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4 Letter from the President on
the Maryland Question.
The. Whole Question of the Age
in a Nutshell.
Our New York Midnight
Dispatches.
News from Europe---The
Foreign Aspect.
The Markets Yesterday. The Gold
Market.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.


Reports from Gems. Thomas, Sherman,
AheE1dnn, RurbFfd.e, UaabJ
and Grant.
, 1864-10-11
news BY TELEGRAPH.

news BY TELEGRAPH.
THE WAR FOR THE
UNION.
Our Generals id the Field
Report Progress.
Glorious News from Phil
Sheridan.
He Whips Ear]y's Successor and
takes III Guns.
Thorough Defeat and
Flight Of the
Rebels.
Official AdVices from all
parts Of the Theatre
Of War.
Dispatches from Sherman,
Grant, Burbridge,
Sheridan and
Thomas.
4 Letter from the President on
the Maryland Question.
The, Whole Question Of the Age
in a Nutshell.
Our New York Midnight
Dispatches.
News from Europe---The
Foreign Aspect.
The Markets Yesterday. The Gold
Market.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
Reports from Gena. Thomas, sherman,
Sheridan, EsurbFfd:e> UanbY
and Grant.
, 1864-10-11

II John Sherman, q. 8. Senator from
OHIO, has publicly expressed preference Of
Mcclellan to Mr. Lincoln. lie said at San
dnsky: "1f we're to select man to make
q bow to the ladies, don't hesitate to say
that ! should prefer Mcclellan to Old Abe
, 1864-10-11

~ The Copperheads going On the psin-
ciple that the less there is Of their candidates
the better, have abbreviated them Into Mack
and Pen. Will Maek prove mi ghtier with
that Pen thn1 with the sword
, 1864-10-11

ITO THE PUBLIC.-Dn account
J. Of the rall IN the pr1ce OF Anthracite Goals in
PtnusytV 1tia. EhEu, on mond8y N1fnf1E. OcTobeT
!tto. lsdu:a ne Price dolals per ton, aoa con
notice. H0BsET La n, Agent for tAp XI1eft.
ctpies+t.Et
, 1864-10-11

p'1eoD cour retept to !u7 Taylor Power Pze.s
car onfan parmenent ktLnAtloF a1d 10 d Wages as
the IFanserps Ones" Peoria, IL. Apply By lsItar
Of In ptFEOn tUn ecfA.ely. COLI 7s31rukt
, 1864-10-11

COUNTY SCRIP.-Lumher, /
Far Fur Scrip a. psr as71pE food sssor;1sn;;
q ,n n e; sns ~ FLEA ss ~ L:a o. os
AHBEOea FOsTK1s Yaed. West Twa.f:n 8treef'
, 1864-10-11

r ARD OIL. AND CANDLES.
1he subtc,tbers are cccs:sctly paAuutA A:turicg
La1c Oil aBd supar1cr 51nce OF St aar!ne CAadlax.
which are tHe1eo fer eae ch favorable te1U1-.
FAIRB 4NE3, FECK q CO.,
To!BcaId Ct Trade Bu'11tn1. South WatzT 1t.
, 1864-10-11
TEN GOOD ALIENS

D.sf.ec nen ctn Re- furnished with aubsttt.res hv
es1iil ( On
ISAAC r. HIT d. co..
ncf9,tp91 Emit =. c1r.~
, 1864-10-11

Aro Ifsd, tbis oEnlpg to 10 ~ sub,s u:cs far ten
II 4: y; st 16o South C1a1k street. ~
cell sss1' 2tnes PIERCE h co.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

