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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06
R The great three thousand pound

N The great three thousand pound
rhinosceros Of Herr Driesback's collec-
ton died last week, in New Yory city.
His body went to the bone yard, the
hide and skeleton having been purchased
by Banum. His death caused sausages
to fall in price sensibly-increasing the
supply and diminishing the consumption.
You won't hear "sassegis" called for, IN
New York eating house, for month
to comel
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

INEBRIErY.-When this vice has taken
fast hold of a man, farewell industry
farewell emulation-farewen attention
to things worthy of attention-farewell
love of virtuous society-farewell de-
cency of manners-and farewell to even
an attention to person. Everything is
sunk by this predominant and brutal ap-
petite. In how many instances do we
see men who have begun life with the
brightest prospect before them, and who
have closed it without any ray of COM
fort and consolation! young men with
good fortunes, good talents, good tenn
pers, good hearts, good constitutions,
only being drawn into the vortex of the
drunkard, have become, by degrees, the
most loathsome and despicable of man.
kind. In the house of the drunkard
there is no happiness for any one. All
is uncertainty and anxiety. He is not
the same man for any one day at time.
No one knows Of his out-goings or in
comings. When he will rise, or when
he will lie down to rest, is wholly mat
ter of chance. That which he swallows
for what he calls pleasure, brings pain as
surely as night brings morning. Pow
erTy ana misery are III the tfam. 10
avoid these results, we are called upon
to make no sacrifice. Abstinence re-
quires no aid to accomplish it. Our
own will is all that is requisite; and if
we have not the will to avoid contempt,
disgrace and misery, we deserve neither
relief nor compassion.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

FA New York editor thinks, from
the manner shirts are made in that city,
,here ought to be an ''inspector of se'O-
ers.b The editor went to the expense
of new shirt the other day, and found
himself, when he awoke in the morning,
crawling out between two of the short
est stitches,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06
THE DYING WIFE.
BY PHILA RARLE.


You'll think of me sometimes, beloved.
When I am gone from sight?
When you can see me nevermore,
You'll not forget me quite!
You'll miss sometimes, at twilight hour
My low and loving tone;
Your heart will sometimes feel pang,
When beating all alone.
You'll think of days forever gone,
And grief may wiring tear
From eyes that have but seldom wept,
But shall not be here; l}f
You'll come and go; and yet the smile
That once your fond eyes met,
Will faded be-forever fed,
But oh, do not forget!
When cold and lifeless is the form
That's nestled on thy breast,
When chill and marble-like the lips
That once thine own have pressed,
Oh, sometimes think of me, and come
Unto the quiet spot
Where shall slumber lone and still,
But oh! not quite forgoti
You'll think of me when sitting side
NV lone and vacant chair;
And sometimes, love, OIL gaze upon
This golden tress of hair!
And think that with its sister curls
1t hoated Ger the brow
That rests within the lowly grave,
So damp and pallid now.
But yet your grief viii pass away
Like dusky shades of night;
The cypress wreath you'll change, be-
loved, Rr ~f
For one with flowers white;
You'll fondly love another one,
And call her thine-but yet
Your LOST young bride-your first be-
loved,
Oh, do not quite forget!
And SHE, thy chosen one, may bring
A heart of love to thee,
But not more loving, true, than mine,
KNOW it CANNOT be.
But mine must throbless, pulseless be,
Its warm outgushings still,
But you will sometimes think of her,
Who rests SO pale and chill.
OH sometimes fancy that my arms
Are fondly round thee twined,
And that my cheek, once warm and faIr
Is closely pressed to thine.
When 1 am gone, forever gone,
I'd be remembered yet,
Oh! think of me sometimes, beloved,
And NEVER quite forget!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

A "GUEpowDER PLoT" succeeded
recently in Eberating the prisoners in
the New Albany, Indiana, jail. The
scamps undermined the wall, blew a
part of it out with gunpowder, and
llike distinguished general, escaped
IN the '.noise and confusion" which fol-
lowed. t
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

E What is the difference between
me and a new noyel?' inquired q
roughed damsel of her beau. Iii is this,
said he, "a new novel is read because it
is interesting, and you are interesting
because you are red.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

~Sound and sufficient reason falls,
after all, to the share of but few men,
and those few men exert their influence
In silence.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

