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The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

Provisions &c. BY THE ToN.-Since Fri
day last Messrs. w. Clegg & Stover have
received at their store opposite Warren's
Hall, twenty tons of Groceries, Provisions
Hardware, &c. This speaks well for the
business prospects of Georgetown, and is
sufficient evidence that its recipients are
driving by far the most extensive trade OF
any house of the kind in town; all owing to
the superiority of their stock and the cheap
rates at which they dispose of it. They
are whole-souled go-ahead fellows and in
every way worthy of the liberal patronage
bestowed.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

PAINFUL ACCIDENT-THREE MEN BLOWN
UP.-:A thrillingly painful accident occur
red in the Roanoke Tunnel, Cement Hill,
on Monday afternoon last by the prema-
ture discharge of blast. At the time il
happened the injured men were charging a
blast hole and the cartridge prepared for it
being too large, they carelessly attempted
to drive it in with an iron tamping bar,
by which means the powder was ignited.-
The unfortunate men are, Ira Palmer, face
shockingly cut and both eyes supposed to
be blown out; James Henderson, both hands
seriously injured, and little finger of the
right hand so badly as to render amputation
necessary, also, wrist Of same hand disloca-
ted; Michael Quirk, face slightly burnt
Another person named John White was
near by, but escaped uninjured. This is
the second time Mr.. Henderson has met
with the same fate while working the above
claims. Immediately after the accident oc-
CURED DR.. J. Turner was despatched to
their aid, since which time he has rendered
them all the medical assistance necessary.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

CANpoR The Shasta Coyier-a good
paper, by the way, although little off the
right track in politics-makes the candid
admission that the American National
Convention exhibited sagacity in the selec-
tion of Millard Fillmore, and admits that
he is the best and most popular man of the
party, and says:
at is too often the case that partizan
papers deny to their opponents the possess
ion of any qualifications which entitle them
to fill the positions to which they aspire;
but this is ungenerous and degrading
We will not deny that NJ. Fillmore filled
the position which Providence assigned
him, with credit; and adorned his admins
tration with examples of fidelity to the
Constitution Of the United States"
True, every word of it; but how many ol
our Democratic contemporaries will show
The honesty and manliness Of the Courier
when it comes to an avowal of the truth il
regard to their opponents?
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
Wagon Road.

A very considerable degree Of interest is
being manifested throughout the State in
favor of measures calculated to secure the
construction of Wagon Road across the
Plains. Not long since a large meeting
was held in San Francisco for the further
ance of this object, and one was to have
been held in Sacramento on Saturday last,
which was deferred on account of local
causes. On Saturday last large and en-
thusiastic meeting was held at Placerville
at which speeches were made and resolu,
tions passed advocating the adoption Of
measures to promote an early consumma.
tion Of the enterprise.
In this connection the Sacramento Union
learns that Mr.. Frank NJ. Pixley, of Sar
Francisco, contemplates visiting most o.
the important mining towns in the State
with the view of assisting in getting uE
meetings where none have been held, and
also to obtain as many signatures as posi-
bic to memorials to be laid before Congress
A memorial to the above effect is being
circulated throughout this vicinity, for sig
natures, and is, we learn, being almost uni
Yersally signed.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
Mining Intelligence.

R1c D1cGISGs.-On Friday last, a lead
of pold of extreme richness was struck in
the Big Spring Tunnel, near Todd's Valley.
We learn from the foreman of the company,
Mr.. VIM. H. Matthews, that from two pans
of dirt, 500 in dust was obtained, and that
the labor Of four men on that day, netted a
fraction short of 81, 400.
The above tunnel was commenced in Jan
uary, 1854, since which time it has been
steadily pushed forward at total cost of
$1,000. Its entire length is 1900 feet,
mostly through rock which nearly resisted
the power of steel and powder. The COM
pany is composed of twenty-seven share
holders, nearly one half of whom reside in
Georgetown. Shares are valued at from
$4,000 to $4,000.
w. S. Canaan informs us that the Flving
Cloud Tunnel, Jones Hill, yielded hand
somely last week; "a ounces of gold dust be.
ing the amount taken out.
We are assured from reliable authority
that the Free & Easy Tunnel, Pauper Hill
is paying $40 per day to the hand.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

