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The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

CRoPs.-Thc cold. harsh. chilling winds of
dry weather, has. we regret to say. stunted
the cereals in our vicinity, if not totally in
jurcd the crops in some localities. The same
remark is applicable to the grasses, that in
many cases will be thin and short. thus di-
minishing the supply of hay materially.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

The Douglas City Gazette is very credit
able publication, evincing taste, neatness and
finish. 1t is independent in politics, both
eral news, and the prosperity of the young
city it halls from; and. above all. the per-
sonal aggrandizement of the worthy editor
and publisher. Success to you, brother
Homes
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18
Challenge.

THE UNDERSIGNED, OWNER OF
AN< the horse - Plow Boy" challenges the
owner of the horse called 50 Sir James, y to
trot mile heats, in harness, two best in three or
three best in ve for the of $780, OF if prefer
ed, for 81 200.
1 offer this opportunity to the friends of the
" Sir James horse to get even. if they are still un-
der the impression that = Plow Boy cannot travel
The above challenge stands open to any one who
will call upon me. JOHN VINTON.
Cottonwood, May :, 1851 my4 81
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

A DOG is counted mad when he won't
:. sake something to drink" and man in
sane when he takes too much. \ financier
remains . respectable with fortune that
don't belong to him, while a beggar becomes
criminal for purloining piece of meat.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

Rich YIELp.--We learn from the .Silrer
4ge that one hundred tons of the Horrold
rock. crushed at Brooks mill, Silver City.
returned eighteen thousand dollars. fourteen
thousand of which was net profit to the claim
holders
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18
SrSs1RLH.-The Breckenridge Democrac

SENsIBLE.-The Breckinridge Democracy
they have discarded partisan issues, endors-
ed the unconditional Union resolutions of the
regular Democratic County Committee. 1t
is all well; the more the better When the
boat is running on shoal it is customary to
back water. Float with the tide. gentlemen
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

The HORACE SMITH CAsE.-The applica-
that he be admitted to bail. was made before
Judge Myers on the 9TH inst, and was re-
fused.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

THE insurance on specie now in New York,
is at the rate of 10 per cent, and on outward
bound cargoes, the rates have increased one
per cent, without the war risk.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

CoNING.-Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne, the
accomplished artistic, is coming, and may be
looked for shortly. From our exchanges we
learn that this talented lady has given un-
bounded satisfaction wherever she has APP
peared. and we only reiterate public senti-
ment when we say that she will receive a
cordial welcome here.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

A UNION meeting was held at Lower
Springs on Saturday evening last. The Stars
and Stripes were unfurled TO the breeze
amidst hearty cheers, speeches made and
resolutions passed. Lower Springs is sound
for the Union.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

A MEETING of the Democratic County Cen
trail Committee is to be held at the Franklin
House on Thursday next, 2Sd inst. A full
attendance is requested
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

BUSINESS SUITs.-D. & B. Getleson have
on hand extensive and varied assortment of
Business Suits and Boys Clothing, which they are
selling at the lowest rates.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

TIME People of the State of California send greet
hereby required to appear, in action brought
against you by the above named Plaintiffs i'll the
District Court OF the 9Th Judicial Pistrct of the
State of California, in and fer the said county If
Shasta, and to answer the complaint filed therein,
"a copy of which accompanies this summons within
ten days (excusive of the day of servce after the
service you of this summons-if served within
this county if served out of this county. but
within this Judicial District within twenty days,
if served out of said District, then within forty
days-or Judgment by default will be taken against
you according 10 the prayer of said complaint.
The said action is broug hit to recover the sum of
six hundred and twenty eight dollars, with interest
thereon at PEI cent per month from the ID day of
January. a. D. 1861 alleged to be due aud owing
from you to them, expressed contract for the
direct payment of money: the same being based
upon certain promissory note by you executed in
their favor anu more particularly described in said
complaint.
And you are hereby notified, that if you fail to
appear and answer the said complaint, as above re-
quired, the said paintfswill take judgment against
you for the said of S62S with interest there
on as aforesaid, together with costs of suit, &c.
Given under my hand and the seal of the District
Court of the 9Th Judicial District of the State of
California, in and for the said county of Shasta,
this 23d day of April, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight oundred and sixty-one
JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk.
By JAMES KEEN, Deputy Clerk. myl1
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

