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The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
OFFICERS OF ELECTION.

Shasta Precinct-C. Roethe, D. Lynch, Judges !;
B. Shurtlef Inspector.
Buckeye-0. Seamans, J. Blake, Judges; D.
Whiting, Inspector,
Churntown-D. C. johnson, P. Seamans, Judges;
n. Wolcott, inspector.
Pittsburgh. Williams, A. Sandford, Judges !;
Tom Smith, Inspector.
Copper City-G. K. Willard, E. S. Barney,
Judges ;sGeo. Silverthorn, Inspector.
North Cow Creek-D. C. Osborne J. Mitchell
Judges; A. Hildreth, Inspector.
Oak Run-u. G. Hunt, D. B. Matlock, Judges !;
H. p. Ross, Inspector.
Millville-O. H. P. Tanquary, R. A. Martin,
Judges ]. P. Webb, Inspector.
South Cow Creek. J. Kemm, A. Miller Judg-
es; F. Vinegar, Inspector.
Sierra. Osburn, E. H. Kelly, Judges G.
Sheridan, Inspector
North Battle Creek-J C. LaTour, Wm Towns
ley. Judges John Dunlap, Inspector.
Pit River-B. F. Start, W. Cation, Judges; A.
Thomas, Inspector.
Fort Crook-H. Whipple, L. L. Y. Hastings,
Judges; R. Pugh, Inspector.
Parkville-J. B. Adams, c. Combs Judges; A.
Hazelrigg, Inspector.
American Ranch-W. Milby, W. Lean, Judges ;
E. Anderson, Inspector.
Ludwig's BRIDGE. Furmau, W. Wilson,
Judges; W. Ludwig, Inspector
Canon Houses. Ward, j. Dnsmore, Judges
B. Oliver, Inspector.
Texas Springs. Maxell, II. McCracken,
Judges; S. Durant, Inspector.
Clear Creek. Street, o. Swinson, Judges; P
Winn, Inspector.
Mddletown-John Criss, E. McAlhster, Judges;
S. Durbin, Inspector.
Horsetown-D We'll, c.. Haley, Judges A. t.
Corbus, Inspector.
Eagle Creek-C. McManus, I. Jones, Judges; !;
S. S. Dunnels, Inspector.
Prairie Diggings-G. Mcfarland, J. Pryor
Judges: S. R. Hubbard, Inspector.
Bald Hills-H. Bell SEN, J. Mullanphy, Judges
W. knowlton, Inspector.
Watson Gulch-W. W. Smith, E. D. Baker,
Judges; Capt. Fiddler, Inspector.
Arbucke-R. Blair, W. Burbridge, judges; R.
Shaw, Inspector.
Lower Springs-Ay Wiser, 7. Breenan, Judges !;
II. Jones' Inspector.
Spring Creek-A. Young R. Jameson, Judges !;
J. L. H. Swinford, Inspector.
Motion Creek-D. Mobiles. I. Riggs, Judges; ].
c. Conway, Inspector.
Dog Creek-I. p. Christoler W. Hcnwood.
Judges; J. Cameron, Inspector.
Portuguese Flat. Mckenzie, L. B. Bickford,
Judges; r. Pitt, Inspector.
Whisky Creek-R. NJ. d. Williamson, U. R.
Lord, Judges; W. Kesler, Inspector.
Mad 0x-6. Rumfeldt, J. Mahony, Judges ].
Kimball, Inspector.
Oak Bottom-J. Z. Smith, G.. Umberfeld,
Judges: A. j. Van Vie, Inspector.
Free Bridge-H. jackson, H. Frost, Judges L.
II. Tower, Inspector.
French Gulch-E. Dickinson, E. NJ. Mcdonald,
Judges; Sam Grover, Inspector.
East Fork-A. G. Chauncey, W. Brenu, Judges;
A. Charson, Inspector.
Muletown-W. Mcneil, J. Keitz, Judges J.
Jolly, Inspector
Bearing River-G. Corson, E. Moncrief, Judges;
]. Flood, Inspector.
Janesville-E. R. Arlington, F. Russell, Judges;
j S. Hall, Inspector.
Fort Reading. S. Ball, J. N. Logan, Judges );
A s. Wells, Inspector.
Soda Creek-W. Bailey, A. C. Anderson, Judges;
r. C. DAY. Inspector.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
Hon. e Garter.

