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Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

AsB~ Bayard Taylor in his lecture on the
PHILOSOPHY of Travel" relates the follow
ing anecdote:-
81 remember an English traveller of this
class, who, in ascending a certain river, ex-
pressed great concern Of his native boat
men, who. whenever the canoe struck a
SAndbar, or a snag, jumped out into the riv-
er and got the boat off. He was so afraid
the men would take cold that he invariably
prepared for them a posset Of hot brandy
which he administered to them on their re
turn on board. The consequence was that
his boat run aground much more frequently
than that of any other former traveller"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

The INFLUENCE AND DIGNITY OF THE
PREss.-The London I'mes switch undoubt-
edly stands at the head of the press of the
civilized world, thus speaks Of the vocation
of an editor:
"We confess we are sensitive for the dig
nifty Of our order, and proud of our voca-
ton We should no more dream of con
founding the limits Of public duty and pri-
vate courtesy in cur own case or in our pres
ent pursuits, than we should if employed in
a State office, or charged with the respon-
sibilities of judicial decision. What can it
signify to any man who devotes his time
and ability to journalism, as it called, wheth-
er the door OF this or that grandee be open
ed to him or shut againts him? The mis-
take lies in exaggerated notions Of individ-
ual dignity.
"We know no reason why the Marquis of
Carabu8 should give himself any trouble to
secure the private friendship of political
writer more than he would in the case OF an
author who had written a successful come
dy, or of an advocate who had made good
appearance at the bar. The best advice
we can give to the more irritable among
our brethren is to have loftier notion OF
themselves and their vocation. Let them
feel assured that in this country-the home
of untiring and well directed energy-there
is no more honorable calling followed, no
honester bread eaten, than that of the man
who, without one thought Of pleasure OF
dlspleasure Of living man, undeterred by ap-
prehension, and unalIured by greed or am
bition, in all truth and conscience devotes
MS mind to the daily discussion Of public
affairs in the columns of the leading journ-
ais. We may venture to say that we know
as well as most men the advantages and
drawbacks of such career"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

GOOD ADVICE TO IRIsHMEN-The Irish
american, published in New York by Pat
rick Lynch, contains an address from the
editor to Irishmen in America, which
abounds in much advice. After referring to
the unfortunate disturbances between Amer
leans and Irish, he propounds the question:
"What shall we do to avert the storm
which threatens? What shall we do to
ward off the impending evil How are we
to right ourselves in public estimation ?"
And he answered it thus:
"By following these simple rules of con-
duct and action: by avoiding all porter
house, bar-room and street squabbles and
collisions; by studiously keeping away and
avoiding street preachers hear whom if
you go you will most assuredly get irritated
and insulted; by resolving seduIously to con-
quer general and particular respect by de-
cent and peaceable demeanor; 10y remember
ing that, as new citizens or inhabitants Of
these United States, common m0desty and
delicacy should operate to prevent us from
bringing ourselves, by brawls or otherwise,
prominently or VIGOROUSLY before the pub
lie; by ever bearing in mind that sufficient
employment and fair remuneration await
the sober, industrisous, and that thereby a
competence for the support and education
OF our families is within our reach; bv re-
f1ecting and believing that no true Ameri-
can Will ever deny respect gratitude and at
tachment to him (of whatever country who
deserves it by honesty, peaceful manners and
untlring effort at advancement; by attending
to, observing and perseveringly practicing
these simple rules of action, we, Irishmen,
can weather the storm which RACES around
us so fearfutly at the present; and we can
change the feelings and sentiments of antag-
onIsm which unhappily have prevailed and
still prevail against us.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
One Hundred Years to Come.
"Earth's purest gems are fading
And vanish from our sight
Our hearts with grief are lading,
To miss the pure and bright"
Juliet Alton


