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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-04
On Dwelling Hou,es sn,

rNCR fALE-Three vsry desirable Lots, on which are
located two story brick dwelling house contaning7
rooms large brick wash house and wood house,
together With large brick stable, large csterps
and Lots we'll covered With choice lot of fruit 9TH
This prspegty ID suated the of 4th
and Morgan Streets eouvenient bssinea nice $1,000
haf easA hala.os In and Year, At per cent. in
tsrest Title good. Enquire Of
aprA HB. rEN-HYCK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-04

An Associated Press dispatch last night and
the pretended semi-official editorial in the
Republican, regarding yesterdays Cabinet
meeting, are exaggerated. Members of the
Cabinet object to some of the features Of the
Reconstruction Committees report, but ap-
prove it in the main
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

Az UxaeALrHY HousE.-A dark house s
always an unhealthy house, always an i'll
aired house, always a dirty house. Want
of light stops growth and promotes scrofula,
ricketts,. ETC., among children. People lose
their health iu house, and if they get i'll
they cannot get we'll again in it. Three. out
of many negligences, and ignorances in man
aging the health Of houses generally. will
here mention as specimens: First that the
head, 10 charge Of any building, does not
think it necessary to visit every hole and
corner of it every day. Second that it is
not considered essentiel to air, to sun and to
clean rooms while uninhabited. Thid, one
window is considered enough TO air room.
Florence NIGHTINGALE.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
RAILROAD BUILDING MACHINE. - 1t i

RAILROAD BUILDING MACHINE. - 1t is
claimed by correspondent Of the Sacra'
mento Union that machine has been inven-
ted 10 Star City, New, which will lay the
ties and rails for railroads by the common
railway locomotive power, and at less than
one.tourth the expense Of the old way. 1t
is calculated to lay from four to six miles of
track, with ties and rails, per day, ready for
the cars to run. and can be worked in the
uight as we'll as in the day.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
HEALY'S
Rheumatic Liniment
Is warranted to cure the most obsti.
nate cases of Chronic or Inflam-
matory Rheumatism.

Is warranted to cure the most ObSti-
nate cases of Chronic or Infam-
matory rheumatism.
This disease is incidental to the climate of Cal
ifornia. and thousands in this country are hope
lessly suffering from the effects thereof This
Liniment supplies the want so long needed; it
relaxes the muscles. removes the pain, and res
torres health and vigor to the system.
Mr.. Healy is in daily receipt Of testimonials
from parties who have used the Linment, and
the following well-known citizens are among the
number:
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 9Th, 1866.
Mr.. HEALY-Dear SIR: Having witnessed ma
ny cures effected by your Rheumatic Linnent.
take great pleasure in universally recommending
tito those in search of really good article.
=, Yours, &c. FRANK V; sCUDDER:
Mr.. FRANK HEALY: l suffered considerable
rheumatic pains in both shoulders for long
time. tried many remedies to get relief. but to
no purpose. was advised to try bottle of
"Healy's Rheumatic Liniment," which did, and
it has greatly relieved me. l am now using the
second bottle, and am confident that in a few
days shall be WE'LL Yours, &C.. r. PAGE,
BIG Montgomery street.
San Francisco, Feb. 9th, 1866.
SAN Francisco. Feb l3th, 1866.
/ have heard much and seen practical proofs of
your Liniment, and endorse all you claim for it..
l.. GOETZ, 1886 and 337 Pine street.
To F. HEALY.
your Liniment for the cure of Rheumatism, pro-
cured bottle and used it, and find from the re-
lief experienced that it is an invaluable article,
and something that every person should have
who is subject to Rheumatism.
Very respectfully. &C..
JUDGE SAM'L 4. WETHERILL.
Late of Virginia City.
SAN Francisco, February II, 1866.
Dear Sir: have used the bottle of Liniment
you sent me, and it has done me good. Please
send me another. MM. HORR,
February 14th 7l8 Battery street.
Mr.. HEALY-D Dear Sir: have used your Lin
iment for the cure of Rheumatism, and can cor.
daily recommend it az a most invaluable remedy
for that painful complaint.
February IA, 1866. WIN. B. MOFFAT
For Sale Wholesale by SAM'L. ADAMS,
Druggist, San Francisco.
And at Retail by all Druggists 10 the United
States apl4 3p
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

