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Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29
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Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

The WEATHER in the mountains is now
lovely and beautiful beyond description. II
is neither too cold nor too hot, and for pleas
ure, is neither too damp nor too dry
Spring time has stepped forth among US
clothed with mantle of rich luxuriance
Upon it the flowers of an hundred hills are
blooming, and mansanitas and butter cups
| conspicuous among the rest, are constantly
freighting the air with the aroma of their
sweetest fragrance
ooh, how delightful to the soul of man,
How like renovating spirit comes,
Tanning his cheek the breath of infant spring.
Let the prosy matter-of-fact man talk about
his business, and count over the treasured
heaps of his accumulated gold; for u.s. we
can find more to admire in nature; to us
there is sweeter charm in the merry song
of birds, in the melancholy meanings of our
forest pines; and contemplative survey OF
natures proudest temples-the mountains,
"the everlasting hills" in the sublimity OF
whose lofty SUBMITS the mind of man is lost
in reveries of profoundcst thought. Here
is "matter-of-fact" enough for us; though
we can endure the "business" necessary for
our daily bread.
But we are diverging from the subject
with which we commenced this article
We commenced with the weather" have
indulged in "reverie,' and for varieties
sake will close with few lines entitled "The
Exile's Return" by j. G. CLARK.
"My Mountain home, my own green hills,
see your long lost glOries rise;
hear the birds and gushing rills,
That roam beneath your clear blue skies.
Al! ! here dwelt in early years,
When hopes were high and hearts were true,
Ere loves bright dreams were dimmed with
tears,
And life had lost its rainbow hue.
see my home on yonder HILL
The woods are waving DER it still;
While far below the torrent shines
Like silver through the towering
pines"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

Mrs. S. NJ. CLARKE Editor of that
sprightly little sheet, the Contra Costa. after
a short absence from her home village. thus
speaks of her return
at is pleasant thing in life, after short
absence from home, to return to a warm
heart-welcome, and sun ourselves once more
in the light of loving eyes, place ourselves
IN the vacant seat that casts gloomy shad-
ow when we were not there; seat that no
other could fill so well, and feel that. in this
sanctuary of the affections, we are loved
none the less with all our faults. All from
this blessed retreat, this throne in the afec-
tlons we can wave back to the great busy
world, as it hurries by, smile for its scorn-
ing-the rumbling of its chariot wheels can
not disturb the calm that rests upon our
spirits.
Dear readers, with feelings kindred to
those with which a traveller returns to his
home, do we come back after a short alb
sence from our post Of duty to be received
again with smile and welcome and oc-
cupy the nitche that we left vacant.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29
REDWOOD

OLE BULL, with the object of developing
the musical genius of America, has, as Pres
ident Of the New York academy of Music,
offered 1000 dollars for the best original
Grand Opera by an Americrn Composer and
upon strictly american subject.
Ole Bull expresses a belief that "the his
tory of America is rich in themes both for
the poet and the musician, and that this
offer will bring to light the musical talent
now latent in our country, which only needs
a favorable opportunity for its develop
ment."
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

GIVE NE DRINK.-Mr. Mcleod, an Eng.
lish writer puts the following language in
the mouths of those who visit the rum
sellers
There's my money-give me drink =
There's my clothing and my food-give me
drink There's the clothing, food and fire
for my wife and children-give me drink
There's the education of the family and the
peace of the hOuse-give me drink There's
the rent L have robbed from my landlord,
fees | have robbed from the schoolmaster,
and lnnumerable articles have robbed from
the shopkeeper-give me drink Pour me
out drink for more l will yet pay for it =
There's my health Of body, and peace of
mlnd-there's my character as man, and
my profession as a christian-I give up all
give me drink More yet have to give,
There's my heavenly inheritance and the
eternal friendship of the redeemed-there-
there IS all hope of salvation l resign all
All that is great, good and glorious in the
Universe, resign forever, that l may be-
Drunk.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29
Another Rnnd.

