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The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

THE CANPAIGN.-Already has the cam
paign been opened in some of the lower eoun-
ties, and preparations are being made for a
pretty thorough canvass of the different Con-
gressional districts by our nominees. We
hope the State Central Committee will see to
it, in making their arrangements, that we
have more speakers from abroad, in this part
of the political vineyard, than we had last
year. We can roll up heavy majority, it
is true. but it can be increased by the calm
and sensible discussion of the important
questions involved in the contest before US.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

BRASS BANp.-We learn that the mem
bcrs of the Lyon Light Infantry Co. are tax.
ing the preliminary steps for the organization
of brass band, and that they have it in
contemplation to give party early in Octo-
Der, the proceeds of which are to be appro-
priated to the purchase of the necessary
instruments. We are glad to notice move
in this direction, as a good band is not only
a military but social necessity. Dae notice
of the time and place of the party will be
given
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

Sanitary Commission, who was on duty in
one OF the fierce battles in the Wilderness,
says:
When in ravine he chanced on a dying
rebel Colonel; he stopped over the man, and
after some words. the rebel whispered, his
voice growing weaker as death approached,
but his eye lighting up with soldiers en-
thusiasm, '.It was the gdllanfest charge |
was ever in. l counted twenty FIVE times
that that flag was shot down. and every time
it was taken up and kept on ~
"Whose fag?' said some one.
".Yoursl - was the answer, and the officer
died-the last words on his lips true SOL
dier's generous testimony to the yalor of his
enemies
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10
JoHS Baows's FAMILY CoxISc.-The Sa,

JoHN BRowN's FAMILY CoNING.-The Salt
Lake Vidette of the 9th ult. says:
By letter from Camp Connor, near Soda
Springs, Idaho Territory. we learn that
Lieut.. Shoemaker, of Co. III. stationed there.
with five men of the command. had been
sent out as an escort to the family of John
Brown, of Harper's Ferry notoriety. The
family consists of the widow of Brown-his
two daughters and one son-the only one
who has not been killed, and is now emigrat-
ing to California. They were under the i'm.
preston that the son was in danger of assas
sination at the hands of certain parties who
were on his track. and requested the escort
at the hands of Captain Black, who COM
mands Camp Connor
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

ATTEMPTED RoBBERIEs.-On Saturday night
last, at late hour, as Mr. James King and
Mr.. Moppin, of Whiskytown, were return.
ing home from French Gulch, they were
stopped by three men, who placed themselves
SQUARE across the road, between Grizzly
Gulch and the Tower House, evidently for
the purpose of robbery. Being unarmed.
King and Moppin suddenly wheeled their
horses and rode back to the Tower House,
where they remained until daylight, when
they proceeded home without molestation
On Sunday Chinaman was stopped between
Shasta and Whiskytown, and searched, but
as he had with him "neither purse nor
scrip" the scoundrels had their labor for
their pains. As long as these road agents
are so active, travellers should refrain from
passing over the roads alone and unarmed
with money about them, otherwise they af.
ford golden opportunities for successful rob.
berries.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

Coop News FOR SFoRTsNEN.-After the
18th instant our sportsmen need have no fear
of violating the game law in hunting the
feathered tribe or animals Of the deer kind.
as the statute prohibits the killing of quail,
duck &c., only between the LIST of March and
the 18th of September. and of elk, deer, an
telope, &c., between the lst of January and
the lst of July.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

OUR CANDIDATE FOR CoNGREss.-We most
cordially endorse the nomination of General
John Bidwell to represent the Third District
in Congress. He is one of our earliest pio-
neers, closely identified with our interests,
of unspotted integrity, unimpeachable loyal
ty, and every way qualified to make an able
and efficient representative for our, district
In the councils of the Nation. His election
Is q forcgone conclusion.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

