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Year: 1864

The following tribute to the utter want
of selfshness on the part of the Presi-
dent as to who shall be his successor, we
find in an exchange We commend it
to those who feel an interest in deciding
who is to be the standard bearer Of the
Union party this year:


If ever there was President who did
not go out of the way to help or to de-
fend himself; if ever theirs vas a Presi-
dent who seemed to oppose, if not to dis
dain, the work of making proselytes for
himself, that man is Abraham Lincoln.
The enormous patronage of his Admin
istration has, in many cases, been left to
his constitutional advisers, and to chiefs
of his party who have not hestated to
bestow it upon their own fiiends. When
the President has stepped out of his self
selected orbit, it has either been to re-
lieve distress to reward former political
opponent now on the side of his country,
or to see that justice has been secured
to some one whose cause deserved and
demanded sympathy. AS a proof of
this, think am right in saying that, if
Mr. Chase sanctions the unjust attacks
upon the gentleman under whom he
holds place, it will require little talent at
figures to prove that the enormous
catalogue of officers (almost Blue
Book in itself attached to the Treasu-
| ry Department is crowded with the per-
sonal adherents of the distinguished
/ Secretary / am not one of those who
| deprecate discussion in these times
among men Of the same general belief
Fair discussions among friends always
/ breeds honest differences; and the con-
fusion of the contending elements at
least clears the atmosphere, and allows
men TO see things naturally and truly.
And it is the height of absurdity to say
that the members of Congress, Senators
or Representatives, shall not take his
| part and play his character in the great
drama. You might as well say that
/ newspaper editor shall not takea hand
in the game. But neither the one nor
the other, both being agreed on founda-
/ ton principle, has any honorable right
TO use his advantage TO help the com
mon enemy by allowing selfish, or envi-
Gus, or disappointed feelings to control
HIM When he does, as against man
like Mr.. Lincoln, rest assured that he
will be overwhelmingly overthrown. And
the common enemy such man always
helps. When he wants good strong
proof of this remark, let him read the
Copperhead papers of to day. Do they
assail anybody with half the virulence
they hurl at President Lincoln? Do they
rejoice over any recent political produe=
tons with half the JOY they show at Mr..
Pometoy's Pamphlets? Most satisfac-
tory is itao turn from thesa manifesto.
tions to the prospect of q wholesome
public opinion. The people, in the army
and out of it, have evidently resolved
that Mr.. Lincoln shall run again. There
is not name in either of these great
sources of that popular judgment which
must soon be recorded, that awakes sc
much honest and lasting enthusiasm as
his The fact may be unpleasant in
some quarters, but is a fact nevertheless


OCCASIONAL
Year: 1864

ACCIDENTAL SHoOTING.-Mrs Mccormack,
residing near Sacramento, was accidentally
shot by her own son, lad twelve years Of
age, a few days ago. The accident occurred
as follows: An unruly colt had invaded her
field to the annoyance of her own stock, and
the boy and hired man were trying to drive
it off. For this purpose the boy brought out
his shotgun, intending to fire in the air and
frighten the horse when about to do so his
mother approached him from behind, and
called on him to desist the lad suddenly
wheeled and lowered his gun, still unoonsci
ously pressing the trigger. when it went of
and lodged its contents in his mothers legs,
above the knees. The wounds are not con-
sidered dangerous.
Year: 1864

MIRROR OF TIE WAR-This exhibition was
open on Monday and Tuesday last for the
amusement and instruction of our citizens.
Our town is not as popnlous as of old, yet
the attraction drew large audiences each
night When an exhibition can stand the test
of two nights in small place, and on each
occasion draw remunerative houses. it may
safely put down as good thing" self sus-
tanning and beyond the need of newspaper
pufs to make it pay. We are happy to say
it good thing, and we believe our COM
munity will bear us out in our assertion.
Year: 1864

