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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE report of the
deneral-in-Chie is q very lengthy document,
comprising mainly = grand summary of the
military operations since his last annual re-
port. referring to the Department ofthe Po-
tomac, General Halleck, saws Burnside, proposr
ed change OF base was not approved by him.
Burnside, therefore, consented to cross the Rap
pahannock, and then move down to seize the
heights Of Fredericksburg, while a small force
was sent north Of the river, to enable Houpt
to reopen the railroad. This plan was assem-
ted to but not approved. Burnside, instead of
crossing the Kappahannock by the fords, as
he was expected to do, marched his whole army
down the north bank Of that river. Lees
army, in the meantime, moved down the
south bank of the river, which was at this
time ford&ble o few miles above the town
and General Sumner asked permission to cross
and occupy the heights, but it was refused,
and no attempt was made to effect a passage
till December 18th, by which time Lees army
had been concentrated. 1t is alleged that
the defeat. which we suffered soon after, result
ted from the neglect to forward the pontoon
train from Washington whereas the p~ontoons
were at Beriin,in the Army sfthe Potomac.
The delay was therefore unavoidable, and on
investigation Of matters, Burnside pronounced
it so.
Speaking of the affairs in Grants denart-
ment, the General-in-Chief says: 1t has alleg-
ed that Grant positively disobeyed the in
structions of bis superiors. 1t is hardly nee
cessary to remark that Grant never disobeyed
an order moreover, he has never complained
that the Government did not furnish him
all the means and assistance in it's power to
facilitate the execution of any plans he saw fit
to adopt. 4
The General suggests that, as the febel ar
my lives upon the country through which it
passes, the federal army do the same, as it IA
~cllitates rapidity Of movement. Oge com
manders i'll the rebel States hardly eyer find
supplies, in the border States it is difficult to
distinguish between real friends and enc
mics.
In regard to sutlers'he says the entire .abo-
lition Of the system would rid the army of
the iucunbrance of suffers wagons on the
march and the nuisance of suffers stalls and
booths in camp, and it would Improve the dis
cipline and efficiency of our troops in many
ways, particularly by removing from the
camps the prolific evils of drunkenness. 1t is
not difficult for suffers to act the part of spies,
infornerS, smuggleres and contraband ira
ders.
The General thinks the court-martial a too
culnbrous proceeding for the battlefield, and
suggests some more speedy punishment.
he suggests the Inspector Generals De-
partment be merged into the Adjutant Gen
erals Department. He recommends several
reforlnations in reference to the organization
of regiments, brigades and corps.
lie claims that the cartel for toe exchange
of prisoners has been violated in relation to
colored soldiers.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-12-24
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In one of the upper townships Of Franklin
county reside two farmers, whose places are
separated by a small creek. They are we'll
TODD people, but dramatically opposed in
politics, and each noted for the zeal with which
he defends his sentiments Mr.. II. being a
straight, uncompromising Union man., and
Mr.. S. a Copperhead Democrat. Meeting a
few days before the late election, Mr.. S. ac-
costed his neighbor saying:
''How is it friend NJ, l hear there is a very
prevalent disease on your side Of the creek p
"Ah!" said NJ, "what is the disease p
'ENigger on the brain" replied S.
"'WelI," said NJ, that is a mere trife com
pared with the malady existing OH the other
side"
Indeed exclaimed s, and pray what
can thai be p
"Irajtor TO tie hsart !' retorted NJ.
The hit was palpable, and the conversation
''took a rn."-CoJumbus Express.
--s -
The government ~contemplates FURNISHING
US with a new cent as soon as tho ore is
smelt. It will probably have an odor OF
mint.
An old bachelor says that marriage was IN
stituted for no other purpose than to prevent
men from sleeping diagonally in bed.
Il wonder this child don't go to sleep, >
said an anxious mother to a female friend
II don't" said the other, 'its face is 80 dirty
that it cant Shut its eyes
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-12-24

t3Lietennnf IN TIE Afmy QfH I'M TJfttFH M'Tes.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-12-24
Farmers Of kenOSha County !!
ENoR a number OF Years l have supplied you with my
4 Flows, but have just Invented a new apd grand
improvement, ION which have obtained a patent,) con
sistiug Of a
WROUGHT IRON FRAME,

of peculiar construction, to which is attached the left
handle in such q manner as to entirely do away with
all clogging at the heel ofthe Plow.
Farmers who have seen them will have Rothing else
l will invite all my old customers TO call and examine
them for themselves. They cost no more than the old
fashion II. MITCHELL.
Racine, Wis. Os7. 23d.
J. n. LELAND. Bristol agent for Kenssha Co. Typo
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-12-24

