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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-06

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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-06

Mr.. Tappan in opposing Slavery Extension,
said: The Fremont party are only contending
for the application of the principle to Kansas
which Jefferson proposed to all the Territories
of the United States in 1884. The Democracy
are now leagued with the Slave-power against
Freedom. About dozen members were pre-
sent throughout the evening. Adjourned.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
Weaverville Theater.

Mr.. Thoman and his Company have during the
week, greatly increased their popularity. iu-
dcious selection of pieces has added much to
the effect and interest of their performances.
MISS LIZZIE BURBANK as Maygery, and Mr. Tho
MAN as Cousin Joe; in the Comedy of the Rough
Diamond" on Saturday night, ELECTED rounds of
applause by their happy hits.
Mr. THoMAN as BonnycaSHe, and in the Gold
en- Farmer" as Je0m,y TtcitcAer, on Tuesday night,
conyulsed the audience with laughter.
The Beacon of Death, +" on Thursday night
was well received. Mrs. HAMILTON performed
her part admirably We noticed several tear
drops sparkling in the eyes Of some the gentler
sex among the audience
LA PETITE CERlTo has continued during the
week to surprise and and amuse the audience
each night with something new. Her part of Btae
Peter in Black Eyed Susan,' was well done and
loudly applauded,
The entire Company are up to their parts, and
certainly assist in increasing the reputation their
performance so deservedy merit.
Mr. EARL's Benefit came off last evening We
go to press too to be enabled to say thing
about it, but from Indications we doubt not Mr..
Earl will find it highly " satisfactory"
The Bill for this evening is one of unusual at
traction.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
Sidney Gulch Difficulty.

During the past week threatened fight
between two companies of miners on Sid
ney Gulch, in relation to the right of water,
has caused good deal Of uneasness in the
minds Of our citizens. Fer several days
warIike preparations were being actively
carried ON, each party gathering their friends
together, evidently intending to defend to
the death what they supposed to be their
rights Fortunately, through the mediation
of friends the parties have mutually agreed
to litgate the matter, instead of deciding
the question by the law of might.
We are rejoiced that this affair has taken
the right turn, for, from our acquaintance
with the parties, we are satisfied that had
hostile meeting taken place, blood would
have been shed, and the rights of the par
ties no nearer decided, while the results of
that days doings would have entailed mis-
cry, perhaps on many, that years would
have been unable to ellace Settle your diff
fculties peaceably gentlemen, if possible
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

CASE OF CIRCUMsTANTIAL EvIDENCE.-Th,
following anecdote, apropos of the gold med
als-some of them of great value-whch tn,
French government is distributing to tht
members of the International Jury and 9th
ers, is related by the French correspondent
of the Courier des Etats Unis. The scene
is laid ina drawing-room in Paris One oi
the company was showing a gold medal
which had been awarded him, and which was
worth five thousand francs The medal
passed from hand to hand, and when, half
an hour afterwards, the owner asked for 1t
again, it could not be found. Every nook
and corner was searched, but in vain. This
sudden disappearance produced considerable
agitation in the company, which was select.
but numerous, and finally some Cne proposed
that every one should be searched. the men
by the men and the women by the women.
e.. lie persons present eagerly signifed
their assent with the exception Of a single
Individual who had been presented that very
night for the first time in the house This
man declared very calmly, but very decided
", that he could not consent to be searched
The effect these words produced may easily
be imagined. 1t was no longer doubted that
he was the robber, and the gentleman who
introduced him was more dead than alive
The master of the house was about turn
ing the supposed thief into the street, and
the owner of the medal had already entreat-
ed the company to forget the circumstance,
when young lady having risen from her
seat, 10! the missing medal fell out of one of
the tlounces of her dress, into which it had
accidentally slipped and buried itself The
sensation produced 10y this sudden dea0ue-
ment was prodigious. A cry Of joyful sur
prise resounded throughout the room The
individual suspected of the theft was declared
innocent
Renouncing thernupon the stoical calm
ness, verging on Indifference, which had hith-
erto characterized his demeanor, This" said
he, gentlemen, is the explanation of my
conduct, which doubtless seemed to you in
expicable. If would not consent to be
searched, it was because | was stranger to
every one present, with one exception, and
because by a strange coincidence-so strange
that no one would have believed it possible
i had on my person a medal exactly SINH
lar to the one that was lost" He then pro-
duced the medal, which, if it had been found
on him, would have ruined him quarter of
an hour before, but which was now but all
additional roof of his innocence This in
cident, which | myself witnessed is but an
other proof of the uncertainty of human
Judgment.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

