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The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06
- When the Tide Goes out.ys

Through the weary day on his couch he lay,
With the life-tide ebbing slow away, s
And the dew on his cold bros gxthering fasti
As the penduiun ~ambered moments passed,
And heard a sad voice whispering say,
"When the tide goes out he will pass away,
PRAY for q souls serene release !
That the weary spirit may rest in peacs,
When the tide sees ost.
When the tide goes ont from the sea girt lands,
II bears strange freight FROM the cleaning sands
The white winged ships that silent wait
For the foafniag wave and the wind that's late ;
lhe treasures east on rocky shore,
From the stranded ships that shall sail 10 more
And hopes that follow the shining seas, q
oh the ocean wide shall win all these
When the tide goes out.
But of all that drift from the shore to the sea,
Is the human soul to Eternity;
Floating away from the silent shore,
Like a fated ship to return no more. .A-se-.-
Saddest most solemn of all, soul.
Pausing where unknown waters roll,
Where shall the surging current tend,
Slowly drifting friend from friend,
When the tide goes opt?
For our parting spirit, pray oh pray,
While the tide of life is ebbing away,
That the soul may pass DER SUMMER seas
That clasped of old the Hesperides.
bark whose sails by angel hands
Shall be furled a strand of golden sands;
And the friends that stand on the silent shore.
Knowing that We shall return more,
Shall wish us joy of a voyage fair,
With calm sweet skies and a favoring air,
When the tide goes out.
Journal of Commerce.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06
NUMBER 5,
From our Eztra Of .Sut'u'day nyhs last.
ARRIVAL OF THE PONY.

~ =za SAY FRAScIsco, March 80.
Pony Exprcss arrived at sacsameuto to-day. The
following is from the Balletin of this evening:
Sr. LOUIS, March Is.
The neys since me departure of the last Pony
does not alter the position Of Irrational Affairs IN any
particular. Very little requires to be added.
There is no official snnoancelnent Of the avacua-
ton of Fort Sumter, though it is generally under
stood that tie evscustiau has been agreed upon
The Northern press generally treat the step un-
avoidable. The reported intention to withdraw
Federal troops created great rejoicing at Charleston
The attention of the Administration is mostly en-
gagged by the appointments, but none yet have been
made affecting the Pacific Coast. 1t is understood
that the appointments will all be made in the Free
States before those in the Slave States.
Washington has been agitated with rumors of a
collision but this is probably is canard.
Nothing important has been done by the Southern
Confederacy, and no steps hgye been taken by the
Commissioners at Washington.
The United States troops in Florida are quietly
Withdrawing from the State.
The Secessionists are making strenuous efforts to
carry their points in the Virginia Convention with
out, however, any indications of success.
The only test vote hadin the Missouri Convention
is against the seeessioniss, two to one-though that
vote wasnot strictly test Of secession strength.
Waldo P. johnson, States Right Democrat, has
been elected Z. S. Senator from Missouri, in place
of Green.
A sharp alteration took place in the Senate an
Friday, on Douglas resolution to inquire into the
condition of the forts, between Douglas and Fes-
sender, which at one time was likely to result in
a fight, put the matter passed off.
pretty strong party exists at Charleston against
the ratification of the Montgomery Constitution.
Commissioners to England and France have been
appointed by JEFF, Davis. The Southern commis-
sioners to the European Governments would sail
from New Orleans by way of Havana on the 27th
of March.
Breckinridge addressed the Senate to-day on
Douglas resolution relating to the forts.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06
The Coolest Thing OH Record.

As General Scott's army was marching
triumphantly into the city of Mexico, pro-
cession of monks emerged from the gate of a
convent situated on the eminence at the right,
and advanced with slow and measured tread
until they met the army at right angles. The
guide or leader of the procession was a vener
able priest, whose hair was whitened with
the frost of many winters. He held in both
hands a contribution box, and when within
few feet of the army the procession halted,
As the army proceeded many believers in ST.
Ratrick dropped some smalleo or other into
the old priests box. And, when it was OBJ
served that soldier was searching in his
pocket for something to bestow the old priest
would step forward and hold his box to re-
ceive the donation. Ultimately there came
along tall, gaunt, limber-sided, gander
looking Yankee who, ON seeing the poor
priest, thrust his hands into his pockets, as
if to search for dime, or something of the
kind. The priest, observing this movement,
advanced as usual, while Jonathan, holding
forth a greasy looking roll of paper, com
menccd very deliberately unfolding it, The
old priest anticipated a liberal donation, and
put on an air of the most exquisite satisfac-
ton, Jonathan continued to unroll piece
after piece of twisted smoking tobacco. lie
next thrust his hands into another pocket,
and drew forth a clay pipe, which, with the
utmost deliberation, he proceeded to fill by
pinching off small particles of tobacco. When
this was done, having replaced his tobacco
in his hreeches pocket, he stepped forward
and lighted his pipe by the old priests can,
die, and making an awkward inclination of
the head, (intended, perhaps, for bow, he
said, Much obleeged to ye, Squire" and
proceeded on
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

