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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

COMMENCING MONDAY, Dec. IA. 1851.

COMMENCING MONDAY, Dec. ID, 1857.
Peter Hamin vs. Farwell & Simmons. Debt.
D. Howland VS.. Jesse Failing Enforcement Of
mechanics lien.
Clara Markham VS.. Lorin Markhum. Divorce.
Henry Taylor vs.. John Smith Debt
r. A. Fagg VS.. C. p. Rice. ct. al. Eiectmpnt
Tried last term, ard now called on Defendants
motion for a new trial.
Oscar Naude VS.. Marie Simon. Debt.
Skillman, ct. al. IS. Ball. ct. al. Water right
D. C. Brush VS.. T. Maydwel, et al. Debt. &c
The People VS., c. F. Lynn, ct. al On official
bond.
The People vs. C. F. Lynn, ct. al. On official
bond.
Wright d Scofcld vs. David Thomas, ct. al.
Trcspass on mining claim.
Kendrck d Wilson vs. r. C. Dungey. Debt.
Willard Goss vs.. p. O'Tool, ct, al. Right to
water.
The People vs.. D. W. Potter, ct. al. On Off
ca bond.
J. y. Nichols VS. Craven Lee. Foreclosure of
mortgage.
p W. Rcas vs. E. c. Kelly et al. Debt
The People VS.. Charlotte Bush. Misdemcanor.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28
LcgisIation for the Mines.

This subject is being discussed by several of
our contemporaries Of The mining counties Whilst
some propose specific character of legislation.
and urge that absolute necessity exists for some
law making for the mines. others most sirenu-
ously oppose any change whatever in regard to
them. Hitherto we have thought it unnecessary
to take part in this controversy, believing that
no serious attempt would be made to interfere
with the mines by the Legislature
IL is an old adage, and we think worthy Of re p
etition on this subject, " Let well enough alone"
Our people are daily becoming more and more
pro porous and happy, and contented under the
tried system OF the miners themselves being the
Lawmakers for their different mining localities
Their rights, privileges and liabilities are far
better defined and more easily understood now
than they would be were the Legislature to at
tempt to simplify and define them. The L"gisla-
ture is composed Of men of various trades and
profess on1 large majority of whom know as
little of mining a. astronomers Id # the coming
Of the comet last June. 1t would he curious,
but not an unintercsting volume. were all the
mining laws rules and customs in force and in
prosperous operation in the various mining local
itcs, or even in this county, collected together.
One would hardly imagine. upon reading them
that they applied to the same business, unlrss he
had some practical knowledge OF the necessity
that exists for the various rules in different
places.
But so it is, and we venture the assertion that
throughout the whole mineral region Of the
State there are not two places whore the rules
regulations and customs in force with regard to
mining. are in every respect similar Hence we
are totally opposed to lcgislating with regard to
mining claims water rights.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28
The Delinquent List.

We received q communication this week over
the signature OF S. K V. Chamberlin, which com.
plains bitterly Of the appearance Of their names
among the delinquent taxpayers advertised
The communication is rather lengthy for publ
cation in whole, and we think too severe in re-
gard to a matter which cannot be other than a
mistake. We give sufficient of the letter to make
known the subject matter of it:
" In looking over the list of advertised prop
erty for delinquent taxes, we find our names with
the rest advertised for the amount of $97 Co.
1t is surprising 10 us that the Sheriff or his dep
uty should advertise US as delinquent tax payers,
especially il be is aware that we have in our
possession receipt from under the hand Of one
Of his deputies, for the sum of S93, being the
amount of State and County taxes assessed on
real estate and personal property for the fiscal
hear of l857-'5S.'
We cannot think it possible that the appearance
of the names of Messrs Chaimberlain among the
delinquents was was the result of anything but a
mistake perhaps carelessness. But We agree
with them that matters of this kind should be at
tended to with the greatest caution. 1t certain
ly is not enviable to occupy the position of de-
linquent tax payer. and to be advertised as such
when your taxes have been promptly paid, We
trust that in future there may be no cause for
such complaints.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

