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Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
The Temperance Vote.

We clip the following from the daily
Herald of Sunday last.
The temperance men in this State, hold
the balance Of power and when they unite
in casting their votes in the City or State
elections the men whom they unite upon
will most likely succeed, whether he is call
ed Whig or Democrat, American Or mem
ber of Freedoms Phalanx."
"From indications given at a meeting
yesterday, of committees of the several or
ders of Sons of Temperance, and friends OF
the cause generally, it is evident that
vigorous and organized effort will be made
at the polls tomorrow in behalf of those
candidates of either party known to be in
favor of Maine liquor law for California.
For reasons best known to the leaders of the
Temperance party, it was deemed unadvisa-
bic to present an out-and-out temperance
ticket at the present time, and for obvious
reasons it is found smpossible to compose
ticket from the list of candidates nominated
by the two principal contestant parties.-
Under these circumstances it was deter
mined to adopt method by which the
views of the several candidates, on the tenn
perance question, might be ascertained.-
lnterrogatory communications were address
ed to candidates of either party, and in a
majority of instances the replies elected
were highly favorable to the Temperance
party movement. Printed lists of the names
Of candidates accepted, as ''sound on the
main question" will be ready on Monday
morning for the use of the friends of the
Temperance cause. A special committee
of the order reported series of resolutions,
calling Temperance Convention, to con-
vene at Sacramento on the 20;h day of June
next, for the purpose of nominating ticket
for the next State election
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
The States to elect were represented as
follows in the last Congress-:
Opposition.
/. Administration.

"From these tables it will be seen that
the opposition will have decided majority
even though every man to be elected here
after should be an administration man, ll8
is majority, and l29 have already been
chosen in opposition, thus rendering certain
that the two administration members from
California have no chance of getting their
seats. The law is against them, and the
majority is against them, and what they re-
ly upon to obtain their seats we cannot i'm
agine.
1t will be remembered that the admins
tration members of the recent session of our
Legislature, were mainly instrumental in
defeating the bill for districting the State,
as the law of Congress imperatively re-
quires. If we are not represented in the
next Congress, the responsibility is with the
administration party of this State.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
LEWIS G.. REYBURN.
RHEUMATISM AND FEVERS

ENClDENT TO THIS CLIMATE can te cured
q in the speediest and iest manner by Dr.
Czapkay, the celebrated Hungarian phy,ician-
These diseases are treated ty DR., c. III the most
scientific and agreeable mcde. He particularly
invites to lis 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.
Rg- DR.. c. has new and efficient lemedy for
Darrhea and Dysentery Call all: consult; con
sultation free. Office hours from 8 A. NJ to
P. NJ, at the Grand Medical and Surgical Insti-
tute, ,Armory Hall Building, corner OF Montgom-
cry and Sacramento streets, San Francisco.
EB Spelmatorrhea, or Local Weakness, Ner-
vous Debility, Low Spirits LassitUde, Weakness
of the Limbs and Back Indisposition and Inca
Pability for Labor and Study. Dizziness of Aplre
hension, Loss of Memory, Aversion to Society
Love OF Solitude, Timidity Selt-Distrust Dlzzl
ness, Head Ache, involuntary Discharges, Pans
IN the Side, Affections of the Eyes, Pimples Oh
the Face, Sexual and other inhlmities in man'
are cured without fail by the justly celebIatiea
Physician and Surgeon, l.. j. CzAPKAY. Hs
method OF curing diseases is new, (Gnkn9Wn !"
others,) and hence the great success. All con,
sultations, by letter or otherwise, free Address
De. l.. J, CZAPKAY, NJ. D.,
Corner Sacramento and Montgomery sts9
[33-3ml San Francisco, CahfornIS
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
For the Georgetown News.
BOTTLE HILL, May 9th 1855.


