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The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09

morning an attempt was made to change
front, Sickles' corps have the extreme left.
The movement was hastily completed by day
light on Sunday. when the rebels attached
our leftsfiank- Sicklss held his ground obsti
nateiy for two hours, gEadaally falling back
to get TO the line intended to be taken. The
enemy brought up powerful masses of infan.
try and hurled them upon US like an avalanch.
Our artillery moved them down BY brigades.
but only that fresh brigades should take the
place of the fallen. The frightful slaughter
continued all the morning. Our troops
contesting every inch of ground, though press
ed by vastly superior numbers. The fight.
ing along the whole line was unequaled in
the war. The loss of the enemy in killed
was'terrible. Ours being the attacked par.
ty. and our troops being partially protected
by hastily constructed rifle pits and breast
works Still the rebels brought up fresh
troops and continued crowding There was
an lncessant roar of musketry for hours to-
gether intermixed by the thunders of a hun
dred cannon. Our left was crowded back a
mile and half, and our right half mile.
though the line was not broken at any point,
Our men fought like veterans. The enemy
retook Charlottesville, Hooker falling back
on road to Z. S. Ford to meet with the inter-
section of Wilderness road at a point known
as White House, and here checked the enc.
my. Our dead ard wounded fell into enc
my possession. Tie building at Chancellors-
vile occupied as Hooker headquarters. and
then turned into hospital, was set on fire
by rebel shells and numbers of our wounded
were burned up. The severe shelling also
set the woods on fire, and large number of
wounded were burnt. There was horrible
stencil ever all the field of battle from the
large numbers of burnt men and animals.
We have taken between 5, 600 and 4, 200 pris-
oners. The rebel loss is not less than IL 600
killed and wounded. Prisoners say that the
proportion of their killed was never equaled.
Lee fought every division he had except
Earl's, which was left TO defend Fredericks.
burg, and was determined to drive us from
the south bank of the river, which project
would have succeeded but for the unsurpass-
ed valor of sickle's corps, which bore the
brunt of the battle, and Slocum's corps. who
fought bravely and suffered much. Some di.
visions of Meads, corps did heavy work, and
We're much cutup.
St. Louis, 1th.-About one hundred of the
most prominent secessionists in this city were
arrested yesterday, and will probably be sent
south in few days.
Cairo. 1th.-A detachment of the Sd Iowa
Cavalry. on Il scout from Galena, Ark, April
10th, fell into an ambuscade. and a retreat
was ordered. The enemy pursued FIVE miles
A number of our men were left dead on the
field, and some captured.
The enemy numbered from 500 to 1000,
principally cavalry. The jackson. Miss,
Appeal of April 2sth. says Col. Grierson,
Union cavalry. arrived at lIazelhurst, fifty
miles from Natchcz Baton Bouge appeared
to be his destination. =
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09
THE LATEST.

Chicago. 7th.-Washington correspond
enc saws that on the whole the action of
Sunday NAV be set down as somewhat in
the nature of a reverse to US. 1t continued
I'll s o'clock at night; some accounts say Ia
ter still.
New York, 7th.-The Tribune's cores
nondent saws the army Of the Potomac cross
ed the Rappahannock at q. S. Foid, to the
old camp along the Aqua Creek kailroad.-
The crossing was effected with loss zen.
S.dpwick, at Fredericksburg, was over
whe med by numbers. and was barely able
10 es,are. He saved his artillery and
trairs, His loss is about five thousand
Fredericksburg and the heights were re-oc-
cup;ed by the enemy. Hooker's retreat
caused a great panic at Aqua Greek. The
crossing commenced Tuesday night, and was
covered by third and fifth corps. Lees
sharr shooters picked of number OF art l.
hery horses and mounted officers. Their
batteries occupied oil the advantageous posi-
tions. AMI were piled with vigor on our
our forces. On consultation of commanders
it was ,cided that the enemy were too pow
erful. The army was greatly dsmorallzed
by this inglorious retreat. This correspond
ent saws there was time, from Friday NOR
ming to Monday night, that Hooker could
have attacked and defeated Lee. but he
lacked ability to give the orders. The Tri-
bunc closes by saying that the army is safe
less 10. 900 men. and a much larger number
unHt for duty. The Herald says it is ru-
mored that Lee has masssd his army on
cur right, aud that Hooker will change his
base. Hooker is much disheartened, but
there is hope yet.
New York, 7th-A dispatch from head
quarters says seven rebel divisions are SAID
10 he in front of our army, with Gen. Stu
arts cavalry OF cur left. lti believed the
rebels are bringing reinforcements overland.
lie keeps up a good front, and seems to be
we'll supplied with ammunition. Our eleventh
corps retrieved itself by twice repulslng hea-
w attacks of the enemy. General Whipple
d;cd On Tuesday of his wounds.
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Clerk.

