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The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

CoNNENDABLE.-Thc new bridge that is
now being built across Gamblers Gulch,
near the rear of Messrs. Conness & Reed s
buildings, is an enterprise commendable to
the citizens of the lower part Of George
town. The Placeryille road leading out
from Placer street and across the guIch has
been in a deplorable condition for some
time past. However after the new bridge
is completed the road will be changed. 1t
will come in over the bridge and on Ell Do
rado street instead of Placer
There are other roads leading into this
place that need repairing. Especially the
Sacramento road. Its present condition
near where the old town stood, is stigma
on the inhabitants Of Georgetown.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
The Burial Ground.

Although deservedly sustaining in many
respects the reputation of being one Of the
best regulated and most beautiful towns in
the State, in one respect the evidence of
very bad taste is painfully apparent in our
midst. We refer to the wretchedly neg
lected situation of our burial ground. We
have deferred publicly mentioning the sub
ject some time, hoping that feeling of ven
GRAFTON for the dead, and the dictates of a
correct taste, would suggest to our citizens
the propriety of enclosing the "long, last
resting place" Of the departed with some
sort Of protection against the sacrilegious
invasion Of strolling brutes. 1t is matter
of surprise, that among those who have
friends there entombed, there has not been
some movement in regard to the NATTER
Many of the graves are wholly destitute of
any enclosure, and the evidences of their
localities are being rapidly eaaced. We
feel sure, now that attention has been called
to the subject, some measures will be taken
to enclose the burial ground in a suitable
and substantial manner 1t cannot be 9th
erwise. There are few who would not es-
TEEN it privilege to contribute to so laud-
able an object.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
Explosion of the steamer Belle.

To the Placerville american, Ertra we
are indebted for the particulars Of the ex-
plosion of the Steamer Belle. The despatch
is dated Sacramento, Feb 5-12 NJ.
The Belle had left Sacramento for Red
Bluffs, and when opposite Russian Ford,
IL miles above town, the boiler burst. and
instantaneously the stream was strewed
with mangled bodies and fragments of the
wreck.
The steamer Gen. Redington, on her
downward strip, reached the scene of the
accident at s o'clock, and Immediately took
the passengers from the wreck. The body
of Capt. Huston was drawn from the water
considerably mutilated. Mr. Shellcross,
one of the pilots, was found with his thigh
broken and head cut He is dangerously
hurt. Napoleon Hyte, another pilot miss
ing; also Alonzo Taylor, clerk, and E.
Sheets, mate
Among the wounded are John Smith,
John Bidwell, Chas. Yakey, Wallace Mil
Ter, and James Parker.
There were some sixty persons on board,
one half of whom are either dead, wounded,
or missing.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

SIDE WALKs.-We must say-although
we don't mean it-that the sidewalks gen
orally on Main street, and more especially
The west side, are a credit to the town. In
many places it is almost impossible to pass
along two abreast, in consequence of their
narrOwness and obstructions in the way OF
dry goods boxes, barrels, sc. 1t is not to
be wondered at that property holders on
the west side of the street receive the con-
tinued anathemas of pedestrians whose i'll
fortune it is to traverse thereon. Come
gentlemen remove the Instructions and wi
den the sidewalks. Don't pinch the "al
mighty dollar" too closely. Manifest :
little public spirit.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

MINING ITEMs.-We are credibly inform
ed that the Orleans Tunnel Co.. Jones Hill
took out during the past fortnight upwards
Of $1,000.
A nugget Of gold valued at 500 was dug
out near Greenwood Valley on Saturday
last.
A company of four men mining near the
mouth Of North Canon, have been taking
cut from three to twelve ounces Of gold per
day for two weeks past.
Messrs. Wilson s. CO.. claims on West
Canon, are yielding three and four ounces
a day. The company consists Of three men
The claims of Messrs. Pearson & Mansir
at the head Of Greenhorn Canon, prospect
exceedingly well.
The mining reports from Volcanoville
are encouraging. The diggings yielding
from S'4 to $8 per day to the man.
Miners in the vicinity Of Rock Canon
are averaging from So to 81 day each.
Miners operating on Manhattan Greek.
are making from So to SIS per day.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

COMPARE THIS AND THAT T0GFTHER.-
From a report made to the Assembly YES.
sembly yesterday, by the Sergeant-at-A,ms,
it appears that the sum OF $52l 36in SCRIP
equivalent to 1888 sd in cash, was paid BY
the State from January 7th to the 26th Of
the same month, for the transmission of let.
ters and packages for members of the As.
sembly. Of this amount S206 so was paid
to the Post Office Department, and the BAL
ance, amounting to S179 "a, to the E1.
press Companies. Last year, the amoua.
expended for the same purpose, within the
same period, was over $4,000. Three hun
dred and lightweight dollars and fhy-fo2r
cents on the one hand, and four thousand Oh
the other,-a very nice contrast.
State Tribune.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

