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The Shasta courier., 1861-11-02

A GOOD AND CoMFoRTAbLh
fgf..l Dwelling House Main street, situated IN
Ei,u the vicinity of Seott's Hotel and Oerrslm
-AsA--s- The owner wishes TO leave town, and VIII
sell the property at bargain For further rartie-
ulars apply TO A. Skillman.
Shasta, March |, 1861. mis'"
The Shasta courier., 1861-11-02
Township Officers.

Shasra To,onship.-Justices-C. c. Bush and
Geo. S. Kittridge. Constables-J. NJ. Short and
p. Glhooley.
French Galch Tornship ip.-Justices-E Dickinson
and Wm. Hopping. Ccnstable-Wm Davis.
Clear Creek Tornship.-Justices-G II. Brooks
and George Corson. Constables-Chas. Mcdonald
and A. Engle.
Lockhart Topnskip.-Justices-L. L. Y. Hastings
and C. Ii. Stevens
Sierra Observation-Disclosures. T. Frank and G.
W. Adams Constables-Isaac Shouse and 4.
Donaldson
Pit Rircr Yosashfp.-Justice-Joe SUNNY.
Sugar Loaf To,csship.-Justice-W. IL. Brock
way. Constable-D. Cornus.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19
GTeer's Regiment.

Th, Regiment will consist OF companies
Of laouulyi men from the following coun-
ties; Harrison, Pamela, Cherokee, Rusk,
uIshur Smilh, Shclby, Marion, Cass, Hunt
aul fanain, and a wing Of mounted Arul-
lery, Consisting Of ouo hundred men from
smilh anl Dallas counties, besides my
additional ArIillerymen yet to be mustered
ia, II {, desired hy Col Greer, that these
hly additional men should be praeticed Ar
'illerisls, and selected from those eompa-
, nlcs that have seen active service.
Asa whole, finer body Of men has sell
dem II ever met together under similar cir
cumslanecs. Men Of the very highest
soc al position, men of all ranks and pro-
Iesslons, have come together, aud nniiAa in
'oommon cause aud foI the defense Of our
common country, The deepest feeling per-
yadgs the regiment and the martial spirit,
So characteristic of the South, is cxcmpli-
fed in the personnel of these men.
More than enough to form another rcgi-
men, have been rejected, and have gone OIL
with sorrowlHl faces and hcavy hearts, be.
cause they could not be received, Wood
county offered two companies, Collin and
Kaufman one each aud savcral other coun-
| ties whose names are not remembered.
The gentlcmanly bearing of the soldiers,
their order and propricty of conduct are
themes of praise from every tongue, They
| are all gentlemen.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19
The National Fast Day

Agreeable 10 ile proclamation OF Pies
ilent Davis, last Thursday Was observed
rs day offasling and prayer, Al business
WAS suspended aud solcmnily seemed im-
pressed upon tie faces Of the hundreds Of
soldiers and ciIiEcns thai congregsIc'l in The
grove near the Fair Ground, To hear Divine
service, Rev, ", IT, llughs delivered an
appropriate sermon from the Test, found
in Joel, ID, Chapter 9th 20 la'h Ners' IN
elusive,
We cannot begin To give even an outline
Of this fine sermon, II il enough TO say
that il nIliillrd the highest expectations of
all Who heard him. lie was assisted in
the service by Rev, Mr. Wrlbourn and Rev,
Jas, \. Smith.
The patriotic sentiments e,ahraeed with
In the body Of the discourse, coupled with
the immutable truths Of Revelation, SEEM
ed TO rink into the hearts of all present,
and impress them fully with the awful so-
lcmuity of the Occasion. These things will
never be forgotten, aud when the history
of this war shall lie written by the future
historian, il will be said tia, we were
victorious because We were right, and be-
cause God himself was honorcd and wor'
shipped by the men, women and children
of the country.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

Bsy~ In all of the carly struggles be-
tween the settlers and spectators on tho
Colony lands, Col. Crockett was ever found
battling for the rights Of the Settlers. His
efforts in the Legislature are still remem'
bere |, and it was wholly upon his plans
that basis of adjustment was finally
made. There are yet living, many mer
who remember tic fierce struggles of those
days, and many who will remember tha
John NJ. Crockett contcndcd for the rights
Of the settlers until they were fully Sc
cured. That the people willremcmber hin
ON election day, is evident from the pleas
urc his announcement seems to give to al
parties.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

