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The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

THE CHURNTowN HoMIcIDE.-This case
was examined before Justice Ward on Mon
day last. The cause of the difficulty was
dispute about mining claim. 1t appears
that the claim had been worked by Edwards
during the winter of 1923, and water fail
ing, he left his sluice boxes in the claim and
went to work elsewhere. The past winter
Fisher, the deceased, and Bausman, his half
brother went to the claim and worked it
until the water failed. Soon after, Edwards
returned and commenced working in the
claim with rocker. Fisher hearing that
Edwards was at work in the claim loaded his
gun and stated that he would drive him off.
Going upon the ground, two shots were heard
simultaneously, and soon after Edwards went
to Churntown and gave himself up to Justice
Harmon, stating that he supposed he had
killed Fisher and Justice Harmon sent him
to Shasta, where he was locked up by the
Sheriff. An inquest was held upon the body
of deceased, and the jury found that he was
a native of Virginia, aged 27 years, and that
he came to his death by gun shot wound at
the hands of Alexander Edwards.
After full investigation, the District At
torney being satisfied that there was not suf
ficient evidence to warrant the further deten-
ton of the prisoner, asked that the case be
dismissed, ard the prisoner was accordingly
discharged.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

ANOTHER HoMIcIDE-On Sunday last a
difficulty occurred on a race course at Wiley's
Flat, in the western part of this county.
between a man named Allen and one John
Coburn, about few dollars due Allen on a
store account Coburn made an assault on
Allen with large knife, but parties inter
fered and took Coburn away. Soon after OBJ
tanning his liberty, he mounted his horse and
rode up to Allen. drew pistol and snapped
it at the latter. Before he had time to re
peat the experiment, Allen drew pistol
from his cantinas and fired when Coburn
reeled in his saddle and fell to the ground
He expired almost instantly. An inquest
was held by Justice Shuffieton, and verdict
rendered in accordance with, the above facts
On Monday Allen was examined before Jus
tice Shuffieten, and after 3 full hearing wa.
discharged from custody.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30
Business at the Pittsburg Mines.

The Original Williams & Kellenger Com
pany have secured the services of Mr.. Rob-
erts, professional mineralogist, as Super
intendent of their mine, who has entered
upon the discharge of his duties, and on Mon
day last commenced tunnel at the base of
Kellenger Hill, for the purpose of striking
the lode at depth of 331 feet from the sur
face. The tunnel will be six hundred feet in
length. and will be of sufficient dimensions
to work the mine on an extensive scale. A
mill site has been located at the mouth of the
tunnel, and it is expected that sufficient wa
ter can be obtained from the tunnel to run
the mill by an overshot wheel.
On Friday of last week the Kessler Com
pany struck good ore in their tunnel, but we
have not been informed as to its value.
The Pit River Company have struck good
ore, and are pushing forward their work with
energy.
The Trustees of the Daniel Webster and
Original Twenty-six Companies paid visit
to their mines on Saturday last. They have
employed S. P. Hicks, practical miner, to
take charge of their works as Superintend-
end, and gave him directions to go forward
with the work on both claims with all possi-
BILE dispatch. The Original Twenty six Com
pany will continue their lower tunnel, now
in 50 feet, until they strike the lode. The
work upon the Daniel Webster will be to sink
a shaft upon the lode, already opened, and
from which some very rich mineral has been
taken.
WILLIAMS & KELLENGER.-This company,
the first extension north of the original of
the came name, are driving their tunnel
ahead. 1t is now in upward of two hundred
and fifty feet, and, we are informed, cannot
be surpassed in workmanship by any tunnel
in the district.
The Bully Hill Company have let the
second contract for running their tunnel to
Mr.. Sandford, who is engaged with two sets
of hands in vigorously prosecuting the work.
We learn that the South Bully Hill Com
pany have received proposals for constructing
a tunnel, but no cantract has been yet
awarded.
None of the companies in these mines are
now shipping ore, on account of the INSULT
cient supply of sacks. 1t is the intention of
the Original Williams & Kellenger and Bully
Hill companies to commence saippinga as soon
as sacks can he Drocured
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

