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The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
Islands of Volcanic Origin.

Since the 28th of June, 1881, an island,
successfully graced with the names of Ferdi.
nand, Graham, Hothan, Nerta and Julia,
has several times appeared and disappeared
off Pale mo, and is now on the point of get
ting above water again. There is no doubt
that this curious phenomenon is attributable
to volcanic agency nor is this the only in
stance of the kind on record In the neigh
borhood of the Philippine Islands, ard on
other points of the Chinese waters, small
islands occasionally rise and make their exit
again without attracting much notice. Of
this the Paris Patrie relates the following in
stance:
"a German Skipper, Captain IIilmacher,
who had passed many years of his life in those
parts, and knew every shoal and sand bank
within hundred miles of the Chinese coast,
Suddenly, about twenty years ago, discovered
an island which he was perfectly certain did
not exist on that spot before. He took his
soundings. determined the latitude and longi-
tude, sailed all round it, and found that it
was from twelve to fifteen miles in length
and readth. There were several springs of
water on it. and it consisted of the richest
pasture grounds imaginable. Captain Hill
macher instantly returned to Europe, recruit
ed number of German emigrants, bought
all kinds Of seeds, agricultural implements,
cattle and poultry. set out again for this new
Ell Dorado, and in couple of years. there
might be seen on the desert island flourish
ing village, fields waving with corn. mea-
dows filled with fat oxen. goats and sheep
everything, in short. that might constitute a
thriving colony. This happy state of things
lasted about FIVE years, when a British mer
chant vessel unexpectedly made its appear
ance. The captain and crew expressed their
astonishment at finding a European commu
nifty in such an out-of the way place, entered
into an amcable intercourse with the colo
nists, and gave them a quantity of brandy in
exchange for their produce. This unf0rtu
nate circumstance proved the ruin of the col
ony; drunkenness grew into habit insnb
ordination was the consequence. and one fire
day poor Captain IIilmaeher. who had hith-
erto ruled his little kingdom with great Wis
dom, was obliged to make his escape in a
boat to avoid being murdered. He succeeded
in reaching vessel which to k him home
again there he easily obtained command of
ship, which he took care to provide with
plenty of arms. for the purpose of furnishing
his unruly subjects and make them repent of
their ingratitrde. lie set sail. but on arriv-
ing within the latitude where his island had
once existed, he was astonished to find the
place empty not a vestige of land was to be
seen the island had gone it had come
Had the catastrophe occurred so suddenly as
to preclude the possibility of escape? This
iS,what Captain IIilmacher never learned"
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

REMARKARLE.-The Mississippi river about
the mouth of the Missouri averages 5000 feet
in width. From there to the mouth of the
Ohio it averages 5000 feet from the Ohio
to the Arkansas to the Red river about 2, 100
feet and from the Red river to the Gulf Of
Mexico the average width is about 2. 100 feet.
Yet with this constant narrowing of the river
the volume of water to be discharged is con-
stantly increasing. Hence, it is contended.
come those bayous which start out of the river
and lead away into the swamps, and down in
various directions to the gulf.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

locomotive engines as he could o.strpct, He
has lately returned to his own aagntry and
Is still receiving large pecuniary returns from
his Russian workshop Al this prosperity
grew out of his Hnssiish civility to two stran-
gers. one of whom was the secret agent Of the
Gar of Russia Erchanqe.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
SHASTA COURIER

nS- L, p. FISHER-Is the only Agent
of the SHASTA COURIER in San Francisco, with pow
ers to receive subscriptions and advertisements and
receipt for the same
OFFICE-17li Washington street, opposite Ma
guire's Opera House.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

4 DrsPEPrIc clergyman after a long con-
hnement determined to try an experiment of
preaching once more and he accordingly
delivered three dise0urses in one day, of an
hour each. He told his negro servant he felt
better for preaching, when that functionary
replied thought you would, massa, af.
ter getting so much trash OFF your stomach
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

Terms of Advertising:
For One Square. of 10 lines or less, one insertion,
-FOUR Dollars; for each subsequent insertion, Two
Dollars.
A Liberal disceunt made as Monthly and Yearly
Advertisers.
@s- Advertisements not marked with the num-
Der of insertions thereon, will be continued until
ordered out, and charged accordingly
xIse,
Having fur fhished our Office with elegant
eortment of FANCY JOB TYPES, prepared
10 execute, nssty and expediteusly, all manner OF
Sob friitIrg such as
Bulls of Fare, Bia Heads,
Circulars, Handbills-
Pamphlets, Programmes,
Ball Tickets, Cards,
Posters, Books,
Law Blanks, Catalogues,
Drafts Checks, &c.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

