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Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

FROM WAsHINGLoN.-The Washington
correspondent of the San Francisco Herald
writes as follows;
j. Ross Brown, Esq, has made a vol
umnouS report to the Secretary of the Treas
ury, IN relation to executive affairs in Cali
fornia. He recommends the abolition Of
many offices, and the reduction of salaries
of numerous others. Among the changes
he urges, is the Substitution of Inspectors
for Collectors Of the Customs at Stockton
and Sacramento. In regard to Indian AT
fairs, he recommends the continuance of the
system established by Lieut.. Beale which be
says works WE'LL and will continue to work
well. He censures Lieut. Beale for some Of
his official act, but imputes no criminality
to him. He also recommends the remodel
ling and enlargement of the San Francisco
mint, the letting out of the assaying by con-
tract, and the increase of salaries of its OIL
GERS.
have just learned that the former wife
of ex-Comptrolles Winslow S. Pierce, COM
mitted suicide in Illinois some time since.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Pierce OBJ
tanned divorce from her in California, last
fall upon proof of infdelity. AS soon as
she received intelligence of this fact, she
committed the rash crime of selfdestruction.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

A STEP IN THE PATH OF PROGRESS
The Paris correspondent of the Journal, Of
Commerce says that the new Austrian code
of criminal process, which was enacted in
July last, is now introduced into successful
operation throughout nearly all of the prov
inces of the empire. 1t excludes many old
barbarities, and conforms the criminal code
to the advanced ideas of the age 1t sup
presses the secret inquisition, torture, and
signorial jurisdiction, and establishes, so far
as the law is concerned, free defense and
equality of all orders and classes. The pro-
ceedings "are generally oral; no jury trial is
yet admitted; uniformity in every respect,
through the emporer's dominions, is studied
as far as practicable. This code is a great
event in the history of German legislation.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08
A True Man.

If we describe living man, a man that
hath that life that distinguishes him from
fowl or bird, that which gives him ca
pacity next to angels; we shall find that
even good man lives not long, because if
is long before he is born to this life and
longer yet before he hath a mans growth
"He that can look upon death, and see its
face with the same cOuntenance with which
he hears its story; that can endure all the
labors of his life with his soul supporting
his body; that can equally Gespise riches
when he hath them, and when he hath them
not; that is not sadder if they lie in his neigh
bors trunks, nor more brag if they shine
round about his own walls; he that is never
moved with good fortune coming to him, nor
going from him; that can look upon another
mans lands, evenly and pleasedly as if they
were his own, and yet look upon his own
and use them, too, just as if they were an
other man S; that neither spends his goods
prodigally, and like fool, nor vet keeps
them avariciously and like a wretch; that
weighs not benefits by weights and number.
but by the mind and circumstances of him
that gives them; that never thinks his char
ity expensive if a worthy person be the re-
ceiver; he that does nothing for opinions
sake, but everything for concience, being as
curious of his thoughts as of his actings in
markets and theatres, and is as much in awe
of himself as Of whole assembly; he that
knows God looks on, and contrives his Sc
cret affairs as in the presence of God and
holy angels he that is bountiful and cheer
full to his frsends, and charitable and apt to
forgive his enemies; that loves his country
and obeys his prince, and desires and en-
deavors nothing more than that they may
do honor to God;" this person may recon
his life to be the life Of man, and compute
his months, not by the course of the sun,
but the zodiac and circle of his virtues; be-
cause these are such things which fools and
children, and birds, and beasts, cannot have.
These are therefore the actions of life, be-
cause they are the seeds of immortality
That day in which we have done some ex-
cellent thing, we may as truly reckon to be
added to our life, as were the fifteen years
to the days Of Hezekiah.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

IHE EXPEDITION TO CENTRAL AMERICA.
We learn from reliable source that the
arrangements of the company are in such a
state of forwardness, that the first ship will
sail from Baltimore on or about the 25th of
this month. A few days later, a second
snip will sail from Mobile, and third from
the Brazos Santiago, Texas. These three
ships will take out about seven hundred col
onists-all active, enterprising men, and pc
culiarly well adapted to carry successfully
the objects of the expedition. There are
in the city of Washington some sixty men
who have Joined the expedition, and who
are merely waiting for the meanes of trans
portation.
Colonel Kinney himself will sail either
from New York or Philadelphia, about the
beginning of next month, with large num-
Der of colonists, in first class steamship
Negotiations are now on foot for the pur-
chase of such a vessel, and it is believed
that if one cannot be procured at New
York, it may be obtained at Philadelphia
Washington Union.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