CALIFORNIA TEAcHER.-The May number
of this valuable periodical received. Its ar
ticle on Physical Culture isthe best we have
ever read on the subject. 1t is the organ of
the State Superintendent of Public lustrue-
head of family and school teacher. From
and after July lst copy will be furnished
each Board of Trustees in the county, and
paid for out of the school fund. Price only
one dollar year.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

AN ACT amendatory fand supplemental
to an Act entitled an Act to regulate the
settlement of the Estates Of Deceased Per.
sons, passed May l, 1851.
Section l. Section fifty two of said Act is
hereby amended TO read as follows: Sec. So
Administration of the estate of person dying
intestate shall be granted to some or more Of
the parties hereinafter mentioned, and they
shall be respectively entitled in the following
order: First, the surviving husband or wife,
or some person as he or she may appoint /;
second, the children; third, the father or
mother; fourth, the brothers fifth, the sis
ters; sixth, the grand children; seventh,
any other of the next of kin. who would be
entitled to share in the distribution of the
estate: eighth, the Public Administrator /;
ninth, the creditors; tenth, any person or
persons legally competent; provided, that
when there was any partnership existing be-
tween the intestate at the time Of his death
and any other person, the surviving partner
shall in nc case be appointed administrator of
the estate of such intestate.
Approved April 4, 1864.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30
Mining Partnerships.
An ACT Concerning Partnerships for Nm
ing Purposes.


An ACT Concerning Partnerships for Nm
ing Purposes.
Section |. All written contrac is of copart-
nership for mining purposes upon the lands
of the United States within this State, formed
by two or more persons, shall be subject to
the conditions and liabilities prescribed by
this act.
Seo 3 Any member of a copartnership
or bis successor in interest in any mining
claim, who shall neglect to perform any Ia
Dor or other liability incurred by the copart
nership agreement, may, after the expiration
of sixty days after such assessments, labor or
other liability has become due, be notified in
writing by any remaining partner or part
ners, or by his or their agents, that such as-
sessment, labor or liability is due, which
written notice shall specify the name of such
mine and the district wherein it is located,
and shall particularly mention the liability
which has been incurred; and if such delin-
quent reside within the State, shall be person
ally served with such notice and if the per-
son so notified shall refuse or neglect, for
thirty days after service Of such written no.
tice, to comply with the requirements OF the
CO. partnership agreement the remaining part
ner or partners may sue the interest OF such
mining claim.
Sec. 8. All sales under the provisions of
this Act shall be at public auction and by
giving FIVE days notice, thereof, by posting
written notices in three public places within
the mining district where such mine is loca-
ted The notice shall also specify the extent
of the interest to be sold and the name of the
delinquent partner or partners, and the tim e
and place of such sale, which place shall be
within the district where the mine is located.
The purchaser at such sale shall acquire all
the rights and title of the delinquent partner.
Sec f. If any delinquent partner in any
mine is absent from the State, or resides in
any other State or Territory, the notice to
such delinquent shall be by publication once
a week for four months in some newspaper
published in the county where the mine is
located; or, if there be no newspaper in the
county, then such notice shall be published
in some newspaper in an adjoining county.
After the expiration of the time of such pub
LEGATION. the interest of such delinquent shall
be sold. in the manner prescribed in section
third of this Act.
Sec. 5. This Act shall take effect from and
after its passage.
Approved April 4, 1864.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30
SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 80, 1864

