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The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

The ELECTIONS STILL TO CONE IN 1855.
Louisiana, Monday, Nov. 9th, State off
GERS and five Representatives to Congress;
Mississippi, Monday, Nov. 9th, State off
GERS and FIVE Representatives to Congress;
New York, Tuesday, Nov. 9th, State Off
GERS, but no Governor or Lieutenant Cover
nor; Wisconsin, Tuesday, Nov. 9th, State
officers; Maryland, Wednesday, Nov. 7th
six Representatives to Congress; MasSachu-
settS, Tuesday, Nov. 9th, State officers. In
Tennessee, Alabama, California, Wisconsin
and Pennsylvania, the Legislatures in each
State elect one q. S. Senator.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

GRAND TEMPLE OF HoNoR-This body
commenced its semi-annual session on We'd
nesday last in Placerville. From the
american we learn that there were repre-
sentatives from twenty-five subordinate
Temples in attendance, and the delibera-
tions were conducted with the utmost har-
mony. Since the annual session in Nav
last, the Temples have increased from twen-
ty to thirty-one, and the memberships in
creased from GAS to 1882.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

CALIFORNIA MINING CoMPANY-A mi
ming company bearing the above title, con-
sisting of LOG shareholders, was organized
at Bottle Hill in December last, for the
purpose of prospecting hills at few of the
different mining localities north of the mid
die fork of the American river. Since that
time the company has taken up claims and
commenced tunneling operations near Au-
burn and Yankee Jims, Placer Co.; Neva-
da, Nevada Co.; Forest City, ST. Louis and
Volt Greek, Sierra Co.; and have already
expended $4,000. Pay has been struck
IN two OF the tunnels-Auburn and Table
averaging eight feet in depth
which prospects from three cents to one dol
lar to the pan. Both of the tunnels how
ever, being too high to work effectuaIv the
ground into which they were driven will
be abandoned and others run in still lower
The company is paying 81 and SIS per day
for laborers, and now employ sixteen hands.
It is thought by some Of the shareholders
that an expenditure of $4,000 more, will
thoroughly prospect all the claims taken up
by the company.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29
The DEVILS Basin.

Among the grand scenery of the head
waters Of the Middle Fork of the American,
this Basin and its surroundings rank fore
most. 1t is situated on the North Fork
side of the dividing ridge between that
stream and FL Dorado Canon. Its forma-
tion apparently was the result of the detach-
ment Of an immense avalanche of the ce-
ment and gravel deposits along the brow of
the hill, which swept in its fearful course
into the deep gorge below.
Near the upper edge of the basin, its top
reaching nearly to level with the summit
of the ridge, stands column of granite, ri
sing to the height Of eighty feet. 1t is
called The Devils Rock. It's largest diam
eter will not exceed ten feet, which it at
tains at about two-thirds of its height; and
so much smaller is it at its base, and so
frail its support, that it seems almost pos
sible for single person to push it over into
the basin below
A collection of some eight or ten houses
occupying the summit of the ridge above
the basin, and most delightfully."- situated, is
designated by the name of Monumental
City, which sounds musical enough among
the outlandish names which have been be-
slowed upon the surrounding localities, such
as Ground Hogs Glory, Bogus Thunder,
and others too rough for even California
ears, attuned to modesty as they now are
by woman's presence.
At an expenditure of much labor and
expense, a fume has been constructed some
three miles along the craggy sides of the
ridge, which supplies the miners at the ba-
sin with few sluice-heads Of water during
the winter and spring, and early part of
summer. Two companies are operating
successfully with hydraulics, the claims of
Adams & Co. yielding an average of about
an ounce per day to the hand, and those OF
Wykoff & Go. paying very remunerative
wages. Tunneling to some considerable
extent is also carried on. The gold of this
section is reputed to be among the finest
and purest in the State. In many places
the gravel appears to have been subjected
to fiery ordeal, and is cemerted so strong
ly together, that, although prospecting ex-
tremely well, the great difficulty and labor
attending the separation of the gold from
it renders its working Improbable. So
firmly cemented are some of these banks of
gravel, that the most powerful hydraulics
have no effect upon them.
Terminating here is a good wagon road
from Sacramento via. Auburn and Yankee
Jims, and following the main dividing ridge
between the North and Middle Forks OF
the American, passing around the head of
Ell Dorado Canon. The supplies for the
entire mining region on the opposite side of
the north fork of the Middle Fork are de-
livered here, and packed across that stream
on mules.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

