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The Shasta courier., 1864-02-27
Summons.

In Justices Court. No. 6 township, in and for the
county of Shasta.
The Peaple of the State of California send greeting
to JOHN r. GEH0:
N0U are hereby summoned to appear before me
at my office in the Township No. 6, in the
county of Shasta. the fifteenth day of March, A.
D. 1864. at one o'clock, p NJ. to answer unto the
complaint of 0. II. P. Tanquary, who to re-
cover the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars.
claimed To he due on a certain premissory note Civ
to him by you, when judgment will be taken
against you for the said amount, ogethar with costs
and damages, if you fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff any Constable Of said county,
greeting;
Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand this 14th day of Decem-
Der, A. D. 1868.
W. n. GUPTILL,
Justice of the Peace.
It is ordered that service Of the above summons
be made by publication of the same in the Shasta
COURIER three months.
The Shasta courier., 1864-02-27
THE
SINGER'S
MACHINES

FIvHE- SINGERS STANDARD MACHINES
i for Manufacturing purposes, of greater
speed and superior to all other Machines for ike
uses. The SUPERIOR correct, simple and durable
mechanical principles of these Machines place them
beyond competition. All the great manufactures
of the United States and Europe are supplied with
them,
The Singer Letter A .Transverse Shuttle''
Family Machine
With recent improvements for Henming, Braiding,
Telling, &c. is the most perfect and reliable family
Machine yet offered They are certain of correct
action, at all rates of speed. upon all kinds Of
erial, and with all kinds of thread.
The mechanism is entirely within view, and un-
der the control of the operator, who thereby can
avoid the perplexities and annoyances common
with Sewing Machines having their mechanism
hidden from view, under pretence of simplicity Of
construction.
Plain printed instructions accompany each ma
chine, from which any one can understand their
use.
Pamphlet, Price List, and specimen of work
mailed free to any address
very great reduction has been lately made IN
the prices OF the Singer Sewing Machine, thus en-
aoiing purchasers to get first class machine at
ihe same rates OF inferior second class machines
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.,
Successor to l. NJ Singer Co.,
WIN, BRODERICK. Agent. jy23
LOCAL AGENTS WANTED.
The Shasta courier., 1864-02-27
Original Williams & Kellenger Gold
Silver & Copper Mining Company.
OFFICE. COPPER CITY. SHASTA Co.. CAL,
Eahrnarv 4th A D lSht

OFFICE. COPPER CrTY. SHASTA Co.. CAL,
February 4,h, A. D. 1864.
NOTICE is hereby given. that on the 18th day
N of March, A. d 1864. at o'clock, P.
NJ, there viii be sold at Public Auction, at the Of
nee Of the company. in Copper City, so many
shares of the capital stock of the Original Williams
Il kellenger Gold, Silver and Copper Mining Com
pany standing in the names of the following named
stockholders, shall be necessary to pay the fol-
lowing assessment, of one dollar per foot, or FIVE
dollars per share, levied thereon December 9TH,
1868, together with all expenses Of advertisement
and sale:
Names. No. shs. No, ct'fe Amt due.
G. J. Mckean......lo 50, 40, l+7, to n 40
236, 'P w
J. A. Hunt ........1l l26, l27, LOG, *
132, I27 - %
J. P Williams 20 II. Is, l22, to -, oo
12s, w
H. H. Worley..... l2o 12l, 10 90
GRO. sILyERTH0RN, Treasurer.
Office Original Williams { Kellenger Co,
Copper City, Cal, Feb. 4th, 1864,
G. J. McKEAN, Secretary
Per A. ]. BURNETT, Deputy. fl3
The Shasta courier., 1864-02-27
NEWSPAPER AGENCY.

VVNHE undersigned having purchased Mr., G. K.
j 6odirey's Newspaper Agency for Shasta eoun-
ty respectfully socits subscription for the various
San Francisco and Sacramento
Daily and Weekly Papers.
All orders entrusted to him viii be attended to
with promptness and dispatch.
NO S. COOPER
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
rRnM NoRrHERN VIRGINIA

ORAssE O H, April 7.-Gsn. Lee has issued Gen.
eral Order directing the obeva1ce OF Tomorrow
day of fasting, humiliation and praye-directiDg the
due preparation Of all the departments to anticipate the
wants of the several commanders All mil.t ry duties,
unless absolutely necessary are to DO suspended, and
the cSapans desired to hold divine service in their
regiments and brigades. Officers aud men are @
quested TO attend.
/. is reported that scouting party of the enemy
appeared on the Heights of Stafford, opposite Fred
eicksOurg, yesterday.
Great ACTIVITY Is visible in The YANKEES campo
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
CARD 10 THn PUBLIC.

