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Year: 1865

THE MAlLs.-The Red Bluff Independent,
in commenting on the irregularity of the
mails, censures all the Postmasters indis-
criminately, mentioning Shasta in particular,
as shortcoming in performance of duty, and
excerpts only the Red Bluff office, which, of
course, must be perfect in its administration.
there being nothing imperfect in that delect-
able town and county, if that sheet is any
authority. Now in all fairness we would
ask how the independent is going to judge
what Office is to blame for letter being
three days between departure from Shasta
and arrival at Red Bluff We not claim
for our Office anything like perfection, (it is
far from it, but we do claim that such a
letter would be fully as likely to be mislaid
at the Red Bluff Office as in this During
the past three or four months letters mailed
at the Red Bluff Office to our address here on
Wednesday, so dated and SO post marked
did not arrive here until Saturday night
The letters were on business, and so positive
were we that they had been sent that we had
our Postmaster overhaul his Office for them,
not only on Wednesday, but ON Thursday and
Friday, thus causing us and others serious
inconvenience. Such is portion of our
experience with the Red Bluff Post Office. and
we know of several cases wherein others
have been served in the same way by the
efficient Red Bluff Postmaster.
Year: 1865

OBJEcTs.-The Shasta Courier objects to
the squeezing" process which we limited at
last week in order to raise our contributions
to the Sanitary Fund. We are 10th to con-
fess that it does require some very tight
"squeezing" now. The extravagant salaries
of the officers and agents of the Commission
have thrown a GOODNESS over the efforts of our
people to contribute to the California Branch,
but like Sacramento, the silent response of
the patriotic hearts of Tehama county will
find its way to the soldier through another
channel, where it won't be subjected to the
sweating process.-Red Bluff Independent.


For some time back we have noticed among
our exchanges notices to the effect that funds
donated by this State to the Sanitary Fund
were subject to large deductions in San
Francisco to pay salaries of agents and clerks.
We know of our own knowledge that the
fund is largely taxed there for printing circu-
lars, and to judge by what we and others in
this vicinity receive in the shape of printed
matter, we believe the Fund is more taxed
than benefited thereby. We believe phian-
thropic individual might be found at the Bay
City, who would give his time, while others
give their money to this holy cause. We
are credibly informed that members of the
Christian Commission charge no salaries
that their work Is done gratis. What are do is
on the same terms, and we hold that the SAM


tary Fund should be distrit tuted in like man.
ner. If we are misinformed in this matter
the San Francisco Commission Agency can
set US right. If they fail to do so-well,
we'll have something more to say
Year: 1865

BUSINESS PRosPEcTs-Some time since we
published an article we thought calculated to
awaken business men to the necessity of i'm
proving the roads north of our town. Like
most suggestions for the improvement Of our
business, this would seem to have fallen un-
needed on the ears and energies of those
most interested We know of no subject of
more interest to the town for the coming sea
son than this very one. Let it be seen to
that the roads are made good, and the entire
travel to the north of US will pass this way /;
neglect the roads, and certain it is that the
travel will take the Sacramento route, thus
leaving Shasta out in the cold. Her hotel
keepers and mechanics are particularly in
terested- > and when they are benefited, the
merchant, and every other CITIZEN partakes
to greater or less extent in it.


If this community has q fault, it is that
each member of it seems waiting for another
to act Now we have no hesitation in saying
that if anpenterprising citizen would start
out and do these things at his own expence,
his work would be looked upon by the bal
ance with complacency worthy of all praise;
their criticisms, too, would be mild and for
bearing. Many, to be sure, would volunteer
suggestions for Improvements, intimating,
perhaps, that the public would be more ben
etitted thereby, but still would not quarrel
about it; but is there unity, energy or en-
terprise enough among US to move in this
matter. to Shasta so vitally necessary?
Year: 1865

LORD PALMERsroN the British Premier Just
deceased, lived to be 81 years old, nearly six
ty of which was spent in public life without
intermission. While never remarkable for
brilliant talents or great genius, LORD PAL
NERsroS was always noted for practical CON-
mon sense and easy adaptation to the demands
of the pubic exigencies.
Year: 1865

