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The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

NTO THE ATLANTIC IN Four DAYs.-Pro-
fessor S. Wilson, an &ronaut who has been
experimenting in this city with rather poor
success for some months past, in communi-
cation in the Chr0atcle, states that he came
to California for the purpose Of establishing
a mail and passenger balloon line over the
Plains, and he is going to do it. He says
that hundred passengers can thus be trans
ported faOm ocean to ocean in about three
and half days, with as much safety as the
trip can be made by water We would sug-
gest that the aerial route first be explored,
and few houses of entertainment established
at convenient distances for the accommOda-
ton Of travellers, where hot whiskeys can be
obtained and other cold weather luxuries.-
1t would also be advisable to start in ad-
vance an AERIAL tug, to clear away the dense
clouds hanging over Laramies Peak, and
dissipatc the mist that darhcns the horizon
Of Utah in certain months Of the year. But,
after all, who knows what may be accom-
plished by the Professor? Almost as strange
things have happened within the last half
century as crossing the continent i'll a bal
IoOu.-G GclaeA Era.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08
Rough and Ready Water Company.

1t is with pleasure that we inform our
readers that the project Of bringing the wa
ters of Stuart's Fork into the Weaveryille
diggings, has again revived, under circum-
stances farmore favorable than those attend
ing the first attempt The Rough & Ready
Company have recorded notice in the Re
corder's Office, that they claim eight hundrcd
aatoeheadS of water out of Stewards Fork.
and one handred siuie hedds out of Rush
Greek 1t is the intention of the Company,
forthwith to erect a Saw-mill at their head
dam on Stewards Fork, and build aume
the entire distance
We are informed that the Company pos
ses8es sufficient capital to carry out their de-
sign, and are determined this time it shall
not fail The fume will be prepared and
framed at the Mil, then foated down as it
is built, and put together. 1t will be about
30 miles long.
We have long been satisfied that fume
was the only practicable way by which the
waters Of Stewards Fork could be brought
into Weaver. The mountains are altogeth-
cr too steep for ditch slides would occur
so frequently, that regular and constant
supply Of water could not be depended up
on by miners, and the cost Of keeping it in
repair, amount to more than the receipts
With fume it is quite different Once
built, and it is permanent and will last un-
til the lumber decays From the systemat-
ic manner in which the Company are going
to work, we have great confidence in its
success.
The benefits arising to this mining section
from its successful termination, will be i'm
mense. The fume will be sufficiently eleya-
ted to pass over the Oregon Guch ridge,
thus commanding all the diggings situated
within the Weaver basin, and on the Ore
gon Gulch ridge Many Of these placers
are known to be exceedingly rich, and the
lack Of water has heretofore prevented their
being worked.
With the waters of Stewards Fork rush
ing through our gulches, Weayerville will
become Tie town Of the North We extend
our most hearty wishes for their success, to
the Company, and trust they will be as
ready as the route Of the aume is rough
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

BARNUM SwINDLED-A swlndle has re-
Gently been carried out successfully at the
West, by party who had been forging the
acceptance of z. 1. Barnum to drafts which
he negotiated, pocketing the proceeds. The
amount of these drafts is variousy estimated
at from 5000 to $4,000. The exact cx-
tent of this fraud is not known. The for
oeries were well calculated to deceive those
best acquainted with Mr.. Barnum's sigma
ture
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

MELANCHOLY SU1CIDE-On Wednesday
night last, Abraham Ritter, aged about fif-
" wears, committed suicide in his cabin on
Salt Creek. 1t seems that Ritter visited
the dead fall in the upper or west end of our
town known as the Clipper Saloon. While
there two of the sharpers who hang about
the place pretended to be earnestly engaged
in game of poker During the game one
of them received hand which could not be
beat, and his opponent Immediately COM
menced betting largely against him, The
sharper Of the Stroug hand then purposely
displayed his cards so that they could be
seen by persons standing around, saying as
he did SO that he had not sufficient money
to bet with his opponent. Ritter Tell an
easy victim to the trap. He took the cards,
bet Sl40, and claimed the stakes. Sharper
No. 2, however, refused to give up the
money, saving that Ritter's hand contained
six cards instead of five. This proved to
be true-two of the cards having been skill
fully waxed together-and the robbery of
Ritter was completed.
The loss of his money so preyed upon the
spirits of the old man, that he soon after re-
turned to his cabin and committed suicide
by shooting himself with a pistol. Upon
his person was found about twenty-three dol
lars in coin and two and a half ounces of
gold dust Coroner H. J. ShpYtieff held an
inquest on the body on Thursday last The
jury returned the following verdict
We, the Jury Of Inquest on the body of
one Abraham Ritter, found dead in his
cabin on Salt Creek, on the east side of the
creek opposite Gold Hill, after careful ex-
animation of the body, and examination Of
witnesses intimately acquainted with de
ceased in his lifetime, are of opinion that
the deceased came to his death by his own
hand; and we are further of opinion that
the act was caused by his having been swim
died out Of some one hundred and forty dol
lars, more or less, at a place known in Shas-
ia as the Clipper Saloon, and kept by Mar
tin and William Downes, by two gamblers
to this Jury unknown Shasta Republican.
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80

