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The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
The Right to Withdraw.

We understand that the Know Nothing leal- CTS, becoming alarmed for the permanency of their order, now maintain the doctrine that no man can shake himself loose from the obliga- tons he took on becoming member.
 This is trick which we have long been ex- pecting to sec them play. One piece of decep- ton has been practiced to procure members and noao 1t is necessary to resort to another to secure them. T he general rush from the order has alarmed the leaders, and some step extraordi- nary is necessary to put stop to it.
 We think it perfectly clear that every man who has joined the Know Nothing party. has the right to withdraw and free himself, forever, from every obligation and oath he may have taken whenever he peases; and that this right was given and guaranteed to hinl-was |" nomi- hated in the bond"-at the time when he ioin- ed. This much we learn from the ceremony of initiation, for when the candidate for mem- bership is introduced into the room the vice president tells him, "WE DO NOT COMPEL YOU, AGAINST YOUR CONVICTIONS, TO ACT WITH US IN OUR GOOD WORK; BUT should you, at any time, WISH TO WITHDRAW, 1t WILL BE OUR DUTY TO GRANT YOU DISMISSAL IN GOOD FAITH" Now what does this mean, if it is not the acknowledgment of the right of man to re- lease himself from the concern, aud the duty of the concern to give him such release wben ever he demands it? What is the RIGHT TO WITHDRAW worth, if it is not accompanied with release from all oaths? Indeed what does a DISMISSAL IN GOOD FAITH'' mean, if it is not clear discharge from all such obligations as a member?
 The question is so clear it scarcely needs a notice. Every man when joining is told that at any time,'' he may withdraw. When he withdraws of course he ceases to be q member and, therefore, is no longer bound by any of the obligations taken as such. Suppose different understanding had prevailed at the beoipnino. suppose it had been told that no man could withdraw and that the oaths were bipdino for life, how many would have joined? We an- swer, NOT A SINGLE HONEST MAN.
 And the right of withdrawing and beipo re- leased from the oaths is the PRACTICE of the Know Nothing leaders themselves We will take their great leader, for instance, Capt Pike. Capt. Pike has s,oosm to prescribe Catholics on account of their religion But now he says that If the religious test'' is not abolished he intends to renounce the order. He will not be bound any longer by oaths of prescription that he deems wrong.
 Now If Pike possesses the RIGHT and the po0e1 to renounce Know Nottingham and it's oaths whenever he is dispeased with it, has not every body else the same right? We clear ly think so, for all are as free as Capt. Pike and as freemen, are his equals.
 No, some trick must be played now upon the Know Nothings themselves by their leaders tc det"r them from withdrawing from the order and the trick is to make them believe that they can neuer free themselves from their oaths Ii Is a miserable subterfuge and dishonest one il the lace of thelr past positive declarations. ouch shifts can sustain no party
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

OUR STEAM ENGINE.-We hope to issue our next paper by steam. We have received our engine and expect to have it attached to our printing press and in operation by tomorrow. When this is done, we shall have one of the most complete printing offices in the west
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

or See advertisement headed Hembold's Genuine Preparations, they have accomplished the most extraordinary cures of all other simi- lar remedies.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
In PeCuniary as well as POlitica. Trou-

The Know Nothings of Pennsylvania seem to be in bad way. They have not only been overwhelmingly defeated at the late election, but their purse appears to be empty, as will be seen by the following circular which has been sent to the various Councils in that State:
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
JUDGE JOSEPH SCOTT. A. J. BRENTS. GREEN ROLAND. JOEL E. BROWN.

Also the following named gentleman who has formerly been a whig, but will, in future, act with the democratic party:
 JOHN H. CUNNINGHAM.
 These five gentlemen have all been Know Nothings and they have understood the whole working of the order
 They are now not only satisfied that they nave been deceived in the concern, but are de- termned to free themselves from it, and all good citizens will approve their course and ap plaud their resolution.
 May all like them who have been deceived possess the manliness to shake off their fetters and once more become freemen, untrammelled by pledges, oaths and obligations
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

YELLOW FEvER.-From last accounts, Hele- na was free from all cases of yellow fever.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

PoINsETT AND MONROE COUNTlEs.-In to- days paper we publish the proceedings of de- mocratic meetings in these two counties. Both in Poinsett and Monroe, the democrats have formed associations, and commenced the or ganization of the party. This step is all that is necessary to assure the continued asccnden- cy of democratic principles in these counties. Eternal vigilance is the voice of liberty"
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
FLIBUsTERING.-A New York dispatch, of

