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The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11
DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY CONVENTION.

A A MEETING OF THE SHASTA COUN-
N ty Democratic Central Committee held on the
9Th day of March, 1868, it was
Resolved That a Democratic County Convention
be held at the Court House, in Shasta Satur-
day, the 18th day of April next at II o'clock
NJ, to nominate delegates to the Democratic
State Convention, called to meet in San Francisco
on the 29th of April next. and District Conven-
tion, to nominate candidate for Congress for the
Third Congressional District, appoint County
Central Committee, and for the transaction of such
other business as the Convention NAV determine.
Delegates to said Convention will be elected in
the different precincts Saturday, the llth day of
April, in accordance with the following apportion-
ment, based upon the vote east for Hon. ii. Ii.
Haight for Governor. giving one delegate for each
precinct, for each 20 votes, and one for each
fraction of 20 votes.
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THE OLD GAME.-The Kluxlux Klans, a
secret rebel organization, was instrumental
in preventing the adoption of the new Con-
stitution of Alabama, by intimidating voters,
and preventing them going to the polls by
threats of violence. This infamous organiza,
ton, which is nothing more nor less than
the reorganized Knights of the Golden Circle,
is now pursuing a similar course in Georgia
Persons who are supposed to be in favor. of
the adoption of the new Georgia Constitution
are receiving anonymous letters and notices,
warning them to keep away from the polls,
or death will suddenly overtake them. These
outrages have become so general that Gen
eral Meade, commanding the district, has
issued an order warning all persons to desist
from such disreputable work on pain of
severe punishment in case of refusal
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APPORTIONMENT.

The following test for qualification to participate
IN the election of delegates to said Convention was
auoP'ed All persons who intend to support the
nominees of the Democratic Conventions National
state, and Congressional, in the ensuing election.
shall be entitled to vote for delegates
Inc Committee earnestly recommend for the con-
slderation of the party the following:
Inc State Central Committee desire to impress
upon the democratic and Conservative voters of
the state the necessity of assembling in their vari
GUS localities, to form Clubs, and to take active
measures for the approaching political campaign,
that the rights of the people may be preserved, the
Constitution upheld, and the Union again united" "
BY order of the Democratic County Central
Committee.
7. CONKLIN, Chairman.
]. E. PELHAM, Secretary. mia
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To BE REPAIRED.-Tne last freshet washed
Gulch and the Mountain House, and the
route is almost impossible for teams. Mr..
Charles Camden has headed subscription
paper with $50, with the view of raising an
amount sufficient to repair the road and
place it in good travelling condition. Several
citizens of this place have also subscribed
literally, and it is to be hoped that others
may follow their example, as all are more
or less interested in keeping the road open
and in good condition.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

LEFT Us.-This week j. w. Garden and
in person, of their business ard property on
Cottonwood. Office holding has not spoiled
these gentlemen, and while we regret to lose
them as residents of this place, we are graft,
fed to know that the people of Cottonwood
will gladly welcome them back to their old
home. We wish them success in all their
future undertakings.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

IMPEAcHMENr.-Th Senate having refused
to sustain the rulings of Chief Justice Chase,
in which be assumed to decide upon the ad-
missibility of evidence, Burleigh, Delegate
from Dakota, was permitted to testify. The
witr rs swore that on the evening of February
2lst he bad an interview with Gen. Thomas,
who informed him that he intended to take
possession of the War Department by force,
if necessary; heard Thomas make speech
to the clerks Of the War Office. in which he
denounced Stanton's harsh rules, and said he
would treat the employees as gentlemen
Thomas afterwards told witness that if he
down the doors and taken possession of the
War Office. Several other witnesses corrob.
GRATED Burleigh's testimony as to Thomas
threats of taking forcible possession of the
War Office Wilson offered additional docu-
mentary evidence, which was admitted by
the Court. Butler introduced certain docu-
ments showing that the President attemn nted
to array the people of the South against the
lawful Acts of Congress. which was also ad.
mttcd as evidence. Several reporters testi-
fed to the correctness of the reports of the
Presidents incendiary speeches at the White
House, Cleveland and St. Louis. Executive
documents were submitted te show that the
President had recognized the Tenure of Office
Act after which Butler announced that the
testimony on the part of the prosecution had
substantially closed. Then, on motion of the
Presidents counsel, four days were allowed
IN which to prepare proof for the defense, and
the Court adjourned until the 9th inst.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