INsANE-Mrs. Hike. of Mad Mule. is, we
are sorry to say. insane, and was sent to
Stockton yesterday.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

+ a UNION MEETING DIsTURBED-A Union
meeting in San joaquin county was recently
disturbed, and compelled to adjourn without
the adoption of resolutions in order to pre-
vent the shedding of blood. The aiders,
abettors and justifers of jeff. Davis and the
traitor rebels of the South, made demon
stration in the meeting. armed with pistols,
knives, &c., and cocrced the loyal citizens of
Woodbridge from the expression of their
sentiments in legitimate and constitutional
manner. This experiment is dangerous
one, and we trust its REPETITION will not be
attempted
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

MINsrREIs.-The California Female and
Metropolitan troupes have visited us during
the week. and given entertainments TO large
and annreciafiye audiences
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

We publish to-day full account of the
proceedings of the State Central Committee.
indicating, as they do, full programme for
the ensuing campaign.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18
I)s ED,

At IIorsctown. the 10th inst. the infant child
of Mr.. and Mrs Fletcher.
At Waugh's Ferry. ON the li;h inst, Mr.. LrTz,
of Consumption aged i3 years.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18
MARRIAGES.

In Shasta. on the 18th inst by c. C. Bush. Esq.
Mr.. JoHS GARREcHT to Miss ELIzABErH GAR
RECHT.
On the 10th. at American Ranch. by Rev. Mr..
Williamson. Mr.. WV. NJ. JOHNSON of Red Bluff to
Miss ANNA NJ. ANDERSON.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18
BIRTHS,

ofa son.
On Cow creek, the 1lth. Mrs, Il. W. Barker.
of ghter.
At Millvillc, on the 18th, Mrs. Tanquary of a
daughter.
At Spring Greek MILL on the 18th inst the wife
of Mr. Jones. of daue ehter.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

a Coon JoB.-Road Overseer Grimer has
finished grading the hill outside of town. on
the Whiskytown road, and has made an ex-
cellent job of it,
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

GENERAL DosH. Since our last issue. the
health of General nosh has slightly improved,
but We regret to say that his situation is
still critical!
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18
Navigation of the Upper Sacramento.

The practicability of navigating the Sac
so often demonstrated in the columns of the
COURIER, that mere reference to it now
would appear all that is necessary.
The removal of the Instructions that are
dangerous to the passage of steamboats, on
the Sacramento. above Red Bluff. can be ac
eomplished with very little labor. time and
expense, and is matter of great practical
value to our citizens, and fraught with many
advantages in commercial point of view
That the work is practicable is undoubted ):
that it is easy of execution, and comparative
within our reach-our very grasp-does not
require the use of language to demonstrate
United, energetic and systematic action is all
that is necessary, in our view, to carry out an
enterprise that cannot fail to be of incalcula-
BILE importance TO this entire section. That
it will be done does not admit of peradven-
ture. Our prosperity demands it. The bu-
siness interests of the immense region north
of here expect and require it. The capital
is here and lying idle, and only needs con-
cert of action for its application. Why not
use it, promptly and literally? All difficult
| ties vanish when our interests are at stake.
Can a greater stimulus be presented to our
enterprise? We trow not. Arguments are
unnecessary-actiona alone is required. Why
remain supine and allow the golden opportu-
nifty to pass away unimproved? Why not
open direct communication by water to the
Bay now as at any other time? The matter
is an imperious necessity-is practicable
will not cost much to do it. Why defer ac-
| ton until more convenient season ~ The
season for accomplishing this work is rapidly
approaching, and we trust our monied men
will give the subject consideration COM
mensurate with its Importance
But why waste words upon what is already
a foregone conclusion We have assurances
of the most reliable character that the offer
made by a responsible party has been receiv-
ed and accepted by citizens, and the mo-
ney for the purpose will be ready when re-
quired.
In connection with this subject it may not
be out of place to say that the citizens of
Shasta are amply able, nay more, they are
determined to inaugurate this new enterprise
in all its details, even TO the extent of the
construction of a steamboat Time only is
necessary. The means are abundant, and we
await fall in the river only to carry out the
undertaking.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

The ball at Fosters, on Monday night, is
spoken Of as unique affair Of its kind.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18

Cash Only. .
Together with full assortment of Case Goods,
Liquors and all other articles in the Grocery line
equally as low. Our Stock is very large, and will
be sold positively at Cost for Cash, adding ceh1s
per pound freight from San Francisco to Shasta. {
ap2O:5t J. & D. CALEAGHAN.
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18
MISSION W00LEN MILLS.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
Agency---151 Sacramento st.