CALIFORNIA MINING JouRNAL-The first
number Of monthly newspaper bearing this
title is before US. 1t is published at Grass
Valley and edited by w. B. Ever, and is
entirely filled with matter appropriate to the
name it bears We trust it will meet with
the success the Importance of the matters
treated upon, merit
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

gG~Goyernor johnson has vetoed the Bill
increasing the salary of the Judge of the
18th Judicial District. The Veto was ac-
companed by quite lengthy Message from
the Governor, wherein he stated that it was
on Constitutional grounds that he exercised
the Veto power.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

some attention, as we really need this route.
A disease similar to the blind staggers, has
broken out among the cattle on Elk Greek.
Fifteen head suddenly died of this disease
1t was checked, however, by cropping the
tips Of the tails.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

VGER HosPITAL-We learn that our
German citizens have organized society,
and intend erecting a Hospital in Weaver
for the benefit of their unfortunate country
men, who may become sick Mr. Henry
Hooker is President - Hessig, V. p.
- Krutschnit, Sec. and Fred. Walters
Treasurer.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08
-Ast-~&%~-tSS

The MEXICAN CHURCH-The immense
wealth of the Roman Catholic Church of
Mexico is often spoken Of on account of its
influence in political affairs While the an
nual income Of the republic does not exceed
$4,000, 600, the revenues Of the church
amount to $28,000,OOO. The product Of
the tithes, Oh an average, is estimated at
81, 835 600 per annum, and in addition to
this, the clergy possess an immense capital
in specie the accumulation of three centu-
ries, arising partly from bequests, and part
ly from surplus income. The ecclesiastical
establishment consists of one archbishopriC
Chat of Mexico) and nine bishoprics, the
income Of which is derived chiefly from that
portion of the titheS intended for the subsis
tence of the clergy and amounts to $4O9
000--the archbishop receiving $3.50, ,OOO.-
The total number of converts is l50, the
Franciscans having 68, the Dominicans "a
the AugustinS %, the Mercedarians | Q, and
the Carmeites I6. The entire number Of
individuals in these converts is 2,5I4; the
number Of curaces 40, and of missions l0l
Besides this large number of friars and con
vents, the Propaganda Eide has five col
leges, with 344 religious teachers and &C
missions. No sects of religion differing from
that established by law are tolerated. II
does not yet appear that all this expensive
machinery has contributed essentially either
to the happiness or the prosperity of the peo
pie. On the contrary, the inhabitants arc
poor, illiterate bigoted, ill-governed and op
pressed
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

I RoADs.-Thc Shasta Courier, in an ar
ticle upon Wagon roads, invites the people
Of SiSkyou and Trinity to lend their aid and
assistance in building a road from Shasta to
Yreka. The Courier also slightly animad-
yerts upon our remarks in relation to a trail
from this place to Humboldt Bay, and can
seeno good reason why goods can be brought
here cheaper via Humboldt than by Shasta
and intimates that in fayoring this route we
had in view the personal comfort Of Judge
Pitzer in attending his court at the Bay
We disclaim any particular reference to the
comfort of the Judge in our remarks upon
the trail, although it gives US pleasure at all
times to promote the personal comfort Of our
friends. For this reason, when Judges from
districts hold court in our county,
we should be delighted to have them visit
us in buggy" if their personal comfort
would be increased by it. Weare therefore
in favor of wagon road to Shasta and
would suggest to the people of that place
while considering the Yreka road, to turna
small share of attention Weaver-wards We
think a good road can be made; it makes
but little difference to US which route is
taken, so that the object aimed at namely
increased facilities for transportation easier
communication, and reduction in the charges
on freight are accomplished We cannot
see that the trade Of Shasta will be injured
by the road On the contrary it seems to
US by facilitating their communication with
the INTERIOR business of all kinds must neces-
sarily increase. We trust, friend Courier,
that you will take into consideration the ad-
vantage of this road to the public and the
comfort of a buggy ride, and aid us all you
can in this matter
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