THE RIVER RoAD.--Jo McGillivray, ESQ, of
Trinity river, tells us that the bridge across the
Trinity at his ranch is progressing finely and in
mates that in a short time our citizens may have
an opportunity TO lend their aid in completing
the road TO North Fork. We have no doubt but
the business men OF our town will assist in the
work. The mines along the North and East
Forks of Trinity and their tributaries, are among
The best paying in our county, and the supplies
for them are principally furnished from this
place. Hence it hchoOves our citizens to aid in
an enterprise which will tend 10 open up the vast
region from the Trinity to the Salmon divide
By the opening Of spring the road from Weaver
to the Valley will he completed. and we should
not be surprised if before one year the road is
extended to the North Fork Should such be the
case we prophecy that it will not be long before
a trail from that point to the Salmon will be
opened which will possess advantages over all
others. All this will aid the prosperity of our
place, and we should not be backward in aiding
forward the work.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

TIE JNo. l.. SrEPHENs.--The San Francisco
Herald is very justly indignant at the pur-
sued by the Pacific Mail Company, in sending out
the above steamer on the 20th. after she was
pronounced unfit for an ocean voyage. That
paper says:
At the hour we write we learn with unspraka-
BILE surprise and indignaton that the steamer
John l.. Stephens is to be sent down tomorrow
morning with passengers and mails We lad ey-
p"cted. that after th" survey invited hy the Pa
ciic Mail Steamship Company. and conducted by
the sworn officer Of the port-in the report Of
which "agrfdt portion Of her trame" is declared to
be " in a rerY ceaf and unsonnd cond h0n." and
UfsSei htrS'U is pronounced " un@aWorthy' the
agents would have complied with the recon.
mcndation of the Port Warden. Mr. Swasey. and
laid her up for repairs Such. however. turns out
to have been an unr' asOnable hope. and the lives
Of passengers are again to be hazard d on the
chance that gale will not spring up on the v0v-
age hctw"'n this port AID Panama and on the
return trip between Panama and this port A
number of fancy cert feat : are rarad d, ard
passengers are expected to trn,t Themselves on
b, ard II vessel which has been formally pronounc-
cd. after two days examination, to be rotten in
her lmh r..
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28
Administrators Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE HON.
ID Probate Court OF the County of Trinity, in
the State of California. made on the 25th day of
November. A. d. 1857. directing the sale of all
the real and personal property belonging to the
estate of J. C. Schoch, dec hereinafter describ-
cd, aud at the times and places hereinafter men
tiancd will proceed to sell to the highest bid
der, for cash, on the premises on
Saturday, the 10Th day of Dece mber next,
all the personal property belonging to said es-
tate. Sale t. cnmmrncc at 10 clock, a. m, and
continue until the property is sold.
Aud also. on
Wednesday, the 23d day of December, next,
at the door Of the Court House. in said county,
at 10 clock, n. m, all the right title and inter
est of the said decreased in aud to The piece or
parcel of land situate IN Trinity river, in said
county, and described rs follows, to wit:
Commencing at the place formerly known as
Strader's Ferry, on the east side Of said river.
and thence running north 800 rods to gulch
thence northeast forty rods thence south east
800 rods thence west to the place of begin.
aing," together with the Ferry Boat. there stu
ate. the tenements. hereditaments and appurte-
nances thereunto belonging or in any wise appur-
tanning ANTONIO IIAGER, Admr.
Weayerrillo, Nov. 25th 1857 45iw
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28
The Wagon Road.

Mr. Lowden is still at work. and progressing
finely with the wagon road. We have been in-
formed that he int ends. if possible, 10 complete
the third section before giving it up for the vim
ter. He is at work at this time near the summit
of the Trinity mountain, or dividing line between
Trinity and Shasta counties. Half the whole
line of road is now passable for wagons, and By
the middle of April, a, iarthest, the whole con.
tract will be completed.
Thanks to the generous interpositon of Capt
Chadwick, OF the Cal. Steam Navigation Co., and
Mr.. Hayworth. of the Cal. Stage Co. thirty share,
Of the stool; of the Company were subscribed or
Saturday of last week. We owe those gentlemen
an apology for our article of last week on this
subject, but hope they attributed its appearance
to the proper motive--our great desire to succeed
in this enterprise. All but twelve shares of the
stock is now subscribed, and the contractor will
have no difficulty in completing the road
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

