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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-12-22
Removal.

ENIIE subscribers have just removed their stock of
L Book, Stationery. Musesl Instruments. DC, 10
No. So Illinois ST., doors east 81 Lees stove store
II. 4. PORTER \ BRO.
Rock Island Dec. 1853.
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WHY WAS lie TErsTEn.--The man Sc
lecrcd to bring the Presidents Message 10
tbr West for the use ofthe Press appears TO
have been the notorious VIM. J. Brown OF
Speakcrship notoriety. He is pretty spe-
c;n,on Of a person to be entrusted with Il
Government Office We have thought IN
,n. simulicitv that honesty was one OF the
r roo,,;.,,rs which an office holder should pos
ivy. ivy hnt This does not appear to be indis-
nensibIe -a-doys.-Da5"q"e HeraM'
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'1ncinnatt lady was fined ono dollar
ST., by Judge Spooner, Monday, for
"''f a rotten egg into the ccun'enancc
grocery keeper, who had sold her Il
=" OF the same TX We call that u
% " gross injustice
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When the word reached Canton that the
u,ssillou Bank had suspended, the Treasu-
rer EXPRESSED it over to the Bank, and arm
ed with crow-bar, pick.aAe aud the posse
comitotus, he proceeded to help himself to
IN 600 of coin in the vaults, claimed us tax
es for the past year. No resistance was
made by the dcfunct monster On. u'''
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We learn from the Col2nioatioa Herald
that there are al leas' tire hHndrea thousand
slaves, who are professed members OF the
southern Christian Church, receiving rcli-
eous instruction and numbering many fer
vent and enlightened hearts. Here is Il fact
for Mrs. Stove to put i'll her pipe" and
smoke
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sHINGrEsi SHINGLES,

MY quantity f Moline shingles for sac. War
: altud to Id in number.
JOHN JORDAN.
NJ the Iowa Clothing store.
Davenport Dec. Eth $50.
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4 WA.-Athouyh not the recipients Of
Ii attention from other quarters, the peo-
Of Iowa have not been laggards in the
el'rr Of Railroad Improvements. Sever
r&tea>,ye and highly important works
\ boon projected, and incorp GRATED and
trloa> used towards their persecution
Pile Missouri and Illinois receive bouA-
lis aid from Government, III the shape ct
y donations, to aid in building their rail-
3s, tn" lowans do not despair. but have
to work with hearty good will to build
r. roads themselves. Their spirit has
trn Thoroughly aroused by meetings "iI
'4E The lines of the several routes, and
''@,'s tt" completion of them is talked Of
''!,Nd Il doubt.-I. y. Ga:etG.
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w. D. SMITH,

yyrATCH-NAEER, having permanently loo ted a
w CInaEche would inform !lfc citizens and coultr!
generally that he is read. repair all kinds o
Clocks and Witches, in such way us to give genera
satisfaction. No.k from distance pr oInp. attended
To-. Sign Of i big Watch.
Cam lnea !. u Sc -. lsl3-l6-Lf
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Wm. A. McEwcn. Of Cincinn'n ~
;.s r,..h, uotorirty, has tUrncd up as Gator
Of the Fremont County journal, IN Iowa.
Louisville Crartert
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NV DESSERT DisH.-h the recent
lednI dinner in San Francisco, the wen
|a7d admiration oi' the guests vas eNei-
II! the beautiful appearance of one OF
uany dishes of tempting dcheacies
b. adorned the tables. The dish seem,
consist of blanc mango, crowned with
Face and superstructure ofjeily. At the
lles' opportunity "A dozen spoons were
bod into its inviting surface, dozen
b. loaded with the mysterious substance
4 dozen mouths we're filled with the de-
cuS bon bon. And then Il change came
'Ac spirit Of the scene. Ugh SAID
/; "Bah." said another; 90 way" sand
lr3, Us he spat out mouthtul OF the
Icle on the clean table cloth; III be
'gad If it isn't lard" said n fourth, The
T. of laughter which greeted this last
y caa he better imagined than described.
ta}ty was lard. The cook, either falling
pr IN his amount Of Jelly, or beng desr,
to Go the dinner upin tanclluI style, had
crcd huge cakes of solid lard with great
@mids o.jeIiy. The dishes, thus arranged
'hcd beautifully. Prospecting IS very
ccssarv preliminary in California.
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NEW BOOK STORE!
Tcor-s for Christmas Presents

