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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15
WAGON ROAD MEETING.

At a meeting OF the stockholders in the Wea-
verville and Shasta Wagon Road Company, at
the Theatre in Weaverville, on the 9TH inst, for
the complete organization Of said Company,
VIM. S. Lowden temporary President, in the
chair:
Committee on subscription report one hundred
and thirty shares taken. Report received.
The committee on Bylaws made report which
was received and the committee dischar ged,
whereupon the Company proceeded to consider
said report, and the Bylaws reported after
amendment were adopted by the Company.
The election of five Directors was thereupon
proceeded with, whereupou Jno C. Burch, W. J.
Tinnin, A. Mitchell, +. W. Blake and VIM. S.
Lowden were chosen Directors for the ensuing
year.
The Bylaws providing for the election OF Pre-
sident, Secretary and Treasurer from the Direct
ors, the following gentlemen were declared duly
elected, to wit JNo. c. BURCm. President A.
MITCHELL, Secretary ". j. TINSIN, Treasurer.
The Company was then declared duly organ
lied.
On motion, the Getting adjourned.
VIM. 5. LOWDEN, President.
JNo. G. BuRCH. Secretary.
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SU M MON S.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY or TRINITY,
In The District Court Of The Ninth Judicial District
David C. Brush, plaintif, VS. Thos. Maydwell,
ct. al. defendant
The People Of The State Of California,
To Thomas Maydwell GREETING:
VOU are hereby summoned to answer the com
i plant of David c. Brush, filed against you,
as follows: II served on you in this County,
within ten days If served out of said County
and in this Judicial District within twenty days;
in all other cases within forty days, in each case
exclusive of the day of such service in an action
commenced against you in the aforesaid Court, on
the 18th day of May, A. d., 1857 wherein The
plaintiff prays judgment against you, the said de-
PENDANTS, for the sum that may be found due him,
cost of suit and money disbursements, and also
that certain deeds be annulled so far as they in
terfere with plaintiffs rights and for sale of GER
tain premises as by copy of said plaintiffs com
plant, herein filed will more fully appear. IL
you fail to answer said complaint as herein d..
rected the plaiRtiff will take default against you
and ask of this Hon. Court such judgment us may
be demanded in the premises. and as may seem
equitable. Published by order of the Court
Witness, IIoS. w. 7. DAINGERFIELD, Judge of
the said District Court Of the Ninth Judicial Dis.
trict, this 18th day of August, A. d., 1857.
Attest, my hand and seal of the said Court,
[r.s) the day aud year last above written.
JNO. 4. WATSON, Clerk.
80 py r. =, STUART Dep. Clerk.
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SheriR's Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME
ID directed, issued out of the Hon. District
Court, of the Ninth judicial District, in and for
the County of Trinity on the 18th day of Aug.
A. d.. 1857, against X. Harris and in favor Of
James S. Dixon for the sum of eight hundred
dollars principal and eighty dollars interest and
fifty three S0-l00 dollars costs of suit and accru-
ing costs, have levied upon seiezd and will ex-
pose at public sale to the highest bidder for cash
at the Court House door, in the County of Trinity
OH
Saturday, the 5th day Of September A. D., 1857,
between the hours of IL o'clock M, and 3 o'clock
p. m, all the right title and interest Of X Harris
in and to the following described property, to
wit " the town lot situated on the East side Of
Main street, in the village of Weavervile said
lot lying between the Franco American House
and the shoemaker shop, and at present occupied
by B. Ieffman & Co. as dry good store. said lot
being twenty four feet frontingon said street,
and extending back hundred and twenty
feet, together with all the improvements thereon.
JOHN b. MAY, Sheriff
a BY G. J. LOVE. Deputy.
Wcavervillc, Aug. 18th, A. D., 1857.
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FIRE IN THE WooDs.--We learn from 4 gentle
man just f'om the South Fork Of Trinity. that the
woods are burning in every direction destroying
the grass, and causing great Inconvenience to
packers. Between the Trinity and Hay Fork
fire is also raging in the mountains, and destroy
ing great quantities Of timber. On Sunday last
the brush on the line Of the wagon road, which
had been cut for some time, was set on fire along
the route, from Lowden's Saw Mill on Grass Val
ley creek, to the summit of Trinity mountain
The distance is about eight mies and we learn
from an eyewitness that grand sight was pre-
sented, the entire distance being one heavy vol
ume, OF fame. A heavy fire has been for some
days burning on the divide between trinity aud
Klamath Counties. The atmosphere. usually
very pure, has consequently become so hazy that
it is difficult to see the summit of old Bally."
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An Important Convention.