Mr.. EDITORIALS almost two weeks have
elapsed since writing my last, / will again
endeavor to give you few items in the
shape of news. Not only do we live in
progressive age but in progressive town
town which in all probability will at some
future time, bear all the splendors of
thriving city, There is no cessation to
building, at the peep Of dawn can always
be heard the hammer of the industrious
mechanic. and if the good work thus con-
tinues, but short time will elapse before
noble city is raised upon our mountain
heights. | sometimes imagine that | can
hear the whistle of the locomotive giving
warning of its approach from the valley be-
low, (but this Of course is only prospective
of the future) One fourth of mile from
this place can be seen some of the most
picturesque scenery imaginable. Leading
from Fords Bar trail, can be seen the river
winding and cOursing its way to old ocean
At distance it looks like mere rivulet,
but on nearer approach. one would scarce
: ly venture across in canoe, so rapid are its
waters, and the hills which rise majesticly
on either side almost to the skies. fills one
with awe and even wonder when he beholds
such works of nature, and the trees gigantic
in heighth and clothed in their native love-
illness is scene worth beholding. To the
ladies and gents of Georgetown would say
come and behold. The bridge is now COM
pleted, and new trail that las recently
been made between this place and the river
make it convenient for equestrians and like
wise pedestrians who wish to 90 to Todds'
Valley and the upper mountain towns.
Mining items are about the same as usual.
believe no extraordinary strikes have been
made lately in this vicinity. Miners in gen.
eral are doing well, and those that have no
CLAIMS OF their own can readily have from
four to five dollars perday to work in tunnels.
Surface and ravine diggings are scarce, as
they have been pretty nearly worked out.
A place for public worship is about being
erected-a subscription of about six hun
Cred dollars has already been raised, nearly
enough to complete respectable building,
as the cost will not exceed seven hundred
dollars. A school of some kind is much
nao1ad hara +bnr, oro ,,o,, co1or,I G., ;I;oc
residing here who have children that should
have the advantage of a good school.
Messrs. Williams IL Co. arc about fitting
up spacious Hotel, which is very much
needed, and by the way when are we to ex-
pect the good natured phiz of Robert with
his coach and four?
Yours, &c,
OBSERVER.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
N otIce-

TNHE Members OF the California Mining Gonna.
Il ny are hereby notified that the following as
sessments have Ueen evied-
For Oriental claims, SO on each share.
For mixer Hills, $40
ALsO-that all claims forfeited under the By
Laws, in the localities known Ly the names Of
Auburn, Oriental, and Sevdstopol Tunnels re.
spectively, will lie sold at public auction. for
back ass essments, on the 9Th of June. at O'Clock
?. NJ, IN front of. the B tile Hill Hotel, B title
Hill, il the same be not paid up by that time.
By order of the Board OF Directors
ROBERT MARKS, Sec'y.
Bottle HILL May 5Gth, 1855. T33-it.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

MExICo.-Dates from the City of Mexico
had been received at New Orleans to the
18th uIt., and from Vera Cruz to the 22d.
Santa Anna had returned to the Capital
from his hacienda at Tacubaya.
A slight shock of an earthquake was ex-
perienced in Jalapa and the City of Mexico
On the night of the 9th.
The official journals continue to record
victories over the revolutionists. 1t is
stated that in al affair in Oajaca the rebels
left a General officer dead upon the field
Several Spaniards had written to Madrid
that they suffered much from the tyrannic
rule of Santa Anna-that they were unable
to obtain justice-and that in many in
stances they were compelled to assume a
Ieigned nationality in order to preserve
their property and liberty. These state
ments were taken up by the official press of
Mexico and commented upon in the most
severe terms.
A day has been set apart for the ceebra-
tion OF the new dogma Of the immaculate
Conception, and His Imperial Hlghness
and all the clergy were to participate IN the
ceremonies.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

EQUALITY To-DAY.-The following anus
ing incident of the late election is taken
from Monday evenings Journal:
As Hon. VIM. Nj. Gwin was endeayor-
ing to get up to the ballot-box of the sec
ond Ward, this morning, to deposit his vote,
being in hurry he tried to get ahead of a
burly son Of the Emerald Isle, who was also
endeavorlng to reach that goal of republ-
can supremacy. The ex-senator having
Jostied paddy somewhat roughly, owing
to the pressure of those behind them. he
paddy turned around to him with good
natured smile, and remarked "Hould aisv
misther Gwin, thers time enough to-day, So
there Is, an besides sur, yer not gon' to 90
IN to the Sinnate now, so, be dad, meself,
Fat Murtough, from Murrinakilty, is Just
as good man as Misther Gwin from the
United States Sinnate." The ex-senator
laughed, as did all VINO heard this, and after
paddy he deposited his vote, and joindd the
crowd outside.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

CHARGE OF RoBBERY-Two of the citi-
zens of this place were arrested late on
Tuesday night on warrant from Green
wood Valley. We are unable to give par
ticulars, but learn that the charge is for
robbing some person on Tuesday last The
constable did not see proper to wait until
morning but started with the prisoners
about II o'clock at night. The trial is iu
progress at the time of going to press. The
probability is, that the charge will not be
sustained, but we may be able to give more
particulars hereafter.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

