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Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23
PAPA, WHAT IS A NEWSPAPER

PAPA WHAT - "A ~ EW SFAT En-
Organs that gentlemen play, my boy,
TO answer the taste of the day, my boy,
Whatever 1t be,
They hit on the key,
Add pipe in full concert away, my boy.
News from all countries and climes, my boy,
Advertisements, essays and rhymes, my boy,
Mixed up with all sorts
Of (f)lying reports,
And published at regular times, my COY.
Articles able and wise, my boy,
AT least in the editors eyes, my boy
And logic SO grand
That few understand
TO what in the world it applies. no. boy.
Statistics, reflections, reviews, ray boy,
Little scraps to instruct and arnuse my boy,
And lengthy debate
Upon matters of State,
For wise-headed folks to peruse, my boy.
The funds as they were and they are my boy,
The bubbles and quirks Of the bar, my boy,
And every week
clever critique
On some rising theatrical star, my boy
The age of Jupiter's moons, my boy,
The stealing Of somebody's spoons, my boy,
The state of the crops,
The style of the tops,
And the wit of the public buffoons, my boy,
List of all physical ills, my boy,
Ranished by somebody's pills, my boy,
Till you ask with surprise,
Why any one dies,
Or what's the disorder that kills, my boy,
Who has got married, to whom, my boy,
Who were cut off in their bloom, my boy,
Who has had birth
On this sorrow-stained earth,
And who totters fast to the tomb, my boy.
The price of butter and grain, my boy,
Directions to dig and to drain, my boy
But twould take me too long
To tell you in song
A quarter of all they contain, my boy:
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

CANpID URcHIE -''what did your mother say,
my little man? Did yon give her my card ~
asked an inexperienced young gentleman of
little boy, whose mother had given him an inyi-
tation to call upon her, and whose street door
was accordingly opened to his untimely sum-
mons BY the urchin.
eyes, sir, says the urchin, quite innocently,
land mother said if you were not "a natural born
fool you wouldn't come on Monday mornin'
. time when everybody was washin' y
At this juncture mamma, with sweet smile
Of welcome, made her appearance at the end of
the hall, when, to her surprise, Mr.. Hubbard,
the visitor, bolted.
stWhat in the world does that man mean r
inquired ma.
~ lunno,' replied the urchin guess he's
forgot Suthin' y
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23
Official List of Oflcers and Patients.

The following is an official list of officers and
patients (Union) now in connection with, and
in, the Hospital at this place:
Surgeon In Charge--ANTTioSY HBGRR, SUR
geon, U. S. A.
Assistant Surgeons--W II. GARDNER, U. 5. A.,
Executive Officer gEo McC. MILLER, U. s. Y
Acting asst Surgeons--GEo, JOHNSON, T. LIE
BOLD, Il. N. WRrGHT, NJ. A. BooTH, VIM. F Bus
CHAIRMAN, w. W. BIDLAcK, W. A. HARVEY, j.
GILMAN, H. s. CoLsroS, F. GIEsDoRF.
Chaplain--Rev. ]. A. SPooNER.
Hospital &epafds---H. G. ARCHIBALD, Chief
Steward; j. r. STAMBAuGH, R. l.. WERNwAG, j.
IE. MCGOWAN.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

Nor BAD-One Of Gen. Fitzpatrick sergeants
was asked if they released any of the Union
prisoners in Richmond f'No,' he replied, s'but
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

The other evening gentleman button caught
hold of the fringe of a lady's shawl. i" am at
tached to you, said the gentleman, laughing,
while he was industrously trying to get loose
1.-The attachment is mutual" was the good
hnmored reply.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

WOMAN, facts, and mules, are unquestionably
stubborn things.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

A CoNTRABAND SOLDIER AND HIS WATCH
A letter from one of our officers at Point Isabel,
Texas among various anecdotes of our colored
soldiers relates the following:
II is amusing TO see how completely non
plussed some Of our privates arc in the possession
of their money. Some never had dime in all
their lives to call their own, and could not dis
tinguish one, two or five dollar greenback.-
One fellow paid ten dollars for a watch, and his
Lieutenant noticing it, inquired the time of day
''Lor Capn, replied the darkey, they call
every officer cap'n) ~ dunno, dye spose | can
tell 2"
Why, for what did you waste your money
for watch then r. asked the Lieutenant, where
upon the darkey broke out in loud laugh as
he said, Why, cap'n bought itso dey could MT
keep dis chile on guard ober two hours
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

A good story is told of an Irishman who went
to see the gorilla in the cabinet of Amherst Col
lece. Not knowing the difference between that
animal and the rebel guerrilla, he remarked on
seeing it: Howly st. Pathriek If they have got
such soldiers as that off South, amt going to
war;
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