HAM IN UNIFoRM.-The first regiment Of
negro soldiers that has appeared in this city,
was encamped yesterday in front of the City
Hall. The regiment was from Washington,
and the negroes were mostly of the Maryland
stock. The fighting capacity of the men
really appeared excellent. In stature, they
were smaller than the average of white regi-
ments; in complexion, they were generally
quite dark. In style, they did not quite equal
some of our fancy holiday regiments; but for
hard, serviceable work in the trenches, on the
march or in tho field, they seemed to have
spirit and intelligence, as we'll aG muscle
Many thousands Of people visited the place
where they were encamped during the day,
and instead Of jeers or violence towards the
black douJG of their country, there were al
most universal expressions Of admiration and
applause.-N. Y. Times 27M
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-12-24
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"My companions in arms, as the lady said
when she embraced her twins.
If a servant will lie for his master, his mas
ter need not be astoni8hed if the servant lies
for himself,
Done it on my own hook is now render
ed Executed on the responsibility of my
own personal carve
If q woman could talk out of the two cor
ners of her mouth at the same time, there
would ls a good dial said on both sides,
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

Action brought in the District Court of the Ninth
Judicial District of the State of California, and
the complaint filed in the county of Shasta, in the
Office of the Clerk of said District Court
The People of the State of California send greeting
to SAMUEL COLE:
VOU are hereby required to appear in an action
i brought against you by the above named
Plaintiff, in the District Court of the 9th Judicial
District of the State of California in and for the
said county of Shasta and to answer the complaint
filed therein. Ia copy of which accompanies this
summons,) within ten days, exclusive of che day
of seryice,) after the service you of this sum-
mons--if served within this county if served out
of this county, but within this Judicial District,
within twenty days; if served out of said dis
trict then within forty days-or Judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you.
The said action is brought to obtain decree of
this Court for the foreclosure of certain mortgage
described in the complaint and executed by the
said Samuel Cole, on the 26th day Of December, A.
D. 1860, to secure the payment of a certain prom
issory for Sl094, dated Dec. 26th, 1861 paya-
able years after date, made by the said Samuel
Cole in favor of the said Susan Yank, and bearing
interest at the rate of per cent per month until
raid-int ,rest payable every months-that the
premises conveyed thereby may be sold, and IL
proceeds applied to the payment of-the balance do
ard unpaid of said note and interest, to wit thu
sum of $lQ94, with interest thereon from the GATH
day Of December A. D. 1861, the rate of two per
cent per month until paid, and that said interest at
the end of every months-thsreafter bear interest
at the rate of ten per cent. Per annuHtuntil paid,
and in case such proceeds not sufficient to pay
the same, then to obtain execution agaihstssaid
defendant, Samuel Cole, for the balance remaining
due and also that the said defendant, and all per-
sons claiming by, through under him. may be
barred and foreclosed of all right, ttle claim lien,
equity of redemption, and interest in and to said
mortgaged premises, and for other and further re-
lief.
And if you fail to appear and answer the said
complaint, above required, tie plaintiff will take
default against you and apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
~, Given under my hand and the seal Of
the District Court of the 9th Judicial Dis
. trict, this 9th day of July, in the year Of
N--1 our Lsrd one thousand, eight hundred and
sixty-three.
JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk,
By JAMES KEEN, Deputy Clerk.
II. A. CURTIss, Atty. for Plfr ji25
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

