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The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

FAME.-We believe it was Byron who once
said fame was getting killed in battle and
then having your name misspelt in the Ga
zette. Gen. James A. McDougall just elect
ed United States Senator, departed from the
capital for San Francisco a few days since,
when San Francisco evening paper un-
der it's telegraphic head, Immediately an
nounced the astounding fact that Senator
John McDougall was on his way home. The
idea of a San Francisco editor not knowing
the name of the Senator elect is very funny.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

ANOTHER TRINITY CANDIDATE FOR Con-
eREss.-A friend informs us that, while dis
cassing with several gentlemen the statement
recently made by the Courier, that Judge
Pitzer and Mr.. Burch are both candidates
for Congressiona al honours. the remark was
made that the Republicans of Trinity county
also thought of presenting a candidate in the
person ofJ. NJ. Convey Esq. of Douglas City.
Trinity Congressional aspirants have been
peculiarly fortunate, and hence one of the
three NAV win again.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

A BAcHELoR's BALL recently came off at
" Hardscrabble," Siskiyou county. at which
the elegantly dressed ladies were shortly, by
the uninitiated, discovered to be of the gan
der gender The editor of the Journal, after
paying assiduous court to one of these I" fair
creatures" through sundry dances, had his
mind illuminated by her requesting "chaw
of tobacco
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

HOUSE PAINTING, &c.-Messrs. Van Sclaick
and Zorn, long engaged in the business of
house, sign and carriage painting, saper
hanging, &C., &c., have associated themselves
together under the name and style Of Van
Schaick & Zorn. They have on hand a very
large supply of paints, oils varnishes vim
dow glass and wall paper, for sale q the
lowest rates
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

The FAKIR OF SIvA.-This somewhat fs-
nous Wizard and Ventriloquist gave one of
his highly entertaining performances, Ia
g Excelsior Hail." on Wednesday night, %
large and delighted audience. We cen
most heartily endorse his performances as
being worthy of the public's patronage. He
would have had full house a second night,
had he remained.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13
Arrival of the Pony.

We copy from Mr.. BrownelPs bulletin
board the following items of the last Pony,
which arrived on the 1lth. The dates are to
the lst of April The news is of no very
great interest.
The people of Santa Fe, Mexicans as well
as Americans on the 4th March took Fort
Marie by surprise. Gov. Rencher was the
prime mover. Col. Fountleroy was greatly
exasperated. New Mexico is now fully afi-
lated with the Southern Confederacy. as also
is Arizona, she having declared her indepen-
dence on the 10Th.
Gen. Miramon has gone to Spain to urge
her to acquire Mexico.
Chief Justice Shaw, of Massachusetts, is
dead.
Latest accounts from Virginia indicate an
increase in the secession feeling.
The Republicans have carried Connecticut.
tits generally thought the Anti Republican
ticket has carried at the St. Louis charter
election. The Texas Convention ratified the
Constitution, but refused to refer it to the
people.
Forts Jefferson and Taylor have been reinl
forced by Federal troops, and placed
war footing, with provisions for year.
The N. Y. 7fibune's correspondent SAYS
that the idea of reinforcing Fort Sumter is
entertained in quarters which have hereto
fore regarded it as impossible, and that naval
officers express the belief that it can be rein
forced by steamer at night.
The Times correspondent says that Tor
tugas and Key West having been reinforced
by troops from Texas, Pickens will also be
reinforced without delay, and that an extra
the subject of the forts and tariff.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13
JAMES G. HAYBURN.
Shasta, April 2, 1861.