ICE.-A block of ice frozen this season,
four inches in thickness was brought to town
a day or two ago from Pilot Creek. Persons
putting up ice there, report the weather as
being quite cold in that region.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

INFLUX OF BEGGARs.-A day scarcely
passes of late, but what the good people of
Georgetown are tormented more or less by
beggars. Some of whom report themselves
blind, others lame, and goodly number
have been shipwrecked. Four-ffths of
them no doubt are imposters.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

ELECTRICAL WIT.-Some of the up coun-
Try editors struck "streak" Of humor on
the announcement of the completion of the
telegraph to Downieville The NeVsda
journal says to the Sierra Citizen, "By
lightning, we make your acquaintance" TO
which the latter responds, "By thunder, We
are glad of it," [Sac. Union.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

e THANKSGIVING SERMoN.-A ThankSgiv-
ing Sermon will be preached by Rev. d.
MCCLURE, at the Town Hall, this day, at
101a o'clock, A. NJ. A general attendance
is requested.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

M~ Read the excellent correspondence
from Volcanoville, in another column. We
commend it especially to that class of per-
sons who fancy they see the shadow of des-
olation stealing over the land. It may re-
vive their dropping energies.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

Bss~ The white bear captured some five
weeks since near Volcanoville, died one day
last week at that place.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

Bg% The Atlantic mail will close at the
Post-O Office in this place, on Saturday eve
ming next-Dec. lst-at s o'clock.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

BsI~ Another brutal exhibition-bull
and bear fights advertised to come off at
Greenwood Valley on Saturday next.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29

Rssy- Read the new advertisement of W.
G. Badger, Wholesale Clothier, No. 80
Battery street, San Francisco.
The Georgetown news., 1855-11-29
GEORGETOWN NEWS.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1855.

mr' OctaVien HOOss is our authorized agent
LOT tne GEoRGEToWN News at San Francisco
He may be found at 81 Merchant street.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
omce--Third Street, below Cedar.
Garurr Gitq ahufrtisrlnfats,

n-CARvER is . new and thriving town ON the
North bank Of the Minnesota River, the foot OF the
Little Rapids; and is distant from st Paul abou so miles
by water and 80 miles by land; and 10 miles by water
above Shakopee. Immediately above the town, large
creek empeS into the Minnesota, which Jonathan Car
ver the first English explorer Of these regions named
after himse and from this circumstance is derived the
name Of the place. Carver has fret rate landing for
steamboats, at all stages Of water and is practicable
head of navigation the Minnesota whenever the wa
ter Is too low for steamboats, to cross the Rapds which
are distant from Carver less than two miles in direct
line Carver commands In Its rear, very rich and ex-
tensive back country, including the fertile region on
Grow River, aboveits forks; region plenfuy timber
ed; with prares, meadows and lakes nterspersed and
unsurpassed in the Territory for the advantages it
senS for immigrants in search OF beautiful pleasant
homes. Though about 200 families have settled in the
region around CAREER since last spring. except for
four five miles back from Carver, the region spoken
OF lies still untouched by the hand of man. and presents
rare opportunities for making the choicest kind claims
Carver likewise commands the upper end Of Lake Mpne
tonka, from which Is distant only miles, The COM
and people Of Carver completed on either
side of their places several miles OF the North Side
up the Minnesota River from Fort Smelling to Fort Ridge
y and the Sioux Agency and have erected substantial
bridge Carver Rver that there is no obsta
to travel passing VIA Carver, between the two Fort
and entirely upon the upper Side Of the Minnesota. A.
mother Road is being made by the company Grow Ry
er, which will be finished and ready for emigrants to
travel in search of locations navigation opens
Carver now contains q good Store; a new, commodi-
Blacksmith Shop; and several Dwellings,; and Fe,ry
will be in operation early In the spring. The ownership
OF the town is in Joint stock company, divided 20
shares and the proprietors folows Fullerton
President; DR. Thomas Foster, Secretdry II Griffin
agent for the Company, residing Carver, and Exoy
Alex Ramsey, Capt. Samuel Fullerton, Axel Jourgen
sen, W Brown, Wmilliam Constans, W Nartwell and
Judge Pierse. Carver Is undoubtedly point well
sts, either as place for advantageous settlement or
profitable investment.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
k,PAMPHLET,CARD,
and Circular Job Printing