NAPA SopA.-As we we're taking ramble
the other evening, says the Napa County Re-
porter, we CHANGED to drop into one of the
principal hotels Of the place to take items"
While there, fellow rather top heavy came
into the bar-room and staggering up to the
proprietor said Look a here landlord,
I've been drunk for three (hic) weeks IN San
Francisco and came up here to so (hic) Der
of on Napa soda, and III be ID i'll
amt drunker'n ever"
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

THE PORTLAND F1RE.--It is announced, as
a curious circumstance connected with the
late fire at Portland, that the magnitude Of
the couhagratiau served to some extent as 4
cheek to the progress OF the flames. The
great volume Of heated air rising ca lsed the
cold air to rush in with much force to fill
the vacuum, and on the Northern side of the
city it had the effect Of contrary wind and
blew the flames back.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

The Government, so the Nashville papers
say, once owned in the western part Of that
city vast wood pile. containing at least l5,'
900 cords. Some officers were looking for
it the other day, but there was not stick
10 be fouud-all had been stolen.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

A quaint letter from DR.. Gnillotin. the in
ventor Of the guilotine. has been discovered.
Il reads thus: Mon cher-Ths punishment
which have invented is so gentle-so gen
tie that really it lie only the idea OF death
that makes it disagreeable. Indeed, if one
we're not thinking of death, one would only
experience the sensation of slight aud
pleasant GOODNESS on the neck, ct voild tout
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

1t is a vast pity that some women in this
world are not men. for they are so dissat s.
fed witq their sex that it is deeply to be
regretted no change can be effected for
them.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
FOR CUTANEOUS DISORDER!
DR.. MAcciEL's PILLS

Invariably Cure the following Diseases,---
Asthma,
Bowel Complaints,
Coughs,
Colds,
Chest Diseases,
Costiveness,
Dyspepsia,
Diarh9a.
Dropsy.
Debility,
Fever and Ague,
Female Complaints,
Headache,
Indigestion
Influenza,
inflammation,
Inward weakness.
Liver Complaint,
Lowness Of Spirits,
Ringworm,
Salt Rheum,
Skin Diseases.
Scalds
~ NOTICE.-None genuine without the en-
graved trade mark around each pot or box
signed by Dr.. j. MAGGIEL, 43 Futon stree}
New York. to counterfeit which is felony.
lsy- Sold by all respectable dealers in Med
icnes throu ghout the United States and Canadas
at 25 cents per box orpot APPS ly
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

The woman that has not touched the heart
of man before be leads her to the altar
has scarcely chance to charm it, when pos
session and security turn their powerful arms
against her.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

The San Jose Mercury comes out squarey
in favor of the equality of the races. 1t
saws "the time is not far distant when schools
for coored children and churches for coIored
worshippers will be among the relics Of the
barbaric past.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

The Kearsage and Columbus districts. in
Mono county, appear to be looking up. New
and rich discoveries have been made. and
mills are 10 be erected.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

CH1LBLAINs.-Tbe following discovery by
Dr. VIM. II. Weston, of Somervlle, was
never known 10 fail as a cure for chilbIans:
Laudanum, one part; liquid acetate of lead,
Two parts. Obtain small bottle full at any
apothecarys.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25

Judges Of the supreme Court.
S.W. Sanderson John Curry, Lorenzo Sawyer
A. L.. Rhodes and o. L. Shalter.
Clerk-W. d. Hartman.
Reporter-C A Tuttle.
The Court meets in Sacramento on the FIRST
Monday in January, April. July and October.
Members Of Congress.
Sen to james A. McDougal and John Con-
ness.
and d. g. McRuer.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
Eureka.
THE SECRET FOUND.