ADvERTIsING.-P. I. Barnum, in his au-
photography, written by himself, thus speaks
of advertising -
"Advertise your business. Do not hide
your light under a bushel Whatever your
occupation or calling may be, if it needs
support from the public. advertise it thor
oughly and effectually, in some shape or 9th
er, that will arrest public attention. free
ly confess that what success | have had in
my life may fairly be attributed more to
the public press than to nearly all the 9TH
er causes combined. There may be, posi-
bly,, occupations that do not require adver-
tising, but | cannot well conceive what
they are.
Men in business will sometimes tell you
that they have tried advertising, and that it
did not pay. This is only when advertis-
ing is done grudgipgly and sparingly. Ho-
meopathic doses of advertising will not pay,
perhaps is like half portion of physic,
making the patient sick, but eifecting moth
ing; Administer literally, and the cure
will be sure and permanent"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

TRANSLATION OF A TEA WRAPPER.-Rev.
Mr.. Spear, Editor of the Oriental or Ting
ngd' San-luk, a Chinese paper, has given a
literal translation of characters found on
packages of tea. Their meaning has prob
ably puzzled many good matron But
the editor of the Oriental says: "there is
nothing mystical about them. They are
simply the card of the native merchants
The following is the translation of the i'm
print, in red ink, upon the yellow wrapper
of half pound package, such as our lady
friends buy every day in the shops.
'HANG-Po-PIN COMPANY.
Our firm themselves go up into the Bohea
Hills, and select with much care the prime
spring crops Of the precipices, and all other
kinds of tea, for both Cantonese and For
eign use. Our weights are exact to hair.
Our store in Canton is outside the Five
Genii' Gate, upon Fruit Bulustrade Street.
Honorable visitors who are disposed to fa-
vOr US will recognize our humble establish
ment by the sign-board, Hang -po-hin, from
Fub-kien.' Remembering this there will
be no mistake
To this we may add in explanation that
the title of the company means, the 'Endu-
ring-precious-elevated' Company. Chinese
firms always choose two or three lucky
words which are combined to make title;
just as we say the Good-intent Company
The Bohea Hills are in the peighboring
province of Fuh-kien, and distant some five
hundred miles or so from the city of Canton
The best black tea comes from that portion
of the empire. And the selection of the tea
from the precipices is a great matter; a;
the scanty gleanings from the highest cliff;
are supposed to contain superior virtues.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08
AMERICAN SETTLEMENT IN JAPAE.-A

AMERICAN SETTLEMENT IN JAPAE-A
party of citizens of San Francisco purpose
sailing for Japan in the course of the pres
ent month. The preliminaries of charter
ing vessel and fitting out for the trip have
already been arranged, and this pioneer
movement of American settlement in a
country which, but two years ago, was for,
hidden ground to the whole world besides.
will be accomplished ere another year has
passed. The terms of the treaty negotiated
by Commodore Perry, provide for the full
and free use of the ports of Hakodado and
Samode, after the lapse of one year from the
period ofits being signed. The coast, there.
fore is now clear for the enterprise of our
countrymen, and we are not surprised that
the project is deemed an inviting one. Is
would not be strange if few months should
witness the departure of several hundreds Of
Californians following the star Of empi,e ID
its westward way.
TGolden Era.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

Trust no Future, howeer pleasant,
Let the dead Past bury its dead
Act-act an the hUing PRESENT,
Heart tcithin, aud Con o'erheadt
Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our iues sublime.
And departing leave behind us
Footprints on the srnds of time.
Footprints that perhaps another
Sailing o'er lfe's solemn main,
Some forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.
Let us then be up and doing,
HIith heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to waits
Poetry poetry Oh, Sybil, what faith
less assistant you are," cried Blanche, re
turning with dish of grapes from the vine
which overshadowed the window. "Hert
is the pride of my cookery growing colder
and colder, while you regale Mrs. Norman
and mamma upon poetry. What promise;
did you not beguile me with, when | en-
trusted my coffee-pot to your mercy"
"Did l? All, well, will redeem them.-
But am not all to blame; | only followed
where Mrs. Norman led
At some future time, as the above Story
is very beautiful we may give it entire
but is rather too long though.-ED.)
*Psalm of life. Longfellow.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