HIGHWAY RoBBERY-On Saturday last
Mr.. Kellogg, a teamster, was robbed of some
fifty dollars, on Browns Mountain, near
Weaverville, by two highwaymen. Mr..
Kellogg had two purses, with about the same
amount in each On the robbers demanding
his money, he handed them one of the purses,
when they Immediately, without searching
him, told him TO go on, and left in double
quick time themselves, as they doubtless
feared detection, there being other teams a
few hundred yards behind Kellogg, and also
some a short distance ahead.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

COUNTY BOARD OF EXAMINATION. At a
meeting Of the County Board of Examination,
held at the school house, Shasta, on Satur-
day last, Sd inst, Certificates of the First
Grade, for teaching Unclassifed Schools and
Grammar Schools were granted to B. NJ.
Parker, L. Coulter and Miss Maria Parker.
Miss Clara Caldwell and Miss Kate Sweeney
obtained Certificates of the Second Grade,
for teaching Primary Schools.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10
conRrcr.-The New Haven Register saws

VoRREcT.-Ihe New Haven Register saws:
Gold represents Democracy; greenbacks,
Abolitionism. The one is going up, the
other is going down. Democracy, like gold,
will survive the crush inevitable to rags
The abolition party will follow the fate OF
greenbaeks to dust and ashes.
speaking of Democrats going up, we think
Grant will give them ..boost'' at Petersburg
before long; Sherman has just :. boosted
tue" at Atlanta, and the left wing of JEFF. s
army VIII get hoist at the election in
November next.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10
SuIcIDE.-on Monday last, at aba1I

SuIcIDE.-On Monday last at abaGfSe
o'clock, A. NJ, Mr.. A. H. Kersee comm "a
suicide at Copper City, in ihis countyssky
shooting himself in the head with Colt J
revolver A few days befon the occurrence
he bought the pistol, and on Sunday stated
to some friends that lie would start for
Washoe on the following day. He was not
thought to be insane, although for months
previous he had been laboring under de-
preston of spirits. Just prior to the COM
mission of the deed he talked in his usual
manner with some acquaintance he met on
the street. The attention of citizens was at
tracted by the report of pistol few rods
from the residence of II. Dickinson, and on
repairing to the spot they found the fatal act
had heen committed. The ball entered the
forehead just above the inner corner of the
left eye. The unfortunate man lived about
five hours after the infiction of the wound
He leaves widow to lament his loss. The
deceased was a native of Kentucky, and aged
90 years. Justice Harmon held an inquest
on the body, and the verdict of the jury was
in accordance with the above facts.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

ANNfvERsARY.-Yesterday, Sept. 9th, be-
ing the 18th anniversary of the admission of
California into the Union as State, the Ma
tional standard was hoisted on all the flag
stats in town, by Charley Anderson.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10
THE LATEST.

Headquarters Army of Potomac, 5th.-
Last night our batteries along entire line sa-
luted enemy for one hour in honor of Atlanta
Harper's Ferry, 6th.-Our position at Ber-
ryyille unchanged. Enemy remains in full
force in our front. Our position has been
well strengthened. Superfuous material and
trains have been sent to the rear. Any
movement on the part of either will precipi
tate an engagement. Our front is now 20
miles out from here.
Nashville, 5th.-Gen. Rosseau reports
Wheeler's raid a complete failure. Wheeler
is killed and Haskell reported dead.
New York, 5th.-United States frigate
Niagara seized rebel pirate steamer Georgia,
20 miles off Lisbon. Put crew on board and
sent ber to New York. Landed Georgia S
captain and crew at Dover. Georgia, when
seized, was under British flag, and her cap
tain entered protest against seizure. The
event excited much controversy. 1t is ru-
mored that the capture was effected with the
consent of the British Government. Much
difference of opinion exists as to the legality
of the capture, but general satisfaction is
expressed
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

FREAK OF NATuRE.-Says the Calararos
chronicles: We were shown a few daxs o.,
at the ranch of Mr.. Thorpe. in this townsl,S - :
kitten three days old. with two d;S,;np,,
heads upon one body. 1t has two we'll 5ssn'
ed mouths, four eyes and two ears. II az
pears as sprightiy as other kittens of its are
An effort will be made to raise it. ~
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10
BIRTHS.