has publicly that caused the arrest Of
pany OF performers ct Metropolitan Hall with view 10 their
CONSUMPTION. -
beg 10 state had nothing whatever TO do with The
matter quite enough do In attending to the business
ana Richmond Theatre, without
cling with the affairs OF other people. --E
Hitherto remained silent though often misrepresented
and even abused content do the best Guild for the Drama
ami feeling satisfied with the support Of generous public
never had nor have time would fall recy
erroneous iuptsohs without resort OF mine 10 cmnston
or reclamation.
NV own arrest and temporary at Camp Lee, the
rssui Of plot which will defeat ITSELF for justice always
taxes malice aud persecution.
thrust shall be psrdoned single departure that
s,en hitherto rule OF conduct desire
only 10 correct n mia statement. X. ID. OGDEN,
Acting and S!sgs ger,
RpT-lW New Richmond Theatre.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
OFFICIAL.
HEADERS 10TH RECT.
REsKRvED Forces or VIRGINIA,
pf.kuona An,,l1 1874

ORDER MOI.
Thsregia has been re di'tricted as follow;
Company A. Capt john stagg sndpgNoh OF Broad,
between 9TH and nth streets -one mile beyond
the corporation
b, Capt. w. J. Eppes commanding North OF Bread
and west o. 4ih streets-one mile beyond the
O, Capt. Geo. - Bldgood mandIng-souh OF Broad
ard wesr Of 4th Of eets-one mile beyond the cor
f. Capt. wm A jenkins commanding south Of Broad
and between 4th aud 1Ilh streets.
d, Capt X. d. Ward commsndng-East Of 18th street
a5d one mile beyond the corporation.
white males between the ages Of Is aud a. reading In
this dist ct not liable 10 conscrption
no in the actual military service Of the Confederate States
,uch and disabled soldiers;
vice on account physical disability detailed men
military organizations railroad employees
banks and other clerks and ktate officers In public
poymen editors OF newspapers and their Employer school
physicians refugees cd foreigners
are BY CT fhe Legislature and arrangement b
tween the and the Secretary Of War; made liable
DUTY ia this regiment They will report and obey orders
the above Captains the districts In which they repe
lively reside.
me members the following companies will remain In their
organisations and obey the orders Of their respective
Company r. Fire Brgade-oapsin william A. ohartsrs com.
company g. Daniel Gusrdscsptaa Samuel Ruth command
Ing.
Company T. Central K,iroad Guard-oaptaa J. r. Neither
land CO mnanding.
ompany X, French Home GuId-osptsIn A. Pecot COM
commanding. -- 90
Company L, Foreign Legion-oapsin P. PEcuyer COM
mAndiny.
CAPITA Of A. b. @, and will Immediately order
the eiing their respective
Inspection for The reception Of arms and for the election
officers 10 al yancies that exist.
By order OF Col T. j. EVANS
tps-H q. 7. PENDLETON ASPL
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

SMALL PICK POeKEr.-John SgnaigO, small boy,
was before the Mayor yesterday en- the charge of pci
ing Mrs. Mary A. Travis pocket of $685. the 1Oh Of
March last On the day mentioned, M;s Travis in
the crowd ut the city sOrehOuss for cheap provisions
when her pocket book was stolen from her pocket.
is minutes before missing it, che had noticed gnago
pushing asaintt her, He kept cut OF the way of the
officers until Wednesday, when be arrested BY off,
.psr Granger. Hs denied knowing anything of the
money II was discharged by the Mayor.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
AN INTERESTING FYBJBIT.

We hope that some member OF Congress will, carly
in the next session. call for OF the number Of
officers, clerks and attaches, in tho employment Of the
OonfedsTats Gov rnment in Richmond, and at the va
IiOus posts throughcui the country. Tie information
will form a ulolo his orc record. Is will show the
extent Of the Wateiul expenditure well eOnsCrpt
evasion, resulting from the multiplicity Of Offices aud
sub divzon Of duties in the various departments and
bureaux The returns should exhibit the age, sex ma
tVity, pay and requisites Of the various employees
and whea rseeiyed should be appropriately classified,
aud published in pamphlet form for tho Information Of
the preseni and ed 6sloa of future generations Let
Us have the record by al means
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

