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The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

A BABE not old enough to speak or walk,
was creeping on the floor. By and by bright
ray Of sunshine fell upon the carpet. Baby
saw it and crept towards the dazzling object.
She looked at it and crept all around it, with
the greatest interest in her sweet face, and
then putting down her little lips she kissed
it. Was not that beautiful The bright
little sunbeam lighted MP joy in her baby
heart, and she expressed that joy With sweet
kiss.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

Thompson Campbell. delegate elect to the
National Convention. has announced his in
tention to stump the State for Lincoln this
Fall.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
SH ASIA COURIER

n- L. p. FISHER--Is the only Agent
of the SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with pow
ers receive subscriptions and advertisements, and
receipt fer the same. HfRt sr<
OFFICE-l7ll Washington street, opposite Ma
guires Opera House
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

Pound a snail quantity of rick supposed to
contain silver. as fine as possible. then place
it in an iron shovel or pan. hold it over a
slow fire to burn away sulphur or arsenic,
which is more or less found in silver ore :
then take a cup or glass, or any earthen
vessel into which pour small quantity of
nitric acid, iaquafoFtis, in which put 2 tea
spoonful Of the powdered ore. Let it boil a
minute or so. Then take some kitchen salt
disso,yed il water, in another cup, Pear a
small quantity Of this liquid into the boiling
acid: if it turns white or murky there is sill
yer in the ore,
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
officers o. Mount shasta Division. No. a5.
OfGceis OF Western star Division, No. So.
y. Of t.. French Gulch

Henry Warner, W, P; II, F. Allen. W A. W.
:. kiddcr. f., S; Theo. Shanhater. A. Il. s; T.
Kennedy, Treas; Patrick Hughes. T. 5; ". B.
Foss. Chap. Victor Kern, c. James McElroy, A.
c.; james Cook. l. S. D. R. MoCary, 0. 5.
J. p. Wright, p. ". P.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
VOLUME XIII.
SHASTA COURIER.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING,
BY JOHN J. CONMf.

Publication Office in Tomlinson's Bulldlng' front
room, up stairs, three doors above "eiis' argo
Co.'s Express Office
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
officers of shasta Council. No. 6. F. & A. NJ.

n Charles L. Dafielson, 7. l. NJ; J. Isaacs,
fsA D. l. NJ; A Dobrowsky, TT. II. A. Cur
tiss. Rec A. Coleman. Capt. of G.; Wm-
. Tozer. C.: G. D.-Forbes, Marshal; Thomas
Greene, Steward: A. c. Swain, Sentinel.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

A CORRESPONDENT of the Yreka Journal
gives the mo9us operandi for ascertaining
whether rock contains silver or not 1t is
this:
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

- Charles L. Danieson. H. P; A. Do
sNys browsky, X T. 5. Mount. s; D. p. Bys-
ZNS tie. c. Of H.; ]. Isaacs ?. s.; E. Pest
's$'HsSS ner. R. A. c.. VIM Tozer, VI. of Sd v;
f. B. Chandler. NJ. of ID v. G. d. Forbes, NJ. of
LIST v; A. Coleman, IT,. H. A. curtiss. Sec
Thos. Hall, Guard.
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niOcers of shasta Encampment, Sos Ii,
q. +.

~ Samuel Isaacks, C. p: J. ;. Foilansbee,
sSS1 IL. P: Frank Ruch. S. w; D. BeineTt. 5.
49, Jonn Foster, T.; Wm. II. Angel |. ".
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Officers of w estern star Lodge. No. =. f.
~ 4. VI.

a d. P. Bystle. W. NJ; A. c. Swain, S
IN, w; F. b Chandler. W. A. Coleman
x x Tr; Wm. Tozer. ;. D.; Chas. Anderson
w J. D.: wm. L. Hopping. Marshal; U.
r. Lord and Thos. Greene. Stewards; I. B. Pot
ter, Tyler; H. a. Curtiss, Sec.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

Officers of French Gpich Lodge. No. IS.
|. O. q. L.
J 5. Ferrier, n c. Thomas Plumb.
S6Sss Y. G.. f. w. Wheeler See Chas.
sS5sss<$- Frank, Treas.
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'erms of subscription.

