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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-20
MILTONIC.

We nave ueVOteQ some time and as much
research as is possible, in view of the
limited sources Of information presented
by the meagre libraries Of small village,
to the examination of the question pro.
pounded in our last number BY our cores.
pendent, "Penscz-y." We have been un.
able to find any satisfactory calculation Of
the difficulties which he submits TO our
consideration.V he lines he cites were
doubtless written with reference to some
system of Astronomy which was in vogue
IN the seventeenth century, and which, be-
ing exploded by the light Of modern sci
ence, is no longer known, except to schol-
ars who delight to explore the learned
rubbish Of the past. A friend suggests
that the passage has no meaning at all:
that Milton being blind, and having dic,a-
ted his great poem to a secretary, the lat.
ter must occasionally have perpetrated a
o'nnder, and that the passage in question
IS one OF the number thereof This ex.
PLANTATION is IS good as any we have yet
heard, and we own that il is the most
flastering to ones sense Of his own per.
spicacity, which is thus spared the hu.
initiation Of being nonplussed. Great
poets, however-aye, even small ones
arc ofttimes extremely obscure in their
most admired passages. We would not
be at loss to cite to our correspondent
lines, so frequently quoted as to have be-
come woven into the texture of our com.
mon paraascc, and which, when carefully
analysed, are found to mean either moth
ing Or nonsense. When the poet scars,
This eyes in fine frenzy rolling" he
cares not for the small clouds that dimn
his pathway to the gorgeous heights Of
the empyrean. The obscurity which sur.
rounds him but gives holder relief to the
splendors which they cannot stain. Like
Olympnn Jove, who loved to envelope his
mountain seat with the black folds Of the
tempest, the bard delights in a grand OBJ.
security.
'sa --'How Oh amidst
1Aiea elsss md DIRK, doth Heavens aIl- ruling Sire
Choose = restds, As glnry unoascured, ,aa
Asd with the najesly Of darkness sound,
tove's ms throne, from whence deep thuaders roar
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New FAIL AND WINTER Goops.-By
reference to our advertising columns, i,
will Be seen that DArvm, LEsrIR 4 Co.,
are now receiving their Fall and Winter
supply Of Goods, and that they are ready
and willing TO show and sell them to any
one who may call on them. and that, too,
on terms - Reasonable - they can be
purchased 1t any other establishment ia
this sneck Of woods" We advise our
friends to give Mr. LrsrEl : call, and ex.
anime his large and well selected stock
of Goods, and orr word for il, you will not
50 away dissatisfied. He has everything
suited to The wants Of the community, from
tho 6ae4 article of Ladies' Dress Goods
10 = Dsaeh Cheese. Give him call, by
all means. s. 4s
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o. We are Indebted 10 some unknown
friend or ! copy Of Putasn's Magazine
- W.. DO not know Who has
- nd VI iusdsr oblis,lisay bsf ~
ire none the lsss grateful.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-20

o. An Ohio paper, recording and ac-
cident to an individual, speaks Of him as
"a young man between and years OF
age" Babyhood and boyhood, we sup
are obsolete forms in that region.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-20