ORGANIZATION or THE RESERVE FORCE.
Pursuant to The A., Of he Legislature, the reserve
force Of he Sac is to be Immediately organized for
home defence Thers are no exceptions, except from
absolute physical d. ability to perform the duy al
though literal system of exemptions from drill ard
pAAle vii be alOp,ed, tha. unnecessary Interference
with the occupations Of industry may be avoided But
all are expected to turn out whenever the enemy
threatens the hearth stone.
Dol Evaus OF the ls.h Regiment, has issued an or
der calling those cOm Osing l. to meet for organ
tiOn the POn Of arms aud q ill ng Of vacant o.
fees in companies by election. Those who fail to re-
port are to he dealt Hilh the law directs in such
cases.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

INTEREERSG Win ELEcuoSs.-ha'hew Elgan, an
IrshmaD, who makes it practice to &c: drunk on else
ton days aud make hims,lt exceedingly dsagreeabe
about the polls, was before the Mayor yesterday for IL
esering with tho Commissioners the Jefferson Ward
pcllI on Wednesday. The evidence showed that he,
bsrg drunk got into the hsl in frOns of the pills at
the st market house, and by making noise and
drunken uprOAr Kindred the business of ths polls AID
made himself nuisance gOnertny. he denied the
truth of the evidence and asked time to produce
witnesses, which wal granted him, and the was
continusd
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
BUREAU OF CONSUMPTION, !
RICHMOND, April 9th, 1854.
CIRCULAR No. IL.

l. Circular No. 15 current SERIES Is hereby revoked
H. OommAndants will out OF the reserve classes ui
ncient number their
force and proceed rapidly possible organize into
panies the classes alre ady
Ill oommandnts will Instantly desiy proper rendezvous
order all OF the classes
the sixteenth 6) day Of April for The pur
pose eecins company ocss AID being organic
pAnies.
Nv The instant organization OF tn clsseB deemed Of the
highest al sich persons appear at Il,
the day appointed must be earoed
at the discretion Of the Comm sndants
otherwise instructed, Commandans will forward the
muster rolls direct 10 this Bureau.
By order OF Col. PEnSroS Sup
OB. DUPFIELD,
Bp5-eodStkc3t A. A. General
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

THx CASE OF CUrRBERr.-The report that @, A. Cuth.
BERT who was sent en- by Commissioner Sands for at
tempting to bribe some Confederate naval o:ers had
made similar attempt on the Secretary OF the Navy,
was incorrect. He lid write letter to Lieut. Minor,
of the Navy who was one Of the board appointed to
decide upon the expedeuoy of the purchase OF bis
sells offering to pay him to exert himself to secure their
purchase by Government. On the last charge he was
also examined by the Commissioner aud sent on, his
hail beinp fixed at 5000 600
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

FLAG OF TRuoE.-A tag Of truce arrived as Ci y
Poin. yesterday, bringing Confederate Ulcers aad
nineteen ladies' The telegram announcing he, arrival
id not state whether she brought aay Confederate
prisoners, exceP: the fous oailsrs ramsd The pre-
sumpoa is tsas she did MT Drug aay, else the fact
would have been announced.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

THE PES AND PAPER THIEvEs.-R obs sprigg, the
free negro arrested for stealing 900 worth OF paper
from the Engineer Department; and Grandson, a
slave, charged with hAvlrg several thousand dollars
worth Of paper pens and books believed to be siOlsn
we're before the Mayor yesterday and we're commited
for further examination.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

sESE BAcK.-James d. Dennegre, President OF the
Citizens Bank OF Nea orsAas ordered to leave that
city for having PUBLISHED lard" denying having par
tOipAted in he Inauguration Of tae federal Governor
Hahn. Upon arriving at Pascl gOala Dag of Truce
boat she OOnlsdeiae refused to let hi land and sstt
him Ia K % the crescent civ.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS FOR MILITARY
SERVICE
) ADJUTANr GENERALS oFFIcE VIRGINIA, /
Il MARCH 80, 1884. Z

MAKcH OF I6b4. J
COLONEL HENRY BILL, Psymaster Gen.
" erA Of the State is appointed by the doverner TO take
charge all claims against the State
military service supplies furnished without expense
the claimants AMI will forthwith establish ONCE Rich
mond for that purpose
claims Of soldiers Of Virginia who have been may be dis
disabled In the Ieryce Of either the State
Confederate States all widows and orphans Of sach soldiers
have been killed oed In service also all soldiers In
having special claims other than pay cohng
against either the State Confederate States government
o their peculiar position cannot attend In person, send
cost.
persons sending claims will be careful 70 give the full par
cuars name company eriment brigade date Of should
be all stated, and Of attorney properly suthenoa
authorizing colonel Hill 10 collect and receipt for the that
he may with promp tltude ard despatch.
The Intervention Of paid agents for claimants will In
be permitted being the object Of the Governor 10 protect
ties against them.
By command.
ap1-6td&clm WM H. RICHARDSON, A. @.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

