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The Shasta courier., 1865-08-26
MURFREEsBoRo, Tenn,
March 9th. 1863.

Maj.-Gen. II. ". Halleck, General-in.
Chief U. S. Army, Washington. D. C.-Sir'
Yours of the lst inst, announcing the offer
of vacant Major Generalship to the General
in the field who first wins an important and
decisive victory. is received. As an officer
and a citizen. feel degraded at such an
auctioneering of honor. Have we a General
who would fight for his own personal benefit.
when be would not for honor and his coun-
try? He will come by his position baselv
In that case, and deserves to be despised by
men of honor. But are all the brave and
honorable Generals on an equality to
chances? If not, it is unjust 70 those who
probably deserve the most.
W. S. RosEcRANs, Maj. Gen.
The Shasta courier., 1865-08-26

RosEcRANs.-The following significant letter
is characteristic of the men between
which the correspondence passed The
noble and soldierly rebuke administered to
the incompetent and weak General in Chief
is not more than he deserved. 1t shows
Rosecrans to be a man in every respect:
The Shasta courier., 1865-08-26
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The Shasta courier., 1865-08-26
THE
SHASTA COURIER.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING,
BY JOHN j. CONMY.

Publication Office in Tomlinson's Building, front
room, up stairs, three doors above Wells, Fargo
Co.'s Express Office.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23
JUDGE CATRON,s PLACE.

The lawyers of Missouri, Florida, Louisiana
Texas and California, have been for years
anxious to have a judge appointed to the Supreme
Bench of the United States who would possess
a practical knowledge Of the civil law, especially
with regard to land titles, marital rights and
estates, or, as they term them SUGGESTIONS.
They claim that it is but matter Of simple
Justice to the citizens Of the States named that
the vacancy occasioned by the death Of Mr..
Justice Catron, should be 80 filled as to enable
cases involving cival law points to be correctly
adjudicated.
Accordingly, considerable portion of the bar
of New. Orleans have recommended Charles w.
Hornor, esq, of that city to fill the vacancy,
urging in addition that he possesses the requisite
loyalty and high personal integrity.
1t i. M be hoDed that at all events the place
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

bidding. BY one brief oath, he becomes as much
o part Of the Government as though be had
never attempted to destroy it, and next year we
may have him in Congress. Thus we reward
his treason! The negro comes back from Fort
Wagner and Port Hudson, covered with the
scars of wounds obtained in the defense of the
dear old flag. After fighting and bleeding for
us sleeping in the same bivouac and marching
in the same column with our sons and brothers
we quietly dismiss him without even bounty,
his oath will not be taken nor his children edu-
cated-tO North Carolina where the provost
marshal may put him into the corn-field-Or to
Virginia, where he cannot travel from town to
town without pass. Thus We reward his 10y
atty!
This is demonstrations: but is it justice
"Well," replies some impatient friend, "you
have gained emancipation, whipped the South,
and made peace, will nothing satisfy your"
None in the world more easily satisfied, good
friend We only ask justice for the negro.
Let him alone. Give him opportunity and
stand off. If he is lazy, let him starye. He will
soon find his level. Give him fair field, just
as you give to the blue.eyed German or the
swarthy Pole. He don't want protection, nor
rovost.marshals to make him work. God has
given him appettes, wants, energies aud rea-
son. Stand back and let him use them. Abol-
ish your hateful laws, like those of Tennessee.
In reconstructlng the South, say to those gentle.
men who come to Washington as the disciples
of new faith, Gentlemen, 90 back to your
people and tell them that, when Slavery died, all
things pertaining to Slavery died with it. When
we proclaimed emancipation, We did not re-
move one set OF shackles that you might replace
them with another. We have made the negro
free: see to it that you do not make him serf.
He must be as one Of you. Pass laws making
tests of suffrage if You will, but make those laws
apply to White as well a. Black. We have made
these slaves freemen, and you must not degrade
them" This is the true method Of recOnstruc-
ton. We have earned the right and the power
to do it by a fearful war. II We let the Oppor-
tunity slip, then our Peace becomes a mere sheet
of ink and parchment. Now is the time; and II
our statesmen show wisdom and firmness; they
can settle forever the question OF Human Slav-
ery not only in America but throughout the
world
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23
ALABAMA-GOy. PARSONS.