FAMILY in South Deerfeld, Mass, left
some Indian meal in the bottom of an iron
pan in which they had baked johnny cake
the night previous. in the buttery, one of the
recent ccld nights, which the rats attempted
to eat, but the frost on the iron froze their
tongues to the pan so that they could not re-
lease them, and they were caught the next
morning
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07
officers of Western star Lodge, No. %. +
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,ricers Of shasta r.. A. C., No. o, f. & A. Nj.
Officers of shasta Council. No. 6. F.&A. NJ.
fiOccrs of shasta Encampment, No. If,
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O.O.F.
Samuel Isaaeks. C. P. J. S. Follansbec
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Assk Jonn Foster, 7. VIM. ii. Angel, !. w.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

JuLIus Caesar Hannibal, giving an an
nonneement of his own voyage. says: s.All
de passengers was now heavin', and if dat
wasn't enough, de captain gave orders for de
ship to heaye to, and she hove to.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

GENERAL Buffers CHANCEs.-The versa
tile and all accomplished George Wilkes, edi-
tor of a New York sporting paper, who seems
to be equal y at home on all subjects, and
whospeaks with the same oracular air, wheth-
er discussing the amenities of the prize ring,
the mysteries of military science. or the knot
ty problems politics, thus expatiatos ON the
Presidential prospects of General Butler:
General Butler the only candidate who
divides with him the debris of the Chase ad-
hesion, though lacking some of the popular
qualities of the Pathfinder, commands the
loyal with An equal power. and concentrates
in a very large degree the intellectual patri-
otism of the country. Having won his great
triumphs by appeals to the intellect alone,
and g coming upon the people" more recent
ly than General Fremont, he has not made
that .headway with the radical masses which
he has affected with the higher intelligences
of the people, and may therefore prove to be
less formidable than Fremont at Baltimore
There are those. however, who, taking anoth
er view of Butler. regard his ultimate pros
poets for the approaching Presidential term
as better than those of any other candidate.
These calculators credit the conqueror of
Louisiana with two chances for il nomination
first from the Baltimore Convention, and,
failing that, from the nomination of the War
Democracy of Tammany Hall, who are now
split from the Peace traitors and are hunting
up candidate. 1t is argued that Butler is
a rigid Old Line Democrat; that. though he
has shown no mercy to the rebels, he has new
er rembraced any other platform. and that hav-
ing made slavery " contraband of war, ;" he
is the only man who can restore to the DEM
ocracy t..eir abandoned principles OF unIver-
ination, it is argued. he could sweep the
country like political simeon, and restore
the ascendency of the reorganized Democra-
cy for a further lease of full fifty years.
The Shasta courier., 1864-05-07

GENERAL A. J. SMITH.-Tnis officer is rap
idly acquiring distinction in the service of his
country, and to him is awarded the credit of
retrieving the disaster brought upon Banks
army by the indiscretion of General Stone,
and handsomely whipping the Rebel forces
under Kirby Smith. General Smith was for
many years in California and Oregon, a
Captain cf Dragons in the regular army,
and was esteemed by all who knew him for
his manly and soldierly qualities. He com
manded detachment of regulars during the
Indian war of 1855 and 1856, in Southern
Oregon. and participated in the light at Hun
gry Hill, which would doubtless have proved
disastrous to the volunteers engaged in itb
for his persevering courage. A detachment
of volunteers afterward saved his scalp when
he, with handful of regulars. was surr0un
ded and sore beset By the rod skins. in can
on at the Big Meadows. on Rogue River. Be
fore that time be had rather "a contemptuous
opinion of the volunteers, but afterwards he
always spoke of them with respect. He was
under Grant until after the fall of Yicksburg,
when he was transferred to Banks command
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08
WELCOME
VETERANS or THE IOWA THIRD.