There are $40 100000 unclaimed de-
posits in the savings bank at New York.
These millions have been accumulating
for century or more and are now regard
ed as part of the capital stock of the banks,
since there is net the remetest probability
Of any one claiming the immense fund Or
any portion of it.
Year: 1865

The prize for impudence, at the London
Dramstic Show, was won by young lady
who, after persusding the kindly manager
of the palace to get her some flowers, stuck
one in his button hole and charged him
two shillings and sixpence for it
Year: 1865

In the county of - "away up in the
mountains boasts of one of the best
judges of California. On the bench he
is firm, decided and prompt, not caring a
snap of the finger for either the applause
of friends or the muttering of enemies
He is, perhaps, the most devoted man to
the law in all creation, and has his head
SO full of what he terms Judicial talk, u
that he not unfrequently finds himself
making learned charges, and passing
sentences outside the courtroom.


On a recent occasion, the judge was
called on to exercise the "power and au-
thOrity in him vested" in the case Of q
young couple who desired Wedlock. OF
course he consented to perform the pleas
ant duty, and on the appointed evening
was promptly on hand at the hour at
which the affair was to come off. The
room was crowded by the beauty and
fashion of the town, and none looked
more dignifed or happy than the Judge
himself, who was dressed within an inch
of his life.


It is customary, on occasions. of the
kind referred to, for the good folks of the
mountain towns to pass around the wine
quite freely, to their everlasting credit
we will add, they consider it no harm fOr
one to manifest his interest in the joyous
event by getting lively" The Judge
is an ardent admirer of the fair sex, hav-
ing in the course of his life led the third
one to the altar. To use his own Ian
guage, he is "great believer in we'd
dings," and that he should become lit
tie mellow amid the glorious scenes of the
evening, was not to be wondered at by
those who knew him intimately. He had
the weakness of all good judges-hc
would take his tod"


The wine had passed round and round
and round-the music had ceased-the
time for making Joseph Bowers and Nan
ey Harkens one had arrived. Every
heart throbbed with the most delightful
emotions, The young gentlemen desired
Year: 1865

DESERVED TRIBUTE TO THE POSTMASTER GENE
RAL.-A dispatch dated Yreka. 18th, says the
citizens of that place held an indignation meet
ing on the evening of the l6th at which citizens
expressed in the most pointed manner their dis
approval of the recent act of the head of the Post
Office Department, in discontinung the Northern
overland mail. That gentleman IS just now the
recipient of frequent unknd mention, and de-
Year: 1865

THE MINING IxrEREsr.-As Winter isapproach-
ing and the time for resuming mining operations
near at hand, we shall take it great favor II
some one in the various mining localities VIII
keep us posted in regard to what is transpiring-
The population of the county has somewhat IN
creased during the year, instead of diminishing
In several districts discoveries have been
made, some of which promise to be rich and eN-
tensive. On the lower North Fork. some six or
eight miles above the town of that name, mines
have been discovered and quite settlement
formed within the last eight months. and large
amount of gold has been taken out during that
time. Taylor Flat, which was considered work
ed out ten years ago, and where one dared to
locate a year ago through fear of Indians, is now
giving profitable employment to about thirty mi
ners. On New River. where there were not a do
zen men year ago there over hundred at
present. We again express our abiding faith in
the belief that Trinity to-day offers greater in
ducements to large and industrious population
than any placer mining county in the State.


For the benefit of parties who may have lit
tie unemployed capital we will say that fine OPP
portunity for investment affords itself in the eX
tension of the ditch taking water from Buckeye
creek near Bates ranch. Five miles of the ork
is completed. and additional mile would car
ry it to rich and extensive diggings. An ener-
getic company of men will find it rare oppor-
tunity for investment.
Year: 1865

THE SPECIAL School TAX DECLARED LEGAL
The September number of the Teacher contains
decision of the Supreme Court in the case OF
. The People Of the State Of California, PLAIN
tifs, u.s. the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad
Company, defendants" \ special School tax
was levied in District No. +, San Mateo county,
as prescribed by law The said railroad compa-
ny were then and there owners Of property upon
which tax was levied, but not paid and was
returned as delinquent. The District Court or
dered Judgment entered against the Railroad
Company, from which the defendant appealed to
the Supreme Court.


