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The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

An OLD LINE WmG.-If there is among our
readers fossiiferous specimen Of the genus
aOld Line Whig,7 we doubt not he viii enjoy
a laugh over the following pen-portrait of him
self, from the Milwaukee Free Democrat:
An Old Line Wing is highly respectable
gentleman from 10 to 70 years of age, although
down in Pennsylvania, where they don't put
strychnine in the Bourbon whisky he some
times lives to the age foo.
He generally weighs from 200 to 300 pounds
$50 being the ightest weight permitted in the
party. He wears gold spectacles, a rutiled shirt,
and wears a bunch of seals dangling in front of
his waistband
The first historical mention of him is given
by Shakespeare, in CAS- You Like It," where
Jacques describes him thus;
"a fair round belly, with good capon lined,
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full OF wise saws and modern instances"
He is generally Bank Cashier, a Railroad
President, necessarily retired politician, and
swears by Erastus Brooks, Millard Fillmore and
John Minor Bolts. He cannot make up his
mind to join his old enemies, the Democrats
and don't exactly believe in Republicanism, al
though it is a little nearer his political IDEAS
He believes sincerely in conservatism and peace.
In word, an Old Line Whig-to use the de-
scription of a distinguished politicians a gen.
tleman who saves the Union periodically, takes
his liquor regularly, and votes the Democratic
ticket occasionally.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICE,

- Remarkable Cure OF fConsumptio ion.--
The almost miraculous cure that has been ef-
iected IN my case, prompts me to impart to those
OF my fellow creatures who may be suffering
from ike affiicton, the source of relief, with a
snort description ofmy case. Several years ago
my health began to fail. was attacked by gen.
eral debility, which reduced me to the mere
shadow of my former self. AT that stage |
sought medical assistance, and expended large
amounts, but without the least beneficial result.
That fell destroyer, Consumption, had already
seized upon my Xitals. l was daily drawing
closer to my tomb my physicians held out no
nope OF recovery; my strength had wasted, and
l was in state Of almost utter prostraton. /
was informed by my physicians that they could
do nothing for me except to smooth my path to
the grave, when most fortunately, applied to
DR.. L. J. Czapkay, and am now a well and per-
fectly sound man. 1t is difficult for me to ex-
press the emotions of deepest gratitude expert
ence when realizing the immeasurable'seryice !
have received at the hands of DR.. Czapkay, and
feel rejoced that it is at least in my power TO
tender this feeble recognition of his great skill
and capacity. To the afflicted | would say, do
not despair, for whatever may be the nature of
your case, am confident that you will find re-
lief by applying to DR.. L: J. Czapkay. There
isa balm in Giead, and ;here is a physician
there" L. S. HENRY WESSLING.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th
day Of October, A. D..lS59. City and county
of San Francisco, in the State of California.
I. S. f. J. THIBAULT, Notary Public.
The undersigned is personally acquainted with
Henry. Wessling. and knows that the circum-
stances related in the foregoing certificate are
ttue. He saw Henry Wessling during his i'll
ness, and bears willing testimony to the fact Of
his remarkable cure by DR.. L. J. Czapkay.
L. s. A. R0SENHEIM.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this nth
day of October, A. D. 1859. City and county
of San Francisco in the State Of California.
Il. s. F. j. THIBAULT, Notary Public.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

OLD HIcKoRY.- When Jackson was President
Of the United States" said an aged laborer in
the Presidential garden, few years since, I" he
could tell an honest man from a rogue when he
first saw him. | remember that clergyman
with a stiff white choker and an untarnished
suit of black called upon him one morning when
he was overlooking some work that was per-
forming in the garden, requested an appoint
ment to some Office, saying General, worked
harder for your election than many of those up
on whom you have already bestowed Office
You are minister of the Gospel?' said Old
Hickory, inquiringly. Yes said the clergy
man, l was minister, but thought could
do better by becoming politician. So stump
ed the district week days for you, and preached
for the Lord Sundays Old Hickory, turning
short towards him, and looking him full in the
face, said, BY the Eternal, if you would cheat
the Lord you would cheat the country.e will
have nothing to do with you nor any like you.
Good morning. and he walked rapidly away.
never shall forget the looks of that hypocrtical
clergyman. Had the last judgment been set,
and he before the great white throne, doubt
whether be would have looked more blank or
chap fallen"
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04
AGENCY OF
THE EYES! THE EYES!
DIR. z. II. PARDEE. occuIist,

