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The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

HoRsEMANsHIP IN CHILI.-Darwin, in his
" Researches in South America gives the
following account of the method of mastering
and training the horses, in Chill. The power
of man over the horse, and the facility with
which he is taught the most surprising and
wonderful feats of skill, is truly astonishing.
The Guachos are well known to be perfect
riders. The idea of being thrown let the
horse do what he Gkesl never enters their
heads. The criterion of good rider is man
who can manage an untamed colt, or who, if
his horse falls, alights on his own feet, or
who can perform other such exploits have
heard of man betting he would throw his
horse down twenty times, and that nineteen
times he would not fall himself | recollect
seeing Guaeho riding a very stubborn
horse. which three times successfully reared
so high as to fall backwards with great VIC
lence. The man judged with uncommon
coolness the proper moment of slipping off
NOT an instant before or after the right
time and as soon as the horse got up the
man jumped on his back; at last they start
ed off in gallop.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

ALLIeAroR's NEsrs.-These nests resemble
haycocks. They are four feet high and five
in diameter at their base, being constructed
with grass and herbage. First, they deposit
one layer ofeggs on floor of mortar, and
having covered this with a stratum of mud
and herbage, eight inches thick, lay another
set of eggs upon that, and so on 10 the top,
there being commonly from one to two hun
dred eggs in nest. With their tails they
then beat down round the nest the dense
grass and reeds. five feet high. to prevent
the approach of unseen enemies. The fe-
male watches her eggs until they are Matched
by the heat of the sun. and then takes her
brood under her own care, defending them
and providing for tKeir subsistence. Dr..
Lutzemberg once packed up one of these
nests with the eggs in box for the Museum
of St Petersburg, but was recommended be-
fore he closed it to see that there was no
danger of the eggs being Matched on the voy-
age. On opening one, a young alligator
walked out, and was soon followed by the
rest, about hundred, which he fed in bis
house, where they went up and down stairs,
whining and barking like so many puppies.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

A BRIGADE OF Honor. General Rosecrans
has issued an order, with the approval of the
War Department creating Brigade of Hon
or in the Department of the Cumberland.
Three men from each company of every reg
iment in active service in his army are to be
selected by the men of their own companies,
making thirty men from each regiment, with
one Captain and one Lieutenant. The quail
ifcations necessary to insure place in the
Brigade ofHonor, are bodily strength, activ-
ity, daring spirit-willing at all times to
take his life in his hand and meet any emer-
gency-one who has always, heretofore, obey;
ed orders and been foremost in tho strife of
battle. These men, after having been de-
tached by their own companies, are to be put
into brigade and elect their own officers.
They are to be mounted on the best and feet
est horses in the service. and armed with re-
volving rifles. They are to be presented with
medals for valorous acts and deeds of daring,
and every incentive capable of arousing a
spirit of emulation will be presented.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

GEoLoGY.-To see in granite rock and
plastic clay and old red sandstone the story
of all time, page by page, without blot or
erasure or any such thing; to find in proper
folio the lithograph of leaves unraveled to a
Younger son, of leaves that fell, perhaps, in
the first frostin Eden to read the register"
of all the guests in this great caravansary, as
they came and went; to find the diamond in
disguise amid its swarthy brethren of the
coal: to read the age of running streams in
pebbles, and time the thunder of cascades
over their smooth thresholds; all this
and more does Geology do for the seeing
eve. and thus kindles Natures face with the
light of a sublime zpression.-Iai51e beachh.-
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

CURE FOR DIPrHERIA.-A gentleman who
has administered the following remedy for
diptheria, says that it always is effectual in
affording speedy relief: Take common to-
baceo pipe, place live coal within the bowl,
drop little tar upon the coal, and let the
patient draw smoke into the mouth and dis
charge it through the nostrils. The remedy
is safe and simple, and should be tried when
ever occasion may require. Many valuable
lives may be saved, the informant confident
ly believes, by prompt treatmenta as above.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

THE LATEST NoyELTy.-The London Nor
ming Advertiser publishes an account of
wonderful invention in France, by which
foot soldier. in heavy marching order, is en-
abled to walk on the water without sinking.
1t consists of pair of India rubber boots
and trousers, all Of one piece, which are filled
with air little below the waist, and heavily
weighed at the feet With these trousers on
a detachment has frequently crossed the lake
of Vineennes. where the water is about ff-
teen feet, firing their muskets and loading as
they went. The men sink about two feet,
the water barely reaching the top of their
thighs. and appear not TO have any difficulty
in keeping their balance and moving.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