TVHE MINNESOTIAN OFFICE having rocent.
Il ly bsen furnished with large quantity of new
Printing Materially Of the latest and improved styles
the prOpetors happy inform public that thew
are prepared Job Work all knds and in all col
an Apothecarys Label, IN neater and expeditions
manner than can be by any other Once in the
Territory Having purchased and put in successful ope
ration,
MAGICAL GARD PRESS.
Capable OF printing 1900 1900 cards per hour they are
enabled to execute this kind Of work in much better
manner than they have heretofore been enabled to do
and more expeditiousy, and Fifty per cent cheauer
than any other Office in the Territory can afford
Having also added STANDING PRESS. among
our late improvements (which other office in the Ter
rtory has are enabled to all of Blanks
Circulars Bill Heads etc, usually printed Cap or Post
paper in Superior Manner.
As the subscribers Practical Printers, and expect
to make hoir living by their profession, they employ
none but the most Competent Workmen, and supern.
tend all work entrusted to their themselves, and
allow nothing to leave their hands unless executed in
Manner.
For the same reasons, they happy to inform the
public that they have made to be furnished
with all new specimens Of type as they are out
and that 1t will be their pride ambition to keep their
Department in advance their coremporaries and
with the
Improvements Of the Age.
stock of Plain and Fancy Letter Paper Foolscap,
lat Cap Folio Post, &C., hand for printing. Also
Printing cards of different kinds sizes and colors
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL II, 1855
The Wisconsin Judicial Election-The Fugi
tive Slave Law Uncenstitutianai !. ~.

The Wisconsin Judicial Election-The Fugi.
tive Slave Law Unconstitutienai. p ~
I. Madison Journal of the 10th. saws of the
Judicial Election in Wisconsin, on the Sd Of
April, that the Hon. Orsamus Coles majority
over Crawford for Supreme Judge will reach
between four and five thousand votes?
This result is important, being the first decis-
ion by the people, on a direct issue, against
the econsttutionality of theFugitive Slave Law.
In the Glover slave rescue cases at Milwau-
kee, it will be recollected that two of the three
Judges of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,
held that the Fugitive Slave Act. was uncon
stitutional. The other, Judge Crawford, dis
sented and his term of Office being about to
expire it was determined to try the constitution
ality Of the law before the People. Judge Craw-
ford became candidate for reelection; and
the Hon. Orsamus Cole, formerly Free Soil
member of Congress, was put up as his oppo-
nent-Cole distinctly aud unequivocally an
nouncing his agreement in opinion with the two
Judges who hold over.
In point of talent and moral worth, the two
were equal. Judge Crawford had
besides gained many friends among the oppo-
nents of the Fugitive Slave Law, by his course
in the cases of Messrs. Booth and Rycraft. in
which, though he differed from the majority of
the Court on the question of the constitution
ality of the law, he concurred with them in the
opinion that the proceedings of the Federal
Court in the cases were illegal, and that the
prisoners should be discharged.
- Nevertheless, the man issue bore him
down, and the opinion of the Supreme Court
that the Fugitive Slave Law is unconstitu-
tional, stands re-afirmed by the people of the
sovereign State of Wisconsin.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
BHNKERS. e.,

fACHANGE sold and purchased on New York, Bos-
- tom Philadelphia, Chicago Detroit, and other Cit
les OF the United States. Notes collected proceeds
RENTED at current rates OF Exchange Interest allow
ed on special deposits. We also draw direct, payable
without discount,
ENGLAND.-Liverpool, London, Manchester,
IRELAND.-Dubn, Cork, Limerick, Belfast, &C.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Glasgow, Perth, SC.
Also, Drafts payable In Francs Forins or Thaers on
FRANCE.-Paris, Havre, Lyons, and Marseilles.
GERMANY.-Hamburg, Frankfort, O. NJ, Brussels,
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Cologne, Zurich CO.
penhagea, Dresden, Berlin, Hanover, Strasburg
SWITzERLAND.-Geneva, Berne, Basle.
IrALY.-Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples Venice, n es-
sina In Sicily.
AUSTRIA.-Vienna and Triest.
RUsSIA.--St. Petersburgh, Warsaw.
SwEDEN.-StOckholm.
NORWAY.--Christiana.
DebuQue Iowa. Marcia, 1854
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
Prohibition in N0w York.