From RATTLEsNAKE-How TO TELL A
CoPPERHEAD.-Mrs Brown to Mrs Jones
Do you Know how to tell bad egg from q
good one and not break it?
Mrs. Jones-Why, la me, yes, Mrs. Brown
/ learned how TO do that a long time since
Mrs. Brown-Well. now do tell me, for
am about to set seven hens, and l DOM
want to put them on any Lad eggs.
Mrs. Jones-Well, take warm, clear wa,
ter, and put your eggs into it, they must be
clean, too. and if they are bad, they will sink
or swim, one or the other, and confound me
if don't forget which.
If you hear man crying-stop the war
cease these arbitrary arrests-down with
Lincoln-the Administration never did con-
stitutional act yet-the Government can't
whip the rebels, etc., ETC., and such like. you
may know at once he is eopperhead OF rat
.lesnake, tpoliticall and we'll be shot if we
can tell which, if eternal salvation depended
upon it. But we can tell that he is bad
- egg. .'-PdcelriIe Nelcs
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

A TERRIBLE FALL.-On the afternoon of
the 10th of June, professional acrobat,
named Charles Marsh. accompanied by a
friend named Warton. both of whom we-e
engaged in a singing saloon in Yarmouth,
England, went up the Nelson Monument, e.
reoted on the Downs for the purpose of obtain
ing a. view rom the top. When they reach.
edSthe platform near the summit, Marsh got
outside and succeeded in clambering up the
carvatide, and fiom thence to the image of
Britannia, which stands nelrly fourteen feet
high on the summit. On the image he
mounted to the helmet, and began to perform
some of bis gambols, in the course of which
he missed his hold. and fell headlong
from the trident TO the ground, a distance
of one hundred and forty feet, and was of
course killed on the spot His conn anion
had not seen him on the top outside, and sup
posing he had descended the steps within by
way of joke, hastened down to overtake
him but when he arrived at the bottom he
found the lifeless body of his friend on the
footpath. The accident was witnessed by
several spectators on the Downs. The deceas.
ed was about thirty-six years of age and has
left wife and family to mourn the effects OF
his foolhardness.
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

PROSPERITY OF FooLs.--I have always
maintained that the one important phen-
omenon presented by society is-the enor.
nous prosperity of fools. Show me an indi.
viduai fool, and | will show you an aggregate
society which gives that person nine, chances
out of ten, and grudges the tenth to the wis
est man in existence, Look where you will,
in every high place there sits an ass, settled
beyond the reach of all the greatest intellects
in the world to pull him down. Where is the
perfectly helpless beoby; he has never done
anything in his life to help himself. and, as
necessary consequence, society is a con-
sriracy to carry him to the top Of the tree.
lie has hardly had time to throw away that
chance you gave him before this letter comes
and puts the bail at his foot for the second
time. My rich cousin (who is effectual!y fit
to be at the tail of the family, and who is
therefore. as a matter of course, at the head
Of itl, has be5n good enough to remember my
existence. and as offered his influence t.
serve my oldest boy. Read his letter and
observe the sequence of events. My rich
cousin is a BOBBY who thrives on landed prop
erty he has done something for another
BOBBY who thrives ON politics, who knows a
third BOBBY who thrives on commerce. who
can do something for fourth BOBBY thriving
at present On nothing, whose name is Frank,
so the mill goes. So the cream ofall human
reward is supped in endless succession by the
fools.-Anthoay Tfoliope.
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

SOME years since, Mr., of Roxbury
Mass, very covetous man lost his only son
James, an event which overwhelmed him
with sorrow. The m Mister came to comfort
him, and in the course of conversation re.
marked. that such chastisements of Provi
dence were naercies in disguise +: that although
in the death of his son he had suffered Sc
we're and irreparable misfortune, vet un.
doubtedly his own reflections had suggested
some sources of consolation.
: Yes" exclaimed the weeping but still
prorideat father, Jim was naonstrous eat.
sy- =,
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05
How THE REBELS TREAT ABOLITION Eprror

