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The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20
MuRprnER ARREsrED.-several mont

MURDERER ARREsTED.-Several months
ago an Indian teamster, known as Charley
Lennon, was shot and killed by an Indian
called Tom, who was jealous of the former
on account of the attentions lavished upon
his (Tom's) mahala, the widow of the late
Indian Dick, whose career suddenly termi-
mated at the end of rope intentionally slip
ped over his head by the Sheriff, last summer
On Sunday afternoon Under Sheriff jackson
visited French Gulch, and learned that Tom
and other Indians had left that place but a
few hours previously for Sugar Loaf Noun
tain, on the Sacramento, and that they had
taken the trail leading from the East Fork of
Clear Creek over the mountains. Jackson,
at 2 o'clock in the morning, accompanied by
two companions, took the trail, and shortly
after daylight reached cabin standing near
the trail, about thirteen miles above French
Gulch. Dismounting, the party fastened to
the cabin, and discovered an old Indian,
Toms father, sleeping outside. On being
awakened by the barking of his dog, the old
fellow suddenly sprang up, but one of the
party Immediately covered" him with
revolver, while Jackson kicked open the
cabin door, and Tom and his mahala stood
before him. A revolver and shot gun pointed
at his head admonished the murderer that he
was in tight place, and he very quietly
submitted to the shackling process. He was
brought into town and locked up to await
examination.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.-Wednesday
last, 18th inst, was the anniversary of the
battle of Bunker Hill-one of the sacred
days in American history which recalls to us
the suffering and bravery of the iron sons of
'76; men who bore through the dark days
"that tried mems souls" the flag we now
revere, and planted it. in the name of equal
rights to all men, high beyond the reach of
despotism men who erected in our country
the imperishable altar of Union and liberty,
and illumined it with the lights of patriotism
and courage, which shed their rays to-day
upon our land, and appeal like prayers from
Heavens saints to every loyal heart to de.
fend the institutions of freedom against for
eign despotism and home treason.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

SOUTH CAROLINA The election for local
officers in South Carolina took place II few
days ago, and is reported to have resulted
in Democratic triumph in sixteen districts,
while fifteen districts gave Republican ma
jorities In the districts carried by the Dem
ocrats a majority of the candidates were
colored, and the ex-rebel whites voted for
them rather than see general Republican
triumph. 1t must have been great humili-
alton to the Carolina chivs. to be compelled
to vote for negroes, but they had to come to
the work.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

UsFAIR.-The MenGocino Herald and Val
leio Recorder have called attention to the
fact that Harrison received sixty odd more
votes in Humboldt county, at the last cleo
ton, than Westmoreland, and proceed to
argue that this circumstance shows that
Harrison would make the strongest race for
Congress, in case he received the nomination
We think these conclusions unwarranted and
unfair. Before and after Westmoreland was
nominated for the Assembly. he openly de-
ciared his intention. if elected, to prefer arti-
cles OF impeachment against Judge Turner.
which be did, compelling that official to
resign In order to escape the disgrace of re-
moval. During the canvass, as a matter of
course, Turner and his friends did all thew
possibly could to defeat Westmoreland and
succeeded in depriving him of sixty odd votes
in the county. Wesmoreland, if nominated,
would make more popular race in this dis
trct than any other man yet mentioned for
the position. He is the undoubted choice OF
large majority of the Union voters, and the
few objections that have been offered against
him have evidently emanated from the over
Jealous partizans of rival asprants, and do
not reflect the sentiments of the people.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

In THE FIELD.-Late dispatches say that
President johnson, having escaped impeach-
ment, is now laying wires to capture the New
York Convention and secure the Democratic
nomination. Seward is said to be chief
manager of the johnson movement, and as
he will be backed by the official patronage
at the disposal of the Executive, will un-
doubtedly exert a powerful influence over
the Convention. The fact that johnson has
declared his intention to delay the recon-
struction Of his Cabinet, and the disposal of
certain fat offices until after the meeting OF
the Convention, indicates that he intends to
have finger in the pie. After raising the
Democratic party out of the Slough of Dcs-
pond, Andy has no intention of allowing it
to cast him off and we cannot blame him for
claiming the right to dictate its policy.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20
SPECIAL NOTICE,

