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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-13

A RUSSIAN EMPERoR's PASSION FOR Ma
VAL AFFAIRs.-Peter the Great, says Ma
caulay, from some cause which cannot now
be traced. bad a taste for maritime pur-
suits which amounted to passiOn-indeed.
almost to a monOmania. His imagination
was full of sails, yHrdarms. and rudders.
That large mind. equal to the highest du-
ties Of the general and the statesman, con-
tracted itself to the most minute details Of
naval architecture and discipline. The chief
ambition of the great conquerOr and legis-
lator was to be good boatswain and
good ships carpenter. Holland and En-.
gland therefore bad for him an attraction
which was wanting to the galleries and ter.
races Of Versailles. He repaired to Am
sterdam, took lodging ia the dock-yard.
assumed the garb of pilot, put down bis
name on the list of workmen, welded with
bis own hand the caulking iron aud the NAL
let, fixed the pumps and twisted the ropes.
ambassadors who came 10 pay their re.
spects TO him we're forced. much against
their will, to Chamber up the rigging of q
man-of-war, and fnd him enthroned on the
crogstrees.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-13

THE Milledgeville, Ca, Union declares
that Georgia alone can put Gfty tbousand
volunteers in the field, well equipped and
lnvincibleby double the number of Abe
LIncoln's hlreling troops. Let The bali roll
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-13

"FooR RICHARD" REDTvIvUs.-A South.
ern Journal says that all planters are edo.
Gated to fight, and that "they love the wbis-
We OF bullets" Isn't the South paving
rather dear for the Whistle
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-13

seth kISMAN, of Humboldt county, has
manufactured a chair from elk horns, and
intends to present II to Louis Napoleon. a.
specimen Of what the bone aud sinew Of
California can do.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
~ will make application to the Board of Super
visors of Shasta county at their next regular meet
ing in February. 1862, for license to keep and
conduct public Toll Ferry across the Sacramento
river at point on said river known as the landing
of the steamer Belle" and about one and half
miles above Wells Ferry.
MARGARET MULLEN.
Shasta Oct 2lst 1851 n9:tf
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21

Prices AT CHARLEsroN-A correspondent
at Hilton Head, South Carolina, sends a
piece of the Charleston Mercury, of Novem-
Der 7th, found in the repel camp, containing
the market report of Charleston of that date,
from which we extract the following:
Coifee-There has been some inquiry for
coffee. and several small lots changed hands
at 40 to As cents, closing at 45. while some
holders are asking SO centsr Receipts s42
bags
Bacon-The transactions have been only
in a retail way at so to S5 cents for hams,
80 ceats for clear sides and q for shoulders.
Receipts 40 packages
Uay-We have heard of no sales, aad quote
only nominally at s. 25 to s. so. Receipts
l47 bales.
Whisky-We have no sales reported.
Last sales were at 81. Some parties are
holding at 81 25. A small lot of alcohol
sold at 50 10.
Salt is now held at the very advanced rate
OF Sl0 per sack.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21

All persons knowing themselves indebted to the
late firm of Skilman 4 Dosh for Subscription, Ad-
vertising or Job Work, will confer favor by call
ing and paying their bills Immediately, as the bu-
siness must be settled.
JOHN ]. COMFY.
Shasta, Oct. 2s, 1861.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
PROBATE NOTICE.
LICENSES! LICENSES

LII persons indebted for State and County Lii
"a censes are requested to call at my Office and
settle up. They viii thereby save themselves costs.
A. SKILLMANt
Tax Collector.
Shasta, Nov. !, 1851. n2:tf
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
1NsoLvENT NOTICE.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Shasta.
In the County Court in and for the said county and
State
In the matter of the Petition of Terry Brennan an
Insolvent Debtor, file in the C3erk's 8 Office
of said Court
nURSUANT to an order of the Hon. Joel T.
Landrum, Judge of the County Court, in and
for said county and State. notice is hereby given
to all the creditors of the said Insolvent Terry
Brennan, to be and appear before the Hon. County
Court, in and for the said county and State at the
Court House, in Shasta, on the
18th day of January, A. ID. 1862,
then and there to show cause if any they can, why
the prayer of said Insolvent should not be granted,
and an assignment of his estate be made, and he be
discharged from his debts and Liabilities in pursu-
ancc of the statute in such case made and provi-
ded and in the meantime all proceedings against
said Insolvent be stayed.
Witness my hand, and the seal of said Court af-
fixed at Office in Shasta this 18th day of December,
A. d. 1861.
JOHN ANDERSON,
d14:5t Clerk
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
FERRY NOTICE.

