until recently
charge of the Navy Yard, and who left in
the last steamer for the East, and against
whom several suits have been crmmenced by
parties who had deposited large amounts of
mohey with him for safe keeping, will be
he brought back on the return steamer from
New York. 1t appears that Mr.. Smith dis
criminated in the settlement of his accounts,
by paying his friends but would give nary
red to loyal men. He did not leave as much
as scrap of paper for Capt. Chenery, and
carried away his books &C., so that the pres
ent incumbent cannot find out either head or
tail of the affairs of the office.
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Our TowN.-On Thursday last the national
flag was suspended from every available
pointin town, and that invention of our Teu-
tonic friends, called lager beer, that is sup
posed not to intoxicate, very freely indulged
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Ny son. said solid New York mer-
chant to his heir and namesake, 8" would
rather give 81 900 than have you go to Wash
ington soldering" g Father was the
kindly but decided response, 9 if you could
make it 500, 900 it would be of no use; for
where the Seventh Regiment goes. go.n
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Fifth day of September, A. ID. 1861
Justice of the Peace Lockhart Township.

1t having been made % appear satisfactory to tho
undersigned that the above named defendant
sides ont of the State of California and in the State
of Oregon, it is ordered that service of the above
summons be made by publication in the Shasta
Courier for the period of three months.
Given under my hand this 9th day of June, a. D.
1861. L. l.. Y. HASTINGS
ie29:3m Justice )f the Peace.
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The CRouP-SYNPToNs AND RENEDr.-A
wheeling in the throat, and difficulty of
breathing, amounting sometimes to sufoca-
ton There is also a short, dry and hoarse
cough, resembling the barking ola small dog.
Give the patient a sufficient quantity of lobe
liza tincture to nauseate the stomach. Wind
a folded cloth, wet with cold water, around
the neck and breast. Put a dry cloth outside,
and cover it up warm in bed, so as to cause
PRECIPITATION, and cure may be effected in
a few minutes.
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Summons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Justices Court,
County of Shasta. Lockhart Township
The People oftae State Of California to Le,ris
McCallister, greeting:
VOU are hereby summoned to appear before me.
at my Office in Lockhart township, in Pit Riv
er Valley and county Of Shasta, on the
Fifth day of September, A. ID. 1861,
at one o'clock, P. NJ, of said day, to unto
the complaint of L. P. Brooks, who to recover
the amount of two hundred dollars, (S2o0) upon .
promissory note given by you to said L. P. Brooks.
and dated November oath, 1850, and pay able three
months after date, with interest at the rate of
and onehaf per cent. per month from the time said
note became due, when judgment will be taken
against you for said amount besides costs and dam
ages, if you fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff any Constable of said county
Make legal service and due return hereof.
L. L. Y. HASTINGS,
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FORTRESS MoNRoE.-This place is called q
a fortress" The other defensive works
commanding the harbors of the country are
styled "forts." The latter are simply de-
fensive works, with accommodations for only
their workmen and active force, while for
tress is stronghold arranged for the accom-
mediation and protection of large garrison,
and whence they may issue for offensive as
well as defensive operations.
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WIRE ROPE

rs 80 per cent. lighter, less than one-balf the d.
ameter. and six times as durable Manila or
Hemp Rope of equal strength, and is unaffected by
change of weather.
Is more particularly adapted to Derrick Guy
Ropes, Ferry Ropes, and for hoisting from deep
shafts and inclined planes.
Mining Companies or Ferry Owners. &C., who use
rope for Winding, Hosting Standing purposes,
will effect an immense saving by ordering Wire Rope
through our Agents.
Circulars, with scales of weight, sizes, strength,
and list of prices annexed, will be forwarded to
those interested, who then compare the cost
Wire and Hemp Rope, by addressing
A. S. HALLIDIE & CO.,
Manufacturers Patent Wire Rope, and Sus-
pension Bridge Builders,
je29:5m Office, 1872 Clay street. San Francisco
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

A SAD Casa woman aged 81 years was
arrested in Grass Valley recently on a charge
of grand larceny. The valuables were found
concealed beneath her hoops. Her husband,
a hard-working, honest man, feels very bad
about it. She is the mother of child about
two years old, with another in expectancy
1t is supposed that she is insane from the
use of liquors and drugs.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

UoS. Q. X. BaowSIS;-This gentleman,
for many years a resident of Quincy, Illinois,
has been appointed by Gov. Yates to fill the
uaexpirel term of the late Judge Douglas in
the U. S. Senate Mr.. B. is Republican.
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CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
FIR District Attorney.
JAMES D. MIX.

