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The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

GEN. LOGAN AND THE DEMoCRAcY.-The
Chicago Tribune says that this noble officer,
the friend of Douglas, was importuned by
several leading Democrats to allow his name
to be used for the Vice Presidency at Chicago.
But Gen. Logan unquali6edy refused. He
told those gentlemen he did not train with
that crowd that he was War Democrat
not peace sneak that he was opposed to
bowling down and supplicating for f,rgi,ncss
at the feet Of JEFF. Davis; that he was for
an honorable, permanent peace, which could
only be obtained by overthrowing armed re.
bellion, and compelling the insurgents 70 yield
obedience to the Constitution and the laws.
and that he would never consent to make
peace on any terms that did not embrace 4
complete restoration of the Union. in ~ -
territorial integrity.
Another prominent Douglas Democrat, Hon.
George S. Hillard IF Pennsylvania. says he
is still Democrat. and as such there is bal
one course for him to pursue--to vote and
work and If need be fight for the preservation
of the Government, the Constitution, and the
whole Union He was advertised to speak
at recent Mcclellan meeting, bat did not
nor is he likely to. judging from the follow.
ing declaration made by him to some friends
about the same time:
As the rebels'went out under the present
Administration, they shall, by The grace oi
God. come back under it. / shall vote fol
Abraham Lincoln"
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
No PArras.-rhe Bulletin of October 18th

says:
A foreigner applied to Judge Sawyer To-
day for naturalization papers Upon the
Judge putting the usual question. fare yen
opposed to the rebellion and JEFF. Davis Gov
ernment." he replied that he was not. II
JEFF. Davis wanted to secede he thought he
had right to-" Judge Sawyer told him
that he had right to his opinion, and that
ne could not get his papers from that Court.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
San Francisco Dispatch

San Francisco, 2lst.-Eastern line was in
terrupted hast night east of Omaha, bot il
in working order this morning.
The dispatches Of 10Th quote gold 10 New
York at 200 and eIl.
Legal Tenders to-day 40 and SO.
1t is generally understood that Secretary
Fessenden has ordered, through Special
Agent Brow, rigid investigation of Gus
tom House affairs on this coast. and it is also
conjectured the sudden departure of Senator
Conness on last Eastern steamer has refer
ence to this matter.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

PArERNAL, DurIEs.-The Seneca Advert.
ser tells the following: The pastor Of a
certain church not a thousand miles from
this place. a few Sabbaths ago, when about
to baptise child, reproved the flock in the
following fashion: g My dear people, / fear
that you are neslecting parental duties, as
this is only the second child presented for
baptism during my pastoral connection with
this church" Sensation among the crino.
lipa
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

An enthusiastic Democrat, while taking
supper with II crowd of bis fellows who had
come in to the rodeo on Tuesday night, be-
came somewhat jubiiant over the square
meal before him. and said: I'm as good q
I'm going to cheer for him tonight. too. and
no id Abolitionist can't stop me, neither" /"
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

We HAVE AN ARTIsr.-Mr. Higinbotham
has on exhibition for the inspection of the
public some splendid specimens of his work
rs an artist Those who want old daguerre
otypes brought to life in photograph. or pic
tures of themselves, well executed, should
not lose this opportunity. See advertisement
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

And in accordance with law. and an order of the
Board of Trustees made on the 18th day of Septem-
Der. 1864. many shares of each parcel of said
stock may be necessary will be sold at the Office
of the company, in Shasta, on the 5th day of No
vember. 1864, at O'Clock p. NJ of said day. to pay
said delinquent assessment, together with costs OF
advertising and expenses OF the sale, payable in
U. S. gold or silver COIN
II. A. CURTISS, Secretary.
Shasta, Oct. 2Ist, 1864. o2I
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

The irrepressible Skimp was among a knot
of Unionists, while Temple was speaking of
the flag of our country as the common flag.
Skimp became excited and muttered: I'D
you, don't call that common flag or I'll
throw rock at youn
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

zzefALLING.-As greenback's advanced be.
cause of McClelian's nominanation, it is 9
logical conclusion that their present fall is
attributable to the extremely small chance o
that little things election.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

TEMPLE. the other night said, ''When you
commenced this war-when You commenced
this war;" &c. "Skimp, "-sotto roce,-
IS ''That's lie" A Union man at our elbow
replied " Not so; he is addressing that
crowd, not u.s." Skimp weakened.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

