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The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
Remember Next Wednesday.

On Wednesday next occurs one of the most
important elections ever held in this State,
and one in which all loyal men should take a
deep interest. The eyes of the Nation are
upon US, and on the issue of this campaign
hangs the hopes of thousands who love their
country, and desire to see California stand
erect as one of the pillars of the Republic,
upheld and supported. by the gallant party
that has stood steadfastly by the Government
during the past six years of war and political
turmoil. Approaching the magnitude and
Importance of the interests involved. the
ablest and best men of our own and other
States urge us to forget all personal differ
ences and rally to the support of the ticket
headed by that outspoken patriot and un-
yielding loyalist, George C. Gorham. Pix
ley, Bidwell, Conness, Campbell, Sargent,
Goodwin, Rosecrans, and host of other
distinguished and patriotic men of this State
unite in recommending and earnestly advis-
ing the people to rally in their might and
save the State from falling into the hands of
the treason stained Democrats who openly,
and in secret, and on all occasions sought to
encourage rebels in their efforts to dissolve
the Union and overthrow the Government
Nevada, through her press, and the medium
of her Governor, abjures US to stand firm,
while Oregon sends her eloquent Chief Mag.
istrate to appeal to us to arouse and drive the
brood of kissing Copperheads back to their
loaihsome dens. Governor Fenton, in the
name of the Empire State, counsels us to
remain steadfast in the Union faith. John W
Geary, the soldier Governor of Pennsylvania
telegraphs to us to close up our ranks and
charge on the enemy in solid phalanx; and
Indiana, in the person of her favorite son,
Colfax, points US to Washington, and bids us
mark the reasonable manifestations revealed
in the recent actions of the traitor johnson.
and tells US that it is necessary that we
should stand by the loyal Congress.
Then, in view of these important consider
ations, and the really vital issues involved,
we appeal to Union men to remember the
election on next Wednesday, and ask them
to attend the polls and vote and work for the
local and State nominees of their party and
the success of the Union organization. Do
this, and when the failing sunlight of that
day gilds the folds of Old Glory, the glad
anthem of Union and Victory will ring from
the mountains to the sea, and patriot lips
from Maine to Oregon will murnur thanks to
God that California is still true to the Gov
ernment for the salvation of which thousands
of heroic men have died.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

The WASHINGTON FAMILY.-COrbin Wash
ington, seaman on the U. S. steamer
Ossipee, now at Mare Island, writes to the
Bulletin saying:
I" find in one of your columns Of the
Doth inst, my name mentioned as the near
est living relative of General George Wash
ington. How this came to your notice is a
mystery to me- / do not boast of my family
nor do l talk in public of family lineage
There are many of our naval officers who
are acquainted with me, and probably the
author of the article derived his information
from them AS the matter has been made
public let me give my lineage:
am the son of Bushrod Washington, Jr.,
who was the son of Colonel William Au-
gustine Washington, who was brother of
Judge Bushrod Washington, Sr., Judge of
the U. S. Supreme Court. The latter were
the sons of Lawrence Washington, who was
brother of General George Washington.
Therefore l am a great grand nephew of
Gen. Washington and grand nephew OF
Judge Washington. My mother was Miss
Henrietta Spotswood, a niece Of General
Spotswood of the Revolutionary War, a
native of Fredericksburg, Spottsylvania
county, Virginia. These families were
nearly connected. l was born at Mount
Vernon, Fairfax county, Virginia. This is
nv correct descent from Gen. Washington.
At the outbreak of the late rebellion, seeing
our country in imminent danger, 1 found
many bearing my name holding important
positions in the Southern Confederacy and
assisting to destroy our glorious country,
offered my services in the humble position
which I now hold, to assist in defending our
national HONOR
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

TROUBLE AT WAsHINGToN.-The recent
correspondence General Grant and the Presi'
dent has been published. Grant protests
against the removal of Sheridan, on the
ground that he has performed his duties well,
and that it is the will of the loyal people that
he shall be retained in command at New
Orleans. The President replies in style of
irony towards Grant and bitterness towards
Sheridan, who, he says, can better serve his
country among the Indians of the Plains
than in Louisiana. Hancock is ordered to
take Sheridan's place forthwith Grant
strongly protests against Hancock transfer
from the Plains, and it is said will shortly
resign his place in the War Department, in
consequence of Johnson's conduct The
whole Of Johnson's Cabinet will probably
resign whenever Grant hands in his resigna
ton. The President is evidently trying to
bring on another civil war, but it is to be
hoped his reasonable schemes may be
thwarted aud overthrown.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