The RoADs.-The roads in this township
are now in better condition than they ever
were before. jenkins is the first road over
seer we have ever had who was not elected
by the Democratic party, and has efectually
proven that changes are sometimes beneficial.
Don't let up. jerks, because we praise you,
nor allow yourself to think all is done. The
cutters in front of our Office, though in good
condition now that they have no functions to
perform, will require little of your handi-
work to make them the thing" when the
rains begin. We believe you can fix them so
that stage can cross them without breaking
an axletree. or a drivers neck, by the desper-
ate dive and jerk they were compelled to
make last winter.
Year: 1864

MAMMoru.-At sale of delinquent stock
in this company, on Wednesday last, about
one thousand dollars worth was disposed of,
at an average of 81 Is per foot When we
consider that the market is plethoric with
"feet, this sale is a good one, and speaks
well for the confidence felt in the Mammoth.
The mill of this company is well advanced,
the building finished. and the foundation for
the heavy machinery is heing laid and nearly
complete. An assessment of twenty five
cents has been levied on the capital stock of
the company.
Year: 1864

WHIsKYrowN. June 22d, 1864
DEAR COURIER Since my last have seen
or heard but little to stimulate me to write
YOU The arastra on Saw Mill Flat has ceas-
ed operations in crushing quartz and wasting
quicksilver. From it much had been antici-
pated in the way of developing lodes of gold
bearing rock, and furnishing kale for inciden-
tai expenses. Instead of furnishing kale it
has exhausted the company in furnishing
quicksilver for its futile efforts. "Clean up"
would not realize enough amalgam to pay for
missing quicksilver. have looked at the
machine as it now stands alone in its desola-
much praise for having saved anything that
might have been put in it. Most certainly
would not consider the coarsest of gold dust
safe in that machine. / believe, however.
that small outlay to be made by persons
understanding the business, would place the
machine in such good order as to make it
paying institution. That the rock is good is
beyond question.


The Excelsior G. S. & C. Miningn ,rnpany
have got their tunnel in-s.assss 40 ..,..saa
feet. Last week they struck slate rock, and
in it find frequent stains of copper. Those
here who see into rocks great way are sat
isfed the Excelsior is good thing and will
socn exhibit the unmista kable evidence in
the shape of we'll defined lode of richest
copper ore. So mote it be, say l, for much
money and labor have been invested therein,
and that, too, by men who can i'll afford to
lose thereby. The principal capital in the
Excelsior is labor. Every member of the
company has considerable stock of that
material on hand, and are investing with
WILL


Williams Ketchum and Robinson are doing
as well as men ought to. Their claim will
last them for years. They have large body
of water convenient for working that never
fails, and their pay cannot be less than half
ounce to the hand per day. This, in easy
working ground with plenty of it, water free
and pure, is inst such q thing as would like
to own.


don't know bow the claims in Whisky
and Clear Creek are paying-will let you
know in my next. CHRIsgaPHER.
Year: 1864

SCHOOL CENSUS MARsHALs-The law of
the State makes it the duty of the School
Trustees of each district 10 appoint School
Census Marshal on or before the first day of
July. TIE time is near at land for these
appointments to be made. Those Trustees
who have not vet received the necessary
blanks will be furnished in day or two.
Year: 1864

The CRoPs.-THE DRoUTH.-Daily we re-
ceive accounts of the great destruction of
stock in the lower country consequent upon
the drouth. Commencing with the south line
OF Tehama county, the sad want of rain be-
gins to be apparent, and as one goes south it
grows worse and worse until vegetation seems
to haye ceased, even before reaching the
south line of Colusa. How much worse it can
get it would of course be impossible to de-
monstrate, norris it worth while to try. AL
ready the cry comes up from Tehama county
1--WE are being oyerstocked. We shall be eat
out Of house and home by outsiders driving
in large herds from other districts. -
While others are suffering from this great
calamity, Shasta county is almost green with
grass. Riding the other day into the eastern
foot hills, we were gratifed to see that abun-
dance which would insure profit to stock own
ers and fat ribs to the sheep and cattle feed.
ing thereon. Our markets were never furnish
ed with better beef than at present, though
We are not fully up to the standard years for
feed The hay crop, we are told, is going to
be nearly equal to that of former years, but
will be largely indebted to the failure of
barley and wheat much of the latter having
been found wanting in head, was in due sea-
son converted into hay. The probable in


crease in the price of hay this year over the
past few, will enable our farmers to get even
on the loss sustained in the grain crop. While
we grieye for those less favored, let Us not for
get to be thoughtful to the great Scoprcs of
all good for the abundance we enjoy.
Year: 1864