QUESTION IN ARIrHMErIc.-The Appeal
asks: " If Little Mac was Little Mac before
the late elections in Ohio, Indiana and
Pennsylvania, what is his size since7"
Little er Mac
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

Col. Lewis, Esq, said, in the course of his
speech: ''%he bones and skulls of our cit;-
zens strew the Southern battle felds''-
Skimp inquired: .'What would you have
done for jewelry and drinking cups if they
didn.t2'
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

John Mitchell, the Irish exile and late ed
itor of the Richmond Examiner. is now serv.
ing as conscript rr rvate in en- ambulance
corps Of the rebel army, after having given
the life of one of his sons, and his own talents
and influence, to the Rebellion.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

DITTSBURG Mining District, Shasta county,
Il Cal.-There is delinquent upon the following
described stock. on account of Assessment No. s.
levied on the l4th day of September, 1864, the
several amounts set opposite the names of the re-
specliYe shareholders. as inllnMs.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

A Coop THIxG.-The Highland Quartz
Company. of French Gulch, are taking out
some splendid rock. Sheriff Hopping, a
stockholder, during the week showed us some
specimens that for richness excel anything
we have seen. This mill is plying largely,
and more are wanted in that vicinity to work
other lodes of even greater richness.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

Ar AucrIoN.-The household furniture of
George G. Winters will be sold at public
auction, at the California House, opposite the
Empire Hotel. to-day. at o'clock
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

The WArEREE.-The United States steam
er Wateree, with 200 men aud officers, has
arrived at San Francisco. She is an iron
built double ender. and carries l2 guns
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

ExPnosIoN- steamer Amelia. en- route
from Napa to San Francisco, exploded her
steam drum on Monday night last, and in
stantly killed John Bagley, fireman. and
scalding a Chinaman.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

Coop NoNiNArIoN.-Hon. George Wood
man, formerly Assemblyman from this coun
ty. has been nominated for the Territorial
Legislature by the Union Convention of Ban
mock county, l. I.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

HORSE OpERA.-Dan Rice's great show of
equestrianism, trick mules, and trick horses,
may be seen on Tuesday next. Every body
will be there See advertisement.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

FIRE.-On Deadwood Trinity county, the
store ti Lawrence Mcguire was consumed by
fire on Sunday last. Loss about $4,000.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
Iineeln ard xehnson Ci.b.

ocordance with a notice published in
Il AsrA CoUsaka, the Union loving citi-
q Shasta assembled at the Court Room
% urdsy evening, October 18th. for The
ID 3 Of forming Lincoln aad johnson
meeting was called to order by A.
g end, Chairman of the County Central
Cd Sittee, whereupon Hon. E. Garter was
ele5 a President. who, upon taking the chair,
pro eded in few pointed and eloquent re-
nd to state the object of the meeting, and
ths burse that should be pursued by every
lov man. Upon motion, Mcssrs. j. Issacs
anI S. Follansbee were elected Vice Pres
ide /. and Geo. D. Forbes, Secretary.
lie following resolution was then intro
due snd unanimously adopted
Msolved, That it is the highest duty of
eve American citizen to maintain, against
all nemies, the integrity of the Union and
the Paramount authority of the Constitution
and laws of the United States, and in order
to crrry out the sentiment herein expressed,
We hereby lay aside all differences and polit-
ieal opinion, and form ourselves into {. Lin
colnand johnson Club, ndpledge ourselves
to vote for. Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois and
andrew johnson. Of Tennessee, the nominees
for President and Vice President OF the Union
hnal Convention assembled at Baltimore.
nyitation being extended; those pres
! 11nnlEAad Use in number-came
fofSzrd and placed their names to the pledge
Messrs. Reese and Godfrey being called for,
came forward and addressed the Club in their
usual patriotic and eloquent manner. The
Shasta Glee Club also favored the Club with
one of the soul stirring songs. After which
the Club adjourned, to meet at the same place
on Saturday evening, the 22d inst, giving
three cheers for Lincoln and johnson, three
for the Army and Navy, and three times
three for the Union.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

TORCHES. Torches for the grand rally on
the 3lst inst, have been ordered from San
Francisco, and every preparation is being
made for a turnout the most grand and ela
posing ever seen IN Shasta. To see the dis
play. to say nothing of the qualification con-
sequent upon attending meeting of fellow
patriots engaged in the grea. effort of pre-
serving nations life, will well repay any
trouble and labor consequent upon travelling
from the utmost limits of the county. Come,
everybody, regret will wait upon the laggard.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

Coop ApPoINTMENT.-W. S. kidder has
been appointed Postmaster at French Gulch.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
Minnesota Gold. Silver and Copper
Mining Company.