Rep~ We regret that the narrow limits of
oar sheet this wesk compcls ms to defer the
publication OF the address of Elder Jno. X.
Briscoc, delivered at Kaufman on the ID
.Junc, for a week or two. As soon as we
resume our usual size, it shall appear.
We have also been compelled, from the
same cause, to defer the publication of the
address of Mrs. l.. T. Gibson aud response
at w. 4. q. Weaver, Esq, OH the occasion
Of the presentation of II flag to the Cooke
C,,nty Volunteers, Capt. VIM. {. Twitty,
ON the 4th inst, 1t shall find space in our
columns in n week or twm
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19
ney- Among the crowds of distinguished

geg~ Among the crowds of distinguished
visitors now with us, are the Hon. ON
Roberts, of the Supreme Court, Hon. r. b
Hubbard, Col. G. W. Chiffon, Col John C.
Robertson, c. c. Long and Ed. II. llorrell
Esqrs., all of whom arc either enlisted for
service or attracted here by the profound
interest they feel in the great movement that
calls so many Of the gallant and hardy sons
of Texas, from their homes to the hardships
of camp life. We have heard no complaints
no murmurs of dissatisfaction from an
source; all are eager and anxious to'se @
the enemy and show them what Texan
Rangers can do, in sustaining the honor of
their country.
From the Bench of the Supreme Court to
the humblcst profession, the greatest cnthu-
slams prevails and our people are firmly
united to conquer or die. Al honor to the
TrGn Cdralry.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

EplTons IN TIE REGIMENT.-Tbc Prcsssis
ably represented In Col Greer sRcgiment.
We have reason to feel proud that the craft
is 80 well sustained in the art of war-men
whose guns will fash as promptly and as
expressive as the scintillations of genius
that have glanced so brightly from the pages
of their able journals.
We have had the pleasure of shaking
hands with these gallant men, all con
ncc,cd with the Press, Lieut.. Douglas OF the
Reportcr Mr.. Diamond, of the Henderson
Times, Mr. Logan ofthc Sentinel, Mr., keilcy
of the kaufman Democrat, Mr.. Small OF
Tyler and some others whose name W. can
moi now recall.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

Bas" Many of our exchanges are support
ing the Hon. John Henry Brown, for Com
missioner of the Gen. Land Office. The
State of Texas has had no more prompt OIL
scrvicablc officer than this gentleman and
the people have now n chance of proving
the falsity of the maxim that Republics arc
ungratcful. Mr. Brown has been active in
all the great questions that have affected
the interests of Tcxas,-is a man of great
ability, true and tried, faithful TO the South,
and last but not least of his recommends
tions, lie is hated by every abolitionists and
frcc-soilcr in tlccountry. lie has been the
Nhining mark, at which their Shafts of NAL
he have been hurled but thanks to his
ihpenetrable armor of truth and integrity
ls reputation is still unacatlcd ana his
buse, the cause ne the good people of Texas.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

ARRIVAL OF TRooPs.-Un Saturday MORN
ing, the "Tcxas Hunters from Harrison
county, under Capt. Winston, reached Dali
las and were escorted into town by the
company from Hunt and Farnin. Tho LIST
of officers will be found in another place.
This is one of the finest mounted compa-
mics ii the Regiment and is, like thc others,
composed of the chivalry Of the country
Old men and young men, men of wealth. Of
the highest social position, true and tried,
men who have seen service, and chad to do
with armies for years, arc in tie ranks,
and bear upon their manly faces that de-
termination of purpose and cheerful dcvo-
tion to their country, which tell plainly
that victory will crown their struggles
The citizens seemed fired with enthusiasm as
shout after shout rent the air, in welcoming
the Harrison county cavalry.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

SoUTHEPS BANK CoxGREss.-Thc Tenn
cssce Legislature have passed the efollowing:
ResolUed Jy tie General assembly ct he
State Of T,HHessee, That in the present un-
settled and distracted posture Of public ai-
fairs. it is important that the banks OF the
Southern States should, at an carly day be
reprcsented in general convention or con-
rress. to confer and adopt such line Of poll
CIV as will best promote the general welfare,
and issue currency Of uniform value
throughout the South.
>. Rssoired. that said congress be held
at Atlanta, Georgia, on the first Monday in
June. 1861, or at such other time and place
as may be designated by majority Of the
States cooperating.
8. Resolrsd That Dempsey Weaver, Gran
willie Z. Smith, John kirkman, ID. y Ken
nedv. Fred. W. Smith, Moses J. Wigs, John
r. Branner. y. D. Fulton, and VIM Quar-
les. lie appointed delegates 10 represent the
banks Of Tennessee in said Congress, and
that the Gosernor notify them Of iheir aP-
poinfment.
4. ResolUed, That copies ofthese resssoiiuss rssi
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