THE TnEATRE.-Durng the past week the Un-
ion Dramatic Company have been playing to rood
houses. On Sunday night the beautiful prize
Drama OF " Ireland as it Is,' was Produced
This piece gave more general satisfaction than
any previously performed. Nelly Fowler as
Judy O'Trot," made decided hit in fact we
have heard it asserted that Nelly's " brogue" is
much superior to that of Mrs Barney Williams
in this character. Harry Brown us " Dan 0 Car
olan," brought tears to the eyes of many of the
audience. Mrs Thoman as Neil O'Carolan,"
Annie Smith as Honor" Blake as Ragged
Pat" Mortimer as - Ovid Sthone, Campbell as
Slang" and Dclcvan as - Connor," did their
best. and did well. ThOman as Frcnchy.p not
withstanding the French was mixture of Irish
and Oregon jargon,' brought down the house.
We hope the piece will be repeated
On Tuesday night was presented thetuly orig
inal Play of s. Weavcrvlle by Gas Light" which
drew large audience in anticipation of much fun
in the way of local hits We gave the per-
formance our utmost attention. and though the
different characters were admirably played and
quite up the conception Of the author, we must
confess that We were unable to see the "point II
will be repeated on Sunday evening, with new
cast of characters.
The Union Company are capable of furnishing
entertainment OF a much hi CHER order than We are
ord narily blessed with this far in the mountains,
and we hope their selections may be such AS not
only to do justice to their ability, but afford in
stlucton ard pleasure to their attentive and ap
prcciativc audiences.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

Ram During Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday the rain descended copiously. supply
ing the ravines in the neighborhood with water
for the first time this season. Old Bally" and
his neighbors have assumed their winter garh
again. No snow has fallen yet in the valleys
that we have heard of, although from nppraran-
ces and past experience may expect an abun
dance soon. Last year considerable snow had
fallen before this time, and we may reasonably
anticipate a much mlder winter than the past
two. The prosperity of the mining region -es-
pccially in our county, depends upon plentiful
supply Of water during the winter season. The
miners are anxiously awaiting it, and in every
direction huge pyramids of dirt, taken out dur
ing the summer months only await supply Of
water to separate from it the golden particles for
which they have so diligently labored.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

DvorcEs-The San Francisco Spirit Of he
7Ymfs contains a remarkably spicy article in re-
gard to our present divorce system We make
the following extract
If tn" number of dvorccs granted in San Fran
cisco alone yearly exceed that Of any other State
in the Union: If gallant husbands and equally
gallant wives come here from the Eastern States,
and remain lCng cnouah to acquire a rceid'ncy.
merely for the purpose of getting the holy knot
severed in twain if fonr-hand"d nrrang ments
between parties who wish Ia errh0nge their part
ncrs weekly are cOnsummat d if adultery is Of
daily occurrence if hundreds Of children de-
privcd Of proper parental care are growing mp in
our midst to he the future citizens of the State
what presumptuous mortal will dare to assert
that these things are not right? Our churches
are weekly crowded with worshippers; our he.
nevOlrnt and literary associations are literally
patronized Ostentatious charity presents its
sign in every conspicuous corner, and = charity
covereih multitude of sins" Who then is bold
enough to question the elevated tone of privat"
morality in San Francisco? Who cannot disc IN
the certain tokens of n conservativcly prosperous
future?
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

REJoIcIAG.--Thc Beacon Ieioicrs that Weaver
is soon to he in communication with the Bluffs
and the rest of the world. From the following
extract we should judge that the editor Of that
paper was an old Trntarian
Tn" road will he ready ior li9ht wagons this
winter and heavy ones may start along in the
spring when the rain stops. and. in the mean
time. we expect to tax" ride over in the stage
to look at our old Trinity dggings, whore ""
have not been for two or three years. Wonder
if the stage will run to Evans Bar?
OF course the stage will run to Evans Bar
Certainly.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

ARBucKIE.-At this place and Kellogg's Dig
gings large number of men are making prepa-
rations for working the mines this season Dur
ing the most of the summer water has been very
scarce, and most of the miners having claims
have been working along the streams in the vi.
cinity. From 100 to 200 men are employed in
these mines during the winter
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