NJ Office is hereby given that special meeting
IN of the Stockholders of the above named COM
pany will be held at the Court Room, Shasta, on
Saturday, the 18th day of November, A. D. 1864,
at o'clock. P. NJ.
By order of the President.
CHARLES MCDONALD. Secretary.
OILS Office Court House Block, Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

Hon. John Conness sailed for the East on
Wednesday last
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

MUSICAL" Music hath charms. to sooth
the savage breast''-and we are soothed. On
Thursday evening last Mrs. Carrie A. Scud
der assembled her scholars in music, their
parents and many friends also being present
to witness this examination and improvement
during the term just ended. The programme
for the evening was choice selection of glees,
songs, solos, marches &C., all of which were
executed with skill most pleasing to the au-
ditory, even surprising those in attendance
who are we'll skilled in the art
The "White Squall," by Miss. Jennie
Tracy, the g Unkown Soldier" by Miss Ell
len Conmy, - Z. Grave of Rosabel," by Miss
Annie Hall, and +" Eulalia.'' by Miss Louisa
Dunn, were rendered with skill and effect
that would have been commendable in much
older students. Miss Lizzie Wilhelm, for
mer student Of Mrs. .Scudder, also gladdened
the audience With two two or three well Sc.
lected songs, doing great credit to herselfa and
her teacher.
The evenings programme closed by the
rendition of " Johnny Schmoker," by Mrs.
Scpdder, Miss Tracy, and sIessrs. Dobrowsky
and drParker. This was decided success,
fand brought down the house, almost too
frequently. mrs. scudder's untiring efforts
and great skill in bringiDg her students for
ward, are deserving Of the highest encomium,
: and we do not hesitate to say that all interes-
ted were more than satisfied. We were de
lighted.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

To UNION MEN.-On the 3lst inst. Messrs.
Bidwell and Sargent will address the people
of Shasta. 1t is very important to the Union
interest that this meeting should be well at
tended, that the dignity andsintelligence Of
that class of men may be seen in contrast
with that which assembled on Tuesday last.
to absorb Copperhead virus. Let Unionists
assemble in such numbers as to pale the
cheek of treason, and make its abettors feel
the littleness of the small space they occupy;
let them see the difference between the as
semblage of loyal masses to protect bleed
ing, war-worn country, and gathering for
its destruction; make palpable by actual
demonstration the contemplate object they
have in view, and that when assembled we
may listen to praises Of our country and its
institutions, instead of their condemnation
that we may sing patriotic songs, nor listen to
one word of Dixie. Now is time when
loyal. nation-loving Shasta county should
show her full strength.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
SUM MMONS-

In the District Court Of the 9th Judicial District Of
the State Of California, in and for the county Of
Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22

CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS on THE Crisis
The discharged soldiers of Company B, Fourth
Infantry. Company c, same regiment, Com
pany B, Second Infantry, and Company B,
Second Cavalry, have held meetings at Camp
Drum and the Presidio. at which they adopt
ed the following with a request that all 10y
al papers will publish them.
Whereas, We learn that reports have
been and are circulating in this State. i'm
pugning the patriotism, loyalty and fidelity
cf the soldiers of this command, whose term
of service has EXPIRED and
Whereas, By reason of such reports. po-
litical capital. is being manufactured to
strengthen and vitalize the infamous cause of
treason and disloyalty and
Whereas, Such reports, if not rebuked and
renounced, reflect upon the integrity and pu.
rity of our past three years services as SOL
dicrs of the United States therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the soldiers of this COM
mand, whose term of service has expired, do
hereby emphatically denounce and brand all
and any reports of like character. as false,
slanderous, and wholly without foundation.
Resolved, That we ever have been, are
now, and ever will be. patriotic, loyal and de-
voted citizens of the United States.
Resolved, That the service Of three years
which we volunteered, and rendered to our
country should have been Ssuffitient to have
shielded US from the base calumny Of the trea-
sonable and disloyal Of this State, but to de.
fnitely put an end to all doubt in the mind
of any person, we do hereby pledge ourselves
our properties and our lives, to give cheerful
aud prompt aid and assistance to the properly
constituted authorities, at MI times, under all
circumstances, and in any place where any
of US may he, TO crush out the treason of the
so called Southern Confederacy, and of all its
aiders, abetters and sympathzers. whether
in the North or the South, tire East or the
West.
Resolved, That we jointly and severally
indorse, in the fullest and most emphatic
manner. the administration of Abraham Lin
coin, and that we will support him and it
with our votes at the next election, as we
have done with our swords, and bayonets
during the three years last past"
The Shasta courier., 1864-10-22
Great Irish Giant.
MIR. JAMES MURPHY,
18 Years Old and 8 Feet High!
Original Twenty-six Mining Company