FILIBUsTERING.-A New York dispatch, of the 5th inst, says:
 The'Mirror of this evening says: "We have received information of an extensive filibuster- ing expedition now on foot from the United States to subvert the existing government of a republic south of the United States" It is stated that an ex-Secretary of the republic, now or recently in this country, is at the head of the expedition,
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
More WithdraWals-Sali Countv

After Messrs. Warren and Hampstead had concluded their eloquent speeches at Benton, on Saturday last, we received the following names, and were requested to publish them as withdrawals" from the Krow Nothing party. We received each name from the gentleman himself
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
Mass Meeting.

The democrats of Jefferson county, and all other citizens of the county opposed to the or ganization called Know Nothings, are request ed to meet in the town of Pine Bluff, on the 9th and 9th of November next, on which oc- casion several distinguished speakers from diff ferent parts of the State, expected to ad- dress the meeting on the important political questions now agitating the public mind; at 1uhic ip,a ha artv Ia f,,ll
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
Green B. Hughes, Wm. M. Scott,
 John w. Shoppach.

Green B. Hughes,
 Wm. M. Scott,
 John w. Shoppach.
 After which the following resolutions were presented and unanimously adopted:
 l. Resolued, That crisis has arrived in the history of the political affairs of oupgovern- ment, when 1t becomes the duty of every lover of his country, to rally around the standard of liberty, and battle mapfully for the rights and privileges which have been handed down to us by noble and patriotic ancestry.
 2. That we have steadfast and abiding con- 6dence, that the democratic party is now, and ever has been, actuated and governed by sound
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

Those marked thus @ are whigs.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
RHEUMATISM AND FEVERs

z INCIDENT TO THIS CLIMATE, can be cured
Il in the speediest and safest manner by Dr..
Czapkay, the celebrated Hungarian physician
These diseases are treated by DR.. c. in the most
scientific and agreeable mode. He particularly
invites to bis establishment those suffering from
Chronic Rheumatism, who have heretofore failed
to obtain relief.
To those suffering from the Fevers peculiar to
this coast, he would promise immediate relief
Call and consult with the Dr. at his Med Institute
4kD- Dir. c. has new and efficient remedy for
DiarrhGa and Dysentery. Call all: consult; CON
sultation free. Office hours from A. NJ. to 8
P. NJ at the Grand Medical and Surgical Inst-
tute, Armory Hall Building, corner of Montgom
cry and Sacramento streets, San Francisco.
RB Spermatorhea, or Local Weakness, Ner-
vous Debility, Low Spirits, Lasstude, Weakness
of the Limbs and Back, IndispOsiton and Inca
pability for Labor and Study. Dullness of Appre-
hension, Loss of Memory, Aversion to Society,
Love of Solitude, Timdity, Self-Distrust, Dizzi-
ness, Head Ache, Involuntary Discharges, Pains
in the Side, Affections of the Eyes, Pimples on
the Face, Sexual and other infrmties in man,
are cured without fail by the justly celebrated
Physician and Surgeon L. j. CzAPKAY. His
method Of curing diseases is new, unknown to
others,) and hence the great success. All con-
situations, by letter or otherwise, free. Address
DR.. L. J, CZAPKAY, NJ. D.,
Corner Sacramento and Montgomery SITS,
t33-3m San Francisco California.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
Cant PhraSeS!