MEDICAL MEN have been for ages in search
lVl of an infallible cure for RHEUMATISM.
without success; but the desideratum has at
length been discovered
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
DIR. MAGGIEL,S PILLS AND SALvE.

"The best pills for headache ever had"
"My liver works like au engine, thanks to your
Pills.
II am pleased to say to you, Dr.. Maggiel. that
l would not be without a Dox Of your pills for
curing me of morning nausea for the world"
you will find enclosed one dollar. Your pills
are only 25 cents, but consider them worth to
mc one dollar"
Dear Doctor-My tongue had fur on it eve.
ry morning like the back of a cat. Your pills
took it away"
Il took half pill and crushed it to powder,
and gave it in jelly to my little babe for cholera
morbus. The dear little pet was we'll in three
hours after
II suppose it is hardly worth while to tell you
my burned foot has got we'll from the use of your
salve. Enclosed find rs cents for another box to
keep in the house,
Send me another box of salve."
"Enclosed ind IS cents for two boxes of your
Maggiel's Pills and one Of salve."
"The most gentle yet searching medicine ever
swallowed"
FOR BILIOUS DISORDERS,
Nothing can be more productive of cure than
these Pills. Their almost magic influence is felt
at once; and the usual concomitants Of this most
distressing disease are removed. These remedies
are made from the rurest
VEGETABLE COMPOUNDS!
and can be given with good effect in prescribed
doses to the youngest habe.
FOR CUTANEOUS DISORDERS
And all eruptions of the skin, the Salve is most
invaluable. 1t does not heal externally alone.
but penetrates with the most searching effects to
the very root of the evil.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
SAN FRANCISCO.
A New and Grand Epoch
NIediCine!!
DR.. MACCIEI'S
PILLS AND SALVE.


THESE wonderful medicines are now 40 famili-
i ar to the people that but little endorsement
OF their value as n physic need be made. The
Pills Of pr. Maggiel contain no mineral. They
do not grippe, and they do not enteeble the ssys-
tenn by extreme pursing They are universal iu
creating
VIGOROUS APPETITEi
And correspondingly strengthen the Digestion
They tone the liver, clear the head and steady
the nerves. To those who are not familiar with
the use Of
DIR. MAGGIEL,s PILLS
as an onti-bilious remedy, the following extracts
from various letters will he. it is hoped, Of suhi-
cent Importance to justify the quoting OF them
here:
WHAT THE PATIENTS SAY OF
DIR. MAGGIEL'S PILLS AND SALVE.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
LIST s. RIST
DR.. VAN zANoT.
COURTS. COUNTY OFFICERS, &C.

DISTRICT COURT. Hon. T. 3. McFarlands
Judge. Meets the first Monday in February May
August and November.
COUNTY COURT.-Hon. H. Fellows. Meets
on the first Monday in March, June, September.
and December. The Probate court also meets at
the same time.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS District No. ],
Samuel Dodd; residence Lincoln.
District No. 9. W. e. Richmond; residence at
Dutch Flat.
District No. 3, A. B. Scott; residence at Forest
Hill The Board meets on the first Monday in
EehrnarY Nav. AuOuSl and NOYemher.
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
LeDoxENI
CELEBRATED EYE WATER!

For all Inflamatons of the
Eye Balls Eye Lids Gran
ular Lids, Weakness, Colds,
Dropping Of Tears, Wounds,
Injuries Congestion, Amau:
rosis Weak Nerves. Catar-
act, Irritation, &C., DC.
1t Saves Money, Time and Eyes
The Placer herald., 1866-08-25
FOR BILIOUS DISORDERS,
VEGETABLE COMPOUNDS!

They will not harm the most delicate female
and can be given with good effect in prescribed
doses to the youngest habe.
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24
Mustang Lininent.