The Judicial District Convention, which
met at Trisity Center on the Both ult., plac-
ed in nomination for the Office of Judge of
the 9th Judicial District, Hon E. Garter,
lawyer who stands at the head of his pro-
fession in the northern portion of the State,
and who has been resident of Shasta coun-
ty since 1852. He has been one of the
leading members OF the bar. with an extend
ed practice in this district. Mr.. Garter has
been e-long Democrat, so long as that
party remained true and loy,l to the coun-
try, having, been elected by the Democratic
party in 1855 to the Office of District Attor-
ney, the duties Of which Office he discharged
with Fidelity to the people. In 1857 be was
elected to the Office of State Senator, and
during his term in the Senate he became one
of the leading members, giving general sat
isfaction to his constituents in the leading
measures of the session of 1858 and 1859, pre-
vious to our present national difficulties. In
1850 Mr.. Garter canyassed the county in the
cause of Stephen A. Douglas for President,
county in that election is mainly attributable
to his labors. lii 1862 Mr. Garter, together
with the greater portion of the Douglas par
ty in this county went into the Union organ
ization, and surrendering all party predelee-
tions for the preservation of our country, has
continued to do efficient service for the cause
of the Union. The Union party have done
wisely in selecting Mr.. Garter for the high
and honorable position of District Judge, as
no man in the Dist let is better qualified, for
integrity of character or as lawyer or bet
ter Union man, than he. He willreceive the
united support of all unconditional Union
men in the district at the October election
and if elected-and we have no doubt he will
be-he will prove to be the right man in the
right place.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

SHASTA GUARps.-From private letter
learn the following items of interest with
respect to our Shasta boys: D. Titus, l>t
Sergeant, has been commissioned rs Second
Lieutenant of Co. l, sth Regiment. John
NJ. SHREDDER, Musician, has been commission
ed as First Lieutenant of Co. D, 9th Regi-
ment-both merited appointments. The
health of the company is good, not sick
man in it. Camp Drum is considered the
healthiest location in which they have ever
been stationed.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
John p. Jones.

The gentleman whose name heads this ar
ticle, was unanimously selected by the dele
gates to the Senatorial District Convention
which met at the Tower House on the 30th
ult., to represent Trinity and Shasta couties
in the next Senate of this State. Mr.. Jones
has held the responsible position of Sheriff of
Trinity county for the past two years, and
has discharged the duties of that Office with
credit to himself and with fidelity to the peo.
pie of that county. Shasta county having
had the Senator of this district for the past
two years, the Union party of this county
thought 1t but just to concede the nomination
to some resident of Trinity county for the
coming term, and when the people come to
know Mr.. Jones, they will take great pleas
ure in casting their votes for him in such
numbers, that the secesh candidate for the
same Office will scarcely know be has been
running. Mr.. Jones is a man we'll versed in
the political affairs of the State, and is one of
the people wherever he goes, and understands
their wants as we'll as any person that could
be selected for so honorable position. He
is an open and outspoken Union man--one
who loves his country for its benefcient in
stitutions,-a he will make an efficient and
active supporter ofthe State and general gov
ernments, let them be administered by whom
soever may be called to the helm of State or
Nation. He deserves and will receive the
united support of all unconditional Union
men at the September election, and will sure
ly be elected.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

PRosPEcrING.-The citizens of Whisky
Greek have adopted a systematic plan of
prospecting the various mountain ranges of
the county. Three companies are organized,
each one of which keeps constantly in the
field competent and experienced prospec-
tor. One of these gentlemen, Mr.. F. Spen-
Ger, paid US visit few days ago, and iu-
formed us that he has visited and prospected
the entire mountain region lying between
Trinity Centre and the Cow Creek mines,
embracing an area of ninety five miles in
extent, and the results of his lahors are most
satisfactory. He states that there are gold,
silver and copper mines sufficient in the sec
ton CT country over which he has Travelled to
employ all the capital in the State and Sc
cure profitable return, without any neces-
sity Of our citizens going to Humboldt or
Washoe. He exhibited some specimens of
ore taken from lodges in this county which
appear as rich in silver as any of the Hum
boldt rock we have seen. All that is needed
to place this county at the head Of the list
in mineral wealth, is that monied men should
take hold and work our mines instead of in,
vesting their capital in distant places.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

