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The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
OUR COUNTRY.

At the present moment it may be said that
what constitutes the whole country, and
makes in reality respectable Nation and
giant Power, is the, Union, or majority party
now in power throughout the land. 1t may
with truth be said, TOO, that all parties or
factions found in opposition to the political
organization known by the name of Union,
are, to put the mildest possible point on it,
too selfish to love anything they cannot con-
troll; so lacking in patriotic spirit as to care
for nothing but the carrying out their own
rule or RUM policy. The "ruling" class
were not all born south of Mason and Dix
on's line. Verify, every Copperhead north
may be safely classed with them, either as
leader or tool
Taking this view of the case-and we be-
lieye we are borne out in it by stern facts
We are justified in saying that the great Union
Party is the Nation the opposition, an ele-
ment that seeks for power, even at the ex-
pense of that Nations division, and conse
quent destruction. Then how necessary it is
that the great saving power of the Nation
should be kept intact how now, even more
than heretofore, is it necessary that every
friend of his country, every lover ofit every
individual who has heretofore been identified
as one of that great organization, should con-
tinue to work within it until the great work
of regeneration, so nearly finished, shall be
complete. The very fact that we have been
of it is reason that to quit it now Is conces.
sion that we were wrong in the first place,
for no issue has been raised that has not ex.
listed since the birth of the Union party.
When peace shall have been declared all
over the land; when the Government has no
enemies that the civil laws of the country
cannot control when military power is no
longer necessary for the protection of the
citizen when a political organization known
as the Democratic party shall no longer exist,
or any other whose interests are antagonistc
to the Government. then will be time soon
enough for individuals to crafty personal
ambition in the creation of parties or factions
to accomplish their ends; but never, never,
so long as '' Democrat" is the synonym of
treason, and the rallying cry of organized
traitors.
The man who does it stultifes himself,
gives the lie to his acts and professions for the
past four years. and loses the confidence of
every true, unselfsh lover of his country
There cannot be man so dead to pride in
the record he has made as an unconditional
Union man, and member of that party, as to
now willingly, thoughtlessly cast it aside for
the qualification of some feeling in which the
interests of the people occupy no position.
Whenever there shall be two patriotic par
ties, each striving for the best interests of
the nation, then factious politicians may
claim honor in proportion to their success ;
now boilers from the Union party occupy
much the same position as deserters from the
Union army.
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sATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 8, 1865.
D. ! n Crssrx.-This gentleman,

Rev. J. H. CE4pIN.-Thls gentleman
aeent Of the United States Sanitary Commis
sion for the Pacific coast, left this place on
Monday last, on a tour Through the counties
&C Trinity. Humboldt, Del Norte and Siski-
vou. thence continuing his journey through
Oregon. Before his departure, he spent some
ten days in this county, visiting the principal
places of business. zealously, and we hope
and trust successfully, urging the people not
to discontinue their liberal donations to the
Sanitary Commission, as he was advised,
through the President. Rev. DR.. Bellows.
and other reliable sources, that the labors of
the Commission, at best, would not cease be-
fore next winter.
On Sunday last, at the request of number
of citizens, Mr. Chaplin held Divine service at
the Shasta Union Church. His sermon en-
crossed the most profound attention, and
seemed to delight every auditor. There was
no attempt at mere defamation, nor effort to
produce n sensation, but he enchanted the
hearer by the power of his terse logic and
happy illustrations.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

7:30 LoAN.-Ths loan is being rapidly
absorbed, and those who delay are losing
opportunities for good investments. Wells,
Fargo & Co., of San Francisco, are the agents
of the Government for the sale of these bonds,
and the money can be sent through their Of
fee in Shasta at one. half the usual charge for
sending money to that city from here. In
ducements and facilities are inviting, dig up
your dust, buy your greenbacks. and send
them forward. so that your money will earn
you something while you are sleeping
That's what we have to say to miners and
others who have little capital. If you can't
send more, send fifty dollars. The picture
is worth the money, and the good feeling
consequent upon having benefited the Gov
ernment will he clear gain, and make you
sleep sound; besides, and better. it is SIM
ply better place to cache your money, and
you can get it back at will.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

