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Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-07-05

FiRE IN AssuxPr1oN.-The Pioneer Of
last Sunday says that on Monday night
about 10 o'clock fire broke out In the
stable belonging to the Commercial Hotel.
in Napoleonville, and before il could be
arrested. had destroyed the stable, the kit.
chen and two other adjoining buildings.
The satsty Of the Hotel itself was des.
paired Of 1t one time, and is due to the
energy Of the citizens Of this place and Of
tho neighborhood. Had there been the
least breath Of air, there is NO telling what
amount Of property would have been lost.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-07-05

o. The Hon. Miles Taylor has our
thanks for a copy Of the Report Of the
Secretary of the Navy.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-07-05
Mr.. Fillmore at New York.

Ex.PreSldent fillmore arrived al NeW
York on Sunday night, the 22d ult., in
the steamship Atlantic, and was received
with great respect and enthusiasm by his
political friends (as the telegraph announ'
ced some days ago.) Having been well
coined by Alderman Briggs in behalf Of
the city authorities. Mr.. Fillmore replied
in brief speech, in which he took occa'
sion to express, in regard to the sectional
question which unfortunately distract the
country, a manly adherence to the nation
al and conservative course which marked
his former administration of the Govern
ment. We subjoin his remarks as report
ed in New York papers:
Mr.. Chairman.-This unexpected, but
flattering reception from the city of New
York, and my own native State, reaches a
heart that cannot feel otherwise than
grateful. 1t is true, sir, that for more
than a year l have travelled in foreign
countries, but, though absent from my own
land, my heart has always been American,
and the proudest day Of my life is to be
thus received by city known in all parts
of Europe, for you cannot address the
humblest citizen of the Old World who
is not we'll acquainted with the reputation
of New York. am proud to be native
of the State of New York, but l am proud.
er still to be an American citizen. Loud
cheers.] Sir, you have been pleased to
allude to my former services to my coun
try. 1t is not for me to speak of them.
They have already passed into history.
All l can say is, sir, that my name, unsoli.
cited on my part and entirely unexpected,
has been presented by my friends for the
suffrages of the people.
If they shall see fit again to manifest
their confidence in me by elevating me to
that high position, all l can promise is a
faithful and impartial administration Of the
laws Of the country to every part of the
country. Applause. If there be those
either North or South who desire an Ad.
iUluISst0tIOu IOE tuc 4NUItu d. oSoiuSs eH0
South, or for the South as against the
North, they are not the men who should
give their SURFACES to me. Most enthu.
siastic applause For my own part, l
know only my country. my whole country,
and nothing but my country. Great ap.
plause.] But, sir, l am Unexpectedly
called upon on this occasion to address to
you these few remarks, and must conclude
by again returning my sincere thanks to
the Corporation of the city of New York,
which has done me the unexpected honor
to welcome me back again. Applause.
At the close of this speech, Mr.. Fill.
more was conducted to his hotel, where,
after again briefly returning his thanks to
his fellow-citizens, he was permitted to
retire.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-07-05

@ Two sisters in Newark, New Jer.
sey, are so much alike that you can't tell
t'other from which. They are married,
and live neighbors, and their husbands
are now and then bothered to know them
apart when they see them in the street,
and frequently have good laugh at each
others expense. One Of these model
husbands CHANGED to be sick few weeks
ago. and his wife was obliged to 60 down
to the city of New York on some little
business; so she sent over for her sister,
Mrs. Wilson, to come around and spend
the day at her house, to take care Of Mr..
Baker. her husband, while she should be
absent for few hours.
Without waiting for an answer, she
hurried to the station, lest she should be
left by the cars, and as she stepped with.
10 the door she saw her own figure in the
large mirror on the opposite side Of the
ladies' apartment. Taking it for her
sister, and put out that she should have
set off without knowing whether or not
she could take her place, Mrs. Baker
called out. Why. Polly, is that you 7
didn't know you was going to York to-
day; )" and without waiting for word of
explanation, she left the room and hasten.
ed home. There she found Polly nursing
her Baker with tender care; and, being
perfectly bewildered by the discovery, she
dropped into the big chair, and exclaimed,
Well, ] never, and don't believe never
shall! As sure as I'm alive and livin', I
see Polly Wilson up TO the rsilroad jist
now, and here she is this mint" The
more thoughtful husband suggested the
explanation, and advised her to try again,
as there was time enough to get 10 the
cars.-Harper's Editors Drarer.
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
Nominatinne-


