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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-08-11
LurERAR r.

LITERARY.
lNATALOiUE of new and universally popular
Y, Books for sale Ny CAVE & son, Main Street
bet wen 3rd and Ath
MIR. sponge's sporting Tours Edited by Frank
Forester.
Married, not Mated: BY Allies Carey.
Nagnbond Life In Mexico Gy 6abfid Ferry.
Toiinx and Hoping, BY Jenny Marsh.
The Wedding Quest: BY T, 5. Arthur
Ph,ly and Kit. lily Caroline Ghcsbro.
Piu-r hus-tahi BY Doesticks.
The Great American Battle; By Enma Carol, OF
Maryland
Bansby Papers, second series ny John Broog-
ham.
The Ship Carpenters Family: BY ", Whitman.
The War in Kansas by Douglas beaverton.
Edith iiai. BY Throea Talmon
Rachel Grey; by julia kasanaagh.
Popular Lag snds OF brittany. by Lady.
All the above, with An innumcrabie collection Of
works in every department oil iternturc, for sa by
iulyi-d CAVE 4 son.
LATE PUHalCArlONA.
Fer saia BY =. r.. Cave 4 Sos,
Main street between Sd aud 4th.
ERNEST LfNWoOD, by Mrs. Caroline Lee
vagabond Life ia Me xico, by Gabriel Ferry.
The treat American Battle, or the Contest be-
tween Christianity and homanisin, by Anna Ella
Carrol.
The sparrow grass Papers. oy Fred Cozzcns.
The Bansby Papers, Irish Echoes, by John
Bruugham.
Ladies Guide to Perfec, Gantility, by Emily
liaguwell
R~ohel Gray, y tale founded on fact, by Julia
kayanAugh.
The Ship Carpenter Z Family. by " F.. Whitman.
WARM Kansas, single trip 70 the border among
nc~ homes nri a strange people; by Douglas Brew
erton.
Green Mountain Girls, by bly, the White.
The song of Miikawaths, translated from the
original feegu 10y Mare Anthony Henderson,,
DAISY Burns, asiory, by julia hssanaugh.
Toiling and Hoping. u story Of Little lunch
back by Jenny Marsh.
Married. not Mated by Alice Carey.
For sale by
June s. SD CAVE 4 SON.
,INiiE Life and Travels IL Herudoius in the fifth
l. century btore Christian imaginary biogrs-
ply founded fact illustrative OF the history,
igion, literature, arts, and social condition Of the
Greeks, Egyptians and Persians. by j. I. Wheeler,
+. k.U.S. For sale by
iunclTd CAVE 4 son.
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SON ETHiHG NEW


A SDhighiy important 70 all interested IN the
\ construction and repair VI all kiDd3 VI buid-
.Lgs. Sic amtp,ais or cnrs
The undsrigned would announce to the people of
the city Of keokuk AMI vicinity that they arc now
fully prepared to put at the shortest notice. h. 4.
Russeli's Patent Compound Cement Roofing on can
vas, completing tho roofs If ordinary SIX d build
ings day. Also, will covcr old ieaky tin roofs
~ aAf tae i,snse, making Thorn good or better
than when
From good and sufficient reasons, We rspose the
utmost confidence in the adapt dncss VI the combine
tion aud Of this mt fol all roofing purpo
SEES. Having seen its IN rita faithfully demonstra-
Ted are prepared 10 that IL superior to Tin,
Shingles, Slate, or any other too6ng now in use,
beingperfectiv watartgat aud frs proof slsuitting
vi any pitch. either steep or Hat.
IL alha firmly 10 whatever it is put upon, 10
not affected by the heat Of summer the frosts Of
winter. does not dr. Up rua bat becomes hard aud
smooth. admitting of any amount Of war by tread
ing tnereon, and IS ne cheap ~ shingle.
We wish IT, state that his il no Pitch, Felt GRAY
e, Iniarubber. fun Saollach, 0uttapercha reef
ing, but Is q different ombination from any and ali
the cement roofing used in this city vicinity.
All roofing done by VIC warrant equal 10 the
sample which can b. At our shop. on the corner
of 5th and TimeA sts. or nj boarding place, It.
Charles Hotel.
All interested ws invite to cali before contracting
FOR ether roofing. C0WLES a PALMEK.
Noricg. To those wishing to engage In the bust
ness elsewhere offer for sale the most Of the
counties Of this State. CAP.
Jply d3m.
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troy Hard ware store
HITCHCOCK q CO.

