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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-01-04
4ttempted Oppression of Freedmen

\ case which shows how little the
southern people can vet he trusted TT ti''
;,stice 70 the freedmen has Ist TRANSFERRED
in S,.uth Carnlin;r.'h particulars of willch
b,ve h,.u received NJ the ireedmcns hu-
reau in WASHINGTON. Ii appears that 0ov,
Orr wrote 20 brig Gen. r. h Scott,
;rca,lmcn'S commissioner for South Caro-
lima. requesting him TO send an officer ami
file OF men 10 king>tree TO d'shand NIL
;tary organization formed by freedmen,
The order of Gen. Sickle> torlid'lin@ either
whites or Elacks TO form such organlza-
lions. Letters from several citizens OF
that place accompanied the commnmca-
lion. complaining that about three humid
red freedmen hal formed themselves into
SIX military companies. Two officers and
a squad of men were accordingly sent, but
Oil reaching kingstree and investigating
the matter found that no military organi
za,ion existed in that district neither was
there any disposition on the part OF the
freedmen 10 form one. The freedmen had
assembled To discuss the laitor question
and the subject u: emf grating TO Fiori,la,
a combined attempt having been made 10y
the planters 10 george them into contracts
10 work the coming year for wages from
>ix 10 eight do.LrS per month To this
the freedmen drmurred and he'll Il mce;-
In Tor discussion. The officers who con-
,lucicd the investigation STATE it a> their
b.lef that tie whole thug originated from
far on The part ri the planters that tie
freedmen would claim Il proper remunera-
tirn ior their labor. and wished to prevent
their holding ANY general consultation.
AMI 10y - rloil@ ORGANIZE 10 project their
OWN Interests The general States tina!
Ike feelings Of the l'eOp.c about kng-lre,
were - :,n:a@nni>.ic la the presence "i' Il
harc;.u officer that 4 number of evil di>-
posed persons had threatened to take the
lie .! such officer consequently Il CARR
son had been established there ior the
preservation OF peace and good order.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-01-04

y cable despatch trnm London sal> a
lar-e portion OF The Crystal I'alare al
Nydcni.anl, which l,;.~ been u~el inr li.e
exhibition ot tropical p'o!nc'~, ws~ do
ir"yo'I hy FL c:,riy Mon.iay morning.
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-01-04

The Yacht Henrietta. o~l.c-l lr .Iaia,-
Gordon Bennett. .Ir,. a.; Ihc New lo,l
Herald, las Won The ,sg,:lH r.lc,. nulin.
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-01-04

Over 80 deaths from iir, have been
counted within the past ten day. - Of
Them OCCURRING IN Ncw iurA cay Four
"f The >lxiy ARCS from ih. cilel,--~iic>> in
The handling of kerosene ln;.> ami
more ia X have I'..n attributable iIlireci-
N TO the same cause.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-01-04
THOSE ABOUT GETTING MAR
ChsIlpS Holmes, I.i,;e

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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-01-04

Napoleon has a kidney disease: Victor
Emanuel a pars,lyz,zl RIGHT arm; 6i-mark
l. sick the Empress Carlo;i;i crazy; the
hair OF both the Emperor of Austria and
the Queen of Hanover has turned gray
within wear: the Pope weepS day and
night, an,l Victoria sill bruolS over ihe
past with profound melancholy. Vino
wouldn't wear a crown,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-01-04

The y. Y. Herald last vear cleared
::3Gn.n0o: the Tribune s'2Gh,oOb: The
Time, Sl00, 900: tine WoriI managed 10
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twenty-cie;lt Years of agt-J- G"rlpn
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Russell Ycun. the Tribune
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1867-01-04

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The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

A FALLING ENPIRE-Extinct empires ard
pathway of time. Rome. once mistress of
the word,' has fitflen from the list of living
empires, aad the proud capitol that rose im
perial on the banks of the Tiber has fallen to
decay. Not one exists to-day but must ulti-
mately share the same fate. We cannot
arrest the progress of events, but 1t may be
we'll enough to observe what nation IN our
day is crumbling to pieces before our eyes
Previous to the fall of Rome she either lost
control ever her colonies, or permitted them
to transfer their allegiance to other powers.
England is following in her footsteps: Can
ada is filed with strife and dissensions. and
it is believed that the British Government
must shortly lose control of this vast depend
ency. The Australian colonies are not loyal
to the Crown, and there are many indications
that they are preparing to burst the bonds
which bind them to the mother country. The
enterprising Americans are outstrlpping her
in China and Japan, and her rule in India is
a miserable failure. Ireland too, is surging
in the throes of revolution, ard the flag whose
folds are FURNISHED with the golden harp and
sunburst is again on the breeze, waving def
ance in the teeth of the mercenary upholders
of the waning cross of St. George. England
is straining every nerve to quel this rebel
lion, but the spirit of Liberty is animating
Ern's sons. and hatred OF the ancient op-
pressor will nerve their arms for the contest.
Even at home. among her own people, the
signs of revolution are growing portentious.
The ominous mutterings of the coming storm
are heard on every hand, and the throne is
trembling before an outraged peoples wrath.
The warnings of Bright and Mill fall unheed
ed on Tory ears, and aristocratic pride stub
bornly refuses to bend, or listen to the peo-
ples cry for reform. Surely the elements of
dissolution are plainly visible throughout the
realm, and the conclusion is forced upon US
that the British Empire is rapidly approach
ing dissolution, and that in all probability
the history of the next century will number
ber among the empires that have passed
awaN
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