A MYSTERY ON THE SEA.-Capt. Has
kell, of the ship Independence, at VAL
paraiso, from San Francisco, reports
that on the 21st of November, lat. 4 5
deg. 40 min. s., lon. 121 deg. ! 5 min.
W., he saw a raft with two decayed
bodies on it. The raft was made Of
spars from a vessel, and there were
yards and beams and eight water casks.
It was well secured in every way, hav-
ing a mast, but no sail; a small piece Of
white cloth was tied up for signal on
the mast; then there was brass binna-
Gle and compass, a tin pump, trunk,
half barrel dried fish, and some empty
barrels. What tale of hardship and
suffering is probably associated with
that rata tale which will only be
known when the sea gives up its dead.
A PRAIRIE PEcULIARITY.-A cores
pondent OF the New York Post states
that the consumption of wood upon the
open prairie, in cold weather. in the To-
comotlves, is very much greater than
among the settlements or in the timbered
country, and the amount Of steam pro-
duced much less. A train will leave
Detroit with from twenty-five to thirty
five freight cars, and from eighty to one
hundred pounds. AS it nears Chicago,
on the open prairie, the steam will fall
gradually to thirty-fve or forty-five
pounds; and the engine, leaving half its
train, runs with the remainder to Chica-
go. So, put an iron box stove on the
top of one Of the cars on the prairie, let
the fire burn intensely, and the surface
of the stove will not burn the hand laid
upon it. 1t is problem, the solution
of which would make the fortune of an
inventor, how this very rapid loss Of
heat can be prevented.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

re- The Senate of Ohio has passed,
by a vote of seventeen to nine, bill,
which in the Legislative reports of the
Columbus papers is called the Sub
Treasury Bill Its object is to enforce
upon the people the payment of taxes
in gold and silver, though it does not,
in every case, we believe, prohibit the
collectors from receiving the notes Of
the banks Of the State. This move
ment is merely another turn of the screw
in that system of policy. which seems
to have been invented for the especial
purpose of making the people of the
State feel that they have government,
by giving them realizing sense OF the
burdens which it imposes.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06
Number 10.

got off the rocks and was tcwed into
Kingston.
The announcement of Lord Claren-
don to the Riga merchants, in regard to
the con6scstion Of all Russian produce,
had caused great excitement in CONNER
cial circles.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

EThe abolition of capital punish
ment has no future. Honce abolished,
we shall after time introduce itagain.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

EHypocrites first cheat the world,
and then cheat themselves.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06
From Knickerbocker's Magazine.

A LONGING FOR SPRING.
When from SUMMER land than ours,
Will come the gentle Spring again?
With verdant fields and flowing flowers,
And song and beauty in her train?
When will the sunshine, glad and warm,
Set the imprisoned waters free,
And smile upon the frowning storm,
And calm the icy foaming sea?
Within the narrow walls / pine,
Out on the sunny hills to go,
Where wild flower and sunny vine
And the green grass are wont to grow.
l love to tread these fields alone,
Where gliding streams, with voices
mild,
Murmur, for aye the quiet tone
That thrilled me even when a child.
I love to roam the painless woods,
Where all day.long the shadows lie;
To shout within their solitudes,
And hear the fainting echo die.
Or lie upon some rocky steep,
And linger in the shiny sun
Long hours, within the valley deep,
To hear the laughing waters run!
But more than all, l long to guide
The ploughshare in the fragrant soil,
And feel once more the JOY and pride,
The jocund health Of peace and toll.
! heed the Summers beauteous bloom,
And Autumn's gorgeous offering,
And Winter pale, with storm and gloom,
But most | love thee. gentle Spring.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

HOBBS LOCK PIcxKD.-We see by
the papers that the great Hobbs has
been defeated; that he and his locks are
shorn Of their honors. At the institu-
ton of civil engineers. paper was
read by Mr.. Hobbs, pointing out what
he considered to be the defects of Eng
lish locks, and fully describing the Pc
culiar excellence Of his own locks, rem
dering them safe from the attempts Of
false keys and picklocks, At an ad-
journed discussion on the papers at the
institution, much sstonishment and
amusement were created by the fact
that John Goater, a workman in Messrs.
Chubb's employ, announced that he
had found out simple plan by which
any Of Hobbs locks could be picked,
and that during the week he had pick
ed four new locks, without having seen
either the keys or the inside, bought by
different gentlemen in the city, who
vouched for the truth of his statement.
He explained the way in which he did
it, viz, with piece of watchspring and
two common picks. Boston Post.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-04-06

