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The New York herald., 1862-02-05

CEALED PROPOSALS ARE INVITED, UNTIL THE
> 5h day Of February 1862 for furnishing FLOUR the
Subsistence Department OF the United states Army.
About twelve thousand 20O barrels will be required of
high grade OF extra Flour TO be delivered IN Washington
the railroad depot or at the mills warehouses in George
some time between the 9th aud 18th OF February 1867
ceived
aned at the Capitol bakery Washington city and the bar
rcls 10 be head lined.
The customary oath of allegiance will be required Of each
contractor.
end endorsed Proposals"
The New York herald., 1862-02-05

L,URNITURE BOUGHT-AfL KINDS OF HOUSEHOLD
Furniture bous, and good price given, at 4Ia Ihiri
ThiryIosrth street, All calls promptly at
tended TO, address Furnure, above number. n B--A
.ood assortment of second hand Furnife for sale.
The New York herald., 1862-02-05

L,rRytTURE. CASH PAID FOR SECOND HAND FIR
niture Mirrors and Carpets Country calls attended
Address Furniture store $50 Hudson street A good mah,
gsny Piympon Secretary Bedstesd for sale cheap.
The New York herald., 1862-02-05

DROPOsALs FOR HAy.-oFFICE OF ASSISTANT
l. Quartermaster, Perryvilc, Nd Feb. I, ls62-S aiei
proposals will be received this ONCE until Tuesday, feh
H. ior 5000 tons prime baled timothy hay subject nsrc
lion on delivery, as folows:-
1000 tons on or before 2s,h February.
LOO tons r before 18th March.
200 tons before y0ih March,
No bids will be considered for less than fifty tons The
poI osals TO be enclosed Ia envelopes marked proposals
Hay" Each successful bidder viii be required furnish
satisfactory security for tn" performance his
the Of suretis he mentioned In each proposal
The Quartcrmaster the right accept reject All
bids. sYMMES GARDNER,
Captain and Assistant Qusrtcrmastcr 4. :. Army.
The New York herald., 1862-02-05

FURNITURE wANTED-THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES
to purchasea quantity OF second hand Housekeeping
Furniture Carpets &c Any party wishing decline house
keeping andhvoid the Inconvenience of an auction and VIII
their funture, in large small quantities AT fair cas
valuation, may address Marshall box LA Herald Office
The New York herald., 1862-02-05

FURNITURE WANTED-BY A PARTY ABOUT COM
menclng housekeeping Any parties having from sicr
s. 100 worth of general assortment OF good Furnlure
customer by addressing note 20 :. r. Nor.
ION, station a, Spring street
The New York herald., 1862-02-05

L,NAMELLED CHAMBER SUITS OF FURNITURE, IN
II all coor and styles at wholesale aud RETAIL Al $50 aud
upwards. Also, Mattresses and Psliasses. WARREN
WARD, 217 Canal street. -four doors east Of Broadway.
The New York herald., 1862-02-05

LHIRsT GRAND IIOPn OF THE EXCELSIOR Asso.
II citation will be held at Treanors Dancing Acadeny
Northwest Thrtyfourtk street and Broadway
Thursday evening, February Tickets 81. To be had at
the door.
GRAND MASONIC BALL IN AID OF THE WIDOWS
" and Orphans Fund OF Excelsior Lodge No 1876 r. and
A. NJ at Irving Hail. Thursday evening February 1862
Tickets g. TO DC had Of the chairman. GEO w. RAY 3n5
Broadway, and OF JOHN MADDEN 2S9 Broadway.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02
we know that God is just,
And every wrong shall die.

