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The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29
THE DEW.
'Tis not the copious rains 6oue
N-h;nh Llnrr tLo m rchaA rnil

'Tis not the copious rains dlone
Which bless the parched soil;
The gentle dews, that nightly fall,
Reward the sewers toll.
Unseen, uuheard, the dews descend,
Like slumber on the mind
And on the thirsty hills and felds
A blessing leave behind.
In the cool stiffness of the night
The dropping plants revive,
The grass and every tender herb
With their sweet influence thrive.
See. lifted on each pointed bla e,
How bright the dew drops shine!
And learn in trusting, humble faith
To trace the Hand Divine.
That, though noclou3s their fullness DROP
In answer to our prayer;
Still we may own, from day to day,
Our God for US doth care.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29

An INDIANS CHOICE OF WIFE..--The Indian
sage, Aurva, great authority in matters mat
rimonial, gives minute directions for the choice
OF IL wife. The girl, he tells us, must be only
a third OF her husbands age, not very black not
yellow complexoned, not vicious, not unheal-
thy, nor OF low origin-but one who has been
well brought mp, aud who speaks properly. She
must not inherit a family malady, nor possess a
masculine appearance; must neither speak
thick, nor thin, nor croak like a raven; must
not keep her eyes shnt, nor have them wide
open; must not have dimples in her cheeks, nor
goose skin, nor white nails, nor red eyes nor fat
hands, nor duck-lke feet She must neither be
short, nor tall. nor fat. thin-put very mid
ding. Her teeth must be close SET, and her
eyebrows wide apart. Finally, the most mpor-
mnt of all, her gait must resemble that of a
Young elephant
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29

MONUMENT To RoBERT FULToS learn that
the citizens of New Orleans have determined to
h NOR the memory OF Fulton by erecting stu
pendouS monument, one hundred and fifty feet
high. and ten feet in diameter, wi h stair
way o. the inside. at the intersection of Fulton
and Canal streets, facing the Custom House. and
IN the great thoroughfare and heart of the great
comIneremi emporium. fronting the Mississippi
the father OF all waters, which will be an honor
able token and tribute from the owners of the
swarms OF steamboats, that crowd the busy
yht:yes
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29

lHE FIRST HOUSE IN SAN FRAycIsco In 1886,
when Richard II. Dana was in San Francisco.
tor ieroa buena, as 1t WAS then call, d there
was one house where the present proud city
stands. II was built and owned by the lie Mr.
hiehardson, OF Marin county-one of the oldest
pioneers IN the State. 1t was small wooden
building intended rather as store. and was put
mp at the suggestion of Mr. Robson, (ano,her
wen Known pioneer now residing in Mont, rev1
VINO was then engaged in the hide business. and
suggested to Mr.. R. that, as now and then Il
vessel happened in the harhor, and As the hide
s'o"s came mere occasionally to unload at the
tno" montgomery street, some little
trade might be carried on. Arunr,i;r,t. how
ever, seems 10 have formed The basis of s,nre-
keeping. This was the hrst ho, Sc in San Fran
cisco.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29
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 ". B. JACOBS l.
co. branded on each cork, and their signature
on each label. Beware, also of a worthless
article, called Rosenchts Bitters, put up in this
city Its external appearance is very much like
the true Rosenbanm, but it is useless as rem
edIaI agent, and has only been got up to prev on
the reputation attained by Rosenbaum's Bitters.
N. B. JACOBS & co,
Corner Sansome and Commercial sts.,
mrIo;om San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29
SHASTA COURIER

nr L. P. FISHERS the only Agent Of the
SaAsrA COURIER in San Francisco, with power
to receive subscriptions and advertisements
therefor. ard receipt for the same.
OFFICE-l7l! Washington street, opposite
Magure's Opera House.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29

IHE THREE Bs.-A, the late Breeknridre rat
M alton meeting held in Washington ity, 1900
clerks attached TO the departments. marched in
procession. wag carried among the other
transparencIes a three siied thing. with B -
on each side. On being asked the meaning. he
replied: Breck, Bread and Butter
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29

STATE ELEcrIoNs.-otate elections will be
held between this lime and November as fol-
lows: Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Oct lst;
>outh Carolina, Oct. sth Peuusylvsn;s or.
Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Oct gfb ''''
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29
EX GREAT REPUBLIC, GOOD HOPE,
OCEAN, TEL EGRAPH, REYNARD.
II. HASTINGS and REPORTER.

