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Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13

We are authorized to announce
r. l.. KIRK, as candidate for the Terrtori-
ri Legislature in the fifteenth district. Sub
ect to Convention, should one be called.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
l.. BURNS AND BROTHERS.
General Dry Goods Merchants,
pEAIERs IN pRoDucE

IT AVE constantly on hand large variety
l. l. of merchandise Of all kinds at the most
reduced prices, embracing everything in the
line of Dry Goods, Hardware and Cutlery and
Tools, Queensware and Glassware, Iron Cas-
tings and Nails, Groceries, Liquors, Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps.
Liquors all the time at st. Louis cost.
Gy yWANTED-Any quantity of Hemp, for
which we will pay the highest price.
Weston, Mo. sItf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
DUDLEY NTcVAY, NJ. I'd.

OFFERS his professional services to the
" citizens of Atchison and vicinity. His
residence for the present is two miles north of
Atchison, on the Missouri river.
s2tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
BOARDING HOUSE.

JONATHAN CONGROVE. is prepared to
= accommodate all who may come, with as
good Table as can be found in all ''Squatter-
dom.'' The scarcity of provisions and the diff.
fcnlty OF procuring them, forces him RELUC-
TANTLy to charge 90 cts. a meal.
Atchison, K. I. *1tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
KANSAS IEO:!
FER r R y.

a NIMROD FARLEY, has at Ia
f,IEf;- tan, the only Ferry that never
EsZ1aSzss stops for ice Or low water, but
runs whenever passenger arrives between
daybreak and dark. He has three good Boats,
and when one cant go, another can. All who
want to go into or out Of Kansas. remember
*1tf. NIMROD FARLEY, Iatan.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
DoCT. J. F. BRUNER. wM. Z. HALYARD.
RRUNER & EEAEYARR.

A1AsO - ~ LS-AE<
nEALERs in Drugs, Chemicals, Turpentine,
IL Varnishes, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stnffs, Per-
fiinery, Soaps, Combs, Hair and Paint Brush
es, Patent Medicines, Window Glass, all sizes;
Putty, Snuff, Tobacco and Sigars.
Also, School Books, Medical Works, Nov
els, and a large lot OF Miscellaneous Works;
Pens, Ink, Paper, sc. sc. We also are Whole
sale and Retail Agents for The sale of Mr..
Storms celebrated Scotch Cough Candy, and all
other popular medicines OF the day.
As we aim at giving universal satisfaction,
every article sold Wholesale or Retail by u.s.
not proving as good as recommended may be
returned and the money viii be refunded. ALL
ASK A TRIAL.
Particular attention given to orders from the
country. BRUNER s. HALYARD.
Weston, Mo- s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
sQuATTERs OF a
1855. 1856.
SEASON ARRANGEMENT.
st. Louis and ST. Joseph Packet Line.


t." b. THE New, Elegant and Fast Reg
e.:SSSiTsI ular Passenger Packet POLAR
STAR. f.. F. DIX, Master. will
leave st; Lonis. during the season, on every al
tereates TUESDAY, at 4 O'Clock. p. NJ, for
Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami, HIPS Landing,
Waverly, Berlin. Lexington. Wellington. Cam
den, Sibley. Richield. Liberty, Independence,
Kansas, Parkyille, Fort Leavenworth, Weston
Atchisop, st. Joseph, and intermediate points;
commencing her regular trips at the opening
OF navigation, will leave st. Louis every alter
nate TUESDAY, as follows:
February 9th; August 18th and 2Stb:
March 18th and 27t, September 11th and 25th
April 10th and oath; October 9th and 2aa:
May 9Th and 22d; November 9th and 10th:
June 9TH and 10Th: December 4tb.
july Sd, 18th aud 3lst;
REFURNING-will leave st. Soseph every
alternate MONDAY at 10 O'Clock, a. NJ. as
follows:
March 18th and 18Th; August 9th and Goth.
April I'd, 10th and 3Oth; September Sd and I'm.
May 18th and 2sth; October 1st 15th and 29k
June lth and 25th; November 18th and 26th
July 9th and 23d; December 10Th.
Departing from St. Joseph Mondays at 10
O'Clock. A. NJ, Atchiso1 at l o'clock p NJ
Weston Tuesdays at O'Clock. A. NJ. Fort
I.eavenworth at 8. A. NJ, Parkyiile at 10, A. NJ.
Kansas at II, NJ. Wavre CITY at 1. P NJ, Lib
efty at 2, P ~, Richfeld at 8. p. NJ, SbIey at
4, P. NJ, Camden at 5, P. NJ, Wellington at 6.
| p. NJ. Lexington, Wednesdays at O'Clock. a.
NJ. Dover at Q, A. NJ, Waverly at 10, A. NJ.
HIPS Landing at IL, A. NJ. Miami at 1, P ~,
Brunswick at 2, P. b., Glasgow at A. p. M.
Boonville at 5, p. M., and arriving in ST. Louis
Thursday afternoon, in time for Louisville Mail
Boats. and the evening lines OF travel in every
direction
No effort shall be wanting on the part of her
present officers, to retain for the Polar Star the
wide popularity which she has heretofore ac-
quired. Every requisite attention and accom-
modation will be cheerfuliy extended to passen-
gers and shippers may rely upon the utmost
pnnctuality and dispatch in the delivery of
| freight f.. DIx.
Il 1y H. NJ. BLOSSOM
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
GUNS! GUNs!. GUNs!.:

