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The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27
Death of Kit Carson.

We have received letter from Samual r
Hatch, Esq, dated Fort Lyon, Colorado Ter
rltory, May Oath, announcing the death of
General Kit Carson. He died ON the eve-
ning OF the 23d, at Fort Lyon. aged ffty-eight
cept that the deceased had been i'll ever since
he returned from the East, which we believe
was about SIX months ago Christopher. or
Nit Carson" as he was familiarly known,
was an old mountaineer, trapper, guide, in
terpreter and Indian fighter. In many re
spects he was remarkable man. He was
noted as possessing most daring and intrep-
I'd character, and his exploits have formed
subjects for story tellers, tourists, and histor-
lans. His wild and eventful early life was a
fruitful theme for romance, and his efficiency
as guide on the plains and among the
mountain passes of the Pacific slope, brought
his services into constant requistion in the
early stages of the overland traffic between
the Eastern States and the far West.
He was guide to the Government Fxplora
tion known as the Fremont Expedition, many
years ago, and his services in that and many
other and similar responsible positions have
been duly recognized He was, perhaps,
better known to large number of Indian
his long life among them. learned their hab-
its and customs. understood their mode of
warfare and spoke their language as his mo-
ther tongue No one man did more than Kit
Carson in expediting the development of the
wildernesses of the Northwest which have
opened so many fruitful fields of enterI rise
and thrift. He has now followed bis brother
pioneer, NIX. Aubray, who was killed in
an unfortunate rencountre in Santa Fe, some
years since We have not the materials at
hand to speak more particularly of his life
and adventures. He was by choice dweler
of the mountains. and many of the early
adventurers in our Western wilds. who have
been indebted to him for their safety thou
sands of miles beyond the pckets of civliza-
ton, will grieye to hear of his death. They
will all bear testimony that beneath his
rather rough and careless exterior, there
smiled a genial nature and beat an honest
heart.-S Louis Republican.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

THE grave and reverend Senators made
themselves merry the other day over the
name proposed for the new Territory to be
carved out of Dakota and Colorado. Sauls
bury wanted it called Id Interim. which
drew from Nye the response that such a name
=" would attract the eyes of all Delaware, :"
and the allusion to poor old Ad Interim
Thomas ridiculous testimony in the mpeach-
ment trial made some laughter. Senators
are very kindly to each others jokes. But
the funniest part OF the affair appears in the
Tribune's account of the debate, which says:
Finally. the name of Mr.. Young was al
lowed to stand" By ludicrous typograbi-
cal error, Mr.. Young was substituted for
Wyoming. The Territory of Mr.. Young
would be very good, but Utah has already
the exclusive right to'the name-AIta.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

STANToN.-C. A. Dana, ex-Assistant Sec
tary Stanton:
With Lincoln. Stanton's relations were pc
culiar. There was no extraordinary sympa.
thy between them till near the close of the
rebellion. The determined manners and un-
compromising earne>;nesS of the Secretary
were not attractive tn the gentler and more
variable nature of the President but at last
their overpowering interest IN the common
cause, and their equal faith in the truth of
democracy and popular freedom overcame all
hindrances and their friendship became
profound and perfect. The wisdom OF the
Secretary, his jealous care that the war
should work no injury to the liberties of the
people, won greatly upon Lincoln's Judgment;
and at last there was. no other man whose
advice he received with so much conflence,
or followed with little deduction. Had he
lived, Stanton's counsel would have been
extremely influential in shaping the course
of the Administration and when we say
that one of the last events before Lncoln's
death was the submission to him by the Sec
retary of plan for the reorganization of
Virginia on the basis of equal suffrage for all
loyal men, and that Lincoln favored this
plan, our readers can perceive what pro-
tracted, useless and dangerous conflicts would
have been avoided had the President been
spared When Andrew johnson took offce,
one OF his first acts was to request Stanton to
stand by him. as he stood by Lincoln. Their
beginning together was cordial and promis-
ing. and we shall not attempt to narrate the
progress of their alienation. When the Pr, s.
ident became a renegade to his party, he
ceased to have friend and supporter in the
Secretary. The latter was also an immova-
BILE antagonist to thousands of claims by
means of which Johnson's new allies sought
to filch money from the treasury. Tae Pres
ident knew, too, that as long as Stanton was
in the War Department. it would be impos,
sibe to execute any Of the mad schemes for
taking possession of the Government and
turning out Congress, which. at various
times have been formed in bis half-crazy
brain. For all these reasons be determined
months ago to get rid of him. This design
Stanton has resisted, not for his own sake.
but because the safety and welfare of the
country seemed to require it. The Senate
having now, however, decided otherwise, he
has laid down an office which he long since
desired to leave. lie will carry with him
into retirement the esteem admiration and
envy of those who know him best. 1t has
been his fortune to do great work in the
preservation of bis country, and to establish
fame which will grow brighter and brighter
as her history is developed
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