HITCHCOCK & CO..
sids or fix AoKrisE LOCK, $50 uNlos BLocx.
Main Street. keokuk, Io,ca,
Wholesale and Retail DeM1ers.
A RE reetiying large and neral assort,ae nj ~
hAhpWAkE HOUSEKEEPING WAVES,
10 which the attention Of dealers and customsrsi
respectfully invited.
keokuk. May 81. '56--d&w.
Cmrtostsics for the Little Felix.
ksvERf thing that you cau think VI to tick 10 III.
IL hearts Of the little folks can be had Of c. Obcr.
tor, ~ the
oes 20. d SIGN OF THE BIG FIDDLE.
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DuSsOi.llTuON.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the 90 partnership
~ heretofore existing between Creighton Oh
tnefis his day dissol by mutual consent All per-
sons having accounts against the firm will please
present them to A. j. Dinner FIR payment, and all
persons knowing Themselves indebted to the firm
will b. good enough 10 cali and settle with A. J.
Dinner. r. Il. CREIGHTON,
July 26, 1856. A. j. DINNER.
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WATCHES
N. w. JONES,
Dealers In Ctoeks, watches 4 Jew elry
on SECOND srRrET,
Next door to e, parsOns Ban jns Hou-el

on SECOND srREEr,
tNext door 70 {, parsons Banking Hou-s,
kEOkI IOWA.
VNliE subscriber has just received q large r
and beautiful stock Of osId and Silver "a
Watches, Gold Jeweiry de comprising the
latest styles Of Ladies BREAST Pins, Ear
Rings, Finger Rings, Cud Pins, Gold Guard and
Fob Chains, Keys, seals. Silver Th,mblss, Gold
Slides, snaps, studs. Gold Pens with or without
holders, Gold penoiis, Pens and Pencils.
WAnH KgpARiSs.
The subscriber beng PRACTICAL Matchmaker,
feels competent 10 repair lac moot dsficat aud deli
cate work that may be entrusted 10 his care.
All work warranted TO gise Satisfaction.
ConaEcr 1xE.
The public may resi- assured that the correc. time
10, and always will be kept by
Sov. %. Iss3--sliy ~. w. JONES
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rINHE undersigned viii continue the business Mt
i the same stand usual. and will at all times
BE- happy to Accommodate his friends and the pub
lie g,nefatiy. au24d,fl A. j. DINNER.
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DiAsotmtion.

NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership
y heretof ore existing between Bushcy 4 Walker,
IN The Pradece and Commis,ion business, is this day
dissolved b. mutual cansent. The business of tbs
irn will b. settled either of the nndersig ned.
These ahf.ehied To tbr firm requested To settle
their ace cunts forthwith. ME-. BusliEY.
". ". ~ ALsEA.
ks0huk July r. Is56--fvlG.,l.f
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those who wish ornament their grounds with small
tree. which will commence bearing the sseond ysav
aner qiasfinc.
Also. Fancy Shruhbsry. Kvcrgvcens, Roses, &c.
y. h. Weaxpsct 10 he sble to supply any guam
THY Of Sweet Potato, Cabbage and Tomato plants
for gardening.
orders received At our grounds three-fo Of .
mile west Of City limits, IN the Blu6 Ferry road
10 the Dies Moncs or By mail addressed to
keakuk. March "a tAw HUBBELL 4 HILTON
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Co.Parenershtp,

CO.Partnershtp.
VINll Eundersignsd have iormei partnership for
l thetrAnsacfion OF The pRODUcE GROCERY aud
COMMISSION bu.ircs~, under thr style Of Cuts
Walker. They will cpnfinne the husi ness Of Insh,y
Walker, and solicit the fasorsef old and new cas-
tomers- II. CLIFFS,
Julyl6-dtf Wv. WALKER.
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nLACksMITl1lNG.
~ q. w. Lang a q n

by -. w. u q = q q Q a,
r ATE II Buffalo, n. ", II prepared
II 70 Dc all kinds u light and heavy
e work for Railroads. Boats, Locks.
Mills, Engines, Houscwork, &c. Screws
cut 70 order from 10 II inches. Having long ca
pcricnce and ample materials, respectfully solciis
orders.
Shop on Third, between johnson and Exchange
strccts, formerly occupied by W. Graham.
ksokuk Nov. 81 dw
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q. M. HUSTON,
Wh0icsaic Bcnicr Nofionuana
Fancy Dry Goods,
VI MAIN athEkf, hsoNrk, VIVA.