PUBLIC NUIsAScEs.-The innumerable
number of hogs and dogs that infest the
streets of Georgetown during the daytime,
and the hideous barking and bowling Of the
canine species at the dead hour of midnight.
Something should be done to extirpate this
detestable annoyance. Will not the Mayor
and Common Council of Growlersburg pass
an Ordinance for the suppression of these
nuisances. 1t is a subject worthy of your
grave consideration.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF WArER-The late
rains and the reduction in the price of wa
ter by the ditch companies, have remedied
the crying evil that characterized this mi
ming locality for many months past. An
abundant supply of water for nearly every
branch Of mining can be had for nominal
sum, and in three cases out of four it can
be obtained without money or without
price" The diggings generally in this Vi
cinity are remunerating handsomely those
whose peculiar province it is to delve for
the precious metal. Many old abandoned
claims are being worked successfully. In
the neighborhood Of Cement Hill and Nor
mon Hill, new and profitable diggings have
been struck recently.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
NEwTowN, FL Dorado Co., Cal.
February ID. 1856


MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Tbe SwifYspro
Illinois Tunnels at this place, have both
broke through into the basin and struo,.
gravel. Neither of the companies how
prospected their channels as all hands bavo
stopped work for this week, so that those
who owe assessments can fork over. Asto
the value of the beds Of gravel in either 7
have no idea, but am inclined to believe tbon
are pretty good. In the event that the tun
nels pay, this will be town second to but
few in the county.
We have had quite dull spell for some
time back, but now business is looking m
There is competition in most kinds of bnq
ness, which makes trade thrive. There i
a good opening here for an energetic noc,
son in the Livery Stable line. A few good
horses and light vehicles with fair prices
would command the business. Our surraco
and rayine diggingS are paying as usual
fair wages to those who work We have
plenty of water and some to spare.
If you or any of your readers should vie.
it our town, call at the United States Ho.
tel, for every person goes there to get
square meal. Bill is conversant with the
diggings and can give all the information
requisite to purchase or locate in the place
Yours, PIKE.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
o,s.rxonce of the Sabbath.

Observance of the Sabbath.
Petitions have been industriously circu-
lated in Georgetown during the past week,
praying the Legislature to enact special
law for Ell Dorado county, compelling the
inhabitants thereof to abstain from doing
business on the Sabbath day. 1t is great
source Of qualification to state that the
movement is regarded favorably by the bu-
siness portion of this community and others,
and nearly all have signed their names to it..
The ladies too-ever on the side of right
are heartily cooperating, as we are inform
ed some fifty have placed their signatures
to it, which number comprises about all
there are in Georgetown. Similar petitions
have been forwarded from here to all the
principal places in the county, which we
have no doubt will meet with the same
united response which has attended the
movement in this place. 1t is the bounden
duty Of all good citizens Of the county to
use every reasonable exertion to attain the
end desired.
The Sabbath day has been shamefully
desccrated in California since the era at
which the discovery of her vast hidden
treasures were made known to the world
and Of late more particularly among the
mining population than in her commercial
cities. In all new countries the nOn-Obsery-
ance of the Sabbath seems to be an attend
ant necessary eyil-OccasiOned doubtless
from the unsettled state Of society, the alb
sence of women and children, and the COM
mingling together of those Of different tribes
and kindreds and Of various adverse reli-
giOus proclivities. 1t is an evil which the
workings Of time can only eradicate. This
portion of California has passed through
the ordeal and the period has arrived at
which this curse should be remedied. Ell
Dorado county is fast filling up with per
manent inhabitants. Scarcely day pass
es that accessions are not made to the fam
lies in the county. To parents who cher
ish the fond hope of inclining their children
to tread the path of rectitude and virtue, it
must be painfully apparent that the almost
universal desecratlOn Of the Sabbath day is
calculated to produce different and ruinous
results The christian views it with holy
bOrr0,, P,,cinoe, mon IN our y,ide4 ooI
loudly for the passage of the law in ques-
tion. We hear it strenCously urged by this
class. They want rest. Under existing
circumstances it is compulsory that they
should be continually on the alert, unceas-
ingly following the arduous duties attend
ant upon their respective ayocations, with
out ray Of hope of being relieved while
the custom is persisted in. 1t would be ru-
inous to any place to close up on Sunday
while other and surrounding towns did the
usual business on that day. The only way
to avert the evil is by law, and Immediate
y upon the presentation to the Legislature
of the petitions now in circulation, that
body should pass a concise enactment, in
llicting heavy penalties and Imprisonment.
and void Of loop-holes whereby the wishes of
the people would be disregarded with i'm
punity. We hope the members from this
county will not be derelcit in securing if
possible the enactment petitioned for.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RALROAD.-The
track of the Sacramento Valley Railroad
having been fully laid, says the Sacramento
Union, locomotive and tender, with a
number of ladies and gentlemen, went thro'
to Folsom on Friday-a distance of twen-
ty-three miles. Regular trips for the car
riage of freight and passengers will be made
on and after tomorrow (3d inst.) Folsom
will probably be the eastern terminus of
the road for about two years.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
Town Meeting.