AT Churn Greek, in this county, Sept 5th, tho
wife Of John Mullen, of daughter
At the Tower House, Sept. 9TH, the wife Of Hen
ry Frost, of daughter.
sF0n Battle Greek, in this county, Aug. so, the
wife of DR.. Winsel. of a daughter.
In San Francisco, Sept. 7th, the wife of Reuben
Isaacs, Of daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10
UNITED STATES
INTERNAL REVENUE!
The Thirteenth Division Fourth Collection
District, comprising Shasta County.

~ Office is hereby given that the lists of valua-
~ ations and enumerations Of property, subject
to Income Tax under the g Act to provide Internal
Revenue to support the Government, and TO pay
the interest on the Public Debt" approved July l.
1862, and the Amendatory Act, approved March 3,
1868, made and taken by |. B. POTTER, Assistant
Assessor of said Division 4th Collection District,
viii remain open for the examination Of all persons
Interested for the space of
Fifteen Days
froLl the date hereof at the Office of the Assistant
Assessor, Shasta, between the hours of A. NJ. and
P ". and Immediately after the expiration of the
said fifteen days l win receive and determine all
appeals relative to erroneous or excessive vaua-
tions enuineratious made and taken by the said
Assistant Assessor.
All appeals 70 the Assessor. aforesaid, must be
made in writing, aud SPECIFY the particular cause,
matter, or thing. respecting which the decision is
requested and state the ground or principle of in
equality or error complained of. See Law-Section
l5 page.
JOHN ". AVERY, Assessor
Fourth Collection District, California.
Dated at Shasta. Sept. 10, 1851. sl0
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

MANUFACTURING POPULAR OPINIoN.-The
Secession organs There is not War Demo-
cratic paper in the Statel have been engaged
the past week in making up public opinion
raising enthusiasm for Mcclellan and his
peace on any terms gallows. Like towards
whistling through grave yard, the leaders
have been whistlng up their courage. First
the Democratic Press leads off-hosts Little
Mac with the tackle in use about the Co.
manche, all the small ones having failed
The hero fairly enthroned, Beriah sits down.
with teeth clenched and revengeful grip OF
the pen, writes a hifalutin leader on the
spontaneous enthusiasm manifested by the
Democracy of San Francisco on the receipt of
the news of McClellan's unanimous nomna-
ton. While Beriah is thus beating his
breast and mournfnlly recording his pains.
Street, of the Express, is walking the floor
raeditating whether to commit suicide or write
up Little Mae. After weighing the matter
thoroughly and testing his moral courage,
Pacific Street" comes to the unfortunate
conclusion that Ee will save his life, and
moist the ticket. He sits down and writes a
column leader, informing his readers how
enthusiastic the Democracy of Marysville are
over the nomination, and that even RepubG
cans are already deserting Lincoln and pro
| nounclHp lOr Mac. ABOUT tne sdihe tilne,
John r. Ridge, of the National, gets q into
the weaving way" He prospects the deep
mining shafts about Grass Valley-tries
heaps of rot gut-shakes his head like cow
choking with potato-but finally sits down
| as consumptive man would to write his
will, and tells the people of Grass Valley
how enthusiastic the people receive the NOM
ination. Then the next day, or day after,
Brown copies the Express leader, and Street
copies the Democratic Press leader, and the
National copies both-and these articles are
arranged under big capitals to confirm the
enthusiastic reception of McClello7's nomi-
nation. The little weekles about the State
witness with wonder the tremendous unanim-
ity between the leading Copperhead editors,
and they are absolutely brought to believe it
is all real and cordial. The work will pro-
ceed until there will be created throughout
the State considerable sensation for Little
Mac. We are glad of it. The Union party
wants opposition. We do not desire a, ,other
such election as the last. when the Union men
had TO do all the voting. 1t is expensive to
keep so many polls open for US. and we hope
the Democrats will come out and give us a
decent fight -4ppeal.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10
DIED.