S.,srzs-While sitting beneath our own
vine and fig tree, musing on the happiness
o-,.r;ence In this world, the question
.,,,oests itself to our mind, why is 1t we love
shasta > and we arrive at this conclusion !:
theclimate is.not excelledfor health and COM
fort anywhere from the hill sides issue an
abundance of living. pure spring water, siak-
inc our thirst. and giving life and lovehness
10 tba many gardens and orchards within her
boundaries. identifying and rendering useful
what. in times gone by, was but waste !;
aqa;n we love Shasta because of her many
;ntell;oant. good-natured. sociable citizens; ;
for her want of that snobbish Goldfish arlstoc
racy which is prominent 10 some communi-
ties. and we love her for her many noble
women and py-faced children; Tor her
industry and sobriety, for the hills that sur
round her, and for the grand and magihcent
scenery that is visible from their submits.
We love it because it is and has long been
our home. our little ones are growing up with
bealthful countenances in her climate, prom
ising at some future day to become useful
men and women; and last, but not
least, we love Shasta for her unselfish loyalty,
for her love of country above party, and IN
doing so we do not envy the prosperity of
our sister towns, nor do we believe our citi-
zens do. If Copper City. Weaverville or Red
Bluff are unfortunate we sympathize with
them; when we hear of their prosperity we
rejoice at it; not that we love Shasta less,
but that we love the prosperity of the whole
State more
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

EXTRAORDINARY SPEED.-The new ironclad
ram Avenger, recently constructed upon an
entirely new model from any vessel of the
kind heretofore built, is said TO have reached
the extraordinary speed of 80 miles per hour.
Her armament consists of l07-pound Par
rott and five l2-pounders. Her main rell-
ance, however, is upon her PROV as ram,
to which her great speed will give immense
weight.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

HouIcIpE IN TRlNITY-We learn from the
Journal that E. j. Williams, for many years
resident of Pennsylvania Bar, Trinity riv-
er, was killed by Jerry Whitmore on the af'
ternoon of April 18th. 1t appears that on
the afternoon of the day mentioned Whit
more. and J. Fisher. Of North Fork, went to
Williams house: an alteration on some
question arose, and Whitmore and Fisher
were ordered to leave the house; Williams
followed to the door, when Whitmore turned
back and stabbed him to the heart. Whit
more left Immediately after committing the
deed. and has not been since heard Of.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30
MAY BALL.
J J. At Jake Forsters,
COTTONWOOD.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

ATOTICE is hereby given that, IN pursuance !, y
an order of the Probate Court IN and lor 'ne W
county of Shasta and State OF Caiornia -
the ith dav of March, A. D 1861, III the mater u
the estate Of Samuel J. Smith deceased ,ne
signed, Administrator of said estate VIII sel' az az
public auction, to the highest bidder, i9I csn ~
oId or silver coin of the United States IN one par
eel and subject to confirmation by the PROBATE
Court, on ~ 100.
ruesdav. the 10th day OF May, AID. ie6f'
:. - o'clock. NJ. on the premises, all the rlght
a. ,a interest of said deceased, at the time OF
u.e and ali the right title and interest that
Ia state has since acquired, by operation OF law
"a o.berwise. in and to al that certain piece orpor
eel of land situate. lying and being N sald county
- Sbssta. and State of California, on the stream
Known as Roaring River. and described as follows,
- wit: Bounded on the east by the village known
as Roaring River, and on the west by the lands of
George Corson and known as the Smith Ranch,
With ali its improvements and appurtenanees.
DENNIS Fl. DUNN, Administrator.
Shasta, April 19th, 1864 APPS
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

BLACK SAM-A SHARP NIGGER.-" Black
Sam," whose doings have been faithfully and
truly recorded by us, says La Crosse Demo-
crat, has lett town. In sharpness he beats
the oldest inhabitant 1t is well known that
after he came from the South he wedlocked
a wench with two children. lie was drafted
his wife died on Saturday-was buried on
Sunday-he procured his exemption papers
on Tuesday on the ground of having two
motherless children to support-was married
to another wench on Thursday. For five
days work he is ahead of all competition.
The last exploit of this lovely contraband,
however. casts all his other doings in shade
as dark as his own ebony cuticle. The first
wife had a husband in Madison, whom she
had run away from, and the day after Sam
had married his second wife he sent the two
little cherubs to him, their proper father, and
then moved to Winona. This morning six
feet and one inch Of dark but intelligent ne
gro arrived in town, sanawiched between an
old irevolvar', and club, looking for black
Sam. lie swears if he finds him, dar will be
a funeral in Black Sans family sure
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