"CAs'r AFFORD IT. The Napa Reporter
makes the following sensible remarks upon
the propriety of advertising. Many man
will spend money enough in one week to pay
for advertising his business for six months,
and yet, when the printer presents his bill of
five dollars, he will order his advertisement
out under the plea of 8 hard times"
q Occasionally, when the times get tight a
customer tell us to stop his advertisement.
The expense is too great-in hard times he
can't afford it, Ehe truth is, that in hard
times business man cannot afford not to
advertise. What would you think of a man
who should go fishing, and when the fish
didn't bite briskly, stop batting his hook p
Yet such is the wisdom manifested by those
who reduce their advertisements because of
hard times. y
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

AsARkAssAs GAL.-The Alameda Gazet4t.es #
most ungallantly terms the following best
thing of the season ga Barn yard opinion -
4 friend Of ours, not long since, attended
a ball in one Of the rural districts repre-
scented by Sam Merritt, of Mariposa. He
daanesd frequently during the evening with
q sensible but Sery frssfRk rsfE, young LADY
prrpq,tiag to CONE orisinallys from Aasani
conversation she remarked, g daop't go
much on the young fellers aroqpd here.
'.Whya" he naturally Inquired. il sq '""Recause'
they've got no sand r. IL tier crops, and when
You talk sense to EN- they don't ctuc6 r. Our
fried cro,red and left that roost.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

JOIN CHINAMAN PLAYING EvEN-Tho
Episcopal bishop of British Columbia, writes
Of the Chinese in that country as follows:
They are funny people, and are full Of
good humor and very friendly. They re-
spect the English much. At one place came
to pretty bridge over river. 1t had been
built by Chinaman named All 500. He
takes the tolls. On our approach he ran for
ward with cool water to drink, and told us
we were free of the bridge. g No Englishee
pay over de bridge, and no poor Chinaman.
Me makee no chargee to de English. Nc
charge Boston man American, Boston man
chargee Chinaman very high in Californy /;
Chinaman now chargee Boston man-ha J
ba ~ "
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

The people of California are for the Union;
we have no Secessionists amongst Hs.-San
Francisco Herald.
We have not before US list of passengers
gone East by the last steamer, nor the recent
departures by overland, but the latter clause
of the above paragraph from the Herald
would seem to indicate that Charles I. Bolts,
SOLOMON Hydenfeldt, Henry |. Thornton,
Zach. Montgomery, and few more of the
same Sort have left the State.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06
The Law of Newspapers,


l. Subscribers who do not give express notice to
the contrary are considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
2. If subscribers wish their papers discontinued.
publishers may continue to send them until all
charges paid.
8. If subscribers neglect refuse to take their
papers from the Office place to which they are
Sent they are held responsible until they settle their
bill and give notice to discontinue them.
4. If subscribers move to other places without
Informing the publisher, and the paper is sent to
the former direction, they are held Responsible
Notice should always be given of remoyal.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to take
a paper or periodical from the office, removing
and leaving it uncalled for is prima facia evidence
of intentional fraud
Nar Postmasters would oblige, bya strict fulfill
ment of the regulations requiring them to notify
publishers once in three months, of papers not ia
ken from their Office by subscribers.
;es- Under the law of Congress papers are not
charged postage in the county in which they are
published
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

A DISPATCH from the Secretary of the
Treasury of the Southern Confederacy, dated
March 4th, says: The exclusion lH of Foreigners
from the coasting trade, and all discriminat-
ing duties are abolished. The act of Febru-
ary 18th makes no distinction between citi-
Gems and foreigners.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

PRAYERS FOR Born PREsIDENTs.-It is
said that ON Sunday last, in Calvary Church,
Rev. DIR. Scott offered up prayers for the two
Presidents and two Vice Presidents of the
North and South.
We observe that number of the Northern
fire-eating stripe of papers don't like the act
of DR.. Scott praying for jeff. Davis and Alex.
II. Stevens. We presume JEFF. and Aleck
would much rather have the curses than the
prayers of Abolition divines, for the reason
that, in the language of Holy Writ, :. the
prayers of the wicked are an abomination
unto the Lord If these hating editors,
however, were not unreasonable sinners, they
themselves would unite with DIR. Scott in
praying for jeff. and Alcck, and thps do
what the Scriptures bid them, viz: pray for
your enemies"
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

