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The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17
Weaveryille Theater.

w eaVeIVluO IE0dttI.
Mr. Thoman has been playing to good
houses during the past week The commun
ty have found out that it is better to attend
the theater where they can get their moneys
worth, rather than be humbugged by Cheap
Johns dear articles Tuesday evening was
the first appearance of EsTELLE Potter at
our theater, where she has an engagement
as announced by us last week. The Hunch-
back" was presented and she pcrsonated
Julia" in a remarkable manner. We have
serious doubts whether this favOrlte Play
has ever been performed better in our State
than it was on that occasion, by Thoman's
talented company. EsTELLE POrrER's read
ing was chaste, pure and audible; every
whisper was heard by the whole house with
that distinctnesS which charactcrizcS the
higher modulation of the vo.cc Her man
ners were graceful, expression beautiful, and
eyes bewitching; all betokening an intellect
of a high order Mr. Hamilton as "CI.i-
ford" did better than we have ever seen him
beforehand this is saying what we had 10
idea of saying before Tuesday evening, for
he has been our favorite Mr.. Campbell in
the character of "ModuS," seemed to sur
prise his friends. He has been the idol OF
many of our best citizens, but on this occa-
sion he forgot he was Camp bell and really
supposed he was "Modus" sndecd. Miss
Annie Smith and Mrs. Evrard frequently
disturbed the audience, which was demon
stratcd by rounds of applause. In fact the
whole company were up with their reSpcc
tive parts in manner worthy Of commcn
dation.
On Thursday evening The Stranger" wat
presented, EsrELLE POTTER per- onatng Mrs
Halcr, Thoman that of the Stranger Mrs
Hamilton the Countess Wintcr>on, Mr.
Hamilton, Baron Steinfort, Mr.. Campbell
Francis, Miss Smith, Charlotte, and Mr.. +
b. Blake, Count Winterson. The hous
gave the strongest proof of their approva
as well as appreciation of the ability of tn
company. The falling Of a pin might hag
been heard during the time any portion q
. the pathetic part was being played, and no
few fearful eyes were to be seen at tn
penitence expressed hy Mrs. Adelaide Ia
lcr and the deep emotion Of the Stranger i
, his manly effort TO support his wounde
: honor against the charitable emotions of hi
heart to forget and forgive the wrongs O
, the past, as presented in the last act !
to the Countess Winselson. No one is htl
, higher in the estimation of the cOlnmunit,
than Mrs H.; her amiablc character ant
, pleasant manners on the stage has endcareC
her in the esteem OF every one. Mr. Nor
timer, in the character Of Peter" done yer
, well. Indeed he plays everything well tina
he attempts. His pronunciation is distinct
/ and perfect reading is given IN every par
: he personates, so that one cannot help lkin!
him. Messrs. Blake, Campbell and Everard
and Misses Pritchard and Smith, are Ell
titled to much praise
A better company, in our Judgment, can
: not be found in the State than j. w. Tho
, mans. We need not say to our readers il
c this vicinity that an attractive bill will b
S presented this evening, for all will bc thcr
: to see it.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

The District Court for this County meets
on Monday next. Thcmost important bus
iness to be transacted in it is the trial Of the
two indictments sent up from the Court Of
Sessions for murder. We understand that
the Hon. VIM. p Dangerfeld will be here
on the Goth Of June, to try the case of
Weeks, ct. al. vs. Ludwig, ct. al. in which
Judge Ptzcr is interested.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

FAMILY ACCIDENTALLY PoIsoNED.-A cor
respondent writes us from Mormon Island,
May 18th, that on the preceding evening,
the family Of Mr.. Graham, at Beales Bar,
was poisoned by using arsenic in their bis
cut, mistakng it for cream Of tartar. DR..
Geo Bates was, however, promptly called
in, and they were all supposed to be ont of
danger.-S Sac. URlOn
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17
MASONIC. The Grand Lodge of

MAsoNlc.-The Grand Lodge of the
State vas yesterday engaged in tae election
of officers for the ensuing year. The follow.
ing gentlemen have been elected: W IL
Howard, San Jose, Nj w. G. NJ; j. A.
Raymond, Shasta, w. d. G. NJ; l.. Lyon
Stockton, S. &. W.; DR.. P. w. Randle
Marysville, J. G. W.; Addison Martin, San
Francisco, q. Treas; A. G. Abel, San
Francisco G. Secretary Sac. Uu,oa, lO4,
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