EARTHQUAKE AND THE BUTTEs-A cor
respondent of the Alta Californian, writing
from Downieville, Feb. 22d says
There was a slight shock of an eartk-
quake felt here few nights ago, and tie
next day one of the points of the Buttes was
found missing, leaving bare round summit.
A mass of the rock, weighing many tons,
landed near the Arial Quartz Mills. Were
1t safe, | would visit this mill, suspended in
mid-heavens; but the SHOWS might overtake
me. | had no idea that mining was carried
on so high up in the everlasting hills. At
Monte CristO too, the mines are almost at
the summit of the hill Then. too, how do
we know but the gold is Just as plenty in
other hills as in those already prospected.
Sierra county has richer mining than any
other have visited
The scenery along the Yuba, and all thro'
these mountains, is grand in the extreme;
and when we have railroad to the States,
the Sierra Nevadas will be the summer re-
sort for hundreds form the South and East.
There is a beauty and grandeur about these
grand old mountains that is not excelled by
the views in the Alps, and then there is a
utility about them that will greatly heigh-
ten the enchantment. All these mountains
have rich soil on their surface, and many
pleasant home, with vines and fruit trees,
will nestle among them, and cattle will feed
upon the thousand hills. Then they all rest
upon the shining ore, and the deep descend
ing them for hundred years, will be extend
ed, and abundantly pay the laborer"
tho pb;lo Jol,>b;o -.
respondent of the Fort Smith Herald says,
that about year ago he Investigated sim
liar explosion in Franklin county, Arkansas
and found thatit had not been produced by
volcanic action, but by the decomposition
and spontaneous combustion of sulphuret OF
iron which abounds in that region"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08
Hymn of the Universe.
PARAPHRASED FROM GOETHE.

e.
Roll on, thou Sun forever roll.
Thou giant, rushing through the Heaven
Creations wonder, natures soul!
The golden wheels by angels driven;
The planets die without thy blaze,
And cherubim with star-dropt wing
Float in thy diamond-sparkling rays,
Thou brightest emblem of their King!
Roll, lovely earth and still roll on,
With oceans azure beauty bound;
With one sweet star, the pearly moon,
Pursues thee through the blue profound;
And angels with delighted eyes
Behold thy tints of mount and stream.
From the high walls of paradise;
Swift-whirling like glorious dream.
Roll, Planets +! on your dazzling road,
Forever sweeping round the sun!
What eye beheld when first We glowed?
What eye shall see your courses done?
Roll in your solemn majesty,
Ye deathless splendors of the skies!
High affairs from which angels see
The incense of creation rise.
Roll, Comets and We million Stars
Ie that through bOundless nature roam;
1e monarchs on your fame-winged cars;
Tell us in what more glorious dome,
What orb to which your pomps are dim,
What kingdom but by angels trod-
Tell us where swells the eternal hymn
Around His throne-where dweIls your Coz
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08
Six States .l15

There are in progress in Ohio, 1,8Ol miles;
in Indiana, ,449 miles; in Illinois, 1886
miles; in Michigan, 200 miles; in Wisconsin,
450 miles, in Iowa, 983 miles. Total IN
six States, 6 6,433 miles.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08
TGolden Era.

NOTE PAPER-In Paris, rich Ameri"
can wrote to Mile de s., OF the opera,
a tender epistle on the back of bank note
The lady sent verbal reply, with the apol-
ogy that she was entirely out OF note paper,
and would be thankful to NJ. PAmerlcan TO
send her quire or two OF his.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

RAILWAYS AT THE NoRTHwEsT-The
Railroad Record gives the following sum-
mary of the Railways complete and in pro-
gress, in the Northwest:
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

Bsg~ The eagle of the French standard
has the wings folded. An eagle with the
wings outspread is the military emblem of
the United States
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

BG~ Jones says that the best sewing ma
chine in the world, is one about seventeen
years old, with short sleeve dress, pretty
little feet with gaiter boots on!
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08

n~ Does a man feel "girlish" when hs
makes maiden speech
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08
Pioneer Lime Of Stages
PLACERVILLE TO GEORGETOWN.

