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Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
A Military Pig.

nrrino the war with Great Britain, a
..or,, remarkable circumstance occurred in
oonnaction with the invasion of Canada
4 company of Kentucky volunteers, des-
tined for Shelby's army, had their rendez-
vous at Harrodsburg; and formed sort of
nucleus or rallying point for the military re-
cruts of that part Of the country. When
they marched from Harrodsburg towards
the Ohio river, having got mile or two on
their way, they noticed two pigs fighting
and DELAYED their march to see it out Af-
ter they had resumed their march, the pig
which had been the victor in the contest,
was observed to follow them.
At night when they encamped, the pig
found a shelter near, and halted also. The
next day the pig accompanied the troops as
before; and thus it marched every day and
halted every night with the soldiers or near
them When they came opposite Cincn-
natl, at which place the troops were to
cross the Ohio in ferry-boat, the pig, on
getting to the waters edge, promptly plung-
ed in and swan across, and then waited on
the other side until the whole cortage cross
ed over, and then resumed its post upon one
side of the moving column. Thus the ami
NAL kept with the troops till they crossed
the state of Ohio, and reached Lake Erie.
On the journey, as the men grew familiar
with their comrade, it became a pet. receiv-
ing a share of the rations issued to the sol
diers, and destitute of provisions as the
troops found themselves at times, no one
thought of putting the knife to the throat
of his fellow soldier. What they had was
still shared. and if the pig Jared as scantily
as the rest at times, it still grunted on and
manifested as much patriotism in its own
line as the bipeds it accompanied did in
theirs AT the margin Of the Lake she en-
barked with the troops, and went as far as
Bass Island But when offered a passage
over into Canada, she obstinately refused to
embark the second time. Some of the men
attributed her conduct to constitutional
scrupes, and observed that she knew it was
contrary to the Constitution to force a mi
litia pig over the line. She therefore had
leave to remain.
After the campaign had closed, the troops
re-orosSed the Lake, having left some of
their horses on the American side. AS soon
as the line was formed, to the great surprise
of the troops, there was the pig on the right
of the line, ready to resume her march with
the rest. By this time the winter frosts
had set in and the animal suffered greatly
on the homeward march. She made out,
however, to reach Marysville where the
troops re-crossed the OHIO river. There she
gave out, and was placed in trusty hands
by Gov. Shelby, and finally taken to the
governors home, where she passed the rest
of her days in ease and incidence.
There are many in Kentucky who can
now attest the truth of this truly remarka-
bic story.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22

HONEST LABoR-Labor, honest labor, is
right and beautiful. Activity is the ruling
clement of life, and its highest relish. Lux
uries and conquest are the result of labor
we can imagine nothing without it. The
noblest man of earth is he who puts his
hand cheerfully and proudly to honest labor.
Labor is a business and ordinance of God.
Suspend labor, and where is the glory and
pomp of earth-the fruit fields and palaces
and fashionings of matter for which men
strive and war; Let the labor-scoffer look
around him, look at himself, and learn what
are the trophies of toll. From the crown
OF bis head to the sole of his foot unless he
is made as the beast, he is the debtor and
slave of toll The labor which he scorns
has tracked him into the statue and appear.
ance of man. Where gets he his garments
and equipuge? Let labor answer. Labor
makes music in the mine, in the furrow, anc
at the forge.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22

FRoF. BIMELECH VAN TAssFLL, SAYS
Some men seem to take as naturally to bad
luck as women do to good singers. Strug-
giles has always been trying to get rich,
but all to no purpose. During the war with
Mexico Struggles invented a machine for
turning out thousand wooden legs in an
hour. The day after he completed it, peace
was declared, leaving Struggles with eight
cen cords of spilled timber on hand. Last
summer he got up machine for opening
oysters without knives or swearing. He
just got it so it would work, when the pa
pers came out with statement, that oysters
very 'pizen, and that nobody should visit
Princess Bay who wished to occupy place
in the next census. This ruined Strug Cycles
again. He sold his invention to asaw-fler,
taking his note, payable in sixty days.
The proceeds he deposited in the Diddleton
bank, which failed the next day, leaving
Struggles the owner of two shirt and an un-
paid washerwoman A few weeks since,
our friend got up another idea-a contri-
vance, by means of which he thinks pegging
avis can be so planted, that trees shall
spring from them bearing boots and bro
gans. But, as he says. where's the use.'
In less than week after he gets things un-
der way again, all the children that come
into the world would be born without legs
Struggles is getting low spirited, and is
reading about aconite. We can't say that
we wonder at it."
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22