A CALIFORNIA INvENTIoN.-The S. F
Ncrcs says French Engineer, named LIE
Roy, of that city, has invented reaping
machine, which in point of labor saving and
expedition surpasses McCormick's. A great
improvement in this is in the construction
of the wheel, which is not liable to break
its cogs. A working model can be inspec-
ted at Mr.. Garsins machine shop, on Mont
gomery street, between Sutter and Bush
streets.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

COUNTERFEIT GOLD Com FoUND-A
MYSTERY CONNECTED WITH IT.-Of late, it
is common for miners to collect and wash
rubbish surrounding old deserted cabins oc-
cupied in the early and palmy days of Cal
ifornia, for the purpose of extracting the
gold it may contain. Occasionally the op-
GRAFTON pays handsomely. One day last
week, a boy generally known here by the
name of Ben wishing to "make raise"
was induced to try the experiment on an
old dilapidated cabin, standing near the
eastern border Of Georgetown. He had
thrown but little rubbish into his sluices
when to his astonishment he espied well
filed purse, which, from all appearances,
contained coin of some kind With miser-
ly avidity he seized it, and instantly made
rapid strides for Wells, Fargo & Cos Ex-
press Office, yelling eureka at every bound.
On reaching his destination minute in
spection of the supposed found treasure was
made, which, to Ben's disappointment, and
that of the multitude collected was ascer-
tanned to be spurious gold coin--samples of
which can be seen at this and Wells, Far
go & Cos Express Office. After the excite
ment had abated somewhat, the crowd re-
paired to the cabin and searched it thor
oughly. Plates of copper and other metals
were discovered, portions of which had eyi
IDENTIFY been converted into bogus coin. 1t
was formerly occupied by two or more of
our prominent citizens, but more recently
by numbers of dilatory miners. There is a
mystery connected with it which should be
investigated.
Query Are its former occupants cog
infant of any facts connected with the af-
fair? If SO gentlemen, acknowledge the
corn"
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

SERIOUS DFFICULrY.-Wele learn from the
Sacramento Union that an unfortunate col
lision occurred about 10o'clock on Monday
evening last, in the bar-room of the Cor
leans" between Messrs. Borland and vii
liams, Members of Assembly, originating in
remarks made in debate relative to the re-
moval of the county seat of El Dorado
The one being pressed by the other, re-
treated, and had attained the sidewalk in
front of Adams & Co.'S buildings, when a
pistol was discharged. the ball entering the
right breast of Mr.. Borland, just above the
nipple. He was borne to his room in the
Orleans, where the wound was probed to
the depth of about three inches, without
detecting the presence of the ball. What
may be the result of the wound can only be
conjectured. Mr.. Williams was arrested.
That no injustice may be done either party
we await a judicial investigation of the af-
fair, to present the facts in an authentic
form.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

COZ THE NATION. ."-"For President,
Millard Fillmore, Of the Nation;" so our
cotemporary of the Sonora Herald hoists
the name of the nominee of the American
National Convention; and he is right. Mil
lard Fillmore has given evidence, in his dis
charge of the duties of President heretofore,
that in all his aims ard objects, in all his
views end feelings, he was "of the Nation"
that in the administration of the govern
mcnt he knew no preferences for States or
sections, or divisional lines-"no North, no
South, no East, no Vest" and in the upri-
sing of the true spirit of nationality, he will
be placed by enthusiastic hearts and strong
hands in the Presidential seat "of the Ma
ton"
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

DIsBANDED.--Eph. Horns Ethiopian
Minstrels and the Star Dramatic Company
d;sbanded in this place on Saturday last, in
consequence of a 'fuss in the family" of the
former and a "slight misunderstanding" in
that of the latter. Those composing both
companies left in the stage on Sunday morn
ing for Sacramento, for the purpose of eff
fecting more perfect organizations.
The entertainments given here by both
troupes were highly credita BILE.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

LOCATION OF THE COUNTY SEAT.-The
bill submitting the location of the County
Seat of Ell Dorado County to a vote of the
people, has passed both branches of the
Legislature, and only awaits the approval
of the Governor to become law. The
election to take place thirty days after the
Governors approval of the bill. In case of
removal, the bill requires special tax of
$4,000 clear of cost Of collection to be
levied on the taxable property of the coun-
ty.
The Act above referred to will be found
in our columns, for copy of which we are
irdebted to J. W. Oliver, Of the Assembly.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
The Trinity Mountain nYRobh.rv