We urged i'll our leader Of last week. the ueces-
Hity as well as justice, ,-wisdom and good policy of
the American and Democratic State Conventions
10 take into consideration the vast interest OF
Northern California in their nominations We
done SO with a single view TO the interest and
common good Of all. We cautioned those con-
ventions against making nominations from San
Francisco. Sacramento, and vicinity. They seem
to forget the deep Interest the people of the North
must have and feel in having some representative
in the Congressional halls, to procure the passage
of measures for the protection of the lives and
property of the eighty thousand people who com
pose really what may be called Northern Califor-
MIA.
We want military roads-we want military
posts-we want representative fresh from our
midst, who is an actual resident with us. not
an imaginary one. The North has been too long
an isolated, neglected, hcavy-burdcued but tax
paying, unrepresentcd people.
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
Mining on Lower Trinity.
LOWER TRINITY. Sent.

LOWER lkINlIl, Sept !, Io0u
Nessrs. Curtis & G0rdof,-Sirs Continued chan
ges are being made from time to time, which
have not a. yet seen any record of in the journals
of the County, which should not pass unnoticed.
Within short space Of time many rich claims
have been discovered which speaks encourage
ment to our laboring community, as may be plain
ly noticed by following Il few miles along the riv-
er. Some of the most important will give a
moments notice.
At French Bar which up to near this time has
remained idle for want Of water, we find through
the unrelenting energy of Mr.. Davis, who has fl
nally succeeded in crossing the water from the
" Washington Flume," at a cost of not less than
$1,000, which will give employment to large
number of men, who cannot but receive ample
compensation for their labor.
learn that the Washington Fluming Company
are about to cross the water upon the opposite
side of the river by means of Il wire suspension
Flume, which, should it prove successful, will be
great Improvement, from which the public will
receive much benefit. | understand that the Com
pany formerly known as Dyer Co. contemplate
using the same material which, when completed,
will be one of the most valuable claims ON the
lower portion of the river. At present, most of
the miners are occupying their time in the bed of
the stream the most of whom are doing better
than at any previous time, and instead of our dig
gings being worked out, they are just beginning
to be prospected, and are found to be more rich
than ever imagined
Among the Indians in this vicinity there ap-
pears to be a difficulty which is likely to be of ra-
ther serious nature to those concerned the Oc-
cason of which. | will give you as ! understand
them Two Indians, one of the Redwood tribe
and the other of the Salmon. were on a visit to
the South Fork tribe and while enjoying them
selves around the camp fire, the Salmon Indian
accidentally discharged a gun, the contents of
which took effect in the body of the former much
to the dissatisfaction of the last named tribe who
began to look upon him as the picture of bad
luck, +" and concluded to have the two visitor,
travel the road to eternity together, Unlortu-
natcly for them he made his escape, and the two
tribes are now warning with the one each for
their own satisfaction.
Many warriors are assembled about the South
Fork, and one small skirmish has already been
had, resulting in the death of the noted Indian
Petc,' and the wounding of several others
since which they hail the coming of each day as
fearful one which will decide their future desti-
ny. MAX.
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
Latest News from Below.

We delayed going to press as soon as usual, eX-
pecting 10 be able TO lay before our readers the
nominations of the American State Convention.
[PEH RHODES q WHIrNEY's ExPREss.l
WEAvERyILLE, Friday 9 o'clock. pm.
The American State Convention has nominated
the following gentlemen:
For Congress-B. c. Whitman. of Solano, A. b.
Dibble of Nevada
For Clerk of Supreme Court-John Skinker, of
Sacramento.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruction II.
=. James. of san Francisco
The business which remains to be done is the
nomination Of Electors of President and Vice
President. and a candidate for State Prison Di-
rector. The Convention is very enthusiastic and
very unanimous i. c. Whitman is Il sound law
Yer, and ono Of the most eloquent orators in the
State. The other candidates we know but slight
ly. They are all young and fresh men, and bear
Lrm Populations.
SAN FRANcIsCo, Sept. 3-9P.N.
The grand jury of the United States Circuit
Court have found bills against Durkcc aud Rand
for piracy in selling the State arms during the
'egue OF the Vigilance Committee. They have
been arrested and aIc now ia custody.
There are a great many rumors on the street.
Some say that demand has been made by the
Vigilance Commit ce for their release, but ii can
not be traced tor reliable source.
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
POINT RAR. Srnt. 2. |
BETA.