VI MAIN STREET, hEogCk, Iowa.
new stock and the largest and best assorted yer
oasrea ~ the market. 0aE stnq. purchased III reel
from manufacturers and importers and We pledge
ourselves 10 sell at prices low for cash or 10 god
time bayers ms 81. Louis any ether western mar
ket.
Merchants will find il to their ADVANTAGE Ia eall
ami xaane our good aud prices before buying lee.
where. We viii cnnsiaer il no trouble 10 show then
through our ,tock.--apr26 -daw
a fiaE Stock Of Pocket Cutlery Tor saig low ~
apr ~ HUSTON :.
A HEAVY stick VI Cap Letter, La lies gath hath
y P1st, Fancy and Commercial Note pa,er, ptain
ai iaa ban, hite ard Fancy colaTsi Envelopes &,
spr26 IIrsToSss
isnefal ssasrtment II Gertaaa sslser and l.,,,-
pie piatei ware al warranted and nj mauafac-
tAefs prices, al aps2a HtsToN'x
A extensive stock u Whips aud l.ashe. a, man.
uiaetarsf's prices ~ apr2b AISioNe
1--WE largest and bSs assorted stock II Eml,ro,ae
~ n tie eiy at upr-5 ilESToN's.
fHE Finest a.ser,ment II kibbong s,sr "A, r,a !,
! Tue market AT arr26 IIUSIoN'S.
vLp'As eneash To supply the naarent. 81 ...r,
~ variety Of pattern, jerome 5 make. warranted
49, : aAnafasairsr's Prices, at LUsIoN's
Va best assortment q Lace yels and prs.
: Lrifna'infs q alr96 HusToN,s
A LAaoE ana ans lot q Nd G4ayss II every
sFaae, q apf29 HUsToN's.
a LAME ut q Artificial aew.ss, lad. ernte
: ieasga ana all kilas ot Mihia..y Goods. al
- NJ iitSfoS's
Goi.o eai eofasnpa Jg@slry, ana ,,,ti ana s.1,e,
saseAss' - ai's-4 HI-Ion's.
kNsEkl easisty Of gs.ds comprised IN tho S.,,o,,
AID Fancy Cool line at Huston ! a. mice t.,st
cahst ial' to taiaee purchases and bgtetf The l,y
" 1@Ai a. 70 ~, abde1amlne fer ya8rselys
npflo
"A Haston's will be found he laryast s., ~ ,,sb
= f.tHfnss asc5s. hlstpgs, aai cserr gar{et, IA
axe - ds, at prlees that cannot be t.aat Il, eF
" eAi-asss 7aafhvt. a,,9s
A i.Aaih assortment ~ Hosiery at3 t,3n,es
Iastrh ana French hand uaae M3tt4 ~,
aug, apr2o HTsToNts
"A rHasess sssieiy IL Si. -sid L,n.t, r,e1o E.na
-. 1srealsfs sna erafats a. apr26 nit~ToSi9
0,,d News for tho Ladies.
nAsA t1st y ElSh9 4 iakeiE STOCK
- ~ ,9ls ia haes tet aesatnsl il, t3wn,. !.
- ~As 81 y oai0 hftsf@Ver tnanths nna unsf
hs csossd sat bg ard o! s,eAna1 al o,,f9t I'll.
s, ~ par q fseh "a IN inning
fT'IumTy. ginghams. e4iem lawns. d,f4s,lf -,
pain, barfsd 4fsi plain 1aesoaeffs .y4ns L,g'sa
AL ctssiasfe shawl, ge4itiataap,s t4.tfts AMI
asarers siis and fancy tfasais. aF.a a.ort,'s,,f
- a-HoFoinsry. hentlemen ani Ladies Hosiery 81
Iacs everything that is kep; In general Try iwts
AM any store viii ba fvund al i.s Sew ana
NHkaf 2 tDdE second II OPPOSITE tie Afh.na,.,,
bel ~ss1 Main and Jehnseu. Eashu nj
saiy 1s-i WM. suLLIvA. Arsnt.
1 for sale BY
aprss-A McGAvIc. cHIrrEsDEa 1 CO.
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Dissolution.