On each corner Of this arch were enumerated
the most important battles the Third had
participated in. The Horticultural Hall was
festooned with cedar BY the ladies'. and the
names Of battles placed upon the walls, en-.
circled by cedar wreaths. A rope was
stretched from tho Carter House 10 Over
mans Block, from which dropped the Old
Flag midway over the street. Quite large
number Of other flags were put out By pri.
vate enterprise. About train time q process
sion Of citizens-was formed on Main street
under the direction Of Psrga MEIESDr, and,
headed By marital music, marched to the de-
pct to await the coming Of the Veterans.
The crowd At the depot was as large as any
ever gathered there. On the arrival of the
train the Veterans formed in limo in front of
the depot, and were received By ELpEs EB-
EzzAns, who had son in their ranks, with
fitting words Of Welcome. The soldiers then
gave three cheers Tor the citizens Of Cedar
Falls, which were responded "a b the people
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08
8. T.-ls0O.-X.

Cs oOVs-As
PERSONS OF sEDENTARY HABITS TROUBLED
with weakness assude papaton Of the heart lack o,
appetite, distress after eating, torpid liver constipation
&C., deserve to suffer II they will not try the celebrated
PLANTATION BlTTERs,
which are now recommended by the highest medical au-
thorties and warranted to produce immediate ben.
ehcal effect They exceedingly agreeable perfectly
pure, and must supercede all o,her tonics where a
healthy, gentle s'ilnulant Is required.
They purify, strengthen anu nvigorate
They create healthy appetite, g.. 49,.
They are antdo.e to change Of water and diet
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late hours
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind.
They prevent miasmatic and infermitta.it fevers
They purify the breath aud acidny of the stomach.
They Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera and Cholera Morbus
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache,
They make the weak strong, the languid brilliant and
are exhausted natures resorer They are composed OF
the celebrated Casaya bark, wintergreen sassafras
roots and herbs all preserved In pure ST. Crox rum
For particulars, circulars and testimonials around
each bottle.
Beware Of imposters. Examine every bottle See that
has d. Barnes signature private u g. Stamp
over the cork with plantation scene and arm sigma.
ture on fine steel plate engraving side label See
that our bottle Is not with spurious and deeter
Gus stun. We defy any person to match the taste or
character OF our goods Any person pretending to sell
Plantation Bters by the gallon In bulk an mpos
ter We sell only In log cabin bottle Any person
Initiating this bottle selling anyother material there
In, whether called Plantation Bters not criminal
under the U. g. Law and will be SO prosecuted by Us.
We already have our eye two parties realing our
bottles &C., VIII" will succeed in getting themselves into
close quarters The demand for brakes Plantation Bit
tiers from ladies' clergymen, merchants &C. Is perfect,
Incredible. The simple trial OF bottle Is the evidence We
present Of their worth and superiority They are sold
by all respectable druggists srocers hotels
saloons, steamboats, aud country stores
P. II. DRAKE 4 co.
a02 Bro0dUuu Asae ybrA
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

Psrsonal.-Old Black Hawk has been in to
sec US. We can't see as he has been much
worn By the dea,nralizing influences ard as.
sociatons that have surrounded him the past
winter. He proved to DO as good Sergeant
alarms as he was Legislator, and has
added largely to his catalogue Of friends
Long live old ZlxRI!
Lieut.. FRANK. DALE has resigned his
esmmission in Company c, 21st Iowa, and
returned to his home in this place. By the
falling Of horse he some time since broke
bis leg, aud still uses crutch. FRANK has
our thanks for quantity Of late New Or
leans and Texas papers.
Pine following -and perhaps more Com
pany x. Third Iowa boys are in town: Lieut..
w. II. HAxnL, CHARLIE B9axLER, D. ".
MABIE, MICHAEL RAnBAcH. JAxss DANIELS.
"A. B. F. HlLDRs7H, Representative from
Floyd County and Editor Of the Charles
City hatsHgsnesr. called 1t our ofics on
Wednesday. He vas on bis return from
Des Neines,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

D. d s. c. r, R.-We take pleasure in
announcing that PLAT SIXTH, Esq, has been
elected President Of the Dubuque & Sioux
City Railroad Co. This is not only merit
ed tribute to one of the most energetic and
useful men in that organization, but an cvi
.dence Of sound sense on the part of the stock
holders. Whatever willing hands and 4
large active brain can do or devise to secure
the early completion ofthis great thorough.
fare, will not be lacking. We are informed
that arrangements have already been perfect
whereby the work upon this road will DO i'm.
medately and theoretically prosecuted till it
reaches its western terminus. - Dubuque
Times.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