'
CHARLES MCDONALD announces him
self as Candidate for the Office Of County CT rk.
subject to the action Of the Union Cou3ty Conven-
tion.
Horsetown. May s;h. 1868. mya
For Tax Colisctor.
,Tapcsville MAY 9TH. 1863
| announce myself a a candidate for the Office of
Tax Collector of Shasta county. subject to the ac-
ton of the Union Spygty G0uvention.
my9 j. w. GARDEN.
For Recorder.
GEO. -. FORBES announces himself
Candidate for the Office of County Recorder subject
to the action Of the Shasta County Union Conven-
ton. my9
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09
Notice.

A n American YOUTH between six and seven
~ wears of age. possessed of ordinary sprightli-
ness, intelligence and health, and without natural
guardians, has been placed in my hands, by the
County authorities, for the purpose of procuring
him permanent home, either by indentures or oth-
erwise. J. E. PELHAM.
Shasta. May 4, 1868. mye
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09
MARRIED

". Adams, ESQ.,, Mr.. W. J. Field to Miss Melissa
Ann Aldrdgc, both of Shasta county. -
In San Francisco. on the 9TH inst. Mr. Reuben
Isaacs. of Shasta, to Miss Augusta Wolf. of San
Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09
Dissolution.

UVHE Co-partnership heretofore existing between
Jokn Klotz and George G. Winters, in the
Butchering business, under the name and style of
John Klotz 4 Co., this day dissolved by mutual
consent Persons indebted to the late firm are re-
auested to make immediate payment to George G-
Winters. These having accounts against tne late
firm will please present them.
JOHN KL0TZ.
GEO. G. WINTERS.
Shasta May l. 1853.
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09
GEO. G.. WINTERS

viii continue the Butehering business, as usual at
the old stand Washington Market, and respectfully
soicits continuance of the patronage so literally
bestowed upon the late firm
Shasta Nav 1st. 1851. myll;5t
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DIED.

On Cottonwood, in this county. May Sd, the wife
of H. H. Shufieton, Esq, aged about 80 years
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09
PROBATE NOTICE.
In the matter of the estate of Thos. Duffy.
deceased.
In the Probate Court, Shasta county, State of Cali
fornia.

TT appearing to the Court by the petition present
i ed and filed by Charles Mcdonald. the admin
istrator of the estate of Thos Duffy deceased pray
ing for an order. to sell real estate. thar it is
to sell the whole portion of the
real estate pay the debts outstanding AGAINST tire
deceased. and the debts, expenses and charges of
1t is therefore ordered by the Court that all per-
interested in the said estate appear before the
said Probate Court on
Monday, the 9Th day of June, A. ID. 1868,
at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon of said day, at the
Court Room in the Court House. in the town and
county of Shasta, to show cause why an order
should not he granted to the said Administrator to
sell so much of the real estate of the deceased
shall be necessary. and that copy of this order be
published, at least four successive weeks, in the
Shasta COURIER, newspaper printed and published
in said county.
c. C. BUSH. County Judge,
and ex-officio Judge of the Probate Court.
Filed May 9th. 1863.
J. R. DURICK, Clerk of P. C.
By JOHN E. DEST, Deputy,
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER
OF THE COUNTY, OF SHASTA.
Il R. Durick. County RECORDER Of the county
of Shasta State of California, and exoficio Clerk
of the Probate Court in and for said county, do
hereby certify the foregoing to be true and cor
rect copy of an order duly made and entered upon
the minutes of said Probate Court.
Witness nv hand and the seal of said Probate
Court, this sixth day of May, A. D. 1868.
J. R. DURICK, Clerk.
By JSo. E. DESr, Deputy. mil
The Shasta courier., 1863-05-09

Filed May 9th, 1863.
J. r. DURICK, Clerk of P. C.
By JOHN E. DEST, Deputy,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25
CLEARFIELD, PA. NOV. IS. 1868.
THE DELAWARE ELECTION.


