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Gen. Buford he's just received Information
which is deemed perfectly reliable, that Port
hudson hos surrendered with L, 600 Coufed-
erutc prisoners. There are, rs yet, no partic
ulars.
The steamer j. D. Perry viii be up this af
tcrnoon With the official confirmation.
There is no reason to doubt tsat the Mis-
sissip1l River Is now open 10 the Gulf Of
Mexico.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Trfbnne.l
CAmo, July Is, 1863
The steamer J. D. Perry, Captain seigler,
only twcnty-four hours from Memphis, and
ftm vicksburg last Saturday evening, has
just arrived, bringing as passenger Colonel
John Riggin, Jr., Of Gen Grants statf, bearer
Of dispatches to the War Department, ct
Washington. The news, Us was specified 1t
would be in my former dispatch, is concern
ing The Official notification Of the surrender
Of Fort Hudson to Gen. Banks forces.
From Col. Riggin and other well informed
parties, have the following in regard to that
important event.
The Informal surrender Of Port Hudson vas
made by Major General Gardiner On Wednes-
cay, the Sth Inst, and formal possession
was taken Of the rebel works and forts On the
morning Of the 9th
The surrender Eas unconditional. The
number Of prisoners was oyerstated ii my
former dispatch, and will not probably reach
more than 1000. One informant places them
at COCO. There had been no general engage
ment ut Port Hudson for some days previous,
to the surrender. ali having been quiet, ez.
cepting artillery practice on our part, which
whs fully replied to by the Confcdcrates.
Provisions had been short with the rebels
for some time, and their communications
having been cut of, they could not obtain
more supplies. There we're no hopes q
succor from the forces known to be in the
vicinity, hence they had no alternative, but
surrender, or starvation.
The results 1unaeuinte1y consequent upoz
this Inst grand victory Of our Union arm:
over the rebellion, can hardly be estimated
1t present, but one great fact is now sub5tan
tinted, the Father Of Waters, the 11ssisstpp
R;sxr is to day cpen to navigation BY Uaio,
steamers from. its souyce to Dal;ze.
This should be enough, but lesser result!
may be stated. We captured the enemy.
works at Port Hudson, which we're deemed
very strong, and well protected naturally ant
i a1tidcin1ly. We have more small arms, am
mlnition, &C., than We hare prisoners
siAtx cannon, mostly field pieces, one Aalo1
General, Gardiner, one Brigadier Genera, nai
| four Co1o1e1s, with line aud field officers
| md three Or four more regiments.
hare been able to learn only the following
names Of rebel officers captured:
Major Gen. Gardiner, Brig. Gen. Besl, Col
Miles, Col. steadman, Col Marshal Smith.
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From SUrIuEfield, Mass,

spR1SeF1EID. Mass, July 1.-THE draft
commenced In the LIST district to day. Every
thiuc passed OF quietly. The quotas Of ten
|. tS gps were filed. Tho drafting in this city
viii probably commence on Friday.
, 1863-07-16

NEW YonK, July 15.-The brig Henrietta
has arriyed With the crews Of the Hope,
3,uthern Cross and Red Gauntlet, which
were burned by the pirate Florida.
, 1863-07-16

PHILADELPHIA, July 15.-The draft COM
ncnced to-day in the 14th ward, 9th Con
grcssional district, and Is progressing quietly
and satisfactorily.
, 1863-07-16

THE CHRISTIAN COMMISSION.
I6pecial Dispatch to the Chicago Ttfbnne.1
CA1Ro. July Is, 1a63
4 Delegation for the United States Chris.
tan Commission, 1eares here this evening for
Memphls. An Office for the Commission is
to be opened there.
Z. 4. BuRsE1L, Act Ag't.
, 1863-07-16

FoRrnEssg MoHRoR, July H--Fort Pow
hattan. on james River, Wns taken possession
Of by our fleet yesterday. AL tho men and
guns haG been secured.
, 1863-07-16