BvsineS CAanges.-Wn. IRELAND s Co.,
Merchant Tailors, have removed to the room
recently occupied by N. RosEsBAux & Co
s....pIvISE has quit the restaurant business
and sold out his stock in trade at public auc-
tion.. The stand recently occupied by Dr..
VINE has been purchased by H. COLLINS, who
has removed his stock of groceries, etc., to
that place. .GEo. GARRlseS having pur-
chased the stand at the corner of Second and
Main streets, is fitting it up, putting in an
open front on Main and Second streets, and
oyefhanling the old she'll generally, prepare
tory to filing it up with stock of Boots and
Shoes. NAT Hurst has sold out his har.
ness shop to L. B. HoYr, preparatory to CO.
ing to California.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

Nos Just tho Thing to a IA mistake
occurred in last weeks GAZETTE worthy Of a
place among the "Curiosities Of Printing
In the notice that DR.. MARSH was going north
on profession trip" the letter accident
all, dropped out Of the word trip - in max.
ing up the form. The consequence was that
We were Involuntary betrayed by this freak
Of the types into the statement that the DR..
was going on professional rip NORTH
We hope this explanation may be acceptable,
and the Or. ceased to be joked Of his "pro.
fessicnal ripr'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

W- Notice to the Pu6lic.-WM. IRELAND
& Go. have removed from their old stand, to
the store lately occupied by NJ. RosESBAUn
& Co., first store north Of the Carter House,
where they are prepared to furnish every
thing connected with the Clothing Business.
Their stock of Cloths. Cassimeres, Ves,ings,
and Furnishing Goods is replete with every
thing that is new, good and beautiful Gus.
toners favoring them with their patronage
can have them cut and made according to the
latest styles, or to suit their own taste. Their
stock Of ready made Clothing will compare
favorably with any house III the West, to.
gether with Hats, Trunks, Umbrellas, Carpet
Sacks and Valises, enables them to furnish
everything necessary for a Gentleman
Wardrobe. All ofswhich will be sold for
cash at figures as low as any other house
West of the Mississippi. They have also just
received large supply Of those celebrated
Steel Collars. Call and. try them.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

with three cheers for our Veterans. The
procession Of citizens was then again formed
and the Veterans escorted to Qverman's Hall,
where they were formally received by Rev.
l.. 'B. FFIELD, who three years ago preached
the farewell sermon to our first companyA
Company X. Of the Third. Mr.. F. made
about half hour speech, heartily welcoming
the boys and enumerating some Of their ex-
ploits on battle fields. The boys were then
informed that supper prepared by the ladies
of Cedar Falls was in waiting below in Hor-
ticultural Hall. This announcement was
met by three cheers for the ladies'. and the
boys marched down to supper. The invita-.
ton of the ladies' extended to oil soldiers in
town, Of whatever regiment, all discharged
soldiers, and everybody else--if they had
patience to bide their time. As reporter and
discharged soldier We were honored with .
seat at the first table, and We assure our
readers We never set down to better. We
noticed some very handsome cakes. One
had on its crown the words, in raised sugar
letters, Welcome Veterans Of tho Third"
under which was neatly executed spread
eagle, encircled by the motto of" E Pluribus
Unum." Another pyramid--in addition
to the motto first above, had on each of the
four sides limitations Of the National Colors
in twos with flag STATS crossed. In the shape
Of cookies there was something very neat
made in shape Of hearts and hands, which
went together in couples tied together with
blue ribbon. There were excellent hot cof
fee, warm biscuit, mashed potatoes, cold
meats, jells, preserves, pies, cakes, and what
not We don't know, all Of the best ofquality
and in the greatest quantity. There was not
. poor article on the table. The ladies done
themselves the highest credit in this exhi-
bitten of their culinary education. As we
heard one Of the veterans express himself, as
he sat in the Carter House Office after supper
smoking his cigar, THAT was just bully
supper-the best they have given us any
where; why, they had enough to feed a reg.
iment Of men!" II was altogether one of
the most successful affairs that ever came off
in this town and the only regret we hearIex.
pressed is, that there were not more Of tho
war.worn veterans here to enjoy 1t.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

Ship Canal Conrsntioa.-.We call the at
tentioD Of the people Of this County to the
importance Of calling Convention to select
delegates to attend the Northwestern Ship
Canal Convention which meets in Dubuque
on the first Wednesday Of May. Each coun.
~ IL entitled to four delegates and one ad-
di.ional delegate for every five thousand in
hahitants. We should not neglect to give
this enterprise of connecting the Mississippi
with the Great Lakes by means Of Ship Ca
ma, the ful! attention that its importance de-
serves.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