Lewis f.. Parsons was born in the North, but
has long been an eminent lawyer of alladega,
Alabama. He was an active and prominent
Wing in other days; bul. living in Democratic
County and District, J Las, since the defeat OF
Mr.. Clay in I544, dc nfed his energies to his
profession. Known as decided though not noisy
opponent of Secession, was for that reason
chosen to the late J. vel Legislature Of Alabama
-Talladcga having zen declfcd majority
against Secession. A tie same election, Jabez
l.. NJ Curry, an Original and ardent Seccs-
sionist, was run out of the Rebel Congress by NJ
II. Cruikshank, young man not previously in
public life. Mr.. Parsons attended the extra ses.
sion ofthe Legislature and opposed the recon-
mendations of Gov. Watts, backed by the per-
sonal appeals Of JEFF. Davis, looking to q levy
Of the asst reserves (boys between l6 and II
and mon between 80 and COY in defense Of the
Rebel cause. The Legislature, it will be renem.
bered, adjourned without acting definitivey
on any of the Governors recommendations.
Mr.. Parsons We are confident, had no ex-
pectation, when in this City few days since, of
receiving the appointment of Governor, being
himself supporter off Col. Sebels for that post.
He is about sixty years Of age. and will do his
utmost to render the Union fraternal and per.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

A thousand or more paroled Southerners, late
prisoners Of war, are encamped on the Battery,
awaiting transportation southwark; and we
learn that number of them are seriously i'll,
yet have no medical attendance, while unable
to pay for any. We are sure no more need be
said to incite the physicians Of our city to visit
them and minister to their needs. If any one
were moved to send them few baskets OF
Strawberries. we presume they would not be
rejected.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

DYKE as United States AssiStant-Ireasurer Ii
this city, The long experience of Mr.. Van
DYKE, as Superintendent of the Bank Depart
ment of this State, and the financial ability no
has shown in that office, render him emlnently
fit for the Office.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

into an alliance with the Democrats. The next
arrivals from Europe may bring US more decis.
i've news on the mission Of M vejssE at Rome.
In the meantime 1t Is already become certain
that the electoral campaign for the election of "a
new Chamber Of Representatives OF the peopls
will this year be attended, from the agitation
Of the Roman Question, with more tNsn ordi-
nary interest 600 = -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23
NEWS OF THE DAY.
FOREIGN NEWS.

Information has been received at Brownsville,
from Gen. Mejias headquarters that the Republican
Army o, Negrete has been totally defeated, losing 100
killed and 1000 taken prisoners. Negrete himself Is
reported to be prisoner. Previous reports IRON
Northern Mexico mention the capture by the Imperial
lists of Camargo The rebels who have fed to Northern
Mexico are coming out strongly in favor Of the Empire
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

From TKt ~ 7. Tfml.
NOTHING LIKE STYLE-The following appears In
The NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE:
1.-THE estate Of President Lincoln oicialy returned
nv Jndge Davis his friend executor Of the vnue Of
puta end to tie covert undsfband cppo
son the dollar subscription for bis widow aud orphans on the
assumption that he he'd left them large fortune" -
Seventy.fve thousand dollars well invested, will
bring permanent income of 5000 per This
may not be considered much u fortune for persons
who live In style. But the editor Of THE TRIBUNE liz
hardly warranted In concluding that any large portion
of the people osn afford To look be does $4,000
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

To CorrespOndeuts,

n, s,.I.. can be taken 0! Anouymou. Commune atoms
Whaeveris intended for insertion must re Authenticated
bv the name address OF tie wrternot necessarily 0i
pnbIicssion. but euaranty fol- his good iaiii ,,
An business letters for this ohce should De addIsedto Inc
TRrsUST," New-lorE.
NJ cannot uudertake return rejected communications
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'iatrd tftss. -. -
WARRINGTON. Thursday. June o. 1863.
THE SOUTHERN RAILROADS.