"THE DESERTED WIFE," BY Mrs. EMMA D. E. n.
sourHwoRra. author Of the missing Bride" Lost
earded q
No. lC2 Chestnut Street.
Such is the title new volume, by one
the first, if not the first, OF American fe-
male writer's, Mrs. E. D. f.. N. SOUTH.
WORTH. Those who have read the many
works by this lady, need no words Of
recommendation from us, as none read,
but to admire; but to those who have not
enjoyed that inestimable pleasure, we
would say, get this book, and when you
have read it, if you don't rank the author
among the best fiction writers of the age,
either male or female, then we will forfeit
our reputation as judge Of literature.
The scene of this work is laid in South
ern State, and abounds with incidents in.
teresting to the people of this section of
our country. 1t will be ready for sale on
the 22d CT this month. We have receiv.
ed from the publisher, II sample sheet Of
first twenty flour pages, showing the style
in which it is gotten up; it is printed on
fine white paper, with clear and bea utiiul
type, and will be an ornament to the shelf
or centre.table. The book will contain
sic hundred pages, in one volume, neatly
bound in cloth, for one dollar and twenty.
FIVE cents, or in two volumes, paper cover,
for one dollar.
~~-~~-o~
o. We have received the August num-
Der of Blackwood's Magazine, which is
e-printed in this country, by L. Scorr 4
Co., of New York. The number before
US contains: The Baltic in 1855; Zaidee:
Romance; Notes on Canada and the
Northwest States OF America, Part ";
The Imperial Policy Of Russia, Part H.;
Mr.. Warren's Blackstone; The War, the
Cabinet, and the Conferences; Internal
Suferings of Russia from the War. BY
an Eyewitness; Story of the Campaign.
Written in tent in the Crimea, Part TX;
and other articles of interest. The new
volume of Blackwood commenced with the
number for July, and the present is very
favorable time for new subscribers to be.
gin. lakewood is published monthly at
50. The postage on Blackwood is "a
cents year. L. s. l. Co., also publish
the British Reviews, namely, Edinburg,
North British, Westminster, and London
Quarterlics. Subscription price Of any
one Review, SO. Blackwood snd one Re.
view-or any two Reviews, S.. The
four Reviews and Blackwood, $40. Four
copies to one address. $50. Postage on
the four Reviews and Blackwood, only so
cents year; on each Review, IA cennt,
to be paid quarterly in advance. Address,
l.. SCOTT Il CO., Publishers, 81 Gold
Street; corner Fulton, New York.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-20

CRoPs IN TENNEssEE.-A letter from
Syracuse Mills, Tennessee, says:
Wheat is so abundant that it is selling
at 80 cents bushel. Corn which during
the past winter and spring sold for 81, vii!
soon be down TO 20 cents it is now past
being Affected by the drought. This is the
place to live if you would live cheap; good
board is only 81 per week; beet sells a,
2 cents per poudd pork and other things
in about the same proportion, as compared
with prices at the East. But it is money
making business tc raise them at the
above prices-everything grows 50 free
and fast. The luxuriance of vegetation
almost surpass belief; corn in the bottom
land is at least twelve feet high and still
growing"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-20
THE KNOW-NOTHING BARBECUE.

THE KN0W-NOTHZNG BARBECUE.
The American Party had quite DEM
onstration in this place, on Saturday last.
Eloquent speeches were made by Messrs.
Hunt, DUv1sNAUD, and 9TH
ers, which were we'll taken by the very
large and respectable audience in attend
ance on the occasion. Never before,
when so large body Of men we're ool-
lected for the purpose Of listening to the
discussion of politics, did better order pre-.
vail, than on Saturday. Generally, such
gatherings are productive more or less OF
quarrels, fights, bloody noses, black eyes,
etc., etc.. but, to the credit of the commu.
nifty be it said, there was nothing OF this
kind on Saturday. We lay a wager that
there have not been two barbecues during
the present campaign, where there were
less of drunkenness and disorderly con.
duct, than at the two that have been had
at Houma. This speaks volumes for the
the intelligence and love of order of the
community.
The barbecue on Saturday last was a
triumph for the friends of SAM" of
which they may we'll be proud. Bad wealth.
er was anticipated, and on the Monday
previous the Committee of Arrangements
met, and determined to postpone the affair,
on account of the bad prospects, but after
wards reconsidered their decision, though
up to Thursday evening, the most sanguine
expected nothing more or less than an ut.
ter failure. On Friday, however, the
clouds cleared away, and it continued fair
until the affair was entirely over, and on
Sunday, the windows of heaven were
again opened, and the rain descended in
torrents. We make the last statement
at the suggestion of Know-Nothing
friend, who contends that this was man.
Hesitation of the kindness of Providence
toward the cause of the Know Nothings.
We do not think, however, that Providence
would be any more likely to favor the X.
Ms than the Antics, and the clear wealth.
er can only be attributed to chance. On
the contrary, we believe that there are
not less than two hundred and fifty Know
Nothing in this parish praying for dry
weather, but at the present writing, rain
is pouring down with perfect losseness,
and no prospect of an abatement.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-20