IMPORTANT ARRIvAL-Mr. S. DEwY,
Phrenologist, and Lecturer on Astronomy,
Physiology and Patent right Religion
made hls appearance in Georgetown early
this week. We understand that he created
quite sensation below and that they fur
nished him hall gratis, to hear his lectures.
lie will lecture here, provided the people
have as much curiosity on the subject as
they had in San Francisco. He has new
systems of Astronomy and Physiology, and
system of religion far in advance of "Mor-
monism and Spiritual Rappings." He ar
CUES that all systems are humbugs-his
own of course, being one-and that all men
are humbugs, himself not being the least
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
Fight Among Fench Mincrs--MurtIer and
SUiti DC, cSc.
GRASS VALLEY. MAY 28-lOp.

GRASS VALLEY, May 28-10P.M.
A desperate tragedy occurred this morn
ing on Squirrel Greek, about two miles from
this place. A company of Frenchmen.
partners in mining claim, disagreed week
or two ago, when one Of the party absented
himself from the claim. He returned this
morning, when the other parties objected,
saying he was too lazy to work. Without
more ado. be went off to his cabin and re-
turned with a revolver, and deliberately shot
one man in the back, grazing the spine,
while he was at work The man has since
died. Another one of the party started to
run, when he received bail in his back
The wound is not dangerous. At this stage
of the proceedings, the murderer attempted
to escape by flight, but finding himself close
ly pursued, wound up the tragedy by plac-
ing the pistol to his own mouth and shot
upward, through the brain, causing instant
death. We have as yet been unable to
learn the names of the victims.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
The Sam Francisco Election.


J.P. VAN Ness, called the Democratic
candidate. was elected Mayor of San Fran
cisco last Monday. The probability is that
a majority of the remaining officers are
elected on what is called the Peoples Tick
of which was said to be the American Par
tv. 1t is certain, at least, that The election
was closely contested What inference
NAV be drawn from the result? Was it
Democratic triumph? Not so: for the so
called Democratic ticket was better known
as the ticket of Freedoms or the Foreign
Phalanx 1t is well known that many
Wings of foreign birth, united with this fu-
sion of all parties to defeat what was un-
derstood to be the American or Know
Nothing ticket. Even those papers, such
asthe Democratic State Journal, and many
others that now claim the election of Mr..
VAN Ness, as Democratic triumph, but
few days before were giving notice that
many of the Wings were supporting the
ticket of Freedoms Phalanx. 1t was even
generally published in the Democratic pa
perS, that Col BAKER, than whom there is
not more eloquent or prominent Wing in
the State, would support the ticket which
was in opposition to the Know Nothings.
This last statement was no doubt mainly
founded in the fact that the gentleman NAM
ed, was born in foreign country. So it
was not a Democratic triumph. Then was
the election of Mr. VAN Ness triumph of
foreign influence through Freedoms Pha-
lanx? That follows not-for there were
doubtless very many Democrats, ina
tive and to the manor born," who voted
what they understood to be the Democratic
ticket. There had recently been a great
"harmonizing" among the Democracy. The
two wings it is said, had come together
but it is said that hundreds and thousands
of the best Of both wings of the Democracy
had united with the 'mysterious and potent
order" Those who would not or could not
join the order, ''harmonized." On what ba-
sis? 1t is we'll understood. that as to prin-
ciples, there was an unsurpassable gul[ be-
tween them. The one wing supported the
present Federal Administration and its
measures-the other opposed the Admins
tr~tion and its measures-and this support
on the one side and opposition on the 9th
er, was proclaimed to. be upon great prin-
ciples. "No compromise of principles" is
a motto with all good democrats. Then on
what basis did they unite They could not
compromise their principles, because that
was contrary to the principles of both
therefore they did not attempt it, but uni
ted to secure the "loaves and fishes" This
union, for this specific object, went great
ways in the recent election. So the sue
cess of the ticket could not properly be
claimed as a triumph Of Freedoms Pha-
lanx. The election of Mr.. VAN Ness is
the result of fusion Of all opposing fac
tions, combined with the rag, tag and
bob-tail' generally.
2. S.-Since the above was in type, we
have received the authentic vote for May
or, which is as follows: VAN Ness, 5,S48;
WEBB, 5783. Majority for VAN Ness, 65:.
The full returns may be found in another
column.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

SETTLERS Mass MEETING IN SACRAMEN-
To.-The settlers in and about Sacramento
have been holding very large and enthusias-
tic meetings with reference to the late de-
cision of the Land Commissioners confirm
ing the Sutter claims. denouncing the two
commissioners who agreed in confirming the
claims-one Of the commissioners having
diSsented.
We are informed by persons from Sacra-
mento that the excitement runs very highly
and may yet end in riots.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
The Effect of the Late Elections upon
Congress.

