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The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
Original Sky Blue Ledge Mining Com
pany

NOTICE is hereby given By The undersigned,
N by virtue of authority given him as Superin-
intendent of the Original SKY Blue Ledge Mining
Company, located on the east bank Of the Sacra-
mento river near Waugh's Ferry, Shasta county,
CAL, that the assessment of twenty cents per
foot, levied by said company the Sth inst, is
now due and is hereby called for be paid to the
undersigned, his residence in the of Shasta
in ms ailments, and at dates follows. to wit:
lst installment on the 10th of April 1864 five
cents per foot.
I'd installment on the ID Of May, 1864, ffe gents
per foot
Sd installment, the 18th of Nay. 1854, five
cents per foot
4th installment, on the ith of June, 1854. five
cents per foot,
And if tbs same, or any part thereof. shall not be
paid within ten days after the respective dates
above mentioned, he viii then proceed to enforce
said payments in the manner and form as prescrib
ed in such cases BY the articles of agreement form
ing said company.
J. VAN SCHAICK,
Supt Original Sky Blue Ledge Mining Co.
SHASTA, Aprli 10, 1861 apis
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

NJ Office is hereby given that, in pursuance of
an order of the Probate Court of the county of
Shasta, and State of California, made on the 11th
day of April 1864. in the matter of the estate
of Thomas Duffy deceased, the undersigned, ad-
ministrator of said estate, will sell at public
auction, for cash, (U. S. Coin) and subject
to confirmation by said Probate Court, on
Monday, the 18th day of May, A. ID. 1861,
at 10 O'Clock. NJ, at the town of Horsetown, all
the right, title and interest of the said ntestate at
the time of his death in and to all that certain
piece of property known the Duffy 4 Andrews
ditch, taking water out of Clear Greek about 300
yards aboYe the bridge at Horsetown, and carrying
said water to Floods and Horsetown Flats said
interest being the undivided one-half
CHARLES MCDONALD,
apl6.4t Administrator
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

The WAR NEws.-Following are the only
items of war news of any Importance receiv-
ed during the past week:
East Tennessee has been entirely evacuated
by the rebels.
From the region west of the Mississippi the
intelligence looks favorable to the speedy ex-
pulsiou Of the rebels from Louisiana and Ar
kansas General Franklin's corps had reach
ed Alexandria General Smith and some
gunboats had gone up the river to attack the
rebel base of operations at Shreveport.
Gen. Steele's forces, advancing southward
from the line of the Arkansas, had reached
the Washita Prices forces were at Camden.
on the opposite side of the river.
Extensive preparations are being made in
Virginia for a forward movement. All sut-
lers had been ordered to leave the Array of
the Potomac. General Smith is organizing
two corps at Fortress Monroe. and is 10 have
command of military operations on the PENN
sula. In the meantime, it is said Lee is be-
ing heavily reinforced A mighty struggle
is impending in Virginia.
A rebel iron clad called the Tennessee,
built and equipped for the defense of Mobile,
sunk ia a sqaafl near Grants Pass. The
rebels believed this vessel would be able to
destroy Farragat's fleet.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

ORGANIzED.-The Original Sky Blue Com
pany organized on the Sth inst, under arti-
cles of co partnership, and appointed j. Van
Schaick as superintendent, with full author
ity to prosecute the work vigorously. lie has
contracted with the Pioneer Mill for the
crushing of 200 tons of their rock, which will
be the first work done by the new mill. Work
on the ledge was commenced on Thursday
The rock is known TO be rich.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
FERRY NOTICE.

HEREBY give notice that will apply to the
Il Board of Supervisors for Shasta county, Cal,
at their regular term in May next for a renewal of
license to keep the old Ferry on the Sacramento
river, below the mouth Of Clear Creek, known as
the Old Emigrant Gerry.
MARY ANN WELLS.
Wells Ferry, April IL 1854 ap16
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

And in accordance with law, and order of the
Board of Trustees made on the 18th day of April,
1854 so many shares of each parcel of stock may
be necessary will be sold 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 T. S.
gold or 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., 1864-04-16
CARD.

