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The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02
BIRTHS.

In Shasta, tie Goth July, the wife of ]. n.
Chappel, of a daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

4 NUMBER Of years ago S. S. Prentiss.
whose lirs were fountain Of Sweetness, de-
livered an address before the New England
Society in New Orleans. He was from
New England, but at an early age emigra-
ted South. The following is the conclusion
Of the address -
Aecursed, then, be the hand put forth
to loosen the golden cord of Union; thrice ac-
cursed the trait lips. whether of North
ern fanatic or Southern demagoaue. which
shall propose its severance. But no the
Union cannot be dissolved its fortunes are
too brilliant to be marred its destinies too
powerful to bo resisted, Here will be their
greatest triumph, their most mighty devel-
opment. And when, a century hence, this
Crescent City shall hive filed her golden
horns when, within her broad-armed port
shall be gathered the products of industry of
a hundred millions of freemen. when CALLER
les of art land halls Of learning shall have
made classic this mart Of trade, then may the
sons of the bleak hills of the Pilgrim, still
wandering from the bleak hills Of the North.
stand upon the Great River, and exciaim,
with mingled pride and wonder, :. Lot this
is our country! When did the world ever
witness so rich and magnificent a eity-so
great and glorious Rcpublic?'
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

TowNsuIr CoSvENTIoNs.-Delegatcs to the
late Union Convention viii meet in their re
spective townships on Saturday next, the 9th
inst, fer the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for justices of the Peace and Consta
b!es. See the call of the Central Committee.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

The resolutions we're adopted with bat one
dissenting voice.
Nominations being in order, ]. n. Chap
pei, G. K Godfrey and Charles Westmore-
land were seyerally placed in nomination.-
The last named gentleman peremptorilg de.
clined. Mr.. Chapel being called for. came
forward and defined his views on present is
sues, and the resolutions just adopted, in
the most satisfactory manner. Mr.. Godfrey
then addressed the Convention and declined
being candidate. His remarks created
considerable amusement
On motion, Mr.. J. n. Chappel was noni-
mated for the Assembly by ccllmation. and
returned thanks in neat speech.
On molten, the Chairman appointed the
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PROM sALr LAKR CIrY.

SALT LAKE CRY. April 20.
The report from st. Louis to-day attributing thu
overland mail difficulties TO the employees Of the
compsny Is entirely destitute Of trlth. Persons
with whom we arc personally acquainted have
been In fights with the Indians. On the nth, Flow
er'a division agent, with niue men end two coaches
with nails attacked by Indians near Split
Rock. Six mail men were W0un ed and they were
compelled to abandon mails, coaches, and anima o.
The Indians afterWard burned Plants Station. One
OF the wounded party was lsft at Pacific Springs
The telegraph operator ct Pacific Springs and another
person had a hEht with some indians, night before
last, and narrowly escaped. Their animall were hit
several times with arrows. The Station keeper at
Green River was killed by Indians few days since.
while endeavoring 10 protect mail property. Thus
far four emp oyses Of the company have been killed.
Although the greater part Of the stock ll gone the
employees remain. A force is being raised in this
city By Brigham Young, under authority Of the
President, for the protection Of the route.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-04-30