YNHE PROPRIETOR of the Mission Woolen
Il Mills respectfully announces to the trade, that
he is prepared to receive and execute with dispatch
Orders for the following Goods:
Family Blankets, all wool, superior quality.
Maekinaw - ''
Scarlet -
Blue -
Grey a. -
Golden State Gents Long Shswls, all wool, with
plain graduated borders
Twee,s, double and single width, all WOOL and
desirable colors-
Eureka Flannels, all eolors and Of extr. quahty.
Ovcrshirts variety of patterns, sizes and coiors-
Sack Coats, g.
Sluice Felt. for Miners use, superior article.
All Goods manufactured ut the Mission w Woolen
Mills are made of selected Woods of California pro-
duction, and are superior in quality 20 the same
class of Imported Fabrics, and being specially
adapted to the trade of the Pacific Coast, purchas
ers can rev upon receiving uniform aFticle IN tex
ture and finish.
All the above named Goods now on hand and
for sale at the Agency accommodating terms
my4:3m u. McLENNAN' ioeiie''i'
The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18
summons.

In the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District
of the State of California, in and for the county of
Shasta.
Charles Hosmer and A. w. Snyder VS.. j. II.
Robinson.
Action brought in the District Court of the Ninth
Judicial District of the State of California. in and
for the county of Shasta. and the complaint filed
in said county of Shasta in the Office of the Clerk
of said District Court.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
heterogeneous Answered.
Executive OFFICE.
Jackson, Aug, 22d, 1861,


In your paper of the 2olh inst, inter
rogatorics were propounded under the
signature Of Enquirer, which, if not de-
signed to make "a false impression on the
public mind, would certainly, ii per-
mitted 10 60 unanswered, have that
effect.
After stating that Military Board was
established, and its action made subject to
the approval of the Convention, or the
State Legislature. Enquirer asserts that
" 1t is quite certain that they (the action
Of the Military Board) were not submit
ted to the Convention, of the Legislature
for approval. This statements untrue.
Tie acts Of the Military Board were
sent by me to the Legislature at its last
session.
Enquirer says So far as I know
the proceedings of the Board have not
been made public. " For the informa-
ton of those who might be misIed by
such an assertion made in paper printed
ut the Capital, | have only to state that
the proceedings of the Military Board
organizing the army of Mississippi, were
published in pamphlet form at the
same Office from which emanates this de-
claration of ignorance as to their being
made public, and distributed to various
sections of the State. Enquirer coming
to an erroneous conclusion, from his false
premises, says:
=" But at all events, it seems clear to
US plain men, that session of the
Convention, and also of the Legislature,
having been held and adjourned, and
none of the proceedings of the Board
having been lain before them, all the acts
of the Board which were made " subject
to the approval" of those bodies, have
become null and void. 1t would be diff
ferent if the expressions were subject
10 the diSapproval, for then the acts
would be valid until the disapproval was
expressed. How does this matter strike
the people about Jackson ;"
Here the assertion is again made that
The act of the Board was not submitted
to the Legislature. through the me
dunn Of a paper published at the Capt.
t. where the facts are supposed 10 be
known.
[ know not which most to wonder at,
.he a0patrio'ic attempt to dlsorgauize
troops when the enemy are threatening
The State, North and South. or the stupid
.oll7 OK the author iu hazarding assertions
whioh Inc public records disprove
The same ignorance OF the facts. or dis
regard for truth. is exhibited in the fol
lowiu. passages in regard To the appoint
ments to fill vacancies in the Military
Board
..ad. The same difficulty exists abou
another question. The ordinance of til,
Convention provides that, any vacancy
in the Office of Brigsdier General shall
be filed by the appointment of Majo
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07

viii be met cheerfuliy and periodically As q
minute portion Of the sacrifice We are called
upon to make as the price Of priceless iadc-
Pendence. the noble traits exhibited by oer
people throughout this war abuudautlv al
test. That it Is wise and necessary meas
ure on the part Of our Government. we have
not the shadow Of doubt The great merit
Of the bin IS. that its burdens reach property
holders Of every class, rendering the tax uni
form. and, therefore, just. No man who has
a stake in the struggle through which the
newborn nation is passing, is exempt from
bearing his share Of the cost and burden.
Liberal exceptions are made in favor of citi-
zens bearing arms in the Confederate service.
The Congress having thus done its duty.
let the people DO theirs, and meet the demands
Of this war measure upon their purses as
freely and nobly as our young men have re
sponded to the call for their best blood to
nurture the young tree Of Confederate indie
pendeuce.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
Treasury Note and War Tax Act.