Our hearts with grief are ladng,
To miss the pure and bright"
Yes, one hundred years from to-dav-and
where shall we all be? Where will be the
millions of hearts, now throbbing with all
the varied emotions of hope, and fear, love,
and pride, hate and revenge, avarice, and
ambition, joy and sorrow? All sleeping
their eyes forever closed in that dream that
knows no waking 0, solemn thought, that
you, and |, dear reader, will be shrouded in
the pale winding-sheet, and be laid away in
the silent grave! 1t matters not how beau
tifui we may be, so much the more splendid
the banquetry of the canker worm These
frail tenements of clay, that we decorate
with so much care and pride, will soon, oh,
very soon, be but the dust of the earth, that
another generation shall trample upon =
Soon the places that now know us will know
US no more, forever. Boast not thyself, O,
man Of wealth, Of thy houses and lands, for
how soon shall another sit in thy place by
thy tireSlde, and another wander through
thy groves and call them "mine!" And
thou, vain votary of pleasure, cease thy fool
lsh round OF vanity; pause moment, and
ask the question, "Where shall be one hun
dFed years from today" And listen! From
the depths of thy heart will come an answer,
IN that unfathomable word, Eternity. =
Yes, in eternity And thou, who would st
gain a name Immortal among thy fellow
men, better have thy name written in "the
Lambs book Of life;" seek to win more
lasting crown than that of thy fading came
laurelS," even a crown of immortal glory
And to you. gay voyager on the mighty
deep, would say, set your vessel in order
-unfurl your sails, and prepare to launch
away on the shoreless ocean of eternity; look
well to your compass, that you may safely
land IN the haven OF eternal rest. And you,
brave youth, and gentle maiden, whose feet
fit quickly through the mazes of the giddy
dance, and whose ear is delighted with the
glad sound Of music, O, far better attune
your voices to sing praises before the throne
OF the Eternal, where your ears shall ever
listen to the music of the golden harps in the
spirit-land
"Then their voices of melody seem to ring,
Each tender strain to different string;
Though in harmony sweet thu echoes blend,
And down to the throne of God descend"
H. Jane Frost.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

PROPERLY AND GENEROUSLY DoNE-It is
stated that when the doors of the banking
house ef Page, Bacon & Co. closed in this
city, yesterday, poor woman happened to
be shut in, who had several hundred dollars
on deposit, which she wished to draw out.
Approaching Mr.. Frank Page, in an agony
OF trouble, she besought him to pay her the
amount, as it was her little all of earthly
fortune. That gentleman replied that me
owned no money to give; but if it was OF
any value to her, she should have MS
watch, at the same time drawing an elegant
gold time-piece from his fob, and bestoWlng
it upon her, with its massive CallIornla
chain. lSun.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
10 an Absent Brotrer.
DEDICATED TO D. E. S.


MIR. EDIToR,-This poetic gem from the pen
young friend was published in one of the A
antlc papers. l think it will be appreciated |
he readers of the Ne,cs.
Where art thou brother? Can'st thou tell
Thy sOrrowing brother, " all is well ~
long once more thy voice to hear
Where dwellest thou, my brother dear?
Oh hast thou reached that favored land,
Where gold dust mingles with the sand?
Der golden mountains dost thou roam?
Brother, hast thou forgotten home?
Our childhoOd's hOme-sweet sunny spot
Ny brother, can it be forgot
Those shady bowers, in days of yore
My brother dear, we wandered o'er
Would | could clasp thee to my heart,
And, brother, we no more should part.
| fear, beneath stranger sky
Thou hast lain thee down to die
No friend to raise thy dropping head,
Or gently close thine eyes, when dead;
No loving friend amid the gloom,
To smooth thy passage to the tomb:
Mid deaths dark hour of wild despair,
No mothers voice, no fathers prayer;
l know that God thy dust will keep,
Yet brother dear, can but weep.
Oh hast thou said the last rewell
To him who loved thee. brother, we'll?
1t connot be-thou still do3t live
This blessed hope shall comfort give.
Il Arr
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

