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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
rave knew a beautiful little blue-eye,

wWe knew beautiful little blue-eyed
girl; ofsome three years old, who was nes-
tied inher mothers arms, attwilight, look
ing out at the stars. p,. .1
'Mother, said she. .'it is getting dark." :
"And what makes it dark, CatharineT'
said her mother. H.
s'Because God shuts his eyes!" replied
tee little girl.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

It's seldom seen but that which we do
with fear prospereth; whereas, confidence
in understanding lays even good endea'
vors in the dust.--Bishop Hall. 81
Men are sometimes accused ofpride, more
because their accusers would be proud
themselves were they in their places
iSkeRstonc,
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

A WINTER CAKE.-zTa Take half cup of
butter, two of sugar, and one of thick, sour
cream instead ofeggs, get it ready for the
oven in the usual way, then sprinkle and
stir in teaspoonful of soda; bake it slow.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

BUoKwHEAT PoRRIDGE.-Take one quart
ofrich, new milk; boil it briskly, and stir
in very gradually as much buckwheat
meal as will bring it to the consistence of
thick, stiff mush; add one teaspoonful of
salt, and one tablespoonful of butter, not
more. In five minutes after it has become
thick enough, take it from the fire. Serve
while hot, and eat with butter and sugar
honey, or with butter and molasses,-E
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
A Heart that is True.

oh. give me heart thatis true,
That will cling through the changes ofyears,
And solace with sorrows pursue,
And eomfortin sadness and tears.
The spring time Of life 10 soon Ger,
And friendsbipS are heetiDg and few;
Amidst hopes that may brighten or lover,
o! give me heart that is true,
o! the dawn Of Tomorrow may be
A Joy amid gardens Of bloom;
Bat evening, and darkness, and We,
May meet and embrace al the tomb.
shadow may fall on The aoWer,
A blight where ourproudest hopes grew,
o. then in that desolste hour,
o. give me heart that Is true.
The pageant Of wealth isa weed,
That never hath root In the heart;
Aud beauty alone hath indeed,
Nor fragrance, nor Joy TO impsrt.
Bat love amid sunshine and tears,
Will bloom with perennial hue;
o! give me the faithful in years,
o. give me heart that istrue.
United States' Presidents.
Great Washington was nlnbsr 0as;
Tden senior Adamsno Il came on.
Jsfsrson mids the number three
TIsh Madison, the foIrIh was he.
M1nroe the afIh just here came in
Thsn sixth an Adams cam, again:
Tne seventh, Andrew Jackson came;
ADD eighth eount Van Baren's name.
Tlen Harrison made numbsr nine
Aad tenth John Tyler filed the line.
Polk was ths eleventh, ss W. know,
The twelfth was Taylor in the row.
Fillmore, the thin nth, took his place
Aud Pierco is fOartesnth in the race.
NoWlst US stop until Vase,
WhO our next President will be.
Sunday School Visitor.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

A writerin the Rural New Yorker speaks
very decidedly in favor ofwood instead ol
cement cisterns. His objections to tlle lat
ter are, that they make the water hard, and
in any but firm soils, are frequently CIV
ing out A wood cistern will last from
eight to twenty years; it can be set any
where, and will keep the water always
soft
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01
NEW SERIES---V0L, 9 NO. 43
Phosphorus.

1t is nowjust two hundred years since
phosphorus was first obtained by Brand, of
Hamburg. So wonderful was the discov-
cry then considered. that Kraft, and emf
nenI philosopher of the. day, gave Brand
three hundred dollars for the secret of its
preparation. Kraft then travelled, and vis-
tied nearly all the courts of Europe, ex-
hibiting phosphorus to kings and nobles.-
In appearance phosphorus resembles bees
wax; but it is more transparent approach
ing to the color of amber. Its name, which
is derived from the Greek, signifies light
bearer, and is indicative of IFS most dis
tinguishing quality; being self-luminous.
Phosphorus, when exposed 10 the air,
shines like star, giving out beautiful
lambent greenish light. Phosphorus dis
solves in warm sweet oil. If this phos-
phorised oil be rubbed over tie face in the
dark, the features assume ghastly APP
pearance, and the experimentalist looks
like a veritable living Will-o' the -Wisp.-
The origin of phosphorus is the most re-
markable concerning it. Every other sub
stance with which we are acquainted can
be traced either TO the earth or air; but
phosphorus seems 10 beof animal origin.
Ofall animals, man contains the most; and
of the various parts of the body, the brain
yields by analysis more phosphorus than
any other. This fact is Of no little mo-
ment. Every thought has perhaps phos-
phoric source. tits certain that the most
intellectual beings contain the most phos-
'phorus. II generally happens that when
a singular discovery is made, many years
clapse before any application of it is made
TO the welfare and happiness of man.
This remarkably applies 10 phosphorus
1t is only the other day that it was sold al
five shillings an ounce; now it is so cheap
that the penniless portion of our popula,
ton hawk it about in the form of matches
But what noble, life. light, and FIRE Civ
ing office does it fill! For commercial pur-
poses--match making--pbospl plorus is ex.
tracted from burnt bones. The demand
for it is now so great that many tons arc
annually prepared. When Kraft travelled
he had not more than half an an ounce
'to setbefore the king'
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-01

