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The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
ment.
The Mammoth Mill.

| EprroK CoURIER:-In reading the last
issue of your paper Twas somewhat surprised
| at the contents of an article headed The
| Mammoth
While on your late visit to the mill, who
ever there informed you that the company
had not suf6ciency of water to work it,
either did not know what they were taking
about, or gave you erroneous information
four information was derived from the late
superintendent, and in presence of the larg
est stockholder Of the company.-ED. At
the present time there is more than sufficient
water for all purposes, and am confident
there will be full supply all the season.
The company own several springs, all run
ming into one ravine, which are now being
conveyed to the mill.
The Mammoth mill is one of the new
mining enterprises now going on in the
county, and it is not to be expected that a
satisfactory and successful working can be
accomplished at the onset.
l am satisfied that the time is not far
distant when this mill will be look ed upon as
one of the best paying institutions of the
county.
Your notice of the Mammoth" with its
ifs' and butts" had q tendency to convey
to the minds of stockholders and the public
that the enterprise was failure on account
of the lack of water, all of which, | am sat
isfed, YOU can inform yourself is not the
case.
Believing you have been misinformed in
the matter, thought l would send you the
above for publication, that the public may
know the facts in the case.
Yours, &C., A. STocKHoLDER.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

PIERRE BOURsIER for some time has been
in the employ of Paul Duprey, trader OF
Centreyile. On Monday last Paul gave
Pierre sixteen ounces of gold dust and ten
dollars in coin, directing him to take his
(Pauls) mule and riding gear, go to Shasta,
get the dust changed into coin at lssacs &
Bros, make certain uses of the ten dollars
in coin, and Immediately return with the pro-
ceeds of the sixteen ounces dust. Pierre was
delatory in returning; Paul became uneasy
and first opportunity sent note of inquiry
to Isaacs & Bro, seeking to know if Pierre
had called at his house, &c., and requesting
them to look after the dilatory Pierre. Is
aacs had changed the dust and in accordance
with the request went forth seeking for Pierre.
The search was fortunate in results be was
found at the Hotel de France in this city,
and asked if he had the coin. Pierre said
he had, and as evidence in the matter dis
PLAYED the amount on a convenient table,
whereupon Isaacs was about taking it into
his possession, when Pierre exhibited pis
tol and told him 9 hands off am response
bic for that money"
Next day neither Pierre, mule nor money
nor any trace of them could be found. Off
GERS are now in pursuit.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
MURDER.-The following is from the Walla
Walla Statesman of Dec. 10th:

MURDER.-The following is from the Walla
Walla Statesman of Dec. 10th:
man named Leonard, living about five
miles south of the city. killed one A. G: Baer,
on Friday last under the following circum-
stances Baer. it appeared from the testi-
mony before the coroner's jury, had been
planning an elopement with Leonard's wife,
and went to his house on Friday to consum-
mate his plan. While there Leonard, who
had just been grinding his ak, came into the
house and sat down and commenced whet-
ting it. Baer, nsultingly said to him, that
he was going to take his wife away, and ask
ed Leonard what proportion Of the property
he intended to give her. Leonard replied
that if the woman wished to so with him he
could take her, but that they could take no
portion of the property. At this Baer drew
a revolver and pointed it at Leonard and
snapped it at him, bursting the cap, missed
fire. Leonard arose and struck Bear with
the ak, severing his head nearly from his
body, cutting off the jueular vein, and inf1ic-
ting wound from which he died in few
minutes. Leonard was arrested and had an
examination before Esquire Horton on Sat
urday. and all the evidence showing that the
act was done in self-defense. he was discharg-
ed, and the community in general justify him
in the act. Bacr has heretofore borne good
character.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
Letter from Bed Rock.
MIDDLETowN, Jan. /

MIDDLETowN, Jan. II, 1865.
Ed CoURIEk Il see by the San Francisco
and Sacramento papers signs of tie times so
exhilerating to Irish blood that must talk.
Can it be that old England and France have
become so foohardy as to think Of recogniz-
ing what is left of the Southern Confedera-
cy." thereby involving themselves in war
with this country-the home of the oppress-
ed, and particularly the home of millions Of
now free Irishmen? Icannos wish harm to
the country CT my adoption, but in wishing
that such a war may come, l believe that
good rather than evil would inure from it,
If it comes, my name shall be first on the list
of volunteers to fight, if | can possibly get
first to a recruiting rendezvous, and you may
bet your last bit there is not an Irishman of
my acquaintance that is not " on to it 1t
would afford me great pleasure to have mat
ters so arranged that Irishmen might be
permitted to whip such fight, the Govern
ment furnishing the tools. Wouldn't we do
it though! Whoop
The miners in our vicinity are cheerfuily
pitching in. with results of from three to six
dollars per day and room for more.
BED ROCK.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
FATHER DILLON, of Jackson, delivered