We are requested to state, that in conse-
quence of projects which are on foot IN
other portions of the county, having in view
the removal of the County Seat, there Will
be meeting Of the citizens OF Georgetown
at the Town Hall. on Saturday Evening
next, 9th inst, TO take into consideration
the propriety OF division of the county
A general attendance IS requested.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

FIRENEN's BALT.-Every preparation is
being made by the Mountaineer Hook and
Ladder Co. for the Ball to be given at the
Nevada Hall, in this town, on the evening
22d instant. A gay and fashionable assem-
blage will no doubt be present. A general
invitation is extended to all. Tickets, 81.
We are under obligations to the gentle
manly Committee of Arrangements for
complimentary tickets.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

THEATRICAL.-We We are assured from re-
liable source that Mexican Buchanan will
appear at the Georgetown Theatre in the
course of two or three weeks hence. He is
reputed to be an actor of the first class.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
NOTICE.
SLUICICE LUMBER

FNHE undersigned being about to leave for the
Il Atlantic States, requests ali Dersons indebt-
ed to him at Ell DORADO STOKES, Nos. ], 2,
y 4, at GeorgetO,cn, Spanish Flat, and Bottle
HW respectively, to call and settle their ac-
counts. A liberal discount will be made to those
who respond to this notice, and legal means will
be taken to collect from all who fail to do so.
NJ. M. FRANKENTHAL.
re- N. B. Goods On hand at either of the
stores will be sold for
Cash, at First Cost:
February 7th, 1856. TI5-tfl
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

DISTRICT ScHooL.-IEe learn that the
next term of the district school in this place
will commence on Monday next, the llth
inst, under the tuition of Mr.. 7. W. VIII
son, who has been very successful heretofore
in rendering satisfaction as teacher By
arrangement made with the Trustees, the
price of tuition will be 81 so per month.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

Sas~ We are indebted to J. I. Spear of
the Pacific Express Co., for numerous fa-
vors in the shape of Atlantic and Califor-
MIA exchanges.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

MEETING OF NJ. II. & L. Co.-The regu-
lar monthly meeting of the Mountaineer
Hook & Ladder Co." will take place at the
Town Hall, on Monday evening next at 6 :
o'clock. A general attendance is earnestly
solicited.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

sSz- We have increasingly endeavored
for some time past to receive through the
Pacific Express Co., regular files OF the dal-
ly State Tribune, but have failed. The pub
fishers will confer lasting favor by mail
ing the daily Tribune to our address thro'
the Post Office.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

ODD FELLOWS BALL.--The I. 0. 0. F.
OF Yankee Jims, Placer county, are making
extensive preparations to celebrate the forth
coming birthday of Washington, by giving
a grand Ball at the Golden Gate Saloon in
that place, on Friday evening, 22d inst
Brethren of the Order and others are cor
diallv invited to attend
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

nsAp To the accommodating agents of
Wells, Fargo & Co., of this town, we are
indebted for many favors rendered during
the past week.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

WAGON Road SURyEY.-The Sacramen-
to Union learns that the party engaged in
in the survey of the Emigrant Wagon Road
returned to Placervllle on the 26tb inst
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
Notice.