E9~ We published few days since, an
account of the amusing exchange of parcels
in one Of the stores Of New York, whereby
a bachelor was astonished to find, on re-
ceiving his package, that it contained bob
bins, laces, and other ct ceteras of ladies
gear; and tie lady, on opening hers, was
equally astonished to find such articles as
were only required for a gentleman's toilet.
A similar occurrence happened in our own
city last week. A gentleman who we shall
call Mr.. A from Niagara Falls, came
up to make some purchases for lady ac-
quaintance; having collected his laces, silks,
&c, he happened to call on a welI-known
tailoring establishment, and lying down his
parcel, another individual having a very
similar one, laying on the counter, uncon-
sciously took the other and departed Mr.
A shortly after took his departure with
as he supposed, his own parcel, and on ar.
irving home, sent it to the lady. Judge oi
her astonishment on opening it, to find
pair Of pantaloonS! Her indignation knew
no bounds, the insulting imputation convey.
ed-only added fuel to the fame The par.
eel was Indignantly sent back-the gentle.
man fastened to make an apology-whicI
was spurned with anger; and it was not un
til the real owner of the unfortunate breech
es sent his explanation to the irritated dame
that peace was restored.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22

Row AT SALT LAKE.-On Christmas day,
a number of soldiers, who were at rum
hole in Salt Lake City, met a number of
the legitimate and bastard SONS of Gov.
Young and j. Kimball at the same place.
Liquor being pretty freely circulated, the
soldiers did not hesitate to express their
opinion that Young and Kimball were a
couple of id old rakish reprobates. This
raised the wrath Of the Young and Kimball
progeny, the legitimate and illegitimate
making common cause, and grand fight en-
sued The boys fought with fists and clubs,
and the soldiers used their muskets. The
army officers and the civil officers of the
city, after great deal of trouble, succeeded
in stopping the row, and preventing the ef'
fusion Of blood. Both parties were greatly
enraged. A portion Of the militia were
called out, and placed in the streets as po-
lice guard. On New Years day, Col. Step
toe refused to allow the soldiers to go on
liberty, and the city authorities put stop
to the sale of liquors.
Times & Transcript.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
Sun ftantisto.
DIR. D. BURBANK.
PRACTICAL DENTIST.

WTOULD call the attention of his friends and
w the inhabitants of San Francisco, to his
office, where they can have all DENTAL opera
tions, whether SURGICAL or MECHANICAL, done
in style that cannot be eXcelIed, or even equal
ed, by any operator in this city or country.
Dr. B. would say to those wishing ARTIFICIAL
TEETH that he is now prepared to manufacture
and insert BLOCK GUM TEETH, which, for NATU-
RAJ APPEARANCE, BEAUTY and DURABILITY, are
superior to anything before used in this place
Persons wishing to have teeth filled will find
that Dr. BIS operations are not eXceled by any
other Dentist in the city. The greatest pains
will be taken to make the filling permanent.
To those wishing teeth extracted, he has al
ways met with the greatest success in removing
cariOus teeth and fangs.
Chlorofolm and Ether from the best manufac-
turer in the States and used with great care.
Dr. B. would say to those wishing Artificial
Teeth, that he models his teeth expressly for the
individual customer, so that to those unacquaint-
ed with dental operations it may be well to say,
dentists usually select from an assortment of ar
tificial teeth-larger or smaller, they may have
capital-separate teeth to form the set. If they
use gum teeth, there will be visible in the wear
er's mouth perceptible difference between the
appearance of not only the artificial and natural
gum, but between different sections of the aTtifi-
cial gum. DR.. B. Obviates this entirely by man
ufacturng set of teeth with continuous gum,
formed and cOlored expressly for the particular
space to be filled, so that the greatest possible
degree of naturalness and strength is attained.
Examinations and advice free.
Offlce-EXpress Building, corner Montgomery
and California streets, San Francisco. 10-3m
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
An Ode to All Mankind.
BY j. c. YOUNG N. D.