oUTRLsEoUs AYTAIR-A Prominent CI4I-
zEE WA4LAID IN HIs own YLRD.-An occur
renee Of a truly startling character occurred
on Euclid street Monday evening, about
eight and half o'clock, in which the life
Of a prominent citizen was imperiled by an
unknown acoundrel. During the evening
Mr.. A. B. Stone, we'll known as an exeellent
citizen and in connection with the hrm Of
Stone, Chisholm 4 Jones, iron dealers, had
been with his wife on e visit to a friend, and
ct the hour above stated approached his res
idenco on his return. Drawing near to the
house, Mrs. s. observed man at the corner
Of the house, and not far from them. Mr.
stcne started toward the man, demanding
to know what he wanted there. The fellow
withdrew toward the front corner Of the
yard, when It was discovered he held in his
hand club. Mr.. 8. followed him up, in
quiring his buniness, when finally the man
became abusive and threatened violence
Mr.. s. continued 70 spproaeh him, however
though entirely unprepaFed to resist viO-
Isnes, when suddenly the villain stoppe
and aiming the club threw It violently Al
dr. Stone. Il most fortunately missed hin
though passing very close TO his head. The
fellow then made of at arspid speed. Mr.
etOne Immediately summoned his servant
man, and they gave chase, but soon lost all
trace Of the WouId-be assassin. No reason
suggesting itsslf 10 the mind Of Mr.. Stone
Tor this strange occurrences, the man being
entirely unknown to him, no particular aP.
prshension was felt, and at the usual houi
Mr.. s. retired to bed. About midnight h'
ives suddenly awakened By terrible crash
in the 'front.' Part Of the house, and gOinl
down, found upon the floor Of the psrlor I
large stone, which had been thrown through
the window, beyond doubt by his assailant
completslY demOlishing the Windoy, sftel
which nothing farther was heard Of th,
seoundrel, The club he threw at Mr.. stoni
Is about two inches thick, and vas cut fiou
an apple tree IN isyard which had been re
gently fsllsd. Tho eircumsisnee is . mys
tery 10 Mr.. Stone.
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RRnnl nALIFnRNIA.

San FRANoIsoo, April 2s
The steamer Panama arrived with MaEAilan dates
10 tbs 18th,
The ConfsderAtss In New Mexico AID Arizona are
making Efforts to bring border States into sympathy
with them.
had sent Col. Reilly 70 open nego-iations with the
Governor Of SonOra.
Reilly tsndered troops 70 enter sonora, and chas-
tsse the Apache Indians, whose services be asked
ripht Of way By overland from Guayaneas and Ari
coma, and aso the privilege Of purchasing supplies AZ
MsrEatlan.
The Governor entered into long correspond
enee with Reilly, and sent special messanger 10
the Governor Of Snaloa on the subject Of his
mission No definite arrangements appeared to
De agreed upon, but Reilly received Courteous
treatment from Government officials, and a. last
doubtless has been far more successful than be
had hoped for.
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FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, April y.
Times special.
FORT WRIaHT, April % From deserters we
learn that New Orleans is now IN POrter's quiet
possession.
The Federal feet passed Fort Jackson Thurs
day after desperate naval engagement, In which
one vessel was sunk and several badly damaged
It is supposed the Federal loss Is very heavy.
The rebel loss is sixty killed and one hundred
and eighty -four wounded.
The engagement lasted part o. two days.
The FedeFals took possession of the citv with
out a struggle on Friday, the rebel force having
evacuated after destroying steamers they had no
use for. They took with them a greater part Of
the military stores in the city. Union citizens
we're very jubilant.
The strength at Fort Wright, as stated by INTEL
ligent deserters, Is 900 men under Vallipague,
who has not been superseded, as reported. They
have seven batteries, mounting twenty-six guns.
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FROM KANSAS.

hANlA9 8Iftt April -.
The through mail. with Santa Fe dates to the 18th
an Fort Union to the 18th, arrived to-day.
After the battle Of Pigeons Rancho, Ool. Slough
fell back to Fort Union, where dispatch 10
calFed from Gen. Candy, ordering junction to Be
formed with him at Galesto, MAJOR Paul wa placed
IN command.
The troops for the junction, ordered By Gen0ral
Candy, arrived at Gaesto the 18th, IN advance Of
Gen. Candy, and learned that the Texans bad aban-
doned Santa Re, and were rstrsatlng ron the coun-
try.
MsjoF Duncan, OF Gen. Can by's command, who
was in command Of the advance guard, had fallen
IN with large party Of rebels when fight eusu "a,
the latter being routed. Major Duncan was slightly
wounded.
Gen. Oanby reached GalsSto on the l1th. and an
immediate parsuit Of the Texans was order. d, who
were thirty miles south.
N,doubt was entertained Of the speedy capture Of
sibey's command, a. they entlrel destitute Of
everything, having lost, az the battle Of Pigeons
Rancho, all their baggage and supply trains, PrOyi
sious, &c.
The health OF the rebel army vas not good, and
many hid died. One hundred and sixty sick and
wounded had be n left IN ho5pita'1a at Santa Fe.
A large number Of merchant trains were passed, en-
route to this city.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-04-30