The MORMON GIRLs.-Richard Williams,
who delivered lecture at Buffalo recently,
on the Mormons, alluded as follows to one of
the disturbing elements among the Saints:
There is one element among themselves
that is troublesome The general testimony
of the Gentiles who have lived in intimate
social relations with them is that the young
girls ITO their honor be it said) are mostly
isaffected. Growing up with it, they have
seen the institution with all its denominations,
and opposed as it is to all their holier feelings
and better instincts, no amount of spiritual
thunder can entirely control them. Here, as
everywhere, they are privileged class. and
cannot very well be whipped OF imprisoned.
Like most of the descendants of Eve. they
will talk, and are ever ready to elope with Il
Gentle who has the courage and can get away
with them. They cannot marry Gentle
and remain peacefully at home. Very natu-
rally they prefer a whole Gentle to one tenth
of Mormon. The most efectual way of
breaking up the whole system would be to
send an army of 900 unmarried men there
and protect every man who married Nor
mon woman and brought her to camp. We
might in this way get rid of the nuisance
without bloodshed. or ineurring the odium Of
a religious persecution.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23
SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY MORNING, MAR. %, 1867.


MELANCHOLY SUicIDE-Charles A. Daniel
son, COR the past ten years resident OF this
place, committed suicide on Thursday by
swallowing dose of strychnine, while labor
ing under temporary alteration Of mind
On Wednesday evening acquaintances of
deceased noticed something strange and un-
usual in his manner, and questioning
him, he replied that he was in trouble, but
did not explain the cause. About ten
O'Clock on Thursday morning be was seized
with sudden gripings, and shortly after
went into convulsions He then acknowl
edged that he had taken poison, and Drs.
Sburtleff and Briceland, assisted by DR..
Pelham. exerted their utmost skill to ooun
teract the effects of the poison, but all to
no purpose. At O'Clock P. NJ. the patient
expired. Mr. Danielson was a quiet, unob
trusive citizen, respected and esteemed by
all who knew him. lie was a native OF
Connecticut. and 80 years of age. Coroner
Lynch held an inquest over the body, and
n verdict in accordance with the foregoing
facts was rendered by the jury. The fu
neral will take place to day, at ? P. N.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

FEN1ANs-The Fenian excitement still
continues. European dispatches state that
a general uprising has not yet taken place,
but skirmishes have occurred at various
places. The Canadian authorities are greatly
alarmed, and fear another raid across the
line. Troops are being massed along the
frontier to oppose any demonstration from
the American side. Two authorized repre-
sentatives of the Irish Republic had an in
terview With President johnson, and asked
that the United States Government accord
them belligerent rights. The President
asked if there was de .facto Government
in existence in that country, and received
an affirmative reply. The President then
informed the representatives that the sub
iect should receive his most serious consid
Grafton, and that his sympathies were with
the Irish people in their struggles for liberty.
He also remarked that American citizens
under arrest in Ireland or England should
have the protection of the United States,
d that steps had already been taken to
procure their release.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

REcovERED.-Some time ago an Express
bag containing box of opium worth 500
was lost from one of the mail coaches be
tween here and Trinity Center. No clue
to the missing box could be obtained until
last Wednesday, when a French Gulch
Indian stated that he bad found 1t in the
road directly after it had been lost, and sig
nifed bis willingness to show where he had
secreted it. Spaulding. the driver, took the
Indian along with him to the top of Trinity
mountain where they found the box hidden
near the roadside.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

IMMIcRArIoN.-Th Sacramento Bee in
abiding to the objects of the San Francisco
Immigration Association, says it will meet
with encouragement in the interior. Yes,
the interior counties are anxious to encourage
the immigration and settlement of Americans
and Europeans. but they are amply supplied
with the moon eyed element already. We
want reliable and industrious men to cult
vate our lands, plant vineyards, and work
our mines, but desire no further importation
of a class who fail to confer any permanent
benefit on the country. and whose presence
must ultimately prove seriously detrimental
to the interests of the State
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

