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Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

PoETRY.-Perhaps no one appreciates
good poetry better than we do, but we
must confess a contempt for the rhyming
nonsense by way of contributions by which
our office is besicged. Persons contributing
may therefore expect refusal of their YER
ses, whenever they don't suit u.s. The fact is,
it is unpleasant for US to refuse publication
to verses written by acquaintance who nat
urally look upon their own composition as
perfect, and worthy of publication in any
paper, and at the same time they are so
miserably written both as to rhyming and
sense, that they would make, even the sheet
that they are published in, look ridiculous.
True, poetry will always be gratefully re
ceived, but for mercy's sake, spare US the
modification of refusing contributions of
jingling and sickly nonsense.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

D5~ There were, in 1775, thirty-fve
newspapers in the United States; in 1910,
three hundred and forty-nine; in 1928, eight
hundred and ffty-two; 1910, sixteen hun
dred and thirty-one; 1850, twenty-five hun
dred and Notwithstanding annually
50O,000,O00 of copies. OF the newspapers
in 1850, eight hundred and ffty-fve were
whig, and seven hundred and forty-two dem
Ocratic.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01
JOB PRINTING

We would solicit the attention of our friends
who are in want of job printing to the fact that
we are prepared to execute every description of
work in our line in style that cannot fail to give
satisfaction Our assortment of job materials is
extensive and entirely new, and we have every
facility for doing all kinds of work at moderate
rates and at short notice.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

VALENTINE BALL.-We take pleasure in
announcing that Valentine Ball will be
given on the fourteenth of February, at the
Parker House." in Spanish Flat Mr.
PARKER has given several Balls at this ex-
ccllent house, all of which have given the
highest satisfaction. This, in connection
with the character Of the citizens of the
place, should secure a large and brilliant
company. We anticipate for them mer-
ry time.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

ba5@ WHEELER, the Walker, has for the
present abandoned the idea of prize walk
ing, and has turned his attention to what
we consider more honorable enterprize.-
He Is now engaged in inventing machine,
the object Of which is to facilitate walking
on the roads and highways. He informs us
that he has been engaged in this scheme for
the last two years, and that now, he thinks
he has it nearly perfected
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01
GEORGETOWN. Jan. 3Oth. 1855.

Mr.. EDIToR.-I would call the attention
Of your readers to the manifest improve
ment that has recently taken place in
Georgetown-for instance, on last Sabbath
evening, there was no Theatrical perform
ance in the village A clear indication that
we are preparing for the Sabbath Law now
in petition before the Legislature.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

EARTHQUAKE.-Quite a severe shock OF
an earthquake was noticed on Wednesday
evening, . week ago, by many persons in
the vicinity of Georgetown, MamaIuke, Bot
tie Hill and ToddS Valley. Thus, while
the skies are calm and beautiful above, the
elements below are surging the boundaries
of the inner world, showing at once to man,
on what slender thread hangs the desti-
MES Of his life.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

1szS@ DR.. Hunt, late Pastor of one of the
Presbyterian churches in San Francisco de-
ivered an able discourse at the Union
Church, on last Sabbath evening. The or
ganization Of Presbyterian church is talk
ed OF among the members Of that church in
this place.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

Bull FIGHTs-To use q California ex-
preston, Bull Fighting has "dried up" in
Georgetown, and we are rejoiced at it
It's practice, in our Judgment, is aa inrOad
on civilization not to be tolerated by an
American community.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01
NEWS.
THURSDAY, FEB. l, 1855.

Mr. Gctnvian HOogS is our authorized agent
for the GEORGETOWN News at San Francisco.
He mav he found at 120 Commercial street,
Iron Building.
Kirk Brothers are our Agents in Sacramen-
to- at the Posi- OFFICE LITERARY DEPOT, next
door to the Post Office.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

PILOT CREEK DITCH, is now running full
Of water, and with the facilities for labor
which it furnishes, times are again improv-
ing little.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

Be5g~ Hon. Mr.. BoLEs, of the Assembly
will please accept our thanks for Oomptrol
ers report, as well as other interesting doc
uments from the Legislature.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

DUE.-Our thanks are due to our
Express Cos, for full files of Atlantic and
California papers. Last evening, ADAMS &
Co. were ahead, but WELLS, FARGO & Co.
gave us the LARGEST assortment.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

