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Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

AMUsING.-It is indeed amusing to see
the pulling and hauling which is constantly
going on between the two factions of the
democratic party in this State. Each fac
tion processes to contain and embody the
true principles of the democratic party,
while each one hurls at the other the bitter
reproaches and anathemas of factionists
thieves, rascals, and scape-graces. By one
faction Mr.. Gwin is represented to be the
embodiment of all honor and all perfection.
BY the other faction he is represented as a
man IN the character of scape-goat, let
loose from his home in the Atlantic States,
to shed his sins upon the virgin soil of Cal
ifornia. By this same faction Broderick is
represented as a low and base man, a
"shoulder-striker," and a rascal generally,
while the faction which he represents is
profuse in their laudation of his excellencies,
his purity and his real worth. Thus it is
from their head men down to the lowest Of
fice-holder. To take their own word for it,
we could not but believe them the greatest
pack of villains, and blood-thirsty and sell
fish rascals that have ever disgraced the
fair face of earth. But we have a little
more charity for the democrats than they
have for themselves. We are of the opin-
ion that there are some honest men among
them, as little as our present laws and reg
ulations of government would bear US up in
the statement. Under this state of affairs
it seems bad grace in them to prate about
the beauties of democracy-of Jeffersonian
democracy-of Jacksonian democracy
Were those men permitted to take peep
into one of the caucus rooms of democracy
as it is at the present day, it strikes us that
their very bones would rattle in their dusty
beds, and in virtuous indignation cry out
against the degeneracy of their fallen sons.
1t is high time that we as a people had a
fairer representation. Let the wings see to
it; let all true patriots see to it, and let them
learn our politicians and democrats that if
they desire continuance of Office and pow
er, they must become honest men-they
must look after the interests of their coun-
try and not altogether at the opportunities
they may have for public plumber and fat
purses.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

DISTRICT SCHooL.-We have in George
town one of the best Schools of which the
mountain region of our State can boast
On last Saturday we had the pleasure of
witnessing the review given by the very
worthy and able teachers, Mr.. j Ohm Water
house and Miss Minerva Hosford. 1t was
the last day of the fall term and was closed
by the teachers in an appropriate manner.
Reviews were given, compositions were
read, and prizes were distributed among the
most successful of the scholars, as is the
custom.
We were much pleased with the interest
exhibited between the teachers and scholars.
One bright-eyed little girl particularly at
tracted our attention. In taking her leave
of her school-mistress, after dismission, she
extended her hand, at which time her pent-
up feelings could endure it no longer, when
bursting all bonds of control they only found
relief in flood of tears. Such feelings be-
tween teachers and scholars cannot fail to
produce happy result upon the minds Of
young and ambitious children. Govern
them upon the principles of love and affec-
ton and they not only improve more rapid
ly in all the branches of useful education,
but their disposition is better prepared for
life of purity and happiness in maturer
years. We were informed that over sixty
children had been in attendance during the
last three months. By-the-by, while we
are writing on this subject-why discontin-
ue the School during the winter months?-
Surely the reason against such discontin-
uance are greater than those in favor of it.
AS to mud, it was never known to hurt chill
dren, neither will the rain hurt them. A
very little precaution by parents void ensure
them against any serious Inconvenience
from this quarter; and then when it is re-
membered that children will forget in three
months idleness what they may have learn
ed in the previous three of schooling, we
think that the solicitude of parents would
devise some means for the continuance of
the school.
The elections for our District School are
as follows; For Commissioners of George
town township, Messrs. VIM. T. Gibbs, B.
e. Currier and Shannon Knox. For Mar
shall, Mr.. L. B. McLain, whose duty it is to
take the census of the children in the town
ship.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

New ExHIBITIoN.-Mr. VIM. Stone and
Company will give an exhibition here some
time next week. Mr. Stone is an old "sta-
ger" and is known in California as belong
ing to Foley's circus, with which he was
connected, and in which he acted in the
character of clown.
Mr.. Stone with his company now purpo-
ses giving exhibitions in antipodean feats,
legerdemain, sorceries, comic singing, &C.,
&C., in all of which he is doubtless perfect
master of his undertakings. This evening,
they appear at Johntown; Friday evening
at Spanish Flat; Saturday evening at Co
oma; Sunday evening at K elsey; Monday
evening at Greenwood, and Tuesday eve
ming at Georgetown.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