XNTOOLFOLK & CO., have just received a
w splendid lot of Guns of the very finest
finish, and made by the best manufacturer in
the United States. Those in want of good
Guns had better call on US soon, as they sell
rapidly.
Weston, Mo. s1tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
psONEEgs SAI1OON,

EDsONEEEs SALOON.
GEORGE MILLION, PROPRIETOR.
2 STILL keeps at the old stand, ~ ~
"a corner cf Ferry and Levee st's., SAlsy
- stock Of choice Liquors, Wines, W.
Cigars, Fish, Oysters, Sardines, Cheese, Crack
ers, Sc, always on hand.
(y-I expect in a short time to be in my large
new building, now nearly finished, where |
shall be happy TO see my old friends and the
public generally.
Atchison. K. T. *1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
~ ]. H. STRINGFELLOW Of

AtchIson, offers himself as a candidate for the
House of Delegates in Kansas Territory, at the
ensuing Election Subject to Convention, if
one should be held.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
Attbisorl Aobet' n,eats

THIS FERRY has been in successful oper-
i alton since 1919; during which time it has
been the great crossing point for the Oregon.
California and Utah Emigrant who came by
Hannibal and Palmyra; there being State Road
directly through, and the latitude precisely the
same. Our boat is good one, and we have
plenty of hands engaged at ali times, toavork it.
Gy At the opening of Spring we shall have
fine new
STE.fJM FERRY BO.fT.
when all can cross without detention. The
ferry landing is the best On the River, there be-
ing at all times deep water from shore to shore,
and very narrow. Our banks have no wide
sand beach where stock can mire down, being
dry at all times.
70 the Emigrant to Kansas we say, this is
the place to- cross, as when here the distance
to other points in the Territory, is nearer than
from crossing places above or below.
Atehison, Kansas Ter, Jan. u 1855.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
ALLEN AND ROBERTSON.
BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERY

WILL keep constantly on hand every thing
w in their line, OF the best quality, at such
prices that none can be dissatisfied
AtchiSOn K T. %1tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
BUTTER. EGGs. CHTfsRENs-

4 ND all kinds of Country Produce. taken i,
APaymeRt for subscriptions to the seSouatte
Sovereign,' or in payment for printing. IN
market price always given.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
q. ss. DAYENPORT.

DHYSICIAN, Salt Greek Valley, Kansas
Territory; can be found at the store of NJ
r Aiseiy, near Salt Greek bridge. .if
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
TUTT AND BAKER, s

DEALERS in Wines, Liquors and Family
- Groceries of every description. Wooden
Pickles, Preserves, Branded Fruits, Oysters
Lobsters, Sardines, Glass, and Glass Ware &c
All of which will be sold wholesale and retail
lower than at any other house in the city.
Weston, Mo. .1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
M. n. RIVEIY.

