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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
PART SECOND.
LESSENING EXPENDITURE.

LEOobNlNu GAIbNDlIU
Annie's next move was toward her faith
ers house, in beautiful avenue, yet green
and blooming, though the leaves were
turning sere upon the trees.
Her mother sat alone employed in writ
ing.
"Why how fortunate 7 she cried, ~
was just about to send you note, begging
you to loan me your set of agate for to.
morrow night" u .5.a .5....
"What will you give me for it, mother?'
said Annie, laughingly.
"Give you? why ! would you sell it ?
You must need money. Doesn't your hus-
band provide you-"
"With everything I wish, mother; but
I want to give great surprise, and-and
in fact it's to be a secret, so I'm perfectly
willing to sell my beautiful agates; come,
what'll you give me? Buy thom, now
Pm in the mood; you know if I need such
things can get plenty more"
"Well-there are five hundred dollars
at my disposal-the set is fully worth
thousand, I suppose; at least know thai
is what your uncle gave for it-but he ii
dead, poor man, I'll give you five hun
dred now, and two at some future time
say in month" ''- '.. -'.' .'
Annic's cheeks flushed with pleasure
and she left her fathers house with thu
bank-notes tightly folded up and deposited
in the end Of her purse. ID '...
Harry came home later than usual, ant
his wife pretended not to see as he wen
straight to the lounge and lifted tho pill
low, looking carefully about. 9"
"I suppose the men came here to meas
ure the Aoors," said Harry, buttering hi
muffin with an air of abstraction that seem
ed totally foreign to appetite. ..,
"No," said Annie, slipping her tea, anc
trying her best to seem perfectly uncon
cerned, 'I was looking at the carpets to
day, and they do seem entirely too good t
rip up and send to auction. And thel
the curtains; I've really got attached t
them, Pm sure Gerry hasn't so pretty
pattern in his store; so as a fit Of econO
my, or perversity, or call it what you will
came over me, | determined to go over t
Gerry's and tell him I had changed m,
mind" p J.alt.tl ta.a 9l .a
"You did y exclaimed Harry, lookin
up so bright and animated, that Ami
felt doubly repaid forsher sacrifice. AM
| it was astonishing how suddenly the poo
fellow revived how quickly the muffin
disappeared Annie laughed quietly t
herself indeed she enjoyed II thoroughly
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

A WONDERFUL SEPULoHRE,-There is
wonderful thing, says Ninnius, in the
country of Cereticum, in which is noun
tain called Crucamur, on the top whereof
stands sepulchre, along which whoever
extends himself, though he be man Of
short stature, yet he shall find the sepul.
chre just even to his length and though
he be four cubits high, the sepulchre shall
be the same length, and so still fitted to
the proportion of every man; and what
ever weary traveller shall kneel. thrice b.
it, shall be no more weary 70 the day o.
his, death, though be should live alone in
the remotest part Of the world.-Sir Jas
Ware. :. s nv "
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

A. QUESTIONABLE HERITAGE,-Pren-
tice says: vThree years ago, a man in
Mississippi cheated US out of.twcnty dol.
lars, and now his son cheats us out Of the
same sum. The young mans prOpenSity'
to cheat is probablyth only thing be oven
came honestly BY"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
Scenes at the New York Tombs.