FATHER DILLON. of jackson, delivered a
lecture last Monday evening for the benefit
of the Sanitary Commission. In that lecture,
it appears by the Amador Dispatch, the lee
turer said that the American people had the
most benign government in the world, and
that it occasioned him sorrow and sadness to
see portion of that people endeavoring to
destroy it, and waging war for that purpose,
in manner "to make barbarian blush" +"
The rebel Dispatch became highly offended
at this loyal position, and devotes five columns
to the subject. The rebellion is justified, and
Father Dillon is severely berated. We think,
however, that the Reverend gentleman will
survive the castigation. We hope so, because
we want him to preach more about our " be.
nign government"
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

MIssoURI.-By proclamation of Governor
Fletcher, authorized by the State Convention,
Missouri, on the 18th inst, declared that
property in man ceased within the boundaries
of that State on and after that date. Truly
bling away, and liberty is making giant
strides.
Maryland, Missouri and Tennessee have
given the Goddess of Liberty full possession
of their domain, and she is knocking at the
doors of Kentucky and louisiana A gener-
al invitation and free ticket-complemen
will be extended to her from all the States
where slavery now only exists by the feeblest
tenure, before another year has elapsed.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

PROBATE CoURT.-Jan. 18th. In the mat
ter OF the estate of James L. Hart, deceased.
Final account approved by the Court. and
administrator ordered discharged upon filing
due and proper vouchers from the creditors
of the estate
Jan. 14th.-Estate of A. S. Wells, deceased.
Administrative fled final account, and the
10Th inst. set for hearing of same.
Jan. 16th.-Estate of A. Falcke, deceased.
Final account approved, and administrator
ordered to pay to creditors pro rata Of forty
three and three-eighths per centum.
ceased. Order confirming sale of real estate
granted.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
FRENCH GuLcH Drsrnrcr.-The Highland

FRENCH GULcH DIsrRIcT.-The Highland
Mill cleaned up again on Saturday last. after
run of ten days. The clean up, after be-
ing assayed by Levin & Co., figures up
S5,340 So. In this company there are five
shares, of which W. E. Hopping & Co. own
two, A. Levy, one; 7. Kennedy, one halt
share VIM. Lowden, one-half share and
DR.. Thompson Plumb, one share. VIM. E.
Hopping is President Of the company, and
DR.. Plumb, Secretary and Superintendent
The returns speak for the value of the lode.
Comment is unnecessary, as figures tell the
whole story. =
In the same district is a ledge known ms
the Honey Comb" believed to be richer
and more valuable than the Highland. The
company owning it are making all necessary
preparations for the erection of a mill as early
in the spring as the machinery can be econ
omically hauled to the locality.
In the same district, also, is lode known
as the Baker" on which those Of the COM
pany who have chosen to work have been
making wages with hand mortar. That
company is now building a large arastra,
results from which we shall be able to give
in short time.
The Washington Company are now tokiDg
rock from their deep shaft and crushing it
AT the close of the month they will clean up.
a good result is anticipated. and. judging
frym precedents. they will not be disappoint-
ed
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

A CHANCE FOR THE UNEMPLoYED-The
Central Pacific Railroad Company advertise
for 5 900 laborers, to work upon the road be-
tween Newcastle and Illinoistown. 1t is the
intention of the Company to employ at once
as many men as can be advantageously work
ea on the distance between these points
twenty-three miles. The iron for laying this
additional amount of track is already in Sac.
ramento and it is expected that the cars will
run to Illinoistown by August next. The
above opportunity affords a chance for those
out of employment.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

And in accordance with law, and an order OF the
Board of Trustees, made on the 7*h day OF Novem,
ber, 1864 so many shares of each parcel of said
stock as may be necessary will be Sold IN 'front.' oi
countv. Cal, on Tuesday, January 3lst, 1902 al
o'clock P. NJ of said day, to pay said deiinquen.
assessment, together with costs Of advertising ana
Of the sale payable in U. S. gold or siser
coin. -. hsrehv rot;-
s.I .h.t their shares will be sold as assessed to
tsnnInown owners" and stock will be issued to
the purchasers thereof
RI order of the Board of Trustees
dea &C. W. TAYLOR, Secretary.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
NOTICE..