BEAurIFUL.-The following is = part
Of the christening ceremony Of = child Of
the Arabian Desert:-"The morn that
ushered thee into life, my child, saw thee
weeping, while all around thee smiled;
endeavor so to live that thou mayest make
thine exit smiling, while all arouad thee
weep" a7.
-~~->~->~-ao%->>~ ~ tszss.
All vice infatuates and corrupts the
judgment. @
A lie begets q lie till they come to gen.
erations. - ae
A vicious mans son has good title to
vice. 80 SUES azst' 20
A Friend is never known till needed.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-20

An ape may choose to sit among doc.
tors.
A mere scholar at court is an ass among
asses.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1855-09-20

"Notoriety or publicity is an indispen.
sible element of success to the merchant,
mechanic or manufacturer, who would
give speedy and wide distribution to the
commodities which he seeks to exchange
for money. He may have capital, skill,
convenient position, punctuality, industry
and honesty-every possible fitness for his
business-and all is nothing. if he have
not sufficient notoriety. This notoriety,
let it cost more or less, he must purchase
or provide for as carefully as he purchases
or manufactures his stock Of goods. And
it must in extent bear a certain relation
to the business he would do. It must be
both positive and comparative. People
must not only know him and his business,
because otherwise they will not find him,
but they must know him, because other
wise they riH find trade with those who
are better known. Customers, like sheep,
are gregarious, and flock where they see
others 60. If nobody else were engaged
in the business, it would be important for
our dealers to advertise the newspapers,
because people are tempted to buy what
they read Of tits like having salesman
several thousad voices, speaking politely
OF your wares to tens Of Thousands Of PEG.
pie, perhaps Il the same moment, never
offending, never obtrusive, never tired.
Such : salesman might be worth one, two,
three, or five thousand dollars 4 year to
YOU according to the number Of his
voices; might he not!
But if others are engaged in the same
business, even If they do not advertise, it
becomes the more important for our deal
ers to do 50; and if they do advertise, il
becomes doubly important. 1t becomes,
10 fact, ruin not to be known as extensive.
y rs his rivals, rs it is the flood-tide o.
hgtuEe 70 be known moro extensiyelyS'
= r
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22
The American State Convention

Which assembled in Sacramento on the
14th inst, is represented to have been nu-
merously attended by delegates from all
parts of the State. and to have passed OIL
very harmoniously, and satisfactorily to all
interested.
At the morning session of the second day,
we learn from the Union that the delegates
who proceeded to the National Convention
held at Philadelphia last spring, reported
through their Chairman, Mr. Gibson, the
action of the delegation at that Convention
which report was accepted. The following
officers were then elected for the ensuing
term: DR.. S. A McMeans, President; j.
Cough, Vice President; David Mcdowell.
Secretary, and A. Fl. Guild Treasurer.
At the evening session of the same dav.
the following gentlemen were elected dele
gates to the National Convention, to be
held at New York on the 22d of February
next, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for President and Vice President
DR.. Johnson Price Of Sacramento; Samuel
B. Smith of Yuba; Judge R. n Wood of
.Amador, and Samuel Brooks of San Joa-
quin. The committee who were appointed
to draft a platform and address, reported
through their chairman, L. R. Lull, an ad-
dress, which will be found in another col
umn. It's plain, straightforward docu-
ment. No comment will render it clearer,
and no criticism will affect its merit.
On the third day the Convention met at
the usual hour in the morning, DR.. Selden
A. McMeans, the new President, in the
Chair. The address which had previously
been presented to the Convention was adop-
ted.
The Convention next proceeded to the
election of delegates to the National Coun-
Gil, at Philadelphia, which assemblies in June
of next year. Messrs. Hitchcock, Brocka-
way Skinker and Winters having received
a majority of all the votes cast, were de-
clared duly elected
There were thirteen notices given to
amend the Constitution of the Order at
their next meeting, to be held in May next.
No other business was transacted, with the
exception of the adoption of few unim-
portant notices and resolutions.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22
The Netcs is trying to CANNON us.
TOrr,,o1

MAN MIssESG.-Mr. Anthony Ashbaugh,
suddenly disappeared from his residence at
Todd's Valley, Placer county, on Wednes-
day evening, November 18th, since which
time he has not been seen or heard Of
Said Ashbaugh is about so years of age,
nearly 6 feet in height and of light com
plexion. Had on when he left gray coat,
brown pants, grey mining shirt, and pair
Of coarse boots. He was supposed to be
insane. Any information concerning him,
by letter Or otherwise, viii be thankfully
received by A. A. Pond, at the above ma
med place.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22
Incorporation Meeting.