Mr.. EDIroR - learn BY overland tele-
graph that such party exists. | have been
prepared for everything but this. Conserva
tive Democracy. l can understand, but when
Union is written after Conservative. what are
we to understand? Conservative Union party.
Conservative! Wonder who in thunder is
going to be fooled now or is it anybody but
those who are getting up this grand move? ?
Again ask, Mr. Editor, whatd does it mean!
Is it that this new organization goes for just
a little Union? That must be what's the
matter Their stomach are not yet prepared
for that big Union which Grant and our 9th
er leaders are fighting for. That's too much
Union for a g conservative chap but Con-
servative Union what q nice little thing
that must be. Little children can have 1t for
a plaything in their doll houses, and the old
folks can have it laying around loose In
odd corners, up garnet, out at the barn, or
anywhere except among their gods. 1t is so
convenient too to carry round to show to ra-
ideals of both sides as evidence that one is
with them and again makes such nice
cushion, to place between the possessor and
the fence he is sitting on while whiting and
contriving to get more contracts for furnish
ing soldiers in which shoddy can be substi-
tuted for the genuine article. Yes. that must
be conservative Union. Shoddy Union would
be shorter, more easily written, and would
save in the course of the campaign a mint of
money. ink and type setting. Yes, sir, after
all my questions and writing have arrived
at solution of the problem, ,-Shoddy Union
Party.-and that Convention meets at Chica-
go on the 4th of July not because that day
is the anniversary of the birth of great Ma
ton, but because Shoddy knows how to pro.
duce grand effects from very poor material.
1t is simply more shoddy.


UNION WITHOUT THE CONSERVATIVE.
Year: 1864

COUNTERFEIT GREENBAcK-The following
is the description of new batch Of counter
feith grcenbacks just issued. Aperson was
arrested in Chicago on Sunday for attempt.
to pass them:


The counterfeit is not the one described
in the detectors, but is equally good and
well calculated to deceive The green is Of
a lighter shade than on the genuine, and the
engraving is coarscr. In the centre Of the
bill the foot Of the female figure is not seen
while in the genuine it is quite visible In
the printing just below the figure in the
word "the' there Is no cross line in the let
ter II, while it is plain in the genuine.
There is also shade Of difference in the
color Of the seal. In the counterfeit it is
somewhat lighter than the genuine No
doubt many Of these notes will be offered,
and it will be well for persons to mark the
difference between the genuine and the
ecounterfeit closely. The police are on the
alcra, and other arrests will probably follow
as it is supposed that large quantity OF
the ccunterfeits have been sent here for
circulation.
Year: 1864

DlsREspEcrrrL.-In another part Of this
issue We publish an article from the Dubu-
que Times which is rather severe on the pat
riotism Of our city. 1t is remarkable that
the republican papers throughout the state
are disposed to give our town fits on ac-
count of its short comings in furnishing men
for the war. Surely they cannot forget
that this is the banner republican city Of
Iowa; and that being the case, how dars
they be so disrespectfal as to. question her
patriotism, when according to the aboliten
doctrine she is just wallowihg in loyalty to
the government. Surely this , not kind
- IVsnesys aaoialf 4a si.seefe s.i1 p
Year: 1864

\ I.oSc Si.ssIoS-I.ast Friday evening
the case of Ncwcomb VS. kiser was given to
to the jury, after an attempt to fastcn the
crime Of purjury upon the defendant. Late
! this afternoon no verdict had been found,
and we es.informcd that Judge Richman
says they must stay out during the whole
week unless they find verdict.