To rur vorKRs OF SHASTA COUNTY:
Fellow Cin.ens present my name to you .: .
esdidatc for the office of District Attorney Of this
county at the Fall election and respectfully solicit
your support as candidate. / am independent OF
al cioues or parties. On the al-absorbng subject
of the Union, l have only to say that have sworn
to support the Constitution of the United States'
and shall never falter in my fidelity to 1t or the
Union it has formed and cementcd-
JAS D. MIX.
Shasta, July s. 1861. pe
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NEVER try to explain to your wife why
you were kissing the chambermaid just as ste
entered the rsam-it can never bo done to her
satisfaction.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

THE SrRANGER-We think it apparent
that the brilliant comet that has recently
made its appearance in the northern heavens
is not the same body that appeared to the in
habitants of this neither world during the
time of the Emperor Charles V. The distin-
gushing feature Of this member of the solar
system, was the unusual splendor that her
aided its advent 1t is true that the coma,
or nucleus, did not appear larger than star
of the first magnitude, yet it had a nebulosi-
ty, or train, extending over space variously
estimated at from seventy to eighty degrees.
We are not of those who attach any partic-
ular importance to the presence of this wan
derer from the vast orbs of space. No SEN
sible person, to our knowledge, has ever
attributed, with Mr. Winston, that the pas
sage of comet through the earth's atmcs-
phere attracted such volume of water as
caused the Deluge, nor has any person ever
believed such a phenomenon practicable.
Comets have in all ages created a certain
amount of fear, anxiety and apprehension,
and there can be but little doubt that the pre-
sent one will with some have similar intlu-
ence Nor is this mere matter of fancy,
for with them it is inwoven in the prejudices
of their natures.
reconsider the assumption too chimerical
for argument, that comets make their appear
ance either before or during the pendency of
those great conflicts that form an era in the
history of our species, nor do we believe that
they have any influence, either directly or
indirectly, over the unhappy internecine diff
ficulties that at present atflict our country
Their movements are governed by fxedlaws,
and incontestible calculations have proved
their accuracy.
The present comet is rapidly receding from
our system, it having attained its perihelion
on the 4th ofJune last. The probabilities are
that it will recede as fast as it approached
this globe, and with the many its recollection
will be buried in the things of the past.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06
For County Clerk.
JOHN c. SPENCER.

We are authorized to announce the name Of
JOHN c. SPENCER independent candidate
for the Office of County Clerk at the next general
election. je2s
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We learn by telegraph, that about o.
clock Friday afternoon, man had his leg
fractured, in the vicinity of the Tower House.
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For County Recorder.
GEO. S. KITTRIDGE.

We are authorized to announce the name Of
GEO. S. KITTRIDGE as an Independent Candi-
date for County Recorder at the next election sub
ject TO the votrre of Shasta county. jsSz
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

"A. WAsHBURN.-This gentleman, late
editor of the S. F. Times, has been appointed
by the President as Commissioner to Para
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

in the official discharge of his duties, prove a
strong coercionist to all who violate the law
and set up standard of defiance to the con-
ventionalisms of society. Mr.. Knox is a
young lawyer of good education and fair ad-
dress, and will ably and efficiently discharge
the delicate duties of the Office in manner
highly satisfactory to the best interests ofthe
county and the majesty of the law.
ASSESSOR
Mr.. Caleb Watkinsis an old tax payer and
resident of this county. having for many
years been engaged in ranching and stock
raising, and generally attending to his own
business. Mr.. Watkins will bring a fair
stock of knowledge to the discharge of the
important and sometimes intricate duties that
will necessarily occur in the discharge of his
official duties, and no doubt will make an
excellent officer.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.
Denis II. Dunn, the present able and eff :
cient incumbent, was re nominated by accla.
nation. The selection is one of the very best
that could have been made.
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
A mere mention of Mr.. Linn's name in
connection with this office, is of itself suf6
cient commendation. Mr.. Linn is favotably
known as one of our most worthy citizens,
and whose education places him above the
level of any competitor. His election will be
a credit to the county.
sUPr. OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Prof. G. X. Godfrey, the able and well
known Principal of the Shasta Seminary, is
our nominee for this Office, so important to
the educational interests of the people of this
county. Prof G. will have no competitor.
CORONER.
Mr.. Simpson, of Briggsville, is prc.entcd
for the honors of this Office. An excellent
selection.
The above names represent the Union ele-
ment-the true Democracy of this county,
and we extend an invitation to all who are
opposed to isms and distractions to give us a
helping hand in securing their election.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