Pursuant to previous notice given thro'
the medium Of this paper, a portion Of the
citizens of Georgetown assembled at the
Town Hall, on Friday evening last, for the
purpose Of taking the final steps respecting
the incorporation of this place. The meet
ing was called to order by eIecting the prop
er presiding officers; after which the COM
mittees appointed at previous meetings to
take the necessary action to obtain incor-
poration at the hands of the County Court,
reported progress. Their reports were re-
ceived and the committees continued.
Considerable interest was manifested on
the part of those present, and the different
modes Of obtaining the desired object
whether by legislative enactment or other
wise-were ably discussed by Mr.. Conness
and others. It was however, deemed advis-
able to incorporate by legislative enact
ment. A committee of three, consisting of
Messrs. McCalum, COnness and Rock, was
then appointed to draft the necessary bill
to be submitted to the Legislature at its
next session. The meeting then adjourned
until Friday evening, December 7th, 1855.
We regard this subject as a matter of
no little Importance to the place and our
citizens generally. 1t is hoped the commit
tees appointed to carry forward this pro-
ject, will be diligent in the discharge of
the duties incumbent upon them, and there
by secure to the town that safeguard which
she has long needed, and that is, being en-
powered to make effectual laws for her own
government and protection.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22

A ScURvY TmcG.-A package contain
ing three y. Y. Tribunes, brought by the
j. L. Stephens, was mailed to us at San
Francisco, shortly after her arrival, by the
Penny Post Co., postpaid by a three cent
government stamp. Through some agency
other than that of the company by whom
the package was mailed, there was a bal
anee of h'rty-three cents charged to US on
the wrapper in which the papers were en-
closed. We presume it was done by some
pitiful Postmaster. We attach no blame
to our worthy P. NJ. at this place.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22

THANKSGIVING BALL.-The time is fast
approaching when this grand affair is to
transpire, which is on the evening of the
29th inst, at the Nevada House in this
place. We are confident no pains will be
spared by Messrs. Marsh & Co., to make
everything pass off in an agreeable and
pleasant manner. They are gentlemen of
experience in such affairs, and no doubt the
best of satisfaction will be given to those
who may attend. We bespeak for the
event a large attendance and first rate
time generally
The new Hall in which the Ball is to be
held, is now finished. 1t presents fine ap-
pearance, and is undoubtedly the most mag
nihcent structure Of the kind to be found
in the mountains. The proprietors certain
ly deserve much credit for the coed taste
displayed in its construction.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22
Pennsylvania, Ohio Il Georgia Elections,

The political news brought by the John
L. Stevens. demonstrates to certainty that
the so-called Democracy have been victori-
Gus at the recent elections held in Pennsyl-
vania and Georgia. In the former securing
a large majority in both branches of the
Legislature, which will enable them to elect
a u. S. Senator next winter in place of Mr..
Cooper. In the latter State, they have re-
elected johnson Governor, and probably
five out Of eight Congressmen; the Ameri
can party two, and the Wings one. In
Ohio, S. 7. Chase, Fusion Free Soil candi-
date for Governor, is elected by majority
Of about $4,000 over the democratic nomi-
nee, and 5000 over the American and dem
Ocratic candidates united. There were sew
en- or eight counties to hear from which
would probably increase Chase's majority
900 or 1900
Our Phalanx friends in this state, look
upon the result in Pennsylvania as great
democratic victory, and seem to relish it
with an evident degree Of selfsufficient
qualification. We look upon this matter as
being a contest almost entirely based on
sectionalities a consolidation Of the Demo
Gratis, Wings, and a g0odly number of A
mericans, in that State, on the one side,
and the Philadelphia American boilers, ab-
oliti0niSt, and free dirt on the other. In
stead Of being democratic victory it is
really victory Of the defenders Of the
Union. In large majority Of the North
ern States at the present day, the main is
sue is slavery or anti-slavery, and the old
parties are fast becoming mere non-entities.
The struggle between North and South is
already threatening the safety of the con-
federacy; but the American party, the pre-
cursor Of the permanency Of the Union, will
manifest it influence and strength in time
to check dissolution.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22
WHITE HALL-This Hall, heretofore oc-