A MODEL DUN.-An editor "out w est"
thus talks to his non-paying subscribers
and patrons
Friends, Patrons, Subscribers g. Adue7tisers.
Hear us for our debts and get ready that
you may pay; trust US, we are in need, and
have regard for our need, for YOU have been
long trusted; acknowledge your indebted
ness, and dive into your pockets that you
may promptly fork over. Ii there be any
among you, one single patron, that don't
owe US something, then to him we say
step aside; consider yourself a gentleman.
II the rest wish to know why we dun them,
this is our answer: Not that we care abou{
cash ourselves, but our creditors DO.
''Would you rather that we 90 to jail.
and you go free, than you pay your debts,
and we all keep moving? As we agreed.
we have worked for you; as we contracted,
we have furnished our paper to you; as we
promised, we have waited upon you; but,
as you don't pay, we dun you! Here are
agreements for iob-work; contracts for sub
scription; promises for long credit; and duns
ior deferred payment. Who is there 50
mean that he don't take paper? If any.
he needn't speak-we don't mean him.
Who is there SO green that he don't adyer-
tise? If any, let him slide-he amt the
chap either. Who is there so bad, that be
don't pay the printer? If any, let him shout
for he's the man we're after His name
is Legion, and he's been owing US for one,
two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight
vparS-lono pn0uoh to make us moor and
himself rich at our expense. II the above
appeal to his conscience doesn awake him
to a sense Of justice, we shall have to try
the law, and see what virtue there is in
Writs and constables."
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

Goo SPUNK AND Coop LUcK-A person
in England, rumaging among his family doe
uments, found written on the back or an
old deed some words indicating that pot
of gold was buried in certain place in the
garden. 1t was at first regarded as hoax
but digging in the spot, an iron pot came
to light, containing 9I5,0OO, and scrap of
parchment, much decayed, on which was
written, "The devil shall have it sooner
than Cromwell"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

SINGULAR TELEGRAPHIC OPERATION
The express train ran off the track recently,
near Montgomery, Alabama, making
clean wreck of everything but the passen-
ger cars. 1t was necessary to send dis
patch down the road for an extra train
The mode of telegraphic communication
was somewhat curious An operator VINO
was on the train, cut the wires, and by raps
or manipulatons from the end, contrlved 10
send despatch to the Office in that city
The replies, he received by applying me
end to his tongue. In this way several mes
sages were accurately sent and received.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

Masonic GRAND LoDGE-The Grand
Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons Of the
State of California assembled in this city on
Tuesday morning last, and organized with
Grand Master Howard as presiding officer.
Some eight subordinate lodges were repre-
sented, and about $50 delegates in attend
ance.
The principal business before the Lodge
has been the discussion of a new constitu-
ton, now pending over a year, and as yet
but partially disposed of. It's labors will
probably not be closed before the end of the
week. Ism.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

The GEOMETRY OF PRovIDENCE.-Th fol
lowing striking passage occurs in one oi
Victor Hugo's late discourses.
Justice is a theorem; punishment is as
exact as Euclid; crime has its angles of IN
cidence and its angles of reflection; and we
men tremble when we perceive in the OBJ
scurity of human destiny the lines and ll8-
ures of that enormous geometry which the
crowd call chance, and the thinking men
call providence"
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

The SANE FAULr-Laura was disconso-
late. Henry had long airted, but never
put the question. Henry went his way
Iaura's aunt. for consolation, brought her
love of a spaniel dog. "My DEAR" said the
aunt, "the puppy can do everything but
why will you agonize me?" says Laura,
chats the only fault [ found with the otE-
or -
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

BsE@ 1t is said that since Mayor Wood
came into Office, the number of children
committed to the New York Asylum for
Juvenile Delinquents has decreased eighty
eight per cent, and is still decreasing. At
this rate, the institution may ultimately be
closed.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
Books q Stationery.