Masonic CoUNcIL.-The Supreme Council
of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of tt e
Thirty-third and last Degree of the A. and A.
5. r. of Masonry, was in session last week
at Charleston, S. c.. This Council embraces
in its jurisdiction the Southern and North
western States, California and the Terrific
res. The Supreme Council for the North
ern jurisdiction of the United States embraces
the Northern and Eastern States. The
Southern Supreme Council was established at
Charleston in 1901, and is composed of the
most learned and distinguished Masors with
in its jurisdiston, and, according TO its Con-
stitution, can never consist of larger mum
Der than thirty-three, and no one is entitled
to membership unless unanimously elected.
The Grand Council is the highest body in the
brotherhood, and its sessions are held bien-
nially, the last being held at Washington in
May, 1866.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

OUTRAGEoUs.-All accounts from Texas
agree in the statement that unless greater
military protection is quickly afforded the
white and black Unionists of Texas, they
will haze to fly from the State or be gradually
exterminated. Union men have no redres,
In the courts before ex rebel judges and iuries
and are robbed, outraged and even killed
with perfect impunity. Such a diabolical
state Of affairs cannot be submitted to much
longer, and it is to be hoped that the Gov
ernment will promptly suppress the semi
civilized traitors who still live to curse the
State.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27
Organize for the Campaign.

In order to accomplish any great purpose,
either of military or civil nature. thorough
and compact organization is absolutely nee
essary to ensure success. An unorganized
army is but mob, unfit for the purposes of
az active compaign; but organization rem
ders it efficient to defend its own positions
and triumph over its adversaries. As with
military so it is with civil or political affairs.
The irregular efforts of individuals can do
little or nothing in the way of securing the
adoption or triumph of any great measure
or principle; because, having no organiza
tion, they blunder at random and waste
their strength for want of common rallying
point and harmonious understanding as to
uniform mode and plan of operation. But
let Individuals only enroll themselves into
an organized association or party, animated
by common purpose, and having a uniform
understanding as to the manner of proceed
ure, and they become mighty power; po-
tent to secure great political triumphs, ad-
vance great measures, inaugurate salutary
reforms and crush out wrongs and abuses.
Recognizing the truthfulness of the mot
to: I'm Union there is Strength" the loyal
people of this Republic are enrolling them
selves into peaceful army of freemen, and
organizing on a uniform and impartial plan
for an effective Campaign in behalf of the
principles Of the patriotic party which has
upheld the Uuion and stood faithfully by the
Government since the day on which Traitors
tore the National Flag from the battlements
of Fort Sumpter.
California is not sleeping in Indifference at
her post. but her Union SONS, from San Di-
ego to Siskiyou, are joining hands for the
conflict, with the determination to bury all
past differences, and by thorough organiza-
ton and active effort, replace her in the line
of States that are loyal to the Government
and true to the eternal principles of Right
and Freedom cherished by the Fathers of the
Republic
Inasmuch as the important issues growing
out of the war for the Union-issues involv-
ing the most precious fruits of the struggle
and the ultimate safety of the Government,
are to be permanently decided, for veal or
woe, at the ballot bcx in November, every
loyal voter who loves his country and desires
to see republican institutions fully vindca-
ted, is called upon by every sentiment of
honor and duty to lose no time in enrolling
his name on the list of his fellow citizens
who are rallying beneath the protecting
folds of the Old Union Banner borne by
those true and tried patriots-U. s. Grant
and Schuyler Colfax. Every Union man in
Shasta County should make it a special point
to come promptly forth and assure his COM
rades of his continued devotion to Union
principles by joining Campaign Club and
preparing to oppose his unscrupulous pol:t-
ical opponents in systematic and effective
manner.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

