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,,.ea Joseph Wright Co.'s bills for sa5 900, and

dorsed Joseph Wright Co.'s bills for f25 900, and
they also are involved in the ruin. Altogether,
Wright 4 Co. owe 600 900, to meet which the avail
able assets are only about CO 000 Lowe & Lanes
liabilities are eos, 000-namely, bills bad or ques-
tionable, 100000; endorsed on Wrights bills to
Nuns, f25 600, part Of Wright Il Co.'s debt to
Marriott Il Co., Liverpool, guaranteed by Lowe &
Lane els 900; open debts, $4,000; total, f99 600
the total assets being only $4,000. These debts are
exclusive of 1000 bills that viii be paid. OF
four other firms Of spinners whose stoppage results
from the above, it is said that the liabilities Of one
firm win be 100000.
The Liverpool cotton markell had undergone no
change, and the business was TO moderate extent,
prices closing firm. The sales of the three days
amounted to u 600 bales Including 1000 to specu
lators, and 4,500 to exporters.
Breadstuts generally were firm and moderate
business was transacted. The better grades Of
-four exhibited slight Improvement, but the lower
grades had declining tendency.
In wheat the better grades had advanced Id,
while other descriptions were about I'd. per bushel
TIE weather was unsettled.
Beef and pork were in rather better demand, but
the quotations were without change. Bacon in
limited request, at frmer rates. Lard wholly un-
changed. All other articles as quoted by the Ara
bia.
Trade at Manchester was steady
Consols f9r money closed at 95s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-05
and well defined principles thatwe have no doubt or

and well defined principles thawe have no doubt OF
difficulty about his language.
First concerning slavery. The Immediate issue which
Congress has to settle is whher the Territory Of Kansas
state inhabited by slaves and the Congress either
say that Kansas may be left TO it, own discretion in tho
matter that form part OF the American
federation il slavery exists Its soil. Colonel FREE
mont decides for the latter alternative. He believes
that the proposal to leave Kansas to its own choice
will and in the face Of a solemn compact that
such Territories Kansas TO be free whilst 1t
would aid the plans OF that slaveh olding fraternity
their system The cause to which he commits himself
is therefore which he apty describes by the phrase
Unconstitutional freedom" and he will not fail, We
should hoo 10 receive the support OF all the anti slavery
sections OF the United States.
But it Ii when Colonel Fremont speaks OF the
foreign policy he means to espouse that feel
the greatest interest for the moment, because he
gives Inference in our opinion, to those views which,
Il they had only prevailed in the Old World, would
have saved the nations from repeated and periodical
CONFUSION. on this question he will not bind himself
any PARTY issues. lie would prov 3ke no HOSTILE
ties by unist assumption. He deprecates that kind oil
olcy ich says nation has right TO take the
domains Of another. He traces all Internal embarrass
men mainly diplomacy viii IN aims to keep the
operations OF the government from the knowledge OF the
people, and he declares that action OF that nature is
Abandonment of the honest character which the
United States has acquired In word Colonel
Fremont expresses his wish to go back to the
principles OF Washington and Jefferson, and We
who live the European side of the Atlantic
know that Washington and Jefferson the fathers Of
civil liberty political Justice. Why then, should the
United States hssiue 20 dnao fresh life from the foudin
head Of that safety and freedom from phich they may hare
DEPARTED? And why should they not teach lesson
to the kingdoms or the world by making progress
the direction of human equaty and international peace2
IL they will choose Fremont for their President az
rope Will be compelled to go to the feet of America to
learn wis dom.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-05