CoPPER.-The johnson copper claim, on
Little Cow Creek, prospects very rich, and
promises to be valuable property when
more fully developed. The main load is
about five feet wide, and the rock yields from
eighty to ninety-five per cent. copper. The
Pryor brothers are directing the work on
this claim
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SHASTA COURIER.
SATURDAY, MORNING, APRIL IL, 1868.
Rich PkospEcrs.-Mr. Neff, we'll known

RICH PkosPEcrs.-Mr. Neff, well known
in Trinity county, visited this place last
week, having spent the winter in hunting
and prospecting on the head waters of Cot
tonwood. Mr.. N. had several animals packed
with deer skins, having killed eighty three
Of these animals during the winter. lie
also had in his possession large package of
fox and mink skins. He informs US that he
found gold in paying quantities on several
bars near the head of the Middle Fork of
Cottonwood, and in one gulch he panned out
an average of three dollars per day. He
states that the country at the head of Cotton
wood was never prospected to any extent, but
undoubtedly contains good placer mines. He
intends to return in May, with a complete
mining outfit, and will proceed to thoroughly
test the richness of the mines he has dis
covered.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

AT WoRK-McPherso & Co. have COM
pleted their fume at Piety Hill. and COM
menced sluicing operations. The fume is
over four hundred yards in length, and con,
tains about twelve thousand feet of lumber.
Three hydraulic pipes are kept in operation
day and night. This claim is the most
extensive as well as the most promising g
placer mine in the county.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

JUST DISCOVERED Ir-The Sacramento
Union contained an article, few days ago,
in favor of the building of railroad from
Oroville to Virginia City, the line to cross
the Sierras on the Feather river route. A
majority of the papers in the Northern por-
tion of the State have long contended that the
Feather river route was the best for the
Pacific Railroad to follow, but the Union
always secuted the idea, until its late quarrel
with the Railroad Company. 1t is astonish-
ing to see how expeditiously the Union re,
verses its editorial engine of late.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

Fort CROOK R0AD.-We understand that
some seven or eight hundred dollars have
been subscribed for the purpose of building
a wagon road from Woodman's ranch to Fort
Crook. We hope the proper steps will at
once be taken to secure the early completion
of the road, as such a thoroughfare is much
needed
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

The Union State Convention, which as
sembled in Sacramento on the 31st ult was
creditable in numbers, and the proceedings
were characterized by harmony and good
feeling throughout the session of two days.
The general sentiment of the delegates was
in favor of burying all past differences. and
cordially uniting for the overthrow of the
Democracy in the coming campaign The
Convention unanimously endorsed General
Grant for the Presidency, but refused to
instruct the delegates to the National Con-
vention as to its choice for Vice President.
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his child. | asked Mrs Mowry to let me
have another bed. or some blankets, but she
would not; and l had no money, and | was
in debt to her, so | could not help myself;
told her it was wrong for me to sleep with
her, but she would not do anything for me !;
| believe now that she did it Intentionally, 50
as to get my child from me, and wrong me"
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

OAKLAND EVENING TRANicRIPT.-We have
received the initial number of the Oakland
Evening Transcript, issued on the 1st inst,
by H. Coffin. Mechanically and -editorially
it seems to be in the hands of those who
understand their business We wish it sue.
cess, and welcome it to our exchange list.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

REMovED.-C. F. Ellsworth is engaged in
removing his portable steam saw mill from
Trinity county to Red Bluff from which place
it will be transported to a point near Cisco
on the line of the Pacific Railroad. The
Railroad Company have contracted to pur
chase all the lumber Ellsworth can manufac.
ture for one year.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

IMMIGRATIoN.-The Pacific Mail steamer
which left New York on the 1st inst. was
crowded with passengers for this State. One
thousand two hundred and fifty applicants
for passage were obliged to wait for the
next steamer.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