The NIcARAGUENsE.-A gentleman from
Nicaragua related to US yesterday the fol-
lowing anecdote, relative to Walkers rule
in Granada Some time since, Mr.. Cutler.
the proprietor Of the NscardgueaSe engaged
printer named Evans, well known in this
city, to assist him in getting up the paper.
One afternoon, the day previous to its regu-
lar publication day, Mr. Cutler, who had
been driving out, came in the office, and
being rather elevated, commenced knocking
the matter into pi Evans looked around
for little while and then started off, aud
fortifying himself with a few horns, returned
rather the worse therefor Having been en-
gagged to assist Cutler he said, it was neces-
sary to follow his employers example, and
he turned to and demolished the rest Word
was sent to Gen. Walker of the affair when
he ordered Captain Astn to send guard
to surround the Office, and sent word to Cut
Ter and Evans that if the paper was not out
In its proper time, he would have both of
them shot The effect of this order was as
toDishing, for knowing that Walker never
altered his determination, they had to set
hard at work, noieaS colenS After hunting
around the town among the army, several
printers were found, at work they went, and
by laboring through the night, they accom-
plished their task, and the paper duly ap-
peared.-Ere Necs
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
Arrival of the Golden Gate.
IL DAYS Later from the Atlantic

The Golden Gate arrived at San Francis
co on the 14th inst, bringing $40 passen-
gers. The following is a synopsis of the
news:
Wilson Shannon has been confirmed by
the Senate as Governor Of Kansas.
The supporters Of the Speaker and the
opponents of the administration occupy prom
inent places in the Standing Committees.
The affairs of Kansas are occupying the
attention of Congress.
Mr. Weller has introduced in the Senate
bill providing for an overland mail from
some point on the Mississippi to California.
Col. Fremont's Warrant for the Mariposa
claim has been signed by the Land Commits
sioners.
Geo. NJ Dallas, the new Minister to Eng
land, was to have left on the steamer of the
5th inst.
The American National Convention are
in session at Philadelphia. Law and Fill
more are the principal candidates for the
Presidency.
The steamship Pacific, 90 days out from
Liverpool, has not been heard of. 1t is
feared she has been lost
News FROM EUROpE.--Russia has accepted
Internationally the propositions of Austria.
Although the prospect is in favor of peace,
the preparations for the continuance of the
war are as actively carried on as over.
Fears are entertained that there will be
trouble between the United States and Eng
land. The London Morning advertiser has
this announcement: "We regret to hear
that at an interview which LorG Clarendon
and Mr.. Buchanan had together at the For
eign Office, on Tuesday, very angry words
passed between them in relation to the Cen
tral American question"
In answer to question from Lord Derby
as to American affairs, the Minister stated
that the issue was made on both sides. and
could only be determined by trial of arms.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

The WEAVER CEMETRY.-The Board of Super
visors at their last Session, declared a certain
piece of ground, situated on the hill across Sid
ney Gulch, opposite our town a Battle-Ground.
We should like very much to see neat picket
fence placed around it, The cost of doing it
more than compensate for the expense. None of
us know how soon we may be called upon to take
up our 9 abode in the silent halls Of death and
it would certainly be a source Of satisfaction to
friends at home to know that the remains of the
loved one were properly cared for. VIII not some
one endeavor to accomplish this by subscription
if you do give us "a call. ~
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
YrsrEnpAY Mas lively dan In town. TL

YESTERDAY was lively day in town. The great
interest taken in the result of the Sidney Gulch
Water case, brought in the miners from every di-
rection This is a case which ii will probably take
several days to try. BY mutual agreement be-
tween the parties, the decision in the District
Court is to be final and no appeal to be taken.-
We learn that the Sheriff has used great care in
the Weaver Valley. We have no doubt the de-
cision of the jury will be just and fair, and trust
it will satisfy the parties.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
Express Robbers Caught.