Scenes at the New York Tombs.
We take the following from the Trib-
ne's account Of the Sayings and doings"
at the Tombs on Tuesday;
SPEEDY PROMOTION.
Charles Carlane was drunk and making
disturbance in Allen-st. When his name
was called he stepped lazily up and answer
ed.
Judge-Charles Carlanc
Prisoncr-Here, Corporal, as the Ser
gcant said.
Clcrk-What kind of liquor did you
drink?
Prisoner-Nix cum rOus, as Byron says.
Clerk-Wasn't you drunk yesterday?
Prisoner-A mans man for "a that,
as King Solomon said to the chimney
sweep.
Judge-If you was drunk, what did
you drink2
Prisoner--Nothing, Lieutenant, but
beer, as Milton
Judge-No matter what Milton says
where did you get your beer?
Prisoner-At Charley Gales Captain,
in the Bowery, as Shak-- ...
Judge-Never mind Shak-How much
did you drink?
Prisoner-Why, as near as 1 can guess,
Colonel, about gallon, as Mcbeth remark
ed to j. Caesar.
judge shall fine you $40.
Prisoner-Pll give you ten cents, Ma
jor, but 1 have emo further change" a:
Byron dreamed.
Judge-You will have to be locked W
for ten days.
Prisoner-Im sorry, General, but l an
q man of sorrows and acquainted with tin
marble-halls, as Saint Nicholas said to tn,
organ grinder
Judge-Take him away.
Prisoner-Good bye, Commander, nev'
er say die as Grip-the-laven said to th'
devil.
Mr.. Charles Carlane having, in few
minutes, promoted the unaspiring justice
Wood from a Corporal to Commander-in
Chief, was taken away before he had q
chance to appoint him President of the
United States over the head of Mr.. Frank
Pierce,
JOHN JONES.
MIR. John Jones was arrested for drunk
enness in Mulberry st. He was evidentl,
not yet sober when he was examined.
Judge-What's your name?
Prisoner-Jehn Jones.
Where do you liveT
I'm Jersey City,
Where did you get your liquor7'
tAt store
who keeps it?'
John Jones'
'YourselfP
No; another John Jones'
Did you pay for it?
"A friend treated me-
what was his name?
John Jones'
you mean you treated yourself?
mo, there is still another John Jones
Did he pay for it?' .Ia
He had it charged to man name
Jones' ." "
what was his first name?'
4 amt certain, but 1 think more tina
, likely it was john l.
what kind of liquor did you drink?'
John Jones' .4 .E. ..
, 4 say whatkind of liquor did you drinl
Gin ' ..... .....
you said you drank John Jones. b
fore.'
whenever say John Jones I alway
) mean GIN
John, I shall fine you $lO'
: Good, old boy. I'll send down to
friend Of mine named Jones, and get Il
L CHANGE
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

SGThe greatest trial of patience-a
stammering lawyer examining a suffering
witness in the presence Of a deaf judge.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

nSF There are two reasons why you
should not intarrnpt an editor when heis
writing. One is, itisapt puthim'out,
the other is, you might get put out your
self, EaT asl iali' y 9'fs
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
z. RAGAN, Editor and Proprietor.

that any want of respect toward the old
man would subject them to severe punish
ment, so he contented himself with toss
ing it into a neighboring field, while Fred
took on old axe and succeeded in chopping
his penny to pieces and leaving them in
the way. And only think of the dollar /!
Many and many pleasure they we're
forced to deny themselves to liquidate that
debt; but after all it proved fortunate
thing, for you know Fred and Charley
have great adherence to getting trusted,
or trusting either, I believe" added An
ME, lightly. "But, Harry" she exclaim'
ed, noticing her husband was preparing to
go-'that shawl you won't disappoint
me, love, only a hundred and fifty dollars,
and 1 do really need it. Come, now, don't
sigh so, or l shall really think the miser
lines are beginning to come. g
"Fll try" the young man strove tc
speak lightly, but he could not, and ended
as usual with q hearty sigh
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11
M A r RIED

lin looking over the columns of the Mountain
Herald, our eyes rested on the following notice.
The editor of the Herald has been but recently
married, and favorably to his connubial enjoy
ments, he grows expermentally poetical on the
subject, as the following will show:l
In Shasta City, on the 18th inst, by the Rev.
Mr.. Sheldon, Mr.. S. S. Brooks, of Yreka, and Mrs.
Sarah NJ. Haywood, of San Francisco, Cal.
Our happy friends have our sincere wishes for
their longevity and prosperity.
Though fools spurn Hymen's gentle powers,
We, who improve his golden hours,
By sweet experience know
That marriage, rightly understood,
Gives to the tender and the good
Paradise below"
Mr.. s. S. Brooks is we'll known in this county,
and was for some time resident of Coloma.
At the Georgetown Hotel, Jan. 7, 1855, by
Rev. j. Sharp, j. Mitchell Elson to Mary Bessicar.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

Sons OF TEMPERANcE.-Ani installation
of the Georgetown Division of Sons of
Temperance in this place came off last week,
at which time the following officers were
installed:
j. A. Songer, W. P; Saml Currier, Jr.,
W. A; Fl. NJ. Porter, R. S.: j. B. Good
ner, A. R. S.; Geo. Jamison, F. S.; NJ. A.
Woodside, T.; 1. B. Warren, c.; A. S.
Cannon, A. c.; G. Schnider, 1. S.. Russell
Williams, o. S.; w. A. George, P. w. P;
John Sharp, Chaplain.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