THE USE OF THE RULE OF THREE
There are exceptions to every rule but
the rule of three: that is never chang
ed. As your income is to your expen-
diture so will the amount of your debts
be to your cash on hand, and your con-
sequent ability to meet them. If you
allow your vanity to lead you into ex-
travagance, you must rely on some
thing else to take you out of it; either
a rich relation or sherif's writ. Your
furniture may be less snowy than that
of your neighbor, but never mind
Better are cane-bottomed chairs and
mahogany tables that are paid for, than
spring cushions and marble mantles on
a note of six months. Your coat may
be less fashionable thar your neighbors;
and while he is driven by iyeried
coachman, you may be riding shanks
horse; but remember there is time fol-
balancing the books, and every purse
has got a bottom. So economize, and
always remember the rule of three.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

NEw BUSINESS FiRM.-We invite the atten.
ton of Packers, Traders, and dealers generally
10 the new advertisements of the firm of Wnl. s.
Fitch g. Co., TO be found in to-day's paper. Mr..
Fitch Is connected with one of the largest and
most reliable house in San Francisco and, as
will be seen by reference 10 his advertisements,
has commenced with very extensive assortment
Of Groceries. Provisions, Liquors, sIining Tools,
Clothing, and.such other articles of merchandise
% are usually kept in wholesale and retail
5iining Store. Messrs. Fitch & Co. may be found
on the opposite side Of the street from the ST.
Charles Hotel.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

GEv. QurrMAN.-This gentleman it seems is
going to take Cuba, without any sort of regard
ish Governments. The Washington correspon-
dent of Tie n. Y. Courier writes as fqilows:-
Gen. Quitman has sent telegrapbic dispatch
TO one OF his friends in Congress declaring that
he has not authorized the disclaimer Of ilibns-
tering intentions which some persons have pub
iished IN his behalf In the Union. The dispatch
further announces that he is proceeding in or
ganiziag his force and shall take Cuba, whether
The Government oppose assist in his designs.
This is the substance of Il communication made
to the President by Southern member Of the
House.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
Ey1rf Krelxa.

We extract the following items from the
Mounsain Herald of the l2th inst. for which we
indebted to Jack Horsey of Cram, Rogers
& Co.'S Express.
The Herald Flentioas as n proof that agricul-
ture is profitable pursuit in that section, that
nearly every man who has tried it this year is
making preparations to put in large crops next
season.
Another difficulty has arisen win the Apple
gate Indians, which it is probable wifi lead To
opep hostiliiies. II is bought unsafe to travel
in that part of the e9irntry at present, without
keeping lookout.
Capt. Walker started on, Of Rogne River VAL
ley on the 8 b inst will, company Of voun-
fecrs to protec, The emigrant trail.
New digsngs had been discovered near the
top of the Coast mountain on Ice creek, threo
miles from the Cold Spring House. Some
pieces Of gold had been found as heavy as one
dollar.
The regular trips of the California and Oregon
Stage Company eqaches every offer day TO aud
from our place btnh North ant: South is adding
considerable TO the business fentt:res OF freka
We are happy To that they frequently come
IN loaded down. We understand that improve
meuts ON The roads progressing.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

BEEF.-The last n. Y. Times, in its market
reports, quotes beef as :" firm, with an upward
tendency" If we were permitted TO express
an opinion on this head, we might with pro-
prie,y state, that, judging from steak we at
tempted to rnasticate this morning, the article
of beef was never known to be more - firm" III
this market than at present. And furthermore
il the most desperate, but Intellectual. efforts on
our part to get down the same. qualifies US to
speak intelligently ia regard thereto then we
may further remark, that never in the course
OF a thee years experience in this city. have
we known the article under consideration cx-
hibit more marked upward tendency
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