SENTENcED.-On Saturday last, 4th inst,
Judge Garter sentenced j. A. Lutty to a
term of three years in the State Prison
Deputy Sheriff Gillooly started below with
the prisoner on Monday morning.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

FROST BITTEN.-John Martin Miller, one
of the stage drivers in Wells, Fargo & Co..
service on the Eastern line, had both his
legs amputated from the effects of mortifca-
ton from frost.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

GOVERNOR APPoINTED.-General Schofed.
on the 4th, appointed General Harry II.
Welles, of Alexandria. Governor of Virginia.
lie is from Michigan, and was Brevet Brig.
adler General, but has been residing in vir-
ginia since 1862.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

THE CRoPs.-We are informed by farmers
residing in different parts of the county that
all growing crops are fourishing finely, and
bid fair to yield a plentiful harvest. 1t is
estimated that the number of acres sown in
wheat and barley exceeds that of any previ-
ous vaar
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DN3F)>

Has this week favored US with supply of
magazines and pictorials, comprising Har-
per's Magazine for April, Harper's Weekly
and Bazaar, Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper,
Phunny Phellow, National Police News, &c.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

A CANDIDATE.-A gentleman residing in
this place lately received a letter from Hon.
James A. johnson, in which he states that
he is a candidate for reelection to Congress.
and hopes his friends will not forget his
claims during his absense at Washington.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

SOUTH FoRK-The Batehelder brothers
have not despaired of the ultimate success of
the South Fork mines, and purpose com
mencing work on some of their claims at an
early day. Parties from Chicago, Illinois,
who possess abundant apital, are expected to
arrive in few days. for the purpose of
examining iedges with view to purchase.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

THE WAR HoRsE.-It is stated that 7. J i.
Henly will be appointed one of the Tide
Land Commissioners. The Union says a
better man for the position can be found.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

FINE BUGGY Sam. Richards has Just
completed another of those fine buggies for
the manufacture of which be has become
noted. The vehicle can be seen at Van
Schaick's paint shop.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

LosT-During the past week, large
Iocket breastpin, valuable only as an heir.
loom. The finder will receive the thanks of
the owner by leaving it at this Office.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

APPoINrED.-The Board of Supervisors of
Trinity County has appointed E. F. Allen as
Sheriff. to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of James Cochran.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

Holy WEEK Yesterday was Good Friday,
the anniversary of the crucifxon of our
Saviour-the most solemn of all the festivals
of the Catholic Church. Tomorrow will be
Easter Sunday, the anniversary of the re-
surrection of our Lord from the dead.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

ExEcUTED.-A man named John Goodwin.
and an Indian, were hanged at Placerville,
last week, for the murder of their squaw
wives. Goodwin was externally white
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

RErURNED.-Senator Chappell returned tc
in good health and spirits, and looking as il
the climate of the City of the Plains
agreed with him.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

ENTERPRIsING.-Three Mexicans have sto.
len over fifty head Of horses from Michigan
Bar and vicinity in the last two weeks.
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for Governor of California, stumped New
Hampshire for the Republican candidate
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

NEW 'ooDs-D We'll & Bro. have just
received and are opening new and splendid
s'ock OF spring goods. Give them a call.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

hxrESDEp.-The late Legislature extended
the franchise of the Sacran.o ,,-
Road Company for period of ten year.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

IN 'AIL.-McDermott, who killed Sheriff
Cochran is still inj Jail at Red Bluff awaiting
the action of the Grand t.,
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DIED.

In Shasta. April 7th, of consumption, George
Fipps. native of Virginia, aged IS years
In Sacramento, April 10th, John E. Dent, for
mery of this place, aged about 3S years.
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11

lNsASE.-Five persons were sent to the
Insane Asylum from San Francisco on the
4th inst
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Family Groups
nd other large Photographs. The greatest after
tion paid to the taking of
CAREES EDE XESITES.

