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The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
The Aw ul catastrophe Near Aurora.

We had in type for publishing last week
an account Of the deplorable event by which
Mrs. Alexander Glen, her three children.
and Mrs. Medley, all residents of Aurora,
came to an untimely death, but found after
our paper was issued that it had been in our
hurry inadvertently omitted. hlrs. Glen was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Foriham, of
this place, where she and her husband form.
erly resided. We copy from the Esmerelda
Daily Union, published at Aurora. the fol
lowing particulars of this truly heart rend:
ing affair:
The most melancholy event Ve have ever
been called upon to record occurred Yesterday
afternoon. about twelve miles from this city,
on the road leading from this place to Bridge
port. Mr. Alexander Glen had just purchas.
ed team of four fine horses and IA tnorou gh
brace wagon, with the purpose of running
the establishment to SACRAMENTO with pass
engers and returning with fruit for this mar
ket. Not being ready To start the team till
next Monday, be concluded to take his fami-
ly, consisting of his wife aud three children,
to Bridgeport, on pleasure excursion Of TWO
or three days. mainly for Mrs, Glcn's health,
which had not been COED for q length of time,
though somewhat improved The party con
sisted of Alexander Glen, his wife and three
children. Mr.. Glen's father. Mr. Medley and
wife, and Mr.. George Weston. The morning
was clear and beautiful and about III O'clock
all left in buoyant spirits, anticipating ii
pleasant trip. About o'clock they s'opped
10 lunch some y miles from. this place-t then
resumed their journey. expecting 70 greet a
pleasant party of friends about p. NJ, at the
Weaver House in Bridgeport, little dreaming
of what ava ed them. But in the providence
Of G ID the instrument Of death were prepared
and awaiting the precise moment for the Di-
vine hchest. The clouds had gathered. ana
hung in awful grandeur upon the mountain
brow. Gee of those phenomena known as
waterspupt, had formed at the head of /, can
on through which the road passed. AS the
party were ascending the gorge. the team
gall"ping at full speed, the cloud burst, pre-
cipitating Il volume of water fifteen ieet deep,
sweeping away almost instantly the team,
drowning Mrs. Glen and her children, and
Mrs. Medley, Mr.. Glen and his father were
terribly bruised, and escaped death very mar
rowiy. Mr.. Med ey and Mr.. Weston were
little injured, but their escape was almost
miraculous.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
FOR PRESIDENT.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
ANDREW JOHNSON.

Sr,nRrSc ArrRAY.-Oa Thursday after
noon. the 4th inst, a Portuguese named Man
uel Joseph was stabbed by Antonio Joseph,
one of his countrymcn. The affair, as We
have learned it, happened as follows: Man
ueI Joseph. who is the nephew of Antonio,
was on horseback assisting in driving a band
of cattle to Trinity county. On arriving near
the Dickinson House. on Clear Greek. in the
reirhborhood of which Antono resides, the
latter sprang into the road and sezing the
bride with one hand stabbed Manuel with
the other, inhicting serious, though not
dangerous wound in the left side Of the chest,
lust above the heart. DR.. Pelham dressed
the wound. The difficulty, we understand.
was about woman. Complaint was made
yesterday before Justice Danelson and a
warrant issued for the arrest of Antonio, who
was captured and lodged in Jail by tie Sher-
if, on Friday.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

How THE DocToR Lost His WATcH.-A
few DAYS since Frank Golden, a gentleman
well known 10 our citizens, entered the Office
of Chinese doctor in this place, and stating
tha. man had been hurt on Middle Greek,
and nee lei immediate assistance. persuaded
the Celestial NJ. D. to accompany him. Ar
rived ut Middle Greek, two men, with faces
bIackened, jumped cut from thicket, and
presenting pistols at Frank and the doctor,
ordered them to - fork over what valuables
they had about their persons. Frank turned
and ran off. and the disciple of Esculapius
was relieved OF gold watch and few dol
lars in coin, who then returned to town a
wiser and a poorer man. We haven't heard
what became of the injured man.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

ATTEMPT to ARREST A MURDERER.-Infor-
nation has been received here that Hon.
Geo. Woodman. formerly Of this county, was
very severely injured in attempting to arrest
1t appears that Mr.. Woodman, who. it is said
had requisltion for the arrest of Gibson, was
in company with the Sheriff, and was about
producing his authority for making the ar
rest, len he was struck on the head with a
pistol by Gibson, which was Immediately
cooked AMI pointed at the Sheriff. Wood
mans skn!li is said was fractured Gibson,
it will be remembered, is the man who kill.
el Lani- Yank, at Millvile, about year ago.
He made his escape.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
DrxocR.rrc CoSsrsrsxcY-Tbe horror