Bread is the staff of life, and liquor the stills
the former sustaining man, and the latter
Alcveting him for fall.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

WHEN ship goes into port, she usually stead
les; but when port gets into man, ne usually
reels.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-03-23

way cannot two slender persons ever become
true friends? Because they will always DC
slight acquaintance.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Sheriff,S Sale.

johnson Gold, Silver and Copper Mining Co. vs.
Original Williams and kellenger Gold, Silver
and Copper Mining Go..et al.
In the 9th District Court of the State of California
in and for the county of Shasta
I'D virtue Of a writ of execution, issued out of
Id the District Court aforesaid on the 23d day of
November, A. D. 1864, in theabove entitled action.
in favor of the Original Williams and Kellenrer
Gold. Silver and Copper Mining Company, and
ing Company for the sum of Ten Hundred and
Ninety-seven So 100 Dollars (sloeT 59-lO0A dam
ages, with interest at the of ten O) per cent
per annum till paid, and aceruing costs, have
levied the property described as follows to wit:
All of the right title and interest OF the johnson
Gold, Silver and, Copper Mining Company in and to-
those certain qusrtz mining claims taken up and
recorded in the name of George j.. Mexican and E.
Gala gher and joining to the original discovery
known as the Williams and kellenger claim OF
ground the said mining claims embracing three
hundred feet each, being total of six hundred feet
all of which are situated on the north side of
Souaw Greek. in the county of Shasta and State of
California; together with all of the dips spurs and
angles and also all the metals, gold and sill
yer bearing quartz rock and earth therein and all
the rights privileges and franchises thereto Incl
dent. appendant or'appurtenant, ortherewith usu-
ally had and enjoyed snd also all and singular the
tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances there
unto belonging or in any wise appertaining; and
notice is hereby given, that on
Tuesday, the 18th day of December, A. ID.
1864,
at o'clock P NJ, at the Court House DOORS in the
town and county of Shasta will sell all the above
described property at public auction. to the high
est bidder for cash, in Z. S. gold silver con by
virtue OF the above mentioned execution
". Z. HOPPING, Sheriff.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Special Notices.
MOTHERS MOTHERS
MOTHERS!

hoN'T fail to procure MRS wINsLoW'S s
IL SOOTHING SYRUP for CHILDREN.
ms valuable preparation is the prescription of
oie o. ihe most esperieaced and slflfri Nurses in
new England, and has been used with nerer failing
success IN THOUSANDS OF CASES.
II net only relieves the child from pain. but in
s's'ia'es 'he stomach and bowels, corrccts acdty,
and gives tone and energy to the whole system
II VIII almost instantly relieve
Gripping in the Bo,cels and Hind Col;e.
and overcome Convulsons, which if no, <nsed;l,
remedied, end in death. We believe it Tie r., ana
Sarest Remedy in the World, in all cases of rys-
ENTERY and DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN
whether arising from teething OF from anv other
cause.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the facsimile of
CURTIS & PERKINS. New York, is one the out
side wrapper
Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
Principal 06fce, As Dey rssi, .Tep York,
PRIcE ONLY 25 CENTS PER BorrLE.
REDIN6T0N CO.,
A16 and AIS Front ST., San Francisco,
au1 .6m Agents for California
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Browns Bronchial Troches.


"Ihave never changed my mind respecting them
from the first excepting to think yet better of that
which I began thinking well Of
Rev. Henry WARD BEEcHER.
"The Troches are a staff of life to me-
PRoF. EDWARD NORTH,
Pres. Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y.
"For Throat Troubles they are specfc.''
n. P. Willis.
"Too favorably known to need commentator"
HoS. CnAs. A. PHELPS,
Pres. Mass. Senate.
"Contan no Opium nor anything Injurious
DIR. A. A. HAYES, Chemist, Boston.
"An elegant combination for coughs.
DR.. q. T. BIGELow, Boston.
"I recommend their use to Public Speakers"
REV. Z. II. CHArIN.
Most salutary relief in Bronchitis
Rev. S. SEIGERIED, Morristown, Ohio.
Very beneficial when suffering from Colds"
REV. S. J. P. ANDERSON, st. Louis.
"Almost instant relief in the distressing labor Of
breathing peculiar to Asthma
REV. A. C. EGGLEsroN, New York.
They have suited my case exactly, relieving my
throat so that l could sing with ease.''
7. DucHARME,
Chcrister French Parish Church, Montreal
As there are limitations, be sure and obtain the
genuine.
Agents for California,
APP REDISGrGS L Co., San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Sheriff S Sale.