HOUSE FURNISHING ARTI9LEs.-At the old es-
Enlistment OF W. P. Fogg, corner of Superior
and Seneca streets, can be found most complete
assortment Of goods in the above line at reduced
srises, comprising China, Crockery, and Glass
Ware, of every description Silver Plated Ware
Of the best quality; Tea Trays; Table Mats; Bri-
tannia Wara Coal OIL Lamps Gas Fixtures;
Toilet Ware; Bathing Apparatus; Refrigeratos
of the most improved kinds; Water Coolers; Ice
Cream Freezers; Ice Chests, sizes; Table Cut
lery, Ivory and Common Knife Baskets and
Trays; and great variety Of House Furnishing
Articles, useful as well as ornamental.
All orders for Gas Fitting and Repairing
promptly executed by experienced workmen.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WARRINGTON, April ".
The following was received to-day at the War
Department
MILEs FROM MONTEREY, Tenn, April 28.
Five companies Of cur cavalry had q skirmish
with the enemy's cavalry, eight miles In advance
Of this The enemy retreated. Five of them
were killed, one Major Eighteen prisoners,
with horses and arms, were captured, and are
now In camp One of the prisoners named
Waugh, was formerly foreman In the Louisville
Democrat.
We had one man wounded, none killed. Our
forces are in capital spirits
The prisoners say that the enemy has upwards
Of 900 men at Corinth, and will fight, and that
they are entrenching and mounting large guns.
Specials state thee Is a rumor that the Govern
ment is in possession Of information which may
possibly lead TO a cessation of hOstilities. A me
datiOn and compromise form the basis ofthe ru
NOR Doubtful
1t is rumored that Gen. Cadwallader Is to take
the place of Gen. Smith at the West
Mr.. SedWick of New York Is appointed on the
House Committee on ConhscatiOn, vice Oln, de-
clined. It is stated that majority Of the Com
nlttee favor strong bill for the eonhscatiOn OF
rebel property.
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PROnT WAsHINGTON

WAsHINaToE April g.
Prof Baehe, Of the Coast Survey, reports that
next 10 Port Royal st. HelenI Sound Is the best
hafbor on the Southern coast. Two channels of
Of seventeen feet each az mean low water enter
t. and from the Sound the country may be pene-
trated BY guDboats nearly to the railroad The
width Of the Sound renders all Its shores healthy
as all are freely reached BY the sea breezes. and
Otter Island especially is finely situated for set
tlement and commercial town. II ever other in
terests than planting ones rule In this region he
looks to see its commercial advantage made use
Of aud the lumber from the heads Of the Ashepos
and Comoahee finds q market nearer those great
rivers than either Charleston or Savannah.
VIM. Ryan HOel has been appointed Acting
Voluntse Lieutenant In Comodare Foote'S 90
tilla
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ARETvEL OF WoUKDEp.-A number Of
wounded soldiers arrived here yesterday
morning, on their way to their homes
Among them was Sergeant 8. N. Bsuder, of
this city, member of COmpany E, Captain
Richardson, b4th Regiment o. V. Mr.. B.
received three wourds in the PittsbUfg bat
tle-two in the right hip and one in the
hand. The wounds in the hip Ge painful
and severe, but are doing SO we'll chat no se-
rious results are spprshended. IIr. B. is an
old and good soldier, having Eerved five
years in the regular service prior to the
bresking out ofthe rebellion.
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FROM PITrsBURG.