Have you a hurt child or a lame horse? Usethe
Mexican Mustang Liniment.
For cuts, sprains, burns, swelings and caked
breasts, the Mexican Mustang Lniment is a certain
cure.
Forrheumatism, neuralgia stiff joints, stings and
bites, there is nothing like the Mexican Mustang
Liniment.
For spawned horses, the poll-evil, ring bone and
sweeny, the Mexican Mustang Liniment never
fails.
For wind gall, scratches big head and splint the
Mexican Mustang Liniment is worth its weight in
gold
Cuts, bruises, sprans and swellings are SO com
mon and certain to occur in every family, that a
bottle OF this Liniment is the best investment that
can be made.
1t is more certain than the doctor-it saves time
in sending for the doctor-it-is cheaper than the
Doctor and should never be dispensed with.
% In lifting the kettle from the fire. it tipped over
and scalded my hands terribly. The
Mustang Liniment extracted the PAIN caused the
sore to heal rapidly, and left very little scar.
CHAS. FOSTER, 420 Broad St, Philada7
Mr.. 5. Fitch, of Hyde Park, VT writes: " Nv
horse was considered worthless, (spavin) but since
the use of the Mustang Liniment. I'VE sold him
for $3.50. Your Liniment is doing wonders up h .re
All genuine is wrapped in steel plate engravings.
signed G. W. Westbrook, Chemist. and also has
the private L. 5. stamp of DEMAs BARNES & Co.
over the top. Look closely. Sold by all Drug
gists at 25, so cts, and 81 co.
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24
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ST186oX.

weakness, assitude, palpitaton of the heart, lack
of appetite, distress after eating torpid liver con-
stpaton, &C., deserve to suffer if they will not try
the celebrated PLANTATION BITTERS, which
recommended by the highest medical au-
thorities, and warranted to produce an IMMEDIATE
beneficial effect. They are exceedingly agreeable,
perfectly pure, and must supercede all other toncs
where healthy, gentle stimulant is required.
They purify, strengthen and invigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They antidote to change of water and diet
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind
They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fevers
They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure liver complaint and Nervous Headache
They make the weak strong, the languii bril-
liant, and are exhausted natures great restorer.-
They composed of the celebrated Caisay bark,
wintergreen, sassafras roots and herbs all presery-
ed in perfectly pure st. Croix rum. For particu-
lars, circulars and testimonials around each
bottle
Beware of imposters. Examine every bottle
See that it has private L. S. stamp unmutilat-
ed over the cork, with plantation scene, and our
signature fine steel plate side label. See that
bottle is not reflled with spurious and delete
rious stuff. Any person pretending to sell Planta-
ton Bitters by the gallon in bulk, is imposter
Any person initiating this bottle, selling any
other material therein, whether called Plantation
Bitters not is criminal under the U. S. Law
and viii be prosecuted by The demand for
brakes Plantation Bitters, from ladies, clergymen
merchants, &c, is incredible. The simple trial of
bottle is the evidence present of their worth
and superiority They sold by all respectable
druggists, grOeers, physicians, hotels saloons
steamboats, and country stores.
p. II. DRAKE & co.
For sale by, G. C. BUSH, Grocer &c.
And by L. WELLEND0RFF
Druggist, Shasta, Cal.
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24
Ayers Cherry PeCtoral,

FOR THE RAPID CURE oF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, HOarseness,
Group, Bronchitis, Incipient Con.
sumption, and for the RELIEF
OF Consumptive Patients
In advanced Stages
of the Disease.
This is a remedy universally known to surpass any
other for the of throat and lung complaints that
is useless publish the evidence Of its virtues is
unrvaed excellence for coughs and colds and its truly
wonderful of pulmonary disease, have made ~
known throughout the civilized nations OF the earth.
Few are the communities, families among them
who have not personal experience OF its
living trophy their midst of its victory over the
subtle and dangerous disorders Of the throat and lungs
As all the dreadful fatality Of these dsorder and
they know too effects Of this remedy we need not
do more than to assure them that it has all the vr
that it did have when making the cures which have
strongly upon the confidence Of mankind.
Prepared by Dr. J. G. AVER g. CO.. Lowell, Mass.
Soldby l.. WELLDNDORFF,s Shasta,
CRANE & BRIGHAM, and R. H. MCDONALD
CO-, San Francisco aul8;l &
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24
Magnolia Water.