In calling the attention of the reader to the ad-
vertisement of DIR. j. C. Young's Institute, to be
found in another part of this paper, we feel we are
answering the dictates of honest convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest and
skillfu Medical pra"ttner 1t is the duty of every
man whose knowledge places it in his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would un whiting.
ly take wrong path. There is no need to wea,
out life of pain and anguish, and in the end fill q
dishonored grave. Hesitate no longer, unfortunat,
ones, but turn to the Doctor who can restore YOU
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health, vigor and power
The Institute has been in successful operation
FOR Seventeen Years, and it was the Pioneer In
sttute of the coast has been the Pioneer in the
march of progress.
We say again to the ahlicted-read the advertise
ment and follow its advice. slA
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

KEcoRDED.-The Yreka Journal of the
18th says:
Inc trst mortgage or deed of trust from
the California and Oregon Railroad Com
pany, for the California branch. to David s.
Dodge and Eugene Kelly, of New York, as
Trustees hasibeen filed in the County Clrek's
ofhee in this city. The bond or mortgage is
equal IN amount to forty bonds, or $40, 1000
per mile, provided the entire road is built,
but allows only thirty bonds per mile for the
hrst l5O miles of road payable within twenty
years from the first of January, 1868, with
interest at six per cert. per annum, principal
and interest payable in gold coin, the interest
to be paid seni-annually The conditions
are that the road shall be built from the Gen.
tral Pacific Railroad, in the Sacramento val
ley, to the southern boundary of Greg IN,
and the distance is estimated at 3l5 miles,
The mortgage of the company to its Trustees
is their capital to commence with, and the
extra $1,000 per mile for full completion of
the road, is offered as an inducement to finish
it through the more difficult portion of the
route toward the Oregon line. Judging
from the indications presented in this bond
on record, it appears to US that there is no
doubt but what the road will run as origin
ally surveyed, via Soda Springs and Yreka.
At what particular point it will be Joined by
the Oregon branch we cannot say, but sup
pose it will be over Siskiyou mountain
The bond on record is very lengthy docu
ment, and includes in its provisions all the
State and the United States franchises, which
positively state that this road shall be built
through the Sacramento and Shasta valleys
in California, and the Rogue river, Umpqua
and Willamette valleys in Oregon. The dis
tance of 3l3 miles from the Central Pacific
Railroad, in the Sacramento valley, to the
Oregon line, is also about the exact distance
of the Elliott survey via Yreka.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

NATIONAL CAPITAL.-The subject of re-
moving the National Capital from Washing
ton has been broached twice during the pres
ent session of Congress. In February Pile,
of Missouri, offered resolution to take into
consideration the subject of removing the
Capital to some point in the Mississippi VAL
ley, which was lost by seven majority. On
the 18th inst Logan made a motion to ap-
point committee to inquire into the expedi.
ency of removing the seat of government to
some point nearer the geographical centre Of
the Republic. Lost.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

CoURT.-The District Court convened on
Monday, jury was empanneled, and Indian
trial. The jury retired on Tuesday after
noon, and at o'clock on the following
morning, having failel to. agree upon YER
dict were discharged. They stood IL for
conviction and l for acquittal Another
pannel was ordered, aud the case will be
tried again on the 9th of July.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

THE SIxTH.-The Solano Herald says that
George c. Gorham is the sixth person who
has filled the Office of Secretary of the
United States Senate. The first Secretary
Samuel Allyne Otis, held the position twenty
three years; Charles Cults eleven years
Walter Lowrie eleven; As5ury Dickens
twenty-five years, and John w. Forney seven
years. As there is no definite term to the
Office, and as the Senate has never, we be-
lieve, removed any one from it, Mr.. Gorhan
will undoubtedly retain it as long as he de-
sires to do so. even though the political com
plexion of the Senate should be changed.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