Hox1NY WArrLEs.-Two spoonsful of hon.
my; small lump of butter 2 eggs; quart
wheat flour Thin with milk to the consis
tency of very thick cream. Bake in waffle
irons.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

C9TFoS.-Late statistics show that FIVE
million persons are supported in England by
cotton that thirty million spindles are em::
ployed in the production of the yarn, and
that the capital absorbed exceads' $4,000,
600. Four fifths of the cotton consumed in
England 500, 900, 900 punds-is American.
II. is not strange that the Statesmen of En-
gland manifest SO great desire for speedy
e;toration of friendly relations between the
Northern and Southern States. Recently the
London Times declared that five millions of
English operatives would be reduced to a
state of starvation, if the American supply
of cotton was Withheld for one season.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

Col. SEAroS, of the " National lnteli-
igencer, has been appointed Postmaster Of
Washington City. He is not Republican,
but strong Union man. Good, for old Abe.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06
CIy1IKATIoN is beginning to illuminate
Africa. 1t is said that

The Bey of Tunis, Africa, has granted 2
Constitution to his subjects, voluntarily, as
it is said. Its provisions comprise complete
security for persons and property, without
distinction ef religion or race. Taxes are to
be proportional, and none are exempt from
them. Liberty of worship is assured, the ar
my is to be recruited BY ballot, trade is free,
a tribunal of commerce is to be established,
half Of Mussulmans of the subjects
Of friendly powers and the right of possess
ing land Is secured to foreigners.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

Sort Hox1NY BREAD.-A spoonful of hom-
iny cooled latter boiling, We presumed
small lump of butter l egg ; pint of wheat
four mixed with milk to the consistency of
cream Pour into spider, and bake
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

An ADxIssIoN.-Th Paris Constitutional,
the semi. official organ of the French Govern.
ment, commenting upon tho American seces.
sion, says:
The hope entertained by the founders Of
the American Union that slavery would be
gradually extinguished, is at an end and the
causes of that result are certain iadHstriat
facts which have falsifed all their predic-
tiOns.
Until l794, indigo and rice formed the
of these Gould be easier raised in other coHn-
tries, and it seemed that slavery before long
would be found only in the rice region Of the
Carolinas and Georgia; but the perfecti99h TO
which the manufacture of cotton has been
carried, ETC., has changed the face of things:
We must then fairly admit that tits BY means
Of the cotton thread woven in Europe that the
African has been finally enslaved in Amer:
lea.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

An overworked woman is always sad
sight, sadder a great deal than an overworked
man, because she is so much more fertile in
capacities of suffering than man
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06
All Of them will Ravel.

They use more than TWICE the amountof thread
They form the under side of the fabric cord
which soon wears of and the sewing gives way
This is very Objectionable fine goods. No tailor
manufacturer Except for bags1 viii buy chain.
stitch machine. Do not be humbugged by Fair
(s) Premiums.
j. II. DUNNELL, Agent.
mrl6:5m 1S9 Montgomery street.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

VICTOR HUGO has completed his new novel,
s. Les Miserables," in six volumes, his price
for which is 100000 He has already been
offered $50, 900 francs, about one half.
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

- L. p. FISHER--Is the only Agent
of SHASTA COURIER in San Frahcisco, with pow
ers 0receive subscriptions and advertisements, and
recciE for the same s.S
oAktCE-l1l Washington street opposite Ma
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06
- HASTA COURIER.

Q(y~ FLoYD.-We confess that, for the
sak flour good old patriotic, democratic,
UF bving State of Virginia, as vsII as
fo{ nke Of Gov. Floyd himself, we trust
th a n Of recent pOny's news may prove
hry Floyd has published a statement
VII 9kbry ofthe acceptance Of Russell, Ma.
jqs M in favor of their legality. Instead
~ being 5000, 900 Of them outstand.
~ ka1gs- tAase are only S6QQ. 900. and
declares the contractors have secured these
by assignment of property ample for their
protection, and that if the Government will
permit the earnings of the trains of 1861 to
be applied to the acceptances, they will be
liqqfdated in that way without recourse to
the assignment: It would seem also that the
Government owes the contractors upwards of
$500, 900, which is equivalent to the cash
value Of the InliaH trHst bonds, the abstract,
ion of which Floyd repudiates q previous
of. He denouncss the conduct
and proceedings of the Select Committe with
great severity, and says their sole object was
political persecution and defamation,
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