CoxISG ovER--Every day we hear of
some '.old line Democrat deserting the
sinking ship of secession and treason, and
coming into the lines of the Union party
We at one time thought we might be able
to guess near the majority the Union party
would have in this county, but we must ad-
NIT that if the true Union men continue to
come out from the ranks of the ''Democra-
cy" to the Union party as they have for the
past few weeks, We would not be surprised
to see the entire opposition county ticket
Withdrawn from the canvass,
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

DISTRICT CouRr.-This Court has been
engaged nearly all the week in the trial Of
the case of the People VS.. Charles FrsAklin.
On Friday morning the jury brought in .
verdict of acquittal, aad the pFisopef vas
discharged.
The followingpersons have been adnsii,ed to
citizenship: Conrad Thalcr, Wilhelm Briggs.
enthies. Joseph We'll, John L -Schruman,
Matthias Miller, Hans Chlsm, James Ill. Sto,
~. John 4smbros-, Michael Shea. Ferrior
Nayior, Charley Maurie
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

RIGHTLY ANswEREp.-A few days since q
candidate on the Union county ticket was
urging upon Copperhead, who claimed to
be Union man, the necessity of not voting
for any of the candidates on the Dem. ticket.
'sOh,' says Copperhead, g l am going to
vote for you." That won't do, /" says can
didate, my opponent is just as good man
as they have on their ticket, and as much
entitled to your vote" That is our opinion.
Politically one is just as gooe as another.r
They are all on the same platform-that
opposed to the Government; and we viii
venture the assertion that if the Confederate
nominees were on board rebel privateer as
a crew, and the vessel vas captured BY
National war yeesel, the cry of Union Dem
ocracy, poverty or family would not set at
liberty one portion Of the crew, while Breck.
inridge Democracy wosld hang the others.
justice is one thing; sympathy another.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

N. GREENE CURTIS, EsQ.-This gentleman
and able lawyer has been in town the past
week, engaged in the defense of Charles
Franklin, on trial in the District Court on a
charge of murder. Mr.. Curtis ranks as one
of the first criminal lawyers in the State.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

The Red Bluff Independent has entered
upon its third year. 1t is doing good work
in the cause of our country, and is scattering
grape and canister among the Copperheads
Of Tehama county. Long may it wave,
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
Man Shot.

On Saturday last an affray occurred at a
cabin on Salt Creek, near the Lower Springs.
in this county, between man named Green
and VIM. McFarron, in which the latter
was shot and mortally wounded 1t appears
the difficulty arose about the amount of gold
taken from quantity Of quartz by Green
In the dispute high words arose, and it is
said Green ordered McFarron to leave his
cabin, which he did, and after getting some
distance from the cabin picked up some rocks
and was advancing again towards the cabin.
when Green seized gun loaded with bird
shot and discharged it at McFarron, striking
him in the left side and arm above the elbow,
carrying away large portion of the muscle
of the arm, and shattering the bone, few
shot penetrating the body so as to produce
internal hemorrhage. Green Immediately
came to town and delivered himself up to the
Sheriff, and was placed in Jail. Drs. Pei.
ham and Shurtleff were called to dress the
wounds of McFarron, and on Tuesday last
the arm was amputated. The unfortunate
man fingered until Friday morning, when
death put an end to his sufferings.
We learn that McFarron was a quiet and
peacea5le man. He came to this State from
Illinois, and has been engaged in mining in
this county for several years.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

PUBLIC SPEAkING.-.On Wednesday next,
18th inst, Hon. VIM. Highly and Col. j.
G. Zabriskie will address the citizens of
Shasta on the subject of their duty in support
tendance of all those who love their country.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

RErusNED.-Mr. John Anderson, our eff
eieut and accommodating County Clerk, re-
turned from flying visit to the Humboldt
mines, on Saturday last.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