Run Orer.-Mr. Csc DANIELS was run
over 10y the Northern Stage last Saturday
evening and considerably injured. He says
Se was standing in the street in front of
H.TcHkIss' talking to gentleman on tho
side walk, when he was struck in the head
and knacked down. He was picked up and
conveyed to the Carter House Office where
he lay for some time insensible. His head
was pretty badly hurt, but his injuries were
less severe than at first supposed, and he
was abe to walk about the following day. II
ia singular he did not hear the stage as the
gdght was still and the streets quiet.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08
Hfscusiw Committee. consequence Of

Hrscusi~ Csanmittse.-In consequence Of
the arrival OF our veterans last Saturday
evening the Executive Committee Of the
Sanitary Fair did not meet as advertised
The Committee will meet to morrow (Satur-
day. evening at the residence Of j. NJ. OVER
NAN. lis desired that all members be pres.
ent. Tho following persons constitute the
Committees: G. NJ. HARRIS, p. MRLENDY, D..
c. OvERMAN, j. NJ. OvERMAN, CALEB May
HENRY BGHxLER, Mrs. WINsLow, Mrs. HEN.
NJ BGHxlsR, Mrs. DR.. MEsEDIru, Mrs. D.
c. OvEaxAS, Mrs G. NJ. Harris.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

american S,oaas.=-PETER MrLENDY has at
his barn three American Swans, or Trumpit-
ers, which he has purchased of parties west
Of Fort Dodge, and for the Superintendent
of the Spring Grove Cemetry, Cincinnati
One Of these birds is full grown and can
stretch from head to foot four feet and half.
In addition to these, Mr.. MELENDY expects
soon to receive nine more, all for the same
destination. Mr.. N. some time ago sent two
evans 20 the same place.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08
CBDAs FAILS, April 4th, 1894

CRDAs FALLS, april 4th. 1854.
EDITORS GAzE7E-Sirs There being
some misunderstanding in our community,
in regard to the object of the " Ladies' SAM
tary Club, I'VE wish to make brief explain.
alton through your columns. At the time
our Society was. organized nothing had been
done by the " Ladies' Aid,n or any other or.
ganization in Cedar Fallsi for the purpose Of
aiding the Northern Iowa Sanitary Fair
The ladies who constitute the "sanitary
Club" thinking that something Dt III kind
ought to 30 done in our. town. resolved to
form an association for this express purpose.
The formation Of the " Ladies' Sanitary Club"
was the result Of these deliberations. We
organized our Society thinking We had per.
feet right to do so, and that no one either in
the Ladies' Aid, or out Of it, had, any right
to find fault, or question our motives. We
wish it distinctly understood that we have
no feelings of ill-will toward the Ladies' Aid
as Society, and in all their laudable efforts
to render assistance to our unfortunate sol
diers, we wish them God speed. We further
say that if they see fit to assume abelligeren.
attitude toward US Gas they seem strongly in.
clined to dog the fight will be all on their own
side, as we are not looking after q quarrel,
and shall accept Of no challenge from them
however strongly it may be pressed upon us
We repeat that our object is to procure con.
tributions for the Fair, which is to be held
in Dubuque on tho oath Of May NEXT, and in
this effort We ask the hearty CO operation Of
all friends Of this work. In conclusion we
wish to return thanks to you, dear GAZETTE,
for your kind and disinterssted course toward
Us, and will subscribe ourselves, with great
respect. 80.
LAMA, 4 NiT nv n nm
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08

For Maho.-A party Of Eve young men
from Milwaukee are encamped just over the
liver, bound for Idaho. They are stopping
here to complete their outfit.
A party Of our citizens start for the
same field Of gold in about week. Mr.. E.
3. Shaw is one Of the party. 49,. 49,.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-04-08
LADIES SANITARY CLUB"

Reetpti"n ef Our Veterans veter.
ans Of the Iowa Third arrived here on last
Saturday afternoon, and received a welcome
from the citizens of Cedar Falls that will not
soon be forgotten. A telegram was received
from Dubuque in the morning giving infor.
nation Of their coming, and our citizens
speat the day in preparing for their recep.
ton. Boss had the depot wall decorated. A
cedar arch was erected over The platform ia
which hung pendant, neatly executed Of c.
das twigs, the word: -
go ....';;.'.. ! !.