DiASOlNs iOM.
1--WE CO. par,nership heretofore existing between
1 the subscribers. IN he Livery business. Is this
day dissolved by ml.tuGl consent. The business,
will hereafter be CON u-ted by Mckee Simpson.
who are authorized ~ settle all Dentsof thelate
hrm. WM. ZIMMERMAN,
SAM'L MCKEE.
kenknk, July Fl, 1S5s--jy22. d2w
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Tie subsc, ibcrs, proprie.
tors Of the Empire Stove
Works, st. Louis, beg
leave to inform Stove
Dealers IN Iowa that they
have established a brai,ch
Of their house in keokuk.
where they will secrcon +.
aaniiy on hand a large
and we'll assorted stock
Of
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CAUTION TO TILE PUBLIC.

since the introduction u my schiedan schnapps
ipto the United statcs, number Of Liquor Mixers
in New York Eoa.on ard phiiads lpAis, have
commenced putting NJ M, xed and poison Gin and
calling u sehnappsi the name belongs expressly
10 my article, and others counterfeit imIositiens
the public.
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NOTICE.
Ec,parsnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned IN the Banking and Exchange
baslness was this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued by Deining hove,
10 whose books Depos balances will b. trans
ferrcd. A. l.. DEMING.
heokak, July l, 70. J. II. CLAlP0OLE.
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test OF two yearr, and has
not its quail in tho Mis-
siasippi valley aud 10
the +" Golden Harp" be-
ing = grcaaly improved
Premium Cook Stove.
Their assortment OF
Heating Stoves for wood
and coal is extensive
Some entirely new pat
terms, one OF which. the
!" Young America, = =
splendid parlor stove, re-
gently patented, viii be
found superior 70 any IN
vcntion ~ the age for ra-
Mating heat. They have
on sale NJ their store III
st. Louis, FROM which
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VHiiE undersigned have formed copartnef shipfor
the purpose of Going general Bank in & and Ex-
change business in 81 Is elty. A. l.. DEMING.
Julyldm H. X. LOVE,
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AHAyING AND HAlR.ClTTING.
vlNHE saloon Of George Cabus, below Parsons
Bank, ON Main street, Is the favorite r, sort u
Gentlemen for clean shaving, agree sbl. Oh pooling,
and scientific hair .uting.
FANCY ARTICLES.
A variety Of chaice Fancy Articles, including
fine soaps, Pomatum, Drushes Of all kinds era vats
collars, 30, always on hand, and cheaper than
elsewhere. GEO. CABUS.
Apr2S.d<m
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CAUTION TO PERSONS WHO DRINK AT BARS
AND HOTELS.
Numerous complaints are made Of persons who
keep bars on Steamboats, and in hotels, who hli ~
empty bottles With com mon 6in and sell 1, 10 the
ausaspecting for my
scIIkDAA AROMATIC scIlNAPPs.
would therefore advise 81 who drink Tbs SShnapps
IT snch places, u marx be appearance u lhe bot
tie, and Il the outside wrapper label should be
defacedt ~ refssa ~ drink unless freh bottle 10
opened. lDULPHO WOLFE.
myy-aam
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LIMEi l.lMEil
WE, tho undersigned, would inform our friends
+ wv and tho pubic ia general, that ~ have just
burned kiln of 6rst rate lime and will constantly
keep on hand full supply VI said article during the
season. Orders respectfully solicited.
kins tho 6rst bslow thu corporation limits.
mch74dd6m B. ZWART co.
DLAIDj.-Thosc beautiful 6cotsh and Tartap
! PiAida, every variety can b found 1t
ssp37d4W WOODWARD cos.
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~ ~ j - ~ ~ :
V1SiESE pictures ua,f>ns4
ahead # any thing = ~ ~ a.
ever before inaiic The r En2i1 ~ w.
subseri Der would call vYy{GWvk ~
the att ention Of those ~
wishing 10 get pie
turc that will never fade change in the least, e
the superiority Of Cuttings Ainbrotypes. lie par
icular, If Ia want Of one u these to call nj the
AmssarrrE GALLERY. No 3, Third Street. Pictures
are warranted to givcentire subtraction, aud guar
antted 10 equal any th. western country. lis hAs
got the iAsg, and 6acst GALLERY between st. LOU,
and Chicago, with side light and sky light, which NJ
other GALLERY in this city has. He has the exclusive
rigat VI thus patent for hsok ti and iset county.
other pictures protesting be the sam. are counter
Tells. ami MI imposition On the public. They are
but worthless limitations IT the genuine Ambrotype
gotten up to deceive the public. The Ambr1ty p
viii keep in water as we'll upon the parlor table
They may also be set III tomb stones, and remain
unimpaired for ages.
E0- Instructions given in Ambrot ypnc. and nj
so IA taxing pictures ON glass not patented 10 sui
those who wish to tnYel. He has aiso large
stock Ut chemicals hand, and ooiiodeon Of the In
est quality, and ready for
nsiiery No. 3, Third-st, keokuk, lows.
sprS5-siif EMEkS0N. Artist.
CUES, skY-isGHT DAGGERREAN
No. %. Main s,r.. GALlhna .ikroKuK. IOWA
are now prepared 10 H4H yyHtkH2SE1r
furnisha x&bo - ~
GREATER VARIETY
Of pictures thar can b. had ut any gallery Wsst
OF chcago. Having rstrum sir,s Of the largest size
they nsbed 10 take
Dagucrrc 0typcs and AmbrStypes
THREE TIMES AS LAKnE
as any ever bafJre taken IN this city. Also,
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM MINIATURE
TO LIFE SIZE,
either planor
CoLoRED IN OIL, WATER OR CRAYON coLORs,
which pronounced by the bss, jadxes TO b.
SUPERIOR To ANY oTHER PICTURE.
Miniatures neatly inserted in lockets, pins and
rings.
All pictures warranted durable.
Instructions given in every branch of tho art, in
GLIDING cutting's Patent Ambrotype Psocess.
Juiyii-dAw J. G. OUR BRO.
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A HEAVY STICK u Cap Lstvr, LIZ lie. 'Gath. bath
4 = P9st. Fancy and Coiumerciai Note Paper platn
ani ia,a BAH White ard Fancy colTsa Envelopes. 1T
tpr@o Ilt3sToNtS
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q ON hN q HeWt
ing
stove