A CORRESPONDENT Of the Richmond En-
quiler says that there is living in Powhatan
county, Va, person who was born contem-
,,oraneonsly with the coronation OF George
II of Enpiaud-4S years before the De
claratjon of American independence, and
four or five years before the birth OF Wash
ington. being 1913 or 1919 years Old,
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

TRINITY GUARDs.-The Annual Report of
the Quarter-Mastcr and Adjutant General,
speaks Of the Trinity Guards, as follows
This Company is uniformed and equip
ped, and is reported TO be a wel-organized,
efficient, and reliable Military corps.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

THE Ell DoRADo.-The Ell Dorado gam
bling saloon, San Francisco, was closed a
few days ago 1t has out-lived the flush
times of '49 and now is their monument
State J0urnai
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

Izs~Mr. E. G. JosGIN is our authorized Agent
to solicit Subscriptions and Advertisements, at
Lewiston, Bates Ranch, Ridgeville, and at other
points on his route,
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

To ADvERrIsERs.-Persons 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., 1856-03-08

for the Atlantic Mail, can be had at the publca-
tion office.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

Brass BAND-Mr. Fred. Walters and 9TH
ers are getting up a Brass Band in town,
which they say shall be the best Band in
the North
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

Be5" Why will not some of our merchants
and others SO deeply interested, organize
Hook & Ladder Company
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

IaS-S. w. RAvELLY, is our regularly authorized
Agent to solicit Subscriptions and Advertisements
at Canon City.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH s, 1855.

Gs-L. P. FISHER, is our authorized agent
in San Francisco, to obtain advertisements and
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

ACKNOWLEDGMENT are indebted to Rowe
& Co.'s Express for copy of the New York Her
aldf on Wednesday, and for other favors during
the week.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

gcss- F. W. Blake has furnished us with full files
of State papers the past week. for which he has
our thanks.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

Gsg- Law in the Justices Courts during
the past week, has been exceedingly brisk.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

gas- Rhodes & Whitney will accept our thanks
for Atlantic papers, and for State papers during
the week.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

ELEVEN thousand sheep passed through
Ga nta Barbara in one flock, recently.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

re- The attention of our readers is called to
the new advertisements in to-days issue
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

4 nsi5- The Rogue River Indians still CON
tinue their hostlitics. The Big Bend sta
ton was recently attacked and some twenty
whites killed Crescent City is threatened
with an attack. The citizens have petitioned
the Governor of California for assistance
There were not arms or ammunition enough
in town to equip % men
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

Ray- The weather still continues warm and
pleasant. Present appearances Indicate
that the streams will he very low next sum
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

treasurer.
The Trinity journal., 1856-03-08

lHE MISSISSIPPI FROZEN UP.-A steamer
from New Orleans which attempted to make
tGe ti voyage up the Mississippi, found the ice
fifteen inches thick at Natchez and stemmed
it with difficulty. At Vicksburg the ice we.
making fast, and the river was almost i'm
paSsable On reaching Napoleon, at the
mouth of the Arkansas River, the ice had
become SO heavy, and the steamers wheels
were so broken that she was obliged to Law
up ana suspend any further attempt at nay-
cation The river is gorged at Cairo, and
the Mississippi at Paducah The Mississip-
pl, In Tact, from the statement of the can
tam OF the steamer, may be considered
closed for navigable purposes its entire
length. Should this be the case. the cir
cumstance will be unprecedented in the men,
ory OF any one living, and we doubt if ira
dltlon has thing so remarkable to recount
q Al memphis the ponds are frozen over to
the thickness Of twelve or fourteen inches.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26
La t est N e VS..
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE,
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP CANADA.

