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Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

MERCHANTS MAGAzINE.-This certainly
is a very interesting periodical. Mr. Wx. T.
GIBBS has recently brought us under obli-
cations by laying copy on our table. He
informs US that he is in monthly receipt Of
them.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

EXPRESS FAvoRs.-Wells, Fargo & Co.
have our thanks for California exchanges.
And to Adams & Co. we are indebted for
the Pioneer, our city exchanges and full
file of Atlantic and Eastern papers.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

MAGAZINES AND PERIoDICALs.-Mr. WIN.
T. GIBBS has again brought US under obli-
cations for Grahams, Putnams, and the
Waverly Magazines; also, for other valua-
BILE States papers.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

CoTILLIoN PARrY-A cotillion Party is
to be held at the American Hotel, in Louis
vile, on the first day of next March. Our
citizens and readers who love the dance and
who can attend should be present at this
party as ''good time" is promised.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

ge9@ The correspondence from friend
in Union City viii be inserted in our next
issue. Unfortunately, it was misplaced
when received, but has been found, though
too late for insertion this week.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

TEMPERANCE ADDREss.-On last Sunday
evening, Judge johnson, of the County
Court, delivered very able address at the
Union Church in this place-subject, tenn
perance. A large and appreciative audi
ence were in attendance.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22
Arrival of the Mail Steamer.--Cmc week
Later News from the East.


The Oregon arrived at San Francisco at
9 o'clock A NJ on the 18th. She brings
important news.
The Panama railroad is completed -
The first train came through from Aspin.
wall to Panama on the 3lst of January.
"The revolution in Mexico is steadily pro-
crossing. Two thousand of Santa Anna's
troops and officers, including five Generals
have joined Alvarez and were to leave Ac-
apulco February 8th, with the intention o1
taking the city of Mexico"
We clip the following from the extra
Union:
Home Affairs.
The banking house of Page, Bacon & Co.
OF st. Louis, was temporarily closed Janua-
ry 18th, but through the instrumentality OF
friends, and the large advances made by
New Y ork bankers and personal friends
have again resumed business. Their assets
amount to S3,000,000 over their liabilities.
AN AMERICAN MovEMENT.-A mass meet
ing Of citizens is proposed to be held in
Lawrence, Mass, of the friends of the total
abandonment of the use of goods of foreign
manufacture, the Importation of which is
now causing such distress in the country.
The Washington Union says, since hear
ing of the indignity offered to Mr.. Soule at
Madrid, the President has called cabinet
meeting, to consider the facts of the case.
Some provision was to be made at the
present session of Congress for constructing
military road across the Plains. Several
officers of the Army have already gone for
ward to survey the route.
Mr.. Latham's bill for line of mail steam
ers between San Francisco and Shanghae,
was soon to be taken up
The Know Nothings were carrying all
before them in the Western States.
Mr.. Soule has resigned the Spanish mis-
sion, and the Hon. John c. Breckenridge
of Kentucky has been nominated and con
firmed to fill the vacancy.
There was a disastrous fire at Buffalo, on
the 4th, consuming two blocks of buildings.
The Nebraska agitation was being again
renewed throughout the Northern States
In the Senate on the 18th, message was
received from the President, urging the
adoption of measures to suppress the hostil-
tiles of the Indians along the overland route
to California. The subject was referred to
the Military Committee who will report
A bill to organize force of 5000 mounted
men.
A motion to table the Pacific Railroad
bill in Committee of the Whole in the
House, was defeated-Aves, 81 nays. l27.
1t is still under consideration.
A joint resolution to establish weekly
express mail between St. Louis and San
Francisco, was introduced in Senate by Mr.
Gwin, and was referred.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. 1855.
The Senate has confirmed the following
appointments Martin Russell as Inspec-
tor at Troy, N. Y; B.F. Davis, Postmas-
ter for Coloma w. H. Endicott, Postmas-
ter for Nevada, California and ten Justices
OF the Peace for the District of Columbia.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

BARD OF LINDEGwooD.-Anothe beau
tliul little Poem rom this Author appears
on the first page Of this issue.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