IN BALES ASSORTED DUCK. .6-oalo;
W 10 c"les Light and Heavy Bear Duck
10 bales Flannes, assorted:
II cases Canton Flannels. Brown and Brd.
u cases Kentucky Jeans;
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29

and other similar maades, yield at once to the
beneficial influence of this excellent medicine.
Try them. Test them on your constitution, and
go on your way rejoicing.
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29
The Mono Mines.

The following letter is from the pen Of an old
Shss;s resident, now merchandising at Mono
vile:
The Shasta courier., 1860-09-29

Also, ex Oracle,
Eliza, Denmark, etc, Velvet Medallion Carpets.
Brussels and Three-Ply Carpets, lngrains, Hemps.
English and American Druggeis Table Oil
Cloths, Green Baizes, Window Shades and Uol
lands, Brocatelle and DAmasks, Paper Hangings
and Borders.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

While the Omaha papers are publishing
statistics of the enormous Pixies Peak travel
through that city, 2l5 wagons and COS men
IN one week, 1t appears that through Glen
wood, Mills county Iowa, still larger emf
grafton for the land Of gold is passing.
Gienwood il considerably south of Council
Bluffs and Omaha. The following is from
the oienWood Times, Of April 2sth:
STILL THEY CoME.-The number OF emil
grants which have passed through this Mace
this spring Tor the mines would appear al.
most Incredible to any one who has NOT ~it.
messed it for himself. Teams began IN nv.
rive here early IN March, and have gradually
and steadily increased in number up to ID Q
present .ssas. .ast week there was an aver.
age Of over twenty-five wagons a day, or
about two hundred wagons. in one week.
Counting i've men TO the wagon, which Ia q
fair average, we have one thousand men-a
larger army than Gen. Marion ever had au
ring the whole oil the Observation-Disclosures
over TINS route, IN one week, moving onward
u seek their fortunes In the Golden Land
within the present week, up To Thursday
evening, lsince which time We have taken mn
note,) the number has heen even graatar thu +,
Tor tue former. Some days az high nv ffty
wagons have gone through. On Thursday
alooe One Hundred and Forty Seuea Uao.
oons were counted as they passed through
II il believed that At least ten thousand neo.
PIE will pass over this Great Central Route
Tor the Inlues
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07
STATE CONVENTION

DEs hIlaESg IOWA. ASiH hdTcUs ISbHs
Pursuant TO vote If the majority of the under.
signed Committee. the Republicans Of Iowa will
assctn bile by their delegates in State Convention
AT I,wA Cry, on WEDNESDAY, THE zap DAY or
Mar, 1880, at ii o'clock A. M. for the nomination
of state oeess to be elected at the Novemb Der cleo
tion If this year; fer the nomination of presden.
tial electors; AID for the transaction of all other
business which may come before the Convention.
ia is also callfd for the purpose If ratifyng the
nominees and atFdrm Of the National Republican
Convention TO be head at Chicago on the 10th OF
NAV.
The ratio of representation win be one delega te
for every organized county, and one delegate for
each one hundred votes fraction thereof exceed
ing one.half, cast for Hon. 8. j. Kirkwood for
Governor, at the last State election.
JOHN A kAssoN, Chairman.
H. NJ. H0XIE, Secretary.
X. l.. b. CLARKE, Mt. Pleasant
G. Is. STONE, Council Bluffs
WIN. LouGaarpGE, 0skaloosa,
THoaAs DRunsosD, Vint0n,
A. Is, Y. HrLpRgrR, st. Charles City,
j. Nj, NEwc5sB, Bloomfield.
w, IL. BIagLow, Sioux City,
JAMES THoRIssvoy, Davenport.
IL. A. WLTsE, Dubuque,
l.. " PRAsg. Fort Dodge,
Republican State Central Committee
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

NJ ACTIN rswnM Il

WASHINGTON, May 5.
HousR--Mr. Sherman made suggestion
as to early action on the Tariff bill.
Mr.. Dunn wanted TO adjourn before the
Dog Days, and should vote to proceed with
business.
Dir. Sherman gave notice that be would
call mp the Tariff bill on Wednesday, and it
was generally believed that after Today de
bate in the Committee should be confined TO
that subject until it was disposed of. The
House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