Our attention has been called to the i'm
portance ola good wagon road from George
town to Todds Valley by way of Bottle
Hill and FOrds Bar. The necessity of this
road can at once be understood, when the
present condition of the road is taken into
consideration with the growing Importance
of Bottle Hill and Todds' Valley, together
with the mining country surrounding them.
A good road, well graded and suited to the
convenience ofloaded Wagons, leading from
Georgetown to the above named places
would not only prove beneficial to Bottle
Hill and Todds' Valley, but would greatly
enhance the permanancy and prosperity OF
Georgetown; whereas if the citizens of this
place does not use her influence and means
in securing this road, they will be entirely
superseded in the trade and support of the
above fourishing towns. An enterprise is
already "on foot" for the purpose of running
a road from Bottle Hill to Greenwood Val
ley, via. Pepper Box Flat, and if sue
cessful in this, does not our our citizens see
that it will prove ruinous to their interests
in the trade of Bottle Hill and Todds' Val
ley?
Now in securing access to the City, as a
better road can be built from the above
places, by way of Georgetown than by any
other route, would it not be policy for
Georgetown, Bottle Hill and Todds' Val
ley to unite their means together in estab-
fishing a good road-one that will prove
beneficial to all, and profitable, especially
to Georgetown. The citizens of Bottle
Hill see the Importance of the road, and we
are informed have made an offer, that if
Georgetown will build the road to Canon
Creek they will complete it to FOrds' Bar,
from which place the citizens of TOdds' Val
ley will continue the road on to that place.
This proposition seems very reasonable, and
we would earnestly urge upon our citizens,
a speedy cooperation in the completion of
an enterprise so prolific Of good results to
thousands.
1t has been suggested that next Saturday
evening be proper time for a meeting of
citizens, to suggest ways and means for the
commencement of the work proposed.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

THE Coming ELECTIoNs.-The impor-
atnce of the coming State election will at
once be seen, from the influential offices at
that time to be tilled-A Governor, two
Judges of the Supreme Court, all county
offices, each one of which is worth fortune,
and Legislature on which will devolve the
election of United States Senator-are to
be chosen in Sptember next.
An exchange says:-"The spoils and hon
ors are certainly sufficient to Justify pow
erful struggle, and in these hard times poll
ticians will be likely to forget Improbable
contentious and go in bodily for the loaves
and fishes. We prophecy most sublime
state of harmony before the present Legis-
lature adjourns, and the era of good feeling
will continue till after the campain is over;
and then will come "the tug of war"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

THE FALLEN AND THE FALLING.-Two
sisters, young and beautiful, were in the
Mayors Office, Feb. Is. The elder had
spent five weeks sewing at house in Green
wlch street, which purports to be respect
able, had lost her honor, and was now at
dlsreputable place in Sullivan ST.; but she
wished to save her younger sister, who had
now spent three weeks in that same house
She knew that plan had been laid to Sc
duce her, tOo and she wanted something to
be done, before it was too late. The young
er sister was very much pleased with her
new home; she had just been released from
the leadingstrings of tyrannical mother
had just begun to earn her own living, and
to enjoy the pleasures Of society; why should
she not stay? Then, too, there was gen
tleman in the case-her first love, perhaps
she trusted in him, and this world was look,
ing so bright to her. She could not 20
away and never see him again. The poor
child cried bitterly when she was told that
she must go. She will be placed under the
care of the lady of the Rev. VIM. Richmond,
who keeps an establishment for the protec-
tion of young girls at the corner of Eighth
ay and Jauncy Lane, the residence of the
late Mayor, Gideon Lee. The institution
is very finely situated, having twenty acres
OF land attached to it. 1t is supported by
the contributions of the generous. The
other sister has consented to go to live with
her brother. n. Y Tribune
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29
The Sabbath Eli.