The BALL.-On Friday next, at Jim
Kings Hotel, Whiskytown, there will be a
very large company assembled, to dance and
partake of the good cheer friend King is pre-
pairing in quantities sufficient to supply the
largest possible number his house can accom-
modate, and of quality to tempt the most
fastidious taste. Jim is a liberal host, a
liberal patron of similar amusements, lib.
eral donor to the Sanitary Fund, and sound
on the social question and great topic of the
day. He should be, and will be, literally
natroniZed.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

As He APPEARs.-Preside johnson is a
man of medium stature, compact and strong
built, of dark complexion and deep set black
eyes. He is of bilious temperament. of strong
intellect, indomitable energy and iron will,
in whose character the strongest feature of
all is stern justice, mingled with genuine
hatred of all forms of aristocracy and oppres-
sion, and patriotism so ardent that it
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

HEAVY WIND.-W ednesday night was
boisterous. Old Boreas, turned loose, kicked
up an awful dust and carried it off tore limbs
from fruit trees, and last, though not least,
brought Phil. Morshead's barn to the ground,
where the roof now rests, sans sides, sans
ends, and sans several of John Bidwell's
chickens that happened to be roostiHg there
in There was much noise in that neighbor-
hood about 10 o'clock, P. NJ, when that
structure took fall, alarming nearestinhab-
itants, chickens. turkeys, dogs and cats. A
San Francisco earthquake would have been
unheard at the time. Damages, barring the
death Of chickens, nary red. The barn is
just as good setting down as standing up, and
safer besides, useful old lumber will now
be handy.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

THE JUNCTION HILL The junction Hill
Mining Company are prosecuting work in
prospecting their lode, vigorously. They
have struck, within day or two, some very
fine looking veins of rock, rich in gold, which
they believe to be feeders to the main ledge.
About thirty feet more will test the matter.
Iffavorable, we shall soon hear the stamps of
a mill in town.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

Hon. JOHN CONFESS. This gentleman has
published letter to Californians. 1t is the
best thing we have read for many day, and
regret that we have not space for it this week.
We will publish it next week, and in advance
commend it to the careful and critical atten.
ton of our readers.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

We have only room for the recapitulation
of a very interesting race which came off at
Carson City, and reported in the Appeal of
that place.
At Pete Hopkins track. Saturday, May
27, 1865. Match between Ground Hog and
Thompson's Colt. Single dash of two miles
Best one in one. Up and up, to wagons :
Ground Hog, l. Thompson's Colt, not so
many. Time, 6:59.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

A wIsEAcRE in the Virginia State remark
ed 70 a crowd who were discussing the mer-
its of rebel Generals, that he shought g Jack
son was the fankingesr General they ever
had. but Jo. Johnston the fallbackingest.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

DEMocRATIC.-A Canada paper (the To-
ronto Leader) is in mourning for the assassin
Booth, AID says his death was a cold blooded
murder. Verify, Canada should be annexed
to our Government, in order that the Democ-
racy might have chance for power once
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

COUNTY CONVENTIONAL Wednesday next
the Union County Convention will assemble
in Shasta. In connection with this subject
we have written much, and we feel even more
than we have expressed. Vow we have but
to ezhort the various precincts to be sure and
send delegates. We want to see full Con-
vention, every precinct represented, and ev-
cry representative determined to vote for the
best men, thereby insuring to the county
good set of officers. The interests of the
party and of the county are best subseryed
by such course. ANY dissatisfaction that
may be felt by disappointed aspirants is much
easier anpeased when he sees as good or a
better man in the place he sought than he
would he if he found himself set aside for
poor material. Place it in the power of ev-
cry defeated candidate before you to say =
"Well, if was beaten, it was by good
man." Good men for the Offices, unity in the
party, and the country is safe.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

HIGHLAND.-This mill, after resting dur.
ing the absence of its superintendent for a
few weeks at the Bay, on his return, some
two weeks since, commenced crushing. From
Messrs. f. levin & Co., assayers here, we
have obtained the result of fourteen days
run. The figures are S5,92s 6S. Comment
is unnecessary. Shasta county can't be beat
for rich quartz.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

FIRE IN IDAHO CITY.-This town was re-
Gently burnt-all the business portion con-
sumed by the flames. Loss 100000. Be-
yond doubt the work of an incendiary,-
either the remnant of some band of guerrillas
that had been demoralized by Vigilance Com.
mittees, seeking revenge-or for plunder.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