We find this Act in our exchanges. but it
is too long for our columns. It is entitled
IAN Act to authorize the Issue OF Treasury
Notes and to Provide War Taa for their
Redcmption."
We have not had time to study the proyis-
ions of this important law with care. pc
rusal Of it leaves the impression that it is an
act prepared with great deliberatiou, and
covering all the exigences and contingencies
likely to arise in the practical operation Of a
scheme of Legislation of so much Importance
We give brief synopsis of the Act:
The first section provides for the issue Of
500, 900 in Treasury Notes.
The second provides for the Issue of $780,
and per cent. interest, to be used for the
purpose of binding the Treasury Notes, of
making exchange for the proceeds of the sale
of raw produce and manufactured articles.
CT for the purchase of specie or military
stores.
BY the third section, holders of Treasury
Notes may, at any time, demand in exchange
for them bonds of the Confederate States.
The fourth section lays war tax of fifty
AChlS upon each uunUEcO QOllHTS III Nd-uS u
property.
The fifth provides for the appointment of a
Chief Collector over each State, each State
constituting tax division" and for sub
Collectors and Assessors. The sub-Collee-
tors are appointed by him, and they appoint
the Assessors.
The remaining sections prescribe the mode
of levying and paying over the tax, the duties
of officers, the obligations of taxpayers. sc.
To forge or counterfeit a Treasury note is
sued under this act is a felony, and the pen
atty is death. To forge or counterfeit any
coupon or bond issued under the act is de-
clared felony, punishable with imprisonment
and hard labor for term of not less than
FIVE nor more THAI ten years, and a fine net
exceeding FIVE thousand dollars
Such is an outline of this great measure
That it cannot be enforced without some
pressure on the property holder, Is simply &c
say that it is direct tax. That its burdens
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
Going TO The War on Free Passes.

one reason why there IS such difficulty
now in filling up rev companies for the SER
vice, is the practice that prevails at Jackson,
of giving free lasv~s to Tom, Dick, and Harry.
"a enable them to 90 on to the seat Of war
aud join some company that is already in the
service.
This practice. instead Of being benefit to
the Confederate States, is absolutely work
ing a great injury. rs an example, there are
two companies here now, with about fifty
members each, ready and anxious TO 60 into
the service, but cannot do so for the want of
a few more members. Since those compan-
ics have been forming sufficient number Of
men have left this county on Government
free passes. to have filled up one, if not ho,h
of them. Thus, one hundred men are kept
ont Of the service because thirty have gone
of to join companies already in the service
and which really DO not stand in need Of amy
ularc men.
Besides. those new recruits who Join these
old companies are necessarily raw. ana If
Alright were to eu-uc in "a short time after
they joined the old company, they would bee
inefficient, and their awkwardue-~ might
throw whole company into confusion
Hence it would be much better for new re-
crgits to join new companies. and acquire
thorough knowledge of the Ir II before they
80 into active service.
Surprising ,lmt these free passes were fun-
i-hcd hy Gov. Pcttus. las every thing that f..
wrong is Laid upon his shoulIcrs.1 We We're
about 10 pitch into him like Il thousand Of
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH

Syracuse. Srpt. 1.-The D.na-ratic
convention met here today F...... r-.--
nan was Amounted temnor.r. chairman.
and uron iakip,, his seat mad. .....r
amounting to mere baIaerda-r.
his remarks he sail that .. ..8- ua
must be crushed out. and ..4s ..a war
must not be AGAINST sI.r.. .r.Ia.
whiprcd in We wiI chrrf.# se a4~
Southern brethren lL,ir fun .......... .ne.
rioht~,"
T..;. I'm. c..., p;I;...,t .......-.....
announring The death Of Pr4sil,g. .e....
ori.,inated lv the Nv York H.-.4'-
Wa-hin.ton correspondent, have eau. j
intense excitement within the past forty
eight hours The Dispatches received by
Adams Express Company fully contra
diet the statement.
Phila!cIrlia. Sept. i -One bark and
four zchooncs were confscateI to-day.
B.sfon Srnt 4-.Jas Laguire. Of
UaIif,y. was arrested to-day for conSpi
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07