AS well as to the taking of Pictures of Children for
which purpose he has adopted the new
lightning process
Old Pictures copied, cleaned and framed, or taken
from life from the smallest locket to life size and
painted IN Oil or Water Colors, or retouehed in
Crayon India Ink
LOCkETS, PINS and RINGS filed with neat
meas and Dispatch and satisfaction warranted or no
pay.
Instructions given in all branches of the Art
Having made arrangements with the leading
Stock Dealers, he will hereafter be enabled to take
Pictures cheaper and better than ever before
He has large collection of specimen Pictures of
all styles and sizes, which free and open to the
inspection of ALL Call and see them all are well
come, and none troublesome, and be sure you
Z" secure the shadow ere the substance fade"
IaS~Stock of Photograph Albums for sale cheap
Shasta, Feb. 6, 1865 rs
The Shasta courier., 1868-04-11
REDEMPTION FUND.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals,
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.
F. B. CHANDLER, Treasurer.
Shasta, Apr. 4, 1868. n4
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07

SPRINGFIELD. ON HAND.-A caucus
of the Union Republicans of Springfield
will be held ut the Town Hall, on Satur-
day afternoon of this week, at 3 o'clock
to elect delegates to the District Conven-
ton. Immediately after the caucus a
meeting will be held to organize a Grant
and Colfax club. A full attendance is
earnestly requested, and we guess they
will have it as Springfield never does
things by the halves.
Gymnastics, arranged to music were
exemplifed and explained inSpringfield
Thursday evening of last week, by c. N.
Flanders, pupil of Dartmouth College,
but sufficient encouragement was not re-
celved to warrant the forming Of class.
A very instructive and entertaining
lecture was given at Springfield Town
Hall, Tuesday evening last, by Prof
Cunning; on the subject of Geology
This lecture is to be followed by course
of six lectures, ON the successive Satur
day and Tuesday evenings. Tickets fol
the course s1.0O, single tickets % cts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07
Cayendish Wide Awake!

We have good news of the Union
cause in Cavendish. At caucus held
there on Saturday last, at A. Walkers
hotel, Hon. j. F. Deane, Hon. c. II.
Chapman and James Elton, ESQ.,, were
elected delegates to attend the District
Convention, to be held at White River
junction, on the 18th inst. J. S. Park
er, Henry A. Fletcher and A. w. Rich
ardson were appointed alternate. with
power to appoint substitutes.
The town committee were directed to
appoint committee of two in each
school district to get out the voters at the
coming September election.
Speeches were made by j. F. Deane,
james Fitton and Henry A. Fletcher,
and determination was manifested to
redeem the pledge given by Gov. Fetch
err at the State convention, that Caven-
dish would give the largest republican
majority, in proportion to her population
and the vote of 1867, of any town in the
State
BY the way, we learn that Capt. Jacob
S. Parker, who used to command the
troop in the palmy days of the Yer
mont Militia, has served continuously for
2S years as town committee, under the
wing and republican political organiza-
tons, and most of the time as chairman,
always calling the town caucus in time,
and having the votes ready in season.
Capt. Parker though a farmer, and a
man of means, meyer seeks or accepts
political preferment, and though an ac-
tive politician, prefers to work at the
wheel, rather than in the lead.
We have no doubt but the committee
and that "ancient and honorable" town
will make a good report on the first
Tuesday of September next. What are
other towns doing? Is the key note OF
preparation yet sounded?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07
First District Convention.
NO NOMINATION ON WEDNESDAY

NO NOMINATION ON WEDNESDAY.
The first District are having great
struggle at Rutland, and were in session
on Wednesday till midnight, when they
adjourned till nine o'clock, this Thurs
day morning without having made a
nomination. Every town in the district
is fully represented. 81 ballots were
had on Wednesday, Woodbridge being
a few votes ahead, most of the time. On
two ballots he and Veazey had an equal
number of votes, 67 each. On the first
ballot, Woodbridge had 66, Veazey 81,
Dorr II, Willard AZ, Kellogg 10, There
was very little variation from this vote
all day. Woodbridge went up once as
high as y, and Veazey once struck 81
The last ballot was as follows:
Woodbridge II, Weary 81, Willard
80, Dorr IL, Kellogg s, III. Garfield l.
This was at midnight and Gov. Dilling-
ham moved to adjourn till Thursday
morning. Mr.. L. B. Smith opposed any
adjournment unless it be to the polls in
September. The adjournment was once
voted down, but after one more ballot
the convention adjourned as above
stated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07

several biographical and historical works
of great merit. They are truly and ably
written; that each subject is invested
with deep interest, and that the intro
duction of authentic anecdotes and incl
dents lend peculiar charm to the mar
ratives. We know of no book which sup
plies, to anything like the extent of this,
awanta almost universally felt. A further
notice of this exceedingly interesting
book will be found elsewhere.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07