.VALENTINEs.-A large and splendid as
sortment Of Valentines can now be had at
GIBBS News Depot and Book Store, on
Main Street. .
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

LEGIsLArURE.-The Legislature is still
drumming away on the question of the Sen
atorial Election. Nothing of importance
has yet transpired.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

EEToED-Gov. BIGLER has vetoed the
bill appropriating to the members of the
Legislature the sum of $1,000.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

bgy~ Mr. VIM. L. GIBBs has our thanks
for Putnam's Monthly, Cooley, Waverly and
Blackwoods Magazine. Mr. GIBBS has a
fine assortment of these periodicals on hand.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-02-01

Hook AND LADDER Cove are author
lied to state that tro hundred dollars are
yet necessary in order to complete the pay
ment'of expenses incurred IN the manufac-
ture of Truck, Hook, Ladder, &c. A suf
ficient amount has already been subscribed
to meet all expenses for the completion of
the works, but unfortunately, there has been
but four hundred dollars collected. Two
hundred are now required, upon the pay
ment of which, beautiful truck, complete
ly "rigged," will be triumphantly ushered
forth upon our streets, safeguard and de-
fense against the time of need. Persons
under ObligatiOn,. or desirouS of contribu-
ting viii confer benefit upon themselves
and upon the town by 'forking out imme-
diately. Mr.. JESSIE a. CUNNINGHAM is
ready to receipt for the same. OF course,
upon the announcement Of this, the money
will soon be received and the truck paid for.
SHORT OF PAPER-Last week we were
disappointed in getting our paper from San
Francisco, in consequence Of which, the ma
jority of our subscribers were left without
their regular paper. Our subscribers may
rest assured that it was unavoidable in Us,
and that our modification was probably
greater than their disappointment. In fu-
ture we will take caution that the like mis-
fortune shall not occur again.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
Patience.

WE have all need Of Patience, and espe-
cially do these in the charge of children dis
cover their lack OF this very essential requi-
site; and patience is not alone to be exercis-
but a proper degree of discrimination and
discipline. Children always were, and ever
will be children" and from them we should
and must expect many faults that require
correction,-much carelessness that may pro-
woke rebuke, and many provocations which
demand endurance. We say that it is ex-
pected that children will have faults achich
require correction and how should parents or
guardians set themselves about correcting
these faults? Shall they put the "iron rule"
into operation-teach their tender charge
the use of the rod, and illustrate the use by
cats" whenever they chance to be guilty of
some little misdemeanor, or are engaged IN
a petty offence, or a mischievous act? Per-
haps it IS " less trouble" to whip a child for
its misconduct, than to reason with it and
instruct the erring one in the right way but
the question forcibly arises, as to which
course will nave the best effect? Who ever
heard of a model child" being brought up
under fear, and in constant dread of the rod
Gentle treatment, in most cases, will prove
twice as efectual in reforming the errors O
the young as harsh, severe discipline.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
The Poetry of Life.

Our lives are not. a time of dreaming, tho
they may seem sometimes to be whiled away
in one long. continued ~reverie.
Our early years are our happiest. Youth
Is the poetical season of our lives and the
season when it is often found that feeling pre-
walls over Judgment, and forcibly influences
conduct-henee, the liability of being mis-
led Is increased. With youth comes to US
much painful expe rience, which has a ten
dency to mature and strengthen the judg-
ment and life's stern and chilling events
cause this faculty to assert it's supremacy, the
sensibilities being in some degree less ina.
ginatlve, become subordinate, and cease tc
be primary agents.
The cultivation of religious faith, and the
cherishing of pious feelings, not only secures
the mind from its errors of a high-wrought
sensibllity and morbid Imagination. but fills
our hearts with love, and enables US to soal
above and beyond the triies and %vanities o.
earth, and to forget that we are earthly be
lngs, subject to its turmoils and strifes.
10 centre our affections on the one our hear
has selected as the sacred shrine upon whom
our tenderest -ympathies may be with safety
placed-to feel the union of mind with minc
to commune with that idolized one on sub
Jects congenial to the tastes of both-to real
lie the thrill of exquisite mental pleasure
P~ervading both, as the beautiful in Nature
may present, is. indeed, the Poetry IF Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
a Good Move.