We learn that three men were arrested at
Red Bluffs on Wednesday night last, just as
the boat was starting for below, on suspi
cion of being the robbers of Messrs. Rhodes
q Whitney'S Express. For some reason
the Sheriff Of Syskiyou Co. who arrested
them, carried them down on the boat to Sac.
ramento City When first noticed there
were five of them in company, two of whom
took to their heels They were pursued by
Constable Underhill at whom they fired
three shots without effect. 1t is confident
ly expected that they will be caught, and
there is no doubt but they are the robbers,
as they answer the description given by the
Express, and their actions before arrest
were very suspicious. We have not learned
whether any of the money has yet been re
covered
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
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SoNs OF TEMPERANcE-At a meeting of
Pacific Star Division No J." of the Sons
of Temperance, held last Tuesday night, it
was, OH motion of A. M. Winn,
Resolred, That we proclaim to our Broth
ers that onr charter is dated May 9th, 1850
1T being the day on which the order was in
troduced in this State, we recommend the
celebration of each returning anniversary OF
that glorious event by all Of the Divisions
west Of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
ResOlred, That we request the newspapers
throughout the State to publish this resolu
ton.
j. =. THOMPSON, w L.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
DelinQuent Tax List.

The whole amount of Property Tax plac
ed in the hands of Sheriff Neblett for col
lection for the year 1855, amounted to the
sum of $9823 II. On the lst of the pres
ent month the Sheriff made his final settle
ment for the year, and returned only $26s
SO as delinquent. We think this is collect
ing little closer than is generally the case
in the mountain Counties.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
ID. W. WELTY, r. S.

A FAMILY RE-UNIoN.-It is seldom that
away off here in California, there can SC
many relatives be gathered around the fami
ly freside as assembled a few days ago. at
the residence of H. T. Osborne, in this city
There were present fourteen FOgers and
forty-fve Osbornes. Mrs. Folger, senior
saw before her four sons, one daughter, one
son-in-law, three daughters-in-law, three
grandsons, six granddaughter, five nephews
and FIVE nieces All Of these persons are
residents of the Third Ward.
Mrs Folger, the elder, dresses in the style
peculiar to the Quakers, and as her costume
has never been seen in Sacramento, it nat
urall5 attracts no little attention whenever
she appears on the street Ual0R.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

A WILD man, seven feet high, is said to be
roaming through the great Mississippi bot
tom, in the State of Arkansas Numerous
travellers and hunters have asserted that
they have seen him, but none have ever been
able to get near enough to give particulars
concerning this strange being
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

I The WEATHER during the week past has
been perfect Summer The snow is fast dis
appearing from the mountains, and if we
are to have no more rain this Spring than
appearances now indicate, we shall see some
hard times this Summer
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

THE RASCAL who stole the span of mules
ON French Gulch last week, was caught on
Friday, the l4th, near Chadburne's Ranch,
with the mules in his possession. When
found he was taking a comfortable snooze in
the bushes, with the mules staked out near
him. lie was taken to Shasta for trial, in
which County the robbery was committed,
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

IT APPEARS that the robber of Messrs. Pierce,
Church a. Co.'S. Warehouse some time since, has
proved to be Chnaman. a " John" living on
Trinity River is said to be nearly dead from the
effects of a shot received while stealing -four at
Weaver, short time since. He is supposed to be
the individual shot at by Messrs p. c. q Co.'S.
Maichmnn
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

DANcING.-It will be seen by reference to
our advertising columns that Mr.. G. Hulme
proposes starting Dancing School in this
place, thus aifording a fine opportunity foI
those who have been so long out of practice
to put their feet in dancing order again.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

