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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17
STATE TICKET.

In our quiet homes--where the sun
light of Heaven falls undimmod upon us
where the car is greeted with the
soothing sound Of natures sweet and
charming melodies, instead Of the roar
ofarilIery, the crash of musketry and
the piercing cries and stihod groans Of
wounded and dying men; where the eye
rests dolightedIy upon scenes of peace
and beauty. instead Of the blood.stained
and corse strewn battlefield I'VE arc not
unmindful--while we thank Heaven for
the lavors and blessings that are ours
.ofour friends and brethren who are en-.
during privations, hardships and toll for
the cause, we mutually love-lho cause
of freedom. Daily our prayers ascend,
like incense, to tho throne above, in be.
half Of those WIN are engaged in the
righteous, the glorious work oil subdu'
ing aud crushing the unholy rebellion
which has produced war and carnage,
desolaton and distress, and filled our
land with mourning widows and orphans.
We reverence the cause; we love, as
brethren, the noble, fearless spirits wi
have rallied to its support, and grieve,
with unfeigned sorrow, over the un-
timely fate ofthe gallant ones who fall
fighting for the Union. We feel that
our cause is Just and holy one and &C.
peet its FINAL triumph. Anxiously and
impaticntly we await the confirmation Of
our expectation we do not calculate
upon iefeot--and receive with grateful
joy,the announcement of the successes IS
without single reverse-which are
GROWING our arms at all points. When
the news-bone on the lightning's wing
REACHES us OF bloody contest--result-
ing in defeat and disaster 10 Tho enemy,
and victory to our own army. We rejoice
while our hoArts 80 out in thanksgiving
to the God Of battles for the unmistaka.
bic evidence ofDivine favor. But while
we rejoice-as all true patriots must-nt
the successful indications of our Nation
al power, and the BUSINESS Of our cause.
Our joy is hushed, subdued and ming.
led with sorrow when we reflect upon
the fearful loss Of life; when we think Of
the brave. generous hearts--so lately
bounding with hope and enthusiasm,
now still and pnlscless forever; the no,
BILE forms, so late erect and glowing with
Jealous excitement, now PROSTATE man.
gled and lifcless; the loving hearts in
which the light of hope is gone out, and
the once sunny, smiling, happy homes.
darkened and desolate because The loved
ones shall never more return. While
we rejoice we'll drop tear--warm
from the heart--to the memory Of the
unroturning braves tear Of sympathy
for the friends heref, and pray that the
necessity, which has called the tens Of
thousands of our gallant and potiotiS
countrymeu into the camp aud field, may
be removed-that they may speedily re.
turn, with honor and triumph 10 their
loved friends and quiet homes, and the
iron hoof Of war cease TO echo within our
borders.
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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17
sharp sklrmisnlns around Yorltown

SnbTV ShtIHliSulls uIoHhu l"AtohN
YoRKrowN, Va, April l3,-On Fri
day about 800 of l2lh New York Voluh.
teers, on picket duty, were attacked by a
rebel regiment, but after volley nom
the l2th the rebels retreated, having
several killed and wounded. Later in
the day the rebels advanced in consider
able numbers from another point, driy
ing in our entire pickeis, and burning Il
dwelling WHICH had been occupied by
our troops. During both skirmishcs we
had three men slightly wounded.
The 57th aud 63d Pennsylvania Regi
ments had n skirmish with the enemy
on Friday, in which We had 2 killed and
4 wounded.
A balloon was sent up from the rebel
lines this morning, Tor the first time,
The weather and roadsa are improving
No artillery firing on either side yester
day.
The army is engaged III preparations
for advancing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17

A private of the Goth Indiana regi.
ment, who was wounded in tho battle Of
Pittsburg, arrived at Indianapolis Sun
day. He say, MccoOk's division was
forty miles from scene Of action on Sun
day morning, but it arrived in time 10
take part in tho battle Monday
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17
Pate ofEastcrn Virginia aud the Reb'
eli Leaders,