UNION MEETING-An enthusiastic Union
meeting was held at Janesville on Saturday
evening last. The audience mum bered about
two hundred persons, and was addressed by
Hon. j. N. Chappell, ]. S. Follansbee, Esq,
and others. An interesting feature of the
affair was the singing of number of patriotic
songs by Miss Bullard and a number Of
young girls belonging to her school. The
Union sentiment is fully aroused on Cotton.
wood and vicinity, and the voters of thai
section will roll up a majority for Gorhan
and the straight Union ticket that will aston
ish the Democracy.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

FROM GEN. CRooK-FIFTY INDIANS KILLED.
We have reliable information from Gen.
Crook to the effect that he has overtaken
two camps of Indians and killed them near
ly all, to the number of about fifty. Can
not tell exactly what day, but it was be
tween the 2lst and 2oth of July. While
going through q canyon in the Puebla noun
tains he encountered one camp, surrounded
them with his troops and sent the Indian
scouts after the enemy, But few escaped
This little job being completed, he went
towards Camp Warner, and when within
eight miles of that post came upon another
band, This was disposed of like the first
We have learned bat few particulars. There
were about fifty hostile savages killed in all.
The loss was one Boise Indian killed. The
troops did not fire shot The Indians taken
from here and those from Warm Springs
under Capt Darragh. were anxious to do the
fighting they only wished to know that
they were backed by the soldiers. At the
time of the first fight the General and his
command had been marching fortv-eight
hours without rest. His scouts had struck
the trail and were ahead of him. and be was
obliged to do some strong marching to keep
up with them. He left Camp Warner on the
29th in the direction of old Camp Wright and
the head of the Malheur. This is doing
very well for the first few days of his cam
paign IF he succeeds as we'll during the
whole time, two months. which he intends to
be gone, the country will be pretty we'll rid
of hostile Indians between here and Califor-
MIA and ada.-B0iSe Statesman.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

Nor CoNsIsTENT-BUT THAT's NOTHING
A correspondent of The Sacramento Union
assails Conness for voting for the Parsons
Bulkhead and quotes Broderick ION former
bills), that no man ever gave an honest vote
for the bulkhead' 1t is now known that a
bulkhead is a necessity, to keep the harbor
open. Measures are taking to erect the
needed work; and many, who were opposed
to the movers in the Parsons bill, now admit
that the project was a better one for the city
than the one now in hand. This correspon-
dent, we would be safe in saying, was, in his
time, more bitterly abusive of Broderick than
be now is of Conness. The Union has strange
contributors.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
Queer Turn at a Fay Meeting.

Thompson Campbell, one of the most infu-
entail supporters of the Fay bOlter move
ment came out fair and square for Gorham at
meeting held at the Bay on Thursday OF
last week. To give our readers some idea OF
the chagrin that must have seized the Fay
men upon the occasion, we publish the fol-
lowing extract from his remarks, as given in
the Alta:
Mr.. Campbell defined his position in re
gard to the State ticket. He had protested
against the first primary election, and
against the action of the delegates chosen
after reaching Sacramento. There are three
candidates nominated. The first Conven.
ton nominated Mr.. Gorham, and the second
Mr.. Fav; Mr.. Haight was nominated by the
Democracy. The speaker defined the pow
ers of the Governor, and lie would never
consent that the executive power OF the State
should be placed in the hands OF man who
had deserted his country in her darkest
hour, and uttered words OF defamation
against Mr.. Lincoln, which Mr.. Haight ad-
mitted he had done. He was the last man
who should have done it. Only short time
before these words were uttered his house
had been honored by judicial appointment.
When Macbeth was about to murder the
sleeping Duncan, he hesitated because he
had received honors from him. So shou Id
Haight have closed his lips against his SLAM
ders, and not have borne the knife of calum-
-ay. He would not aid directly nor indirectly
in electing such a man, who deserted the
cause of the soldier who presented his life In
defense of his country. All Union men
who cannot vote for Gorham, have good
and noble man in Fay. 1t is not disparag-
ing to Mr.. Fay to say the chances lie between
Gorham and Haight. Between the speaker
and Haight there are other impossible bar,
riers. He is opposed to the Congressional
plan of reconstruction. l am for it, He is
opposed to bringing labor to the State. | am
for it. He is opposed to manhood suffrage.
| am for universal freedom of suffrage. lam
for striking the world white" from the con-
stituton. He is opposed to it. He is for
returning the freedmen back to their former
masters. l am opposed to it. From my
stand point, my duty is plain. will vote
for Gorham on political and patriotic princi-
pies, and on none other. Immense applause,
three times repeated. ~
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

