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The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
The DOuble-Headed Girl,

In your notice of double-headed Girl ON ex.
hibition in Georgia, you express doubts as to the
truth OF the statement contained in the notice
you published. One year ago saw this child
IN 81 Louis, Mo. She is slave, horn in North
Carolina. While an infant, she was sold for
$1,000. At the age of six or seven wears she
was sold again for SIS, ,o0e. The owner took the
child to England and exhibited it to hundreds Of
thousands in the Old World. The present own
er bought It's mother, went to England, and in
stituted legal proceedings, in the name of the
mother, for the custody of the child
The resemblance the child bore to the mother
was SO strong that the presiding judge directed
It to be given upto the mother, which was don e.
The late owner offered to deposit in Court $50.
600 to the credit Of the mother if she would
commit the child to him again, and remain with
ii herself; for, by the laws of England, she and
her child were free; but the offer was declined
" What should do with so much money ~ said
she; "I wish to return with my child to North
Carolina" which she did by the way of New
York
The owner then asked the mother in what
manner she wished to live, and be would con-
form to it. She asked for little cottage and
patch of ground where she could raise her own
chickens. There, says her master she lives
with her husband and FIVE other children-chil
dren which he has purchased. Two others we're
sold while young to a negro trader; and not
withstandDg that the master of this valuable
family has offered five hundred dollars to know
who is the present owner of these two, no trace
can be found of their present whereabouts.
never saw more sprightly child of its age,
than this wordeyfu twin child, whi;h is in fact
two children in everything but the hs7v. -
tle heiow the s1Uu11eT- Blade there is out Que
spinal column there are two heads and necks,
two hearts and sets of lungs, four arms and four
legs-in short, the child is as much two as
one.
The two heads converse with each other as do
the Slamese twins. They can sing together or
separately. and can talk with different persons
at the same time. This double creature can
run and dance, and appears to be perfectly hap
py. 1t was dressed, when | saw it, in white,
with crown on both heads, with long, flowing,
curling hair. The complexion is a dark color,
with bright, full eyes, noticing all that takes
place in their presence. But for fear of einan-
cipation the Child would be taken North Nearly
one hundred dollars a day were received while
it WAS in st. Louis.-N Y. Ecening Post.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
Political Curiostties.

Major Ben. McCulloch, although good citi-
z.n and soldier who has done the State service,
is nevertheless a man decidedly behind the
times. He has recently resigned his office as y
s. Marshal of Texas. This in itself is very
unusual proceeding; but what is far more as
tonishing and opposed to the practice of the
present day is the fact that on settling his ac-
counts, the government actually found eighteen
dollars due him more than he claimed. Though
he held his Office for seven years, disbersing
100000 for the government, and collecting un-
der executions and judgments half a million
more, he neither peculated dollar, nor held
back the public money on the pretext of having
otfsetts against the government. The Major Is,
without doubt, the greatest political curiosity Of
the days. Z. Golden Era.
If the Golden Era editor would think mo-
ment he would doubtless remember the fact that
California now contains similar political Gu
yiosity"-Milton S. Latham, Democratic candi-
date for Governor. he is even greater 'poiit-
ical curiosity" than Major Ben. McCulloch, for
while McCulloch has disbursed SI6O,OOO, and
collected half million, without peculating a
dollar, Latham held the position of Collector of
the Port of San Francisco, and, during the Pc
Rod OF his iReumbency, more than two millions
of dollars passed through his hands without a
single cent sticking thereto. On the contrary
the government, on settling his accounts, actu-
ally found seven and half dollars due him, and
the head of the Treasury Department sent him
check faE that that alHsaa. Sc ,e % viii see see, M
Golden Era, that even here in California we
laJ Of
in ofice) to the high praise of being the great
est political curiosity of the day" than Maj. Ben.
HcCrlloch.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
sa- An Eastern editor recently opened his