Bold RUS.-By late Nassau paper We notice TIE
arrival al that port u she sedooaer J. Dl5is, % tons
Captain Gordon, from Washington, " O., with % bales
cotton and 90 bOs tar and pitch. Lsaving the Yam
kee blOeksders wholly Of the account, twas bold
thiog Of Captain Gordon and his little crew, to venture
upon the voyage at this the Of the year in such tiny
cOcklesheu
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

EXEMPTION OERrIHoArEs.--If tho Conserpt BlreAu
were provided with stamping apparatu' similar to
at ed by nOtares, the cOunte,feiiiug O. exemption
eeti6ca % would be prevented Each Ceti6ca eshOud
b. stamped with appropriate legend which any pro-
vos guard however itsrate, could recognize gen.
unp The certificates should DO renewable every three
or AZ months
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
ECONOMY In HOUsKKRRPING.

DERSONS wishing to economic will do well
l. 70 send subscriber Five DOLLARS for which he
ever used Tor making sOiP WASHING ILU
and PATENT STARCH POLISH.
S he Ss rs.ss % I've the for
be had In almost drug shop washes clothes
with less rubbing than the ordinary soap and mate them much
wter Its wall not njure the fne fabric; the cost OF
will not exceed oneourh the price Of the oommsn homemade
"a An excellent article Of WASHING gLUID can be made
my receipt for making IL very short time an cost but
cents gallon the Ingredients for making the be had
3D. One receipt for making PATENT STARCH POLISH BY the
Of which the most ordinary ironer give linen the
having ef the hands Of the most lPenced
hnisher quite as beautiful as when new. i.
doars-(all printed) . $50.
N0rR-A money sent at risk, II mailed In the presence Of
Address 7. A. PIERoY.
Post Band, Camp Lee, Richmond, vs..
We the undegned Mr. Piercy make his soap here
camp and We have used and nnd to be superior TO
TO every family belevpgit to be everything he
W. II. johnson, Leader Of Post Band.
L. P. Giles Jos. Ward, Post Band, Camp Lee. 81 "a.
y y S as,ns, :, "; T ns,s' 'r' DO ~ ~.
| J; Ellington, 2. W. R.nsy. do =.
VS. Eatts. J. N. Wheeler, do
We hereby certify that have fairly tested Mr. Percys Re-
eePt for making Soap and believe TO be everything he repre-
Finch, ofclarksville, Va ss
: = ssP.I.s o.. bo,ston.-
WI WI oh af Charlotte, Va
VIM Branch, Meckiunberg Va
This viii certify A.. have given Mr. Pi.rcy Receipts fair
g. N. s,nrH, Lunenburg.
would advise every family purchase Receipt They
could not spend dollar to turn them out more;
ap5-d1wclts A.W. BAnx, Lunenburg, Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
ASOp' BENZ. POLLARD. olsrk.


IN CHANCBRY.-At Rules held in the Clerks
Circuit Court Of Buckingham county, Monday,
the Tth day OF March, 1854:
Iverson Wright James A. Wright and Mary Wight infants
der he age Of Wenyone years. who sue by Leach their
guardian and next friend, plaintiffs,
against
Henry O. McCrsw his right and administrator OF 7hos
w. McOTaw, deceased Martha A McOraw, VIM D. McOrSw,
L. G. Gary, Charles James, and Mole Mcorav, the last
OF whom nants under the Of tventyone
John O. Sarah E. Locke A. Martha g. Lavnia II. hoJraw,
Thomss John, Clifford, and Minnie Mcorsw the last four o.
infants under the OF twenty years Daniel W.
and Judith McCraw, Defendants
The object this Is settlement OF the Of
H. McCrsW a1minsator OF T. w McCraw, deceased and
sale and distribution Of the real and personal
tats said Mcuraw deceased among the parties entitled
thereto.
appearing by adSv In tbs cause that the defen
dan McOraW inhsbitant Of this State the
plaintiffs motion, 1t ordered that the said john Mcoraw do
Sppe within month after due publication Of This order and
necessary protect his interest and that copy Of
ts forthwith inserted In the Richmond Whig pnbc
published In the city Of Richmond for four weeks
cessvey posted the front door Of the Courthouse Of this
county the FIRST day OF the next County Court
AcoPy-reste,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

srABBna.-In drunken braWl which occurred in
house of i'll fame in Lomsardy Alley, on "Wednesday
night woman named Abertine Oephas was stabbed
BY another named Elizabeth LiggCn. The latter Was
brought before the Mayor yesterday but the wounded
women being unable appear, the continued,
and the accused committed to jail
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

Theatre viii be Opea for religious services at bafpsst
O'Clock this evening, upon which occasion there
viii be delivered Discourse by Chaplain Of The Army
of Virginia
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
FROM TIE SOUTHWEST.

DAuroS April 7.-General Hardess 81 am battle Of
to-day witnessed by large number of ladies, SOL
ddrs ard citizens, on was very agreeable affair The
Yankees also had enc in font Of Rrgsold. Their fire
was distinctly heard here. All quiet 10 font.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

PGEsESr TOR GES. LEE.-A young lady Of Illinois
sent beautiful pin CUSHION present to Gen. Lee,
through Mr.. John T. CiaVen who has just returned to
Albemarle county, Va Ga one eide OF this token"
white silk on which vas Confederate dag, bear
lag the motto "O5nqu5r or De" Tae other side Was
bse silk with white dais aud ths word Love" in the
centre
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

WHEAT II ALABAMA AND NIssIs IPP..-Ths Mob l.
Tdbene learnl excellent hOr;y that me recent
cold weather has much damaged the wheat in Ala
bAma and Mississippi. is alsO estimated that Eve
times the quantity Of land have been s5wn with il
compared With last yeas Ttrel months from now, if
lot sooner, R,us vii therefore, begin to be loose in
the kness, and probably lei down to a living price.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
INTRREsTING no FARMRRs.

THE undersigned proposes erecting Steam
u SUGAR MIL, q point the James Aver CANAL
bout between Richmond and Lynchburg for Tie
N rrnding NE sugar Dane and reducing TIE juice 70
by steam. rhs viii do shares vii PGS for the
cane which b delivered On ne oenk OF ne OAnA ron
~ asehiaery eOmplele-suga MILL engine, Tank, vacuum
"Siss h 40 encourage the calEAon Of The eORGAUA n,
sh bope m prove Of grsat service b. yielding substitute
- IN pareuArnot only for hoAs eonsamP
den, ouss.r the army OHAs. Y. MORRIss
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

OeemiIg il due to the day that iabOr should be sus-
psaded in this ss no paper will be issued to morrow
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

NOTICE. Ga Sad ansr The l Of April all duss and remit
once be pan The currency, or in nves
and usdsr Of the old.
Notes II other denominations Of the old received
aae,ion Of $50 per cent
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

DEcLSE or PRIcE The AshsVlle N. O. Nsps The
slst Mach, says:
The auction sales here last ac.k showed q down
ward tendency in every Psoiss OfPTOPsrg. North and
South Carolina Bank bills brought only st to 81 for
one IN COnfsde. money, old issue. Money Is grow.
ing scarce DpdIy and will sOOa be in great demand"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

sUss0Ssl vhoss papers marked with crOss u under
saaj Of subscription about 10 sHPrs and WI
ss-ti tro@ptJ n tAsy vah thslr pAPsn continued
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08
-TELEGR A p IO
Reports 0 she Press Assosistion.

Entered according to Of Congress in he year 1853 BY
the Oerk once Of the District ooHrt OF the Con-
fs sTSte states for Inc Northern District Of Georgia.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

OUTRAGES ~ CEN POLKS DEP-i 7,HENT
Information has been received that In certain SEC
tiou, of Folks Miiay DEPARTMENT individuals lot
belonging 10 the army are banded together for the
purpose prOissse6ly Of Preyng upon The public enemy
As might be expested these persons 90 not eonhne
themselves to the public enemy. They have been
detected in sezug and aPpropriatnS the property Of
our own citizens, and merit the fate of outlaws. Gen
Polk has issued an order directing close scrutiny t. be
made inO tvy alleged case, stolen property to be re-
stored and thes public pundersrs made TO suffer the
penalty duo their crimes.
Officers aud men throughout the army are reminded
that al moneys hO; equipments and other valuAbles
captured with prisoners of war are the property OF the
Government, aad 10; subject to appropriation by Il e
eapt9rs.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-08

Tsszs-DAnE year. $50 six nonshs SIS; three months
ts. TOr = less pszod, a. per month.
sr,I-wEEkLr year, $40 nenths, 80 No subscription
received cr eSs han six nOnthA
wazsr, year. sl az months. g. No subscription received
OF rs aAa six months
Rs-ahtAaees At risk Of the Iubssrlsss.