CARD.
DOCTOR L. J. CRAPKAY begs lsave ~ an
noupce te the public, and particularly to his pa
irons on the Pacific coast, that be is about to close
the Business with the view of retiring for the pre-
sent from the arduous labors of his profession.
As il is his intention, during the ensuing fall to
leave the United States for the purpose of visiting
Europe, he will not receive any patients
after the st day of July. 1864. Those.
Therefore, who NAV desire dis services, will apply
within reasonable time.
Doctor Czapkay desires TO assure those who arc
now under his care that they will continue to re-
ceve all the attention which his obligations pre-
scribe and their cases respectively demand.
Those y@ha, hold Contracts. guaranteeing cur e
are hereby requested to report to Doctor Czapkay
before the LIST Gry of June, 1864, whether or not
thev are satisfied that cure has been effected in
their cases respectively. All who do not thus re-
port within the time specified will be regarded and
treated rs cured.
fn taking leave of his patients and the public,
Doctar Czapkay desires express his profound
rratitu for the extrao dinary patronage bestowed
upon him, and the confidence reposed in his pro-
fessional ability.
During his residence in California, DR.. Czapkay
has treated successfully
Upwards of Twenty-Five Thousand Patients
Which is the best that his course of treat
meut has been rewarded with a at once per-
sonay gratifying, and almost unprecedented in the
annals of medicine.
An physician in good standing, who may desire
to purchase the interest of Doctor Czapkay in his
Institute" and the good will of his business, may
make application and state proposals.
MS- Address DIR. L. j. CZAPKAY, Medical
Institute Sacramento street, below Montgomery
opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship Companys Of
fee San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

ARlGINAL Bully Hill Gold, Silver and Copper
~ Mining Company, Pittshurg Dissrict--The
First Annual Meeting of the above named Compa-
nv fog the purpose of electing officers to serve for
one year will be held at the Office of the said Com
pany, in Copper City, on
Monday, May I'd, 1864.
at l o'clock, Pm. Proxies should be properly
stamped and filed with the Secretary, IN accordance
with the Bylaws of the Company.
By order Of the Board Of Trustees.
apis W. ). kAPfLE, secretary
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

TowEa House BALL.-It is only necessary
for Us is say that the ball to take place at the
managed by the same proprietor as the one
given last year at that place, and which gave
such general satisfaction to all who attended.
For drive, and as a resort for pleasure. the
Francisco
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
REDEMPTION FUND,

NOTICE is hereby given thai scaled proposals,
~ directed to the undersigned, for the surrender
of County Warrants, viii be received up to the last
day of the next regular meeting of the Board OF
Supervisors
FELIX TRACY, Treasurer
Shasta, April l. 1854 aP-
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

And iB accordance with law, and order of the
Board of Trustees made on the 1lth day of April,
1854 so many shares of each parcel of stock may
be necessary will be sold a. the door of the office of
the company, in Shasta on the
18th day of May, A. ID. 1864,
at the hour of 10 o'clock, A. NJ TO pay said delin-
quent assessment thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale, payable in Z. S.
gold or silver coin.
Bv order Of the Board of Trustees,
H. A. CURTIS2, Secretary.
Office of Company in Callaghan's Block. Shasta
Shasta, April 10th, 1864. apl6
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

A LONG affidavit. sworn to by Cora Hatch,
the Spiritualist lecturer, charges her hus-
band, DR.. H., with killing three wives by ill
treatment before he married her. nssrly kill
ing deponent by the same pr0cess-fraud,
swindling. killing his children by abortion,
grossly immoral conduct adultery. and a few
nthar trifies
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

FRosr & BLooMFIELD.-We would call the
readers attention to the advertisement OF
this arm, in another column. They enjoy
the reputation of turning out the best work,
in the wagon making and blaeksmithing line,
Of any shop in the northern part Of the State.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

JAKE FoRsTER's BALL-This ball, to take
place May 9th, we feel assured will be well
attended. Everybody acquainted with Jake
knows that he will do everything IN his power
to make bis guests comfortable and happy.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNp.-We are requested
by School Trustees to call the attention of
those of our citizens who have subscribed to
a fund for keeping open our public school.
and are delinquent, that unless payment is
promptly made every month the school will
be discontinued so soon as the funds on hand
are exhausted. The importance of keeping
open the public school for more than three
months must be apparent to all, and no means
that can be devised will render it so practi-
cable to continue the term, as the one already
adopted. The additional expense, when borne
by all, is but trifing, and parents should feel
it their duty to come forward with their sub
scriptions, at once.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

A sAs called Walton. commonly kaown as
the pie biter,n was recently sentenced to
the Oregon Penitentiary for three years, for
seduction. 1t is said he received the name
of pie biter'' by attempting to bite through
nine pies, on bet The wager, however. he
lost. because they rang in TN plate on
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

CATHOLIC CHURcH.-Rev. Father McNulty
will hold Divine Service in the Catholic
Church, in this place, on Sunday. oath inst.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

Coon TIME.-The stage from below. Jerry
Robbins, driver, arrived in Shasta, on Fri
day, at 63 o'clock, A. NJ.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