toilet delight The ladies' treasure and gem
tlemen's boonl The g sweetest thing" and largest
quantity. Manufactured from the rich Southern
Magnolia. Used for bathing the face and person,
to render the skin soft and fresh to prevent erup-
tons, to perfume clothing, &c.
1t overcomes the unpleasant odor of perspiration
1t removes redness, tan, blotches, &c.
1t cures nervous headache and allays infamma-
ton.
1t cools, softens, and adds delicacy to the skin.
1t yields "A subdued and lasting perfume.
1t cures musquito bites and stngs of insects.
1t contains no material injurious to the skin.
1t is what every lady should have. Sold every
where Try the Magnolia Water once and you
will use other Cologne, Perfumery, Toilet
Water afterwards
DEMAS BARNES & CO.,
Props. Exclusive Agents, Y.
Sold by all dealers, and by
l.. WELLEND0RFF,
Druggist, Shasta.
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24

INTERESTING TO WELcHMEx.-An authorize
which cannot be controverted insists pnon
the truth of the following piece of interestinc
information; e'''"s
1t is gratifying TO learn that Crwdeimnes
Ap Thomas, the WEIGH bard, is eom,nr -
this country. He will be received hv H. ~
Llwgimuttsmstrath of Philadelphia and ~
performance on the Qthmdothrurgwstlvn ,,1 ns
Wech harp, will be the most interes,;na =,
musical event of the season.. He is. na,;rs
of Meelgwystrnwbstrnwbstwith. and b;s e,
ther was the inventor of the CymrstggIwust
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24
Lyons Ginger.

Lyon EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA GINGER
ror Indigestion. Nausea, Heartburn. Sick Head
aene' cholera Morbus. Flatuleney, &c. where
warming stimulant is required Its careful prepa-
ration and entire purity make it cheap and relia-
oie article for culinary purposes. Sold everywhere,
a, % cents per bottle Ask for "LYoN's' Pure
Z Extract See that every bottle has the private ..
wrapper. auls:Iy
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24

NOTHING THAT IS NOT WHOLESOME,
IN genial, and restorative in its nature, enters
into the composition of H0STETTER'S s ST0M-
ACH BITTERS. This popular preparation con-
tains no mineral of any kind deadly botanical
element no fierce eXcitant but it is combination
of the extracts of balsamic herbs and plants, with
the purest and nildest of all diffusve stimuiants
As General Tonic, H0STETTER'S BITTERS
produce effects which must be experienced or wit
messed before they can be fully appreciated In
cases of Constitutional Weakness Premature Decay
and Debility, and Decrepitude arising from Old
Age, it exercises electric influence. In the con-
valescent stages of all diseases it operates as de
lightiul invigorant. When the powers of nature
relaxed it operates to reinforce and re-estabish
them.
The weak stomach is rapidly invigorated and the
appetite restored by this agreeable Tome. and
hence 1t works wonders in cases of DYSPEPSIA,
and in less confirmed forms of INDIGESTION Act
ing a gentle and painless aperent as well as
upon the liver, it also invariably relieves the Con
stipation superinduced by irregular action of the
digestive secretive organs.
Persons of feeble habit, liable to Nervous At
tacks, Lowness of Spirits and Fits of Languor find
prompt and permanent relief from the Biters. The
testimony this point is most conclusive and from
both sexes.
The agony Of BILIOUS C0LIC is Immediately
assuaged by single dose of the stimulant, and by
occasionally resorting to it, the return of the
plant may be prevented.
Last though not least, it is the ONLY SAFE
sTIMULANT, being manufactured from sound and
innocuous materials, and entirely free from the
acid elements present more less in all the ordi-
nary tonics and stomachics of the day.
Nc family medicine has been so universally, and,
it may be truly added, deservedly popular with the
intelligent portion of the community, HOSTEL
TER'S BITTERS.
Sold by all Druggists, Grocers and Storekeepers
everywhere, and by
H0STETTER, SMITH & DEAN,
je30 San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24
Lyons Flea Powder.