;a4--.r5:--44ttS D. Via Chill Bar, Kelsey, American
GG-N.-z-zl11s@--s9. and Spanish Flats.
The stages of this line leave the Union Hotel,
Placervile, every morning at o'clock. Return
ing, will leave the Nevada House, Georgetown,
at l o'clock, P. NJ.
This line has been in operation since July Sd;
and from the past patronage the proprietOrs fiat
ter themselves that this is not only the cheapest,
but most commodous way of travelling between
the two places, being under the management of
an experienced driver.
l-tf HUNTER & CO., Proprietors
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08
LIVERY STABLE.

WILLIAMS & DE TURK
Tf@ DESIRE to return their thanks to the
G6 cltlzens OF Georgetown and vicinity for
their literal patronage, and hope to merit con-
tihuaIce Oh the same. Horses to be let on rea-
sonable terms. Also, the best of attention piyen
to stock left with us for keeping. -
Oct. 10, 1854 l-tf
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-08
@eOrgtt0tUn advertisements.
N EV ADA HOUSE.
GEORGETOWN.
II. w. NTcEEox,
PROPRIETOR.

fs55Sf - THE proprietor of this extensive Ho-
655SE-5 tel take pleasure in announcing to his
Ill7Esa patrons and the travelling public gener-
1----A ally, that his House is still open for the
reception of Boarders and Travellers. Having
lately improved it with
GOOD BEDS AND BEDDING,
neat and airy Bedrooms, and Private Rooms for
Ladies and Families
The TABLE is furnished with the best in the
market while the BAR contains a good assOrt
ment of LIQUORS and SEGARS.
In addition is a STABLE for the accommoda-
ton Of Horses and Teams. The Stages for Sac
ramento City arrive and depart from this House
every day-alsO, from Placerville, kelseys and
Spanish Flat-rendering it great convenience
to the travelling public.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-19

Walter r. Hill died on the sth instant, In the
insane asylum, at Concord, New Hampshire, aged
66 years. He was brother Of the late Governor
publication of the New Hampshire Patriot, from
1871 to 1915. In October, 1914, on the threat
ed invasion of Portsmouth by the British, he en-
listed, with many of his townsmen, under Major
Peter Robinson, marched to the seaboard, and
there served in the capacity Of orderly sergeant Of
the company. Here the symptoms Of his heredi.
tary malady first appeared, and during the remain
der Of his protracted life he had only occasional
intervals Of health and sanity.
Mr.. Pryor, who was sent by the American gov
eminent TO Greece 10 settle the difficulties which
existed with that government in regard TO Mr.
King and others, has accomplished his mission
and returned as far as Paris on his journey home
Prince Metternich recently celebrated the eighty
second anniversary Of his birthday by dinner TO
his friends.
Henry Farnum, Esq, Of the firm Of Messrs.
Henry Fsrnum a Co, Of Philadelphia, died on
Monday, after short but painful Illness in the
hfty-third year Of his age. Mr.. Farnum was the
son-in-aw Of Jacob Ben, of New York, and one Of
the heaviest importers Of French, German and
British dry goods and silks in that city.
Joseph Alexander Esq, died at his residence
(the American Hotel, New York; yesterday morn
ing, aged %. Until within twelvemonth, Mr.. A.
bad enjoyed excellent health, and was enabled TO
take daily exercise. He was one of the founders
and the first president Of the Albany Savings Bank,
and was for several years President OF the Com
mercial Bank.
Died at East Moultonboro', New Hampshire, De.
cember Z, John M. Shaw, aged 81 years. He was
one of the first settlers Of the town.
Letters from Rome mention that the Rev. Mr..
Talbot, whose name has been repeatedly mention
cd as one likely TO be raised TO high spiritual Office
in the Roman Catholic Church Of England, has
been appointed by the Pope to proceed to Ameri-
ca TO regulate some affairs between the transatlan-
tic bishops and the Holy See.
MINISTER FRENcH.--A Washington letter SAYS
that Col. French win be rejected on the ground
that the government he seeks TO represent Is mere
ly military government, which has not been re.
cognised by any civil power.
Judge Douglas, It Is said win not arrive In
Washington til spring, as he has gone TO Cleveland
TO try the water cure. He is suffering under So
vero liberation Of the throat
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THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TnrenAr Dccanher IL 1875.