We publish below call for Convention Of
ditch men, or those interested in ditch property
in the State. The call is signed, as will be seen
by many Of the most responsible men in Califor-
MIA, and the object We presume in calling the
Convention, is for the purpose of considering
some important changes or amendments which
should be made to the present law OF incorpora-
ton for mining purposes. Some very essential
changes might be made in the existing law which
would no doubt facilitate the means OF procuring
capital to be employed upon and invested in
water bitches.
We hope some Of those interested in the bitches
In Trinity County will respond TO the call. There
is no interest in the State so fixed and productive
as the great and growing interest developing it,
self in the way of good water bitches.
Those interested in bitches are hereby request
ed to meet number Of the leading men interest
ed in Ditch property in this State, in Convention
at Sacramento City, on Thursday. the 9th inst.
at which time matters of great Importance will
be considered. Very respectfully, &c.
A. T. LAIRD.
JHo. C. FALL, Feather River and Ophir Ditch.
THEo. F. Moss, Jackson and Volcano Ditch.
&. S. WHITNEY, J. ID. SMITH, Shasta Ditch.
W. +. BRYANT. S. F. w. Company, Butte Co.
VS.. OCoSNoR. S. n. W. Company.
r. S. FRETz, C.. X. GARRISON, X. MCKEE, Deer
Greek 4 Costumes Ditch
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

LATE CHINA News. \ tclcgraphic dispatch to
the Uaien, dated San Francisco, Aug. 9th, an
nOuuces the arrival Of The British ship Chapman
fifty -four days from Honskong. The Chapman
brought 300 Chinese. A terrific engagement
took place on the Wampoa river, on the first Of
June, between the British ship Hong kong and
Chinese junks on the other. About fifty Of the
British were killed and wounded Ninety four
jnnks were captured tho English coming off vic
torious. On the 9th of June there was twenty
four British ships Of war in China. and twelve
Others shortly expected. News had arrived at
IIongkong of terrible mutiny having occurred
at Iowa, India Large numbers Of officers and
men had been killed. and many ladies and child
rem were obliged to flee from the heart sckcning
scenes enacted.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

The WAGON RoAD.--In another column will be
found the proceedings Of the adjourned meeting
of the Shasta and Weaverville Wagon Road Co.,
at the Theater, in this place. The principal bust
ness before the meeting was the election of per-
manent officers for the ensuing year. The follow
ing gentlemen were elected as Board of Direc-
tors: Jno C. Burch, W. J. Tinnin, A. Mitchell
F. ". Blake and Vim. S. Lowdcn. The Board, il
will be seen, were chosen from our best business
men, and most responsible citizens, VIII ch speaks
well for the judgment OF the stockholders. From
the Board of Directors Jno C. Burch was chosen
President, A. Mitchell Secretary, and W. J. Tin
min Treasurer Better selections could not have
been made.
On Monday last the Board of Directors met
for the purpose of letting the contract for build
ing the road, according to the survey and speci-
fcations. The contractlwas LET TO VIM. S. Low
den. Esq, for The sum Of nineteen thousand dol
lars. Mr.. Lowden has already commenced work
and one mile of the road from the crossing on
Trinity river, up Browns mountain is already
completed. Twenty five men have been at work
for the past two weeks, and this week Mr.. j.. has
increased the number to sixty. The road will be
completed from Trinity river to Weaver creek in
about fve weeks. The underbrush aud timber on
The line of the road from Grass Valley to the
summit of Trinity mountain, has been cut out
and burned. and the road is now ready for gra
ding The entire work from Weaver to the Tower
House, in Shasta County will be finished by shc
first of January and ready for travel. We are
pleased to know that Mr.. Lowden received the
contract for building the road. His energy in
getting the company organized is sufficient guar
anty that it will be speedily pushed to compile
tion.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15
District Court