A fTER protraeted blindness of more than
1 five years, DR.. PARDEE has made himself
thoroughly and scientifically acquainted with all
diseases OF the Eye, and has now been in prac-
tlce eight years in San Francisco with success
that cannot be surpassed in any part of the
United States; and for proof of this he will sub
stantiate by cases that have been cured by him.
after having exhausted the skill of all the emf
nent Oeculists in the cities of Boston, Philadel-
phla and New York. DR.. P. wholly objects to
the use OF caustic, blue stone-keeping the pa
tlent IN dark room, dieting, bistering. cup
ping-the blue pill at night and salts in the
morning, etc. etc. DIR. PARDEE has also
been remarkably successful in the treatment of
Rheumatism Neuralgia, and all pains about the
head and the frequent calls that he has for his
Rheumatic mixture from all parts of the coast,
with the many testimonials, is positive proof of
It's eihcacy and to prevent answering many in
quirles by letter. he will state that it can be sent
to any part of the State or coast, and each bot
tie VIII be accompanied by full directions and a
receipt for liniment magical in its effects over
pain, ingredients of which can be procured any
where-price, $40. The ARTIFICIAL EYES
inserted by DR.. P. have all the natural move
ments of the real eye, and cannot be detected
even by close inspection. Address
DR.. E. H. PARDEE,
San Francisco, California.
OFFICE-Clay street, Plaza Hotel, two doors
above the Plaza. Eo:6m
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

HOLD OS-Hold on to your tongue when you
are just ready to swear, lie, or speak harshly, or
use any improper word.
Hold on to your hand when you are about
ready to strike, pinch, scratch, steal, or do any
improper act.
Hold on to your foot when you are on the
point OF kicking, .or pursuing the path of error,
shame or crime.
Hold on to your temper when you are angry,
excited, or imposed upon, or others are angry
about you.
Hold on to your heart when evil associates
seek your company, and invite you to join in
their games, mirth and revelry.
Hold on to your good name at all times, for it
is more valuable to you than gold, high places,
or fashionable attire
Hold on to the truth, for it will serve well,
and do you good throughout all eternity.
Hold on to your virtue--it is above all price to
you in all times and places
Hold on to your good character, for it is, and
ever will be, your best wealth.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

Ctr GsF HER ToNGUE.-A woman named
0Couaell, residing in Albany, so ensaged her
husband by her constant abuse, that, while she
was administering curtain lecture to him, he
seized her by the throat, choked out her tongue
and nipped off the end of it with a pair of
shears
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

ARRIVAL Of CAMELs.-The schr. Caroline E.
Foote, recently from Amoor river and Castries
Bay, via Japan, has brought Is Mongolian cam
els, shipped by Mr.. Otto Esche to NJ Frisius Il
Co., to be sold for the benefit of the German
Benevolent Society in San Francisco. These
camels are the survivors of a lot of 80 intended
for this place, but II OF them died before being
put on board the vessel the rest have arrived
in good health, but somewhat thin from their
long sea voyage. 1t must be remembered that
these camels, unlike those of Arabia, are natives
OF cold districts, and thoroughly accustomed to
the rigors Of northern climate They will
therefore serve admirably to put upon the route
through Oregon, the southern portions of this
State and western Utah.-S f. Herald.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04
TEHAMA HOUSE.
Cor. California and Sansome Streets,
SAN FRAN ISCO, CAL.

d. THE PROPRIETOR thankful for q
4iii liberal patronage, has increased his fa-
ILL clities by leasing and connecting that
large three story brick building adjoining on
California street.
We feel safe to say this extension is not sur
passed for convenience by any Hotel in Cali
fornia. 1t is superbly furnished, and the Par
lors and Ladies entrance have been changed to
it.
The original building has undergone many
valuable changes, rooms enlarged, Gas and Wa
ter brought in, and is now being generally rem
ovated and improved.
The Hotel has now, for the accommodation of
Families, 30 large and commodious rooms, in
suites, besides those formerly tor single per-
sons.
Attached to the House is Alden's Restaurant
where lately has been fitted up, expressly for
Ladies and Families, neat, large and airy sa-
loon, with prices to suit the most fastidious
jelG;3m G. W. FRINK, Proprietor.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04
Notice,