The New York Tribune of the 7th inst, says
"The Assembly yesterday, by the strong vote
of 80 yeas to As nays, concurred in all the SEN
ate's amendments to the bill to prohibit the sale
of intoxicating beverages originally passed by
the House. That bill as amended by the Sen
ate is now substantially the law of our State.
as the prompt approval of Gov. Clark is un-
doubted. The provisions of this important
measure are substantially those of the original
Maine Law"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
NEW STORE AT CARVER.

New Goods and New Scale Of Prices,
NOW OPENING AT THE WAREHOUSE IN CARVER,
A large assortment of Dry Goods, Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes; all kinds of Groceries and Pro-
risiOns, &c, &c.
LII of which will be sold at prices than ever
IA before offered on the Minnesota River viz, Salt
Pork, 12h cents p pound; Fresh Pork, do; good
and upwards; good Sugar, 81 pounds for $l excellent
Teas at 65 cents pound, the that is sold st..
Paul for rs cents; Coffee, pounds $1 Iron to
cents pound; Flour $40 barrel; and everything else
In proportion. l. GRIFFIN.
Carver. Feb l.. 1855
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21

Ms- Our thanks are due to A. II. Cathcart,
Of the firm of Cathcart & Co., for late Galena,
Chicago and New York papers. Mr.. Cathcart
came up on the Galena to the foot of the Lake;
and on foot-back thence to Wako0ta, at the head
of the Lake, where he and the other travel-worn
individuals found the graceful Luella, ready to
bring them to st. Paul. Mr.. c. is the forerun-
ner of a heavy stock of Ladies Fancy Dry
Goods, for their popular establishment on Rob-
erts Streets part of which are already at the
foot of the Lake and will be along at an early
day.
Mr.. Cathcart was Express Messenger pro ten,
to bring few thousand dollars of cash to vari-
GUS parties in the territory. Good: every lit
tie helps. The Pioneer will please hurry that
"s5OC0O" along, it announced sometime ago
at the foot of the Lake
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
ST. PAUL NURSERY,
And Commercial Garden

NHE Propretors Of this establishment take
Il In informing the citizens of st. Paul and surround
Ing country that they receiving an extensive
sorment of Trees, Shrubbery &C., from Eastern Nur-
series, which, with the stock grown upon their own
Grounds, will enable them to supply quite extensive
mand.
Their stock consists of all the really desirable
of Apples and Pears both standard dwarf Cherries
Plums, Peaches, Grapes Currants Goosberres
res, Strawberries, Pie Plant, Asparagus Also Or
namental Trees and Shrubbery, such Mountain xeR
Ash, Balsam Fir, Red Cedar, Arbor Vitae Spruce, 9
Snow Balls, Lhilacs, Choice Roses. Also, Dah- A91H
lias, Lilies, Paeonies, Philoxes, &c. Those de-
string to ornament their grounds, supply their gardens
or fields with choice fruit, invited to call and exam
Inc our stock Our grounds two miles southwest
the city. MERRIFIELD & NEWTON
April Is. 1854 tf21
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LOST BAGGAGE.

YUNHE North western Express Co. have just complet-
j ed an arrangement by which they will be enabled
to find all baggage lost West Of Detroit. We shall
ceve semi-monhy reports from the Western Rail Road
Association, of all Baggage unclaimed or unknown,
any of the Depots t that point For particulars
inauire at our office, opposite the Post Office.
aa j. C. BURBANK & CO.
St. Paul, Dec. Is; 1854. dSwtf
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THE CARVER HOTEL,

THIS commOdious House, built expressly by the Car
yer City Land Company, tbs present winter, for a
HOTEL is now open and ready for the accommodation
strangers and travellers. No pains will be spared to
tertan both men and animals to the satisfaction of the
travelling public. Carver, Feb. /, 1856.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
WAKErIELD & BROWN,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
A Homes St, opposite the Wasson House, Skakopee,
Scott county, NJ t.. will give prompt attention to the
business their profession in this and adjoining
ties. Claims bought and sold. Information furnished
with reference to titles free Of charge.
J: b. WAKEFIELD. L. NJ. BROWN.
Nov. 81, 1854. (w1y) M ~
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
BLACKSMITHING AT CARVER.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens in the
vicinity Of Carver City, the Little Rapids Of Min
nesoa, and ChaSkay that he is prepared
in all its varieus branches,
and dispatch. Particular attention paid and Ok
Shoeng and Wagon Work. AxEL JORGENSEN.
Carver. Feb l. 1855.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
Valuable Property for Sale.

