The Trinity times., 1855-05-19
WEAyERyILLE, MAY II, 1855

WEAyERyILLE, MAY II, 1855.
Mr.. EDrToR:-We have been perambulat-
ing the streets Of your little town for the better
part Of the past fortnight, with the expecta-
ton Of catching some news items, but, with
only one or two shabby exceptions, it has
been no go.
We wi shed to see fire during our stay
in town, which, we thought, was tacitly pro-
missed US the day after our arrival, by little
furry at tho, he4endence Hotel, but the de-
struction Of a few yards of cotton cloth, that
had already done good service as an awning,
was about the sum and total of the damage
done. No increased activity in the cotton
market--dinner at the usual hour.
Our next observation in the town affairs
was of still less importance, and only de-
serves mention as showing how grave a case
may grow from trihng cause. 1t was made
to appear, that on last Saturday evening one
John, Chinaman, lost money, which he
claimed was stolen by another Chinaman--
nothing remarkable in that-but then fol-
lowed suit very good Chinese swearing on
both sides, and elaborate speeches by learned
counsel, which all resulted in this melancholy
catastrophe-the hanging of two jures of our
countrymen.--
Whose crime, we learn, was not so great,
They only failed to eliminate;
No verdict from them could be wrung,
And thereby came il that they hung.
We have noticed in your streets a few iso-
lated specimens Of calico; some sadly fallen,
but others, bright gems Of hope, to see whom
makes the heart feel glad. We would not
covet--no, nor grieye about our lot-but, oh.
if one true, good wcman's heart were ours,
what luxury OF pleasures could we not enjoy!
What scorn for low things could we not put
on, even to the reying Of the trash that
buys our bread. But away, ye plantoms of
a better day--begone with your sweet intru-
sion, while we talk Of grossef things.
OF the genus bow-wow. When person
ventures into the stLeet a lively scene of the
fix of the six hundred comes over him. Dogs
to left Of him--dogs to right Of him, barking
biting, fighting and running, particular glory
all about him, and the involuntary ejaculation
that comes Of his perplexity is--'Where in
the h-ll do they all come from (? Echo
answers 'Wherep What's the use Of them?
Ask the owner Of one why, that's the
best dog in California. | wouldn't take a
hundred dollars for him All he wants is
training and a place. Granted but what
less can be said of hml
Dogs, you're a nuisance You endanger
the necks Of the hombres who ride prancing
steeds. You shock the delicate nerves Of the
women who venture into the streets, bite
children, and make night hideous' by your
unearthly howling, besides keeping your un
fortunate masters in continual hot water for
the safety Of your worthless hides.
Gbostsiwalklupon'the midnight air, and in
trude upon our peaceful rest. From whence
come you, Ghosts !-art spirits Of murdered
men, who seek revenge for suffered wrongsl
or dost come with good intent, to do unto US
deeds Of friendship, neglected in this life p
Enighten us, good Ghosts, for we do fear
your presence, and we would that your will
were to relieve us. Why, on Sydney Hill
dost seek an old deserted mansion, when
you can have the gayest houses in the town,
merely by your occupation Adieu, good
Ghosisswe don't think you're half as bad as
the spirits Of the town.
And now, good towns people, let us say TO
you, that we do truly dread bad ghosts; but,
Oh forgive US when we say TO you, we dread
bad brandy more. The ghosts'may be avoid
ed, but your brandy will most surely kill.
Yours, &c, DAN.