From the London Times City Article, July y
The English funds opened this morning decline OF
oneosbh, but partially recovered their tone before the
close OF businesshc continued depression the Paris
Bourse the principal OF the tendency TO heav
ess at the commencement. In the foreign exchanges
the rates upon Vienna and Trieste to-day, rather
higher. The iral quotations or the French Three per
Cents this evening show recovery from the further
fall or quarter per cent which occurred yesterday.
The Bank Of France has sent circulars TO al persons
who have borrowed money Of Il on stocks or shares,
ether 10 repay the amount 70 reduce H. This will
count for the increased depression the Boursc also
strengthens the impression that the Bank has not mado
arrangements TO Purchase gold at loss TO the extent
that reported but will endeavor forfy It's POSI-
ton by legitimate means. About 100000 Of sof
today purchased account Of the French Credit
Mober towards providing FOR their spcculaions In Spain,
Austria and elsewhere further portion also sold
10 the Eank Of France, aud only very small portion
sold to the Bank Of England.
The suspension announced this morning Of the
Horford and Ware Bank Nothing has iransrired with
regard 10 the prospects Of liquidation.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
Success.

How often do we see young men start in
some lucrative business, perhaps upon the
hard earned means of their own or the be-
queathed portion Of fond parent or rela-
tive, and in many cases under favorable au-
spices, with the golden promise Of future
great gain whispered in their ears, the ex-
pected support Of a wide circle of friends
and acquaintance, the needful advice of
the experienced. and indeed, with every
thing promising before them. But few
months trial. however, has severely taught
them that earthly promises and hopes will
not do to rely upon. The hour of misfor-
tune comes; their means are limited, but
they still cherish that tickle, maiden hope,
thinking that all will yet be right and thus
they resolve to do the best they can, but all
this is of no avail; "hard times stare them
in the face, friends forget their promises,
and thus, for the want of little encourage
ment or assistance, their little all is taken
away, and many become discouraged, and
are led astray to the gaming table, the in
toxicating bowl and other vices. This is
the class Of persons who not only need the
support of community, but the friendly
advice and admonition of the experienced.
| Under good influences they often develope
fine business qualifications, honesty, indus
try and enconomy. They are entitled to the
confidence and sympathy of older and more
experienced business men, who should not
so forget their own past history as not to
remember that they might have been SINH
larly circumstanced but for the OppOrtune
interpOsition Of others.
But let not those young men who have
met with misfortunes in the onset be dis
couraged; nor those who have never yet at
tempted to climb the rugged steep to for
tune. The world was not made in day
and it is not to be supposed that fortune
or even lucrative business, is to be gained
or established in so short time. No, eve
ry undertaking requires industry; and, with
a careful adherence to integrity and homes
ty of purpose, avoiding selfshness at all
times, success is crteain. Energy of heart
purpose, mind, integrity, and universal re-
gard, are all essential to the establishment
and carrying on of any business, 10 matter
of what nature, how great or how small.
How essential to health, happiness, and
prosperity, is an energetic spirit? No OBJ
stacle is too great for an energetic man tc
surmount, no ocean too wide for him to leap
He will make star in the world and nc
mistake. Such are the men who build oul
railroads, dig up the mountains in Califor
MIA and enrich the world There is moth
ing gained by idleness and sloth. This il
a world of action; and to make money, {
reputation, and exert happy influence owe
men, we must be active, persevering ant
energetic. We should not quail at shad
ows, run from lions or attempt to dodge the
lightning. 10 forward zealously in what
ever you undertake, and we will trust yoG
anywhere, and through life.
"There is a tide in the affairs of men, &c.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
BEWARE OF OFF1CE.-When a wild

BEWARE OF OFF1CE-Wh hen wild ami
NAL once tastes human flesh nothing can
ever after, says Button, dissuade him from
human slaughter. When politician once
obtains public Office, no persuasion can
ever induce him to go to work-at any
thing but nomination for another and an
other, during the term of his natural exist
ence.
If you want to spoil good citizen for
ten years, secure him berth in the custom
house. He will never be socially a well
man aferward. Send him to Congress and
you ruin him for life. He may carry around
placards and tickets at the polls, accept q
subordinate situation in the police, or run
errands for the doorkeeper of a political
meeting house, but he will never, never
have independence enough to emancipate
himself from his morbid appetite for the
spoils, and go to work like an honest man
and Christian. Sunday Times.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
The Plains.