A PLEAsANT GxmDEN ro vrsfT.-M L. H.
Tower has several trees in his garde at The
Tower House. of but three years with, now
bearing goody number of very large peaches
They arc almost ripe. and present an appear.
snce as rosy. luscious and tempting as the lips
os any fair Ophelia'' that we wot Of We con.
fess that while gazing a. them felt the 1.-The old
time como over us" very sensibly--a strong
disposition TO appropriate the seme after the
fashion of our boykood days. The ntimasion.
however, that few of them were intended for
us at tn proper time. exerted saving degree
OF restraint over the ACTION Of our fingers
We also observed in the same garde large
bunch of grapes hans ing upon vine bf the
present seasons growth; while water melons,
musk melons, &C.. were lying about in the rich
est profusion. For one of the first men.ioned.
oi very large size. sent to our office during the
week. we tender Mr.. T and that Prince OF
good fellows, Sam. Francis, our very pious re-
CARDS.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

APoLoGETIc.-We but too happy, this
excessively hot weather, to abandon several oi
our news columns to the adyer Using favors o.
our friends. We are peculiarly constituted,
that we always prefer gratifying those whom we
esteem rather than ourselves. If we have n
weakness for anything in this world besides
4" fair woman ,oothsome eatables, sparkling
wine and horse flesh, We rather think it is fer
lat advertisements. They are things that We
love % gaze at.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
The CnlsEsE.-We clip the following item of
interest from the Sacramsn'o Union:


THE CnlsEsE.-Wc clip the following item of
interest from the Sacramento Jiion:
CHINESE WEA2oss.-We were shown yester-
day, specimen OF ysenpoli--several hundred
of which are being manufactured IN this CITY,
to be used in grand battle which it is alleged
will come off IN Sunday. the Goth instant near
Shasta, among the Chinese of llldt vicinity. and
snch others of their connirymcn as may feel dis
posed to part cipatc. Til, weapon III question
half feet in length. and is to be securely fixed To
a pole about six feet lo%g. In addition to the
above, IA large number are being manufactured
somewhat in the form of pixies, the one, resenl-
bling u three. tined hay-fork, with diamond
shaped bend, one foot in length welded at h.
base with senli-circular blade sharpened OH
The concave side--the other, somewhat similar
in form to boat-hook, Of the same proportions
as the last mentioned, and both attached to poles
about eight feet iii length. The order for the
weapons has been given by Chinaman. but
whether as agent for either of the beligeren
parties, for both, on account Of private spec
ulation, Is uncertain.
We have heard nothing of the proposed battle
here alluded to, and presume, if fghl occurs
that it will take place near Weaverville. We
trust the officers OF Trinity County will use
every exeriion TO ptcecn; the fight, unless ~
beligerents agree to use firearms loaded by
Americans. If they agree to use such weapons,
then we say let them pitch in. Any thing TO get
rid OF their disgusting presence.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

DEMOCRATIC County CoxyExrIoS Tile
Shasta County Democratic Convention, chilled
sor the purpose of electing delegates to repre-
sent this County in the District Conven,ioa at
rehanla, on The 23d inst, will meet in the Court
House in this place to-day The necessity for
the failure OF the first to nominate oanlilafe
for District Judge. At a primary election held
at the St. Charles Hotel, on Thursday evening
the following gentlemen were duly elected dele
gates to the County Convention from tic Shasta
Precinct, viz % D. IiarriI J. Van Schack, S.
e Jack. J. Bicking. VIM. McTurck, E. c. Gil
lette, Jas. L. Hart, B. II. Ward s. S. Tucker.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
THE SHASTA CO.URIE R.
SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. ls, 1854
gents for the Courier.

The follow ing gentlemen are our regularly
authorized agents, empowered to collect Sub
'scriptions, Advertisements and Job Work. and
receipt for the samc:-
San FRANCISCO AGENcY.-Mr. L. P. Fisher
He may be found at his desk in the Merchants
Exchange, Sacramento street.
IpearerriVe. CRAM, Rooms & Co., and
RHODES & LUsK.
One Horse Town.- WOODWARD g. CHAN
DLER, ExDressmen.
French @ Gttch.-THoMPsoN g. ZrNs and EH,P-
FER & SoHU.Tz.
Yreka.-CRAM, Rooms & Co., and RHODES G.
LusK.
gVJ. W. Evans, of the firm Of Best s. Co., is
our regular agent at Bestyille, North Salmon
River, Klamath county.
u Murray & Arm, strong's Express is an au
thorised Agent of this paper
" Acca1s wanted in every portion OF tie
mines.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
weaverviIIc Correspondence.