There is not little humbug in these
days, and not the least Of iiumbugs is the
| jury system, as we often see it conducted.
Twelve sensible men get into the box and
hear the evidence. The evidence is ex-
planned to them carefully by the attorneys,
and the Judge lays down the law The
twelve are to decide as to whether the
plaintiff or defendant is right,


A few hours mature deliberation by them
selves ought to be sufficient time in which
to make up their minds. 1t is enough, and
being once made up and finding that there
is q radical difference of opinion as to the
ftcts, what right has Judge tc tell them
that they must agree If YOU don't.
you shal; stay put 9 week What none
sense 1t Is barbarism. If person is
conrinced of fact, no length of time spent
in the jury room will cause him to change
that opinion, though the idea that he has to
remain in custody till he changes his vote,
may induce him to perjure himself before
God and man, and agree to what in his heart
he feels to be wrong. No man who has not
mind of his own ought to set on a jury,
and having made up his mind he should
sooner consent to be struck hy lightning
than to willingly injurc the man whom he
verify believes is innocent.


We do not apply these remarks to the
case mentioned-not particularly-but tt
al wherein juries are cocrced by judge IN


to giving verdict under threats Of being
deprived Of their liberty.
Year: 1864

Bound OvER.-Thc trial of Higgins and
Wallace for robbery, was brought to close
las evening, and each ofthc defendants were
bound over in the sum Of 81 800 for their
appearance at the November term Of the
District Court Being unable to give bail
to tho above amount, they were sent to
board at the tcklcy House
Year: 1864

\ FIGHT.-Last evening a ineddlesomc
fellow entered the house of Il citizen on To-
wa street, near the Pennsylvania House,
and commenced to show of in very un-
gcntlcmanly manner. Line of battle was
formed Immediately and the intruder was
handled in a style more effective than dig
nified right on the spot The lesson taught
was such as the fellow will be apt to re-
member for some time to come.
Year: 1864

NARROW EscAPE.-Many Of our citizens
will remember a young man by the name
of Rust who used to reside in this, and
was a clerk in the office Of Boomer & Boy
ington, bridge builders. This young is
Major in orc Of the Illinois regiments, and
recently come near losing his life at the
hand Of rebel sharpshooter He was out
on duty when unexpectedly bullet struck
him on the crown Of the head, 'just in the
spot where the hair parts, but fortunately
no more serious damage than to tear up
an inch or two Of the scalp was realized.
1t was remarkably close shave.
Year: 1864

improving Fifth street extends no farther
than the cast side Of Iowa street. We
should like to know why this work is not
extended along that street in front of the
Bnrtis House! Surely in no one place is
that street so much used as in front of that
establishment, and that is reason enough
why the improvement should be made in
that locality. Will the authorities please
give the public the reason, III plain terms,
why this is not done.
Year: 1864

Modern democrats" don't think they have
much reason for thanksgiving. Accordingly,
their faces heightened, on Thursday, as if they
were about to Indulge in humiliation, fasting
and prayer, as per the JEFF Davis programme
On all National Thanksgiving occasions, they
become horror struck at the calamities OF the
nation-the strife and bloodshed-the widows
and orphans made by This abolition wa-'-
and lament, with mock tears and sorrow. that
none but themselves appreciate the situation of
our National affairs, but that the people have
become crazy fanatics" and are rejoicing over
the destruction of constitutional liberty and
the slaughter Of thousands of their fellow
couutrymen. The people will doubtless appre-
ciate at their proper value Democratic" views
of such comprehensive character, and will
accord to the UNCONSTITUTIONAL minority all the
humanity and benevoleDce which should dis
tinguish Men of Peace q who follow the
martyr Vallandigham aud the sanity Fernando
Wood.


The people rejoice and unite in thanksgiving
at the glorious achievements Of the armies OF
the nation, which give faithful promise that the
Union will be preserved and our liberties per-
petuated. For those who have fallen in this
glorious cause they have that regard which is
due to patriots and heroes; with their widows
and orphans they sympathize perhaps as deeply
as modern Democrats, with this difference, that
they deem that every orphan made so in defense
of the Union has as noble legacy as be could
inherit. The people unite in Thanksgiving
that the majority have declared that this great
country shall not be divided aud that the rule
Of the majority is about to triumph in this
country. JEFF. Davis, Vallandigham & Co. to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
Year: 1864