FREEDoM's DEFENDERS Tuesday even
ing Hon. r. G. Gaskill delivered ringing
Union speech, at the Court House, and at it's
close club of Freedoms Defenders was or
ganized with DIR. Benz. Shurtleff as President;
c. c. Bush and J. N. Chappell, Vice Presi-
dents; and L. Wellendorff. Secretary
Thorough organization is the handspring Of
party success, and the Union men of every
precinct in the county should give the sub
iect early consideration.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

STILL STANDING.-The frame building in
which Major P. B. Reading & Co. carried on
business at Sacramento, in the days when
that city was small village. is still standing
near the water works. The building has
passed through dangers from fire and flood,
and bids fair to stand for many years to
come. Major Snyder, the only survivor Of
the old firm, refuses to sell the property at
any price. on account of the associations it
calls to mind.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

AsToNIsHED.-Mr. Butler, one of the at
taches of the San Francisco Mining and
Scientific Press, a gentleman well posted in
mining affairs, visited our county this week,
and after inspecting a number of quartz
lodges, remarked that he was astonshed at
the abundant and unmistakable evidences of
rich and valuable minerals existing on every
hand. He predicts a great future for the
quartz mines of French Gulch, and EXPRESSED
Aattering opinions as to the richness of the
ore taken from the Muletown lodes.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

PLANTING THE STANDARD.-On the 25th
ult. number of the citizens of Cheyenne,
accompanied by party of excursionists from
Chicago, planted the Stars and Stripes. with
the names of Grant and Colfax inscribed
thereon. upon the highest point on the line
of the Pacific Railroad. As the folds of the
flag unfurled and kissed the stiff mountain
breeze. it and the nominees were greeted
with nine lusty cheers. B. Ii. Brown, of
Philadelphia, presided over meeting held
IN the occasion, and Charles Williams, of
Manchester, N. H., was Secretary A num-
Der Of animated speeches were made, and the
party had a good time generally.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

Nor TRUE.-The New York Times SAYS
there is not word of truth in the sensation
report that Senator Wade and others refused
to meet Trumbull and Fessenden in caucus
1t is pity that this story should prove an
utter fabrication after nearly every Demcratic
paper in the country has blowed so exten-
sively on the subject.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

INDIAN Row.-At an Indian dance at Bald
Hills, few days ago, several Indians fell
out and engaged in a fight with knives. One
and shoulder, and will probably take an
early trip to the happy hunting grounds
Several others suffered considerable injury in
the melee, but unfortunately none were killed
outright
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

DONG WELL.-Hon. John P. Jones has
lately been appointed Superintendent of the
Crown Point mine, Nevada, at a salary of
$4,000 per annum. He also receives the same
amount as Superintendent of another mine
adjacent to the Crown Point Ten thousand
dollars year is better than the Lieut.. Gov.
ernorship of California.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

Arm BRoKEN.-On Sunday last Benjamin
Lntz, boy about l6 years of age, fell down,
and his arm coming in contact with a stone,
was broken between the elbow and shoulder
DR.. Pelham was called in and reset the bro
ken limb, but on Tuesday evening, by some
means, the broken bone got out of place
which rendered second setting necessary.
The arm has been broken several times be.
fore
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

REGIsTRY.-The amended Registry Law
permits Assessors to register naturalized
citizens. upon production of their papers,
and where papers are lost, the Assessor may
take proof and oath of applicant, and, if sat.
istactory, return the name to the County
Clerk for enrolment in the Great Register.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

EsTAT OF JOHN KEENAN,,
Ia Deceased Notiee 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, June 20, 1868. je2O
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

Masonic FEsrIvAL.-The preparations for
the Masonic Festival, on the 24th, are going
ahead finely, and everything indicates that
the occasion will be one of enjoyment. Mr..
D. Fl. Dunn has been selected to prepare the
dinner and supper. and judging from his
former efforts in that line, the edible de-
partment of the affair will challenge the ad.
miration of an epicure.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

