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The Shasta courier., 1864-07-30

CRuxBs OF Cons pLATIoN.-A man can't
be old more than once-and that's a consola-
ton.
If you haven't dollar in your pocket no
one can rob you of it-and that's a blessing.
If you miss train you don't have to wait
for it-and that's II comfort.
If you are compelled to go without your
dinner. you won't have to pay your hotei oiii
and that's a satisfaction.
If YOU ma . pun that nobody laughs at,
you wont be Obliged to hearn repea'eo-ano
that will save your bushes.
The Shasta courier., 1864-07-30

Some time . nee a man in NJ ile wanted to
exhibit an Fg ptian mummy and went to th !.
Court House for license Wnat is it, asked
the judge. :" An Egyptian mu nmy. my it
,ase the Court. mare than thr.e thousand
years Old. . said tn show man. :. Three thou
sand years old !" exclaimed the Judge, jump
ing up to his feet and is the critter alive f''
The Shasta courier., 1864-07-30
IA CROOKED RIVER. Speaking of the Rio

Granae recent writer says
Imagine one of the crookedest things in
the world, then imagine four more twice as
crooked and fancy to yourself a large river
three times as crooked as all of these put to.
gether. end you viii have faint idea of the
cruoked disposition of this crooked river.
Thare is no driftwood in it from the fact that
it is So crooked that timber can't find its way
far down enough to lodge two sticks togeth-
er; but few snakes, because it is not straight
enough to swim in, and rhe fish are all in the
vhirpools in the bends. because they cannot
frd their way OUT. Birds frequently attempt
to cross the river, and light on the same side
they start from, being deceived by the crooks.
Indeed you may be deceived when you think
you see across it; and some of the b'hoys
say it is so twisting there is butone side lit.
The Shasta courier., 1864-07-30

A TEMPERANCE ed TOR, in drawinr attention
t, an artic ,.ainst ardant spirits in one IF
the inner pages of his paper. says. 8 For the
effect of intemperance see our outside ~
The Shasta courier., 1864-07-30
SHASTA COUR RIER,

Rs- l.. p. FISHER--Is the only Agent
Of the SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco " tn pow
to receive subscriptions and advertiser is, and
receipt for the same.
OFFICE-l7lt Washington street, opposite Ma
guire.s Opera House.
The Shasta courier., 1864-07-30
Officers OF shasta X. a. C.. No. o. F. s A. NJ
MOcers OF Shasta Encampment, No. II,
q. q. T..
officers Of shasta Lodge. No. o.si.I.o.o.E.

us. Samuel Isaarks, C. P: J. S. Follansbee
Al H. T. FRANK kach. 5. W; D. Beineft, 5. :
The Shasta courier., 1864-07-30

SEN Samuel Isaaeks. N G.; G. W
NAAE IloHmann. V. C.; Josepb CInurb
S,y.; q. NJ Wilhelm. Tres sd
isaa ks, Felix Tracy and Chas Litscb Trustaas
The Shasta courier., 1864-07-30
VOLUME XIII. +
SHASTA COURIER.

Publication 0iee in Tomlinson Dul,o'ps 6 .,oD'
room, up stairs, three doors ABOVE "ei's' % @ =
Co.'s Express Office.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24

