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The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
American Meeting.

Agreeably to public notice, meeting O
the American party was held at Temper
ance Hall, Garden Valley, Ell Dorado coun
ty, on Wednesday evening, March 18th.
! The meeting came to order by calling
Jas. F. Brown to the Chair and appointing
j. Mitchell Flson Secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been
explained by the Char,
On motion, committee of five was an.
pointed TO draft resolutions expressive Of
the views of this meeting.
The following gentlemen composed said
committe:-H. Baker, A. V. Van Dorm,
W. III. Russell, J. L. n. Wade and Major
r. n. Hammond.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to
Monday evening, 18th, at which time the
committee reported as follows:
" hereaS, 1t Is the duty of all public ser
wants to act IN accordance with the wishes
of their constituents in all acts of trust as
we'll as questions Of local and national poll
cy, therefore we regret the position taken
by Messrs. Flint and Fiske in thwarting
the election of U. :. Senator.
Resolved, That We regret the course Ia
ken by the seventeen Senators, styled the
national guard in staving off the election
of |. >. Senator, as anti-republican, anti
democratic, and leading to anarchy and
disunion.
Resolved, That our Senator, Mr.. Fiske,
Is instructed to act in conjunction with the
majority of The American party in The cleo
ton of a Us. Senator, regardless of North,
South, East or West.
Resolved, that we admire the talent and
honesty Of Ex-Governor Foote. and give
him all praise for his course in the compro-
mise of 1850, aud if a majority Of the Amer
lean party unite GU him, we cordially en-
dorse his election, and instruct Senator
Fiske to vote for him or resign his trust and
return it to those who gave it.
Also, he it further
Resolved, That we highly approve the
course taken by the Sacramento Union in
watching over the interests of the State
and especially in rcfuting charges against
the American party, made by the re5olu-
items passed by the late Democratic Con-
yention of Sacramento county.
After the unanimous adoption of the
above resolutions it was
Resolved, That the proceedings of the
meeting be sent to the Sacramento Daily
Union, Placerville American, Empire Co.
Argus and Georgetown News for publica-
ton.
Oh motion, the meeting adjourned
JAS. F. BROWN, President.
j. mitchell ELsoN, Secretary.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
Senator Fiske.

We cannot for good and sufficient reas-
ons see the necessity of isolated portions OF
the American party IN different parts OF
this county, holding meetings and express
ing disapprobation of Senator Fiske's
course respecting the election of U. S.
Senator. We are at q loss to determine
what benefits are 10 be derived from them;
instead of attaining the end desired we are
inclined to believe they are calculated to
be detrimental to the welfare of The partv,
or in other words, to predispose Senator
Fiske to shoulder his knapsack and go in
search Of more congeniai quarters. We
have no sympathy for persons that prove
traltorous to those who have placed them
in power, but we must confess as vet we
have noted nothing in Senator Fiskes con-
duct which deserves such wanton and un-
warrantable attacks. Had he proved re-
creant to the high and honorable trust re-
posed in him as q representative of the
American party, then we would say open
its portals and let lin pass out, and we
should not for one moment hesitate to de
nounce him. He has repeatedly stated
that he has its success ever uppermost, and
should nn opportunity offer we doubt not
he would come boldly up to the rack and
east his vote for its nominee for the U. s.
Senate
AS we have before stated we arc of the
opinion that the action first taken hv Sen
ator Fiske in the Senatorial contest when
he voted against Joint Convention-was
prompted through purely conscientious mo-
tives and for the welfare of the party
AT that time he pledged himself to support
its caucus nominee for r. :. Senator. and
when the final vote was taken for the TWO
houses to go into joint Convention, did he
not fulfil his promise by voting for the res
olution to that effect? Did lie not then en-
dorso the nomination of Ex-Gov. Foote?-
We again repeat it, why are these farcic-
almectings held2 The rarticipators there
in look upon the object of their censure as
a prisoner at the bar, and as such condemn
him before he is proven guilty. IN work
ing otherwise than with the American par
ty Senator Fiske has all to lose and moth
ing to gain, notwithstanding the adherents
of DemOcray lavish praise on one who was
instrumental in thwarting the election of
Z. s. Senator, while in the secret recesses
OF their hearts they justly despise him. Let
those wishing to shun lis example be eau
tious how they tamper with the inalienable
rights of party fealty CT peradvcnture they
may meet with similar merited rebuke and
condemnation.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
80 DIR. l.. ]. CzAPKAY, of San Fran,is .