rs Will perform at Horsetown on Wednesday.
October Goth. o22
, 1864-12-30

ARREST or i NAVAL DEsER1En.-Detectivc
Webb and Kenncy yesterday delivered to Capt
). D. narty, at the naval rendezvous, a deserter
named Henry Sailor, Of Cincinnati. He escaped
from IN of3car ncnr Odin, about six weeks since,
rested On Market street. and Is now ironed in jail.
, 1864-12-30

Shell, Kendall ana Mass and Lieutenants
Jones and Lombard. Part II. likewise music
al, anu witha banjo solo by Lieutenant Thom-
Ryan. The Rival Lovers an inttrmczzo, herr
followed, actors Captain Mass and Lieutenant
Randolph. Part III. consisted Of the 'C1uu-
try Woman in photograph Gallery aud
masquerade bn1s-the additional actors bsiny
Major Neiper, Captain McWilliams, and Lien
tenants Wclch, Bennct and Moran. 'Admis-
sion free-children in arms not ad mitted.'
Gas the cali lights out was " special
order in our favor delayed until midnight, we
were ennbled after the theAtrica!s to make
efforts At sundry other sports. Upwe march
ed to the bon ton-the central rsom Of the
2e 5oaeg aye
amid calm applause, Do they .hink Of ms
at homc,' Ny Hungarian major, perhaps the
most sick1y looking figure in the prison,
guitar in hand. sang ShubJ''s serenade, while
Lieutenant Randolph, United Stat:s artillery,
called forth much applause BY . witty ditty
melo6ious strains, creative ut once OF mlEth
and sadness, arrived the fatal twelve O'Clock.
"The guard, with vigorous punctuality, and
perhaps more than punctuality, now began to
send us up the echo Of the hated lights out
The solitary tallow candle, threatening soon.
gulshed; but not 30 with the strain Of music.
There we stood, crowded in the corner Of
the room, performing and listening to the
grand finale in thick darkness. Nov every
one quietly withdrew to his own quar-
ters-an operation which, as many lay
already stretched out on the floor, was By no
means an easy task in the dark. On mount
Ing to the third story, q final treat awaited
me. "A million for 9 drink said I. half in
earnest, to Lieutenant Colonel c., who
scrambled up with me. There are elements
Of hope here,' he replied. And in few min
utes hope stood forth in full reality in the
shape OF ha1f bottle Of bittera, the property
of Lieutenant Stearns.
''Quietly and sedately We posted ourselves
beside the window. in the clear moonlight,
bitters till the last drop Was gulped. Lieu
tenant s. haa my MOS, sincere thanks for his
liberality. Nor can I withhold my admin
ton for his vigilance in having saved this pre-
cious beverage for the occasion. Articles even
Of much less attraction 1nd, in Libby, volun-
teer customers almost every minute. There
was little music in our souls when we aWoke
next morning to the sound Of roll CALI
There was perceptiblc regular falling bnct
to boxes and 'exchange,f though not with.
out rising confidence ID the tactics Of Gene.
raj Butler in the negotiating Of exchanges"
, 1864-12-30
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
FROM MONMOUTH.
.Ulfuof. State Teachers 3AssociR.ton-
Second Uay-rrOceedingss sf Fcster-
6sny.