Nor PLAYED OUT.-The common express
sion, which we often hear, that the mines are
played out and exhausted, is not founded in
fact. While we admit that the best paying
ground has been worked out in such camps
as Buckeye, Sand Flats, Middletown, and
other places where nothing but light placer
diggings has ever been discovered, such is
not the case in other localities There are
thousands of acres of good mining ground in
this county that will pay good wages, and
which have scarcely been disturbed by pick
and shovel. The bars and flats along the
north and middle forks of Cottonwood, and
those on Roaring River, all contain gold in
paying quantities, AMI are extensive enough
to give employment to hundreds of men for a
life time. The same may also be said of the
mines on Dog Creek, Portuguese Flat, and
along the upper Sacramento and its tributa-
ries. This talk about the mines being played
out is a humbug, and if miners and others in
want of employment would call little
enterprise to their aid, and visit and pros
pect some of the localities mentioned, they
will agree with US.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

ENcoURAGING.-From every portion of the
county we hear encouraging reports in regard
men. They are alive to the Importance oi
the issues involved in the present campaign,
and as the day of election approaches the
wavering are confirmed and the weak -kneed
take courage, and under the inspiring inhu
ence of a just and honorable cause, the Union
forces of old Shasta are preparing to fall into
line on next Wednesday, to do battle against
their enemies, and roll up substantial
majority for the straight Union ticket.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
Give One Day to Your Country,

In the present contest between Union and
Disunion, between Loyalty and Treason,
Union men throughout Shasta county are
earnestly solicited to lay aside all other bus.
iness, and devote Wednesday next, Septem-
Der 4th, to the service of their party and the
cause of their country. On that day the
momentous question will be determined as to
whether California is to continue to stand by
the peoples Congress on the great question
of Reconstrucion-the issue between gov.
ernment and anarchy-or be stripped of her
loyal crown and stand in future arraved
against the best government ever framed for
the protection of the rights and liberties of
mankind.
On the issue in this State also hangs the
fate. Of Oregon and Nevada: and in view of
all these facts responsibility rests on every
Union man in the State, which can only be
discharged by going to the polls and voting
and working for the success of the Union
ticket from morning until sunset of Septem
Der 4th.
Let it be remembered that the enemy is
desperate and vigilant, and it is therefore
necessary, to ensure success, for every Union
man in the county to vote the straight Union
ticket, without stratching single name,
from Governor down to Constable. Examine
your ticket and vote it straight, and when
the returns come in we feel confident we
will be able to announce that old Shasta has
elected straight Union ticket, from top to
bottom, by majority that will make the
hearts of Union men rejoice.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

BRITIsH AMERIcA.-Europegn advices state
that the question of ceding Vancouver Island
and British Columbia to the United States,
in liquidation of the Alabama claims, is seri.
ously discussed by leading officials of the
British Government Guess Johnny Bull
wishes by this time that he had not built the
Alabama and sent her forth under the rebel
flag to prey on American commerce.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

Doc CREEK.-W. II. Gooch reports times
prosperous on Dog Creek, and says large
amount of gold dust has been shipped from
there this season. Quite number of new
claims have been opened on the creek, nearly
all of which have paid well. Quartz is at
tracing the attention of number of the
miners, and some prospecting is being done
in that line, with encouraging results. Po.
litically, Dog Creek is sound on the Union
question, and will give large majority fol
the straight Union ticket.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
Failed.