Hay PREss,-They have patent hay press
at San Francisco, by which bales of hay
weighing about $50 pounds are made of the
and twenty-five inches in width. These bales
are bound with hoop iron, and when it is
desired to divide bale, it is most convent
emily accomplished by the use of a hand saw.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
For Tax Collector

l.. III. TOWER is a candidate for the office of
Tax Collector, subject the action of the Shasta
County Union Convention. m2O@
j. w. GARDEN announces himself as a can
didate for the office of Tax Collector of Shasta
county, suhjte TO the action of the Union County
Convention. myl3#
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

THURsDAY-The day set apart by our
President and Governor as a day of humilia-
ton and prayer by the people of the State
and Nation, was very generally observed in
Shasta. All places of business were closed,
and the town presented an appearance en-
tirely in keeping with the holy purpose of the
day,
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
For County Treasurer.

FELIX TRACY will be a candidate for
County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the
Union County Convention. myl3
+. Il. CHANDLER announces himself as a
candidate for Treasurer of Shasta county, subject
the decision of the Union County Convention miss
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
For Comfy Recorder.

N'EV. ID. FORBES AnnOuhces himself a
candidate for the Office of County Recorder, subject
to the action of the Shasta County Union Conven-
ton. my13
IL. NJ PARKER announces himself as an In
dependent Union candidate for the office of Re
corder of Shasta county. MO
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

FRuirLEss TAsK.-The Paiaro Times is
preaching political decency and respectability
to his Democrats down there. You are vast
ing ink and space, Mr. Times. We have
tried it. All who had the germ of decency
In them went to the Southern Confederacv
after the formation of the Union nartv
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

CAvALRr.-Captain Starr company, mum.
bering eighty men, passed through Red Blpff
during the fore part of the week; beund 70
Surprise Valley, where they will be emplov.
ed in squelching hostile Indians. They have
got through the traitor job they had a.
Colusa,
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
For County Assessor.

A. c. SWAIN is a candidate for the office of
County Assessor, subject to the decision of the
Union County Convention. m20%
A. p. LADD announces himself as a candi-
date for County Assessor subject to the action of
the Union County Convention. my13
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

HiY.-It is feared our hay crop is going to
be too short for home consumption this sea.
son. Consumers should arrange to buy
early.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
For the Assembly.

ID. c. EACkLEY is a candidate for the
position of Assemblyman, subject to the decision of
the Shasta County Union Convention. je3
d. \. CHAPPELL announces himself as
candidate for the Assembly subject the action of
the Shasta County Union Convention. mo
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
GREAT POPULAR LOAN OF THE PEOPLE.

Less than $500 900 900 of the loan authorized by
the last Congress, are in the market.
This amount at the rate at which it is being alb
sorbed, will all be subscribed for within four
months, when the notes will undoubtedly command
a premium, as has uniformly been the case on
closing the subscription to other Loans.
In order that citizens of every town and section
of the country may be afforded facilities for taking
the loan, the National Bank, State Banks, and
Private Bankers throughout the country have gen.
orally agreed to receive subscriptions at par
Subscribers will select their agents, in whom
they have confidence, and who only are to be re-
sponsible for the delivery of the notes for which
they receive orders.
JAY COOKE,
Subscription Agent, Philadelphia.
March %, 1865. me
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

FRENCH GULcH, May %, 1865.
DEAR SIR: Please announce the with
drawal of my name from before the Union
Convention as candidate for Tax Collector.
Yours truly, s. B. GROVER.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

HE receipts at the San Francisco Custom
House, since January lst, foot up orer 50,
10000.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
BIRTHS.

At French Gulch, May 18th, the wife of Law
renee Hughes, of daughter.
In Shasta, May 26th, the wife of Robert Steven
son, of daughter.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

UNION PRINARIEs.-This evening our Pri.
mary election takes place. We hope to see a
general turn ont and large vote.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For District Attorney.