The Convention of Seceders met ON the Sd
and discussed their position aud the condi.
ton Of the Democrat party Barry thought
they were still delegates to the National Con-
vention, and that they ought to attend the
Baltimore Convention.
Harper, of Mics, opposed this move. He
wanted to make nominations now.
Yancy and others made violent speeches,
claiming the constitutional rights of the
South, dc.
Summons, of S. G., would not follow the
Convention to Baltimore. When he came
out he left them forever.
AT the evening session, after s O'Clock,
Dir. Bayard left the chair, and spoke over
two hours, winding up eoquently agains,
disunion, and then took bis bat and lief. the
hall.
Scott, of Ala, was then chosen President
and aresoiution for Southern Convention
to be held on the "a Monday in June wa
adopted. The Convention adjourned sin
die.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07
Urtainuf Notice,


TO JOSEPH w. HOLMAN.
VoU hereby notified that there is now
i on file in the Clerks Office II the District
Court of Lee County, Iowa, at keokuk the petition
OF John McMshon, claiming of you the fore
closure OF mortgage on Its and 8 in block 81
of the city of kcokuE in said county and State,
and that dscree be rendered against YOU in the
sum Of 50 1888 33-Is0 with 10 per cent per annum
interest thereon from March 18th, 1857, being the
amount due on promissery note secured by said
mortgage the premises aforesaid, and for gener-
al relief.
Now, therefore, unless you appear and answer to
said petition on or before the second day Of the
next term of said Court ut said place to be holden
Judgment decree will be rendered az ainst you
thereon as pro confesso.
CURTIS, GILMORE a. CURTIS,
May Z, lS60-4w Att'ys for Petitioner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

uSoRArEFuL.-A man named Gregg, who
lately undertook TO commit suicide in Daven-
port, by hanging, was so much incensed at
his wife for cutting him down, that, after
having laid on his bed day or two, just halt
ing between life and death, be no sooner got
fairly established on his legs, than be formed
determination to murder her. Accordingly
ne armed himself with butcher knife and
made the assault. The woman ran for life,
closely pursued by her husband, but succeeded
in reaching place of safety. SO says the
Democrat.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

MusoArIsE AND Fir. MADISON PAcKKr.-
The steamer Luzerne, Capt. Deming, has
commenced running as a regular packet be-
tween this city and Fl. Madison, in connec-
ton with the Keokuk, Mt. Pleasant and Mus.
catine r. r. She is fine, fast running,
light-drsught side-wheel boat, and having
just come off the ways at Leolaire, looks oil
bright as a dollar Muscatine Journal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

WASHINGTON, May z.
The friends here of the seceders at Char
lesion openly ayow their policy to be that of
throwing the election into the House, by run.
ming three or four tickets once there they
can count on fifteen Southern States together
with California and Oregon to elect their
plan. This plan involves keeping out Kan
sas till the next session, which they have the
power TO do, through the Senate.
The Covode Committee had the Detroit
Post office under consideration day, and
ascertained that an Administration paper ia
supported out Of the profits Of the federal
Offices at that point, as o condition Of hold
ing the same. Mr.. 0'Flynn, late p. Nj. sup
ported an organ as long as he could afford
it, and was then turned out TO make room
for Mr.. Walker whe is now spending most
of his time here iu efforts TO keep Mr.. Cooper
in the seat belonging to MIR. Howard.
| A special dispatch to the Herald from
Charleston says | have learned from two
gentlemen just from Savannah, that last
night Capt. Farnham, OF the Yacht Wand
erer, in jail in that city, on the charge of
piracy, was taken out by Lamar, the owner
and others, in the face of the sheriff and
amidst great excitement. Bail had been re-
CURED and it was rendered and accepted.
The cause which led to this was the late vio-
latlon of the fugitive slave law ut Troy, NY
CHARLESTON, May 3.
Charles o'Conner, OF N. Y, is now Spoken
of as q candidate for Vice President, 10 thu
Secession Convention.
BUFFALO, May 8.
General Conference of the M. K. Church
Sd day.
The Conference convened at $3.50 q. N. Bi
J chop Scott presiding. The order of each day
, till the subject is IN a measure exhausted, is
presentation OF petitions and memorials from
various Conferences. The mass of these pc
, titions and mem orials this morning were OF
q the subject Of slavery, asking for chang
8 of rules. xPresdent Fillmore appeared
in the Hall, and resolution was unanimo usl,
adopted, inviting him to take seat on tn
platform.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

COUNTERPART GoLp DoLLARs.-Q a
number of counterfeit gold dollars are in cir
culation. They can readily be detected By
the absence Of the word Liberty" which
is on the genuine 10 small letters on the In
diapss head DIR SIS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

A TRAVELLING Law SUrr.-A liquor dealer
was prosecuted in Davis county, Iowa, last
week, for violating the liquor Law. lie
changed the venue to every justice in three
townships, ard finally ran into the hole he
started ont at, by getting before the first
justice. The result was his liquor cask was
emptied By the constable with Ratchet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

THg GREAT EASTERN CoAMG.-The Nav.
or OF New York has received official nfor.
matloa that the Great Eastern will make he,
first voyage TO that port.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07
FROM UxsAHIEsToN.