Franc PIECES very currently pass in
Georgetown, Mamaluke and Bottle Hill at
1214 cents piece.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

CAMELs are spoken of as beasts of bur
then suitable for use on the plains. Don't
think they will answer the desired purpose
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

Ar. Octavicn HoOsss is our authorized agent
Tor the GEORGETOWN News at San Francisco.
He may be found at l20 Commercial street,
Iron Building.
Kirk Brothers are our Agents in Sacramen-
TO, at the PosT OFFICE LITERARY DEPOT, next
door to the Post Office.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

A THEsPIAN SOCIETY is talked of among
the young men of Georgetown.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

CANDLES are now selling at 871& cents
per ID. in Georgetown
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

COUNTY PArERs.-We have received none
this week but the Miners 44dyocate.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-22

" AsHINGTON, Jan. II, I655.
The Senate has confirmed the following
appointments Martin Russell as Inspec-
tor at Troy, n. T.; B. f. Davis, Postmas-
ter for Coloma w. HI. Endicott, Postmas-
ter for Nevada, California and ten Justices
OF the Peace for the District of Columbia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23
The Mean Man.

The Local of the Greensburgh Demo
crat seats himself on the cellar door in
front of his Office 10 make observations.
Here are his conlemplalions upon the
mean man
All here comes the individual we are
just in search of. Here is genuine, un-
mistakably, mean man ; and a singular
being he is. If we were chemist, we
would anayze him, and see what queer
compound he is built from. He's been
born mean, bred mean, lives mean, and
he'll die mean. He commenced TO be
mean when young, and his propensities
stick to him ever since. Look at his
dress. A hat like an inverted bread bas
ket, with hole in the crown TO lei in air
-pantaloons once magnificent, but now
the sad relics of departed grandeur, with
at least four inches of unbleached linen
waving ont behind-dexterously twirling
and flying about, and iiuuerng III the
warm breeze like weather guage on
spire--a coat that had done good service
in his fathers days, hanging loosely upon
him--and boots, through which comes
peepng slyly big red toe. This Is his
dress-mean enough in all conscience,
bat yet grand and beautiful in comparison
with the inner man.
He is philosopher without philosophy,
and a man of great imaglnaIIon--so great,
indeed, that he imagiucs lie, tells 1t a
few times, and then believes 1t for fact.
Dirt don't trouble him, for are not all men
dirt? OF course, then he can't object to
dirt; otherwise, to be consistent, he
must quit soClety--a notion he could
not entertain, as long as pays, no matter
whether honestly or not, for a moment.
Besides, he is safe from any further accu-
mutation, as no more dirt VIII stick.
lie is eletnally meddiing in the affairs OF
other people, and if two men are talking.
there, in a trice, is this mean man to hear
what is said, and sec what he can; and
when he, by his prying, becomes acquain-
ted with any fact--no matter whether lis
publicity may lead to chickering's law suits,
or separations Of familes--hc must retail
it out for lhe benefit of the community.
He goes twice each Sabbath to the Church, f,
or :he Chapel, and on Monday he can
regale crowd with black-guard story;
with all the glee Of the most hardened
reprobale. If he is in any business, he FAM
cies thai be, and he alone, has Tie eXcIu-
slve right 10 pursue it, and he abuses
without stint, any one wLo chooses 10
dispute his right. But tie subject four
sketch is entirely too mean to pursue any
longer, and we drop the mean man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23
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sleeping with a Ratt,esnake.

1t was, | think-for | have not my
memorandum book of the day before me
in the month of August, 1886, that !
found myself wandering through the great
inland seas that begirI oul Western coun.
trv-Ctitls Is not Western no1c it uSed TO
he some time or other, and that too since
,he great rain storm in Noah's ,imel-un-
IL brought up al Fort Crawford, Green
Raw. Al this poinI,Capt. f.. b. Birdsail
81 he Third United States Infantry, ,lpoor
CelIow. he has fought his last 6atiIe :"
and now slumbers with the dead Of =
thousand years ago. procured Mackinaw
boats, 4 sufficient number 10 accommodate
the whole detachment. which consisted &C
about oae hundred and fifty United SAFES
Dragons, on their way to Fort Des
Moines. on the Mississippi riyer-each
boat accommodating somc twelve or hf-
teen soldiers, with the necessary camn
eouipage, provisions, &c. Thus provided
and fully provIsloned for The journey, the
oars were let fall, and We threaded our
way up the Fox River, a poruon of the
way quite q rapid stream, with many for
midable rapids with grand ana lesser
chules TO pass over, until we arrived at
Fort WiEnebago, a post at that time con-
sidered beyond the reach OF civilization.
A portage Of half nile lEUm lie Fox 10 the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

