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The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

THE Coon WORD -WIFE 1T is cortain-
ly not in good taste for gentleman to
speak of his wife as his :. lady, or to reg
lister their names upon the books of a hotel,
as "John Smith and Lady" or to ask a
friend. :. How is your lady ?' This is all
fashionable vulgarlty. and invariably be-
trays a LACK of cultivation. The term ,c,fe
is far more beautiful, appropriate and refined,
whatever may be said to the contrary. Sup.
pose lady were to say, instead of . my
husband, - my gentleman, or suppose we
were TO speak Of :" Mrs. Fitz-Maurice ard her
gentleman ~
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

FoREvER.-How long will you live? You
will live forever. And your life there will
depend on your life here. Every day, as
You complete it. will reappear in the years
TO come. Every hour. every moment, as it
hurries on its way, leaves page to read be-
fore the throne. Every word, every act, every
thought and feeling of your heart, records
itself imperishably in the memory of One
who never forgets. You are writing your
life for eternity.
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24
COURIER.

HD- L. r. FIsHER--Is the only Agent
Of the SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with bow
ers to receive subscriptions and advertisements, and
receipt for the same.
0FFICE-l15 Washington street, opposite Ma
fguire's Opera House.
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

REBEL Treasury NoTEs-DEArH THE PEN
Atty OF CoUNTERFEITING,-r Richmond
Examiner of April 4th contains leading ar
ticle urging the execution of the full sentences
of the Law upon several persons convicted Of
counterfeiting rebel treasury notes. That
penalty, says the Examiner. is hanging by
the neck until they are dead,
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

The Richmond Examiner gives a most
Iaughable account of the reasons for exemp-
ton rendered by the Richmond . shirkers." !"
Not that its own words or reflections are so
very witty, but because the facts themselves
are SO very funny, especially. considering +"
On the muster rolls of the Nineteenth and
One-hundred- and d-sevcnty- ninth regiments.
. hundreds. it says, '-have attached to their
names the record Of some permanent injury,
Or horrible distemper."
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24
NUMBER II.

CANNIBALIsN IN EuRoPE.-Glaber's account
Of the consequences of the famine in Europe
or the year 1888, is strange and terrific The
memory. says he. recoils from recapitula-
ton of all the horrors of that deplorable epoch.
Alas can or ought We to believe it? The
fury of the famine generated acts of atrocity
that are rare in history. To prolong life men
fed upon mems flesh. The traveller on his
route was assailed, his limbs were torn asun-
der, roasted and devoured Some, flying
from their homes and hunger, were hospita-
bly, received by strangers, and then their
throets ont at night by hosts who fed upon
their guests some euticcd Children in&
bypaths. by offering them apples, and then
inundated the innocents to their hunger In
some places the bodies of the dead were dis
inferred to be eaten. In fine, the deliiium or
desire to feed on human flesh arose to such q
height that animals were more safe than men
from the cannibals, who, once tasting of hu-
man flesh, seemed to devote their appetites to
that particular species of food. At Tournay,
a wretch had the audaeity to offer in the open
market cooked human flesh, and when charg-
ed with the crime, he did not seek even to
deny it. He was checked and his body COM
mitted to the flames. Another person in the
same place went at night to the spot where
ate it, was convicted of the fact, and his body
also burned. At three miles from Macon,
and in the forests of Chatenay, wretch con-
structed cabin not far from an isolated
church devoted to St. John. This monster
murdered every traveller who entered his
house 4 man with his wife came there one
day, to seek hospitality, and to rest for y
a few moments. In looking about the place,
the man saw in every corner of the cabin the
heads of men, women and children He
sought to withdraw, and his host to dctain
him. Fear gave the traveller strength, and
he effected, with his wife, his escape, and
FASTENED to Macon. He gave an account of
this frightful discovery to Count Otho and
the inhabitants. A large body of men were
instantly dispatched. They hurried to the
place. and there they found the monster in
his lair, and along with him the heads of 4S
human beings that he had murdered, and
whose flesh he had deyoured. They carried
him to town, tied him to stake in the cellar,
and burned him alive. We were ourselves
present. and aiding in his execution.
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

NEw JuDcE.-Hon.R. H. Taylor, Judge of
the 18th Judicial District, has resigned his of.
ice, and Governor Stanford has appointed as
his successor Leonidas E. Pratt, of Downie-
vile. 1.-The appointment to take effect on the 1st
day of June.
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stephen A. Douglas.


