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The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

The True OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the Con.
perheads complain about being abused by
the Union press. There is some mistake here.
We consider it impossible to abuse or tfaduce
Copperhead. A Northern man, who SYM
pathisss with the South or the rebellion is
too low to be reached by abuse. Copper
heads are inEulnerable, and are out of the
lists entirely when We talk about men, Those
born in the South, and residents of this State,
if not Union men are Secessionists-no half
and half mixture. We don't claim them as
Copperheads, although they control the Cop
perhead vote, and keep up the Copperhead
organs and organizations. The true genus
known as the Copperhead, is a man of North
ern birth, who has sympathy for the South
either from prejudice against the negro or for
want of sense to discriminate between right
and wrong. Such is a Copperhead. North.
ern Secessionists are different class of men.
Appeal.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

MINING EyCITEMEST.-Greate excitement
exists at Pittsburg, owing TO the fact of new
discoveries in the Williams & killinger
mines, It turns out to be very rich in sill.
yer, portions of the rock showing native
silver when viewed through glass. Scores
of peculators are on hand, Offering fabulous
prices for feet, but the owners consider it q
good enough thing and are holding on to
farther develope the claim.
Bully Hill, in the same district, continues
to turn out solid masses of yellow sulphurets
of copper. They have lead four feet wide,
going down at angle of about thirty five de-
grees into the mountair.
The Cow Creek mines are attracting much
attention from miners from some of the lower
counties, and soon there will be large
population in that section, permanently 10
Gated, as there is plenty of wood and water
for milling purposes.
We were shown some fine rock from Mule
town, on Clear Greek, which was literally
sprinkled with gold, We learn that the
owners of this lead are now engaged in
crushing their quartz with an arastra, and
are reaping a rich harvest at but little ex-
pense.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

ANOTHER CoPPERHEAD PAPER GoSE.-The
material of the Irish Nationalist was suld by
the Sheriff of San Francisco on Friday, to sat
of James Pratt, business manager of that
Journal. The material brought $780, and
was purchased by NJ. Guerin, one of the sur
cites upon bond for the paper. A San
Franciscan, in note announcing the fact
says: 'The Irish Nationalist will not be
published any more. 1t is dead" 1t ap.
pears that Copperhead papers in California
are not profitable investments.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
Judge Daingerfield's Tactics.

latter in the hands OF reliable gentleman in
Trinity county. written by Judge VIM. P. Dain-
cer6eld. in which he seeks to explain his state
ments made in his communications to the ireka
Journal of the 26th of September last, so that the
members Of his party in Trinity county may un-
derstand what his real position is on the Union
question and his tart support Of certain measures
Of the Administration.
In speaking of his secession friends in Siskiyou
county, he says Il have consulted some Of the
leading Democrats Of this county (siskiyou) and
they have told me it was all right with them-that
they understood it-that might TALK Union, Ad-
ministration advocate the war, &c., as it was nee
essary after the experience of the I'd of September
if the lions skin was tooehort to exc it out with
the fox's," fc Thus be wanted his friends in
Trinity and Siskiyou counties to understand that
it necessary for his to claim to be for
the Union and the war measures of the Admins
tration to obtain Union votes but that he did not
want his Democratic" friends to think that be
would throw them of for this reason, as be still
was opposed to all of the measures of the Union
party and wanted them to exert themselves in h.s
behalf the same
Thus we have his true position, and Judge Dain-
gerfeld shows himself to be chief of the Copper
hea9 9party. By secretly playing this double game
he les to gain Union votes enough to elect him
to - &c over our Courts for the next six years
14there one Union man in the District who can
conscienciously vote for such man when we have
his own words confessing the fact that be is de-
ceying them by pretending to be in favor Of main
tanning the Government when he is heart and soul
with the JEFF. Davis experiment?
Ii Judge Dangerfeld should deny the facts
above stated the best OF proof will be furnished Of
heir truth
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
THE feeling of our soldiers toward those

The feeling of our soldiers toward those
who are plotting the surrender of the nation
to the rebels, is we'll illustrated by an anec-
dote related by the Valparaiso Republic
The Rev. Mr.. Logan, of that town, found in
the cars the other day soldier who had lost
leg at Gettysburg. Mr.. Logan said to him:
''Well, sir, they have let you out of the ser
vice, | see." '' No. sir. said the wounded
man. 8 l amt out yet. | enlisted to fight to
the end of the war, and am going to do it. +"
"Well," said Mr.. Logan. I" what can you
do now?' Fight copperheads,'' said he.
;. But what can You do in your condition ~
.sSir.r said the bold soldier. Strengthening
up and his eyes flashing. "they must keep
out of the way of my cratch."
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
The Late State Fair.