By the Proceedings of the Board of Com
of this City, and Advertisement,
in other columns, it will be seen that steps
are proposed to be taken for protecting and
identifying our City Cemetery. This move,
we are sure, will meet the hearty approval
of our people, and will, we trust, be respon-
ded to with liberal generosity. It appeals to
all the better feelings of the heart-to our
love and veneration for the sacred ashes of
the departed-that their final resting place
be protected from the vandal hands of reck-
l~essness and dissertation. We feel confident,
then, that every one will contribute to the
extent of their ability, in meeting the liberal
proposition of the Board, in fencing with g
neat iron railing, and otherwise improving
the grounds where repose the departed OBJ
jects of our love. Let US keep it before thu
people until the praiseworthy object is con
summated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
General S. E. Cary.

This distinguished Champion of the Tenn
perance cause passed through our City last
week, en- route for his appointments in the
Western portion of the State. We bespeak
for him the cordial welcome and greetings OF
the hospitable and intelligent people of that
favored region. We are confident they will
turn out in large numbers to hear his STIR
ring e~loquence, his wonderful, irresistible ar
guments. And well may they for we as
sure them they have no common man among
them-but one of natures most gifted ora.
tors-apure philanthropist, a gentleman and
scholar-one to whom it is an honor to dc
honor. And in his accomplished companion
the Ladies will find one to whom it will b.
their pleasure to bestow their most graceful
attentions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

" He might have been !-these are but common words,
And yet they make the sum of life's bewailing;
They are the echo of those finer chords,
Whose music life deplores when unavailing.
He might have been"
So sang the beautiful, gifted Queen of Song
of old England, and so has echoed, ten hum
dred thousand times, the voice, the sigh, the
tear of disappointed hope and blasted ambi-
ton, in Briton's isle and C~olumbia's fair do
main. "He might have been"-all that
promise, pride and genius claimed. "He
might have been"-the Wife's proud glory,
tn Mothers fondest stay-the Fathers gift
ed prize-the Country's honored son. But,
oh fearfulmonosylable the husbands love,
the sons maternal afection-his ambition
to fulfil his sire's proud hopes-the genius,
statesman, sage-all, all lie buried deep be-
meath the dark mausoleum of the inebriate's
hopeless doom. "He might have been"-a
blessing, glory and renown to each, to all
but the tempter came-he yielded, and SO
he falls-like a star from the sky-into the
blackness ofdarkness"- the drunkard's grave ,
And yet the fall of the great, the good and
gifted scarce starts a sigh or tear, while the
foul destroyer still remains the petted prince
OF joy IN palace grand, or lowly cottage home.
To arrest the vile demon is fanaticism"-
infringement on the proud rights of man
the vagary Of wild enthusiasm. Astonish.
ing i~nfatuation!
The assassin plunges the deadly steel in
the heart of a single victim. and the whole
populace are mad, while vengeance cries
aloud TOR slaughter. The robber despoils u,
OF our purse, and the pillory and halter ar,
his well-merited doom. The counterfeite
palms upon US a skilfully drawn efigy of GU,
circulating medium, and the severity of ont
ragged justice is visited upon him in all it
utmost rigor. But this fend murders III
dearest objects of our loyc-robs us of wealtl
and treasure-palms off a miserable countel
feit' for the once noble, gifted and great man
and yet, we suffer and forbear, as thong
twere the vlsltations of a righteous iudo
ment, and from which there was no rcd rac
or appeal. Shame shame upon freedom
sons and freedoms ~sires," to submit to sue
base vassalage.
Gracious Heaven! how much longer al
we TO submit to the tyrany of RUNS mere
less sway! Must all our hopes, and joys an
aspirations be swallowed up in the dark en-
OF lnebriacy. Forbid it Justice, Mercy an
Truth. Forbid it Patriotism, Honor and R,
lglon. Let the universal voice ring ont
loud demand for his deposition from his drea
Throne of Skulls-and let all the peonle 50
AMEN!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