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN will apply to the Register of the State Land
Office. on the 23d day of February A. D. 1865. for
duplicate certificate of purchase for State Semina-
ry Land, in lieu of Certificate No. 81, lost de-
stroyed issued to Joseph Phillips the sth day of
February, A. D. 1859, and transferred to Isaac
Baggs on the 18th day Of July, A. D. 1859, and by
the said Baggs the undersigned the 9th day of
September, A. D. 1853, for the following described
land:
The southeast quarter of section eleven (ll),
and the north half of the southwest quarter of
ton twelve (l2), township twenty-nine (29) north
range four az west Mount Diabo meridian, con-
tanning two hundred and forty acres.
JACOB FORSTER.
Shasta Jan. 18th, A. D 1865. jn2I
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

Why 1T WAS DoNE.-We are in receipt of
q communication from Mrs. Mary Ann
Wells, explanatory of the recent difficulty
about school house in the American Bot
tom, on the Sacramento river. 1t seems that
a section of land had been donated to the
district for school house, conditioned that
it should be used for no other than school
purposes /; and to prevent violation of the
condition of the grant, Mrs. Wells took Out
the windows, as there was no probability ol
its early occupancy for educational purposes
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

EDWARD EvEkETT.-This eminent patriot
and orator died Of apoplexy, at his residence
in Boston, at 4 o'clock, A. NJ, Oh the 18th
inst, aged 20 years and months. The
Government, by Secretary Seward, has or
dered that appropriate honors be rendered
the deceased by all departments, at home and
abroad, wherever the national name and
authority are known. A splendid "a by sc
inch photographic portrait of Mr.. Everett,
received from New York yesterday, can be
seen at this office.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
County Coart--Hon. C. C. Bush, Judge.

The People vs.. VIM. H. Chittenden.-
Assault with intent to commit murder. Yer
dict, not guilty.
The People W. Antonio Joseph Forta.-
Assault with intent to commit murder
Verdict, not guilty.
Thos. Hall vs.. His Creditors. 18th
Sheriff appointed assignee, and ten day
given to creditors to file answer.
julius Newbarth VS.. His Creditors.-Jan
10Th. On motion of Newbarth's counsel
application dismissed.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

necessary to induce competent men 20 taAe
even a Government Office that would entail 50
much of risk and discomfort upon the ofhclai.
In short. the scheme would simply result IN
rst.rdipe the opening and working OF the
mines, and in onsrously taxing the MINER
without any beneficial results to the Govern
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

TESNEssEE.-This State, by Convention
legally constituted, has abolished slavery
without compensation. and to take immediate
effect The Governor has issued his procla-
nation accordingly. The same Convention
abrogated the ordinance of secession that she
has found 30 expensive. and unanimously,
by reclamation, nominated Parson Brownlow
for Governor.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

Bully HILL.-This company have struck
what ihey believe to be the lode. Rock from
the discovery was taken to Red Bluff and
there assayed by Judge Stout, who gave as
the result 6S per cent. copper.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
REDEMPTION FUND,

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals.
IN directed to the undersigned, for the surrender
OF County Warrants will be received up to the last
day OF the next regular meeting Of the Board of
Supervisors.
FELIX TRACY, Treasures.
Shasta, Jan. /, 1868. il
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

SUPERINTENDENT SwErr.-This officer,
under date of the l4th, very satisfactorily
explains why the apport;onment of the State
School Fund had not been made. and assures
the County Superintendent that the appor-
tionment will be made in few DAYS.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

The Spring Greek Mill, near town, is only
running few stamps-the ground between
the mill and lode being too soft to admit of
hauling their rock. A few days more of dry
weather and they will be running their full
rorna
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
SHASTA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

AEEMPERS having Books belonging to the
I'VE Library, taken out previous to December
LIST, 1864, will please return them at once to
S. D. BRASTOW, Librarian.
Shasta, Jan. 20, 1866. jn21
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

MAMAoTH.-This company have most
perfect eight stamp mill, which is kept run
ming night and day, crushing rock from their
tunnel, which has recently been discovered
to be very rich. They hope to COM
pete with the Highland in results.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