WHITE HALL.-This Hall, heretofore oc-
cupied as house of iIl-fame, was purchas-
ed on Tuesday last, by the Temple of Hon
or of this place. 1t is their intention. we
understand, to reft it, and convert it into
a hall suitable for holding their meetings
1t is exceedingly gratifying to us to notice
the fact that houses Of ill-fame in George
town, will soon all be numbered among the
things that were. This certainly speaks
well, and is an evidence that the morals of
the place and country are fast improving.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22

Quartz MILL.-We learn from friend
just from Strong's Diggings, Placer Co.,
that the quartz mill of Strong & Co. on
Grizzly Canon, has been doing a good bu-
siness Of late. The mill runs six stamps,
and crushes from ten to twelve tons of rock
per day; which pays from SO to $50 per
ton. The company are furnishing the mill
with new machinery and will soon operate
with twenty-four stamps.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22

BOTTLE HHL-The p & R. G. G. Co.
having few days ago introduced water in
to their branch ditch, running directly on
the divide on which Bottle Hill is located,
that place is now awaking from the apa-
thetic state that has for some time past char
acterised it. After the rains fairly set in,
we may expect to hear Of numerous big
strikes and large yields Of gold from that
neighborhood, from time to time, until the
latter part of next summer.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22

GEORGIA Simultaneous and exten-
siye are the preparations now being made
by the different mining companies holding
claims on the above slide. In consequence
of the scarcity of water during the past five
Or six months, many Of those owning claims
in that region have been compelled to aban-
don them. The rainy season, however, be
ing about to commence, the honest miner
has again gone to work with that indomit-
able perseverance only known and expert
enced among the golden mountains Of Cali
fornia. We are informed that several by
draulics are now being erected and the
Slide presents lively appearance.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22

CABIN BURNT.-A miners cabin situa-
ted on Travis Greek, some two miles south
east of this place, caught fire from the
chimney and was burnt to the ground on
Monday last. 1t was occupied by four mi
ners and contained winters provision for
all hands, clothing, blankets, &c, all oi
which were DESTROYED.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22
ssm- We are informed that CONSEQUENT

sea- We are informed that consequent
upon the Bear Fight at Volcanoville, on
Sunday last, there were several brutal
fights among quite number of those who
attended the exhibition--knives and shille-
lahs being the most common implements
made use Of Two or three Of the combat
ants had their heads "stove in" We think
the time has come in California when stop
should be put to such uncivilized and bar
barous exhibitions as the one above refer
ed TO
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22
RSsa ATessrs. Graham G, Cooou

1ay- Messrs. Graham & Spear, agents
of the Pacific Express Company, at this
place, have shown US many attentions dur
ing the week just past; furnishing us with
bounteous supply of newspapers, brought
by the j. L. Stevens and Sierra Nevada.
and also with California exchanges, for
which they will please accept our kind re-
membrance and good will.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22

ARRIVALS OF FANILIEs.-The families Of
this place have been largely multiplied
within a few weeks past Our beautiful and
picturesque village and the country imme-
diately surrounding it, is rapidly filing up
with a permanent, enterprising and whole
some population. Among the arrivals here
last week we are pleased to chronicle those
of our old friends, Mr. r. Cushman & lady,
and Mr.. Lewis Bryant and lady, all Of
whom were direct from Massachusetts,
Messrs. c. & B. left here in May last in a
state Of "single blessedness, for their homes
on the shores of the Atlantic, but were not
permitted to enjoy that "miserable" state
long after they had arrived at their desti-
nation.
We neglected to notice some two weeks
ago, the arrival Of Mr.. II. NJ. Porter and
lady, from Indiana. Mr.. P. has long been
resident Of this section, and has always
been a good and useful member Of society.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-22
Reg J. A. CUNNINGHAM. the eve

Beg J. A. CUNNINGHAM, the ever atten-
tive and obliging proprietor of the Literary
Depot, will please accept our thanks for
Atlantic magazines and papers, and for
Sacramento and San Francisco papers fur
nished US during the past week.