30 DIR. l.. j. CZAPkAY, of San Franlis.J,
whose advertisement appears in another palt
tl'ls paper has met with unprecedented Success
and outstripped all rivalry with his pro1essl.na
brethren. to whom his success might teach thc
necessity of strict adherence to honorable ttea.
ment OF patients. The necessity of a gentleman
OF the Doctor > intellectual and professional alp
ity has been long felt in California, v here ma.
practice has left its mark upon the present, and
IN hereditrry point of view, it is to lie feared
upon succeeding generations. Il is strange, tto.
amid all the legal enactments for the prot etoa
of society, there has not been one 70 rnnti,
medical practitioners to give some evidence Of
ability before they are permitted to deal with h
man health and life-the most important #
earthly considerations. Yet strange as il j.. e~7
pirlclsm has for years sown its evil broad, asst
over the land. We are pleased to say that in
Dr. CZapkay the people have one upon whom
they can rely, and who has such testimonials o
character and ability as are unquestionable Tlc
Doctor can be consulted, free of charge. at his
rooms IN Armory Hall, corner of Sacramento al,
montgomery streets, San Francisco. He MAKE,
no charge unless be effects a cure
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

E We were shown by Mr.. L. Flesh
man, few days since, novelty in the wav
of pipe, made from pure and solid cold,
costing some fifty dollars, which is intended
as present from Mr.. F. to friend in Ger
many. 1t is in form similar to the common
clay pipe, but elaborately and neatly carved,
and to the "meerschaum" loving friend in
"faderland" will prove rich and no doubt
welcome present. Our mouth watered for
Whit from the golden luxury, but it was
"Nlr cum a rouse; ma. for shtay, Mein GoHr'
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
The Nominations.

1t is with unalloyed qualification that we
place the names of WILLARD FILLMORE and
ASoREw JACKSON DoNELsoN at the head
of our columns as the nominees of the Ma
tional Convention of the American party
for President and Vice President of the
United States.
Mr.. Fillmore has already served the
greater portion of term as President, and
stands proudly pre-eminent as one of the
very best Presidents we have ever had
Through the ordeal of long public career
he has passed triumphantly without spot
and without blemish, and the tongue of en-
W and malice, ever ready to vent its spleen
tpon those in high places, has seldom found
au opportunity to wag in yituperation OF
his unblemished career. Conservative in
lis views and feelings upon the vexed ques-
tion which is agitating with its throes the
body polite, his nomination is strictly in
ronsonance with the spirit of the American
l'artv Of this State as expressed in the reso-
lutions of its conventions, and in the address
If the American State Convention. Stand
;ag upon the broad platform of nationality,
he unyielding frmness which he has ever
displayed in upholding the compromises of
the Constitution, will recommend HIM to
The earnest and cordial support of every
true lover of his country. All who would
ftfectually stay the misunderstanding tide of
tectionalism and fanaticisln, and say TO the
Loisterous waves, peace, be still, )" will rally
around our noble standard-bearer, whose
whole public lite has been an earnest and
guarantee that love of the Union-the
whole Union--has been the governing prin-
iple Of his action.
Outside the cliques of the bitter extrem
'sts we have heard but one opinion express
cd as to the fitness of the nomination. and
that was in the highest degree favorable
Friend and foe alike admit the sterling
worth of the man, and the entire America
party regard the result with oxultant
pride and satisfaction Beyond cavil
there is more strength in the nomination
than any other which could have been made,
end the calm, dispassionate voters Of Cali
tornia will testify to its worth through the
haIlot-box in sweeping majorities.
Mr.. Donelson was the adopted son of the
Hero of the Hermitage, whose name he
hears, and for many years his Private Sec
retary, and from whom he received his DO
htical education. In public life he has
rendered his country much valuable service,
ln securing the annexation of Texas and
successfully adjusting difficult questions be-
tween this country and Germany, while &C.
cupying the position Of Minister to that
country. In all his relations in life he has
sustained deserved praise for purity of con-
,luct and exalted honor.
With such men for standard-bearers. an
pealing by every principle of patriotism to
"ur support, the American party must and
will be victorious-in its political lexicon
there is no such word as FAIL"
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
Bag@ The roads in this vicinity No,