=
HALIFAX, Sept. 23th.-Tbe steamship
canada arrived here al IL o'clock this NOR
ming
News unimportant. The London Post
recommends the Hudson's Bay Territory
as a favorable seat for convict Establish
ment.
FRANcE,-kumors are current OF an ex-
change OF coiOrs being negotiated between
France and England, France to give up her
factories on the main land OF India in OK
| change for Mouritus.
lTALY.--Vienna papers state that the
Western Powers have addressed second
| note 10 Naples in the same spirit, but mild
or language than the former.
Standardization is said to have
notified her intention to give up h0r claim
ron NeulchaIcl IN exchange ror Indemnity
the amount TO be fixed by European pow.
crs.
GERMANY. Frederick, regent OF Baden,
has assumed the sovereignty on his own
own account preparatory TO his marriage
with Princess Of Prussia.
DEEMABK.-Bcflln letters say France adj
heres to the opinion u England ON the
question OF the Sound dues, and had pro-
nonneed in favor OF purchasing Sweden.
INDIA Photographic advices from Cal.
cutta August 9Th. Dude tranquil. Hong
Kong datcs Of July 2Sth, say that the insur-
gents lhad captured Tanyang July 9th
bringing them close to Lockhorn, the outlet
ct commerce from Shanghai.
AUSTRALIA. from Australia to
July l4lh, say that business is favorable
Mines productive.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH London, Satur-
day Dispatches from Trieste state that
the Russians are Certifying the entrance
10 the bay OF Nicolajeff, and the banks be-
low.
FRAScE.--The Emperor celebrated the
anniversary Of the fall OF Sebastopol by
dinner 10 the troops stationed at Vienrts.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26

large number Of men, many Of them
from Missouri, who have clam in the Ter
ritory, and intend to reside there, have been
enrolled as Kansas Militia, and will, if Lane
gives any further trouble, be used against
han ST Loais Republican.
This same dodge" was practised by the
Ruitians, under Shannon's administration
for the destruction of Lawrence and the
murder Of its citizens. But we trust that
Gov. Gcary will exercise little more dis
elimination as to the kind of "Mili'a" he
employs, than jid bis d,unken and reckless
predecessor.
4 Militia Of these Missouri invaders,
whose object is not to become residents,
but to shape the political affairs Of the
Territory, is but continuation OF. organ
ized Border Rutfianism in its worst forms.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26
rHy DAILY DAVENPORT GAZETTE,
LOCAL MATTERS.

Our STREETS III any ore OF our cili
,trects, OF thinks that our Street COmmis-
sioner is resting upon his oars, we would
,dyise him to take ride over the bluff
either ascending Harrison or Brady street.
Attic summit Of the latter, and on the sides,
summit and OF he foot Of the former, he
will find numerous men and teams employ
ed excayating the earth and hauling it
away, not to Mackintosh's lots, but to assist
IN grading those respective and respectable
streets as they descend into the city.
In our ride across the prairie away back
If the collie &c building, We saw our worthy
street Commissioner with tape-line and olh-
or insignia of office IN hand, taking the di-
raensiuns of an indentntion OF some capacl-
~ IN mother earth with the design, doubt
less. Of filling it up. As there was street
laid oui there originally, of course it comes
within lis jurisdiction; nevertheless, we
could not but think oil those places to which
the Democrat allndcs, down here in the city
hat need culvcrts 70 badly.
And speaking OF cuIverts, we observe,
with the permission Of the Democrat that
men are engaged in taking up the STOKES re-
Gently laid in the deep scalIop nj the cor
ner of Fourth and Rock Island streets
We trust that good, substantial culvert, to
which that corner is eminently entitled BY
having banker on one side Of It and an
editor on the other-will take its place.
But, seriously, the class Of building. and the
vast amount ol travel on Fourth street, en-
title il 10 more slightly improvement.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26
a Diplomatic Question.

Washington Sept. 4.
Commodore Armstrong, commander ofthe
United States forces in the East Indies
has transmitted TO our Government the cor
rcsp0ndencc between himself and the Gov
ernor OF Hong Kong, Sir John Bowring
touchidg the SEIZURE OF John Phipps on board
the American bark Ann Buchanan, Of which
vessel he was an officer, by British Police
force, and about which statements have re.
Gently appeared IN the newspapers.
Having failed to settle The points involv-
ed, the Commodore and the Governor have
referred the matter to their respective Gov
crnmcnis Tor q solution.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26
American Convention at Rochester.

Rochester, Sept. 24.-The American
Mass Convention Of Western New York
was held to-day in this city. Intense ex-
citement prevailed at noon. 4 grand pro-
cession, comprising some 30 900 persons
on foot, horseback aud in carriages. Large
delegations from Erie, Niagara and other
western counties, atte nded with banners
and bands OF music. The meeting was or
ganized in Browns Square.
There was speaking from three stands.
and the main stand Judge Carroll Of Liy-
iugston presided, at the others Senator Pc
thy OF New York, and Hon. J. Fitzhugh
presided. The principal speakers were +.
Granger Perrin, OF Tennessee, J. Il. Cush-
ing, Gen. Scroggs and NJ. G. Dugune.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26
0aro warf.
/. CLOSE g. cos. COLUMN