BLUE-BELLS IN THE SHADE.
LIT Othsrs Gull the dafodill,
The lilly son ahd fair,
AnI deem the tdlip's gaaJy cup
Most beautiful and rare;
Bat give to me, oh! give TO me
The coronal that's made
ofgoIden whsa;-ears, mingled with
The blus-bells in the shade.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

still, doing remarkably we'll making, on an
average, about $50 per day to the hand.
Messrs Filan & Tommy are also doing re-
markably well, and others too numerous t 0
mention, are coming but little short of the
same figures.
In extent and richness, we consider this por-
ton Of the mines second to none in Trinity
county, and the only obstacle preventing hun
dreds more from locating around US, is the
scarcity Of water during the summer season.
Rumors concerning ditch to convey wa
ter from the head of Canon Creek, on the
divide between this place and Weaver, has
heretofore been freely circulated in these
parts, but as nothing to our knowledge has
transpired to practically confirm thom, we
fear the enterprise has been abandoned.
Hoping that Dartmouth will soon arise,
and that we may have the pleasure Of perus-
ing his humorous epstles, we conclude.
Yours Very Respectfully, BOB.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19
Catalogue of Prizes:
Grand total of prizes,
TICKETS SO EACH
$I3lOO

This Rattle is net intended as a trap or
money-making scheme The property is
such as represented and the most desirable
in our tiourshing mountain town. The rea-
son for putting this property mp in this man.
ner, is for its immediate disposition, Mr. Ed
wards being desirous Of changing his place Of
residence, and converting the property into
cash
The property is valued at less than its ac-
tuaI cash cost. Good bopa .fdc deeds will be
given to the lucky person drawing the prop
erty as soon as the drawing is had
The drawing will be by wheel, under the
management Of a committee appointed by
The ticket holders, on the day of the drawing.
. Reference: Any person acquainted With the
property, aud to p. NJ. Eder, J. 5. Mccain.
f. W. Blake Of Rhodes d Co.'S EXPRESS.
j. Henderson, Of the Pacfc Express. Wea-
veryIe; DR.. Horsely, Yreka; James Daigh,
Shasta.
c45 Tickets to be found at all the princi-
pal Hotels in Weaverville, at the Eag lie IIo-
tel in Shasta, in Yrela, and all public places
in the north. T, 7. EDWARDS
Weaverville, April 2Sth, 1850.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

WE are informed, in relation to the mur-
der Of Captain Francis Best, Of Klamath
county; that John Chapman, the person who
committed the crime is quite a young man
and The brother-in-law and adopted son Of
Captain Best, who brought him to this coun-
try in 1919, when a boy, and that the only
proYocation given for this act xas slight
dispute, from which the deceased turned. and
in walking Off was fired at several times. and
finally shot in the back, the ball lodging
against the breast bone, from which he ex-
pired in few minutes. We also understand
that Chapman is going at large in the midst
Of the community in which this outrage was
committed. where there are officers of the
law, who, regardless Of their duty, unmind-
iul Of the obligation they have taken. and char
ac:eristic Of California oflicers-whose ambi-
ton extends only 10 small honors, and the
emoluments Of civil busness-havei in this in.
stance failed to take the first step in the mat
ter. When we see such an exhibit Of official
duty as this, what wonder is it that we are so
often called upon to record the rising Of an
indignant population, to demand that justice,
given them by the laws Of their country, but
withheld by It's ministers.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