Terms of Advertising:
For One Square, of 10 lines or less, one insertion,
-Four Dollars; for each subsequent insertion, Two
Doli&Is.
liberal discount made to Monthly and Yearly
Advertisers.
lzS- Advertisements not marked with the num-
Der of insertions thereon, will be continued until
ordered out, and charged accordingly.
ALSO,
Having furnished our Office with an elegant as
sortment of FANCY JOB TYPES, we are prepared
10 execute neatly and expeditiousy, all manner OF
Eob SEietdz g, such
Bills Of Fare Bill Heads,
Circulars, Handbills
Pamphlets, Programmes,
Ball Tickets, Cards,
Posters Books,
Law Blanks, Catalogues,
Drafts Checks, &c.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
Credit for Volunteers.

The Adjutsnt General of the State
has issued an order, intended to secure
credit to towns in this State for volun-
teers who have enlisted out of the State
This is of special interest to several towns
in this county, and We sent as soon as
possible, copies of the order to these
towns.
To secure credit in such cases. afida-
Wits must be sent to the AID. Generals
office, and each affidavit must state the
full name of the volunteer for whom
credit is claimed; the town or ward in
which he resided at the time of bis en-
listment. with the length of time he has
been such resident; the company and
regiment to which he was assigned, and
the State by which such company or
regiment was organized, together with
the name of the officer by whom he
WAS 0nllSLeu.
Each affidavit, SO prepared, must be
made out singly, upon letter paper or le-
gal cap, which should be properly fold
ed, and endorsed with the name of the
volunteer, his company and regiment;
and the name of the town or ward ma
king the claim of such volunteer. Such
other facts as would substantiate the res
idencc of the volunteer might also pro-
perly form portion of the affidavit
For instance, the fact of his having paid
poll, or other tax in the town, the resi-
dence of bis family, and whether town
or county bounty had been paid them. /.
These affidsvits must be filed in the
office of the AID. General, on or before
the lst day Of May. There is no time
for delay. @ g-9el
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
The New judicial Circuit.
Judge Barron.

During the past session of the Legis-
lature, the Sth Judicial Circuit was divi-
dsd and the 18th created, embracing the
six upper counties.
The new circuit embraces large amt
of territory, and though the population
is small, it is nearly or quite as large as
was that Of the 9Th when it was created !.
There will doubtless be some dissatisfac-
ton with the line of division, and per-
haps Pierce aud st. Croix counties may
hereafter be attached to the new circuit.
The election for Judge in the 18th cir
emit takes place early in May. We pre-
sumo that Hon. II. d. BARRON, of st.
Croix Falls, will be elected to the place.
He has had experience on the bench in
this circuit, and his position aud services
as member of the Legislature have
given him prominence that will point
him out for the place, while past cleo
tons have shown him to be popular
with the people.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
PRESCOTT j oURNAL.
PRESCOTT. WIS:
,GTURDAY MORNING. APRIL l6, 1864.
PRESCOTT. WIS:
PaGents.-.InventiOns by Pres
colt Men.

Tie spirit of invention seems to be rife
among our citizens, and there are indica-
ions that Prescott may yet come to be
natural point" for inventive as well
IS commercial purposes.
A brief mention of the inventions
Brought out by citizens here, may be in
aresting to our readers.
1t is perhaps unknown to many in this
county even, that Mr.. N. SILvERTHoRN
Of this place, is the inventor of Metal
TIPS for children's boots and shoes. The
right to this patent was for some time a
natter of litigation, but Mr.. SILVER
THORN has established his claim, and is
il receipt ola handsome income from it
The invention is one of great utility. A
late number of the N. Y. Commercial
B,alstin says:
Three million pairs of Metal tips are
annually applied to the toes of Children's
shoes. 1t is claimed that ore pair will
Out-wesr three without tips, this would
make an annual saving of nearly six mill
hon dollars to those that use them, an
important item at the present time. An
seduairtance who has three children, in
forms us that since he commenced buy
ing Metal-tipped shoes, one year ago,
be has saved the cost of boots for him.
self.
Last summer, Mr.. F. JONES, of this
city, invented and patented Roller At
ischment for the Brsaststraps for Har-
hess. 1t seems to be a good thing. A
large number are now in use, and Mr..
Jones Is at work introducing it more gen.
orally. He viii probably make his pile
ont of It.
Mr.. S. A. PORTER. of this city, inYen-
ted An Improved Ash Leach, and secur-
u the patent few weeks ago. 1t is
simple in construction, handy in use, and
We do not see how anything better for
Tie purpose can be brought out.
Mr.. SIN. BoLTos, also of this city, has
invented an attachment to wagon, for
holding up the tongue. We do not know
whether the patent is secured or not.
Mr.. Z. PHILLIPs has invented a bin
ier to be attached TO a reaper, which
binds with straw and lies large or small
bundles equality tight. We are not ac-
Quainted with the nature of this inyen-
ton, but if it will perform what is claimed
for it, It will be Of incalculable benefit to
the country and a fortune to its posses
sor,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
A Single Box of Brandreth's
Pills
Prescott. April IL, 1874.