WEDNESDAY, Aug. II. 1857.
Hon. W. p Dnngerfeld, presiding. The fol-
lowing proceedings were bad
Jno. z. Tally VS.. G. p. Rice, ct. al.--Cause dis
missed on motion of plns. Atty. Pitzer & Birch
for pltffs j. Chadbourne for defts
Alley & SHILLING VS.. Lane e. Noble.---Action on
a note. Taken under advisement by the Court
Pitzer & Burch for pltffs. j. Chadbourne dcfts
Sullivan 4 Felter VS.. +. Harris Judgment for
pitts. Pitzer 81 Burch for pltts.
James Dixon vs.. X. Harris.-J Judgment for pl
Jury ordered for 18th August at 10 @ clock a. m.
J. A. Sturdiyant VS.. g. NJ. Darrell.-On motion
of plitfs. Atty. cause dismissed at pltffs. cost.
VIM. s. Frost VS. Nelson Bates-Cause set for
trial Thursday. Aug. 18th, at 10 O'Clock. Pitzer
4 Burch for ptff. J. Chadbourne deft
II. A. Fagg vs. c. Z. Rice, ct. al.-Cause set
for Thursday, Aug. 18th. Pitzer & Burch for
ptf. J. Cbadbourne detts.
Greenlcaf & Smith VS.. P OKecfe ct. al
Cause set for trial Friday, 18th inst II ]. Howe
for pltffs. Pitzer 4 Burch for defts
C.P. Rice VS.. II. NJ. Chauncy. et al.-Fore-
closeurc OF Mortgage. Motion for new trial.
Motion overruled. Exceptions taken to ruling
of Court. j. Chadbourne for pltf. Pitzcr K
Burch for defts
D. c. Brush vs. Maydwell ct Defendants
demur to complaint Demurrer sustained, and
pltif. allowed to amend complaint. j. Chad
bourne for pltff. Pitzer < Burch for defts
Alley 4 Shilling VS.. Lane & Noble.-Judcment
rendered for defts. Tor costs and disbursements
Piizer Burch for pltffs. J. Chadbourne for dcfts
THURSDAY, Aug. l3.
Heinrich c. Schmidt, Herman Ebcrhardt, Ed
ward Radel, Thomas Foyc, George Landvoigt,
Patrick Riley, Thomas Slatcry and Anthony Roth
admitted AS citizens.
Wm. S. Frost, who sues in the name OF John
Anderson for his own use VS. Nelson Botns rIuI-
ment rendered for deft. With costs and disburse-
ments
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Proceedings Of Board Of Supervisors Aug. Term.