ICOEs LOT NNt tI1a5 : IVIs!ttS'
~rOW op.lin@ and sale, Urge asSo:tin mt OF
= srrlaIdk bound and il ustr tt3d Biblos, FRA! tf
md btnp Bo, KS Annuals, Poets, Albums and nod
rcns BOJhs,a
Tho Iowa Book Rooms
s w Cor Oh and Brady Street. Davenport, Iowa
Thu above Books are entirely first stock ma p"ughi
>, ~. Lowcs prices direct from the Publishers and
Tr,dg stl.s in Philada. Nc. ana VIII be - q ~"
FOX CASH Conc in and see them,-no charge ioI
'o'N''e' CHARLES ADAMS Proprietor.
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"a ACRES pr.igis fenced and broke,
p. II isn =. for sale BY
LOUIS A. MACktoF,
,ova No 70 Corner BRADY and ID strosrs
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TIMBER LAND.

Lands in State of Iowa For Sale.
nnn acres of land in Up 20 North Range Z.
sFsDDU Scott Co. 1900 acres Of prairie land in
TIP. . n r. west, Cedar county.
$500 acres oil land in TIP. 50 n. Range west Cedar
equity. $50 acres of land in Tp 50 n. X. 2wes, Co.
dar county.
go acres Of land in Township Is n. 3angc East,
Mu,catinc county. AGO acres Of land in Township II
n. X. East Muscltiue county. 1900 OF land in
Clinton county near line Of Iowa Central Railroad.
s,cCO Of land in Aamakee county, 2,G00 of which
is prime timber. 100 acres Of land Dubuque road.
seacres Of land near Walnut Grove.
The above described lands will be sold - actual set
tier, in tracts and time to suit.
Dec. -. 80. COOK e. SARGENT.
COTTAGE at head of Harrison street fr sale. Price
~ sl.2LG Apply 10 COOK + SARGENT.
Dec g. SO.
ON LOTS III Z Ok g. Sargcnt's end addition to town
ZOof Davenport will be sold low on term Of years 10
parties desir Of building OIL taem.
/ bee. -. 80
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NOTICE

rNHOSE persons who gave their orders = thu subscri
her 1 r Books and tier Merchandise from tlt
Ea, are rrsprctflly invited to call and receive the
goods Sc 1.-THE ). w corner 81 and Brady Street.
Ell ADAMS, Agent.
Davenport u NJ. is, 1853,
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Adm mis- ration and tha Compromise

