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The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07

THANKs.-Msjor Stratman, news dealer of
San Francisco, has our thanks for bundle of
Eastern journals, pictorials, magazines. &c.
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07

To CoRREsPGNDENTs.-O fair CORES
pondent, who enclosed us short poem. is
advised that in our opinion the verses fail to
do her Justice As we know her to be capa-
BILE of doing better, we will not publish them.
We would be panied to see criticisms on any
thing from that source that would not bear
tho test
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07

Thar BALL.-Let it not be forgotten that
Mrs. Brennan's ball comes off on Tuesday
night. We bespeak crowded hall for the
benefit of the widow and orphans.
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07

RELIeIous-Rev. Mr.. Ely has been ap
pointed to this place by the NJ. E. Church,
and will preach at Union Church TO- morrow
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07
Mammoth Quartz Mining Comnanv.

ALD DIGGINGS MINING DISTRICT, Shasta
Y county, Cal.-Notice is hereby given that at
a meeting of the Trustees of said company, held on
the I'd day Of August, A. D. 1865, an assessment of
Twenty-Five Cents per share was levied upon the
capital stock Of said company, which, ON account
Of an in regard to time Of publication of deln-
quent notice. is, by resolution of the Board of
Trustees duly made and entered on the records
this 4th day Of October, A. D. 1868 made PAYABLE
on or before the Sd day of November, A. D. 1865.
to the Secretary, at the Office Of the company, in
Shasta, in United States gold or silver coin. ANY
stock upon which said assessment shall remain
unpaid on the Sd day of November 1865. viii be
advertised on that day delinquent, and unless
payment shall be made before. will be sold on the
18th day ofNovember, 1865, to day the delinquent
assessment together with cost of advertising and
expenses of the sale.
GEO. D. FORBES, Secretary.
Office Court House Block
Shasta, Oct. 4th, 1865 OF
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07

The Pacific Railroad Company have con-
cluded to pass the Summit of the Sierra
Nevada with tunnel about fifteen hundred
feet long, as thereby the line can be kent
down one hundred feet lower. 1t will take
about one year to finish it,
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07

N,xrps, L,cEssE.-During the last session
of CONGRESS the Revenue law was amended,
and among other things a provision was
added for the collection of licenses from
miners. As there appears to be considerable
misunderstanding in regard to the matter we
give the law providing for the payment of
such license, which reads as follows:
Miners shall pay for each and every H.
cense the sum of ten dollars Every person.
firm or company who shall employ others in
the business OF mining for coal. gold, silver
lead, copper, iron, zinc, spelter or other
minerals. not having taken out a license as a
manufacturer, and no other, shall be regard
ed as a miner under this act Propided
That this does not apply to any miner whose
receipts from his mine shall not exceed an.
nuaily one thousand dollars.
The law exempts all miners who do not
take out more than 81 ,0o0 per annum, all
who have paid licenses as manufacturers,
and all who do not employ others in mining
for them. One license is sufficient for firm
or company engaged in mining.
DUKE Gwln and John b. Clark, an ex-Gov
ernar Of Missouri. have surrundered them
selves to our forces and are begging pardon
of the Executive. Chivalrous cusses 1t is
the only show they can see for getting office
again. While such miserable skunks are
pursuing their selfish schemes, the suffrage
question, and that of the reorganization of
the Southern States. seem to be absorbing
the attention of the Government. A compro
mise is now being tried that shall admit all
to vote, without distinction of color, who can
read, and the right of representation in Con-
gress to be determined on that basis. Such
a law would not materially increase the num-
Der of votes. from the fact that there are fully
as many whites who cannot read as there are
negroes who can. We rather like the CON-
promise, though, for it would stimulate both
sides to learn something, and turn the atten
ton of the governing class to the educa
ton of their friends. The school house
would then become the forum for stump
orators 1t is an excellent idea. and none
but good results can arise from it.
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07
ID ED.