O'Conncr and Lynch account Of board for
prisoners, allowed s140.
It appearing to the Board upon presenta-
ton of bill Of sale that Jas. O'Conner has sold
and transferred to John Lynch, all his right,
title and interest in the accounts allowed to
him as above; it is therefore ordered, that
the auditor deliver the warrants for the same
to James Lynch, upon his receipting as is
required in other eases.
Reports of the Treasurer, Sheriff, and As
SCISSOR, presented and accepted.
The Treasurer ordered and empowered
to receive any and all monies from the hands
Of the State Treasurer under an act entitled
Gan Act for the support Of the INDECENT sick
Of this State" and due Trinity county.
Petition for road from Lewis bridge up
the main Trinity to Stewards Fork, up said
Fork to East Fork, up said East Fork to
where the present trail crosses main Trinity
River; d. B. Mooney and Jas. Starks ap-
pointed viewers Of said road, without pay
to report at next session of the Board.
The official bonds Of VIM. NJ Lowe, Sher-
if, and Jno f. Chellis, County Treasurer,
were approved
May l8th.-lIary Kopka, account for to
king care of - McGann (sick) allowed
$50.
Jos. McGillivray granted a provisional IL
cense until next regular meeting Of the
Board.
County Treasurer order to pay out coun-
ty monies semi-monthly, on or about the first
and middle of each month.
Delinquent tax list for 1854, ordered to be
returned to the Sheriff for collection.
Messrs. Durkee and Dixon appointed view
er of a trail from Burnt Ranch to Vance's
Ferry.
Jos. Alden and c. B. j. Clements ap-
pointed viewers of trail from Vance's Ferry
to French Flat.
VIM. McCollum and VIM. Potter appoin-
ted viewers of a trail from French Flat to
Cox's Bar.
Robt. G.. Stuart, Frank Kitchen, and D.
D. Hamilton appointed viewers of trail
from Big Flat to North Fork; and said re-
viewers are not to receive any pay from the
county, and to report at the next general ses-
sion of the Board.
ID. w. Potter moved that the Board as
soss the tax on each one hundred dollars for
year 1879. Motion overruled by the Board.
Total amount Of accounts presented
to the Board, d,,----..-s9, s9,lO8 45
Accounts allowed, 6,40l %
Amonnt thrown out, ..S3.O .OO7 20
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19
w 4 A V VERVILLE:
Saturday Morning. May I9th. 1853.
The Tower House.

Most Of our readers are familiar with the
excellence Of this iavorite public house, sit
uated on Clear Creek, at the junction Of the
Yreka and Weaver trails, and it is almost
superfluous for as to attempt to say anything
in commentator Of house already 50 high
ly appreciated by the travelling public. But.
having recently enjoyed the hospitalltes Of
our esteemed friend Tower, we cannot refrain
from adding cur need Of praise 10 the gen
eral public voice
The Tower House is without rival in
Northern California, and the weary traveller.
when entering it's hospitable portals, expert
eDces at once oil the comfort that he coul !
wish for in a hotel, and far more than he
could expect to find amid the wild hills that
surround him on every side. The attentive
and able superintendent Of the house, Mr..
Samuel Francis, meets you with smiling
welcome, and ushers you into clean and
commodious apartments, and almost as soon
as the wish is expressed, there is spread be-
fore you meal over which the most fast-
dious epicure would linger with delight
Then, there is such home-like air about the
whole establishment, that a sojourn there is
always a delightful event, and it is with re-
greet that one leaves such comfortable quar-
tcrs.
We trust that our worthy friend Tower
may long continue to receive the liberal sup
port Of the public, which his energy, enter
prise and excellent taste so eminently de-
serve; and may our joyial friend, Francis,
long remain to welcome the coming, and
speed the parting guest
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19
WEAyrRvmLE, May II, 1858.

Mn, EDirQR.-ln justice to the Board OF
Supervisors, as well as to myself. hope you
will permit me to correct the report of the
proceedings oC the Board, as it appeared in
your issue Of the l7lh.
The order concerning tbs District Attor-
neys salary should have been John c
Bureh allowed for past services as District
Attorney, Sll25.-Disirict Attorneys salary
fixed at $500 per year
| had heretofore, up to April lsi, received
500 per month, under the order Of the
Court Of Sessions, IT the Board considering
this inadequate, and not such pay as was con
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19
OREeoN GuLcu. NAV 16. 1855