n,
THE SOUTHERN RAILROADS.
The Postmastcr-G General has, after conSulta'
talion with Lieut.. Gen. Grant. coneuded TO seha
gentleman Of known competency Ia the Sou'h ioeh
anime the condition of the railroads IN that 'ecoh
with view 10 the resumption Of postal service
THE BRAZIL FLEET.
The fleet for the Brazil station, under tne
command OF Admiral Godon left Hampton koaas
yesterday.
THE FRHEDMENs BUREAU.
II has been officially declared that the Com
missioner for Freedmes Aitairs is bound to take con
,, nf only such portion OF the abandoned Southern
lands as he NAV set apart for the use Of 10, al refugees
and freedmen, aud not the entire oil the ao'huo"oa
lands In that section
COLLECTORS OF CUSTOMS.
The following appointments have been mas
of Collectors of Customs for the State OF North caro-
H. xviI;sn q Lofin Newborn; John :, Taylor.
Ocrncoke; Elijah H. Mills Plymouth; John T. GRANNY
Camden, William Cheyfy, Washington; ana Danei L.
Russell. ir, Wilmington. Parker puinc '.a' been ap
pointed Surveyor for the !as..nsmed p.a.r. hrt'ns
Eost has been reappoir,od Collector AZ "'ca'''-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

will not be filed by nero common-law lawyer.
The claims Of the citizens Of five States are
entitled to weight.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-23

Secretary McCulloch has recommended to
the President the appointment Of II. II. Van
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-04-12
Death of Hon, J. II. Hale.

Hon. James T. Hale, died in Bellefonte
on Thursday night. April 9th, after an i'll
ness of only about one week His disease
was typhoid fever Judge Hale presided
on the bench in the Judicial district of
which Centre county is a portion, and rep
resented his district for three terms in our
National House of Representatives He
was man of more than ordinary education
and ability, devoted patriot, and citizen
of great public enterprise and worth The
community in which he resided can lily af-
ford to lose so good citizen, and his sud
den death will be deeply regretted by all
who knew him
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-04-12
Our Victories in Mexico,

No foreign country, says the Tribune,
will receive the news of our recent victories
with greater delight than Mexico The
moment our rebellion is at an end the war
of the National party of Mexico against the
foreign invader will be resumed with new
vigor and enthusiasm. Jaurez is offering
to foreign volunteers very large bounties,
which, together with the patriotic wish to
aid in the expulsion of European prince
from the Republican soil of the American
continent, will, soon after the termination
Of our war place very respectable army at
the disposal of the President of Mexico.
Gen. Jesus g.. Ortega, it is stated, has ar
rived at Santa Fe, on an important mission
to Washington. He was received with the
honors due his rank and position and his
journey through the States will likely
strengthen the sympathy which all political
parties of the Union and all classes of our
population feel in the triumph Of the Re
publican cause in Mexico.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-04-12
CLEARFIELD, PA, APRIL 10, 1865.
THE PAST AND PRESENT.

When the rebellion first broke out, the
so-called Democratic leaders and presses, all
over the land, proclaimed that it was i'm
possible to conquer the South that the
rebels were ''invincible'' and more than a
match" for the Northern troops--and that
it was ''too big contract for the Govern
ment ever TO succeed in re establishing its
authority over the Seeded States. If the
rebels by the aid sf the money and ships of
the aristocracies of Europe, and the encour-
agement and sympathy of the Copperhead
leaders in the North, could have accomplish
ed their purposes, then, indeed, the above
predictions might have been fulfilled, and the
cause of American freedom forever destroy
ed. But what is the condition Of affairs at
present? Precisely the reverse of that e.
nunciated by these Copperhead wiseacres
Instead of the Rebels being 'invincibe
they are defeated on every battlefield. The
Northern freemen are more than match
for Southern slave-drivers and traitors. And
the Government, instead of being powerless
TO assert its authority, is to-day sweeping
with an irresistible force through the very
heart of the rebellious territory. Truly, the
past was thick with gloomy forebodings,
but the present is full of bright anticipa-
tons The Copperhead prophecies of evil
have all been set at naught by the bravery
and skill of our gallant soldiery, and, the
craftsmanship of our National rulers; and
soon again will the starry flag of our Gov
ernment float in triumph over every foot of
our vast domain,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-04-12
Connenticut Election.