M a Ncak expression to say that this is
~ ct wond ers. Il is wcuk because
IA preston has been used SO often, and
Xrruer"iy, indeed universally. received
put question us an rrdcn:abie fact, that
lost almost at IT. force. WoId RS are
Auui Us. in the heavens above, on the
n beneath. and IN the waters under the
y, ana we only cease wondering ut one
3omenan 10 gapc Ut the succeeding
Bit or admiration and astonishment.
r since the adm tlstratian OF Mr.. Pierce
y into power. the political world has
Ia state Of beWilderncnt, which
M aafa, caented. The acts of the
= STATION have been so 0Hfre, So strange,
II accountable. and withal SO ridiculous,
IA have kept us constantly alternating
h ZEN drsige to iaUgl, at its folly, and Il
= to express our Indignation at lis
Nns!e. i,ut the last card which i has
Il eut fairly trGmps all others; the
!, tuse Of this wonder causes all others
n grow small and beautifully less. -
d ug, the cuurs. ot the Cabinet had for
Il t.ae past shown its real rottenness
h 80 called, and so highly yaunted
&rlmi>c measures. still W. had no ldcu
4 Mr. Pierce ard his ministers would
d. agoH the truth Of such charge,
! mast place them in 4 most unenviahle
But It has daae 20. The Washington
It the 3Ogsi contains an article, III
a The writer spraks '.ds one having
xpytp." in which il is plainly and
4 yJrally stated that the Cabinet docs
Elygvenzc ,ha Compromise rs its basis.
q es not guid. liz policy by its principles,
4 at the .u'ugr course OF the government
q country ~ill not be- in accordance
i the Iaw, II adjustment of 1850. Who
! ID ever Iaye dreamed that to th.s end IL
II have cone ~ la&tt
j feet Is indlSputah!e that Gen. Pierce
i clcet and placed in power hy the
g. sentiment and, popular approval OF
Nanpromise Silver Grey Wings voted
i'm. or ahstancd from voting for General
II on thu, ground. ANA he went into Office
~ by every tic that ctuld bind man CT
III to uphold the ,ompro Mise measures
&tuinrce their observance. Not COZ t mt
q Is implied pledges, on the uay eli II II
tssImod the rcins ct government, and IN
n sencc the Tn Oh these words passed
d., Il hold that the laws OF 1880,
hnonIy called the compromise measures,
4 strictly constitutional and should be
Xcd into effect" 1t now stands on
grd that he and his Cabinet, through their
IN the Union. deliberately repudlate
y measure, deny its obligation, and
Daily announce - the public Of the l..
n. that It viii not in any way or manner
q aund by its provisions. This open
play ofthcjr hands vii at least carry with
" beneficial effect. Il will convince
" goud-naturcd, contiding. and honest
plocrats, who could not believe such
ktiv existed. that they have been deceived,
NH enable them to place Il just value
n The future professions of the cabinet
II! the administrations Chic0qo Ii15.
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Guardians Sale Of Rsal Estate.

Guardians Sale Of Real Estate.
DH order tho County Court Of Scott county, Iowa.
ID will on the 9th day Of January, rH54 between ING
the premises in the city IF Davenport Iowa, sei 70
the highest and bss, bidder g, ssl .ns "a u slo NJ
SVEN - in sud ry 70 be sold in such osons - pur-
chasers ma. desire: 1srms Cash. The above p1'!.Is
y bougin the Estate Of John smith, aeeoassG, sny
;nherit,,J b, Elizabeth Smith, widow and Edward Snna
an Emma smith, minors of said deceased-apd 10 be
sn II ID, The debt. contracted maintain said Nafds
and Of HON the undersigned is Guardian.
'"N y EN0S TICHENOR, Guardian.
Day.nuort Iowa, Dec. Sih, lS53.-li-4w
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SIGN PAINTING

~ D CLINE. Sign Painter. can be found n II
" Nortons shop ON Main street. All orders ia h!'
line attended to promptly.
Davenport. Dec 2lSt. lc53.
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HIDES /!

-nnr Dry Flint and Grcen Hides wanted for Nhic'
''@<'t The highest price viii be paid in Cash by
dec II kENWlCK & son, Bazaar bnildins.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
New Bridge over Bear River,
NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.

TyHE undersigned have just completed a
Il New and Splendid Lattice Bridge across
Bear River near Andersons Crossing. 1t is
on the Ridge Road from Sacramento city to
Nevada, via Auburn, Illinolstown, Storms.
Ranch and Grass Valley.
This road can be safely and conveniently
travelled at all times, the proprietors Of the
Bridge Eaving been at great expense in put
ting the new portion of the road in complete
order, reducing the hill to and from Bear River
to convenient grade, and is as near, if not
nearer than any other road. The Bridge is
full 20 feet above high water mark, and being
supported by q natural stone wall on each side,
is In no danger from drift wood, or other con-
tingencies This bridge being on the direct
route from Sacramento to Little York, Wal
loupa, Red Dog, Steep Hollow, and Green
Horn, gives this road many advantages over
any other.
1t is also on the Direct Route
Between tho NORTHERN 6 SOUTHERN
MINES.
Travellers and Teamsters passing through
this region during the Winter season especial
ly, should not fail to avail themselves of the
advantages of this route, as they will thereby
not only avail themselves ofthe best road, but
avoid all danger of being unable to cross this
dangerous stream. STORMS S s. TATE.
Becen1ber 22d, 1875 3m
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
Pioneer Book Store.
ARYIN & HITCHCOe