DBArH OF L1RuTRHAar-CoLoNELS SrRIoKRR.
The Dover Delawareau says:-Lieut. Colonel
ID. u. Stricken, OF the Second Delaware Volun.
'eers, was killed in the battle near SpOttsylya-
mia Court House, Virginia. on Thursday the 18th
inst, while leading the SD Pennsylvania Regi.
nent into action,-his own Regiment having
oeeh reduced to very small number and attach
eu TO another organization. lie was killed n-
stantly by a piece of shell striking him in the
sde. His remains were brought to this place on
tuesday evening last, and inferred in the M. g.
Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon last, accord
ing 10 the service of the NJ. E. Church aud with
Masonic ceremonies. His funeral was attended
BY his relatives and nearly ali our towns people
Lieut.. Colonel David L. Stricken was about "a
years Of age, a native Of New Jersey, He came
TO this town in the year 1857, as clerk to
Messrs. Dunning Il Stevenson. Soon after the
breaking out of the war, in company with the
late Captain John Evans, he commenced re-
cruitng company A., of the Second Regiment,
and was elected to the Captaincy, He subse.
quently was advanced to the post of Major and
then to Lient Colonel He was with Mcclellan
in the Peninsular campaign against Richmond
aud participated in all the battles and oommand.
ed the regiment in the famous retreat from Saw.
age Station to Harrisons Landing. He also
commsnded the regiment at the battles Of An.
tletam. Chaneelloisville and Gettysburg. Al
the latter battle he was slightly wounded. Col.
snicker was much esteemed by large circle
OF friends and acquaintance, and the news OF
his death cast gloom over the whole commu.
nifty. He leaves young wife, daughter of John
b. Smith, Esq, to whom he was recently united,
TO mourn his sudden death.
Captain John Evans, of this town, mentioned
above, was mortally wounded in u battle at
spottsyvania Court House, on Wednesday the
ilth inst, died on Thursday the 18TH and was
buried on Tuesday last at the Episcopal Gene.
terry at New Castle. He was the companion Of
Colonel Strcker in all his adventures aud dan
gers' He participated in every battle in which
the regiment was engaged but one, and was new.
er injured until he received his death-wouud.
He was brick.layer by trade, served his time
with David Clayton, Esq was known to our cit.
iEens from boyhood, aud generally respected H.
ne was about "a years Of age, and was united
BY marriage TO u daughter OF Mr. VIM. r,
stronp. Of New Castle County, the day befor,
be left for the battle field.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24

Coz. R. STocKErr MATHEws.-We have the
pleasure of announcing that this distinguish
ed gentleman. who, so charmed the people
Of Wilmington, by his eloquence and dra-
matte power during the campaign of 1868,
will deliver lecture on the Lessons OF
war, in Institute Hall, on Friday evening
next at o'clock, in aid of the Delaware de-
partment of the Great Central Fair. This
announcement promises to our citizens u
rich treat, and we hope that they will avail
themselves of the opportunity. Those who
heard Col. Mathews during last fall will
readily remember the wonderful auency and
force Of his efforts, and the spell with which
he bound his audience. He is assuredly one
of the most interesting speakers we ever lis
tened to. He speaks in behalf of q good
canse, and those who attend will not only
have the pleasure Of aiding that but also OF
hearing discourse filled with patriotic
sentiments aud eloquent words
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
GENERAL sIonL

We are not in the habit Of placing much con-
hdenoe 10 anything said by tie Constitutional
Union. published by Tom Florence, but the fol-
lowing article from that paper, appears to cOu-
rain "mors truth than poetry"
wHo TIoHTs NIT siaRLr
The accounts published yesterday state that
General Siegel was driven back by General
Breckinridge We do not believe this as we are
Inclined 10 believe that General Breckinridge
with his command is with General Lee, and that
all the forces Sigel had to contend With were
lmboden and his raw militia from Western Vir-
ginia. It's all bosh sbont being attacked by
superior forces. Siegel received his present
command from the President. contrary to the
wishes of both the Secretary Of War and Gene
raj Hallsck, they having no confidence in him
whatever; but the President had nn idea that
the appointment Of Sigel would molify the Ger
ment element.
German officers who fought with aud against
Sigel in the revolution in 1913, ia Germany,
have no hesitation in saying he is a coward and
no officer. During these troubles Sigel gave
an officer who had command OF fort orders to
hold out until he would make diversion in his
favor and thus relieve him. Sigel the next day
retreated into Switzerland aud left this officer
to the mereies Of the besiegers, without even
sending him messenger as he had promised.
The hoyaliats called upon those in the fort 10
surrender, which was only done after the Royal
ists proved the ireaohery of Sigel.
At the second battle OF Bull Ran, General
Pope openly stated that Sigel was a coward,
and he could not get him up into action. Gene
rails Siurgis and Schoheld filed papers at the
War Department to the same effect. That old
war horse, Gen, Hentzeman. who is never de-
celyed in man when he once observes him in
action, was of the sane opinion and despised
sigeL A large majority of the officers Of the
army always speak Of Gen. Sigel in toues of
uerisiou, and go 80 far to state that they could
not get him personally under fire. The Con-
federates look upon him with contempt ane
state that he is easy game to be bagged. "wht
rans nit sigel ?" has long been standing jok
In the army.
We are induced to think that the days o
sigePs military career is numbered, and he, ik,
other inoompetents are "gone up" as the soldier
say. Who is responsible for this disgTaceful re.
treat is easily to be imagined. Would Generals
AveFill or Kelley allow raw militia Of Western
Virginia to drive them Imboden would not
have attacked them--but Imbodsn knew his man
hence the result.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24