DENooRATIc CoNsIsTENcY.-The horror of
the Democracy for secret political societies
proves to have been feigned. as the knights
of the Golden Cir..le were warmed into life
and sustained through their fostering care /,
and with that consistency which is n jewel in
their creed. they are now engaged in some of
the States in organizing under the auspices of
their party a secret political order called the
Suns of Liberty. with the design, it is charg-
ed. of carrying out the doctrine of secession
in the North western States. Where, gen.
tlemen. is the Indignation with which you
formerly looked apon the formation of secret
societies
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

BURNING OF CHAMBERSBuRG, PA-On Sat
Causlan. entered Cbambersburg and de
manded half million of dollars from the cit
izens, under threat Of burning the town.
the requisition was in writing, and signed
Iy Gen. Early. II is now we'll established
fact that this demand was mere prctext to
ever the purpose of the marauders, formed
before they REACHED the town to burn it,
Without giving time to remove private pro-
perry. and scarcely time enough for citizens
to remove their families. they fred the town
in nearly fifty places. Two-thirds Of the city
was consumed. including all public buildings.
stores and hotels. A large portion of the
citizens are reduced from comparative wealth
to absolate poverty. The marauders sacked
several drug stores, and made turpentine
balls. ard throwing them i'm all directions
st fire to various parts Of the citv. The
fumes soon united in one general couaarra
ton. and the scene soon became appalling.
The roaring flames, the screams of women
and children. and the pitiful appeals of old
and helpless. formed an inds>cribable scene
of horror. One hundred and fifty FIVE of the
most valuable and elegant public and private
buildings were destroyed. The rebels re
manned long enough to see the flames get
under proper headway. when an alarm being
given that Averill was advancing. they left.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
Latest BY Telegraph.

Cincinnati, 4th.-Times Army Potomac
correspondent SAYS in interview under fap
OF truce rebel officers admitted total loss Of
1900. Explosion under hill was 200 feet
long and 95 wide.
Memphis, lst.-The jackson Mississippian
Of 24th July says all communication with
Atlanta is cut of.
Gen. Washburne is organizing a new ex-
pedition of an important nature, which will
be commanded by Gen, A. J. Smith, Guer-
rilas continue their depredations ON leased
plantations in the vicinity.
Cincinnati. 4th. Special Nashville to Ga
zette says: Officers from front report the f,l.
lowing as the result of Stoneman's raid ON
Macon Railroad: Stoneman's $ force consisted
o. Gen. Ed. McCook's division Of cavalry.
composed Of Longs and one other brigade
Macon railroad torn up. and lies aud
rails burnt for Is miles. Road is complete
wreck. On return McCook fell in with
large wagon train on which was much pri-
sate property and all Hoods papers. This
was near Newman. A quantity of whisky
was captured, and here trouble began Rebel
Gen. Haines, who was IL pursuit, came up
with McCook. A fight ensued and McCouk
was routed. About 500 of his command
reached Marietta, who repo the surrender
of the main body. 1900 strong. McCook was
killed,
Worlds Washington special says: Rebel
officer who des .rted from E,rly's army re-.
ports cavalry force operating in valley and
along river to the number of 5000, under
Bradley. Johnston and McCausland Early
says he is determined to hold valley at all
hazards. His forge is. IS ,0O0 to 40 900 strong
engaged treshing wheat. lie takes every
lO'h bushel, besides levying tax for labor per-
formed.
l. ,uisville, 3d.-To- days Nashville Uuion
says apparently we'll authenticated but un-
ufiieial Information has been received tina.
Sherman has not only cut Mlcnn Hailsaad
but defeated Wheeler with loss 500 to l000
at Proctors Creek, Rebel leader was woun
ded and fell into our hands.
BY recent arriyals from UPPER Red River
we learn that Missouri is much talked Of by
rebel officers as point Of attack, and that
10000 troops are promised them there. Gen.
Candy is sending considerable force to
Arkansas with view Of counteractng rebel
designs.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

SAD AccIDENr.-On Wednesday morning
July 27, about 10 o'clack, the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carey. residing ON Watsen
Gulch. in this county. came to its death in
the following manner Mrs. Gary had pro-
cured a tub of water in which to bathe the
child, and went into AN adjoining roam on
some business. After an absence of about
the child had crawlcd to the tub, fallen in
and was drowned. Every effort was made
TO resuscira.e her. but in vain; life had fed.
The child was aged ten months We deeply
sympathize with the afflicted parents.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