ENHE stockholders in the Ell DORADO DITCH
Ii COMPANY are hereby notified that !no Nc
annual meeting of the company, for the elecuCgIi
OF permanent officers for the ensuing year, wA'
be held at the office of the company, in George
town, on Saturday, the 18th day of February
inst. A punctual attendance is desired.
By order of the Board of Trustees, >.
T. If. REED, sac T.
Georgetown, Feb. 9Th. 1856. H."
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

SPUNKY.-Col. Weller is reported to have
announced in the United States Senate that
ifCongress didntsoon stop wrangIing about
slavery, California would set up for herself
0, the grandiloquent old fogyl
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
Report of tho Treasurer

OF Ell DORADO County, CALIFORNIA, FROM
OCT. lsT, 1855, TO JAN 10TH, 1856.
To amount of general fund received of W. H.
Stone. late Co. Treasurer, 81 ,786 IS
School fund from same. l ,l59 62
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

-DEATH.-We learn from the
Placerville american, extra, that man by
the name of Cooper was crushed, on the 5th
inst. by the caving in of tunnel at Smith s
Flat.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

To Mr.. j. A. Cunningham, of the Lite
rary Depot, we arc indebted for Eastern
papers aud periodicals. and for California
papers.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

RoBBERY.-Wells, Fargo &, Cos safe
at Yankee JimS, was robbed of $4,000 on
Friday night last. 1t was opened by means
of false key.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

B8% Mr.. NJ. NJ. Frankenthal, merchant
of this town, offers Goods at first cost, for
cash. See advertisement.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07

THANKs-To Messrs. McCallum, Fiske.
and Hook, of the State Senate, and Messrs.
Oliver, Welch, White, Heiskell, and Bowe,
of the Assembly, for public documents.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
County indebtedness as per

warrants presented -. S3,O4O 81
Received Controllers warrant on State School
Fund for 81 ,455 CO. being the semi-annual ap-
portionment of Dec 3lst, 1855, for this county
7. NJ. REED, Co. Treasurer.
Treasurer's Office, Coloma, Ell Dorado Co. Cal,
Jan. l6 1856.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
Estate Tribune.
Hg-C.P. HenId, NJ. D., has opened his

RsrC. p. Heald, Nj. d., has opened his
PRIVATE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL DIS.
PENSARY, for the treatment of all kinds Of dis.
eases, where he is daily consulted with entire
success and satisfaction to all parties at bis
rooms, corner of Clay-streei and BrenhaIn-pia.e,
Portsmouth House, San Francisco. For rart...
ulars, see advertisement in this paper, The poor
prescribed for gratis, between the hours Of 2aLi
4, P. N. n. B.-ComfOrtable rooms in the Dis
pensary for persons from the country wishing
medical treatment. Prices satisfactory.
DIR. l.. j. CZAPKAY'S Surgical and
Medical Institute is 50 extensively known in
this State that any notice of it, or Of him, -ag;
seem superhuous. Yet fearing that there aro
those who heretofore having had no need 81 med
ical aid, have neglected to ascertain the proper
sources of relief in cases of misfortune To
! those we beg leave to direct attention to nr. l.,
j. Czapkay, who is certainly Physician of great
skill and wonderful success in his profession
The DR.. has devoted much attention to the treat
ment of Chronic and Private Diseases, and stands
unrivalled in his management of them. T. those
who need such assistance we cheerfully recon-
mend DIR. L. j. Czapkay; it would be well at all
events to consult him, as he makes no charge foI
consultation, and much good might result from
it. The DR.. guarantees cure in all cases or ASK;
no compensation.
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
Uem AO0trtisenttnts.
LUMBER

CHEAP for CASH.
N1HE undersigned having in operation their
L NEW CLIPPER SAW MILL at Castle Hill,
two miles above Georgetown, anu their TRAY
ERSE MILL, at Traverse Greek, will keep con-
stantly on hand, and are prepared to deliver II
order, lumber of every size and dimensions, s4ch
as an assortment of
CLEAR SUGAR PINE FINISHING
LUMBER, FLOORING, SIDING,
SCANTLLNG, JOIST.
TIMBER,
SLUICICE LUMBER
FENCING BOARDS, PALTNGS
LATH, CEDAR POSTS, ETC, ETC,
ga which we o1er at the lowest cash price. "a
All orders left at the Mill, at the Banking OF.
flee of w. H. Pratt, or the store of jas. McKoy,
Georgetown, will be promptly ATTENDED to, as
teams will he constantly plying between the
above store and the Clipper Mill
N. b. Farmers in the valleys supplied with
Lumber in exchange for Hay. Barley, Cattle,
Horses, or the Ready Cash. Address WARREN
" CO, Georgetown, through either of the Ex'
presses, or Post Office.
NJ. WARREN,
b. f. VAUGHN
JOS OLMSTED.
Georgetown, Feb. 6, 1856 l5-tf
The Georgetown news., 1856-02-07
GEORGETOWN NEWS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. 1856,

mr' Octavien HOOgs is our authorized agent
LOT the NEoRGETOwN NEWS at San Francisco.
He may be found at o. Merchant street.
The daily union., 1856-10-10
CITY OF WASHINGTON FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER TO- 1856