The late Annual State Fair at Sacramento
was most eminently success, so far as num-
bers in attendance, and the extensive display
of stock and home products were concerned.
The management was entrusted to compe-
tent persons, who for once realized hand
some sum over the expenses. This is very
gratifying to the people of the State, al
though in some sections where personal in
terest runs counter to the prosperity of the
capital of our State, we hear Of some com-
plants, through the local press.
There appears to be one very important in
terest for the development of the resources Of
the State, which seems to have been almost
entirely overlooked by the Managers of the
State air. and that is the mineral depart
ment. which was well represented from every
portion of this State and Nevada and Colora-
do Territories. 1t appears that notwith-
standing the able Secretary, 1. n. Hoag.
ESQ.,, advertised for mineral specimens from
every section, and that his call was for the
purpose of forming State Cabinet of mine
rails, to which liberal contributions were
made, the Directors Of the Fair did not even
appoint committee minerals, or offer any
premiums or inducements to encourage this
important branch of the resources of our
State. When it is considered the prosperity
and Importance of our State depends almost
entirely upon her mineral wealth, it would
seem that proper committee of scientific
gentlemen should have been appointed to
examine the vast amount of mineral on ex-
hibition, and make a careful report of their
value, and the localities from which they
came.
The Directors are evidently admirers Of
fine horses, bulls, &C.. and therefore devoted
the principal portion of their time at the Fair
to exhibiting their improved qualities. This
is all very well, but their fast stock should
not be the cause of other important interests
being neglected at these State Shows, and the
people of the mining counties should see to ii
that the same thing is not repeated at the
next State Fair at Sacramento.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
Latest by Telegraph

+ SAN Francisco Oct 18th.
We have dates to the 14th. On that day the lst
Maine regiment encountered large force of the
enemy just beyond Amesville, and was surrounded
but galantly cut its way out and crossed the river
at Wavcrly Ford, above Sulphur Springs. On Mon
day the 18th and 18th Pennsylvania, which were
with cavalry at Jefferson Springs, were attacked
By heavy cavalry forco in the rear. Our cavalry.
seeing they being overpowered, fell back slow
ly, contestng the ground, 10 large forest on this
side Jefferson. where Gregg wheeled three regiments
into position, dismounted portion of his men and
sent them as skirmishers. After stubboruly fight
ing for two hours, they were ordered to fall back
slowly, and as they doing SO a heavy infantry
fire of the enemy was opened on each flank, and
at the same time attacked in the At this
time the 10th New York were sentt support Gregg
and Reid's battery of % New Hampshire, but ow-
ing to short range of guns. serious damage was
inflicted on enemy. The 4th and 18th Pennsylva-
MIA regiments were now pressed severely in front,
and at the same time were attacked on each flank
and in rear. Our men bravely cut their way out,
and escaped across the river with heavy loss.
All surplus baggage of the Army of the Potomac
condition for fight.
later says that general engagement
commenced A. NJ. of 18th, at daylight, on the
Bull Run battle ground. Meade has fallen back
in the vicinity of Manchester plains Lees whole
army has crossed the Rappahannock.
Washington, 15th,-The Tribune's correspond
ence under this date says to-day has been very
severe day at Wagner, moro so than any eAperi-
enced since occupation of the Fort. Firing
has been mostly from James Island battery. There
were three killed and twelve wounded One shell
exploded in the doorway of the bomb proof. Fort
Johnston is again silepced. Shot entered embra-
sure yesterday and dsmounted their gun.
Washington, l5.h.-Extra Star says that a con-
siderable engagement took place yesterday between
large force of rebels and part of Warren's I'd
Corps in the vicinity of Bristow's Station. In
fantry and cavalry engaged both sides
Result is decided Union victory. The rebels
were badly beaten with loss of an entire battery
and one hundred prisoners. Before the termina-
ton of the contest Sykes regulars up and
assisted in driving enemy off.
Dispatches have been received from General
Schofeld dated ST. Louis, 18th, stating that Gen.
Brown has beaten the rebels under Shelby three
times and is still pursuing them.
San Francisco, l5th.-New trial denied in Chap
man case.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
TO UNION MEN.