Hag@ The roads in this vicinity never
were better than at present. Teaming be-
tween this place, Granite and Sacramento,
is carried on as briskly as ever. All ow-
ing however, to the fact that people are
necessarily compelled to eat, or otherwise
we doubt very much whether this, together
with many branches of business, would not
slacken in consequence of the dry dull times
which generally pervade the mining region.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

BaE~ "a few days" ago we accidentally
stepped into S. j. Jackson 6 Co.'S Furni-
ture Ware Rooms, one door north of War
ren's Block and until then were not aware
that Georgetown contained such an exten-
sive and excellent assortment of household
furniture, as is there to be found. To those
wishing anything of the kind we would say
call on "Samivel," and we feel confident in
predicting that you can't fail in being suited.
BY the by, in connection with the above
establishment, the proprietors keep con-
stantly OH hand large and complete assort-
ments of stoves, glassware, &C., and manu-
facture tin ware of every description.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

COMMITTED FOR CIRCULATING COUNTER
FELT CoIN.-On Saturday last q suspicious
looking chap who gave his name as Chas.
NJ. Watson, was examined in this place,
before Justice Reyburn, for passing bogus
gold coin to the amount If $50. at Volca-
noyille, two or three days prior to his ar
rest. His guilt having been clearly estab-
lished he was held to bail in the sum Of
81 900, in default of which he was tender
ed berth in the clock up" to await fur
ther proceedings previous to departing for
San Quentin.
If we are not grossly mistaken there are
others in Georgetown having no visible
means of support, that it would be well
enough for the citizens to scrutinize closely
when brought in contact with them.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

A CHINAMAN IN LUCK.-On the 18th oil
March, says the Placer Press, Chinaman
went prospecting around an old deserted
log cabin about mile and half from Au-
burn, and found hid in the fireplace purse
of dust containing about $4,000. Exercis-
ing sound and discriminating judgment
he vamosed for parts unknown to outsiders.
The cabin was formerly occupied by one
Schmidt, a Swiss, who was found lying
dead one fine day in 1888, in his claim,
with pair of bullet holes in the back of
his head. He was known to have copsid-
erable money, and from none being found
upon the body it was supposed that his
murderer had robbed him. The adventure
of the Chinaman however, seems to show
that he was disappointed, as the money
found was undoubtedly that of Schmidt.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

Bs5@ We are informed that the Califor-
ma Stage Co.'S stages for Granite CITY,
will hereafter leave this place 3 o'clock in
the morning, reaching Granite City in time
to connect with the II A. M. train of cars
for Sacramento. This arrangement will
obviate a great Inconvenience to which
travellers from this section have hitherto
been subjected, and shows the usual ready
disposition on the part of the Stage Co. tt
accommodate the travelling public to tht
full extent of their ability.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

MAY-DAY BALL--We would announce
to the lovers of this highly fashionable
amusement, that Mr.. Thos. H. Page intends
giving Ball on the evening of the first Of
May next, at his new house, on the Sacra-
mento road, two miles below Greenwood
Valley. From the known popularity Of
Mr. Z. we doubt not the entertainment will
be splendid and brilliant affair.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
sg Web. Clegg returns his sincere +, anEs

BE Web. Clegg returns his sincere t. .anks
to the box-holders for their liberal patronage ,y
the support of the office. and would further saw
that the present quarter expires On the 3!st of
this month. Those wishing to continue will
please call ami get their receipts by that time.
as the terms are invariably in advance The box
delivery will be kept open to later bcur than
usual on Saturday evening. so that al wishing
to rent boxes for the next 4uarter can Lave an
opportunity of doing so.
Georgetown p. O. March 27, 1855.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

The Marysville Herald gives the follow
ing items in explanation of the defeat of the
American party in that city at the recent
municipal election. An increase of votes
all on one side does look singular. The
Democratic papers, in the same city, deny
that there was any colonization of voters.
We copy from the Herald:
At the municipal election one wear ago
the American party elected their ticket by
nearl y three hundred majority. At the re
cent contest the same party is defeated by
about one hundred and seventy, making a
difference against us Of four hundred and
seventy, while comparison of our vote for
the two years shows a falling off Of but
tacenty-ntne votes. These facts must con-
vince the most sceptical that a foul wrong
has heen doue to large majority Of our
citizens in colonizing upon them q large
outside, and of consequence illegal vote.
Americans! ponder on these facts, and
answer how long you will tamely endure
such barefaced corruption of the ballot box
freeman'S dearest legacy.
We are informed by Expressmen and
other gentlemen from various parts of the
county, that the colonization of votes on
election day is openly admitted, and made q
matter Of boast by the parties concerned
Whether these hirelings were sent for by
our opponents is more than we can saw,
but that they were here and voted is Jude
niable. There is hemp growing for these
rnffians, and there are Americans who will
dare to put it around their necks.
In view of the statements MADE above.
the Herald warmly urges upon the Legisla-
ture the necessity of passing law fer the
registration of all legal voters.
Sac. Union.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
JOB PRINTING.