T. s. Mount vs. John D. Smith and James Loag
In the District Court of the 9th Judicial District
of the State of California, in and for the county
of Shasta.
"THEREAS, by decree of foreclosure and
w sale in the above entitled action, entered on
the 2sth day of November, A. 1864, it is order
dered adjudged and deereed that l sell, according
the law relative to sales of real estate under
cutiOn the property hereinafter described or SO
much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum
due the said plaintiff, 7. S. Mount, from the de-
fendant and mortgagor, J. D. Smith, of the prin-
eipal and interest upon the debts and mortgages
mentioned and set forth in the complaint in said
action the sum of Ten Thousand Six Hundred and
Twenty-Five $4,000 Dollars tSl0,622 S6-l00), with
interest from the 2sth day of November, d. 1864,
on the sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred and
Fifty 56-I09 Dollars S.I $50 56-l00) the rate of
three per cent. per month, and the remaining
sum of Six Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy
two 30-100 Dollars (S6,912 30lO0). at the rate Of
one and one-haf per cent. per month from said
date also the plaintiffs costs in said action taxed
in the sum of Sixty mine i5-1e0 Dollars 1869 45-
1907. together with the fees, disbursements and
commissions on said sale,
Notice is therefore hereby given, that on
Friday, the 23d day of December, A. ID.
1854,
at 3 o'clock p NJ. at the Court House door, in the
town and county of Shasta, will sell, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, for cash in gold
silver coin of the United States, the real in
said decree described follows, 60 wit, the
being situate in the county of Shasta and State of
California: The undivided two-eighths (2-S) part
of all that work and improvement, in the county of
Shasta aforesaid know as the Clea- Greek Ditch or
Canal with the rights, privileges and appurtenanees
thereto belonging or in any wise appertainng,
which said ditch canal is the ditch canal sur
veycd and located for said John D. Smith by E.
C. Gillette. and. takes the water of Clear Greek
about five hundred hards above what is known as
the Tower House, and conducts the same to min
ing grounds in the vicinity of Muletown, Horse
town, Briggsville, Texas Springs, Middle;own,
Oregon Gulch. and intermediate points, for mining
purposes much thereof as may be necessary
to raise the sums above mentioned, and which may
be sold separa tely, without material njury to tn
parties Interested.
W E. HOPPING, Sheriff
By J. T. BuRRows, Under Sheriff. d3
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Tuesday, the Sd day of January,
A. n 18f5

at 70 o'clock w. at the Iund Runch, on the prem
ises on North Fork of Cottonwood creek, in said
county Of Shasta all the right, title interest and
estate of the said ntesate at the time OF his DEATH
AMI all the right, title and interest that the SAID
estate has, by operation of law or otherwise, ae-
ouircd other than or in addition TO that OF the SAID
ntestate at the time of his DEATH in and to all that
certain tract or parcel of land situated in the comfy
of Shasta State of California, the North Fork Of
Cottonwood creek, on the northeast side OF SAID
creek about six miles from Horsetown in a south
erly direction and more particularly known as the
HAYS Ranch containing one hundred and sky
acres of land more or less being the same land and
ranch conveyed to Charles Lund by Robert L. Wiz
liams, by deed, dated October the lth, A. D. ls6i
Also all that certain tract parcel OF land sltu-
ated in the county of Shasta and State OF Calfoi-
mia, and situated on the said North Fork of Cot
tonwood creek, the northeast side of said creek,
Immediately above and adjoining to the said Hays
Ranch, containing one hundred and sixty acres of
land, or less, and generally known as the
Lund Ranch, as conveyed to Charles Lund by
Peter Blaker, in 1876, by deed. Also one share,
and one-half of share, in the South Fork
of Clear Creek Ditch and an undivided half
of certain ditch conveying the waters of said
ditch and Dry Creek to Gaines Flat, known as the
Bunker and Burgess Ditch.
Terms of sale-Cash, or a credit not exceeding
one year; if upon credit, with mortgage upon
the property sold the purchase money. to be paid
in U. S. gold or silver coin, and deed at expense
of purchaser A. r. ANDREWS,
Administrator of the estate of Chas. Lund, deed.
Shasta, Dec sth, 1864 die
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17

Eosr AND FouNp.-Captain Mellen. Com.
manding at Fort Crook, has written to the
Coroner here that some two years since a SOL
dier was missed from the fort, and searched
for without success. The Captain is now
advised that the skeleton of a soldier has been
found in barn on Oak Run, and requests
the Coroner to proceed to that point and in
vestigate the matter We will give particu-
lars next week.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Sheriff. S Sale.