On BUsT.-The festive Senator Sauls.
bury signed a temperance pledge several
months ago, but on the announcement of the
vote on the Eleventh Article, he rushed out
on Pennsylvania Avenue and commenced
accepting invitations to "take something. -
since which time he has not been sober.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

APPoINTED.-Senator Reverdy johnson
mas been appointed Minister to England
Although Democrat, he voted for the Re.
construction measures of Congress. and il
opposed to restoring rebels to power in the
South
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

DURING the rebellion regiment of Arkan.
sas men were marching knee-deep in mud
part of them dragging heavy cannon
An officer riding by was hailed by one Of
them with the remark: "Wa'al. Colonel
I'll go through with you this hitch. but Il
you ever have any more Unions to break mn
you may just bet yer life amt tharp'
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

RUsr.-We are informed that in several
localities in this county the growing wheat
and barley is suffering considerable injury
from rust, which is caused by too much rain,
or damp, cloudy weather. One field of bar
ley, on Saltwater, is said to be entirely ruin
ed by this plague.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

WEATHER.-The weather, up to the past
few days, has been unusually cold and vari-
able. Showers of rain. and cold, clustering
winds have prevailed the greater part of the
time during the last month or so, but the
last few days has been warmer and more
settled, and indicates that the heated term is
AT hapd
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

Doc CRREK.-A. McPhee informs us that
the miners on the East Fork of Dog Creek
are doing unusually we'll at present, and
are demonstrating that the diggings are not
near worked out. w. H. Gooch, who had
his leg broken few weeks ago. has nearly
recovered, and is able to be around with
the aid of a crutch.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

MUSTERED OUT.-In according with orders
from headquarters, General Roley, on Satur-
day last, mustered the Lyon Light Infantry
out of service, and the arms and equipments
of the company were turned over to the
State. The funds on hand were, by unan-
imous vote of the company, donated to Shasta
School District.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

CATHOLIC CHURcH.-Rev. Father Grace
will hold Divine Service in the Catholic
Church, in this place, on Sunday tomorrow
at 10} o'clock A. NJ.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

q GEALED PROPOSALS FOR DRIVING A
y Tunnel about Five Hundred Feet in length,
will be received at the Office of the Washington
Quartz and Placer Mining Company. French Gulch,
until O'Clock P. NJ. tuesday, goth inst. For
particulars, apply to the Superintendent The
Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
je20 JOHN SYME, Superintendent.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

The Superintendent of the Washington
mine advertises for sealed proposals to run
FIVE hundred feet Of tunnel.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

RELIGIOUS services will be held in the
Union Church, in this place, on next Sunday,
at 4 o'clock p. ". All are invited to attend.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20
MARRIED..

Near Piety HILL June lst by Rev. Mr.. Groves
Gideon Allen to Miss Lizzy Gilman
At South Fork. June 10th, Rev. W. Kidder,
John r Wright, OF French Gulch, to Miss Hannah
B. Stoddard.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20
G.. G.. BUSH s. CO..

Are in receipt of heavy stock of
Goods in their line, selected by Mr..
Bush, and purchased at the very
lowest cash figures, which they pro-
pose to sell at corresponding price to
Cash Customers.
Main Street, Shasta.
May s, 1868.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-20

By WIN. JACKSON, Under Sheriff.
Dated this goth day of June, A. d. 1868.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-09-18
Pay YOUR DEBTS.