The recent election in Connecticut has re-
suited in most signal victory for the friends
of the Administration. In comparing the
vote of 1864 and 1865, it will be found that
there is hardly half dozen towns in the
entire State where the Democracy have not
lost ground. The Republicans have not
only elected each of the four members OF
Congress, but each of the twenty-one State
Senators. The completeness of the Re
publican victory will best appear if We COM
pare the election of Monday, April Sd, with
those of proceeding years. In 1861, Gov.
Buckingham majority was 2,0S6; in 1862,
9,14S; in 1868, 2,60l; in 1864, 5,65S; and
in 1865 his majority is HOGS, The I'd
Congressional district which Two years ago
elected English (Dem.) by 1,030 majority,
now gives Denning iRep.( majority of
41q
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-04-12
Accident to Mr.. Seward.

During the past week, while Secretary
Seward was riding out in a carriage, ac-
companied by Mrs Seward and Miss Titus.
the horses ran away, and in attempting to
jump from the carriage, Mr.. Seward was
thrown to the ground with such force as to
inflict very serious iniuries-breaking his
right arm just below the shoulder and frac-
turing his jaw. He is improving little,
but his recovery will be very tedious. He
viii probably be incapable of attending to
the duties of his Office for some weeks.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-04-12
The Surrender-What we Gain.

Generals r. f. Lee and James Long
street. Lieut. Generals j II. Anderson,
.Jubal A. Early; and about one hundred
and twenty Major and Brigader Generals
gave up their swords
First Corps, Gen James Longstreeet' 5,
consisting of Maj Gen. Kemner's. Maj
Gen. c. w Fields, and Major Gen Ker-
shaw's divisions (Kershaw was captured
in Thursdays fght)
Second Corps, Maj. Gan. Gordon's, con-
sisting of Gordon 5, and Brig. Gen. Crimes
divisions.
Third Corps, Lieut. Cen A. P. Hills,
consisting of Maj Gen. Heth s. Maj. Gen.
Wilcoxs, and Maj Gen Mahone's diyi-
sions. (Gen Hill was killed near Peters
burg Oh Sunday.)
Fourth Corps, Lieut Gen. r. H. Ander-
sons, consisting of Major General Bushrod
Johnston's division, Ed. Johnston old di-
vision, and Hoke's division temporarily
serving in North and South Carolina.
The Cavalry, Major Gen. Ftz Hugh Lee
commanding, (Gen Lee was killed in Mon
days fight, consisting of Maj. Gen. T. L.
Rossers, Major Gen. l.. L. Lomax s, and
Gen G. w Gusts Lees divisions Gus
tus Lee was captured in Thursdays fight
The garrison at Richmond, Brig. Gen.
w. NJ. Gardiner, commanding, consisting
of Moor brigade
The garrison of Lynchburg, Brig, Gen.
Il. E. Colston, commanding, consisting of
militia reserves, and very extensive and
strong Notifications.
There were several other military orgai-
cations taken, and with the wounded and
captured during the battles of the previous
week, we have possibly secured from the
rebel cause the aid of over 100, 900 men,
About 100000 stand of small arms mill
lions Of rounds of ammunition; at least
one hundred pieces Of improved light artil
lery; not less than fire thousand wagons and
teams, besides vast amount of other war
materials.
This is truly grand and glorious array
of trophies-the result of twelve day s
campaign All honor and praise to the
brave and gallant heroes who have so nobly
triumphed over the enemies of the Union.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-04-12
II. G. WRIHGT, Major General.
Now Let rs Pay the Soldiers.

We can never pay, says the ~ T. IriJune
the debt of gratitude and honor we owe the
soldiers who have suppressed the rebellion
and restored the Republic. That obligation,
in part, has got to run over the life time of
ants. But there is a debt long due to these
heroes which we can pay Immediately, and
which it will be a burning shame if we don t
payimmediately. And that is their back pay
Now, let all Of us, men and women
throughout the United States, see to it per-
sonally that this deot is paid right off The
process is simple. PHHe Treasury in funds
by subscribing to the .Secea- Thirty L0an.
Let everybody who can spare fifty or hun
dred dollars from their business-all who
have either Of those sums laid by from their
savings, straightway lend to the Govern
ment. The investment will be the securest
and most profitable on the earth-it will at
the same time be the most dutiful and pat
riotic. The rich who have thousands which
they can thus lend to their country with
profit 10 themselves, surely should not need
urging to do the only practicable thing which
can immediately be done, to testify their
gratitude to the brave men who have con-
quered Peace for us all, and restored the
Union, and given new life, character and
power to the Nation.
Men and women throughout the United
States, let us make this our first business.
not to be laid aside until complete-to raise
right off the money to pay every dollar due
to our soldiers.
And may God Almighty bless them!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE LOAN
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DELIEF NOTICE. !