bS An Eastern editor recently opened his
editorial columns with this touching obituary:
"We cannot this week fill our usual column
every time hitherto, before this, that we have
sat in the old place to the now regularly recur-
ring duty, have had dear little fingers rau-
bling along our knees, or making stray snatches
at the paper. a little face, all lit with happy
eyes, bo-peeping into ours. A little head, nod
ding as it shook its curls, mock by-by, papa,
and turning back again to the sweet childish
teasing. But now. alas the little fingers are
no longer here The little eyes are dim With a
dimness that shall never know the old lustre
again, and the little curls are yonder, beneath
that sod that CLEANS so greeuly between the
trees and the glimmering white tombstones-"
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
LO DOM
CLUB HOUSE GIN.
TO THE PUBLIC.

TNH S CELEBRATED GIN-pretending to
4 nothing but what it is, viz pure and un-
adulterated article, and assuming no artificial
merits OF what ii is not as some of its rival imi-
tators do-atter FIVE years of public approval
and very extensive sales in California, has been
pronounced by the public to be SUPERIOR not on
ly as beverage of general use, to any other ar
ticle competing against it, bnt is
UnrivalIed in its Medical Efficiency
in most cases of complaint. opersons travel
ing in these days of rapid transit from East to
West, North to South, who are constantly chang
ing their water as well as their climate; who are
drinking, indeed, eozen kinds of water in ev-
cry twenty-four hours and each draft contain
ing some property acting in chemical antagonism
to the preceding one, thereby causing an unnat-
ural degree of excitement to the stornach-n is
positively and absolutely necessary to use a
counteracting agent. From the fact that the
'Lonaon Club HOUSE, Gin,
is prepared expressly to meet such exigencies
and to act as we know it will act, as an anti
dote, we confidently prescribe it as TIE very best
article in the country. The narae of " Aromatic
Scheidam Schnapps" has never been attached
in any way TO this article. In first presenting
the
"London Club House Gsn u
to the public, my aim was to give them pure
and unadulterated article of Gin, and to call Is
by its right name. The success attending it's
introduction and extensive sale i'll California is
a sufficient guarantee of the high appreciation
of the article by consumers.
Various parties have from time to time put up
and shipped to California an article which they
call "Club House Gin" NY Gin, which has
gained such reputation in California, is brand
ed on the cases,
"O1d London Club House Gin--W II. -,
The bottles also have white label with fac
simlie of my signature. caution all parties to
beware OF limitations WIN. H. DAILY,
f5;uls Sole Importer, New York.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

EXTRAORDINARY DROUGHT IS SCoTLASD-Ac-
counts from Scotland state, that the drought
during May and part of June was more severe
than during any past year since 1926. The
rivers Earn and Tay were nearly dry, the ia
nous Doom, immortalized by Burns, would slide
through gallon measure, and other well known
streams ana rivers were thoroughly dried up
In som. places water was so scarce that in vii
lagos it was sold at FIVE shillings per barrel and
many had to go miles for water for their cattle
The crops, Notwithstanding, are reported as
looking excellent; and recent rains will nc
doubt advance them considerably.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

Nor so BAD.-Two gentlemen were discuss
ing the peace news, yesterday. Said No. l,
" Napoleon ought certainly to have kept his
word, that Italy should be free from the Alps
to the Adriatic.' "Ah replied No. 2, " the
reason why he did not is plain He smelt too
much sulphur know lSolferino.l
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
YOUNG MEMS, LIBRARY Asoc1A-

ton This Association will meet on Thursday
evening of each week, at o'clock, for the
transaction cf general business. Rooms-in
Tomlinson's Building, over Wells Fargo & Co.
open 10 members at all hours.
T. G. ELLIOT, President.
:. =. n. UENT Secretary
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

ssA. An improvement in Colts revoivers has
recently been made, BY which two loads are
put into each tube instead of one, thus enabling
the pistol to be fred twelve times instead of
six, and also more rapidly and effectively.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
Mas MrpLAwls REcIpE rnn PorArnr Prnn