The Copperheads have ready for circulation, on
election day, spurious Union ticket, with the
name OF VIM P. Daingerheld in place of E. Garter.
the Union candidate for Judge of the Ninth Judi
cial District. We all Union men to be on
their guard against the fraud of the copperhead
candidates, who seek their votes by means of s
trick.
BY order of the County Union Central Commit
tee. JAS. l. HART, Chairman
II. A. CuRriss, Secretary.
Shasta, Oct. 10th, 1868.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
COMMUNICATED. |

Mr.. EDITOR Il am often asked the uues-
ton: why do you Gail Democrats copper.
heads?'
In Snaikology, the copperhead is known as
being the mcst poisonous, the most treacher.
Gus and willy of sarpints. His only afirma.
tive attributes are to steal and destroy; in
all else he is on the defensive
And now, my inquiring friends, ify you can
see any analogy between modern Democrat
and Copperhead-enough to entltle them
to the name-I can't help it. Some can ;
more NAV.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

An INcIDENr-The enrolling officer for
Shasta county was accosted the other day by
an old citizen, and who is past sixty years of
age, with the inquiry if he was going to en-
roll all the able bodied men in the county
He was answered that those only were to be
enrolled who were between the ages of Is and
As. The grey headed old man replied Put
me down in the first list, as | am young
enough to do some good yet. and ! will 90 il
wanted -
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

CALIFORNIA LIrERAruRE.-The city Of San
Francisco can boast of two of the best litera-
ry papers in the United States-the Sunday
Mercury and Golden Era. These two papers
afford the largest amount of reading matter
Of any two papers that can be procured. and
should be patronized by the people of this
coast.
The California Magazine, monthly of "A
pages. IS filed with excellent reading matter
and affords abundant reading for families
The October number is now before us. Prizes
only 50 80 per annum
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
Great Fire in Weavervflle.

At a quarter past o'clock, p NJ, of
Saturday last, fire broke out in wooden
building, occupied by Chinese, two doors be-
low the St. Charles Hotel. on Main street,
and as the wind was blowing briskly at the
time. the whole row of houses was speedily
in flames. The wind soon carried the fire to
the opposite side of the street, enveloping the
whole lower portion of the town in one v,st
sheet of fame. We give below the estimated
losses by this sad calamity:
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

LEGISLATIVE PosITIoNs.-Mr. Charles
Westmoreland, formerly of Shasta county,
and late editor of the S. F. Republic, is an
asprant for the position of Secretary of the
Senate. No Letter or M IRE deserving gentle
man could be selected for that honorable po-
sition, and we trust the Senator's from the
northern counties will aid him in obtaining
it.
Mr.. A. W. Bishop, of the Red Bluff 1nde-
pendent, is a candidate for the position of
Assistant Secretary of the Senate. He has
done good work in the cause of the Union,
and certainly deserves the position.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

Found GuILrr.-On Monday, the 18th, the
jury in the case of the Chapman pirates
brought in a verdict of guilty" of the
charges preferred. The punishment is said
to he only Imprisonment for ten years, and a
fine of SIC, 900 each.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

Look Our FOR TuEN.-We would warn
Union men of the fact that certain of the cop
perhead candidates for Judicial position have
procured spurious tickets. for circulation on
election day, to entrap Tnion men into vot-
ing for them. 1t would therefore be well for
every Union voter to examine well his ticket
before depositiag it in the ballot tox.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

QUARTZ MILL IN OPERATION quartz
running order, and engaged in crushing
quartz from Lower Springs District. The
low stage of water retards the work to some
extent at present, yet we learn that fine re
turns will be realized by the company furn-
ishing the rock at this mill
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

OFFICERS OF ELEcTIoN.-Oficers of election
should remember that when the votes are
counted they should be strung upon cord
or thread, enclosed in an envelope, and re-
turned to the Clerks office, together with the
poll books and tally list, as at the last elec-
tioD
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

AN old Dutchman who had joined the tenn
perance society was taken sick, and sent to
the doctor to prescribe for him, ,'who ordered
him to take an ounce of brandy per day. The
old chap overhauled his arithmetic. and found
in the table of apothecaries. weight. g eight
drains make one ounce" g Meiu Got !" says
the Dutchman, "dat ish de temperance for
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
Total loss estimated at not less than $3.50, 90