CHANGE OF PRoPRlEToRs-The Empire
Hotel, at this place, has changed hands
Messrs Rhodehamel & Craddock giving way
to Mr.. Thomas Green. We cannot part with
the first named gentlemen without bearing
testimony to their indefatigable and success
ful efforts to maintain the standing Of this
hotel as a first class institution, celebrated
far and near for the comfort and style in
which it was kept, and particularly and es-
pecially for the accommodating disposition Of
the proprietors. We learn that Mr.. Rhode
hamel has it in contemplation to remove to
Lewiston, ". 7. All manne, of success at
tend him in his new home, is the wish of his
numerous friends.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02
LOYAL MIX sHouLp Acr TccETHrR--Th'

LOYAL MES SHcuLp AcT ToGETHER.-The
Placeryille News has the following true re-
marks:
The absolute necessity for presenting an
united front to treason and disloyalty OF eve
ry shade, grade and character, whether in
the shape Of peace organizations, or Demo
cratic party constructions, becomes each day
more palpable and imperative. This is so.
whether we regard it as affecting the Euro
pean powers, its relation to the rebellion, or
its influence on our own people for over all,
such course would exert beneficial intiu-
ence In such hurrying times, each hour re-
quires from loyal men new and greater sacri-
fees, for until cur country has completely
triumphed over all enemies, each succeeding
day viii bring renewed changes and compli-
cations to contend with. Already the impo-
lite action-to give it no harsher name-of a
few Democrats in the North, has given ccm-
fort. confidence and hopes to the rebels. In
the maintainance of a strong party, opposed
10 the Administration, and in division of
feeling and political action ii the loyal
States, they behold vital agen.s for their sue
cess. An army of 90. 900 men, with all war
Ike equipments, would not be more welcome
to the rebels, than the news of Il strong and
vigorous party, built on the strength Of the
late address Of the thirteen Democratic mem
bers of Congress.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

ADMITS 1r.-We have frequently stated
our belief that the Secessionsts ana Union(?)
Democrats would fuse the coming election.
The Red Bluff Beacon, which last year sup
ported Mr.. Conness, and now looks lovingly
AZ the q loyal Mcconnell men, in a recent
issue says:
Be that as it may, it Is very certain that
a fusion of this character is going on all over
the State. 1t is fusion upon the basis of
the Rhode Island Resolutions, and includes
all clements which are conservatively loyal
and Democratic. 1t is fusion which will
triumph over the opposite fusion, and sweep
it into destruction.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

TuE RED BLUFF INpErENpENT.-Thisv val
uahle Journal has entered upon lis third vol
ume, and is in most prosperous condAsn
This we are particularly glad to learn, as we
regard the Independent as one OF the lest
papers published in North California. By a
little effort its circulation in this county
could be very considerably increased. 1t has
always been . straight out Union journal,
and for the future ii says
As an Indication Of our future course, we
refer to the past. Our record is open to in
spection, an4 of that record we have right
to feel proud. We have heretofore intended
TO advocate the right, independently and fear
lessly, untrammeled by party or sect, and
shall so continue. Until this unholy rebel
lien is put down, and the authority Of the
Federal Government established over every
foot of the territory of the United States. our
energies and influence will be directed against
treason and in support of the Government of
our fathers. no matter by whom the Govern
ment may be administered. We are. and
shall remain the uncomprom;sing foe of reb-
els and their sympathizing aiders and abet-
tors Our position Is positive and unequivo-
cal. and our readers will be at no loss to de-
termine upon which side Of the question we
do battle The times demand positive men
and positive journals.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

The following beautiful passage is ex-
tracted from a lecture recently delivered in
Placeryille, by Judge Turner, of Nevada
Territory:
g In one Of the border raids $50 common in
the days of the Edwardsl from Scotland into
the English Highlands, the leaders ofthe ag-
gressors was a celebrated Lord of the House
Of Douglass, most gentle in peace, most gal
liant in war; and rs he received a wound in
battle which he felt must be fatal. he turned
To his attendant and said, There IS a proph
ecv in our family that dead Douglass will
win field. and ] believe its fulfllment is at
hand Take my banner, carry it to the
front, and let your bstte cry be Doug
lass. Douglass 7 The leader, saying this, ex-
pired. and following the banner and the bat
tie cry, the host rush on and are victorious.
" | have Ia ought this N idont lad its coun-
terpart in our oNn tiaes. In the commence
meut Of this conflict for Nation's lite,
moderu Douglas, before he untimely fell,
gallantly defending a country he loved, ex
claimed almost with his latest breath, He
who cannot forget party and platforms now,
is pct worthy the confidence Of honest peo-
Pile, and the great hosts of Union men all
over this fai. land catching up this senti-
ment as the battle cry, and rushing forward
crying Douglas, Douglas J. as they go march
on to certain triumph
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02
SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. ., 1862.
Croakers.

We have in this State a small lot Of re-
spectacle citizens who profess, perhaps truly,
to be devoted to the preservation of the
onion, who never can see anything but dis
uster and misfortune in the drift OF events
The news of a victory, such as we have been
receiving almost every day for the last six
months, is no triumph to them. As through
u glass darkly do they see each movement of
our hammered armies. The peans of victory,
nor any lofty hymn of triumph, wake in
their souls no responding enthusiasm, but
sound in their ears as doleful Niserere.-
They are the Darii who sit forever amid
Carthagenian ruins, the unmoving Morde-
cais who tarry for aye by the kings gate,
the fearful Damocles' and his hair hung
sword May be the disposition Of such to see
nothing but the dark side is an inherent
weakness, and is beyond the reach efremedy;
IL it IS not, and such men could be made to
see and understand the vast progress the
Union arms have made in the last twelve
month, they could but believe that the hope
fui cry Of all is well'i was no empty Or de-
lusiye sound. Lolk down the coast +. For
tross Monroe is held by our forces the whole
power OF tie Confederate States is Inadequate
to capture such point, and without it the
rebel idea Of independence is a dream
Across the Roads is the city Of Norfolk, with
its unequalled harbor and invaluable ada
cent Navy Yard, constituting, with Monroe,
the key of Virginia. Southward ye. are Pam
leo and Albomarle Sounds. No flag bat the
old ore IS n.rrored in these placid waters
Ocracoke Inlet is held without question by
the Union troops. and holding it. we have q
firm grip on the throat of North Carolina
Still South, and the flag Goats over its own
once more in the forts arounl Wilmington.
Further yet, and we see the city Of Charles
ton literally saf5eating in the Union grasp.
SILL South, at Port Royal, our fleets ride at
easy anchor, and Hunters watch fires are
burning far in the heart Of the eaemy's eoun-
try Fort Pulaski, St. Johns. San Angus
tine, Key West, Apalachicola, Pensacola,
Ship Island, Biloxi, the Balize, New Orleans,
are these nothing? Without each one Of
these points in rebel possession, what hope
have they Of a separate nationality? The
Mississippi owns our sway throughout its
length, thus cutting the rebel empire in
twain. 1t is Indispensable to rebeldom. How
are they going TO regain possession ofit?-
Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Western
Virginia and Arkansas are indispeneibilities.
How are they going to get them? Where is
the force on land, or fleets at sea or river,
which can regain their lost domination p
There is no astute rebel who has net vairly
asked himself these and kindred questions
They understand the full significance of
Union triumphs. and if our desponding
friends were imbucd with the rebel belief
about these things they would be despond-
cnt no longer. The United States must win
IN the contest, for
we know that God is just,
II
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

Fikt.-Gn Monday evening last, about
eight ocleek, the alarming cry of fire star
lied onr citizens Il tproceeded fron. the barn
ing of an unoecupied tenement on the back
street, Immediately in the rear of Mr.. Gil
hert's store. Fortunately. from the direction
of the strong wind blowing at the time, none
Of the adjacent buildings caught. 1t is sup
posed to haze been caused by the act Of some
scoundrelly iueendiary. Less about six hun
drei dollars.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