g How much sugar do you take ~
"Well, that depends altogether on whether
you calculate to have saas for it-some like
saas, you know, and then agin some don't So
when | calculate for saas, don't take so much
sugar; and when | don't calculate for saas,
make it sweet enough to eat without saas. Poor
Mr.. Mudlaw was great hand for puddin-sans.
| always made it for him-good, rich saas. |
could afford to have things rich before he was
unfortunate in business" (Mudlaw went to
States prison for horse stealing.) 81 like saas.
myself, too, and the Curnel and the children are
all great saas hands; and so generally calcu-
late for saas, though Miss Phlpot prefers the
puddeu without saas, and perhaps you'd prefer
it without. If so, you must put in sugar accord
ingly. l always make it pint to have 'em
sweet enough when they're to be eat without
saasr
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

HIS AeE.-Horace Greeley, in his speech be-
fore the Dashaways yesterday afternoon, stated
shat he was 4s years Of agc.-Sac. Be, sfh inst
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

E1- 1t is said that Jefferson Davis is prepar-
ing bill to bring forward during the next ses-
sion of Congress to repeal the laws against the
slave trade.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

BALLOON RAcE-Lamountain challenges Wise
to balloon race, from San Francisco TO the At
lantic
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
To Capitalists and Owners of
Real Estate who contemplate
making Permanent Improve
menfS.
PHOENIX WORKS.
KITTREDGE e. FRASER.

DROPRIETORS OF THE PHOENIX IRON
L Works, San Francisco, desire to call your
particular attention to the fact that they ex-
tensively and successfully engaged in manufac-
turing FIRE-PROOF DOORS and SHUTTERS,
BANK VAULTS, PRISON CELLS, &c., &c,
at Greatly Reduced Prices
Our practical knowledge Of the business has
been rendered complete by ten years experience
n San Francisco.
lOur best reference is our Work, which can be
en- In nearly every city and town in this State
nd Oregon. Particular attention paid to or
ers from the country.
A large assortment of second hand Doors and
Shutters constantly on hand, and for sale at very
low rates.
172 Battery street, nearPaci6c, San Francisco
apl6Sm
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

EA- The Richmond Wing says Douglas DEM
oerats are as plenty as blackberries in those
parts.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

swgyzs SHASTA CHAPTER OF r. A. MA
.SlNS= sons No. 9-The regular semi-monthly
5ssszss Meetings held at Masonic Hall every I'd
and 4th Tuesday
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

EsigH WILLIAM NJ. ALLEN, r. ". G. W,
and D. D. G. M.-Residence, Horsetown.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

FRENCH GULCH LODGE, NO. rs meet
every Saturday Evening Vim. 3. Stoddardt,
N. G.; VIM. Watson, Secretary.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
SHASTA COURI Err.
IOaTGTyAL. |
CAUGHT BY ZED.

Song of q sore-Head Democrat
Sung (sciti great applause By -, Of II.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

CLEAR CREEK LODGE, NO. Go, meet
every Thursday Evening in Spencers Hall, at
Horsetown. Joseph Clough, n. G.; Thomas
Connolly, Rec. Secretary.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
JOHN w. TUCKER,
Importer of and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
WATCHES, DIAMONDS,
JEWELRY, SILVER WARE,
SILVE PLATED w ARE
QUARTZ WORK OF ALL KINDS.
Ia5 Montgome street,

RS5- Persons in the interior desirous of pur-
chasing articles of Jewelry, by forwarding a de-
scription. accompanied by the cash, can obtain
them, and depend on their being of the best
quality, and selected with care; and there is
little doubt that this mode will prove as salts
factory to the purchaser as if the articles had
been selected under their own supervision.
je4:ly
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

.,y. SHASTA ENCAMPMENT, no. II,
gSI I. Q. o. F.-Regular Meetings on the End
AaHEF and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20
CERTIFICATE.