sELiEF NOTICE.-The Boasa of Relief
q for the county of Cloarfeld, will meet at the
Commissioners Office in Clearfeld WedHes-
day and Thursday, the 10th and 9th days ot
April, 1863
The Board of Relief have directed that the wife
of the soldier must appear before the board. and
produce her sworn statement. detailing name oI
soldier, regiment and company, and when enlI'.
ted the number Of children, with age and sea ~
each the t, wnship in which they resided 1t he
time OF enlistment, and their present residence,
and that she is without the means of support i"r
herself and children WHO are dependent upon hrT
Two witnesses of credibility from tho township
in which she resides, must also be produced A0sa
certificate (sworn to before the Board OF Reiiei'
set forth that the applicant is the person shs
represents herself TO be- that the statemen. q ihs
number and age of her family Is true that sue Is
in destitute circumstances and her family IN as
tual want, and that all the facts set forth Il hti
application are correct and true
Forms con tanning these regulations can be CO.
tained the Office of the Board OF Relief, 6heh
application Is made and the witnesses appear
n. L. Illness of the APPLICANT properly proven
will excuse personal attendance.
April 5. 1915 WM 5 BRADLEY, cIerh
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day for that purpose Very respectfully
| your obedeint servant, r. T. LEE.
10 Ceaerat Grant, eomd'g g I. s. A.

10 General Grant, comd' g L. S. A.
April 9, IS65.-To R. Z. Lee Com
mGpd o {. 5. Il: Your note of this date
IS but this moment. 1880 \. VI, received.
In consequence OF my having passed from
the Richmond and Lynchburg road to the
Farmyille and Lynchburg road. | am at this
writing about four miles west of Walter s
Church, and will push forward to the front
for the purpose of meeting YOU. Notice
sent to me on this road where you wish the
interview to take lace, will meet me.
Very respectfully your obedient servant.
L. S. GRANT. Lieutenant General.
APPoMATToX Court House, April o.
Gen. Il. Il, Lee, Commanding Confederate
States Army. In accordance with the sub
stance of my letters to you of the Sth inst,
| propose to receive the surrender of the ar
my OF Northern Virginia on the following
terms to wit; Rolls of all the officers and
m ell to be made in duplicate-one copy to
be given to an officer designated by me, the
other to be retained by such officer or Off
GERS as you may designate. The officers to
give their Individual paroles not to take up
arms against the Government Of the United
States until properly exchanged, and each
company or regimental commander sign a
like parole for the men Of their command
Inc arms; artillery ana puDiic property
to be parked and stacked, and turned over
to the officers appointed by me to receive
them. This will not embrace the side arms
of the officers, nor their private baggage
This done, each officer and man will be al
lowed to return to their homes, not to be
disturbed by the United States authority,
SO long as they observe their parole and the
laws in force where they reside Very re-
spcctfully, l. 5. GRANT, Lieut.. General
IIEADoUARTERs ARMY OF \. VIRGINIA,
April 9, lS65.-LieutcH0nt General Grant :.
GENERAL have received your letter of
this date, containing the terms of surrender
Of the Army Of Northern Virginia, as pro-
posed by you. As they are substantially
the same as those expressed in your letter
of the Sth inst, they are accepted. | viii
proceed TO designate the proper officers to
carry the stipulation into effect. Your obe-
dlent servant, X. +. LEE, General
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF L. STATES,
April 9-4:30 P. M.-HoR. f. III Stanton
Secretary Of Ijar: General Lee surrender
ed the Army of Northern Virginia this af-
ternoon, upon terms proposed 10y myself.
Y. ;, GRANT, Lieutenant General
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Rhode Island Election.

At the election in Rhode Island, on We'd
nesday, April 9TH, her Republican Cover
nor and two Republican Congressman were
reelected. There was no organized oppo-
sition to the election of Governor Smith and
of Congressman Jenckes. Mr. Dixon of
the Western Congressional District, was op-
posed by Mr. Bradford, but re elected by a
large majority.