Shasta, Oct. 2s, 1861.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21

Ir is said that the ladies of Troy have in
vented new feature in their fairs. A par
eel of handsome girls set themselves up and
allow the chaps to kiss them for twelve and
half cents kiss. One girl made sixty
two dollars in one evening! One man took
eleven dollars worth.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
For 9ale.

THE BRICK STORE, ADJOINING
M Hollub Isaacs on the north, in the town
Of Shasta For price and terms apply to
A. Skillman, or
mr9 WIN. P. DAINGERFIELD.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
Summons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
In the Justices Court Shasta township, in and for
the county of Shasta.
The People of the State of California send
greeting 10 Catharine Baker:
VOU are hereby summoned to appear before me
il at my Office in the township of Shasta, in the
county of Shasta, on the 21st day of December, A.
d. 1861, at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ, to answer unto the
complaint of the People of the State of California,
by W. L. Knox, District Attorey, who sue to reco-
yer the sum of One Hundred and Nine Dollars
Slo9), being the amount of State and County taxes
and costs delinquent for the fiscal year of 1859 and
1850, alleged to be due and owing from you to
them, together with 25 per cent additional thereto
as District Attorneys fees, per complaint on
file in my Office, when judgment will be taken
against you for thesad amount, together with
and damages. ifyou fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff any Constable of said county,
greeting:
Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand, this 18th day of Decem-
Der, A. d. 1861.
JAMES KEEN,
dl4:2t Justice Of the Peace of said township.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
DISSOLUTION.

THE C0-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
existing between Skillman & Dosh, in the publica-
ton of the Shasta COURIER, was dissolved on the
3lst inst, by mutual consent
The outstanding business Of the late firm will be
settled by John J. Conmy.
A. SKILLMAN.
ELLA. C. DOSH.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
DELINQUENT TAX LIST.

vriCh Is hereby given, that the Delinquent
I lax LAST OF Shasta county for the year 1861,
mas oeen deposited with the District Attorney Of
said county, according law and unless the dein-
quen. a1es therein specified, are paid to the Coun-
ilsasaier within twenty days from the publica-
uon o. tnis notice, together with Eve per cent ad-
ditional thereto, action viii be commenced by said
Attorney for the collection of said taxes and costs
J. T. DURICK, Co. Auditor, Shasta Co.
Shasta, December, 9Th, 1861.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
SunQn0ons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
In the Justices Court Shasta township, in and for
the county of Shasta
The People of the State of California send
greeting to David ID. Henry:
VOU are hereby summoned to appear before me
Il at my office in the township of Shasta, in the
comfy Of Shasta, on the 21st day of December, A.
ID. 1861, at 10 o'clock. A. NJ, to answer unto the
complaint of the People of the State of California,
by W. L. Knox, District Attorney, who sues to re
cover the sum of One Hundred and Eleven S7-IO0
Dollars, ($1ll SD being the amount of State and
County taxes and costs delinquent fsr the fiscal
year iSse, alleged to be due and ewing from you
to them, together with 25 per cent. additional
thereto District Attorneys fees as per complaint
now on file in my Office, when judgment will be ta-
ken against you for the said amount together with
costs and damages, if you fail to appear and an
swer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable of said county,
greeting:
Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand this 18th day of Decem-
Der, A. d. 1851
JAMES KEEN,
dl4:2t Justice of the Peace of said township
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21