The Alta California copies the following
very interesting political statistics from the
Boston AtIas, and makes some comments as
to the prospects Of our Congressman elect
obtaining seats in the next Congress, and
bers will certainly not be admitted. The
following are the tables referred to:
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
Oetu advertisements.
Notice TO Physicians

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that propos.
~ ais will be received by the ,ard of SiIper.
vlsors of Ell DJradp County, to take care Of and
provide for the INDECENT Sick of said county.
Parties who make proposals ale requhtd 10
submit their plans and terms in providing for
the care OF all subjects of this county, who will
properly come under their charge.
Bond, for the faithful performance of the con
tract Wlll be required, to lie approved Ly the
Board OF Supervisors.
All proposals must be made by the 9Th day of
June, 1855, and filed with the Clerk of the Board
By order of tie Board,
L33-Itl A. ste. DENVER CTk
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
THURSDAY, NAY 81, 1855.

Mr.. OCtavien HOogs is our authorized agent
for the GEORGETOWN News at San Francisco.
He may be found at l20 Commercial street,
Iron Building.
Kirk Brothers are our Agents in Sacrament
to, at the PosT OFFICE LITERARY DEPOT, next
door to the Post Office.
Mr. c. f. Douglass is our authorized Agent
in Placerville. He may be found few doorS
below A. W. BEES fire-proof store.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

The seats of Fuller of Maine, Hall of
Iowa, and Allen of Illinois, are. contested.
The two members from California will prob
ably be denied seats. for the reason that our
Legislature has never confOrmed to the law
requiring the State to be districted. With
the exception of Mr.. Fuller of Maine, they
will all doubtless be unseated.
+ One vacancy, owing to the election of
Mr.. Trumbull to the U. S. Senate.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

esg~ Thanks to an ATT of the soda-wagon
for that dozen bottles of soda. Our ''devil''
is very fond of the article, and thinks NAT
is very clever fellow. and says that such
Mats are not at all troublesome.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

BE- Attention is called to the advertise
ment in another column of VIM. q. BADGER,
importer of Ready-made Clothing. He has
one of the largest and best stock of goods to
be found in San Francisco.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

EaS~ There will be an election held in
Georgetown township, on Monday next,
June 4th, h,'for the purpose of electing three
School Commissioners.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

BEag~ We are under obligations to the
California Stage Co. for favors extended to
this Office. Also to the agents of WELLS,
FARGO d Co., and the Pacific Express Co.,
for exchanges
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

PoL1TICAL fundamentally the last
arrival from the Atlantic States we have
the following election news:
At the municipal election in Newport,
r. L., ON the 18th inst, the entire American
ticket was elected. In the evening the
Know Nothings fired a salute in honor Of
their victory.
The official canvass of Connecticut gives
William III. Minor, American, 28,078 votes:
Samuel Ingram, dem, 27,2OO: and Henry
Dutton, free soil, 916l-Minor's plurality
768. Messrs. Minor and Ingram will be the
two candidates before the Legislature
j. S. Byrne, the American candidate,
was chosen Mayor of Vicksburg, last week,
by majority of two hundred.
At the election of municipal officers in
Portsmouth, (Va.) on the 7th inst, the
Know Nothings were successful by major
ity of LAG. The following is the result
the vote for Mayor.
d. d. Fiske, American .585
j. S. White, Democrat. -. 1926
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

R6F Mr.. WIN. L. GIBBS was first with
the Sacramento papers last evening.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
White the Press throurbo,,t ,noc =

Whi-e the Press throughout the St.
are speaking in praise of the skill and sciAnt;e
attalnments of the celebrated DIR. j G. Yor,a
OF San Francisco, we wish to add to the weiob1
OF the testimonies and recommendations of tho.
who are acquainted with several cures and rbs
have been benefited by his treatment. Tho.
speak of him as the most scientific practtioro.
they ever met with; and when is added In tbo.
generous man and perfect gentleman. as bo
is known to he, it would be advisable for the of
tiicted fellow men to call upon him in preference
to all Others. Not only has he treated the scL
with success, but by his Medical works, paYirn.
larly the Pocket Esculapius, he has warned tb.
well ones how to avoid sickness and death. Get
his works and read them, and you will have tba
same opinion of him that all do when acouain4
ed with him.
His Office is over Wells. Fargo & Co.'S Express
and Banking Establishment, corner of Montgom.
cry and California sts., San Francisco. r3IIn
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
STATE OF CALIFoRNIA, Ell Dorado