|
The Smith Comfy Cavalry, commanded
by Capt. D. +. Gaines, llG strong, marched
into the town of Dallas, from Camp Roberts,
on Wcdr slay. They were received by the
Davis Light Infantry, Capt. Flynn, in full
Uniform and escorted into town, amidst
the greatest enthusiasm among the;rciizcns
Three cheers were given in honor of the
Smith County Cavalry, which was heartily
returned by the troops.
The company returned in fine style, most
galantly raising their hats to the ladies,
who waved their handkerchicfs in response,
and proceeded to the Camp near the Fair
Grounds.
On Friday the Smith County Artillery
commanded by Lieut. Douglass was cscor-
ted into Dallas by troop of Cavalry and
was received by the Dallas Artillery Com
pany, Capt. }. j, Good
These two Companies from Smith, reflect
the highes. credit II, on the State OF Texas
The clivalry of the county-the very flower
of society compose the companies and with
out exception, constitute two Of the finest
bodies Of men We have ever seen.
Hon. O. Nj. Roberts accompanied tho
Cavalry as n private and was acting as
Commissary for the Company. Hon. G. W
Chiffon, one of the finest looking officers in
the regiment, having striking resemblance
to the famous Capt May, was also present
as n private.
Smith County may well be proud of these
gallant man, for as was we'll said by spec
tator, as they marched through town "no
one of those boys mould turn his back on jan
| Lane"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19
The RendzyOus at Dallas,

Gen, ElkaIah Greer, one of the veterans
of the Mexican war, reached this place on
the lalh inst, authorized aud empowered
by tie Hon, l., 7, Walker Secretary Of
War, TO raise a regiment Of momlcd men,
aud an additional company Of Artillery, Ia
serve the Confederate States Of America
for twelve months.
This distinguished officer, enjoying the
confidence not only of the President and
his Cabinet, but that of the PeoPIr, amonni-
lug to the deepest respect aud devotion,
has been Instructed by the War Depart
mcnt 60 organize these troops as soon as
possible and in the most expeditions way.
As soon MS they become organized, they
viii move inme di,Icly to Brgadicr Gen,
Zen. MeCulloch's headquarters, at Fort
Smith, aud be nttachc TO the South kan-
sas Military District.
Gen. Greer, thus instructed by the War
Department, has moved with celebrity aud
dispatch, communicated his orders to the
different companies in remote counties,
aud collected them at this place, with n
rapidity and success, worthy Of JEFF. Davis
himself
Quartcr-Masicr General IIanibal Harris
has his headquarters for the present, II,
the Dallas Hotel.
We cannot speak too highly ofGen. Greer
anil thn nnllo mon that Surrnunl him
His coolncss, decision, and afiabli'y, con-
ncctcd with his high reputation, won on
the plains of Mexico, render him the idol
of his mcn,-a Hero rcverenccd and be-
loved by band of heroes. We can say no
mnrc
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

/ Ea5~ The Kaufman Democrat raises the
name of Col. j. NJ Crockett, of Dallas, at
its masthead for Lieut.. Governor In an
nouncing the fact, the Democrat pays the
Col the following well meritcd compliment
Col. }. NJ CRocKETr.-We see from our
exchanges that there is a general DISPOSE
ton in large portion Of tue State to run
Col. J. NJ Crockett, of Dallas county, for
tbe Office of Lieutenant Governor of this
State. at the next August election, We are
ourselves in favor of this selection, believ-
ing that no more suitable candidate could
he selected fer that Office. Coz. c. has been
a long time in Texas and filled many i'm
portant offices, the duties Of which be has
always discharged with signal abirity and
satisfaction to the people. In all the trials
the colonists had to pass through, both in
Peters and MERGERS colonies, Col. Crockett
has always been on the side Of the settlers,
and aided greatly in the legislature and in
the courts in securing theiENin&es and do
ing everything in his 20 ance the
interest of the State gcl Afable,
kind and courteous in his nanhers, OF strict
probity and Integrity in sll bis Transactions.
-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

Hon. F. r. LuDBocK-This distinguished
champion of the peoples cause, is now fair
ly in the field and ready for the race
Frank is too we'll known to the corlc of
Texas, and too well beloved to require any
grande ,Romtshe to bring him out prominent
". His friends will come up in clouds and
swarms, on election day, and show how
much they appreciate one Of the best and
trucst of men. lie made first rate Lieut..
Governor, and will make just as good a
Governor. llurrah for Lubbock and Crock
ntt
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19
CAMP CorPEDGE, NEAR DALLAS,