MI ERCHANT, Keeps constantly on hand a
Isl general assortment of Mercbandise- snit.
able for emigrants to Kansas, Oregon and Cali
fofnia. Store on the Oregon road near salt
Greek. eff
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
j. G. ROCKWELL,

w HoLESALE and Retail dealer in Eng
hsn and American Cutlery, Hardware
of every description, Guns, Pistols and sport
ing spaTatus OF every kind, Chains of all kinds,
Locks, hinges, and Carpenter Tools of eyery
variety and of the best quality, and erervthing
else usually found in concern of the kind
and at prices TO suit the times.
Weston no. sItf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
r. J. IRELAND,

IS prepared to do any kind of work, in his
l. line of business in as good style, and as
reasonable rates as any man in the Territory.
Atchson, K. T. #1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
CONGR0vE AND CFKENOWoRTEE,
BUILDERS.

A RE prepared to contract for the erection of
n any kind of Buildings, and will keep con-
stantly on hand supply Of all kinds OF Lum-
her. They have always large number Of
at the shortest notice, and on easy terms.
ASchison. X. L. *1tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13

j. III. STRINGFELLOvy M. d.
OFFERS his professional services to the
~ citizens of Atchison and vicinity.
Office in Squatter Sovereign building.
Atchison, Feb. 3rd 1855.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
STEAM SAW-HKELL,

MURPHY & sCRUGGs, are prepared to
lNI furnish the citizens of Kansas, with all
kinds of Lumber, at their Mill in Leayen-
worth, on reasonable terms. "1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13

SUTLER, q. S. Army, at Fort Leayenworth
~ IS constantly receiving fine old Liquors
ines and Cigars; also general assortment oi
choice merchandise always on hand. sf.f
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
w. F. DYER,

- W. F. DYER,
M HEREHANT, has always on hand a CON-
I'VE pIete assortment of Groceries and Pro-
visions at his Store in Salt Greek Valley, Kan
sas Territory. III.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
GEO. w. BELT. HENRY CoLMA
BELT AND CGE.NTAN.

WHOLESALE and Retail Dealers ia Dry
w Goods and Groceries, Clothing, Boots
variety Also, Forwarding and Commission
Merchants. .1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
C .,uxMr4ER. General Newspaper

Nv s. SWYMtHEI, deheraI NeWspaPer
w and Adrertisi z Agent, No. IA, Second
Street. opposite the Post Office, st. Louis, Mo-,
is the authorized agent for our paper.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
dNestolr Garos.

ST. GEORGE EOTEL.
CORNER OF MAIN AND THOMAS STREETS
WESTON MO.
TSHE subscriber would inform the public
4 that he has fitted up this large and magni-
fcent Hotel, in the yery best stvie. It is the
largest and most central Hotel in the CITY.
His table shall always be spread with the
best that the country affords, and he viii spare
no pains or trouble in making all at home who
may favor him with call.
RICHARD PEMBERTON.
Weston. 1850 Eff.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13

JOHN DoNEREEAN.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Weston Mo-. con-
n tinues to practice his profession at Weston,
and viii attend the adjacent Courts in Kansas
Territory. sItf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-02-13
H. RICH,

VIRTUE, ENNIS & co.
20 John street, New York.
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07

WoRsHIPPING AN EMPERoR.-A regiment Of
Baschkirs, four hundred horses strong, on their
way to the Crmea, arrived at st. Petersburg,
where they bivouacked over night. 1t was
ticipated that these children of the desert would
be much astonished at the Moscow railroad. but
they were not. They affirmed that the train.
by no means went so fast as the breeze on The
sieppes. and good Baschkir horse could keep
up With the train. The locomotive was. how
ever, pronounced to be sorcery, but the Baschkir
sorcerers could do some clever things also. On
their entrance into ST. Petersburg an empty BAR
rack was assigned them; they begged, however,
to be allowed TO take up their quarters IN the
open air; if IN earthquake came. the walls oil
the building might fall and crush them. On be-
ing required to resume their march in he mora
ing after their bivouac in tire capital they weie
much cast down, and eventually refused To
leave, they had been prou iscd that when
there they should see the Emperor On this cir
cumstance being made known To the Enpeior
(Alexander) he Immediately rode down l" the
place. Their delight at seeing their Gar knew
no bounds, they laughed they sobbed. they
threw themselves bis boots. and then his
horse: they cre,t in and out between the
horse IS legs, which they embraced from time to
time and conducted themselves entirely a.
children highly delighted at meeting long nb-
sent parent. After receiving the Empcrors
blessing they marched
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07