Hos. w. w. UproH, We learn has entered
into Law co-partncrshipwit Ex-Governor
Foote, and will open law Office i'll Sacra-
mento City, at which place he intends per-
manen,ly to locate. Ills family is expected
to arrive on the Steamer now due.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17
MIR. Stephen G.. MasseGt,

oIjas " Col. JcemS Pipes, Of Pipesyille," has
been in town during the past week, and gives
a Ballad Concert and Readings from the Po-
cts, this (Friday) evening, at the Weaver
vile Theater Mr. MasSett is the author
of some very pretty songs, among the latest
Of which is Clear the Way" or song of
the Wagon Road which is highly spoken
of by the San Francisco papers. This, with
his celebrated Comic sketch of an English
man Oh his travels, and the laughablc scene
Of a Yankee Town Meeting p' with va
riety OF songs, will be given this evening.
MIR. Massett is highly spoken Of as a gen
tIeman and scholar and we hope our citi.
will turn out this evening and give him a
hearty welcome. We go to press too early
to give notice Of the Concert in this issue.
We call the attention of our readers to
the letter Of Col. JeemS Pipes" in anoth-
er column 1t should bc read by ALL
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17
Attorney General, State of California

NEWSPAPERS IN CALIFoRNIA.-lt almost
exceeds belief that a population of 300, 900,
one-third of which does not speak and read
the English language, should support in tho
neighborhood of sixty daily and weekly pa
pers In this respect the world cannot pro-
duce parallel and we mention it with a
feeling of honest pride 1t speaks louder
than words Of the intelligence and liberality
of Californians, and puts to blush those who
Judging narrow-mindcdy of the character OF
masses by the crimes of the few, cannot or
will not, see a ''gOdly man in Sodom." De-
ducting the 40,000 Chinese, Mexicans, South
Americans, KanakaS and Others who do not
paronze newspapers of any kind, from the
whole population, and we have 100000
men, women and children to sustain the vast
newspaper burden of the State, which is
pretty nearly as follows:
- daily papers, published at the average
Of 5000 per week, amount to. .$46S,OO0
As weekIiCS, at an average cost
of 5000 per issue, are publish
ed at an outlay Of not lesss
per annnm than. n.........,..,.4 4l6,ooo
Commissions to carriers and
agents, paid by patrons, per
ahhuih .'..''...'''' Zou,Uoo
Making ....,..........,...$1,l 81 1000
Where is there another State in the
Onion Of 100000 white population, support
ing newspapers alone at an annm3... expense
OF 81, 10: 900 G1 at the average rate of SIX
dollars per soul? Nor is this by any means
the full extent to which our small population
supports newspapers. California is now
one Of the greatest marts for eastern period
ical literature in the world Not less than
40, 1000 weekly and semi-weeky papers are
received by every mail steamer, and readily
disposed Of at 25 and so cents per copy
Add to this amount the magazines, picto-
rials and other monthlieS and it will oe
found low estimate to place the aggregate
sum paid annually by our people for eastern
papers and magazines, at $40Q, 600. 1t will
be seen that over one and half millions oil
dollars are annually paid by IL white popu-
latlon OF two hundred thousand souls to-
wards the support of the press! We have
given 10 figures that may not be relied upon,
except, perhaps, in relation to the exact
nqmher and cost Of the papers within tue
State; but we have not erred far enough 10
materially affect the sums total When any
Of our neghborS across the mountains can
foot up an exhibit one-half-yes, one-half a"
favorable as shown above, they can have
our permission to abuse us to their hearts
content forever thereafter There's our
gUaDt'et - G6'4er Ere
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

FAvoRs.-Hon. j. w. Denver 2. 7. Her
bert, and j. B. Weller, will accept our thanks
for Congressional fayorS received by us du-
ring the past week.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

The MINES at Ridgeylle are being very
successfully worked. Water is plenty We
hear of some claims which are paying from
so to 100 dollars Per day. and some still
more.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

b. b. READING & Co. have placed us un-
der Obligations for copies of the California
STATE almanac and annual Register for '56.
This work contains great amount of use
full knowledge, and should be in the hands
of every citizen of the State. They can be
had at the State JOurnat Office, Sacramento.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

JAMES \. HENDERSON and CHARLES f.
ROVE of Rowe & Co.'S Express have favored
us with files of California papers, during the
week.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