A LII PERSONS having claims against the es
L \ tate of Matilda Maranda, deceased. are
hereby notified to present the same to the un-
dersIgned, at his place of business, in the town
OF Shasta, within ten months from the second
day Of March last past, otherwise such claims,
if any, will be waived
II. A. BENTLY,
Administrator of the estate of said Matilda
Miranda, deceased
Snas'ai May q 1867. my5:9m
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

WHAF TEEY THINK OF Hm.-The Pough-
keepsle Eagle, a leading Republican paper of
New York, speaking of Lincoln, says
: The last one whom the poltroons of Penn
sylyania and Indiana, and the sneaks of New
Engand-who could have rendered Mr.. Sew
ards nomination certain, had they been true
would have fallen back upon, was Mr.. Lin
eoln.n
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

DIR. L. JsCZAPKAY'S Private Medical and
Surgical Institute is Sacramento street, be-
low Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company's Office, San Francisco
The Doctor offers free consultations, and asks no
remuneration unless he effects cure. Office
hours from A. NJ. to P. u. ml7:3m
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

s<s- An invetera,e bachelor being asked why
he did not secure some ones company in his
voyage on the ocean of life, replied "I would,
I ] were sure such an ocean would be pacific
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

sss~ " Am not little pale?7 inquired Ia
dy who was short and corpulent, of crusty old
bachelor. You look more like a big tub, was
the reply.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04
CAUTION.

Owing to the unexampled demand for these
Bitters, some unprincipled parties have endea-
vored to counterfeit them. The genuine RO-
SENBAUM have the name of n. B. JACOBS Il
co. branded on each cork, and their signature
on each label. Beware, also, of a worthless
article, called Rosencht's Bitters, put up in this
city. Its external appearance is very much like
the true Rosenbaum, but it is useless as a rem
edial agent, and has only been got up to prey on
the reputation attained by Rosenbaum's Bitters.
n. B. JACOBS & CO,
Corner Sansome and Commercial sts..
mrl0:6m San Francisco
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04
SHASTA COURIER.
Littleness of Soul.

The following effort of an exceedingly small
mind to get off sarcasm at the expense Of Gov.
Downey, we find in the last number of the
Standard:
TIE GOVERNOR AsD De. PowELL-lf two horses
starting upon two tracks in opposite directions
should come together, one OF them must nave
bolted. Mr. j. g. Downey and DR.. Powell were
certainly running in opposite directions last
summer. They have come etogether-whlch has
bolted?
Mister J. G. Downey-" The Standard could
have more effectunly exhibited littleness ofsoul
aud narrowness of mind by printing the words
quoted thus "mr. j. G. downey." THIS is the
style usually adopted by editors of infnitesi-
rnally minute souls to express their contempt for
those whom they despise, for being gentlemen -
OF course Gov. Downey, who is as true Demo-
crat and gentleman as ever trod the soil of our
young State, did no; permit this imPotent effort
of malice even to excite in his mind the emotion
of contempt, much less that of anger or lsugh
ter. And OF course Judge Bolts did not write
it, He is high-toned gentleman. So at least
we have always deemed him. Doubtless some
scribling scrub, employed to write up the col
umn of local news, "rung in" unknown to the
Judge, this contemplate specimen of a FOOLS
sarcasm.
The inaendo $50 intended, eyidently,) that
Gov Downey has bolted from the regular Dem
ocratic track, because DR.. Powell, who last year
opposed the regular Democratic State ticket, is
now, with Gov. Downey, supporting the regular
Democratic Presidential ticket, is as contempti
BILE as the authors attempted sarcasm A few
years since Judge Terry, Thomas II. Williams,
Attorney General, S. II. Brooks, State Control
Ter, Dave Bagley, Deputy Clerk Supreme Court
and many other gentlemen whom we might
name, were Know Nothings and wero running
in an opposite direction to the then course Of
the editor Of the Standard Then those gentle
men were opposing the nominees Of the Demo-
cratic party, and, we presume, the editor OF the
Standard was supporting those nominees now
those reformed Know Nothings are fighting the
the nominees of the regular National Democratic
Convention-and so is the editor of the Standard.
"They have come together-which has bolted p
We feel justified in asking the question upon
the ground alone that it is poor rule that will
not work both ways, or that what is sauce for
the goose should be sauce for the gander.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

s9- know, said Tipsey, water is a 6ne
thing, but IT. Sc dreadful thin
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

lSDIAsA.-Out of sixty-nine Democratic pa
pers in Indiana, only FIVE have gone against
Douglas.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

and other similar maladies, yield at once to the
beneficial influence Of this excellent medicine.
Try them. Test them or your constitution, and
go on your way rejoicing.
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04
HOuse-Furnishing Goods.