THE LITTLE GIRL AND HER DoIL-Says
Victor Hugo: g The doll is one of the most
imperious necessities, and at the same time
one of the most charming instincts of female
childhood. To care for, to clothe, to adorn,
to dress, to undress, to dress over again, to
teach, to scold little, to rock, to cuddle, to
put to sleep, to imagine that something is
somebody-all the future of woman is there.
Even while musing and prattling, while ma
king little wardIobes, and little baby clothes,
while sewing little dresses. little boddices,
and little jackets. tie child becomes a little
girl, the little girl becomes a great girl, the
great girl becomes woman. The first baby
takes the place of the last doll"
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
IscREMAr1oN. The human body is, il

IscREMArIoN The human body is, 10
general, so little prone to combustion, that u
requires a very considerable time, with even
an abundant supply of fuel, to reduce it to
ashes. Dr. Christison (the eminent medical
iurist) states. that the quantity of wood re-
quired to burn the body of an adult is about
two carloads The last man burned at the
stake in Europe, Except one in SPAIN was
in Normandy; and it required two large
carloads of fagcots and several hours to ef-
feet complete combustion. Among the Ro-
mans so much wood was required to consume
a body. that it was too expensive mode of
disposing of the dead to be adopted by the
common people.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

That was very pretty conceit of ro-
mantle husband and father whose name was
Rose. who named his daughter Wild" so
that she grew up under the appeuation of
..Wild Rose" But the romance of the name
was sadly spoiled in few years, for she
married man by the name Of Bull. -
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
Shasta County Courts.

Held on the first Mondays of May. September
and January.
At said terms, the business pertaining to the
Court of Sessions shall he first disposed Of ardafter
that the business Of the County Court and Probate
Court in such order the Judge may determine.
BoARD OF SuPEWvIsoRs-Meets lst Mondays IN
May August, November and February.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18

q This is sound Company
g The insurance c4 eertan sam for ones family
is prudence that every man should adopt in these
critical times
g The man that would be respected and loved by
his family in life, and gratefully remembered in
death. will provide his family against want
''All most prudent citizens and soldiers
insuring competence to their families in they
are drafted or killed in the service; it is the only
safeguard in these critical times nl:9m
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
Times Of Holding Courts.

NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
SHAsTA-Second Mondays of March, June and
November.
sIskIYou-Third Monday eff January, first Mon
day of May and third Monday of September.
TnIMrY-Second Mondays in April, August and
DECEMBER.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
VOLUME XII.
SHASTA COURIER.
UBLIsHED EVERY SATURDAY NORM
BY JOHN j. CoNMY.

Publication Office in Tomlinson's Building, front
room, up stairs, three doors above Wells, Fargo /
Co.'S Express Office.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
SHkSTA COURIER.

@EP. FISHER--Is the only Agent
of the StsIx CouRIER in San francisco. with pow
ers to fs subscriptions and advertisements, and
receipt Me same.
oFFIj&rl7ll Washington streefsopposite Ma
gsire ia House.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
Township Officers.

Township Ne. 1.-Justiees, James Keen, H. A.
Gsrtiss; Constables, P. Gilhooley, f. Glasser ;
Roadmaster, Wm Thompson.
No 2.-Justice. f. Dickinson Constables, L..
Williams I. Kennedy Roadmaster, L. X. Land.
No. +.-Justice. B. S. Start; Constable,-----
Roadmastcr, A. Thomas.
No. 5.-Justice, +. Harmon; Constable, u.
Gregory Roaslmaster, P Seaman:
No o6-Jastices. 6. W. adams, VIM. \. Guptill
Nonstables, Sam. Downing, W. IL. Liter; Road
master Frank Lack.
No. t-Justice, W. L. Wright Constable, j.
Maxwell; Roalmaster, J. Megarry.
No. S.-Justiees, IL. II. Shufiieton, James L.
Hart; Constable, Charles Mcdonald; Roadmaster,
A. Frank.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
Terms of Subscription.

Terms of Subscription.
For One Year. if paid in advance. 90.
g if not paid in advance-..-....... 90.
Tor Six Months in advance...-............... 20.
if not paid in advance....... ou.
These terms will be invariably adhered to, with
Sut reference to persons or circumstances
Terms of Advertising:
FOR One Square, of 10 lines or less, one insertion,
Four Dollars for each subsequent insertion, Two
Dollars.
A liberal discount made to Monthly and Yearly
Advertisers.
Ras- Advertisements not marked with the NUM-
Der of insertions thereon, will be continued until
ordered out and charged accordingly.
ALSO,
Having furnished our Office with elegant as
fortment of FANCY JOB TYPES, we are prepared
TO execute, neatly and expeditousy, all manner OF
Job Printing such as
Bills of Fare, Bill Heads,
Circulars, Handbis,
Pamphlets, Programmes,
Ball Tickets, Cards,
Posters, Books,
Law Blanks, Catalogues,
Drafts Checks, &c.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
COUNTY DIRECTORY
County OmCers.