In Shasta. Sept. 9th, Albert Edward. iufant son
of Ferdinand and Augusta Baehr aged is days
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10

\. TERRIBLE CATAsrRoPHr-- On MonA&y
nfsht, about 10 o'clock, on the trip fsom San
FrancissQ to Sacramento, one of the boilers
of the steamer Washoe exploded, killing and
wounding large majority ofthose on board.
The disaster occurred at the mouth of the
Slough, about ten miles above Vic Vista.
and thirty-f'e miles below Sacramento city.
1t has not yet been ascertained how many
were killed, but it is thought that the num-
ber of killed and mortally mounded cannot
be less than 100 The steamer started from
San Francisco with 153 passengers. Others
got on board at Benicia and Rio Vista,
which, with the officers and crew, will swell
the number of those on board to 175 to 200
The steamer Antelope came up an hour after
the explosion, and took the dead and wound
ed on board and started for Sacramento
where she arrived at o'clock on the follow
ing morning. Her officers, passengers and
crew rendered every assistance in their power
in rescuing the bodies of the dead and alleyi-
ating the sufferings of the wounded.
The Shasta courier., 1864-09-10
AoRRIBLE MASSACRE BY INpIAxs.-Mr

HORRIBLE MASSACRE BY INDIASs,-Mr
Games Kempt, who arrived in town Yesterday
morning, informs us that Mrs. VIM. Allen
and two of her children were most cruelty
murdered by Indians, at their ranch ON Big
Cow Greek, about thirty miles from Shasta.
and eight miles from MillyiIle, in this county,
on the afternoon of Thursday. The particu-
lars, as far as we have learned them, are as
follows: As one of the neighbors, Mr. Van
erry, was approaching the house on some
business, the Indians came out and COM
menced hostile demonstrations against him.
AS he was without weapons he turned to fee
for safety, when he was shot with arrows.
and, 1t is supposed, mortally wounded. On
the alarm being given other neighbors has
tened to the spot and found Mrs. Allen and
two of her children dead, and another child,
which is still living. but not expected to sur
,yiye. Mrs. Allen was killed by being shotin
the head with fire arms, and the children
supposed to have been murdered by clubs in
hands of the fendish perpetrators. DR..
z6nptill. Of 81lville, who vas called to attend
the survivors, thinks they cannot recover
Erent excitement exists in the vicinity of the
horrible butchery. The Indians are sup
posed Nalave been from Antelope Creek.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
BROCKSIEPER'S PATENT
Gas Regulator! {!