In Shasta Oct. >, of cholera infantum. Rova,
Henry son of W. H. and Anna NJ Rhodehamel.
aged months and IL days.
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07

THE Union Judicial Convention of the
State renominated acting Judge 5. w. San
derson for the position. 1t was earnestly
hoped previous to the assembling of that
body that some able member of the Bar from
oIe Of the mining counties-a lawyer who
could carry with him the result of years OF
experience in mining litigation, would have
been selected. The result proved that this
could not have been accomplished, and
therein is contained an argument in regard to
the ineffic cheney of the law in the behalf for
which it was especially framed. Common
sense and Justice would dictate that the Su
preme Bench should contain at least one
member who from experience was well versed
in litigation peculiar to the mining counties
and mining interest but partizan zeal was
so thoroughly aroused in the contest, that the
desired end could not be attained. Sanderson
was nominated and his experience on the
Bench is an argument in favor of his re-elec-
ton over the green hand selected by the
opposition as his opponent.-T Trinity Journal.
Your innocent admiration of one candidate
for the ermne who hailed from a minin 9
section, has blinded you, Major, to the fact
that Judge Sanderson comes from El Dorado
county, and has long been resident of old
Hangtown or Placerville. tits beyond ques-
ton that the nominee of the Union party has
all the merits the Journal claims to be neces-
sary, and to far greater extent than any
competitor for the honor gained. 1t is safe tc
say that his experience and practice in min
ing suits far excel those of any named candi
date for Supreme Judge, and that he is the
peer of any lawyer in the State in s. litigation
peculiar to the mining counties"
The Shasta courier., 1865-10-07
Prospect! Prospect.

Evidence is daily adduced and this week s
paper contains portion of it, that for the
work done, Shasta county holds out greater
inducements to the miner than any other IN
the State We venture the assertion that Tor
the capital expended, the yield of the pre-
cious metals is greater than in any otnef
district. But if we should make an eAhloi'
of money expended, as against any o,"e,
district of note. it would be found that we li'''
only expended pennies TO their dollars -"
fact is we have been idle. waiting Tor soihe-
tb;no to turn up; waiting for something TO
come to us, just as it used to- uh''i we are
outstripped by districts which DO not possess
half our mining wealth.
Money and labor are necessary to develop
oaItb and those interested in the pros
nerity of the county must wake up-must
get together and harmoniously devise ways
and means for so doing. 20 sit idle is sui
eide and those who do it are culpably re
sponsibe for the @ dull times upon US
One half the money wasted by our citizens on
the Humboldt mines, some years ago, would,
properly expended here, have developed a
richer and much more habitable district.
Let us now 20 to work at home, and work
with will show to outsiders that we have
got 1t, and then. instead Of wearing ourselves
out by inviting capital in, we will more
likely be compelled to stand by with club
to keep it out.
The ledge discovered across Clear Greek,
the other day, would sell in Amador or Ne
vada county Tor 500, 900, quick; and why
just because it is worth it, ard probably
double that amount, to any man able to
thoroughly prospect it and erect machinery
to work it. The men holding that lode, if
they are wise and industrious, will 90 to work
get out sufficient rock to justify
them in purchasing mill, and 90 on inde-
pendently and proftably to reap the reward
industry and common sense.
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DKA7u OF CAPT. CHARLES J. srRcrsNr.

| DEATH OF CAPT. CHARLES j. SERGEANT
I his sad event occurred at I O'Clock las,
night, at the residen ce Ct Thomas j. Holmes
IN this city. His age was 81 years. tie en-
tered the service as private, in Co. F, 7th
Iowa Infan;ry, February 18th 1862 was
cho sen LIST Sergeant, and soon by merit rose
to the rank of Captain Of his company, one
OF the most glorious in the service of the
co untry. He fought and distinguisheasim
self in the battles of Belmont, FoyD Donald
son, Shiloh. Corinth, Resacs; Kanssaw
Mount ain and the several battles before At.
lanta, where he was wounded Il, the leg
Amputation of The wounded limb became
necessary, from the effects Of which he has
never recovered. He has been able at in.
tervals to be out, but has lad frequent se-
we're attacks. The last closed the mortal ca !.
reer Of as honest man. as sincere chris
tan and as pure patriot as ever died for
his country. His disease Is termed Pyemia
q disease produced by the absorption into
the blood of unhealthy discharges from his
wound.) ....
The funeral toook place this afternoon at
o'clock. A military escort, consisting of
20 veteran members Of Co. F. 7th Iowa In
fantry, Capt. Sargeants company, escorted
the remains to the Cemetry. The religious
exercises were conducted by Rev. j. NJ.
McElroy, Of the Presbyterian Church of
VIII ch communion Capt. s. was member.
A large concourse of people attended the
of Monday.
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Correspond ncs Of the Courier.
First Iowa Cavalry.-.The Sold
ier's Home.