The Shasta Republican of the 5tb ;r.t
says:
Carter, one of the perpetrators Of th;.
robbery, who is now confined in onr ;aI
had announced that he could point ont ~
spot where portion of the money had booS
buried which had been robbed of Rra,to.-'
and his companions On Trinity Monnto;""
about three weeks since. On Sunday morm
ing last, a party of aboot TWENTY-FIVE me-
started upon search for the money tat;nA
Carter with them for guide, and to % pnars
against an escape, some heavy gives were
fastened to his legs.
The party were out about three days and
nights, and suffered much hardship from tbo
severity of the weather and the want nt
shelter. The rain poured in torrents and
the mountains were so cloaked in mist ana
sleet that Garter was scar cely able to rec
ognize his landmarks in the labyrinth oe
precipitous and rugged mountains into
which he led the party.
At length, after penetrating as far into
the hills at the head of Clear Greek as c 1d
be done on their animals, the party 7iS.
mounted and commenced foot iourpev
over the slippery and dangerous rocks, Car.
ter holding up his heavy CHAINS and making
his way with power of erdurance trulY
astonishing. At length the spot was found
where he had buried about five thou and
dollars. The money remained just as it had
been left, and the greater portion proved TO
be the gold of Mr.. Hickman.
The greater portion of the party then re-
turned to Shasta with Carter, some how
ever, renewed the search in the same ravipe
for the balance of the money, which, it was
supposed, had been buried there by the 9th.
er robbers. On Thursday last, we believe,
upwards of ten thousand dollars more were
recovered; making between fifteen and
eighteen thousand which has been found in
ALL The ravine where the money was bu.
ried is situated about twelve miles from the
Mountain House On the head waters Of
Clear Creek.
The acrimony which was heretofore e1-
hibited against Carter by parties who had
lost the money in the late robbery, appee 3
to have been converted into feelings of for
giveness and sympathy, by the repentance
which he has lately exhibited, and since his
return from the search he has been regaled
sumptuously in his cell on champagne, ci-
gars, &c.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
ARE THE MINES FAuNG?-N

ARE THE MINES FA1LING?- -Notwith-
standing the very untoward season which
has been experienced this winter for mining
purposes, on account of the great lack Of
rain, there has been an excess of treasure
shipped from this State for the last three
months, over the corresponding period of
last year, of 81 ,299, ,469 30. The whole
amount shipped during the last three months
was Slo,422,l39 56, being nearly three and
a half millions per month.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
The STUFF THAT JURIEs ARE MAnE OF

The STUFF THAT JURIEs ARE MADE OF.
-"Gas" resides at Bottle HILL He is in
character what his soubriquet would natu-
rally signify. His chirography is primi-
tive in its simplicity, ignoring the forms
and restraints imposed by the innovating
systems Of writing schools. His auto
graph, adhering with wonderful fidelity to
"frst principles, :" resembles in remarkable
degree the character used by mathemati-
clans to signify plus. Notwithstanding
the rapid progress of the world in steam
boats and railroads, "Gas" has managed
thus far in his earthly pilgrimage to keep a
little ahead of the "swinette," and never
until recently saw literal application of
the ''song Of the steam"
A few weeks ago our friend of the signif-
icant nom de plume, having raised a "stake"
from his mining claim, called at our office
and informed us that he was on his way to
"Frisco," " where he was going to see the
sights and have "time" generally.
Somehow in the hurry of business the
fact of his absence had escaped our recol-
lection; but "Gas" is bound to make has
mark in the world, and not long since he
turned up in the village which boasts the
notoriety of being the locality where gold
was first discovered in this country, and the
seat Of justice of this county.
Attracted, no doubt, by the intelligent
appearance of our friend, a deputy sheriff
in search of material for jury, politely re-
quested his services to aid in making up a
verdict. The case was one in regard to the
right of property in mining claim. and in
volved the matter of some thousands of dol
lars. "Gas" reluctantly consented to serve,
and for day and half gave his undivided
attention to the progress Of the suit. The
matter, however, at last became irksome
and uninteresting, and at noon of the second
day of the trial, our friend, not exactly un-
derstanding the rules of judicial proceed
ings, and determined no longer to submit to
the restraint, during short absence of the
officer leisurely walked out of town to seek
amusement in some other locality where he
could enjoy larger liberty.
When the court again convened the alb
sent juryman was sought for in vain, and
after two days search, during which time
it was necessary to stay all proceedings,
the absentee was found by the deputy sher-
if in the neighboring town of Kelsey, en-
gagged at the time in game of poker
with a 'congenial spirit" To the demands
of the officer that he should dispense with
the game and return with him to CoIoma,
"Gas" strongly demurred, saying that 'they
could just as well get some other man.
But the demands of the officer were imper-
ative, and Gas returned, strongly protest
ing that the action of the officer was unwar-
rantable, and remarking that sit was too
id bad, for be had soft snap, and was
seventeen dollars ahead of the cove, with a
right smart chance of cleaning him out"
The trial proceeded, and of course jus
tice was rendered.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