kNCLUSlVE Agency for the sale of the Reg
~ ulator in Portland No. lo2 midde street. up
stars, Edward Shaw Sole Agent This new article
Ior puoc fvor will save 80 per cent. TO the consum-
or over any gas borner in 5000 have been
sold In Ne In gland since January This Is not
regulator 20 be aii xed to the meter, all such have
iheu, out Is attached Immediately under each burn
er up, and s part Of and an ornament to, the gas
fixture itself. The particular ahiteness and stead.
ness Of the light produced because of the exact
proper OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES all who have
u, whiie the posnfre fact of obtaining the improred
ngat at reduced expense need only be investigated
at this ohce to ensure the confidence o: the most
skeptical. The reg lator is perfect tell taA' on
the exact amount of gas used. pressure attained
by the Gas company affects it disadvantageou iy In
the least; Gas Companies all recommend IL because
ngires entire satisfaction TO consumers hence their
number of consumers are increased. Retail price
~ cents each Tne article will be adjusted for con
sumcrs Immediately (rCquiring but u few moments
timel and If not suited will BE- taken of free of
pense.
EDWARD SHAW,
102 Middle Street, up stairs.
We have this day appointed Edward Shaw sole
vender aud gent for Brocksisper's Patent Regula.
tor ia Portland; all orders for the goods must be
made through him.
Below we give certificates Of the high estimation
Of the Regulator in other places where ii is in
use.
DOVER, July IS, 1854.
Aessrs. HUI { GoodeH;-The Directors of the
Dove, Gas Light Company, after full and thorough
tor. have ordered me to purchase oae handred
dollars worth of the same, which l have this day
done. aud have also rece ed for said company the
exclusive agency for raid goods in and for the city
Dover. Yours. truly,
JONAS b. TOWNSEND,
Sup. Dover Gas 1t Co.
Certificate from the gas filter of the Mills, etc. at
Lowell, Mass.
LOWELL, Mass, July IL, 1854
Messrs. HaH GoodeL-sn experience of many
years In the gas fitting business has often suggested
TO me the great value of an improvement Whereby
the pre- of gas might be regulated ut the point
of consumption. Many and fruitless attempts have
fro time to time been made TO place regulators al
the meter. Experience has shown that all such at.
tempts havs proved failures have also seen and
used In my business nearly all the so-cale improve
ments In burners wherein that which you have ac-
complished has been attempted but always failed
After CAREFUL examination and ihorou IN test of
your Gas Regulsfors-which are attached immedi-
ately under each burner part of the gas fixture
am fully convinced that your improvement Is de-
cided success the lights improved in brightness and
In is illuminating power. while the expense saved to
the consumer is full 80 por cent. The combustion is
perfect. hence the improvement must be adopted as a
matter of economy, as well as the luxury of good
and steady light cheerfaliy recoinme nd II ~ the
trade aud to all consumers Of gas
Yours, &c., Ii. r. BARKER,
jyzsdif Gas Filter. 5 Central Street.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
No Ice Of Eoreclosmre

hEFAuLT having besn made in the performance
IL OF the conditions OF a cerIain conveyance in
Mortgage OF real estate 10 the town of westbrook
County OF Cumberland and State of Maine TO be
executed on the eighth day of April A. ID. 1859 by
Gideon d. Hamon of Westbrook aforesa d, an d
which id real estate is described in said Mort
gage as follows, TO Wit: q certain p ce OF land
with the buildings thereon situated in Westbrook
aforesaid and bounded thus; beginning AZ the
south westerly corner of Char Hills land tbs nee
running northerly "a said hill's fence now stands
to the cross road; thence from these two hour ds
extending nor b westerly aid road and on
one Wilson's line ar enough TO include twenty.hv
ceres; and bel the same premises occupied by
me and on which l now iye' l claim to foreclose
said Mortgage for breach of the conditions thereof
ANDREW J. LARRABEE.
POr land Avg. 2. 1854 wy
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
Notice.

FNHE Stockholders of the westbrook Manutactur.
Il Ing Co. are hereby notified that their annual
meeting for the choice of oiheers and the transac.
ton OF any other business which NAV come before
them, will be holder at the Office OF the su scri
In Portland ON Tuesday The Esd dsv of Aug, 1854
at o'clock r n RENSSELAER, CRAM.
Aug 2-dIavaw CierE
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
Fryeburr Academy.

fNHE Fall Term of this Institution will commence
Il WEDNESDAY, September L 1874. aud will
continue eleven weeks Mr.. Edwin " Ambrose.
Principal. Mr.. Ambrose Is a recent graduate OF
Dartmouth College. and is highly recon mended as a
scholar, teacher and gentleman
ID. b. SEWALL. Secretary,
Fryeburg July 90, 1864. iy29 dlw&w2w
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
NO1ice.