New CoxxANBEx.-Major General Nc
Dowell has been assigned to the command Of
the Department of the Pacific.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

MAJOR r. F. Stevens. formerly of the San
Francisco Mint, has heen appointed Pay.
master in the army
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

BULLY HiLL.-S:ockholder's meeting Mon
day, May 3D.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
MAY BALL.
:. At Jake Forsters,
COTTONWOOD.
Original Twenty Six Mining
Company,

nITTSBURG Mining District. Shasta eosnty,
Cal Notice.-There is delinquent upon the
following described stock, account of Assess
ment known as No. l and 2, each levied january
llth 1854, the scverll amounts set opposite he
names of the respective stockholders. as follows:
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

In the Ninth District Court OF the State of Cafor-
mia, in and for the county of Shasta.
"THEREAS, by decree entered in the above
w entitled cause the 18th day of March, A.
D. 1864, in favor of H. S. Timmins. and against
Wm. johnson, for the of S3333 19-I00, princi-
pal and interest, with two per cent. per month in
thereon from the date of said Decree together
with the sum of S35 20-I00 costs Of suit and all
costs that may accrue, it is ordeYed adjpdged and
decreed that all and singular the mortgaged premi
hereinafter described Tor so much thereof as may
be sufficiently be Sold to raise the amount due for
the principal interest of suit and expenses Of
sale; and Whereas by order of sale in said cause,
issued the 18th day of March, A. D. 1864, am re-
quired proceed to give notice of sale, and to sell
the property in said decree described as follows, to
wit:
The south half of southeast quarter of section No.
ten and the north half Of north quarter of
ton No. fifteen in township No. thiry-two, north of
range four, west Mount Diablo base and meridian,
containing one hundred and sixty acres, according
to United States survey.
Notice is therefore hereby given that on
Friday, the 9Th day of April, A. ID. 1864,
at . o'clock, P NJ, at the Court House door, in the
town and county of Shasta, viii sell the above de-
scrbed property, at public auction, to the highest
bidder for cash, in gold silver coin Of the United
States.
mTlq ". E. HOPPING, Sheriff.
The above sale is postponed until Friday April
22d, at oclock, T. N.
ap9 W. E. HOPPING oherin'
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
Daniel Webster Gold, Silver and Cop=
per Mining Company,

DITTSBURG Mining District, Shasta county,
Cal. Notiee.-There is delinquent upon the
following described stock, account of Assess
ment known as No l. Levied JAN 18th last also,
Assessment No. 2, levied March Sth, lsai, the sew
eral aounts set opposite the names of the respect
i've shareholders. a. follows:
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

WHIsKrTowN Co.-Assessmentl levied. and
stockholders meeting Monday, Nav "a.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
The Pirate Greathoase.

The stage from Yreka on Saturday last
brought as passenger Ridgely Greathouse,
the discharged Chapman pirate, arrested at
Yreka by Lieut.. Col. McGarry snd'Deputy
Provost Marshal Parks, upon military or
der from General Wright. 1t lie stated that
this arrest was made by the military author
tiles on its being ascertained that Greathouse
had violated oaths repeatedly taken to remain
faithful to the Government of the United
tates. In order to show how readily traitor
will add perjury to his other crimes, we ap-
pend these documents:
OFFICE OF PRovosr- MARSHAL
St. Louis. Mo-, Sept 4, 1861.
Permission is granted to r. Greathouse to
pass beyond the limits of the City and Coun-
ty of ST. Louis to go to Louisville, Kentucky.
J. McKINsTRY, Major o. S. A.,
Turn over.l Provost Marshal.
DESCRIPTION OF PERSON.
Name, r. Greathouse age, %; height,
5 feet inches; color of eyes, blue; color of
hair. light; pecpliarities, 1t is un
derstond that the within named and subscri :
bed accepts this pass, on his word Of honor,
States and if ever found in arms engaged
against the Union, or in any way aiding her
enemies, the penalty will be death.
r. GREATHoUsE.
The second averment is in words as follows: !:
PERMIT OF PROVOST MARSHAL.
By order of the Commanding General Ridge
ly Greathouse is allowed to pass from Evan
sylle, to Henderson, Kentucky, on the river.
he having taken the oath 70 support the Con-
stitutinn of the United States. and to be true
and oyal to the United States and the State
Of Indiana, and that be will not divulge or re-
veal anything he may see or hear within our
lines, or give any aid or comfort to our enc
mics.
BLYTHE HYNEs, Provost Marshal.
Evansville, Indiana, Feb 6, 1862
On the reverse is the following description
of person: Name Ridgely Greathouse age,
80 height feet inches color of ewes,
blue; color of hair, light peculiarites, light
goatee and moustache.
The third document is as follows
MILITARY PAss-No. 253.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE
ONO. Louisville, KY, Feb. 5, 1862.
Pass bearer, Mr.. r. Greathouse, through
Brigadier General Buell..
A. L. RICHMOND, Aid de-Camp.
On the reverse is the following oath:
solemnly swear, without any mental res
ervaton or evasion, that | will support the
Constitution of the United States. and the
laws made in pursuance thereof; and that ]
will not take up arms against the United
States, or give aid or comfort. or furnish in
formation, directly or indirectly, to any per-
son or persons belonging to the so-styled Con-
federafe States, who are now or may be in rc-
bellion against the Government of the United
States 40 help me God.
1t is understood that the penalty for the Vi
olation of this pass is death.
RIDGELY GREATHoUsE.
These documents were found in secret
drawer of secretary belonging to him, on
board the Chapman. which for some reason
he had preserved, to be brought up as evi-
dence against him. and which presents the
anomaly of man signing his own death
warrant, lie was taken to San Francisco
heavily ironed. and has been sent East by the
last steamer for trial Ly court martial.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