The idea generally entertained that the
immense arid plains lying between tie Mis-
sissippi and the Rocky mountains must re-
main forever unsettled and uncultivated on
account Of the scarcity of water and fuel, is
likely to undergo a change. Scientific men
are now exploring these plains, or prairies,
and from the little we hear of their research
es, the prospect seems good that an abun-
dance of coal and water can be obtained at
a small outlay of money and labor. Sue
cessful experiments have been made in test
ing the practicability of boring artcsian
wells, and the result is most satisfactory. In
one instance, near the Pecos river, about
the thirty-second parallel, at the depth of
six hundred and fifty feet, the greatest ahun-
dance Of perfectly pure water was obtained.
Beside this, the operation developed the ex-
istence of coal beds easily accessible, and
as far as the experiments have progressed
evidently underlying the whole Of that i'm.
mense country. The Importance of this
discovery will at once beapparent. Ilriv-
ers cannot be created by these wells, water
sufficient may be obtained for all the pur-
poses of irrigation, and thus the plains may
become as thickly inhabited, and the land
rendered as productive as any other portion
of our country. With plenty Of coal for
fuel, the want Of timber will hardly keep
back the pioneer; for the materials tOr build
ing are too numerous to admit of such a
supposition. The thorn will doubtless grow
as well there as it will here, and live hedg-
es, even in sections where forests are aDun-
dant, arc now adopted by the farmer The
expedition for making these observations
and experiments on the great western Pral-
ries was sent out by the Government only
a short time since, and it certainly may be
considered. with the success which has at
tended the experiment, as one OF the most
imnortant that has been commissioned. =
Millions Of acres of the best land will thus
hn onened up to agricultural enterprise, and
tho countrv living between the Mississippi
and the Rocky mountains instead OF re-
naming a desert waste doomed to solitude
and barrenness, will become settled with an
energetic population, and pour its rich pro
ducts into lap of commerce. We shall
soon have the report of the expedition from
the department at Washington, no doubt.
Meantime the information obtained on the
subject from private source justifies the
most sanguine anticipations. With such a
vast area of country west of US capable of
being rendered arabic, what bounds can be
set to the growth and trade of ST. Louis?
st. Louis Republican.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
NO.. 16.

A LAW SToRY.-A few days ago q cou-
ple of Dutchmen, Won Vampt and Won
Bones, lived on friendly terms on the high
hills of Limestons. At last they fell out
over dog. Won Vamp killed Won Bones
canine companion. Bones choosing to as
sumo the killing to have been intentional,
sued Vampt for damages. They were call
ed in due time into court, when the defend
ant in the case was asked by the Judge
whether he killed the dog. APE sure l kilt
him." said Vampt, "but let Bones prove
it" This being quite satisfactory, the
plaintiff in the action was called on to an
swer few questions. and among Others he
was asked by the judge at what amount he
estimated the damages. He did not well
understand the question, and so to be lit
tie palmer, the Judge inquired what he
thought the dog to be worth. "Pe sure"
replied Bones, "the dog was worth uothing,
but since he was so mean as to kill him he
shall pay the full value of him." How many
such suits have occupied the attention of
courts-how many contests have engaged
the time of the public, and have been waged
with virulence and invective, having no
more worthy difference than that of Won
Nampt and Won Bones!
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
Twenty Years Ago.

met girl the other day
Some twelve years old, or so,
The image of a nymph loved
Some twenty years ago.
The blushing cheek, the sparkling eye,
The hair of raven flow
Ah how they set my heart a-blaze
Some twenty years ago.
| Tspoke-her answers did not much
OF wit or wisdom show
But thus the lovely Mary talked
Some twenty years ago!
What! could a shallow girl like this,
Ny heart in tumult throw?
l must have been little green
Some twenty years ago!
I've met the lovely Mary since
Her charms have vanished though
Her wit aud wisdom are-the same
As twenty years ago!
I look upon her faded cheek,
Unlit my feelings glow;
And thank her that she scorned my love
Some twenty years ago!
Fond boy! who now would'st gladly die
To please some simpering Miss
God knows what thou wilt think of her
Some twenty years from this 4!
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