UAIBO, April ..
The steamer Bacon left Pittsburg last evening,
and has arrived. Gems. Halleck, Buel and Grant
have moved their headquarters near the front of
our lines, personally experimenting all details
tending to the advance Of the whole force, orders
for which were hourly expected
Gen. POpe's division advanced four miles on
Sunday, and are now encrmped within sight of
the enemy's camp fires.
Rebel deserters who came In on Saturday had
heard of the fall of New Orleans, which, hOweV-
er, were contradicted by officers. Pickets occa-
siOnally exchange shots.
The latest intelligence tonight reports our
whole army moving forward slowly. Contra
bands and deserters who come within our lines
report previous statements that Corlnth Is being
evacuated.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

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The Siege Progressing finely
High Praise for Gen. Sherman
REPORTED EVACUATION OF
CORINTH.
Last NIGHTS Repert.
ROM THR ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

FROM THE ARMY OF The POTOMAC.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTOMAo,l
April 20, 1852.
The rebels are apparently Just realizing that
Mcclellan ismaki1g great preparations to open
second seige on Yorktown. Our earthworks
present very formidable appearance, and all
yesterday and last night the enemy kept up
brisk fire on them, trying to drive US out. No
body was injured, and the work progresses.
This morning the enemy opened a vigorous
fire for three hours from batteries noar the river
but received no resDOne.
Yesterday Gen. Hancock, with a portion of his
brigade, was sent to drive the rebels from the
woods near our works Our troops poured in
well directed fire. causing them TO retreat, leaV-
ing their dead and wounded.
During this skiTmish our men sileneed new
rebel battery, dismOunting guns erected Sunday
night, and had interfered with our working
parties
Weafhar more faHornhle
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COUETERTEITs.-We are informed that
largs numbers Of countsrfeits Of the denom-
inatiOn Of IS, on the Thomaston Bank Of
Maine, are in circulation in this city. The
imitation is fair, but the engraving coarse.
For safety, all SIS on this Bank should be
rejected.
There have also been presented at several
places within few days, cOunterfeits of the
denomination of IS on the Bank of syra-
cuss. These have been in circulation in the
East for some time. It is we'll calculated to
denaiva.
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The Merrlmac Coming To-day.
HER PECULIAR PLAN OF ATTACKl
Especial Dispatches to Cleveland Leader.I
WAsHIEsToE, April 20.
THl YoRKroWH DEsERTRRs.

TEE YORKTOWN DEsERTERs.
Of the two deserters from the National
army before Yorktown, Col. Orutoher is said
to be under indictment for murder in New
York, and Major Cassiday is 8 brother to
the editor of the Albany Atlas and Argus.
OoSFIsoATIoE.
Sedgwiek is appointed Chairman of the
House COnHseatiOn Committee, in place of
olin, declined. A majority of the committee
are believed to be for a stringent conhsca-
ton policy.
REBEL MAJOR GENERAL CAUGHT.
A rebel Major General in full uniform
was recently captured near Fredericksburg.
ERoK FREDERICKSBURG.
Gen. Gustavus Smith, in command Of the
rebel forces between fredericksburg and
Richmond, is said to have been recently re-
inforced from Richmond and YORKTOWN
Oontrabands are Aoeking within MoDowell's
lines. Rebel pickets go in Fredericksburg at
night in uniform; in day in citizens clothes
The rebels visit Mcdowell camps across the
river without molestatioD, talk with the
officers, and examine all things necessary to
return report to the rebel pickets. Stores
Of all kind are sent South from Frederieks-
burg.
WHY'S AID CHILDREN OF FREED SLAVES,
Wilson this morning introduced bill
amending the act freeing slaves en ployed
for military purposes by rebels, so as to in
clude their wives and children's discharge.
DIsLoYAL CLERKS REMOVED.
Two Treasury Clerks, appointed veslry-
men in Tri,ity Church in place Of those dis
approving Rector Styles refusal to read
Bishop WhIttingham's prayer, were removed
from Office yesterday as disloyal.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-04-30

LOsT.--Between Marohand's millinery
store and the Railroad depot, Lady's Black
Roticule, containing from ten to twenty dol
lars in cash, and a blue silk net. collar,
gloves, ,hsndkerchief,s and some other articles.
The finder will be literally reWal ded BY
eaving Il at this Office. ap55.Ss5
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FROW VIRGINIA.
special to Times