CERTIFICATE.
!, the undersigned, Governor of Hungary, do
testify hereby, that Dr. l.. j. Czapkay has serv-
ed during the contest for Hungarian liberty, as
Chief Surgeon in the Hungarian army, with
faithful perseverance-whereof | have given
him this certificate, and do recommend him to
the sympathy, attention and protection of all
those who capable of approaching patriotic
sclf-sacrfce and undeserved misfortune.
KossUTH LAJos, Governor of Hungary.
Washington City, Jan. 6, 1852.
neA. Spermatorrhoea, or local weakness, ner-
vous debility, low spirits, lassitude, weakness
of the limbs and back. indsposition and iucapa-
bility for study and labor, dullness of ofapprehen-
sion loss Of memory, aversion to society, love of
solitude, timidity, self-distrust, dizziness head
ach, involuntary discharges, pains in the side,
affection of the eyes, pimples on the face, sex
ual and other nfrmities in man. are cured with
out fail by the justly celebrated physician ana
surgeon, L. J. CzAPKAY
His method of curing diseases is new, fun
known to others) and hence the great success
III HE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE
l. Agel Greatest blessing to Mankind In
nocent but potent DR.. L. J. CZAPKAY'S Pro-
phylacticum, (self-disinfecting aeent,) a sure
preventive against Gonorrhpa and Syphilitc
diseases, and unsurpassed remedy for all
venereal, scrofulous, gangrenous and cancerous
ulcers, fHtid discharges from vagina, uterus and
urethra, and all cutaneous eruptions and dis
eases. As innoculation is a sure preventive
against smallpox, so is DR.. L. J. Czapkay's Pro-
| phylacticum preventive against Syphilitic and
! Gonorrhaal diseases. Harmless in ITSELF it pos
sesses the power of chemically destroying tho
| syI hilitic virus, and thereby saving thousands
of debauchees from being infected with the most
loathsome of all dieases Let no young man
who appreciates health be without DR.. Czapkay's
phylactcum. 1t is in very convenient pack
| ages, and will be found convenient for use, be-
/ ing used soap Price SIS.
All letters must be addressed L. J. Czapksy
NJ D., San Francisco. myIt;3n
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

q WESTERN STAR LODGE, No.
~ 2, of F. A. NJ, meets every Saturday
\ * evening. Stated meetings on the Sat-
" urday Evening next preceding the Full
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

nR. L. J. CZAPKAY'S Private Medical and
~ Surgical Institute is on Sacramento street,
below Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Steam
ship Company Office San Francisco, California.
The Doctor offers free consultation, and asks no
remuneration unless he effects cure.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-12
TRUSTEES Sale.