We would solicit the attention of onr friends
who are in want of job printing to the fact that
we are prepared to execute every description Of
work in our line in style that cannot fell t. give
satisfaction. Our assortment of job materalsis
extensive and entirely new, and we have "yeIy
facility for doing all kinds of work AZ modcrae
rates and at short notice.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNIoN.-This very
able and excellent journal-one of the very
best in the State-has entered upon the
sixth year of its existence under bioblv on
couraging auspices. 1t has invariably been
governed by liberal and enterprising spir-
it, and richly merits the extensive patron
age of which it has hitherto been the recip-
lent
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

NEW Work BY "OLD BLOCK. jam, !
Anthony q Co., Sacramento, have in press
and will issue about the 18th of April,
new work from the humorous and racy pep
of.Old Block entitled ''Old Blocks Sketch
Book, or, Tales Of California Life" Any
thing emanating from his pen will be read
with interest.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

MINING lTEMs.-We learn the Orleans
Tunnel Co., Jones Hill realized from the
labor of seven hands last week, $4,000
worth of the precious metal, being nearly
300 ounces.
The Flying Cloud Tunnel Co., operating
on same hill, washed out 96 ounces on Sat
urday last.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
Rgc.P. Heald, NJ. D., has opened hi,

ByC. p. Heald, NJ. D., has opened his
PRIVATE MEDICAL AND SURGTCtI, DIS.
PENSAR1, for the treatment Of all kinds ofdi
eases, where he is daily consulted with e1ti.o
success and satisfaction to all parties. at Lis
rooms, corner Of Clay-street and Brenham-plate,
portsmouth House, San Francisco. For partiy-
ulars, see advertisement in this paper. The poor
prescribed for gratis, between the bours Of . aha
a. T. NJ. n. B.-Comfortable rooms in tie Dis-
pensary for persons FROM the country wishing
medical treatment. Prices satisfactory.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

EpH HoRN's MINsrRELs.- noted
band Of Ethiopian Minstrels will appear
in this place shortly. Eph is represented
as being the most celebrated Negro define
ator in California.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

neA We are under obligations to Sena-
tors McCallum, Hook & Flint, and Messrs
Welch, Bowe, Oliver and Gage Of the As
sembly, for legislative favors.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
Notice.

ME Members Of the California Mining Com
Il pany are hereby notified that an assessment
OF Thirty Dollars has been levied for The Oriental
-8th assessment.
By order of the Board of Directors.
r. MARKS, See'y.
Bottle Hill, March 18th, 1856. 22-lt
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

As@ The attention of our lady readers
is directed to the advertisement of Mrs. H.
A. Wells, which may be found in another
column.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
LEGIsIAr1yE-In Assembly, March %

LEG1sLArIvE.-In Assembly, March %
the bill to submit the question Of the loca-
tion of the county seat of Ell Dorado, and
which had been made special order, was
taken mp, amended and passed-ayes 33;
noes 81.
Mr.. Weir introduced the following con-
current resolution:
Whereas, the American people of the
State of California, have learned with pro-
,, found satisfaction that Millard Fillmore and
Andrew jackson Donelson, have received
the nomination of the great American party
Of the Union. for President and Vice Pres
ident; and, whereas, said nominations in
spire all lovers of these States with conf
dence in the perpetuity Of our glorious
Union, and that we have an abiding conf
dence that said nominations fully endorse
the great principles Of the American party,
to wit: non-interference and union. There
fore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly, the Senate
concurring, that we, on account of the Peo-
pie of the State of California, heartily con-
cur in the nominations of Millard Fillmore,
for President, and Andrew Jackson Donel-
son, for Vice President of these United
States
Laid over under the rules.
In Senate, on the 2+th, the u9ury bill was
taken up, and on motion of Mr. McCalum,
the enacting clause Of the bill was stricken
out by vote Of 20 ayes to noes.
The Act to provide for the survey and
construction of wagon roads over the Sierra
Nevada mountains was then taken up and
considered in Committee of the " hole and
after lengthy debate, and several ineffac-
tual attempts to amend, the bill was finally
engrossed for third reading tomorrow.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