M: EDIroR:-Ata meeting Of Company
l for the benefit ofthe Iowa State Soldier
Home, it becomes my duty, a. . member
Of the committee, TO make report to you
for publication in your paper.
In behalf of the Iowa State Orphan's
Home, the officers, non commissioned off,
GERS and prvates Of Company fee! it our
christian duty and an honor to help the
State in this noble work. am not able 10
say what the other part of the company's
have done. as we are detached from the reg.
iment. ! can say that have sixteen life
memberships in our small detachment. The
work is going on IN the regiment. I see
some of the companies making out their
report rs high as forty life memberships
But they wert full companies.
Company I. is not behind, nor are the Y
in any work for the happiness of the Sci
ier's widows or Orphans.
have the honor to no your obe1ient SER
want. WILL. D. EARL,
Com. I. LIST Iowa Cav.
N. B. At our next meeting will send
you the full proceedings. w. d. E.
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j. B. Flagg, ESQ, has received the sp.
pontment Of Agent of the B. & NJ. Road at
this place. Mr.. f. has been Agent Of the
@. B. 4 O. Road for eight years past a,
Kewanee, Ills, and brings the most filter
ing testimonials from Supt. Hammond and
other officers of the company IN whose EN-
p!oyment he has been thus long, Of ability
a. business man and higa social stanling
We hope he will And his position at Ottum
wa agreeable and profitable.
G. W. Backus, Esq, Mr.. Flagg's prede.
cessor in Office, is transferred to a W ider
field of usefulness as General Travelli ns
agent Of the B. & N Co. Mr.. Backus has
made host of friends here AMI we are
sorry to part with him. This city will still
he his headquarters. lie has our hest
wishes.
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The town was wild with excitement
Dispatches to the Daily Courier announc
ing the capture Of Lees army were recsiv.
ed between 4 and o'clock, and the news
was Immediately announced on our bulletin
board. Instantly flags were displayed
from numerous buildings, the bells rang
tho cannon was brought out and general
.fus dc jois prevailed from that time to = late
hour of the night. As soon as it began ia
grow dark, large bonfire was started at
the corner OF Front and Market Streets,
where numerous patriotic speeches were
made most enthusiastically cheered by the
excited auditory. We did not hear all OF
the speeches but most Of them we did hear
'breathed . spirit of earnest devotion to the
whole country and the rights Of all men. -
'one OF the speakers alluded IN an effective
manner to the Yankees attempted to insti.
tutc comparison between tho loyal people
Of different sections of the country which
was not relshcd by the crowd, and elected
pointed rsbnke from some of the speakers
who followed.
While all this was going on, the city was
illuminated toa very general extent, and
fireworks in several localities made mos,
brilliant display. So many buildings were
illuminated that it is impossible to notice
all Of them. Several on the bluff were es
pecially brilliant.
WeNave heard of but one accident. under
the influence Of lager. One young man
drew dirk upon another, and received in
return rock in the forehead which came
very near being fatal. We are sorry tina,
this glorious occasion. 40 suggestiv of the
highest aud hottest emotions of which the
patriot is susceptible was not permitted to
pass without such disgraceful scenes as
these. The occurrence alluded to Ia opened
at late hour, when revelrv was hodin 9
high carnival.-Daily Of Friday
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