After raising number of false issues, all
of which have been promptly met by Union
men and thoroughly exploded, the Democrats
now find themselves standing before the
neople in the ridiculous attitude of men haV.
ing no issues to present for the consideration
of the public, except the self evident issue
apparent in the fact that they want office very
badly. and are not considered trustworthy by
the mass of the people. As the election
approaches, and after all the clamor they
have raised, they find themselves still IN the
minority, and stand helplessly appealing to
an Implying and disdainful public to save
them from oblivion. The false issues which
thew have raised on the Tide Land and Rail
road questions, and on the Negro Equality,
Chinese and Indian Suffrage questions, have
all been met and satisfactorily explained to
the people, who can no longer be hoodwinked
and deceived by Copperhead cant and foun-
dationless charges.
Therefore at the present time, and with
the ordeal of September 4th staring them IN
the face. Democrats find themselves precisely
where they stood at the commencement OF
the campaign, with no additional recruits,
and still separated from-the great mass ofthe
neople by the impossible gulf which yawns
tetween loval men and traitors and their
svmpathisers. How fallen and contemplate
Democracy has becomel Let ttheUnion loving,
law-abiding people of the State rally on
Wednesday next, and assist in burying 1t SO
deep that it will never again offend the sight
of honorable and patriotic men.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
A CARD.

Hearing that members of the Union party in this
County were dissatisfied on account of my name
appearing on the Democratic or Independent Tick
ct, hereby declare that it was placed there with
out my solicitation or authority. As a Union man,
and a Union nominee rely upon the Union party
for support and for the success of the principles
promulgated by that patriotic organization,
intend to battle in the future have done in the
past. THOMAS GREENE.
Shasta, Aug. 3O 1867. au2l
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

FALsE.-Democrats having reported that
Mr.. Perry Dryer recently remarked that be
rould as soon go to the polls with a Negro
o- cbinaman as with German or Irishman,
Mr.. D. authorizes us to say that the report
Is septirsly false, and that he never made use
of any such language.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

CoPPERHEADs AND CURLY HEADs.-Mr.
Haight and his party have a most cnwardly
fear of Chinese and niggers." On the
stump, in the doggery. through the Copper
head press, everywhere, the unfortunate
mixed" and ''colorcd population" are set
upon and berated. Why should Mr.. Haight
feel so apprehensive about China men p
Wherefore do his supporters declaim so lus-
tily against intermarriage and equality of
rights with negroes? 1t is said that epidem-
les have the greatest affinity for those in
whom they inspire most terror. Perhaps
the tendency of the party that way is 50
strong, that they keep up an outcry on the
same principle that the boy whistled on
passing through the graveyard-to frighten
off gobins. We have known of several
instances in our time of the admixture of
base bloods by marriage, and in every in
stance the male branch of the family was a
dyed in the wool Democat IS. +. Times.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

CoUGHs.-The administration of medicinal
preparations in the form of Lozenge is of
all modes the most eligible and convenient,
more especially as regards a cough remedy
Browns Bronchial Troches, or Cough Loz.
enges allays irritation which induces cough
ing, giving instant relief in bronchitis,
hoarseness, influenza and consumptive and
asthmatic complaints.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
II. j. TILDEN.
II. u. ILDI4Ny
Chairman of q. S. Central Committee.
SECOND DISPATCH.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 28th.
The American Theater is crowded to its
utmost capacity with an impromptu meeting
of the citizens who are in favor of sustaining
Gen. Grant in his refusal to obey the Presi-
dents orders to remove Sheridan and others.
1t has been addressed by Gorham, who said
the long looked for contest was now at hand !;
that every Union man must take his stand
for or against the Government. Hon. Thos.
Fitch is now making one of the most eloquent
speeches ever delivered in this city since the
days af Baker, amidst tremendous applause
Ii. j. TILDEN.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

AN enthusiastic Union meeting was held
at Dog Creek on Monday evening last. The
audience was addressed by Messrs. Follans-
bee and Chappeli who assure US that the
Union ticket will be voted without scratch
by nearly every Union man at Dog Creek,
Portuguese Flat and Soda Springs.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

A Coon MAN GoNE.-We regret to an
nounce that Captain E. A. Kelton, of Doug
las City, Trinity county, departed this life on
Thursday, 22d inst. Captain Kelton was a
man highly esteemed by all who knew him.,
and his untimely death will be sincerely
regretted by large circle of friends. He
leaves a wife and four children to mourn his
loss
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

A ARuPrURE-General Grant has denied
the power of the President to issue direct
orders to distant commanders, and has de-
clined to execute the order removing Generals
Sheridan and Sickles. Postmaster General
Randall has resigned.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