eeted articles ha have been removed
from ward specially authorized BY The department
Be stipulated the that default shall be made
part delivering all OF OF e aees
qualify and The times and places above
the said parties VIII forfeit ana pay 70 he
nilea States Of money equ twice
Of here agreed upon az he price 70
paid for the the actual delivery theTeoi which
damages from time 10 time as they &C
The suree sign the contract and Their responsibility Ger
collector, district
person satisfactorily known TO the bureau.
provided the contract that the bureau shall have ihe
without damage 10 tho gov
shall have made sufficient appropna
The
for which this based ana shall also
diminish the quantities named IN the
headed ceaneous in the schedule twenty Se per
offers shall be accepted will be notified by letter
through post oice snail be consdered sucien
the supplies sprehrd with
from the bureau OF The accept
will be made with some other person or
PERSONS such deaulng bidder VIII be hed
sponsibie for all deinquenees.
strict win
will, a option of the bureau be rejected.
Those only offers viii be noned ana
will be roady for execution thereafter as may be
practicable.
Sep l9-law4w
The daily union., 1856-10-10
To Druggists and the People.

Eot hereby cautioned against spurious limitations Of Dr. De
aEectrc Oh shall prosecute party who
my copyrighted bills This genuine) Eectc OH has cured the
nsyot Camden Of piles and rheumatism also, Hon Jobn WI
ssDn Huntingdon, Hon v. KfnR-uh, (whnm u took Oft his
uehss dayJ and han 700 Others Philadelphia
Whose been published In the Philadelphia Ledger
Tr Phadolphia would countenance
camp ruty racay of countrng In Harrisburg, Pa
0hn Wybs esq, well ksown duRrs there, caused the
~ and imprisonment or Valentine who attempted imta
bon u this valuable remedy.
PHLAprLrmE, May 5, 1885,
10 s People and Drurrts throughout hs UHitsd Sae''
Lust q BY Prof DE Gaths Electric on Jos Free, West
phia heumatisml Mr. Rodenhoh Montgomery county
sprau Ogden No, t50 Pourth street nham
nation of hoels Maryland Providence shingles and onks
Mr. Spence street, felnn and NEURALGIA
n Campbell Lower Marion, Of burns and scarlet ieveri and
rghlern othern.
90 Every drs knows hat the only genuine oil 10
hy The nr inventor ard proprietor bis old Use which
J orders addressed procure the genuine
PfoI CHAs. pE gRATH,
Old once, ~ south sth strest near Chestnut
Eor sale ~ CHARLES sTOTT,
4 JalylO- Washington, ID, C.
The daily union., 1856-10-10
proposals for Erecting the Custom House, a. G..
at Georgetown, ID. q.
TERAsURT DEPARTAEET,

TREASURY DEPAKTAEET,
September a. 1856.
pAED PROPOSALS. win be received al This department until
~ g day A. d. So a ~ O'Clock al noo for
custom house and post once nc
eod 10 al this department.
d whole building separate for the
kinds of work bs OF parcels should accompany each
I WIN The amount kind of work. and the total amount
the ght 10 reject OF accept
Inc heTeoi wbeh de- ms e
interest OF United III the department also re-
exclude the bids Of person persons whom
ss,e is Iu cause 10 believe viii faithfully perform the
have attempted To obtain by ihdeeuon ana
shall be interest Who do not JOIN IN
and all bids that upon nvssugauon are oeo" a price
% viii b. received gross, option the bdde but
contract such bidders uni details are furnished
me department prices OF the different kinds OF work and ma
mai lhe equaby appoIoned the whole
work 10 guide the department in making paymenia
Ninety Der work done and materials dev
price ampuut TO be aseeraihed BY
Of department. nrd fo that
nose paid the work progresses, ana
ten pe the completion OF The Contract and ac
aforesaid, and be forfeited
In tho fuhment OF contract
will awarded only to master builders and mechanics
and by consent oil the secretary
The Treasury will be forfeiture OF the same
Each proposal panea by written guarantee signed
bv Two persons by United States
d.,rct Judge attorney dise IN the $4,000,
work. of poporuonate amount II Tor any part
hat bidder required his proposal be accepted
and bond with proper and safcent securities Tor
plans working drawings be examined af
Ter thirty information obtained on application TO the
department. !,
Treasury endorsed Proposals for the Georgetown
Custom House, will be opened O'clock of the
last day named for receiving the same w -
Secretary of the Treasury.
Sent Q4-2aw60days lint. X Star