UHARLEsToN, May 4.
The States that approve of an ant-squatter
sovereignty platform against Douglas are
invited TO send delegates to Richmond.
Gen. Gushing has gone to suIivan's Is
land to spend few DAYS.
Strangers are leaving the city in crowds,
and hotels are nearly deserted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

NINpf Allie Sometime since we noticed
the fact that Judge Williams, OF Kansas,
formerly oil this place and brother to our
new Postmaster,) had succeeded 10 getting
through Congress an appropriation of 5000,
600 for tribe Of Indians in Kansas. for
their lands. We learn from a private sour &c
that the Judge received 800 900 for his Ger
vices in this matter. Quite arespectable fee
Ma4scutine Jour.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07
X r Q X 1T X

Tax DIS MoTsRs Valley NHlo II uhlshed
every Monday ut THE efce IL one Of the Oldest pa
pers la Iowa, and has widely extended eircnla-
tion throughout the Des Moincs Valley, Northern
Missouri, and Western Illinois.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

"a WHOLE NAoER." At recont nskre
celebration, an Irishman stood listening TO
the colored speaker who was expiating upon
governments and freedom, and - the orator
came TO period from the highest poetioAl
heights, the Irishman said:
"Bedad, be speaks well for nager.''
"Don't you know" said one, ssthat he
isn't negro he is only half negro"
"0nly half mayer is he Will if half
mayer can talk in that style, Pm thinking a
whole mayer might bate the prophet Jers-
miah.r
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07
$1,000 Reward

| IL offered for the arrest Of George Law
renee and b. A. McComb, or either of them.
Gov. Kirkwood of Iowa offers $500, and the
citizens of Ottumwa Iowa, offer $500, to be
paid on the delivery of said Lawrence and
MoOomb or either of them at Ottumwa Iowa.
And il is expected the authorities, or citi
gems of Rockford will offer like sum.
-- DESCRIPTION OF GEO. LAWRENCE.
About it,, 3 or inches in hight; ford
complexion. Auburn or brown hair general.
| ly wears whiskers on chin, colored black !;
rather full blue eyes, small scar (cut) between
corner Of mouth and cheek bone on left side
lit may be on right side,) heavy set with
very FULL breast. Short, thick, hard hand,
ia used to work but always works with gloves
on when last seen he wore pair of Seal
skin gauntlets scarce ever walks with his
hands in his pockets, has rolling sailor gait;
very seldom puts his feet on anything while
sitting; not tidy in bis dress; generally wears
shirt loose about his neck; is very fond of
horses; brags some about his wrestling at
side holds, is rather quick in his mover ents,
and is rather commemorative. 1t is believed
that he neither uses liquor or tobacco in any
manner.
DESCRIPTION OF xccoMB.
McComb is about feet or 8 inches in
hight, very dark complexion; black hair
with a very little gray interspersed: blue
eyes, rather down-oest look; very heavy
beard, when not shaved, and coal black !;
drinks good deal OF liquor; is not very
| laxative has scar on his forehead, hut il
can not be seen withoutpushing the hair back,
| about this soar hair more gray 10 between
Is and 30 years old ; looks like an Indian
is a notorious villain and horse thief, and
served a term in the Illinois State prison for
mail robbing-is connected with gang of
horss thieves in Northern Illinois, and goes
| by the nick name Liant McComb."
/ On the 10th March last, George Lawrence
seduced Laura j. Harvey from her home in
Rockford, H., under a sham marriage, and
/ by agreement, met with said McComb on the
Mississippi River. On the 9th or March the
| three arrived at Ottumwa, Iowa, and on the
| night of the 10Th they murdered Laura and
threw her body into the Des Moines river at
this place, and made their escape. We can
get no trace of Lawrence. McComb has
been traced to Iowa City, where he disposed
OF their team and wagon, and from there to
his fathers house, near Rockford, H., and
from there to Beloit, Wisconsin since which
we have no intelligence. Laura was only lt
years old and OF O most respectable family
residing in Rockford, Ill.
JOSEPH Ii. FLtsr,
County Judge Of Wapelio Co., Iowa.
0ttumwa, Iowa, April p, 1860.
e1y Papers are respectfully requested Il
} copy IOttumwa Courier.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