" II EEAS W W. Gseakinss OF thu s.,,ond Ia,
W Of Ansnst, A, u 1872, !, cutel - t;a.nry. ~
k*sii If Woodbury. county, Iowa hi Ger ..fn - -
trust conveying the"e' th' following les,ril~d r,al
state, 10 " 'e~N'
ihc undivided h7'f cf ttz .s>t isff ~ r,..
east qua'tvr of section nuratrr ~ in townsh;n o.,
r"rth 'tu'snge u. wost a the Jtn f. ~ .i,n ~ ,
undivided! hatt interest in ten ncres in .opib 80.
laatr % "fth "es' quarter Of ", st half of .ou,h
west quarter nt section 81. township "a nn-th -
west -" @th /. NJ, situste in Sioux CONF q. - ~ ~
SAID deed "t tu't hrvinr heen exe-ptsI hr ~.
said ". ", isrocSing;s fer the rurpus, ~ ser,,,;
r. y hi'm"ns tie payment al his Brook ir'.s =.
tain prom s>asY note, Executed the 2na AZ ~, ~,
gus 1898, fr tn sum ~ one bunirei .nd g.,
lars 81 y otl payable sixty DAYS .f,., a.. W
whereas. said deed Of trust bv it, te-,,, A.,
suthofz"s Hnd empowers the 6atd asorce " T. ~
- trustee Y O." event Of "" nonrayn,ont 81 10
shove Described note VS. therein stip. l,,st tn,s
tsc the same for sale, hv eitis "A t.e ~
b, publication ia the ''Silux C y gs ,.,ar -,
where's, SAID I" has become ae aud n.y.h, :. !
6cani has teHa made in The pa meat ~ ~. -.
ani nov remains unpaid. And. whereas ss,a l,.S
~ trust Stpaistes asd agrest a IN "a III -
" RyHl, refuses to act, them ami in H., -.
County Judge of Woodbury. ctuaty Is an,lor,.,
appoint suifah'" rers,n "a ac' a nm 4. -.
whefcas. said q. ". Rvali has SO re tiSal ~ a., .
IN saii county Judge by sirtuc ~ thr terms ,,ii
DEED o. tr1st 'as spprtn'e! Gu RE " ke,,. to-,
rs trustee aforesaid. Therefore 3. thsrls, Al -
trustee as aforesaid, hereby - q n tie. thai I'd
~ virtue oi tht power ia vested b said ,i,. A -
trust anh "a compliance Herewith. atfsr t,r =. -
'he ."nr' heesa door In SOAK city. Iowa b..,~~ "a
the hours oi a'sieck 4. Nj and o'eIork u ~ =,
saturday, th. nth day of November. Isae al ~
To The ghost bidder, 4 r cash. the aiaY, bas.,,,,
premises aud q the pnrp5sa tnerrin set r IN -
to the purchaser ~ which VIII as tra4taa ~ -,
premises execute Eraj theretf as authori,.i -
empowered by ssA decd ~ trust ~"
CHARLES NJ. kEANA Tru-,..
DAted this Ssh dty nj Nov lSaa-sw
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-12
CONVICTION OF BROWN.

The trial Of 0ssawettamie" has re-
suited, as every person who has given any
attention to the facts of the late consPira-
cy movement must have expectedin his
conviction. His trial, although speedy,
ss wac proper aud just under the circum.
stan es--was nevertheless fair and impair
ial--no, farce or a mockcry Of Justice.
The Judge presided with commcndable
imrartiality, and betrayed in none of his
rulings, tina. feeling Of Indignation which
the crime and outrage has excited In evs.
~ friend Of good government. The jury
manifested no (" thirst for blood, and the
counsel for the defence were earnest in
their efforts 10 secure for BsowN every
advantage ard tenef, known to the law.
The offence Was henious aad irexrusa.
Bile. and the punishment just though severe.
The Law may not reach others who arc as
guilty rs BRowS in intent, but his fate
wArbs them of moderation and loyalty in
the future. As a people we are fond OF
excitement. and subject to excuses in
theory and action, still We are devoted to
law and hate anarchy we seek happiness
through order and no, through murder
and rapine. The lesson is painful but
wholesome.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-12
TRUSTEES SALE,
v