District Judge-William P. Daingerheld, OF
Shasta
County Judge. C. Bush
Associate .Iustiecs--F. Harmon, ". n. Guptiu-
County Treqsurer-Felix Tracy.
Reeoreter-,J r. Durick.
CGerk-,John Anderson.
,SaeIf5-John 5. Follansbee-
Under Sherif-Wm. II. Angeh.
Tar Coiiecfor--A. Skiman.
Deputy Tar Collaboration. d. Anderson
Assessor-Caleb Watkins.
Public Administratoy-Dennis Dunn.
eyor-E. Linn.
District AtorReg--W. L. Knox
Sup. Pmblfc hstruction-G. X. Godfrey.
Board Of Saperrisors.-lst District, Samuel
Cooper u District, james Daley I'd District, b.
Wargoncr
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
Notices of the Press.

P. s. Money may be sent in registered letters, or
by express, at our risk.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
officers of shasta Lodge. No. 81. L. o. o. #.

,ss.< Felix Tracy, n. G.; Frank Ruchs.
stxsFAE V. C.; W. G. West, See; Jacob Bra
S1'srSsSsS ling, Treas. o. Northway, W: Sam.
IsaaeS, c. Chas. Anderson. l. G. J. II. Lee O. g.;
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
BILL HEADS.

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED VERY So.
w perior article of Bill Pepper. Persons wishing
Bill Heads would do well to give US call. We
print cheap. for Cash.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
Officers of Western Star Lodge, No. p, +.
& A. NJ.
GERS of shasta Encampment, No. IL, !
q. d. Il.

sss Frank Rusch, C. P; David Barnhart, S
S.N W.. Chas. Litsch, II. P; Jacob Breiling.
AM& T.; VIM. Watson, ]. W: G. Il. Knox, S. /,
Charles Anderson. Q. s.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13
Starving Uniou Prisoners,

The Washington Star announced, a few DAYS
ago. the arrival ut Anuspolis of a large num-
ber Of Union prisoners from Richmond, most
of them in an almost dying condition. Eight
Of them died on the passage from City Point
Up TO the Sd inst. 35 more of them diad, and
many more of them are in hopeless eondi-
tion. Eighteen bodies were examined by sur
geons, who were Of opinion that in each case
death was caused by starvation and exposure.
Here is a new horror, revealed as one of the
fruits OF this atrOcious rebellion. What in
savage or barbarian history, for demoniac a.
trociiy, can excel this sample of Southern
chivalry."
Must we submit TO have our brave soldiers,
who, by the fortune of war, fall prisoners into
the hands Of the rebels, slain by the horrible
slow torture of starvation? Is there no re-
dress, 20 means Of protecting our brave boys
from such a fate We know that "the ten
der mercies of the wicked are cruelty" We
know that the "chivary" have neither honor
nor humanity to which successful appeal can
be made. In war. hostages are sometimes
held for the safety of life, in an enemy's hands.
ReialiatOry measures are sometimes rcsorted
to, to check the fendish maliguiiy Of an i'm
placable, barbarOus foe. How should ii be in
this case? Shall we IF tht the devil with ire?"
Sha'l We starve rebel prisoners as retsliato-
ry measure, to protect Union prisoners IN feb-
el hands from horrible aih by starvation
If so, whtre shall We btgin? How would h
do TO take the noted horse-thief, John Morgan
and his brigaud crew, and try with them the
virtues of short allowance for awhile
II they should oIj ct to being starved TO
death, 'hey might, as hunger pinched, cry ont
to their rrbel masters to give over the plan Of
starving Union soldiers.
But seriously. if there il no other way TO
prevent their atrocities, let it be by a more
vigorous prosecution Of the war, till these
thieving. torturing and starving
desperadoes are subjagaied, aid
made to feel the power of Government, all
their obligations to which they have so basely
outraged.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13
From the 4th Regiment.