a WORD TO BoYs.-Who is respected
1t Is the boy who conducts himself well,
who IS honest, dliIgenl, and obedenl in all
thIngs. j! Is the boy who is making an
effort continually 10 respect his lalher and
To obey him, whatever he may direct To
be done. ll i the boy who leaves no ef-
Tort unIfied 10 improve himself in know
ledge and wisdom every day. who - busy
and aclIVe u eDHrayOrlng TO do good acts
tward others. Show me boy who obeys
his parents, who r. dIIIgcni, who respects
age, ho always has friendly disposition.
and who applies hlmsrl! diligently To get
wisdom, and 10 DO good toward, oIheIs;
aud, If he Is not respected anI beloved by
everybody, uieu ulcre - uo suei, !bing a.
Iraih N tAls world. RenIember this boys.
aud you will be respected by others. and
grow up and become useful men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23
I'd 10 Oh, .,cIs any alarm, .,.a,

I'D 10 Oh, .,cIs any alarm, .v.a,
At quiet cousinly walk;
= But, Tom, you'll soon fnd what happen 10
know
That such walks often grow into straying
And the voices Of cousins are sometimes so
low,
Heaven only knows what you'll be saying
And then there happens so often Tom,
Soft pressurcs of hands and fingers,
And looks, that were moulded TO soften, Tom,
And tones on which memory fingers;
And long ere your walk is half over, the
stgings
Of your heart are put into play,
By the voice of those fair demi-sistcrly things,
In not quite the most Grothcrly way
And the song Of sister may bring TO you TOm
Such tones as the Angel WOO,
But fear if your cousin should sing to you,
Tom,
You'll take her for an angel too
For so curious note is that note of theirs,
That You'll fancy the voice that gaveit,
Has been all the while singing the National
Airs,
Instead of the Psalms Of David.
onco had a cousin that sung, Tom,
And her name may be nameless now,
But the sound Of those songs is still young
Tom,
Though we are no longer so.
,Tis folly to dream Of bower Of green.
When there is not a leaf on the tree;
But 'twixt, walking and singing, that cousin
has been
God forgive her! the ruin OF NE.
And now care nought for society, Tom,
And lead most anchorite life,
For I've loved myself into sobriety, Tom,
And out of the wish for wife;
Bat oh if said but half what might say,
So sad were the lessons, twouid give,
That 'twOuld keep you from loving for many
day,
Aud from cou:ins-as long as you live.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23
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The snlprrepsrowS REcrsrrE is P,d P4Ib,,,l;re brlore
weekly a, - year positively to Dc ,f""c5 f Tex.
,he Year expires No paper d,s9o"'pgdi "ol all ar
cept at the option of the editor g";' g. cents.
rsaragcs are paid up. Single copies o. ot Jr., 50
ApyerTIsExENYs Of one SQUARE 20 Cor each
cents for the first insertion, ana - tbc same
insertion thercafter-larger ones III .I forauy
proportion. Advertisements not ,'I ard char
ID '5cca 5ccarnsiT ms n!' deduction made to those
@ dsertise By the year 49,, Editor. IN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