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Pate ofEastcrn Virginia aud the Reb'
eI Leaders.
Should Richmond fall into our hands,
says Mr.. Forney, Of tho Philadelphia
Press, the removal Of the traitors from
the soil they have cursed will be spcedl'
ly accomplished. Eastern Virginia has
been dcsolated by these fends in human
form. Untold and inconceivable miseries
have been inflicted upon her people
Their capital, so long the seat Of refine
ment and Of enterprise, has been CONVEX
ted into n rendezvous and barracks;
and their manufactures compelled to work
without pay, for o cause conducted by
desperate and bankrupt mon.
Oppressed by these influences, it would
be unnatural if the people of Virginia did
not at heart, long for The day Of deliver
ance. We shall now shortly realize
whether, indeed, the sympathy for the re
belIion has been as deep seated aud sin
cere as the politicians have asserted
Not doubling that much bitter blood has
existed against the Government, and that
The sufferings inflicted by the leaders
have been proudly submitted to, we must
not forget that strong sentiment of devo-
ton to the Union has existed in Eastern
Virginia. This sentiment will be en-.
couluged and developed by the victor
GUS soldiers of tho Republic, when they
take up their quarters in Richmond.
The retreat of the rebel army and Con-
gress will be a most piuful spectacle. 1t
is surm ised that the army will endeavor
to form junction with Bcauregard, on
the Mississippi; but the Goveroment of
the traitors, like the Government Of Ten
ncssoo and Kentucky, will hide itself in
the morasses and mountains Of the Cot
ton States.
The chiefs Of the rebellion will soon
be called upon TO meet their doom. A
few more victories, and steady pcrse'
verance in the liberal policy Of Mr.. Lin
coin, will rekindle the fires of patriotic
feeling in the South, and inspire the peo-
pie to demand tho surrender Of their be-
lrayers to the offended majesty of the
Constitution. Ifthis is 10 be Q, short
war and q speedy peace, il must result
from the appeals of these people. No
successful general can assume this great
responsibility and live. But let the here
Iofore down-trodden and muzzled masses
speak out and declare their willingness To
yield to the laws, to give up the leaders
Of the rebellion, and to share the burdens
IF the war, and there will BIZ an end Of
strife. Virginia is already more than
lall ready to accept her destiny. The
West is in the hands ola loyal set Ofmon,
md they hold the Government OF the
State. Will this great and powerful ele
nent, and with our troops in the eastern
,Ortoin Of the State, and the rebels
'orced to flee for refuge into otherregions,
What is to prevent the Administration
rom giving such an evidence of the poll.
" it intends to pursue as has been illus
rated in Tennessee under the glorious
auspices Of Andrew Johnson?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17

If we como up 10 her support, united,
and as one man. The whole tendency
Of this party move, is to divide, and dis
tract the loyal element in the North AMI
tho border States, and thus coqsummato
the work which the traitors in the South
have begun, The men engaged in this
outrageous business awe an explanation
to their constituents, full and explicit
Let US hear what Mr.. CarlilO has to say.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17

A letter from Bordeaux, dated March
b, states that British steamer of 800
pms was in port loaded with valuable
hrgo, estimated at 100000, part Of
Which was brought from England, She
WAS ready to leave for tho South, intend
Ng to run tho blockade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17

suvILLE.-Tho Richmond En-
4 the LIST publishes the following
from the Raleigh Register coneer
I priyateer Nashville; awe had
sasuro on Sunday afternoon ofsee.
&c gallant officer who, on the preyi-
Monday night, extricated the steam
Nashville from the blOCkading squad
On at Beaufort, although twenty-five
Shots we're fred at her, Like the Stump
ter, the Nashville seems TO bear charm
ed life. She is now the property of pri-
waite individuals, and snugly anchored in
Southern port" The last sentence Of
paragraph is evidently intended Ss
ecoy.
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A Model Charge to a Jury

II seems TO US that the following is
worthy OF tho defunct but never forgotten
Wonter Van Twiler:
"If the jury believe, from the evidence
that the plaintiff and defendant, were
partners in the grocery, aud that the
plaintiff bought out the defendant, and
gave his note for the interest, and the de-
PENDANT paid for the note by delivering to
the plaintiffa COW, which he warranted
not breachy, and the warranty was bro
ken by reason of the breachiness oil the
COW, and he drove the COW back and ten
dered her 10 the defendant, but the de.
PENDANT refused to receive her and the
plaintiff took her home again, and put
heavy yoke or poke upon her 10 prevent
her from Jumping the fence; and by rea-
son of the yoke or poke sho broke her
Nack and died; and if the jury further
We that the defendants interests in
grocery was worth anything, the
tiffs note was worthless and the
Cood for nothing, either for milk or
the jury must fnd out them
Y they will decide the case; for
she under stands herself, and
She do, is at considerable
as how such case should be
ecidod,"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-04-17