Gov. STEVENS, of Washington Territory,
izing the Democratic party and dissolving
the Union, has arrived in California He
returns to Washington Territory with hopes
of again being elected by the Democracy as
their delegate in Congress. If an election
would kill him, we might pray for it.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

March Odd The Methodist Conference, in
session at Baltimore, adjourned to Staunton,
Virginia, after adopting plan of separation
from the Northern Church by majority of
eighty three. The Bishp of New York, in
the chair, declared the action void. Forty
FIVE members declined voting, thirty-ive
were absent.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

WILLIAM McNulty, pioneer Saerametan,
and at one time one of it's leading and
most wealthy merchants, committed suicide
in San Francisco few days ago. His WIFE s
determination to leave him is said to have been
the cause of the state of mind which lead to
his self-murder. However. he has at differ
ent times, within the past five or six years,
suffered from mental alteration
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.
County Treasurer's Notice.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT PASSED
by the Legislature and approved April 90,
1855 authorizing the Board of Supervisors of Shas
ia county to create a fund for the redemption of
County Warrants to the lowest bidder, here by
give notice that the money collected for said fund
will be paid to the holders of warrants that viii take
the lowest amount of cash for the warrants and
that sealed proposals directed to the County Treas
will be received by up the last day of the
regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors in Nav
next No bid for more than the par value of said
warrants, any bid unless accompanied by the
warrants proposed to be surrendered, will be re-
ceived.
JAMES G. HAYBURN,
County Treasurer.
Shasta April , lSHI a6.,d
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

During the late executive session of the
were confirmed, nearly fifty of which were
sent in by the President on the last day of
the session.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13
\. SKILLMAN
FERRY NOTICE.
Tax Collector.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ undersigned viii apply to the honorable Board
of Supervisors of Shasta county at their next regu
lar meeting on the first Monday in May, soon
thereafter he can be heard. for license to keep
public ferry Pit River, at point heretofore
known as Middleworth's Ferry.
P. V. MIDDLEWORTH.
April Sd, 1861. ap1S:td
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

AroIoGErIc.-If our paper is dull this
week, our excuse is complete. The Senior
has been unfit for duty all the week, because
of illness-the Junior has been absent all
the week in Trinity-and now, on Friday,
Mr.. Conmy, our foreman is suffering with
sudden sickness.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13
Notice.

CHRISTINA, MY WIFE, HAVING LEFT MY
y bed and board, without any just cause OF prov
ocation, all persons are therefore notified and fore
warned from trusting or harboring her on my ac-
count. will not be responsible for any debt
tracted by her from and after this date.
j. j. MORRETT.
Middletown, April 10, 1s6I. apl3.St
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

The Legislature has created the new eoun
ty of :. Mono,' lying east of Calaveras. Il
the Spanish, Mono"-by which the In
dams called that section of country-means
Monkey. In the Latin it means =" standing
alone" So says learned Legislators, but
they haven't told us what it means in Dig
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

POSSIBLY not intended to be, but neverthe-
less positive falsehood-the statement made
by number of papers that Gen. McDougall
was again elected United States Senator on
the ID inst.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

On the 2Sth March, in the Virginia Con-
vention, the amendment insisting that the
States still are independent sovereignties was
defeated ayes, AZ noes, 40.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

The present Legislature is giving away
magnificent fortunes, in the shape of city
railroad franchises, to lucky politicians
The 'Omnibus Bill'' franchise is said to be
worth 81, 000.0 John White, why did y..u
not put our name in as one of the grantees !?
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

PREAcHING.-The Rev. Mr. Reasoner will
preach, in the New Church, in this place,
Sabbath next, tomorrow morning-service
to commence at the usual hour.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

President Davis made a requisition on the
State of Alabama for troops for purpose
unknown. He has also called for 500 from
Florida and 1000 from Georgia.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

THE Nevadains are Dragging of having
green peas. We have had them in this mar
kst for tree weeks.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

MAY BALL.-Pat. Desmond advertises a
May Ball, to come off, at his hotel in this
place, the California House." on the even
ing of the first day of May next He is first
in the field this year, and is determined to
spare no sxertians in making it a grand
affair
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

Our NEIGHBoR. from the effects of little
two stick shot, hutters through half col
umn of twaddle We had prepared two eight
line squibs in reply, but matter of impor-
tanoe crowded them out. However, the Her.
aid editor knows the insinuation that we have
ever charged McDougall with having Repub-
lican proclivities, is totally destitute of truth
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

