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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
ANOTHER ACCOUNT,

\ dispatch from Louisville, June %, says the
latest newspaper account Is from the Missouri
State Journal extra, OF June 2Uth, as follows:
An eye witness OF the fight at Bonneville on
Monday last, at y. NJ , about six miles below that
town, gives the suhjoined facts:
Major General l'rce i'll Sunday, and
issued order Tor the retirement of the State
troops toward Arkansas. lie, himself lett for his
home, at Brunswick. The forces under General
Lyon landed near ltochepUrt, on the South side Of
the Missouri river and marched thence toward
Bonneville. \ few companies of State troops met
them about six miles below BoonvilIe company
b, Blars Regiment being the party receiving the
fire. About ten OF said company were killed and
wounded, the result Of that fire. The com any
firing then retreated. Several other State com
panles at this point OF time, kept firing from diff
tereut directions Lyons forces. Gen. Lyon
then planted his cannon, aud fired about twenty
rounds on the State troops using grape and bali
None of the State troops were killed by this can
nonadeing, far known. But those rho
seeking the State troops to join in the fight, were
made prisoners to the number of fifteen twenty,
aud three are known to be killed. hese prisoners
were taken, and the three killed after a re-
treat ordered by the officers commanding the
State troops.
The State troops retired in good order not more
than three hundred engaged in the skirmish.
Some ten VI the Federal troops were Killed. anu as
many as from twenty to thirty wounded some
murtally.
Col Marmaduke commanded the State troops
and Gov jackson in person on the ground
No cannon captured by the Federal troops
all have been saved, except some prices which
were thrown into the river, these having been
placed in position the river, four miles this
side of Bonneville.
Gen. Parsons, with some fifteen pieces of ord
nance, was advancing to meet the State troops at
the time they were rctreating. All these were
was ever heard OF; nor OF the fight Of Gov jack
SON. who, on the contrary, cnolly remained TWO
hours alter the retreat Of the State troops Gov
jackson is now with his men; the order to retreat
WAS given Oh Sunday, purely a stragctic move
mcnt; while some of the boys determined to have
the fun Of making the invaders smell burning
guupowder anyhow; and the attack was made with
the distinct purpose Of retreating immediately
afterward. 1t was currently reported at Boone
vile that General Lyon remarked, if the fire of
the State troops had continued, he must have or
dercd retreat. The federal forces stood their
ground and returned the fire, but the State troops
were covered by Woodland and fired from dffer-
emt directions on Lyons forces. Lyon has now
possession of Bonneville, and has issued procla-
nation The State troops arc concentrating at a
point fifteen twenty miles West of Bonneville
and are organizing and preparing fully for the
conflict.
Ben. McCuoch, it is stated, is now advancing
between Springfield and Upton, with 10000 snen
and 10000 extra stand of arms. =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

GENUINE YANKEEIsM-A letter from Virginia
states that the yankees in Old Point have been work
ing the negroes which they caught or enticed away
from their owners, so hard-as is always the case
with Yankees-that they could not stand it, but
endeavored TO escape to their masters when six of
them were oveFtaken and shot! This we suppose
is what the Tribune meant by "spiking" the ne
groes so as render them useless to their owners
The hypocritical monsters! rs--E ~.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

GEN MAGRUDER TO BUTLER.-Gen. Butler
sent word to Gen Magrudcr he hoped the war
would be conducted principles Of civilized war
fare. Gen NJ. replied, | have buried your dead
and taken care of your wounded in sight of the
houses Of widows aud orphans whom you have
driven forth, whose property you have destroyed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
FROM THE INDIAN TERRITORY,