FIsH.-We are indebted to our friend, J.
B. Higinbotham, for a mess of nice trout
from Soda Springs, at which place be had
been rusticating for few weeks. for the
benefit of his health. Mr.. II. has returned
much improved in appearance. His photo
graphic gallery is now open for business.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31

Personal were pleased to receive a
call this week from Hon. John Murphy,
County Judge of Trinity. The Judge has
been to San Francisco for the benefit OF bis
health, and returns feeling greatly improved
and looking finely.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
NOTICE To CREDITORS,

Us T E OIL. W. RRIS
La Deceased Mott e is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, administrator of the above named es-
tate, to the creditors Of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to present the
same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months from the first publication of this notice. to
the undersigned, at his place of business in Shasta
DANIEL LYNCH, Administrator.
Shasta, Aug 81, 1867. su3I
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
DIED.

On Cottonwood. August 23d, Elisha McCollister,
native of New York, aged SIS years. lEg- New
York and Wisconsin papers please copy.
At Davis Ferry, Aug. 25th, of consumption,
Henry Coad, native of England, aged 55 years
E.fg- Wisconsin papers please copy.
In Sacramento, August 9th, Fannie, wife of
Otis Seamans, Esq, of Uncle Sam Ranch, in this
county aged 27 years.
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
ELECTION NOTICE

EVHE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR
Il Shasta Prenct will hold their final meeting for
revising and correcting the Poll List for the next
General Election at the office of DR.. BENZ. Shurtle,
on Monday next at o'clock A. NJ. Adjourned
meetings will be held from time to time up to the
hour Of opening the polls on election day.
SAMUEL RICHARDS,
Clerk of Election.
Shasta, August 30, 1867. au31
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WHEREAS, by virtue of an execution issued
w on the 9Th day of August, A. D. 1867, out
of the Justice Court aforesaid, on judgment rem
dered on the sth day of August, A. D. 1867, IN
favor of Paul Du Pray Co., plaintiffs, and against
G. NJ Roach, defendant, for the sum OF Slxty-slx
S66 Judgment and Fifteen 20-l0O sl5 2O-lOO costs
of suit at the date of said judgmest, and all costs
and accrung costs and expenses of sale, have
levied On the following described property, to wit
All that certain mining property known as q. NJ.
Roach mining claims, situated Oh Bulgin Gulch,
commencing at the junction of the east and west
forks of said gulch. aud running up the east and
west forks of Bulgn Gulch to the top of Jackass
ridge: also, one mining claim on Bulgin Gulch,
below the forks of said gulch, and running up the
middle fork of said gulch to the top of Jackass
ridge. and also one miners cabin, situated on the
middle fork of said gulch
And notice is therefore hereby given, that on
Friday, the 18th day of September, A. ID.
1861,
at o'clock P. NJ, at the Court House door, in the
town and county of Shasta, will sell, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, all the above de-
scribed property, for cash, by virtue of the above
mentioned execution.
W. E. HOPPING, Sheriff.
ByJ. T. BURRowEs, Under Sheriff
Dated August oath, 1867. au24
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q GAR
HENRY II. HAIGHT
TO THE PEOPLE.

The statement made by Mr.. T. G. Phelps, in his
San Francisco speech, that l was a Wing in lS47
a Know Nothing in 1855, and an Abolitionist in
1852 is destitute of truth in each and all its parts.
have not been a Whig since 1 was twenty one
years of age I never was a Know-Nothing, never
approved of that organization, and never voted
their ticket nor was 1 ever Abolitiohist. I am
not aware OF anything which could such a
statement on the part of Mr.. Phelps
H. H. HAIGHT.
San Francisco. Aug. 26, 1867. au3l
The Shasta courier., 1867-08-31
Highly Important News From Washington

The Chairman of the Union STATE Central
Committee:sends the following dispatches:
SAN Francisco. August 28th
RooMs OF THF STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE: !:
Grant refuses to execute the orders of the
President in removing the Generals of the
Military Districts. Great excitement among
all classes. Union men are gathering togeth
er at all points discussing the news. The
Chairman of the National Republican Com
mittee telegraphs to the Union men of Cali
fornia. to be firm and united in consequence
of the position of the President. Hundreds
that were dissatisfied say that now there is no
time for apathy in the ranks of the Union
men.