III. A. CCRTISS announces himself can
didate for the Office of District Attorney. subject to
the decision of the Union County Convention. m27
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

DEsrRucTIoN.-The army worm, and gnats
in numberless quantities, are ravaging many
portions of the county.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
For sheriff.

w. T.. HOPPING announces himself as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff. subject to the
actloh OF tne Union County Convention. myl3
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
For County Clerk.
CHARLES McDON NtIn or,ou,


self a candidate for the Office of County Clerk
subject to the action of the Union County Conven-
ton. myl3
SAMUEL COOPER will be a candidate for
the office of County Clerk of Shasta county, sub
ject to the decision of the Union County Conyen-
ton. myl3~
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

at shsta. On motion of James Leary, the follow
ing test was adopted to qualify voters:
Resolved, That no man be allowed TO east vote
at the Primary Meetings who did not vote for and
support Abraham Lincoln and Andrew johnson at
the last Presidential election, and who will not
pledge his support to the candidates that may be
nominated by the Union Convention
The following apportienment adopted Tor
delegates to the Convention
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
DIR. HAMILTON

ID ESPECTFULLY requests of all persens
IL knowing themselves in his debt to come for
ward and settle Immediately, rs he is preparing to
leave Shasta. All unsettled bills will be placed in
the hands of an attorney for collection.
May 1S, 1865. myl3
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
ESTRAx Y

EAME to the premises of the subscriber on or
" about the Sd inst. small white Cow. branded
L on right shoulder, crop off left ear, slit and
crop with bit out of under side of right ear. TIE
owner Is requested to prove property, pay charges
and take her away.
JOHN GEORGE.
Shasta, May f2th, 1865. wyl5
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u. S. 7.3O LOAN.
SEYEN-THIRTY LOAN.
q. S, $40 Six per cent.
GOLD BEARING BONDS.

These bonds are now worth premium of nine
per cent, including gold interest from November
which makes the actual profit on the 80 loan at
current rates, including interest, about ten per
cent. per annum besides its EXEMPTION FROM
STATE AND MUNICIPAL TAXATION, WHICH ADDS
FROM ONE NO THREE PER CENT. MORE, according
to the rate levied on other property The interest
is payable in currency, semi-anuually, by coupons
attached to each note, which may be cut off and
sold to any bank or banker.
The interest amounts to
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
For Supt. Public Schools.

JOHN j, CONMY will be a candidate for
reelection to the Office of Superintendent of Public
Schools, subject to the decision of the Union Coun-
ty Convention.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

AucTIoN.-The auction at the French Ho.
tel takes place to-day.
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03

WITHDRAws-The following will explain
itself:
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
ADDENDUM.

PER OVERLAND TELEGRAPH:
PHILADELPHIA, May 18th. 1865.
I'd Series all sold Commenced on Sd Series
Two hundred and Thirty Millions (230,O0O ,000)
precisely like other two Series, except dated 9TH
July, and Government reserves the right to pay six
per cent in Gold instead of 7-30 Currency.
JAY COOKE,
Subscription Agent, Philadelphia.
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The PHOENIX paid Losses during 1864, amount
ing to
$37O.OOO,
And paid them promptly, too.
LOSSES PAID IN U. S. GOLD COIN.
COUNTY CONVENTION,

1 T meeting of the Union Central Committee.
N held on the 18th day of May, there was pres
ent John V. Scott, A. Grotefend, Charles W. Tav
lor, Otis Seamans, and James Leary. The Com
mittee appointed the
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
INVESTED IN CALIFORNIA
$132.S .S32 81

VHvIlE Officers and Directors of this Company
4 have the pleasure of presenting to their pat
and the public generally, the SEMI-ANNUAL
SWORN STATEMENT of the financial condition
of the PHOENIX, on the
The Shasta courier., 1865-06-03
Sd day of June. IS6S.
1th day of June next.

for the Primary Meetings to elect delegates to The
Convention to convene on the
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-01-16
Mnr4 Ahtma I.ence.