Mr.. John ~ Peel, recently returned from
Fort Ouachita, in the Indian Territory, furnishes
the Southern press with the following Interesting
information:
Fort Ouachita, and all the other Forts in the
Territory were evacuated by the Federal forces
before the arrival Of the Texas troops under Col.
Young The company to which Mr., Peel belong
ed the Deadshot Rangers, from Jefferson, Texas,
captured fourteen wagons belonging to Emory
command, which had been left behind. COIN
pany from Fannin country also captured several
wagons. Emory finding the Texans i'll close pursuit
Of him, threw away guns, ammunition, and Gov
ernment stores into the Ouachlta river, hrst de-
stroying the guns by breaking the locks and
taking them to pieces. The enemy left at For;
Ouachita u large quantity of clothing, some pro-
Visions and one field piece. At Fort Arbuckle,
also, they abandoned various Government stores
and supplies, most of which were stolen and carried
away by the Indians before the Texans got there
After taking possession OF Fort Arbuckle, 1t was
earrisoned by Il company OF Choctaw and ChlckasaW
Indians under Capt. Mckinney. Fort OuachIta
was garrisoned by the Dead-Shot Rangers, under
Capt. Mayberry.
The lndians had ordered off all the Yankee
missionaries in the country. The Indians also
took up two Abolitionsts from Northern Texas,
one Of whom was preacher, and hung them.
he forts are all be garrisoned In twenty days,
in accordance with treaty made with the Reserve
Indians.
Mr. Peel further states, in illustration OF the
spirit of the Texas troops, that within torty-elsht
hours after the news came across the Texas border
thlt the Kansas banult montgomery, was coming
down, there were 10000 men uhder arms who
started Mmedlatel to meet him He says that,
instead Of there being any AbOllonlstS III Northern
1exas, the people are unanimous for fighting, and
all classes, including preachers, were eager tor the
fray.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

LATE FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.-A letter writ
ten at Warrenton, Va, at clock yesterday morn
ing, received in this city the same day on the ar
rival Of the Central states that the Abolition
and Confederate forces between Alexandria and
Mauassns junction were within two miles Of each
other and that the beating OF the enemy's drums
could be distinctly heard in our camp. The VIII
ter was of the opinion that collision inevita-
Bile at very early day--Richmond Dispotch Of
fhr 27fL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

U HAVE received the Tax-Lists for the year 1850 "'
a hold them ready for inspection. and request n''
nation Of any failure by persons not making their 2
turns according to law. will also receive Taxes t
on said Lists, for which purpose will attend at H
u<ual Muster Grounds on the days mentioned IN I"
folio sing table to which table the OF the per
to take the Of Taxable Property for the va
1861 are added
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

Yorktown The Confederate troops have
been largely reinforced. There are now at least
10000 men at Yorktown and they are prepared
for any force that tie enemy may bring against
them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
From the Raleigh Standard.

SOUTHERN LITERATURE.-Our energetic Su-
perintendent of Common Schools. Rev. g. II.
Wiley, has invited consultation Of teachers and
others to convene in Raleigh on the 9th Of July,
for the purpose of Initiating some plan for
getting up school text books and possibly other
literature from Southern pens and Southern press
es. We like the suggestion
FIFTH REGIMENT.-We learn that the following
officers have been elected for this reg nent: VIM.
L. Cannady. of Granville Colonel; Capt Ihrie, Of
the Chatham Guards, Lieutenant Colonel Lieut..
Col Lee, ofthe First Regiment, was elected Colo
mel Of this, but declined.
SicKNEss.-We panied to learn that num-
Der of our soldiers in the Third Regiment near
Suffolk, are afflicted with measles. 1t is however,
of light form. The list, 2d and 4th Regiments,
we believe, have but little sickness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

RUFUS BARRINGER. ESQ This gentleman is
Captain of fine cavalry company, organized in
CabarrIs They will rendezvous al Ashevllle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

ALEXANDRIA, June pa Captain of one of the
companies of the I'd Connecticut Regiment was
abducted by the Sccessionists yesterday in very
singular manner A lady called apon him. and
requested him to provide her with AN escort to
her home as she was afraid to 90 alone. He pal.
iantiy rendered his own services since which
nothing has been heard of hiu. '5
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
TERMS. CASH!