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, E1 Dorado
- County, ss-The People of the State of Cal
ltolnla, t. F. A. RICHARDSON, greeting:
You are hereby summoned to lie and appear
before me, at my office, in Georgetown, George
town township, county and State aforesaid, on
Thursday. the 2lst day OF June, A. D. 1s5j, at
one O'Clock, p. NJ, to answer unto the complaint
OF Warren Co.. in a civil action for the Iecoy
cry of the sum of four hundred and eighty two
dollars and itty-three cents, (S4S2 53,l on ac
count for lumber and carpenter wo1k, or iudg-
ment will be rendered against you for the amount
'above specified, together with costs of action.
Dated, at my office, May 30th, 1855
LEWIS G. REY BURN,
Justice Of the Peace
1t appearing to my satisfaction by the affidavit
OF Moses Warren, Zone of the firm of said War
ren q Coz that said Warren & Co. have cause
OF action against +. A. Richardson, the above
named defendant, and that the said defendant
cannot after due diligence be found within the
State, 1t Is therefore ordered that service herein
be made by publication of summons once week
Tor two weeks, in the GEORGETOWN Weekly News,
a public newspaper published in Georgetown,
in said county. LEWIS C. REYBURN,
33 2t1 Justice of the Peace,
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
8g Gust Qubt's gflail.
Fun Returns of the Election.

SAN FRANcIsco, liz P. NJ.
DEMOCRAT. FOR MAYOR. KNOW NOTHING.
Van Ness. -. 5,848 Webb. 1888
FOR COMPTROLLER.
Madd9r ..... 5,078 Sherman 5,692
FOR TREASURER.
Wm McKibben 1926 Turner 5.722
FOR SURVEYOR.
j. j. Hoff. -. 1888 Geo. Ryder. 5,617
FOR CITY ATTORNEY.
Judah ....... 5,742 b. Peyton. $3.50
FOR CITY MARSHAL.
Glenn. 5.765 North. 769
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
Ross. 5,490 Batturs. $500
FOR HARBOR MASTER.
Schaffer. 5,9l9 Garwood 7O2
CLERK SUPERIOR COURT.
Labatt 5,646 McMinn 1868
The Democrats have elected their Alder
men, Assistants and Assessor, in the First,
Second. Sixth and Eighth Wards
The Know. Nothings have elected their
Aldermen. Assistants and Assessor, in the
Third Fourth, Fifth and Seventh Wards.
Sac. Union.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

EN&NCY GOODS AND NOTIONS-FOR
Il sale low, to close business
Combs, Brushes, Suspenders;
Accordeons, BattOns, Shaving Brushes;
Brass and Iron Harps, Spec tacles:
Cologne, Pencils, Looking Glasses;
Shaving b Xes.
ALSo-InvOices Sewing Silk, Patent Thread;
Brass Instruments and Violins
Jules Hanel's celebrated SOAP and SHAVING
CREAM, together with numerous other articles,
all OF which are offered at REDUCED PRICES, by
d. w. c. HANLINE,
(Late PHIPPs & HANLINE,)
So Clay ST., second floor,
May 27th-2t San Francisco
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
JOB PRINTING

we would sohclt the attention of our friend.
VINO are IN want of job printing to the fact tbas
we are prepared to execute every description ~
work III our line ina style that cannot fail 70 -;
satisfaction. Our assortment of job materiaIa :;
extensive and entirely new, and we have evoa.
facility for doing all kinds of work at modo,s.
rates and at short notice.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31
Ready-Made Clothing Warehouse.

~ 1L~LIH1u ". BA DTER IL,
NUMBER 80 BATTERY STREET, SAN Francisco,
4 IMPORTER Of Ready-Made Clothing and Fur
q nlshlng 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.
l have on hand and constantly arriving, the
largest assortment OF every variety and style of
Clothing. of any house in the State Ny stOlk
amounts to over
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars.
The goods manufactured under my own
supervision, and are made from the Lest Inateri-
al, and in the most durable manner Persons
buying my clothing, will find large and saleabe
sizes.
Persons may rely upon finding every article
they wish in my stock. Myprices will Le as Io,c,
i not lo'cer than they can lie found elsewhere
l guarantee each article l sell Please call and
examine my stock
May 25tn, 1866. G33 3m.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-05-31

Majority for Fiske " .l49
The whole American Council ticket was
elected by 1875 majority.