MAsoNIo.-At special communica-
ton of Blazing Star Lodge, Townshend,
the following preamble and resolutions
were adopted;
Whereas, 1t has pleased the great
Architect Of the Universe, to take from
among us our worthy brother, Henry III.
Whitney of Athens, and Whereas, 1t
seems proper that we should give express
sion of our submission to the supreme
will of our divine master, and TO our
feelings as to our worthy brothers mer-
its, as citizen, friend and neghbor, and
our sympathy with his family and friends.
Therefore,
ResolUed, That we cherish in kind re-
membrance our pleasant intercourse with
him as worthy brother Of our fraterni-
ty, and though he will be with us no
more, his many virtues and goodness of
heart will still live in our memories.
Resolved, That we sincerely condole
with his afflicted family and friends in
their great bereavement and cordially
bear testimony to his devotedness as q
husband and father, and his usefulness
as n member of society.
ReSolued, That the secretary of this
lodge furnish the widow of our worthy
brother copy of the foregoing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07

BURGLARY AT BARToNsvILLE.-The
q persons believed to be the same that
Pike into the Depot at Bartonsville, last
kk, arrested and detained at C. II.
lapman's Office, in Proctorsville, after
examination before Josiah ellison,
H. on Grand Jurors complaint for
nceny, were discharged. They gave
bfr names as Frank Bartly, and John
llliams, said that they were Ameri-
n but evidently one was an lrishman
a the other a Scotchman. Said they
Npt in barn near North Chester, the
aght Of the burglary and had been two
seeks in walking, without means or mon
from Boston, and we're on their way
= burlington wanted work, but.could
81 get it. Three dollars in Postal Scrip
Err found on Bartly,-the amount left
7 The depot the night it was entered
~ though the vagabonds had no Other
1ohey, still the witnesses could not SC
Zenuiy the currency as to convict the
] lows, and they were accordingly let of
J steal larger sum next time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07
A Look at the Field.

The first week in August looks nicely
for the campaign in Vermont, and gives
good promise of handsome vote on the
first Tuesday of September. In various
parts of the State gatherings have been
held and strong feeling prevails for a
FULL VOTE. Let the campaign go
for the entire month aswell as it has now
begun and we shall make a large gain
over last year and thresh the little squad
of opposition so that they won't know
what hurt them Keep the ball moving
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07

Men or Our DAY-Under this at
tractive title, Mcssrs. Zeiglor, McCurdy
& Co., of Philada., &c. have published
beautiful octave volume of over six hun
dred and fifty pages containing fifty or
sixty biographical sketches of the most
eminent men of the present time in this
country. 1t includes sketches of our
most distin guished Generals, Statesmen,
Political leaders, Orators, Bankers, Re
formers and Philanthropists. The biog-
raphies are from the pen of DIR. L. Z.
Brockett, the biographical editor of APP
pleton's Annual CyclOp@dia, and widely
and favorably known as the author OF
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-08-07

STATE OF VERMONT, The Hon. Probate
DISTRICT OF WINDSOR, s. S. Court for the District
of Windsor To all persons concerned in the estate
of THOMAS X. HoAR. late Of Chester. in said Dis
triet. deceased. intestate. Erecting;
WHEREAS Francis Phelps Administrator Of the
w estate of the said deceased, proposes rendering
an account of his administration and presenting his
aecount against said estate for allowance, at ses-
sion Of said Court to be held at the Inn Of alfred
Tuesday Of August next. Therefore. You are hereby
aoifed to appear before said Court at the time and
place aforesaid. and show cause, If any you have.
dated M Chester in said District this 18th day Of
'uis q 1872 - ''' WILLIAM ROUNDS. Reg'r.