New PAPER.-Through Adams & Co.
we have received the first number of a new
paper published in Sacramento, called the
California Statesman. In size it is about
equal to its neighbors, the Union and Jour
nal, and in the ability of its editorials will
compare favorably with any paper in the
State. 1t is democratic in politics, and. to
use its own language, sit enters upon the
arena of American politics an enemy to no
portion of the democratic party, and the
peculiar advocate none; but co-laborer
for the common noble cause.''
So long as the Statesman proves itself to
be governed by the principles as above ex-
pressed, we wish it success and prosperity.
and though we differ with it upon political
points and principles, yet we shall ever be
ready to acknowledge the good therein,
from time 60 time contained.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

Who SHALL BE JUDGE?-The recent
death of Judge Wells has left vacancy up
on the bench of the Supreme Court, which
the California "press" seems very desirous
of speedily filling. Well, we belong to the
Whig party, thank Heaven, and consequent
ly do not expect for our party any favor
from the present Governor, however honor
able he may be as a man, or even as Gov
ernor, considering that he is Democrat
Therefore, without Claiming anything for
our party, or assuming in the least anything
like dictatorial commands, we will simply
suggest to the Governor the name of a
Democrat who combines manly honor with
the capabilities for Judge of the people
Hon. J. H. Ralston of Sacramento. We
have known Mr. Ralston for the last twelve
years, and during that time have known him
only as an honorable man.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16
corresnondence of the Georgetown News.

ToDD's VALLEY, Nov. 18th, 1854.
Mr.. EDITOR: Great preparations are being
made to work the placers here this season,
and the miners anticipate arich golden har-
vest. There are already great many tun-
nels being driven into the hills in this vicin-
ity, and the explosions of powder occasioned
by the laborers engaged therein are so fire.
quent that one would think that the earth
was almost constantly rocked by an earth
quake. The town is rapidly improving,
new buildings are going up in every direc-
tion, and many more buildings are now in
anticipation; but owing to the scarcity of
lumber, as well as laborers, the work is ne
cessarily delayed. Mechanics are in great
demand, and can readily cammand wages at
five dollars per day.
Mr.. w. Ell. Seaman is building a new
and splendid Hotel, which when finished
will surpass any other in Placer county In
short, Mr.. Editor, in taking all the natural
advantages Of this portion of the county
into consideration-its rich mining facili-
ties and its inexhaustible amount of fine
timber-Todds Valley may reasonably an
ticipate for itself time in the future, and
at no far distant period, when it will justly
be considered the lion city of Placer coun-
ty. One feature of our improvement must
not Omit-we have several respectable fam
lilies among us, one of which is that of Mr..
Crandall and lady, formerly of Georgetown.
We are pleased to see such families located
among US. By-the-by, before closing this
little article l must not forget to express
for the citizens of Todd's Valley our thanks
to Mr.. VIM. 7. Gibbs and Mr.. T. NJ Har-
ris, of Georgetown, for their weekly express
to and from this place, by which we are
happily kept in receipt OF letters, papers,
&c. Respectfully yours,
A. B. B..
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

Mr.. OCTAvIEN HooGs.-This gentleman
has taken the agency Of our paper in San
Francisco. We feel confident that a more
honorable and efficient agent cannot be
found in the country, and therefore it is
with pleasure that we recommend him to
the notice and confidence of all who may
wish to patronize our paper or advertise
within our columns. He may be found at
all times by leaving word at Adams & Co. s
Express in San Francisco,
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