HuE Nashville Patriot Is dead, the
pm, true loyal paper, and in no.
connected with The Secession sheet
ich dissractd the names Of Union and
icricau, has taken its place
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01
Ire Partington's :" Composition"

Ike Partington is we'll advanced in his
class. He is something beyond the teach
er's art, and could, in fact, give that func-
tionary some lessons in arts wherin he is
perfect. Ike dIslikes composition" where
a theme is given out to be written upon by
the scholars, and his credits are not very
great for his efforts in that direction general
ly, but the other day he astonishcd the mas
ter and every one by an elaborate article on
the horse. He was called upon to read it
aloud to the scholars, and getting upon the
platform. he made low bow and began:
The HoRsE.-The horse is quadruped,
with four legs-two behind and two before.
He has tail that grows to the hind part of
his body, that nature has furnished him,
with which he drives the flies away. His
head is situated on the other and opposite his
tail, and is used principally to fasten bri-
die to drive him by, and to put into basket
animals, and people couldn't get along vely
well without them-especially truckmen and
omnibus drivers, who don't seem to be half
grateful enough because they've got 'em.-
They are very convenient animals in the
country in vacation time, and go very fast
over the country roads, when the boys stick
pins into them species of cruelty that
would not encourage. Horses are generally
covered with red hair, though some are
white, and others are gray and black. No
body ever saw blue horse, which is consid
cred very strange by eminent naturalists.-
The horse is quite an intelligent animal, and
can sleep standing up, which is a very conve-
nient gift, especially when there is crowd.
and it is difficult to get chance to lay.
There is great variety of horses-fast and
slow horses-clothes- horses, horse mackerel,
saw horses, and horse-fies. horse-chestnut.
and horse radish. The clothes horse is a ve-
ry quiet animal to have around house. and
is never known to kick, though very apt to
raise a row when it gets capsized. The same
may be said Of the saw-horse, which will
stand without tying. Horsc-hies is very
vicious beast, and very annoying in the sum.
mer when a fellow is in swimming. Horse
mackerel don't know anything about, only
that they swim in water, and are species
of fish. Horse-chestnuts is prime to pelt
Mlckles, and horse radish is mighty smart
horse. but bad to have standing around where
there is children.
The horse is found in all countries. princi.
pally in livery stables, where they NAV be
hired by the mile. and are considered bv
them as can get money great luxury. es-
peclally in the haying season. In South
America they grow wild, and the Indians
catch them with nooses that they throw over
the horses heads, which must be considered
by the horses great noosance.
Ike stepped down from the platform with
a great consciousness on his face that he had
done great work: and he felt conscious
ness. soon after, somewhere else, of differ
ent sort.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

RIpISg one day on the outside of the stage
coach. in the interior of Minnesota, last
summer, lthe driver, funny little fellow,
told the following story j: Bill, one of the
drivers on our line, was coming out of Roch-
ester. one morning. early this spring The
weather was cold and frosty. the roads were
bad. and the horses would not work well to-
gether. On the seat beside him was cleri-
cal gentleman. Now Bill swore sometimes.
and suffered as we'll when things went
wrong. as did the horses this morning. Bill
would haul them up and give them a crack
with the whip, saying :" G git up. did damn
you'l' The clerical gentleman requested
him not to swear, to be patient. But Bill would
swear. The clergyman after a repetition
OF Rill's profanity, again appealed a Be
patien'-bc patient Job was a man of pa
tience.' Bill crooked an eve at him, and
said J-J-Jobs' who-wh-who did he d-d
drive for p
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