The ingenuity of Partisan cabinet
makers has found a use for common saw
dust, which raises the value of that commod-
ity far above the worth Of solid timber. By
q new process, combining the hydraulic press
made to form themselves into solid mass,
capable OF being moulded into any shape,
and presenting brilliant surface, with du-
rability and beauty OF appearance not to be
found in ebony, rosewood or mahogany.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

QT The proprietor of the Philadelphis
Theatre had to pay Laura Keene $500 dam
ages for playing sour American COUSINS
The decision occupied FIVE hours in reading,
In which the history of the world Fl ON Adam
down was given, and afterwards the judg.
spent another hour in explaining il, OF the
end of which both parties claimed the deci-
sion to be in their favor
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

Two men named j. A.
Baker and X. Smith, ex.saloon keepers from
St. Louis, were sent to Jail at Burlington on
Thursday, to await their trial for passing
counterfeit money.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

SAVANNAH. Ca. Nav {

SAVANNAH, Ga, May q.
One hundred guns were fired on the Bat
terry, this evening, in honor of the withdraw
al of the Southern States from the Conven-
ton,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

The Republicans of Lee County will meet in
Convention at Eharfcstcn. ON saturday,
May ran, for the purpose OF appointing Dele
gates 10 the State Convention to be held of Iowa
City on the 23d day of May, and also to appoint
Delegates to the Congressional Convention of this
District. j. b. HOWELL,
April 30, 60. Chairman Rep. Central Com.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

New posT OrfIcE.-We learn that an Of
hoe has just been established at Niles. Var
Buren, county, Iowa, Major II. King, Post.
MASTER heosaaqua Rep.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

The following is the platform adopted by
the Charleston Convention:
Resolved, That we, the Democracy OF the
Union, in Convention assembled, hereby de-
clare our affirmation of the resolutions unan-
imously adopted and declared as platform
of principles by the Democratic Convention
Mt Cincinnati in the year 1856, believing that
Democratic principles arc Interchangeable IN
their nature when applied to the same sub
ject matter, and We recommend as our only
further resolniinns the following
That inasmuch as differences OF opinion
exist in the Democratic party as to the nature
and extent of the powers OF Territorial
Legislature, and as to the powers and duties
of Congress, under the Constitution of the
United States, over the institution of slavery
within the Territories.
Resolved, That the Democratic party will
abide by the decision of the Supreme Court
Of the United States, over the institution of
slavery within the Territories,
Resolved, That it is the duty of the United
States to afford ample and complete protection
20 all it's citizens, at home or abroad, and
whether native or foreign born.
Resolved, That one Of the necessities of
the age, in military, commercial and postal
point of view, is speedy communication be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific States, and
the Democratic party pledge such constitu-
tional enactment as will insure The construc-
ton of railroad to the Pacific coast ut the
earliest practicable period.
Resolved, That the Democratic party are
in favor of the acquisition of the Island Of
Cuba on such terms Us shall be honorable to
ourselves and just to Spain.
Tbay . ~ 49, -
Legislatures TO defeat the faithful execution
of the fugitive slave law, are hostile in char
acter, subversive of the Constitution, and
revolutionary in their effect.
WEALTH OF LEE CoUSTY.-We are indebted
to the kindness of L. j. Leeeh, County CLERK
for the following abstract of the assessment
OF Lee County for 1860. The abstract oh ows
the valuation as corrected by the County
Board of Equalization -
Lands exclusive Of Town Property ,76q SIG
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

SricTDEs.-A man named Sanders Nor
man, 90 years Of age, blew bis brains out with
gun, on the I'd inst, in Monroe county,
Missouri.
man named Hans Henry Thielfoldt, at
Davenport, poisoned himself last Tuesday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


For sale.
A LEATHER TOP TWO HORSE CARRIAGE.
II nearly new, for sale cheap for cash or good
paper. or will exchange for other cd property.
One new Iron Safe for sale. Inquire at my Office
on Sd street, keokuk, Iowa. WM. l.. WOOD.
daw2t1
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-07

Lands exclusive of Town Property ,769 /,
IDtnns (iflfS nnd Eillnnfk ri-