A Literary Depot, is opened by the under
~ signed, on Main Street, Bottle Hill, at which,
poOho, MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS of
every variety, and of the latest date, can be had
upon application.
SAMUEL NJ. JAMISON.
Bottle Hill, April 18th, 1855. [27-tf.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

Pob ic Worship.-At the Union Church.
Georgetown. Regular appointments of J. Sharp
of NJ. E. Church, l06 A. NJ and P. NJ, every
Sabbath. Occasional supplies by other Minis
ters. Prayer meetings, Thursdays P. NJ. Sab
bath School 81 A. NJ,
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

Said Rancho is situated about twenty-five miles
from Coloma or Hangtown, and about the same
distance from Sacramento City, and is the best
Stock Ranch in Ell Dorado county; having range
of twenty-five square miles, or fifteen thousand
acres of superior summer and winter grazing,
watered with numerous pools of clear, cool,
spring water.
Dairy Men, Stock Growers, Livery Stable
Keepers and Droviers, will find this safe, cheap
and convenient place, to keep, recruit and fatten
their stock.
CHAS. SCOFIELD, Proprietor.
Deer Creek Valley, Feb. 18th, 1855. [20-3m
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10

nSE A woman said in a police court the
other dav. that before marriage, her hus-
band appeared to be much struck with her,
but now she was every day struck by him.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
Stock Grazing.

NHE subscriber is now prepared to re- ~
i eeive CATTLE AND HORSES. for. ~
grazing, at his well known RANCHO, on Deer
Creek at the following reduced rates:
Cows and calves, IS cts per head, per month.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
FROM JAPAN.

"The .. S. Steamer Powhatan has Just
arrived here from Japan and rer OTIS very
severe earthquake there, which entirely de-
stroyed Simoda. one Of the places opened to
taade by the American treaty; tie Russian
Frigate Diana lying in the harbor was car
ried up high and dry inland and lost
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
LAW BLAN KS

VIE following Law Blanks, printed in good
Office ~ 0"io "' 'li'
SUMMONS,
SUBPENAS,
EXECUTIONS,
ATTACHMENTS,
UNDERTAKINGS.
CONSTABLE SALES.
Georgetown, Oct. %
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
Z. O. OF q. z.

L-,S. of T.-Georgetown Division, No. AZ,
! Sons of Temperance, meets every Tues
~ day evening, at o'clock, in their Hall
on Main street. Geor getawn.
All brethren in good standing are invited to at
tend. SAM'L CURRIER, W. P.
H. NJ. PORTER. R. S.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
BUSINESS.

CAS- usual. the Intervention of the Native
New Year Holidays has interfered with
the business Of the month somewhat, though,
a fair amount has been done in Exports; and
we are glad to note little better feeling
exhibited in the Import market, which we
hope will continue after business is fully re-
sumed again.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-10
Arrival from China.--seveIe laa4 thquale
in Japan.


We find the following in the EUening
Neus of Monday last.
The clipper "Mermaid' arrived to-day
rom China, IS days from Hong Kong, and
is from Sbanghae.
No later printed intelligence than that
brought by the last vessels, have come to
.and. but our Reporter has been kindly IA
yored by Captain Smith, with the following
news from SLauglae:
The clipper ship Sovereign of the seas,
arrived few days previous to the departure
OF the "Mermaid" from Hong Kong.
he clipper ship \ Dung America" was
repairing.
The United States steamer "Powhatan'
arrived at Shanghae from Jedd0, and re-
ported heavy earthquake at that place and
oamoda, the latter city having been entire
y sunk. No farther particulars had come
to hand.
The Mermaid" has experienced a COM
binatlon of Easterly gales all the passage.
A few days after her departure from Hong
Kong, the small pox broke out on board;
at Shanghae it was raging among the ship
ping.
POSTSCRIPT NEWS
Since the above was in type, Messrs.
Macondray & Co. have kindly furnished US
with Messrs. Bull, Nye & Co.'S circular,
dated Shangbae, 9th March 1855, from
which we make the following extracts:-
sHANGHAE AGAIN N THE HANDS OF TIE M
PERIALISTS.
ave have now to convey the important
intelligence Of the re-occupation Of the City
by the imperialists; as we anticipated the
close blockade kept up in junction with the
French rendered it impossible for the Insur-
gents to hold out without supplies and on
the night of the Eth ult. they deserted tie
place, after firing it in several places; in
forcing their way through the Imperial
camps great many were caught and de-
capitated; but some Of the chiefs with their
followers are supposed to have escaped,
though it is not yet known what direction
they have taken. We hope this settlement
Of local difficulties will have beneficial ef-
feet upon the trade Of the Port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-20