81 God pity the drunkard for from ap-
pearances generally, his fellow man has
decided not to do SO. He is on the down
ward track-give him a push. He has no
feelings, they are all gone long ago; give
him a kick, hurry him along Hell's road,
he is no account. God pity the drunkard's
wife, for the Rumseller has no compassion on
her. What right has she to live-poor, mis-
cradle creature that she is. She no longer
wears her fine silks and her rich furs-she
is a ragged nuisance, let her be sent to the
work house, or some where else. God pity
the drunkard's child, for the nei. hbors will
not allow their children to associate with q
drunkard's son. Oh no God pity the drum
kard and his family, we say, and enlighten
mankind, SO as to make them enlist in the
cause of humanity, for verify the drunkard
has a soul. The drunkard's wife quite often
is a woman of refinement, and beneath the
rough garments of yon son of an outcast lies
ajewel-a diamond and an intellect of un-
common brilliancy. Pity thepoor drunkard,
oh ye of little charity, and ye will be pitied
by your father in Heaven.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
EDITORS TABLE.

@ The Principal of the Chesapeake Fe-
male College, whose advertisement appears
in another column, desires us to state that
and comfortable provision is made for
the young ladies of the Institution, in the
buildings now on the College premises, while
the new ediice is being completed.
Turner's ALMANAC FOR 1s56.-We are
obliged to the Publisher for copy of his Al
manac, containing the usual tables, and 9TH
er interesting matter to North Carolina rea-
ders. For sale wholesale and retail, ly ii.
D.. Turner, Raleigh.
ARTHUR's HOME MAGAzISE.-The Deem
Der No. of this highly interesting monthly, is
on our table. 1t is certainly one Of the very
best as well as cheapest Periodicals Of the
day. The Prospectus for 1856, promises a
rich treat to its readers. Now is the time TO
subscribe. For 50 90 we will send tie Age
and this Magazine for a year.
DD@ Cooley closes 1855 with ore of the
best Nos. of the year. The embellish-
ments are the richest We have ever seem
The Prospectus for the new year promises
rich things for its patrons in reading and
elegant embellishments. 50 50 will secure
a copy of Cooley and the Spirit of the Age,
for one year.
THE OLD HoAEsTEAD.-A hurried notice
of this work was given in our last. A more
careful examination of it entities it to a bet
ter notice. The Old Homestead, while not
so tragic and intense in its character as Fash
ion and Famine, is, If anything, of profound
er interest, and appeals with greater force to
the sympathies Of the reader. The story
opens in the city of New York, where there
are many scenes of pathos, suffering and
tragic power; but as the book progresses,
the clouds disperse, and we are introduced to
the Old Homestead among the Catskills OF
the Hudson, where we are presented with
some of the most delightful ard graphic
rural pictures ever given in an American
book. Mrs. Stephens displays, in many
places in this book, a humor that rivals that
of Dickens, and a dramatic force, grasp OF
thought, power of expression, and vividness
of description, of which she is peculiarly the
master-superior, we think, to any Of her
contemporaries. Seldom have we had a more
truthful, a more charming glimpse of rural
life. In parts it is highly dramatic and al
its aim is pure and lofty. Mary Fuller is a
creation Of which any living author might be
proud. For sale at Pomeroy's.
: UNIVERSITY MAGAzINE.-The November
number of this publication has been received
1t affords an excellent variety of reading
matter and displays much spirit in its Ed
torial department.
THE RALEIGH STAR.-This establishment
is offered for sale, and the tri-weekly issue OF
the paper has been suspended. 1t will now
be published weekly, only.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

A BRAVE BoY.-During the height of the
epidemic, in our daily walk on Main street,
we were accustomed to observe the extensive
whole sale and retail Boot and Shoe store of
W. H. Arlington, known as the Ladies
Saloon open as usual for the transaction of
business, which seeming somewhat remark-
able we inquired into the circumstance, and
learned that Master John III. Arlington,
about l6 years of age, nephew of the propri-
etor, ayouth Of sterling energy and integrity,
had stood at his post while all the other as
s~istants had sought safety elsewhere and
day by day regardless of the ravaging pesti-
lence, with the entire responsibility of the
establishment testing upon him he was found
ready to supply the wants of all whose ne
c~essities required any thing in his line, until
he was himselfstricken down with an attack
Of the fever. He has recovered and stands
again at the counter to greet with his usual
urbanity, the customers Of the concern.
We record this with pleasure, and feel con-
fd ent that a youth who could thus disregard
all selfish considerations, to promote the in
~tercsts of his employer, will ripen into man
hood a credit and an ornamen to our COM
munity.-N0rfoM Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
gumbn IT, Spirit Of ts 9gs; 8rhgg, yprf-Garoinn