E. Levin F. Baehr, partners, under the name of
T. levin L Co. VS.. Julius Newbarth and Tim
oihy Murray.
In the District Court of the 9th Judicial District
of the State of California, in and for the county
of Shasta.
"THEREAS, by decree of foreclosure and
w sale, made in the above entitled action, on
the Both day ef November. A. D. 1864, in the Dis
triet Court aforesaid, in favor OF f. Levin & Co.,
plaintiffs, and agaiast Julius Newharth and Timo-
thy Murray defendants, for principal and interest
upon the debt and mortgage mentioned and set
forth in complaint, for the sum of Two Thousand
and 25-100 Dollars, with interest at the rate Of
per ccut. per month from the date of this Decree
together with costs taxed in the sum of Forty
[ am commanded to give notice of sale, and sell,
the premises described in said decree.
Notice is therefore hereby given that on
Friday the 23d day of December. A. ID.
1861,
at p o'clock, p. NJ, at the Court House doors, in
the town and county of Shasta, will sell, at pub
lie auction, the highest bidder for cash in gold
silver coin of the United States, the premises
described in said decree, as follows, to wit: All
that certain real estate lying and being in the TOW
of French Guich, in the county of Shasta and State
of California, to wit known as the Empire Hotel
and lot, and bounded and described as follows -
Commencing at the north side of the lot owned by
John Brannan, on the main or principal street of
the village of French Gulch thence along the west
line of said street. in northerly course, sxty-four
feet more or less, the south side of Gnty & Co.'S
house. on said street; thence at right angles with
Main street. in westerly course, sixty -four feet,
more less thence at right angles in an easterly
course, to the place of beginning. And also that
certain piece of real estate known as the French
Gueh Hotel, situate also in said village of French
Guch, commencing at the southeast corner of said
house, and running north parallel with the main
street seventy feet; thence west to Stoddard's
she'd thence south to an alley thence east to the
main street. to the place If beginning. And also
that certain piece of real estate situate in said
of French Gulch, and known the Empire Hotel
Correll and more particularly described as being
Immediately opposite the Empire Hotel situate be-
tween the property of DR.. Plumb and S. B. Grover,
being twelve feet front, and extending back
one hundred and sixty feet.
W. L. HOPPING, Sheriff.
By Jos. 7. Burrows, Under Sheriff. d3
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Lewellin Williams, plaintiff VS.. Robert ,
Bell defendant.

eSfchuc bthinpS.
Lewellin Williams, plaintiff VS.. Robert j.
Bell, defendant.
Action brought in the District Court of the 9th Ju-
dicial District of the State of California in and
for the county of Shasta, and the Complaint filed
in SAID County of Shasta, in the Office of the
Clerk eff said District Court.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SEND
GREETING RoBERT J. BELL.
NOU are hereby required to appear in an action
i brought against you by the above named
Plaintiff in the District Court of the Ninth Judicial
District of the State of California, in and for the
county of Shasta, and to the complaint fled
therein, Ia copy of which accompanies this Sum-
mons,) within ten days. exclusive of the day of
service, after the service you of this Summons
if served within this county; or. if served out of
this county. but within this Judicial District
within twenty days; or if served out of said Dis
trict, then within forty days-or judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you, according to the
prayer of said complaint
The said action is brought to recover against you
the sum of nineteen hundred and eighty-six dollars
and one per cent. per month interest thereon from
date till paid, on a note executed by you to plain
tif on about the 25th day of May, 1861, and
costs of suit, and also for the foreclosure of mort
gage given by you to plaintiff May 25th, 1861, to
secure said note, and the sale of the nortgaged
premises to satisfy plaintiffs demand, and the
docketing of judgment against you for any def
cheney remaining unpaid after appropriating all of
the proceeds of such sale in payment of plaintiffs
demand properly applicable thereto, and for execu-
ton for the amount of such deficiency.
And you hereby notified, that if you fail to
appear and answer said complaint as above requir-
ed, the said plaintiff will apply to the Court for the
relief therein demanded.
Given under my hand and the Seal of
District Court of the Ninth Judicial
District of the State of California.
l.. S. in and for the county of Shasta
this twenty third day ofSeptember,
in the year of our Lord One Thous-
and, Eight Hundred and Sixty
four.
CHARLES MCDONALD. Clerk.
By JoHS A. FOWLER, Deputy Clerk
WM. P. D4NGERFIELD, Plff's Attorney OILS
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17

CATHOLIC CHURcH.-Rey Father Paul
Greco will hold Divine Service in the Catio-
lie Church, Shasta, on Sunday, Tomorrow, J,
at l04 o'clock, A.. N.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
BILL HEADS.