Among he former they
would call particular at
tcntion To the "0oi,.gn
Era" Hot air Cook Stove,
-b.nL hn rnu sto,.1 tho
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"A .aa3a assortment u Hosiery ara t,uses
- fasiih ana French hand ,uaa. Mn ~,
AAs, - apr@o IEsToNts.
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A ! Hastons will be- found he argsst.fs.,,,,.4.t
&, 9-infnss hse5s, hispys, aai every garet, a.
- axe - Dc, NJ prices that cannot be bat Il, .
-s~@---s : "a - ST. apra6
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[Ordinance No. 81


AN ORDINANCE relative to drunkenness and dsorderly
conduct in the public streets.
The PEOPLE OF the Town Of Columbia represented BY the
Trustees thereof, DO enact follows
SEC l. Any person persons who may he found in
tozted upon the public streets side walks of the
to interfere obstruct in any manner FOO; passer-
gers stages or horsen,en shall be deemed guilty of a
Insdemeanor, and conviction thereof before Justice
OF the Peace shall be fined in the not exceeding TWEEN
tyfve dollars nor less than 1--WE dollars prisonent
for term not exceeding ten days.
SEC. ANY person persons who shall knowingly and
fuuy disturb the peace and quiet Of the Town Column
ba any Of the citizens thereof by loud and unusual
noises, by disorGe and offensive conduct threaten
ing iraducipg quarreng challenging to fight. or fight.
Ing, shall be deeEied guilty of nisdeeano- and con-
vction thereof before Justice of the Peace shall DC En-
ed in not exceeding fifty dollars, less than
dollars, imprisoned for term Of than twenty
days.
Approved Sept. Sd, 1858.
DAVID GREEN President
certify that the above Ordinance passed the Board,
September Sd, 1856.
TuoS. y. CAZSEAU,
Sept6 Town Clerk.
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fOrfTinance no. IL