MR. EDroR;-It isa subject of general
inquiry among us miners, as to where
Dartmouth is, or what he can be about, that
he has so long neglected to make known the
affairs Of this community, through your
columns.
some think he is just laying back, while
others suppose he has cared along with the
celebrated suit of Muggins, Spriggins & Co.,
a description Of which they say was his last
production. As for ourself, we can form no
conjecture, and should this humble effort be
instrumental IN disclosing tlro mystery, our
end is accomplished.
The mines in this vicinity are now yielding
better than ever before known, and although
big strikes are Of rare Occurrences, Yet good
wages never fail to be the result Of well d.
reoted labor.
Messrs. Dago & Co. recently took out one
thousand dollars in 6ye days, and during the
last three months have made an average OF
about two ounces per day to the hand.
Messrs. Douglas & Co. have been, and are
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

Our MINEs.-Last week, Messrs. Kemp &
Co., three in number, in working on the side
of the mountain, in Oregon Guch, two hun
dred feet above the bed Of the stream, took
ont eleven hundred and fifty dollars. Mr..
Ludwig informs US that he has just opened
a claim, half a mile east Of this town, which
yields from fifty cents to four dollars to the
pan. The miners in this vicinity are doing
exceedingly well.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

templated by statute, made me an allowance
for past services, Of $50 per month more
which you will perceive is at the rate oi
$500 per annum, amounting. in all, up &c
May lst, sll25 And then, for the remain
der of my term, Zone and half months fix.
ing my pay at the rate of $500 per year.
An error also occurs in the allowance tC
f. C. Meredith; it should read $l04 in tho
place Of 1922.
Yours, Respectfully,
john G. BURcH,
District Attorney,
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

EDWARDS RAFFLE.--The tickets in this
rattle are being rapidly disposed Of, and the
drawing will positively take place an the 30th
inst.
We have come to the conclusion not "a
draw the grand prize, but have made up our
mind to become the possessor of the worry
pleasant cottage residence Of our friend Ed
wards. II, by any mistake, some other indi-
vidual should become possessed Of the ticket
drawing prize No. >, we hereby request them
to hand it over to US Immediately, as we have
always intended to purchase that particular
ticket.
Whoever wants the Diana, or any of the
other numerous prizes, has our permission to
draw them-proyided they can.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

DAIGu's RArFLE.-lt will be seen, by re-
ferring to the advertisement Of this Rattle,
that the day of drawing has been postponed
until the S0th inst, on which day the draw
ing will positively take place. Only a small
portion of the tickets remain undisposed of,
and from the great demand for them, there
Is every reason TO suppose that they VIII all
be sold before the 3olh.
Come on aud purchase your tickets, gen
tlemen. Scme one must draw the grand
prize. We should not be at all surprised if
we were TO be fortunes favorite in this in
stance. Who wants TO buy our chance
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

BoARD or SUPERVISORS For the past two
weeks the Board of Supervisors of our coun-
ty, consisting Of Messrs Mccain. Best, and
Piper, have been in session, actively engaged
in the transaction Of business. We are as vet
unable to present their report on the financial
condition of the county. We hope, how
over, that we shall have it by next week We
congratulate the peop.s Of the county in hav-
ing an able and competent Board under
whose supervision tho affairs of the county,
we have every reason TO believe, will assume
a prosperous condition.
We desire to correct an error, which oc-
CURED in our last weeks report of the pro-
ceedings of the Board, and for this purpose,
refer our readers to the communication OF
the District Attorney in to.day's paper.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

TnE THEATRE.-lt is with much pleasure
that wo announce that the theatre will be
opened to the public to morrow Sunday
evening The bill which the Managers offer
for the first nights performance is very at
tractive one, and we have no doubt that an
overlooking house will greet the performers
on the occasion.
Messrs Blake 81 Rowe deserve much Gre
dit for the energy and enterprise they have
shown, and the excellent taste they have ex-
hbited in the arrangements and decorations
of the theatre.
We feel assured that the performances
viii be equally worthy Of appreciation. 1t is
needless for us to advise the citizens Of Wea-
verville and vicinity to be present on the FIRST
nght,--everyboGy will be there.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

RIDGEylLLE.-We learn from Mr.. Raveley
the energetic expressman, that the miners at
Ridgeville are doing extremely well Messrs
llendrick, Mcclure d Co. got into their
claim on Tuesday last, and on that day took
out four hundred and sixteen dolLars ana
my cents.
On the same day, Messrs. Micrs & Co.
in prospecting their claim, took out forty doI-
lars in sir pms Of dirt.
Mr. Rayeley informs us, that all the miners
without exception, are making good wages.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