The following Bill, introduced bv Mr..
Phelps, has passed both houses. It will re-
ceive the approval of the majority of the
citizens of the State.
AN ACT to prohibit noisy and barbarous amuse-
ment on the Christian Sabbath.
The people of the State of California repre.
sented in Senate and Assembly do enact as fol.
lows
SECTION All barbarous and noisy
amusements in this State, on the Christian
Sabbath are hereby prohibited.
SECTION Amy person who shall get
up, or aid in the getting up, or opening Of
any Bull, Bear, Cock, or Prize-fght, Gam,
bling House, Room or Saloon, Circus, The
atre, Horse-race, Bowling-alley or any place
Of barbarOus or noisy amusement on the
Sabbath, shall be deemed guilty of mis-
demeanor, and on conviction thereof, shall
be punished by fine in any sum not less than
fifty, nor more than five hundred dollars.
SECTION 3.-Any person who shall pur-
chase any ticket, or pay any admission fee
to any Of the place named in the second sec
ton of this Act, for the purpose of attend
ing the same on the Sabbath, shall be deem
ed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conYic-
ton thereof, shall be punished by fine, in
any sum not less than ten nor more than
fifty dollars.
SECTION 4.-Justices of the Peace shall
have jurisdiction in all cases arising under
the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 5.-This Act shall take effect on
and after the first day of June next.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

and. not only so, but the road is one oil easy
grade and accessible to the heaviest loaded
wagons.
4nv one making himself familiar with
this road cannot but at once see the practi-
cability of it. We would therefore urge it
upon public attention to take such action
upon this subject as shall cause an immedi-
ate organization of our interested citizens,
with the object of its early completion Is
not the enterprise worthy one? Is it not
practicable and surely remunerative? And
if so, will not the citizens of Georgetown,
Works Ranch, Coloma, Greenwood Val
ley, Centerville, and Salmon Falls, appoint
a day of meeting with the object of an ac-
tive incorporation of interested citizens up
on the most feasible plan for completing this
enterprise.
After ALL what is to be done? Only $3,-
600 or $4,000 are necessary for the compile
tlon of one of the most important enterpris-
es in which this portion of the county can
Now is your time, gentlemen.
Spring is opening in all its beauty, and the
are invitingly calling upon you
for the commencement of this work.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29
District School.

The School Directors have selected Mr..
I. w. WILSON, young man of experience
and reputed ability, to teach in the District
School of this place; and it is with pleasure
that we announce next Monday, as the day
fixed upon for the re-commencement of the
school. The weather is now beautiful, and
the probability is strongly in favor of con-
tinuation of pleasant weather for months to
come We would therefore say to parents,
send your children to school. Impress their
young minds with the Importance Of men,
tai education-show them that the mind is
the only mark of superiority that distin-
guishes them from the animal world; and
therefore the extent to which this mind is
carried in the accumulation of knowledge,
is the ratio of distance that divides the man
from the brute. We would be far from
stating that the unlearned sin letters" were
naturally inferior to their more fortunate
friends Of scholastic literature; or that the
educated man is more worthy than the un-
educated. But we do say, that he who has
the privileges of scholastic education is pos
sessed of advantages, which, if rightly used,
will place him far beyond what the same
individual would have been, had he not been
possessed of such privileges.
There are many men who superior to their
circumstances, rise above all these inconve-
niences, to positions of high trust and hon
or. Others who are not aspirants of fame
and public distinction, are still unsatisfed
until they are enabled to lay up rich supplies
Of useful knowledge, in the sacred reposi-
tories of their own minds-and this knowl-
edge they CLEAN from study of Nature and
Man, and not from books. But who will
deny that these same persons might still
have scared higher-might still have ac-
quired more Of that profound knowledge of
Man, Of God, and of the Universe; had their
studies been facilitated by knowledge of
books and of the experience of men of other
climes and ages! In the right usages of
education, life becomes more tolerable-bet-
ter appreciated. 1t gives scope to the mind
and to the imagination. 1t gives vitality
to the labor Of the mechanic and husband
man, and sweetens and diversifes the pleas
ures of quiet and domestic life. There is in
deed no sphere in human existence, where
its beneficial effects could not be traced out
and distinctly marked. Then educate your
children; for should they even abuse your
kindness, and after all your care and solici-
tude, should neglect to improve upon the
"talents" given them, you still have left you
the gratifying reflection, that their ignor-
ance was not occasioned by lack of pa
rents dutU.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29
For the GEORGETOWN News.
ToDDs' VALLEY, March 25th 1855.