Also, VIA Isthmus,
Full Line Hosiery, Gloves, Delaines, Organ
dies, Lawns, Robes Jaconetts, French Musins,
Cambrics, Irish Linens, etc., and general as
snrtmnnf of
The Shasta courier., 1860-08-04

The following effort of an exceedingly small
mind to get off a sarcasm at the expense OF Gov.
Downey, we find in the last number of the
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1860-01-13
Letter from fown.

Correspondence Of the Tribune,
FIT. DEs MoINEs, Iowa, Dec. 10.
Nh. EDIToR:-Winter has set in, and
II about a. cold As II ever gets In this
State. ! frequently hear the old settlers
cay that there has not been so severe
weather for many years. There has been
but little snow yet; the ground is froEs
dry and roads are very good. The great
est fault to be found with the West il
THAT everlasting windh Blow, blow,
blow, and storm aftSr storm, are every
day occurrences here. Dust flies in vast
clouds along the roads, and in the city
II aPerson only peep out, mouth aud eyes
are filed. But as said in my last that
| would write about the "orlgin of the
pruirieS," ] here give facts collected from
Varisus sources;
The pthihes at one time---vsry far
back in the history Of this country form
ed portion Of the bottom Of the ocean,
and through the eruptions caused BY the
| internal heat together with the labor and
activity ofthose master masons, the cor
al insects, our continent was raised 70
lie present position above the level ofths
water. TO prove this bold assertion, l
refer TO the many indicatations Of tho
presence ofsalt whter-the frequent oe-
ohnence ofshells. which legitimately on-
ly belong to animals Of the ocean-the
evidence furnished BY the rocks Of the
labor Of the Z0oPoytes, unmislaksbe Q in
its Developments the frequent discover
les Of the remains Of monsters Of the sea
deeply imbededin limestone, the exist
enee upon the surface Of large boulders,
tke former appendHgo Of polar shores,
drifted far away to the southwest, imbed-
ed in large cakes of ice, and dropped
down TO tho oceans bed, from whore they
arose with or continent. These urgu-
ments II not conclusive, are eminently
suggestive, and should open the eyes Of
our great thinkers to the wondrous mys-
teries buried deep in tho earth aud on
which we 80 familiarly tread.
This Is the origin, and the existence ID
accounted for in this Wise
The result Of the "drit system" (oi
which We find . good description In the
Pacific Railroad Burveys) has given 70 the
West a soil Of unparalleled fertility, and
arising from this were the very large
grasses, luxuriqnt and undisturbed, they
grew 70 great height and fairly Woyo the
surface with thick covering. This being
dry, how easy for stroke ofligbtning
TO send q conaagfation from Que end to
the other. Thus tho sprouting twigs
would perish BY the frequent occurrence
Of fires. Hence we hsvs atreeleas coun-
Try. To aid the idea, Il is believed that
the Indians, when thsy did arrive, which
Il supposed 20 have been soon after the
above, burnt The grass 20 drive the game
In elear spots that i might iall an easier
lprsy 70 their arrows, and % lessen the dif
! houlty Of travelling.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1860-01-13
DemOeraey neuglur ln VAIN.

She West Tennessee Whig, ataunch
Opposition Journal, has the following IN
regard 10 the election Of Speaker:
"rhe Great National Democratic party, !"
years ago, in tho pride Of their strength
and supposed independence Of the Know
Nothings," as they called the Americans,
refused to give them credit for anything
denied TO them the privilege Of being pa
triota or honest men. They were denounc-
ed as midnight assassins, periured men,
and every vile epithet that an insolent and
oyerbearing party could heap upon them,
was hurled Ht them by the scavenrars of
u corrupt party. Time rolled on, the
once Great National Democratic party
by their own proAigaoy, had become
bankrupt. They are now appealing to
tho poor "know Nothings' Ia Congress
to help them elect a Speakers Oh Yes
they want the axe nowi But they want
In vain, so far as the Southern Opposition
are concerned. They can never vote
for Democrat, neither will they vote for
a Republican. Th6re is with them no
choice between two rotten eggs.
"Why is Il that the Buchanan Domoo-
raey are exercised about the election Of q
Speakeri The truth is that they arc a.
fraid that Committees win be appointed,
who will expose their rascality at Wash
ingten, that even Mr.. Pryor, the distin-
guished member Of Congress from Vir-
ginih, said Of it--"that from the hy.wAys
and highways OF the Government the
rottenness Of corruption sends forth an
insuherable stencil"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1860-01-13