How THE REBELS TREAT ABOLITION EDlroRs.
The editorof the Foulton Republican, pub
lished at MeGonnelsburg, says that, while
the rebels occupied that town, his Office was
pointed ont to them by the Copperheads as
an Abolition concern. Several Of the officers
called upen him and asked to see his files.
After examining them, the lieutenant in COM
mand said II see. sir, this is Republican
newspaper; You advocate vigorous prose-
eution of the war. and are in favor Of sus-
tanning your Government in everything.
like to see man one thing or the other y
Taking several copies of the paper. they left
without molesting anything in the office, to
the great indignation OF the Copperhsads of
that place.
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

CugE FOR THE BITE OF MAD DoG-The
iollowir is worthy Of the attention of ali.
particularly as the season is coming on when
dogs are : no longer safe - :. Mix one pound
of common salt in a quart of water. and
bathe with and squeeze the wound with the
same, one hour, and then bind little more
salt az the wound for Il hours. The az thor
of this receipt was bitten six times by mad
dogs, and always cured himselfwith the above
mixture. and offered to suffer himself to bs
bitten by any mad dog in order to convince
mankind that what he offered was a real truth
10 which numbers could testi6y.N
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05
SHASTA COUR ER.
Y7lE DEAD.

sa q
Tie dead are every where
The mountain side, the PLAIN. the woods profound
AL tie wide eartl--sie fertile aud the fair s
Is one vast burial ground.
fsst- Within The popnlouz street,
In solitary homes-in places high,
In pleasure domes, where ponp ard luxury meet
,la alen bow themselves to die.
Tie old at his door, A+s-
The unNeaned child marnurng in werdess song
The bondman and the Free the rich the poor,
Al-al 70 death belong
The sunlight gilds the wals-
Of kingiy sepulchres enwrought With brnss
M And the long shadow. of the cypress falls
Athwart the grass
The living Of gone time
Builded their glorious cities by the sea.
And awful in their greatness, sat sublime,
t As It no change could be.
There was the eloquent tongue;
The poets heart, the sage's soul was there
The women with their children young,
The faithful and the fair
They were, but they not
Suns and set, and earth put on her bloom;
Whilst man, submitting to the common lot,
Went down into the tomb.
And STILL amid the wrecks
OF mighty generations passed away
Earths honest growth, the fragrant wlid-hower'
decks
As}- The tomb Of yesterday.
And in the twilight deep
Go veled women forth, like her who went,
Sister of Lazarus, to the grave TO weep,
To breathe in low lament
The dead are erywhere
Where's is love, tenderness, or faith.
Where'er is ponlp. plea sure, pride-whero'er
Life is, is DEATH
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

THERE is story extant that the Dutch
were expelled Fl I'M an East India settlement.
because their consul. in enumerating the
wonders of Europe, said in his own country
water became a solid body once wear for
some time. waen men and horses might pass
over it without sinking. On hearing this
tale his tropical highness flew into a vic
lent passion, and expelled the official. de.
claring that after so palpabIe falsehood
he could never have anything to do with
Europeans,
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05
COMMISSION and PURCHASING
A&ent,
SAN FRANCISCO.

ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER-
" chandize and articles Of every description are
solicited by the undersigned.
A residence in this city Of over ten years, and
experience in the business of nearly the length
of time, considered sufficient to warrant tht
confidence of persons in the country who occasion
ally require to make purchases here, through the
agency of a reliable party; who may be looking
for a permanent Agency in San Francisco. To
either the advertiser offers his services assuring all
who intrust orders to him that no effort shall be
spared to execute their commissions satisfactorily
All Orders must be accompanied with the Cash OF
City Reference.
Those desiring information concerning the under
signed referred to 1856
VIM. T. Coleman & Co., San Francisco.
j. H. Coghill & Co.,
c. Largely, Druggist, +"
Flint, Peabody & Co., d"
Ira P. Rankin,
Ross, Dempster & Co., +"
j. Anthony & Co., Union Office, Sacra
mento City.
And to the proprietors of the Shasta
COURIER.
N.B.-Orders for Machinery, Pianofortes, Melo-
deons, Sewing Machines, Watches, Jewelry, DC.
will be attended to by competent judges,
L. P. FISHER,
Commission and Purchasing Agent,
500 Washington street. up stairs,
Opposite Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