We respectfully inform our friends and cn.'oF :
that owing to the stringency of monetary aiaH'
will be compelled to sell for
Cash and for Cash only,
during the year 1861. Having a large stock Oh Dc"
We will reduce the prices 10 suit the times ls
Bea9 Those Indebted to US will Gblige us ~ n n
immediate settlement. ELIAS tVp'
January 8, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

Charlotte, week of July court, w J Hayes, P.
The necessities of the times require that every "
payer punctually attend the above appointment r.
pared to settle his taxes promptly-therefore 0cgD
to lay up money sufficient to pay your taxes on tnG
above appointed. " ". GREE
May 20, 1861. Sheriff Mecklenburg CO4'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

PREPARE TO SAVE HAY.-The hay crop of
the Confederate States must not be lost sight Of
Let the tall grass of our fields be gathered and
packed into bales next fall Our Government will
buy 1t; and may not be able to get it elsewhere.
Hay is almost indispensable to army, and
should be neatly 6aled
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
BARLEY WANTED.

want to purchase, Immediately, or 300 ols'i" 4
BARLEY, for which the highest market Pric.e. T
given. MARTIN MuN|b"'
Charlotte May 90, 1851. I'm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

OF a light form. j he lSt, "a ana 4th Regiments,
we believe, have but little sickness.
THE SLAUGHTER AT GREAT BETHEL.-From
various accounts inclined to believe that the
destruction OF the enemy was much greater at this
battle than commonly supposed. We should
not he surprised, if the truth ever comes fully to
light that the invaders lost at least thousand in
killed and wounded.-Richmond Dispatch.
More SECESSION 1t is reported that the
Southern counties of Kentucky mean to secede and
join their fortunes with the Confederate States
and that as soon as the declaration is made, Gen.
Pillow, with large force, will move to their sup
port from his eadquarters at Union City, few
miles from the Kentucky line
FLAG OF NORTH CARoLINA.-Thc Flag agreed
upon for this State is exceedingly beautiful
one. The colors are a red field with single star
in the centre. On the upper extreme is the
inscription, May 20, l775," and at the lower,
May 20, 1861" There are two bars, one OF blue
and the other of white.-Raieigh Register
FIRST OF TIE SEAsoN.-Col I. A. Dumas of
Richmond county, has sent three cotton blooms
the first Of the season.-FuyetterWe Presbyte-
rt0H.
Eeg"Thcre appears to be little doubt that Queen
Victoria, if not insane, is at least laboring under
''mcntal malady." The truth is, that this atfec-
ton is hereditary, and has been threatened before
The present reignins family Of England have mar
RED cousins so pcrsstently, that different state
OF things could hardly be expected. =.
MARYLAND.-A resolution has been pissed by
the Legislature demanding the return of the
arms of the State militia taken away+by the Gov
crnOr.
TIE SrAR-SPANGLED BAN.<ER-We see very
much III Northern prints, says the Montgomery
Advertiser, about the fig OF the Union The
speeches Of Northern -5rators full Of illusions
to the starry banne<, and the people are appealed
10 by all the sacred memories which cluster about
that banner IS stand by and defend it to the last
Ignorant stople are deIuded with the idea that
the flag is the same that which loated over the
battle fields of the Revolution, and their remen-
brance of the many glorious victories achieved
under its folds is called upon arouse their pa
trlotlsm This uproar about the saeredncss of the
flag is all CANNON. There is no peculiar interest
attaching to the Star-Spangled Banner 1t is not
the flag under which our fathers fought the battles
of the Revolution; neither is it the same as the
one that foatcd over the field of battle in the war
Of 1872. The present flag Of the United States
Was adopted in l8l0-less than fifty years ago
from design by Capt. Samuel G.. Reid There
was nothing in its adoption to render it sacred in
the eyes of any one, and there has been nothing
in It's history since to make it SO. This professed
devotion to the flag of the Union is pur. bunkum,
PREPARE TO SAVE HAY-The hay crop of
the Confederate States must not be lost sight Of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