The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the
District Court, saying this is special local tax
levied notupon the county al large. butt IS con-
fined 70 the school district, and depends upon the
volition Of a majority of the people thereof as
to whether it shall be levied or not When lev
led and collected il does not 90 into the County
School Fund. but belongs to the School District
which raised it, therefore any laws made for the
county at large are not in conflict with Section
81 of the School Law, etc.


We particularly commend this decision to the
attention of class of people who object to pay
ing properly levied taxes for the maintenance OF
public schools.
Year: 1865

BAD SoLpIERs.-The Fourteenth Infantry re-
Gently arrived at San Francisco, prove to be a
rough set They waylaid civil officer whlie
walking with a lady one of the prlnclpal
streets of that city
Year: 1865

AN ILLUSTRATIVE VEGETABLE.-John p. Jones,
Esq. has sent us from McGillivray's ranch a
mammoth twin cucumber, weighing about FIVE
pounds The main body is fully ripe, and the
curiosity of the thing is that from the center of
this body has grown second cucumber Of good
average size, and which is perfectly green. 1t
is suggested that this monstrosity symbolzes the
coalition or Union of the old Democratic-secesh
party (Which is now in the sere and yellow leaf
with the green portion of the Union party, as
illustrated in the late election.
Year: 1865

The HeraIGs Washington special says:
It is believed here that the pressure of the
Peace Party South, which is evidently
numerous and powerful will compel the
rebel government to entertain any propo-
sition which may be made for negotiations,
even if not coupled with the condition of
recognizing the Confederscy.
Year: 1865

CttuItI xXPff1 >.
The people in this city are allied with
Joy over the glorious news from Virginia
to-daJ- business entirely suspended in
city and shipping. Salntes fred and
streets illuminated tonight


Scattering returns indicate the election
of Republican candidate Tor Regent of
the State University.
Year: 1865

The old Independence Hall bell was
rung BY order Of the Mayor. The fire.
mon turned out under the impression of
An alarm Of Ere, and then formed pro-
cessicn and passed through the streets
firing salute and blowing steam whistles,
Their procession was an hour passing .
point. The Board Of Brokers adjourned
with cheers. Business at stand still.
Year: 1865

kindly acts are regarded with appreciation,
we think the ondeavor 10 cxtricste the South
by the foroo Of reason and sound advice Is
far better than 10 mislead them by indulging
them with hopes impossible to realize, or dis
courage them by holding them up to the
scorn and rsprimand which they most ces<
tainly have merited. The sentences Of tifc
President ring with the pure metal Of nation.
ality-not a nationality tih any mental
reservation, but as intense and indestructible
as the solid castle on which the nation stands.
II will be text for those who wish TO illus
trate or vindicate American nationality; and
through all the heightened review Of the pub
lie situation the democratic class from which
he had his origin is not forgotten, and the
democratic instincts he so early inherited
burn with an unabated heat through every
line, and is the radiant light Of every precept.
The orowning feature Fof the whole effort to
us is the sublime justice he would mete to
ALTO the soldier frst, who has fought the
good Aght" and won the great victory, to
those who invested their property in the
hour of their country's peril, looking TO the
sole security of public faith, to the great in
dustrial classes who require speedy relief
from the immense pressure of an inflated
currency, and last, though by no means
least, the millions Of unshnckled freedmen,
suddenly emerging from state Of debasing
seryitude to the uncertain or unsettled state
of liberation; for these, the most unfortu-
nate Of our countrymen, he entertains soli-
citude which does honor to his heart, while
he demands for them on the part Of those
who have heretofore controlled them, rule
Of conduct which does equal credit to his
head. To follow the Presidents clear and
calm policy will be to realise his bensfcent
wish, that "the great inheritance Of State
governments in all their rights, Of the Cen
eral Government in all its constitutional
vigor" may be maintained, "to our posper-
ity and to theirs through countless genera
tiona
Year: 1865

Tomorrow we give thanks. Throughout
the nation every loyal household will gather
srosnd the festive board with grateful
hearts, and render up their acknowledge
ments TO the Author Of all righteousness,
the Giver Of all good, the Upholder Of politi-
cal justice for the mercies and benefits lie
has bestowed upon us rs individuals and as
q nation.