INsANE.-Deputy Sheriff Burrows, assisted
by two of our cit zens, on Sunday afternoon
last, arrested a man named Morgan Wilson,
on charge of insanity. The unfortunate
man had the cay before left his brother
residence on Thom's Greek, Tehana county.
stating it to be his intention of going to Ore
gon, from whence be had been brought short
time since. bereft of reason. On Monday he
was sent to Red Rluf to his friends, from
whence he will probably be sent to Stockton.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

UNION PRIMARY MEETINGS. Let it he
borne in mind by all Union men. that our
primary meetings will be held. in the differ
ent precincts of the county, on Saturday
evening. Aug. l3th for the election of dele
gates to the County Convent to be held on
the 20tt. Let all Union men be on hand and
see that delegates of unquestionable loyalty
are chosen to represent them.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
CURE FOR THE ILL.

How often the sick in despair cry, '' Where shall
l find reliefg The cry may now be hushed. Its
answer can be found by reading the advertisement.
in another column, OF the PRIvArE MEDICAL IN
srrrUsE ESTABLISHED By Dr. J. C. YorsG as
early as 1850. Here, under the care of the most
scientific physicians Of the world, the sick and
troubled secure health and happiness The
motto is, g No cure, 70 pay, giving guarantee to
all that perfect faith will be kept Do not forget
the number or manner Of directing your letter, if
you do not visit persanaiy. CONSULTATION OFFICE
$40 WASHINGTON STREET, SAN FRAxcrsco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

FIRE.-0n Tuesday afternoon, about four
o'clock, the dwelling Of Dud. Shufieton. at
the lower end of town was entirely destroy
ed by fire. Mrs. Shuf6eton had been engag
ed in baking bread. and left the kitchen for
a short time. On returning to the kitchen
she found it all in flames She had barely
time to escape, with her children. Nothing
was saved. Loss about $500.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

DISTRICT CoURr-This Court was engaged
from Monday until Friday Of this week in
hearing the argument in the case Of the Jnhu-
son Mining Company VS. Original Williams
ana heiienger Mining Company. The action
was one t' quiet title to some coo feet of
mining ground, in the Pit.sburg mining dis
'rict- The cause was submitted on Friday.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

ELECTION FOB School TRUSTEES. An e!ec
ton for School Trustees will take place in all
the school districts of the county to-day
Herds of families should see that none bat
good men are selected, as upon the action of
the Trustees, to some extent. depends the
efficiency of our common schools.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
Not1ce.

IN consequence of the destruction Of the books
BY fire. of the Whiskytown Gold, Silver and
Copper Mining Company, it is ordered by the
Board of Trustees that all persons holding stock in
the above company return the same on the 22d of
this month. or as soon after convenient, and re-
eeire new stock
By order of the Board of Trustees,
C. ". TAYLOR, Secretary.
whiskyto~n. Aug. I. 1884 aus
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
Private Medical Institute,
No. $40 Washington street, San Francisco, Cal
Do not forget the address. See below.
Seminal Weakness or Spermatorrh9a.

seminar W eakhcSS OF SpcTHldtoETHbas
The young man w.o experiences that growing
weakness in his muscular and mental organization,
should stop consider whence it arises. He will
find in the weakness of the back, trembling of the
limbs disordered digestion, unaccountable failing
of the powers of he MIND. distaste for society,
dread of impending trouble, forebodings of evil,
sleeplessncss, troubled and lascivious Dreams ac-
compaued by growing deafness, loss Of muscular
power, and numerous other symptoms of disorgan-
izaton the positive traces of that most terrible and
destructive of all diseases, Seminal Weakness
wasting away his powers destroying his hope of
life and manhood, and dragging him all the broken
path of his existence toward prem ttre and loath-
some grave. To him who finds his life dribbing
out in the discharge of the vital principle of exist
ence in nocturnal and diurnal emissions the mere
cessation of the Of its appearance brings no
assurance of relief.
Marriage, that holy office, the safeguard and
hope of manhood, brings to such one no hope of
cure, but adds to his misery in the knowledge that
the who looks to him for so much of her happi-
ness, is a victim of his evil and an innocent com
panion of his punishment. He adds TO his misery
and disorder until hope leaves him. Consul then.
at once, physician whom long practice and care
full research has made thoroughly conversant with
every phase of the disease. Those who have be-
come the victims of solitary vices, that dreadful
fds, ina in aud destructive habit. whoh fills thou
sands of sick rooms with paralytics and consump.
tives, and hundreds of untimey graves with its
misguided victims, should consult without a mo-
ments delay. one who wi i'll sympathlze with their
sufferings. To such the Doctor would especi Ily
address himself giving each and ALI assurance
of PERFECT and PERMANENT CURE. with
out hindrance from business, change cf diet, or
fear of exposure.
Do mt for the address See helov
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