IRANsYLVANIA.-The new county Of Transyl-
vania, formed of portions of Henderson and jack
son, embracing the upper French Broad country,
Gas lovely region ever the sun shone upon,
was, as we learn from the Henderson Times, or
ganzed on the goth nit, and its running gear
put in complete order.
The county seat, Brevard was located near, and
perhaps, includes the residence Of w. p Poor
Esq. known as "POors Store" Here the Com
missoners have secured 100 acres of land, and
town lots will be laid off and put in market at an
early day. -Shelby Eagle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

FIRES IN North CARoLINA-The Petersburg
Express learns from a gentleman who reached
that city on Monday, that the extensive tobacco
factory of George W. Thompson, at Milton, n. c.,
was totally destroyed by fire few evenings since.
Mr John Irwin lost 2O,UOD lbs. loose tobacco,
which had been stored in the building, and Mr
James Button had 40 boxes of manufactured.
which was burnt. The building was valued IT
s2,5OO.-No insurance on factory or it's contents.
The tobacco factory of Mr. Green Williams, in
Person county, N. G., was destroyed by fire on the
night Of Monday the 18th ult One thousand
boxes of manufactured tobacco were consumed in
the building. Loss $4,000. No insurance.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28

One OF THE VoLUNTEERs.-A correspond,
ent of the Cincinnati Commercial, who re
Gently visited the camp of the Federal troops
in Kentucky, became much interested In
youth attached to the Boone Rangers. y
He is lust sixteen years of age, and has one
of those mild, pleasant faces, which are so
attractive in youth. He sat quietly, but
contentedly, with group of his comrades, his
large grey eyes dancing with delight as
something novel to his unsophisticated mind
transpired.
/ pictured him some mothers favorite son,
drawn away from the maternal protection by
a love of adventure or spirit of patriotism.
l became so much interested in him that | at
last approached him.
sHow old are you?" was the question.
"Sixteen years." he blushingly answered.
I" Are you not too young to attempt sol
dier's life?"
"Too young I" he exclaimed, as his bright
ewes flashed. "No. sir, l amt. | guess l
can fight for the Union as well as anybody. "
But yon might fall under the fatigues OF
march"
"Well, if do 1 guess my brothers along,
and he'll take care ofme, amt afeered.-
God protects the right"
This last expression confirmed the impress
sion that the quiet youth was religiously In.
clined. but at the same moment / discovered
a pack of cards in his coat pocket
t'What are you doing with these cards?'
I asked.
"Doing with them /" answered the mild
and unsphisticated youth, ssichy / play poker,
and / tell you, stranger, I auays hold h-U
ofa hand ~
l surrendered at discretion.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28
COUNTY DIRECTORY

County Omcers.
District .Judqe-William P. Daingerfeld, of
Shasta.
County Judge-Joel T. Landrum.
Associate Jnstices-C. c. Bush and G. II. Brooks.
County Treasurer-James Hayburn.
Recorder-J. r. Durck.
Cgerk-John Anderson.
.She1if-John S. Follansbee.
Under Sherif-Wm. II. Angel.
Tar CotEector-A. Skilman.
Deputy Tar Cottector-Ben. D. Anderson
Assessor-B. Garland.
Public Adnainistrator-Dennis Dunn.
.Sprreyor-A G. Quait.
District Attorney-James d. Mix.
Sup. Public I,struction-G. X. Godfrey.
Board of Superuisors.-lst District, John V.
Scott I'd district j. W. Romer Sd District, A. j..
Reid.
Township Officers.
Shasta To,cnship.-Justices-C c. Bush and
Geo. S. Kittridge. Constables-J. M. Short and
p Gilhooley.
French Gaich Observation-Disclosures. Dickinson
and Wm. Hopping. Constable-Wm. Davis.
Clear Creek Observation-Disclosures H. Brooks
and George Corson. Constables-Chas. Mcdonald
and A. Engle.
Loekhart Tornship.-Justices-L. L. Y. Hastings
and C. Fl. Stevens
Sierra To,rnship.-Justices-S. +. Frank and G.
W. Adams. Constables-Isaac Shouse and K.
Donaldson.
Pit Rirs, Observation-Disclosures Sunny.
Sugar Loaf Torcaship.-Justice-W. ii. Brock
way. Constable-D. Cornus.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28
THE
SHASTA COURIER.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. AoRSiS'
BY SKILLMAN & DOSH.