Not only is there no essential difference
between public and private debt, foreign
aud domestic creditor or debtor, but the
universal applicable truth, that thing-
which are apparent triaes when attended to,
become fearfuIly important when not atten-
dad to, holds good regarding debts also. l.
Is no great thing, indeed, IL lad knows the
multiplication table, or If man keeps his
hands and nails clean, or if he abstains from
lying; but it is very serious thing ifa man
has grimed nails; it is a tremendous thing
if he does not know his multiplication table,
or If he is & fyiEg creature. Itdoes not dis
tinguish a man if he keeps his word, but it
marks him prominently if he does not.
Paying our debts is the regular thing; not
paying, the exception. Being honest Is no
great thing; but being dishonest is Z fearful
shame. When q nation contracts a debt, 1t
Is no historic glory if 1t fulils its engage
ments sincerely and lagalLt. The lcndor
expected thus much Would he have given
you, otherwise, his money! But when
nation does not pay her debts up to her ca
paeiiy of paying and does that for which
merchant Is ignominiously thrust from the
exchange and cast cut, It is a most tremen-
dous thing, and viii stand forever as a dis
grace on the record Of history and the CON
sciences Of the citizens. People talk 50
much Of cur prosperous country and future
wealth. LET them never forget the far
more important moral prosperity, and the
desirable wealth Of unspotted Lonor of the
country. No greater treasure can be hand
ed down to future generations than an IN
spotted reputation, be it Of an individual
family or a vast nation.
Be honest-pay your debts-steal not
1t is not much if you observe this; but it IS
Overwhelmingly much if you become dishon-
est or dishonesty DO not pay your debts, or
tecome a.thief f-Fro.a Dr.. LieJer's Course
0g P5l'tical Ecou9mH
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-09-18
VALUE OF TUE SABBATH.

l. The simple rest from labor by which
wearied bodily powers may be restored
makes this institution beyond estimate val
liable. Weekday efforts run the machine
down; the Sabbath winds it up
>. The reaction upon the body Of the res
ted. the refreshed and enHvened mental
powers which Sabbath rest secures, Is OF
great value to the physical system.
3. The cleanliness which a well kept Sab
bath always brings, IN connection with the
changing of apparel ETC., is evidently favor
able to health and vigor.
+. The honored Sabbath powerfully re-
pulses every species of vicious Indulgence,
and favors all those virtuous habits which
so strongly befriend mans physical vel
fare.
5. The most satisfactory experiments
have shown that vastly greater amount Of
physical labor can be accomplished with the
rest and refreshment Of the Sabbath than
without it.
6. The same has been verified in refer
ence to laboring animals, such as horses,
etc. Hence the laws Of the Sabbath ex-
pressly mentioning them-'Thou nor thy
cattle
:. Every species Of human industry IS
befriended by the Sabbath regularify-re-
turning rest, restoring wasted powers, IN
yigorating wearied faculties, and putting
the human engine in proper order for the
demands made upon it by the succeeding
labors of the week.
Hence both the wisdom and benevolenet
of God beam forth in the institution of the
Sabbath.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-09-18

MODERN DISCOVERIES -Bayard Taylor,
the celebrated traveller, thus sums up the
results Of modern discoveries; Within the
last twenty-five years. all the principal feat
ures of the geography Of ouI own yast inter
Tor regions have been accurately determin-
ed: the great fields Of Centrala Asia have
been traversed in various directions, from
Bokhara and Oxus to the Chinese wall; the
haifknown river systems of South America
have been explored and surveyed; the icy
continent around the South Pole has been
discovered; the Northwest Passage-the
ignis fatuus Of nearly two centuries-is at
last found; the Dead Sea is stripped Of lis
fabulous teuors; the source ofthe Niger is no
longer a myth, the sublime secret of theNlc
is almost wrested for his keeping; the
Mountains of the Moon, sought for 2000
years, have been beheld BY a Causcas-
ian eye; an English steamer has assembled
the Chadda to the frontiers of Barnon;
Leiehardt and Stuart have penetrated the
wilderness OF Australia; the Russians have
descended from Irkoutsk to the mouth of
the AmOor; the antiqaated walls Of Chin
ese prejudice have been cracked, and are at
last tumbling down and the canvas screens
that surround Japan have been cut By the
sharp edge Of American enterprise. Such
are the principal results Of modern explor-
alton. What quarter ofa century, since the
form Of the earth and the boundaries of its
pIand and water were known, can exhibit
such list Of achievements