In Minneapolis, at the Falls of Saint anthony
AFFERED for a few days only, a Handsome -
" House and Lot Washington Avenue 80
three fine lots, fronting Bridge Street, near the
Suspension Bridge; half block, Fourth Street,
the Presbyterian Church eight acre iOfs Lake ST.,
desirable for residences; sr lots Prospect Avenues
ings, adjoining rear splendid farm, with
improvements, the Mississippi Minnehaha Falls;
aso blocks at the Ferry and Steamboat Landing Ia
the Lower Town, &c.; all promising to be very soon
ranked with the most valuable property In the Territory
and be had at low figures by applying at once to
PROPER & WILCOX,
Surveyors and Land Agents, the U. s. Land ONCE
Minneapolis, Minnesota Territory.
Aup d. 1854
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William Rock,
Civil Engineer and Surveyor, Red Wing, Mtnn.,
Id ESPECTFULLY solicits part of Public Patronage,
NJ and will transact with prvmpness and accuracy
whatever business may be entrusted to his care.
References.
r. NJ. Shoemaker, c. E. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Z. Gest, G. E. Cincinnati, Ohio.
J. W. Adams, c. f. Lexington, KY.
S. Medberry, C.. E. Columbus, Ohio.
Thos. Daniels, +. Springfield, Ohio.
ThOs. A. Morris, g. Z. Indianapolis, Ind.
j. II. Sprague, G. E. Shelbyville, Ind.
M. II. Benton, Prest. c. & L. R. R., COvngton, KY.
Hon. T. L. Jones, Newport, KY.
Rev L. W. Berry, Pres. Indiana Asbury University,
Greencaste, Indiana.
Hon. E. D. Mansfield, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Feb. /, 1856. d&w1y
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EDITORS AND PURLISHERS.
NUMBER 81.
The County Commissioners.

This body met on Saturday last. Measures
we're taken to collect the stumpage due on the
school lands of Ramsey county in the pineries.
variety of accounts were allowed. Sheriff
Fridley was allowed 1925, for the execution Of
the Indian Uzazy H a
Yesterday, the Commissioners again met at
IL oclock-all present
Mr.. Wilson made his report of monies collect
ed by him as Stumpage on Pinery School
Lands, for 1854, amounting to S24o.
1t was voted, that hereafter the Commission
ers will make no charge for acting as Overseers
OF the foor' except when actually employed.
Sheriff Fridley presented his accounts and
vouchers for settlement; which were found satis-
factory. The account stands as follow:
Amount of Tax Duplicates $40 91s 46
returned uncollectcd, s256 OIL
Amount collected. .SlI,663 As
Deduct Sheriff IS fees. ..... 466 81
$11,196 81
County Treas'rs Receipts to Sheriff l1l96 81
A variety Of small accounts were examined
and allowed.
The squabble among the Commissioners about
the stumpage on the timber cut on the School
Lands of the county in the Pineries, wa, re-
newed. without any decisive result. Verilv.
the world is getting warlike More of this.
perhaps anon.
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$11,196 81
Death Of Marshall, of Indiana.

The Hon. Joseph G. Marshall, of Indiana
probably the ablest man of that State-died
at Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday night, the
9TH inst. Mr.. Marshall has been prominent
actor in the legislation and politics of Indiana
during the last twenty years. As an argument
ative speaker he probably had no equal in the
State. He was staunch Whig.
The GALENA LEvEE-The Advertiser of the
18th says:
"For several days past, the harbor along the
Levee has been full of steamers, loading and
dlscharglng their freight and passengers, Civ
ing that part of the city an animated appear
ance. The want of more room is apparent.
but business, whatever center it seeks, will
find room to stretch itself only as it is COM
PEELED to-"
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'EvEE.-The Advertiser of the


New YORK, April 6.
The Baltic steamship has just arrived. The
siege OF Sebastopol remained unchanged. The
great point of attention was the Vienna Con-
ference of diplomatists from England, France,
Austria and Russia aud strong hopes were
entertained that it would result in peace. Point
lst had been unanimously agreed upon, viz:
Abolition of the exclusive Protectorate of
Russia over Moldavia and Wallachia, the priv
ileges accorded to those provinces by the Car
Powers N-
The last dispatch from Vienna dated Friday
evening, says the Conferences were progress,
ing favorably, the End point is either settled or
will be tomorrow.
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The LampliSh

The Lamplighte
TuIHE latest and best American novel, is excitin
IL great sensation East just received and fOrsak
by 4. HOWITZ & CO.,
At LeDuc's Old Bookstore.