Contrary to expectations, the President made
no nomination to fill the vacancy in the Su-
preme Court
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13
Moveable Personal PROPERTY,


belonging to persons who do not orn real estate
Within the county. And that taxpayers may fully
understand my position. and comprehend their duty
touching this matter, l herewith append Section
nine Of the Revenue Law:
Sec. Q. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized
and required nlessoherwise directed by the Board
of Supervisors in the respective counties) either in
person or by deputy, to accompany the assessor
through the county, and upon the entry of any
sessment of moveable personal property to any per-
son, firm, corporation, association company who
does not own nal estate within the county, to de-
mand the paynesnt of the taxes on the same; and if
such person, firm, corporation, association or COM
pany shall neglect refuse to pay such taxes, the
tax collector, his deputy, shall seize sufficient of
the personal property of the party negecting or
refusing to pay satisfy the taxes and costs and
shall post notice of such seizure with descrip-
ton of the property and the time and place where
u will be sold. in three public places in the town.
ship where it is seized, and shall then at the cxpi
ration offve days. proceed to SELL puplic auction
at the time and place mentioned, to the highest bid
der for cash, sufficient quantity of said property
to pay the taxes and expenses incurred and for this
service the tax collector shall be allowed from the
delinquent party, fine of three dollars and the
same mileage that sheriff would be entitled to re-
ceive for travelling to the place to make a levy
And upon the payment of the purchase money! he
shall deliver to the purchaser the property sold to-
gether with certificate of the sale and the amount
of taxes or assessments and expenses thereon for
which the property was sod whereupou the title to
the property so sold shall vest absolutely in the
purchaser. The tax collector shall, once in every
two weeks, return to the auditor and the clerk of
the board of equalization, list of all collections
made under this section and it shall be the duty of
the clerk of the board of equalization to mark the
word paid on the general assessment roll, oppo-
site the name of each party whose taxeslare so paid
Moods Digest, p. .6l7.
A. SkILLMAN.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

LADY FRANKLIN, one of the toadied hum
bugs Of the day, is in San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

The Missouri Convention has adjourned to
December next.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

year the Breckenridge wing of
the party, backed by the tremendous leverage
of Federal Office, polled some four or five thou
sand votes less than the regular or Douglas
wing. And yet now, without even one chance
in dozen of being second to the Republican
party in the coming fight, and with not even
the hope of winning, their Central Committee
attempts to ignore the existence of the regu
lar organization. This thing was done through
the instrumentality proxies. For instance,
the Breckenridge party of this county were
represented in Committee by Zach. Mont
gomery, the very last man in the whole State
whom the mass of the party would have Sc
lected-for the simple reason that nearly all
of them are anxious for union of the two
wings. The Breckinridge men who done
most of the talking and working in this coun-
ty last canvass, are loud in their censurc of
the action of the Committee, and declare
themselves utterly opposed to an organization
of the party in this county the ensuing can
yaSS
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13
The Breckinridge Central Committees Ad-
dress.

This address has been public for some days,
but owing to the arrival of the Uaion
which contained it, we have not as yet had
the pleasure of giving it a perusal.
1t is not little remarkable that the Breck-
inridge papers have never word to say
about this document. They do not appear
to know that such production is in exist
ence. Even the S. F. Herald has never as
much as alluded to it. Evidently there is
trouble in the camp.
We seriously trust the S. f. Herald or the
Marysville Erpress will speedily take posi-
ton on this address, and thus give the slit
tie fellows in the country their cue. Other
wise they can't talk learnedly and dog
matically, don't you observe?
The test adopted for voters in primary
meeting is an endorsement of the Critten-
den or similar amendments to the Constitu-
ton, and opposition to coercion, and any
and all attempts on the part of the Admins
tration to enfore, by military or naval power,
the Federal laws within the jurisdiction of
any of the seeding States"
Our Breckenridge friends should not forget
the fact that leading BrecRinridge Senators
defeated the Crittenden amendments, and
were denounced for the act by their author
that their great leaders, JEFF. Davis, Benja-
min, looms, ETC.. are out of the Union.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