NJ N.R"A6, George Murphy, on the 9Th a.v r,
" hp7il, 4. j. 1859, executed to Jno. u Ghsrl. !,
OF woodbury. county, Iowa, bis certain Decd Of + rn,t
convey Ing thereby III. following deser bed Real
tate 70 VII: The east half If the north west ou,rt
Of section No eight a., township No eicsty ,ey.n
h.r'h OF range No forty seven a. VEST OF ,hs
ON ffinriph Meridian. combining, according to
"r'erhnHnt survey, eighty 800 acres situstsd in
h"@tburs county, Iowa. Said Deed Of Trust having
oefh executed by the said Gsorge Murphy for TN.
pnrp 80 %! securing 10 ThCEias J. kinkgid In. IA,
heh' OF 'ertan ptetnissofy u oe executed bv Muir
fhy br"tb"r, on the 9th day ~ Apra A. D. 1879
'"f me sum "f PITY nine sud $500 Dollar, ffsa as
Pfyn"i" ON the ZIth dav Of 0ctoser. A r 1859. and
sh !~a', '"a h.sl Of Trust by its terms Iir.cts An
,h'fhes aad empowers the said .Eohu H. Charles a.
'fnst'-'' IN ftr event II the non psyptent OF M.
Awe described r"t. ~ tbsr-is stipulated 10 sdyrr
'ss me same tr sais IN the fyIleviu. rusi.ner-.hv
s''ins A' ses' t"eify i&a3 days n,tc- In Any new
FFp'f pabhshsI In H"oai,ufy epunty. And wharf
a. sa.h note Las lr"'uI- due and payshis And d -
ian't mas been made IA In ~ III at Of the same
'"hh ~ Charles, Irastre as as-,t4ai4 hereby civ
notice that Viii ty 'irtus Otbe pos.r i. t,e wasted
ny sha Deed Of Iru aud il coia pant,. th,re,y;b
Rows between la In,prs ct . O'clock Il and 4,
O'Clock, j. u, es VI" DIay the lZlh iav OF D-c-aab.r
A. - -" and disp"ss ef tp the hi HIST hia.,eY tn.
at"N" trsrttb"dti rutiss for the purpc.,. thap.in
80 i'f'h. Srt to fhe purchaser T whira will ns
u i.'e" ah'resaii Cd. aid o piis :. ssecu', dad
authorized and "n y ,Vrrttt Ir said D~sd oi trust
JOAN n. CHARLES, Trustee
e1"'H CITY lows, Eo~ IA. 1919. law.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-12
ORIGIN OF TKE PRAIRIE.

Professor Wilbur, State GeoIogist Of
Illinois. has recently delivered series Of
admirable lectures on bis favorite science.
We copy from the Gcnesee RcpuJiic the
following from his theory on the origin
and formation of the prairies:
Prof Wilbur adopts the theory that at
one tlme-very far back in its history
this vast country formed portion oc the
bottom OF the ocean-thal through the
eruptons caused by the internal heat, TO.
gether with the labor and activity Of those
master snasons, the coral insects, our con
tinen, was raised to its present position
above the water. To prove this bold prep
ositlon, he refers TO the many indicia Of
salt water presence. the frequent accu.
renee Of shells which lrsnnnately only be
long TO animals of the Seattle evidence
furnished by tie rocks Of the labor of the
zoopoytes. unmistaka able in its develppc-
men,; the frequent discoveries Of the re.
mains OF monsters OF the sea dec iy i'm
bedded in our limestone system, the ext.
tence upon our surface Of huge boulder.
the former appendices Of polar shores.
dritt"d far away 70 the southwest, i'm bed.
dcd in huge frames Of ice, aud dropped
down at length Upon the oceans bed,
whence they arose with our cominen;-
Ths arguments ii no, quite concln-lve. ,.
EN- neut suggestive, aud sh 3uli open
the eyes Of thinking men to the w,udrou.
mvs'sres buri'd de~p in the earth Q.
which we so iamtiar.y tread. ..-..s
The exlsterce OF our prhiries ; a..
counted for III this wise. The resuh of
tho DRIFT system was t. give to this part
CT the country soil Of unparalleled fer
tility, and arising from this. were the very
large grasses, which nrc peculiar TO tli,
soil alone; lnxnrisut aud nndis,urhsl.
they grow of great height anl fairly woye
the surface vi the earth with "a thi,s. al
most iInpen.'rabie covering natter.
Being dry. INV easy FIR u shalt If light.
min. IN send conhAgarasiJn from pue
TO ,ndary OF tho eou"try Ia the other.
The sporting lwgs of s,uiisr growth
would perish by the frequent occurrence
Of theSe hrcs, and hence the treeless ap.
pearanee OF the west. I" all the idea. i,
is elaine! thu, the indians. when ,hey did
arrive, which i: supposed 10 have been
long subseGu"'t, burnt the prairie grasses
to drive tho game into IN NJ circunsrribci
quarters 80 that it mirht fall an easier
prey 10 their arrows. and to lessen tie iir
hcul,y Of trayping.'' nf s9~ IVA.