It seems that the teachings q this ersas
statesman, though dtlI y = : ~ -
Of politicians when he was on earth, have
great potency since his death, and no efforts
have been spared to press the philosophy of
the great departed unto the service ofthe re-
bellion. Some graves are spared by the hy-
ena, but no tomb is sacred from the profa-
nation of those who would prove that treason
is but patriotism. and that upturning the
foundations of society is the only way to So
cure peace.
OF all the speeches which this lamented
patriot ever delivered, sthe secessionists find
only one that it is possible to garble to aid their
nefarious ends, so unmistakable and emphat-
ic were all his expressions of loyalty. Dur.
ing the tendency of the campaign which re-
suited in the election of Mr.. Lincoln to the
Presidency Mr.. Douglas saw fit to say, at Nor
folk, Va, what he thought of secession, and
to tell the plotting traitors by whom he was
surrounded in that eyry of sin, what, in
the event that he was chosen President,
would be their fate No other Presidential
candidate at the time, or before, gave so unmis
kable expression to his opposition to this hell
ish heresy. He spoke of their jugulars in
direct connection with the topic of ropes
1t is presumed at that time his position on
the subject of secession was understood.
The last declaration given by him to the
world touching the duty of Americans fell
from his lips just before his death, and does
seem these, of themselves, constitute an all
sufficient platform for those who are in favor
of preserving the Republic. They certainly
if adopted, would have the effect of driving
away secession votes, which is a most desira-
BILE consummation:
g There are only t,co sides to this question.
Every man must be for or against IT,
They fthc South hoped in the northern
States party questions would bring civil war
between Democrats and Republicans In
Illinois, it is heing defeated by closing
mp tie ranks. Then we have a solemn duty
to maintain he Government. The great
err our unamty the speedier the day of
peace We have prejudices to overcome from
the few short months of u fierce party con,
test. Yet these must be aliayed.''
In view of this state of facts, there is but
one path of duty left to patriotic men. 1t
,cas not a party question, mar a question inrol.
ring partisan policy, But trust the time
will never come when shall not be willing
to make any needfM sacrifice offpersonal feel
ing and party policy for the honor and integ-
rity Of my country. l know of no mode by
which loyal citizen may well demonstrate
his devotion to his country, as by sustaining
the flag, the Union and the Constitution, un-
der all circumstances, and under ecery Id
minist,ation, (REGARDLEss OF PARTY POLITICS,
against all assailants at home and Abroad
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

A FIsH SToRY.-The following, from the
Herald and Mirror, may be~meant Tor fun,
but it is Just as good if it was not
A letter from a private In a marine corps
of the Federal forces at New Orleans to rei'
alive in this city, says that since the occupa,,
tiou of the city numerous fine fat mackerai
have been taken from the waters OF lake RON
able item of fresh supplies for the Union
troops stationed there.
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

WELL Pur.-The Oswego Times says that
at recent wedding in that city, bridegroom
being an army officer, wore his side arms at
the nuptials. A little wide awake brother of
the bride was attracted by the display of
weapons, and as he has another sister whose
''true love" is a carpenter, he boldly inquired:
Ma, when J-comes to marry Milly,
will he wear his saw and hatchet by his side ?"
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

THERE is no -four for sale in Carson City.
The Age says bread has gone up to one dol
lar for four bit Ioaves, Potatoes are bit
pound:
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

The Placerrille News tells of Pike law
yer who wound up his speech on a cow steal
ing case. thus - Gentlemen, render unto
Caesar the things what ar Caesars and rem:
der unto Mrs. Caesar the things what ar hern.
And render unto my client, the things that
woat hisn. Gentlemen of the jury, he that
steals my puss, steals trash; but he that
takes from me my go name, takes from
me that which not enriehes me, and makes
him moor indeed ~
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

A POOR woman in Placerville became era
~. tore all her clothes off, and in that deplor-
able condition was with difficulty persuaded
out of sight. by some benevolent ladies'
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24
Times Of Holding Courts.
shasta County Courts.
The Law of Newspapers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express police to
the contrary, considered as wishing TO continue
their subscription.
q If subscribers wish their papers discontinued.
publishers may continue to send them until all
charges paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the Office 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 are held responsible
Notice should always be given of removal.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to take
. paper or periodical from the Office. removing
and leaving it uncalled for. is prma faca evidence
of intentional fraud.
EN- Postmasters would obige, bya strict fulfill.
saent of the regulations requiring them to notify
publishers once in three months. of papers not a-
ken from their Office by subscribers.
EN- Under the law of Congress papers are not
charged postage in the county in which they are
published
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24
SHASTA COURIER.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING,
BY JOHN !. CONMY.