BY j. C. YOUNG MD.
All We who suffer. ponder whilst you read,
As It's your case alone, not mine plead
Ye who have felt, or feel them know the pangs
Man dOomd has to bare, when the remorselesS
fangs
Of dire disease. is fastened in his soul,
When he would seek the dagger or the bowl,
To end his misery by the potent spell
Of deadly poison, or the polished steel. [mOrn
Ye who have writhed and groaned from night to
Cursing the hour that ever We were born!
Seeking your pillow thinking to find ease,
Then wildly rushing forth to court the breeze
Hoping twould quench the flames that madly
In every vein, as if your blood were turned
Th molten lava
To him who hath felt this
need not speak, as he knows what it is
But such as only feel the incipient spark,
Should read this Ter, and every sentence mark
Upon the tablets of their memory,
AS none may tell how he'll tomorrow be
But all should know, in dark aftliction's hour,
Where to apply to one who has the power
To ease their pain, SO prompt, they'd think my
hand
Must surely grasp Necromancer's wand,
Like some good Genii of the olden time,
Whose every act bespoke his power sublime,
Within this city-througho all the State,
In every town and hamlet, small or great,
Some can be found who know the power WELD
Having tried it-know it was to them a shield
Stronger than that which Achilles of yore,
Upon Scamanders banks, in battle bore
They know it saved them from the blush of shame
Preserved their health, and dearer far their name
For who'd confess the pain that spoiled his rest,
Sprang from a source impure, to say the least
Ye suffering thousands who may read this DER,
Remember, ALONE can you restore.
To healthand usefulness.
That you may know
have the means and power for doing so,
l here will state. Let each one note what saw
My motto always is-NO CURE, NO PAY.
I'm found with ease my names on every tongue
The suf 'rers friend and yours too,
J. c. YOUNG, NJ. D.
| Office, corner of Montgomery and California
SITS, over Wells, Fargo & Co.'S. TlS-3m.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
Quick Cures and Low Prices.

OLD ESTABLISHED OFFICE, CORNER OF MoNTGoM-
ERY AND CALIFORNIA STREET.
DR. YOUNG returns his sincere thanks to his
~ numerous patients, (amounting to over two
thousand in the last year,) for their patronage,
and would embrace this opportunity to remind
them that he continues to consult on those diff
cult cases of Venereal, which have baffed the
skill of some of the most celebrated physicians
and upon which he never failed to perform rad
ical cure.
The Doctor is happy to see the public appreci-
ate the valuable services of a regular medical
graduate-one in whose skill and integrity they
can place the utmost confidence, rather than
class him with the herd of Quacks, who infest
the city, sowing the seeds of debility and disease
to an alarming extent, by pretending to cure the
world of diseases, when they know nothing of the
modus Operandi of medicine. They give mercu-
ry and other poisinous drugs, under the name of
vegetable medicines, which, instead of curing
entail upon the system a humor which is hand
ed down, from generation to generation carry
ing misery in its trail; but what does the impos-
ter care so long as he gets his paltry fee.
Some OF the es-self-styed Doc
tors-who advertise largely come out in false and
shining colorS to deceive the unwary-some
say, have great enmity toward me, because they
see am determined to do Justice to our fellow
beings, and expose the deceptions and humbug-
ging now practised. We would saw more but
sufferer where he can be cured: that all affected
with private diseases will call at DR.. Young'S
Office, corner of Montgomery and California
streets, San Francisco, where he devotes his
whole attention to the cure of the above diseases
His medicines are pleasant to take, produce no
bad effect upon the system, and are warranted to
effect permanent cure il the shortest possible
time. They are perfectly adapted to Miners
Travellers, and others, as they require no restrc-
tions in diet or fear of exposure to weather.
Young men affected with constitutional de-
bilitv brought on by a secret habit, which ruins
the constitutions of many, will, by calling on us
find remedy to effect perfect cure, or no pay
will be required.
All letters containing the usual consultation
fee of SO will be promptly attended to. Office
hours, from A. NJ to 2. NJ. Address,
DIR. j. C. YOUNG, Express Building,
(Over Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express DEPARTMENT.
Corner of Montgomery and California sts.,
| San Francisco.
January 18th, 1856, [lS3m.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
NONsT1TUTIONAI DEBILITy