I'VE HAVE JUST RECEIVED VERY sU.
n!, N perler article Of Bill Paper. Persons wishing
print cheap, for Cash.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
FOR SALE.
A MODEST APPEAL.

HyHE undersigned, haTing had all Of their extern
sive stock of Goods consumed in the late fire.
and wishing to raise sufficient funds to make a
start, would respectfully ask all those indebted
to them to pay up Immediately. as they are anx-
ious to get stock while the roads are in good
condition. 1t is hoped a second call will not be
found necessary.
D. WE'LL d BRO.
Horsetown, Nov. II, 1854. ME-
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Whiskyt own Gold, Silver and Copper
Mining Company,

+ 0CATI0No of Works, Trinity Centre. Trinity
II county, Cal.-Notiee is hereby given, that at
a meeting OF the Trustees OF the above Company,
held on November It'll, 1864 assessment of Two
Cents per share levied upon the capital stock of
said company. payable to the Secretary. at Whisky
Htown. in United States gold silver coin, on or
before December eth, 1864 Any stock upon which
psaid assessment shall remain unpaid on December
7th 1864, will be advertised that day as delin-
.auept, and unless payment shall be made before,
viii be sold on December 2tst. 1864, to pay the
delinquent assessment, tsgether with costs of ad-
-vertising and expenses of sale
mig c. ". TAYLOR, Secretary
The time at which payments of the above assess
ments may be made Is hereby extended to the l4th
inst and the time of sale to the Slst inst
+ C. W. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
|, December sth, 1881.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17

ns- Of all the Medicines for sale,
none is meeting with such success, judging from
extended notices of the press, botn of California
and eregcn, as lie Doyer's Sarsaparilla iodine
Alternative for the blood and organs of the body
Sec advertisement in another column.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
SUM MONS.

In the District Court of the 9th Judicial District of
the State of California, in and for the county of
Shasta.
50cs. in U. S. Int
Revenue Stamps
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17

N'cHr s"EATshI
AND SPLITTING otIiH
BLoOD-Among the P.
numerous advertised Y
Medicines for these
Complaints, non e can
be found as efiicacious
ne
as DIR. VIM. HALLS
IN:
BALsAsi ior the
til
LUNGS. 1t subdues
ho
the Irritation, stops
the Sweating, and
restores the strength ms
in a very short space N
of time. 1t is well fol
worth your trial. NO
REDINGTON .S Go. VI
Agents, 4I6 & 4is II
Front street, San
Francisco, and for
mi
sale by all Druggists
Ca
Beware of all other
Nt
preparations of the
ltb.
same name. Each
Bottle ofthe Genuine Il
bears the signature OF a
so. r. Baker & Co.. Fl
Cincinnati. Tax e els
none other. Price, Dl
One Dollar per Bot
tie.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Administrators Sale of
REAL ESTATE.

NOTICE is hereby given that, in pursuance of
Y an order of the Probate Court ofthe county of
Shasta in the State of California, made on the sth
day of December, A. D. 1864, in the matter of the
estate of Charles Lund, deceased, the undersigned,
Illustrator of said estate viii SELL at private sale
TO the best bidder, in one or more parcels, and
subject so confirmation by said Probate Court,
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
N'cHrs''nATsI IN TIME OF

III n TIM o f
HEALTH PR f.
PARE FOR SICK
NEss.-It is preposter-
ous to think because we
are in health, disease viii
lnever overtake us. How
many have gone forth in
the morning and returned
home to lie down upon
beds of sickness fo-
months We would re-
mind our readers that
for a family medicine,
NOTHING can equal SEQ
WILLS BLOOD and
LIVER SYRUP. Of
humors it is a sure exter-
minator. scrofula and
Cancer, Rheumatism and
Neuralgia IRE all cured by
this magical re N E dy.
REDINGToN & CO..
Agents, 4le and AS
Front street. San Fran
cisco, and fo- sale by all
Druggists.
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17
Cheap, for Cash

We invite the public to give us call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, and convince themselves that we
are selling everything of the latest style
Cheaper than any house in Shasta.
r. ISAACS & BRO.
Shasta. Oct. 81. 1868. o3I
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17

T. s. Mount VS.. John D. Smith and James Ioag.
In the District Court of the 9th Judicial District
of the State of California, in and for the county
The Shasta courier., 1864-12-17

Daniel Lynch vs.. Edward C. Kearney.
In the District Court of the 9th Judicial District of
the State of California, in and for the county of
Shasta