@- CoueHs.-The sudden changes of our eli
mate are sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and
AsrHxArIc AFFECTIONS Experience having prov
ed that simple remedies often act speedily and
tainly when taken in the early stages Of the disease
recourse should at once be had to Broxn's Bron.
ekial Troche. or Lorenges, let the Cold Cough. or
Irritation of the Throat be ever so slight, as BY
tually warded of. PCBLIc SPEAKERS and SINGERS
viii find them sfsetaal for clearing and strength
enins the voice See advertisement
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21

A MAN the other day, on being asked by
his assessors his age, replied that in case
there was no war he was forty -one-but if
war, he was forty-six.
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21
Pay Up! Pay Up!

4 LII those indebted to ]. ISAACs. or the Ista
"A hrm Of Hollub Isaacs, are respectfully re-
iuested to make immediate payment, without fur
accounts.
]. ISAACS.
Shasta, Nov. 23, 1861. ne3.Im
The Shasta courier., 1861-12-21

The Shasta COURIER will hereafter be published
under the firm nane of Skillman Conmy.
A. SKILLMAN.
JOHN J. COMFY.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02
ca The following was unavoidably
crowded out last week:
July %, 1861.

GILMORE, July %, 1861.
Mr.. Elitor Noticing your request
for your readers to send in local news, |
pen the following circumstances, leaving
it for you to decide whether they are of
sufficient interest to be worthy of notice.
On last Saturday, two boys from Wool
colt, named Russell Warren and Eben
F%arnsworth being here to witness or par.
ticipate in the training of the military
company which was on parade that day,
decided on taking a little extra pleasure.
Therefore they set sail for an excursion
on the pond.
The boat in which they embarked,
although a new one, was not fit for SER
vice, being so narrow that it would roll
very much like a log, which, together
with the fact that the waves were run
ming very high before a brisk wind, rem
dered it extremely unsafe. They proceed
cd, however, until when neal the middle
of the pond, they made an effort to take
down the sail preparatory for returning to
the shore, which Immediately destroyed
the equilibrium of the boat, turning it
upside down and spilling the boys into
the water.
Their danger was rendered doubly great
by the fact that one could not swim, and
there was no boat to 60 to their relief
short of going to the head of the pond.
However, boards and ropes were i'm
mediately obtained, a raft hastily put to-
gether and despatched to their assistance,
on which they were duly brought to shore
after having been in the water for about
half an hour. One of them was so much
exhausted that he could not stand. They
we're taken to the tavern and duly cared
for. Their greatest loss was about a pint
of the good stuff, and two or three dol
lars in money.
Yours, from
AN EYE WITNESS.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02
LATEST NEWS.
NEW YORK. August |,

NH" iohn, l..
The balance of the goth New York reg.
iment arrived from Baltimore this morn
ing. A Baltimore paper of yesterday
morning says it is rumored at Fort Mon
roe that Gen. Butler will be transferred
TO another department, and Gen. Wool
placed in command there. Lieut.. Crosby
of the Navy went with an armed tug to
the mouth of the Pocomake river Tuesday
afternoon for the purpose of firing upon
a number of boats said to be carrying
supplies to the Confederates of the east
ern shore of Virginia, from Baltimore.
A brisk cannonading was heard in the
evening, and it appeared as if there were
more than one party in it. Prince Napo-
leon and part of his suit left last evening
for Washington.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02
The Third Vermont Regiment.