Publication Office in Tomliuson's Building, front
room, up stairs, three doors above Wells, Fargo L
Co.'S Express Office.
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24
COUNTY DIRECTORY

County Omcers.
District Judge-wiliam P. Daingerfeld, of
Shasta.
Associate Justices-Wm. 5. Kapple, Joel SUNNY
County Treasuer-Felx Tracy. -
Recorder-J. r. Duriek-
Cyerk-John Anderson.
Sherif-John S. Follansbee.
Under .Sherif-Wm IL. Angel.
Tar Collector-A. Ski.lman.
Deputy Tar Cotiecto'-Ben. d. Anderson.
Assessor-Caleb Watkins.
Public Neutrality-suspicious. Dunn.
.Surreyor-A. 6. Quait.
District Attorney-W. l.. Knox.
Smp Public Iasfrnction-G- X. Godfrey
Board of Superrisors.-lst District, Samuel
Cooper; I'd District J. W. Romer; ID District A.
J. Reid.
Township Officers.
Shasta Tocnship.--Justiees- Keen and
Wm. S. Kapple. Constables-P. Desmond anu
p. Gilhooley.
French Gmlch To,caship.-Justices- Dickinson
and VIM. Hopping. Constable-~Wm. Davis.
Clear Creek Tocash; ;f,-Justices--G u. Brooks
and George Corson. Constasles--chas' Mcdonald
pnd A. Engle.
Lockhart o,enship-Justices--L L. Y. Hastings
and C. II. Stevens.
Sierra Observation-Disclosures F. Frank and g.
W. Adams Comstabes-Isaac Shousc and X
Donaldson.
Pit Rirer T,cnship.-Justee-Joe SUNNY
Suoar Loaf To,onship.-,Ius;ice-W. II. Breck-
way Constable-D. Cornus.
Times of Holding Courts.
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
SHAsrA-Sccond Mondays of March, June and
November.
SIsKrYou-Third Monday of January first Mon
dav of Nav and third Monday of September.
TRINITY-Sccond Mondays in April, August and
December.
shasta County Courts.
Held on the first Mondays of May. September
and January.
At said terms the business pertaining to the
Court of Sessions shall lie first disposed Of and after
that the business of the County Court and Probate
Court in such order as the Judge may determine.
BoARp OF SurERvIsoRs-Meets 1st Mondays in
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

Terms of Advertising:
For One Square, of 10 lines or less, one insertion.
Four Dollars; for each subsequent insertion, Two
Dollars.
A liberal discount made to Monthly and Yearly
Advertisers.
ny- Advertisements not marked with the num-
ber of insertions thereon will be continued until
ordered out and charged accordingly
ALSO,
Having furnished our Office with an elegant as.
sortment of FANCY JOB TYPES, we are prepared
to execute neatly and expeditiousy, all manner of
Job Printing, such
Bills of Fare, Bill Heads,
Circulars, Handbills,
Pamphlets, Programmes,
Ball Tickets, Cards,
Posters Books,
Law Blanks, Catalogues,
Drafts Checks, &c.
The Shasta courier., 1862-05-24

which either by legal njunctions from their own
inherent defects have long since died out in the
Eastern States.
1t is our determination to supply good Machine
at low price, that the purchaser may not as past
instances experience in the purchase of one of the
mis-named ''cheap sewing machines" dear bar
gain and waste ofmoney.
The worldwide reputation of the
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-12

A PATRIOTIC GIRL.-The Muncie
(Ind.) Press says: "At meeting in this
county, held for the purpose of getting
volunteers, a young lady went to her be-
trothed, took him by Che hand and led
him up to the stand where the recruiting
officers were taking the names of those
who desired to enlist in the service Of
their country, and then, without seeming
the least abashed in the presence of the
large assemblage, kissed him, and then
laid his hand on the roll for him to sign
his name"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-12