HoPE FOR CALIFoRN1A.-It is currently
rumored that very many, if not ALL of the
prisoners confined in the State Penitentiary
at Point St. Quentin, are under conviction
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

R@ Mr.. j. I. Spear, of the Pacific Ex.
press, will please accept our thanks for va.
rious favors rendered US during the past
week.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

PosTAL.-The Atlantic States Mail will
close at the Georgetown Post Office, on
Wednesday next at 10 o'clock P. NJ.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

N~ We are indebted to Wells, Fargo
& Co., for Atlantic papers by the Uncle
Sam. Also, for California exchanges.
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27

NH A'C' IL a W EIJl1O takes pleasure IN alF
W nounclng to the Ladies of this place and
vicinity. that she has opened
FANCY DRY GOODS STORE
In Warren's building Main street, Georgetown
Wnere she intends to keep a complete and well
selected stock of LADIES AND CHILDRFNS
DRESS GOODS, and will dispose of the same at
small advance over cost. Her Goods are all Sc,
lGcted by herself expressly for this place, and
she hopes the public will give her liberal share
OF their patronage. She would call particular
attention to her large and fine stock of
millinery Goods,
consisting of Fancy iStra,cs, Six and Lace
Bonnets Children's Bonnets and Hats; also, a
fine assortment of Summer Mantillas. The Gen
temen will also find at her store an assortment
OF Collars, Shirts, Crayats, Silk and Linen Pock
TT T',, HanakSefchlefs, S Cotton and Merino Hose
White and Colored Kid Gloves, Perfumery, &c.
4g n. J. All kinds of Millinery and Dress
Making neatly executed at short notice and on
reasonable terms. All work warranted to give
satlslactlon Or no charge.
Georgetown, March 25th, 1856. T22tfl
The Georgetown news., 1856-03-27
We6 9ouertiscnrents.
Ladies' Dry Goods Store.

MRS. H. A. WELLS takes pleasure IN an
~ nounclng to the Ladies of this Place and
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23
NEWS FOR THE SICK.
DIR. j. II. DULIN.

OF UNION CITY, Ell DORADO COUNTY, CAL,
HEAVING had an ample share Of the patronage from
n the afflicted part of community, and thinking at the
entire satisfaction any Physician in the State to the
afflicted.
Any person persons being afflicted with Veneria
tans of the blood in any of its forms, aborng under
the influence of any contagious disease of any kind would
do well to call and for themselves. He would further
say that he still socis continuance of patronage in this
vicinity of Acute cases. and also the patronage of all who
may be afflicted. Those who may be living at distance
would do well many times to call him, it would be
cheaper for them in the end.
Union City. Feb. 10, 1855. Ii Sm
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23
Pioneer Nursery, Alameda.
This Nursery took the First Premium at the
State Fair for 1855, held at Sacramento.

A II. MYERS, at the Pioneer Nursery Alameda has
$50 ON hand for the market this season, reduced
prices every description of Budded and Grated Fruit
Fruit Trees, Vines, &c.
EMBRACING:
APiLES-50 best varieties, from TO three years ol5
IEACH-2Q best varieties, from to two years old.
PEAR-lO best varieties from two years old
CHERRG-l0 best varieties from one to two wears old!
Also7TAImond, Nectarine, Plum, Apricot Fig Tree,
Grape Vines Currant Gooseberry and Raspberry Bushc
-Four best varieties of Strawberry Plants
Also Greenhouse Plants and Ornamental Shrubbefy
Terms Cash. Orders promptly attended to.
On sales made at the Nursery deduction of 25 per cent
will be made.
4. II. MYERS Proprietor.
49, Alameda is eight miles from San Francisco, end
lour miles south OF Oakland. 80 3m
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-23

independent and Quarter Second
NNATCHES, very superior just arrived per steamer
w Golden Age, superior article, for sale by
BRIGGS, DEY CO.
I'm 9S Montgomery ST. corner California