The special WAshinpion correspondent OF
the Cincinnati Erqurer under date OF the
18th inst, appears to have mare faith an tho
peace movement than Druid He attaches
much Importance TO the plan Of Greeley,
and gives rather surprising statement Of
his opinions both in respect to the pending
constitutional amendment, aud of Slavery asa
batrier to hegotiaI ous The authoritative,
statement that T.incoln Is running race With
Louis Napoleon for The benefits which will &c
orno 10 thp first nation recognizing Southern
Independence, il decidedly and parRdoxically
refreshing, and certainly important # tue
Among persons not conversant with The
iaols, most confidence is ielt in the supposed
movements and plan Of Mr.. Greeley who was
here last week, industFl0usly az work upun
the floors Of the Senate and House, comforting
with aad taking the stnse Of lending men
with view to bringing about an acceptable
peace proposition. lhe lact Is, haWever, that
as yet Mr. Greeley has not fully mAlurtd his
work nor does he expect 10 be prepared for
Effective operations for some days Ha dc
p-ceaies the present agitation olIhe Oouslitu.
ibhAl ANlt hNu'Hlt uttAuhH TIE UeltAtH ~
will rethrd lhe peace movement and he says
he does not consider slavery ia tho way OF.
nor should il be considered ia connt cuon
with negotiations for peace
Mr Greeley IL sincere and very earnest in
his dgslre lor paacc and to that euaappears
to have esebeWed pRrlissp feeling, az is oy-
idenced ~ his free AHd frank interchange
of ideas with the typical Or represeniatlye
men men Of 'Se several political paG'es and fac.
There is reason TO believe that Mr.. Cree.
lcy's visit here will bring forth good results,
OF which we shall feel he Effects when prob
sUly other plans now incubating shalt have
iaiiod IL is evident that Mr. Greeley, what
ever may have been his opinions tore;ofore,
is now a believer in-prohabiy q convert to-
ihs belief ihs' in the Treatment OF polniesi
and social diseases, as in physical, phirhai-
omy Is questionable f NOT a dangerous
remedy, aid that 10 The Spanish maxim.
Mas cara Ia dAta qge Ia iaHcefa is EN-.
brAeed the true doctrine
In copneclion wilh this subiec, nf peace, IL
may be appropriate here to mention. and 1
have II from gource entitled 20 res, ect Aa
authoritative, that the race Is nov between
Lonis NapoleoB aud Abraham Lincoln Cor
the benefit that shall aocrne 70 b,m who shah
first recogDzs the Independence OF the south.
erp ConlrderaeY Such is The report as we
get Il from souie Of lhe scene-shilters behind
he curtaia AZ the White House.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-01-16
various tttus.

NEw YoRe, January l6-A Clarksburr.
West Virginia dispatch says ....
he rebola, after the attack on Beverly,
retreaied toward Lewisburg
Citizens report that they captured over four
hundred prisoners, including two Lieutenant
Coonels, but the latter escaped, aud some
two hundred strogelers have already come in.
to our lines. .H r
A court martial will investigate the affair
A dispatch TO the Herald states that Gen
Hickman ia placed in temporary command Of
WeilzeIs corps ........
The Richmond Wig Of the I2th saw,
Grant Is being reinforced ou both north aud
south of the james river, by negro troops
Z a letter from Panama states the rebel ri.
rates Bradshaw and Gangau, ARE ON The coast
Of Salvador, ,nwaitiug opporuniti 10 pirate
on American shipping . .,.r.
d A Washington special to the Herald states e
that n Richmond refugse confirms the report
that Lee sent troops to South Ca ohna to op.
pose Shermnu. ihroe weeks 4uce.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-01-16

tbority, the Administration is sincerely de-
riroua Of elfecting an honorable peace, at
once; and the movement now on foot, al honrh
IL does not emanate from the Administration,
is yet mado with It's full sarciion aud authori-
w. The prevailing idea with the Adminstla-
lon seems 10 BE- that tha rebels have nov
ccmpl l. or are on the point Of complying, or
are w,iling to comply with lbe terms con- ined
In Mr. Lincoln's 40 whom It may concstn"
letter, uamely, that they have taken measures
to abolish slavery; aud that, therefore, the
cause OF the war, tC wii. slavery, heiug II
moved, or being about to be removed, there
will he no further occasion for the prosecution
of the wnr, provided the rebels will Jay down
thcir arms disband their armies aud submit TO
the authority of the Government
STRONG PROBABILITY or AN EARLY PEACE.
The persona from whom / derive tbls in
formation, who, ! Iepeat are in position to
know whereof they speak, declare that peace
will in all probability result from these et-
forts Your readers are entitled to this stats
msnt, rpd IL is really OF the most weiphty
import, But rrieve to say that fear these
bright hopes will not be realized have
reason TO lear that The terms Of peace which
may now be offered 10 tho South will not be
accepted ~ present by the rebel leaders r
The latter, Just at this moment are buoyed up
by the hopes, and duzzled by the expectations
alluded to in my last letter by arming their
negroes, they hope 10 keep their armies full
for years 20 come il necessary, and by
adopting sysinm Of gradual emancipation,
they hope to secure recognition BY England
and France closely followed by an armed
alliance with these nations