Alta meeting of the Cypress Guards, y
from Upshur county, the company was
called to order by Capt. COppage, when on
motion of Jonathan RUSSELL, Col. 4. IL.
Dabney, was unanimously nominated as a
candidate for the office of Major, in the
Texas Regiment of Cavalry, about TO be Or
eanized at Dallas. After which the follow
ing resolutions were offered and unani-
mously adopted by the company;
ResOlped, That the Cypress Guards tender
their unqualified thanks to the Messrs.
Browders and amiable Ladies, and also, to
nr. and Mrs Eakins, for their kindness 70
Us while camped at BroKders Springs, ana
to the citizens generaiix for their eeuerositss
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

LAW OF THE NAvY.-On page IL, ART
% section 1st. of laws for the government
of the United States Na~, friend has
found and sent us the following:
"Ifany person in the navy shall unlaw-
fully set fire to or burn any kind Of public
property, no, then in the possession of an
enemy, pirate or rebel, he shall suffer death;
and if any person shall in any other man
ner destroy such property, or shall not use
his best cxortions to prevent the destruction
thereof by others, he shall be punished by
a general court martial.
1t appears to us that Pendcrgrasts case
comes within the view Of this regulation
and VIC should insist upon its enforcement
if the foreign government at Washington
had not shown by long catalogue of crime
that ii is not pervious 10 reason o. justice.
-Iortsmouth Transcript.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

sss- In addition to the Editors in town,
VIC have had the pleasure OF making the
acquaintance ola large number of printers
cunncctcd with the Regiment. As body of
men, they are not surpassed inl intelll-
gcnce and patriotic feelings by any other
set of men of equal numbers.
1t has been often said that printers are to
he found everywhere on the face OF the
globe where civilization extends; and we
can add this mach in addition to their credit
that they are never found to be laggards in
war, or tckwird when their services are
needed for their country.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

Icy" The clone Star Defenders" from
Cherokee county, yesterday made a DEM
onstration in our town which was highly
crcditaLc, not only to the Captain but to
the men composing the company. Taking
tie company as body perhaps none will
excel it in courage moral tone and intelli-
gence, belonging to the regiment. Praise is
due to Capt Taylor for the manner in which
he has disciplined his men. The neighbors
near his encampment speak in the highest
terms of the perfect order and discipline
maintained by them.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19
rI5lIc Meeting In Collin County


| At u meeting held Ht Lebanon, Collin
county, Saturday, June Sth 1861, for the
purpose OF organizing a military company,
the crowd being called to order, DR.. d. s
Shclburnc was called TO the Chair. The
Doctor being called OF on professional bus
mess. the Rev. Eli Witt was called to act
in his stead.
The object Of the meeting being explain
ed, committee was appointed TO draft res
olulions indicative of tue meeting. After
retiring for short time the committee re-
ported the following preamble and rcsOlu-
lions.
WHEREAS, Our country is threatened
with war; our homes and tircsidcs with de-
vastatiOn; it therefore becomes necessary
for each and every man to define his posi-
ton, for "hc that is not for us, is against
us.
RcsOlrcd, That we form ourselves into n
military company for the protection Of ON
homes and our rights; that said company
| meet regularly for drill and furthermore
that any enrolling themselves in this COM
pany are not dcbarred the privilege o
voluntarily to go a. any call made by tho
| Confederate States Of America; and thai
said company act in conjunction with al
other companies that may be organized II
this county.
ResoIccd, That there be appointed a Wig
| lance Committee, consisting Of eight men
whose duty it shall be to enquire into anC
ascertain the business Of all suspicious per
sons, who are now, or may come among us
that we pledge ourselves to support saiC
committee in the discharge of its duty.
Rcsotced, That we now of our own accord
lay aside all party issues and unite upon
one common platform, that is, in the de-
fence Of our rights, to rcpcl invasion let ii
come from what quarter it may.
RcSOircd, That the Mckinney Messenger
ana Dallas Herald. be requested to publish
the proceedings Of TIE meeting.
WM. q. HUFFMAN,
CLINTON llAGGARD,
Committce JonN MARTIN,
| WM. SHEPARD,
BERRY WILLIS.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

|CoL. G. W. CHlLToy.-Thc promptncss
dnd dispatch with which this gentleman
itspondei to the late call for men, is
Worthy of the genuine soldier. His or
fers were received on the 9th inst, and on
the evening of the 18th he was at tie place
of rendezvous, having raised 100 men
and marched 100 milcs-all within the
space of six days! This is unparalleled,
We believe, in the history of volunteer ar
mics. The genius of the man, leads Him
to promptncss, aud his energy will ensure
Success.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