COPPER CRY PIoNEER.-The first number
of this paper, printed at Copper City, Pitts
burg mining district, was issued on Saturday
last. The appearance Of this number is very
creditable to the enterprising propriety, W.
L Carter, late of the Trinity National. 1t
will be neutral in politics. We wish the Pi-
oneer success.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

INcoRPoRATEp.-On Monday a certificate
of Incorporation of the Lone Cabin Gold,
Silver and Copper Mining Company. was
filed in the Clerks Office. Capital stock,
500, 600, divided into 900 shares, of Sl00
each. Trustees for the first three months
B. L. Bartlett, Robert Pritchard, and John
S. Follansbee Principal place of business,
Shasta.
On Tuesday certificate of incorporation
of the West Bully Hill Gold. Silver and Cop
per Mining Company was filed. Capital
stock, $40, 900, divided into 5,400 shares of
$50 each. Trustees for the first three months
j. f. Pelham, John s. Follansbee, S. P.
Hicks. Principal place of business, Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

SOME one, the other day, asked General
Butter why he employed a certain person
said to be disloyal and of general bad char.
acter to penetrate the rebel lines. If you
wanted Information from HE'LL" replied Gen.
Butler, g would you send Saint or Sister
of Charity to fetch it?''
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

OWING to the inclement weather durine the
past week, J. 0. Welsh viii be compelled to
remain in Shasta one week longer. Persons
wishing pictures taken are requested to call
within that time.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

MINNEsoTA-At the first annual meeting
of the Minnesota Company, held at the Court
House on Saturday last, the following gen
tlemen were elected Trustees for the ensuing
year: s. S. Dunnells, c. F. Ellsworth, Chas
Kingsbury, Henry Rothwell, W. X. Conger
AT meeting of the Trustees subsequently
held, 5 8. Dunnells was chosen President,
Charles Mcdonald. Secretary, and C. Roethe,
Treasurer
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

W. L. cARrER, of the Copper City Pioneer
paia US a visit on Wednesday. We were
happy to see him looking WE'LL He was -
town soliciting subscriptions for his nono.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

AccIDENT.-H. 4. Curtiss, Esq, our Dis
trict Attorney, while on visit to Copper
City on Saturday last, was thrown from his
horse with great violence and his right arm
considerably bruised. lie is able to be
around
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

DIVINE sERvics.-on Sunday, tto-morrow,
May lst, Rev. Father MeNulty, of the Cath
olic Church, will hold Divine Service a,
Horsetown.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

Box ToN.-This company. of Clear Creek,
was organized on Saturday last by the cleo
ton of E. NJ Dixon as President, and Joseph
Well as Secretary and Treasurer. Work on
this claim has been temporarily suspended on
account of the accident which happened to
the workmen last week, but will be resumed
as soon as good blasters can be obtained.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

SHor.-J Walter Walsh, editor Of the San
Francisco Varieties, was shot. ST Sunday
last, by stock broker named Teackle. The
wound is not considered dangerous
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

DUSN's STABLEs.-The readers attention
is directed to the advertisement of Dennis Fl
DUN, in to.day's paper.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

County CouRT.-The May term of the
County Court, Hon. c. G. Bush presiding,
will commence on Monday next.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

TowER HOUSE BALL-Let it be remempei'
ed that the Tower House ball taxes piaee o''
Wednesday next.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

BOARD OF SrPERvIsoRs.-The May term of
the Board of Supervisors of Shasta county,
VIII commence on Monday next, May ID.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

THE ScoRPIoN.-Last summer party from
Trinity were for long time prospecting for
quartz in the mountains at the head of French
Gulch. in this county. Finally they discov-
cred what is known as the Scorpion Ledge.
Seven of the party formed company and
located claims Claims were also taken for
parties in Trinity county on the extensions Of
the ledge Since that time the original com
pany have done great amount of work,
having one tunnel $50 feet. The Washing
ton Mill crushed twenty tons of rock taken
promiscuously from the ledge. which gave a
very fair average return. 1t was proposed tc
consolidate the original and first extension,
and build twenty stamp mill. From some
cause, of which we are not informed, the ar,
rangement has not yet been effected. We
hope soon to hear that the matter has been
satisfactorily arranged, and that the mill is
in course of construction.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-30

THANKS to Stratman for Harper's M ga
zine, Atlantic Monthly, and New York pic.
torialS and newspapers.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-05-17

COOP UNDER FIRE-Bob Jones claims
Vermont IS bis native place, and assisted
in taking Lookout Mountain. He would
have his joke in every emergency. AS the
regiment to winch Bob belonged advanced
up the mountain, they would 60 PROSTATE
on the ground, allowing the rebel volley to
pass over them, when they would up aud
forward again, only to resume the pros
trate position as the enemy prepared to fire.
1t was during one Of these halts, that
Bob, rising himself on bis knee, with bis
face as long as hoeLandle, and looking
ct the breastWorks swarming With rebels,
and down over the track that We had ira
sersed under ERE, burst forth with:
81 say. boys, what shame it was that
that didn't compromise this business,
hey"
A rosr Of Iaushter-the next moment
pushed forward, and Lookout Mountain
Wss won.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-05-17

LOCALITIES AND DISTANCES OF THE
CAMPAIGN-The" "Wilderness," west Of
Chaucellorsville, IS on an air line 6fty five
miles from Richmond, and it is about the
sans distance from Washington. Ger
mania Ford is exactly sixty miles from
Richmond, and so is Orange Court House.
BY . straight line, Harrson's Point, on
the james river, is twenty miles from Rich.
nond, and City Point seventeen. Hicks
ford, for which place strong column Of
cavalry is said to have left the south side
of the James, is sixty miles south Of Rich
moud, and the bridge there, which it is
expected will be destroyed, is over the
Msherrin. Fort Darling is eight miles
below Richmond. Spottsylvania Court
House is on the Po river, branch Of the
Ms.-.a-po-ny, 20 miles east Of Orange
Court House, fourteen S W. Of Fredericks.
burg, and sixty FIVE NV. Of Richmond.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-05-17
their Combined
MOWER AND REAPER,

would refer those wishing to purchase the
coming season to the following named per-
sons, who purchased Of them last season:
Jos. VI. Nes5t, Joseph Canior, Thomas Straw bridge.
Frederick Bros Hiram Dunkls, Charles Hottenstein.
John Iaag David Stahineckrr, jesse smith, wm. and
Thomas Nesbit, of Northumberland county.
Christian Stultzfuss Jacob Stultzss. Robert Barber,
Frederick Pontius Geo kieckncr, Martin Mexelf John
Meyer, Samuel P-llman S. Walter, john II. Ysrger,
of Union county.
Samuel Shafer, Henry Yahm John Weber, Samuel
N.n Eli Shuman Martin Best. Abraham Zirgler, Abra
ham Fetter. Amos Miller James Bell, D. T. Stanbauch,
Alfred Moore, Jesse Ruh George kutz, Philip Baker
Peter Albright Henry Slader, Howard Rupert, Philip
Bentz Samuel Goodyear, Joseph j. Brshm, Of Cambe-.
land county.
John Haldeman, Daniel Diebier, Vim. Vert, Peter
Ely, Jonathan Bopawix, Philip Lebo, Jonathan Riegle,
DHrid Weaver T. & J. Burlington II. Lenkert, William
Metz, Jacob 5. Shade, OF Daurhin county.
John Meyer, David Liss. John Myer. Adam Snyder,
Valentine Wagner, Franklin Eptng, Christopher line.
VIM. X. Seaman, Jacob Huyest. Of Lebanon county.
George Srayer, john Zrbe Samuel Gibson, ii Barto.
James Clark, X. ID. Kline George Sksl-r, Andrew Io-
2endouber, Robert HAYES Charles Rswl Bubb Miller
James Warner. John Smith. VIM II. Fesron. W. J. Ne
hs-y, J. R. Hinke, Jacob Bond, of Lycoming and Clin
ton counties
We could refer to hundreds of others in
the above and adjoining counties. but think
1t unnecessary. Feb %. "a