The GRASS VALLEY TELEGRAPH comes
to us fresh and blooming from the well
known hills of our recent home. We well
come it with heartfelt pleasure: first, be-
cause it reminds US of agreeable and famil-
lar scenes that we would not wish to forget;
and secondly, under the able control of Mr..
Fl. Shipley, it always contains editorials
that are both new and interesting. In con-
Sideration ofthe grace and elegance of his
style and language, we certainly think
that Mr.. Shipley merits position among
the best of our Pacific writer's. We see from
the papers that he has recently joined him
self with the Sons of Temperance, and as we
are about to do the same thing, we will
pledge him with our last g1ass-cold water
Health to the afflicted, honor to the talented
and long life to the honored.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILROAD MEETING
In accordance with previous notice, saws
the Sacramento Union, a meeting of the
stockholders of the Sacramento Valley
Railroad was held at their Office in this city
on Saturday afternoon last.
On motion, w. j. Pardee, ESQ.,, was ap-
pointed Chairman, and c.. A. McNultv
Esq, Secretary.
Upwards of fourteen thousand shares
were represented at the meeting. The fol-
lowing Board of Directors were elected for
the ensuing year: Henry Haight, G. K.
Garrison, Richard Cheney, w. J. Pardee,
III. B. Truett, e. w. Burr, Levi Parsons,
and G. A McNulty.
After the election meeting of the New
Boarl was convened, Mr.. Pardee in the
chair. After the appointment of one or two
committees the Board adjourned to assemble
in San Francisco on next Saturday the
18th inst"
There appears to be go-ahead spirit in
the stockholders and directors of this road
that conveys, with their movements, the as
suaances of an early completion. Before
many months some of our mountain hills
will echo on high the steady rumble and the
shrill whistle of California engine and
railroad train.
According to the Mountain Democrat,
the citizens Of Placerville are wisely con-
sidering the propriety of continuing the
road from Mormon Island to that city. A
meeting is to be held at the Placer Theatre
this evening to ascertain the views of the
citizens on the subject.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16
Arrival of the Golden Gate.

|
The news brought by the Golden Gate is
highly important and deeply interesting
The European Powers have at last met in
deadly conflict, and, if report be true, Sc
bastopol has fallen, ten ships of war have
been sunk and $4,000 Russians have been
slain, $4,000 have been taken prisoners and
| 900 guns have also been taken. Upon
the part of the English and French their
loss is estimated at 10000. Thus twill be
seen that another great battle has been ad-
ded to the worlds history-the combined
armies have proven victorious, and Sebas-
topol is now in their power. Several bat
ties of minor Importance have been fought,
but unfortunately our space will not admit
of notice.
Loss of the Steamship Arctic.
The Steamship Arctic was sunk off Cape
Race, on the 25th of September, by coming
in contact with French Propeller Vesta.-
Over 200 lives were lost, including the fam
lily of Mr.. Collins, the principal proprietor
of the line of ships to which the Arctic be-
longed.
ELEcr1oNs.-In Ohio and Pennsylvania
the Administration has been completely de-
feated. The Know Nothings of Massachu-
setts held State Convention at Boston on
the 18th of October, at which Henry j.
Gardner was nominated for Governor, and
Simon Brown for Lieutenant Governor.
Indiana has also gone against the Admin
istration, to a district. In South Carolina
the democratic ticket is probably elected,
and in Florida they have elected their ticket
to a man. *
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

LEAVING THE FAILING PARTY.-"I have
through my whole political life been whig,
and would continue a whig, could I find
anything like the whig party of former
years to continue with. But believing that
the so-called whig or fusionist party of the
present day has no interest in common with
the great whig principles as expounded by
Clay and Webster, | must from principle
dissolve my connexion with it; for it has
rendered itself unworthy the support of any
true national whig, who is in favor of civil
and religious liberty"
This is the language which a whig of
1910, "A, '48, '52, but who cannot stand
the degraded alliances of whiggery in 1854,
addresses to the Cleveland Plaindealer. A
number of the wings of this State are i'm
pressed with the same sentiments.
Exchange.
We doubt very much as to the existence
of any one as above stated, save as hallu-
cination in the brain of some woe-betided
democrat. One thing is evident, if man
was true whig in 1840, "A, '48 and so,
he would have been found at his post in
1904. Ihe main principles OF the whlg par
ty are essentially the same now that they
were in the electoral years above alluded
to. and if there are any evils within our
ranks-if there is anything within our bor-
ders that is alien from the true and origi-
nal landmarks of our party as it was when
Webster and Clay found it and left it, then
it should be the policy of the true whig to
reform and not condemn the noble party
with which he was allied We can wei
spare that man who would forsake his
party in adversely. He might make good
democrat and factionist, but to make good
whig out of such material would be impos-
sible
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