Contains more vegetable extractive matter
than twenty boxes Of any pills in the world
besides; fifty-five hundred physicians use
them in their practice to the exclu- ion Of 9TH
er purgatives. The first letter of their value
is yet scarcely appreciated. When they are
better known sudden death and continued
sickness will be of the past. Let those who
knew them speak ri, hit out in their favor. 1t
is duty which viii save life.
Our race are subject TO redundancy Of vi
tiated bile at this season, and it IS as danger
Gus as it is prevalent; but Brandreth's Pills
afford an invaluable and efficient protection.
By their occasional use we prevent the collec-
ton OF those impurities, which, when in suffi
cient quantities, cause so much danger to the
bodys health. They soon cure liver COM
plant, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, pain in the
head, heartburn, pain in the breast-bone.
sudden faintness and costiveness. Sold by
CARLOS McCRAY, and by all respectable deal
ers in medicines. @ Arf 5as.i1
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16

in bis school, is compelled to parade HIM
self upon the floor, with a whip, fer
al, goad, or other instrument torture
in bis hand, with half dozen ox-gads
hung up as scare-crows about the room,
for the purpose of making transgressers
feel his power, and awning them into SUBJ
lection, not only cuts a very ridiculous
and contemplate figure, but finds to his
cost, that he has lost the confidence and
esteem of both his pupils and patrons;
and it needs but half an eye to discover
that the little order that he succeeds in
establishing is credited to the formidable
club which be wields as his body guard
rather than to any respect which the
children feel for him. s,a
To govern school well 10 no osdina-
ry qualification, and / am satisfied that
teachers fail of securing the end by mis-
taking the means. They seem to suppose
that TO succeed in governing school, it
i. necessary to make their pupils know
and feel too, that they ar their masters;
and we not unfrequently hear even pa
rents argue the necessity of making a
distinct impression of this kind with the
rod or ferule. 1t is trne scholars should
be taught to regard the teacher as the
head of the school, but this can easily be
done without the agency of harsh words
or harsher blows. 1t is necessary also
that the pupils should be influenced by
some sort of fear, but this should be a
filial fear, and not that slavish sort which
makes the possessor destitute Of all love
and respect for his superior.
Something beside the applications of
physical force is requisite in order to sue
coed in properly governing a school,
Teachers may stamp, storm, threaten and
transform their brows into thunder
cloud; may kick, cuff, feruls, thump, and
'knock down and drag out" and thus
make their tyranny felt, but if they do
not know how to bring them into subjec-
ton by some better influence than mere
dread of punishment, they certainly are
not qualified for instructors.
But some say. and insist. that corpore-
al punishment as a means of school disci-
pine. is necessary, and they refer to the
sayings of Solomon for proof. Now. we
may justly suppose that what he said has
no reference to government in common
schools; besides we do not live under the
dispensation of Moses or Solomon, for
Wiser and Better has said, ''Suffer little
children t, come unto me, and forbid
them not, for of such is the Kingdom of
Heaven. He nowhere inculcatss the use
of the rod, but on the contrary, all his
doctrines and precepts are Of an opposite
character.
If the time is TO come when the lion
and the lamb shall lie down together in
peace, then teachers and schoI ars, and
parents and children may associate to-
gether without the infliction of physical
pain. An OLD TEACHER
Prescott. April IL, 1874.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
HIos. w. ID. McIndee.

The La Crosse Republicans abiding to
the opinion of an exchange, that the vo
tiers of the 9Th district would desire the
return to Congress of their present rep
rssentstivs says;
"Gen. McINDoE will be renominated
by reclamation. He is no splurger; but
is an attentive, industrious and efficient
Representative in Congress. He has al
ready acquired q fine reputation among
the public men of the country for his
prudence in counsel, and the frmness,
integrity and ability with which he exc
cutes his purposes"
Gen. McIDNoE a short time since,
spent a week in the State on imperative
private business. He paired of, howsv-
sr, with an unqualified democrat on po-
htical questions during his absence, and
secured the postponement of local mat
ters until his return. He was at his post
before the expiration of his Through
Our observation has been that Gen. Nc
INDoE has been most faithful to his du-
ties, and we presume the Republican
truly represents the feeling of his con-
Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
Our opiRion agrees with that express
ed above. Gen. MoIEDoE is emphati-
caly sound on all questions of public
policy, watchful of the local interests Of
ais district, and and attentive to all mat
tiers entrusted to him by his constituents.
We presume there win be no respectable
opposition to his denomination.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
A wife,s Trouble.