siurrs. sni 10 d., dO1.J be given to replsn,sa
anu lit up.
A disI atcb just received from Gen. Bark.
dated at Alexandria the otn Jay vi NAY. stntes
that ''the dam will be completed tomorrow MAY
9TH aud the gunboals relieved"
He would then move Immediately for the Mis-
sissppi.
Geo. Candy WAS al the mouth Of the Red river
On On tne i4th OF May, collecting forces TO assist
Bapks, IT necessary.
Dispatches from Gen. Butler, dated at 10 o.
clock LAST night, rvpor, that he had been fighting
all day, the enemy endeavorng to clpse in on
our lines. We shuil hold on.
We have captured the rebel General Walker,
Of the Texas troops.
EpwiH NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
House Cleaning.
BY TuE BARD OF rowRR NAIL.

NJ Ahh BARD VI TOWER HALL,
Poor jerks was almost In despair
As through the house he went,
HIS vile and "helps" seemed everywhere,
On cleaning house" intent.
Around him clouds Of dust did ay,
With soap-suds ran each floor
And brooms and pals, and brushes, nigh
Forboded worse, and more.
If to the attic he withdrew,
1t must be whitewashed now,
The pantry, they must clean that too,
And no delay allow.
The voice of his loved helplnate, dear,
Along each room and stair,
Cried, " Mr.. jerks, it's very queer.
That you must stick right there I"
10 frenzy driven, jerks cried, "ohl
What must do my dear?
Out OF the house Ill have to go,
But can't imagine where 2"
Said Mrs Jeuks, I" Why, now'5 your hour.
While we are making neat
The house-tO go 10 Benefits Tower,
For new SUIT complete !"
Our Stock of Clothing is By fur the largest
lnd our assortment the best in Philadelphia. VIZ
have all grades of Foreign aud Domestic
foods, from medium priced to superfine, mad,
up in the best and most fashionable manner. oI
oil sizes and styles. Every one can be fitted AS
we'll as buy goods made to order, al much io,re,
prices TOWER HALL
5lS MARKET STREET.
BENNETT & co
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
FOURTH DESPATCH.

WA niN0TuN, May TO- P. NJ.
10 Major Gessai Dr. Nev FORK
On FRIDAY evening Gen. Grant commenced q
novem mt for the pdrpose OF compelling Lee to
ahAndoh his position at Spottrylvania, the details
Of whch. for obvious reasons, should not be
iuade public. IL has thus far progressed sue
cessfully. Lonesireet's corps started south at
one O'Clock on Friday nigbi. an hour and half
inter Hancock moved. EwelHs corps followed
LOngstfert last night.
Tnis Indicates that the rebd army has fallen
back beyoud the North Anna. lIoke's brigade
has joined Lee. The movement OF C General Graut
has lbus tar been accomplished without any Sc
we're engagement or serious interruption. We
nos occupy Guinney's station. Milford station,
and south Of the MalIapony, on that line
dirpatchrece this morning from General
cahby, dated May l4ih, at the mouth of Red
river. says; "We have rumors to-dhy from rehsl
sources that all the eunboats except TWO tuc-
ceeded in getting over the falls at Al exanith Oh
the day mentioned 10 General Banks' dispatch .
No dispatches have been received to-day from
General Butler,
Dispatches from Kingston state that General
Sherman's forces are resting and replehish-
lug their supplies,
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary OF War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
SECOND DESPATCH.
MAsnlnnron. Nav %