Beg~ The charges Of malfeasance in Office
made against Thomas j. Henley some time
since, have been Investigated by the Com
missioner Of Indian affare, and found to be
without reasonable Bulletin.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

lG1"To f. W. Blake we are indebted for Sacra-
piento and San Francisco dailies, weekly Union
Chronicle, Alta and Golden Era, and for n. York
Herald, Tribune and Times, Portland Transcript
Ballou's Pictorial, and other fayors.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

DRAHMER's THEArER.-This Theater is nearly
completed, and will surprise those who have not
been in 1t. The interior arrangements are very
neat and convenient The scenery under the di-
rection of Mr.. Breen, is remarkably well execu-
ted. We learn that a Company has been enoaoed
by Mr.. Drahmer, and that they are expected to be
here npYt week
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

New DEMOCRATIC JoURNAL-The Morning
Globe is the name of a new Democratic pa
per started in San Francisco 1t hoists the
name of James Buchanan for President, and
advocates the unity of the Democratic party
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

IT Is SAID that Col, Kinney's expedition is hope
lessly demoralized. There are but twenty men
left. The Col gives himself away to unrestran-
ed intemperance, and but for the kindness Of the
residents of Greytown would often lack the nee
essares of life
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

A MAN by the name of Husk, in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Robert Seavy, had his leg bro
ken by the caying of bank, in a claim on
Sidney Hill on Monday last.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

GRAND JURY.-Judge Miller made an or
der yesterday, that notice be given of the
drawing of Grand Jury. There is but one
person bound over for their action, but there
is certainly outside business enough in the
town of Weaver alone, to occupy much Of
the time and attention of the Jury.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

WE TAKE PLEASURE in announcing to our read
ers that Miss LIZZIE BURBANK receives Benefit
at the Weaverville Theater on Friday evening
next, March 28th. From her popularity in this
community We are fully satisfied her Benefit will
well deserve the name.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

ggs- Messrs. Henderson q Rowe, of Rowe's Ex-
press, has during the past week supplied us with
hles Of New ork papers, Boston Journal, Balt-
more sun, \. o. True Delta, Home Journal, Olive
Branch, n. Y. Citizen, and California papers
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

MALES AND FEMALEs-The law Of nature
fixing the numerical relation of the sexes, is
an everlasting testimony against polygamy
The number of females born is slightly great
or by four per cent than males, but at 20
years Of age they are nearly equal-at Az
there are more males than females; and at
70 they are nearly equal again. The NOR
taIity of females between ten and forty is
very great, and probably too much increased
by The confined and unnatural life they lead
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

The COST of maintaining a fashionable church
in NewYo ork, according to the Observer is TWEEN
ty-two thousand five hundred and five dollars a
year, There are ten in the city kept up at this
rate, and three chat exceed it.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

compelled to entertain any political opinions
whatever, if l were, | should leave it. L
am Methodist preacher, and hope to be
while life is spared The Methodist Church
caught me while wandering a wicked youth
in California, she saved me, not from erro-
neous political opinions, but from the vices,
which would undermine the foundation OF
our glorious Union, if permitted to 60 on
unchecked. She has not made me hot
headed politician, but the influence of her
doctrines has had tendency to modify ma
ny political prejudces which L once pos
sessed
certainly feel grateful to the people of
Trinity County for the consideration and
kindness received, and to the handful"
who are willing to attend my ministratons
at the Court House on the Sabbath. Ask
ing your forbearance, Mr. Editor, for the
length of this article, which l could not
well abridge, allow me to subscribe myself
Your friend,
G. V. ANTHONY.
In discussing this matter it is by no
means our intention to go beyond the limits
of the State of California with the differences
of opinion or the causes that led to their
separation in other places, (although fruit
full theme for discussion We have moth
ing to do with them; it is only here at home
that we intended in our last weeks remarks
to pass upon Mr.. Anthony says "the
churches were divided before coming here
and that not about political opinion" Our
ideas in regard to what constitutes political
opinion probably differ. The matter of
church discipline" upon which the churches
divided has been construed by us (perhaps
enormously into a split upon difference of
opinion upon point of political economy.
From the fact that the church in this
State holds a conference and apparently has
the power to pass laws and regulations gov
erning itself, we presume it to be within its
power to pass such laws and rules as it
chooses, provided they do not conflict with
the regulations of the supreme head. Now
it seems to us that it would certainly be an
act of policy if nothing more, to bury if
possible all alluson in this State to that
much vexed question alluded to by us, and
let the church and its ministers preach the
doctrines of the gospel, knowing no North,
no South, no political party or faction
When they do this, we shall be inclined to
believe they are sincere in what they preach,
but if the subject is again agitatcd in the
State Conference shortly to assemble we
shall be obliged to adhere to our opinions
already expressed.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