The following is the act of Congress
providing for local defences:
\ BILL to be entitled an act to provide
for local defence and special service.
SECTION /. Tie Congress ofHe Confed-
crate States Of .Imerjca, do enact, That the
President be and he is hereby authorized
to accept the services of volunteers, of
such kind and in such proportion as he
may deem expedient, to serve for such
time as he may prescribe, for the defence
of exposed places or localities, or such
special service as he may deem expedient
SEC G. And such forces shall be mus
tered into the service of the Confederate
States for the local defence or special
service aforesaid, the muster roll setting
forth distinctly the service to be perform
ed and the said volunteers shall not be
considered in actual service until there
unto specially ordered BY the President
And they shall be entitled 20 pay and
subsistence only for such time as they
may be on duty under the orders OF the
President or by his direction.
SEC. 8. Such volunteer forces when so
accepted or ordered into service, shall be
organized in accordance With, and sub
ject to. all the provisions Of the act en-
titled IAN act to provide for The public
Defence" approved March Oh, 1861
and may be attached TO such divisions,
brigades. regiments or ba;talions as the
President may direct; and when not or
gauized into battalions or regiments
before being mustered into service, the
President shall appoint the field officers
of the battalions and regiments when or
ganized as such by him.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-09-07
Tie Clothing Bureau of the Confederate
ARMY

The Richmond va J Examiner. Of the
sI-h ut. in the ann xed article, furn-
Ishes Interesting information on subject
which is now attracting universal atten-
ZION il he Confederate States-we alludc
to The supply of clothing to the army
In view Of timely anxieties. which
have heretofore been expressed in our
columns as TO the supplies Of winter
clothing for our troops, We have taken
occasion to obtain information of the con
duet, management ard operations of the
Clothing Bureau in this city. Our visit
to this bureau has given Us some novel
and interesting impressions of the re-
sources of the Government in this, as
in other branches of the public service.
The Clothing Bureau in Richmond IS
intended for the supply of the entire
Confederate Army. a scheme, howev-
er, is debated, we believe, in some Of
these States, TO manufacture and supply
clothing for their own troops. This will
effect a valuable assistance to the central
bureau, which, however, by itself, pos
sesses facilities of manufacturing clothing
of the vastest and most perfect descrip-
ton. Some obstacles in the way Of its
operation, which might be removed, and
should be removed, are referred to here
after.
The vast establishment on Pearl street,
between Main and Cary, to supply cloth
ing for TIE Confederate troops, is under
the efficient direction of Major j w
Ferguson, of this city. A visit to it
yesterday enabled US to testify to the
admirable system which Major Fergus
son has effected in this bureau. Every
portion of the work has its appropriate
department. In the upper story of the
building is the cutting room, under the
direction of superintendent and lively
with the noise of shears. Lower down
is the trimming room. Then the depart
ment for letting out the making of the
clothes, the work being given out to the
wives and relatives of soldiers, and to
poor and deserving needlewomen. Last
" comes the packing department, where
the clothing, blankets, &c, are packed
and forwarded to the camps. The whole
establishment is lively with busy work
men, and the mere spectacle of its as
poets Of industry is sufficient to repay
Tie curiosity of the visitor.
The manufacturing facilities of this
bureau much exceed the expectations of
.ae public We are informed by Major
Ferguson .hat the facilities are such
sa-- e.ta asaper supplies Of material
t.gn .Ha COTTON m...-. efaeted by quar-
..ru agents. sens through the
5aata eaH.. as far al possible, the
sr.Eu.ta .ae mills, ,he bureau will be
+,.e - supply from 10 900 to 100000
complete winter suits for the soldiers by
the time Of the approach Of the severi-
ties of winter, The North Carolina
mills have already promised their entire
product to the bureau in Richmond, as
soon as they have completed their con
tracts with tie State.