why, you see,' said Clara, blushing, Eve
rard and | have been riding out to see Bertha
together since you went, that is, when Frank
could not go and he wanted to go so much
to-day that
That, like a dutiful wife that is to be, you
invited him tojoin us. Well, it is ~pleasanter
so you will be so much engrossed with each
other that you will not laugh if Frank and
do the lovers after such a long absence.
Come, are you ready? There are the hor-
ses. Here comes Everard up the street, and
l am all impatience.'
Ready y said Clara, springing lightly
down the stairs.
After Eyerard had exhausted a multitude
of EXPLANATIONS on Emily's improved looks,
the whole party started for Mrs. Ellis's farm.
They were almost there, when Clara sudden
ly left Eyerard's side, and leaving him to
come after with Frank, took Emily forward
with her.
See, sister ? she said, pointing to a group
a little before them. Is not that pictures
que A little boy raking, Il wheelbarrow
full of sod, a baby and tiny girl playing
with a dog. and the young girl watching tc
keep them in order
Clara. it is Sarah, Tom, and Lizzie, anc
the baby must be Bertha : and, touchin:
her horse, she was beside the group in az
instant.
Lift her up, Sarah, she said. and wal
beside the horse 10 the Cottage. No, nc
give her to me. See how size iumps, Clara
| believe the darling knows me =
Highly probable Z said Clara, laughing.
Taking Barthn on the horse before hel
Emily iesf the way 10 the farm house.
Emily said Clara, affecting IN air If lar
guor, 'ld.t't think 5ou and Bertha a,
half as interesting as you were "a year ago
then you had such white clear complexion
and were SO spiritual now you are in sue
rude bloom, and Bertha is positively SUI
burned
And so WELL said Emily. Doctor Greey
says | may take her home again. Oh, Clar
am 50 happy now Last year was sic
and Bertha delicate and | feared | sllou
die, aalleave my little one motherless. Th,
came that dreadful parting, first for a she
distance, then the long, long journey. NJ
see US! have my laty; and, God williu
We may both live many years together;
feel another being believe me, Clara, Il
there is no union more delightful tn
Health and Happiness
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

extent his sensual desires, still restless and
unhappy? His soul is far, far away from
Hearen its only Home. Why is it, that the
philosopher, who for many successive years
has observed the phenomena of nature with
the most rigid scrutiny, finds many mystic
ries that he cannot solve. In Heaven alone
the intellect can be fully developed. Why
is the philanthropist, who has spent almost
the last day in doing good, still painting for
more perfect peace? lie has not yet reached
Hearen, his only Home. Oh! Heaven; sacred
residence of the Most High: Let every ear
attentive bend to the holy sound. Let every
mortal exert every means to enter its TIRES
hold. Heaven, who would ignore the hallow-
ed pleasures that flow from thy crystal
streams in endless day? Who, in eternal
night, would suffer the woes which result
from neglecting to appropriate such precious
gifts in winning a title to this unalloyed
HOME OF THE Soul. ESTHER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

PADpy's EXPERIMENT FOR REDU,

PADDY's EXPERIMENT FOR REDUCING FINE.
An Irish weaver, just imported from the
Emerald Isle, took to his employer in Kimar-
mock Scotland lately the first cloth he had
woven since his arrival.
Upon examination his employer detected
two holes in the piece, within half an inch
of each other, and told him he must paw a
fine of a shilling for each hole.
An PLACE yer honor said Paddy, aise
it the number Nv holes, or be the size Nv
them, that he put the fine on Hs?'
BY the number Of holes, to be sure
And a big hole ard a small hole is the
same nrice 2
Yes, a shilling for every hole, big or lit
tle.'
Then give me a hould Nv the piece re-
piled Paddy.
1t was handed to him, when with his fin
gers he deliberately tore the two small holes
into one, t~riumphantly exclaiming,-
BE the piper O. Moses, an thatll save
me one shilling. ony how
The good natured employer laughed heart.
lily at the odd experiment, and forgave poor
Paddy the fine,