SANITARY FUND.-Notwithstand much
has been done in California for the relief OF
our sick and wounded soldiers, much more
can and should be Sone by the people of Cal
ifornia towards binding up the Wounds of
those who are fighting the great battle for the
perpetuation of our liberties. We hope to be
able TO record. in our next issue, that box
has been prepared, in every place of holding
polls in the county, under the supervision of
the officers of election, for the purpose of re-
ceiving voluntary contributions for the san
ltary fund. Let every voter give his mite,
if it is only bit. If this is done throughout
the State, the aggregate sum will be sufficient
TO- gladden. the hearts of the sufferers in
camps and hospitals, and greatly rebound to
the reputation of our patriotic State.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

NEw SroRE.-Daved Beinhert has opened new
boot and shoe store next door to the Express Office
where, be SAYS, those articles can be obtained
cheaper than anywhere else in town He wishes
the ladies to give him call.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

ELECTION REruRss.-We would ask of the
officers of elestion, as an especial favor, that
they forward us the result of the election in
the various precincts, as soon as the votes
are counted, on Wednesday next.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

Duty OF UNION MEN-If Union men wish
to preserve their reputation as unconditional
loval men, in this time of their country S
peril they should vote the straight Union
ticket for judicial officers, without scratch
ing a single name. All of the nominees on
the regular Union ticket are gentlemen in
whom every Union man can place confidence.
They are honest, and eminently qualified for
the honorable positions they seek, and il
elected (which they viii be) they vii! reflect
honor upon our State, ensure a faithful exc
cution of the laws. and give every support
required in aid of the maintenance of the
General Government. We nope to be able to
record as crushing defeat for the copper
heads. on Wednesday next, as was our pleas
ure after the September election
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

SrABBED.-we learn from the Independet that
Capt. A. s. Wells, of Wells Ferry, in this county,
was stabbed, supposed mortally, at Red Bluff, on
Tuesday evening last, by Vincent E. Geiger.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
DIED.

In Star City, n. T., Sept, 18th, Forrest B. son Of
Duke R. and Lizzie r. Slower, aged months and
25 days.
On Battle Greek, on the 10th inst, A. J. Ball.
aged 60 years.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

LATEST ELECTION NEws.-On Tuesday
last. the 18th inst, State elections were
held in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa and In
diana. all of which have gone largely Union.
In Ohio, Brough, Union candidate, has
beaten vallandisham 10000. In Pennsyl-
vania Gov. Curtin, Union candidate, has
carried the State by at least 10000 over the
Copperhead candidate Woodward. In Iowa
there is large majority for the Union can
didates in every county heard from, and COL
Stone is elected Governor In Indiana the
Copperheads are demoraliZed and have fed
TO the rear of the overwhelming Union
voters. Thus the good work goes bravely on
and the Union is now in the hands of loyal
men.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

FIERY.-The San Francisco Evening jour
nal says it is in favor of Greek fire for the
rebels and hell fire for the copperheads.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.-At
the solicitation of many friends, / herewith an
nounce myself an independent candidate fer the
office Of Justice of the Peace.
GEO. r. KNOX,
Shasta, July 10, 1868. jllSs
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

OPPOSITION LINE TO New YoRK.-The foyorite
opposition steamer, Moses Taylor, will said from
San Francisco for Panama, on Friday, Nov 18th.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

SELLING OFF,. krause is about leaving Shas-
ia, and offers his stock of sadilery and harness
cheap for cash. See his advertisement,
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
TAKE NOTICE.
@l@~

All Persons indebted to the COURIER ONCE Tor
subscription, advertising or job work, will confer
favor by settling the same Immediately.
Shasta, Oct. 10, 1868.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
man case.

CnIvALRY lLLusrRATED.-We have been
placed in possession of facts to show that the
Hon, VIM. P. Daingerfeld. Copperhead can
didatc for District Judge, has procured a
spurious ticket, headed " Union Judicial tick
et," with his name inserted in place of E.
Garter the regular Union candidate. These
tickets will be circulated in Trinity and
Shasta Counties on Wednesday next, and
we caution Union voters against this politi.
cal trick to obtain their votes.
We also have in our possession slip of
paper with the name of T. Landrum writ
ten on it. and the back thereof covered with
adhesive paste, to be used on election day
by pasting them over the name of C. c. Bush
the regular Union candidate for County Judge
These slips Of paper have been distributed
through the various precincts in the county.
for the purpose Of obtaining votes for the cop
perhead candidate for County Judge
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17