THE Copperheads are pitching into the
eloquent Irish patriot, Thomas Frapcis
Meagher, charging him with writing the ara
ton delivered at West Point bv General Me-
Clellan. They evidently think the worst
they can say of man is TO accuse him OF
LOYALTY to the Government.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

Scuocn's EXPRESS Mr.. Schoch has re
Gently made u: rangementS til Wells. Far
gn & Co.. by which Mi letters sent through
their Express are delivered at Copper City
free of charge, Wells. Fargo & Co. CARRYING
Schoeh's Express letters to all parts Of the
State
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

LATE PAPERs.-Co!nnel Stratman has not
forgotten as. He aagar does. On Thursday
we received bundle of the latest New York
rictorials, and Godey's Lady Book FIR July,
for which we return the Colonel thanks.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

VEST BULLY HILL.-zon Monday evening
last the annual meeting Of the storlholasrs
o' 'ais company was held. and J. E. Pelham.
John ) follansbee and S. P. Iiicks elee,sa
Trustees Tor the ensuing year
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

DEMocRETIc CONVENTION A Democratic
Cons enton-we believe that is what they
called twas held at Bnel's saloon and ba-
kerry on Saturday last. Sam. Durbin was
chosen chairman and A. Skillm n. secreta
ry. VIM. P. DAingerdeld, r. I. Spra-ue.
A Skiilman and Sam. Durbin were elected
as dclerates 10 The Sinie CnnYentinn.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

PEACE MEN-We are credibly informed
that at the Copperheal primary meeting held
at Copper City On the 23i. a resolution was
passed to go armed to the polls on election
day, as recommended by C. L. Weller
Through the efforts Of Mr.. Worley. and some
others present, the resoluti was afterwards
lod
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

THURSDAY last was the day appointed by
Gan't say how much the people prayed, bu,
hereahouts they didn't seem to be much hu
inflated.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

hELEAss0.-Bishop Kavanaueh. of the
'ie'h"uist Church sonth, who was arrested a
a short time since ay the military authori
'es, oas been released hy order Of General
Mcdowell
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
forget the address. See below.
Important to Females.

When female is n trouble or afflicted with dis
ease, aud requires medical or surgical assistance
the enquiry should be, Where is there physi, ian
who Is fully competent TO administer relief and
AID whose respectable standing in society recon
mends him to the confidence of the community
lac Doctor, understanding how imperativeiy neces-
sary these requirements are. feels called upon to
nterpose, and by calling the of the aict
ed to the fact that { has been a PROFESSOR OF
OBSTETRICS AND FEMALE DISEASES for
twenty years. and Is fully qualified to administer
in all cases, both medically and suagcally not in
superficial manner, but in : thorough "A manner as
years of study and praetice-both in hospitals and
private iamilies-can make, 10 save them from the
hands of the unqualified, inscriptions nd desi n
ing. Therefore. miles rely upon him as upou
father. All in aflic,ion hnd- in him one who
can feel and sympathize with and befriend them in
Troublesome in whose secrecy the utmost confidence
can be placed CONSULTATION (by Letter or
otherwise) FREE. See address below.
THE CELEBRATED FEMALE REMEDIES.
comppur ded from the private prescriptions of DR.
YOUNG, have now obtained IA most extensive pop
uarity, and ere correctly viewed TO be the safest
and surest remedies for the complaints for which
they are applied. The constantly accrunr testi
mony Of their efficacy declare them to be pre-emi-
nenty superior in their action.
No Lads should be without these Renovatino
Agents.
None genuine unless prepared at this Office.
Sent ny Mail OF Express, to any part of the
State THE GREAT FEMALE MEDICINEf
PREVENTIVE POWDERS FOR MARRIr d
LADIES. New, Safe. and InfalIible, lasting from
four to six m ,nths. Price SI0 FRENCH 1T
MAR, OR FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS. For
suPpressions After fifty years of use these pills
stand unrivalled in efficacy. Price SIS per box.
To correspondents.
Patients residing in any part of the State, how
ever distant, who may desire medical advice on
toen fespee'Je cases. and who think proper to sub
init written statement of such in preference to
hol ling personal interview are assured that their
communications will De held most sacred
All letters must be addressed to the correspond
ing physician, thus:
B. F. JOSELTN, NJ D. rs.amn1
$40 Washington street.
Boz f53 2 o san Francisco. Csl ji30
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

VERY AHPRarR:Arg-The Goth day If
August, upon which the Democratic National
Convention is to be held is the birthday Of
Benedict Arnold. the Traitor.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

And in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees made on the 18th day of July,
1864 many shares of each pareei of said stock
may be necessary will be sold at the Court House
door. in the town and county Of Shasta. ON Mon
day the 22d day of August, 1864, at o'clock p n.
of said day, to pay said delinquent assessments
thereon. together with costs Of advertising and
penses of sale
JNO. S. FOLLANSBEE. Secretary
Office Court House Building, Shasta, Cal. au6
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

gALUABLE PRoPERvY For Sup NJ,
lee, of Churntown, offers ssme valuable pro.
perty for sale. See ad, ertisement.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
Dl ED.

Drowned, in a canon twelve mile, west of Auro-
ra, n. T., July 25th, by the suddsn falling of a
heavy cloud. Mrs. Abby E. Glen. aged Is years, .
months and IS days; Legret.a A. Glen. aged I
years, months and Is days: Mary Ella Glen.
aged years. months and days; Rolin Clinton
Glen. aged year. 6 months and days; Mrs. p.
II. Medley. aged 2S years.
At Parkvilie. July 23d. of old age and general
debility, Cunningham Cooper, aged IL years and
months.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
West Bully Hill Gold, Silver and Cop
per Mining Company.

II 0CATION of works pittsburg Mining District,
4 Shasta county l.-Notice-There is delin-
qtiont upon the following described stock.
count of assessment levied ON the 9th day of July,
1884, the several amounts set opposite the names of
the respective shareholders, as follows:
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

CROWDED ur.-Proceesiings Of Board of
Supervisors unavoidably crowded out. Will
appear next waek
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

The Board of Equalization will meet at the
Clerks Office. in this place. on Monday next
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06
NO CURE, NO PAY.


yTVHIs Celebrated Institute has enjoyed On this
coast an uninterrupted SUCCESS of fourteen
wears. and has become one of the renowned liospi-
tails of the age. WHAT the celebrated Lock Hospi-
tai is to London. and the no less renowned estab-
lishmen, of Ricord is TO Paris. the Institute has
become TO tho Pacific coast The thousands annu
ally received and cured place ii point of number
of patients among the very first of the world, and
the success of its treatment ranks it second to none.
Private Diseases in Males, and IrreSu ar
lilies in Females, are the great destroyers oi
health. They irsiaiously attack the system. and
gradually un ermne and destroy it they drive the
bloom from the cheek, the lustra from the eye, the
strength and YigOr on the frame they give to the
world puny and diseased offspring, and poison,
through successive generations. the race OF man.
The marks can be Seen in Scrofua, Consumption.
Cripples. the Idiptic the Paralytic, the Insane
There is no more terrible scourge to the human
race than those diseases arising from the contam-
nation Of Venereal Poison. The mildest FORMS by
reireating to the blood, hold eyer the al
dicted the sword OF destruction that is liable at any
moment to fall and hlght-to utterly destroy-all
earthly hopes.
MERCURY, recognized as the most fatal enemy
to man, combining with the Venereal doubles his
dangers. Those who have been treated with that
pernicious mineral poison not cured; the dis
ease has only assumed new form.
Do not be satisfied wi b Partial Cures
That leave the poison crawl through the system,
eating its way iuto the tissues and organs beneath
the apparently smooth surface, to buFst out in the
future with virulence that will battle the effects of
medicine. When PERFECT CURES can be OBJ
tanned by consulting physician whom long prac-
tce and thorough investigation into the causes of
DISEASES of the URINARY ORGANS enables
to determine at once the nature of the disease.
In all diseases entrusted ta the Doctors care,
PERFECT, SPEEDY and PERMANENT
Cures are always Guaranteed.
In Syphilis and its adjuncts; Gonorrhea and
its accompanying diseases all disorders of the
Bladder, Kidneys and prostate; Seminal Weak
ness; Diseases of the Heart and Lungs Dyspep-
sia. Indigestion, IIppetepcy, Incipient Consump-
ton and all diseases Of the urinary organs in eth,
sex, cure always warranted, OR NO PAY RE-
OIIPl.D Of tha
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

WELLS Fgssr.- This Ferry is offered.
TO day. for rent wi'h wiihnut rhe farm.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-06

Smith 0'RRIrS, the noted Irish patriot,
died in Ireland on the 17th Of June last.