Ordered. that warrant issue on State Fund
to pay Shurtletf & Wills SIS.
Ordered, that bids be received at the next
regular meeting of the Board for boarding
the prisoners confined in the county Jail, the
bidder to state the amount per diem for each
thereof by publication for four successive
weeks prior to such meeting of the Board.
Ordered. that Mrs. Wells be allowed to run
her ferry until the next regular meeting OF
the b iard, and that she then aud there make
proof of posting notices for a renewal of her
license.
Ordered, that warrants be issued on the
Treasurer's Salary Fund in favor of Felix
Tracy for the sum of Sl26 Is, and also on the
General Fund for Sl23 So
Ordered, 5hat a license be granted to VIM.
Magee to keep public toll ferry across the
Sacramento river at point about one half
mile above the mouth Of Cow Creek
Ordered, that A. p. Ladd Assessor. be
allowed a deputy to assess Township No s.
Ordered. that the Treasurer pay the follow
ing warrants, which has been advertised and
not presented in proper time for payment :
Ne 453, for So; No $50, for SIS; No.
327, for s..
Ordered, that a renewal of ferry license be
granted to H. 5. Ball, for years.
Ordered, that Dr. Benjamin Shurtleff be
and is hereby appointed County Physician
and Superintendent of the County Hospital
for the term cf one year from. the lst day of
May, 1864, at salary of 5000 per annum.
Ordered, that the Treasurer transfer from
the County General Fund to the Contingent
Fund the of $3.50.
Ordered, that warrants issue on Hospital
Fund in favor of
j. Z. Pelham .................. $40 95
4. ConShn....-.-.... ............ 10 uU
GrSeTes, that warrant issue on Contingent
Fund TO pay J. lsaacs. ..........S5 90
Ordered, that the Sheriff procure suitable
locks for the Jail and mating tor the Court
room.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
REDINGTON & CO.'S
ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER
The Law of Newspapers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice to
the contrary. considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
.. If subscribers wish their papers discontinued,
publishers may continue to send them until all
charges paid
3. If subscribers neglect refuse to take their
papers from the Office or place to which they are
sent they are held responsible until they settle their
bill and give notice to discontinue them.
4. If subscribers move to other places without
informing the publisher and the paper is sent to
the former direction, they held Responsible
Notice should always be given of removal.
s. TAe courts haze decided that refusing to take
a paper or periodical from the office, or removing
and leaving 1nealed for, is prima facia evidence
of intentional fraud.
-S- Postnasters would oblige, bya strict fulfill
ment of the regulations requiring them to notify
nublishers in three months. of papers not ta-
Lsp from their Office by subscribers.
ssTs- Under the law of Congress papers are not
charged postage in the county in which they ere
published.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
MOTHERS! MOTHERS!
aIOTHERS!

N ONT fail to procure MRS. WINSLOW' s
IL SOOTHING SYRUP for CHILDREN.
This valuable preparation is the prescription OF
one of The most esgera'ced and skitlf,d Nurses in
New England, and has been used with nererf failing
success in THOUSANDS OF CASES
1t net only relieves the child from pain, but in
yigoraies the stomach and bowels. correets aciduy
and gives tone and energy to the whole system
II will almost instantly relieve
Gripping IN The Botcsls and Wind Collie.
and overcome Commissions. which if not speedily
remedied. end in death. We believe il the Best and
Suresf Remedy ia The World. in all cases of DYS-
EMERY and DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN,
whether arising froE teething or from any Other
cause.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle None genuine unless the fac-simile OF
CURTIS 4 PERKINS. New York, is one the out
side wrapper.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
Principal 0ffee. 4s Bey street. Nesr York.
PRIeE ONLY 25 cEyrs PER Borr11.
REDIN6TON 4 CO.
4l6 and AIS Front St. San Frsneisco
anl'cm Agents for California
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