An ORDINANCE relating to Instructions and nusances
in the Streets.
THE PEOPLE of the Town ofColumbia represented ~ tho
Trustees thereof do enact follows
SEC l. The Town Marshal is hereby declared Ex-Or-
Street Commissioner whose duty ii shall to
ereise supervisory control tho Streets Lanes and Al
leys within the corporate limits Of the Town of Columbia
and execute the requirements OF any Ordinance touching
the same.
SEC ? u shall be his duty 10 see that every Street
Lane and Alley kept in proper cleanliness and when Of
fa or filth aceunlulates front ofany building, he shall
inform the occupant Of the same who shall proceed to
the within y hours. sad occupant neglects
refuses TO comply With the order of the Marshal the
officer shall proceed such oai or filth the said
occupant fer such removal shall be fined not less than
ten nor than twenty dollars besides the cost OF the
Marshal in removing such oifai or filth
SEC g. Any person persons throwing glass bottles
hoops boxes other distractions into any Streets
Lanes OR Alleys of the Town shall DC deemed guilty Of
msdeneanor, and upon CORRECTION shall pay fine OF not
less than ten than twenty dollars for each
fence.
Approved August 9th ls5s
DAVID GHTES President.
certify that the ahove Ordnance passed the Board
August 9th, 1866.
Taos \. CAzsEau.
augSo Town Clerk
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Clippings.

ABOUT HooPs.-A lady. whose garments for
med an immense circumference entered store
in Boston. and in doing go Frustrated some
dozen of flower pots containing valuable plants.
which were ruined. The storekeeper intends to
sue the lady for damages. 30 that the law may
settle how large space lady>s circumam-
bients may occupy.
gentleman remarks, says the Albany Ar
gus, that while riding in an omnibus. the other
day. the vehicle was stopped at crossing. when
three or four females entered, who, Oh taking
their seats, commenced such patting ofthe ST.
DIES of their dresses, that for some time (being
ignorant Of the real ohject,) he was under the
impression that they were going to crow.
~ am afraid" said lady to her husband.
" that am going to have stiff neck" Not
at all improbable, my dear. replied her spouse.
II have seen strong symptoms Of it ever since
We have been married"
What" said a lady, ''do You think of pla-
tonic love- Madam" said the gentleman,
. it is like all other tonics-very exciting"
VERY FA1R-A young gentleman who was
ardently arguing in favor of Frernent's cleo
zion was replied to by buxom Young Miss,
who expressed doubts of Fremont's success:
whereupou the gentleman proposed to bet q
terms: " If Fremont is chosen, you are to kiss
me; if Buchanan is elected am to kiss you. y
We shouldn't mind gambling little ourselves
after this fashion.
Lord Brougham facetiously defined lawyer
thus :-' A learned gentleman who rescues
your estate from your enemies, and keeps il
himself"
We sec in Broadway windows SAYS the Tines
a"seamless skirt for ladies, advertised. Good
Anything that viii make o shirt seamless viii
be greateful to gentlemen, and to ladies, too
who have to pass through hoop fRequented
streets.
Too MCcH TwIsIISG.-The foliies of grown
people are frequently brought ont by children
IN startling prominence. Two girls of twelve
or fourteen years passed along Lake street yes
terday, surrounded by hoops and trailing long
dresses over the dirty pavement They were
novices in the management of such rigging
bat we're determined to acquire the art or die
in the attempt. Do I twist too much, ~
Asked one of the anxious couple. as she wrig
gled along. oh. no." said the other drop.
ping little behind to observe her; but if you
could raise little on your toes as you squirm
: would throw your dress better.-CHiczgc
P-e3.
The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-10-25

MARRIAGE on THE STEAMER.-Upon the arri-
val of the John L. Stephens on Monday, says
a San francisco paper, gentleman for several
years respected and successful resident of this
city, went aboard, accompanied by an officer.
and proceeded to search the cabin. At length he
met lady; they embraced; laughed, shook
hands and were agitated. The officer alluded
to was magistrate. He beheld the greeting
for few minutes then stepped toward them.
and while they were holding each other by the
right hand proceeded to weld them together
with recitation of the marriage service. and
after he had said that they were man and wife,
the bride and her protector left the vessel to
abide, long and happily, We hope, in Califor-
MIA home. The whole of this affaer is romantic.
Two or three years ago the young man passed
through one of the western Statse, and in his
travels saw lady whom be at once admired;
he obtained her name and went his way After
awhile. he came to San Francisco, where he fol-
lowed his profession for several month, when he
concluded to write nice letter to 'sthe girl he
LETT behind" but had never seen but once. He
did so; she answered; he then wrote again. so
did she; he asked her to come out; she said she
would, and she did, and they were married
ss above related