WAsHlSoroN, May 20
Aejor General Cadwalader, PHILADELPHIA:
This afternoon we have dispatches, dated at
~ O'Clock this morning, from General Grant.
Last evening an effort was made by Ewell's
corps to turn our right. They were proinptly
repulsed hy Birney and Tylers divisions, and
some OF Warren's troops that we're on the Z
neme right
About three hundred prisoners fell into our
hands besides many killed and wounded.
Our loss foots up little over 600 wounded.
and about l60 killed and missing.
Gen. Grant says that probably our killed and
missing is overstated.
Over 25, 900 veteran reinforoements have haon
forwarded to Gen. Grant.
The condition Of the army and his contem-
plated operations are entirely satisfactory. The
army is abundantly supplied.
Under instructions from this Department. Col
SchriVer, commanding at Fredericksburg. il ar
resting and sending 10 Washington as hostages
ior our wounded soldiers sent to Richmond by
oy Meyor slaughter au equal number of the
prinoipal clhzens Of fredericksburg and it's
vioiAity. t''
NINE persons are in custody who are suspect-
ed 20 have been engaged with Mayor Slaughter.
The Mayor had made his escape before intalIi.
genee of the outrage reached Washington
Our gunboats have reached Fredericksburo
and the sick and wounded who could not Ss
transported overland will be brought here on
water transports.
Dispatches from Gen. Sherman, dated at King.
ston, Ga, at ten O'Clock last night, state that
during the day he had pushed a column beyond
that place, after Johnston, az tar as Cassyille
diminishing the latter part Of the day with
Hsrdee's corp. Cars were expected to reach
Kingston to-day A hard fight for Atlanta was
looked for.
No repOrts have been received from Gen. But.
Ter to-day.
Major General Hunter has been placed in
command OF the Department of West Virginia.
including the Shenandoah valley.
The latest dates from Mojor General Candy
Tere az Viessonrg' The river was reported to
be biockaded by shore batteries Of the enemy M
different points, but measures had been taken
BY him which we're believed to be adeouale for
clearing the river Of oil such DISTRACTIONS and
enable him to reach Alexandria, where he will
take command of the army.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Renewing Influence of Spring.
''Dr. Swavne's Panaoea."


THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE AND BLOOD PURIFIER.
And the most reliable remedy for
scrofula, Ulcers and White Swelling.
MarNsmus or washing Of flesh, Dropsy.
liberated Sore Throat, Hip JOINT Complaint.
Dark Blotches, or defects in the skin.
Obstinate or Scaly Eruptions, Cancers.
Weakened and Deblitated system.
Bols, Yellow Skin, Pimples in the face.
Mercurial Diseases, liberated Sore Legs, 90.
Patients whose bodily health seemed entirely
gone, aud the whole system fcastered with the
corruptons OF sorofula have been perfectly re.
stored by his world renowned Panrcea
10 CAGE OF eruptions Of the skin on any part Of
the body anoint with "Swayne's All healing Oint
nsnt." 1t will hasten and cure the most ohsti.
nate and loathsomo diseases, no matter Of how
oug standing. BE very particular to get The
senuine, as prepared only by DR.. SwAYNE s
gov, No. $40 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia
Sent by Express to any address.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
LOCAL 4FFA1Rs.