WE HAVE been presented with the Jack
son Sentinel and other papers by Charley
Shaffer, Of Rayncs & Cos. Express. That
regoi,a story in the Sentinel is nice thing,
Charley
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

THE Salmon river trail by way Of Swift
Creek is now open. Pack trains have eros
scd the mountains and returned during the
past week.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

DR.. EDWARD TRAsK has arrived at San
Francisco. We learn it is his intention to
return to our town again.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

CRoPs in the Northern portion OF the Coun-
ty are said to be very forward. The grain
yield this season it is thought VIII he large.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
May 9th, 1856.
JAMES w. STLLMAN, Esq,

JAMES w. SrllIMAN, ESQ,
County Assessor, San Fran. County.
Sir:-Where loan is made and mort
gage is given to secure that loan, 1t is your
duty under the Revenue Law to assess the
mortgaged property (if real estate, to the
mort@agor at its cash value. irrespective OF
the fact that it is mortgaged; and 1t is your
duty to assess the amount ofmoney so loaned
against the lender, without respect to the
fact that it is secured by mortgage on real
estate which is already assessed to mort
gagor at its full value.
Where a loan is made and a mortgage is
givcn to secure it by passing the possession
of any movable property or securities, you
should assess the loan, and then assess the
value of the personal property, without re-
card to thr assessment of the loan and
10th nSnsspents MouH be na0de against the
hndcr CfHc nancy. This is unqueStionaby
the mcAnn~ AVID intention of the Reveuuo
law of our State, and it is in conSoDaaco
with reason and Justice Anv other ru'o
win discriminate in favor Of the usurer anG
money lender, and the wealthy capitalist,
and apninSt those WHO with smaller means
are following the ordinary pursuits Of lfr.
understand that it has not heretofore been
customary to tax loans of money in San
Francisco against the lenders. ] have seen
the opinion of one Of my predecessors, upon
which it is said that this custom has Been
adopted do not think that the opinion
is susceptible Of such a construction, and If
it were otherwise, should regard it as mani
fcStlv erroneous.
You will please therefore make the as
scssmcnts in accordance with the above
views.
Very respectfully your obd't sv't
WILLIAM r. WALLACE.
Attorney General Stntc Of California
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

FARMING. There is good deal Of COM
plant among our farmers about the back
wardncss of the season and the probability
Of short crop. Don't grumble, for that
kept Moses out of the promised land.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

WE understand that the Weavervile fa-
vorite, Miss Lizzie Burbank will be in town
in few days Welcome, Miss Lizzie /?
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

F. w. BLAKE, Of Bleke x Co.'S Express,
il entitled to our favorable consideration for
papers during the week.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

THE Washington Fluming Company have
commenced building hume across Trinity
river, at French Bar When completed, a
large amount Of diggings will be opened.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

CHlNAMAN fired three shots from pis-
to at white man man, at Big Bar, Trinity
river, one day last week. Nobody hurt.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

y CATHOLIC CHURCH is being erected on
D.Gdwoo1 Creek.
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

WE publish the following opinion of the
Attorney General of this State to James
W. Stillman, County Assessor of San Fran
cisco. taken from the Aha California, for
the benefit of those it may concern. The
opinion is a Just one, and we have no doubt
of its correctness
The Trinity journal., 1856-05-17

NR. STEPHEN c. MAssETr, accompanied by
Mr.. j. NJ. Langdon, the celebrated and re-
nowned "Chorious" of the Fairy MinStrels,
will probably visit Canon City on Saturday
evening next, MAY oath and entertain
the citizens of that place with Vocal Con
cert, etc.
We can recommend these gentlemen to
our Canon City friends, as men of the first
class in their profession.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
HOW Eong will it Last 2

The Nashville Gazette asks the ques-
ton, " How long will the American
party last % and answers, as long
as there is patriotism in the land; as
long as an American heart beats for
it's country; as long as our people ral-
ly around home, principle, republican
ism; as long as the stars and stripes
can catch the eye and thrill the soul !;
as long as the memory of the great, the
heroic, and the good of our fathers is
cherished; as long as there is an enc
my to our institutions in the land; as
long as politicians insult common sense,
the rights, the sentiments of the people;
as long as oflice-seekers, like hawks
and vampires, hover about to plumber
the public treasure and pervert duty
and service into speculation; as long
as the words of Washington have a
resting place in our minds---so long
will the American party last" When
the American party ceases to exist, no
appeal to the patriotism of the country
will be necessary. The foes of the
Union will have triumphcd.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