M A K n & HITC HCOG
log Montgomery ST., near Washington.
hFFER for sale large and we'll salactsd
~ stock comprising everything in the Book.
Stationary and Music line.
Miscellaneous literature in great vorietv +. on
the standard works of Poetry, History, Biogra.
ply and Science.
Law and Medical Books-three fine invo;sas
just received;
Music Books Church Instruction for syerv
instrument;
School Books of all kinds
Blank Books of every description and sizes.
Letter, Cap and Folio post papers, all quaE
ties
Card Board in sheets and cut
Copying Books, Letter presses, Ink, Sc.
Porte Monnaies, letter clips, penraeks, &c,
Pocket cutlery of the finest quality;
Chessmen and Chinese back CANNON boardSs
Porcelain Slates-Water Colors, Pallets
Writing desks and Porfolios-all sizesj
Manifold letter writers, a fine assortment;
Fancy nkstands-Porceain and Glass
She Music per every steamer;
Flutes, tifes, Claronets, Drums, Cymoa6 !;
Guitars, Niolins, Banloes
Violin and Guitar strings, &c. &c. &c.
We invite attention TO the above stock. 70
which we are making additions by tho arrival
of large invoices per every clipper from New
York. Orders from the country will be promptly
and faithfully attended to.
5l-3m MARVIN & HIT Oh COCK
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
State of California, Nevada County,

State Of California, Nevada County.
District Court, 10th Judicial DiStr t.
0T7HE People of the State of California, %
u Wyatt Rucker, Davis A. Hannum, Sam
uel Graham, VIM. Huff and J ohm c. Rcse,
Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to appear and
answer within 10 days after the service Of this
writ if served in this county, within 20 days if
served in any other county Of this Judicial Dis
trict, or within 40 days if served out of the
District, the complaint of TIMOTHY BATES, ST.,
now on file in the Clerks Office Of the District
Court aforesaid, against you and others in an
action for Debt due by virtue of a certain con-
tract or agreement a copy Of which is filed as
an exhibit in said complaint, amounting in all
to the sum of ''Six Thousand Two Hundred
and forty four 50-l00 Dollars; or in case Of
your failure to answer the same, the plaintiff
will proceed to take Judgment against you
therefor by default, together with damages and
costs of suit.
Witness, Theo. Miller, clerk of the district
court aforesaid, with the seal of the
Il. 81 same hereto affixed, this 7th day of
February, A. ID. 1853.
THEO. MILLER, Clerk.
Per K. A, DAy,DeE, d. C.
STATE OF CALF oRNIA, County of Nevada;
District Court, 10th judicial District, March
Term, A. d. 1853. March 23d.
TIMOTHY BATES, plaintiff, vs.. JACOB VINE
MILLER ct ais, defendants.
On the affidavit of Jos. S. Conn, attorney
lor the plaintiff filed and sworn to in open
Goart G that the defendants Wyatt Rucker and
DaVis a; Hannum, are non-residents of this
S.aIe, 81 and that the defendants VIM. Huff, John
Jn;n nose ana Sam1 Graham cannot, after due
dlilgence, be found within the state. II is
therefore ordered that service be made bv pnb-
Icatlon of the summons issued herein against
Ine defendants Rucker and Hannum weekly
tor the space of 80 days, in the Nevada Jonr-
nal and against the defendants VIM. Hnff
John =. Rose and San'l Graham for 40 days
N SAD Journal. Attest,
THEo MlLEzR. clerk
By RQb't A Davidae, d. G.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
American & City Markets,