FAvoRs.-Major Jack Stratman and Jerry
Sullivan will please accept our thanks for
Eastern papers and periodicals received by
last steamer
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

CATHOLIC CHuRcH.-The building hereto.
fore known as the Shasta Union Semina.
ry' has been purchased and fitted up as
Catholic Church. Divine Service will be
held there on Sunday tomorrow at 10 o.
clock, An.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

THANKscYING.-Ata about three o'clock on
Thursday morning our citizens we're aroused
from their slumbers by the firing of Ma.
tional salute, and the ringing of the church
bell, under the supervision of Charley An
derson, the master of flags on all public oc-
casion, and throughout the day be kept the
National emblem flying on every flagstaff in
town. No other attention was paid to the
proclamation of the President, as far as our
knowledge extends. The District Court was
in session, trying the case of the People VS..
Charles Franklin. bu. did not adjourn, as
there was a large number of witnesses in
attendance in the case
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
Notice.

HVHE undersigned would inform the public that
he has found his purse, supposed to have been
stolen at Knapper's Brewery, and that it was not
taken from him at the house of Mr. Nicelet, as re-
ported CHARLEY MARE
Shasta, Ang. III, 1s6s. aus
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

A GeoD CHANcE.-H. Brill, Of French
Gulch, wishes to dispose Of his salo.n aud
billiard tables. The house is HeN dung a
good business, and can be ksa cheap. Cor
cash.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

KENTreKY.-Kenfucky has elected Union
Governor, Congressmen,-in fact straight
Unien ticket-by 20, 900 majority.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

WAGONS FOR SALE.-Read Grant Taggart's
advertisement, in another column. Persons
an want of a wagon would do well to call
on him, at the Tower House.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

EssrERS RopNDARy.-The eastern bound
AIRY of the State, lying beswsea Lake Tahoe
and the Oregon line miics--has bsea run
and marked, and the Surveyors kss< started
out on the southern line to the Colorado.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

Tue Board of Equalization will meet in
this place on Monday next.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08

FOR JUSTICE oF Tue PPACts-At
sAs solieitasiea - ,nsny friends, I herewith an
sosaee myself Independent candidate for the
ssscs Of Justice of the Pesee
Shasta, sa', 10, 1855, jIis.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
For Asylum Building Act.
For Senator Twenty-sixth District,
JOHN p. JONES,
SHASTA COUNTY TICKET.

For Sheriff,
WM. Z. HOPPING.
For Tax Collector,
J. W. GARDEN.
For County Clerk,
CHARLES MCDONALD.
For District Attorney,
HOMER A. CURTISS.
For Recorder,
GEO. D. FORBES.
For County Treasurer,
..FELIX TRACY.
For the Assembly,
]. n. CHAPEL.
For Assessor
A. P. LADD.
For Supt. Public Instruction,
JOHN ]. COMFY.
For Coroner,
D. H. DUNN
For County Surveyor,
J. F. WINSELL.
For Constables,
P. H. GILHOOLEY. EY........................A "A. HALL.
For Roadmaster,
JAMES JENKINS.
JUDICIAL TICKET.
Election October 2Ist.
For Supreme Judges,
OSCAR L. SHAFTER,
L. SAWYER,
S. w. SANDERSON,
JOHN CURRY,
A. L. RHODES.
For Judge of the Ninth Judicial District,
E GARTER.
For County Judge,
C. c. BUSH.
For Justices of the Peace, Township No. l,
C. L. DANIELS0N.. ...................B H. WARD
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.

NOTICE is hereby given that meeting of the
~ Board of Equalization for the county of Shas-
ia, will be held at the Clerks Office in the town of
Shasta, on
Monday, the 10th day of August, A. d.
1868,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to squalize the assessment Of
the county for the fiscal year 1861.
JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk.
Shasta, Aug. 4, 1s63. aus
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08
SHASTA GoBRIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. s, 1868.
UNION STATE TICKET.