On the first Monday of May nexta general meet
ing of stockholders will be held st Whiskytown
at 6. o'clock, P-H.
apl6. c. W. fAfIOR, secretary.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

skr B.uE Co:-see this company's assess
Bient notice tc.dav,
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
DR.. L. J. CZAPKAY
Retiring from the Practice of
Medicine.

"E will receive and attend to all New Cases of
III an Acute and Chronic nature until the first
day OF July, lS64,
All eases committed t. DIR. Czapkay before the
first day of July, will be attended to by himself
until cured
All those Afflicted. who may desire to SECURE tn
services of DIR. Czapkay. will apply by letter,
or personally, to him before the lst day of
July. 1864 as. after that date, he will
attend Only to those cases al
ready under treatment.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
Mining Notice.

At meeting of the Board of Directors of the
"a whiskytown Gold, Silver and Copper Mining
Company. Trinity county, California, held April
18th 1854 an assessment of two cents on each
share of the capital stock in said company was duly
levied pay able to the Secretary of said company at
whiskvtown, on or before the first day of May
next Delinquent stock will be sold according TO
law. CHAS. W. TAYLOR, Secretary
Whiskytown, April 18Th, 1854.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
Sheriff S Sale.

III. 5. Timmins vs. William John son.
In the Ninth District Court of the State of Califor
mia, in and for the county of Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
MILITARY PAss-No. 253.

IEADeUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF THE
ONO. Louisville, KY, Feb. 5, 1862.
Pass bearer, Mr.. r. Greathouse, through
our lines to Evansville. By command of
Brigadier General Buell..
Ia
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16

Evansville, Indiana, Feb 6, 1862
On the reverse is the following deseriptio
of person: Name Ridgely Greathouse ag
30; height 5 feet inches color of eye,
blue; color of hair, light; peculiarities. ligl
goatee and moustache.
The third document is as follows:
The Shasta courier., 1864-04-16
Friday. the 9Th day of April, A. d. 1864

The above sale is postponed until Friday, April
22d, at o'clock, p
ap9 W. f. HoPflNo' 0"-
The Xenia sentinel. [volume] (Xenia [Ohio]) 1863-186?, 1864-01-19

knew no one whose head was crowned BY
such a wealth Of golden curls as fell over her
shoulders-they tOrmented me with a desire
to behold the face which was concealed from
me by an aggravating blue vail But ugly
faces frequently accompany curls. Iconsoled
myself 1 would not intrude Besides. they.
were lovers, it was evident in the manner in
which she clung to his arm, and his firm clasp
of the little hand that lay there, and the in
audible tones in which they spoke felt it
was not for me to turn eaves-drOpper, and
with an earnest wish-yes, made the wish
an entreaty, a prayer that God would bless
their love to them, 1 turned homeward with
that womanly aching sense Of void within
my own heart l forgot the lovers when 1
reached home in the hustle and confusion
upon Marion Burton's unexpected arrival
Mrs. Brown said Marion's letter, which GER
tainly was as Mr.. Brown had said, beautiful
in point of composition and penmanship, in
which she stated her intention Of visiting
them, had slipped her memory, although she
believed Mr.. Brown had referred toit on some
two or three occasions.
The Xenia sentinel. [volume] (Xenia [Ohio]) 1863-186?, 1864-01-19
SCRAPS.