Nerada, California.
900 HEAD OF AMERICAN CAT,
OOO TLE.-The undersigned would
respectfully announce to the citizens of Ne
vada County that he has purchased the en-
tire interests of all his former partners,
in the American and City Markets. He
has on hand 800 head ofAmerican Cattle,
and fatter himself they are as good as can
be obtained in California, which he designs
slaughtering.
He is also receiving and viii keep con-
stantly on hand Large Supply of Groceries,
Provisions, and in fact every article usually
adapted to the wants of Miners and Hotel
Keepers, which he proposes selling at whole
sale or retail. Packers will find it to their
interests to give him call before purcha-
sing elsewhere. His terms are reasona-
bic. No pains will be spared in endeavoring
to render full satisfaction to all who may
favor him with call. All articles purchased
at either market will be delivered free Of
charge. 7. S. WILLIAMS.
1far. II. lS53.-47-3m
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
Hardware, Farming, Mechanic
IkTn THTATTAT| TnnTkf

NNREADWELL E. CO., Importers anc
i Dealers in the above description of goods
will keep full and well laid in stock. Hav
ing a house in the States and one in San Fran
cisco, they will be able to sell on as favors bic
terms as any concern in California. Our stock
is now large and we'll assorted, to which con-
slant additions are being made.
For Sale, to Arrire-One Of Otis Tufts
(Boston) best steam engines, 30 horse power,
2 inch cylinder, SO inch stroke, with an ex-
pansion valve for working steam in the most
economical manner, with full and complete
working plan of all the parts, which can be
seen at our Office
Adobe building, corner of First street and
Maiden Lane, Marysville,
Or corner of California and Battery streets,
April 29-2m San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
MON HOTEL

Broad Street, Nevada.
0NlHE undersigned having taken this well
IL known house, is now prepared to accom-
modate Travellers and Boarders in the best
style, and on the most reasonable terms the
country will afford.
THE Situation and Arrangement
of the Union, makes it decidedly the most de-
sirable and comfortable stopping place in the
city, and no pains will be spared to make the
accommodations unsurpassed and from past
success do not hesitate to believe the expec-
lotions OF customrrs will be fully realized.
The Sleeping apartments -
Are among the best and most comfortable in
California, and will always be kept in the most
complete order. j. A. LANCA STER.
March Fl, ,l653.-4S-3m
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
VIRGINIA House Re.ODened

"a popular house, and design to maintain its
excellent reputation by supplying the table
with the best to be obtained in this market
the bar with the choicest liquors and cigars,
and furnishing clean and comfortable BEDS
No pains will be spared to please their patrons
continuance of The patronage heretofore be-
slowed is respectfully solicited. Mr.. John
son, who will superintend the arrangements of
the table, has had great experience in this de-
partment, and for six months past has been the
caterer for the Union Hotel in this city. A
fine Correl and Stable is attached to this Ho-
tel, and teamsters, &c. can be accommodated
at all hours JOHNSON 81 STROUD.
Aim
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
Removal.

. S. DORR has removed from Battery
AZ. street to the Iron Warehouse, recently
occupied by George w. Shaw & Co., Cali
fornia street wharf, and offers for sale, per
recent arrivals
Is 500 half bbls No. l and Extra Mackerel;
e 75O.bbls Haxall Flour;
so bbls Crushed Sugar
$50 half bbls Crushed Sugar
% half bbls Coffee Crushed Sugar
II eases Writing Paper;
30. .doz three-hooped Pals;
50sdoz two-hooped Pals
l00.bbls Pilot Bread
40lbbls Sugar covered Parched Corn,
flor Confectioners, a superior article J
$50. boxes Cognac Brandy
80 bbls Carolina Rice
Iron Doors and Shutters, two-fold y
Long handled ShoYels, Picks
Regalia Cigars Ladies' Caters, etc etc.
STORAGE will be taken in the Ware
house by Messrs GREENE & HEATH.
April 29-lm
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
Story, Redington & Co.

Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
oDRUGS AND MEDICINES, Che
NJ micols, Pertamery, Fancy Adticles, ETC.
LII Stone Building, Sansome, cor. of Mer-
chant street, San Francisco, California.
Agents for Osgood's India Cholagogue, Wis
tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, Graefenberg Co.'S
Medicines, Corbett's Shakers Sarsaparilla,
DR.. Hunts Life Elixir and Hyatt's Balsam:
From the fact that one Of our firm will reside
permanently in the Atlantic States, and super
intend in person the purchasing, putting, up
and shipping of goods for this market, we HAT
ter ourselves that we can offer superior advan-
tages, both in quality and price. to any others
in our line of business.
l-3m STORY, REDNGToN & Co.
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
Good Ranching.
PHELPS HOTEL.

TESHE undersigned, proprietor, having at,
4 considerable alteration and Improvements
in the above named Hotel, is now prepared 70
accommodate all who may favor him with q
call.
Every attention will be paid to render this
house most desirable home for WceklytBoasI
ders, Families and all Transient Company.
The bed rooms are attended to with srrupu-
lous care, and the table furnished at oil times
with the best the market affords.
Board and Lodging, per week, 81 floor, $500
Board and Lodging, per week. 81 door, 1900
Board without Lodging, l4-00
Board and lodging, per day, I'd floor, $50
s. '' Sd floor, 800
Single Meals, loo
5f-2f, WN O. ASHER
The Nevada journal., 1853-05-27
UNDERSIGNED WI

$ UNDERSIGNED Will SELL
A AT PUBLIC AUCTION at their sales
room San Francisco, on THURSDAY, ID
jane next, the albion Ranch. belonging 70
Capt. VIM. A. Richardson, of Sancelito, COM
prlsing l50 farms, from an actual and sworn
survey. by James 5. Thornton, Esq. This
ranch is bounded north by the Rio Grande
or Big River, which empties itself into the
Pacific, in the parallel of So Is, and is navi
gable for vessels of say 9 feet draught dis
tance of IS to 20 miles The bay at the
mouth is we'll protected from the northwest
winds, and affords convenient port for load.
ing and discharging. Messrs Meiggs 8 Will
liams have erected a saw mill on the north
side of this bay. South Of Big River are two
coves of bays, and are good harbors, the
streams running into them are of ample and
force for mill purposes. The bay at the
mouth of Albion River is the best harbor be-
tween Bodega and Humbo This river is
navigable to the head Of tide water A saw
mill is now in operation on this rver. Its
banks are covered with fir, pine and redwood
timber in immense quantities. South of al
bion River is Salmon Creek and Bay, which
maFes an excellent embarcadero. The creek
is large and swift running stream, with tim
Der on its banks. Navarro river is large,
deep stream. 1t takes its rise in Anderson's
Valley, some so miles from its mouth. The
banks of this river are likewise well tinbered.
South of Navarro river is Cuffee Cove and
Bay, which is rendered secure by reefs, and
is a good embarcadero. Elk and Little riv-
ers are large and swift running streams, we'll
suited for mill purposes. Mill Creek, as its
name would indicate, is admirably suited for
mills. There is good summer embarca-
dcro below Point Asins, also below Seal
Point. This whole tract of land is thorough
ly intersected by running streams, which in
October last and in November before the
rains, were running full and strong. The
bu,aks Of the riUers are nerer orerfoUn by fresh
cts. The soil, throughout the whole extent
of this ranch, is uniformly fertile, and is su-
perior for agricultural purposes does not bake
intod hard crust, as is the case in most parts
Of the country II also retains moisture through
out the dry season, as is easily proved by in
spection of the herbage, which is immense,
and green all the year round. There is game
Of all kinds in abundance, elk being The most
numerous, running IN herds from 500 to 100
head. Ducks, geese and wild pigeons in vast
numbers. The rivers and creeks are well
stocked with fish. Salmon commence run
ming in October, and are taken in great num-
bers by the Indians. Salt is procured at
Salt Point, and Indian labor easily obtained.
Geographical and sectional maps, together
with the field notes, are at the store of MesSrs
G. B. POST & CO. Cunninghams Block,
and can be examined at any time previous
to the sale.
The conditions of this sale are $4,000 and
under, cash on delivery of warranty deeds
over that sum, one half cash, the balance in
two years, at 10 per cent per annum.
THEODORE PAYNE & CO,
April 29-I M Auctioneers.