- GOLDEN AROMATIC STOMACH BITrERs
has long been tavo1ab known to the public IS pre-
pa7acou Of GREET yALrk. II s MaaofscsuSe4 eatiIe-
MEDICINAL tLat eysT5 family should alwAys
ten i. Is inval1able: as tonic It ID uneqnaled It
creates . heaMhy appetite and Is A ansld3te fos .
JauI e. Putns Seminal Weaknea. IndE sstton Fever
aud Ague Night Sweats. aud kindred ILL., 1t !. speci-
1c Il stituSthens the bodr snd enfly1ns the Mind.
It s particularly adapted TO persons Of ~aaky habits
requlrng gentle sttnulant- bold by AZ gtnE4.t5.
sol ptcpEietofs, IS Dearborn street, Chicago. Post
0tfcs itox I5lo. 1ylshs55-ls
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DARE BARGAINS IN REAL
IL: EsraTE-FNt5 TWO Of the mott fertile and
wet ;ot aled lands IN Northern and Cearal Illinois for
ta:s At low nguEe; l5o!W nercs Il Iowa Wlssonstn
from t5o upwards. soTe Iare changes kesa @ Estate
her K T. Stocks. Notes a1a Mortgages. Lands. Lots
and Merchandise ou:ht sold and eLcn ao2ed on c1n
No 8 Methodist Church Block F. y. Drawer 5s3l,
ly3f.h4k-1N
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
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, are considered sufficient to warrant The
confidence of persons in the country who occasion
ally require to make purchases here, through the
agency of reliable party or who may be looking
for a permanent Agency in San Francisco. To
either the advertiser offers his services assuring all
who intrust orders to him that no effort shall be
spared to execute their commissions satisfactorily
All Orders must be accompanied with the Cash OF
City Reference.
Those desiring information concerning the under
signed referred to
VIM. I. Coleman & Co., San Francisco.
J. H. Coghill & Co., !"
G. Langley, Druggist,
Flint, Peabody & Co., I"
Ira P. Rankin, Z"
Ross, Dempster & Co., 6
J. Anthony & Co., Union Office, Sacra
mento City.
And to the proprietors of the Shasta
COURIER.
N. Borders for Machinery, Pianofortes Melo-
deons, Sewing Machines, Watches, Jewelry, &c
viii be attended to by competent judges,
l.. P. FISHER,
Commission and Purchasing Agent.
500 Washington street, up stairs
Opposite Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco.
ap27
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

GALLANTRY- A correspondent of the
Louisville Journal, writing from Vicksburg,
May 10, gives the following instance of the
galiantry of two Indiana regiments
Fifty athletic, daring men of the 18th
Indiana brayed the storm of bullets and
plunged into the ditch surrounding the fort.
hoping that some avenue might be speedily
opened up whereby they could gain an en-.
trace but, alas to) deep and too wide was
their prison house, either to advance or
retreat. The enemy perceiving their critical
situation, lighted shells and tossed them out
side to roll down in their midst They dare
not come out to fire on them, like men. as
many q Hoosier was glancing along his faith
ful musket watching and waiting to see a
rebel head above the parapet Bale, of cot
ton were tumbled on to their devoted heads,
and every device in their power and ingenu-
ity was practiced to crush out the immortal
patriots. But 1t was not long they were left
thus to perish one by one, for Yankee skill
was near, as well as faithful friends. Picks
and spades, welded by stout hearts and
strong arms, soon cut crest and deliverd
the forlorn hope, amidst the plaudits of their
brother soldiers. This notable work was
performed by the 10th Indiana. As they
were retiring the butternuts swarmed out
with fixed bayonets to capture them, but
Col. Lucas, of the 10th Indiana, who, by the
way, has been thrice wounded, ordered his
men up with fixed bayonets, and yelled out
to the rebels, 81 Come on, you id towards
we're ready for you'll" 1t is needless to
add that they didn't ''come on.n As Or.
pheus remarked, they made forward move
ment 70 the rear, much resembling the dou-
ble-quick.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
The People of the State of California, send greetn
to SAMUEL COLE


The People of the State of California, send greeting
to SAMUEL COLE:
V0U are hereby required to appear in an action
i brought against you by the above named
Plaintiff, in the District Court of the 9th Judicial
District, of the State of California in and for the
said county of Shasta, and to answer the complaint
filed therein, ia copy of which accompanies this
summons within ten days, Exclusive of the day
OF service,) after the service you of this sum
mons--if served within this county if served out
of this county, bat within this Judicial District,
within twenty days; if served out of said dis
trict, then within fcrty days-or judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you.
The said action is brought to obtain decree Of
this Court for the foreclosure of certain mortgage
described in the complaint and executed by the
said Samuel Cole, on the Goth day of December A.
ID. 1850, to secure the payment of a certain prom
issory note for Sl094, dated Dec 26th, 1861 paya-
able years after date, made by the said Samuel
Cole In favor of the said Susan Yank, and bearing
interest at the rate of per cent per month until
raid-intsrest payable every months--that the
premises conveyed thereby may be sold and the
proceeds applied to the payment Of the balance due
and unpaid of said note and interest, to wit the
of 1904, with interest thereon from the 2ith
day of December A. D. 1861, at the rate of two per
cent per month until paid and that said interest at
the end of every months thereafter bear interest
at the rate of ten per cent per annum until paid,
and in case such proceeds not sufficient to pay
the same, then to obtain execution against said
defendant, Samuel Cole for the balance remaining
DUE and also that the said defendant, and all per-
sons claiming by, through under him, may be
barred and forecloscd of all right title claim, lien,
equity Of redemption, and interest in and to said
mortgaged premises, and fer other and further re-
lief.
And if you fail to appear and answer the said
complaint, above required, tie plaintiff will take
default against you, and apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
49,, Given under my hand and the seal of
J the District Court of the 9th Judicial Dis
trict, this 9th day of July, in the year of
49, our Lsrd one thousand, eight hundred and
sixty-three.
JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk
By JAMES KEEN, Deputy Clerk.
II. A. CuRrIss, Atty. for Plf. ji25
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08


A PooR Mans WIsH-I asked student
what three things he most wished. He said,
I" Give me books, health and quiet, and l
ask nothing more. ~
| asked minister, and he said "money,
money, money"
| asked a pauper, and he family said
bread, bread, bread. Z"
l asked drunkard, and he loudly called
for strong drink.
| asked the multitude around me, and they
lifted up confused cry, in which ! heard
the words, wealth, fame and pleasure
l asked poor man who had long borne
the character of an experienced Chris
tan he replied that his wishes could be met
by Christ. He spoke seriously, and asked
him to explain. He said '' l greatly desire
three things--frst, that may be found in
Christ; secondly. that may be like Christ
thirdly, that | may be with Christ"
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
srRlKrrS TIE opHra.-We mentioned few

SfRIKETS TIE OPHIR.-We m mentioned few
days since that the high bank Immediately
west of the Ophir engine house was being
removed, in order to lessen the pressure up
on the incline. While engaged IN this about
10 o'clock yesterday morning there was
struck, at distance of about 2Ufeet from
mouth of the incline and on leyel with it,
one of the richest veins of gold and silver
producing quartz that it was ever our good
fortune to look upon. 1t was between two
and three feet IN width. and literally plas-
tered over with pure native silver. and also
exhibited every indication of containing large
quantities of gold. The rock was soft and
decomposed, so that when we examined it,
only about an hour after the strike had been
made, ten or twelve sacks had already been
filled, and several men were engaged in shov-
cling the precious metal into others. Several
others were also imployed in following the
vein northward by removing the top Dirt
About two or three years since rich vein
was struck only a short distance south
of this, out of which the company extracted
about $780, 900. As an evidence of its rich
ness then, they were advanced in San Fran
cisco upon ten tons Of the ore $3.50, 000-one
ton being considered, by rich banker of that
city. ample security for S25 900. The vein
was opened for distance of 90 feet, when it
was lost. and work was resumed on the in
cline. The vein discovered yesterday is sup
posed to be continuation Of this old one,
and certainly it cannot be less rich. 1t has
of course not yet been sufficiently developed
to determine its extent, but with rock of this
kind ledge of but little breadth, length or
depth will turn out thousands of dollars The
cave may yet prove, as we hope it will,
and as it bids fair to do. benefit instead of
an injury to the Ophir. The incline is being
retimbered in fine style, and the Company
will again commence extracting from their
lower mine in about two weeks Virginia
Union July 29M.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

To MEASURE AN AcRE.-We find the fol.
lowing going the rounds. 1t may be useful
to some of our readers: Land, 304 square
yards make one square rod; 40 square rods
make one square rood square roods acre !;
640 acres, square mile; 4, 800 square yards,
or 100 rods, make one acre In masure-
ing an acre by yards, the usual practice is to
trace off 70 yards in length and 20 yards in
width. This in arough way may be considered
near enough for any practical purpose; but
as 20 yards either way make 1900 square
yards, it exceeds one acre by 60 yards. To
determine an accurate acre it may be meas
ured 20 yards in length by 60 II yards in
width. The same result may be arrived at
by measuring 735 yards in length by &C in
breadth
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

ONLY SoLpIER's BLANKEr.-When the
gallant Sir Ralph Abercromby was morsally
wounded in the battle of Aboukir he was
carried on litter on board the Foudroyant
To ease his pain a soldiers blanket was
placed under his head from which he expe-
rienced great relief He asked what it was.
I" 1t is only soldiers blanket" was the an
swer. Whose blanket is it?r he asked. half
lifting himself up. Only one Of the mems"
II wish to know the name of the man whose
blanket this is, insisted the dying comman-
der IL is Duncan Roy's of the 42d. Sir
Ralph, answerset his attendant, :. Then
see that Duncan Roy gets his blanket this
very night, said the brave man, not forget
ting. even IN his last agonies. the welfare
snd comfort Of another, however humble.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

My dear said an anxious father to a
bashful daughter, . | intend that you should
be married, but do not intend. that You shall
give yourself to any of the wild worthless bows
of the present day. You must marry a man
of sober and mature age-that can charm you
with personal attraction. What do you think
of fine, intelligent. mature husband of
fifty ?" The timid. meek, blue eyed little
daughter looked in the mans face. and with
the slightest possible touch of interest in her
voice answered. 8 think two of twenty five
would better. papa
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
rhe People of the State of California send greet;
to GEORGE P McGIuRE.


The People of the State of California send greet.
to GEORGE P. MCGUIRE:
NoU are hereby required to appear in an actiA
i brought against you by the above nama
Plaintiff, in the District Court of the 9Th Judicial
District of the State of California in and for thu
county of Shasta. and to answer the complaint fled
therein, Ia copy of which accompanies this Sum
mons,) Within ten days, Exclusive of the dav of
serviee.( after the service on YOU of this Summons
If served within this County if served out Of
this county, but within this Judicial District with
in twenty days. or if served out of said District
then within forty days-or Judgment by default will
be taken against you.
The said action is brought to obtain a decree of
this Court for the foreclosure of certain mortgage
described and referred to in the complaint execu
ted by the said George P. McGuire and Pauline his
wife, on the llth Gay of March, A. D. 1863 to secure
the payment Of a certain promissory note of that
date for the sum Of s. 400, bearing interest at the
rate of two {2) per cent. per month, payable month
y, that the premises eyed thereby may be sold,
and the proceeds applied to the payment of said.
note. interest, counsel fees and costs OF suit, &C.
and ID case such proceeds are not sufficient to pay
the same, then obtain an execution against said
defendant. George T. Mcclure, for the balance re-
naming due, and also that the said defendant and
all persons claiming BY. through or under him. may
be barred and foreclosed of all right title claim,
lein, equity of redemption, and interest in and to
said morgaged premises, and for other and further
relief.
And if You fail to appear and answer the said
complaint, as above required the plaintiff will take
default against you and apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the Seal of
the District Court of the 9th Judicial
L. g. District, this 9th day of May, in the year
J of our Lord One Thousand, Eight Hundred
and Sixty-three.
my23:3m JOHN ANDERSON. Clerk.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
SHASTAG COURIER,
Where arc the Copperheadss

Go look upon the battle field,
Where shot and shell fy fast,
Where Freedoms stirring battle-cry
Is heard upon the blast:
Go where the lifted sabres fash
and fail on traitor erests,
Where Southern bayonets are dim
With blood from Northern breasts;
Go search amid the loyal ranks
Among the glorious dead
Among them all you viii not find
A single Copperhead!
Go. search the gunbeat's bloody deck
When the dread conflicts done,
The traitors banner in the dust,
And silenced every gun;
While DER the bard won rampant floats
Our flag; yet, oh, what pain =
Meath that dear flag, since morning light,
What numbers have been slain
Among the heroes of the fight,
The living and the dead
Go search among them there Is not
A single Copperhead
Go search the crowded hospital,
Where ghastly wounds are seen.
Which tell through what a struggle fierce
Those noble men have been;
But look upon their faces; 10!
They smile through all their pain
The sears they bear were nobly won
Their honor has no stain:
Soft hands are minst ring; kind words
Are heard around each bed:
Some soothe, some suffer-all are true +;
There is no Copperhead
Go where the look can scarce conceal
The treason of the heart,
And where the tongue would willingly
Defend the traitors part;
Where Seymour, Wood and Voorhees, are
Deem'd d patriotic men:
Go where they wish Valandigham
Were safely back again
Go where desertion is no crime,
Where loyalty is dead,
Where sad disaster gives no pain
There is the Copperhead.
Go where foul seorn is heap'd upon
Oar noble boys, who go
To stand-a wall of fre-between
Us and the traitor foe;
Go where bold Grants revilers are,
Where Burnside is DETAINED
Where Banks and Butier-noble names -
In scorn alone are named;
Go where true patriotic pride,
Honor and truth are dead,
Where our success brings but despair;
There is the Copperhead.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
Established in 1854 for the Permanent Cure of al
Chronic and Private Diseases, and the Suppres
sion o. Quackery.

Attending and Resident Physician, L. j. CAP
KAY, NJ D., in the lac Hungarian Revolutionary
War Chief Physician to the Goth Regiment OF
Honveds; Chief Surgeon to the Military Hospital
of Pesth, Hungary, rhe late Lecturer on Diseases OF
Genito Urinary Organs and diseases of Women and
Children, and Honorary Member of the Philadel-
phia College of Medicine.
s- Particular attention paid to the treatment
of diseases peculiar 10 Women and Children.
Office Hours-From A. " TO Q p. NJ. Communi-
cations strictly confidential. Permanent cures
guaranteed no pay. coa.ultations by letter or
otherwise, Free.
Address, DIR l.. J. CZAPkAY.
EranciSeo Cal
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

A DARKEYs HEEL.-Ten or twelve ''cullud
pussans" were snoozing in one of their cab
ins. with their feet to the fire when one of
them suddenly exclaimed:
= smell foot a-burnin'." 4"
Presently he added, anxiously "who's
foot dat burnin' ~
Receiving no answer, he reiterated the
question with still more emphasis:
- Who foot dat aburnin', l say :? Dat
yourn. Cuf?'
Still no answer when drawing himselfup.
he reached his hand toward his feet and ex.
claimed
. My foot burniu', by golly. =" and very
quietly stretched himself out to sleep again.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08


the successful cure of herself and child. The lat
ter having been afflicted with severe attack of
cholera infantum. was given mp as iucurabe by tho
most celebrated physicians, when she called on Dr.
Czapkav, who, after short period, restored The,
child to perfect health. Encouraged by this ex
traordinary result she sought advice herself for tbe
scrofolous maiady with which she had been sfaict-
ed for eight years. and which withstood the treat
ment OF the best physicians in America AID Eu
rope But DR.. Czapksy has succeeded in afordinr
her permanent relief, 50 that she can now enjoy
life, which, for eight years had lost all charms for
her. She therefore deems it due to herself and ia
all sick and afflicted. TO recommend Dr. Czapksy as
one of the most skillful physicians in the United
States, MRS. CAROLINE GRAY,
Corner Walnut and 7th sts.. Philadelphia. Pa.
A. GLAsEa, Notary Public, 126 Seventh street
All consultations (by letter or otherwise) free.
address, DR. L. ]. CZAPKAY
Medical Institute
Sacramento street, below Montgomery. opposite
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.'S Office, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

''FicHrING WHISKY. Coy. Nye tells
a story ola visit to President Lincoln some
time since. During the interview. the Presi-
dent received letter. which he opened and
read. 1t was from Gen. Grant, replying to
some charges abont his drinking. He said
be did drink. and so did those who made
tae enarges; but the diferance was, that be
drank - fighting whisky" The President
read the letter, slapped his knee, and said
that he wanted those Generals who would
drink :. fighting whisky "-AIta
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
Summons.

In the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District
of the State of California, in aud for the county
of Shasta
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
SpermatorrhGa.i

Or local weakness. nervous debility, low spirits.
assitude. weakness of the limbs and back. indispo
sition and incapability to labor or study, dullness
OF apprehension loss OF memory aversion to soeie-
ty, love of solitude. tmidity self-distrust. dir1;
ness, headache pains in the side affections of the
eyes, pimples the face, sexual or other nfrmities
in man. are cured by the justly celebrated physician
and surgeon. L. j. Czapkay. His method ofeuring
diseases is new, unknown to others and hence the
great success All consultations {by letter or 9TH
erwise) free.
Address, L. J. CZAPKAY, NJ D.,
Jnli:5m San Francisco, California.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
SUMMONS

In the District Court of the 9Th Judicial District of
the State of California, in and for the county of
Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

ALL CAME.-The entire Union League of
Baltimore, $4,000 strong. turned out to de-
fend that city from the rebels.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
Susan Yank VS.. Samuel Cole.

Action brought in the District Court of the Ninth
Judicial District, of the State of California, and
the complaint fled in the county of Shasta in the
Office of the Clerk of said District Court