TRUTHS, like roses, have thorns about them.
GREAT opportunities are generally the re-
suit of the Improvement of small ones.
A LITTLE explained, little endured, lit
tie passed over as foible and, 10 the rugged
atoms will fit like smooth mosaics.
The sympathy of Louis Napoleon with the
South can no longer be doubted since rebel
pirate has been taken to his Brest.
WHEN men are together they listen to one
another, but women and girls look at one
another.
Periodicals are the dead leaves that fertil-
ize the soil of literature.
SoLD1ER's Definition of "Picket "Picket
is one who goes out to borrow tobacker from
the enemy, and see if the rebels have got a
pass"
CURIOSITY becomes a vice when it is only
an itching TO learn what is amiss with others.
A WAC says that if a lawyer starves in a
village, he induces another to settle there, and
both thrive.
IF you wish to offer your hand to a lady
choose your oPportunity-theb best opportunity
is when she is getting out Of a rail-car.
Evils in the journey of life areIike the hills
which alarm the traveller upon the road they
both appear great at a distance. but when we
approach them we find them far less than we
imagined.
&" CoxsTTUT1oxAILy tired" is the polite
way Of expressing that man is naturally
lazy.
'LITTLE boys should be seen, not heard, as
the boy said when he could notreciteh his lesson.
The Poetry of Notwithstanding with pretty
girl.
SYMPATHY is like blind mans buff. Because
it is fellow feeling for fellow creature.
WHEN man takes more pleasure in earning
money than spending it, he has taken the first
step to wealth.
We suppose that shower of gold" must
be composed Of reigning sovercigns.
"TuE more the merrier" Not so; onehand
is enough in purse.
NoTHING on earth is so ridiculous as the af-
fected caution Of fool after he has been hum
buggcd.
"MoNEY is a great comfort" Not when it
brings the thief to the gallows.
A PUxsTER, at the point of death, being ad-
vised to eata piece Of pullet declined because
it might lay On his stomach.
A LIE once spoken, coach and four horses
could never bring it back.
NATURE designed the heart to be always
warm, and the hand to be often open.
GoD is on the side of virtuei for he who
breads punishment suffers it, and he who de-
serves ii breads it.
HArFINEss is like n pig witha CREASED tail;
every body is running after it, but none cIn
hold it.
Il PRIVATE, We must watch our thoughts
in the family, our temper; in company, our
tongues.
A LOVING friends rebukc sinks to the heart,
and convinccs the judgmcnti strangers re-
buka is invcctivc and irrtatcs, not converts.
The Xenia sentinel. [volume] (Xenia [Ohio]) 1863-186?, 1864-01-19

"Passing away, sighs the breeze and the rill,
As they sweep on their course by vale and hill +;
Thro' the varying scenes ofeach earthly cline,
'Tis the lesson of Nature, the voice of Time,
And man at last, like his fathers gray,
Writes on his own dust, Passing away
Why are potatoes and corn like sinners
Because they have eyes and see not, ears and
they hear not.
TINE, like money, nay be lost by unreason-
able avariee.
"'MUsIC hath charms to split rock A ras-
cal was, not long since, condemned to labor
for stealing violin.
THE strongest men in the world are auction
GERS, for they have been known to knock dOs0R
the stoutest-built edifces at one blow.
RANDOM thoughts bear a resemblance to
wayside flowers.
The silent eye is often a more powerful
conquerOr than the noisicst tongue.
IT Is from our own hearts, and not from an
outward source, that we draw the lines which
color the robe Of our existence.
Ambition is a kind Of dropsy, the more a
man drinks the more he covets.
"Fleeting as were the dreams of old,
Remembered like tale that's told,
We pass away
"HERE's to internal improvements as Tim
said when he swallowed dose Of salts.
REALITY is but the dregs of the cup, imag-
ination is the clear red wine.
A WHISPER separatoth friends.
A MAN will bear the gout, and yet he viii
not let fly tickle his nose.
LovEis our highest word, and the synonyme
of God.
WAR is murder set to music.
" The gladness of smile
May lend the mask to many bursting heart;
OF seeming for while
The mirthtIl laugh our festive moment wears
May be at best a hollow-acted part,
But on the silent clOqucuce Of tears,
Lives truth unsullied by the many modes ofart
FoRTUNE and the sun make insects shine.
Is time is money, man ought to be worth
something after serving ten years in the PEN
itontiury.
CUSTOM in infancy becomes nature in old age.
THOSE who have nothing to do always do
moro than they ought.
TABLE of iulercst-thc diuuor-table.
Mrs1c IS the silver key to the fountain of
toors.