Mr.. EDIToR.-This thriving town is stu
ated in beautiful valley surrounded with
beautiful and romantic scenery. In the
base of the mountains that surround this
valley have been found rich placer Mines
They arenow abundantly supplied with wa
ter and the miners are making from s to l5
dollars per day to the man. A number of
tunnels are running into the "dvide" be-
tween the Middle and North Forks of the
American River Some af them have re-
Gently broke through into the basin, and
found rich pay. In fact if one half the num-
Der of tunnels that are now being run, strike
pay, Todds' Valley will be number one
mining town. Our placer diggings are very
extensive and the valley will be the depot
for large mining district. We have an
enterprising company surveying a canal
that is calculated to furnish US with plenty
of water the year round. The water will
be taken out of the South Fork of the
North Fork, and is estimated, when COM
pleted, to cost S25, 900. The work will COM
mence in short time and is to be completed
in six months. By way of winding up, [
am pleased to say that we had the pleasure
Of seeing Esq's. SoUTHwoRTH and Mccall
LUM, of Georgetown, in our place, few
days ago upon which occasion we passed to-
gether pleasant and social evening. May
they soon visit us again.
Respectfully Yours,
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

BOTTLE HnL.-We understand that this
place is now in prospering condition.
The miners in the vicinity are doing well,
and business of all kinds seem in flourish
ing condition. Quite number of families
are now residing in the place. Stores and
business establishments of different kinds
are we'll supported; among which we
might mention new Tin Shop, recently
established in the place, by S. j. JACKSON
& Co., of Georgetown. The mines in the
vicinity are such as indicate permanency
and prosperity.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

RoBINsoN FAMLY.-This very popular
Theatrical Company played at Warren's
Hall on last Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day nights to crowded and enthusiastic au-
diences. There is perhapsnot another COM
pany in the mountains who enjoy the good
wishes of the people to the same extent of the
RoBINsoNs. Fourteen months ago this COM
pany was entirely unknown-up to that
time they had never given exhibitions in
public, as company. But now there are
but few theatrc-going people in the noun
tain districts of the State, who have not
both seen and admired. We venture the
asserSion that besides the "MoNTPLAsIERs, p"
LA PETITE SUSAN has not superior, in the
dance" in California. Mr.. & Mrs. ROBIN
SON have both made great improvements in
the Drama since we saw them in last June.
Miss JOSEPHINE has by her accomplish
ments, rendered her assistance invaluable in
the company. Master WILLIAM exhibits
more than common ability both in dancing
and in acting. This Family, assisted by
Messrs. BEATTY & LLOYD make up a The
atrical Troupe of superior ability. Mr..
BEATTY, in connection with his valuable aid
in the plays, is also an additional attraction
in the company in consequence of his able
and interesting recitatiOns.
At the close of the performance on Satur-
day night, in proof of their appreciation by
the audience, Mr.. Robinson was called be-
fore the curtains and was greeted with three
hearty cheers The ROBINSON FAMILY will
visit Georgetown again in about three weeks.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

MIR. VIM. 7. GIBBS, will please accept
our thanks for the regular delirery of the
Sacramento Union together with other pa
pers of interest. Mr.. GIBBs keeps large
assortment of Papers and Periodicals and is
accommodating and punctual in their deliv-
cry according to order. We would say to
any of our readers who are desirous of OBJ
tanning good paper or good book-go
to Mr.. GIBBS and ifhe does not have it at
the time, he will procure it for you in double
quick time.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29
Mining Items.