spray tell me, my dear, what is the
cause of those tears Z"
30, such disgrace?"
"What is it, my deara Don't keep
me in suspense" M u
20, l have opened one of your letters,
supposing it to be addressed to myself
Certainly it looks more like Mrs. than
Mr.. ee9a 30 al
us that all? What harm can there
bein wife opening her husbands let
ters 2" ,aa.fI
'.No harm in the thing itself, but the
contents Such a disgracew
"Who has dared to write me letter
unfit to be read by my wfe?"
80, no. it is couched in the most
chaste and beautiful language. But the
contents! the contentsw
Here the wife buried her face in her
handkerchief, and he commenced reading
the epistle that had nearly broken bis
wife's heart. 1t was bill from the prin-
ter for three years subscription for the
newspaper!
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
Summons.

Circuit Court, Pierce County. Wisconsin.
A. w. Ditinas, plaintiff. against Lloyd L. Lew
is, Luther L.. Lewis and Porter NJ. Smart,
copartners under the name of Lewis, Broth.
er d Co., defendants. sgsn9
The State Of Wisconsin. to the above named
defendants ats e q -
VTOU are hereby summoned and required
ID to answer the complaint of A. w. Dit
mas, the above named plaintiff, copy Of
which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this
Court for said county. at the town Of Perry,
In said county, and to serve copy of your
answer on the subscriber at bis Office, in the
CITY of Prescott, in said county, within twen-
ty days after the service hereof upon you, ex-
elusive Of the day Of such service and if you
fail to answer the complaint as hereby re-
quired, the plaintiff will take judgment ag'st
YOU for the sum Of one Thousand seven hum
dred and sixteen 81 100 dollars, with interest
ON the sum Of $649 1900 from the 5th day
Of january. 1858, and with interest on the
sum of $649 l2-l00 from and after the 5th
day of May. 1858, and with interest on the
sum of Sli3 62-l00 from and after the 7th
day of March, 1855. and with interest from
the Doth day Of March, A. D.. 1858, on the
sum Of 1904 20-l00, besides the cost of this
action.
Witness, Eon, L. r. Wetherby, Judge,
this 2Sd day Of January, 1864. al the tewn Of
Perry In said county. taf f...s.
sew 60 J.C- BrIros. Plfrs AIRY.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
River News.

HuRRAH! The Upper Mississippi is
connected with the world again. Thurs
day, the I4th, the splendid Northern
Line steamer. Hack Eye State, Capt. /.
NJ. MASON, Clerk Ben NJ. CoNeAR, arr
rived at our levee. A large crowd was
there to welcome her, and she was receiv-
ed with three hearty cheers.
The ice is nearly out of Lake St. Croix
and the boats will doubtless begin their
regular trips between here and Taylor
Falls next week. ..ss,..e
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16

A sad accident occurred in the town Of
River Falls last Wednesday, by which a
little daughter of Mr.. Monshan, living
near Mr.. Fransworth's. was burned to
death. A fire. was built near the house
for the purpose of smoking some hams;
the family were all away in the field at
work, and while the little girl was play
ing around. her clothes caught fire. Her
cries brought them 10 her assis lance, but
before they could reach her and extin-
guish the FIRE, her limbs and back were
burned to crisp. She was burned a
little before noon, and died about ten o.
clock in the evening. She was about Eve
years old.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
Army Hymn,

By Oliver Wendell Hoimes--ssag at the Open
ing of the Metropolitan Fair, NsU York.
o. Lord of Hosts, Almighty King,
Behold the sacrifice we bring. sf
To every arm thy strength impart,
Thy spirit shed through every heart.
Wake In our breasts the living fires,
The holy faith, that warmed our sires,
Thy power has made eur nation free,
To die for her is serving thee. aaisas
Be thou pillared fame to show
The midnight snare, the silent foe
And when the battle thunders loud,
Still guide us in its moving cloud. IS
God of all nations, Sovereign Lord,
In thy dread name we draw the sword
We lift the starry flag on high,
That fills with light our stormy sky.
Z No more its flaming emblems wave
To bar from hope the trembling slave
No more its radiant glories shine
To blast with woe one child of thine. Il
From treason's rent, from murders stain,
Guard thou its folds till peace shall reign;
Till fort and field, till shore and sea, Sos
Join our loud anthem, Praise TO thee y
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16

FIRsr BoAT.-The Enterprise, Capt
OSCAR KNAPP, cut loose from her moor
ings, and commenced making regular
trips between Saltwater and Taylor Falls,
on Tuesday. On Monday she made a
trip to the Falls, being the first arrival
there. Cspp Knapp will continue to
run between Saltwater and the Falls I'M
til the ice leaves the Lake. Onr friend,
Stephen Rowcliffe, has assumed bis du-
ties as Clerk. Mr.. R. will, we think,
give the business men of the ST. Croix
Valley excellent satisfaction.--Polk Co.
Press. -. ~ -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
Summons fer Relief.


Circuit Court, Pierce County, State of Wis.,
consin.
Mary Ann Hodgkins, ag'st William Hodg-
kins. es5 -s -
To William Hodgkins, the above named de-
fendant
VOU are hereby summoned and required
IL to answer the complaint of the plaintiff
above named, which will he filed in the Office
of the clerk of SAID court at Ellsworth, i'm
said county, and to serve a copy of your an
swer to the said complaint on the su 5scriber.
at his o&ce. in the city of Prescott, in said
county. within twenty days after the service
OF this summons ON you, exclusive of the day
of such service; and if you fail to answer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
j. @. BUrTox, plffs atty,
Dated April 5th, 1854. 50-w6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
DEATHS.


s~s~-~~s~S~~S>~.~~~
Killed in this city, Tuesday, April 5th, by
the bursting of an anvil. FRANK REESE, only
son of W. p. and Eliza Reese. aged IL years
and 8 months.
FRANK was an affectionate, good boy, and
his death is severe affection to his parents
and friends.
&" Let him sleep in holy trust
i Mortal tics we know must sever;
This is bat discarded dust;
But the spirit lives forever. 3
Lay him low Lay him low
Pain, or WEAKNESS. or woe,
Free from sin, he cannot know.
Lay him low !"
In Prescott, April 18th, of Intermittent Fe-
yer. Mrs. CArnERisE DAVIS, aged 81 years
and 4 months.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16

The La Crosse Daily Republican has
just been enlarged to - nine column pa
per. and now compares fayorably with
any Of the Dailies in the West. Its edi-
tor, Mr.. CHAs. SErMouR, is one of the
sharpest writers in the State. sio
The La Crosse Democrat, Brick POM
ERoY's paper, has also been enlarged,
and is as full of life and originality as
ever. go aa 90 .a
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16

A Row.-Last Sunday night, about
8 o'clock, the citizens here were startled
by cries of Fire." /" Murder" Wa
ter" and large crowd was soon gather
ed. 1t appears that party were play
ing poker in the saloon in the basement
of Peter Bolts building, when dispute
arose, the money was snatchsd, lamps
put out, stove knocked down, and a
general fight INDUCED in. Some blood
was scattered around, and some new
bumps raised on several heads, but no Sc
rious injury resulted. 1t is a shame that
the ordinance requiring saloons to be
closed on The Sabbath is no: be tier en-
forced.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
A scSndaIOus Act.

The st. Paul Press says: We
have received from Hudson, Wis, the
particulars of a mean and dastardly act
of villainy on the part of some copper
head miscreants. Joshus Smith, Esq,
had splendid live bald eagle in a cage,
which some traitors become inceussd at,
and stealing the cage. drowned the bird
Of freedom in the lake. Mr.. Smith
thinks he can ketch'um yet-and we
hope he WILL"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16

AssAULT.-Mr. VIM. FITzGERALD, a
young man living near Portage, in this
State. called at this Office last Saturday,
and stated that while on his way from
Hastings here, near the bridge this side
of Hastings, he was assaulted by two
men, knocked down and handled severe
ly. We do not know whether the story
is worthy Of credence or not. 9l41 .al =
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16

We learn that few days ago, CHAR
LEY BARNES received letter from
" BRICK" PoMERoY, Vice President Of
the Board of Trade at La Crosse, en-
quiring about PARKHURsr q WILSON,
He said that the immense pile of their
Goods at La Crosse, awaiting shipment
to Prescott, had attracted general atten-
ton there. and believing that they must
be enterprisiug dealers, it was the desire
of La Crosse people TO induce them to
open their Goods and go into business
there. .ss.s 81
PARKHURsr q WILSON, however, de-
cline the invitution, and win continue
business here's fact which their custo-
msrs will learn with pleasure.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-04-16
KILLED at Last.

The bill changing the location of the
Tomah and st. Croix Railroad to that of
the original survey, thus making Pres
colt the terminus, after passing both
branches of the Legislature, near the
close of the session, was pocksted by the
Governor, and quietly strangled to death.
His action is very unexpected to the
frierds of the bill. f