me without matches !--and Of them had

me without matches ?--and of them had
none.
| finally put on part of my clothes,
threw my cloak around me, took my um-
brcIIa, for il was still raining in torrents,
and sailed forth into the camp. But here
was no better off. The rain had extin-
guished the camp fires, and darkness reign
ed supreme. The sentinel was at his
post, but it was useless to trouble him
with my story. My umbrella soon be-
came useless as protection against the
drenching storm, and was forced back 10
my tent for shelter. But here all was
doubt and uncertainty. What had be-
come Of the snake There was possi-
bility that might hare killed him, but
there was an uncertainty about it. But |
yentured back, and drawing out my rifle
ease, which had served me as pillow, |
sat down upon it, neas the entrance to the
tent, resoluteIy determined to watch the
waning hoLrs until daylight should re-
veal to me the result Of my labors. The
reader may imagine my thoughts, but il
would be difficult to describe them. Al
lenglh-i: seemed almost like an eternity
the dawn broke upon another day. It
was like new life, new being, new
existence. Again the life blood began to
course freely through my heart, had gone
back TO lis usual resting place, and was
again performing its accustomed functions.
The first rosy tints Of morning satisfied
me thatmy enemy was not in sight. Where
was he Was he lurking in some sly
corner, ready to strike whenever should
approach him Certain it was he had
not coIed himself about my legs, nor had
lie wrealhed himself about my body or
neck Where was he, then! Perhaps
had killed him. Lucky thought Why
had it not occurred to me before ! Again
| seized my stick, the same identical one
with which had performed such wonder
fu deeds in the dark night before, and
with this raised the blankets up, there
lay my sleeping companion, my bed-iel-
low now sleeping the sleep OF death. Al
ter this occurrence, slept in my boat,and
there was an additional tent for the use Of
the soldiers. But the reason for this was
TO them mystery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Attend Of ours recently male ionr.
lie went round tie curner, across liIs
>'cres, thence 10 the l.t mans and thence
home. lime consumed. two minut.s and
hail. a book vi hls !raYeIs, IA four vol
unes and une-hOrse appendix, will be is
sued as soon as II Is ouI. No money IN
adYsuce
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

A young giIl, aged only fifteen years,
living near Pu,sburg, in Allegheny county,
gave birth to four sons, all OF whom are
living It's the strangest thing III the
world, for she was never married
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

A child is born. Now take the germ
and make bud of moral beauty. Let the
dews of knowledge and the light of virtue
wake in it the richest fragrance and the
puresl hues, and above all, see that you
keen lis face and frock clean.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

HURRAH FOR TIE MAINE GIRLs.-in
one Of the factories in Maine re emily, the
proprietors reduced the wages, whereupon
there was general determination to
strike, and as they were obliged to give a
months notice before quitting work k, they
meanwhile issued a circular to tie world
at large, in which is the following inleres-
ting paragraph 1--WE are now working
out our notice, and shall soon be without
employment can turn our hands to most
anything don't like to be idle-but de-
termined rot to work for nothing where
folks can afford TO pay. Who wants help /?
We can make bonnets, dresses, puddlngs,
pies and cakes, patch, darn, knit, roast,
stew and fry make butter and cheese,
milk cows, feed chickens, and hoe corn
sweep out the kitchen, put the parlor to
rights, make beds, split wood, kindle fires,
wash and iron, besides being remarkably
fond of babies, in fact can do anything the
most accomplished housewife is capable
of, not forgetting the seedlings on Mon
days and Saturdays. For specimens OF
spirit, viii refer you TO our overseer.
Speak quick. Black eyes, fair foreheads,
clustering looks, beautiful as Hebe, can
sing like seraph, and smile most bewit-
chingly an elderly gentleman in want Of
good housekeeper, or nice young man
in want of wife-wilIing to sustain eth
er character ; in fact, we are in the mar
ket. Who bids Going -going-GoNE
Who's The lucky man
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

What part of man body always show
marks of bat treatment? His eyes, because
they are always covered with lashes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23
Female MOdeSty.