County Treasurer's report accepted and
ordered placed on file.
Ordered, that the salary of fJobB j. Conmy
Superintendent of Public Schools, be fixed at
5000 per anuum, commencing on the 7th of
March, 1864.
Ordered, that warrants issue on General
Fund to pay jurors for March term of Dis
trct Court.
Renewal of ferry license granted to A.
Thomas for six months, to keep ferry
across Pit river at point known as Thomas
Ferry
Renewal of license granted TO G. 1. Tag
gart for ten years, to keep toll bridge
across Clear Greek at the Tower House
Ordered, that VIM. n. Guptill be appointed
Justice of the Peace of Township No. 6.
Ordered, that j. H. Banker be appointed
Constable of Township No. 6.
Ordered, that Joseph Waugh be allowed to
run his ferry until the next regular meeting
of the Board, and that he then and there
make proper proof of posting notices for a
renewal of his license.
Ordered, that warrants issue on General
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
DR.. MOTIFS
VEGE TABLE LIVER PILLS
WILL CURE..-
Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia. Costiveness
EeverS, and all Bilious Diseases,

These PILLS made from Vegetables, chemi-
cally extracted. After being used once, the person
having used them will use no others.
Not injurious to children the most delicate fe-
males, yet potent to the most obstinate mala-
dies. Try them
The success that has attended the use of DIR.
MOTIFS VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS is the
subject of conversation in all circles. We have
never known any Pill to be spoken of in such fa-
vorable terms. Those who have used them will
not take substitute. ifthese can be had 1t gives
us pleasure to announce that they for sale by
all Druggists and dealers in Family Nc dicines
throughout the country.
REDINGT0N & CO. Sole Agents,
m26 4l6 and 4lS Front street, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
CosTIvENEss CURED.

URBANA, Ohio. September 20, 1858.
MEssRs. A. l.. ScovILL Co:
| have been troubl. d with torpid action of the
bowels for six or seven years, which has been the
cause of great deal Of suffering to me, and had
to deprive myself of many kinds of food. and used
much oatmeal, ETC.. until | got DR.. MOTIFS LIV-
ER PILLS, and find that they keep my bowels
regular, and | now eat anything that my family
does most confidently recommend these Pills to
those who troubled with constipation of the
bowels. Truly yours, JOHN FLEaING.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

And IN accordance with law, and order Of the
Board of Trustees made the 18th day of April,
1854 many shares of each parcel of stock as may
be necessary will be sold at the door of the office Of
the company. in Shasta, on the
18th day Of May, A. ID. 1864,
at the hour OF O'Clock, p. NJ, to pay said delin-
quent assessments thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of SALE payable in U. S.
gold silver con
BY order of the Board of Trustees
II. a. CURTISS, Secretary.
Office Callaghan's Block, Shasta
Shasta, April l6, 1864. apl6
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
Proceedings of ths Board of Supervisors
May Term, 1861.

MONDAY, May ID. Present = Msssrs
Cooper, Daily and Nicholas.
Renewal of licenses granted oGeo. silver
thorn to keep two ferries on Pit river
Petition received from several citizens OF
Copper City, praying for the establishment
of School District at that place. Petition
granted, and an order made creating Copper
CITY School District, No. q, to embrace all
that portion of Township No. north of PIT
river.
Hospital report accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Ordered, that warrants be drawn on th'
II ! Al.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
Pit River Mising Company,

nITSBURG Mining District, Shasta Co, Cal.
-No.ice.- rhsle is dehnqusnt upon the fol-
lowing described stoek, on account of Assessment
No. l. levied august l, 1858. and Assessment No.
. levied February %, 1861 The several amounts
set opposite the names Of the respective sharehOld
ers. as follows;
Name Of Owners. No. of No. Shares Amt due.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

And in accordance with law, many shares of
said stock may be necessary, will be sold at the
office of the Company, in Red Bluff. Tehama Co.,
Cal, on Tuesday May 2ith. 1864, at 10 O'Clock A.
N. of that day, pay said delinquent assessments
thereon together Yith costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.
NJ. II. MYRICK, Secretary.
Principal Office Red Bluff, Tehsma Co., Cal,
April 20, 1854. 4'' APPS
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
DR.. MOTIFS Vegetable Liver Pills