DoN'T BE IN A HuRRY.--Iisn no sort ofuse. We
never knew a fellow who was always III hur-
ly that wasn't always behind-hand. They are
proven al all over the world for bringing nothing
to pass. Hurry, skurry. buster, spla,ter-what
does it all amount TO? Not straw. If you
want TO accomplish anything as it should be
done. you must go about it cody. moderately
faithfully. Hurrying, frciting, funiblng, spnI-
tering, will do 10 good-not i'll the least. Are
great works of great men done IN hurryl Not
at all. They are the produce of time aud p. :
ience-the result Of slow, solid Development
Nothing ought to be done in hurry. 1t is con-
trary TO nature. light, justice and common sens
Your man of hurry is no sort of character at all.
Always in confusion, loose at every point. un-
hinged and unjoined. blowing and putting here
and there, but all ending in smoke.
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07

The SYMPATH1zIxe WoMAN.-The Georgia
Citizen publishes the following inslnnatlons.-
We leave it for the reader to judge OF the proba-
billty OF its truth: Nek4 -.
II we We're called upon TO describe MRS
Dobbs. we should, without hesitation, call her
sympaihizng woman Nobody was. 'fouoiea Se
with any malady she hadn't suffered. one
knew all about it by experience, and could
sympathize with them from the bottom OF ner
heart
Bob Turner was wag, and when one day ne
saw Mrs. Dobbs coming along the road towards
his house. knowing thai, in the absence OF his
wife, he should be called upon to entertain her
he resolved to play little ON the good woman's
abundant store OF sympathy
Hastily procuring large blanket, he wrapt
himself up in II, and threw himself on a soia
near by. a
"Why, good gracious, Mr.. Turner are
you sick 2" asked Mrs. Dobbs, as she saw his
position.
"oh. dreadfully,'' groaned the imaginary in
valid.
What's the matter T. tH& so
"Oh, great many things. First and Tore
| most We got congestion OF the BRAIN.
THAT'S dreadful, :" sighed Mrs. Dobbs,
came pretty near dying OF it ten years come next
| spring. What else 2" @s
| . Dropsy" again groaned Bob.
! There | can sympathze with you. was
troubled with it, but finally got over it,
| "Neuralgia, = continued Bob.
| Nobody can tell, MIR. rnrner what I've
suffered from neuralgia. It's All awful COM
| plaint."
Then again, I'm very much distressed by in
| fiamnaion of the bowels. !"
If you've got that, pity you, commented
Mrs. Dubbs = for three years steady was al
flicted with il, and l don't think I've fully re-
covered yet" Sc 81
Rheumatism" added Bob 49,
Yes, that's pretty likely to go along with
neuralgia. Ii did with me-"
| Toohache, suggested Bob. .st4tss.sse.
"There have been times. MIR. Turner" said
the sympathizing woman, when thought
| [ should have went distracted with the tooth
ache sA ~ A
Them said Bob, who having temporarily
ran oot of his stock of medical terms, resoried
TO a scientific name, l'mvery much afraid that
I've got the tethynsaaras"
Il shouldn't be at all Surprised said the
every ready Mrs Dobbs = ! had ii nhe" l m0s
yonng."
Though it was with great difficulty that lie
could resist laughing, Bob continued:
Pm suffering good deal from sPrained
ankle KEEA3As
Then you can sympa,hze with me, MIR.
Turner 1 sprIined mine as l uas coming
along" -.ts.....
But that isut the worst af it,
"What is it 7" asked Mrs. Dubbs with Gu
riosity
~ wouldn't tell any one but you. Mrs. Dobbs.
but the fact is''--here Bob groaned-.' m
afraid that the doctor agrees with me, that my
reason is affected; that, in short, Pm a little
crazy" ~ a4 & eoA
Bob took BREATH and wondered what Mrs.
Dobbs would say to that.
"Oh Mr. Turner, is it possiblel' exclaimed
| the lady. It's horrblel l know it is. l
frequently hare spells Of being out Of my head my
self"
Bob could stand it no longer; he burst into a
roar of laughter, which Mrs. Dobbs taking for n
precursor of violent paroxism of insanity, she
was led to take hurried leave. E
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07