New DIGGINGs ON HAY FoRK.-We learn
from P. NJ. Gregg, ESD of Hay Fork. that there
have been lately discovered on Carrier Gulch
digeings which promise to pay largely. So far
as they have been worked, good pay has been
obtained, although but very little can he done
towards testing their richn IS until the rains set
in. About fifty men are now at work The gold
Is principally course, specimens weighing from
$l8 to $50 having been recently taken out.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

To CoRRESpoYpExTs.-I another column will
be found letter from j. NJ" in reply TO iha'
Of Dartmonh.r which appeared last week.
With this must end the controversy through onr
columns, each having been allowed equal prlVl'
eges in replying. The letters are too Lengthy
besdes we think we can furnish the reader with
matter Of much more interest.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

A MONSTER TuRNIP.-A gentleman fIom Cox's
Bar sends us the dimensions of turnip raised by
Messrs. Wilsher & Sanford, on their ranch at the
Corral" 1t measures 39i inches in circum-
ference, and weighs 2I pounds. Mr. Sanborn, of
the Trinity River Express, saw the turup, and
can vouch for the dimensions.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28
E Y e A n ID E A II .
DR.. J. w. VAN ZANDT,

HAVING RETURNED FROM NEW YORK,
Ill will resume the practice of Medicine, and de-
vote portion of his time to consultation in the
Diseases of the
EYE AND EAR
Onfce-N. W. corner Montgomery and Jackson
streets.
Hours-9 to IL q. m., and from to 4 p. m.
San Francisco, Nov 25, 1857 ASSN.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

Z. J. CURTIS, ESQ., is still below. We hope he
may succeed in his mission. The water ditch In
which he, with his company, is engaged, will
prove one of the most valuable works in North
ern California when completed. So far it is an
excellent piece of work. and ought to be COM
pleted at as early day as possible.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

MORALS IN YREKA.-The Union says that gam
bling is now carried on extensively in that place.
and is Of course ATTENDED with its usual train of
fights and drunkenness. Lewd women are seated
at the rondo tables in gaudy attire, for the al
luremcnt of the hard ealn'd dollars from among
the tlnong OF visitors at the saloons.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

SECRETARY OF STATE.--For this position we
see mentioned the names oi Col Forman, late
Postmaster Of Sacramento, John Nugent, Esq
of the San Francisco H1raId, Joseph Coombs, for
merlv of Shasta. but now of Sacramento, W. r.
Harrison, of Tehama, and late number of the
Maintain Democrat favors the appointment OF
Hon. John C. Burch, Senator elect from this
District Mr.. Burchs large majority at the late
election is certainly an evidence of the high es-
TEEN in which he is held by his constitu' MS OF
this District. Although his acceptance of the
position would deprive th" people of this District
of his services in the Senate. still we believe the
compliment thus paid their choice for the highest
office in their immediate gift. would be Hpproca
ted. No other could moro directly confer honoI
on the people of the North nor could one b" Sc
lccted more morthy tR position than Mr.. Burch
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

DISTRICT CoURT.-In another column will be
found the Calendar of cases to be tried at the
December Term of this Court. Judge danger.
field concluded the November Term Of his Court
in Siskiyou on the 10th inst. His Term in this
county commences an Monday. the l4th.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

n A NJ f into the premises Of the undersigned
" near this place. on the 23d inst, small bay
horse mule, with Spanish brands on both hips
and badly marked with pack saddle.
The owner can have him by proving property
aud paying charges VESEY & co.
WpaVpr Nov 0S 1897 Ana
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

The APPLE TRADE.-Very few are aware, says
the San Francisco Argus Of the 2lst inst, Of the
magnitude Of the Oregon apple trade. which, dn-
ring the past two years. has become greater than
ever. San Francisco alone pays tribute this year
to Oregon for fruit. and costs Of transport. in n
sum Of near one million Of dollars! Several
cargocs of apples amounting to about $50 to 200
tons have been sold on the wharf, at prices rang
ing from S85 900 to $125,000
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

PROBATE CouRT.-November Term. Hon. r.
T. Miller, presiding.
In the matter Of the Estate Of J. G. Schoch, dec
Order made for the sale of real and personal pro
perty.
In the matter Of tie Estate Of John Coll, dec.-Ad
ministrator's final account allowed, and h. dis
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