We commend the following sensible
paragraph to the boisterous, bIazen-laced
portion of the Trailer sex. 1t is from the
pen of some chap who has been an obscr-
yer :--"Perhaps few female graces have
such captivating powers, as modeSly. 1t
is one Of the most distinguished and al
lraclive characteristics Of the sex. 1t IN
Senslb!y deprives the most prohIgate ~of
his wantOn schemes, and eXslls bis mind
to Difference. MoCesty has double ei-
feet it heightens the desire of the lover,
and deters him from rudeness. Were
women IT, lose this amiable quality, all
their charms would vanish, and the ardor
Of love be eXdnguished. Their beauty
would be contemplate, their address dis
gusting, and their conversation lOathsOme.
There is no part of the female character
that men revere so much as modesly. \
woman without modesly instead OF gain
ing the affections of men, becomes an OBJ.
iect of abhorrence. There is no part Of
creation SO insunerably dIsagreeable 10
men of delicate taste and real merit, as an
woman. On The contrary, mod
esty is the highest and most valuable Jew
el that adoms the female breast. 1t Is the
Legitimate offspring Of noble mind. 1t
is the criterion of innocence, the badge OF
purity, and the sure presage Of future Dig
nifty and happiness. 1t is that which
makes woman lovely, which heighlems
the charms of beauty, supplies the want
Of it, smeliorates the passions Of men and
their perpetual admiration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Paradise Regained--Hugging blue
eyed girl on pile of freshly cut clover.
Go way strawberries, you have lost your
Taste,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Why are the names oflhe Jewish Tribes
like the serpenls in India! Because they're
found III Numbers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

The man who threw up" bargain.
came near having his hat crushed when it
came down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Our imp woke up the other morning
and was astorished 10 see bed-bug sill
Ting on the back of a chair, pulling pms
from his coat, and lnnOcenily picking lis
teeth
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Father, what should YOU like best to
have ? asked little fellow. IA good
son. was the reply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

The man who carried a hammer into
Quaker meeting to break the silence, was
bound over TO keep the peace.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Its very solemn thing to get mar
ned, said Aunt Bethany. Yes but its
great deal more solemn not to be- said her
niece.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

have noticed that he who thinks every
man rogue, Is certain 10 see one wien
he shaves himself, and lie ought, III mercy
10 his ueighboEs, surrender lie rascal To
justice,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

i say PAT isn't one man as good as a.
notner!' 'Of course he Is, and a great
deal beuher.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Why is a vullure.superlor TO the man
who shoots him! Because the vuIture is
a foul creature, but the man who shoots
him is fouler fowler
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Keep your dog away from me- sail a
dandy to butcher boy Darn lhe dog.
said The boy 'he always will be after pup
pies
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Why is man who marries twice like
the captain Of a ship Because he la.
second male.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Why is a married man like candle
Because ne sometimes goes out AT nigh
when he oughn't TO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

why Is chicken ) neck Ike the French
Emperor Because il is bony part
Why is the letter U most uncertain
letter Because it is always in doubt
Why was ST. Paul like horse Be-
cause he loved Timothy.
The deacon who took up a collection
has laid il down again.
To prevent cats from annoying you
shoot them while they are kittens.
To hasten marriage, up the girl
and show her lover the font door.
Why was Adam The sw!itesl runner that
ever lived Because he was first in the
human race.
Who never turns TO be the left? A
wheelwright.
Who dares to 81, before king with MS
hat on! A coachman.
When is a lady's neck not a neck
When il is Little bare, bear
Why is a kiss like a rumor. Because
it goes from mouth 10 mouth.
Why isit impossible that there should
be one best horse in the world ? Because
at every race course you'll fni better.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-06-23

Why is a chickens neck like the French
Emperor Because il is bony part
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-08-02

Gov. Reeder, of Kansas, has published
copy of his answer to Secretary Marcy's last
letter. He says in relation 70 the charge
of having purchased half breed Kansas
lands. that he has purchased no such lands.
and thinks he has been treated very unfairly,
because the President has called upon him for
his defence against charges OF violating rules
which are not specified, and asks for their
Specifications.
Tie Journal of Commerce contains d leaI-
er coadeuing the removal OF Reeder. as an
unfortunate step for tbs administration. in
the present condition OF Kansas affairs, as it
viii furnish unprincipled fanatics means 10 fan
the flame Of sectional discord
The correspondent Of the Herald states that
The removal OF Gov. ReeGer has caused some
excitement at Washington 1t is believed
there that Mr.. Dawson viii not accept the ap-
pointnent, in which event i viii be given 10 a
Southerner- The Kansas Judges had not
been removed, the administration NOT having
vet heard from them.