HURRAH BOYS THE Circus is COMING
Rowe & Cos Pioneer Circus will exhibit
in Georgetown on Saturday afternoon and
evening next. We have never witnessed
exhibitions given by this celebrated eques-
trian troupe, but by those who have they
are represented as eclipsing any thing Of
the kind which has ever appeared in Cali
fornia. See advertisement.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

UNANIMOUS RATIFICATION OF FILLMORE
& DoNELsoN.-At the regular monthly
meeting of American Council of this town,
on wednesday evening, I'd inst, the nomi-
nations OF Fillmore & Donelson were unan-
imously ratified. The warmeSt zeal was
manifested and the meeting throughout
was characterized with the utmost harmo-
ny and unanimity on all questions recently
enunciated in the Philadelphia National
American Convention.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

SACRAMENTO ELECTIoN.-From the re-
turns in the Union of Tuesday it appears
that the Democrats succeeded in carrying
the charter election in Sacramento on the
7th. Redding is elected Mayor by ma
jority of l67, and the entire Democratic
ticket with the exception possibly of the
Recorder and Superintendent of Public
Schools.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

SHIPMENT OF TREAsURE.-The whole
amount of treasure shipped by the steamers
of the 5th was S2,O97.479 44;-by mail
steamer, Sl,98O,OOl A; by Nicaragua
steamer, $l17,478 OO. The principal ship
pers were: Drexel, Sather & Church, $425,-
900 90; Wells, Fargo & Co., $685. 700 90;
Lucas, Turner & Co., s2lO,OOO 90; B. Da-
wilson, $176,752 81.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

Vocal CONCERT ExTRAoRDINARY.-T
inhabitants of Growlersburgh were admir-
ably regaled on Monday night last by a
troupe of mountain vocalists. Pretty
Moth" was encored and repeated several
times, and notwithstanding the entertain
ment was somewhat on the "high-falutin'
order, we understand it was perfectly sat
isfactory TO all present.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

ExPENsIvE.-Seven hundred volunteers
are said to be in the field in Washington
Territory, at an expense of $15O,OOO per
month. Most of these troops have been in
the service over four months, which would
leave the inference that the Indian war debt
of that Territory has already run up to the
neighborhood of 100000.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
MARRIED

In San Francisco, April I'd, Mr.. FRANcGs GRA.
HAM, of this town, to Miss L. MANIA TURRlLL,
Of Mormon Island.
Many thanks to the happy couple for the
Champagne and Cake accompanying the
above notice. May their journey through
life be an unruffled sea of connubial felicity.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

SAMPLES OF COPPER AND SULPHUR.-The
brig Judson, arrived yesterday from Quay
mas, brought up samples of copper, sulphur,
alum, and fagstone, all from deposites re-
Gently discovered upon the shores Of the
Gulf of California. So says the San Fran
cisco Nesrs Of the 5th.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

Miss OATMAN; the young lady recently
captured from the Indians, is on her way
from Fort Yuma to Los Angeles, with the
Government train, accompanied by her
brother, in good health.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