OUTWARD SHow-The Widow Rowans was
now in the full bloom of ornamental sorrow.
A very shallow Grape bonnet, frilled and
froth like, allowed the parted raven hair ii
show its glossy smoothness. A jet pin heay-
ed upon her bosom with every sigh of memo
ry or emotion of unknown origin. Jet brace
lets shone with every movement of her
slender hands, cased in close fitting black
gloves. Her sable dress was ridged with
manifold founces, from beneath which a
small foot showed itself from time to time,
clad in the same hue of mourning. Every.
thing about her was dark, except the whites
of her eyes and the enamel Of her teeth. The
effect was complete, Gray's Elegy was not
a more perfect composition Olirer WendeH
Holmes,
The Shasta courier., 1861-04-06

CAUTION IN CARRYING FIREARNs.-We are
glad to learn that no serious injury was sus-
tanned by Judge Miller from the accidental
discharge of his pistol on Monday morning.
Willis the Judge was seating himself in
narrow armchair, his breast oatpocket, in
which he had Deringer pistol, came in for
chile contact with the left arm of the chair,
and having been loaded for some time, the
cap yielded to the sudden pressure, and caus-
ed the discharge of the pistol. The ball
struck the lower portion of the left breast
bone, and glanced downward without any
other effect than causing Slight flesh wound
Accidents of this nature are altogether too
common; in fact they are of daily occurrence,
many of which turn out fatally
The friends of Judge Miller will rejoice
that he has il this instance escaped more
serious injury. Particular caution should be
observed by those who carry FIRE arms
Trinity Journal.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-19
CHATHAM CLOTHING FOR SOLDIERS.

EUfL
TN OBEDIENCE TO REQUEST OF HIS EXCEL
lency the Governor of the State in regard to getting
up clothing for the soldiers, R. B. PASCHAI Sheriff of
Chatham county, appoint the following committee in the
several Districts to act for me, and the community gener
ally, in getting up clothing for the soldeIs-hoping that
all good citizens will aid us in the same:
Pittsboro'-Jno. Il. Haughton, H. A. London Thos B.
Harriss
Haywood-Eas Bryant, DR.. R. K Smith, Capt. James
Womack J. A. Pattshall
Buck Horn-R. s. Marks Dr. VIM. Buchanon, VIM. Cross.
New Hope-N. G. Richardson R. G. Council, E. Council
Lassiters-G j. Williams, NJ. d. Williams, A. Moring
Jones' Grove-J w Hackney, g. W. FoOshee A Rggsbee.
Baldwn's-J ]. Baldwin, Wm. Norwood j j. Harrington.
Hadleys-Alyis Thomas E. II. Straughn q. Mciath, w.
j. Lutterloh.
Silk ROPs-Robt DOrsett, James Hutton, ww G. Perry,
DR.. Geo. Krkman.
Albrght's-Dr. D. H. Albright, Thos C. Dixon VIM. R.
McMath
Edwards'-Sampsou Edwards SamT Siler W. G. Albright,
Gees-Thos c. Dowd Thos. W. Mathews, John R. Marsh,
DR.. L. W. Gorre.
Rock Spring Lambert James Lane, Jas A. Scott
Jere Brewer.
Locust GrOve-W. D. Tyson, DR.. A. W. Palmer II. o.
Dunlap
Egypt-Dr. c. Newby, Brooks Harriss. Mark Bynum, W.
J. Sloan.
Burk's-Dr Castor E. Brown, A. G. Headen, W. Headen,
VIM. White
glad to that the Ladies have taken hold of this
matter in Chatham hope all the good citizens will aid
so that win not be surpassed by county in the State
in such good cause.
R. B. PAsCHAL, Sheriff
Pittsboro, Sept 1S, 1851. SILT
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J. DEvEREUx, 4. Q. II.
QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE, ,
Ir.rnRER "a lRcI

A NY PERSON OR PERSONS WHO MAY BE DE.
n srous of taking Contracts for making Clothes for the
Army of NorihCarulna obtain terms dc an aupica.
tion this Office Goods will be issued to any respon.
sibe parties in quantities sufficient TO cohe single Com
panes- which can be made in their neghborhuods
and the money will be paid to the parties receiving the
Good the return of the manufactured articles
ties may furnish the Cloth which will be paid for bv the
State j.. DEYEREUX a o. AZ
OCTOBER 4, 1871. 8S- st,
Ew The Register and State Jnurnal Raleigh, and the
Wilmington Journal Washington Dispatch Newbern Pro-
gress Goldsborough Tribune Fayetteville Observer Hills
borough Recorder Greensboro Patriot Salisbury stch.
man. Caiawba Journal. Western Democrat Salem Press
Iredel Express and Ashevie News win cpy the above
advertisements three weeks apd send bills to this Depart
ment.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
PROCLAMATION.