LANES PATENT SELF ADJUSTING HAND
LOON This wonderful invention, which has
been exhibited at Burlington for some time,
is now to be seen at Daggett & Edgerly's
Hardware store. Never has there been in.
-troduced among the people of the West an
invention WHICH has met with such ready
sale. and given such entire satisfact on, as
this loom. By the simple turning of an
easy crank, the whole process of weaving is
performed. II let's off the warp. winds up
the cloth, throws the shuttle and treads the
treaddle, all hy the one motion, It will
weave either cotton or wooden warp. Anv
one who has ever used the old fashioned
hand loom would require no instructions
to enable them to use it. 1t ia SO simple
and easily operated that even q child can
weave On it without the least liability Of
getting out Of order
Inducements to the First Purchassr.-
To enable the proprietors to introduce this
great invention quickly through the coun
try. thcy propose to make the Erst purcha
sfr of loom in each township their agent
for the sale If the loom in the township in
which they live, and to furnish them all the
looms they order after the first one, at the
regular agents prices.
On ordinary dayswesving with the loom
is from 10 to 20 yards, it will be easily seen
that BY the use Of the loom and the profits
Of the agency will soon enable the purchas.
Or to pay back the price paid for their own
loom. Price Of tho loom complete includ.
ing 80 yard Of cotton warp drawn through
the reed and harness $50. County rights
will also be sold and the looms furnished to
the purchaser at the manufacturers price
giving to parties with spare capitol rare
chance to make money. For further bar.
ticulars call and See the loom in opera.
tion.
BRANSON Il HARLAN.
Proprietors and Manufacturers, 1871
West 9Th ST. Cincinnati OHIO.
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A"sCucsssDx sdCtS ana Inc10Cmts
Of the Evacuation If Rich
mOnd, the flight of Jetf Davis.
Description of works around
Richmond, &c,
The evacuation of Richmond was serious.
~ contemplated several days before it took
place, but the final decision was not arrived
at until Sunday afternoon, when Lee tcle.
graphed to Davis that Grant had rendered,
the holding Of the city by him impossible
This telegram was read in the churches,
and the departure Of the leading rebels com
menced at once and was continued through
the night. jeff Davis left at in the even.
ing for Danville, and it is understood the
Government archives were sent to that place
and Weldon, N G. .us ....
The city was fired by General Ewell, and
although General Wei,zel, on reaching the
city. endeavored to subdue the flames, one
third Of the city was. destroyed. Among
the buildings burned were the War Depart
ment, Post Office, Treasury Department
several churches, two banks and three new
paper offices. .......:
1t was understood to have been Lees de-
sign to endeavor to reach Danville, Va, and
there fortify and make another stand. This
plan Sheridan's movement has frustrated.
and Lee is now apparently endeavoring to
get to Lynchburg.
1.-THE works in front Of Richmond consist
of three strong lines wholly enveloping tn e
city. The outer ones are continuous tie
inner one consisting Of series of strong RI
doubts and abattis forts. All these mount
upward of three hundred guns, and would
had they been properly garrisoned, form an
almost lmpregnable series of defenses. Tor
pedoes were thickly strewn all over the
ground, with little flags for the safety of the
rebels, but which they neglected to move in
their hasty flight, and thus saved the lives
Of many Of our men, when marching into
Richmond. The secord line was equally
as strong as the first, excepting a. to abattis
and torpedoes. The third line is just out.
side the edge of the town, situated on high
e ound. These works, like the others
mount heavy guns. s ...s
Davis received Lees dispatch to eva-u.
ate while in church. Davis took on the
train Re escaped with, horses and carriage ,
so as to take to the country in case the road
was interrupted. He expresses himself as
being yet determined not to give up. though
il was certain he had but lttls to hope
for.
"'Extra Billy Smith did not leave til at.
ter midnight. He left his wife behind, as
also did General Lee. The news of thu
death Of her son. W. II. F.. Lee, in the bat.
Ties, has been received.
"The Legislature was in session a. late
as nine o'clock Sunday night. when. they
started for Columbia by the canal and
James river. Breckenridge left the city as
late as half past six Monday morning. A
large number of rebel officers were captured
and paroled."
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Cotton quiet.
Flour dull, at 7a!0c lower; 81 75as go for
extra STATE, 8 40a8 80 for r. H. o.
Wheat-No receipt, dull, 1a2c lower.
Corn-Dull and heavy; / goal 80 new
mixed western.
Oats--Dullj Soc for western.
Pork-Steady; ~ 25 for new mess; a. rs
for 1864; 26 O0a26 30 for prime.
Lard-Steady, Is 4a18c.
Whiskey-Lower; 2 15a2 15t for west.
ern
Petroleum Quiet; crude SEC, refined 81.
bond II free
Stocks-Steadv.
Money easy, 5a6c.
Sterling Exchange dull and nominal at
100.
Gold opened at 454; rose TO act; fell to
As, and closed at Ash
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Hor HOUSE, AND CoNsERvAroRY.--Per
haps our citizens are not all aware that we
have in the vicinity Of this city Hot House
and Conservatory, where at this early date
radishes and lettuce can be had, and where
the finest display OF flowers and exotics In
the valley can be seen. The Proprietor of
tins interesting institution is Me-. Frederick
Hermann
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Post Office Hours.