TowN MEETING.-On last Saturday eve
ming the citizens of Georgetown assembled
at the Town Hall for the purpose of devising
means to free the Town Hall building from
Its present embarrassments, both as regard
cd debts and title to its possession.
Upon motion, Mr.. t. NJ. Reed was called
to pseside, and MIR. Joseph G. Terrell to
act as Secretary.
Upon the call by the chairman for the OBJ
ject Of the meeting, Mr.. R. Murphy arose
and made the statement as above related.
Upon question arising as to possession
and title to the vacant lot, it was
Resolred, That the title and possession
was invested in the citizens.
Nhereupon it was further
ResolUed, That none of the town proper
ty should be either sold, leased or given
away.
In consideration of the just Indebtedness
OF the buildiny, a committee of three was ap-
pointed to investigate the exact amount and
condition Of the Indebtedness, and give a
full report Of the same; after which the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed upon the
committee by the Chair r:-Messrs Oliver.
jackson and Terrell.
The house then adjourned subject to the
call of committee as above stated.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

LADIES IN OUR SANCTUM.-Kind reader.
we pray you do not suffer yourself to be-
come astonished or excited and with a
curse upon your lips, declare that the George
town News is a humbug and its editor a
liar, no! mol what we say here is actually
the fact. We would not wrong .you by a
false report, or make your eyes chung OUT
by statement that is not true. Our
sanctum has thus been Utsited. We cannot
tell you what they said to US, kind reader,
neither can we now remember what we said
to them, nor even how long they were in
our sanctum. All we can now inform you
of, is the condition in which our devil found
us some ten minutes after the ladies had re-
tired. We were sitting, as usual, in our
"old arm chair" with the exception that
our face was close to the paper on which
we had been writing. In our right hand,
which was covered over with ink, we firmly
grasped pen, the point of which, being
forcibly pressed upon the paper beneath,
gracefully inclined upward Our counte-
nance was Wild and as usual, inexpensive;
our hair stood erect on end, while our heart
was In our mouth and glory ,cas an our SOUL
That is all we know about it!
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

DoN'T MURMUR-This week we shall
make out our advertising bills for those
whose advertisements have been in for four
weeks. 1t is almost the only means we
have whereby we may sustain our paper,
and when we inform you that we will make
out our bills at as moderate rates as circum-
stances will possibly admit of, we hope that
you will neither think US high, or order your
advertisement ont Of the paper Our under
standing shall be, you tickle US, and we will
tickle you.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

The VorE OF THE SrATE.-The Sacra-
mento Union, in making up the returns of
the State elections, says: @No returns are
given from Shasta, none having been re-
.ceived. A note appended to the o6eialab-
.stract makes Leake receive 999 votes in So
noma and Mendocino counties, whereas his
vote is set down in the abstract at 49,
With these additions and corrections the
Eote will stand as follows: Denver, 1851;
Herbert, 37,4O9; Bowie, 35,360; Benham,
.35,O35; McDougall, 10,00l; Churchman,
1O,039; Latham, 1,S43; Leake, 35.457;
Beard, 35,753, Woodward, It'll"
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16
Iowa Hn.L.-A fire was discovered in .

Iowa HLL.-A fire was discovered in an
unfinished building on last Monday morn
ing. The fire was put out before any ma
terial damage had been DONE Business is
reported lively and brisk, and although mi
ming is not carried On with the same excite
ment that formerly existed, the majority of
laborers seem better satisfied. Wisconsin
Hill is also lively in point of business and
trade, and miners are expecting to do a
smashing business this fall and winter.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

Hook & LADDER Cove are pleased
to see the interest that has been manifested
by the young men of Georgetown in the an
ticipated Hook & Ladder Co. 1t appears
that we are to have one, and that this eve
ming is the one appointed for those who
have enrolled their names on the list, tC
meet and organize their company. This
evening, then, gentlemen, at early candle
lighting
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

ALARM OF FIRE.-The cry of fire was
heard on last Sunday evening at about ten
o'clock. Upon rushing to the place from
whence it originated, said our informant, it
was discovered that a fire had caught in
one of those low Spanish houses which so
infest our beautiful village. Through the
promptitude which exhibits itself by deeds,
the fire was soon extinguished. When will
these things have their end? When will
people learn to be careful?
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16
Mining News.