i'-'4f'
.HesSrs Editors As this is now an established
precinct and quite business place perhaps
few items might be interesting to your readers.
The miners are doing extremely well. Mcssrs
Lawrence Co. are taking out from one to two
ounces per day to the hand. Graves & CO. and
Stilwell 4 Co. are also ma king big strikes. -.
The other companies on the Bar are averaging
good wages
Messrs. Cook u Co. have fine Ranch at this
place. They supply the miners in this vicinity
with vegetables and with the assistance of their
pack train they ship large quantities to all points
OF the compass not even overlooking that little
place called Weaver.
Farther down the river, between this place and
lngrams Bar. the miners making from 81 to
Sl2 per day to the hand Water is conveyed on
the latter Bar by large Race owned by =. W.
Rees, Esq, who | am told has two or three more
sluce-heads to let. Good prospects have been
found in the hill above lngram's Bar, and a com
pany are about constructing double track and
windlass, for the purpose Of carrying the dirt in
cars from the Hill to the bar below the race
There arc several hills and high bars in this Vi
cinity on which water could not be conveyed cx-
cept at great expense, and which might perhaps
be worked to advantage in the same manner.
Politics is all the rage at present The Sans
fondly imagined they were having things all their
own way, but they reckoned without their host.
for nothing daunted, the unterrGed met the 9th
cr day, and elected a delegate to their Cou nty
Convention. What they lacked in numbers they
made up in enthusiasm, and after the meeting was
over, the vndcatOn of Democratic principles
was eloquent and spirited. A song, supposed to
have been n campaign song, the burden of which
ran nearly as follows Nit a loft nit II loft 1!
nit oh loft loff."
Officescekers are quite plenty. Almost every
afternoon " We see them on their winding way"
How pleasant they look How tenderly they en-
quirc after ones health, and how his claim is pay
ing How freely they treat the sovereign people
to watermelons, cigars, and nips" What a
hearty shake they give the hard hand of the hon
est miner Just before election!
But gentlemen, we cannot vote for you all, and
we wouldn't if we could.
Should anything transpire at this place to en-
danger the safety of the country you shall be
duly informed. Respectfully yours,
UNCLE ELKANAH.
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06

ges. The gold here is very coarse We next come
to Truax's, at the base of the mountain where
there has been considerable prospecting done this
summer for the first time, and some rich deposits
found on the bars Of the Trinity, and in the ra-
vines as high as three dollars to the pan in coarse
gold has been taken out. We trace the same range
down on the west side of the Trinity to Coffee
Creek. Hatcbet Creek, Trinity Centre, Ridge
vile and Bolt diggings where it again inter
ects the Trinity. comprising large tract of min
eral land, which as yet has been but imperfectly
prospected for want of water. At Bolts diggings
they have water but small portion of the year
yet the owners place high value on their claims
and water, and are contentcd to wait until the
fluid returns for their use. More anon.
Weaverville, Sept lst, 1856
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
Mining Summary for August.