We have TO give thanks for the cessation
OF fraternal strifei for the rivers OF human
blood dried up; for the restoration oil the
authority OF the Government the destruc-
tion Of that national sin which ranked ike
poison in our political system, made us 10 De
abhorred Of all good men, and brought us to
the brink Of national ruin. Over the dead
corpse Of slavery, over our rovivined nation,
we may indulgein Thanksgiving with warmer
hearts than ever before. 49,.


Last year at this season our soldiers were
still toiling and hghting HOOD was IN front
Of Nashville, and few days later fought that
sanguinary battle In which General THOMAS
routed him on his right, let, and centre, and
crushed and disorganized his army. year
ago at this time SHERMAN was marching
down to the sea, and We were in painful
suspense in regard TO the possible results oil
his undertaking, unparalleled in the annals
fwar.
Year: 1865




From the Richmond Sentinel March 25l


The Raleigh papers furnish some ntellig nee OF the
state Of affairs in North Carolina From private nor-
nation bel eve that sherman and Scho1eld have
united their forces and that 81 has bs.n forced
foytify his po iii u and at entirely on ne fensipe


The accounts from General Johnstons army OF the
most gratifying character The army is fine spirits
and splendid condition. Straggers returning By
thousands, and reinforcemcnts pouring IN. The
forming their duty noby and, casting aside svery other
issue are stainng every to aid the ieence of
their liberties The Raleigh Confederae remarks that
what IL especially worthy of notice in the several
actions with the enemy Of the past two weeks is the
admirable spirit and determined courage OF the troops
IL was difficult 10 restrain their ardor They
willing to await the approach Of the enemy behind their
him the advance On the other hand it is noticeable
with how much the enemy driven back,
Though ralyng successive lines OF renorcements
made feeble resistance and gave back approach.


In these affairs Of the last weeks the cooperating
armies OF Sherman have sustained loss OF fully ten
thousand m n.


The prestige Of the clustering buffer is lost He has
been called and his hand Is disclosed and his weakness
is patent Our feel that they can VIII D him,
and they mean to do It, Here North Carolina soil,
they mean 10 bring his prcsumptuous career 10 closs
He has to draw upon his full strength has
been developed, and is ns fncicnt while Gen Johnston
is awaking enthusiasm from Virginia to Mississippi The
tone o; the public confidence Is daily improving and all
except the contemplate tories who harbor the desire OF
their countys overthrow eated at the prospect OF
the coming victories At the last accounts sherman had
gone TO digging, and merry time he will have this
mer in digging his way through the pine forests Of North
Carolina. About his present location he will find
whortlebcrries the chief fruit and mosquitoes local
population.
Year: 1865




Our streets yesterday were comparatively quiet Some
wagon trains passing some squads Of cavalry NOV
Ing about occasionally little cluster shout tho Office of
the provost marshal &c. otherwise there nothing
unusual There Is bui little alarm felt here The
surge of moving armies has passed u.s. and the mrfes
sion Is strong ha near the theatre OF war
a. We are Likely 10 be soon.
Year: 1865

FIGHT 19rH INST.


An attack was made upon the Twentieth corps on
Sunday the 19h In the vicinity Of Bentonsville nearly
thirty miles southwest OF Goldsboro 1t is represented
by those who ought to be we'll advised, that Slocum's
grand division consisting of the Fourteenth and Twcn
tieth corps was making feint movement or recon
nossance in the direction of smithneld and Raleigh,
the former place being about twenty i've miles west Of
Goldsboro nearly tho line Of railroad Colds
boro and Raleigh. The attack OF the enemy like all
their onsets commenced impctuously; but they lacked
the stubbornncss and spirit TO keep up On Sunday
cannot be denied that the Fourteenth and Twentieth corps
had their hands full TO sustain themselves against the
attack made upon them On the next day. however, the
Fifteenth and Seventeenth corps to tho rescue and
the enemy were driven In confusion to and through
SmithAeld in the direction OF Raleigh The chief
mand of the rebel army held by General Johnston
although General Robert f. Leo Is said by Of the
prisoners to have been present at Smhed giving genc
raj direction to movements greatly doubt this how
ever but think that S. p Lee OF Hoods old army,
present. and that he is confounded with the other Lec
There doubt about Hardee and Bragg having been
present. and It is pretty certain that portion Of tho
rebel Army Of Virginia was the OF
fict


