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The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27
Sound Doctrine.

Schuyler Colfax, Congressman from Indi-
ana and Speaker Of the House of Represen-
tatiyes. who has never faltered in giving the
heartiest support to the Government In its
struggle TO preserveth the Union by suppress
| ing the rebellion, thus lays down his political
creed:
/ Justify the Administrator in its denial
to suspected traitors and their abbettors OF
the writ of habeas corpus; for, as l read the
Constitution, this was the express intent OF
its trainers, when in time of finsurrection the
public safety required it.
Justify it, also, in what is denounced by
its enemies as 81 arbitrary arrests" and only
regret that any thus arrested, against xhom
there seemed reasonable suspicion, like Mar
shall Kane and others, were discharged with
out trial.
justify a Butler in daring to hang trai.
tor in New Orleans. and a Burnside in arres-
ting an influential politician for publicly de-
flying and splitting on military order, deem
ed essential for the nation cause.
Heartily approve the Presidents Enamel
patton Proclamation, and his solemn declar-
alton that no slave of any State, whether on
the border or further South, who fights for
his country shall ever wear the chains of
bondage.
| am for the most vigorous exertions to re-
inforce our armies. by the largest possible
addition of colored troops: and only regret
that the persistent opposition to them bv the
enemies Of the Administration, their Con.
gressmen and their presses, has retarded their
organization, when. had they unitedly aided
in the work and encouraged it. we might
have had ere now 400. 600 of such soldiers,
instead of 100, 900, and avoided impending
drafts.
endorse most heartily the policy Of con-
iscating the property of rebels voluntarily in
arms against their country, and who guiltier
than the parracide, seek to involve country
and citizen alike in common destruction.
am for striking at slavery, the cause of
all our woes and the progentor of this gi-
gantic rebellion, with every power under our
control-war power of the army, the naval
power of the navy. and the proclamation pow
er of the President-and for its final and ir-
revocable extirpation from the land by an
amendment to the Constitution, which shall
make that instrument, as well as the Repub-
lie itself, forever free; and thus, also. obey
the divine injunction, . to break every yoke
and let the oppressed go free"
am against treason. whether it rear Its
hideous form in front of our patriotic and gal
liant armies, or under the roof of our capital
in the streets of New York or within the bor-
ders of Indiana and am against a sever
ance of the Union by the sword of rebellion,
by a disgraceful compromise, or by base
surrender of the sacred cause in which SC
many martyrs for the right have so sadly
and vet so bravely fallen.
And to sum up am for Abraham Lincoln
the pilot who shrank not in the darkest
hour-and for Andrew Johnson" faithful
among the faithless found"-for the highest
Office in the nations gift, of which they are
each so worthy.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27
Grand and Trial Jurors.

A Grand Jury has been ordered for the
September term of the County Court, to meet
on Monday, the 5th day of September. and
the following are the names of the persons
drawn to serve as Grand Jurors S. Samp-
son, D. Robinson, G. Romine, JOS. Simpson,
II. Thompson. A. Speck, B. Snow, N. c..
Harrington, VIM. Magee, c. Kearney, L. n.
Dixon, S. Stroud. A. Hardesty, II. Ludwig,
John Boyce, j. V. Scott, N. c. Sweetser.
VIM. kessler, David Frank, j. P. Lane.
John Mitchell, j. D. Leonard, S. Sperry, s.
B. Sheldon. c. Benson, Levi Staples, Alan
son Taylor, j. c. Corbus. Joseph We'll, IL.
Habich.
A Trial Jury has also been ordered for
the same Court. to meet On Monday, the 18th
of September, and the following are the names
of those trawn to serve as trial jurors: John
A. Lutty, J. f. Scammon, w. E. Wood, j.
L. Nichols, H. G. Stewart, S. B. Grover,
VIM. Kenyon, Adam Fersheler, j. NJ. Sim
mons, Joseph Asbel, R. Ripley, NJ. Shoe
maker, c. Myers, John Souter, Charles
jaeger, A. Van Vie. P. Mullee, W. II. Dry
den, c.. Cherry. John Flanagan, E. L. Bald
win, Ferd Doll, John Dunlap. j. S. 2. Bass,
NJ B. Hickey, James Dagnall, II. W. Gar
field, II. w. Loomis, John Gleason, ]. Dun
ham, Joseph Drieling.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

CoPPERHEAD CoNsIsrENcY.-Ey Everybody
knows the strenuous opposition of the bogus
Democracy to the Negro Enlistment Act,
while they have never had word to say
about the rebels receiving aid from negroes
who have garrisoned their forts, worked on
their fortifcations, raised their supplies, and
furnished the material wherewith the rebel
lion has thus far been sustained. But now
's change has come DER the spirit of their
Dreams" for the great embodiment of Cop.
perhead principles, Governor Seymour, of
New York, consents that his agents for that
State shall enlist freed blacks in the South,
to enable New York city to furnish its quota
under the late call for SOC, 900 men. Possibly
the patriotic Governor fears the draft might
carry off to the war too many of those who
participated in the riots in the city of New
York last year, which class he claims as his
friends
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

Coon FOR PENNsYLvANIA.-Recen news
from Pennsylvania give the election returns
from all but five counties, on the amend
mants to the Constitution allowing their
brave soldiers the right of suffrage, which
question was submitted to the people in the
late election. The returns show that the
people there have settled the matter by an
overwhelming majority in favor of the
amendments, the majority so far being 91,-
600. and it is estimated that when all the
counties are heard from the majority will
reach 100000, The Copperheads there, with
Judge Woodward at their head. as well as in
the State of New York under the leadership
of Gov. Seymour, who have been committed
against giving the soldiers the right of suf
frage, have been very properly rebuked by
the voters of the sKeystone State" This,
we opine, is an earnest of what Pennsylvania
will do at the election in November next.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

An OUrRAGE.-During a recent visit to
Weaverville. we were surprised to learn that
David Kinds, Tax Collector of Trinity coun-
ty, who was elected on the Union ticket last
fall, had appointed as his deputy John B.
May, formerly Sheriff of that coonty. As
May is an open and avowed rebel, and has
been repudiated by the people at the ballot
bo1, the Union men of that county are justly
indignant at the appointment. Had Mr..
Hinds intimated before the election that Nav
would be appointed to that position, it is safe
to say that somebody else would have been
elected to collect the taxes of Trinity county.
The Union men have him spotted
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

A PAINFULLY interesting pair at a Balti-
more hospital are two soldiers, one named
Perio who lost both arms at Charleston; the
other named Smith, who last both legs at
Gettysburg. No man and wife are closer
compani6ns. and they will end their days
together. Tie legless man feeds, dresses and
attends the man without arms; and the arm
less man attends as best he can upon his leg
less friend The armless man attends church
every Sunday. which the man without legs
cannot do. His companion wishes to purchse
for him veloeipede, that they may go to
church together. They have not the money.
Neither has home or relatives able to do any
thing for them With all their deprivations.
the greatest extravaganza they indulge in is
a wish for velocipede, that they may 60 out
together. The armless man now carries the
legless one, whenever they 60 out. upon his
back. The distance from the hospital to the
church is too great for locomotion.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

The Mission OF WAR.-A distinguished
historian has truly said that philosophers
may dream, of peace, but war is the history
OF man. There comes time in the history
of a people when they would sufocate in the
stencil of their own corruption, and unless
saved by war-bloody. vigorous war-there
is no help for them. This treatment purifes,
hardens and ennobles them. The manly vr-
tues of courage and honor come to be in de-
mand are cultivated and rewarded. Then
the honors and the leadership of the State,
instead of being covertly won by the glib pra
ter of elegant phrases. or the subtle aud yul-
gar manipulator of the primaries, and freely
given to the noble soldier of promise and gen
Jus. True it is. as has been lately said by
the venerable DR.. Breckinridge, no great ma
ton has ever existed and made its impress in
the world but its foundations were laid in
war and its baptism made in blood Oregon
Statesman.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

The UNION NOMINEE FOR SUPERVISOR
By reference to the proceedings of the Con-
vention of the delegates of the 1st Supervisor
District, itswill be seen that Mr.. Henry Jones
received the nomination for supervisor of
this dirtrict, the term of the present incum-
bent, Mr.. Samuel Cooper, expiring this fall.
Mr.. Jones, who is one of our earliest settlers,
has been long and favorably known to our
citizens generally for his attention to bust
ness and his integrity of character. He pos
sesses the requisite ability and honesty to
discharge the duties of the position with
credit to himself and justice to the interests
of the county.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

RuNAwAY.-About sundown, on Sunday
last, two-horse team started from near the
residence of Sigman Geeiner, and after run
ming short distance the horses became de-
tached from the wagon, and proceeded down
Main street at the top oftheir speed, to China
town, where one of them rather unceremoni-
ously dashed into Chinese store, ana
waltzed around for some time. to the utter
CONSERVATION of the Celestials there congre-
gated, who very Hospitality gave up the
premises to their unexpected visitor. Before
doing much damage he was taken in charge
and led to more appropriate and stable shell
Tor
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27
The Union County Convention.

This Convention, which met last Saturday
at the Court House, in this place, was in ev-
cry respect all that the most ardent Union
man could have desired. The delegation was
large, and composed of the miners, farmers,
mechanics and business men of the county
The absence of old and worn out politicians,
political wire pullers and strikers, who have
had to fall back while the people take these
matters into their own hands, was alike cred
table to the Convention and the Union men
of the county. As there were no nominations
for county Offices to be made, no parcellng
of the loaves and fishes, the large number IN
attendance may be considered as showing
that the loyal men among us are up and DO.
ing, and thoroughly awake to the vital issues
involved in the approaching election. The
good feeling and harmony that prevailed, and
the enthusiasm that was manifested, are GER
tain indices of the glorious success to be
achieved at the polls for the Union cause.
Messrs F. Tracy, T. Battams, J. W. Gar
den, w. S. Kidder, c. c. Bush and W. L.
jackson were chosen as delegates to the
State Convention, and also authorized to act
as delegates to the District Convention for
the nomination Of candidate fer Congress
from the Third Congressional District.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

GEN. Mcclellan, in his speech at West
Point on the 18th of June, charged the ori-
gin of the war on the States in rebellion. He
said that ''such rebellion cannot be justified
on ethical grounds, and the only alternatives
for our choice are its suppression or the de-
structon of our nationality" We predict
that the General will be left out in the cold
at Chicago in consequence of the above plain
spoken words.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

ARREsT.-On Monday last, on warrant
issued by Justice Danielson, Sheriff Hopping
arrested Morris Lawton, of East Fork of Clear
Greek, charged with an assault ard battery
on Michael Mccarthy, of the same pl ice. On
Tuesday defendant was taken before the
Justice, and having pleaded guilty, was fined
in the sum of fifty dollars, which was paid,
and the defendant released from custody.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

STILL ANoTHER.-To the number mention
ed in our last issue as having left the bogus
Democracy and united with Union men, we
have to add DR.. G. NJ. Roche, of Horsetown,
heretofore prominent man in and leader OF
that party in the western part of the county.
The Doctor, we understand, has come out
openly and above board and signiied his in
tention of going the Union ticket.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

THE trial of Samuel Carkhuff. at Auburn,
fer the murder of his uncle, s. D. Carkhuff,
resulted on Saturday morning 18th inst, in
the acquittal of the defendant. Carkhuf was
tried once in Sacramento and the jury failed
to agree. A change of venue was granted,
and second trial occurred at Auburn. which
resulted in the conviction of the defendant.
The case was taken to the Supreme Court,
and on some technical grounds new trial
was ordered. This resulted in an acquittal,
and the defendant is again at large
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

HIGHLAND QUARTZ Co.-This company,
we are glad to learn, is now crushing better
rock than ever. Although they have only
sufficient water to run one-third of the time,
they gathered from the apron of the mill, in
six days run last week, and running but
seven hours per day, IS ounces of amalgum.
When it is considered that much the largest
portion of amalgum remains in the batteries,
which were not cleaned up, it will be seen
that the Highland boys have bully claim.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

The DEATH OF GENERAL MCPHERSON The
Nashville Union furnishes the following par
ticulars of the death of Major General Nc
Pherson:
His corps held the left of the line in the
fighting before Atlanta. The corps were
arranged en- echelon. The General had rid
den from left to right in experimenting the
advance of his skirmish line, and was return
ing again to the left, when a party of rebel
bushwhackers, in ambush, ran from the.r
covert, between the Sixteenth and Seven
teenth Corps, and crying out, "There they
come, give them HE'LL" fired. A couple of
staff officers and two orderlies accompanied
the General, all Of whom escaped, except the
General, who fell, and expired almost in
stantly, the ball having cut the aorta. The
enemy rushed forward to rifle the body
Officers and orderlies meeting Colonel Strong.
Inspector General, and Captain Buell., both
of General McPherson's staff. accompanied
by few orderles, related the circumstance.
Strong instantly drew the party into line and
ordered charge. The handful of brave and
impetuous men, regardless of the foeman in
| front, dashed calamity ahead and drove of
the thieving enemy, and, while Captain Buell.
with his revolver kept them at bay, Colonel
Strong, assisted by the orderlies, lifted the
nude body, stripped Of every article q
clothing save glove and sock, to his own
horse and bore it safely from the field. Be
meath the light glove covering the left hand
was diamond ring, which the vandals fail
ed to discover. and which will be forwarded
to the Generals friends in Ohio. This is one
of the most gallant little episodes of the war,
and Colonel Strong's daring and determined
charge for the body of his loved chief is wor-
thy of the pen of history's poet.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