q CONSTITUTIONAL. DEBILITY or Co
" mlnal Weakness.-Dr. j. C. YOUNG address.
es those who have injured themselves by private
ana improper lndulgences in that secret and soil.
taly hablt which ruins the body and mind. unfit
tilS them Ior either business or society The fol-
loving are some OF the sad and melancholy eff.
Iects produced by early habits of youth viz
weakness OF the back and limbs, pain in the head.
dlmnesS OF sight, loss of muscular mower. palni.
tatlon OF the heart dyspepsia, nervousness. irri.
taDlllty, arrangement of the digestive functions
general debility, symptoms of consumpti0n. &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 to society," sefdistrust, love of solitude
tlmldlry, &c, are some of the evils produced
All persons who are afflicted with anv of the
above symptoms, should not fail to cali on Dr.
Dung, and be at once restored to perfect health
Let no false dehcacy prevent you, but apply i'm
medlately, and save yourself from the dreadful
ana awful consequences of this terrible maladv.
WEAKNESS OF THE ORGANS immediately cured
and full vigor restored.
DIR. ]. C. YOUNG.
Corner OF Montgomery and California streets.
up stairs
For sale as above, the celebrated French Lunar
Pllls. These pills are now acknowledged bv the
medical fraterity to be the only safe. mild, and
elncaclous remedy to be depended upon in long
Standing cases of suppression, irregularity or
stopping OF the functions of nature the neglect
OF winch Is the source of such deplorable effects
on the female frame.
N B.-These pills are highly celebrated as
preventive.
Price S. per box DIR. YOUNG.
Office corner of Montgomery and California
streets, opposite Page, Bacon & Co.'S Banking
House, San Francisco. 23m
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
San Francisco, California.
L. & A. SELIGMAN.

THIS HOUSE is now open for the accommo-
l. dation OF the travelling public. For clean
illness, air and comfort it is not surpassed on tie
Pacific, and trial is sufficient guarantee for
continued patronage. Attached to the house are
two Resta urants, I20 feet long, extending from
Commercial to Clay street, and will accommo-
date 200 persons at one time. The Floors and
Tables are all Marble, and everything to CORE
spond, and they have now the most complete ar
rangements for BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DIN
NER and TEA in San Francisco, and will be con-
Quoted upon the most liberal terms, being conf
dent that liberality securer patronage.
The Hotel part of the house is kept upon the
European plan. Barber's Shop and Bath Rooms
attached.
Entrance to the Hotel and Restaurants, 81 Clay
street, and As Commercial, near Battery.
HALEY & THOMPSON.
5-3m Railroad House.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
Our Stock consists, in part, of

A large variety of American, English and
French PRINTS!
CARPETING.-A great variety of Brussels,
Velvet and Ingram Carpets, also the latest styles
of Oil Carpet. Rugs, Printed Druggets, &c.
Bro and Bleached Sheeting, Drilling, &c.
Linens and Toweling, &C., of every descrip-
tion.
The latest styles of Plaid Dress Goods, Alpac-
cas- and Opera Flannels. All Wool De LANES,
(plain and igured) French and English Meri-
nos
Broche, Grape, Silk, and Bay State SHAWLS.
A splendid assortment of fall style Mantllas.
Black and Figured
SILKS.
Fire-Proof Store, Placerville, Dec 20, 1854.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
Kisses.

One would imagine that there is som
thing in kiss, upon reading the followir
verses -
One kiss more, Sweet
Soft as voluptuous wind of the west,
Or silkenest surge of thy purple-veined breas
Ripe lips all rudly melting apart,
Drink up the honey and wine of my heart
One kiss more, Sweet!
Warm as a morning sunbeam's dewy goio
Slips in a red Roses fragrantest fold,
Sets its green blood all a-blush, burning up
At the fresh feel of life, I'M its crimson cup
One kiss more, Sweet
Full as the flush of the sea-waVes grlnu'
Flooding the sheeny fire out OF 1ne sanu'
On all the shores of my being let DiiSs
Break with its neap-tide sea in KISS
IGraham's Magazine.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22

SACRAMENTO RAHRoAD.-TheS State Tn
blne of March llth says:
ave are informed that during the last
week, not withstanding the storms, Col.
Kipp has nearly completed grading sections
5 and of the Sacramento Valley Railroad.
Although this contractor is working less
force than formerly, on account of bad
weather, yet the work is progressing rapid
ly. All Of his hands were paid off Tuesday
night. The price paid hands is $40 per
month, and more help is offering than is at
present needed. The Contractor is pushing
the work through with commendable energy
and it will not be many months before we
shall hear the locomotive whistle in the city
of Sacramento.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
San frantistu.