The election in Delaware passed off quietly
on the 18th. Smthers, the Union candidate
for Congress, was elected without scarcely
any opposition, the Copperheads having aban-
doned the contest. Brown did not withdraw,
but the leaders knowing that they would be
obliged to proclaim themselves loyal men in
order TO vote, advised their adherents to stay
AT home. Their pretext for dong so. is the
following oath Of allegiance, which was order
ed by Gen. Schenk, the military commandart
of the Middle Department, to be administered
TO all previous TO depositing their ballots:
al do solemnly swear that l will support,
protect and defend the Constitution and Gov
ernment Of the United States against all enc
mics, whether domestic or foreign; that |
hereby pledge my alegi lance, faith and loyal
~ to the same, any ordinance, resolution or
law of any State Convention, State Legisla-
ture to the contrary notwithstanding that
will at all times yield a hearty and willing O.
bedience to the said Constitution and Govern
ment. and will not, directly or indirectly, do
any act in hostility to the same, either by ta-
king up arms against them, or aiding or abet-
ting, or countenaucing those in arms against
them that, without PERM ssion from the law
ful authority. will have no communication.
direct or indirect, with any States in insurrec-
ttOn against the United States. or with either
of them, or with any person or persons within
said insurrectionaTy States, and that will in
all things deport myself u good and loyal
citizen of the United States. This do in
good faith, with full determination, pledge
and purpose to keep this,my sworn obligation,
ond without any mental reservation or evasion
whatsoever. r.'
What is there In that oath 20 deter a truly
loyal man from taking it Nothing. Then,
the refusal OF the Copperheads in Delaware 10
vote on that account, proves one of two things
they knew the election of Brown was hope
less, or they disloyal. And as the minor
ity party generally, everywhere, cast their
votes for candidate TO keep up their organi-
cation, we are forced to adopt the latter rea-
son for their refusing to take the oath--they
really disloyal. Honest Democrats, what
think you Ought men to vote, who will
fuse to take such an oath in a crisis like the
present, especially in the Border States Z No
man will shrink from taking an oath OF fidelity
TO the Constitution of the United States, but
he whose heart is with JEFF Davis and the
Southern Rebellion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.

Gen. Kelley telegraphs that there is not at
this time any organized Rebel force in West
Virginia. Imboden' IS command has been dis
persed by Gen. Sullivan, who says: "My
cavalry have returned, having been up the
valley to near NEWMARKET lighting Gillmores
and Whites commands at Mount Jacks on
bringing in q prisoners, two commissioned
officers, 80 head of cattle, three four-ho.se
teams, beside so tents, and all the horses and
equipage of the prisoners. They destroyed a
number OF tents and a quantity OF salt. Our
loss was two men killed, three men wounded,
and three men missng.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25
HOW WE ARE 70 BE UNITED

4 Union Meeting was held at Little Rock,
Arkansas, on the 31st uIt., whereat a Mr..
Fishback, who had opposed Secession in the
Arkansas Convention of 1861, and been driv-
en- from the State therefor, made one of the
speeches. He said
"a native of Virginia and an old resident
OF this State, have been one of you. The
same directions has been giving to my preiu-
dices. | was taught to believe, and did be-
lieve, that everything manufactured in New
England was made to cheat with that the re-
ligion OF the people was hypocrisy ;ithat their
touch was contamination. Fellow citizens [
have lately seen New England and its people.
/ have been welcomed at the houses of the
rich-an exile, without decent coat to nv
back; or money in my pocket. [ have always
met the warmest Southern hospitality at the
houses of their middle classes and, my fell
low-citlzens, in one sense of the word. thev
have no poor. | have walked with awe and
condemning conscience through the school
houses found at every corner of a cross.road
/ saw her barren hills covered with plenty |
saw her sturdy SonS-every one of them an
educated man-hssten to shoulder their musk
cts and place themselves in the ranks of the
defenders of their country ; and | heard them
make excuses for the South, much in the spir.
it that kind elder brother would for his wild
younger brother; and l discovered, as YOU
have. that they are not towards. And, fellow
citizens. New England is representative of
the North.''
Mr.. Fishback proceeded to assure his hear
ers that these Northern people had determin-
ed that the Union must be restored and that
they had better make up their minds that it
aooald be, and act accordingly. He thought
he was aiding the Union cause by thus speak
ing, and we think too, though Vallandig-
ham, Seymour, and Brooks seem to think
otherwise.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25
THE TEXAS EXPEDITION