How THE EoTE STooD.-The Assembly on
Friday adopted series of resolutions
pledging California's support to the Govern
ment in the prosecution of the war. There
were butfive noes. Thirty eight Republic
ans voted "aye," and two were absent ;
twenty-five Union Democrats voted /" ave. :"
and nine did not vote and five Breckinridc
ers voted "no," and four did not vote. No
Republican or Union Democrat voted in
the negative. No Breckinridger in the affr
native. No one spoke against the resolu-
tions no Breckinridger spoke at ALL
THE Indianapolis Journal says that a gov
ernment horse buying agent whose head
quarters have been in that city, has made
1000 on the purchase of l 200 horses 1t
instances one horse, a blind horse, picked
up on the street for $50, and turned over to
.he Government for Sl20.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

ILLINOIS CoTroN FIELDs.-The Chicago
papers have devoted considerable space to
show that cotton can be cultivated to advan-
tage in that State. 1t is stated that nearly
the whole of the southern part of the State is
eminently adapted to the cultivation of that
staple, no less than eight to ten millions of
acres of which can be devoted to the purpose.
The Illinois Central Railroad Company are
now collecting large amounts of seed, and it
is believed that, if cotton remains above ten
or twelve cents per pound, Illinois, in five
years, will grow million bales per an
num-
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

A GOOD story is told of one of our country
constables, who was directed to serve an ex-
ecution. He was told that the property to
be levied upon consisted of three heifers, and
after taking charge of them he must endorse
return describing the property. With a
view to be entirely correct. and not finding
" aul hefers.' he specified as follows: q |
went to level on the three heffers. butt they
want aul heffers ownly wun wars A shee
hefer and thee uther wars raooly hull. and
thee nther wuu wars hulley mule "
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

EVIL REPoRTs.-The longer live the more
feel the Importance of adhering to the rules
which have laid down for myself in relation
to such matters. /. To hear as little as pos
sible of whatever is to the prejudice of 9th.
ers. =. To believe nothing of the kind till |
am absolutely forced to do it. 3. Never to
drink in the spirit of one who circulates an
i'll report. +. Always to moderate. as far as
can, the unkindness which is expressed to.
wards others. 5. Always to believe that, if
the other side were heard, very different
account would be given of the matter
Carus' Life of Simeon.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01
FORTY BRILLIANT COLUMNS.

finding in them a fascinating mental discipline
known only to those who rally to the Banner sheet
of the Grand Army Of American Intellect and &C.
MUS
In commencing New Year, the preprietors of
the New York Mercury can only say, that it shall
be their aim to make their great family journal of
American literature, for 1862, more brilliant and
enchanting than ever, in its concentration of all
the worlds grandest and most beautiful specalies
in healthful Romance, graceful poetry elegant and
quaint Gossip, refining knowledge. sparkling HUI
NOR, and entertaining News-until, like love- it
.'-rules the court, the camp, the bower"
as it already rules the happy domestic freside.
The editorial tone and National departments Of
the New York Mercury will continue true to that
lofty spirit ofpatriotism which has made it neces-
sity of the people since the War began and kept it
in enthusiastic demand when other sheets were dy-
ing all around it for want Unpopular support.
Already the largest literary journal in the world
and famous as the focus of a thousand brilliant lit
erary regulations. its programme for 1862 will be
magnificent beyond all precedent. The most cele-
brated pens of this country and Europe have been
secured in its service, at outlay equal to the
pense of more than one national government in the
Old World and its novelettes continued stories
for 1852 will be the most splendid triumphs of ele
CANT Fiction ever published. To these, too, the
magic pencil of the greatest of American artists Mr.
Felix Q. c. barley, will lend the aid of pictorial
art.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

GES. JEFF. Thompson threatened to hang,
draw nd..quarter the Union men of Nilsson
ri, but when we last heard of him, be was
quartored himself-in Arkansas
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

TnE Mayor of Windsor, Canada, in a note
to the Detroit Free Press, denies that there
are fortifcations of any kind m process of
erection at Windsor, and says there is no
present intention of erecting any.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01
SH ASIA COURIER.
The Gsme Of Life.