AN inspection of the remains of Stephen
A. Douglas was made on Jnne 81, prepara-
tory to their removal to the tomb erected to
his memory. Upon removing the lid cover.
ing the glass. the face of the ilustrious
Senator found to be in a remarkable
state of preservation, almost as natural as
when buried seven years ago. The complex
ion i very fair, the Con;our of the head and
face apparently unchanged, and the expires
sion quite natural and plainly recognizable
The hair looks cs black and glossy as ever
and the raiment is new and tidy as wher
first put on, not presenting the least evidence
of mildew or discoloration.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

The St. Louis Despatch cannot conceive
how anyone can seriously associate the Chief
Justices name with Democratic movement,
or imagine it possible that he could be the
Democratic standard-bearer. His support OF
negro suffrage, the financial policy which he
established while at the head of the Treasury
Department, and most of his Judicial decis-
ions since he assembled the bench of the Su-
preme Court. it says, are conclusive reasons
against the possibility of his nomination by
any portion of the Democratic party.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

CALLED TO SEE Us.-On Tuesday we were
gratihed at receiving friendly call from
George D. Woodman, editor of the Red Bluff
Independent, who came to our town to mar
ticipate in the Masonic Festival 1t was our
first meeting. We found him to be genial.
kind-hearted young gentleman, and, like all
editors, good looking lie was accompanied
here by the handsomest girl in Red Bluff.
which proves conclusively that he also pos
sesses "vinnin' ways" We hope he may
make the rifle
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

CIRcUs.-Barthoomew Circus performed
in this place on Friday evening of last week
The performance was creditable, and the
horses the best trained we have ever seen in
the State
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

On THE RAMPAGE.-Rev. 0. p. Fitzgerald
and a clique of his satellites made raid on
the State Educational Society at its meeting
few days ago, and tried to induce that
body to give the reverend gentleman sole
charge. of the State educational journal. the
California Teacher. He also wanted that
periodical to be printed at the Office of the
Spectator, the organ of the Methodist
Church South. Inasmuch as the Teacher
has always been under the editorial control
of an association of practical teachers, and
is devoted to the cause of general educati IN
the attempt of the Superintendent to COB
BILE up" the concern for his own special pur-
poses is decidedly cheeky, to say the least
The expense of publishing the Teacher comes
out of the pockets of the people, who, we
imagine, have no desire to be taxed for the
purpose of supplying Fitzgerald with ano
ther organ through which to disseminate bis
peculiar ideas of education and morality
The Educational Society rejected Mr.. Fitz
gerald's proposition. and elected Samuel ]
Swezey, John SWEET, B. Marks, Dr. Lucky
and y. z. Fitzgerald as editors. The latter
then gave notice that he would not recognize
the Teacher as an official organ The State
Board of Education, of which Governor
Haight is President, then ordered the Teach.
er office to be transferred to the Spectator
Office, and placed under the control of Fitz.
gerald, which action is simply an outrage
and an unwarranted assumption of power on
the part of the State Board This is a dodge
to add another organ to the Methodist Church
South and the Democratic party.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