The Texas expedition is one of the most
important events of the war. Both at home
and abroad its influence will be enduring and
wide spread, and will equally affect the for
tunes of the twolrepublics ofthe United States
and Mexico. In Europe it will be regarded
as a check to the extention of French power
northward, and in America it is already look
ed upon as an assurance to the world that the
United States Will neyer permit Texas to be
traded off by Southern traitors as the price of
recognition of a pent up Con .ederacy. The
place where General Banks landed his force
is historic, and was the scene of the first bat
ties OF the Mexican war. The battles of Palo
Alto and Reseca de la Palma, in 1916, herald
ed the series of successes that eliminated in
the City of Mexico, and won for US the two
great States of California and Texas, washed
by the mighty ocean on either side of the A
merican Continent. General Banks, we trust
10 destined to achieve even greater successes
than those which linked the name of General
Scott with imperishable fame. Shall we not
our country, floating on the scene of its for
mer triumphs, will awaken in the hearts of
the Texan people a desire to return TO its pro-
tectiug folds, which is now, as then the sole
EN- blem of their security and fIeedom-and
of ours
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25

PUBLIC SCHOOL DIsctPLINE.-The sad case
of death of little girl only four years of age
iu one of the New York schools from mental
anxiety and tremor, caused by detertion for
imperfect lessons, is likely to attract the at
tention of parents to the discipline in our pub
lie schools. Discipline and good order are so
essential in our public schools and so difficult
to be secured among the vast numbers of chill
dren of all classes who attend them, that it is
highly desirable TO sustain the teachers in all
proper rules which they may deem it necessa-
~ to adopt. But it is also essential that the
children should not be harrassed by iniudicious
restraints, and that the rules should be tenn
pered TO their respective ages and dispositions.
This was not done in the case OF the child
whose death is to be attributed rather to the
faults of system than the indscretion of the
teachers An Investigation into the whole
subject of discipline in our public schools is
desirable, and 1t Is TO De regretted that it
should not have taken place before the fate OF
this little delicate girl had demonstrated its
necessity.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25
ATrAcK ON MOBILE BrocKADBRs.

4 letter from the blockading squadron off
Mobile reports that a Rebel ram recently came
out of the harbor and attacked the fleet. This
ram is iron clad vessel. built by the contri-
buttons of the ladies of Mobile, and presen-
ted by them to that city. 1t, together with
two steamers and a floating battery constitutes
the naval defense of Mobile. The ram. after
receiving three shots from the Colorado and
two from the Genesee, vessels on the Mobile
blockade. Immediately pnt back under the pro-
lection of the guns of Fort Morgan.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25
OUR HEROES AT RICHMOND.

The country is appalled, with the accounts
that daily reach it concerning the condition
OF our heroes al Richmond. Nothing in the
iStory OF modern or aucieut warfare-nothing
In The practices OF barbarous or savage nations
equals In any particular, the treatment which
the tends who al the head Of the slave
holders rebe lion give the heroes who are pris-
oners at Richmond. Iusult, degradation out
rage, contnmely, starvation, and a death
worse than that accorded TO dogs are the COM
mon lots of all who fall into The hands of the
rebel authorities. Every remedy that is of
feIed to ameiiorate the condition of these men
proves abortiVe, simply because the rebels &C
tuaily steal that which is contributed and sent
To the relief of the Union prisoners Ii has
been ascertained that the clothing to cover the
nakedness OF our brave men, has been stolen
ny the men delegated to receive and diStrib-
ute It among our soiders-the rations and
stores to relieve the famiSuiug Inmates OF reb-
ei pri'ons, instead of heiDg Jaus used have
BEEN appropriated TO regalc tie tastes of the
rebe's themselves, or sqUaudslei ia the rev
els OF those who lord II over our PRISONERS.
from all this il appears that the more that is
Contributed 10 relieve our heroes in the hands
Q! The rebels. the more the rebels themselves
are benefited. The bounty OF the Northeru
propir, poured out to cheer aud succDr those
WAC nave become prisoners whilc defending
The honor and the glory of the Government
goes to satisfy the rapacity- -ot the ragamuitnS
al Richmond, who honorably steal it in the
sight OF those for whom it was intended. The
oGiy RELIEF, and the relief which will prov,,
most acceptable TO our gallant brethren in reb-
eI prisons, Is that which is carried to them on
the points Of loyal sabres or in the barrels of
loyal muskers Let appeal be made to the
country for force expressly 10 rescUe the L
EI"n prisoners in Richmond. 4 hundred ho,.s-
ard men could be raised in q month and #
that force IS not sufficient, five hundred ti'nuS.
and should be recruited, to march on Rich
mond, and rescue those VINO are suffering the
pangs uf starvation for the cause of the Union.
Snch relief would be more joyfuliy received
by our brethren than all else we could do To
feed aud ciothe them - Telegraph
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25