The New York Commercials Washington
dispatch says Seward has written letter to
the Southern Commissioners, reviewing the
entire grounds of the misunderstanding, with
a view of restoring harmony, and closing with
the recommendation of National Conven-
ton.
A short time since every Republican and
coercion paper thought those commissioners
should be treated with silent contempt or ar
rested for treason.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

The Confederation newspaper at washing
ton has received a dispatch that Fort Sumter
was evacuated to-day.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13
B. GARTLAND,
Assessor Shasta County.
apis
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

VUVHE TAXPAYERS OF THE COUNTY ARE
informed that it is my intention, either in per-
son or by deputy to accompany the Assessor in his
official tour through the county, the law directs
for the purpose of collecting all taxes assessed upon
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

A DIsrATcu dated St. Louis, March 2Sth
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-13

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Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-16
FROM CALIFORNIA.
Destructive Floods Prevailing.
GREAT LOSS OF PROPERTY.

SAN FRANCIsco, CAL, Dec. 10.-During
the past fUar day the heaviest rain storm that
has been experienced here Tor years has pre-.
vailed in California, causing severe reshets
in the valleys aud great destruction OF prop
erty. The American river rose to a great
height, breaking through the leyee, and flood
ing The city OF Sacramento from one end 10 the
other. The water is four feet deep in the
streets this morning, andthe people are driven
to the second story of their houses. Business
is entirely suspended.
SAN francisco, Dec. 1l-The steamer
Golden Age mas sailed for Panama, carrying
four hundred soldiers, two hundred passengers,
and $3.50, 600 in treasure. Among her pas
sengers Is General Shields, who accepts ot the
brigadier g,ueralshp teudered him.
The freshet from The recent rains extends
throughout the valley portions of the state.
The damage done is immense. The farmers
have suffered great loss by the drowning of
their stock, lille bridges, fences, and other
property, have been swept away by tle Ho0d.
\ part of Mary svllle and Stockton, as well as
Sacramento, are entirely under water. a
number OF lives have been lost, but how many
is not as yet asCerIained. Several bril k build
ings at Mary were undermined by the
flood and tell Il heap OF ulns Ine loss OF
property at Sacramento is estimated at over
hall Il milllon Oh uOlIaTa, anu idis upou an Tue
people OF the city. Communication with
many districts Is cut on ana business suspend
ed.
SAN FRANcIsco, Dec II, P, M,-The wealth
er for the past two day has been more pleasant,
and is apparently becoming settled. The WA
tiers are gradually subsdng.
The funeral ceremonies N honor of the late
Col. Baker are engrossng the attention OF The
people 10 day. The volunteer force, the state
militia, the civic organizations, and the people
generally, are joining in tie funeral procession
which is one OF the largest ever witnessed IN
this city.
SAN FRAScIsco, Dec. 13.-About $4,000
have been subscribed here Tor the relief OF the
sufferers at Sacramento by the flood. Tie
water has been from two TO twelve feet deep
in nearly every house III that city. One third
Of the city is still overdowed. The water,
however, is slowly rec ding.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-16
PEoAE WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. IA member of the
court martial that tried johnson, who was
shot, says it came out on the trial that there
are five or six other soldiers in Franklin's di-
vision who enlisted for the purpose of desert
ing to the rebels, and who are connected with
female spies in Washington.
There was a sham battle, this afternoon,
between Wadswor;h's and Keyes' brigades at
Munson's Hill. The mutineers of the New
York 79t1 and other regiments who were sent
to the TCrtugas are to be permitted to Join
their regiments.
The rebels are evidently expecting an imme-
diate attack from the Union army. For several
days they have been massing troops on their
right between Manassas and the mouth of the
OcCoquan
Capt Wilkes was serenaded this evening,
and made a brief speech, which was greeted
enthusiastically.
wealthy farmer, living three miles back
of Townsville, has been arrested, charged
with selling cattle and furnishing other aid and
comfort 10 The enemy.
Tx Minister Charles J. Faulkner arrived
here last night and will proceed to Richmond
tomorrow, via Fort Monroe TO effect the ex-
change Of Congressman Ely for that Of him
sell.
The Europa's dispatches excite lively dis
cussion here, but seem not to disturb the gov
ernment, which, while desiring no embarrass-
ment with England, look with composure and
confidence ON events as they occur.
a very ingenious piece Of yiainy, of dan
gerous character, has Just been discovered by
an officer connected with the naval ordnance
bureau a 80 pound semi steel gun, forged
by the FrIuk in Forge Company Of New York,
with boreS rilled and finished by Messrs Car
peuter & Plass, was taken TO Staten Island tor
trial, where, al the ninth round it burst, and
upon examination it was discovered that, to
cover some defects in the base of the bore, an
entire false chamber had been made, and SO
nicely fitted IN the gun as to DEFY the most
minute detection, until lie gun broke. Had
this rifle passed the proof OF ten pounds when
received into the naval service afiOat it would
doubtless have burst, and caused loss Of life
and serious damage to the vessel. The forgcrs
attribute this clever piece OF villainy to the
tinishers of the gun.
The war department has received dispatches
from Capt Palmer OF the Iroquos, in which
he relates his efforts to take the Sumter. At
Martinique he was obliged 10 anchor a marine
barque from shore, the people there favored
the Sumter, the bay is fifteen miles wide and
therefore the Sumter escaped. The Iroquois
followed her, but in vain.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-16
TIE sGTUArIox IN MISSOURI.