CHARLES Z FISHER of the Rel Bluff Bea-
con, is candidate for State Printer before
the Union Democratic State Convention.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06
JAMES LA TOUR.

JAMES LA TOUR, of Sierra township, at the
solicitation of Numerous friends, announces himself
an Independents Candidate for the ofhce of Comfy
Judge Of Shasta county, at the next general elee-
ton. myzs~
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Posr OrFIcE.-Mr. Elliot took charge of the
Post Office in Shasta on the 1st inst.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

A company of Zouaves will shortly be or
ganized in Marysville.
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nURSUANT to an order Of the Hon. VIM. P.
Uaingerfeld, District Judge'of the 9th Judicial
District Court in and for the county and State
aforesaid, and to me directed notice is hereby Civ
to all the creditors of the said Insovent Debtor,
G. W. McCumber, to be and appear before the Hon.
VIM. P. Daingerfeld aforesaid, in open court, on
Saturday, the 10th day Of August, A. ID.
1861,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, at the Court House, in the
town of Shasta, then and there to show cause, if
any they can, why the prayer of the said insolvent
debtor should not be granted. and an assignment of
his estate be made and be be discharged from all
his debts and liabilities, in pursuance of the statute
in such case made and provided, and in the mean
time all proceedings against the said insolvent debt
or, on the part Of his creditors, are stayed.
Witness my hand and the seal of the said Court,
this 18th day of June. 1861
JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk
BY JAMES KEEN, Deputy. jl6:td
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

If lady yawns half a dozen times in sue
cession, young man you may get your hat.
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To the Public.

In accordance with the wishes of numerous Dem
ocras who acted last year with what is called the
Breckinridge Democracy, grand Mass Conven-
ton, composed of all persons who approve of the
principles adopted by the Democratic State Conven-
ton which met in Sacramento in May last, and who
subscribe to the kentucky and Virginia Resolu-
tions of 1859 is hereby called to meet in Shasta
On Saturday, the 18th inst,
for the purpose Of sending delegates adjourn
ed meeting of said State Convention to be held on
the 23d inst, and to transact such other business
as may then and there be laid before them.
MANY DEMOCRATS,
N. B.-The position taken by the late Chairman
of the Shasta County Democratic Central Commit
tee in his card in the Shasta Herald of July 4th in
which he expresses opinion that the organization
of the above party in California the present time
is impolitic, and would have the effect of crpplng
the Administration in in its efforts to maintain it.
self is gratuitous and entirely uncalled for,
hold ourselves to be citizens Of the United States
and therefore feel that in duty bound to
support our Government in all of its constitutional
acts.
jl6:3t MANY DEMOCRATS
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County Judge.
HOMER A. CURTISS.

HOMER A. cURTlSS offers himself ~ an Tn
conditional Union candidate for the ONCE Of County
Judge Of Shasta county at the next general elee-
tion and respectfully socits the support Of all his
friends throughout the county.
Msx 20 1881 iel
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SEALED PROPOSALS,
TIME Undersigned will receive Sealed Bids
18th of Julv. 1851.

40tu 0I July, 1oo1,
to contract to improve the Navigation Of the Sacra
mento river, from Waugh's Ferry to Red Bluff, so
to render the same navigable, at all seasons of
the year. for steamboats, Of the capacity
now plying between Sacramento city and Red Bluff.
Parties desrous to submit proposals for the above
work must base their calculations upon their owu
examination of the premises, as the Committee
not in the possession of any survey estimate of
the amount of labor to be performed. No money
will be paid to tho contractor until the whole work
has been completed, and the fact demonstrated by
running a steamboar, above stated, up to tho
highest point at low water stage of the river. Tho
Committee reserve the right to reject any and all
bibs.
JAMES LOAG,
WIN. MAGEE.
zD> Sacramento Union, San Francisco Bullet.
and Alta please copy, and send bills to this Office.
je20 It'd
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COUNTY CLERK.