BALL AT MAMELUKE.-The Anniversary
Ball held at PearsOn's Hotel in Mameluke
on last Monday evening, was really bril-
liant and interesting affair Never in Cal
ifornia have we attended more agreeable
and interesting party. A highly social
spirit pervaded throughout the entire eve
ming, and that too without discord or the
least dissatisfaction. At about twelve
o'clock splendid supper was placed at the
disposal of the company, and from the man.
ner in which it was devoured we drew highly
complimentary conclusions both as to the
taste of the landlord and of his baker, Mr.
John Marchant. The music in attendance,
Mr.. Haskell on the violin and Mr.. Hamilton
on the banjo, was not loud and boisterous,
but for sweetness and beauty, cannot be
excelled in the mountains. Altogether the
company, the supper and the music, were
of such character and quality as should
cause Messrs. Pratt & Pearson to congrat-
ulate themselves highly upon the success of
their party.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

CHOIR DoNATIoN-Generosity is char
acteristic which all must admire and es-
TEEN. 1t is. one of the noblest attributes of
our nature, and when accompanied, even,
with propensities of baser kind, still shines
brightly, and presents itself to public SYM
pathy, as noble and redeeming quality
Associated with other good qualities, it is
to the world as is the morning star to the
armament above US. With its silvery light
it makes palmer the pathway of the wan
dering traveller, and what is still more en-
couraging, indicates the approach of a
morning, the light of which shall dispel all
darkness, and remove all sorrow. The choir
attendant upon the services of our neat lit
tie village church not content with discours-
ing their soul-inspiring songs for the good
of the church and of humanity, have gener-
ously rendered to their worthy pastor
very handsome little sum, as practical ex-
preston OF their desires of his support 1t
is well known that our minister receives but
a pitiable sum for his support. and there
fore, though the aid of the choir was very
timely, and greatly assisted in relieving his
immediate and most pressing wants, yet
this is insufficient in itself for any perma-
nent benefit. Now as he has no home he
can call his own, and as rents are invaria-
bly, high, could the congregation do less
than to get up a subscription paper for the
purpose Of procering him neat little cot
tage in some part of the village? Who
will be the first one to act upon the accom-
plishment of this object?
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

HOLIDAY GIFT RAFFLE.-Many of the
citizens of Georgetown interested in the
above Rattle gotten up by Bowman & Co.
at San Francisco, to come off on New Year,
have made the enquiry: what has become
the dark as they are, we ask for information,
what has become of the company, and why
has not the Rattle been drawn? The agent
of this place has not been seen or heard of
for several weeks, in consequence of which
in connection with the silence of the COM
pany on the subject, suspicion is strongly
aroused as to the honesty of the company.
Will some one give us a little light on the
subject?
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

BULL FIGHT.-On last Sunday and Mon
day Bull Fight came off at an amphithea-
tire constructed for the purpose in the SUBJ
urbs of Georgetown! Upon the transac-
tion of such occurrences among US, and es-
pecially on the Sabbath, many of our inhu-
entail citizens have plainly expressed to US
their disgust upon the recurrence of such
scenes. Now in reference to this, we can
only say: Should they be disgusting to you,
your only available resource for protection
from them, is to withhold your patronage.
We cannot do the work ourself; it belongs
to the people. If they are dissatisfied, 1t is
for them to act, not US.
P. S.-Another of these beastly fights
Will come off next Sunday, provided the
weather is favorable.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

THEATRIcAL.-The Stockton Dramatic
Company have played twice during the last
week to crowded and respectable audien-
ces. On Sunday evening, owing to some
insurmountable Inconvenience, they were
not so successful in either the selection of
their plays or in their delineation as they
heretofore have been. But on Tuesday
evening, they more than retrieved their for
ner reputation. When we take into con-
sideration the lack of scenery and the many
changes in the play of the Lady of Lyons"
their opening piece, all of which must of
course act against them, we must say that
we have seldom seen the different characters
better represented even in our city Thea
tres. Mr.. Brown as Claude Melnotte was
admirable, and Miss Deming as Pauline
was, on this occasion equal, if not superior
to the rendering of this or any similar char
acter that we have seen in the mountains.
Upon the conclusion Of the play both Miss
Demlng and Mr.. Brown were called before
the scene amid loud and meritorious ap-
plause. In the last play-"Mr and Mrs
Peter White" audience also gave loud
applause AS an Irish comedian Mr. Hanks
is excellent; in the character of the old
gentleman Mr.. Woodland is exceedingly
comical, and in their respective characters
Miss Fowler and Mr.. Mortimer have met
with meritorious applause. We make this
company an exception to the generally ap-
plicable opprobrium of travelling "clap-trap
theatrical grinders"
When it is their pleasure to return to
Georgetown, they may rest assured of meet
ing with hearty welcome
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