REwARDING THEM.--President Johnson,
through his Secretary of State, has selected
the San Francisco Examiner and Sacramento
Express as mediums for the publication of
the laws Of Congress in this State The
record of those papers is well known to the
people of California; they are not tolerated
in the homes of loyal men, and their con
luctors wear brand of infamy that can only
be obiterated by the Oblivion of the grave.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

DISTRICT CouRT-The District Court ad-
iourned on Tuesday until to-day. An at
tempt to procure the release of three China
men. confined on a charge of burglary, on a
writ eff habeas corpus, was foiled by the
Court. The case of the People VS.. Reagan.
was laid over to the next term, on motion of
the District Attorney, because of the absense
of important witnesses. Christian Floter a
native of Bavaria, and Robert Baine. native
of Ireland, were admitted to citizenship.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

New RoAD.-Mr E. W. Richardson, who
resides on Clear Creek. west of this place,
informs US that be has just completed road
to South Fork which he thinks is not
more than one half the distance of that usu-
ally travelled, or seven miles. The road is
suitable for horse and foot men, and runs by
Richardson's place, where there is a good
ford and convenient foot log across the creek.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

EXTENSIVE CLAIM-W Whittemore & Lana
han are engaged in opening a claim on one
of the large flats on Clear Greek, below
Horsetown, that will afford hydraulic dig
gings for number of years. The bank is
from twelve to fifteen feet in depth, and can
be worked to great advantage. The owners
intend to drift into the bank during the sum-
mer, and will put a hydraulic apparatus to
work next winter when water is plentiful
Claims worked above and below this one have
paid very rich, and it is the general opinion
that Whittemore & Lanahan have good
thing.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23
REDINGTON & cos
ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER.

TvHIS valuable preparation, containing in
4 highly concentrated form all the properties of
the Jamaica Ginger, has become one of the most
popular domestic remedies for all diseases of the
stomach and digestive organs.
As tonic it will be found invaluable to all per-
sons recovering from debility, whether produced by
fever or otherwise, for whilst it imparts to the sys
TEN all the glow and vigOr that can be produced by
wine or brandy, it is entirely free from the reac-
onary effects that follow the of spirits of any
kind.
1t is also an excellent remedy for females who
suffer from difficult menstruation, giving almost i'm
mediate relief to the spasms that frequently
accompany that period.
1t gives immediate relief to Nausea, caused by
riding in rairosd car, or by sea-sickness, or
other causes.
1t is also valuable as an external application for
Gout, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, etc.
REDINGTON <S CO.,
Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

Struck IT.-Almost every day we hear
some poor drone complaining that the mines
have given out, and no longer afford living
evidence on that point James Gerard came
down from Idaho last fall, and located a
placer claim on Flat Greek. The claim was
difficult one to work, but perseverance, pre-
vailed. A few weeks ago the owner got
fairly to work, since which time he has had
the pleasure of cleaning up from nine dollars
to an ounce every evening. Gerard says
men may leave Tor idaho if they like, but he
prefers remaining in Shasta county.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23
FRESE'S HANBURG TEA.

w. Hope for the Afiiicted.-In another part
of this paper will be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by Dr. J. c..
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit and char.
to them where they sure of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure. Under the of the skilful
Doctor thesiek and troubled can-divest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
are sick or in trouble, do not hesitate Read the
advertisement and follow the advice. Do not for
get the number the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $50 Washing
ton street, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

PRosPECTING.-Wm jackson and F. Tifin
have just returned from prospecting tour
on the upper Sacramento. They found abun
dant gold indications on several of the
streams above Flat Creek, but were unable
to prospect very thoroughly on account of the
snow. Jackson reports the discovery of sew.
eral fine looking quartz lodges On the divide
between Flat and Spring creeks, and declares
his intention to more thoroughly test them as
soon as the snow disappears.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23
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dren relieves the child from rain nvigor,
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and wind collie. Perfectly safe in all eases,
as millions of mothers can testify. Thirty
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New York and 205 High Holborn, London,
England IIostetter, Smith & Dean, Agents
for the Pacific Coast.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

School BALL.-Pursuant to call, a meet.
ing was held at the school house last Satur-
day, to consider the feasibility of giving a
ball or festival for the benefit of the public
schools of this place. By reference to an
advertisement in this issue, it will be seen
that it was determined to give ball at Ar
mory Hall on the evening of the 18th Of
April, for the purpose spoken of. Let every
friend of the children 40 their utmost to
make the affnir a grand success.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

PIT RIVER VALLEY.-So much rain and
snow has fallen in Pit and Fall River valleys
during the past winter that very little grain
has been sown. and scanty harvest will be
the consequence. The ground in these val
leys is still covered with snow, which is also
from three to five feet deep on the surround
ing mountains
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

LAST OF THE OLD GuARD.-The telegraph
announces the death. at Edinburg, New
York. of Samuel Downing. the last surviving
soldier who was actually under arms in the
war of the Revolution. He was lO6 years
old, and has lived in Saratoga county for
more than half century. Peace to the
ashes and honor to the name of the aged
veteran-the last of the old guard of Ameri-
can Liberty.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23
this county.