CAMP 4TH y. V. |, Oct %, 1863
The intelligence has reached us through DIFF
ferent channels, and greatly tu the astonisIl-
meni OF all, that Thomas Z. Stark behaved in
3 cnward!y manner at the battle of Gettys-
burg, Pa.
1t is true that Thomas went to the rear, but
not until he had been ordered there With bis
brother, Henry q. Stark, who fell in the line
OF sKirmishers July 81, 1863 The author or
prOpagat0r OF such infamous scandal should
be branded with his Cl0u mark. We desire 10
say to Mrs. Stark, and for her only remaining
son. that as g0bd and faithful soldiers, Thomus
and Henry were not excelleJ
Ctlah f,Il first, in the spring Of 1862, and
his body has found q strangers grave. Henry
;ise peacefully upon the bank of Rock Creek
Pa. Thomas still lives, and carries noble
and patriotic heart, and in the recent battle
in Virginia has proven his Courage, the cal
umny of all home towards to the contrary
notwi hstanding.
In Henry's pocket diary, now in my hands,
are found these noble words: s'July 3D. 1868.
| may die today. II so, l die like a man
brcas'ing the enemy. 1 have no request 10
make except that might live to comfort my
poor mulher in her declining years."
Respectfully, d. G. 8.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13

The November elections are fully up to
hose Of October in the significance Of the
verdict they gave in favor OF the tiOvernmeui
10 is FGFts 70 crush tha rebslliOu. ahs
Union msjarisiee are in round numbers about
Is kIIow.: New York, $4,000, Massacbu-
e,is, 10000; IlIinois. 10000; Maryland, 25
90; Wisconsin. Is. 600; Minnesota. 1000
It isassO lhOra aht that the radical emaBeipa-
t;onisis have carried Missouri.
In Maryland the majority is not only for
he Uuion, but also for emancipation We
.lect four Of the FIVE congressman, and the
iih was only lost by two Union candidates
running by which the vote was divided, and an
vowed secessiOnist under the name of Dem
pcrat was run in.
The result in New York shows a Union
gain of 43.OOO since last fall. when the Sey-
nourites carried the State by about 10000
majority.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13
slave stsmpsds in Keutuckx.

The Nashville Union, of the 9th ult., says
A very respectable Shareholder from Ken
lucky informs US that, within three weeks
past, change seems to have come over the ne
gr0es in the Southern counties Of that State,
and large numbers of them are running off,
He says that over one hundred and fifty have
escaped from one county, and the trouble IS
increasing. In spite of the enormous prices
which the great Kentucky staple, tobacco, is
bringing, slaves have deprecated greatly in
value. a very large proportion Of the slave
owners say that slavery is hopelessIy destroy
ed and that they are willing to acquiesce in
any disposition which may be made of the
slaves. This sentiment is rapidly spreading
among the people. The Union men are al
most unanimously opposed to the factiOus and
selfish course of the pro slavery bigOts at Lou
isville and Frankfort"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13
(Army Corr, sPondsnce of The Dslawar. e.rss.s.J
IL CAMP : MILES SouTH OF OPELoUsAs, La. u
October l9, 1868. 4

Ix CAMP : MILES SoUrH OF OPELoUsAs, La. 4
October l9. 1863. 4
Friend Thomsoa.-As favOrable oppor-
iupi'y presents iiself for sending letters back
20 New Orleans, will improve the pfesent
opportunity, al houzb short, in giving the
lrierds Of the goth sketch Of our march,
observations, &c.
We took up our line Of march fs1m Ber-
sick on the morning of the 7ih inst j and with
the exception Of fine orange orcbards loaded
with fruit. We passed through the must de-ii-
,ute country l ever saw; in fact one half Of
the inhabitants had not attempted 10 make
garden. During our lsI, % and 81 dAys march
not a corn or potatOe field was visible. aud
not particle Of anything was being pro-
duced TO subSist man or beast, other gbau the
spcntane' US productions of the soil. The 4h
days march brought us to large prairie. On
this march We passed a small field of corn.
and al night bivoucked close TO a field OF
sweet potatoes; and as We liked TO indulge the
Southern chivaIry in their chief virtue, indo-
leDce, We dug their potatoes and appropriated
them TO the use of the Northern vandals.
We remained at this place until the 18th,
holding our election here, and l will say for
the edi6eatiOn Of our friends that the 96lh
gave John Brough 224 votes, aud Vallandig-
ban s.
The l7Ih Ohio Battery was made up of men
in his own district, and mostly from Dayton
and Springfield, and those men gave Copper
head Lucifer Vallandigham votes, and John
BrOugh 40.
Poor Vanity, Vanity for short) how the
soldiers feel for him; but perhaps it is we'll for
him that they cannot reach him. Ohio sol
diers are Of opinion that the climate Of Cana
da is well adapted to his constitution. Before
going further, however, 1 viii say that Val.
got no votes from companies or G.
On the morning Ofthe 9Th we heard heavy
cannonading, apparently 10 or u miles ahead
Our brigade took up its line o: march to rem
der assirtaLce; but upon arriving upon the
ground we astertained that the rebpls, about
six hundred strong, had been repuIsed Excuse
this abrupt stop; the mail is aoout TO close
Respectfully, J. A. NJ.
Company F, 96ih D. V. l.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13