Mr.. Walton, writing from Washington
under date of July 20, says: al have
inst returned with Mr.. Baxter from the
camp of the Vermont Third Regiment. 1t
is at the chain bridge above Georgetown,
about six miles from the Capitol. They
have the post of honor, being the regi-
ment most advanced in that direction.
The post is now held by two regiments,
with twelve pieces of artillery, to guard
the bridge Our scouts this morning were
in sight of a camp of about ten thousand
rebels; and some of their cavalry came
within a mile and a half of the bridge.
The cannon are planted and charged to
sweep the bridge and the opposite bank.
While we were there a detachment of Yer
mont axmen commenced cutting down
trees on the river bank, to clear the range
of the artillery and as we came past the
bridge, one hundred men were ordered
to cross into Virginia and cut down the
groves there, to prevent them from becom-
ing hiding places tor the enemy.
"This morning a Massachusetts, captain
and two men came into Camp Lyon (the
name of the Vermont camp, and given in
honor of Gen. Lyon of Missouri having
escaped from the enemy. They torded the
Potomac about fourteen miles above the
chain bridges /; of course the enemy can
ford the river also. On the whole, we
thought things were getting to be decided
ly interesting.
"On Saturday evening a member of the
Vermont I'd shot himself through the hand
and l learned yesterday that he was in
danger of losing his hand. This is the
first accident in that regiment. In neigh
boring regiments som eight or ten have
been accidentally shot.
"The camps of the two Vermont regiments
are perhaps the very best of all the camps
for beauty of location, pure air and good
water. The second is located around the
residence of Commodore Forrest, one Of
the most beautiful places in Virginia
while the third is upon a Hill overlooking
the Potomac, and is sufficiently smooth to
admit of easy movements. The approach
from the river is extremely abrupt, and il
will take a very largely superior force Of
infantry to get acaess to the camp. 1t is
open, however, to artillery from the Vir.
ginia side. A few of the men are sick,
owing to the fatigues of the journey and
change of climate"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02
A Call for More Volunteers.
A OF VERMONT.
ST. JoHNsBURY, July 80, 1861.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

- W, iOVI.
BY an act of the Legislature passed
April 10th, 81, the Governor was "author-
lied and required to raise, organize and
muster into service of the State without
delay, two regiments of soldiers and at
such time as in his discretion it may ap-
pear necessary, four other regiments" &c.
Under this provision. two regiments
being the I'd and Sd Vt. Vols.,-have
been raised, uniformed, armed, equipped
and mustered into the service of the Uni
ted States for the term of three years or
during the war.
The lst Vermont Regiment having been
detailed from the companies composing the
uniform militia of the State, were mustered
into the service Of the United States, for
three months service, on the I'd day of
May last, This Regiment, under the
command of Col. J. W. Phelps, rendered
important service at Newport News, Va,
and during their term of enlistment have
nobly sustained the honor of the State and
the country. Their term of service will ex-
pire early in August.
The I'd Regiment having been ordered
to Washington, participated in the disas-
trous battle of the 2lst. The Sd Regi-
ment has been ordered to Washington,
where it still remains.
The events of the Dist instant, and the
retreat of the United States army from the
field near Manassas Junction, demonstrate
the necessity Of a greatly increased ma
tional force; and, although 40 formal re-
QUESTION has been made upon me by the
secretary of war, nor any apportionment
of troops as the quota for this state COM
municated, yet the events referred to indi-
cate clearly the necessity of exercising the
discretionary power conferred on me by
the aforesaid act, for raising and organizing
additional regiments. Orders will there
fore be issued Immediately to the Adult
ant and Inspector General for enlisting the
4th and 9TH regiments of volunteers for
three years, or during the war, to be tend
cred to the general government, so soon as
it may be practicable to arm, equip and
discipline the troops for service.
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS.
By His Excellency the Governor.
GEO. A.. MERRILL, Private Sec'y.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02

SHOCKING. AcoIDENT.-A boy named
John Spelman while playing on some dirt
cars near the Vermont Central Freight
House yesterday forenoon loosened the
brakes of the forward car and set the train
consisting Of seven cars in motion down
the grade In doing so he fell on the
track and the train passed over him com
pletely severing his head from his body.
The deceased was between six and seven
years old and is a son of John Spelman an
employee on the Central.-Burlimgtoa-
Times. s
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02