EIGHTH REG1NENT.-We learn from the
Appeal that Capt. Hubbard, of Marysvilie,
has received orders to recruit Company G,
Eighth Regiment. In setting forth the object
of the Eighth Regiment, special orders from
Headquarters Department of the Pacific state
that the men will be instructed in the duties
Of seacoas' and heavy artillery, with a view to
manning the forts for the protection Of the
principal harbors in this Department. Capt.
Van Noast has received command Of this Reg.
iment, and been ordered to report at Fort
Point Whilst it is now intended TO employ
the Eighth Infantry as artillery, il is liable at
any time TO be used as Infantry, and sent on
whatever duty the interests of the service may
require. Here is fine chance to enlist.
Year: 1864

A GRAVE CHARGE.-The Sacramento Union
Of Wednesday says that complaints have existed
among the soldiers at Camp Union for some
time in regard to the insuflicieucy of their
rations. We quote from the Union:


We have assurances which we deem entirely
reliable that the soldiers are not supplied with
and cannot obtain full ratons, as allowed by
Government. In many instances, they fiud, by
weight. that they receive daily but half the
quantity of bread which they are entitled TO-
Instead of sixteen ounces, they frequently re:
ceive but eight Their rations are dealt out in
the forenoon. and it is quite common for them
TO consume during the day all they receive, and
60 without their breakfast the next morning.
Being unable TO get enough TO supply their
wants through the regular channel, an arrange
ment exists at camp by which they can par
chase bread, at an establishment there, at two
bits loaf. Those who have money have been
compelled TO procure food in this manner.
Those who have none do the best they eau
without it. Whether this state of facts applies
TO all the companies at camp, or only portion
of them, We are not advised The want Of
food has created great deal of ilfeeling
among the soldiers. A private named Crump
made complaint on that subject, few days
ago, showing his rations to one of the officers
He was ordered to the guardhouse for using
insolent language. Another, who is said to
have been as true and loyal man as ever vol
unteered his services to the Government, de
serted recently on account of the scarcity of
food Within the past two days, large numbers
of the soldiers have avowed their intention of
leaving the camp in body-assuming all the
risk and responsibility of such action-if they
cannot find redress for the evil complained Of
We know not who is guilty of climinality, or
who of culpabe negligence, in this matter
but we do know that California V Nolunteers are
entitled to enough food 10 live on and there
can be no justification or excuse for any set of
officers in Withholding it themselves or in per
mitting it TO be withheld By others.


A thorough Investigation of this matter
should be made Immediately by the military
authorities of the Department No punish
ment is too severe for individuals proven guilty
of starving soldiers by Withholding portion
Of the food allowed them by the Government
for the defence of which they have volunteered.
In this land Of plenty, the man who would be
guilty of Withholding the soldiers rations or
speculating in them, merits the scorn of all
honest men, and the heaviest penalty OF violated
law. We hope no parties implicated in this
outrage upon humanity will escape the punish
ment so richly deserved by such scoundrels.
Year: 1864

CoSsERvArIsM.-The California Express has
veered around to about its old position again,
and Tuesdays issue contains an article on the
"Puritanical spirit of the Black Republican"
party, as it terms the Union organization 1t
says:


The Democratic party, though beaten in The
late election, retain their organization, and
cling to their principles They will not despair
ot the Republic now in this, its darkest hour.
The tendency OF Republicanism is 10 extreme
radicalism. They are but following in the
footsteps Of the Red Republicans Of France.
The fires of passion and fanaticism will burn
and rage until exhausted by their own energies,
when the gradually increasing power of the
conservative element in society will be able to
overcome and put out the flames.


What great pity that the conservative
element" has not tried its hand at putting cut
the flames of secession in some mere sensible
way than by first attempting to drive eff those
who have been from the outset fighting the
devouring element Of secession, But instead
Of doing this, they wish 10 save from destruction
the infammable institution from which the
contiagration originated. However if the
"konseFvatiye Democracy" don't succeed in
future any better than they did at the last
election, the people will not expect any great
things from them. In the meantime we otfer
for the consideration Of the Express the follow
ing from Josh Billings; Il argy in this way
II man il right, be kant be tu radical; if he
is roug, be kant De tn conseTvaliff'