To Accommodations having Advertise
ments for insertion in the JOURNAL, will please to
leave them at the Office of publication early on
Friday morning
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

Go~Jno. Anderson, of Rhodes Whitney's Ex-
press has furnished us with files of Atlantic pa
pers, San Francisco Bulletin, Herald, Town Talk,
and all the Sacramento dalies.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

@e. We are indebted to DR.. Barry for the
March number of Harpers Magazine. 1t is cap
ital No. and is worth the perusal of all. Call at
the City Drug Store and get a copy.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

Gs~S. W. RAvELEY, is our regularly authorized
Agent to solicit Subscriptions and Advertisements
at Canon City.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

AT THE recent session of Tie Circuit Court of
Yazoo Co. Miss, six men, three black and three
white, were found guilty of murder, and sentenc-
ed to be hung on the sixteenth of February, and
one sentenced to the pententiary for five years
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH p. 1856.

Ea8-L. p. FISHER, is our authorized agont
in San Francisco, to obtain advertisements and
subscriptions.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

Mr.. E. G. JosLN is our authorized Agent
to solicit Subscriptions and Advertisements, at
Lewiston, Bates Ranch, Rdgeville, and at other
points on his route.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

Gs-Single copies of the JOURNAL in torqppers,
for the Atlantic Mail can be had at the publica-
tion office.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

A METHODIST paper gives the following
MS the result of an examination of the sta
tistics of the principal religious denomina-
tions in New England, for a few years past:
"The CongregatonalIsts are, of the Protes-
tant denominations, first in numbers and
third in progress; the Baptists, third in
numbers and second in progress; and the
Methodists, second in numbers and first in
progress.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

BARNuM's FAmURE.-The meeting of tba
credltors OF the Jerome Company and of P.
l. Barnum, at New Haven, on 18th ult.
resulted III recommendation to the Jerome
Company to go into liquidation. They have
done So Mr. Barnum has also made an as
signment The Indebtedness of the Jerome
Comdany is $560O00. There is prevail
ing opinion that very little will be realized
to the creditors Mr. Chauncey b. Jerome
the original founder of the company. has
also gone into bankruptcy. Two appoint
ments of assignees have been made for Mr.
Barnum-one in New Haven and the other
in Brldgeport-by the action of the credi-
tors, who forced Mr. b. into bankruptcy
The courts must decide which assignees are
legally appointed, 1t is understood that
Barnum is entirely ruined, and that the Je
rome creditors will get but small dividend
from his estate. His property in Connecti-
cut is mortgaged for over $500, 900, and the
Museum buildings belong to the estate of f.
Olmstead, deceased The lease, which is
valuable, has belonged to Mrs. Barnum for
many years.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

A MAN named Hutchinson, formerly of
Vermont, died at Fehley's, near Lewiston,
on the l4th inst. of consumption.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

The Misses PELBY and CLEVELAND are Civ
ing Concerts at the towns along Trinity
river
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

TuE total length of the Mississippi, and
al[its tributaries, is 81 900 miles.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

Miss PELLET, we notice, by her letter to
the Era, is still with the fllibusters.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-22

SENATOR CAss has recovered from the ef-
fects Of his fall