In the Senate, on Thursday last, it was
resolved to appoint a Committee to in
ouire into the circumstances of the sur
render of the Navy Yards. at Pensacola
and Norfolk, and the arsenal at Harpers
Ferry. The President was requested to in
form the Senate what instructions have
been given to Foreign Ministers in refer
ence to the rebellion.
The House passed the Senate's joint
resolution providing for a representative
of the United States to the Worlds Fair
in London, in 1862.
In the Senate on Friday a bill to pro-
vide for the construction of an iron bridge
near the present bridge; also for the re-
pair of the present bridge across the Po-
tomac at Washington.
The House On Saturday passed the Sen
ate bill appropriating two millions of dol
lars, to pay for the transportation and de-
livery of arms to the loyal citizens in the
rebellious States, and the organization of
such persons for their protection against
instruction and violence.
In the Senate on Monday a bill to APP
point an Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
passed.
Also a bill requiring the oath of allie
glance to be administered to all persons
employed by the government.
Also a bill for the purchase of arms, ord
nance stores. The bill makes an appro-
p~riation of l0,000,000
Also a bill for the suppression and sale
of intoxicating liquors in the District OF
Columbia. The bill provides that no per-
son shall sell intoxicating drinks to SOL
diers of the United States under penalty
of $25 for every offence.
The tariff bill was her taken up; the
question being an amendment providing
fora tax of five per cent. IN incomes Of
over $1,000, except the income be derived
from the government securities, which arc
to be taxed one-half per cent which was
agreed to.
A message was received from the House
that it had passed the bill for the pur,
chase of arms, Sc
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02

evening. All right! will add that Gen.
c,ott asked it as a favor to himself. The
o. &c therefore we'll differed, as we'll as
thoroughly equipped. The baggage is ex-
nected to day, and then | hope the boys
will at once 90 into camp for active ser
vice. By way of military news | will add
that the Vermont delegation have unani-
mOusly recommended the following ap-
roiptments. Col. George Wright, of the
9th U. S. Infantry, to be Brig. General in
the regular army, and Col. John W.
Phelps, of LIST Vt. Volunteers to be Brig.
General of Volunteers.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02
WAR NEWS.
New YORK, July 80.

NEW YORK, July 80.
The Assistant Secretary of State has
gone to invite the Prince and Princess
Napoleon to make the White House their
home while here.
1t is believed that both Generals Wool
and Harvey will be promptly placed in
command of columns in the army now as
sembling here.
WASHINGTON, July 80.
Six government clerks resigned to-day
owing to the passage of the ordinance by
the rebel Virginia Legislature that any
Virginian holding Office under government
after tomorrow shall be banished from
the State. 1t also provides that any per-
son Undertaking to represent Virginia in
Congress shall be deemed guilty of trca-
son, and his property confiscated to the
use of the State. Other designations will
probably take place tomorrow.
ST. LOUIS, July 30.
1t is stated upon reliable authority
hat Gen. Watkins who has been in CON-
mand of the rebels in the Southeast part
of Missouri for some time past, resigned
on Saturday last, and strongly urged all
the troops to disband as he would have
nothing more to do with this rebellion.
Watkins is a mar of large property and
the reason assigned for this sudden change
in his conduct is the contemplated passage
Of a confscated bill by Congress. The
payment of the three months volunteers
commenced to-day. ga 9aia Er fIs
FORTRESS MONROE, July 80.
The time of the Isl Vermont Regiment
expires on the I'd of August. They will
probably take passage for Boston in the
steamer s.. R. Spaulding.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-02

THE subscribers, having been appointed by the
j Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Lamoille commissioners to receive, examine, and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons,
against the estate of SAMUEL r.. SMITH, late of
Stowe, in said district, deceased, represented in
solvent, and the term of six months from the 18th
day Of July, 1861, being allowed by said court
to the creditors of said deceased, to exhibit and
prove their respective claims before us Give no.
tice, that we will attend to the duties of our APP
pointment at the dwelling-house of Widow Sarah
Smith in Stowe, in said district, on the 10th days
of September and December next, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, on each of said days.
GEORGE WHITNEY, Commits
TRUMAN MOODY, sioners.
SARAH SMITH, Administrators. I'd
Stowe, July %, A. D. 1861 .-3w35