DEATH TO FLEAs.-It is well known that Lyons
genuine Magnetic Powder will perfectly destroy
everything in the shape of heas, ticks, bed bugs,
reaches, &C., that it is perfect poison to the insect
tribe, but entirely harmless to the human species
and domestic animals. The genuine has the sigma
ture of E. LYoN, and the private strmp of DEMAs
BARNES Co. Anything else of this kind is an
imitation counterfeit Any druggist will pro-
cure the genuine if you insist you will have no
other.
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24
Schirrus, Cancer TumOr Enlargement,
liberation, Carries and ExfOIiatiOn OF
the Bones.

Dyspepsia, Heart Disease, Fits, Epi1ep.
sy, Melancholy, Neuralgia.
Many remarkable cures of these affections have been
made by the Alternative power of this medicine. 1t stmu
ates the vital functions into vigorous action, and thus
disorders which would be supposed beyond its
reach Such remedy has long been required by the
cesses of the people, and confident that this will
do for them all that medicine do.
The Shasta courier., 1866-11-24

VALLEJO RAILRoAD.-The Butte Record.
referring to the proposed renewal of work on
the Marysville and Vallejo Railroad, saws:
:" We hope it may be bnilt, for then will
Northern California have show. That is
a mutual interest enterprise that ought to
be built" We suspect ther is more rail.
road infdelity in this city than any other
place in the world. The public has been
disappointed so often that every man is
laughed at who manifests the least confidence.
an the completion of any railroad and es-
pecially the Vallejo We shall be booted at
and disbelieved when we tell our citizens
that the Vallejo Railroad is to be built We
understand that three brothers in the East
whose names we did not learn. have taken
this work In charge, and have the means and
VIII to complete the road at the earliest day
possible. We are informed that they will
put a thousand men on the road Immediately
and that it will be completed as quick as
muscle and capital can accomplish it. 1t is
the intention of the owners to cause a con.
nection with the California Northern Rail
road, and make the two a couple of links in
she great Sacramento Valley and Portland
lOregon) Railroad. The road is to be first
built to Sacramento, and as soon after con
snected with the Orovile railroad as the in.
terests oi tue pfOPrletors may seem to dictate.
This connection may not be made before the
roam to Shasta Is constructed, We are also
informed of a c0rrelative fact which confirms
other statements relative to the building of
shls road. Tracts of land have been bought
at Vallejo in anticipation of the building of
the road Land has also been sought which
could not be got because the owners were ad
yised of the railroad enterprise. The above
are few OF the reports which we hear in
reference to this road. We are not going TO
say they are entitled to full credit. I'VE
think toe much of our reputation to attemnt
to do away all at once with the inf Iel;tv pf
Marysvillans. 1t is safer to nut forth sncb
statements in homeopathic doses. Ono
thing, however, is certain Whenever tho
pabhe heeome confident that the Vallejo
Railroad is to be built direct to this c;,y
business will feel and manifest mora lifa
Real estate will advance Immediately no,
waiting for the completion of the road
Business will seek our city. and our nonn,.
tion will begin to grow This is the mos,
pleasant city in the State to reside in 7, :
the heaithiest city in the world. Give ns
the business the Vallejo railroad will ;ns,ro
and all the old Marysvilans will aoct hanl,
to the banks of the Yuba a-MarysriHe 1n.
peat -'p