Two boys Of tender age, who went by
the names of Tom and Jack, became
members of a district school in a certain
New England town. On making their
appearance, the teacher called them up
before the assembled school, and proceed
ed to make certain interroSatories con
corning their names, ages, etc. "Well,
my fine lad" said the teacher to the first
one, "what is your name ?" Tom" re-
piled the juvenile, promptly. Tom"
said the teacher, chat does not sound
well. Remember always to speak the
full name. You should have said|Thom-
as. Now, my son. turning to the other
boy, whose expectant face suddenly light
ed up with the satisfaction of newly
comprehendcd idea, "now, chen, what is
your name?" "Jack-ass," replied the
lad, in tone of confident decision.
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FARMERS MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
MONTPELIER. NERMONT.

TASH on hand secured by Bond and Mortgage,
" after paying all losses and expenses, August
lst, 1861, $50, 99j,Oi
Amount Premium notes in force, 600, d4S,22
This company has been doing business twelve
years, and has made no assessments, and, as
none but the safest property is insured, none
need be expected.
Policies issued for five years on Dwelling Ilou-
buildings, at less rates than in any other COM
pany in Vermont.
Losses honoably adjusted and promptly paid.
Policies renewed and new risks taken in Orleans
County, by W. NJ. TIBBETTS, Agent, Barton
Landing, Vermont
December 10. lS6l-jl
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81 y recent visit of part of our ram
feet to the vicinity of Nicksburg, gave
opportunity to note that the Mississippi
river had fallen six feet below the bottom
Of the "cut Off a, that point.
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ca The Cincinnati Enquirer says the
President Of the Kentucky Central Rail
road is officially advised that Gen. Buck
ner has returned to that State and is near
Somerset with 21,O00 men.
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BRICK STORE.

FVHE subscribers have Just returned from mar
l. ket with very large and well selected as
sortment of Spring and Summer Goods, inclu-
ding all the latest styles of Ladies Dress Goods,
one of the best a,sortments to he found in the
county Ladies cloaks ParasoIs, Hosiery,
Gloves, Ladies', Misses, and ehildren's skirts,
and in short anything and everything that a
lady wants for a complete and fashionable outfit.
We have also Il very large assortment Of Ready
Made clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods,
Hats and caps, Boots and Shoes Of all kinds,
for Gents, Ladies', and chldren's wear. All
sorts of Rubber Goods, Yankee Notions, Hard
ware, crockery and glass ware, Room Paper,
Groceries of all kinds, and in fact everything
that is commonly kept in first class country
store.
a. Prices extremely low, and we shall sell as
heretofore strictly for cash or pay down.
ROWELL & NYE.
Irasburgh, May G, 1862.
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ca Governor Pierpont, of Western
Virginia, has ordered an enrolment of
the military Of Norfolk, preparatory to
draft.
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~ Father Dunno, former Catholic
Priest Of Chicago, has accepted a Colo
uelcy in the Union army, and is raising a
Dunno Legion for service in the field.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-12

E9r Three West Springfield athletes
are said to have swan three miles up
stream in the Connecticut recently.
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g4y lie who does evil that good may
come, pays toll to the devil to let him
into heaven.
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"a Gov. Todd, of Ohio, has been au-
thorized by the Secretary of War to raise
a cavalry regiment for the defence of the
river counties against rebel raids.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

The merchants are respectfully invited to call.
Liberal inducements will be offered. Having
been long connected with some Of the largest
importing houses in Boston, New York and
Philadelphia, thus gaining facilities for getting
goods at LOW RATES, coniining myself cx-
clusively to dry goods buying in large quanti-
ties. feel confident that l can DO BETTER
by them than they can do in any of the Atlantic
cities.
SILAS s. DREW.
Mansfeld's Building, Barton Village. May
10, 1862.
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gies to bring us out of our troubles, not
only victorious, but with as much glory
and as little injury as possible.
A few more weeks or months of war,
and the storm will be over if we all do
our duty now ga long pull, and a pull
all together" will soon bring us out of our
troubles, and restore to our land the sun
shine of peace With past full Of en-
enlargement and glowing recollections,
and future bright with hope, let us pre-
serve with increasing zeal and with low
ing concord-citzen and ruler, soldier
and general-until, through Gods bless
ing, we shall not only enter upon a peace
that shall be lasting, but have secured a
high place in the respect of the world,
for displaying a combination of proves,
patriotism and vigor before unseen!
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g9g' New Bedford has furnished SIG
men for the army and navy since the
commencement of the rebellion.
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SILK BAsQUINs q MANTELAS,
MERRTMAC PRINTS

all the new styles of cloth capes, busters and
travelling capcs. All kinds of domestic and
housekeeping goods.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-12