An exchange paper says: "Ihe use of
slang phrases is a very sure mark Of vulgar
ity. Of late. it seems to have extended
among young men, and even among young
women, too 1t should be carefully avoided
by both, as disgusting to every delicate and
well educated mind. The Drauing Room
Companion, in an article denouncing the
practice, very justly remarks that the hu-
man speech should be noble and dignifed,
and worthy to express the thoughts Of i'm
mortal beings. Low ideas are always at
tached to cant phrases which must inevita-
bly, exercise a degrading influence upon the
mind. Low conceptions are as detrimental
to improvement as wet and heavy plumage
to bird that would take lofty flight
To show the extent to which the habit of
using cant phrases is sometimes carried, the
following conversation, which traSnspired in
the Stout family, is reported:
L declare to goodness [ really think
Mr. Rustic is making up 20 our Josephine ?
said Mrs. Stout after the gentleman refer
red to had passed the previous evening at
their house, staying to a later hour than
usual
You'd better believe it, rejoined the
young lady, playfully.
You may bet high on that, added Ma
poleon, who was in the act Of lighting real
HAVANA.
How do you like the 'cut of his jib, Tim
othy?' resumed Mrs Stout, turning to her
husband.
4 don't greatly like his rig but jose
phine thinks he's 'some,' was the reply
Whether you like him or not its my
opinion he'll make a 'tip-top husband con
inued the mother.
''Put her through, mother said Jose
phine, blushing,
60 in lemons suggested Napoleon,
smoking through his nose; remark by the
way, SO ambiguous that it certainly must
have puzzled other parties to guess at his
meaning; but in the present case it seemed
to be invested with perfect lucidity.
Napoleon, advise you to shut your hop
per- elegantly retorted the young lady.
Mr. Stout proceeded to inquire if Mr..
Rustic was man Of property, and was as
sured by his better half that he had 'pock-
et full of rocks The husband and father
then remarked to the effect that he had been
more favorably impressed with Mr. Good
win, young farmer in the neighborhood,
than with the gentleman under considera-
tion.
Miss Stout manifested different opinion
on the subject, emphatically declaring that
he couldn't come in
He's over that way said her brother,
making a gesture over his shoulder with his
thumb
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
why will Ye Die?"

" Il that are afflicted, when there is help 50
Il near at hand The celebrated DIR. YOUNG
the only REGULARLY EDUCATED PHYSICIAN no"
advertising in California, is daily making new
discoveries in the healing art, and so proficient
has he become that there is no fear of failure ID
any case. The Doctor treats all diseases OF a
private nature, and if the cure is not performed
no pay will be required.
DIR. YOUNG would cation the afflicted against
alluring advertisements of certain mushrooms,
calling themselves physicians, who, on accouIl'
OF the eminent success of the Doctor, have open
ed places to entrap the unwary-men without eG %
ucation, whose only object is the FEE, which, !!
false representations, they are enabled to Obtain
from their victims. The only way you can D9
sure of honorable treatment and permanent cuio,
is to call upon DIR. YOUNG, at bis Office, c9Ins
OF Montgomery and California sts., San r fI4n otor
casco, and you will become public benelaCy. C,n.
by assisting the Doctor in his endeavors TO sup p.
press oUACKERY in California. All letters cob IT.
tanning the consultation fee will be promptly a.
tended to. Address,
DR.. J. C. YOUNG, Express Building,
(Over Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express Department
Corner of Montgomery and California sts,, ;s.o
January 18th, 1865. Ll0''m
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
Animals of Chima.

The densenesS OF the population has long
since entirely driven out all wild quadru-
peds: and there are also few domestic ones,
such as are found in Eastern Countries.-
Beasts of burden are in great degree su-
perceded by the means Of transport afford
ed by the numerous rivers and canals, and
by the coolies or porterS, class OF athletic
men, who take the piece Of animals In. car
rying burdens and 10 dragging boats. An
imals are excluded, to leave more food for
men, There are no meadows for feeding cat
tie; but the entire soil is used in raising food
for the inhabitants Wild cats are some
times caught, and are considered a great
dainty Monkeys are found in the south
west provinces. What few horses are
found IN China, are small, and very inferior
in every respect. The buffalo is sometimes
used In ploughing. Dromedaries are used
in Pekin and fartary. There are also hogs,
goats and sheep. There is but one variety
Of dogs in the country, an animal about
one foot in height and two in length. re-
sembing a small spaniel Rats ere very
abundant and furnish the common people
with meat. They are very large and de-
structive to crops.
OF the birds in China, there are the ca
gle, the falcon, the magpe crows, spar
rows, cormorants, curewS, quails, pigeons.
larks, pheasants, the rice-bird, and many
species of aquatic birds. Cormorants are
used by the Chinese for catching fish. The
falcon is imperial property and the magpie
is sacred to the reigning family.
Fish form very important part Of the
food of the Chinese, and great care is taken
in raising them in artificial fish ponds. The
gold and silver fishes are kept in glass globes
as ornaments. Among the fish eaten are
the cod, sturgeon mullet, carp, perch, sea
BRAN, etc; crab-fish and oysters are COM
mon on the coast.
The larger species of reptiles are un-
known in China. Frogs, lizards, and fresh
water t0rtoises are common. Fenomous
serpents are very rare.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
IHE XEE$.
All Diseases of the Eye Cured with unfaiI-
ing certainty.

