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A TfORNENS AT LAW Office over Citizen
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WICKEkSHAM'S
NEW YORK WIRE RAILING,
I,'OR enclosing Public Squares Cemetery Lots, Dwell
L lings C,ttace4 &c. Window Guards, Tree Boxes.
&C.. sold at the manufacturers pri es. Specimens
rea be seen Mt my Marble v ork.
ian - d6ely JNO b. GADDESS
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An w Of Lic0rice IN mass.
To the consumers OF Licorce we will guarantee the
quality of this be fine, if superior any
imported intothe countryo arrive shortly and for sa 10
ADlE a. GRAY
Feby7 -d&cts RlrLmondVa
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Express raj daily,
Maj Irain. dali, ut. ----...---------
Freight Train with passenger Chr atachci, on
dlk., Wttne.dhys nnl IrLilv.. NJ 9 a n.
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HERKINLS,-IOO bbIs. and 30 hall bbIs. Hall
fax Herrngs for sale low close. Also in store so
bbls. and 100 hall bbls North Carolina No. Cut Her
rings Tor sale by A. s LEE,
June Ats Richmond.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

OUR NATIONAL DEBT-While we are
boasting of our surplus of twenty-five mil
lions in the Treasury and our small debt of
nifty millions, it is well enough to note the
TACT that the amount of claims already pre-
pared for the Court in Washington is over
three hundred millions, exclusive of the
French Spoliation bill, which claims five
millions. We opine that many claims Will
be thrown out by the Court, which was es-
tablished, not for the purpose of spending
the public money by satisfying imaginary
claims, but merely as an expeditions vehicle
for the settlement of disputed accounts.
IN. Y. Herald.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

STATISTICS OF THE DURATION OF HUMAN
L1FE-The census of 1850 shows that the
oldest person living in the United States
was $50 years. This person was an Indian
woman, residing in North Carolina. In
the same State was an Indian aged l25,
negro woman Ill, two black females 10
each, one mulatto male l20, and several
white males and females aged from LOG to
la. In the Parish of Lafayette, Louisi-
ana, was female black aged 12O. In sew
eral of the States there were found persons,
white and black, aged from lilo to ll5.-
There were in the United States in 1850,
2,555 persons over 100 years. This shows
that about one person in 5000 will be like
ly to live to that age. There are now about
10000 persons in the United States VINO
were living when the Declaration of hide
pendence was signed in 1776. They must
necessarily be about 80 years old now nv, in
order to have lived at that time, Inc
French census of 1851, shows only l0z per,
sons over 100 years old; though tneIr eI, 'otai
population was near 36,O00,O0O, Ola age
is, therefore, attained among us mucn more
frequently than in France.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20
Pay the Printer.
BY HENRY BRADY.

As honest men, attend and hear
The serious fact-the times are dear;
Who owes bill, It's Just as clear
AS starlight in the winter.
That he should come without delay
That's If he cau-that bill to pay,
And ere he puts his purse away.
Fork over" to the Printer.
The Printers cheek is seldom red
The fine machinery of his head
Is working when you are in bed,
Your true and faithful Mentor"
All day and night he wears his shoes,
And brains, to furnish you with news;
But men Of conscience ne eT refuse
To pay the toiling Printer.
'Tis known, or ought to be, by all
His dues are scattered, and they're small,
And if not paid, he's bound to fall
In debtor fuel, bread, rent, or
Perhaps his paper; then to square
Up with his help-a double care
Bows down his head-nOw, is it fair
That you don't pay the Printer?
His wife and little prattlers too,
Are now depending upon you;
And if you pay the score tat's due,
Necessity can't stint her;
But if you don't, as gnaws the mole.
Twill thro' your conscience eat hole!
And brand the forehead thus: ''AT0 So,l!'
Of him who cheats the Printer.
The cats will new between your feet,
The dogs will bite yOu on the street;
And every urchin that you meet.
Will roar with voice of Stentor
Look to your p0ckets-there he goes
The chap that wears the Printers clothes!
And proud, though everybody knows
The grub, ne gnaw d the Printer'
Be simply just, and don't disgrace
Yourself, but beg the "Lord of grace"
TO thaw that harden'd icy case
That honesty may enter;
This done, man will with man act far,
And all will have the 'tin" to spare;
Then will the Editorial Chair"
Support tceh-paid Printer.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

nSgA man in New York has invented.
patented and introduced paper "dickey'
which he sells at three cents, and warrants
to stand with the mercury at 80 degrees in
the shade! He makes the article by ma
chinerv, at the rate of 1000 per hour, star
ches and polishes them until they are as
brilliant as if made of linen. Another ge-
MUS. tin pedler probably, has invented a
tin dickey which be warrants not to wilt at
all
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