From the Mining JourRai we copy the
following summary of mining operations for
the last month:
QUARTZ MINING.-Thc present scarcity of
water and the uncertainty of prospecting for
placer diggingS, is now turning the attention
Of great numbers of miners to quartz We
are pleased to learn from our exchanges and
from private advices from all parts of the
State, that everywhere experienced miners
are engaged i'll prospecting new quartz leads
or i'll thoroughly examining or testing those
already discovered. Millions of dollars
have aIrady been spent in this department
Of mining in the central and southern por-
tions of the State, and when compared with
II like amount expended in searching for
placer leads, the difference is vastly in favor
of quartz. In addition to present gains, the
opening up of quartz veins adds vastly more
to the future and permanent wealth of the
State than do the same or even greater
efforts expended upon the placcrs The lat
ter soon become exhausted, and begin to
depreciate in value almost from the very
first painful Of gravel which is taken out ::
on the contrary, when good paying quartz
lead is struck, the labor that would be sulii-
clent to exhaust most placer dggingS, only
adds more and more to the value of a quartz
claim, by opening it UP at greater number
Of points, and thereby enabling the propre-
tor to place an increased number of hands
upon his works. In the those counties
even where the quartz business is most adj
vanced, but little progress, comparatiyelv,
has yet been made in opening up their re-
sources in this particular. In many coun-
ties undoubtedly rich in gold bearing quartz,
scarcely beginning has been made. Where
now our mills are counted by dozens, they
will soon number hundreds. These quartz
mills are to California what the cotton and
woollcn mills are to New England.
PLACER MINING.-The season of the wear
has now arrived when little can be done on
the hills; even the bitches are giving Out--
and miners have generally betaken them
selves either to quartz or the river beds
The unusually low state of the rivers the
present year affords greater facilities for
tlumlng, and there can be no doubt that
those who have good river claims will he
richly remuneratedtor their labor and money.
Flumlng operations will be carried on the
present year to greater extent than ever
before. The experience of past years has
pretty well developed The river beds, and
the MINER now goes to work with a conf
dence OF remuneration never before SO cen
orally felt IN this description of mining. The
rivers IN some parts Of the State have been
taken from their beds and carried for miles
along the artificial channels that have been
prepared for them The amount of captal
thus invested is immense. Some idea NAV
be formed OF the cost and magnitude of these
operations which, were they continuous.
would extend many days Of travel, (indced
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
Trinity Ditch.

We learn that the survey for this ditch is pro
gressing rapidly. The route for the distance sur
yeycd appears to be good and practical. Mr..
Garland states that miles has been surveyed
estimates the distance yet to be about miles
lie also states that the practcability Of cutting
the ditch far exceeds what he had anticipated:
tqerc will not be bu, very little numing required
We are We hope, TO be able to lay the report of
must 20 on and the ditch must be finished. There
if no such word a, fail" Trinity County has a
deep and important interest in the completion OF
this great work.
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06

we nav say many hundreds of miles, from
tbe fact that at the junction of the North
and South forks of Feather River the con-
tinnous length of hume is set down at 5000
feet. which has been constructed at cost OF
S236 600. This embraces only small sec
lion of the river, and will give but faint
idea of the works that have been constructed
the whole length of this one stream
1t is impossible for any one who has not
been an eyewitness to form any adequate
conception of the magnitude and cost of any
one of the leading features of our mining
interest.
The Northern Mines, during the past
season, have paid better than ever before.
This circumstance is owing in part to the
fact that they have not generally been so
much exhausted as the central mines, and in
a measure also to the abundant supply OF
water during the season. In no part of the
State have the miners met withSo great av-
crage success.
The Central and Southern Mines have
done moderately well the past season but
a large amoutt of capital has beeh expended
in heavy adventures, from which but little
has as yet been realized The returns from
this investment will tell perceptibly upon
another seasons work.
Those miners who have gone into river
beds, are generally doing well.
The treasure shipments thus far betokcn
a better year than the last, and we have the
fullest confidence that our anticipatlons will
not he disappointed by the success which
awaits that portion of the year which is yet
to come.
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
G Q Il r l. S pom NDENCE.
CANON CREEK Sent 1st lS5,