I'm PURSUANCE AND BY VIRTUE OF RESObU.
u tion of the General Assembly of NORTH Carolina
HENRY T. CLARK Governor Es 0eO of sa,d State do
hereby notify and require all male citizens of this State
in the enemys country of the United States to re-
turn to North Carolina where their allegiance is Justly due
soithis trty days from the dats hereof And do hereby
declare alien enemy, subject to all the palms. penal
ties and oretures which may incurred BY an
alien enemy every failing obey the requirements
of this Proclamation except he be soldier in the army
OF the Confederate States or Of them, in p
son, or detained BY force.
HENRY T. CLARK
Governor Es QGcio.
ExscuTIvB DEPARTMENT.
Raleigh, Oct ], 1851. e7-3Od
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ExrRAcTs FROM THE MILITIA BILL APPROVED 90 1851
"SEC "a. All military officers having the charge of mo-
property belonging tn the State shall make quar-.
tery return Of the to the Aduant General in such
form he prescribe and also amy other returns or
reports which he may require. All said re-
turns shall be made within twenty DAYS after the expa.
tion of the quarter and any officer failing to make the
same in mouth after the expiration of such quarter or
TO settle his accounts when required TO do and
any balance due bv him account for any property for
which he ought tn acenu shall be dismissed by the Gov.
unless sufficient is rendered for such failure
and default"
"SEc 81. All former dsbursng officers who shall not
closed their accounts and had the same settled prior
to the 2h of August 1851 shall make settlement Of the
with the Adjuiant General; and all
officers having public property of every kind and descp-
tion which shall be in his hands, who shall 90 ont of Office
the goth of August before after that time 81 all
account for and deliver such property the Adu Gen.
era and failing to do sO shall be liable to be in the
name of the Stale; and all suits at law which it NAV be
necessary to prosecute under this for the State may b
brought in the Superior Court of Wake county.
October /, 1861. E-3t
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PROCLAMATION,

ROOLhVU "A lIUNI
By has Ercetlency HENRY I. CLARK, Governor of
the State Of North Carolina
Executive Ofice,I
RALhIGu, Oct q, ,l56I. (
IN PURSUANCE OF THE POWER GIVEN NE BY
u the 18th section of the Constitution and BY and with
the advice of the Council of State hereby prohibit the
expectation beyond The limits of this State OF all BACON
PORK BEEF, LEATHER, MEMS SHOES, WOOLES
GOODS, JEANS, LiNSEYS and B l. AkKETS, except
through the orders of the proper officers of the Cou
crate Government, or of The State Government.
The order of the 18th umO this subject is hereby
revoked The Adjuant General is directed to employ ali
necessary means TO carry into dll effect this order
S,ass~s Done ut the City Of RALEIGH, tbs Sd Octo-
ssn.eaSs Der, l66l.
HENRY T. CLARK
Gov. Rc 01fcio.
October 3, 1851. SS-iE
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NORTH-CARoLINA COAL.

TINE SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE
Il to the citizens of alegh that he has made
mentS to Keep on hand constant supply of COAL from
Egypt, in Chatham county
~ Persons wishing to have COAL delivered at their
residence, can have it, by making early applca ion
L. FERRALL,
Wilmington Street
Raleigh. N c., Aug 81, 1851. Ut.
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HEAD QUARTERS N. c. TROOPS.
IMPoRrAHr SALE

II SHALL EXPOSE TO PUBLIC SALE ONTUEsDAY,
the 18th November next, al the residence of the late
William Lee deceased the following pruperfy To WITT
Eleven likely negrUes consisting Of men, and chill
dreu one horse wagon, cart one yoke of oxen
lot of COTTON corn fodder and sucks hoTss hogs cattle
sheep and farming utensils ef every description, &C.
credit of six months will be given and bond and ap.
proved security required
JOSEPH R. LEE, Executor
October z, 1851. Sid
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Qnartermastef,s Department, /,

NALhl6H N iSt Oct " lhbl. J
pRoP0SAIS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS OF.
n hce for furnishing the NOrth-Carnlina troops with
Hats Proposals must be accompanied by sample of the
hats and must stale price and number which be de-
lvered per week, and also what time the delivery will
commence. JOHN DEYEREUX- A. % H.
OctOOer 3, 1851. STA.