LENGTH OF DAYs.-At Berlin and Lon
don, the longest day has sixteen and half
hours. AT Stockholm and Upsal, the long
est has eighteen and a half hours. At
Hamburg, Dantzic and Stettin, the longest
day has seventeen hours, and the shortest,
seven. At st. Petersburg and Tobolsk,
the longest has nineteen, and the shortest,
five hours. At Torneo, in Finland, the
longest day has twenty-one hours and a
half. At Wanderbuss, in Norway, the day
lasts from the 2lst of May to the 22d of Ju-
ly, without interruption; and at Spitzber-
gen, the longest, three and half months.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

PRETTY WoMEN.-If we have weakness
or fqible incident Of human nature, it is
our admiration of a pretty woman. The
following correct description of one of EN-
must have been written by one who is SINH
la ly afflicted
"A pretty woman is one of the institu-
tions Of the country-an angel in dry goods
and glory. She makes sunshine, blue sky,
Fourth of July and happiness, wherever
she goes. Her path is one of delicious roses,
perfume and beauty. She is a sweet poem,
written in rare curls, choice calico, and
good principles. Men stand up before her
as so many admiration points, to melt into
cream, and then butter Her words float
round the ear like music birds of Paradise.
or the chimes Of Sabbath bells. Without
her, society would lose its truest attraction,
the church its fitted reliance, and Young
men the very best of comforts and company.
Her influence and generosity restrain the
vicious, strengthen the weak, raise the low
ly, flannel shirt the beaten, and encourage
the faint-hearted. Whenever you find the
virtuous woman, you also fnd pleasant fire.
sides, bouquets, clean clothes, order, good
living, gentle heart-piety, music, light, and
model institutions" generally. She is the
flower of humanity, very Venus in dig
nifty, and her inspiration is the breath of
Heaven
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

We REMEMBER being at a conference
meeting once, in Yankee land, when one of
the deacons came around asking the people
if they wanted salvation.
Near us sat a butchers boy, nineteen
years old, about as amenable to salvation
as a lamb in his hands would be to mercy.
do you want salvation?" said the dea-
con looking into his brutal face.
mo darn yer, want Sal Skinner, and
the sexton won't let me take her out till
meetin' over"
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

INDIAN SUMNER OF LIEE.-ln the life Of
the good man there is an Indian summer
more beautiful than that of the seasons;
richer, SUMMER and more sublime than the
most glorious Indian summer which the
world ever knew, it is the indian summer of
the soul. When the glow Of youth has de-
parted, when the warmth of middle age is
gone, and the buds and blossoms of spring
are changing to the sere and yellow leaf,
then the mind of the good man, still ripe
and vigorous, relaxes its labors, and the
memories of well spent life gush forth
from their secret fountains, enriching, reioi-
cling and fertilizing; then the trustful resig-
nation of the Christian sheds around sweet
and holy warmth, and the soul assuming q
heavenly lustrc, is no longer restricted to
the narrow confines of business, but scars
far beyond the winter of hoary age, and
dwells peacefully and happily upon that
bright spring and summer which await him
within the gates Of Paradise, eyermore.-
Let us strivefor and look trustingly forward
to an Indian summer like this.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
GOVERNORS OF STArEs.-The following
are the names of the Governors of the diff
terent States and Territories:

GOVERNORS OF STATEs.-The follow
are the names of the Governors of the {
ferent States and Territories:
Alabama, John A. Winston,
Arkansas, Elias n. Conway;
California, J. Nicely johnson;
Connecticut, VIM. II. Minor;
Delaware, Peter F. CauSey;
Florida, James D. Broome;
Georgia, Herschel V. johnson;
Illinois, Joel A. Matterson;
Indiana, Joseph A. Wright;
Iowa, James w. Grimes;
Kentucky, Chas. S. Morehead;
Louisiana, G. A. Wicklffe;
Maine, Anson P. Morrill,;
Maryland, Thomas w. Ligon;
Massachusetts, II. j. Gardner;
Michigan, Kinsley S. Bringham;
Mississippi, John J. McRae;
Missouri, Sterling Price;
New Hampshire, Ralf Metcalf;
New Jersey, Rodman M. Price;
New York, Myron II. Clark;
North Carolina, Thomas Bragg;
Ohio, Salmon p Chase;
Pennsylvania, James Pollock;
Rhode Island, VIM. w. Hoppin;
South Carolina, Jas. III. Adams;
Tennessee, Andrew Johnson;
Texas, Edmund NJ. Pease;
Vermont, Stephen Boyce;
Virginia, Henry A. Wise;
Wisconsin, w. A. Barstow.
TERRITORIES.
Kansas, Wilson Shannon;
Minnesota, Willis A. German;
Nebraska, Mark. W. lzard;
New Mexico. David Merriwether;
Oregon, George L. Curry;
Utah, Brigham Young;
Washington, Isaac j. Stephens.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

Be~ "Make you a coat, sir?" said sus-
picious tailor to a suspicious customer, Ell, on'
yes, sir, with the greatest pleasure. "ihere
Just stand in that position, please, and look
riobt mon that sign while l take the meas
ure." Sign reads, Terms Cash."
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

B9~ What's the matter with that mani"
asked passer-by, as he recognized a fellow
in the gutter. "He's slewed." "Who slew
him?' "Old Jamaica"
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

sS% Men are like bugles, the more brass
tbev contain, the furtberyou can hear them.
Women are like tulips, the more modest
and retiring they appear, the better you
love them.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

BSE~ When petulant individual polite
ly observes to you, ~ on had better eat me
up, hadn't you?" don't you do it.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
Books & Stationery.

A Literary Depot, is opened by the under
n signed, on Main Street, Bottle Hill at which.
BOOKS, MAGAZINES and NEWSPA APERS of
every variety, and of the latest date, can be had
spon application.
JAMISON & CALDWELL.
Bottle Hill, April 18th, 1856. [27-tf.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
Divine Worship.

Rev. DAVID MCCLURE of the Presbytery Of
San Francisco, breaches every Sabbath morning
and evening in the Town Hall, Georgetown. Ser
vices commencing at lO1 o'clock A. H., and
Pm. Also, every Sabbath afternoon at Bottle
Hill, at o'clock. Prayer meeting at the Par
sonage on Wednesday evenings.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
Public Worship.

There will be preaching at the Town Hall
every Thursday evening, at o'clock, z. NJ; al
SO rp0n every other Sabbath, ) at O'Clock, Z. NJ.
by Rev. r. R. BRoOKsHIER, OF the Methodist r
plscopal Church South.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

Public WorshIp.-At the School House,
Georgetown. Regular appointments of Rev JNo.
SrARP, of NJ. f. Church, 1O9 A. NJ. AMI Y. NJ,
every Sabbath. Occasional supplies by other
Minister'S Prayer meetings, Wednesday even
aBgs at Pm. Sabbath School st A. NJ.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

A s. of T.-Georgetown Division, No. ~,
y = Sons of Temperance, meets every Tues
~ day evening, at O'Clock, IN their Hall
"A canon street, Georgetown.
Al brethren in good standing are invited TO a.
Tend. w. A. GEoK6E, W. T.
Fred COLLINS, R. S.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14
Geo. G. Webster,
VIM. Ewing,
Il. 9. Royburn,
Justice of the Pence.