Are composed entirely of chemical vegetable ex-
tracts, mostly from plants grown in eoun-
try some of these plants have direct action upon
the LIVE ER, others upon the SKIN, others on the
KIDNEYS. and Others upon the BOW ELS and
LUNGS. 1t Is 10y peculiar chemical combina-
tion of all these extracts that these Pills are made
possessing the most extraordinary efficacy for cur
ing the above named diseases.
Iu CHRONIC DISEASES, or diseases of long
standing. such as Liver Complaint Dyspepsia,
Constipation of the Bowels, Erysipelas, Scrofula.
Goitre, Scald Head, Barber's Itch Sore Eyes,
Pimples on the Skin, and Old Sores. the treatment
with the Pills should be continued for longer
time than with less stubborn diseases,
SCROFULA CURED.
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 7th, 1859.
MESsRs. A. l.. SCovILL Co.,
GENTS My son. who is seven years old
has been afflicted with Scrofula for more that two
years. 1t first made its appearance in small knots
on the GLANDS of the neck, under the skin. Our
family physician who attended him. said be could
not cure him. although he had been under his at
tendance when the disease made its first appear
ance; and instead of curing him he grew worse.
and finally the sore broke, and has since contin-
ued to discharge, until got DR.. MOTIFS VEG
ETABLE LIVER PILLS. He commenced using
them about one year ago and in less than three
months he was we'll, and instead of weak delicate
child, he is well, healthy and robust.
Yours, truly, JAMES ALLEN.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
REDINGTON'S
ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER.

VNHIS valuable preparation, containing in a
highly concentrated fern all the properties of
the JAMAICA GINGER, has become one of
the most popular domestic remedies, for all dis
eases of the
STOMACH and Digestive Organs.
As tonic it win be found invaluable to all per-
sons recovering from DEBILITY, whether pro
duced by fever otherwise, for whilst it imparts
to the system all the glow and vigor that can be
produced by wine or brandy. it is entirely free
from the reaetionary effects that follow the use of
spirits of any kind.
1t is also an excellent remedy for females
who suffer from difficult menstruaton, giving al
most immediate relief to the spasms that so fire.
quently accompany that period.
1t gives immediate relief to NAUSEA, caused
by riding railroad ear, by sea-sickness or
other causes.
1t is also valuable an external application for
Gout, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, &C., and NO MI
NER should be without it,
There are many trashy preparations for sale,
therefore ask for REDINGTON'S and take
10 other.
Every respectable Druggist keeps
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
Williams & Kelllnger Mining Com
pauV sA

DITsBURG District. Shasta Coz Cal-Notice.
Il There is delinquent upon the following de-
s-ribed stock, Assessment No. 4, levied February
5, 1864, the several amounts set opposite the
of the respective shareholders, as follows:
Name of Owners. No of No of Amount
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

PoLITFNEss goes good way. Henry Ward
Beecher says '.ap irnpudent clerk can do
as much injury to his store as the neglect of
the proprietor to advertise his goods" Two
undpubted and significant facts, which every
one shopd bear In mind.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
Special Notices.
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 BEEcHGR.
Z" The Troches are staff of life to me"
PRoF. EDWARD NORTH,
Pres. Hamilton College Clinton, N. Y.
For Throat Troubles they are specific"
n. P. WILLIS.
TOO favoraby known to need commentator" "
Hon. CHAs. A. PHELPS,
Pres. Mass. Senate.
81 Contain no Opium cor anything injurious
DR.. A. A. HAYES, Chemist, Boston.
''An elegant combination for coughs
DIR. q. F. BIGELow, Boston.
i recommend their use to Public Speakers
REV. E. II. CEAPIs.
Most sanitary relief in Bronchitis"
REV. s. SEIcERIEp, Morristogn, Ohio,
Very beneficial when suffering from Colds"
REV. S. J. P. AspRRsoy, St. Louis.
almost instant relief in the distressing labor OF
breathing pecplier to Asthma
Rev. 4. C. EGsLEsTaY. New York.
They have suited my case exactly relieving my
throat so that 1 could sing with ease
I. DUcHARME,
Chorister French Parish Church, Montreal.
As there are limitations, be sure and obtain the
genuine.
Agents for California,
ap2 REDIsGrGS t Co., San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

OSg of the locomotives for the Pacific
Railroad, is called ''Johu Conness." in
honor of our Senator.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
Original Twenty Six Mining
Company.