second Tay-proccedings sf Kcster-
day.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunc.1
MonNoufn, Warren Co., H.. Thuredav, Dec. 20.
Prof John s. Hart, LID, Principal Of the
New Jersey Normal School, read an able ad-
dress before the State: Teachers Association
last evening" The subject was NORMAL
Schools" By aTote Of the Association, the
nddress Is to be published in the Misots
Teacher. Mr. Beard, Of Plano, real an essay
on Conducting Recitatfons.
This morning WAS occupied BY an
important business meeting. Mr. Pick
ntd, of Chicago, chairman Of the Committee
on the Revision Of the School Laws. gave q
report recommending important changes IN
the management Of the educational system
of the State. Among the recommendations
of The committee adopted By the association
were that the State Superintendent, be the
head Of the school system and no lenger at
its hand that be have an assistant I? act as
us deputy and IN aPpsoRpr11 a1 9n It, Gf sn tor
appropriation Of IS 900 be made for tie State
Teachers Institute; that IN institute Super
intendent be appointed.
Mr. Etter, Of Ga1ena, was elected President
of the association for the ensuing yea[
, The association renewed their recommends
tiou that the industrial college fund cmain
undivided f.,
. The remainder Of the morning session was
occupied By exercise in elocution, By Mr.
Booth, Of Chicago in exercise in gymnastics,
by Mr. Powers, Of Chicago, and an esay on
history in schools, BY PROT. Hewitt, Of BOOM
ington. -
The afternoon session WIS crowded very
full by his able but very lengthy adtfa
One from Prof. Flandtsh, Of Lombard
University, the other by J. s. Hart, L. !. D.,
0f New Jersey ..
, 1864-12-30

nore cril In reau.ts. i natner wa8 r. danger;
and when asked 10 succnr I--|ne1 children stab
bed her. Though mis- crime IL not new one,
A.ner.cabe ctaln no excuse BY precedence,
a. In other countries the government and people
arc two and to iu]uro the does not necessarily
Ld11n the other. But with us, the government
both: Dr. Tiffany dwclt upon the enormous
frauds pespetrasrd by contractors during the first
Jear Of the present war and st'gnaslsed the per-
letrators IN stringent terms. The acts Of such
thieves will never Fc Forgotten until the shadow
Of death has passed away from those homes whose
loved ones have died PRAYING for protection, not
frcm rebel hnllets, hut from Shoddy; begging
from private SOURCES the clothes which efe thcff8
" tight, and dying, murdered BY Shoddy.
, 1864-12-30
Cincinnati Market.

Especial D1spateh to the Chicago Trfbune.1
C1Su1xSATI. Thursday. Dec. %.
FLorH- Continues very dull and prfces are entirely
nominal.
GRAN-Wheat in good demand At &a.0o for prime
red. but held At $205 New car corn declined to s
G1.H. Oats steady at ss@sbc.
Wn1sKY-18 offered at e. but meets With no at
teutton at orer ka.10.
Hoos-Receipts Of hogs today foot up only 400
head. The market, under favorable weather, opened
fr and further advance OF sc GENITAL was eatab-
lAhcd. The whole range ut this close may be quoted
at s14so@1s5o;2oo Ms averages selling at s1soo
The packing houbes are all making preparation 10
close and many have already rsld OF and discharged
thclr hands. The impression today Is that the
sons packing will not exceed 1900 head. about
5000 more than last season..
PHovls1oKs-Ncss pork meata with a moderate In
quiE5 for inside city brands: meats scarce
and nrmcr 1t 1sxc for shoulders 16Ac for Sides md
16k@164cfor hams. Bulk shoulders are quotedat 1Gc
and sldes at 1sAs1BKc, all packed Lard Is held 1t
:21fe for prime clts, with light demand.
, 1864-12-30
Markets by Telegraph.
NEW York MIDNIGHT DISPATCH
lSntcIol Dianatch To tic Westefn presa,l

[sptc!al Dispatch to tic Western EFesa.I
E1w YoRK, Thursday. Dec, 9-AIidnlght.
The feeling ia the Stock market today was unset
t'ed and prices weak and Irregular, with less specu
lattye movement In Government securities. Prices
are lower for railroad and miscellaneous list: the Bear
interest predoninates and rates generally lower
State Bonds we're duh without any special change.
Ma1poea stock suffered further depreciation and sold
down 10 16- Bank shares aud Railroad ponds quiet.
Petrq14pm stock market very quiet with sales Of IS
Ger1K&iA, &t1nsk TO 1,1o Hgh Gate, Of; Manlstau,
IS; McElntry, 80 The Oh Creek Company announces
dividend OF one per cent for December. The public
Petroleum Exchange will soon be opened. Money
and Foreign Exchange quiet. The Gold market has
been excited but With less changes than yesterday