MudAIOWN MNllGAA luNTY VA SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1856 WNBFR q

sides am above tho cant you talk of.
lfher parents had been honest would
care liltle whether she was royal blood
or pleasant extraction. l believe with
Burns, that worth makes tho man, and
the only degradation that l acknowl.
edge, that for crime r sH.... .'. 81
We'll if you are resolved on it, know
enough of your obstinacy to say no more.
But faith, Lowell, if you had guardian
and were he, would take you from
this place Tomorrow. You'd thank me
for it when you recover your senses.
The conversation here ceased; aud
directly the two fiiends retraced their
steps To the village.
The next morning Lovell's compan-
ion came down stairs attired for Jour.
ney. ....- ... ..
Il arm going back to town. said he,
for am tired of realizing. The fit for
that is over; and am afraid, if | stay
here shall be as foolish as you.'
So the two friends parted, for Lowell
remained behind; and in less than a
week it was known everywhere in the
village that he and Edith were to be
mar ried.
IF you can content yourself with the
precalious life of poor artist he said
when he told his affections, 'we may be
happy
Edith answered by look of her
bright eyes. SO tender, so confiding and
eloquent that Lowell adored her moro
than ever.
In fortnight they wcre married,
when Lowell took his bride TO see his
relations, in the southern city whence
he came. Edith's parting with her aunt
was sorrowful but it was made in the
expectation of speedily returning.
Arrived at Philadelphia, the carriage
drove to a handsome residence in Wal
nut street. 1t was evening, and Edith
was dazzlea by the glare of light that
burst from the windows.
This is the place. said Lowell as
sisting his wife to alight and almost car
rying her into The superb parlor, with
his Saxon carpet, rose wood furniture
costly Curtains and guided mirrors
reached from ceiling TO floor,
! Whose house is this2 Have yourel-
ativcs living thusF said Edith, surprised
at so much magnificenco. .
1T was my house, it is now yours,
dearest said her husband, Il am a poor
artist, but man rich in worldly goods,
yet richest of all in you
Three Years have passed since then,
and Edith has fulfilled all that her hus
oand foretold her. She makes the best
of wives, aud is one ofthe most brilliant
ornaments Of the circle she moves in.
LovelFs friend married u silly fashiona.
bic woman, and no greater contrast in
happiness exists than between those
two former friends.
A handsome rural cottage, filed with
all appliances Of luxury, has been cree
ted in Edith's native village, and lbilh-
er every summer, she and her husband
repair to visit her aged aunt, who has
been installed mistress of this pretty re.
treat.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
NUMBER 33.

| Story yofthe Campaign-The cdi'
of the St. Joseph Cycle, was one Of .y
troops sent to subdue Lawrence siyag
the following history Of tho cumpaigu:
| Warriors very numerous--sevon har
dred at Lawrence-seven hundred o..
fifty at Wakarusa--thc first above ~.
tho second below Lawrence-sc1atinc
parties securing the country-prisouers
brought in daily-pale, scared miso,a
lble--surgeons solicitous- G overnor d
staff negotiating in Lawrcnce--exprc
ses passing hourly-warriors painting
for baitle-spirts up--spirits down.
schnapps-wcathcr cold--storm RACES
hail, rain snow, wind-teuis bic"
down. sheets and blankets blown UP.
fires blown out-ardur couled-warri-
ors shivoring-no slecpiug-much CON.
planning desired - in, arcnce
growing g-provender scarcc--corn. for
one horse---slolen for unother--Gtficcr
tried for petit larceay-fned oysters ----
prosecution TO furnish liquor. Various
skirmishcs--an editor worstod - an off.
cial corned--s chnaps--guns firing. war
Iiors driliing-pa,ience oxhaustcd--go-
ing TO chargc-express arrives-peuco
declarcd-urdcrcd home--sca,tciinr---
covered with glory-victory-an end.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
II,ElHS or NEWS. DC.