DITTSBURG Mining District, Shasta county,
IL Cal. Notiee.-There is delinquent upon the
following described stock, on account of Assess
ment known No. ! and 2, each levied January
llth, 1864, the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective stockholders as follows:
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

SHERIFF ELLIS. of San Francisco. who has
recently resigned his office, has fallen heir to
a large fortune
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
MINING TOOLS. &C

II RON, Steel, Nails, Iron and Steel Sledges
Il Shovels, Axes, Suice Forks, Hoes Picks, Crow
bars. Wheelbarrows, Powder, Caps and Fuse, Rope
For sale by D. WE'LL BRO.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

And in accordance with law, 50 many shares of
said stock many be necessary, will be sold at
the Office of the Company, in led Bluff, Tehama
county, Cal, on Wednesday May 25, 1864, at 10
o'clock A. of that day, pay said delinquent as
sessment thereon together with costs Of advertis-
ing and expenses of sale
NJ. H. MYRICK, Secretary.
Principal Office Red Bluff, Tehama Co. Cal,
April 20, 1864. apps
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

I'D UBBER Boots, Sewed Boots, Mems and BOYS
IA Boots and Shoes Ladies', Mems and Chill
drens Caters and Shoes, of all styles, at
D. WE'LL & BROS
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
LIFE! LIFE!! LIFE!!

If Life and Health are Valuable. why not
use the proper means to preserve them!
If the System is diseased, why run any risk
by using Pills composed of
Calomel or Mercury.
Once Use DIR. Motifs Liver Pills and you
will Use No Other.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
FARMING TOOLS.

A. RAIN Cradles, Moving Scythcs Snaths, Hay
VI Rakes. Threshing Machines, Tanning Mills
Grindstones, Scythes, Baiiing Rope, &C.,
For sale cheap by d. WELL BRO.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
LIQUORS

NAL1FORNIA Wine, in bulk and cases, Bitters
" Cider, Ale, Porter, Syrups and Cordials,
For sale by d. WE'LL & BRO.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

On Wednesday the Board adjourned for
term
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-10
ILLEGAL vOTlNG-REGssTRY'

T, ~. Edi,o, Of The NJ Y TrbT.
SIR: Will YOU have the kindness to answer
the following; or you have not the time. please place
this letter in the hands of intelligent pracica ana
observing Republican your city. requesting MIN 10
answer Immediately for the good Of the Union cause In
Illinois,
l. /, the operation OF the E.r York R,ss'y L"r sat-
sraetory to tho Union party in your cyi IL not wha'
changes 90 you suggest
O. How does ii operate upon different nationaities-
Americans. Germans. and irsh'
. Does it prevent or aid fraudulent voting in your
ctyi and how does tho fraudulent vote compare win
that prior to the adoption Of tho law'
TLse INQUIRIES ere made with view OF having some
thing enacted for Chicago. and possibly the state
Please soon you can being LIBERAL In your
suggestions and send Us copy OF tie law u you nave
it in pamphlet. Yours truly. JP r.
H,adqsarte,s Union STATE Central Committee. Chicago
Dec &. lo6i
Aasper-I. Our Registry Act is not satisiac-
tory in several respects. !. In not providing ade'
quate penalties for the polling Of votes in deli
once Of it, requirements. 2. In opening gate
way to fraud by allowing nsn-rcgistercd persons
to vote. 3. In not providing for tho due iden-
tiiicstion of the person presenting vote with
him in whose name and on whose registration
he claims to be legal voter.
III. As we only recognize the American WA
tionality" at the polls, we are unable to answer
this question We are not aware of any mate
rial. radical difference between Amercan-born
and European. born scoundrels who seek to vote
Illegally.
ILL., We think there was Extraordinarily
less-illegal voting in our City at the late Pfesl'
dental Election than there wonld have been in
the absence of any Registry. We estimate that
the Union party was cheated only Ten to Fifteen
Thousand Votes, and that, in the absence OF
any Registry, it would have, been cheated from
Twenty to Forty Thousand.
We are unable to suggest practical, eihcient
protection against Illegal Voting that does not
rest on constitutional provision that none but
regis,ered elsoiors shall rots. With this, We con-
slider that the prevention Of illegal voting might
be thoroughly egectve.-(Ed I'd.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-10
r.. nur Cotemporaries.