Sr Louis, Dec. l5.-The Democrat learns
from gentleman just from Lexington that
Gems. Rains and Stein with 5000 rebels were
in possession OF that town on Friday last, and
that another large body Of troops were cx-
pected TO reach there yesterday. Gen. Prem
tiss it is said was on the north side OF the river
With 5000 federal troops, and had thrown few
shells into camp and destroyed one Of the two
ferry boats in their hands. This informant
says he heard heavy firing after leaving Lex
ington Friday. indicating that an engagement
was progressing between our forces aud the
rebels also that Gen Davis brigade OF feder
oil troops left Otterye, Friday, Tor Lexington
These statements need confirmation The
rebel captain Sweeny and sixtyihree other Sc
cesh prisoners arrived here last night.
SEDALIA, Dec 14-Pariies from the west
arrived here report that 5000 rebel troops, un-
der Gen Stein passed point fifteen miles
from Wanensburg On the llth, evidently for
the purpose of escorting some 600 or 500 rebel
recruits, with their baggage, provisions, &c,
from Lexington to Prices army The notori.
Gus Captain Sweeny and his band of
forty mafauding rebels were captured a lew
days since by detachment Of our cavalry,
and have been brought here.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-16
EsRNg lrLEE sntFIr.

: LOUISVILLE, Dee. l5--The journal has ad.
vices from Columbia which saws that heavy
cannonadmg was heard, Friday, in the drcc-
ton OF Somerset.
y New Orleans dispatch Of the 10Th saws
that Lieut.. Shephard, commanding tie rebel
steamer Mobile, arrived at Brashears City
with lieutenant and nine prisoners taken
trom The United States schooner Annie Dray.
ton, which was wrecked near Sabine Pass.
They were sent to New Orleans
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad has
stopped receiving freight at Nashville from the
LIST, the rolling stock being demanded to trans.
port troops to Bowling Green.
The rebel court at Richmond on the 9th de
cided that no change Of citizenship after the
commencement OF hoslilites can protect an
alien enemy 's'property from sequestration.
The governor of Mississippi calls on the cit
izcns for all the necessary weapons they have
for the army.
Provisional Governor johnson has issued
call at Bowling Green for twenty companies
Of volunteers from Kentucky.
The first battalion of Tennessee cavalry
were going into winter quarters at Moscow,
Ky.