CONCLUSION OF TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Mr.. ALLISON, participating in the controversy
raised by his two colleagues, said that the MAORI
ty Of the members Of Congress from Pennsylvania
were elected as opponents Of the Nebraska bill,
that being the great issue in the late election.
Mr.. ETHERIDGE thought the House needed re-
pose after the intellectual exercises of the morn
ing. As much bad been said as the country could
digest in two days, daughter, and he trusted the
House would now adjourn.
Cries Of "no, no." and "call the roll"
Mr.. SMITH, Of Virginia, asked Mr.. CAMPBELL,
Of Pennsylvania, whether Mr.. BANKS had not cut
himself aloof from the American party.
Mr.. CAMPBELL. Don't know.
Mr.. DAMRELL denied that Mr.. BANKS had
withdrawn from that party. The convention which
nominated Rockwell was called by the American
party
Mr.. SMITH defined his position, condemning
Freesoilism, approving of the foreign feature q
Americanism, and declaring himself national
man.
Mr. GIDDINGS, placing himself in front Of the
Clerks desk, acclaimed spirtedy in favor OF free
dom, and the building the Republican church upon
q rock that the waves of he'll shall not prevail
against It.
Mr. LETCHER called Mr.. GrDpIress attention
TO the resolution offered by the latter and adopt
ed in Republican meeting, insisting that num-
Der of Free-soilers be placed upon the standing
committees, and asked various questions concern
ing t.
every Northern man 70 be pledged 10 that doctrine
Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of Ohio, said no such rcsolu
ton was test for him.
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Hon. j. GlanceY Jones.

One would suppose from the language OF
this gentleman in the House Of Representa-
tives yesterday, that he was not, and never
had been, tainted in the least with "higher-
lawism" And in his recent efforts to obtain
a newspaper notoriety, we fear he has forgot
ten portion Of his past political history. We
were residents Of this city when the honorable
gentleman first came to Congress, and IL our
memory serves us right, the gentleman was
elected by greatly diminished majority, in
consequence Of his "higher-law" proclivities
and with view to satisfy ourselves as to the
correctness Of our recollection upon the point,
we have looked over a speech Of his, delivered
in the House Of Representatives during the
second session Of the Thirty-Second Congress.
This speech is upon the tariff, yet so strongly
was the gentleman at that time tainted with
"higher-lAwism" for which he now manifests
so much horror and dread, that he could not
discuss the tariff without exhibiting il. In
this speech he declares the decision Of the SUI
preme Court, in the case Of Prigg o. the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania was unsound !"
he "repudiated" IL as the rule Of bis politi-
cal action, and expressed wish to live TO see
1t reversed" We make the following ex-
tract from that decision
"The clause in tho Constitution Of the United
States relating TO fngitives from labor, manifestly
contemplstes the existence Of a positive, unquali-
fed right, on the part Of the owners Of the slave,
which no State law or regulation can, in any way
qualify, regulate, control or restrain"
Again: that
at would seem, upon just principles Of con-
struction that the legislation Of Congress- II con-
stitutional, must supersede all State legislation
upon the same subject, and by necessary impca-
ton, prohibit it."
Again: that =,
The act Of 18th Of February, 1898, relative TO
fugitive slaves, Is clearly constitutional in all its
leading provisions'
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Mr.. GIDDINGS exclaimed" God forgive me
for voting for man who was not in heart and con-
science with It."
Mr.. BANKS desired TO say, that If any such res
olution was adopted, il was not rendered TO him
for approval Nobody had asked him for pledges
Mr.. GIDDINGS was frequently interrupted an
swering various interrogatories from all quarters
Lively times and great conf ison.1
Mr.. HUMPHREY MARSHALL analysed the
Democratic party, showing its discordant elements
the question at squatter sovereignty, calling forth
Mr.. JOINS, of Pennsylvania, in explanation. He
claimed nationality for his party, which, like the
Democratic party, have no terms ofcompromise to
offer or accept They ask no quarter, and regard
no men as Americans except those who stand on
the Philadelphia platform. He was frequently in
terrupted by applause from his friends, and was
listened to with marked attention.
Z Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of Ohio, obtained the floor,
and the House adjourned.
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R- A Postmaster writes us that &C

W A Postmaster writes us that Seen
eral Pierce is the President Of great nation,
and not country blackguard" We are much
obliged to our correspondent for this bit Of in
formation. II he viii enlighten us as to the
composition Of the moon, or when and how
the House Of Representatives is to be organ.
lied, two points about whi,h we feel a little
dubious at this time, we will mail to his ad.
dress copy of the Organ, the price Of it be.
ing only one cent"