For GRANT.-Col. Isaac n. Morris. ex-
Member of Congress and distinguished H.
linois polititian, heretofore an active Demo
crat, has declared in favor of the election of
Grant, and made an unanswerable speech in
his behalf. The action of Col. Morris will
confuse Democratic wire-pullers in the North
west, and sets an example that other war
members of his party will be likely to fol-
low.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

For GRANT.-A large and enthusiastic
meeting of Germans was held in San Fran
cisco last week, at the close of which a Grant
and Colfax Club was formed. A meeting
was also held at Sacramento last week, and
$50 Germans signed pledge to support the
Union nominees. Out of this number 103
voted for Haight last year.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

FREEDoM's DEFENDERs.-A Council of
freedoms Defenders has been organized at
French Gulch, and is working splendidly-
The Union men Of that place are determined
to maintain the loyal reputation of their
town, and roll up handsome vote for Grant
and Colfax.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

A WELL known queen of the demi-monde.
in Paris, has ruined a Russian Prince and an
English nobleman. The cause of their ruin
has Just become mother. and when the in
fant was brought to the Mayors Office to be
registered, the Lord" and the " Boyard"
met face to face, each demanding the child to
be registered in his name. Hence quarrel,
and prospective fight
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

LIGHTNISG-During a thunder storm, a
few days ago, tall pine tree standing in
Snake Hollow, near the Middletown road.
was struck by lightning. and shivered into
spluters from top to root. A number of
cattle standing near escaped uninjured
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

ARMING Inc WoMEN.-In Paraguay. South
America, President Lopez has ordered an
arming OF the women to guard his communi-
cations between Hu.naita and the river Tibi-
cuary. Forty thousand women are said to
have responded to this order, and taken the
held, under an Irish woman named Eliza
Lynch.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

ARKANsAs.-The bill for the readmission
OF Arkansas was vetoed by the President, and
passed over the veto by both Houses of Con-
gress and her Congressman admitted to seats.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

WARNING TO SPEcuLAToRs.-By an Act of
the Legislature. passed last winter, it is de-
ciared to be grand larceny, punishable by
imprisonment in the State Prison, to steal
any kind OF cattle, horses. mules, jacks, ien-
MES, calves, colts, etc., without regard to
the value of the animal stolen Tho ;mn-;s-
onment may be from two to fourteen wears.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

WEATHER.-The weather turned warm for
a few days last week, and we supposed that
the heated term had set in for good. but were
mistaken. On Monday it clouded up and a
rain storm followed, after which it continued
showery until TUESDAY night, when it again
cleared up.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

EvARTs.-The President has nominated
VIM. NJ. Evarts, one of his counsel in the
impeachment trial, Attorney General. His
confirmation is considered doubtful.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

CoMNITTED.-Indian Tom, arrested for
killing Charley Lennon, was examined be-
fore Justice Knox on Monday. and commit
ted to Jail to await the action of the Grand
Jury.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

IMPRovED.-John Madison has just finish.
ed a thorough renovation of his Shaving and
Bathing Saloon and is ready to accumulate
any number of customers.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27
An APPRENTICESHIP Cartouche the eel

AN APPRENTICESHIP Cartouche, the eel
ebrated French robber, was once requested
by young man to be engaged in his band
Where have you served 2" asked Cartouche
g Two years with disreputable attorney
and six months with an inspector of police
" Well," answered the chief. that whole
time shall be reckoncd as if you had served
in my troop"
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

DEAD-Heber C. Kimball, next in rank
to Brigham Young amongst the Mormons,
died at Salt Lake City on the 22d inst.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

SMALL Pox.-Nine deaths occurred from
this terrible disease in San Francisco last
week.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

SAILOR, exhorting at prayer meeting,
in a London chapel, said that on dark.
stormy nights, while on the sea, he had often
been comforted by that beautiful passage of
Scripture" a faint heart never won fair
lady.n
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

WHIsKT.-A bill reducing the tax on
whisky to fifty cents per gallon has passed
the House of Representatives.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

PREACHING Rev. Alexander Groves will
preach in the Shasta Union Church on Ssn-
day (to-morrow) evening.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