NKw CAsTLn COUNTY UnIoN MEKTno.-Pur-
suEni to resolution passed at the Union County
meeting htl 10 New Castle ou the Ith inst, the
loyal citizens assembled in The City Hall, in said
town, ON Thursday hs ior the purpose oil
choosing two delegates aud two alternate dele
gates, who with those chosen ia Kent and Sussex
counties shall represeut the State Of Delaware
in the National Union Convention. to assemble
in Baltimore on the 7th OF June next.
The meeting was called 10 order at two o'clock,
by r. A. Curtis Esq, President Of The last
county meeting, and on his motiou, Lewis ThOmp
son OF Mill Creek Hundred, was chosen Presi-
dent. Massrs. Anthony Reybold, Thos. Harvey
and Robert NJ. Black, Esq. were selected as
Vice Presidents, and Wm. J. Enos aud James IL.
Rice, Secretaries.
The call having been read on motion of Mr..
Rice, Edward g. Bradford and George Tyhout
were unanimously elected delegates for New
Castle county, and on motion Of John c. Clark
Jr., Lewis Thompson aud Merit II. Paxson
were unanimously elected alternates.
The following gentlemen were selected as
members Of the County Executive Committee,
frOm the Hundreds uuproVded for At the ast
county meeting, viz:
brandywine-John B. Murphy, Robert G
Fraim, ueorse Thompson
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. H. Dixon, James VI.
Brnckin, Henry Swayne
Peneader-Curtis q. Ellison, wn W. Stewart,
Mahion Batt,n.
Appoquinimink--Wm. L, Deakyne, james V,
Moore, Isaac stats.
Ga motion, the County Executive Committee
were instructed to meet at the Delaware House,
in the city of Wilmington. on Saturday. the 18th
Of June, for the purpose of organizing, and etu
poWered to fll vacancies.
On motion, the judges of the nomiustiou
election for Sheriff and Coroner in the different
Hundreds, were directed to make their returns
Of tue election 10 +. A. curtis, Chairman OIL the
meetiog under which they were nppouted,) al
Newark, Del.
LEWIS THOMPSON, Presiden,.
ANTHONY REYBOLD,
THOMAS HARVEY, Vice Presidents.
ROBERT BLACK,
Attest; WM. J. Esos, s..,..,.
JAMES II. Rios,
The County Executive Committee having been
completed, we give it entire, as follows;-
BrandyWino--John B. Murphy, Robert G.
Fraim, Geo. Thompson.
Observation-Disclosures H. Dixon. james NJ.
Brackiu, Henry swayue.
WilmngtOn-James II, Rice, John II. Adams,
James D. Riggs.
New oastle-JOhn A. Allderdice, Benz. s.
Booth, George q Tybout.
Mill Crees-Lswis Thompson, Levi d Moore,
Spencer Chandler.
White Clay creek-F A. Curtis, Chas. W.
Blandy, Joseph @. Oliver
Red Lion-John c. Clark, Jr, Geo. b. Money.
VIM. NJ. Stueksrt.
Peucader-curtis b. Ellison. wm. ". Stewart,
Mahlun Baton.
=, s.. Gsorges-Davld Mckee, Henry p Baker,
William LOle.
=. AppOquinimink-Wm. l.. Deakyne, James v.
Moore, Isaac Sasls.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24

H. II. baINGHuRsr, DRUGGIST AND AporHr-
GARY, BIZ Market-next door to the corrar a,
Fourth atreet-has just received and Offers for
sale, large variety of fancy articles, druvs
medicines, chemicals, Patent medicnea and
perfumery. Having lately purchased in New
YORK and Philadelphia az low cash prices, larga
assortment OF hair brushes and tooth brushes
combs, fancy extracts, cologne water, toilet
soaps hair preparations, &c., he is prepared IA
sell them at the original New York and pbiadS.
phia retail prices. He keeps constantly on baud
large stock OF the most popular and most rail-.
able Patent medicines, all Of which be guranteo,
to be the truly genuine, and warrants them
fresh and unadulterated. Ayers SarsapariIa
and Cherry Peotoral Jaynes ExpeclorAnt
Jaynes' Alternative, Carminative, Vemifuse
and Sanative Pills; Browns Essence Of Ginger
Husbands Magnesia, Browns Bronchial Troch.s'
Radway's Ready Relief, Tobias Horse Lniment'
Roberts Horse Powder, Hupt's Liniment, Wolfs
Schnapps and Drake's Plantation Bitters, war.
rnnted genuine and sold at reduced prices.
We would also call particular attention 10 hIs
family medicines, among which the following
preparations have been used for many years'
and can be relied on for their safe and efiCa.
cous cures: Bringhurst's Cough Syrup, for
Coughs, Colds and Asthma, is one of the best
emedies known for diseases Of the Lungs
Bringhurst's Dyspeptic Pills, an excellent rene
dy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, SC. Bring
hursts Anti-Billious Pills, popular and desi-
rabie cnre for Bilious Fever, Jaundice, Cosye.
ness Head Aches, &c. Bring bursts Blackberry
Compound, an invaluable remedy for Cholic,
Cholera Alorbus, Diarrhea, Gripping Pains, and
Summer Complaints in chldreDs Bringhursls
Kings Mixture, a speedy and efhcaoious appli.
cation for Pans, Bruises, Rheumatism, Chill.
blhins Frosted Feet, So, and also Bringhursls
Essenoe of Jamaica Ginger, the popular medi-
cine for Disordered s,Omachs, Indigestion, and
Diarrhea. This preparation of Ginger, unlike
those dsagreeable and useless nOslrums sold
under the same name, is prepared only from The
genuine blenched Jamaica Ginger.
Hasson's Compound Syrup Of Tar, for Coughs,
Colds, lOarseuess, Asthma, Sore Throat, and all
the affections of the Throat and Lungs, sold for
20 cents per bottle. sep l4.tf.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Cough. Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Weak
Breast, all Pulmonary Complaints,