Tuesday. Aug. llth. 1857.
Board Of Supervisors met pursuant to adjourn.
ment.
Present,-M. F. Griffin, President,
l.. Reynolds
The Board now sitting as the Board OF Equaliz-
alton. The assessor being present the following
alterations were made on the assessment roll.
John Ashley, Democratic Hall, raised from
$3.50 to $500.
Bowles Codinfton, personal property, raised
from $4,000 10 $4,000. aud improvements assessed
at $500. Total. $500.
Thos. Beally, personal property, raised $500
to 81 500.
Canon Creek Water Co.. improvements raised
from $4,000 to S25 600
Edmund Creighton, reduced from sl00 to co.
Isaac Cox & Co., personal property, raised
from $3.50 to $500.
Danl. Crowley, improvements, raised from
$500 to s5000
7. F. Davis, French Bar, from s600to sl200.
Washington Flume Co., assessed at $4,000.
Frost Trask, Weaver, personal property,
raised from S4O0 to $500.
r. A. fagg, raised from 81 500 to 12,5OO, on
Cantorowitz building.
+. Frauts, assessment erased.
Owen Finnegan, personal property, raised
$500 to $500.
Mr.. GrifIiths, OH additional improvements
raised from $500 to Sl2OO
Harmon Gates. Popoosc Creek, pers. property
Assessment raised.
J. llessig Sons, pcrs. prop, (cows,) assessed
at $1,000
NJ. Hilton < Co., race, Point Bar, reduced from
$500 o $500
James Howe, adobe house, raised from 5000 to
$500
The following assessments were corrected
Jacobs Co., Weavervlle, pers. prop. raised
$1,000 to $1,000.
Jno. Jackson, Oregon Gulch, cows, assessed at
$1,000.
James Edgecomb vs. James Howe, mortgage,
reduced from 1887 so to $500.
S. Loffman, pers. prop, raised from $4,000 to
$1,000.
+. Latrcmor'llierc, pers. property, assessed at
$4,000.
Morris Brady, pers. property from $500 to
$500.
d. b. Murphy, pcrs prop, from s25OO to $4,000.
Peter Mclean. pcrS prop, from 1855 to $l650
S. Markewiz d Bro, pers. prop. from $l400
to $500.
McLain Thorp, per pro. from $500 to 5000.
W. :. Norman Co., pcrs prop, from 5000 to
500.
Pelletrcau & Penny. pers. prop. from $1,000
to $4,000
Suubcrry & Miller pers. prop. from $500 to
$500.
Shork & Pringle. pers PROP assessed at $500
Hermann Schlamcr, pers. prop. from $500 to
G. W. Thompson, pers. property, assessed at
$1,000.
James Cochran, pers. prop, assessed at $1,000
Canrowitz Co., pers prop. from 600 to
$1,000.
James Wilson, pers. property, from Sf2OO to
$1,000.
The following lasts year.. deinquents stricken
r.. all
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Al last accounts no blood had been shed.

AMERICAN COUNTY CoNvENTIoN-The American
County Convention met at the Court House in
this place, on Saturday last, for the purpose of
nominating County officers, &c. The proceedings
in another column show the nominations made
Z. Neblett Esq, was the choice by acclamaton
for the Assembly. Mr.. Neblctt is one of our
oldest citizens and cx-Sherif Of this County. The
American party in this county could have made
no better selection for the position of Represen-
tativc. The other officers nominated are we'll
known to our people--O. IL. p. Norcross for
District Attorney, and Jno. Cole for Supt of
Public Instruction.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

AT LoGGERHrADs.-A communication lately
appeared in the Fleming Bulletin, which reflected
on the character of J. c. Duncan, whereupon
Duncan demanded the name Of the author, which
MAS refused Mr.. King declaring that he was re-
eponsiblc. On the refusal. Duncan challenged
King, which he also refused Duncan then posted
King in the following severe terms:
hereby pronounce him paltry knave, COW
ard and liar A miserable vagabond whom it
would be praise to even dignity with name as
high in the catalogue of epithets, that of scoun-
drcl. lie is a leprous spot on the whole body
polite. j. G. DuNCAN."
At last accounts no blood had been shed.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

TRIP TO THE LAKE--Two gentlemen of this
place paid visit to the lake on the mountain
north Of old - Bally,' on Tuesday last. We have
heard it intimatcd that the object of their visit
was to devise means for taking the water from
the lake (Which according to their representa- tion
is a good sized rOg-pond,) and conveying it on
the diggings in the vicinity of Weaver and Ore
gon Guch. From what we can learn since their
return, they have abandoned the idea, as only
about two tom heads could be had, without de-
privng the companies on East Weaver of their
water-that stream being the natural outlet OF
the lake. They represent the scenery as being
very romantic, and well worth a visit. The trip
can be made by mule in about three hours.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

A NOBLE DEED.--At the carpenter shop of
Turner. Rowlinson Trufant, on Court street, we
noticed the other day neat and appropriate en-.
closure fsr she resting place of one who died in
our town, IL April last, without relatives to care
tSE hin is his last hours, or to erect suitable
mark over his remains and who but for the no
ble-hcarted generosity of an old friend and one
of our most esteemed citizens would now lie as
do many Others in our village graveyard, with
no mark to designate who is tie occupant Of the
narrow house. IT is a generous act, and well
worthy the author, S. Clark Jones, Esq.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

OuR NEW JUDGE.-Hon Wm =. Daingcrield
our new District Judge, is now holding his first
term Of Court in Trinity. under the late change
We congratulate the people of the District up
on having the services Of Judge Daingeriield on
the bench. Judge D. brought to the high and
honorable position which he occupies, the proper
talent and legal qualifications to discharge the
responsible duties in an efficient manner. lie also
possesses that other great qualifications and which
is SO highly requisite in District Judge-untir-
ing energy and accurate dispatch in the business
Of bis Court. This peculiar characteristic in n
Judge is very important in saving litigants and
courts from trouble and burdensome expense.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

At A MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC
"A Central Committee held at Weavcrvile, Aug.
4th. present Jno. Musser Wm. Linton and +.
Walter, the following proceedings were had Or
dercd. that Supervisor District No. 8, hold
a Convention at A. f. Bilay's, North Fork. on
Saturday, August 18th, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidate for Supervisor for said Dis
trct, in place of c. Lee, declined. Each pre-
cinct will be Untitled to the same number of dcl-
egatcs as they were at the late Democratic Corn
ty Convention.
JOHN MUSSER, Chairaam.
+. WALTER, Secretary. 29Tt
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Dissolution of COpartnership.

Rf MUTUAL CONSENT the Copartnersbip
Dexisting between A. Shepard and w. Goss, is
ths day wholly dissolved All parties indebted
to said firm will pay the same to Willard Goss
and those having demands against it must call OH
said ". Goss for their pay az he aloRc is author
lied to wind up the partnership business.
A. SHEPARD,
W. GOSS.
Weaver. Aug. 10. 1851 303t
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

Ns ~ a ~ "i4' w. "A' NN'Shu""'9'
The People Of The State Of California
To {. f. Lynn, Vim. NJ Lowe, II. ]. Seaman & NJ.
7. Crawford, Greeting
X7OU are hereby summoned to answer the com.
L plaint of The People Of the StHe Of California.
filed against you. as follows If served on you in
this County, within ten days if served out of
said County and in this Judicial District within
twenty days in all other cases within forty days
in each case exclusive of the day of such service.
in an action commenced against you in the aforc-
said Court, on the 18th day of August, A. d..
1857, wherein the said plaintiff prays judgment
against you, the said defendants for the sum of
twelve thousand and thirty-seven 33-I00 (S12,-
037 33) dollars. costs of suit and money dis
burscments, and legal interest, as by copy of said
plaintiffs complaint, herewith served, will more
fully appear. If you fail to answer said com
plant as herein directed, tho plaintiff will take
judgment against you by default for said amount
Of twelve thousand and thirty seven 33-lO0 dol
lars costs of suit. money disbursements, and lc-
gal interest.
Published by order OF The Judge OF said Court.
Witness. HON. WIN. Z. DAINGERFIELD, Judge Of
the said District Court Of the 9th Judicial Dis
trict, this 18th day of August, A. D.. 1857
Attest my hand and seal of the said Court
[I.s.l the day and year last above written.
JNO. A. WATSON, Clerk
80. BY X. G.. STUART Dep. Clerk
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

IunGE WuJJaNs.--Thls gentleman having
served during the period for which he was APP
pointed. and by reason o1 tie change made last
winter by the Legislature in our Judicial District
ceases TO be District Judge after he holds term
in Butte County. Judge Williams rctires from
the BENCH and carries with him the entire conf
dence Of tie bar. The people of Trinity County
who enjoyed the advantages Of his Judicial labors
speak loud in his praise as a dignfed Judge
We obserfully give our own endorsement to that
so fully given by the bar and people. Judge
Williams will again assume position at the bar
in the practice Of the law.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

3d-lt is the most extensively equipped Circus
ever in the State.
ith-Tne Band is tht best ever attached to any
Circus.
5th-Many of the best Performers were never
before in this State.
6th-Many of the Acts are entirely new here,
have never before been witnessed in this
State, and could not be eXecu ted by all the
Circuses in the world combined
7th--lt is not-as is customary of late-a small
part of u Circus, with very large bills-but
it is an old fashioned Circus, with all the
modern improvements.
Sth- 1t is the only Company that furnishes good
cushioned seats to every lady visitor.
Lastly-lt is the ouly Circus Establishment that
performs everything rs represented in the
bills and advertisements.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Box ............,2S 90 Pr Ir..........$l 90
&s> There will be separate entrance for the
Ladies.
GD-Therc will be attentive ushers to wait
upon Ladies and family parties to seats.
The Police Department will be under the su-
pcrvision of efficient officers
30lt FRANK RIVERS, General Agent.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

Political SPEAKING.-Th Democratic nominees
will address the citizens Of Trinity County as
18th North Fork. Aug. 10Th Mouth Canon
Creek, Aug. goth /; Stieners Flat, Aug. 2lsi =
kanaka Bar, Aug. 22d Canon City, Aug. oath
Point Bar, Aug. 18th Indian Creek, Aug. 2Gth
Lewiston. Aug. 27th Ridgevillc, Aug. 2slh
Trinity Center, Aug. 29th; Weayerville, Aug. 81.
Mr.. Democratic candidate for the Senate,
will address the citizens Of Canon City on the
24th, on his return from Humboldt County, and
at the other places as named The opposition
candidates are invited to be present
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

AMERICAN DIsTRIcr CoNvENTION.-I. G.. Messec
Esq. delegate to the American District Conven,
iion, at Humboldt Bay, left here on Sunday
morning last. Mr.. NJ. will return the early part
of next week, and we shall be able in our next
issue to announce the action of the Convention.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

panied by II. Forsyth, Esq, left town on Tuesday
morning last for humboldt Bay. Mr.. Burch goes
to Humboldt for the purpose of laying his cause
before the people of that portion OF the Senatorial
District and will return the first of next week,
when he will talk to the voters in different sec
tions of our County.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

DEATH OF JESSE RuODEs.--The last steamer
brought the sad Intelligence Of the death of this
entleman, who for the last three years has been
actively engaged in the banking business in Wea
yer, Shasta and Yreka. Mr.. Rhodes has foI
several years been afflicted with a heart disease
which finally ended his existence.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15
Notice.

TNHE AMERICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
L. are hereby notified that their presence will be
required at the Court House in Weaverville on
Tuesday next, Aug. 18th, at IL o'clock a. m.
ID. ii. TRUFANT, Secretary
Weaver Aug. Is, 1857, BOLT
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

NOVEL ExnmITroS-Aboutt twenty of the most
notorious thieves were exhibited on the Plaza at
San Francisco, on the 10th inst. Between two
and three thousand persons visited them during
the day. Dnegucrreotypes OF the entire number
have been taken to aid the police in their detec-
tion.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

VIGILANCE VS.. Law AND ORDER.--The " ub-
quitoush McGowan and Sam Brannan had set to
nt the Union Hotel, Sacramento, on the night of
che fth inst. Ned called Sam " stranger -
Sam attempted TO draw bis pistol, Gas usual)
whereupon be was foored" by Ned and the
weapon taken from him. In conclusion, they
were both allowed to pass The night at the station
house.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-15

EQUALIZATION BY reference to the proceedings
in another column, it will be seen that the Board
of Supervisors have been in session during the
past week. for the purpose OF equaiizng the taxes
for the current year.