A DEAD mule, belonging to Memphis cit
izen. was being hauled out of the lines the
other day. when bayonet thrust revealed
the fact that the carcass contained $1,000
percussion caps. a quantity of ammunition,
and other contraband articles, which some
rebel sympathizer had taken this means of
smuggling.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

To CoRREsPoRDENTs.-Weh have received a
communication from an anonymous CORES
pondent at Whiskytown. Although the mat
ter mentioned by the writer may be as true
as holy writ, and castigatio2 justly merited
by those in such lo,c business, oui rule pre-,
cludes the publication of any correspondence
without the real name of the author
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27
THE Richmond Enouirer is prohablr the

The Richmond Enquirer is probably the
highest authority in the rebel Confederacy
The following are its terms of Cancellation
This Confederacy or the Yankee Nation,
one or the other. goes down to perdition.-
We all know by this time the fate in store
for US, if we succumb. As surely as we CON-
pletely ruin their armies-and without that
there is no peace nor truce at all-so surely
shall we make them pay our war debt,
though we wiring it out of their hearts,
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

RELEAsED.-C. L. Weller, who was arrested
by the military authorities for making trea-
sonable speeches, has been released on Civ
ing bonds and taking the oath. Alta demon
stration in honor of the ex Postmaster, Gen.
Chapman was called on for speech, but de-
clined, saying his heart beat as true as
ever, but he was suhjugated man." The
old war horse must be entirely out of spirits
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE af
ter the adjournment of the Convention, on
Saturday last, a meeting of the Central Com
mittee was held, and the following gentle
men were chosen as an Executive Committee
of the Union party of Shasta county for the
ensuing year: A. Grotefend, Henry Jones,
j. II. Lee, L. Williams, G. W. Taylor, Jas.
Leary. Otis Seamans
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

TRAVELLING AGENT.-Mr. Rice, travelling
agent for the Marysville Appeal, is now in
our county, soliciting subscriptions for that
excellent paper. The Appeal is one of the
best papers in the State, thoroughly Union,
and should be literally encouraged by Union
men. We wish Mr.. Rice success.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

SEMNEs' corsair, which lies at the bottom,
of the English channel, rejoices in most
significant name - the Alabama-which,
translated from the original Tuscaloosa,
means Here we rest.''
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

BALI-As will be seen by reference to
advertisement, Mrs. Brennan purposes giving
ball, at her house at Lower Springs. on the
10Th of September. No exertion will be
spared to insure the comfort of all who may
attend.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

DENTTsrRY.-Dr. Esterle informs ns that
on the 18th of September he intends leaving
Shasta. Persons wishing work in his line
are requested to call before that date.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

Coon DIceINes.-S. Sperry & Co., who
are mining on Dog Creek, are taking out
an ounce per day to the hand.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27
BIRTHS.

At the Mountain House, in this county, August
9Th, the wife of James Kelly, of son.
In Shasta, August 2lst, the wife off S. Follans
bee, of daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

Mas. CLoueHLEr, Rowena Granice Steele]
actress. died, on Monday evening last, in
San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