CANON CREEK, Sept. lst 1856
Me''rs Curtis & Gordon We yesterday reeeiv-
ed your excellent paper, and were much pleased
with your remarks relating to - Parties and Poli
ties
since sent you my last communication. Ihavc
made particular enquiries regarding the state Of
the different political organizations in this section
OF Trinity County, and find that the American
party claims very decided majority, and also
that their ranks are continually swelling with new
recruits
We have received the names of many of the
candidates for nomination. aud among them we
recognize many of integrity and worth. and who
are fully capable of filling the Offices to which
they aspire Among the aspirants for the Sher
iifality, Subject to the nomination of the Amer-
can party) are the names Of Mr. f. Sherman
Gwinn, a gentleman fully capable, and an old res
ident Of this County. He is great fayorite this
way. Another is Mr.. John Carter. a gentleman
who has a host of friends in these parts. lie is
unassuming. and if he does get the nomination il
will be for personal merit, lie does not stoop to
brow beat, or wre-pulling. If elected he would
make an. impartial officer. and would execute the
laws We have been visited 10y Mr.. McMurray.
also a candidate for the above office. Mr.. W..
Organ is the list for Assessor. We hone that
he may be chosen by his party, as he is young
man Of unblemished character and will make an
excellent Assessor.
we hope to see elected men who will execute
the laws without fear or favor-men who will not
be indebted to any clique or faction. and couse-
quently go into Office without having their hands
tied, as 1t has been in days gone by Let the man
VINO receives the nomination Of his party, take a
bold stand, and depend upou the party to elect
him, aud not pamper with this or that class for
their votes.
1t would do your hearts good, Messrs Editors.
to take trip as far the great Calon City to see
the look OF cheerfulness and contentment display
ed upon the countenanccs of the miners along the
Creek. There are few mining districts that turn
out more of the ore, at the present time. than
canon Creek in comparison with the number of
miners at present at work.
Amusemens scarce in this vicinity. We
have not been visited by Theatrical Company.
Our Commtttee could not hold out inducements
strong enough to persuade Messrs. Rowe & Co. to
pay us visit If you are acquainted with any
equestrian performers, (some that can turn a som
mersault to suit the times, prcferrcd) send them
along this way, as they are sure to dram we'll if
they are fuSh. Clowns will not be excluded pro-
yidng the are gentlemen, and are posted on Shaks-
pearc.
had the pleasure Of an Introduction to some
gentlemen from your town, viz: j. +. Chcllis,
Esq. Mr.. a. sheppard and W. F. Prosser. They
seemed much pleased with our to,cn and its inhab-
itants.
The water is lower in the Creek at the present
time than it has been for lumber of years, at
this season still there is enough for the miners to
work their claimr successfully.
Ever yours, BETA
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
To CORRESPONDENTS.

We desire to state in all kindness and sincerity
10 the correspondents OF the Journal. that every
communication Of merit. point, or interest, will
be- received and due acknowledgment made there
by our cspondents-all low personalities
must be left out, aud the subject discussed direct
ly, and facts stated clearly. That which is not
worth communicating in decent aud appropriate
language can be of no benefit or interest to our
readers.
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
Sketches of Mining and Agricultural Lo-
calities in Trinity County.
BY A. Il. EARL.-No. L.

.Ncsrs. curtis & GOrdon--Sirs: Having within
the past few months visited the inhabited portions
of our County, and presuming a few items from
each locality might be perused with interest by
your readers, will give you description of
some Of them.
Commencing on the northern line, next to Sis
kiyou County, We find on the summit of Scott 5
mountain, the good natured " Chris. who is al
ways ready to cheer the wayworn traveller with
his various stimulants which are not always of
the best quality, and around him few miners,
who, when they have woter, r,ahc more than va
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06

INDlAN GNHEENG.-An unusually largo
gathering of Indians took place about four
miles east of this place on Thursday and
Friday last There were some one hundred
and fifty or two hundred together, collected
from all the various tribes for thirty or forty
miles around The occasion we weanderstand
was one of rejoicing and reunion. For .
long time past many deadly feuls have ex-
iSted among the different tribe of Indians
OF this vicinity, which have often resulted in
lighting and bloodshed. The occasion of
the recent gathering was final and happy
settlement of all these differences and n
determination to hereafter lyein peace and
amity In accordance with ills resolution.
they met as above, and danced the dance
and sang together song of peae. The cere-
monies lasted for two days, and quite n
number of our people, both male and female
went out to see them.-GraS Wiley Tae-.
groph
The Trinity journal., 1856-09-06
THE TRINITY JOURNAL.
Saturday Morning, September 6, 1856.

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in San Francisco, to obtain advertisements and
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Lewiston, Bates Ranch, Ridgevlle, and at other
points on his route.
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At Cahon City.
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