There's game much in fashicn-I think it's called
Though never have played it for pleasure or
luere)
In which, when the cards in certain conditions
The players appear to have changed their posi-
tions,
And one of them cries. in a confident tone.
sI think may venture to go If alone"
While watching the game. It's q wb;m of the
bard's
moral TO draw from that skirmsh of cards,
And to fancy lie finds in the trivial strife
Some excellent hints for the battle Of Life
Where-whcther the prize be ribbon or throne,
The winner is he who can g go it alonev'
When great Calico proclaimed that the world
In a regular orbit ceaselessly whirled.
And got-not a convert-for all of his pans,
But only dersion and prison and chains,
:" 1t moves, for all thar !" was his answering tonc
For be knew, like the Earth, he could Ego it
alone!'
When Kepler, with intellect piercing afar
Discovered the laws Of eneh planet and star,
And doctors. who ought tchaYe lauded his name
Derided his learning, and biackened bis fame,
81 can wait" he replied, Till the truth you shall
own
For he felt in his heart he could 90 it alone -
Alas for the player who idly depends,
In the struggle of life, upon kindred or friends
Whatever the value Of blessings like these,
They can never atone for inglorious ease,
Nor comfort the coward who finds, with groan,
That his crutches have left hm to go it alone p
There's something no doubt, in the hand you may
hold,
Health. family culture, wit. beauty and gold
The fortunate owner may fairly regard
As each, in its way, most excellent card :;
Yet the game may be lost, with all these for your
own,
Unless you We the courage to "go it alone -
In battle or business, Whatever the game,
In law or in love, it is the same;
In the struggle for power. the scramble for pef,
Let this be your motto" Rely on yourself!''
For whether the prize be ribbon throne,
The victor is he who can "go it alone"'
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

IT is stated that Secretaries Seward and
Chase. in reply to applications to that effect
from Illonois, have offered their aid in pro-
curing cotton seed from the vicinity of Port
Royal, for the use of the farmers of the
West
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

THE height politeness is passing around
on the opposite side of lady, when walking
With her. in order not to step upon her sha-
dow
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

The Mobile Register SAYS that the Con-
,s~e,-.es sF2-l : Il. his var % the bitter end.
fossie!y they may find the bitter end a GREAT
deal aitterer than they think.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01
new YORK MERCURY,
A New Year with an Old Friend,

an New Years day of 1852, that world rcnown-
" ed and unrivaled gem of American journalism,
the peerless New York Mercury, will enter upon the
twenty-ourh year of the most brilliant career over
achieved by paper. During the past year it has
been the teacher, story teller mentor and oracle of
Two Hundred Thousand American Homes, from
ocean to occan-and from Quebec in Canada, to
Pensacola, on the Gulf of Mexico. Young and old,
rich and poor, have reveled in its enchanting stores
of wisdom, romance. art, poetry and genial humor;
and its praiseis
Familiar in their mouths as household Words"
The noble patriot soldier in his tent too, has whed
away the tedium of camp life in the absorbing re-
view of its
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

THE following is suggested as suitable
epitah for John Bells tombstone:
Here lies John Bell,
This marble under,
Hes gone to-well
l shouldn't wonder.
The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01
COMMISSION AND PURCHASING
AGENT,
SAN FRANCISCO.

ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER-
" chandize and articles of every description are
solicited by the undersigned.
residence in this city of over ten years, and an
experience in the business of nearly the length
of time, considered sufficient to warrant the
confidence of persons in tbs country who occasion
ally require to make purchases here, through the
agency of II reliable party or who may be looking
for permanent Agency in San Francisco. To
etherthe advertiser offers his services assuring all
who intrust orders to him tina, effort shall be
spared to execute their commissions satisfactorily.
All Orders must be accompanied with the Cash or
City Reference.
Those desiring information concerning the under
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Flint, Peabody & Co., g
Ira P. Rankin,
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j. Anthony & Co., Union Office, Sacra-
mento City.
And to the proprietors of the Shasta
COURIER.
n NB.-orders for Machinery, Pianofortcs, Melc-
deons, Sewing Machines. Watches, Jcwery, &c.
will be attended to by competent judges.
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Commission and Purchasing Agent.
629 Washington street, up stairs.
Opposite Maguires Opera House, San Francisco.
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The Shasta courier., 1862-03-01

Our story, intiatory of the New Year. is splen-
did National Romance, commencing in the New
York Mercury of Saturday, January 4th, 1862, and