IMPORTANCE OF CALIFoRNIA.-The Boston
Post gives very sensible article on the growing
Importance of California of which the following
is an extract
AS much is predicated for California as
grain vegetable and grape contry as for its
mining wealth. With regard to its fitness
for the cultivation of the grape, it is said to
rival the hills of France and Italy, and it is
thought that the time will come when the
foot hills of the Sierra Nevada will be one
immense vineyard, watered by streams led
from the mountain rivers. Upon the higher
portions of the country the apple can be
readily cultivated. There exists, within
distance of seventy miles, nearly every vari-
ETY. of temperature, from almost torrld heat
to the cold of the regions ofperpetual snow;
and consequently fruits may be had of all
these different varieties of climate growing
within that distance. AlIeady are the
beautiful valleys that lie embosomed in the
mountains fast settling up with an indus
trious, intelligent population, and the stran-
ger is surprised to find fine farms and well
cultivated gardens where, standing on some
mountain peak, he has seen only one vast
succession of desert mountains rising one
above the other, with naught appearing to
the eye between except the opening to deep
chasms, marking the course Of some noun
tain stream.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

We heartily endorse the following sent.
ments of the Cal. Statesman, confdentlv
believing that the Assembly would but serve
the wishes of its constituency by observing
the principles therein inculcated:
During the past sessions of the Legisla.
ture the Assembly has refused to request
the services of a Chaplain, and the vote had
upon the question of the election of one dav
before yesterday, indicates on the part Of
the, ma aiority, an aversion to depart from the
precedent established. We regret differ.
ent course is not pursued, and trust the pres
ent Assembly will return to the custom Of
beginning daily legislative labors with sol
emn religious ceremony-a custom hOnored
by the unbroken observance Of all enlight
ened people for ages-which cannot possibly
result in evil and which has never failed to
exert happy influence with many who are
equally interested with their fellow-citizens,
and who are equally the constituents of AS
semblymen. We shall be glad to hear that
the Assembly has changed its mind upon
this subject, and in such event, that the
House will request the services of the cler-
gymen of the different denominations in the
city, other than those two who have al
ready been engaged in the Senate"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11
DEATH OF KING K KAMEHAMEHA..

DEATH OF KING KAMEHAMEHA.-After a
serious illness of five or six days, His Ma
IJesty Kamehameha I'LL, expired at his pal
ace on Friday, Dec. 18th, at fifteen minutes
before IL o'clock. He was born on the
18th of March, 1913, and was consequently
forty-one years and nine months old.
1t is said that his death was occasioned
by too free use of ardent spirits. His son
and heir apparent to the throne is known
to be unfavorable to the annexation of his
dnmain, the Sandwich Islands, to the Uni
ted States. 1t is therefore thought that all
negotiations on the subject of annexation
will cease. We must therefore for the pres
ent give up all thoughts of the acquisition
of the Sandwich Islands.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

FIRST QUARTER.-By noticing the num-
Der of this weeks issue of our paper, it will
be seen that we have now completed the
first quarter of the Georgetown News
We have endeavored to do our duty faith
fully, both to our party and to our readers.
In these endeavors, we hope that we have
been, at least, partially successful. Our
circulation is now equal, if not superior to
any paper in the county, and perhaps we
may add, equal to any in the mountains
We have endeavored to make it an agreea-
bic companion, not only in the house of bu-
siness and general news, but also in the
family circle and around the social freside.
If We have succeeded in engaging your in
terest in this respect, kind patron and reader,
we shall still solicit the continuation of your
favor and your support; and here allow us
3 to remark to those among you who have
subscribed only for the quarter: At the
commencement Of the new one by next
. weeks issue, we hope to receive your re-
mittances for the gear. The expenses of
the Office are probably greater than you are
aware of, and consequently during the pres
ent hard times, uc stand IN need of all the
funds with which you can favor us-if you
pleased with our paper, support it-and
we will promise our unwearied attention
and improvement in all that may interest
you for time to come Do not think US i'm
; Fortunate in asking your aid, as this is the
only way in which we can retain your weekly
acquaintance. Our subscription rates are
so low that no one would feel the tax upon
them as inconvenient. We would also re-
spectfully solicit advertisements from all
who would derive advantage therefrom, and
this certainly applies to all business men,
We venture the assertion that no business
ever suffered loss by advertising in pa
per, having as we already have, large cir
culation; and to the citizens of Georgetown
we would say that we feel sure that in sus-
tanning the News you are materially bene-
fitting your village.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