The Ottumwa Post Office will be open ev
cry day from Z A. M to 8P. M. and from
to 81 o'clock evenings.
Sundays from 81 to lola. m. and from
%to6 p. m.
The public are requested to conform to
these hours. J. w. NORRIS p. M.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

SHEET MusIc.-Dr. Taylor has made ar.
raneements with Publishers by which he
will keep on hand oil late publications Of
sheet music. The new and thrilling War
songs, and everything else worth having
can be had at his Drug and Book Store
The DR.. agrees to supply teachers at As rea.
sonahls rates - can be had any where
Call and Examine bis selections.
Remember to call at Taylor's. I'm
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

A Coon APPOINTMENT DR.. VIM. L. Orr
of this city, late Surgeon of the 21st Iowa
regiment has received the appointment of
Examining Surgeon Of applicants f0a PEN
siohs under the Act of July 1862. ~
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

While the town was being illuminated
last night. in honor Of the victory over and
capture Of Lee and his army, a singular
phenomena was 90, erved by some, in the
heavens. White stresks were seen to
-stretch from the western horizon towards
the zenith. They remained there for some
time, and gradually turning red, blew of
toward the South and disappeared.
Sc the heavens, even displayed the nat
-isnal colors, "The red, white and blue"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

The card Of DR.. e. Glendenning, who
has opened an Office over DR.. Cowan's Drug
Store, will be found in another column. We
commend II to the notice OF our readers.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-04-13

That unfortunate traveller. Jules Ger.
ard, has been killed over and over again in
all sorts of ways. The last report is that
he was not drowned at oil, but robbed and
naurdsrsd hr uatirs cseert,
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CURRAK's ruling passion was his
Joke. In his last illness, his phi ysician
observing in the morning that he
seemed to cough with more difficulty,
1,e answered: sThAt - rather surpris
'ro- As I hare practi:ed eli night.
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SPEcHL ND7ICES.
THEROKEE CURE.

THEROKEE CURE.
- Stop IL for your own sake-step II for the sake
OF those interested In stop this dsinc alton
to discharge your duties, this weakness ef mind and
body, these enervating emissions, and total pros
tration of the urinary organs OF your system. II Il
continues, 1t will render you blind, confirm your
impotency, render your couch loathsome, and m Il
OF you dwelling idiot the pity Of your friends,
and the impotent jest OF women. Take the CICERO
xEE Cure, simple, vegetable syrup, to re-strength-
en- and cure you, which IL win. Observe the direc
tions that accompany IL, and be again what tture
made you-a man. possessed OF all the f.cr tiles that
pertain to MN. Call for the Cherokee Cure. sold
by all druggists. [Mar elm
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stu. In the best Companies Ia th United States or
| the most favor BILE terms.
| FOR sALE-A large Brick Hotel In the city Of OF.
'umwa, well located. Cheap for cash.
FOR sALE-A small frame dwelling on Front
street, city OF Ottumwa. A desirable residence.
FOR sALE-A large two story frame dwelling In
the central part Of tho CITY Of Ottumwa.
| FOR sALE-A large brick dwelling in the suburbs
OF the city Of Ottumwa well situated with trees
shrubs, aud other conveniences.
FARM FOR SALE In Highlani township, eight
miles from Ottumwa, containin 200 acres-O0 acres
In good cultivation. Calculated for Stock Farm ;
well tered $50 fruit trees Of an excellent
OF fruit. Terms Of sale reasonable.
A.w. CASTOR.
FARM FOR sALE-oontaning $50 acres so acres
cultivation, acres timber ADJOINING, In Dahlon-
! ega township, 81 miles North East Of Ottumwa.
! FARM FOR sALE-Containingl 1870 acres, of " Itch
50 Is nice prairie land we'll improved, and 40 acres
| Of timber, in Dahlonegs Township 5 miles North
East Of Ottumwa.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR sALE-House for sale sit
uated on Front Street, containing ten large rooms
Calculated for boarding or Hotel stand.
FOR sALE-126 acres Of nice prairie land in Madi.
| son county, miles from Winterset, 1t being the
south half south east quarter, and the south
thu south west quarter Of Section Fifteen, Tow nship
! IS, Range 20 west. t-.
TUT paru cufarS ana terms or the above
premises, call a. the office of the undersigned on
Court street. ...H... A. W, CASTOR.
| FOR SALR-1s0 acres OF choice land in washing
ton county, Iowa. For particulars, enquire OF
's. ...... A. W.GASTON.
FOR SALE-160 acres Of choice Prairie Land in
Iowa county. For terms
A. w. CASTOR.
FOR SALE-A Farm containing 400 acres 100
acres under fence. Within three miles Of Ottumwa
| For particulars, see A. w. CASTOR.
FOR SALE--A small house and lot In the eastern
part Of the city of Ottnmwa. Cheap for cash. En-.
quire Of A. W. CASTOR
ONCE on the North-wess side OF Court,
Betioeen Front and Second Streets,
OTTUMwA, IOWA.
Feb. Q, 1867