We have not had the leisure this week to
make special enquiry concerning the profits
of particular claims, but from the rush that
men make at our express Offices for the pur-
pose of selling gold dust, we should say at
once that there are immense quantities Of
gold somewhere in the vicinity.
RICH DIGGINGs.-It is beyond all dispute
that some of the claims in Spanish Dry
Diggings are paying enormous wages. We
are informed from sources that may be re-
lied on as positive, that the claim known as
Kelsey Claims has produced Ito pounds of
gold in the last eleven days. On last Sat
urday they took out forty-one pounds of
pure gold. The names of the lucky hon.
bres now in possession of these claims are
as follows: w. S. Vincent, A. Bartu, NJ.
Orr, 0. Powell, S. Searles, D. Ellis, S. P.
Nye, and John E. Stover. There are other
claims paying very handsome wages at
Spanish Dry Diggings, but the above is the
richest from which we have authentic ac-
counts.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

If A KISS WON'T, POEM VILLA lady
of our acquaintance, failing in every other
method to induce her husband to furnish a
few little indispensables in household affairs,
finally turned poetess, and proved conquer
or with the rest of her sex, as the following
verses will show
Dearest, my pain will never cease
Until you send that mantle-piece
To finish up that awful room
That's filled my soul with so much gloom.
My pulses throb, my fever's high,
My bosom heaves mortal sigh,
And OH my heart-strings nearly break
Do send it up for mercy's sake.
The carpeting-oh send that, do,
For stairs and parlor edging too,
For if thee don't, 't,cM surely proce
Il serious case to hee-"my love-"
And then tin of Haxall -four,
Both street and light, not bro,cn nor soar,
Then you'll have bread that won't be slow;
If It's not good then II don't kno,c.n
From your dear pretty wife
That you've welded for life.
Of course the mantlepiece was forthcom-
ing, as well as all the other little articles
enumerated, and had it been us =, o.
but no matter, it wasn't I.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

PICToRIALs AND MAGAzINEs.-Mr VIM.
I. Gibbs has again furnished our table with
Harper's Magazine, Putnam's Monthly,
Yankee Notions, London Punch, and Wa
verley Magazine, together with a general
assortment of reading matter Mr.. Gibbs
has recently received large supply of
Books and Stationery, and is now prepared
to I'LL all orders in that line that the public
may require.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

NEW BUTcHERY-Another Butchers
Shop is going up on the upper portion of
Main street. Surely, from the number of
butchers shops and eating saloons going up
IN our town, one might reasonably think
that either mouths are increasing among us,
or else stemachs are becoming more capa-
clous. Say what you will of the latter, the
former is undoubtedly true.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

PUBLIC MEETING.-Pursuant to public
notice, meeting was held in Warren's
Hall on the evening of the 10th inst, on the
subject of constructing an Emigrant Road
from Georgetown to Carson Valley Moses
Warren was called to the Chair and Joseph
c. Terrill appointed Secretary.
On motion, Messrs. Jackson, Stark
weather and Marriott were appointed a
committee to make collections to defray the
expenses incident to survey of the pro-
posed road; and Messrs. Francis Graham
and Capt. Rock were appointed surveying
committee to survey the road, and report
on the same to this meeting.
The meeting then adjourned to meet again
in two weeks
MOSES WARREN, Pres't.
JOSEPH G. TERRELL Secy.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

EATING SALooNs.-We are aware ofthree
that are now in contemplation. One of
them will be opened some time during the
coming week. The other two will be on
hand in a short time When all three are
completed our citizens will have ample op-
portunities for indulging in the various good
things of this life, such as Epicurus himself
might envy.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

FANDANGo FIGHT.-A fight between two
greasers came off at one of the low brothels
and dancing houses on main street, on last
Sunday evening. Knives were their weap-
ons, though very little good was effected by
them, as they neither of them received any
thing like fatal cut. If they will fight,we
wish them better luck next time.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

S1NGULAR-"We always take mans
own words" says the Miners Advocate,
'as at least prima facia evidence of what he
means" 1t is well that the editor has Civ
en- us this little bit of information, as, judg-
ing from the editorials of his paper, we
should never have found it out.
Georgetown weekly news., 1854-11-16

ANOTHER BALL.-Our friend, Mr.. Clark
OF Mameluke, is making great preparations,
as we understand, to prepare the FEAST
and fit up the rooms for as jolly party, on
the twenty-third evening of this month, as
ever assembled in the same number of fsoure
feet.