MILITARY REsERvATIONs.-It has been
decided at Washington that lands which
have been reserved in any of the States or
Territories for military purposes do not, if
abandoned, revert to the control of the Land
Office, but remain in the War Department,
and are consequently not subject to pre-
emption or to any of the laws regulating the
settlement, location or sale of public lands.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

KANsAs.-A letter from Kansas says
that the question of Gov. Reeder's vetoes
was referred to the territorial judges for
their opinion, and two of them have express
sed views condemning the action of the late
governor, and sustaining the legislature IN
its course relative to the removal OF the
seat of government.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

A CANDID LAwYER-"Do you think III
get justice done me?" said a culprit to his
counsel. "I don't think you will" replied
the other, ''for see two men on the jury
who are opposed TO hanging"
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

some two or three thousand, quietly retired.
Mr.. Johson afterwards received a number
of citizens in the parlor of the hotel. and a
delightful half hour was spent in the inter
change Of sentiment.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

Pnbnc Vyorship.-At the School House,
Georgetown. Regular appointments of Rev. JNo.
SCARF, of N. f. Church, l0t A. NJ. and P. NJ,
every Sabbath. Occasional supplies by other
Ministers. Prayer meetings, Thursdays P. NJ
Sabbath School 81 A. NJ.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20
The Grave of LAFAYETTE.

4 Paris correspondent Of the Pennsylva-
MIA Inquirer says that on the fourth Of July
last, while the thunder of cannon and the
ringing Of bells were echoing from hill to
hill throughout the American Union, pro-
claiming the return of the day which gave
freedom birth" in the Western world, a lit
tie band of the many Americans then resi-
ding in the French capital were assembling
quietly in a retired cemetery in the enyi-
rOns Of Paris, to pay tribute of respect
and veneration to the memory of the 'friend
of Washington" the noble and chivalric
Lafayette. During a few days previous
card had be9n posted at some of the places
III Paris where Americans were mos accus-
toned to resort extending an informal in
vitation to all who might feel disposed, to
join small party upon pilgrimage to the
tomb Of Lafayette. About thirty respond
ed to the invitation.
The grave of Lafayette IS situated in the
cemetery Of Picpus, secluded burial ground
beyond the eastern barriers, included within
the walls of an old Augustine convent, now
occupied as cemetery by the "ladies of
the sacred hearts" 1t is an oblong enclo-
sure, containing not more than half an acre
Of ground, and surrounded by high wall.
Two rows of tombs, separated by q gravel
ed walk, extend the whole length of the en-
closure. In the most distant corner is q
monument Of extreme simplicity, consisting
merely of two slabs Of grayish stone, raised
q few inches above the ground, and sloping.
rooflike, from the middle line, where they
meet. Beneath repose the ashes of Lafay-
cite and his wife. The inscription to La
fayette upon one Of the slabs may be trans
lated as follows:
NJ. j. P r. F. G.. D.
LAFAYETTE,
Lieutenant General Member of the Cham
Der of Deputies,
Born at Chavaniac, Haute Loire. Sept.6.
MDCCLVI.
Married April II, MDCCLXXIV.
to
NJ. 4. F. DE NoAILLEs,
Deed at Paris, May 20, MDCCCXXXIV
Near at hand is the grave of their son,
George Washington Lafayette, who died in
1909.
In the high wall of this end Of the ceme-
terry is an old door, which apparently has
not moved on its rusty hinges for years.
Above it the following words are inscribed:
"Sepulchrc of the House of Salm-Kys-
bourg and Of 1906 persons who perished at
the Barriere du Trone, from the 26th Prai-
rial, year H., to the 9th Thermidor follow
ing"
These thirteen hundred and six persons
were among the victims of the Reign of
Terror. The guillotine of the Place de la
Revolution did not suffice for the work of
execution, and a supplementary guillotine
was erected at the Barriere du Trone. and
here, in the rear of the cemetery of Picpus,
the bodies of the victims were buried. The
cemetery proper is devoted exclusively to
the relatives of the victims whose bones are
mingled in the adjoining grounds. There
are few monuments Of pretension. although
some Of the stones bear the names of fami-
lies belonging to the highest of the old no
bility. The party of American visitors re-
manned an hour or two upon the spot, and
remarks appropriate to the occasion were
made by several of their number, previous
to the return from their pilgrimage to the
tomb of Lafayette.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20
Books & Stationery.