SuIciDE.-On Friday last, about o'clock,
P. NJ, Green Nicholas, confined in the coun-
ty Jail, awaiting trial for the murder of VIM.
McFarron. on the 1st of August last, COM
mitted suicide BY cutting his throat II. A.
Curtiss, Esq, being notified of the fact, pro-
ceed to summon jury of inquest, who after
an investigation of the circumstances, ren
dercd the following verdict;
The undersigned, jurors summoned by II.
A. Curtiss, Esq, j. P, acting as Coroner. to
hold an inquest dpon the body of deceased
person now lying in cell of the county Jail
of the county of Shasta. find the body to be
that of Green Nicholas, or Mullen Nicholas.
aged about fifty nine years. and from Mis-
souri, to tlis State, and that he came to his
death by cause of wound in the neck, on
the left side thereof, inflicted with a portion
of case knife, and by his own hand, while
laboring under alteration of mind.
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
REDEMPTION FUND.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals,
~ directed to the undersigned, for the surrender
of County Warrants will be received up to the last
day of the next regular meeting OF tne ooaro oi
FELIX TRACY, Treasurer.
Shasta, Oct. !, 1868. %
The Shasta courier., 1863-10-17
MARRIED:

In Red Bluff, the sth inst. by Rev J. Nc
Laughlin, Mr. John A. Downer of Shasta, to Mis-,
Laura A. DeShieds, of Red Bluff
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-10-22
7 i . + For Wood
OuARrERxAsrER's OFFICE

QuARrERxAsrER' OFFICE, {
Fort Abercrombie, D T.. Sept. "a, 1868. !
Sealed proposals in duplicate copies will be
received at this Office until October cath, 1868
at II o'clock NJ. for furnishing EIGHT HUN
DRIED 1907 CORDS Of good, merchantable
OAK WOOD delivered at this Post. Two
hundred oords to be delivered on or before
the FIRST day Of December, 1868, the remaining
six hundred cords on or before the first day Of
January 1864. ...'.
The woodto be compactly piled upon ssi'e
selected for that purpose -.
The bids will state tho price per cord for
which the wood will be delivered.
Proposals from persons who have previously
failed to comply with their bids. or from dis
loyal persons will not be considered. ,..,
All bidders or their substitutes must be pres
ent to respond to their proposals At the open
ing of their bids on the oath day Of October,
1863, At II o'clock II.
All proposals must be accompanied by two
Guaranty 3 the responsibility Of which (unless
known to the undersigned) must be shown by
the official certificate Of Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court, the names of firms stated in full,
With tho address of each member.
A bond with good security, will lie required
or tho faithful performance Of the contract.
FORM or GUARANTY 70 ACCOMPANY PRO-
... PosALs.
We, Of the County Of -, and State
Tor Tory Of -, do hereby guarantee that
- is able to fulfil ! contract in accordance
with the terms Of his propositions, AID that
should his proposals be accepted he will enter
into contract in accordance thereto, and We
are prepared to become his sureties.
This guaranty must accompany each bid.
The unde.signsd reserves the right to reject
any oran bids. ''''"' - '''-' i
I The wood can be procured from wild land
adjacent from two to four miles from the Post
ree from e1pense. j.. = ....+, ~
Payment be. made upon the ful6llment
Of the contract, Or ss'aoon thereafter - funds
can be procured. =. = 3.
Proposals to be addressed 10 Capt. T. D,
Smith, "A. Q. M, Fort Absrcronbis, D. T.,
and endorsed ''Proposals for Wood
- T. D. SMITH, Capt. A. Q. NJ.
r I da1-4w W 4 Il " tI Il
AfOrICE.-Nttiee Il. hereby given, thu u;
IN have given my son, Frederic y. barnar 1
| his time, t. acs aid 1tfsa, 2fot himself, aad,
shall claim none 81 biz earnings, nor psy any
debt. Of h. eoa'r,etlas ;ss'1 ri; st.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-10-22

Dlsp.-0n Frid.y, oct. 18th, ats O'Clock
?. T.. Hslsx, NJ. youngest daughter Of Il. ].
.ed 4. 4. Fowler, sssd 7 ysstr.A Il months and
.SSJ"' ..tI ;, " a ~
Another little nesting has folded ito wings
r7- ;. ehsrub addsd to the countless thou
ssads = thsislittsring host Of Little ones, that
tbsesg he golden streets Of the city Of the
dfsst kiisss Smother link he b..n severed on
Yeesth, buts 70 b Reunited in heaven. The
eesior sfasski.d hes suffered Tia little one
70 ssAs unite Hin and " must forbid II not,
Win W srs 'orrowfal q seeing the young