RFFICE on Church ST., head Of Maiden Lane
" one door south of Bolleu & Eitter's Gun and
Blacksmith establishment. Office open every day
Of the week from to o'clock; Sunday excepted
Georgetown, May oath, 1856. L32-tt.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

DAY, DIR. F. G., Main street Georgetown
n Office opposite Adams & Co.
oct. 26 1864. III
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-14

NKTELLS, FARGO & CO., Express Agents,
w Gold Dust Shippers, and Bankers, George
.wn. [See advertisementl Z-t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-07
Z. r praoMD.

neal Estate ana Insurance Axene.
0FFICR in Kilbourne's Rlock, Main street, be-
~ tween ID aud I'd, keokak, lows.
Kn1sagxcEs-Edwsrd Kilb0uSne, Esq, Keoksk ;
John Whitehead, E.q., New York; Chas L. Frost,
do Asssn. Page, Briggs Rabbit, Boston Anos
y. Smith. Esq, Providence, b. l.; kdgaf Conklin,
Ed, Cincnna,, Oh !. W. xackerie. Esq New Or
leAns.
RRAL ESTATE AGENCY. - Particular attention.
paid TO the purchasing and selling Of City Lots,
House. and lands q every description.
LIFE, FIRE, MARINE INSURANCE A0EN.
CY for the Mutual Life Insurance Company" Of N.
York. ACCUMULATED FrSD, $3.50 900.
THE ATLANTIC FIRE 4 MARINE ms.
Co." Of Providence, r. I. PAln rr CAPITAL $780,
THE "ATHENEuM FIRE INSURANCE CO, "os
London BRANca AT PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
THE "PEORIA MARINE AND FIRE ms. co, !"
Of Psoria, Ills. PAID ~ CAPITAL 1lO0, 900.
Having been appointed Agent for the above
aamed hrst class, rellablc otces, would beg leave
. inform the merchants and citizen. generally Of
this city, that prepared 10 take Life Fire, and
Marine Risks Ut ~ low rates rs can be had Ut any
Other sound and reliable oiices Open Policies
granted on - favorable terms can b. had in any
Of the Eastern Cities.
May 30, lS58-d
- rem SALE.
VIvTIE fractional Block No. ~, situated in Reid
i Leighton addition, Ut the terminus Of Sixth
and Seventh Its. next TO Ridge 1T. This property
c,ntAins Of the finest stone quarres in Lee Co,
{. r. DtM3N6,
June 8 kiIhournes Block, Main ct.
xOW SALE.
AZ FEET front by so feet deep, on Sd st. between
4U Exchange and Bank sfs., with the improve
men,s, will b. sold At . bargain BY
May 30 kilbourHes Block, Main st.
ron SALE.
. VERY desirable Lots for residences, situated on
y High 1t. between 4th and 5th. For sale by
c. r. DIMONb,
May 80 Kilbourno's Block, Main at.
Fob SALE.
q FINE Lots, beautifully situated on Convent
y Hill, in Book l59. Apply to
G. X. DIMOND,
May3o kilbourne's Block, Main st.
LSOR sALE.--2o feet from, on Sd street, between
IL Blondcau and Concert, will be sold low by
G. X. DIMOND,
May 80 kilbourne's Block, Main 1t.
L@OR sALE-Four splendid lots on Orleans st..
IL between sth and 9th. For terms apply to
C. X. DfMOND,
May 30 kibourne's Block. Main 1t.
LsoK SALE.--Six finely located lots, in Block l3l,
l. on Franklin and Orleans sts., between sth and
9th. Terms easy. Apply 10
G. r. DIMoND,
May 80 kiibourne's Block, Main 1t.
a HOUSE AND LOT FOX SALE.-A good frame
n house, containing Eve rooms with IN excellent
cellar, and also good we'll the premises situated
on the corner Of High and 1th SITS. Apply to
May 80 kilbourne's Block, Main It.