EMPIRE IIoTEL.-This favorite house has
passed into the hands Mr.. Thomas Greea,
who will hereafter maintain in all its ap-
pointmcnts its we'll earned reputation q
first class hotel. Mr., Green is extensively
and most favorably known in this part Of the
State as an excellent landlord who under
stands his business, is of an obiiging dispo-
sition, from all of which the inference is easy
enough, that the establishment viii be all
that the public desire.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

An insane woman named Mrs. Davis, was
sent to the Asylum, at Stockton, last week.
At Hornitas. or the way up, tumbler of
water was incautiously handed to her. where
upon she commenced eating the glass. An
emetic was attended to be administered. but
she refused to take 1t until it was placed in
bottle marked :. strychine, when she greed
ilv swallowed it. Whether she has fatally
injured herself is uncertain, but as she swal-
lowed good deal of the glass. herrecoyerv is
xcrv doubtful - Fisalta Delta.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

SENATORS TO BE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are to
be chosen in the following counties at the
coming election: Calaveras and Amador, l.;
Tuolumne and Mono, l Mariposa. l Con-
ira Costa. i; Nevada, L; Santa Clara, | !;
Sonoma. l +; Sacramento, |; San Francisco,
3; Ell Dorado, ?; Placer, /; Sierra, l !;
Butte and Plumas, | Yuba. (; Sutter, l
making total of Is new Senators.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

THE MozIToR FOR CALiFoRNlA.-Simonton
writes from Washington to the Bulletin that
a contract has been made with Peter Dona-
hue Of San Fracisco, and Mr.. Secor Of New
York, for the immediate construction in
California of an iron gunboat, or floating bat
tery of the Monitor pattern. but of larger size.
The price paid is about $4,000, and the
work is to be completed in six months. Mr..
Ryan, formerly State Senator from Hum
boldt. is understood to be interested in con-
tract, which was obtained by the influence
of Senators McDougall and Latham.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

Coop NoMISATIoNs-G ". Mccullough
has been nominated by the Union party of
Mariposa for the position of State Senator,
rice Sam. Merritt, whose time has expired
John Wilcox was nominated at the same
time for the Assembly.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

A SUBMARINE RAM.-1he New Orleans
picay1ne mentions tie discovery, at the ter
minus of the Fonchartrain Railroad at the
lake OF a submarine ram Of cigar shape,
made Of iron, followed 50 that number Of
men can inclose themselves j it. 1t is q
feet long and has propeller which can be
worked by hand. On each side of the ram is
"a sort Of fin made Of iron. three feet long.
and ii foot and Il half wide. By raising these
wings or fins, the ram rises to the surface and
and sinks ty their depression. The bow is
sharply pointed, and when run against an
ordinary vessel below the water mark. would
be able to sink it in very short time. 1t
was discovered and raised by Col. c. g..
Thornton. and Capt. George Wiggin, late Of
New London, Con-, at present Captain OF the
post at the lake.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

GUxPowDER.-Mr. Peck, formerly Of Peck,
Rogers & Co., of San Francisco. proposes to
erect q fne mill near Sacramento for the
manufacture of gunpowder- He and tie
Others associated with him have Sloo.ooo to
invest in the enterprise. The machinery
viii arrive By the beginning Of winter All
Of Ibis is according to correspondent Of the
Bnlle.in
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

Why SHIELDS WAS REJEcTED. The BulA
letin's war correspondent says the rejection
by the Senate of his nomination as Major
General Of Volunteers, led General Shields
10 tender his resignation but he has since
been induc ed to withdraw it. His rejection
was in con sequence Of the conviction that he
failed to cooperate cordially with Gen. Fre-
mont in movement to intercept and cut off
the rebel General jackson. at or near Port
Republic.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

RuMoRzp MAssAcRE.=-A party Of ten men,
from Tehama, headed by L. Y. Ioomis, IS
said to have been slaughtered by the Indians
while en- roetc for the Humboldt mines
Whatever may be the truth Of this report,
there is ne doubt but that the Indians on
that road: merit extermination.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