Publication Office in Loags Building, on Nam
Street, where all Orders for Advertising and JOB
Work should be left
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28
SHASTA COURIER.

Gr L. p. FTsHER-Is the only Agent
Of the SHASTA CouRrER in San Francisco, with pow
ers to receive subscriptions and advertisements, and
receipt for the same
oFFIcR-l7la Washington street, opposite Ma
gusre's Opera House.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28

The comet of 1S43 moved half round the
sun in ten and half hours, velocity about
an eighth times faster than Professor Morse
can dispatch his lightning.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28
The Law of Newspapers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice to
the contrary are considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
q If subscribers wish their papers discontinued,
publishers may continue to send them until all
charges are paid.
g. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the office or place to which they are
sent they 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 held responsiole--
Notice should always be given of removal.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to take
a paper or periodical from the office. or removing
and leaving uncaed for, is prima facia evidence
of intentional fraud.
HE- Postmasters would oblge. by strict fulfill
ment of the regulations requiring them to notify
publishers, in three months, of papers not Ia
ken from their Office by subscribers
Sass- Under the law of Congress papers are not
charged postage in the county in which they are
published.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28

A roUNG Miss having been invited to
military ball, inquired with great simplicity
# all the ladies were expected to bare arr.,
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28
FoR SALE.

~ A GOOD AND COMFORTABLE
In: Dwelling House on Main street. situated In
H.:I the vicinity Of Scott's Hotel and Corral
The owner wishes to leave town, and will
sell the property at bargain. For further partic-
ulsrs apply to A. Skillmsn,
Shasta, March l, 1861. mreN
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28
BILL HEADS.

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED VERY sU.
w perior article of Bill Paper. Persons wishing
Bill Heads would do well to give us call. We
print cheap, for Cash.
The Shasta courier., 1861-09-28
Times of Holding Courts.

NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
SuAsrA-Second Mondays of March, June and
November.
SlsKIyou-Third Monday of January, first Mon
day of May, and third Monday of September.
TRNIrY-Second Mondays in April, August and
December.
shasta County Courts.
Held on the first Mondays of March, July and
November.
At said terms, the business pertaining to the
Court of Sessions shall be first disposed Of and after
that the business of the County Court and Probate
Court in such order as the Judge may determine.
BOARD OF SuPEIvIsoRs-Meets LIST Mondays IN
Nav Ausust November and February.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-30

Mr.. {. W. Erdrn1n. formerly of this city,
arrived here from Pensacola yesterday lie
volunteered IN a Mississippi regiment at Pa
nola. Mississippi. ina company commanded
by Capt. Bvran Moore. lie gives Us a sad
account Of affair i'm the Southern army at
Pensacola. He assures Us that the Conted
crate force there i about ak or se.en tho1--
and strong. although Gen. Bnssg claims a
force oi eight thousand. The troops we're
concentrated there on the 9th of March, but
since that time have received no pay what
ever. They are miserably fcd and clothed,
and great dissatisfaction exists IN the ranks.
Great number OF the Confederate troops
have died of typhoid and other fevers recent
" and there Wa much sickness IA camp At
the time OF Mr.. Erlman'- departure. There
had been many desertions. and no les than
one hundred and fifty men had escaped from
the two Mississ ppi regiments stationed there.
and almost the entire force would return 20
their homes in disgust il j We're possible 10
get away. On Thursday last the building
occupied by the Louisiana volunteers was
burned. and during the conaagration the
American iag wa- run up At Fort Pickens
the band in the meantime PLAYING Hail Col.
umbia. Mr.. Erlman succeeded IN getting a
pas from Col. Chalmers. which entitled him
10 twelve hours leave. and he took advan.
tace Of the opportunity 70 return to his -Old
Kentucky Home -LOHisriHe Journal 26fh