DIR. W. A. SNYDER, Oculist.
nR. W. A. SNYDER'S mode of treating disea-
II ses of the Eye differs materially from the
course commonly pursued by Physicians Be-
lleving that most diseases of the Eye have their
origin in obstructed circulation or an impure
state of the system, his remedies will be pre-
scrlbed with reference to the disease with which
the patient may be afflicted: and by equalizng
the circulation removing obstruction and restor-
ing the general health of the patient, the Eyes
may be permanently cured without the use of
cosnc so or any OF the irritating applications in
exhausted the skill of all others without relief,
not to despair of cure without giving him
trial, for in all cases where vision is not entirely
lost, or the Eye not completely dsorganized there
is still hope.
Office, corner Sansome and Bush streets, San
Francisco-entrance on Bush, opposite Rassette
House, San Francisco.
JAMS, 1866. 12-3m
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
San frantiisto.

A CARD-FROM DIR. J. C. YOUNG,s pp1
IA VAVE MEDICAL OFFICE To tho NJ af
f1icted.-ln this age Of progress, when Scipnoo
developing itself in such manner as to ans u
almost miraculous, everything in common nIa"a fepa
is looked upon as not worth notice. In vir - &c
this fact, Dr. Young, corner of Montgomery ao5 VI
California streets, up stairs, has c0nclndod "4u \.
leave the beaten track hitherto pursued bv nogt ~
scientific physicians, (that of waiting fort6e nnI
lie to find you out alone,) and publish td tl
world as much as may be, his knowledge Of t o
healing art to let those who are in need of aS
sistarfce know where they can find relief Witbont
fear of being imposed upon.
In continuation of this subject, DR.. Yornn
would say that for the past ten years he has nnS
sued the practice of medicine in one of the fIsr
gest cities Of the United States, with the biobol,
success, and that his standing as physician i
without Teproach, having at one time been ec
turer at the University of Pennsylvania on yepo
real diseases.
Upon all these considerations, DR.. Young hoe
confidence in introducing himself to the p6br
knowing that they will sustain well earned merit
The following are few of the many testmo.
mails which have appeared in the public jouuaIs
of the last few years.
From the Boston Medical Journal
Although we are opposed to the system of ad.
vertsing for good and sufficient reasons still We
u6euu III JISblOt W tlitiO Di' OullS Is
of the most industrious and intelligent votaries
of the medical science in the United States.
From Professor Jackson
The subscriber is personally acquainted with
Dr. Young and has seen much of his practice
and can bear testimony to his merits as praci,
toner.
From the New York Herald.1
The eminence of this distinguished gentleman
in his profession, and the very extended oppoItD,
mites possessed by him for the observation of We.
nereal diseases, makes his services invaluable Ia
those afflicted with the above complaints.
[From the Whig and Advertiser.]
All afflicted with private complaints, should if
possible consult with Dr. Young, whose medical
education is rot surpassed by any physician in
the country. In his skill honor and integrity all
may rely with safety, while most of the medical
practitioners in the city are without honesty Or
respectability, their pretensiOns being grounded
in ignorance and assumption.
Office corner of Montgomery and California
streets, opposite Page, Bacon & Co.'S Banking
House. Open from A. NJ. to 2 P. NJ, Sunday
included. 2-3m
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14

The following miscellaneous distances may
also be useful for reference
From Sacramento to San Francisco 140 miles;
to Stockton, 55 miles; to Benicia, ITO.
From Stockton to San Francisco, l50 miles; to
Bencia, l20 miles.
From San Francisco to San Quentin, Is miles;
to San Jose, so miles; to Benecia, 80 miles.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
Drugs and Medicines,
Chemicals. DYe-Stufs, &c.
HENRY JOHNSON & Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, 146 Washington st

HMM JUHNSUN q NU.,
Wholesale Druggists, 146 Washington st I.
SAN FRANC
OFFERS for sale, 1000 packages of Drugs nd
~ Medicines, Chemicals, Dye-Stuffs, Patent
Medicines of every kind, Fancy Goods. Perfum-
cry, Brushes, and full assortment of everything
appertaining TO the business, comprising the lar
gest stock IN California, to which they invite the
attention OF traders and pledge themselves to sell
on as favorable terms as any other house in the
State. Dealers in Drugs, Mefcines, &C., will
find it to their advantage 10 give them call.
HENRY JOHNSON & CO,
Agents for DR.. Jayne's Family Medicines: Hal
loways Pills and Ointments.
San Francisco, March 7th 1855. [22-3m.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
KNOW.