RuDoLPu Boon, Notary Public of Trinity
county, announces to the French and Ger
man residents Of Shasta, that he is prepared
~ draw up Powers Of Attorney, &C., in Eng
lish, French and German. Persons wishing
TO send legal documents 70 Europe had bet
call on him, or send by mail to North Fork.
Trinity county
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

SAcRANENro. The Union Convention in
Sacramento nominated the following legisla-
tive ticket: Senate, Newton Booth; Assem-
t.v. W. III Barton, J. H. Warwick, W. NJ.
Estee. DR.. C. E. Duncombe. That ticket, we
take il, is inrincible.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

FAIl.-The flag staff, which has stood for
over three years in front of the Empire Ho-
tel, fell, on last Monday night, while an nnu-
sually strong wind was blowing. It onsht to
be received as hint to raise new ana tall
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

\ SURGEON, writing from Mcclellan S army.
speaking of operations upon the field at the
time Of the battle of Fair Oaks, says he re
moved limbs and cut out bullets without using
chloroform, the patients being so excited by
the noise of artillery and musketry as not to
mind the pain.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02
DELrGArEs.-The Constitutional Democr

DELrGATEs.-Th Constitutional Democra-
cy, alias peace men, alias secesh, had a
social family gathering last Saturday night in
this place, and appointed Messrs. Van
Earrili. ana one other man whose
name we couldn't overtake, as delegates to
the Secession State Convention, to pc held on
the 9th Of August.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

New York HARBoR-It is worth travel
of FIVE hundred miles, now a-davs. to enjoy
a glimpse of the harbor of New YORK. The
truly picturesque never was so efectrally
placed upon the painters canvas as it may be
witnessed here, at this time, by an intelli-
gent observer. Ships of war dot the ever
moving waters of the bay in all directions
Here waves the red flag of England There
coquettes with the breeze the banner of
France The dull symbol of Holland lazily
flaps the mast just beyond. spain's curious
bnating is also seen in the midst; while ship
and steamer. fortress and battery. ferry boat
and yacht, all throw to the wind. the Stars
and Stripes. and every houso-toI livery bill
top, every one in that forest of k2 sts which
edges the two rivers that wash great me-
tropolis, seem alive with tho riad star
spangled banners that embeli distance.
A mere beautiful sncctacle nsS present
ed for the contemplation ef - m re
inspiring enc never caught theNye Of 4 ls--
riot 1t is i'urs,ssibie 70 think at nat;an
so blast so full of resources, $" fall of ambi-
ton. so fdll of enthusiasm could be anything
but glariausly successful IN its resolution 70
maintain the sanremacy OF the law and indi-
viduali.y oftEe Republic.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

DEcIMlNArIoN By SMALL Pox.-A British
Columbia paper says:
Capt. Whitford, while on his passage from
Stickeen to Victoria. counted over one hum
dred bodies of Indians who had died from
small pox between Kefeaux and Nanaimo.
In some instances attempts have been made
by the survivors TO burn the dead by heap
ing brush over their remains and setting it on
ire; but it had partially failed in most cas-
es, and the fuel had burned out, leaving the
half- roasted bodies to rot, and poliute the
mir with their exhalations. On two islands
GaYt Whittord saw four squaws. They had
beer attacked with the small pox, and were
a.t on the island to die, with small guam
tity Of food and water at their sides, but had
unexpectedly recovered. and were subsisting
on berries. They we're subsequently took
Of by IndianS.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

ARMY PosIrIoNs.-California hhaying her
full share Of honor in the appointments, al
though her troops may not have opportunity
to cover themselves with glory y wars red
field. Among late appointments, says the
Bee. we perceive the following. all procured
by Senator latham L. C. kemble tlate Of
Sacramento, formerly one Of the proprietors
and editors of the Alta, lately enc of the ed
itors of the Sacramento Union, ana now its
Washington correspondent and clerk il enc
Of the Bureaus therc) to be Paymaste2 in
the army, with the rank of Major; James
NJ. Wilson formerly member Of the As
sembly from Tuolumne, and clerk in tae
San Francisco Mint under Superintendent
Hempstead) to be Paymaster, with the
rank of Major; Charles Ii. Hampstead. fo:-
merly of Sacramento, private secretary to
Gov Bigler. then Mint Superintendent, ard
now one of the editors of the Bnlletin1 to be
a eomnissary of Subsistence, with tie rank
Of Captain.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