GEORGIA SLIDE.-The Washington Com
pany, on this slide, are averaging from S.
to SIG per day to the hand. On week be
| fore last three men took out seventy ounces
the proceeds of one weeks work. Imme
diately adjoining this, is the Beatty Claim,
situated on the top of the hill, at least SOC
feet above the bed of Canon Creek. Their
average work is equal to from So to ST.
per day to the hand.
The "Blue Rock Company" is also ad-
joining the Washington claims, but below
them, on the fiat above the creek. Their
prospects are equal to any claims in the Vi
cinity, though they have done but little
washing this season in consequence of the
scarcity of water. Many other claims on
this slide are paying we'll. Mr.. w. T. GIBBS,
agent of the Ell Dorado Ditch Company, re-
ports favorably of the mines generally, COM
ing within the range of this ditch
COLUMBIA TUNNEL-JoNEs' HuL.-Mr.
Il. GRANT one of the stock holders in the
Columbia Tunnel informs US that on last
Saturday men took out 80 ounces of pure
gold. This tunnel is undoubtedly one of the
richest in California. Mr. GRANT showed
US a few specimens that he had with him,
some of which were as beautiful as any we
have seen in the mountains. Shares in this
tunnel are now valued at from to 10 thou
sand dollars each.
SPANISH DRY D1GGINGs-NEw QUARTZ
LEAD.-MesSrs. CLEPPER, TAYLOR & Co.
have recently struck decayed Quartz Lead
in these celebrated diggings out of which
for the last three weeks they have averaged
three hundred dollars to the hand per week
These diggings are in the vicinity of those
discovered last summer, out of which three
hands took out forty-one pounds in one day.
1t will be remembered, we gave report of
this work in November last
BIG STRIKE.-Just before going to press
we are informed that KL1PsTINE & KEIsER
took out near 20 pounds of gold from their
claims on Mamaluke Hill, yesterday after
noon, in about three hours work.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

SoNs OF TEMPERANCE.-The following is
list of officers of Georgetown Division
No. AZ, Sons of Temperance, for the ensu-
ing quarter, commencing April lst, 1855
SAM. CURRIER, Jr, W. p; G. A. PIERCE
w. A; II. NJ. PORTER, R. S.; E. COLEMAN
A. R. s.; GEO. F. JAMESON, F. S.; NJ. A
WooDsIDE, T.; FRED. COLLINS, c.; Jos. A
MOORE, A. c.; JOHN LoBToN, 1. S., w. j
CLIsHE, 0. S.; Rev. J. SHARP, Chaplain.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

WATCH THEM.-We are almost daily in
formed ofpetty thefts perpetrated on "sluice
boxes in the mining vicinity about George
town. 1t would be well for miners to keep
an eye of watchfulness on their "sluices,' as
gold might be taken at different times with
out their soon detecting it. There are evi-
IDENTIFY rascals of the deepest de- prowling
about in the vicinity, and therefore every
honest man should not only watch his per.
sonalproperty, but should also use all means
possible, to detect the thieves and rid the
neighborhood Of their cursed presence.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

LARcENY.-On last Friday some Gun
known, stole into house situated at the
Reservoir of the Ell Dorado Ditch Co., and
stole purse out of carpet bag, containing
forty dollars in specimens. The purse was
on some clothing in the top part of the bag.
Fortunately, for the owner, the thief did not
examine the bag closely, for if he had taken
the trouble, he could have taken another
purse which was under the clothing, the
contents of which was worth over two hun
dred dollars. This should be warning to
miners, as they are often rather careless in
leaving their earnings too much exposed.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

I. 0. OF 0. IA Lodge of the Inde-
penpent Order Of Odd Fellows, was institu-
ted at this place on Thursday the 22d inst,
by d. d. G. Nc. H. VANCLEFT, assisted
by ?. Gs. HAwLEY, BROWN and DENVER.
A large unmber Of the Fraternity were in
attendance. The following officers were in
stalled for the present term: LEWIS FLESH
MAN, n. G., JOHN LEWIS, V. G., Z. II. VAN
DECAR, Sec'y., JOHN MARCHANr, Treasurer.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

GETTING SCARCE.-Merchants inform us
that there is constant and increasing de-
mand for "ine flannel" among the residents
of this place and vicinity. Why this is so
we are unable positively to determine; but
we venture the assertion, that the cause
may be found by noticing the "late arri-
walls" which appear in our editorial adver-
tisements, from week to week.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-29

EXPOSITION OF MoRMoNIsM.- of the
wives OF BRIGHAM YOUNG the celebrated
Mormon prophet of Salt Lake, is now in the
Eastern States, publishing an expose of
the character and habits of this notorious
plurality advocate.