ST.. CHARLES HOTEL, SnAsrA.-We wish
10 call the attention Of our readers to the ad
yertisement Of the St. Charles Hotel, Shasta,
which will be found in another column.
The travelling portion Of the community are
well acquainted with the excellent reputa-
tion which this hotel has so long and deserv-
edy possessed. We can speak most fayora-
bly, Of the house aud its worthy propretors,
from personal observation and acquaintance.
The ST. Charles has always stood high in the
has always been famous for the excellent ta-
BILE furnished to It's guests and recent inn
provemepts and alterations in the internal ar
rangements of the house, warrant Us in say
ing, that with its present gentlemanly pro-
prietors, it is everything that could be de-
sired, and fully worthy Of the liberal patron
age which it receives.
Mr. ID. G.. Brown, who was formerly one
Of the proprietors, has again returned to the
position in which he made so many lriendss
Mr.. Dewitt, whose aliablc manners and po-
lite attentions have long since made him a
favorito with the frcquenters Of the st.
Charles, IS extremely fortunate in securing
the assistance ofa gentleman, whose expert
ence aud tact render him pre- eminently fitted
for caterer to the public taste. Here is
health to thee, Brown.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

WINES. LlauoRs AND SgeARs.--We would
call tho attention Of the traders in Trinity
county to the advertisement of Mr. james
Mears, of Shasta We have had the plea
sure Of testing some of the samples Of his
stock, and we entertain very high opinion
of Mr.. AIear's Judgment in the selection OF
his assortment
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

MELANCHOLY SUIcIDE.-Mr. John p Raj
rick, who has for a year and half been a re-
sldent Of Canon City, in this county, commit
ted suicide at that place on Thursday morn
ing, the 10th inst, by shooting himself
through the head with gun, while lying in
bed. lie was laboring under temporary de-
rangement at the time Of committing the
deee Mr.. r. leaves widow and three
children. lie was formerlya resident of the
State Of Ohio.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19

DErARTuRr.-E Xii II. Stone, having resign
ed the office of County Clerk, left this place
few days ago, amid the regrets Of numerous
friends, to take up his residence at Shasta
Long may he wave.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19
MEAL HOURS.
NOTICE

TO all whom it concern, we hereby cauta
L all persons against purchasing q cers
note. da.ed October -, 1855. and given
as to +. B. Owens for the sum Of Sl25, So
payable on demasd Or one day after ds.i
SAID note having been paid
cox & FORT.
April 81, l355.-3t
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19
GENERAL
A G EN- CY OFFICE.

a G Z n G Y OF FIC E.
I'HE undersigned respectfully informs bis
l. Friends and the Public, that he has
opened a
GENERAL AGENCY OFFICE.
and Will promptly and carefully attend to all
business connected with the COLLECTING
OF DEBTS, CONVENANClNG. BUY
ING and SELLING Of MINING CLAIMS
and WATER PRIVILEGES, POSTING
Up BOOKS, WRITING OUT AC-
COUNTS, Facilitating Parties wishing to
obtain EMPLOYMENT, Locating Claims
on the PUBLIC LANDS in the Town
ships, &c, &c.
Having been a resident Of this portion Of
the State fer upwards of four wears, he is
well acquainted with Parties and Localities.
and bees leave 10 refer to the following Gen
tlemen;-AIr ". Codington, p NJ, and
Messrs. Bunker * Nheelright. Big Bar:
l'r. Ensey and MIR J. b. MAY Big Flat.
/ Alessrs. dulard, Manisaueta; Alessrs. Cox
x Fort, Cox's Bar; Mr. Henry Chiffon,
Nauce's Bar; and Mr.. c. B. j. Clement, Tay-
lor's Fat.
WILLIAM PEBBLES.
NANcE's Ban. North Fork Township.
Trinity County, May, 1885.
N. b. All communications sent bv Mail.
Address 10 Big Bar Pest OiEce, Trinity
County,
\ Record Of all Claims, &C., for sale viii
be kept.
The Trinity times., 1855-05-19
NOTICE.

TIIE Partnership heretofore existing uuler
i the name of MITCHELL, HARRIS K
co, IS this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to
us, are requested to make IMMEDIATE
PAYMENT, as A. MITCHELL intends
returning to the Atlantic States in the course
Of five or six weeks.
A. MITCHELL.
FRANCIS ". HARRIS.
j. b. DAMON.
WEAvERvILLE, May Is, 1875.