SayB are now pre- pared TO offer dealers aad con
w sainers alarge stock OF Heavy and shell Hard
ware, upon terms and prices which cannot iall 10 SUIT
.fe propose in this column TO keep our custolsers
posted up in hard ware matter. and invite calls from
our friends who desire fair dealing.
FOf cash We propose to sell at a small advance
goo Kegs Nails Cali soon for bargains IN Nails
+. CLOSE y CO,
I,nRE Nas S4t5. the only gen line Kind for sale
L cheap by T. CLOSE co.
RON ofai sizes Ior sale lowat
r. CLOSE d cos.
Saw, Circular, Maiey and Cross Cut, warranted
- al z. CLOSE & cos.
RON Axles, Thimble skeins and springs, AZ
+. CLOSE 4 co.'s.
,A&rENrERS' Tools Of every dSserip.9n for
4 low at 4. CLOSE q cos.
| 49, +. 'CCLoSh 4 CO.'S.
| IGHfNlNG Rodsand insqIator. Tor sale At
- 4. CLOSE Il cos.
IL T. CLOSE \ CO.'S
.5OToNs Fence Wire rorsal S e4 gg6P2& : CO.'S
" /. CLOSE & cos.
UNs, Riae ana Pistols, best quality for sale low
II at T. CLOSE & CO.'S.
~foVES and rnware which will be sold cheap at
- L. CLOSE co.'s.
MOVES Portable Crust Mills.
~ T. CLOSE & cos.
| EArHER Betting All sizesat
IL I. CLOSE < cos.
DtcKING, Hemp and EaDber for sale at
T. CLOSE " CO.'S.
pLACKSMIrH's Tools, Bellows Anyils, Ham.
l. mcrs, for sale low at I. CLOSE q cos.
poPE-MauiIlaa j Hemp, all sizcsat
f. CLOSE & cos.
JNGINE, Car and signal oil for sale by the barrel
4 or gallon at 7. CLOSE CO.'S.
Jaw Mandrels Of ali sizes from inch to , in. for
y sale at 7. CLOSE Il CO.'S.
Tarmers vii find the best assortment Of Ames, and
L other make OF Sho tols, Spades, scoops Hoes,
Forks, &c, at r. CLOSE & co.'s.
(uAlNs, Log, OK, Binding, Trace, Halter ana
u Breast chains at +. CLOSE & cos.
CoRN shelters and Hay Cutters 70 sale low at
- I. CLOSE ~ CO.'S.
fSa doz. Grain Rakcs for sale at
iJO 4. CLOSE cos.
lll DO. Scytho Snaths, best pattern,at
1oO r. CLOSE = CO.'S.
fTiNNER'S Stock-Tin Plate, Sheet iron, Copper
and Zinc, for sale at 4. CLOSE ~ cos.
- ADDLEKY and Coach Trimmings at very low
- prices, AT f. CLOSE Il cos.
WHITE Lead in oil, I. Close aud Co. Brand,
~ justfecciycd, " trranied the best in market
at I. CLOSE II cos.
/ iSHEEhO Oil By the barrel Or gallon at
~ I. CLOSE u CO.'S
"a, Assn, Glass and Putty al low prices at
~ r. CLOSE 81 cos.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26

A NUMBER OF desirable lots Tor residences on
N Brady Main ana Harrison streets, 10 lease for
'N ", II. F. GuRLEf,
once on Main between Front and Second sts.
diff
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26
Valley City Mills, Scott County,

4 EEcous,4ntly manufacturing The best grades OF
y Flnur which they win sell at lowest market
,.rlrry through their agents
EVANS, CHEW y CO.,
SEPT. Corner Perry and Second SITS.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-26

Name n single Buchanan newspaper
which has insisted that Fremont was Ca
thohc. Fremont's religion has never been
a subject OF comment by the Democratic
pfr.ses, and the Gaze tic man knows it,
Democrat
a desperate cause requires desperate
measures, and it the above ISN'T such then
We must rule Out Wcbster's unabridged --
The nexl thing our neighbour insists upon
will he that matters 10 Kansas "haye neV-
rr been q subJect al comment by the Demo
cratic press" Or, perhaps, if Buchanan
be dropped and Fillmore substituted as the
Pro.Slayery candidate for the Presidency,
as ii now pretty loudly whispered, our CO.
temporary will insist upon il that the Ga.
,stts cannot show Democratic newspaper
~ the country that ever had Buchanan's
name at It's editorial head,