REVENUE STAMPs.-W. Y. Patch, Collector
Internal Revenue, San Francisco. has sent
us copy of the amended Revenue law so far
as it relates to stamps, and the alterations
made by the new law in relation to them.
The law took effect August l, 1864, and all
business men are interested in the matter.
Generally. the rate of stamp duty has been
increased, where changes have been made at
all, but for the greater part the rates remain
unchanged. We subjoin some of the most
noteworthy changes:
Banks checks, same as before.
Promi.sory notes, for every 500, or
fraction thereof, without regard to
time of payment t....-......-.....-.....S %
Bill cf sale of personal property o5
Bond (ofhcial) l. w
Bond indemnify for every 81 ,000..... so
Bond (county, city and corporate bonds
and scrip) for each $780, and frac
tlon thereof. f.......................-..... 50
Check, OF order upon any person other
than banker. at sight or on de-
mand ................. ..............-... "
Conveyance, or deed of reality, for every
sou U-.....--. .....-..................... 90
Lease of lands. tenements, etc, where
rent does not exceed $500 per an
mum ............... ..................... so
Lease, for each 5000, or fraction excess so
Mortgage. bill of sale, or personal bond,
amount exceeding 500 and not
over $500 .............-................ oO
For each $500 excess. or fractional part. so
Quit claim deed. same as conveyance.
Trust deed TO uses. same as conveyance.
Trust deed. when to secure debt, same as
mortgage
City and county scrip must be stamped
the same as mortgages, as will be seen from
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27

In the District Court of the 2d Judicial District Of
the State of California. in and for the county Of
Tehama
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27
Sheriff's Sale.

John Peck and Josiah Green VS.. Soda
Springs and Pitt River Turnpike COM
pany and Homer A. Curtiss. James CAM
g eron and Angus MeFce.
The Shasta courier., 1864-08-27
super, isor District Convention.

A Convention of the delegates Of the First
Supervisor District was held at the Court
House on Saturday. Aug. goth, 1864 >. ,.
Follansbee was elected Chairman, and Sam.
Francis, Secretary
The object of the Convention being stated
by the Chair to be the nomination of a candl.
date for Supervisor of the First Supervisor
District, Henry Jones and Daniel Lynch
were placed in nomination, and on the second
ballot, Mr.. Jones receiving majority OF all
the votes cast, was declared the nominee Of
the Convention.
There being no further business, the Con
vention adjourned.
j. S. FOLLANSBEE, Chairman.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-05-02
SANITARY FUND MEErING.-The meeting

SANITARY FUND MEETISG.-The meeting
held yesterday afternoon at Maguir's Opera
House, laid of the Sanitary Fund, although
but slightly attended, resulted in subscrip-
ton of Sl,749,5O. The meeting was adj
journed to meet on Sunday afternoon next at
the same place. The following is the Stand
ing Sanitary Committee for Storey County.
Nirginia-Jno. 4. Collins, n. II. Fisk, Sam
ucl Sankcy, Thos. Barclay, Louis Fusier,
n. W. Winton. Gold HIN. 4. II. Ball,
Jno. II. Mills, 4. Is. Paul. Almarin B. Paul
Pres't., j. L. Black, Treasurer. The follow
ing is the Committee OF Arrangements for the
Sanitary Meeting TO be held on the Sth of
May at Maguire'S Opera House. On Military
Col. Sumner, Col. Samuel Sankey, Lieut..
Col Briggs, Capt. J. G. Murphy, Capt. War
ncr. On MuSic-Chas. II. Fisk, Thos.
Phillcbrown, C. Scrcincr. On Speakers
Louis Fusier, d. Z. McCarty, y. W. Win
ter. Donations and subscriptions to the
Fund will be received BY J. L. Black, Treas
nrer, at the store OF Howell, Black 4 Co.,
Virginia.
GoING AuTAp.-Thc Ovcrman Company
has got the frame for the new building to
cover its hoiSting works erected, and the
foundation for the pump bob laid. The bricks
are on the ground for the erection Of the
boiler furnace, which is to be Immediately
commenced. The machinery is expected to
arrive in day or two, and will be set as
soon as it arrives. The works of this con-
pany will be in running order in short time,
and will be OF first class quality. The build
ing will be finished in style corresponding
TO the other works, and soon our district can
boast OF another splendid mining improve
mcnt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-05-02

GRAIN PERIsHING. - We regret to say
that the grain in our county is no: doing well
as general thing, though in some locations
it presents fair appearance. Thousands CT
dollars worth of seed has been put into the
ground at great expense. from which, I'M
less we have rain speedily, and plentifully,
nothing will be realized. Some of the far
mers have already turned their animals into
their fields as their only means of getting any
commenced dying. 1t is not too late to hope
for rain, and we cannot believe that it will
come too late to do good. One of the heayi-
est days rains which we have seen during a
residence of fifteen years in California was
on the LIST Of May, and we have known it to
rain every month in the year.-Stockton IN
dependent.