"DT. SWayae's Compound Syrup Of Wai
Cherry "A trial Of many years has proved to
the world that this remedy is more eiiicaclcus in
curing all throat, breast and lung complaints
tnan any hitherto known 10 mankind. II gives
tone and strength to the stomach, and for The
aged and debilitated it acts as a strengthening
Alternative. In HemOrhage from the Lunga,
"swGyue's Wild Cherry" IS the most safe and
prompt styptic in use. In Pathisis known by
emanelpa' en-, debility, cough, hectic fever and
purulei eSpectoraton, it is, without exception,
tce st medicine extant, oftsatimes curing the
most obstinate cases, which had baffled every
expenditure of human skill. Prepared only by
pr. ~, ewAYNE Son, 800 North Sixth Street.
philadelphia. Sold by oil the principal Drug
gs,s.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Communicated.
THE NEW SQUARE.

am glad to learn at last, that
COUNSEL appears to be awake to the Importance
OF 6eautiiying our city with Public Square.
several locations have been already euggested
but none 30 we'll seem TO answer IN all respects
as that now owned by the city in front Of the
new Basin, between 7th and 9Th, and Broom and
Franklin straets This square already belongs to
the c'iy, and is now partly fenced. A few hun
dred dollars In planting 1t with trees aud shrubs
would render il complete, whilst in any other To-
ealiy large outlay would be required to pur-
chase. II the Council determine on a square,
let them closely examine this location before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Pro Boso pusLic0.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
THE WAR.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE.
FIRST DESPATCH.

WAsnIsoroN, May l9-IO.l5 r. NJ.
10 Major General cadiodtd6sr PhAddeiphia:
No official reports OF Military operations to.
day have beeu received by this Department from
General Grant or General Butler
Reports from General Sherman's command
dated at Kingston, Georgia, at P. NJ. to day
announces that Sherman reached Kingston and
enoamped last night, THIS morniag be advanced
upon The enemy, who again retreaIel. Tho des.
patch states, while beiug written, Aooker's and
howard'e guns we're hammering al Johnston, aud
the Two armies we're 10 plain sight ot each other.
two milea east OF Kingston
Davis division of the l4th Corps, is In DOS
session Of Rome. The weather is iins, the road
good, aud the country more open and les
mountainous.
Edwin N. STANTON, sec'y of War.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
DIED.

PRIcE.-on Sunday, the 22d inst, GEORGE d.
son Of Samuel A, and Fannie NJ. Price, aged
years and months. The friends Of fbe
family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from the residence of his parents, No.
o06 Washington street, on Wednesday, the
25th inst, ut i O'Clock A. NJ, without further
notice.
aREENW0oD.--on Thursday morning, at AL
toona, Pa, at $40 A. NJ, May 18th, 1864, Of
Ralph and Ann +. Greenwood. aged 90 vears
4 months and II days.