The Kanawha Republican says there
are now frozen up in Elk river, at that
place, about 130 hatboats and bargcs.
which with the lumber and saw-logs also
lying in the leo, arc estimated to be
worth $4,000. Should the ice breaI;
up suddenly a large portion of this
property would be swept away.
Mr.. RedGcld, Collector of N. York,
has issued notification to the persons
employed at the Custom House, that
they will be removed if found intoxica.
ted at any time. gGzAs 1t would be q
happy thing for the public welfare il
this rule were applied to all offices un.
der the government.
A Nun Ma,vied.-Miss Josephine
NJ. Bunkley, of Norfolk, was married
on the 5th ult., at Weldon, N. G. to a
Dir. Andrews, Of New Jersey. This is
the lady who succeeded in ciTccting her
escape about eighteen months since,
from the Roman Catholic convent at
Emmottsburg.
The Parkvillo Democrat Of Dec. 90
furnishes us the following information:
"We understand that Gov. Shannon
has determined to give up tho gubcr-
material chair in Kansas Territory
His reasons for doing 50 are not given.
AT the last account he was on his way
to Washington City.
OF the one million of people in New
York city and places Immediately adj
jacent, it is estimated that there are
more than eight hundred thousand per-
sons who do not attend divine worship,
which is number six times as great as
the entire population Of the Sandwich
Islands.
Mr.. Henry G, Carey, we'll known
writer on political economy, estimates
the capital invested in railroads in this
country at seven hundred millions of
dollars.
Hon. Thomas Corwin recently frac-
tured his thigh bone by fall on the ice
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
pOlq1gAl, /,
BE OFF WITH YOU NOW.
BY CHARLES SWAIN.

by CHARLES SWAIN. '.N.
BE off with ysu now-don't know faE
That it's only cnjoling you are; HH
With "cheeks like the rose's soft glow
And glances moro bright than the star y,
'Tis true that my waist is but small,
And my ringlets may curl like tn vine |;
But I'm not like an angel at all, ,.a .n.
10. ) Nor am the least bit divine! gs H..
So bo off with you now-doR't see
YOU'RE deludlng from eve until dawni
My step may be bounding and free,
But Pm not the least like a fawn!
But twas ever the method, we know,
. Since Adam and Eve began
That bosoms were sure to be snow,
And necks were, of course, like the swan
Come, be off with you now, till you learn
TO WOO like plain-heartcd youth;
Let your mind, if you love me, discern,
TO win you must WOO me with truth!
Iwould rather-instead Of these flowers
In which you are ever so rife ...
That you promised to love me a II hours,
AS long as each other had life go. ....r
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
Americ canism fin Tonne ssee.

The Senate Of Tennessee have pass.
cd a series of resolutions, demanding Of
Congress to extend the term of natu-
ralization; expressing their opinion
That no one acknowledging the suprc-
macy Of the Pope should be allowed to
mold office in the country; and that
persons of foreign birth should never
DO appointed as ministers to other ma
tons. They Likewise declare that Con-
gfeSs ought not to legislate on the sub
Ject OF slavery either in tho States or
territories, but that slavery is muni-
clpal regulation. They prefer, there
'ore' to settle this question by an adhc-
renee to the compromise Of 1850,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
WHOM THEY rArnoNrzu.

We invite the attention of our read
ers to the following extract from an
exchange, which shows how the patron
age of the General Government has
been dispensed by this administration:
Gin Connecticut the editor of the
New Haven Registers collector at the
port of New Haven; the editor of the
BrhEeport Farmer is the collector at
Bridgeport; the editor of the Middle
town Sentinel is collector at Middle
town; the editor of the Norwich Auro-
IA is postmaster at Norwich; the edi-
tor of the New London Star is post
master at New London.
In Massachusetts the editor of the
Boston Post is naval officer at Boston;
one of the editors of the Times feeds
at the public crib; the editor of the
Barnstable Patriot is collector at that
place; the owner Of the Lowell Adver-
tiser is postmaster at Lowell; the own
er of the administration paper at Taun-
ton is postmaster there; the editor of
the Pittsfield Sun is postmaster at Pitts
field; the editor Of the Cincinnati En-
qairer is marshall of the Southern Dis
trict of Ohio-and so on to the end of
the chapter" s.n..
B4~ Is there any wonder that news
papers should assail the American par
ty? Not at all. The same hope of
reward urges them on that animates
the "Shyster to whitewash the dirty
end of a lawsuit before jury. Is it
strange that such bitter and unrelen-
ting war should be waged by a stipen-
diary press against the will of the peo-
pie? The 'shyster, in his sophisms
and special pleading, looks for a fee
to grease his yerbage and his wreck of
conscience-the stipendiary press of
anti-Amoricanism, rcvelling in fat Off
ces, the gift of the administration, has
it's fec in hand, and bellies the Amcri-
can cause and its supporters, because
its wants to retain these fat offices.