State of California, county of Shasta. SIS.
Justices Court, Cottonwood township.
J. Q. Bradley. W; L. Bradley J. F. Bradley
and George Sherman VS.. Henderson Mackley.
1t appearing to my satisfaction that a cause of
action exists against the above named defendant
and that there is good cause to believe that said
defendant has left this State, hereby order that
summons IN this action be served on said defen-
dant by the publication thereof. once q week
for three weeks. in the newspaper printed and
published IN said county, called the Shasta Cour-
ier. n STOUT u
tor said township and county.
june 10. Ic0O. a.A 3m
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07
The French Gulch Hotel for Sale
Ar "A RARGAIM.

- THIS HOT Ell Is SITUATED in
] |mi the town of French Gulch, at the juno
-..A tion of the roads from Yreka and Trinity
River, and at the head OF staging upon these
routes, and is offered for sale in consequence OF
one of the proprietors (the present landlord }
being compelled to return to the Atlantic States
within few months.
The House is new and commodious, and is
doing most excellent business. In connection
with it is good ie @ lse@
correl, Stable and Sheds,
All OF which will be source of profit to the
purchaser. This presents to any person wishing
to engage in Hotel keeping, an opportunity of
securing not only VAL UABLE PROPER TY.
but profitable business in one of the best and
most permanent locations in this section of the
country.
Price low and terms favorable if applied for
soon. j. l.. WRIGHT s. Co.
French Gulch, April %, 1855. ap2S-tf.
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07
Hotels.
ST. CHARLE ES HOTEL,
6re sFA0E Il Gus =
Main street., shasta.

H. %. DE w IL Il aMW ~ SEs y NJ !" 3N3
~ OPRIE TORS.
d. The present propretors Of the St.
@sii; Charles Eotel would inform its old pat
ga...A rons and the public generally that they
have refitled and furnished it in such manner
that they can assure them Of being as well ac-
commodated in their establishment as in any
hotel in No.thern California, and ask for them
selves fair share uf the public patronage. The
TABLE will always be supplied with every del
icacy that can be supplied in this market, as also
those of Marysville and Sacramento. The
Sleeping Apartments
are new and will be kept in manner inferior
to none in the country. The ,ssst
Bar Arrangements
will be under the direct supervision of d. G.
Brown, long and favorably known as a connois-
seur in This department
All the stages running from here TO Marys-
vile and Sacramento, belonging TO the
California Stage Company
start from this House. Passengers wishing any
information, can obtain it from WIN. McTURK,
Agent for the company, who is always on hand.
Also, the office OF the ~
California Steam Navigation Co.,
E. K SHED Agent, is kept at this house.
The Passenger trains for the north, leave the
ST. Charles daily, consisting of
LOag's Train to Weaver,
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07
wse.Isaw swec. Nelly Home.
BY MARY FRANCIS KYLE.


In the sky the bright stars glittered,
On the grass the moonlight fell
g flushed the sound of daylisht's hustle.
gt Closed the" pink eyed pimperneii."
As adown the moss grown wood-path-
Where the cattle love TO roam
From aunt Patties quilting party
.mr was seeing Nelly home.
Jetty ringlets softly futtered
Ger brow as white snow;
And her cheek the crimson sunset
Scarcely has warmer glow.
Mid her parted lips vermiion
White teeth flashed like ocean FOAM
All marked with pulses throbbIug,
While saw sweet Nelly home.
When the Autumn tinged the greenwood
Turning all its leaves TO gold,
In the lawn by alders shaded,
my love to Nelly told.
AS we stood together, gazing,
On the star bespanged dome.
How blest the August evening
When Isaw sweet Nelly home.
White hairs mingle with my tresses,
Burrows steal upon my brow,
But love smile cheers and blesses
Life's declining moments now;
alatron in her snowy 'kercliief,
Closer TO my bosom come
Tell me, dost hou sill remember
When l saw sweet Nelly home W
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07
INsOLvENT NOTICE.