CASUALTIES


were pretty heavy tho first day both Sides and the
hospitals this place being cleared much pos
sible to make room Tor the wounded VINO can be re-
moved far The next day the casualties almost
wholly upon the side of the rebels and their killed and
wounded were left in our hands.


THE REBELS PURSUED TO sxrHFlErD.


General Sherman pursued them no farther than Smith
field and from there has 30 Godboro ret his army
A outfit needed throughout, and everything
necessary for them has been sent forward TO Kin
ston, and from there will be sent to Goldsboro
fast possible II will be several days
before Sherman possibly reclohe his army and
replensh his ammunton trains When that shall have
been accomplished then look out for battle Of first
class dimensions somewhere in the vicinity Of Raleigh
II not some distance this side OF there.


rHE ARMIES CONCENTRATED AT GoIDsBoRo.


Generals Sherman schoheld and Terry all at
Godsboro, although Terry's forces have advanced
distance beyond and Will exercise n vigant watchfu.
the enemy. Terry met with opposition In
his advance but made valuable captures Of loco
motives and Schoneld received hearty welcome
from the citizens Of Godsboro very few leaving the
The valiant editor Of the Goldsboro Journal
among tho FIRST to depart The ladies' particularly gave
boys the best Of cheer. The enemy burned about
thousand bales OF cotton before leaving having pre-
viously compelled In the country TO bring II In
and store 1t In the town.
Year: 1865

The Union party should he honest and
manly enough not to dodge every question
of any political significance before the
country, but should take one side or the
other of these questions, SO that its posi-
ton may be thoroughly understood If it
iavors a tariff or negro suffrage, let it say
SO without preyarication. If it opposes
a tariff and negro suffrage, let is say that
without cquivocation. Lett be bird or
IA beast, and not hover between the two,
like the contemplate bat in the fable If
there is any thing that ought to be buried
under the weight Of pubic condemnation,
it is hermaphroditc party and hcrmaph-
roditc politicians- Milwaukcc Sentinel


We are glad to see so prominent a
newspaper in that party make a positive
demand for positive assertion of princi-
pies by the organization. Let us have
something different from the non commit
talism which distinguished the Republican
State Convention in Ohio. Platforms
aiming ''to hit if it is deer and miss if it
is a calf are pititul dodScs for i party
founded on great moral idea" 1t has
made much gain by thimbcrig, but more
reputable means of obtaining political
capital would perhaps lift it above the
contempt which turks in every sentence
of the extract Chicago Times.
Year: 1865

We find the following in the editorial
columns of the Chicago Tribune of the
l4th inst, and invite especial and close
attention to it. i'm it is found the ground.
work of the arguments to be used ia ad-
vccating the ncgro-equality doctrine-the
future platfurm of the abolition party
Also in it can be found the reward bcstow-
cd upon an Irishman who fancicd he had
a talent for writing for an abolition paper.
In it can be found an expression Of the
estimation placed upon lrishmen by this
western organ Of fanaticism. In it can be
found specimens of silly sophistry only
used to support a detestabe, disgusting
doctrine. In it Is food for much thought
for every reasonable man, not thought as
to the truthfulncaS of the doctrine-for a
,rhic mans mind will not receive such
trash-but thought as to where the spirit of
the abolition party will lead to, thought
as to the propriety of further acting with
party, the organs and leaders of which
SO persistcntly contend for the equaliza-
ton of negroes and whites, and even strug-
Gle to degrade eur Irish white men below
the negro, and prove him the ncgro's
inferior.


We invite our friends to read the arti-
Gle, read it carefully, then pass it to your
honest republican ncighbor, and when he
returns it, cut it out Of the paper, and save
it as the abolition platform for the next
election: