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The Trinity journal., 1856-06-14
Resignation of Gen, Sherman.


Maj Gen. VIM. T. Sherman on the 7th
inst at Benicia placed in the hands Of Gov
johnson, his resignation of the Office held by
appointment from his Excellency for the
past few weeks. The Gen. published card
assigning his reasons for resigning the high
est position in the GOVERNORS Army. He
says:
/ think have already said and done
enough to convince all that | am not an ad-
vocate of the Vigilance Committee +; and
whilst would have contributed my assist
ance to expel from our midst all rowdles,
ballot box suffers and shouder-strikers, it
would only be by the application of some
legal mode, which believe does exist, and
not by resorting to the organization of a
Committee which in the enforcement OF its
DEGREES has been compelled to resist the
sworn officers Of the law.
When, however, the Vigilance Committee
had become installed in power and | had
received the orders Of the Governor TO or
ganize the Militia to aid the Sheriff in the
execution of his duty, did my best to inhu-
ence and command all good citizens to en-
roll themselves into companies promising
when a sufficient number were enlisted pro-
vided necessity still continued, to arm,
equip and muster them into the service of
the State. based my promise of armng
/ the enrolled militia on "a verbal assurance
given to Governor johnson by Gen. Wool,
in my presence, to issue from the United
States Arsenal, on aproper requisition, such
arms and munitions of war as the emergency
might call for. 1t is no longer a secret that
when the written requsition was made, Gen.
Wool had changed his mind, and had dis
covered that he had not The legal power to
grant the request.
/ have at all times endeavorcd to calm
the public excitement ; | have counselled
moderation and forbearence, but j was
forced to conclude that these moderate coun-
sells did not concide with the views Of Gov
johnson, and, in justice to him. | felt bound
to afford him the opportunity to select some
representative here whose ideas were more
consOnant with his own.
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Weaveryille Theater.

Thoman and his Company continue to draw
good houses. Estelle Potter has becotne very
great tavorite with the people of Weaverville.-
Miss. Annie Smith and Mrs Evrard are very val
liable auxiaries to Mrs. Potter. Miss Lizzie
Burbank the Dansuese nightly brings down the
house. Messrs Mortimer, Campbell Eyrard and
Young, are all, it would seem, each night OF their
performance striving to please the audience. We
really think Mr. Thoman's Company one of the
best in the State.
Thomans benefit on Tuesday Evening we are
pleased to say proved good one. Miss Annie
Smith had benefit last evening. We 60 topress
to early to comment, but doubt not her numerous
friends will make it an acceptable one. This
evening the great Historical Drama, in 8 acts of
Joan of Arc" will be produced.
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Letter from Canon City.
CANON Cry Lunn 6

CANON CITY, June 8, 1856.
MEsSRs EDITORS Il herewith send you few
items relating to our hourishing and thriving lit
tie village, and of the prospect of the mineral har
vest in our vicinity this season.
The mines are paying well, with fair prospect
OF continuing to do SO for years to come. We
have good supply of water for mining purposes.
which we obrain from the gentlemanlv proprie-
tors oil the different tumes and bitches in this vi
clnity, for which we pay from SO to SIP per week
per sluce-head
hcSSrS' hogeian d Lane took out of their claim
IN four days last week, 20 ounces of gold Nc
kenzie Co. have been making for some time
past from 500 to 500 per day. Mr. Miller and ma
ny others in this vicinity are doing exceedingly
we'll
We receive the Journal every Saturday through
the energy ard politeness of our townsman s w
h"Veiey' VINO runs reliable Express to your
place Everything combines to make this one of
the most pleasant mining towns in Northern Cali
lornla. The scenery is beautiful, the climate good
ana ABOVE all, to make the place desirable moral
M Is at the highest pitch attainable in this dark
~ " civilization. We are sturdy and hard
working community, striving to emulate the ex-
ample of the early purtans. We sometimes ho.r
Vi i""' oi courts, and of Grand Jures but we
lear them not-knawing that we live in oommu.
hlly where virtue is innate, and fault Is tbouobt
" oe one OF the seven wonders of the age. Tn
@ ,"ct we thhk we live in perfect paradise, where
III" Is not needed nor officers wanted
Yours, &c, CANON.
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News BY the Sierra Nevada.

We have news by the Sierra Nevada from New
York to May 10th, five days later than our previ-
Gus advces.
P T. Herbert, one of our members in Congress
had difficulty with one of the walters at Will
lard's Hotel, Washington City, on the Sth of May,
in which the latter was killed by the former the
particulars of which are published in another col
umn If the statements published of this affair
in the Washington Star of May Sth are correct,
the homicide is divested of all mitigating crcum-
stances, We cannot see how gentlemun could
have serious difficulty with a waiter at a board
ing-house If waiter was insolent ii would be
an easy matter to obtain another boarding house,
their servants. California seems doomed to dis
grace and ruin by those whom her citizens have
been pleased to place in posts of honor and pow
er. We do hope for the sake Of the credit of the
State, that the news by the next Steamer will put
a different face on this bloody afiray Present
appearances would indicate that foul and cow
ardly murder had been pcrpetratcd.
Padre Vigly, the new Ncaraguan Minister has
received more attention from our Goyesnment
than Parker II. French the former Minister did.
1t was rumored that Padre Vigily had been receiv
ed by the Secretary of State, and Walkers Gov
crnment recognized by ours some two or three
days before the sailing Of the Sierra Nevada
This rumor is no doubt true, as great number of
passengers had been detained at Nicaragua for a
long time, unable to get transit over the 18th
al fro 10 Co, cie
and were obliged to return to New York. After
returning to n. Y, a goodly number of the same
persons that had been detained as above stated
took passage on the Sierra Nevada over the same
route and had no dcfficulty at Nicaragua, making
the trip from New York to San Francisco in 22
days. The passengers must have had strong as
suranccs that Walkers government had been re-
cognizcd by the United States, or they could not
have been induced to embark on a route that had
just given them so much trouble
Nothing of interest from Europe except a sy-
nopsis of the treaty of Peace, which will be found
elsewhere.
The news from Nicaragua confirms the report
that Walker is in the quiet possession of that
country. BY the aid of the cholera and his brave
men he was enabled to defeat and drive the Cos
ia Rcans from his dominions. Walkers fame is
on the rise and may it continue so until long after
the stars and stripes shall float over that once
fortunate country.
The political world is all speculation as to who
will receive the nomination for President from the
hands Of the Democratic or Republican conven-
ton. large majority of the Know Nothing par
ty of the Northern States have fused with the
Republicans. The n. Y. Tribune classes the
The Trinity journal., 1856-06-14
THE JOURNAL.
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE II, 1856.

E,~L p. FISHER, is our authorized agent
in San Francisco, to obtain advertisements and
subscriptions.
5zis~Mr. Z. G. JosLN is our authorized Agent
to solicit Subscriptions and Advertisements, at
Lewiston, Bates Ranch, Ridgeville, and at other
points on his route.
Ecs@-S. w. RAyELEY, is our regularly authorized
Agent to solicit Subscriptions and Advertisements
at Canon City.
To Accommodations having Advertise
ments for insertion in the JOURNAL, will please to
leave them at the Office of publication early on
Friday morning
1as~ Single copies Of the JOURNAL, an wrappers,
for the Atlantic Nail, can be had at the publica-
tion Office.
The Trinity journal., 1856-06-14
SAN ANpREAs. June 9. 81 P. NJ.

WHEREAS, the miners of San Andreas
District convened to transact mining busi-
ness, deeming it an appropriate time in con
nection with the citizens to manifest their
opinions and feelings on the all absorbing
topics of the day, thefore
ResOtred, That we most unanimously and
unequiVocaisy endorse and approve of the
organization and proceedings of the Vigil
ance Committee
Resotred, That we most decidedly con-
demn and deprecate the course of the Gov
ssess &c s! Ip calling on the military Of TIE h State
RssOlred, That we will not respond 70
the call
ResOlred, That our sympathies are with
the Vigilance Committee and their endeay
ors TO put down fraud in high places.
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Home Prospects.

June was ushered into existence in the midst of
a rain storm, which continued for about fourteen
hours without intermssion, then cloudy. cold.
windy weather for week, then heat to q great
excess, so that at the time of penning these lines
our ideas are all dissolved into thin air. The a.
bundance of rain that fell during last month and
the first part of the present has been of great val
ne to the mining and agricultural portion of our
citizens. The growing crops Of the farmers prom
Use rich harvest, and the mines of this County
are yielding more abundantly the~ "'' Pte'r
ous eoosor for tbo -. years. 1t matters but
w. ~ our citizens who receive the nominations
for the various offices from President of the Uni
ted States down to Constable, if peace and quiet
reigns throughout the land, and the miner and ag-
rculturalst receive a rich return for their labor
The one secures the main staff of life bread, whilst
the other produces the medium of exchange so es-
sential to the wel-being and equilibrium of soci-
ETY.. AT time when other portions of this fair
State are are engaged in serious difficulties about
the administration of her laws, we are enioyipg
the utmost composure. The blessings attendant
upon peace is like the enjoyment of health, rare
ly appreciated properly until the reverse is eype-
rlenced. The people of Trinity County have ma
ny reasons for feeling grateful to the Great Ruler
OF the Universe for the blessings of peace health
and general prosperity
The Trinity journal., 1856-06-14
Shooting ARRAY at Sacramento.


A serious aflray taak place at Sacramen.
to City on the 9Th inst, which is described
in the Sacramento Ua,0n of the 9th as fol-
lows:
About II o'clock last evening, man
named Sam White, gambler, entered the
Fashion Saloon, on street, and committed
a violent assault upon the bar-keeper, sez
ing him by the hair and drawing a pistol
upon him. Bystanders nterfered immed.
ately, and prevented further violence at the
time. The bar-keeper, as we are informed
by police officer then went to the Station
House for assistance, and was accompanied
in pursuit of White by officer Riker They
were afterwards joined by officer Cody, and
learned that White had gone to the Armory
on Second street, between X and l., for pro
lection. AS the officers were about to enter
the Armory, they were stopped by several
persons, who in the confusion, dragged Of
fcer Riker, who had hold of White, to the
head of the stairs While the officer had
hold Of White, William Fiory and others
rushed in-Flory eXclaiming what is all
this for?" Officer Rker said that lie had
him and would take him to the Sta
ton House Whites friends gathered
around d2manding to know for what he was
arrested, and thus creating considerable con-
fusion, In the midst Of it, White fired his
pistol before it could be taken from him, and
the ball lodged in the breast of Flory, one
of the keepers Of the Prison Brig, who was
standing at the head of the steps. 1t en-
tered his breast near the nipple, and Flory
fell down the stairs to the bottom. lie i'm
mediately got up, and again walked up
stairs, and taking White by the throat, ex-
claimed, Il am Shot-give me pistol so |
may kill the scoundrel before die" White
was then secured and hurried off TO the Sta
ton House, where he is now confined Flory
remained in the Armory, which has been
under guard since the issuance Of the Gov
ernor's proclamation, and as no one was per-
mtted to enter, except by special order, we
are unable to state exactly the extent of
the injury. although we were infromed that
the condition of the wounded man was criti-
cal. The occurrence was kept very quiet,
and 1t was with some difficulty that we were
enabled TO obtain the above facts, meagre
as they are. We have since learned that
the ball has been extracted, and that the
man is in no immediate danger
[From the Eoening Bullain.]
SAM WHITE, THE Assassin, on THE Cora
TRIAL.-Sam White was Belle Cora's fnan
cal agent and managed ali her business
and especially that in relation to the Cora
trial. He was called upon the stand as
witness. The question wasuo on.,na.1 IN
"What -, ,' is your RUierk in the Hall of Re-,
cord. He was asked, when did you get
your appointment" 'In October last."-
"Do you spend your whole time there?7 Il
don't know" Have you spent two months?"
Don't think | have" "Have you spent
one month";" Don't think have" 'Haye
you spent twenty days?" Don't think
have" Have you copied twenty pages?"
Don't think | have" "Have you copied
TWO pages?" Don't think have" "Did
you ever write your name there~ eyes,
recelfted for my pay" 'Do you draw your
pay regularly% Eyes, l do"
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Total ........1l1 Total
Lu5iOtts.
Benevolent.

The first term of Mr. George Hulme's Dancing
School terminates on Monday evening the 10th
inst. at Clifford Hall, at which time Mr. H. takes
a Benefit, the proceeds to be applied to the pay
ment of the debt existing against the Trustees in
the erection of the new School House. Tickets,
So We hope our citizens will duly appreciate
the kindness of Mr.. Hulme, and attend. A few
hours cannot be whled away more pleasantly than
in attending this assembly at so small a cost, and
the laudable purpose that the profits to be ap-
piled to should eusure the attendance of every
one who feels an interest in sustaining public
School in Weaver.
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Conference with the Governor.

On Saturday evening a number of our
most respectable citiZeus went on their own
responsibility to Benecia, for the purpose of
/ having conference with Gov. johnson, in
relation to the existing state of affairs in
San Francisco. A member of the Commit
tee has kindly furnished us with the result
Of the conference The following is the let
ter sent to the Governor:
BENICA June I, 1856.
To Ills El0lcncV J. Ncely JohnSon, G0rer-
nor Of Caht0rn,a:
SIR-The undersigned citizens of San
Francisco, on their own behalf and on be-
half of large portion of the people of that
city, respectfully ask a personal interview
with your EXcelcncy, touching the present
alarming crisis in its affairs.
(Signed) j. b. CROCKETT
+. W. EARL, f. w. MACoNDRAY.
JAS v THORNTON, II. S. FoorE,
JAMES DoNAHUE, NJ Il. Roberts,
JoHN j. WILLIAMS, JonN SINE,
BALE PEYToN, G. w. p. BIssEIL.
THE CONFERENCE.
When the Committee reached the door
Of the Solano Hotel, Col. Crockett inquired
for Gov. Johnson Judge Terry replied
that any communication for the Governor
must be addressed to him in writing This
remark was repeated by Volney Howard,
Esq. A room was then procured and a
note written by Col. Crockett on the part
of the Committee, soliciting an interview
Mr.. Bssell, Mr.. Thornton and Mr.. Earl
were requested to deliver it to the Governor,
on reading which the Governor replied that
he would be happy to receive the Commit
tee Col. Crockett as Chairman of the
Committee, was requested to state % Gov.
johnson the object Of 0ur lnterVieW-this
"as done ia CAIN, sensible and dispassjon-
ate manner. lie stated that we came there
at the request of a number of the citizens of
San Francisco, belonging to no party, but
actuated solely by a desire to avoid the So
rIous calamity impending over the CITY and
state. lie stated in emphatic terms that
the Committee, Of which he was chairman
had no connection with the Vigilance Com
mlltee, or ITS movements; declared he was
not authorized to speak specially for tho
Committee, but felt authorised to assure the
Governor no danger existed of any further
action on the part Of the Committee which
would be calculated to bring them into col.
llSlon with the civil authorities and gave
special assurance that they would hereafter
yleld obedience to all WritS of Habeas Cor-
pus which might be addressed to them and
that they would dosist in future from onv
eAhioltion OF arms on the street or in nu6-
lie places, and su6ioining that resolutions 70
lnat eilect nave been adopted by the Com
mttee, and which were in his nossesaion
Coz. Crockett further stated that he and
the gentlemen associated with him at pres.
eht as committee, had that day visited tbe
rooms Of the Committee of Vigilance for tbo
purpose OF urging on them the adoption of
ii plan OF tpacllication and settlement of ouito
a comprehensive and satisfactory character
but which they had not had time to consider
prior to our leaving the city He concluded
by urging in the most earnest manner, that
Hng governor should not precipitate the
The Trinity journal., 1856-06-14
AUBURN. June 9th. 81 p NJ

So far as the public feeling here is CON
cerned, in relation to the course of the Wig
ilance Committee, it has been with it from
the very first, and is unanimous in their favor
at the present time There is not more
than one in fifty, and we think we can safely
say, one in hundred, whose sympathy is
not with them, and who does not heartily
rejoice at the result of the good work they
have commenced, in purifying that fountain
head of rascallity. The great body of the
people throughout this county even scoif at
the very idea of raising company of men
to take UP arms in opposition to the Vigil
ance Committee. No effort has been made
here TO create feeling in favor of the so
called Law and Order men.
The Trinity journal., 1856-06-14

STATUrEs.-The laws enacted last winter will
be ready for delivery in few days. The laws of
this State are scarcely in the hands of the people
before another Legislature is convened amending
and repeating the laws enacted the Session pre-
qious. The State should publish the laws as soon
as they are approved in the paper having the
public printing to do and certain number of
each copy sent to the different Co"-'J 04eik7
throu phout thp St"4--
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crisis, assuring him that if he would desist
from so doing the Committee of Vigilance
would, in few days, voluntarily disband,
and peace and order once more be restored
to the community.
When the Committee entered the room Of
Governor johnson, there were present: His
Excellency; General Douglas, Secretary of
State; Judge Terry, of the Supreme Court:
Major General Howard, Of the Sacramento
Division; Major General Sherman, of the
San Francisco Division; Brigader General
McCorkle of the Marysville Division; Mr..
White, of the State Journal; Mr.. Jones, of
Palmer, Cook & Co.; Mr.. Rowe, Aid-de-
Camp to the Governor; Col. Baker, of San
Francisco; this last was present by invita-
ton of Col Crockett and Gov. johnson.
After COL Crockett had concluded his
statement, the Governor replied that he
would give his answer in writing. The Com
mittee then retired, leaving the gentlemen
above named with the Governor.
The following is the reply Of Governor
johnson, made to the Committee after the
conference. Like most of the documents he
has issued lately, it amounts to nothing
ED. ALTA
BENrcIA, CAL, June 7th, 1856,
HoN. j. b. CROCKETT and Others Committee
from Citizens Of San Francisco:
GENrLEMEN:-In reply to the verbal COM
municatiOn made to me this evening, in re-
ation to the existing condition of affairs in
the city of San Francisco, have to say that
the hope you have expressed that the un-
happy difficulties of which you have made
mention, may be terminated without blood
shed, fully accords with my own desire; and
| can assure you that nothing shall be done
upon my parl, which will not imperatively
be rendered necessary to secure compliance
with the Executive proclamation, issued by
me on the Sd instant.
BY virtue of the Constitution of this
State, it is made my duty to enforce the ex-
ecution of the laws. This duty l shall per-
form; and if, unhappily, collision occurs,
and injury to life or property result, the re-
Sponsibllity must rest upon those who disre-
gard the authority Of the State,
Very respectfully,
| Your obedient servant,
(Slgned) j. NFELY JOHNSON
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Public Opinion I'm the Mountains.

The opinion of the public in the Noun
tains taken from the Sacramento Unton OF
June 10th, as given below speaks for itself
on the subject of the Cows proclamation
and needs no comment:
SACRAMENTO, June 9th, 1855.
To tie Operators at the Different Telegraph
Offices Please give your unbiased opinion
in regard to the feeling in your place as re-
spects the Vigilance Committee of San
Francisco. Are any companies forming un-
der the Governors Proclamation 20 aid the
Law and Order movement Union.
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Court OF Sessions.

This Court has been in session during the week
and will close its business for the term to-day.
JUNE 10th.
The People Us. j. II. .NiAs-Grand Larceny.
Defendant plead not guilty, was tried by jury,
and acquitted
Five persons were indicted for gambling, plead
guilty, and were fined SIPS. each. Fine paid
and defendants discharged.
JUNE 18th.
Tile People cS. james Smith.-Grand Larceny
Smith was tried for stealing l25 to 1870 ounces of
gold dust from Anthony Roth, on Weaver Creek.
some three weeks since. The jury were out but
a few minutes and returned with verdict of
guilty. Hon. c. E. Williams, District Attorney.
Burch & Potter for Defendant Defendant will
be sentenced this morning at 10 o'clock
JUNE 18th.
The People Us. Kindly and HIfe-Appeal Ma
licious mischief This case was tried before =
Justice of the Peace of Canon Creek tewnshn
end jury rendered the following verdict-"Wc
the jury, agree upon 0 verdict of not guilty y
" 'ho~o"r~~ - '''-'i~o +~-.r
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GRASS VALLEY. June 9th.

The people Of Grass Valley are almost
unanimous in their unqualified approval of
the entire action thus far of the Vigilance
Committee of San Francisco. They will
feel greatly disappointed should circumstan-
ces cause that body to disband before it has
fully accomplished the great objects for
which it was opportunely convened. The
action Of the Governor in issuing his proc
lamation at this late state of the proceed
ings, is viewed with regret by his friends
We have no military companies here, and
as yet the military has given no signs of ex-
istence, the citizens of Grass Valley view the
clamorS of the bowie knife and pistol advo-
Gates for law and order with disgust
Should any effort be made to enroll men
against the people of San Francisco, it will
be met here by counter organization ten
times stronger to support the Vigilance
Committee.
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There is no sympathy whatever with the
so-called Law and Order men here. No one
thinks of enrolling themselves among the
adherents of Governor johnson. They can't
raise corporaPs guard here. The Procla-
nation is matter of jest and ridicule no
one sustans it but loafers, gamblers and
thieves, and they will have calethumpian
music to march by. Should any of the mill
tary go from here, there will be ten to one
go to the support of the Vigilance Com
mittee. The merchants and miners, to q
man, bid God speed to the Vigilance Com
mittee, and are ready and willing to render
any assistance in their power to them. !
have the signatures Of many responsible
men for this.