INDIcrED.-The Grand Jury has found
two bills against A. A. Cohen, one for per-
jury and the other for embezzlement. Both
result from his connection with the affairs
of Adams & Co. It is said that he is seri-
ously i'll at the county Jail, and his physi-
clan is fearful that serious results NAV fol-
low his continued confinement. Alta.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

l. 0. 0. F.-0n the 9th of last month,
says the Mountain Democrat, D. D. G. NJ.
Thos. j. Organ, instituted Polar Lodge.
No. 56, l. 0. o. F., at Indian Diggings.-
The following named gentlemen were elect
ed and installed as officers for the term
L. A. Garrett, n. c.; Seth Loveless, V.G.:
R. T. Bruce, r. S.; J. A. Garrett, T.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATURE
Both branches of the Legislature have
passed resolution fixing the time Of final
adjournment on the 21st of April.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

THE Cora TRIAL.-The second trial Of
Cora, for the murder of Gen. Richardson
was to have been commenced on Tuesday
last, unless farther delay was granted.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

Ice FOR THE LOWER COUNTRY Within
few days past, twelve tons of Pilot Greek
ice has passed through Georgetown on its
way to Sacramento and intermediate towns.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH,
Mons. Rochette.

ly designs, with richly mounted silver harness.
are among the importations from tAe Atlantic
States, everything acknowledged to be il keep
ing with the Improvements of this magnificent
trOupe
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

REMovAL.-The Georgetown Post Office
is removed to Warren's Block.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

sa7~ Hon. II. NJ Fiske, Of the Senate,
will please accept our thanks for legislative
documents.
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
TIE RANR.

Is made up of the first musical talent in san
Francisco, and will comprise Brass anu Strhg
Band, being under the direction and supervisor
of ]. R. PARSONS, for number of years the
Leader of Howes & Sands and Lents Circuses'
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
Prices of Admission---Box So; PIT 81

R9- There will be separate entrance i0f
Ladies.
Rg- The doors will be open at P. NJ. anu
the entertainment will comence at o'clock.
Tharn will ha q orond
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10

This monster company by far the most IN.
plete and largest that has appeared in Ca,iforpia.
will exhibit in GEORGETOWN, on
The Georgetown news., 1856-04-10
DAY PERFORMANCE,

For Children and Families, on SATURDAt
AFTERNOON. Doors open at one o'clocA'
performance to commence at two O'Clock.
BB- Attentive Ushers to wait on Ladies anu
Family parties to seats.
The Police Department will be under the 81
pervision of an efficient officer.
ROWE & CO.'S PIONEER CIRCUS will ex-
hibit as follows:
On FRIDAY, APRIL 18th, at S 4 ; ~ n
FLAT. On SUNDAY, APRIL 18th, at GKFEN'
WOOD VALLEY.
FRANK RIVERS, Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-12
SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

The Union comments on Lord Palmerston'
attempt to mislead the House of Commons b,
declaring that Mr.. Buchanan had expressed
to Lord Clarendon his perfect satisfaction
with the Enlistment case apology; and re.
CARDS his conduct in this connection as being
exceedingly reprehensible, knowing as be did
that when Mr. 3. so expressed himself, he
was ignorant of Mr. Champions connection
with the affair
The Infstligsnesy reviews the Danish Sound
Dues controversy at great length, giving his
tory Of the imposition of the tax OF the com
meree Of the world, defending our Govern
ment's purpose of abrogatirg it, intimating
that Congress must pass an ordinance request
ing the President to give the notice required
before be can do So legally, and holding that
Denmark should be satisfied with the offer of
the United States to make UP to her pecuni-
arily due proportion Of her expected loss by
the proposed abr0gation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-12

Mr.. CRAAPToS.-We copy the following
paragraph from the Boston Daily Adrsrtissr
Of Monday, paper which enjoys deservedly
high position among the conservatives of the
North, and is not apt to indulge in idle specu
lation:
We learn from an authentic source at
Washington, that Mr. Champion forwarded to
London last week dispatches containing the
information which Lord Palmerston said be
was waiting to receive before laying before
Parliament the documents relating to the re-.
eruitiDg business. Mr.. Champion sends evil
dence Of rebutting character but altogether
too weak to shake the proofs of his completely
In the matter; and it is thought that no doubts
Will remain, even after the publication Of this
evidence, that the enlistments were car.
ried on in this country, under the sanction of
the British government with as much zeal q.
ever, after the formal instructions to the con.
'rary and the English ministry will find it
exceedingly difficult to sustain their conduct
before the world