DON'T KNOW.
Who is it moves with silent pace,
With brow serene and smiling face,
Each word and action perfect grace?
81 don't know-do you?"
Whose heart shines forth from kindled eyes,
And listens to expressions cries,
And when in danger never flies ??
Idon't know-do you?"
Who does not show, by tongue or pen'
What he has learned-where he has been'
And keeps his thoughts from other men!
II don't know-do you|
Who. when he sees his country ruled,
BY men in foreign climate school'd,
Thinks as freeman he is fooled!
II don't know-do you?"
Who, when he sees that Popish power
Is gaining foothold every hour,
Feels that storm begins to lower?
81 don't know do you?"
Who feels that men born in this land,
And 'gainst oppression dared to stand,
Are just as good as "pauper brand?i
81 don't know-do youW
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
DEBrrITv or

a NOAsIPTUTIONAFl DEBILITY. or Sc
v mlnal Weakness.-Dr. J. c. YOUNG addIe,s-
es those who have injured themselves hy private
and improper indulgences in that secret and soil
taIy habit which ruins the body and mind unfit
ting them for either business or society. The fol-
loving are some of the sad and melancholy e-
fects produced by early habits of youth, viz;
weakness of the back and limbs, pain in the head,
dimness of sight, loss of muscular power. palpi-
tatlon OF the heart, dyspepsia, nervousness irIi-
tahillty, arrangement of the digestive functions,
general debility, symptoms of consumption, &c.
Mentally, the fearful effects on the mind are
more TO be ereaded Loss of memory, confusion
OF ideas, depression of spirits, evil forebodings,
aversion 10 society, selfdstrust love of solitude,
tlmldity, &c, are some of the evils produced.
All persons who are afflicted with any OF the
above symptoms should not fail to cali on Dr.
Young, and be at once restored to perfect health
Let no false delicacy prevent you, bus apply i'm
medlately, and save yourself from the dreadful
and awful consequences Of this terrible malady.
WEAKNESS OF THE ORGANS immediately cured
and full yigor restored.
DIR. j. c. YOUNG,
Corner of Montgomery and California streets
up stairs.
For sale as above the celebrated French Lunar
PlllS. These pills are now acknowledged ly the
medlcal frateuty to be the only safe mild, and
eihcaclous remedy to be depended upon in long
stahdlng cases OF suppression, irregularty or
stopping OF the functions Of nature, the neglect
OF which Is the source of such deplorable effects
on the female frame.
N B.-These pills are highly celebrated as q
preventive.
Price IS per box DR.. YOUNG.
once corner of Montgomery and California
streets, opposite Page, Bacon & Co.'S Banking
House, San Francisco. 2-3m
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
Paper Hangings.

HAVING just purchased an entire new stock
IL of elegant styles of Paper, and Borders to
match, suitable for Saloons, ParlOrs, &C., which
were sold at auction to pay freight and charges.
| can sell lower than ever before offered in this
city. GEO. W. CLARK,
Wholesale & Retail Dealer,
No. l3l Clay ST., near Crescent Hotel,
24-3m. San FrancisCl
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-14
Ready-Made Clothing Warehouse.
WILLIAM G. RADGER.

NUMBER 90 BATTERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO,
IMPORTER of Ready-lIade Clothing and Fur
4 nishing Goods. Also, every variety of Hats,
Boots and Brogans | would invite country mer-
chants visiting San Francisco, to call and exam
inc my large stock of Clothing.
have on hand and constantly arriving, the
largest assortment OF every variety and style Of
Clothing of any house in the State My stock
amounts to over
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars.
The goods are manufactured under my own
supervision, and are made from the best materi-
al and in the most durable manner. Persons
buying my clothing, will find large and saleable
sizes.
they wish in nv stock. Myprices will be as lotc,
If not lo,cer than they can be found elsewhere
/ guarantee each article l sell. Please call and
examine my stock
Nav 25th, 1855 l33 3m.