TIE REroRrED INVASION of ARKANSAS.
Some. little excitement was created in
town on Saturday last by the reception of
dispatch, stating that the Lincoln troops
had invaded the n. East corner Of Arkan-
sas, taken the town of BatCsvillc, aud
were proceeding in large numbers towards
Little Rock The following from the Lit
tie Rock Gazette of the lst. inst, puis a
quietus to this rumor;
On Monday night the rumor of an in
yasion of the Northern frontier Of the
State, by force of 5000 Federal troops,
created quite panic, but in less than
twcnty-four hours the dispatch was proved
to be of the sensation order. There is
danger in that direction though, and pre-
pa ations are being made to rcpcl it.
The Little Rock Correspondent of the
Washington, Ark. Telegraph, has the fol-
lowing additional particulars in relation
TO the same lumor;
We have had rumors of an invasion of
our State by IIarney's troops. This, how
ever, think Will be found out to be an er-
ror, for the present. The county of Kan
dolph was overrun and subjugaicd, Ncr
(such was the news) by Abolition forces !!
At the moment this news was received,
four steamers arrived at our landing with
the Louisiana regiment, about eleven hun
dred strong This force added to our own
makes about twenty-five undred troops
now in misplace, the destination of which
is not exactly known. Our own citizens
are turning out en- mass for the fray
There is no difficulty in want of men,
though there may be in want Of transpor-
tation and arms. | am truly pleased at
the entire unanimity of feeling and SEN
timcnt amongst all classes of persons in the
present contest.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

After the services at the Fair Grounds on
THURSDAY last were over, several OF the
distinguished gentlemen then present from
Eastern. Texas, were loudly called for, and
addressed 5he large assemblage. First
came Col. Geo. W. Chiffon Of Tyler, whose
cloquence is prOverbial throughout the
State; next game Col. X. d. Hubbard,
Of the sans place, then Col. Long OF Smith
Comfy, aud lastly Lieut. Welborme Of the
Smith Co. Cavalry. All these gentlemen
made feeling ami pointed remarks suitable
for tn. occasion, and all we're loudly and
rosiferoasly cheered.-Partieulariy were
We plessed with the remarks Of Cois- Hub
bard and Chilton, who appealed 70 me eiii-
zeus and those who were left behind 70
f,rote the. ilessings Of divine PFots1enre
~ eas.-r ,..r.d rnosn csTI ally
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ts75- rhe fo'lDw'n is Il list Of the ofiisc's

TnE DEAN SHor RANGERs.-This com.
Pany from Marion county, pamdcd into
town on Monday morning, under the folds
of splendid ilaga were welcomed with
appropriate demonstrations. They are Il
splendid company, and If the name under
which they have banded is significant OF
their designs, Jim Lane AMI hisjayhawkcr .
would do well to keep sharp lookout
We have no lis, of their men aud officers.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

tds- Rev. Mr.. Welburne, Lieutenant in the
Smith county Cavalry, held Divine service
at the Fair Ground on Sunday, before a
large coneourse Of soldiers. His style is
impressive, and full of the fire of a strong
Faith in the Divine Will and enthusiasm
in the cause in which he is enlisted
This Rev Lieut-, is type of the true
Cromyellian soldier-and the scene on
last Sunday as the armed host knelt in
reverence while the Nan Of God prayed
for Almighty aid, was worthy Of the wars
Of the COrenanters.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-06-19

KAurMAy COUNTY TRoors,-Capt. John
S. Griffith of the Rockwall mounted Nolun-
tccrs, has Furnished us with tire following
list OF officers of his company. Capt. Grii-
fifth was in our town several days last week,
and rendered his company to Col. Greer, for
service in his regiment. lie was, however,
unable TO receive them, his complement hav-
ing already been made up. Capt. G. then
proposed to pay the expenses Of his compa-
nv for three months, if he was allowed to
accompany the regiment. This. to9, the
Col. was unable to accept, butassurcd Capt
G. that his command should be accepted as
soon as another call was made, which he
thought was highly probable. The compa-
ny n, mbcrs 80 men, rank and file, and is
under the following officers viz;
JoaS S. GRIFFITH Captain.
AMOS DYE, lst Lieutenant
p. CHISHOLM, I'd.
JAMES TRuETT, Sd.
+. NJ. NIXON, Orderly Sergeant.
NJ. b. Cannon, ID
a. c. RICHARDSON, Sd.
+. CmIsuM 4th.
a. W. HEDGES, lst. Corporal.
A. CuMMISs, ID. ="
b. l.. WILLIAMS, 3a.
JNo. X. BRIscoE, 4th.
Jxo. o. HEATH, Ensign.
ALLEN ANRIcK, Bugier.
The Company hold themselves in readi-
ness for any service for u months, to so
anywhere they may be ordered.