A Literary Depot, Is opened by the under
5 signed, on Main Street, Bottle Hill, at which,
noOKS, MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS of
gIsFy variety, and Of the latest date, can be had
HROA application.
JAMESON & CALDWELL.
Bottle Hill, April 18th, 1858. [27-tf.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

SEVEN STATES and one Territory take a
fnlI census M this year, namely: New York.
New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, liI>
no;s WISCONSIN and Minnesota,
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20
Stock GRAZING.

TINE subscriber is now prepared to re- T>
ceive CATTLE AND HORSES, for E-A
grazing, at his we'll known RANCHO, on Deer
Creek, at the following reduced rates:
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20
Public Worship.

There will be preaching at the Town Hall,
every Thursday evening, at o'clock, P. NJ; al
50 upon every other Sabbath, 3 at o'clock, P. NJ.
by Rev. R. Il. BRooKsHIER, of the Methodist E
p!scopal Church South.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20
Divine Worship.

Rev. DAVID MCCLURE, of the Pressytery of
Fan Francisco, breaches every Sabbath morning
and evening in the Town Hall, Georgetown. Ser
vices commencing at 109 o'clock A. ~, and 8
P. N. Also, every Sabbath afternoon at Bottle
Hin, at o'clock. Prayer meeting at the Par
6onage on "Wednesday evenings.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

Said Rancho is situated about twenty-five miles
from Coloma or Hangtown, and about the same
distance from Sacramento City, and is the best
Stock Ranch in Ell Dorado county; having range
of twenty-five square miles, or fifteen thousand
acres of superior summer and winter grazing,
Tstered with numerous pools of clear, cool,
spring water.
Dairy Men, Stock Growers, Livery Stable
Keepers and Droviers, will find this safe, cheap
ana convenient place, 20 keep, recruit and tatten
their stock.
CHAS. SCOFIELD, Proprietor.
Deer Creek Valley, Feb. 10Th, 1855. [2O-3m
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

s. of T.-Georgetown Division, No. ~,
y Sons of Temperance. meets every Tues
~ day evening, at I O'Clock, in their Hall
on Main street, Georgetown.
AL brethren in good standing are invited to at
tead. I. 3. WARREN, ". P.
VIZ. r. GIBBS, r. 8,
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

TURNING LATHE.-The undersigned begs
Il leave to inform the citizens of Georgetown
nat De is prepared to do all kinds of Turning in
we best manner and at the shortest notice.
NJ. A. WOODSIDE.
Georgetown, Oct 10, 1854. 1.tf
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

Lanes majority 1926
Increase Of Democratic votes since SO ,649
Increase of Opposition vote since '53 984
Aggregate increase. ....... 1888
Total vote in 1855. .1O,221
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MORE Bounty Land to all who served
IVl in any war, since 1890, whether as officers,
soldiers, sailors, marines, landsmen. chaplains,
clerks Indians, wagon-masters teamsters, (or their
widows minor children, )who have not yet received
full l60 acres and who have been in service "a days.
will do well 10 write TO us, post paid, and their Land
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obtained
Address, or call on -
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BOUNTY LAND.

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" Landsmen, Flotilla men, Chapains Clerks,
Indians, Wagon-mastcrs, and Teamsters, Uheir
widows minor children who have not yet received
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ap13-1y Agent for Bounty Land Pensions.
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REFRIGERATORs.

n LII who are looking for Refrigerators
a are invited to call and examine large assort-
ment have just received They are believed by all
who have tried them to be the beat article ever intro
duced in Washington city
We have good assortment of Iron Bedsteads and
Childrens Gigs, which we will sell very low.
u. M. WIGHT,
louisiana avenue, opposite the Bani Of washington
dec h--arn
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II and 10th streets, have just received large as
sortment Of Cloths, Cassimers, and Vesting, which
they viii have made up 10 order in the most fashion
able styles.
Also, on hand very large stock Of ready-made
establishment in the United States. deot
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aAgainst the insidous wiles Of foreign iniiuence--
coniare you 70 believe me, fellowctzens-the jeal-
oasy Of free people ought TO be constantly awake
snce history and experience prove that foreign in
finance is one Of the most baneu foes Of republican
government" - Washington. n s
al hope we may find some means, in future, Of
sheldinr ourselves from foreign influence, poticai
commercal or in whatever form it may be attempted.
can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish Of Sas Dean that there were an ocean OF nre
between this and the old world '"--sjeterSon
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- General Mschinists, corner Of Virginia avenue
and Ninth atreet west Washington, District Of Co
iumbia nov le-1y
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