II HEREBY give notice that have this day given
i my son, JOSEPH NJ STRoUT. his time from this
date. aud will claim none of his earnings. nor pay
any thing for his support, or debts of hrs con.
traciiog hereafter WILLIAM STRoUT.
Gorham July goth, 1864. bSotsws
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
Fny,, for Sale.

offer for sale my Farm. situated
ATA one mile from winthrop Village on
MlrsA-N the road leading from Augusta
Fl gsl RIlA Said farm contains about one hun.
akk5124z5- dred acr.s of land, with good sup
ply of WOOD aud water. The land is new and in a
high state OF GUILTY. ation Jhereis ON the premises
good barn, SO by 81. and about l50 young thrifty
apple trees. will sell the whole together or will
sell about 70 acres with the barn. orchard and most
of the wood
ANY one wanting good farm. pleasantly and cor.
veniently located, will do well to call and examine
the above property.
also offer for sale two story Dwelling House
ami Lot. situated In the Village known the Meg
guire house, and two Stores nearly opposite the Cot
ton Factory. Any all Of the above property will
be sold at fair prices and terms 10 suit purchasers
For Further PARTICULARS as TO prices &c. Gallon the
subscriber at his store in Winthrop.
Winthrop. July ls6t E. W. KELLY
20 dir wbx
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
For the Islands.

On and after June 18th the steamer
kSzrsszSx&af> CAsCo will until further notice
leave Burnham's Wharf for Peaks
and Cushing's Islands at 8 and 10. 30 A. NJ. and 2
and 30 II. NJ. Returning will leave Cushing Island
NJ ~ and ii Is A. NJ. and as and 6. Is r. M
June 9-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20

PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
FIRST District State ~ Matae I
lokrAsD, July Is. 1854
NOTICES hereby given that any pc on rnroled
= may appear before the Board OF Enrolment and
claim TO have his stricken of the list n he ga
show TO The satisfaction of the Board that he il not
properly enrolled on account of
l,t-Alienage.
2d-Non. Residence.
b-0yer Age.
ith- -serma ient Physical Disability of such degree
rs 10 render The person not proper subject for en-
roiment under The Laws and regulations
mat the examination ref r. ed to above NAV not
interfere with the daily routine OF office business
the hours for examination will be from 10 NJ 10
IL N. and from to4 NJ.
CHARLES Ii. DOUGHTY.
Capt and Provost Marshal
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20

COLONEL JAQUEs IN RICHMOND.
His Interview with JEFF. Davis.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PEACE.

Uitimdtum Of the Rebels.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20

Saturday Morning, Aug. 90. 1864.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
HOTELS.
MOUNT ZlRCoN HOUSE.
Celebrated Mt. zircon Mineral Springs,

Asifon Plantation, Me-,
a IL now opened 70 the pubic, and no pains
cxtA will be spared tlis asOn 70 meet the wants
Is111sasH and render pieasant and Interesting tbe
lihHa,H stay CT guests. And also as usual, sull
61A1 yoard cheaper than any other summer
nous Ia New nsiand.
Dor cases OF Dyspepsia. Kidney Complaint, Grav-
ei' stone IN the u adder, and others Fima-, war
rxnt cure oy the use OF the water sp.eldsd seem
cry shd rides At the short distance VI iour mi es
eau % seen kamford FaI the largest in New kns-
iana. Horses aud Carriages to Jet 6ood Trtut
hsnlhg IN stream aud pouds. new road was
out U the House last June. making tine access easi-
from br, ANTS Pond station of the Grand TIunk
Railway to the House.
Post Office address, Mt Zrcon, Me-
ID: d: w. ABBOTT. Prorrietor.
Mt. Zircon. July %. 1854. 3Odsw
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
JOHN T. GILMAN, Editor.
paelished at No. s2i EXCHANGE 4 STREET, by
N. A. FOSTER g. co.

1EE PoRTLAsD DAILY PRRssis published st %. 90
ter year
IKE MAINRsTArE PREss Is published every Thurs.
day morning, at ~ 90 per annun, in advance; S225
II paid within six months; and s25o, IL payment be
delayed beyond the year.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-20
IN RICHMOND.

stole by the Yankees,') occupied the front
seat, and with stout whip worked our pas
sage"to Richmond.