OVER THE HrLLs AID FAR AwAY''-The
report is devoid Of foundation that the con-
yicts sent in a flag of truce, and Gov Chellis
was released by an = exchange of prisoners. y
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

PRoLIrIc.-A COW, belonging to Mr.. Ogil-
tree, at San Rafael, astonished the commu-
'ty. ON the morning of the Goth, by giving
birth to three bull calves--all well.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

By OvR ABANDONED 1nP.-It is thought
that when our Lieut.. Governor was forced,
all seething hot, t. wade a stream up to his
hat band. he found out what a chM Is.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

FINE WArERAELoNs, and all kinds eS
fruit, can be had Of John james, next to
Shartlef~s drug sterc. Call on him. and
If yoa say You have no money. he'll supply
YOU any way. We know that to be fact
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

WoUNnED.- Amongst tae names Of the
sonriets who recently endeavorss to escape
from TIE State Prison, we notice that Of
James Gallagher. sent to that Institution
from this county fer arson. He was severely
wocn6ed IN the arm.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

HARGEp.-GornsiiusW Whipple, charged
with taking the life Of one 7. Rutherfayd, on
Hat Greek, in this county, had an exan.ina
tion before Esquire kapple, Of this place, on
Wednesday last, and was discharged.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

TIE REAsoS.-The reason the convicts did
not carry Of Coy. Cheilis' watch, was that
they couldn't take time.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

FoR THE AssENBtY-The Bee learns that
John Bigler will be a candidate for the As
sembly. frem Sacramento county. on the
Union Democratic ticket.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

To CoRREsroSpENTs.- writing ar
ticles Of any Kind for publication in the
covRira. will please remember that unless
they send Us their real nawes, their produc-
lions will not be printed
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

following County Central Committee: C. C.
Bush and J. s. Mansfield, Shasta: David
Stevenson, Millyille Otis Seaman, Buckeye;
Victor Kern. French Gulch Chas McDon.
aid, Horsetown James Reagan, Roaring
River; B. N. Parker, Piety Hill; Samuel
Slife, Parkville.
At the request of the Convention, Mr..
Westmoreland addressed the Convention at
some length. His remarks were fa,orably
recsivad
On motion, Convention adjourned sine die
So began and ended the first Union Cor
vention in Shasta county. 1t was COM
plete success. All were satisfied That Mr..
Chapel will be elected by very large vote
nobody doubts. He is worthy gentleman,
and viii do honor to the position in all par
ticulars. Its even doubtful if the opposition
can scrape up man foolish enough to run
against him.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

THE straight laced Union Democracy of Ell
Dorado. have nominated for Senators j. NJ.
Douglas and D. C. Mckinney for Assembly
men. NJ. J.. Mcdonald, Samuel Stillwell,
John Dennis and B. Rodeham.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

Sock cArrlE.-Grant Tagsart. Of the
iozTer HOUSE, advertises a lot Of steek and
-beeLcattle fer sale See his card.
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02
PROBATE NOTICE.
Estate of James smith. deceased,

NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned.
y Administrator o. the above mentioned estate
the creditors Of. and all persons having claims
against said deceased to exhibit the same with the
necessary vouchers, within ten months from the
first publication of this notice, to the undersigned,
at his office in Shasta.
D. H. DUNN. Administrator
s-iasta, August ,. 1852. au2 At
The Shasta courier., 1862-08-02

WASHINGTON Territory has gone zgusreiy
for the Mon