ActlOu OIOuR1k IN O1StIlcI GOuTt OF Stu SQ-
dicia District of the State of California. and the
Complaint fled in the said county of Shasta, in
the of5ee of the Clerk of said District Court.
The People of the State of California send greeting
to GEORGE P. MEG U1RE:
VOU are hereby required to appear in an action
u brought against you by the above named
Plaintiff, in the District Court of the 9th Judicial
District, of the State of California, in and for tt
county of Shasta and to answer the complaint eied
therein, Ia copy of which accompanies this Sum-
mons,) within ten days, lexclusive of the day of
service,) after the service you of this Summons
If served within this County; if served out of
this county, but within this Judicial District, with
in twenty days; if served out of said District.
then within forty days-or Judgment by default will
be taken against you.
/. The said action is brought to obtain decree Of
this Court for the foreclosure of certain mortgage
described and referred in the complaint and execu
ted by the said George P. Mcclure and Pauline his
wife, the llth day of Mach, A. D. 1863 to secpre
the payment of 0 certain promissory note Of IL
date, for the Of 81 400 bearing interest at the
rate of two (2) per cent per month, payable montn
ly, that the premises conveyed thereby may be sold,
and the proceeds applied to the payment Of said
note, interest," counsel fees, and costs OF suit, &c.
and in such proceeds not sufficient to pay
the same, then to obtain execution against said
defendant, George P. Mcclure, for the balance re-
manning due. and also that the said defendant, and
all persons claiming by, through or under him, ms
be barred and foreolosed of all right title, claim
lein, equity of redemption, and interest in and u
said mortgaged premises and for other and furthq1
relief
And if you fail to appear and answer the said
complaint, as above required, the plaintiff will take
default against you, and apply to the Court for tho
relief demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the Seal Of
- the District Court of the 9th Judicial
I L. 8. District, this 9th day of May, in the year
of our Lord One Thousand, Eight Hundred
and Sixty-three.
mv23:3m JOHN ANDERSON, Clerk.
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

young lady returning from the concert;
as it was raining. ordered the coachman to
drive close to the parement. but was stifi un.
able totstep across the gutter Il can lif.
YOU over, - said eoaehey.'. On. no. said she.
m too heavy" .Lor, marm," replied John,
. I'm used to fling barrels Of sugar"
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

What strange creatures girls are. Offer
one of them good wages to work for you, and
ten chances to one if the old woman can
spare any Of her girls-bnt just propose mat.
rimony and see if they don't jump at the
chance of workinga lifetime for their vic
tuals and clothes.
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

An AxiABLE WIFE.-There is lady in
Cincinnati who amuses herself. when so in
eiined, by throwing tanhlerS, teaclps.
shovel. and tonss. and the boot jack, ut her
husbands head. The husband has become
such a proficient dodger that be dosent mind
il much,
The Shasta courier., 1863-09-05

An ANCIENT LOVE SToRY.-A very curious
love story is tod by several ancien. writers
respecting Egiryard, a secretary to Charlie
magne, and 4 daughter ct that emperor
The secretary fell in loye with. the princess,
who at length allowed him to visit her. One
winters night he stayed with her very late,
and in the mean time deep snow had fallen.
If he left. his footmarks wouldshe observed
and yet to stay would expose him to danger.
At length the princess resolved to carry hin,
on her back to II neighboring house, which
she did. 1t happened however, that from the
window of his bedroom the emperor saw the
whole affair. In the assembly of the lords
On the following day, when Egirvasd and his
daughter were present, he asked what ought
to be done to a man who compelled king $
daughter to carry him on her shoulders.
through frost and snow, in the middle of "A
winters night. They answered that he was
worthy of death. The lovers were alarmed,
but the emperor, addressing Egirvard. said
Hadst thou loved my daughter thou
shouldst have come to me; thou art worthy
of death, but give thee two lives. Take
thy fair porter in marriage, fear God, ana
love one another f7ss