CoMPLE1ED.-The fume and ditch of L. W.
Ludwig, Esq, on Sydney Gulch. is now com
pleted. This fume conveys the waters of the
Guleh TO The diggings below the junction of
West Weaver with Main Weaver Creek The
work cost about $1,000.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

DELINQUENT TAX LrsT.-The delinquent tax
list for San Francisco County, including the
years 1878. according to the r mes, contains al
together some four thousand names descrip-
tion of two thousand pieces Of real estate five
hundred steamers ships, slnops and other water
craft. aud the names of fifteen hundred persons
assessed for various amounts of p"rsO al proper
y. and it is said to be much the largest list ever
pnblshed in the StAte.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

SINGULAR.-That the Attorneys of Mr.. Samuel
Brannan should have been ignorant of the fact
that no husband as attorney for can convey the
interest in property belonging to hs wife. Be
more circumspect next time, gentlemen.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

THE BAII.-The Thanksg wing Tol at iIocker's
building, was pleasant and soclahle AFFAIR Al
half past nine the Hall was beautifully lighted
and the dancing commenced to excellent music
by the members of the Trinity Brass Band. De-
preston of spirits was impossible among so many
bright eyes and smiling fnces The supper was
everything that could he desired on nm occasion
Of this kind, where ali present anticipate and de-
rive the most pleasure from the delightful exer-
cise in the Ball room.
The asscmhlage dispersed at an early hour on
Friday morning all no doubt deeply impressed
with the idea that we as a nation are favored
neoplc, and with hearts thankful for their mani
fold blessings and comforts socially aud poiiti-
caliy
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

IMMIGrATIoN.- following extract from
very sensible article on this subject. is taken from
the s. F. 4rg49 of the 18th inst.
If there is one thing that the whole people Of
California are agreed upon. it is that what we
want for the good and wellbrine of this State,
is an industrious nopulaton.-and that immigra-
ton Of such should be hy all means cncOurn gcd.
The present disastrous condition Of The eastern
States by the failure of banks and tn" stoppagr
of manufactures. has thrown ont of employment
thousands of inlustrous men and women That
were they hrro. would both enrich the State and
Themselves. But every avenue to come here is
clos, I'M the MormOns on tho plains Walker
on the Ncaragna- and the L. s. Mail Company
on tn" Panama ront". Their is hopes. however,
that the MornouS may be- dpfentcd that the t.
S. troops may clear tn" wng for cmigration and
that the state of the financial world may rrtard
Walker and his fllihuSters but litl" hope. we
fear Of getting rid of this great incubus to onr
STATE, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company The
greatest drawback to our prosperity as n State.
has been this odious. hcartlss monopoly, irrrs-
pOnsihle to any Onc--its employees insolent TO
those who are Obliged TO travel with thcm--un-
civil to those who have anything to do with
thrm.--thcir Captains Misunderstanding their
passengers when they have them Mt sea. as bad
if not worse than the Russian treats his sert.--
When they gave them bad bread and unwhnr-
some food and if they dared complain. they box
ed them up in pork barrels or confined them in
the most disagreeable parts of the ship, and
threatened to take their lives as mutn"ers. This
was their conduct on this sidc,-On the other side
of I'll" Isthmus another line, and equally as bad,
held the rule. Officers ntroduc" bad women Of
abandoned character. and insulting by their con
duct. respectable ladies who were their passen
gers was. and is, an every day occurrence. Rot
ten. unhealthy food. and unSeaworthy ships. on
both sides, exorbitant prices. and nsultne, ty-
"a fofY YngC uIl I'm
those who are absolutely nccessitated, from tray
cling this route.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28

FROM MEXICO. An extraordinary rumor has
gained currency in San Francisco that Comon-
torl and his army have been defeated hy the rev.
oluionists, that the elites oil Mexico and Cuerna-
varca had pronounced against him and that he
had fed from the former city.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-28
vi A R RTE ,

At Pittsheld, Mass, on the 28th of October by
the Rev. DR.. Todd, Dir. W. l.. JACKSON, formerly
Of Weavervlllc, to CAROLINE, daughter of Col
Ethan james, Of Pitttfeh