CArroL OF Iowa, Dee 81, 1859.
Coue'pcajen,s ofihe nibuuc
EDS. TEmUM;-wo arc nov enioyinv
the most delightful winter weather ever
witnessed in this county--the ground
has been frozen about four weeks and IN,
roads arc as smooth as in mid summer.
Teamster's take advantage Of the goo,
rOads and are hauling goods to and from
the ruilroad,Whleh is ninety miles from thii
city.
TnE TWO EkrLRoAus.
The Mississippi g. Missouri Railroad
and the Keokuk, II. Des Moines g. Min.
nesota road are runnings race 10 see
which will roach this place first. II .
very important object to the road that
beats, ss che trade once introduced on il
will know no other route, and Il will be a
long time before the other line will receive
much patronage.
FORK, ANDIrs WAY 10 rfm EAST.
Merchants irom the east are buying st-
erything In the hog line-driving IL to the
Mississippi rivor--thero they slaughter,
salt and smoke--thenoe il takes its way
down the river TO New Orleans and from
there ships take il TO the eastern cities.
This route is adopted on account Of the
ehespness, aud but one shipping point;
while by railroad II is liable to many
changes and delays, Hogs that average
two hundred bring from S3,25 to $3.50.
live weight.
THE srARvED RocE or iLLtsois.
This romantic spot is situated seven
miles east Of La Sale onthe Illinois river,
and ono mile from tho Chicago & Rock
Island railroad. The river runs directly
beneath il over large rocks iutting out OF
the banks, and the rapid current causes a
low murmuring sound which strikes the
beholder with apprehension, a. he gazss
at the lofty Precipice, The only way to
reach the summit is by a narrow path
which In many places IL but few feet
wide, and should the traveller make mis.
step he would be proeipitSted down and
smbankment upwards oftwo hundred feet
and crushed to atoms on tho huge piles
ofroek. This path is about ten or fifteen
feet long--reaching from the edge of tho
bluff TO tho rock. The surface Of thi,
rock is covered with small spruce pines,
which are so thick on the top that one
can scarcely pass through them, There
is large dancing hall built on il, aud in
the summer season persons flock here
from miles around, andspend the evenings
in dancing and talking about the old "In-
dian Legend" In order TO get perfect
view Of this rock tho traveller must de-
cend 10 tho bluff and cross the river into
the bottom. Itappears 10 be- a large pno
Of rocks, as round as though it had been
wrought by human hands; extending out
into the river, connc cts to the main bank
by the small path above mentioned. AZ
the beholder walks around this curious
freak Of nature and sees nought 10 hold
or nourish the many little trees that grow
out Of every crevice, he can not help say
ing, chow mighty are the works Of God"
No person who ever saw this rock, will
pass within any reasonable distance with
out going to It, and there, 40 he views the
smooth stones and low Aeruby pines, he
almost starts with fear a. though the
very spirits Of those who perished here
were at his heels. M. II. d.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1860-01-13
How Helper As Helped.

soHuTtER CoIsAx, in letter to the
South Bend R1gisisr. thus notices the
result Of the present course Of the De-
mocraey in regard to Helpers book:
at might add here, ss q reply % the
numerous constituents who seeing this
debate about about Helpers book, have
written to me for copies Of that Congress
has not printed any enpies Of il for dis
tribution. The Democratic mombsfa,
however, have been advertising it at tk4
public expense, and thereby making
llelper's fortune faster than Bonner makes
money out Of bis lees thoroughly ndgof-
dsed Ledger. hear thai ii,00D copies
ofn have bson sold in New York, the
most Of them since this diacussion open
edi and even here, on Slave coll 70 great
ia tho demand for Il, ihal the booksellers
are selling 200 copies Of il per day; AND
the news boys are selling on tho streets,
without being arrested Tor selling iaeen-
diary documents"