The merits of Mr. Anderson are so well
known and appreciated, his industry and de-
votion to the duties of his Office, his gentle
manly and obliging disposition are so gene
rally appreciated that mere mention of his
name, in connection with this Office rs sufi-
cient guarantee of his future action, and the
almost unanimous endorsement of the people
in the ensuing election.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06
The Nations Birthday.

Thursday last was great day throughout
the loyal States of the North American Union.
Tie Congress of the Nation assembled on that
day, in pursuance of the proclamation OF the
President, for the transaction of such BUSH
ness as may be presented for its action; and
the Union Democratic Convention of this
State met at the Capital, in accordance with
the call of the Central Committee, for the
purpose of selecting loyal and patriotic citi'
zens to fill the various Offices in the gift of
the people at the ensuing general election.
We would willingly speculate on the all
important questions that will necessarily
come up for the action of those deliberative
bodies, but our remarks must be confined to
the local events and incidents of the occasion
occurring in this town and vicinity.
The day was beautiful, and from early
morn to noon the influx of strangers into
town was continuous, to participate in its
celebration. The immense crowd assembled
in large tent, erected by the liberality OF
our citizens for the occasion, on plateau of
ground west of DR.. Shurtleff7s residence, and
listened to the music of the Red Bluff Brass
Band, specially engaged, and the Grafton of
Mr.. Winans, of Sacramento. With all defer
ence to the committee, we consider the selec-
ton of the grounds very inappropriate and
injudicious, evincing bad taste, and utterly
regardless of the wishes and feelings of the
community.
Our space does not permit us to comment
on the proceedings as fully as we would de-
sire, but 1t is due to say that everything pass
ed off harmoniously and to the satisfaction of
all parties.
The amusement of the evening was varied
between the exhibition of fireworks, which
were certainly very creditable, and the exer-
else of the " light fantastic" which was ex-
tensively participated in by the immense
throng that filed the tent to overhowing, un-
til a late hour.
From other sections, especially IIorsetown,
and Milleville, we learn the day was observ-
ed in a manner to gladden. the heart of every
patriot, and awakened those feelings of ma
tional pride and love of country that will be
long remembered as one of the brightest days
of the great Republic.
The ball at Spenccr's Hotel, Horsetown,
we are assured, was the greatest event of the
kind that ever came off in this county, and no
incident occurred to mar the harmony and
joyousness # the occasion.
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NOTICE IN INSOLVENCY.

InfAe Distyics Cosr for the 9th Judicial District in
and for the County Of Shasta and State of Califor-
MIA.
In the matter of the Petition of G. w. Nc
cumber, m Insols ent Debtor.
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TAX COLLECTOR.

The same observation is applicable to the
nominee for this Office. Mr.. Skillman's long
connection with this paper, and his labors to
develope the resources of this county, his
faithful discharge of his duties, and his well
known business habits, all conspire to the be-
lief that the right man has been assigned to
the position.
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SHERIFF..

OfMr. Follansbee, the present incumbent,
it is almost unnecessary for us to say any
thing, as his past conduct is sufficient guar
antee of the faithful discharge of his duties
in the future.
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quay.
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COUNTY RECORDER,

The nominee for this Office is favorably
known to the people of this county for his
excellent business qualities, accommodating
disposition, and the accurate manner in
which he attends to the important duties that
are incidentef to the position that the man
dates Of the people have been pleased to con-
fde to his keeping. for us to say anything in
his favor. Mr.. Durick's election is placed
beyond peradventure, and may be considered
a fixed fact.
The Shasta courier., 1861-07-06

c. C. Bush, the nominee for Coanty
Judge, is a citizen of excellent character, an
old resident of the county, we'll known to our
people, and will make good officer. If Mr..
Bush's future conduct comports with the
past-and we have no reason to infer that it
will not-the inference is plain that the best
interests of the people will be in safe keep
ing during his official term.