WEAvERviLLE, Aug. l6, 1854.
DEAR CouRiEs:-As- we have been some
what engaged politically during the past two
weeks, we have neglected to keep you advised
of passing events; but we will now endeavor
to note down snch items of incident and inter.
est as most readily occur to our minds.
The principal topic is politics. which seems
to interest almosr every body. The two parties
with all of their candidates are well into the
field with the exception of the Democratic eau
ddate for District Judge, they not yet having
been able to make nomination. There seems
to be split here for choice; the Pitzertes and
Dangerfelders. FIinckleyism, however, is gain
ing ground, while the others are getting ready
to do something.
On Saturday evening last the candidates of
both parties addressed the people on Canon
Greek, and on Sunday evening at this place.
The campaign is oren, and there is fun all
around
Quite transaction took place on Cuhon Greek
last week. in which one man was severely cut
During the past week several daring robber
les have been committed in this place. Harry
SeaInan's mule was stolen from his stable, and
81 Idle and Bride from Coinstock & Martins
corral. MIR. Owens was robbed at the Inde-
pendence Hotel, of his pocket book and watch
the book containing numerous notes and
check on Adams & Co., and number of cabins
in the neshborhood have also been robbed
All Of which shows the necessity Of keeping
good look ont. Yours Truly, ADOBE.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

SHASTA CoUsrY PEAcHEs.-We owe n thou
sand thanks 10 DIR very esteemed frienl. Maj
!. B. Reading, for several large. fully.ripc, de.
licous clingstone peaches, grown upon his mag
nifcent ranch on the Sacramento. They are the
product nj trees three years old, and in respet,
both TO appearance and favor, are certainly
equal to any specimen Of this fruit tn9t we have
ever seen. Another season, with ordinary luck,
the Major hopes to have the privilege OF graft
flying any of his ccu1t.oss friends who may call
upon h.n. with a faas. of this deicious tsuit
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

EEMovAL.-D. NJ. Eder has removed his es
tablishment, as viii be seen by reference 10 his
card, to the new hre-proof brick building next
door above the office Of Adams S Co.'s Express.
ANY body desirous of enjoying good joke with
good fellow, may do by dropping into his
rstabiishneut occasionally.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19

CoTILLloN PARrY.-A cutiliion party is to be
given at the California House, BrlsSsvllle, on
Friday evening next, the 25th inst. large
number of ladies and gentlemen are expected
10 be in attendance.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
Adam. &. Co.'S rx,rcsx.

We are indebted to Messrs. Adams & Co. for
the delivery at this Office, on Wednesday last, OF
the n. Y. Herald, 7'aaies, and Express Messenger
OF the very latest dates They are also entitled
to our thanks for full and regular files of Caifor
MIA papers during the week.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
DIED,

Near IIorsetown, ON the 9Th June Inst, JonS
ARTHUR.
On the 18th instant. at the Four Nile House
SrEPHEN VAsDEvENrER, infant son of Michael
and Francis Vandeventer aged weeks.
On the 8lh ult., at beadwood Creek. Siski.
you Co., Mr. THOMAS RiFlToE, formerly of Mis-
souri,.
In Yreka, on the 5th inst, Mr.. FRANK SlNp-
SON
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
MARRsED.

AT the residence of B. H. Ward, in this place
on Thursday Evening. the lzih inst, by Homer
4. Curiiss, Esq., Mr.. P. F. Terbush, to Mrs.
Catherine Foutz.
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
No TsCE.

WIN. H. FELL. taN, dark complex oned
w Yankee said 10 he from Grass Valley.
near Nevada City, W lscte ne clanis to Lave IA
wife and family, ran up grub bill with ne by
promising To pay IT when he secured his wages;
but last night he dishonesty vamosed with his
dimes in his pocket, leaving me minus.
j. NJ. FISHER.
Canon Creek. August 6, 1851. aul:-lt
The Shasta courier., 1854-08-19
BIRTHS.

On the 80 inst. Mrs. Megher, wife of Mr. n
Meher, of the Four Mile House, of a daughter
AT the same time and place, Mrs. Vande-
yenter, wife of Mr.. Michael vandeventer, of a
son.