THs TRIBUNE has now larger Exchange hs'
than il can Notwithstanding at least half te
Nsvspsper Press of the loyal States. We must re-
trench it. We will hereafter send our Daiy 10 'n'
dailies with which we continue TO Exchange, our
mi-weekly to semi-weeklies, and our weekly 10
weeklies, which is the best We can do IL an! oi
orr present Exchanges should desire 10 receive
TIE TRIBUNE more frequently in exchange .hAo
this, wo will send our Semi-Weekly to weekheS'of
difference Of s. per annum and our Daily TO week
lies for difference of s. per annum. Those papers
which receive the Daily in exchange VIII continue
to receive it until the close OF the year Ai'ef INV
LIST of January it will be continued only on the
terms above mentioned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-10

Island. died on "Wednesday evening last Of typhu'
fever. contracted in the discharge Of his duses
In the case of the Anglo-Rebel Burlelgh, the
Conrt ct Toronto has granted his request for months
delay on prctenss Of getting testimony from Richmond
Gold opened at s42, and roso to 2f2i' Great Of.
f were Me TO force the rate up upon buyers option, aud
Der cent We. paid for day over cash. From 2s2t the
rue fell to 1885, Stocks irregular Upon the street s.mu
lated by the frune in gold higher quotations were made
but the Board there an excess OF sellers at lower rates
Government. securities steady but under brisk demand
for money sold down 1881 for 800 and 6s for
6. Of 1851 The 100 did not maintain sst nights ad
vance and closed l2oi In railway bonds little doing Coal
stocks higher Railway shares steady tho STOCK
Exchange dull ard lower upon the street. and ffme tho
Second Board bat as whole, lower than on yesterday
AMER tho Roard lower price. made, and an increased
disposition shown to sell large lots Money is more active
per stock houses have not been able to supply
themsehes readily.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-10
Mass Meeting.

All soldiers honorably discharged before the
expiration Of their term Of service respectfully ia
yited TO attend meeting to be held Sunday.
December IL. ten o'clock M. in the Bowery Gar.
den No lib BOwery. In order to sign petition "
the Committee on Military Affairs. on behalf our claim
500 bounty 1t is every soldiers duty to attend ths
meeting. ma must use orr best efforts to come to
satisfactory result by the present session Of Congress-
Our rights are now recognized by resolution Of the
Legislature at Albany forwarded the first session o.
tho Thirty eighth Congress- and agreed to by resoa
ton OF the House Of Representatives adopted on the 9th
day OF April
Instructing the Committee Military Afyars to 70
port bill giving tie bounty Of one hundred dollars 10
any non commissioned officer. private. musician
aricer who shall have been b0norably discharged In
consequence OF wounds received or Injuries In the
vice and in the line Of bis duty and pro rata share u
said bounty Of hundred dollars ~ any volunteers for
the propOrtionate term OF service exceeding three
months as Is provided by law for those serving
two years.
His Excellenoy EX.Cov. Morgan, member Of the Sen
ate recommended 10 our committee to bring the in.
tended petition direct to the Committee on Military
Affars thas expecting final result in our favor.
All further delay in the final settlement Of our Just
and recognized claim must rest In future only upon the
Committee on Military Affairs.
By order Of the Committee Of the Association OF NY.
Invalds. a. Libssff'