The LARGEsr.-A. Hayward has the larg
est income in San Francisco 167 900.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

Our SENTIMENrs.-The San Mateo Ga
zette says:
We think General Grant, sober or drunk,
better man for President of the United
States than the best rebel guerrilla that ever
trod shoe leather, or fred upon and insulted
the fag of bis country.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

@ EALED PROPOSALS FOR DRIVING
y Tunnel about Five Hundred Feet in length
will be received at the Office of the Washing'on
Quartz and Placer Mining Company. French Gulch
until o'clock P. NJ on Tuesday, goth inst For
particulars, apply to the Superintendent The
Superintendent reserves the right reject any and
all bids.
je20 JOHN SYME, Superintendent.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27
Notice.

YNHE UNDERSIGNED WILL APPLY TO
Il the Board of Supervisors of Shasta county at
their next regular meeting August term, 1868, for
license to keep and conduct public ferry across
the Sacramento river, at point known the
Wells Ferry.
L. NJ AUTENRUCHT.
Shasta, June %, 1865. je27
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27

ELECTED. Mccormick (Union) has been
elected Delegate to Congress from Arizona.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27
MARRIED:

At Dog Creek, Shasta county, by Hon. C. C..
Bush, County Judge, Geo. W. Burtt to Miss Julia
A. Compton.
The Shasta courier., 1868-06-27
LIQUORS! LIQUORS !

A LARGE LOT, CHOICE, BRANDS, JUST
IN arrived, and for sale cheap by
DANIEL LYNCH, Shasta.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-09-16

PRUSSIA AND AMERIcA,--Prussia has
been considered pretty much Of a des-
potism; but she has some principles Of
.mngnanimity unknown to the Jacobins.
of the North. We read that the prus-
sian Government has forbidden anv
ceiebration III future of tho anniversary
OF the victory of Sadow;,. 1t desires to
avoid Oifensc to those countries of the
Gelmanic body that sided in sentiment
with Austria, trusting SONIC day to an
mex them. 80 - rg1 aisR 4 sui
Tho effort Of super-cminerfss iloyalty
ut the North Is TO perpctuatc the hide
Gus memories of blood and battle. If
the country is to go to RUM. give us i,
PrEss'an despoiism .aibsr than n,a.s,
Republic.
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THE PRESIDENT AND REcoNsTRuc-
TIoN.--The National Intelligencer says
the instructions given Gen. Buchanan
contain no words or sign recognizing
"Gov.n Warnoth's pretended autlori-
ty. Phe President holds that 10 State
once admitted is, or ever has been sub
seqnently, out of the Union. in the
instructions to Gen. Buchanan given
With view to. the preservation of
peace, 'any, even the slightest .recog-
milton of the carpet-bag, State Govern
ment of Louisiana has been carefully
aud studiouslyavoided.n The Nation
al Intelligenccr also remarks that the
piteous begging tor recognition and the
desperate effort to find it where it does
not exist, furnishes convincing proof
that the carpet baggers themselves are
painfully conscious that their pretended
State Governments are purely bogus.
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GEN. HALpINE's OPINION OF SEYMOUR
AND BIAIR.--Amongt the last written words
of the generous and gifted Gen. Halpine
were his opinions of Blair and Seymour
ION the whole muster roll of our army no
name shone more conspicuously for person
al gallantry than that of Frank Blair; few
officers have been more desperately wound
ed. no officer has been more gloriously con-
spicuaus for never saying go to lis men,
hut follow me-" "Knowing
Seymour well, and having had opportuni-
ties to know him thoroughly, officially, and
personally during the war, we reluctantly
but firmly apply to whomsoeper shall ques-
ton his action and practical loyalty, the
famous words of tire great great Radical
chief who answers every charge which he
deems unfounded by this striking phrase of
thapure Saxon dialect, You lie, you vii
lain, you lie ! and what the great Rad-
ca! philosopher does not dove are will
ing to be held responsible for these words
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