one term, would have been sixty-.ix wears
of age at the end Of another. Three of
the seven died on the 4th day of July,
and two of them on the same day and
year. Two Of them were on the sub
committee of three that drafted the Dec
claration Of Independence, and these two
died on the same day and year, and on
the anniversary of the Declaration Of In.
dependence, and just half . century
from the day of declaration. The names
of three of the seven end in son, vet
neither Of these transmitted his name to
q son. In respect to the name of all, it
msv bepsaid in conclusion, the initials of
two of the seven were the same-and of two
others that they were the same and the
initials of still two others were the same.
The remaining one who stands alone in
this particular, stands alone also in the
love and admiration of his countrymen
and the civilized werld Washington.
Of the first five only one had . son, and
that son was also President"
Another curious fact may be mention
ed in this connection. 1t is that neither
of the Presidents who had sons was elect
ed for a second term.
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These Pills are the result of OVER THIRTY
YEARS EXPERIENCE in the treatment of the
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At the solicitation of many intelligent Ladies for
whom they were prescribed by DR.. Dup0nco with
the most happy effects. they are now published to
the world, so that all Females suffering from the
diseases peculiar to their sex, may nave the oppor
tunty of giving them trial. These pills have only
been advertised to limited extent for little more
th"n year. yet
SEVERAL THOUSAND BOXES
have already been sod a large proportion of which
has been sent by mail to ladies in different parts of
the country; and letters being received daily
containing The Warmest expressions of gratitude for
the benefits which have been derived from their
use. The following is an extract from letter of
lady of high standing who has authorized her name
to he communicated confidentiay to other ladies
wishing to make inquiries respecting the modls
ooerGndt of the pills
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Cur THIS OUT.-The Mercantile Times
gives the following Seasonable rules for
young men commencing business:
The world estimates men by their sue
cess in life-and, by general consent,
success is evidence of superiority.
Never, under any circumstances, as
sumo responsibility you can avoid con-
sistently with your duty to yourself and
others.
Base all your actions upon principle
Of right; preserve your integrity of
character, and, in doing this, never
reckon the cost.
Remember that self-interest is more
likely to warp your judgment than all
other circumstances combined there
fore, look well to your duty, when your
interest is concerned.
Never make money at the expense of
your reputation.
Be neither lavish or niggardly; of the
two, avoid the latter. A mean man is
universally despised, but public favor is
stepping-stone to preferment- therefore
generous feelings should be cultivated,
Say but little-think much-and do
more.
Let your expenses be such as to leave
a balance in your pocket. Ready money
is friend in need.
Keep clear of the law; for, even il
lyou gain your case, you are generally q
loser of money.
Avoid borrowing and lending.
Wine drinking and cigar-smoking arr
bad habits. They impair the mind ant
pocket, and lead to q waste of time.
Never relate your misfortunes, ant
never grieve over what you cannot pre-
vent.
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BRUTAL MURDER.-An old man by the
name of Dunbar, was robbed few nights
ago, in Fort Wayne. Three villains found
out that the old man had money, when
they attempted to administer choloroform;
but, failing in that, they took him into
grocery and piled him with liquor.
They then started him home and follow.
ed after, when the old man, finding him.
self unable to locomote, laid himself down
in board yard, where one of the mur-
derers pounced upon him with hickory
stick, and killed him then the three
robbed him and divided the spoils. The
names of the wretches, who are in prison
for trial, are Romaine, Madden, and
Keele, one Of whom has confessed the
crime.-Chieago Democrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-20

PROFESSIONAL MEN IN CONGRESS-
The Atlanta Examiner very Justly re-
marks, under this head, that the almost
universal practice of sending professional
men to Congress has most pernicious
influence upon the youth of the country,
by inducing them to enter those profess
sions in which they are unified to sue.
ceed, and consequent become drones.
An aversion to labor repugnance to
application-is prominent and growing
evil of the times. Its baneful influences
are seen in every sphere of life, among
young men, women, and children. Men,
to be good, faithful, and efficient public
servants, must be men of industry and
toll in private life, whatever may be
their profession or calling.