"a In New York they propose to OBJ
tain blind men from the asylums to draw
the names when the draft is made.
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Ca Governor Todd, of Ohio, has no
tilted the clergymen of that State that
they will not be exempted from draft.
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Plaid Strips, chenic plain Brown, plain Blue,
brocade brown, blues puppies and blacks, plain
black silks of every quality. l have the cclc-
brated English crown Silk This is the only
perfect and complete assortment Of nice dress
silks tIli. >i1a of R,Sfpp
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Always on hand a complete line of broad
cloths, docskns, Harris cloths, and other ccle-
bralcd makes for mems wear. Also low priced
stufIs for boys and mems wear, such as farmers,
mechanics, double and twist, tweeds, &c.
LADIES' CORSETS
with steel fastenings in 'front.' all sizes, kid gloves
silk and Lisle thread gloves, gents gloves, linen
boSoms, neck ties, hosiery, &c.
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ca The Great Eastern, on her last
trip, brought fourteen hundred passen-
gers and three thousand tons ofmerchan-
disc.
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64s' The War Department, it is re-
ported, has decided to exempt from draft
all magistrates, sheriffs and constabIes.
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SPRING DRESS GOODS.

such as SaXOnv checks, plain, plaid and figured
Poplius SIX and Linen Mohairs, French Mus
Inns, Lawns, challic DcLaincS, Scotch and Amer
lean Giughams, Travelling Mixtures, Foulards,
81
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SPALlING,S PREPARED GLUE!

is on the outside wrapper-all others are swinu-
ing sountCriets. ~
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CAUTION.

As certain unprincipled persons arc attempt
ing TO palm OFF on the unSuSpccting public, lml-
tat1ons of my PREPARED GLUE, l would
caution all persons to examine before purchas-
ing, and see that the full name
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-03-31
Important from Key West.

The I. 5. steamer Huntsville, Cicero Price
commander, from the Gulf hlochading squad
ron anl KY West, oath inst, arrived at this
port on Sunday.
LHft at 10y West, L, s. IA ship Niagara, L.
:. steamers Noul Carolina, Mohawk. anl Wa
t"rWi'ch; L, ). s'op-uf-wlr Marion also, L
). ship, National Guard, Kingi,hcr, Chambers,
and !. l.. Davis. also the following transports
amt coal s'lounrr, Rohop,l Shrphrrd Slml.
Fish, Nn'r stephen Mallory, and South Caro-
ina.
Tho prlc steamer Magnolia, Lieut.. Parker
commanding, would sll ON tie 9th ion Now
York, with l. ). Marshal y. c. Clap in
charge. The MaguolL, has some ono thousand
bales ct cotton on board.
The French nan-ot-wm Milan hal been at
Key West for two weeks past, and sailed on the
9ith.
There is no truth in the reported capture Of
lauccy.
The L. s. ship nightingale arrived from the
Passes ul the 1914, and sIilcd, .l-t, for Iortu-
"a, 10 load ornnur' stores tor the lcet at the
Passes and Sh'p lsIui
Advice. tror the Passes state tha' d. Rich
m"ud and iu"klyu were at the hc,d Of thc
Passes, and Later nivi,.- hy the schooner DE
Hart state that heavy firing was heard from
shat point
The last of P"rtcr's expedition had sn,,I from
Ky WD-t, including Two steam ferry oats cone
the WcstliclN, the smhoat, Cavura, Knahin
Nj mi, Oneida, -. tmpre and Nurua.
The attack on New OIL. ans was expected 1e-
toro long, though nothing authoritative Was
known.
An expedition w's in contemplation against
Ap.agW1o' The Ilicc wac fortified hv ~
guns and 5000 troop occupied the town. Con-
siderable cotton WIS stored there
4 French man-o.-wur, late Of the Vera Cruz
IL. N.f Ia Of vail