a CARD-FROM DR.. j. C. YOTTNG,S ppr
"a VAVE MEDICAL OFFIt E-To the az of
1lcted-ln tins age OF progress " hen science a. =
developing ltSel1 III such manner a. f.. ~ - 20
almost miraculous, everything in common nIer
Is looked upon as not worth notice In - PIaVe
this fact, DR.. Young, corner Of Montgomerv or5 vi
California streets, up stairs has c0ncIndgod ana
leave the beaten track hitherto pursued bv N.Y., 20
scientific physicians, (that of waiting for the iUs' ,
lie to find you out alOne,) and publish To pGu, tbo
world, as much as may be, his KNOWLEDGE of ti
healing art, to let those who are in need of e -"
sistance know where they can find relief witbn'+
fear of being imposed upon. u'
In continuation of this subject, DR.. Yonn,.
would say that for the past ten years he has nnS
sued the practice of medicine in one of the lar
gest cities of the United States, with the hirbo.
success, and that his standing as physician j.
without reproach, having at one time been leo
turer at the University Of Pennsylvania on yene.
real diseases.
Upon all these considerations, Dr. Young has
confidence in introducing himself to the p1blir
knowing that they will sustain we'll earned merit
The following are few of the many testimo.
naIs which have appeared in the public journals
Of the last few years
From the Boston Medical Journal
Although we are opposed to the system of ad
yertlsng, for good and sufficient reasons. still We
deem IL but justice to say that Dr. Young is ona
OF the most industrious and intelligent votaries
OF the medical science in the United States.
[From Professor Jackson.l
The subscriber is personally acquainted with
DR.. Young, and has seen much of his practice
and can bear testimony to his merits as a practi,
toner.
From the New York Herald.7
The eminence of this distinguished gentleman
in his profession, and the very extended opportn.
mites possessed by him for the observation of ye.
nereal diseases, makes his services invaluable to
those afflicted with the above complaints.
[From the Whig and Advertiser1
All afflicted with private complaints, Should if
possible consult with DIR. Young, whose medical
education is not surpassed by any physician in
the country In his skill, honor and integrity ali
may rely with safety, while most of the medical
practitioners in the city are without honesty or
respectability, their pretensons 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., 1855-03-22

THE CRoPs.-The Stockton Argus learns
that the cereal crops of San Joaquin are in
more fourishing condition now than at
the corresponding period of any year since
the commencement of agricultural pursuits
in the San Joaquin Valley. The wheat
especially is represented to be healthy, rich,
and forward, standing from FIVE to twelve
inches high Sac Union.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22

q HE2. j. c. YOUNG-Ofice corner of Mont.
EH gomery and California streets, second storv
over Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Banking House. San
Francisco. Read and reflect.
Is there a hereafter?
(And that there is, conscience uninffuenced
And suffered to speak out, tells every MANI
Then it is an awful thing to die
More horrible yet to die at ones own hand.
Self-murder- it not
Shall Nature, sweTying from her earliest dictat
Self-presevation, fall by its own act?
Forbid it, Heaven.
The indulgence in secret practices is the most
certain, though not always the most immediate
and direct, avenue to destruction Physicians Of
all ages have been most unanimously of the Onin.
ion that the loss Of one ounce of the seminal So.
cretlons, by unnatural aid or emissions, weakens
the system more than the abstraction of forty
ounces OF blood. One of the FIRST writers on
medical jurisprudence states that three-fourths of
the insane owe their malady to such abuse.
How importadt then, it is-for every one. hay
ing the least cause to suspect any trouble in that
way, to attend to it Immediately; even one single
occurrence should be sufficient to cause doubt.
and much more so if the person had ever INDUCED
III the sOul-killing habit. The treatment pursued
by the justly celebrated Dr. j. C. Young in cases
OF seminal weakness, impotency, stelility, ner
yous debility and paralysis (the last is the most
dangerous, and when it once occurs, incurableA
IS not surpassed by any physician in the country
1t IS the same as that followed by him for years
under the guidance of the world-renowned Rec
ord Of Paris, and Acton of London. DR.. Younc's
office is at the corner of Montgomery and Cali
fornia sts, where he can be consulted on that and
all other private diseases, with the utmost conf,
dence and secrecy. DIR. Young will warrant
perfect and permanent cure or make no charge
n. .B.-Letters enclosing $40 will receive prompt
attention. The doctors time being so much taken
up tha4 he cannot attend to letters unless paid for
it, -~ -''
P. S.-ApaItments privately arranged.