Persons knowing themselves indebted to
Cloagb, Iozer & Co., Tozer & Co.. or VIM.
Tozer, may know just they have to do, and
the consequence of remissness, by looking
out VIM. Tozer's card in this issue.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

LOUISVILLE JouRNAL.-This old slave
the abolition of the curse that it cannot wait
the constitutional process for consummating
its desires, but inquiries for shorter road
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
County of Shasta,
In the Probate Court, December Term, December
10th. 1864.
In the matter of the estate of James Mitchell, de-
ceased.
Order to show cause why order of sale of real
estate should not be made.
Ut appearing to the satisfaction of said Probate
Court, by the petition this day presented and
filed by Alfred Hidreth, the administrator of the
estate of James Mitchell, deceased, praying for an
order of sale of real estate that it is necessary to
sell the whole of the real estate (also Indian War
Bond) to pay the Indebtedness of said estate, and
the expenses of administration,
1t is therefore ordered by the Judge of said Court
that all persons interested in the estate of said de-
ceased appear before the said Probate Court on
Monday, the 23d day of January, A. ID.
1865,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the
Court Room of said Probate Court at the Court
House, in the county of Shasta, to show cause why
order should not be granted to the said Alfred
Hildreth to sell much Of the real estate of the
said deceased as shall be necessary: and that a
copy of this order be published least four
sive weeks in the Shasta COURIER, a newspaper
printed aud published in said Shasta county.
C. C. BUSH. PROBATE Judge
Dated Shasta, Dec. 18th, 1864.
/, Charles Mcdonald, Clerk Of the Probate Court
of the caunty of Shasta and Slate of California,
certify the foregoing to be true copy of order
made and duly entered upon the minutes of said
Court
Is. Court, this 10th day of December, A.
CHARLES MCDONALD, Clerk.
By JOHN A. FOWLER, Deputy Clerk. dz4
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

NIKE IARNEY, a most worthy miner, who
was living in his cabin near the Mammoth
mill, has been missing for SINE days. His
friends visited his cabin, and from = sign"
suspect foul play. Harvey had some fifteen
hundred dollars in money. Efforts are
being made to fathom the mystery.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

HUNG.-Joseph Stevens was hung at
Weaverville at l O'Clock yesterday, FRIDAY. J
He died cursing the officers and every one
round him.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

JOE VosHAY, well known hereabouts, has
been appointed Superintendent of the Even
ing Star claim in Humboldt coounty, New.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
Whiskytown Gold, Silver and Copper
Mining COmpanv

T OCATION of Works, Trinity Centre, Trinity
II 4 county, Cal.-There is delinquent upon the
following described stock, on account of assessment
levied on the 7th day of November, 1864, the sew
eral amounts set opposite the of the respect
i've shareholders, as follows:
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
NOTICE.

LII PERSONS indebted to the firm of Clough
~ Tozer &ro., or W. Tozcr & Co., W. Tozer,
by Note or Account, notified to make immediate
payment, as they will costs by doing. All
accounts notes not settled by the first Of Februa-
~ will be placed in the hands Of an Attorney for
collection. WM. T0ZER.
Shasta, Jan. IL, 1863. jnl4
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

AN officer expressed the wish to Secretary
Stanton to be appointed to command the
body guard of some General. The Secretary
replied:
Sir, General Halleck tells me that the
only body guard he ever had was a terrier
pup"
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21

DIvIDEND.-The California Steam Naviga-
ton Company has declared dividend of $50
per share for the last half of the year 1864.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

NVIE, the undersigned, do hereby declare it to
w be intention to organize n company for
the construction of Turnpike Road to run, as
nearly practicable, east and west from the town
of Weaverville, in Trinity county, to the Tower
House. in the county of Shasta, all in the State Of
California by the way of Rush Creek and Lewiston,
in Trinity county, crossing Trinity river at Lewis
ton; and that we will meet
Wednesday, the Ist day Of February, A. d.
1865,
at the hotel of Howe Boger, in the town of Lew
iston, in said Trinity county, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
there and then to transact all business necessary for
preliminary organization of such company, in
accordance with the act entitled "An Act authoriz-
ing the formation Of Corporations for the consruc-
ton of plank turnpike roads, passed May 18th,
1858, and the acts supplementary to and amendato-
~ thereof.
The Shasta courier., 1865-01-21
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