THE REWARD FOR APPREHENDING DKsERT-
ERs Circular No. SO. from the Provost
Marshal Generals Office, has bren withdrawn,
and the following substituted for it.:
l. Special agents employed in accordance
with paragraph II of the regulations for the
government of the Provost Marshai's Bureau,
sill not, hereafter, be paid the reward of $50
for the apprehension and delivery of deserIers,
unless they elect their monthly pay and re-
ceive in future only the reward.
2. All deserlers arrested must be delivered
to the Provost Marshal of the District in
which the arrest is made. in order that the
necessary investigation may be had and prop
,.r action taken. No reward for arrest Of de-
+erters will be paid unless the person arrested
is so delivered and the fact of delivery certifi-
I'd TO by The Provost Marshal who receives
him.
Under the above regulations, citizens can
apprehend deserlers and will be entitled TO
the same bounty as authorized agents.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13
-. IL .. RlnR arn.na..

ST. LOUIS. Nov. The Democrats Little
Rock correspondent gives particulars Of rr-
cent fghi at Pine Bluff Arkansas The at
isek was msde on the 25th ult. by 1000 rebel
cavalry under Marmaduke and CObbett The
garrison consisted Of about seven hundr I'M
faBiry under Col Clayton. and were fUrtified
in Court House tquare BY barrieading the
Streets leading thereto with cotton bales
The rebels approached from three direciions.
bat afier repeated charges during which Clay
toms artillery played havoc in their ranks
they were repuIsed and driven from the town
leaving 800 killed and wounded IN our hands
Our loss was | killed ard 80 wounded.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13
Tribute Of Rs,pect.

AT meeting of the Oaio A. of the Phi
Kappa Psi Fraien nifty Nov 81 1863 the fOllow-
ing preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, II has pleased the AlI-wise Dis
poser of events to remove our brother Lieut..
Frank II. WOODS, and
Whereas Forssk ng all the endearments Of
home. friends aud literary career for which
he was preparing himself; led by an ardent
zeBl for tie cause OF his country, he braved
all the trials and perils Of camp and field and
finally fell pierced by The enemys' ball on Chick
amaugas' blood washed field, while in the fear
less discharge Of his duty. therefore
Resolved, That we yield submissively to ;his
visitation of Providence.
Resolved, That in his death our country has
lost one OF its nObIest and bravest defendsra,
our University student of great promise
our Fraternity, brother possessing all those
qualities moral, social ard intellectual which
W ere calculated peculiarly 10 endear him TO
every member and his friends, the pride Of
their circle.
Resolved, That to his relatives and friends
We tender our warmest sympaIhies.
Resolved, That this Chapter wear the usu-
al badge Of mourning Ten daya.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be seut to the parents Of deceased, and that
We request their publication in the Western
Christian Advocate, CIermOnt County Couri-
er and Delaware Gazette, and that a copy of
the same be placed in the archives of the Fra
ternity.
LEoNIDAs PIPER
As. b. NEWTON Com.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13

We learn from the Wayne County Dem
ocrat that man named Isaac Wiler in Clin-
ton township, Wayne Co., attempted TO mur-
der his whole family on some night of last
week. He shot his wife, stabbed her in sew
eral places. then beat her with his gun until
it was broken to pieces. He next attempted
to marder his son Jacob, who fed, jumping
out of the second story window-his daughter
remained unhurt, as the neighbors came in
time to prevent it.
He was arrested and lodged in the Wooster
Jail. No Cause is assigned for him transact
suspected to labor under mental deraDge-
lnent.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13

~ 1t iss finally ascertained that Gen. Rose
cAans was superseded in the command Of the
Army Of the Cumberland for canses purely
military, and not for the ridiculous reasons
stated Immediately after the change by the
w asbilgion correspondents of the New York
PrcFs, and by one of the journals published
As the National Capital. The complaints OF
the War Department against the General
are q unnecessary IeIay Immediately after the
Sass e Stohe River, and afterwards at Tul-
loH9ua--neg.ect to relieve Grant when threat
: eDed Icy Johuson--the use Of disrcspecIluI Ian
guagcin his correspondence with his superioEs
Ibis management OF the battle of ChicIsIm,st,
qua, 60. The rtusons OF his Icing supeIsed4i
Aad-no rg'ereuOs to his personal h4bits. d q