I'm THE MATTER Of the petition Of JOSIAH
u EARL, an insovent debtor
| William 7. Daingerfeld, Judge of the 9th
Judicial District. of the State of California. hav-
ing received the petition, schedule, and affidavit
OF JOSIAH Earl, an insolvent debtor. do hereby
require all the creditors of Josiah Earl to show
cause i they can, why an assignment of the es-
tate of the said Josiah Earl should not be made,
and he be discharged from his debts and a
meeting OF the creditors of the said Josiah Earl
is ordered TO be held at the Court House in the
county of Shasta on the 30tli day of July, at l2
O'Clock noon Of that DAY, and the clerk of this
court is hereby directed to issue a notice calling
the creditors Of the said Josiah Earl TO be and
appeaF at the time and place aforesaid within
thirty days after the date of the publication of
such notice before me, to show cause why the
PRAYER of the said nsolvent should not be
granted, and meanwhile that all proceedings on
the part of the creditors of the said Josiah Earl
against him be stayed.
.June 30th, 1855,
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07
BATHS AT FIFTY CENTS.

STEAM, SHOWER TUB AND DOCCHE
~ BATHS will now be furnished in good
style, at SO cents each. by II. w Hubbard. .t
the sign of the globe lamp, Shasta.
Goods taken on storage. From 20 to 80 good
beds for dodgers will be found at all hours Of the
night. Also. miners tents always on hand.
There is also attached an asylum for the sick
n Money to loan good security. ~
Shasta City, May 30, 1854. ap9tf
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07
ADMlNIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN rba, all per-
v sons having claims against the estate of
Wm Shurr deceased. late of Tehama, C"lnG
county, Cal, must present The same, with the
necessary v"nchers, 10 the undersigned al his
residence in Grand Island Tow.rsIIip Colnxi
County, wlfhiD ten months from The first publi-
cation OK this notice they will be forever
barred. And all persons indebted 10 said estate
are requested TO make immediate payment to
The Undersigned at his residence, as aforesaid.
THOMAS EDDY. .
Public Administrator Consi Co.
Colnsi, May %, 1875. ieo-4w-:tn34v
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07
FIcrsnce Lee.

Oh the winter winds are signing
Over mount and valley ,oW,
As the Old Year lies a-dying.
On his paliti bed of snow;
And hear the distant ringing
OF 81. Carherine's convent bell,
And the nuns rs they go singing.
Chanting slowly " All is WE'LL!
"All is WE'LL" | muller mildly;
..All is well - but not for me,
For loved thee, oh too wildly,
Earih-lost angel, Florence Lee,
Such night of last December,
On the last day Of The year,
Sat We then beside the embers,
Whispering 10 each other cheer.
As we welcomed The newcomer,
Little thought we Of the dcarh
Which the bright, long look editor summer
Made around The homestead hearth,
Little thought we that the roses,
Thou wouldst never live TO see;
For the cold earth now reposes
On Thy breast, dear Florence Lee,
Through the long summer hours
Angel-hands, upon thy grave
Planted fair and beauteous flowers
For the soft south wind to wave;
Where the dew-drops of the even
Sparkled in the morning sur,
AS the stars in yonder heaven
When the gaudy day is done:
But the winds of autumn sadly
Walled along the sunny lea.
Scattering all the leaflets madly
Ger thy tomb, fair Florence Lee
Oh the winter-winds are signing
Over mount and valley low,
AS the Old Year lies a-dying
On his pallid bed of snow;
And hear the distant ringing
OF Saint Catherine's convent-bell,
And the nuns as they go singing,
Chanting slowly, "All is we'll"
"All is well ~ l mutter mildly;
"All is well " but not to me;
For loved thee, oh too wildly,
Love-lost angel, Florence Lee.
The Shasta courier., 1855-07-07
HOTEL. FRANCHISE.

together with The IIonse Furniture, Bar Fix
lures, and two excellent
BILLIAR y ABLES.
The Hotel franchise, situated at the head Of
Main street i'll the most pleasant portion of the
town, Is Two story wooden structure, subsan-
TALLY BULL, 90 feet front by 80 feet in length
with portco in front, and HE upper story divi-
ded off into comfortable bedrooms. There is
also a good kitchen attached. BY making speedy
application good bargain nay be had.
Shasta, May 10, 1850. myl9-tf