FoR GOVERNOR,
FREDERICK F. LOW.
For Lieutenant Governor,
THOMAS n. MACHIN.
For Congressman,
THOMAS B. SHANNON,
WILLIAM HIGBY.
CORNELIUS COLE.
For Secretary of State,
B. B. REDDING.
For Controller,
GEORGE OULT0N.
For Treasurer,
R. PACHECO.
For Attorney General,
j. G. MCCULLOUGH.
For Clerk Supreme Court,
W. P. HARTMAN.
For State Printer.
o. NJ. CLAYES.
For Surveyor General,
J. F. HOUGHTON.
For Harbor Commissioner,
C. L. TAYLOR.
For Superintendent Public Instruction,
JOHN SWETT.
The Shasta courier., 1863-08-08


STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF SHASTA.
In addition to the foregoing officers to be
elected at the next general election, there will
be an election at the same time, in said county
in conformity with law, for the following Off
GERS, to wit:
Sheriff
A County Clerk.
A County Recorder.
Tax Collector
A County Treasurer.
A District Attorney.
An Assessor.
A Superintendent of Public Instruction.
A Coroner.
A County Surveyor.
Two constablss for each township in the
county.
One Road Overseer for each of the several
road districts in the eInnty-
And also Supervisor for District No. 3.:in
said county. - '
By order of the Board of Supervisors,
JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk.
shasia, avg I, 1863. aus
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COUNTRY The night was dark, heavy RAIN
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covered Of their whereabouts or the route
t5ey have taken.
The Governor has telegraphed TO all the
military committees Of tie State to arouse
their several counties, and COL Parrot, FRO.
vost Marshal General Of the State, has notified
eTerv Provost Marshal within bis jurisdiction
70 scour their several districts thoroughly
The most plausible theory mentioned is, that
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bus at two A. NJ, on Saturday.
That their escape was connived at by sym,
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LATER FROM EUROPE.

LATER FROM EUROPE.
ST. JOINS, Nov. 30.-The steamship SEQ
tia from Liz erpool on the 2lst, has arrived off
Cape Race.
The steamship Great Eastern has been ad~
yertised for sale at auction on the l4th Of Jau-
uary by order Of the mortgages.
The Times says America is rapidly settling
into normal state Of war, and an early peace
looks hopeless.
The arguments in the Alexandra case are
still progressing The Attorney General con-
cluded his argument in favor Of new trial Oh
the Goth with an euloglum upon the decisions n
American courts
The English answer to Napoleon proposed
CONGRESS Question has been delivered. 1t does
not announce an unqualified acceptance, but
seeks for information as to the precise points
Drop0sed for discussion and further commu~
nication between the two Governments may be
expected. ,
The papa Government assents, and the PruS-
sian reply is expected on the 2lst inst Ii is
believed the principal replies will all seek tor
information as to the programme ltl vague
l. rumorel that Napoleon ILL. invited the
King of Belgium to draw up the programme.
The Paris correspondent OF the London
Times asserts the belief that the proposed
meeting Of such congress loses ground daily.
Gen, Hurlbut has issued an order (at Mem.
phis) warning the newspapers published there
that they
-"nust cease the publication Of reports, an.
onvnous or otherwise, OF actions or movements
Of tr0ors within the Department. No discus
sion Of the policy or measures of the Govern
roant will be tolerated, and the editors and pub
fishers Of newspapers will be held accountable
for the character of extracts published from
Northern PAPERS; Neither officers nor troops
within this command will he the subject OF
either praise or censure through the newspa-
ners as neither editors nor correspondents nave
fhe right or the ability to give praise where
deserved or to withhold it where unde
served.
The aDDearance in the Paris Moniteur of the
sutogranh letter addressed to the chief Sover-
eigns and States of Europe by the Emperor
Nanoleon, inviting them to q congress at Paris,
has greatly added TO the interest raised by the
Fmneror's speech on the same subject. 1t IS
universally admitted, even by those who are
least willing to make the avoWal, that the
cnmnosition and tenor of the Imperial eplstle
are master piece, and that the skill with
which the document is drawn up may even
Dive chance OF success to scheme which
most nersons began to regard as wholly utoplan
and impractlcable.
The store ship Wyandank arrived at the
Washington Navy Yard yesterday from