NEW DITCH.-We were in the mountains
above Greenwood Valley on last Saturday
and learned while there that Ditch was
completed to intersect with the Pilot Greek
Ditch above Greenwood Valley and near
Spanish Dry Diggings, running thence on
through Hogg's Diggings, Pilot Hill, Coop
er's Ravine, and from thence on through a
portion of the country supposed to be very
rich, though not yet prospected, in conse-
quence of the scarcity of water; from this
it is to be completed on to Wild-Goose Flat
and thence on to Empire Bar So far as
prospected, the country is known to be very
rich, though in consequence of the great
scarcity of water it has, as yet, been but
very poorly worked Our informant says
there is portion of country between Green
wood Valley and Pilot Hill that is supposed
to be very extensively imbedded with gold
and that numbers are anxiously awaiting
the completion of the ditch, that they may
90 to work in earnest in developing the
truth of their surmises. This ditch is called
The Pilot Hill Ditch and upon its compile
tion is dependent upon the great Pilot
Greek Ditch for its supplies of water. II
will probably be ready for use in three or
four weeks
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

New PAPER-We are under obligations
to MIR. VIM. t. Gibbs for the first and Sec
ond numbers of the State Tribune. 1t is
Democratic in politics and proposes to use
its influence in the union of their unhappy
and disorganized party. The paper makes
a highly respectable appearance. We heart
lily wish it success, as we begin to fear that
after all the pretensions of that party, the
Wings in the course of few months may
be left without political opponent.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11
BYRON SAYS

BYRON SAYS
This is the wayphysieians mend or end us,
Secundem arteul-but although we sneer
In health-when sick, we call them to attend US,
Without the least propensity to jeer."
The above brings to our mind the best medicine
we ever used, andait is not necessary to be pre-
scribed by physician. We allude to DIR. Guy
sott's Improved Extract of Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparila, which is proving itself to be one of
the most popular and valuable medicines now in
use; and undoubtedly it can be called the strong
est and most pure preparation of Sarsaparills
ever offered to the public. DIR. Guysott being q
regular physician, of great talent, has gained
himself much merit, by chemically combining
the Shaker prepared "Yellow Dock" and the
"Red Honduras Sarsaparilla," which are the in
valuable agents of which the Laboratory of DR..
Guisott has given US the virtues of these roots in
their perfection. We believe his preparation
contains all the restorative properties of the
roots, combined and concentrates in their utmost
strength and efficacy.
Experiments were made in the manufacture Of
this medicine, until it was found that it could not
be further improved, Accordingly we find it re
sorted to almost universally, in complaints for
general prostration of all the vital po@ers, and
all those tormenting diseases of the skin SO trying
to the patience, and SO injurious to health.
Purchasers ought to be careful to ask for and
take none but q DIR. Guysott's Improved Extrac'
OF Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla."
For sale at all the principal Drug stores in the
state. PARK & WHITE, sole Agents, to whom
all orders muSt he addressed No "a Merchan
street, Sd door above Montgomery.
DIR. J. TURNER. Agent,
5Sm Georgetown
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

THE ESCAPED CoNvIcTs.-It will be re-
membered that twelve convicts made their
escape from the State Prison few weeks
ago. From the Alta California of Jan. 6
we learn that nine of the convicts have been
arrested, and are now held by the authori-
ties of San Jose. Capt. North, Of the city
police, started for San Jose yesterday, for
the purpose of taking charge of the prison
ers and conveying them to Corte MADEIRA.
Only three ofthc convicts are nog at large
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

LYCEUM.-The members of the Lyceum
met on last evening in the Church, at half
past seven o'clock, at which time the fol-
lowing question was discussed: RESOLVED,
That it is expedient for the present Legis-
lature to pass prohibitory liquor law,
similar to the maine Law" Owing to the
interest of the subject it was laid Aover for
further discussion on next Wednesday eve
ning-hour half past seven.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-01-11

DANCING SCHooL,-A Dancing School
has been started at Georgetown and Name
luke, upon alternate nights, by Messrs. Mil
lington and DeGolia. They are gentlemen
well qualified for their business, and from
the appearances of their first entertainment
at the Georgetown Hotel, they will give a
series of instructions both profitable and
agreeable to those attending. This eve
ming the School meets at Pearson's Hotel
at Mameluke.