HHhELIaaf Apfil ~
Special to Times
Al trusty scout sent out By Gen. NilrOY went
within seven miles of Staunton, and found there
q rebel cavalry company, and learned that John
son, shortly after leaving the Shenandoah noun
tains was ordered back, but replied thatits oceu.
patton By ten thousand Yankees made Il impOgsi-
BE. he was then ordered 70 Join Jackson east Of
Blue Ridge, which was being rapidly done, The
same scout reports the loss Of foTaging party,
twelve miles from Mcdowell While tWatgr
bound Il was attacked BY guerillas, the wagons
and horses destroyed soma men badly wounded
and some killed. This q bad loss in view CT the
preqent limited transportation facilities.
Harper and Bennett two notorious guerillas,
have been sent to wheeling
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From FORTREss MONROE.

FORT MONROE April y.
To SECRETARY OF War;
The following appears In the Richmond Dis
patch of the 2sth inst
"The fearful stale of suspense IN which lthii
city has existed for several days has ended. New
Orleans is in possession Of the enemy. It VA
| evacuated by Gen. Luell, who removed his foTcei
to Camp Mooie. or Jackson, Baton Rouge
(Signed) JOHN z. WOOL.
Major General.
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~ One hundred and ssventy-ave doses
of AcOnito, Bell, Nux, or any other Homo
pathic Medicine, pure and fresh, (allowiDg
ten pills to dose) sent by mail in metallic
covered bags, to persons enclosing Is cents
in stamPB, or otherwise, to John B. Hall, n.
D., Homeopathic Chemist, Cleveland, Ohio.
EatnbllRhed Is4Q
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OUR SPECIAL CAIRO DISPATCHES.
THE ADVANCE ON CORISTH !
SITUATION AT TT. PILLOW
The Great FlOOd at Cairo I!
Special DlIpatohos to tho Clsyeland Leader.

Special Dispatches to the Cleveland Leader.
OARo, April 20.
The steamer DeSOto has just arrived from
Fort Pillow, bringing the mails and aty.
four bales Of cotton for a man who says he
formerly belonged to the United States
She brings no intelligence of Importance
from he feet, There was no change In
movements there. The bombardment was
still kept up at long intervals BY the NOR.
tsrS. She brings three deserters from the
fort who confirm reports previously tele-
graphed.
The latest intelligence from Pitsburg Is
contained in dispatch to Headqusrters re-
ceived at 10 o'clock yesterday. The army
are advancing, and the siege guns are being
taken to the front OF the column.
The river is still rising, large force Of
citizens and Government employees are en-.
gagged in strengthening the barrier. 1t is
said the water is coming over the Mississippi
lsvee.
Gov. Yates is expected here Thursday with
the hos ital boat Champion.
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THR OVERLAND MAIL DTFRTOULTY.

AuuAat ApEA 70
gentleman Of this city, just returned from
Omrha, informs that the recent troubles which the
Overland Nail Co. have experienced were not ooca-
stoned BY tle Indians, but By the Company's own
employ eea. It appears tbs drivers Of the overland
coaches, and other persons IN the employ Of the COM
pany, have not bean paid their Wages for several
monthl. Disgusted With this state Of adlarSl they
detsrmined to seize upon the O0mpany's property
and thus obtain what belonged 70 them. Nearly all
the available stock Of the Company has thus been
taken away. -r
Our informant says the Indian along the route
are poaceaby disposed and thus far have done no In
Jury to the mails or overland telegraph.
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~ Will be found on our counter this
morning, Vanity Fair, ae=nan Leslie, True
Flsg, Dedger, Wide World, American Union,
and fine Lithographic View Of the Siege Of
Fort Donelson, at Everett 4 Wilson's.
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PROM WAsHINGTON.

" AaHIH0IOE, April ..
A dispatch received from Gen. Halleck says Il
Is the unanimous opinion that Gen. W. 7. Sher-
man saved the fortunes Of the day on the 9th,
and contributed largely TO victory on the Tth -
u ie was In the thickest OF the fight, had horses
shot under him, and was himself wounded re-
spectiully ask that he be made Major General
~ Wolunteer7