MEykEN-Ada lssacs Menken is still per-
forming in Paris to crowded houses, and Is
said to be literally coming money. Her hns
band, r. II. Newell, ''Orpheus c. Kerr,
has obtained divorce from her in a New
York Court.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

HIGHLAND.-The owners of the Highland
mine. at French Gulcl, have resumed work
after a suspension of several months. Some
commence operations at once. Heretofore
the Highland has proved the most profitable
claim in the county.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs, FOR PUL-
MoNARY and Asthmatic Disorders, have prov
ed their efficacy by a test of many years,
and have received testimonials from eminent
men who have used them.
Those who are suffering from Coughs,
Colds. Hoarseness, Sore Throat, &C.. should
try" The Trochee," a simple remedy which
is in almost every case effectual III
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

MExIco-Maxim liam, at last accounts,
was heading forlorn hope near Queretaro.
The liberal forces under Escobedo were only
thirteen miles distant, and decisive battle
was anticipated
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

OHIo.-It is reported that Mr.. Bryant, of
San Francisco. has the refusal of the Ohio
claim. in South Fork, at five dollars per foot.
Mr.. Henry Ludwig, the principal owner,
agrees to sink the shaft on the claim fifty
feet deeper, and VIII that is done Bryant
will either take it at FIVE dollars per foot, or
relinauish all claim to it.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

PORTABLE MILL.-We learn that Ellsworth
expects to have bis new portable saw mill in
operation at South Fork in few weeks. The
prospects are that lumber will be in good
demand at that camp this spring and sum
me
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

PROPOSED New MuL.-We learn that Mr..
Walsh is negotiating for the purchase of the
battery of the Union mill. at Lower Springs,
with view of removing it to South Fork,
where he proposes erecting mill for the
reduction of the rich ores of that district
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

SHAMEFUL.-The Santa Cruz Times saws
there is man in that county living illicitly
with girl eleven years old, and recommends
the application of coat of coal tar and
feathers. We heard of similar case in this
county not long since. Such men. or rather
brutes, should not lie tolerated in any civil
lied community.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

PRoBABLr KILLED.-McCloud & Anderson.
who lett Yreka some time ago with band oil
cattle for the northern mines, are reported to
have been killed by Indians near Klamath
Lake. Mr.. McCloud was the first white
discoverer and explorer of McCloud river, II
this county.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

SHooTINC.-An affray occurred at French
Gulch on Saturday last, the particulars of
which we give as related to us by parties
familiar with the facts of the case: Two
men, named Wm. Smith and David D.
Hughes had misunderstanding some time
ago about the settlement of some old part
nership matters, and hard feelings has exist
ed between them ever since. On Saturday
Smith visited Hughes at his claim, and de-
manded settlement. but the latter objected
to doing so at that time, and asked until the
next day to arrange the matter. Smith in
sisted on an immediate settlement, and
Hughes positively refused. This led to hard
words, and then to blows, after which Hughes
procured gun, at sight of which Smith
started to leave on run. Hughes raised the
gun and fred at the retreating man, the ball
entering the feft side of the back, below the
hip, in the guteal muscles. and ranging for
ward, on the crest of the ilium, passed out
near the groin, inficting a wound about
eight inches in length. Hughes Immediately
surrendered himself to the authorities at
French Gulch, and was held to bail in the
sum of five hundred dollars by Justice Dick
inson. Smith was conveyed to the County
Hospital on Sunday evening, and died on
Tuesday about one o'clock, P. NJ. Coroner
Lynch held an inquest upon the body, and
after a post mortem examination by Drs.
it was ascertained that modification of the
whole body had set in soon after the inhiction
of the wound, verdict was rendered that
deceased came to his death by bullet fired
from a gun in the hands of David Hughes,
without any provocation. Deceased was a
native of Norway. aged about 46 years.
Hughes was re arrested. in is now in Jail.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

PRoHIBITED.-General Schofeld has forbid
the holding OF municipal election in Fred
ericksburg, Virginia. for fear of a conflict
between the Unionists and rebels of the
place.
The Shasta courier., 1867-03-23

ANOTHER CARLE.-The Canada papers an
nounce that company has been formed at
Montreal to construct a submarine telegraph