THE EFFECT OF A CoppERHEAD NonIyArros
OF Iowa has rendered his resignation, and will
return home as soon as it is accepted. His
acceptance of the Copperhead nomination for
Governor Of Iowa and subsequent defeat,
doubtless, made his presence in the army un
pleasant. Indeed, how could it be otherwise2
A sympathetic friend of theIrebes-or at leas,
a sympathetic friend of their sympathetic
friends-a standard bearer of the peace-at.any-
price party and fire-in the-rear men-could
hardly hope that his presence in the army
,rould be pleasant.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25
THE NEvAJOE INDIANS.

WAsnIsGrON, Nov. 1S.-lt appears from
offic ia reports from General Carlcston, COM
handing the department OF New Mexico, that
the California and New Mexican Voluu teers
are recovering the territory, penetrating the
haonts of the Novajoe Indians, destroying the
villages and crops, and making captures of
persons and stock. Owing to the scant sup
plies OF grass sud water, operations are to be
made in detached parties on foot, which plan
OF campaign is TO be continued during the
winter. The Navajoe tribe has been more
severely punished during the past simmer
than ever before. They have been close ~
hunted in aim ost every direction by our
troops and of late by the Zuni, Apache and
Pueblo Indians. In the large scope of conn
try which has been travelled this autumn.
every evidences tends to show that they have
no longer permanent abiding places, but are
fleeing from one part 10 another in cOntin-
ual state of fear.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25
THE RAFTsMAMss JouRUAl,,

from the Rebel Army are now more numer Gus
than at any time since the expulsion of Brag
from Middle Tennessee. The decentralization
OF the Rebels increases daily. On the other
hand, Ger. Grants troops are in splendid
spirits. Re- enlistu'ents in the veteran corps
are more numerous than was expect ed. and
II is said on good authority that not les. than
four-tiths of the entire force will re.enter The
army for the new term.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25

A FLEET OF BLOCKADE RUNNERs.-Wh hen
General Banks expedition arrived at the Rio
Grande; there were from fifty to sixty vessels
nearly all blockade runners, loading with cot
ton from lighters, but lying in Mexican wa
ters they could not be disturbed. The Gov
ernment will have a chance at them when thew
attempt to get out if they now win venture
on such an experiment. Three were captured
since the fleet arrived, trying to get in.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25

There are forty two Sovereigns in Europe.
-Erchcnge.
''There used to be thirty millions in this
country but they have ali been swallowed up
by lean, lank long shanked story tie Her
from Illinois. We hope he viii soon get tired
of his meal, and be competed 10 do IS the
whale did with Jonah. - CIearifeld ReBa5IicQn,
Norember 1871.
Wouldn't it be funny to see Old Abe .sspue
eut'' that nest Of ''snaiks'' over the way. or
'spass" it beyond the Union linesg And
wouldn't ''dear BROTHER JEFF laugh amazingly
to see his friends come unexpectedly, by
such an unseemIy route, and in such an uu-
couth conveyance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25

Gov. MORTON, of Indiana, Is about to es-
tablish a "Home'' at Indianapolis. where SOL
diers and soldiers wives passing through the
city may have care and protection, and es-
cape the extortion and abuse frequently prac-
ticed upon item by hackmen ana hotel run
uers
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25

Among the treaties 10 come before the SEN
ate for ratification, is one made last Summer
by the Commissioner of Indian affairs with the
Chiefs Of the Greeks, by which those who
Joined the rebels are permitted to return to
their allegiance. but are 10 be forever disqual-
flied ftom holding Offices of honor. emolu-
ment or trust among the Indians and the
treaty engages to abolish Slavery ,as the Cher
okee Nation has done already. and to colo
nize freedmen on land belonging to the Creeks
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-11-25

The silver product of Nevada territory will
this year, it is estimated, amount to SIS ,000,-
600, and in two years more it is thought, it
will be fully $50 .O0O, 600. writer in the
San Francisco Bulletin, who has studied the
subject on the spot, holds that Nevada is the
richest .ssilver- bearing country in the world.
Unlike California, her wealth SIS not where
you find H.. ba: her silver runs In veins